Read the following text and fill in each gap with a suitable word based on the information of the text. 26 March, our Independence Day, is the biggest state festival. The day is celebrated every year in the country with great enthusiasm and fervour. It is a national holiday. All offices, educational institutions, shops and factories remain closed on this day. The day

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gunshots. Early in the morning the President and the Prime Minister on behalf of the nation place floral wreaths at the National Mausoleum at Savar. Then diplomats, political parties, social and cultural organizations and freedom fighters pay homage $\to the$ martyrs. People from all walks of life also go there in rallies and processions. There are several cultural programmes throughout the day, highlighting the heroic struggle and sacrifice in 1971. The country also witnesses a smartly dressed parade of defence forces, border guards, police, ansars and the VDP (Village Defense Party) at the National Parade Ground near the National Parliament. In Bangabandhu Stadium, school children, scouts and girl guides take part in various displays $\to entertain thousands of$ spectators. Educational institutions also organise their individual programmes. Sports meets and tournaments are also organised on the day, including the exciting boat race in the river Buriganga. Question: Independence day is the biggest festival in our country. The day is observed throughout the country in a befitting (a)_____. The (b) _____ of the Independence Day

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gunshots. People from all walks of life (c) _____to the National Mausoleum \to pay their respect by offering (d) _____. Several cultural programmes are also (e)_____ \to highlight the supreme sacrifice of our heroic sons for the independence of the country.

1.Read the following text and fill in each gap with a suitable word based on the information of the text: Fish population is at the risk from global warming. Climate change is increasing the water temperature in lakes, rivers and seas. This indicates there is less food and supply of oxygen available for fish. It again means that fish may not grow properly and may have fewer generation. If temperatures rise even by one or two degrees, some fishes will be extinct from our planet. Climate change increases the pressure on fish population and these fishes are treated as one of the most valuable biological assets. 40% people of the world depend on fish for their protein. In case of our failure $\to reduce greenhouse gas$ emission, we will increase the pressure on fish. Thus, people depending on fish will suffer from malnutrition, hunger and poverty. Question: The temperature rise of water in rivers, lakes and seas has (a)__ in the scarcity of food and oxygen for fish. As a result, the (b)__ and reproduction of fishes is being hampered. If temperature rise goes on in this rate, it will cause the (c)__ of some fishes. If this happens, people (d)__ on fish as the main source of protein will suffer a lot. A possible solution \to this problem is the (e)__ of greenhouse gas emission.

2.Read the following passage and answer the question. Charles Babbage was an English Mathematician. He was also a mechanical engineer who is well-known for originating the concept of computer. He was born on 26 December 1791 in London. He entered Trinity College in October 1810. He was transferred to Peterhouse Cambridge. He was the top Mathematician there. He received an honours degree without examination in 1814. He was elected a fellow of the Royal University in 1816. Babbage is famous for inventing the first mechanical computer in 1822 that eventually led to today's computer. He died at his home in London on 18 October 1871. Write a summary of the above passage in your own words.

3.Read the following passage and answer the questions. Charles Babbage was an English Mathematician. He was also a mechanical engineer who is well-known for originating the concept of computer. He was born on 26 December 1791 in London. He entered Trinity College in October 1810. He was transferred $\to Peterhouse$ Cambridge. He was the top Mathematician there. He received an honours degree without examination in 1814. He was elected a fellow of the Royal University in 1816. Babbage is famous for inventing the first mechanical computer in 1822 that eventually led $\to$ today's computer. He died at his home in London on 18 October 1871. Complete the table below with information from the above passage.

4.Read the passage on SAARC and answer questions SAARC is a regional organization for mutual cooperation, friendship and development. The full form of SAARC is "South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation". At the initial stage, there were only seven developing nations to form the organization. Later, Afghanistan was included as one of its member countries. SAARC started its journey through holding its first conference in Dhaka on 8 December 1985. At present, the member countries of this organization are Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Nepal, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Afghanistan. The secretariat of this organization is situated in the capital of Nepal. Its head is called Secretary There is a deep relationship between Bangladesh and SAARC. It was Bangladesh that took the first initiative to form SAARC. As the initiator of SAARC, Bangladesh has been playing a significant and strong role in its different activities. As one of the member countries it has also been making every effort to expand the trade between the member countries and to solve the regional conflicts and existing crisis between the neighbouring countries. Write a summary of the above passage in your own words.

