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 33. [HSC Exam (Ka Set) 2018]

In our country, women are the worst sufferers in every stage of life. Social prejudices and customs tend to (a) — their position. When a female child is born. it is not regarded (b) — a happy event. She is not welcomed with the deep (c) — of heart. Instead of being delighted, most of the members of the family think that she has come to add to their (d) —. Even the mother of the female child is not welcomed cordially for giving (e) — to a female child. Rather the mother of the female child is (f) — for this. In the most cases, women are the victim of gender (g) —. In fact the life of our women is not smooth (h) — If we want lasting development of the country, we have to (i) — the dignified status of (j) — women of our country. The government is conscious of this matter.

34. [HSC Exam. (Kha Set) 2018]

Dream is a series of thoughts, images and sensations occurring in a person’s mind during sleep. Dream is a (a) — of unconscious wishes, thoughts and imaginations. It (b) — be sweet or horrible. When we dream (c) — pleasant, we call it a sweet dream. (d) — when we dream something extremely bad, we (e) — it a nightmare. Dream is meaningless if (f) — is a day dream. But dream has also (g) — real purpose as it is related to our (h) —, emotional and physical well-being. The main benefit (i) — dream is that it produces new thoughts (j) — ideas in brain and helps to clean up clutter from mind.

35. Fill in the gaps using suitable words. [DB-2017]

Rabindranath Tagore was a man of (a) — genius. He was (b) — a poet and a novelist (c) -- a playwright, a composer, a painter and a philosopher. He was awarded the Nobel Prize for (d)— 'Gitanjali' into English. Those -translations earned him a great (e) — in the West. As a humanist, Tagore accused the British (f) — and pleaded for the (g) — of India from Britain. Tagore was highly influential in (h)— the best of Indian culture to the West and vice-versa. He (i) — himself to literature at a very early age. After coming back from England, he began to write (j ) — in all branches of literature.

36. Fill in the gaps using suitable words. [DjB-2017; RB-2013; DB-2011; CB-07; BB-2009]

37. Fill in the blanks with appropriate word in each gap. [SB-2017]

The proper (a) — of study involves regular and proper understanding. In order to (b) — the best benefit from study, we should read (c) -- and intelligently. We should not study (d) — for the purpose of (e) — examinations. We should take genuine (f) — in our studies so that we can enjoy what we (g) —. This will give us knowledge and wisdom and (h) — the horizon of our (i) —. We should, therefore, study not for immediate gains but for (j) — the wealth of our mind.

38. Fill in the blanks with appropriate word in each gap. [BB-2017; DB-2004]

Many events of great importance (a) — during the last century. Significant advances (b) — in the field of science and technology. Many European colonies gained independence. The movement (c) — democracy became (d) — in many parts of the world. Two world wars (e) — in the century. It (f) — witnessed the misuse of atomic energy. Two cities of Japan were completely destroyed as a result of dropping of atom bombs. The Vietnam war and the Gulf war killed many Innocent people. However, the (g) — of Bangladesh as an independent nation (h) — a momentous event. After a (i) — war of nine months, Bangladesh was born. Now, we (j) — our heads high as an independent country in the world.

39. FM in the blanks with appropriate words in each gap. [JB-2017]

Beauty is easy to appreciate but difficult to define. If we look around, we will discover beauty in (a) — objects and sight in nature, in the (b) — of children, in kindness of strangers. But asked to define, we run into (c) —. Does beauty have an independent identity? Is it (d) -- or relative? Is it dependent on our sense (e) —? Does it lie in the (f) — of the beholder? Thus, there will arise a number of (g) — in our mind. However, poets, artists, philosophers and thinkers (h) — always in search of beauty in their works and arts. But most of them have the common and undisputed opinion that where there is beauty, there is (i)--- that is a thing of beauty is a joy (j)--- [Unit 11, Lesson 1]

40. Fill in the blanks with appropriate word in each gap. [DB-2016]

Hospitality has long been a part of our (a) - in Bangladesh. Although many other (b) — are changing now, people are still quite (c) — and friendly towards (d) -. They like speaking to foreigners even if they have not been (e) —. It is quite (f) — for a Bangladeshi to ask personal (g) -about family, jobs and (h) — which visitors from overseas might find (i) -. However, it should be understood that no harm is (j) - by such question. On the other hand, they express a genuine interest in the foreigner's state of affairs.

