4:39 a) 4G a) Certificate front Mar 10, 2016 ° 1 like + 12,509 views Bui, 4 FEDERAL BOARD OF INTERMEDIATE AND SECONDARY EDUCATION % seraino,__244925 Cenucate no, _ $2008 2%" + Roll No, "087° Registration No, _ PAV0267_ [ i] Group __ COMMERCE Attampt (=) _PRST HIGHER SECONDARY SCHOOL CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION ANNUAL 2007 Certified that _ SALEEM SHEHZAD ‘son/daughter of GHULAM MUHAMMAD, has qualified for the award of Higher Secondary School Certificate athe examination held in the month of | _MAYIJUNE asa REGULAR (CERS [Link] CANTT 2 per statement of marks given below and has obtained grade Cc His / Her mark of identfication : MOLE ON LEFT HAND ‘candidate from JINNAH COLLEGE OF COMMERCE. 38-8, SUBJECT - WISE STATEMENT OF MARKS [Link] SUBJECTS MARKS. Maximum | Obtaned 4. | ENGLISH (COMPULSORY) 200 ove 2.__| URDU (COMPULSORY) 200 120 3.__| PakISTAN STUDIES oso | ow 4.__| tstamic eoucaTion 030 041 5. | [Link] ACCOUNTING 200 115 6. __| PR. oF ECONOMICS 150 oot 7.__| [Link] COMMERCE 150 105 8.__| BUSINESS MATHSTAT 100 059) TOTAL 1100 0635 (Marks in words) SIX HUNDRED THIRTY FIVE ONLY Islamabad Dated giDeceniber 1; 2007= | SECRETARY Noto: This Bertoni issued without aeration r erasure. (Grados ove la!) ® RAB ey Tiere]DHAKA BOARD-2023 01 English (Compulsory)- First Paper Full marks : 100 Time : 3 hours PART-1 : READING TEST [60 Marks] 1. Read the assage and answer the qui iti Aand B. Sheikh Kamal, the eldest son oft Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and Bangamata Fazilatunnesa Mujib, was born at Tungipara in Gopalganj district. He spent his childhood there. Kamal received his ! secondary education at Dhaka's BAF Shaheen school from where he passed his SSC examination. He was then admitted to Dhaka College, and after his HSC examination, he became a student at the department of sociology of Dhaka University. Kamal had a colorful life marked by liveliness and creativity. Besides his academic studies, he also pursued his passion for sports and cultural activities. He was a first division basketball and cricket player as well as a sports organizer. He was also i interested in classical music, and became a student of Chhayanaut to learn Sitar under the tutelage of } Ustad Ful Mohammad. Apart from Sitar, Kamal had a passion for Piano. He had a good collection of i musical instruments on the second floor of their house at Dhanmondi, Road no. 32. It is well known to his friends that Sheikh Kamal used to begin his day practicing the Sitar and during the day played i basketball or football or cricket. In the evening he was often seen on stage rehearsing a play. He took ; part in stage performance of Kabar written by prominent playwright shaheed Munir Chowdhury. Kamal ! was one of the founders of Dhaka theatre. He was also a founder of ‘Spondon Shilpi Gosthi'—a cultural organization. And who doesn't know that Sheikh Kamal was the founder of Abahoni Krira Chokro that i introduced modern football in our country? i ‘There are interesting traits in Kamal’s character. He was the eldest son of a Prime Minister and later of ! a President. Yet, his life was very simple. He didn’t take any advantage of his father’s name and office. j As he loved to spend time with his friends at Tungipara in his childhood, he loved to do the same } during his college and university days. Watching good movies with then in Madhumita, Naz or Balaka } cinema hall was also something that he really liked. Y isang i i i i i pe A. Choose the correct answer fem the alternatives 3 0.5 x 10=5 (a) The word ‘liveliness' refers to ——. i. loveliness ii. weariness fil. exuberance iv. dullness (b) The phrase 'took part’ in the passage implies —. 4. got out ii. showed off iii. partake iv. abandoned (o) i. learn sitar ii. learning sitar iii. learnt sitar iv. have a sitar (qd) Sheikh Kamal had a great for classical music. i. indifference ii. fascination fii. dislike iv. apathy (e) The phrase ‘well-known’ is a/an —. 4. adjective phrase ii. adverbial phrase iii. noun phrase iv. prepositional phrase () "Tutelage' in the text could be best replaced by —. i. tuition ii. tutor iii. address iv. Guardianship (@) Road no. 32 is a——. 4. road only ii, residence iii. part of the history of Bangladesh iv. President house (h) ‘The play 'Kabar' is written by —. i. Ustad Ful Mohammad ii, Dhaka Theatre iii. Spondon Shilpi Gosthi iv. Shaheed Munir Chowdhury () A playwright is a person who —. 