HSC English Second Paper Solution Cumilla Board

HSC Examination-2024

English Second Paper

Cumilla Board

1. Fill in the gaps with appropriate prepositions:

Social network is a network for virtual social interaction (a)—– internet users across the world. Actually, this is an age (b)—– globalisation. This is also an age of information and technology. People all over the world are virtually connected (c)—– one another (d)—– the borders. Hence, the necessity of social networks has emerged. But the young generations are getting addicted (e)—– social networks (f)—– Facebook, Twitter, Instagram etc. The lifestyle of the young before and after getting used (g) —– a social network has a noticeable change. In fact, the students who were used to studying at the table before, nowadays pass their valuable time by chatting (h) —– the social media. As a result, they are now lagging (i)—–. So, they should be kept aloof (j)—– using internet excessively and unnecessarily.

Answer: (a) among (b) of (c) with (d) beyond/ across (e) to (f) like (g) to (i) behind (j) from (h) on

2. Complete the sentences with suitable phrases/words given in the box:

There	would rather	have to/has to	let alone	it
what does……….. look like	what’s………..like	as soon as	had better	was born

(a)—– looks dangerous to reach the top. Very few number of people can arrive there safely.

(b) All passengers -fill in an immigration form on arrival. It is mandatory.

(c) My cousin —– in Malaysia and raised in America. Now she has a dual citizenship.

(d)—– your family —– ? Is it an extended family like ours?

(e) Your mother seems to be very weak. You —– consult an experienced doctor about her health.

(f) His parents stay —– in village than live with him in Dhaka. Both of them don’t like CityLife.

(g) —– have been significant changes in the types of entertainment over time. Many of those no longer exist.

(h) Teacher: learners, —– the national flower of Bangladesh ——?

Students: It looks a bit like the lotus.

(i) It is not easy to score a goal, —— a hattrick.

(j) We informed the police —– the incident took place. But the police didn’t arrive even after two hours.

Answer:  (a) It (b) have to (c) was born (d) What’s………… like (e) had better (f) would rather (g) There (h) what does…………….. look like? (i) let alone (j) as soon as

3.  Complete the sentences using suitable clauses/phrases:

(a) I’m so tired that —– . Please, take a rickshaw right now,

(b) Though Bangladesh is a small country, —–. We are proud of our world heritage sites.

(c) I can’t recall his name. It is long since —–.

(d) She came to my room while —-. She didn’t wake me up.

(e) It is true that most of the parents of our country are not interested enough to —– . they think educating their daughters is nothing but a wastage of time and money.

(f) There are many helpless people around us. I wish —–

(g) He likes photography very much. But unfortunately, he has lost his camera. If he had the camera —–.

(h) Be punctual lest —–

(i) Our job market is getting very competitive. Unless you study well, —–

(j) It is too hot inside the room. Would you mind ——?

Answer:

(a) I cannot go any farther

(b) there are many heritage sites in this country

(c) we met last

(d) I was sleeping

(e) educate their daughters

(f) I could help them

(g) he would take many pictures

(h) you should/might lag behind

(i) you will not get a good job

(j) opening the window so that air can get in

4. Read the text and fill in the gaps with the correct form of verbs. as per subject and context:

Students get themselves (a)—– (admit) into universities for higher education. The acquire higher education from two streams; one is public and the other is private. The private universities (b)—– (be) open to all but one has to (c) —– (face) tough competition for (d)—– (get) a seat there. The public universities are cheaper in terms of tuition fees. they (e)—– (offer) residential and boarding facilities at subsidized rates. But public universities often (f)—– (face) a number of problems. student politics (g)—– (play) a vital role in (h)—- (deteriorate) the academic environment there. As a result, students (i)—– (face) session jam. So, the conscious and moneyed persons (j)—– (impress) by the private universities. Since this is the age of privatisation, the private universities (k)—– (become) popular day by day. Besides, it is less difficult (I)—– (get) a seat in a private university but here they play a lot. However, the private sectors have some limitations. In fact, the two streams should (m)—– (develop) in a balanced way. because, both sectors are playing important roles with a view to (n)—- (make) the nation highly educated.

Answer: (a) admitted (b) are (c) face (d) getting (e) offer (f) face (g) plays (h) deteriorating (i) face (j) are impressed (k) are becoming (1) to get (m) be developed (n) making

5. Change the narrative style. by using indirect speeches:

A man, lost in a forest, saw another man and rushed to him and said, “Oh! How happy I am to meet you! Unfortunately, I have been lost in this forest for four days. Can you help me get out of this forest?” “No, actually you don’t need to be so happy, my friend”, replied another man, “I myself have been lost here for a week.”

Answer:  A man, lost in a forest, saw another man and rushed to him and exclaimed that he was very happy to meet him. He also added that unfortunately he had been lost in that forest for four days. He again asked if he (another man) could help him get out of that forest. The other man replied in the negative and added that he himself had been lost there for a week.

