Assessment Examination: 07

English First Paper

Time: 1:45 minutes Marks: 80
1. Read the following text and answer the questions A and B
An Example of Ecotourism
Ecotourism is popular in Indonesia at Komodo National Park. The park has an area of 233 square
miles (603 sq. km) of land that is spread out over several islands and 469 square miles (1,214 sq.
m) of water. The area was established as a national park in 1980 and is popular for ecotourism
because of its unique and endangered biodiversity. Activities at Komodo National Park vary from
whale watching to hiking. Tourist accommodations strive to have a low impact on the natural
environment.
Ecotourism is also popular in Central and South America. Destinations include Bolivia, Brazil,
Ecuador, Venezuela, Guatemala, and Panama. Apart from these places, opportunities for
ecotourism exist in hundreds of more places worldwide.

The case of St. Martins Island

The island of St. Martins is the only coral island in Bangladesh located in the north-eastern part
of Bay of Bengal. The roughly flat Island is only above 3.6 metre above the sea level. The entire
island an be walked about in 3 hours. The Island is known for its unique natural beauty with
white sandy caches fringed with coconut palms and a diverse marine life. due to the expansion of
unregulated tourism, the Island is facing increasing erosion, contamination surface and ground
water, wildlife displacement, and loss of biodiversity. Other threats include cutting of sand dune
vegetation for fuel-wood and hotel establishment; degradation of sand dune habitat: the
harvesting of turtle eggs; indiscriminate exploitation of coral resources etc. To address is, the
Government has declared some areas of the Island as Ecologically Critical Area (EGA).
prohibiting unauthorized constructions there. criticisms of Ecotourism
Despite the popularity of ecotourism the above-mentioned examples suggest, there are several
criticisms of ecotourism as well. Increased tourism to sensitive areas without proper planning
and management can actually harm the ecosystem and its species because the infrastructure
needed to stain tourism such as roads can contribute to environmental degradation. ecotourism is
also said by critics to have negative impact on local communities because the rival of foreign
visitors and wealth can shift political and economic conditions of the area. It can o make the area
dependent more on tourism than its domestic economic practices. While ecotourism becomes
popular, we must however, remain cautious about its adverse effects and our best to protect the
environment and ecosystem
A. Choose the correct answer from the alternatives. 5
1. The word “popular” mentioned in the passage means…
a. liked by local people
b. admired by a few number of people
c. liked or admired by a large number of people
d. admired by a group of people
2. Komodo National Park was established as………. In 1980
a. a park for whale watching
b. (b) an eco-park
c. (c) a national park
d. (d) a park of excellent beauty
3.Komodo National Park is popular for ecotourism because of-
(a) the endemic Komodo dragon
(b) its wild animals
(c) its wide range of fauna.
(d) its unique and endangered biodiversity
4. The word destination mentioned in the passage means
a. the place where one makes a special trip to visit
b. the place to which something is being sent
c. the place that someone is going to
d. the ultimate goal for which something is done
5. The island of St. Martins is only above 3.6 metre
(a) on the water level
(b) below the plain land
(c) above the water line
(d) above the sea level

B. Answer the following questions. 10

(a) What, according to the passage, is the area of Komodo National Park?
(b) Which countries are known for ecotourism?
(c) What do you know about St. Martins Island?
(d) What is happening to St. Martins island due to the expansion of unregulated tourism?
(e) What, according to the critics, are the negative impacts of ecotourism?
2. Read the passage and complete the table below with the given information
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Behula is a legendary folk heroine and one of the main characters of Manasamangal, a medieval
epic. She was the daughter of Sayven of Ujaninagar. Lakhindar was the youngest son of Chand
Saodagar of Champaknagar. Behula grew up to be a beautiful and intelligent woman and was
married to Lakhindar. Chand Saodagar, a devotee of Shiva, had boasted that he was cleverer and
stronger than Manasa, the snake goddess. He built an tron chamber for Lakhindar, believing it to
be impregnable. However on the wedding night of Behula and Lakhindar, Manasa sent a snake to
kill Lakhindar. The snake made itself as fine as a strand of hair and, entering the chamber
through a minute hole, bit Lakhindar.

Behula refused to accept her husband's death. She placed her husband's corpse on a banana raft
and set out on a hazardous journey towards the abode of the gods. Despite all the dangers and
temptations she encountered, Behula continued her journey and finally succeeded in reaching the
abode of the gods. She pleaded for her husband's life and promised Manasa that Chand Saodagar
would worship her. Moved by Behula's love for her husband, Manasa not only restored
Lakhindar but also his brothers whom she had killed earlier.

Behula returned home with her husband and brothers-in-law, and Chand Saodagar finally bowed
before the might of Manasa. Lakhindar and Behula then returned to their heavenly abode as
Aniruddha and Usa

Who/What Event/Activity Where/Place/Reason When/How/Result

(i)……….. Is a legendary folk (ii)…….. With a distinct
heroin found position
Lakhindar (iii)………….. Of Chsmpakhnagar (iv)………………
Behula Grew up to be (v)…………..
(vi)………………… Built an iron chamber (vii)…………… With a belief that it
for Lakhindar was impregnable
Lakhindar Was bitten by a snake (viii)……………… (ix)…………..
Behula (x)…………. To restore her Towards the abode of
husband’s life the gods

3. Summarize the Following Text 10

SHE WALKS IN BEAUTY - Lord Byron
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She walks in beauty, like the night
 Of cloudless climes and starry skies;
And all that's best of dark and bright
Meet in her aspect and her eyes;
Thus mellowed to that tender light
Which heaven to gaudy day denies.
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One shade the more, one ray the less,
Had half impaired the nameless grace
Which waves in every raven tress,
Or softly lightens o'er her face;
Where thoughts serenely sweet express,
How pure, how dear their dwelling-place.

4. Fill in the blanks with appropriate word in each gap 10

Honesty is a (a)……. virtue. It helps a man to (b)………… in life. An honest man is (c)……..
and honoured by all. Nobody (d)……… a dishonest man. A man may be eminent (e)…… means
of dishonesty but that is short lived. A dishonest man (f)………should (g) -------- in the long run.
So we should (g)----to be honest. (h) ------ truthful if we (i) ------ to be respected (j) ----
honoured.
5. Rearrange the following sentences to make a coherent order.
a. The hare was always proud of his speed.
b. One day he challenged the tortoise to defeat him in a race.
c. The hare ran very swiftly.
d. Long ago there lived a hare in a forest.
e. The hare always teased the tortoise.
f. Covering much, the hare took rest.
g. (g)A tortoise also lived nearby.
h. He decided to take rest for sometime.
i. The tortoise accepted the challenge.
j. But the tortoise ran very slowly

6. Complete the following story following the cue 10

Once in a cold winter morning when a villager was going to his field. He found a snake half dead
with cold, lying by the side of the road …………………………………
7. Suppose, you are Tamim or Tamima living in Azimpur. Your friend Tasdik or Tasdika who
lives in Joypurhat, has been studying computer science. You want to learn also. Now,Write an
informal letter to your friend to know how to learn Computer science by its significance. 10
8. Look at the chart. It shows the sources of U.S.A electricity in 1980. Now analysis the chart
focusing the main aspects(at least in 80 words)

USA Electricity in 1980

oil
12%
Nuclear
2%

Coal Hydro-electric
46% Powe
16%

Natural Gas
24%

oil Nuclear Hydro-electric Powe

Natural Gas Coal
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