41. Fill in the blanks with appropriate word in each gap. [CB-2016]

I have recently noticed that our (a) — son, younger than my son, has started (b) —. I have tried many (c) — to tell him to give it (d) — because it is nothing but slow (e) —. But he walks (f) — with the retort, "You are not my guardian. I don't have to (g) — to you." Our family is on very good (h) — with his family, but I don't think his parents (i) — that he smokes. I am in a (j) — should I or shouldn't I tell them?

42. Fill in the blanks with appropriate word in each gap. [DjB-2016]

Teaching in Bangladesh is still not up to the world standard. The most unfortunate thing is that it is falling down very rapidly day by day. It is mainly (a) — of the traditional education system. Teachers do not know much about the modem teaching method. Moreover, the testing (b) — is not effective. Students can (c) — good marks by memorizing. But in this system they lose their (d) — power and learn to depend on (e) —. As a result, they cannot face new (f) —. Whenever they talk, they reveal their ignorance. They lose (g) — in the process. It is great (h) — for the nation. Conditions should be improved to (i)-- our children in a proper way so that they may exploit the whole (j) — boldly:

43. Fill in the blanks with appropriate word in each gap. [RB-2016; DB-2007]

Television has become a (a) — source of entertainment of the present world. A wide (b) — of programmes is (c) —on numerous channels. Almost every family has a television (d) — today. Television (e) — are not only entertaining; they can be highly (f) — too. For example, television is now (g) --- used for distance learning. Courses (h) — by the Open University, are shown on BTV. Several channels like the Discovery Channel and the National Geographic Channel telecast highly informative and (i) — programmes. However, watching TV (j) — is not permissible.

44. Fill in the blanks with appropriate word in each gap. [JB-2016]

There are many people in Bangladesh who have a (a) — outlook. Quite (b) — in life they learn to believe that everything in this world was (c) — and all that happens to them was (d) — by God. From this (e) — the poor generally accept their poverty and all their sorrows and (f) — without trying much to (g) — them. They also hold a (h) — belief that those who undergo sufferings in this (i) — world will be amply (j) — in the next world.

45. Fill in the blanks with appropriate word in each gap. [CtgB-2016]

"The Rime of the Ancient Mariner" relates the experiences of a sailor (a) — has returned from a long (b) —voyage. The mariner stops a man who is on the way to-a wedding (c) — and begins (d) — narrate the story. The mariner's tale begins (e) — his ship departing on its journey. Despite initial good fortune, the (f) — is driven south by a storm (g) — eventually reaches the Antarctic waters. An albatross appears and leads them out of the ice jam where they had been stuck, but suddenly the mariner shoots the bird. The crew gets (h) — with the mariner, believing the albatross brought south (i) — that led them out of the Antarctic. However, the sailors(j) — their minds when the weather becomes warmer and mist disappears.

46. Fill in the blanks with appropriate word in each gap. [SB-2016; MB 22]

47. Fill in the blanks with appropriate word in each gap. [BB-2016]

One very (a) — change in our society is the presence of working women outside the home. Of course, it has to be (b) — that women have always worked within the house-hold but this commonly is not counted as 'work'. It is unfortunate that women's roles in agricultural societies have not been (c) — either. Whether it is due to economic necessity or the urge to (d) — an individual identity or both, nowadays many women are joining the outside workforce. They are (e) — a wide range of professions. Moreover, both educated and uneducated women are (f) —to work outside. All of them are trying to be self (g) —. The life of a woman has now become more (h) Because they have to shoulder (i) — roles also. Mast of the women have to compete with men (j) —.

48. Fill in the blanks with appropriate word in each gap. [DB-2015]

The craft of (a) — paper to give them different (b) — without any cutting or pasting is called Oregami. Although not much is known about its (c)-- Oregami has been (d) — in the Orient for (e)-- In fact, it has taken the form of sophisticated (f) — in Japan where it is specially (g) — for decorating and for (h) —. As a form of (i) — plaything, Oregami takes the form of birds, fish, insects, animals and geometrical figures, sometimes with (j) — parts to imitate the movement of real life objects.

