Class Eight English Second Paper Model Test



KNOWLEDGE PARK
JUNIOR SCHOOL CERTIFICATION EXAM PREPARATION 2014-1
English (Second Paper)
Time- 2 hours, Full marks- 50
[N.B. - The figures in the right margin indicate full marks]
Section A – Grammar: Marks – 30

1.      Fill in the gaps of the following text with appropriate articles. Put a cross for zero articles.        3
A true friend is (a) ____ asset. He stands by his (b) ____ friend in time of danger. He is not (c) ____ greedy man. He always wishes for (d) ____ welfare of his friend. But it is (e) matter of fact that (f) ____ ideal friend is very rare today.
2.      Fill in the blanks of the following text with prepositions given in the box below.                            3
after
of
on
to
with
for
Man’s dignity depends (a) ____ his activity. As a social being he has to live (b) ____ others and work (c) ____ others. He should always be sincere (d) ____ his duty but never be proud (e) ____ his high position in the society. He should remember that dignity runs (f) ____ him who never hankers after dignity.
3.      Make four sentences from the substitution table.                                                                               4
People
Man
Newspaper
It

is
shows
express
called the store house of knowledge.
us the outside world like a mirror.
curious by nature.
their opinion through it.
4.      Change the following passage into indirect speech.                                                                            4
The teacher said to the boy, “Why do you make a noise in the class? You are not attentive to your lessons” “Sorry, sir” said the boy. “I was asking for a pen to my friend” “Be attentive and listen to what I say.”
5.      Change the following sentence as directed in the brackets.                                                               5
(a) Cricket is very exciting game. (Exclamatory) (b) Everybody can enjoy this game. (Passive) (c) At present cricket is most popular game in our country. (Comparative) (d) Bit it is one of the costliest games. (Positive) (e) But its standard is not high at all. (Affirmative)
6.      Rewrite the following passage using capitalization and punctuation.                                               3
omar (r) said to the women where do you live the women said i live in a poor hut south end to this town i am hungry but there is no food in my house will you give me something to eat.
7.      Fill in the gaps used in the following text by adding suffix, prefix or both with the root words underlined in the text.                                                                                                                            4
(a) Honest is the best of all virtues. An honest man is always (b) truth. He is never (c) harm to anybody. Nobody is (d) satisfied with him. On the other hand (e) likes a (f) honest man. People remember an honest man (g) respectful even after his death. Without honesty peace and happiness is (h) possible.
8.      Complete the following text with suitable verbs in the box with their right form.                           4
seek
complete
be
solve
take
turn
try
face
At present Bangladesh (a) ____ unemployment problem. Thousand of boys and girls who have (b) ____ higher education are (c) ____ jobs. There (d) ____ more people than job opportunities. This problem already (e) ____ an alarming dimension. The government (f) ____ to cope with this problem. But this problem can be (g) ____ if our vast population is (h) ____ into human resource.

Section B- Composition : Marks - 20

9.      Suppose your friend Manik / Monika has obtained GPA-5 in Junior certificate examination. You are Hamid/ Hamida. Now send an e-mail congratulating your friend on his/her brilliant result in the JSC examination.                                                                                                                   8
10.  Write a composition on the following topic in 250 words.                                                                12
“Duties of a student”
KNOWLEDGE PARK
JUNIOR SCHOOL CERTIFICATION EXAM PREPARATION 2014-2
English (Second Paper)
Time- 2 hours, Full marks- 50
[N.B. - The figures in the right margin indicate full marks]
Section A – Grammar: Marks – 30

1.      Fill in the gaps of the following text with appropriate articles. Put a cross for zero articles.        3
A computer is (a) ____ ultra modern invention. It is (b) ____ electronic device for storing and analyzing (c) ____ information. It works on (d) ____ basis of commands given by (e) ____operator. It works at (f) ____ great speed. It can solve a difficult mathematical problem in a moment.
2.      Fill in the blanks of the following text with prepositions given in the box below.                            3
of
into
in
with
to
in
Mr. Abdullah was very popular (a) ____ his students. The students had easy access (b) ____ his room. Whenever the students entered (c) ____ his room, they found him absorbed (d) ____ studies. He was proficient (e) ____ English. He is never proud (f) ____ his knowledge.
3.      Make four sentences from the substitution table.                                                                               4

