ইংরেজী ২য় পত্র-হলি ক্রস কলেজ-২০২৩
1. Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces of the following passage.
Once there lived a good number of frogs in a pond. On a rainy day, they were in a joyous mood. (a) ___ , they started playing. (b) ___ , there were only a few of them. (c) ___ almost all the frogs joined the play. (d) ___ , the young ones were very enthusiastic. They jumped into the air and then dived into water. (e) ___ , some of them began to sing in a loud voice. (f) ___ , they were really wonderful to watch on. (g) ___ , some boys were passing by the pond. One of them proposed to hit the frogs with stones in order to have some fun. (h) ___ they started throwing stones, at the frogs. (i) ___ , some of the frogs got injured and some of them were killed. (j) ___ . the boys did not stop their cruel game. ___ they continued throwing stones at the innocent frogs. They were overjoyed (l) ___ they were shouting loudly in excitement. Their chaos caught the attention of an elderly person ___ was the head of the village. He came to the spot and asked the boy to show kindness, (n) ___ kindness is the quality that makes us different from other creatures.
2. Write a paragraph on 'Impact of Social Media on Our Life' within 200 words.
3. Read the passage and write the synonyms and antonyms of the words as directed below.
COVID-19 is a highly (a) infectious respiratory (b) disease caused by the SARS-COV-2 (c) virus. The virus (d) emerged in late 2019 in Wuhan, China, and quickly spread to become a global pandemic. The disease (e) primarily spreads through (f) respiratory droplets when an infected person talks, coughs, or sneezes. COVID-19 can cause a wide range of (g) symptoms, from mild to severe, including fever, cough, (h) fatigue, and shortness of breath. Some people may also (i) experience more (j) severe complications, such as pneumonia, acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), and organ (k) failure. The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on the world, leading to widespread illness, death, and economic disruption. Vaccines have been developed to help control the (l) spread of the virus, but the (m) pandemic continues to pose a significant public health (n) challenge.
(a) infectious (antonym); (b) disease (synonym); (c) virus (antonym); (d) emerge (synonym); (e) primarily (symonym); (f) respiratory (synonym); (g) symptom (synonym); (h) fatigue (antonym); (i) experience (antonym): (j) severe (antonym); (k) failure (synonym); (l) spread (synonym); (m) pandemic (antonym); (n) challenge (synonym).
4. Fill in the gaps with appropriate prepositions.
Every year on November 17 th. International Student's Day is celebrated all (a) ___ the world. Though not a common celebration, this day is commemorated annually as a result of the events that took place in Prague during World War II in 1939. Originally a day (b) ___ result of the events students who died in World. War II, today it is held to highlight the importance of remember the students. International Students' Day is the perfect opportunity (c) ___ uportance of education for all students of the world. From all corners of the globe, students are working to pay honor to the career goals and make a difference. While student life is difficult for working hard to achieve their that international students face a number of chall life is difficult for everyone, there is no denying fully concentrate (d) ___ their studies and makinges. Whereas a lot of local students are able to of other barriers that they need to overcome making new friends, international students have plenty see their family and friends, students (e) ___ as well. When most students are able to go home to students get financial ald (f) ___ the form overseas do not have this luxury. Also, a lot of home those that have come (g) ___ abroad. All of this can can put extra strain (h) ___ the student’s shoulders. When we take all of this (i) ___ account, it is not difficult to see why we should celebrate all students, especially those who have gone (j) ___ not difficult to see why we should further education.
5. Change the narrative style of the following sentences.
"Why are your children crying my daughter?" said the Caliph. "They have been starving," said the woman. "Have you none else in the world?" "My husband died some months ago. He left them neither money nor any property. So, we are in great distress. We have to starve sometimes". The Caliph said, "Let me see what I can do for you."