4, acts on the stage il. stages a play fii. writes a drama iv. makes a cinema () Sheikh Kamal started his day by —. i. playing cricket ii. practicing the sitar iii. rehearsing a play iv. playing basketballAnswer the following questions : 3x5=15 (a) What do you know about the parentage and birth place of Sheikh Kamal? (b) Sheikh Kamal was both a sports lover and a good organizer. Do you agree? Give reasons for your answer. (c) What do you know about Sheikh Kamal's participation in cultural activities? (a) What type of life did Sheikh Kamal lead? (e) How did Sheikh Kamal spend his childhood? Read the following text and make a flow chart showing Jerry's extraordinary character in each of the boxes. (one is done for you) 1x5=5 At daylight I was half-awakened by the sound of chopping. Again it was so even in texture that | went back to sleep. When I left my bed in the cool morning, the boy had come and gone, and a stack of kindling was neat against the cabin wall. He came after school in the afternoon and worked until time to return to the orphanage. His name was Jerry . he had been at the orphanage since he was four. I could picture him at four, with the same grave gray-blue eyes and the same— independence. No, the word that comes to me is ‘integrity’ It is bedded on courage, but it is more than brave. It is honest, but it is more than honesty. The axe handle broke one day. Jerry said the woodshop at the orphanage would repair it. 1 brought money to pay for the job and he refused it. “I'll pay for it,” he said. “I broke it. I brought the axe down careless.” “But no one hits accurately every time.” I told him. “The fault was in the wood of the handle. I'll see the man from whom I bought it.” It was only then that he would take the money. He was standing back of his own carelessness. He was a free-will agent and he chose to do careful work, and if he failed, he took the responsibility without subterfuge. (Text : Unit-5; Lesson-3(C)} 1, A boy of integrity > 2b 3.5 ab 5. 6. 10 Write a summary of the following text. The act of thinking deeply and calmly about something in a state of heightened awareness is known as meditation. It is an approach to train up the mind, similar to the way that fitness is an approach to training the body. Meditation in our time is practiced by people to reduce stress and tension, and improve focus. There are trainers who help beginners with some exercise such as improved breathing and progressive relaxation. One of the most common approaches to meditation is concentration. Meditation releases anxiety and brings a state of calmness. It increases the thinking ability of human brain so that people have a better control of their emotions. Those who practice meditation can work tirelessly for a longer period of time. Meditation helps improve blood circulation in the brain and other parts of the body. Finally, mediation improves creativity, self-awareness and tolerance. [Text : Unit-7; Lesson-4(D)} Read the following text and fill in the blanks with suitable word from the box. There are more words than needed. Make any grammatical change if necessary. 0.5x10=5 crown vote organize entertain certain approximate Sreat prestige hold practice remember difference Football is the most popular and exciting event for all classes of people. The World Cup football is the (a) —— earth show in the world. It is the most (b) —— international tournament of football. The competition takes place once in every four years. FIFA World Cup-2022 was (c) —— in Qutar from 20 November to 18 December. 32 teams of (4) —— nations participated in the tournament. (e) —— over $220 billion were spent in organizing this tournament. There were 64 matches played in eight venues across five cities. The final match was (f) —— between France and Argentina. Argentina was (g) — champion and captain Lionel Messi was (h) —— the best player of the tournament. The 2022 World Cup was really a great source of (i) —— and will be ever (j} —. Fill in the blanks with an appropriate word in each gap: 1x10=10 ‘The Padma Bridge is a multi-purpose road-rail bridge over the (a) —— Padma river in Bangladesh. It is the longest bridge in Bangladesh. At first the World Bank intended to (b) —— for the construction of the bridge and later (c) —— their decision. But this mega project has been built with domestic funding without (d) —— aid, It is 6.15 km long and 18.10 m wide. There is a four-lane highway on the upper level and a one-lane railway on the lower level. The construction journey was started on 7Answer the following questions : 3x5=15 (a) Mow do relationships help us with mental health? (b) How do we increase our joy and decrease our misery? (c) “Aperson who has no family feels the pain of loneliness and isolation."—Explain. (d) “Man is by nature a social animal."—Explain. {e)_ Why is relationship so important? Read the following text and make a flow chart showing the major features of the Island of St. Martin's. (one is done for you) 1x5=#5 The Island of St. Martin's is the only coral island in Bangladesh located in the north-eastern part of Bay of Bengal. The roughly flat island is only above 3.6 metre above the sea level. The entire island can be walked about in 3 hours. The island is known for its unique natural beauty with white sandy beaches fringed with coconut palms and a diverse marine life. Due to the expansion of unregulated tourism, the island is facing increasing erosion, contamination of surface and ground water, wildlife displacement and loss of biodiversity. Other threats include cutting of sand dune vegetation for fucl- wood and hotel establishment; degradation of sand dune habitat; the harvesting of turtle eggs; indiscriminate exploitation of coral resources etc. To address this, the Government has declared some areas of the island as Ecologically Critical Area (ECA), prohibiting unauthorized constructions there. [Text : Unit-11: Lesson-3(B)) 1. Only coral island in Bangladesh H+] 2. }>| 3. |. 