5.Read the passage on SAARC and answer questions SAARC is a regional organization for mutual cooperation, friendship and development. The full form of SAARC is "South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation". At the initial stage, there were only seven developing nations $\to form the$ organization. Later, Afghanistan was included as one of its member countries. SAARC started its journey through holding its first conference in Dhaka on 8 December 1985. At present, the member countries of this organization are Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Nepal, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Afghanistan. The secretariat of this organization is situated in the capital of Nepal. Its head is called Secretary General. There is a deep relationship between Bangladesh and SAARC. It was Bangladesh that took the first initiative $\to form$ SAARC. As the initiator of SAARC, Bangladesh has been playing a significant and strong role in its different activities. As one of the member countries it has also been making every effort $\to expand the trade between the member countries and \to solve the regional conflicts and existing crisis between the neighbouring$ countries. Complete the table below with information from the above passage.

6.Read the following passage and answer the questions : Milton was a great poet after Shakespeare. His father early decided that Milton was $\to have a literary$ career. At the age of 7, in 1615 he got himself admitted in Star Palace School. But Milton could not pay attention $\to his studies in this$ school. After a couple of years, he \left the school and studied at St. Paul's School till 1624. In the succeeding year, John Milton entered Christ College in Cambridge. He took his M.A degree at the age of 24 and went $\to his$ father's house in the village of Horton. Milton's father, however, had faith in his son and allowed him $\to continue his studies at Horton from 1632 \to 1638. During his$ time, he made himself master of everything worth knowing in the literature of Rome, Greece, Italy, France, Spain and the Bible. In 1643, Milton met Mary Powel in a occasion and married her. But this great poet became blind in 1652. The idea behind his famous work 'Paradise $Lost^{\prime} developed after his$ blindness. 'Paradise $Lost^{\prime} saw the light of the day in the year 1665. Nine years after its$ publications, this great artist in literature died. Write a summary of the above passage in your own words.

7.Read the following passage and answer the questions : Milton was a great poet after Shakespeare. His father early decided that Milton was $\to have a literary$ career. At the age of 7, in 1615 he got himself admitted in Star Palace School. But Milton could not pay attention $\to his studies in this$ school. After a couple of years, he \left the school and studied at St. Paul's School till 1624. In the succeeding year, John Milton entered Christ College in Cambridge. He took his M.A degree at the age of 24 and went $\to his$ father's house in the village of Horton. Milton's father, however, had faith in his son and allowed him $\to continue his studies at Horton from 1632 \to 1638. During his$ time, he made himself master of everything worth knowing in the literature of Rome, Greece, Italy, France, Spain and the Bible. In 1643, Milton met Mary Powel in a occasion and married her. But this great poet became blind in 1652. The idea behind his famous work 'Paradise $Lost^{\prime} developed after his$ blindness. 'Paradise $Lost^{\prime} saw the light of the day in the year 1665. Nine years after its$ publications, this great artist in literature died. Complete the table below with the information from the passage.

8.Read the following passage and fill in each gap with a suitable word based on the information of the text. 26 March, our Independence Day is the biggest state festival. The day is celebrated every year in the country with great enthusiasm and fervour. It is a national holiday. The day

9.Read the following text carefully and answer the questions The great men were born in different places of this world but their activities make them familiar and closer to us. Dr. Muhammad Shahidullah was one of those who contributed a lot towards Bangla language and literature. He was the greatest scholar of Bengal. This great scholar was born on July, 1885 at 24 Pargonas in West Bengal, India. He passed his entrance examination in 1904 and obtained his B.A. degree six years later. It took him two years to complete his M.A. and another two years for his Bachelor of Law Degree. He later joined the University of Dhaka in 1921 as a Professor of Sanskrit and Bengali. He was awarded the Doctorate Degree from Sorborne University, Paris in 1928. "Bangla Shahitter Katha," the first well-arranged history of Bengali literature was composed by him that was published in 1953. This great scholar remained busy with his work till he became seriously ill in 1967 and was confined to bed for about two and a half years. Dr. Shahidullah breathed his last on 13th July, 1969 in Dhaka. We remember him with great respect and gratitude. Write a summary of the above passage in your own words.

