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1. He was carrying a box.

answerA box was being carried by him.
2. I saw him carrying a box

answerHe was seen carrying a box by me.
3. Did he write a letter?

answerWas a letter written by him?
4. Who broke the chair?

answerBy whom was the chair broken?
5. Open the door

answerLet the door be opened.


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Term-end Examination class IX

Termend Examination

English 1^st Paper

Class IX

Marks 75 Time: 2.5 hrs

Read the text and answer the questions that follow.

May Day or International Workers Day is observed on May 1 all over the world today to commemorate the historical struggle and sacrifices of the working people toestablish an eight-hour workday. It is a public holiday in almost all the countries of the world. Since the Industrial Revolution(1) in the 18th and 19th centuries in Europe and the US, the workers in mills and factories had been working a long shift, fourteen or even more hours a day. On May 1st in 1886, inspired by the trade unions(2), half of the workers at the McCormic Harvester Company in Chicago went on strike demanding an eight-hour workday. Two days later, a workers’ rally was held near the McCormic Hervester Company and about 6000 workers had joined it. The rally was addressed by the labour leaders. They urged the workers to stand together, to go on with their struggle and not to give in to their bosses. Just at this moment some strikebreakers started leaving the meeting place. The strikers went down the street to bring them back. Suddenly about 200 policemen attacked them with clubs and revolvers. One striker was killed instantly, five or six others were seriously wounded and many of them were badly injured.

The events of May 1, 1886 is a reminder that workers will continue to be exploited until they stand up and speak out to gain better working conditions, better pay and better lives.

1.       Answer the following questions:                             5X1=05

a.       What does May Day refer to?

b.       How long did the workers have to work a day before the May 1 strike?

c.       How many workers were victimised for taking part in the strike?

d.       Why did the workers in Chicago go on a strike?

e.       What do you learn from the events of May 1, 1886?

2.       Make a list of responsibilities as students you have at home, school, and in

society.                                                                                    05

3. Write the summary of the passage.                                         10

4.  Match the words with their meanings.                                    05

Words	Meanings
tribute climax outlaw defy provoke  fervour alike spectator displays illuminate	-to have a particular effect -to refuse to obey _ to give in _ the ability to keep increasing or developing _ an act to show respect or admiration _ the most exciting point in time _ to ban _ acts of performing skills _ to decorate a building with bright lights _ in a similar way _ a strong feeling of excitement _ a person who is watching an event

5.       Complete the passage with suitable words.            10

The word Pahela means the first and Boishakh is the __a___ month of Bangla

calendar. The day is observed not ___b__ in Bangladesh but __c___ in some other parts of the world. It is celebrated in West Bengal, Assam and Tripura. It is also ___d___ in Australia and the UK. In Australia, the largest ___e___ for Bangla new year is the Sydney Boishakhi Mela held ___f___ Sydney Olympic Park. In England, the Bangalees __g____ celebrate the day with a street __h______ in London. It is the ___i___ Asian festival in Europe, ____j___ Bangladesh and West Bengal.

6. Write Paragraph in about 100-120 on  'Blessing of Science' answering

questions:                                                                                 10

a.         What is science

b.         What are the various gifts of science

c.         Why are these called gifts of science?

d.         Why are we indebted to science?

e.         How can the gifts of science be the worst curse?

Blessing of Science

7.       Write briefly to your friend about how you observed this year’s

21 February at your school.                                             10

8. Write a composition on the Mother Language Day.                 10

9. Complete the following story . Give a title to it.                      10

I heard a noise outside my house. I went out and saw a crowd. ---------------.

Spelling Practice

Practice For Spelling Bee

Lesson - 1

Md. Rafiqul Islam
Asst. Professor

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1. Choose the correctly spelt word.

a. Volantory	b.Volantary
c. Voluntary	d.Voluntory

2. Choose the correctly spelt word.

a. Tsunamy	b.Sunamy
c. Suname	c.SunameeS

3. Choose the correctly spelt word.

a. Accilerate	b.Accelerate
c. Accelerrate	d.Accilarate

4. Choose the correctly spelt word.

a. Ascertain	b.Assertain
c. asertain	d.asartain

5. Choose the correctly spelt word.

a. Buracrat	b.Bureaucret
d. Bureaucrat	c.Buracrate

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Fortnightly Examination

Read the passage below and answer the questions1-3:

Though a small country, Bangladesh has three World Heritage Sites: the historic Shatgombuj Mosque of Bagerhat, the ruins of the Buddhist Vihara at Paharpur and the Sundarbans. The Shatgambuj Mosque is a 15^th century Islamic edifice situated in the suburbs of Bagerhat, on the age of the Sundarbans, some 175 km south-west of Dhaka. It is an enormous Moghul architectural site covering a large area. The Mosque is unique in that it has sixty pillars, which support seventy seven exquisitely curved domes that have been worn away with the passage of time. The mausoleum of the city’s founder khan Jahan Ali can be found nearby. With the declaration of the mosque as a world Heritage Site it is hoped that this beautiful architectural monument will be preserved from further decay.

The Buddhist Vihara at Paharpur, 200 kilometres north-west of Dhaka, was founded in the 7^th century. It is the largest single Buddhist monastery in the Indian subcontinent which is also known as the Somapura Mahavira, the great Monastery. It was a renowned intellectual centre from the 7^th century until the 17^th century. Its layout is perfectly adapted to its religious function. This monastery-city represents a unique artistic achievement which has influenced Buddhist architecture as far away as Cambodia. It was declared a World Heritage Site in 1985 at the 9^th session of the 21 member international committee.

1. Choose the best word to complete each sentence.                                             05
1. The layout of the Buddhist Vihara is suitable for congregation/mass rally/social meetings.
2.   The monument is expected to be preserved from further flourishment/ ripeness/ deterioration.
3. The Shatgombuz was built during the reign of Hun/Sher Shah/Moghul.
4. This Moghul architectural site is meager/prodigious/trivial in size.
5. The mosque is on the verge/far away/remote of the Sundarbans.
2. Write short answers to the questions:                                                     05
1. How many world Heritage sites are there in Bangladesh?
2. What do you understand by world Heritage Site?
3. What do you learn about, from this text, about the Sundarban?
4. What does the Shatgombuj symbolize?
5. What hope has been raised by the declaration of the mosque as a World Heritage Site?
3. Write the summary of the passage in five sentences.                               05

Write a composition on the picnic you have enjoiyed recently.