4. b| 5. bp] 6. Write a summary of the following text. 10 Junk foods are processed foods consisting of high calories, but that is considered only as a broad umbrella. These foods are prepared in a way that they look appealing and are enjoyable so you are chemically programmed to ask for more. According to Dr. Sunali Sharma, a Dietician & Nutritionist, "Commercial products including salted snack foods, chewing gum, candy, sugary desserts, fried fast food, and sweetened carbonated beverages that have little or no nutritional value but are high in calories, salt and fats may be considered junk foods. Though not all fast foods are junk foods, a great number of them are. For instance, a salad may be fast food but is definitely not junk food. Some foods like burgers, pizzas, and tacos may alternate between junk and healthy categories depending on the ingredients, calories and process of manufacturing." Frequent consumption of junk food increases the intake of excess fat, simple carbohydrates, and processed sugar which may lead to a higher risk of obesity and cardiovascular diseases, among other chronie health problems. The resulting obesity may begin clogging up the arteries and lay the basis of an impending heart attack. It has also been suggested that eating junk food affects the brain in the same way as consuming addictive drugs. An addiction to junk food may even result in the rejec- tion of healthier food options like fruits, vegetables, salads, etc. leading to further lack of nourishment. (Text : Unit-7; Lesson-3{(E}| Read the following text and fill in the blanks with suitable word from the box. There are more words than needed. Make any grammatical change if necessary. 0.5 x 10=5 victorious champion recapitulate take birth | _ attack independence | _ surrender oppression historical division | _ significant The most (a) —— event for Bangladesh is her (b) —— as an (c) —— nation on March 26, 1971. Itisa red letter day in the (d) —— of Bangladesh. After the (e) —— of Subcontinent, we got Pakistan. But the Pakistanis began to (f) — our people. At first, they (¢) —— our language. We shall never forget the language movement of 1952. The language movement led to the mass upsurge of 1969. As a result, the war of liberation (h) —— place in 1971. After nine months struggle, the Pakistanis were compelled to (i) and we won (j) —. Fill in the gaps using suitable words. 1x10=10 The process of globalization obviously requires a common language for international communication. For many different reasons, English has (a) —— the (b) —— of being that language. As a result, it has (c) —— national borders to reach people who speak other languages. It is no longer the (d) possession of British or American or other native speakers, but a language that (e) —— to the world’sAnswer the following questions : 3x5=15 (a) What do you know about the parentage and birth place of Sheikh Kamal? (b) Sheikh Kamal was both a sports lover and a good organizer. Do you agree? Give reasons for your answer. (c) What do you know about Sheikh Kamal's participation in cultural activities? (a) What type of life did Sheikh Kamal lead? (e) How did Sheikh Kamal spend his childhood? Read the following text and make a flow chart showing Jerry's extraordinary character in each of the boxes. (one is done for you) 1x5=5 At daylight I was half-awakened by the sound of chopping. Again it was so even in texture that | went back to sleep. When I left my bed in the cool morning, the boy had come and gone, and a stack of kindling was neat against the cabin wall. He came after school in the afternoon and worked until time to return to the orphanage. His name was Jerry . he had been at the orphanage since he was four. I could picture him at four, with the same grave gray-blue eyes and the same— independence. No, the word that comes to me is ‘integrity’ It is bedded on courage, but it is more than brave. It is honest, but it is more than honesty. The axe handle broke one day. Jerry said the woodshop at the orphanage would repair it. 1 brought money to pay for the job and he refused it. “I'll pay for it,” he said. “I broke it. I brought the axe down careless.” “But no one hits accurately every time.” I told him. “The fault was in the wood of the handle. I'll see the man from whom I bought it.” It was only then that he would take the money. He was standing back of his own carelessness. He was a free-will agent and he chose to do careful work, and if he failed, he took the responsibility without subterfuge. (Text : Unit-5; Lesson-3(C)} 1, A boy of integrity > 2b 3.5 ab 5. 6. 