10.Read the following text carefully and answer the questions The great men were born in different places of this world but their activities make them familiar and closer $\to$ us. Dr. Muhammad Shahidullah was one of those who contributed a lot towards Bangla language and literature. He was the greatest scholar of Bengal. This great scholar was born on July, 1885 at 24 Pargonas in West Bengal, India. He passed his entrance examination in 1904 and obtained his B.A. degree six years later. It took him two years $\to complete his$ M.A. and another two years for his Bachelor of Law Degree. He later joined the University of Dhaka in 1921 as a Professor of Sanskrit and Bengali. He was awarded the Doctorate Degree from Sorborne University, Paris in 1928. "Bangla Shahitter Katha," the first well-arranged history of Bengali literature was composed by him that was published in 1953. This great scholar remained busy with his work till he became seriously ill in 1967 and was confined $\to bed for about two and a half$ years. Dr. Shahidullah breathed his last on 13th July, 1969 in Dhaka. We remember him with great respect and gratitude. Complete the table below with information from the above passage.

11.Read the following text and fill in each gap with a suitable word based on the information of the text: Humans can neither change the sun's radiation nor the earth's orbit around the sun. But they can control the increase in the amount of greenhouse gases and its effect on the atmosphere. Only during the last hundred years the carbon dioxide concentration has been raised alarmingly in the atmosphere and we humans can be held responsible for this. The main cause of the increase in carbon dioxide level in the atmosphere is the burning of fossil fuels. Since the \end{of}the 19th century, industrial activities increased rapidly giving rise $\to many$ factories. These factories required energy, which was produced through the combustion of coal. Besides coal, other sources of energy such as mineral oil and natural gas were also burned $\to heat our$ houses, run cars and airplanes or $\to produce$ electricity. Nowadays, about 85 million barrels of crude oil are burned daily. Every time a fossil raw material is burned, it releases carbon dioxide into the air. Question: It is true that most of the natural phenomena are beyond $humans^{\prime}$ control, yet he can (a)____ some aspects like the greenhouse effect by his wise activities. Carbon dioxide is the main (b) ____ of it. Carbon dioxide is being (c) ____ in the atmosphere by the burning of fossil fuels. In fact, industrial activities have given rise \to many factories where coal is (d) ____ for energy. Moreover, mineral oil and natural gas are also used for various (e)____.

12.Read the following passage and answer the questions Rabindranath Tagore was one of the most leading poets in the history of world literature. He was at the same time a poet, a novelist, a dramatist, a philosopher and a musician. He was born in the renowned Tagore family in March, 1861. After the completion of his house education, he was sent to school. But he did not like institutional education So arrangements were made at house for his proper education. In his thirteenth year, Rabindranath along with his father went to visit Himalayas. At the age of seventeen, he was sent to London to study law. But he studied literature with professor Henry Morley only for a few months and then returned home. Only at the age of eight he started composing poems. He wrote his poetic novel Banaphul at the age of fifteen. When he was sixteen, his poems and essays were being published in journals. After returning from England, he began to write tirelessly in all branches of literature. In 1911 he translated his poems of "The Gitanjali" into English which brought him the highest honour in the form of the Nobel Prize in 1913. One year after his awarding of the Nobel Prize, he was made a knight by the British Government which he rejected as a protest against the atrocities of British Government at Jalianwalabagh. The University of Oxford honoured him with D.Litt., in 1940. Earlier in 1921, he laid the foundation of Viswa Bharati. At the age of eighty, Rabindranath Tagore breathed his last. Write a summary of the above passage in your own words.