6. Read the following text and use modifiers as directed in the blank spaces:

Man has (a) —– (use determiner to pre-modify the noun phrase) inborn curiosity to know the unknown and (b)—– (use an infinitive phrase). He likes to see new places and wants to know about (c) —— (pre-modify the noun) nations, their cultures, manners and religions. Bookish knowledge is (d) —– (use adjective phrase). In order to have practical knowledge one a. has to go for travelling. (e)— (use an adverbial phrase) people had to suffer much for travelling as they did not have (f) —– (pre modify the noun) transports. Nowadays travelling has become much easier and comfortable for the invention of aeroplane, buses, ships, speedy trains etc. Travelling plays  (g)—– (use an intensifier to pre-modify the adjective) important role in acquiring knowledge. So, the students go for (h)—– (pre-modify the noun with a noun adjective) tour which also helps to remove (i) —– (pre-modify the noun with a possessive) boredom of study. In fact, everyone should travel to develop practical knowledge which cannot be acquired by sitting (J)—–(post-modify the verb).

Answer: (a) an (b) to see the unseen (c) different / various (d) not enough for practical learning (e) In the past, (f) convenient / fast / efficient (g) very (h) study (i) their (j) idly / lazily

7. Use appropriate sentence connectors in the blank spaces of the following passage:

Junk food is very popular nowadays. (a)—- the children are very much fond of junk food. (b)—- do we know what junk food actually is? Junk food is such. kind of processed food (c)—- has been produced for its pungent taste rather than for its health value. (d)—- it contains high calories, salt, added sugar, saturated fat etc. (e)—- its nutritional value is very low. (f)—- a. its appearance is very appealing and mouthwatering. (g)—- it can attract anybody. (h)—- it is harmful for health. (i) —- it consists of harmful substances, it may lead to a higher risk of obesity, cardiovascular diseases and other chronic health problems. (j) —- it can also affect brain. (k)—- addiction to it may even result in the rejection of healthier foods such as fruits, vegetables, salads etc. (I)—-, the sugar used in junk food can damage our teeth and skin. (m)—-, we should avoid having junk food. (n)—- we. should remember that health is the root of all happiness.

Answer: (a) Especially (b) But (c) that/which (d) In one hand (e) On the other hand (f) But (g) Thus (h) However (i) Since (j) Furthermore (k) Additionally (I) Moreover (m) Therefore (n) Ultimately

8. Read the passage and write the antonym or synonym of the words as directed below:

Earthquake is one of the most common natural calamities on earth. It is an abrupt and violent tremor of the earth’s surface. It occurs for various reasons. It is mainly caused by deep crack inside the earth or by volcanic eruption. If there is any fault line in a geographical area, there is a great chance of occuring earthquakes in that area. In some cases, earthquake occurs because some gases try to come out from the deep of the earth. Bangladesh lies in the active earthquake zone and so earthquake occurs here very frequently. RAJUK, responsible for the planned development of the capital city, warns that an earthquake resistant building code should be developed to reduce loses. But it is a matter of sorrow that our people are not aware of the gravity of its danger:

(a) common (antonym) (b) calamities (syrionym) (c) violent (synonym) (d) deep (antonym) (e) inside (antonym) (f) chance (synonym) (g) occur (synonym) (h) active (antonym) (i) frequently (arrtonym) (j) responsible (antonym) (k) development (synonym) (1) reduce (antonym) (m) aware (synonym) (n) gravity (synonym).

Answer: (a) common (antonym) – rare (b) calamities (synonym) – disasters (c) violent (synonym) – fierce (d) deep (antonym) – shallow (e) inside (antonym) – outside (f) chance (synonym) – probability (g) occur (synonym) – happen (h) active (antonym) – inactive (i) frequently (antonym) – rarely (j) responsible (antonym) – irresponsible (k) development (synonym) – growth (I) reduce (antonym) – increase (m) aware (synonym) – conscious (n) gravity (synonym) – seriousness

9. There are fourteen errors in the use. of punctuation m following text. Rewrite the text correcting the errors:

Yasha: What happened to you Meem Youre not looking normal.

Meem: you are right my friend. Im really very upset today.

Yasha : But why Wont you say me the reason

Meem: Why not A road accident took the life of our Chairman yesterday He was a well known person in our village. How pathetic it is for his family Yasha: Oh Thats very shocking.

Meem: Its very sad that such accidents are occuring frequently in our country.

Answer:

Yasha: What happened to you, Meem? You’ re not looking normal.

Meem: You are right, my friend. I’m really very upset today.

Yasha: But why? Won’t you say me the reason?

Meem: Why not? A road accident took the life of our Chairman yesterday.

He was a well known person in our village. How pathetic it is for his family! Yasha: Oh! That’s very shocking.

Meem: It’s very sad that such accidents are occurring frequently in our country.