Special Model Test for JSC 2016 (3)

English First Paper

Full Marks: 100 Time: 2:30 Hours

Reading Text (Seen Passage) Read the following passage and answer the questions 1, 2 and 3

Nakshi kantha is a kind of embroidered quilt. The name was taken from the Bengali word, ‘naksha’ which means artistic pattern. It is a kind of traditional craft and is said to be indigenous to Bangladesh and West Bengal in India. The art has been practised in rural Bengal for centuries. The name ‘Nakshi kantha’ became popular after the poet Jasimuddin’s poem ‘Nakshi Kanthar Math’ was published in 1929.

Traditional kanthas are made for family use. Old or new cloth and thread are used to make these quilts. Mymensingh, Jamalpur, Rajshahi, Faridpur, Bogra and Jessore are most famous for this craft. Now it is produced commercially. You can find them in many expensive handicraft shops in cities. The quilts are now in great demand because of the colourful patterns and designs embroidered on them.

1. Guess the meaning of the following words and choose the correct meaning closest to the text. 1×5=5

(a) Pattern: (i) kind (ii) model(iii) standard (iv) same

(b)Traditional: (i) modern(ii) customary (iii) local(iv) ancient

(c) Popular: (i) known (ii) loving (iii) acquainted (iv) favorite

(d) Produce: (i) exhibit(ii) create (iii) made (iv) build

(e) Demand: (i) want of(ii) require(ii) famous(iv) ask for

2. Answer the following questions. 2×5=10 (a) What is Nakshi Kantha?
(b) What are used to make Nakshi Kantha?
(c) Why are the traditional Kanthas made? (d) How did the name ‘Nakshi Kantha’ become popular?
(e) Which districts are most popular for Nakshi Kantha?
3. Summarize the text in section A in your own words (around 85 words) 10 4. Read the following text carefully and answer questions 4 and 5 Steven Paul Jobs ( 24 February 1955 – 5 October 2011) , most popularly known as Steve Jobs was the co-founder, chairman and chief executive officer of Apple Inc. He was the pioneer of the personal computer revolution. He was famous for his career in the electronic field of computers and consumers. This became possible through the marketing of Apple computers. In 1985, Jobs left Apple after losing a power battle with the board of directors. He then founded NeXT, a computer platform development company specializing in the higher education and business market. On the other hand, Apple failed to bring up any new operating system during Job’s absence. Jobs returned to Apple as an adviser, and took control of the company as an interim CEO. By 1998, Jobs brought back Apple to profitability from the verge of bankruptcy. He supervised the development of iMac, iTunes, iPod, iPhone and iPad. These devices are so simple and user friendly that even a child can operate them. He supervised the company’s Apple Stores, iTunes Store and the App Store too. The success of these products and services brought about steady financial returns for several years and pushed Apple to become the world’s most valuable publicly traded company in 2011. This triumph is regarded as the greatest turnarounds in the business history. Steve Jobs has been highly acclaimed as a visionary leader. Jobs has changed people’s perspective computer, and how they use it, consume personal media, and how they communicate with each other. Hence i-Books, i-Phones, i-Pods and i-Pads have become extremely popular. Jobs saw and felt the need of Wi-Fi in laptops. It is who made Wi-Fi a standard feature of every laptop and of many other devices worldwide. So Jobs’ dream to be anywhere anytime became a reality. Jobs also co-founded and served as chief executive of Pixar Animation Studios. He became a member of the board of directors of The Walt Disney Company in 2006, when Disney acquired Pixar.

4. Complete the following table with the information given in the passage. 1×5=5

Name/who / Event/Activity / What/Where/When
Steve Jobs / was born / (i) ------
He / (ii) ------/ 1958
He / (iii) ------/ NeXT
He / (iv) ------/ 2011
He / died / (v) ------

5. Read the passage again and write True or False beside the following statement. 1×5=5

a) Steve Jobs was born in the twentieth century.

b) He was a successful entrepreneur.

c) He became famous for founding NeXT.

d) Steve Jobs has been highly celebrated as a creative thinker.

e) He was the pioneer of Wi-Fi.

6. Fill in the blanks with appropriate word. 1×5=5

Bangladesh is our (a) -----. It is a very (b) ----- country and the people of this country (c) ----- very peace loving. So, we always try to (d) ----- in peace with all other (e) ----- in the world.

7. Rearrange the following sentences in correct order. 10

i) The lion was relieved of his pain.
ii) To escape torture, one day he fled from his master’s house.
iii) He took the lion’s paw in his hand and removed a big thorn from it.
iv) The merchant sold him to a rich man in another country.
v) The lion seemed wounded as he was groaning.
vi) He came near the lion.
vii) He took shelter in a cave where a lion lived.
viii) In the evening the lion entered the cave.
ix) The man was very rude and cruel.
x) Once there lived a young man named Androcles who he was caught by a slave merchant.

8. Fill in the gaps using clues from the boxes. There are more words than necessary. 0.5×10=5

many / rise / surely / cause / problem / on
create / social / problem / many / family / buy

Drug addiction is now a global (a) ----. Frustration is the main (b) ---- of this addiction. Unemployment (c) ----, political cataclysm, lack of (d) ---- ties, lack of love affection etc. (e) ---- frustration. Again, this addiction gives rise to (f) ---- crimes. When the addicted cannot afford to (g) ---- drugs, they commit (h) ---- kinds of social crimes like looting, plundering killing, robbery etc. drugs bear a terrible effect (i) ---- human body. They kill them slowly but (j) ----.

9. The phrases in column A are the beginnings of some sentences. The phrases in column B are the endings. Match the phrases in column A with the phrases in column B to make complete sentences. 1×5=5

Column A / Column B
a) Wild birds are / i) to catch a bird.
b) They fly away when / ii) to be friendly with them.
c) But it is easy / iii) afraid of us.
d) We must be / iv) we go near them.
e) We must not try / v) patient.

Section B (Writing)

10. Write a dialogue between you and your friend about “How to Learn English” 10

11. Answer the following questions to write a paragraph on “A Tea Stall” 10

a) What is a tea stall? b) Where is it found? c) Which things are found here? d) Who are the major customers of this tea stall?

12. Read the beginning of the story. Write new ten sentences to complete the story. Give a title of it. 10

Sheikh Saadi was a great man who used to wear a very simple dress. Once he was invited in the court of the king. He received the invitation and went out to join the invitation. On the way, he ------

13. Suppose you have invited one of your best friends in your birthday party. Unfortunately, he could not attend the party but he sent you a nice gift. Now write a letter to your friend thanking him/her for the nice gift. 10

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