Read the passage and answer the questions A and B.
The famous Greek philosopher Aristotle said, 'Man is by nature a social animal.' What he meant was that man, by instinct, seeks company of others and establishes relationships, much like most animals of the wild, for companionship and for physical and emotional support. Unlike the animals however, man's relationships give meaning to his existence and inspires him to do well in education, in workplace or in a profession that he pursues. Relationships are of different kinds. Some are familial and intimate, formed by blood and by marriage; some are social like the ones we have with friends and some are made in school where we form close bonds with classmates and teachers. Relationships can also be fostered in workplace, which may quickly change from professional to social. There are relationships also between human beings and animals, between children and their toys that they cannot part with. All these relationships keep us close to each other and provide us all kinds of support, love and affection. A person who has no family feels the pain of loneliness and isolation. There is no one to laugh or cry with him/her. When we share our joys with someone, it simply redoubles, and we when we suffer a loss and someone shares our sorrow, it lessens. Relationships are thus needed for our emotional health. To build relationships, we need to have trust and respect for each other, and love where this is needed. We cannot be selfish and possessive if we want to establish an effective relationship. But quite often we see people quarrelling and fighting with each other which only brings misery and loss to all.
- The phrase 'take action against' means..........
- A. Choose the correct answer from the alternatives :'Liveliness' means -.
- The word 'rocket' in the second passage is...
- What does the word 'intricate' refer to?
- He used to lead a very - lifE-
- Sheikh Kamal spent his boyhood -.
- What does the word 'consensus' mean?
- What does the word 'proletaria' in the passage refer to?
- Kuakata is truly a virgin beach and a sanctuary for migratory winter birds’ ....... what does it imply?
- Which of the following statements is false?
- The word 'content' in the text is a/an
- The Rakhaines originally came from-
- Adolescence is a _____ period from childhood to adulthood.
- What does the word 'competencies' refers to?
- The closest meaning of ‘study’ is --
- Answer the following questions :Why should you observe etiquette and manners?What do you generally do when somebody comes to visit your family?How did you take the idea when your parents asked you to greet visitors to your home?Why should you be very conscious with your behaviour while dealing with others?What do 'etiquette' and 'manners' refer to?
- What could be the closest meaning of 'vivid'?
- The phrase 'took part' in the passage implies ___
- A. Choose the correct answer from the alternatives : What does the word 'expertise' mean?
- What does the word ‘picturesque’ in the passage refer to?
- During the six-point-movement, people were shot dead on -
- Answer the following questions :What do you think is the condition of the rivers of our countryWhat is the commercial value of the river Buriganga?Why is the Buriganga described as an example of a dying river? Give reasons for your answeHow is the Buriganga pollutedWhat did the Mughals marvel at? What was the outcome of it?
- The word ‘foster’ refers to ___
- Answer the following questions :(a) How was Jerry’s relationship with Pat?(b) Describe Jerry’s mother according to his description.(c) Why did the information of Jerry’s having a mother shock the narrator?(d) What was the writer’s ‘distress’?(e) Why did Jerry tell an imaginary story about his having a mother?
- The word "repulsed" stands for-
- What is the synonym of the word 'Orphanage'?
- Read the passage and answer the questions A and B.I have a dream that one day even the state of Mississippi, a state sweltering with the heat of injustice, sweltering with the heat of oppression, will be transformed into an oasis of freedom and justicE- I have a dream that my four children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character. I have a dream that one day in Alabama, with its vicious racists, with its governor having his lips dripping with the words of 'interposition' and 'nullification', that one day right down in Alabama little black boys and black girls will be able to join hands with little white boys and white girls as sisters and brothers. I have a dream that one day every valley shall be exalted, every hill and mountain shall be made low, the rough places will be made plain, and the crooked places will be made straight, “and the glory of the Lord shall be revealed, and all flesh shall see it together”. With this faith we will be able to hew out of the mountain of despair a stone of hopE- With this faith we will be able to transform the jangling discords of our nation into a beautiful symphony of brotherhood. With this faith we will be able to work together, to pray together, to struggle together, to go to jail together, to stand up for freedom together, knowing that we will be free one day ...... So, let freedom ring from the prodigious hilltops of New HampshirE- Let freedom ring from the mighty mountains of New York, Let freedom ring from the heightening Alleghenies of Pennsylvania........ . Let freedom ring from every hill and molehill of Mississippi. From every mountainside, let freedom ring. When we allow freedom ring, when we let it ring from every village and every hamlet, from every state and every city, we will be able to speed up that day when all of God’s children, black men and white men Jews and Gentiles, Protestants and Catholics, will be able to join hands and sing in the words of the old Negro spiritual, “Free at last! Free at last! Thank God Almighty, we are free at last!”
- The intention of the man is---
- When are the images, thoughts and emotions of a dream experienced?
- Answer the following questions :Why is relationship so significant?What different types of relationships are there?What happens to a person who has no family?What are some of the preconditions of good relationship?How is man’s relationship different from those of other animals?
- This haor was declared an Ecologically Critical Area in -
- Adolescence is a ____ period from childhood to adulthood.
- What does the word "challenge" in the passage refer to?
- As an advocate of human dignity Mandela's role was
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- Read the passage and answer the questions A and B.Kuakata, locally known as Sagar Kannya (Daughter of the Sea) is a rare scenic spot located on the southernmost tip of Bangladesh. Kuakata in Latachapli union under Kalapara Police Station of Patuakhali district is about 30 km in length and 6 km in breadth. It is 70 km from Patuakhali district headquarters and 320 km from Dhaka. An excellent combination of the picturesque natural beauty, sandy beaches, blue sky and the shimmering expanse of water of the Bay of Bengal and the evergreen forest makes Kuakata a much sought after tourist destination. The name Kuakata takes its origin from the story of a 'Kua' or well dug on the sea shore by the early Rakhaine settlers for collecting drinking water. The Rakhaines had landed on Kuakata coast after being expelled from Arakan by the Mughals. Following the first well, it became a tradition to dig wells in the neighborhood of Rakhaine homesteads for fresh water supply. Kuakata is one of the unique spots which allows a visitor to watch both the sunrise and the sunset from the beach. That perhaps makes Kuakata one of the world's most attractive beaches. The long and wide beach at Kuakata has a typical natural setting. This sandy beach slopes gently into the Bay and bathing there is as pleasant as is swimming or diving. Kuakata is truly a virgin beach and a sanctuary for migratory winter birds. Fishing boats plying in the Bay of Bengal with colourful sails, surfing waves and the lines of coconut trees add to the vibrant colours of Kuakata. The indigenous culture of the Rakhaine community and hundred year old Buddhist temples indicate the age - old tradition and cultural heritage of this area. Kuakata is also a holy land for the Hindus and Buddhists. Each year thousands of devotees come here to attend the festivals Rash Purnima and Maghi Purnima. On these two days, pilgrims take holy bath and enjoy going to the traditional fairs.
- A. Choose the correct answer from the alternatives :What does the word 'Known' in the passage refer to?
- '...they often lose their mobility' implies----
- Which of the following is positive development of an adolescent?
- The word ‘marginalization’ refers to --