HSC Model Test
Subject: English (1st Paper)
Full Marks: 100 | Time: 3 Hours
Part—I: Reading Test (60 Marks)
Read the passage carefully and answer questions 1 and 2.
“Conflict can be described as a disagreement between people with opposing opinions, goals, or values. Conflict is a natural part of life and can occur at any level: within ourselves, between two people, within a family, among friends, or between nations. There are two types of conflict: interpersonal conflict and intrapersonal conflict. Interpersonal conflict refers to a dispute or struggle between two or more people. On the other hand, intrapersonal conflict occurs within an individual's own mind, dealing with internal struggles, values, or decision-making dilemmas. Managing conflict properly is crucial because unresolved unsettled disputes often breed hostility, stress, and broken relationships. Effective communication, empathy, and compromise are considered vital tools for resolving conflict peacefully.”
1. Choose the correct answer from the alternative options: (1 × 5 = 5)
(a) What does the word 'disagreement' in the passage mean?
(i) Harmony
(ii) Accord
(iii) Dispute
(iv) Settlement
(b) Intrapersonal conflict takes place —
(ii) between two countries
(ii) inside a person's mind
(iii) among group members
(iv) within a workplace
(c) Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a tool for resolving conflict?
(i) Effective communication
(ii) Empathy
(iii) Aggression
(iv) Compromise
(d) The expression "natural part of life" implies that conflict is —
(i) completely avoidable
(ii) abnormal and harmful
(iii) inevitable and normal
(iv) rare
(e) Unresolved conflicts usually result in —
(i) peace and harmony
(ii) hostility and stress
(iii) strong bonds
(iv) joy
2. Answer the following open-ended questions: (2 × 5 = 10)
(a) How is conflict defined in the passage?
(b) Distinguish between interpersonal and intrapersonal conflict based on the text.
(c) Why is managing conflict considered crucial for human life?
(d) At what levels can conflict occur according to the passage?
(e) What role do empathy and communication play in handling disputes?
3. Read the passage and make a Flow Chart/Information Transfer: (1 × 5 = 5)
(Based on the passage above, show the nature, types, and resolution tools of conflict in a flow chart, where box 1 is given).
1. Conflict as a disagreement $\rightarrow$ 2. [ ] $\rightarrow$ 3. [ ] $\rightarrow$ 4. [ ] $\rightarrow$ 5. [ ] $\rightarrow$ 6. [ ]
4. Summarize the passage in your own words: (10)
5. Fill in the gaps with suitable words (Cloze test with clues): (0.5 × 10 = 5)
Box: [ natural / crucial / disputes / between / mind / peace / avoid / internal / communication / resolve ]
Conflict is a (a) —— phenomenon that exists everywhere. It can happen (b) —— individuals or nations. When conflict arises in our (c) ——, it is called intrapersonal conflict. On the contrary, interpersonal conflict happens externally. Ignoring (d) —— can lead to severe consequences. Therefore, it is (e) —— to find ways to (f) —— them. Good (g) —— acts as a bridge to establish (h) ——. We cannot completely (i) —— conflict, but we can master the art of handling (j) —— struggles.
6. Fill in the gaps without clues: (1 × 10 = 10)
Education is the backbone (a) —— a nation. No nation can achieve sustainable development (b) —— keeping its people uneducated. Women, who comprise half (c) —— our total population, must be brought (d) —— the light of education. An educated mother can guide (e) —— children properly. Education broadens our (f) —— and helps us distinguish (g) —— right and wrong. Governments and NGOs should work (h) —— hand to eradicate illiteracy (i) —— ensure a brighter future (j) —— the country.
7. Rearrange the following sentences in correct order: (10)
(a) He was sent to a nearby school, but his restless mind sought freedom.
(b) Kazi Nazrul Islam is our national poet, famous for his fiery writings.
(c) He lost his father at an early age and faced immense financial hardship.
(d) During World War I, he joined the British-Indian Army in 1917.
(e) Born in 1899 in Churulia, he showed poetic brilliance from childhood.
(f) After the war, he returned to Kolkata and started writing revolutionary poems like 'Bidrohi'.
(g) His literary works inspired people to fight against oppression and injustice.