10 Write a summary of the following text. The act of thinking deeply and calmly about something in a state of heightened awareness is known as meditation. It is an approach to train up the mind, similar to the way that fitness is an approach to training the body. Meditation in our time is practiced by people to reduce stress and tension, and improve focus. There are trainers who help beginners with some exercise such as improved breathing and progressive relaxation. One of the most common approaches to meditation is concentration. Meditation releases anxiety and brings a state of calmness. It increases the thinking ability of human brain so that people have a better control of their emotions. Those who practice meditation can work tirelessly for a longer period of time. Meditation helps improve blood circulation in the brain and other parts of the body. Finally, mediation improves creativity, self-awareness and tolerance. [Text : Unit-7; Lesson-4(D)} Read the following text and fill in the blanks with suitable word from the box. There are more words than needed. Make any grammatical change if necessary. 0.5x10=5 crown vote organize entertain certain approximate Sreat prestige hold practice remember difference Football is the most popular and exciting event for all classes of people. The World Cup football is the (a) —— earth show in the world. It is the most (b) —— international tournament of football. The competition takes place once in every four years. FIFA World Cup-2022 was (c) —— in Qutar from 20 November to 18 December. 32 teams of (4) —— nations participated in the tournament. (e) —— over $220 billion were spent in organizing this tournament. There were 64 matches played in eight venues across five cities. The final match was (f) —— between France and Argentina. Argentina was (g) — champion and captain Lionel Messi was (h) —— the best player of the tournament. The 2022 World Cup was really a great source of (i) —— and will be ever (j} —. Fill in the blanks with an appropriate word in each gap: 1x10=10 ‘The Padma Bridge is a multi-purpose road-rail bridge over the (a) —— Padma river in Bangladesh. It is the longest bridge in Bangladesh. At first the World Bank intended to (b) —— for the construction of the bridge and later (c) —— their decision. But this mega project has been built with domestic funding without (d) —— aid, It is 6.15 km long and 18.10 m wide. There is a four-lane highway on the upper level and a one-lane railway on the lower level. The construction journey was started on 7aa RAJSHAHI BOARD-2023 02 English (Compulsory)- First Paper Full marks : 100 Time : 3 hours PART-1| : READING TEST [60 Marks] 1. Read the passage and answer the questions A and B. [The famous Greek philosopher Aristotle said, “Man is by nature a social animal." What he meant was { that man by instinct, seeks company of others and establishes relationships, much like most animals. i of the wild, for companionship and for physical and emotional support. Unlike the animals, however, man’s relationships give meaning to his existence and inspires him to do well in education, in } workplace or in a profession that he pursues. i Relationships are of different kinds. Some are familial and intimate, formed by blood and by marriagi ‘some are social like the ones we have with friends and some are made in school where we form close bonds with classmates and teachers. Relationships can also be fostered in work place, which may } quickly change from professional to social. There are relationships also between human beings and ! animals, between children and their toys that they cannot part with. i All these relationships keep us close to each other and provide us all kinds of support, love and ! affection. A person who has no family feels the pain of loneliness and isolation. There is no one to i laugh or cry with him/her. When we share our joy with someone, it simply redoubles, and when we ; suffer a loss and someone shares our sorrow, it lessens. Relationships are thus needed for our } emotional health. i To build relationships, we need to have trust and respect for each other, and love where this is needed. ! ‘We cannot be selfish and possessive if we want to establish an effective relationship. j But quite often we see people quarrelling and fighting with each other which only brings misery and ! EL ee ee eee EO nceeiLectrnc rans he 2, A. Choose the correct answer from the alternatives : 0.5 x 10=5 (a) The word ‘intimate’ could be replaced by —. i. differentiate il. close iii. knowledge iv. intrigue (b) Which of the following has he closest meaning of the word 'Possessive'? i. Dominating ii. Supportive iii. Productive iv. Overprotective (c) A Philosopher is a person who —. i. thinks deeply and seriously about life and other basic matters. ii. studies the origin of the universe. iii, systematically gathers and uses research and evidence. iv. tells other about their character and predicts future. (d) The word ‘instinct’ could be replaced by ——. i. impulse ii, unconcern. iii. mishap iv, detachment (ce) Man seeks company of others. The word ‘company’ can be replaced by —. i, farm ii. association iii, affection iv. support (0 Man's relationships give meaning to his existence. The word ‘existence' can be replaced by 4, attachment ii, entity ii, motivation iv. inspiration (g) The synonym of ‘foster’ is —. i, agony ii, near iii. chase iv. nurture (hb) The synonym of ‘isolation’ is —. i, detachment ii, entertainment iii. flerce iv. acquaintance (i) Man establishes relationships for physical and emotional . i. health il, help iii. treatment iv. pleasure (j) The wild animals also need —. 4. food ii. house iii. company iv. occupation