Computer
It
We

hear
can
is
an electronic machine.
a wonder of modern science.
songs and watch films through computer.
do complex calculations in a single moment.
4.      Change the following passage into indirect speech.                                                                            4
The old man said, “Can you give me some food? I’ve been starving for two days.” The maid said, “Why do you beg? Can’t you work?” “No, I am unable to work.” said the old man.
5.      Change the following sentence as directed in the brackets.                                                               5
We are Bangladeshi. (a) We are proud of our freedom fighters. (Interrogative) (b) Their contribution will never to forgotten. (Affirmative) (c) Their sacrifice is greater than any other things. (Positive) (d) But today many of them lead an unhappy life. (Negative) (e) Proper steps should be taken to improve their condition. (Active)
6.      Rewrite the following passage using capitalization and punctuation.                                               3
what are you doing now jack i said i am watching an interesting programme on television arent you wasting your time i said no i dont think so he said
7.      Fill in the gaps used in the following text by adding suffix, prefix or both with the root words underlined in the text.                                                                                                                            4
Bangladesh is a small country. But it is the most (a) dense populated country. Our population is increasing at an (b) alarm rate. (c) employ problem is very acute in the country. It is (d) possible for the (e) govern to give job to all the people. But many people particularly the (f) literate people are (g) aware of this problem. We must control our population to (h) move poverty.
8.      Complete the following text with suitable verbs in the box with their right form.                           4
make
follow
neglect
succeed
wait
be
stop
move
Time (a) ____ very precious. Time does not (b) ____ for anybody. No power can (c) ____ it. It (d) _____ forward and forward. It is not wise to (e) ____ time. Those who make the best use of time are sure to (f) ___. All the greatest persons of the world have (g) _____ the best use of time. We should (h) _____ them.

Section B- Composition : Marks - 20

9.      Suppose you are Masud / Masuda studying in Natherpetua High School in Comilla District. But recently your father has been transferred to Nurpur in Chittagong District. Your family will soon move there. Now write on application to the Headmaster/ Headmistress for issuing a transfer certificate.                                                                                                                      8
10.  Write a composition on the following topic in 250 words.                                                                12
“Wonder of modern science”
KNOWLEDGE PARK
JUNIOR SCHOOL CERTIFICATION EXAM PREPARATION 2014-3
English (Second Paper)
Time- 2 hours, Full marks- 50
[N.B. - The figures in the right margin indicate full marks]
Section A – Grammar: Marks – 30

1.      Fill in the gaps of the following text with appropriate articles. Put a cross for zero articles.        3
Money is called (a) ____ fuel of life. Though money is (b) _____ must in our particle life, it cannot ensure all happiness. Happiness lies in (c) ____ contentment. Morality plays (d) ____ important role in this regard. We must exercise morality in all walks of our (e) ____ life for building up (f) ____ corruption- free nation.
2.      Fill in the blanks of the following text with prepositions given in the box below.                            3
in
on
from
of
from
to
A good student is fond (a) ____ books. He adheres (b) ____ his studies. He always tries to cut a good figure (c) ____ the examination. He never deviates (d) ____ his duties because he knows every success depends (e) ____ hard work. He works hard (f) ____ the beginning of the year.
3.      Make four sentences from the substitution table.                                                                               4

Bangladesh
She
We
got
has
is
live
a small country.
a large population.
Independence in 1971.
in Bangladesh in peace.
4.      Change the following passage into indirect speech.                                                                            4
“Why are you putting up the food in your pocket, sir?” asked the noble man. “I am doing right thing. May dress deserves the rich dishes,” replied Sheikh Saadi. “Please tell me clearly what you mean to say,” said the noble man.
5.      Change the following sentence as directed in the brackets.                                                               5
(a) Books are our best friends. (Negative) (b) They are the storehouse of knowledge. (Interrogative)
(c) No other hobby is as good as reading books. (Comparative) (d) Good books are the greatest      creation of the wise mind. (Positive) (e) Books never leave us. (Passive)
6.      Rewrite the following passage using capitalization and punctuation.                                               3
the teacher said to the student have you prepared your lesson today no sir replied the student the teacher said why i was suffering from headache yesterday i shall do my work tomorrow replied the student.
7.      Fill in the gaps used in the following text by adding suffix, prefix or both with the root words underlined in the text.                                                                                                                            4
A good student is (a) mind to his studies. He is (b) respect to his (c) teach. He does not (d) honour anybody. He is free from (e) conduct. He is (f) study. He is not (g) sincere to his study. He maintains (h) punctual.
8.      Complete the following text with suitable verbs in the box with their right form.                           4
invent
work
bring
take
be
hear
keep
come
Computer (a) ____ one if the wonders of science. There is hardly anyone who has not (b) ____ about computer. Computer has (c) ____ about a revolutionary change in the world. But it was not (d) ____ overnight. It (e) ___ a long time to invent computer. Many votaries of science (f) ____ hard for years and finally (g) ____ out successful. We must learn computer with a view to (h) ___ pace with the modern world.
Section B- Composition : Marks - 20

9.      Suppose that your father is a poor man and he maintains a big family. He is unable to bear your educational expenses.
Now, write a letter to the Headmaster of Shik Chail High School praying for a full free studentship.                                                                                               8
10.  Write a composition on the following topic in 250 words.                                                                12
“Future plane of your life”

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