(h) He came to be known as the "Rebel Poet" of Bengal.
(i) Later, he was afflicted with an incurable disease and lost his voice.
(j) The poet of equality breathed his last in 1976 and was buried beside the Dhaka University mosque.
Part—II: Guided Writing (40 Marks)
8. Write a paragraph answering questions (within 150 words): (10)
Topic: Tree Plantation
(Questions: What is tree plantation? Why are trees important for our environment? How do they maintain ecological balance? What should we do to preserve them?)
9. Complete the following story based on the cue: (7)
Once upon a time, there lived a clever fox in a jungle. One day, while walking through the woods, the fox fell into a deep well by accident. He tried hard to climb out, but all his efforts went in vain. Suddenly, a thirsty goat came by the well and peered inside... (Complete the story)
10. Write an informal email to your friend inviting him/her to visit your village home during the upcoming winter vacation. (5)
11. Analyze the graph/chart below: (10)
(Describe a bar chart showing the percentage of internet users in Bangladesh from 2018 to 2024: 2018- 25%, 2020- 40%, 2022- 60%, 2024- 82%).
12. Appreciate the core theme/poem: (8)
Read the short poem excerpt and write its central theme:
"Hold fast to dreams
For if dreams die
Life is a broken-winged bird
That cannot fly."
(Write the theme/appreciation in 50-60 words).
Answer Key (Sample Solutions)
1. Multiple Choice Questions:
(a) (iii) Dispute
(b) (ii) inside a person's mind
(c) (iii) Aggression
(d) (iii) inevitable and normal
(e) (ii) hostility and stress
2. Open-ended Answers (Sample):
(a) Conflict is defined as a disagreement occurring between people or entities holding opposing opinions, goals, or values.
(b) Interpersonal conflict is a dispute between two or more people, whereas intrapersonal conflict is an internal struggle happening within an individual’s mind.
(c) It is crucial because unresolved disputes cause hostility, stress, and ruin personal and professional relationships.
(d) Conflict can occur at multiple levels, such as within oneself, between individuals, within families, among friends, or between nations.
(e) Empathy and effective communication help people understand different perspectives, enabling peaceful dispute resolution and compromise.
3. Flow Chart Answer:
Conflict as a disagreement $\rightarrow$ 2. Occurring at various levels $\rightarrow$ 3. Divided into two types $\rightarrow$ 4. Involving intrapersonal struggles $\rightarrow$ 5. Causing hostility if unresolved $\rightarrow$ 6. Resolved using empathy and communication
4. Summary:
Conflict is an inevitable disagreement arising from opposing goals or values that can manifest internally or externally. Since unmanaged disputes lead to hostility and emotional strain, utilizing constructive tools like open communication, empathy, and compromise is essential to restore peace and healthy relationships.
5. Cloze Test with Clues:
(a) natural
(b) between
(c) mind
(d) disputes
(e) crucial
(f) resolve
(g) communication
(h) peace
(i) avoid
(j) internal
6. Cloze Test without Clues:
(a) of
(b) without
(c) of
(d) into
(e) her
(f) outlook/mind
(g) between
(h) hand
(i) and
(j) of
7. Rearranging Sequence:
(b) $\rightarrow$ (e) $\rightarrow$ (c) $\rightarrow$ (a) $\rightarrow$ (d) $\rightarrow$ (f) $\rightarrow$ (h) $\rightarrow$ (g) $\rightarrow$ (i) $\rightarrow$ (j)
(Correct Order Paragraph): Kazi Nazrul Islam is our national poet, famous for his fiery writings. Born in 1899 in Churulia, he showed poetic brilliance from childhood. He lost his father at an early age and faced immense financial hardship. He was sent to a nearby school, but his restless mind sought freedom. During World War I, he joined the British-Indian Army in 1917. After the war, he returned to Kolkata and started writing revolutionary poems like 'Bidrohi'. He came to be known as the "Rebel Poet" of Bengal. His literary works inspired people to fight against oppression and injustice. Later, he was afflicted with an incurable disease and lost his voice. The poet of equality breathed his last in 1976 and was buried beside the Dhaka University mosque.