49. Fill in the blanks with appropriate word in each gap. [RB-2015, 2007; CB-2014, 2010; DB-2005]

Modern life (a) — much on transport. We can very well (b) — how important transport is when it is (c) — by natural calamities or during socio-political crises. In fact, transport has made it (d) — for us to reach places previously (e) —. It has (f) — helped the flourishment of trade and commerce and to (g) — new knowledge and ideas. (h) — transport has (i) — friendship and understanding among nations and people (j) — the globe.

50. Fill in the blanks with suitable word in each gap. [DjB-2015; DjB-2013; SB-2011]

Jerry, an orphan of twelve, (a) — in an orphanage. The authoress hired a cabin belonging (b) — the orphanage. Jerry came to her cabin to chop (c) — for the fireplace. He also (d) — some extra work for (e) —. Once Jerry (f) — a cubby-hole where he put (g) - kindling and medium wood so (h) -the authoress might (i) - dry fire materials ready in case (j) — sudden wet weather.

51. Fill in the blanks with appropriate word in each gap. [JB-2015]

People's interest in birds goes way back into the past when some birds were actually (a) — as messenger of Gods in ancient Egyptian as well as in other cultures. Bird watching these days is done for the fun of finding out more about our feathered friends and (b) — to our knowledge about them. In recent years, birds have become the barometers of (c) — changes around us. Bird watchers have made important contributions towards (d) —information about which birds have (e) — from which areas or become extinct altogether or what factors are having bad effects on their (f) —. Bird watching requires a lot of (g) — and might cover days, months or years. Real (h) — even go to (i) — Islands to observe a queer variety of birds. Bird watching has become well-known almost all-over the world and many travel agencies can also provide necessary information on (j) — which are suitable for bird watching.

52. Fill in the blanks with appropriate word in each gap. [CtgB-2015]

Our modes of entertainment are (a) — a significant change. The traditional sources of entertainment are no more (b) —. People are no longer (c) — with the traditional forms of entertainment. The western culture and music are now (d)-- the upper hand of (e)-- modes of entertainment. Our own music and culture are (f) — fast coming in (g) — with the western culture. So, there is a blending of melodies between western music and our own music. Now, people (h) —cricket to football. Radio is (i)-- popularity and sports is also (j)— as a popular source of entertainment.

53. Fill in the blanks with appropriate word in each gap. [SB-2015]

'Tsunami' is a Japanese word which means marine earthquake. It caused a great (a) — on life and property along the coastlines of India, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Indonesia. About 5 million people became (b). —. We are fortunate enough that by the (c.) — of God, Bangladesh narrowly (d) — such a natural (e) —. But it is not unknown to us that Bangladesh lies in (f) — earthquake zone. It still has (g) — for Bangladesh to save the (h) — region from any such colossal (i) — of Tsunami. Since nobody can predict the (j) — time of earthquake, we have to be careful and conscious from now on.

54. Fill in the blanks with appropriate word in each gap. [BB-2015; RB-2009: CB-2004; SB-20031

One day a lad went to a famous teacher and having expressed his desire to (a) — knowledge, begged him to (b) — him in the arts and sciences. The learned man, wishing to (c) — out what sort of ability the lad (d) —, asked him where God (e) —. The lad replied, "I will answer you, if you will first (f) — me where He is (g) —". The sage, from his sensible (h) thought highly of the boy's (i) — and according to his (j) — perfected him in his studies. Thus, the wisdom of the wise manifests itself early.

55. Fill in the blanks with appropriate word in each gap. [RB-2014]

Bangladesh is a small country, it has a (a) — population. Most people here live below the (b) — line and cannot therefore (c) — to educate their children. Many poor children (d) — drop out of school after just a few years or simply do not go to (e) — at all. Despite this situation, we have far too many (f) — to educate compared to the number of (g) — available. Bangladesh needs more schools, colleges and (h) — to provide for the increasing number of (i)-- But owing to financial and resource constraints, the government cannot fund the (j) — numbers of educational institutions.

