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Unemployment is a great problem in our country. (a) —, it is the burning question of the day. (b) — almost all the countries of the world suffer from the curse of unemployment problem. (c) — Bangladesh is the worst sufferer of this so called problem. (d) — nowhere in the world this problem is so acute as in our country. (e) — there are many reasons behind it. (f) — our country is industrially backward. (g) — our system of education fails to give a student an independent start of life. (h) — it has little provision for vocational training. (i) — our students and youth have false sense of dignity. (j) — they run after jobs blindly.

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Time, by its very nature, is fleeting. (a)——————, time once gone is gone forever. (b)——— the sincere people realize the value of time. (c)————-, not everyone is aware of the value of time. (d)————, it is seen that many of us waste time. (e)————, we realize the significance of lost time when it is too late. (f)———-, we suffer in life. (g)————-, all of us should make the best use of time. (h)—————, proper time management is the key to success in student life. (i)——————, we find that an ideal student is the one who makes the best use of time. (j)————— -, a lazy student fails to make the grade as he kills time. (k)———, the teachers advise their students not to waste time. (l)———-, they warn the students against their addiction to social networking sites and gaming. (m)——————, students should follow the advice of their teachers. (n)——————, they will suffer in the long run.

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The old sailor spoke so strangely (a) —— the guest stood still. The feast began (b) —— the guest could hear the music and laughter, (c) —— for some reasons he could not join the others. The old man told him about his last journey on the sea. They had sailed awvay to the south (d) —— they had arrived in the cold grey sea. (e) —— the sea was frozen. (f) —— the ice was all around them. The big sails opened wide (g) —— the strong wind blew them quickly through the icy waters. The weather was very cold. (h) ——, there were no birds and animals in that snow covered country. But one day the sailors saw an albatross flying towards the ship. All men were very pleased to see it and they gave it food and water. It came to the ship every day (i) —— they called it. (j) —— one day, the old sailor killed the bird and after that everyone had to undergo terrible sufferings.

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Early rising is one of the best habits (a)————- a man can possess. (b)———-, the benefits of early rising are many. (c)———-, if we get up early, we get enough time to work. (d) ————-, we can enjoy the fresh air of the morning which refreshes our body and mind. (e)———-, we can take some exercises or a walk. (f)———-, in the morning nature smiles with colourful flowers and chirping of birds. (g)————, early rising takes us to close contact with wonderful world of nature. (h)———-, if we do not get up early in the morning, we will suffer a lot. (i)————, we do not have enough time to do our work. (j)———- we can not finish our work in time. (k)———-, late rising from bed tells upon our health. (l)—————, we can never enjoy the freshness of nature. (m)—————-, early rising keeps us safe and sound both physically and mentally. (n)————, we should make a habit of early rising.

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It was the night before my math exam in the 2nd semester. I could not do better in the math exam of 1st semester. (a) —, I was really serious about the exam. (b) —, I was careful enough not to spend a single moment in vain. But, the night did not pass smoothly at all. (c) —, it was full of mishaps. (d) —, the electricity went out. I waited for it for about an hour, however, there was no sign of its coming. (e) —, I lighted a candle and began to study again. The flickering light of the candle was creating problems for me. Soon, I began to feel a bad headache. I really wanted to get rid of it. (f) —, I left my reading room and stood in the balcony for some time. I began to feel better, but could not stay there for long. (g) —, I left the place. (h) —, I went to my reading room again. (i) —, to add to my gladness the electricity came. I could finish my study within two hours. (j) —, I went to bed with a happy mind.