৮ম শ্রেণিঃ ইংরেজি প্রথমপত্র মডেল টেস্ট-১

৮ম শ্রেণিঃ ইংরেজি প্রথমপত্র মডেল টেস্ট-১

হাসান মঞ্জুর হিলালী 

সিনিয়র শিক্ষক, মতিঝিল মডেল স্কুল অ্যান্ড কলেজ

Section-A: Reading Test (Seen Passage)

Read the following text carefully and answer the questions 1, 2 and 3.

Zara lives with her parents in London. They have come to Bangladesh to visit Zara's aunt and uncle. She is very close to her cousin Mita. Both the families have visited many interesting places together in Bangladesh. It was a great fun. Then they decided that they would visit some places outside Bangladesh too. They decided to go to Thailand. But Mita's parents were too busy with their work, so they could not go. However, Mita was going with them.

Mita, Zara and her parents are at Hayrat Shahjalal International Airport. They are waiting in the lounge. Mita is very excited. This is her first time to board a plane. They are flying by Bangladesh Biman. Mita is hoping to have a great time in Thailand.

As they wait, the two cousins start planning what they would do once they reach Bangkok. Mita's uncle brings forms for all of them to fill in before going through the immigration. He gives one to Mita and says, 'You have to give some information about yourselves in the form. The immigration officer will check your passport and stamp it. And then you are ready to travel.' Mita, Zara and her parents start filling in the forms.

1. Choose the best answer from the alternatives. 1×5=5

(a) Both the families have decided to visit some places ---.

(i) some places in the town (ii) historical places (iii) relatives house (iv) outside places

(b) Mita is very excited because ---.

(i) it is her first journey by plane (ii) she is going with her family

(iii) her uncle is going with them (iv) none of these

(c) Who brings forms for all of them?

(i) Mita's father (ii) Mita's mother (iii) Mita's uncle (iv) None of these

(d) ÔLounge refers to ---.

(i) waiting (ii) sitting room (iii) hours (iv) thinking

(e) What is the correct meaning of the word 'Check' according to the passage?

(i) Ignore (ii) See (iii) Reviwe (iv) Watch

2. Give short answer to the following questions. 2×5=10

(a) Why was Mita alone with Zara's family?

(b) What do Mita and Zara do as they wait in the lounge?

(c) What did Mita's uncle bring for all?

(d) What is the function of an immigration officer at the airport?

(e) Why did Zara's family come to Bangladesh?

3. Read the text in 'A' again and write the summary of it in around 80 words. 10

Reading Test (Unseen Passage)

Read the following text carefully and answer the questions 4

John Donne was born in 1573 in London. His father was a rich merchant. He had name and fame in his circle. But he died in 1576. Donne was at first educated as Catholic. He entered Oxford in 1584 and left it in 1587. Then he studied at Cambridge for three years. He was removed to London in 1591. He then entered Lincoln's Inn to study lwa in 1592. Donne travelled Italy, Spain and on the continent between 1594 and 1596. He joined Essex Expedition to Cabiz in 1590. During this time he wrote several poems. His lyrical poetry was mainly the outcome of these years. In 1609 he began to compose his great prose work 'Pseudo Martyry'. It was printed in 1601. In 1610 he wrote a satirical prose piece.

4. Now, complete the following table with the information given in the above passage. 1×5=5



5. Read the above passage again and write whether the following statements are true or false. Write correct answers for the false statements. 1×5=5

(a) John Donne had studied at Cambridge for four years.

(b) He was born in Oxford.

(c) He was the son of a rich merchant.

(d) John Donne's father was famous in his circle.

(e) His father died in 1573.

6. Fill in the gaps of the following passage with an appropriate word. 1×5=5

Independent Bangladesh is my birth (a)----. It is the duty of (b)----of us to build up (c)----country. The students' role is (d)----. They have to bear in (e)----that they are responsible citizens of this country. Their duty is to keep away the country from badness and study well.

7. Rearrange the following sentences in correct order. 1×10=10

(a) One of them started pecking the dog's tail.

(b) Both the crows went near the dog.

(c) The dog dropped the bone and looked at the crow.

(d) Once a dog was eating a boû piece of meat under a tree.

(e) The dog not only felt disturbed but also became angry.

(f) It flwe away and after sometime returned with another crow.

(g) A crwo swa him and wished to eat that.

(h) In the mean time, the other crwo flwe away with the bone.

(i) This made him sad and helpless.

(j) The dog ran after the crwo but in vain.

8. Fill in the gaps of the following passage using the clues given in the box below. There are more words than necessary. 0.5×10=5

fit/ long/ preparation/ lost/ sorry/ kept/

does/ contrary/ prepare/ properly/ is/ good.

Student life is a life of (a)--- for future struggle. To make him (b)---for the struggle, education is necessary. So the first and foremost duty of a student (c)---to prosecute his studies well. He who (d)---his lessons regularly (e)---well in the examination. On the (f)---, the student who wastes his time cuts a (g)---figure. It should be (h)---in mind that none can get back the (i)---time. If the students neglect their studies, they will suffer in the (j)---run.

9. The phrases in column A are the beginning of some sentences. The phrases in column B are the endings. Match the phrases in column A with the phrases in column B to make complete sentences. 1×5=5

Section B: Writing Test

10. Suppose, you are Mamun and your friend is Ratul. Now, write a dialogue in 100 words between you and your friend on the bad effects of smoking. 10

11. Write a paragraph on 'Our National Flag' in about 150 words answering the following questions: 10

(a) What does the flag symbolize?

(b) What is its measurement?

(c) What does the red circle symbolize?

(d) What does green colour symbolize?

(e) Hwo can we uphold its honour?

12. Read the beginning of a story. Now, complete it in 150 words. 10

Once there lived a cowboy in a certain village. He used to tend cows beside a forest. One day he thought of making fun with the villagers. Then he began to shout. 'Tiger! Tiger!. The villagers came running but·-

13. Suppose, you are Farhan/Farhana of Khilgaon, Dhaka. Your younger brother/sister Shamim/Shamima has got Primary Scholarship. Write a letter to him/her congratulating on his/her brilliant success. 10