56. Fill in the blanks with appropriate word in each gap. [JB-2014]

Rubel is (a) — up with his next door neighbours. His bedroom is very close to (b) __. Every time he sits down to study in the evening, there comes the (c) — sound of the television from the house (d) — door. It seems that the television is kept (e) — the whole evening. It becomes very difficult for him to (f) — on his studies. In winter he can (g) — it by keeping his window closed but in summer it gets too hot and (h) — if the window is kept closed. So he is (i) — to put up (j) — the disturbance from next door.

57. Fill in the blanks with appropriate word in each gap. IngB-20141

Most of the Bangladeshi (a) — that our motherland (b) — in the active earthquake zone. Experts are alarmed by the recurrence of the (c) — in the recent years. But they do not give any direct answer to the question (d)-- the (e) — of the building in Dhaka city. As there is every (f) — of earthquakes in Bangladesh, experts (g) — for taking adequate precautionary (h) — to reduce the losses. RAJUK opines that an earthquake (i) — building code should be (j) — to avoid natural disaster.

58. Fill in the blanks with appropriate word in each gap. [SB-2014]

The house hasn't yet shed its festive look, which started with my sister's marriage. Since Auntie's baby was (a) —, we have had streams of guests (b) — the house. I'm really worried about my (c) — exams. There's so much noise and (d) — in the house that I can hardly (e) — on my studies. You can't imagine how (f) — it is to study in a large family. Even I have to share my room (g) — my younger brothers and sisters and, at times, with my (h) —. I wish (i) I — in a small family. Tell me (j) — I should do.

59. Fill in the blanks with appropriate word in each gap. [DB-14; RB-12; SB-12; JB-10, 2003; CtgB-09; RB, BB-08]

Man pollutes water, another vital (a) — of the environment by dumping (b) — into it. Farmers (c) — chemicals washed away by rain and flood (d) -- mixed with water in river, canals and pond. Water is also (e) -- by mills and factories when they throw their (f)— chemicals and waste products into rivers and canals. Water vehicles also pollute rivers by dumping oil, food waste and human waste (g) — them. Insanitary latrines (h) — on river and canal banks are also (i) — for further pollution. In this way, various (j)-- of waste and filth pollute water.

60. Fill in the blanks with appropriate word in each gap. [BB-2014; SB-2013; CB-2011]

Banks are often unable or (a) —to lend money to the poorer section of the society. The Grameen Bank (b) — credit to the poor, particularly rural (c)--. There are about 800 micro-finance (d) — in our country. It is estimated that they have (e) — employment opportunities for about 54,000 people. A recent (f) -- indicates that micro-credit programmes had a (g) — effect on socio-economic variables (h)- children's schooling, nutrition and family (i)- and about 5% of progamme participants rose above (j)- line.

61. Fill in the blanks with appropriate word in each gap. [DB-2013]

UNICEF (a) — originally for the United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund. But now it is the United Nations Children's Fund which (b) — long-term help to children of developing nations. It (c) — several welfare projects in Bangladesh. It has established numerous maternity and baby care centres around the country to (d) — the health of babies and child-bearing mothers. It has helped Bangladesh get rid of (e) — childhood diseases. It has (f) — training programmes to create rural health workers. Thus, this organisation has been able to (g) — infant mortality rates in Bangladesh. Above all, in times of natural disasters, it undertakes (h) — work to help the distressed people. To (i) — education, UNICEF distributes reading and writing materials among students, trains teachers and (j) — primary education particularly among girls.

62. Fill in the blanks with appropriate word in each gap. [CB-2013; SB-2006]

Air and water are two important (a) — of the environment. These elements are (b) — for life on earth. They are often (c) — in many ways. Air is polluted by (d) — and water by different kinds of (e) — and filth. If we want to live a (f) — life, we should (g) — the pollution of the environment. Total prevention may be (h) — but we can certainly (i) — pollution by raising (j) — among the people.

63. Fill in the blanks with appropriate word in each gap. [JB-2013, 2008]

Introverts and extroverts are two (a) — of people (b)-- in the society. An (c) —. is quite opposite to an extrovert. Without (d) — extrovert no one can (e) — life in the country. What we have (f) — from the (g) — of Sohel and Farid gives us the quality of (h) —. What Farid has done in the bus (i) — introvert. Fahima is (j) —the extrovert quality.

64. Fill in the blanks with appropriate word in each gap. [BB-2013, 2011]

E-mail has brought about (a) — in modern (b) —. Messages can be transmitted from one country to another within a few (c) —. It is far cheaper than telephone calls. Trade and commerce has become greatly (d) — on this speedy mode of communication. It has, (e) —, not reached everyone, especially in (f) — countries like ours, as most of the people cannot (g) — to have a personal computer. But (h) — of the people have started (i) -- commercially operated e-mail for important (j)--.

65. Fill in the blanks with appropriate word in each gap. [CtgB-2013; BB-2007]

Bangladesh is a land of (a)-- But nowadays the rivers are (b) — up. So, (c) — is an urgent necessity for our country now. The rivers carry (d) — which makes the land (e) — to grow crops. Besides, they supply us plenty of (f)-- During the dry season, we (g) — river water to the land. At present, the (h) — of water causes bad harvest. We can easily (i)— the use and utility of the rivers in our life and (j) --.

66. Fill in the blanks with appropriate word in each gap. [DB-2012]

All things that make up the environment are (a) —. The way in which people, animals and plants are related to each other and to their (b) — is known as (c) —. The ecosystem is a (d) — web that links animals, plants and every other life (e) — in the biosphere. All these things (f) — together. The system is in a steady state of (g) — balance which means that by (h) — any one part of the web, you can affect all the other parts. For example, the (i) — of forests may have serious ecological (j) — on humans and animals_.

67. Fill in the blanks with appropriate word in each gap. [CB, DjB-2012; CtgB-2006]

If we (a) — forests and cut (b) — trees, the effects might eventually (c) — us all. If forests (d)-- into deserts, what will (e) — carbon dioxide? The weather pattern (f) — change and the world will become (g)-- This is (h) — the greenhouse effect. As a result of this effect, the polar ice-caps will (i) — and this will cause the flood of (j) — areas of the globe.

68. Fill in the blanks with appropriate word in each gap. [JB-2012]

UNICEF is an international (a) —. It runs several welfare (b) — in Bangladesh. It has reduced infant (c) -- rates through raising (d) — about health and (e) —. It has organised (f) — programmes for (g) — health workers to (h) — health help to the rural (i) —. At present it is trying to (j) — primary education particularly among girls.

69. Fill in the blanks with appropriate word in each gap. [CtgB-2012; CB-2006]

Learning a language is (a) — riding a cycle. The most (b) — thing (c) — any language is communication. You learn to (d) — effectively by using a language, by doing things with it and by experiencing it. You (e) — learn English in the same (f) — as one learns to ride a cycle. Do not (g) — if people laugh at you (h) — you make (i) —. You can certainly learn (j) — mistakes.

70. Fill in the blanks with appropriate word in each gap. [BB-2012]

William Caxton introduced printing into England. His success as a merchant enabled him (a) — retire early and (b) — himself to literary pursuits. In 1477, he set up his (c) — press and (d) — nearly a hundred books. A (e) — of prodigious industry, he translated twenty (f) — himself. What is more (g) — him is that he published books in English when most works appeared (h) — French or Latin. Caxton (i) — it as his aim to hasten the spread of knowledge by making books (j) — to the public in English.

71. Fill in the blanks with appropriate word in each gap. [RB-2011]

Computer is one of the latest important and most (a) — inventions of science. A computer performs three important (b) -- It receives data, processes data (c) — various computations and emits data. Computer now (d) --- us in various ways. In a (e) — minutes, a computer can perform calculations that trained mathematicians would need years to complete. Now computers are (f) — used in agricultural farms. Trains and planes are run by the (g) -- (h) — results can be accurately given by computer within the shortest span of time. The computer has become very sophisticated and can perform (i) — complicated tasks. This is why many people call the computer "an electronic (j) —."

72. Fill in the blanks with appropriate word in each gap. [DjB-2011]

Returning home can be very difficult. When people (a) — to their home countries, they often find many changes. The (b) — old streets may not look the same. People they remember May not (c) — them. If they go back to their own childhood house, the house may look very (d) —. It may (e) — small and cramped. One woman wrote that she returned to her (f) — and her house was gone. In its (g) —, there was a little, modern grocery shop. No one (h) — her. She was extremely (i) —. It is also possible to return to a place where everyone remembers you. That makes a person feel happy inside; at least you were not (j) --.

73. Fill in the blanks with appropriate word in each gap. [JB-2011]

Rose is a symbol of (a) — . I have a rose garden. The garden looks (b) — when the roses bloom. It (c) — sweet. The (d) — and fragrance of the rose attract all. I pluck roses from my garden (e) — our house (f) N ow-a-days many people (g) -- roses. The (h) — of rose is profitable. So, we should (i) — roses not only to earn money but also to (j) — our houses.

74. Fill in the blanks with appropriate word in each gap. [CtgB-2011]

Today women (a) — an important role in all spheres of life. They (b) — no longer within the four walls of their home. They have (c) — out of their kitchens and are (d) — with men in all the development programmes of the government. Many women have (e) — higher education and are (f) — as doctors, engineers, teachers, administrators, judges, etc. They have been able to (g) — their worth. However, women still face (h) —discrimination. Many girls are married (i) -- at an early age. Many never (j) — to school.

75. Fill in the blanks with appropriate word in each gap. [RB-2010; CB-2009]

Dhaka is the capital of Bangladesh. It is a (a) — city. It is a city (b) — traffic jam. A fly (c) — is built at Mohakhali with a view to (d) — the traffic jam. To solve this problem, traffic rules (e) — be enforced. Besides this, drivers, passers-by and (f) — should honour and abide (g) — all rules (h) — making the city habitable. Otherwise, our life (i) — remain (j) — stake.

76. Fill in the blanks with appropriate word in each gap. [DjB-2010]

Everybody (a) — to live a happy and peaceful life. But what are the (b) — that can assure you of such a nice life? Naturally people's opinions are quite different on this point. The factors (c) — be money, power, security, honour, love, health, good family bondage, education, voluptuous pleasures etc. Most people (d) — money alone can ensure all other elements (e) — for a happy life. It's partly true. But if you (f) — stick to money, you may start running after money. But you cannot live in two rooms, cannot (g) — two persons' food etc at the (h) — time. You should bear in (i) — that your necessity or desire has a limit. If you exceed the limit and run (j) —money with an endless greed, you will be utterly ruined.

77. Fill in the blanks with appropriate word in each gap. [CtgB-2010]

It is a happy news that the (a) — of adopting unfair means in the examination has been (b) — to a greater extent. Our students have now (c) — that passing in the examination is not the only goal of student life. But still this heinous (d) — has not been totally (e) -- When an examinee is caught copying in the examination, there is nothing open to authority (f) -- to (g) -- him/her. This damages not only the concerned examinee, but also (h) — a total loss to the whole family of that examinee. So, our students must refrain themselves (i) — this bad practice. They should also remember that a building (j)— a strong foundation must fall down either today or tomorrow.

 

79. Fill in the blanks with appropriate word in each gap. [SB-2010]

One day a fox was very (a) —. It was (b) — for some food to eat. But it could not manage any (c) —. So, it became very (d) — and sat (e) — a tree. A crow was sitting on the tree with a (f) — of meat in its beak. The fox looked at the crow and (g) --- the piece of meat. An idea came to its mind to (h) — the meat from the crow. The fox said loudly "(i) -- a beautiful bird it is But alas! The bird (j) — not sing."

80. Fill in the blanks with appropriate word in each gap. [BB-2010]

Electricity is (a) — a part of our everyday (b) — that we rarely think twice about its importance and necessity. When we switch (c) — the light and the fan or turn on our television-and computer, we enjoy (d) — blessings of electricity. Even when we turn off the bedside lamp and are fast asleep, (e) — remains working for us driving our fans heating or cooling our rooms and running our refrigerators. Unfortunately, we (f) — enjoy the uninterrupted blessings of electricity. There is some (g) — in the generation (h) -- electricity in Bangladesh. (i) -- load-shedding or suspension of the supply of electricity has (j) — a regular programme of the .Power Development Board.