Seen Passage for Class Six Final Term

Model Question_1

Read the passage carefully and answer the questions following it. C6—L20

Haion Raja was born in 1854 in a wealthy landlord's family in Sylhet. He did not receive much formal education. In his youth, he led a life of luxury. He had everything— money, comfort and pleasure. At one time he understood that all those are meaningless. He gave away all of his properties. He started to think deeply about the Creator, about life, death and mankind. Hason Raja wrote a lot of songs, perhaps about a thousand in number. His book called ‘Hason Udash’ was published in 1906. The book had 206 songs in it. In his songs Hason called himself 'Ctazy Hason Raja' or the 'Pagla Hason Raja'. A volume called 'Hason Raja Samagra' (Complete Works of Hason Raja) was also published. The book contained 500 poems and songs. Some of the songs were written by the poet in Hindi.

Hason Raja's songs were always popular in Sylhet. But very soon they spread all over Bangladesh and beyond. In India's West Bengal, some eminent folk singers made Hason's songs popular. When you grow older, you will, learn more about this great mystic poet through reading and listening to his songs.

1. Choose the best answer from the following alternatives: 1×7=7

a. A mystic finds God through ____.

A. prayers
B. his songs
C. meditation

Choose the correct answer:

i) A
ii) Aand C
iii) B and C
iv) C

b. When was Hason Raja born?

i) In 1954
ii) In 1854
iii) In 7754
iv) In 1654

c. How did he feel about his wealth?

i) meaningless
ii) meaningful
iii) useful
iv) valuable

d. "Hason Udash" is a ____.

i) book
ii) book of songs
iii) poem
iv) song

e. Read the following statements carefully and answer the question following them.

A. Belal attempts to be united with God through prayer.
B. Kamal tries to get wealth in a proper way.
C. Jaman writes songs and Poems.

Who is a mystic?

i) Belal
ii) Kamal
iii) Jamal
iv) none of them

f. A mystic looks for ____.

i) truth
ii) false
iii) God
iv) love

g. A mystic tries to become____with God.

i) famous
ii) united
iii) mighty
iv) angry

Extra Questions:

h. Hason's family was ____.

i) poor
ii) not well-off
iii) wealthy
iv) miserable

i. What was Published in 1906?

i) A book
ii) A drama
iii) Hason Udash
iv) Hason Raja Samagra

j. In the above passage 'Crazy' means ____.

i) nice
ii) very much mad
iii) mad
iv) gentle

2. Answer the following questions. 2×5=10

a. When was Hason Raja born?
b. Where did he come from?
c. What was his childhood like?
d. why did Hason Raja leave the life of comfort and pleasure?
e. what was the other name by which Hason Raja was known?

Model Question_2

Read the passage carefully and answer the questions following it. C6—L21 (C)

The Taj Mahal is also known as "the Taj'. It is a white marble tomb located in Agra in India. Do you know the story behind the Taj Mahal? The Mughal emperor Shah Jahan loved his wife Mumtaz Mahal more than his life. Mumtaz died at an early age. Shah Jahan was very shocked at her death. So, he built the Taj Mahal as a token of love for his wife. It is the place where Mumtaz is sleeping forever.

The Taj has an area of about 1003 acres or 405 hectares. The Taj Mahal is the finest example of Mughal architecture. It combines the art of Persia, Turkey, and India. It took 21 years and thousands of artisans and craftsmen to complete the Taj Mahal. The Taj is universally admired as one of the wonders of the world.

1. Choose the best answer from the alternatives. 1×7=7

i. Which one of the following is the finest example of Mughal architecture?

(a) The Taj Mahal
(b) The Sangsad Bhaban
(c) The Gonobhoban
(d) The Bangabhaban

ii. How many years did it take to complete the Taj Mahal?

(a) 20 years
(b) 2 I years
(c) 22 years
(d) 23 years

iii. Who was Shah Jahan?

(a) Mughal Emperor
(b) The Greek Emperor
(c) The Chinese prince
(d) The Japanese King

iv. Where is the Taj Mahal?

(a) In Agra
(b) In Calcutta
(c) In Chennai
(d) In New Delhi

v. The Taj Mahal combines the art of ____.

(a) Persia
(b) Turkey
(c) India
(d) All the three above

vi. The word 'located' means____.

(a) made
(b) known
(c) situated
(d) planned

vii. The word 'shocked' means____.

(a) pleased
(b) hurt
(c) cleared
(d) exhibited

Extra Questions:

viii. The word 'example' means____.

(a) expense
(b) extra
(c) instance
(d) couple

ix. The word 'admired' means____.

(a) talked
(b) thought
(c) described
(d) appreciated

x. The word 'world’ moans____.

(a) area
(b) globe
(c) emperor
(d) clime

2. Answer the following questions. 2×5=10

(a) What is the Taj Mahal also called?
(b) Where is the Taj Mahal located?
(c) Who was Shah Jahan’s wife?
(d) What did Shah Jahan do after the death of his wife?
(e) Why did Shah Jahan build the Taj Mahal?

Extra Questions:

(f) How many acres of land does the Taj Mahal cover?
(g) Which three countries’ art styles are seen in the Taj Mahal?
(h) How many years did it take to build the Taj Mahal?
(i) Who worked to build the Taj Mahal?
(j) Why is the Taj Mahal admired all over the world?

Model Question_3

Read the passage carefully and answer the questions following it. C6—L22 (Computer)

People often speak about the wonders of the past. Mostly they were huge buildings and constructions. They are awesome and fabulous, no doubt. But the wonders of the present world are also unbelievable. Read about the following recent inventions.

Computers

The invention of the computer is very important in human life. It has changed the lifestyle of people in the world. We use it in every sphere of our life. We can use it for studies, communication, watching movies, listening to music, playing games, etc. In a moment we can get information from any part of the world on the computer. People do not feel lonely as they can send emails to their friends and relatives. Some of their friends and relatives also live in far off countries. Even they can talk to them face to face on different social media. With computer a person can always keep himself updated. Everybody should learn to use the computer. In fact, the computer has made people's work easier and faster. At present, it has become a part of our daily life.

1. Choose the best answer from the alternatives. 1×7=7

i. Computer is used in ____ sector of human life.

(a) one
(b) some
(c) every
(d) few

ii. Computer is used ____ by People.

(a) locally
(b) nationally
(c) limitedly
(d) globally

iii. Computer helps one keep____.

(a) lazy
(b) updated
(c) cool
(d) aloof

iv. Learning computer is ____ to all.

(a) useless
(b) essential
(c) risky
(d) expensive

v. Computer is a ____ of modern life.

(a) dilemma
(b) part and parcel
(c) curse
(d) gift

vi. What does the word 'important' mean in the text?

(a) rare
(b) significant
(c) tough
(d) higher

vii. The word ‘faster' means____.

(a) steadier
(b) softer
(c) quicker
(d) rare

Extra Questions:

viii. The word 'invention' means____.

(a) discovery
(b) intention
(c) technology
(d) plan

ix. The word 'world' means____.

(a) arena
(b) globe
(c) planet
(d) clime

x. The word 'lonely' means____.

(a) simply
(b) hardly
(c) alone
(d) cloudy

2. Answer the following questions. 2×5=10

(a) What do people often speak about when they talk about the past?
(b) What is the invention of the computer important for?
(c) How has the computer changed people’s lifestyle?
(d) Mention two uses of the computer in daily life.
(e) How can people get information from any part of the world?

Extra Questions:

(f) Why do people not feel lonely when they use the computer?
(g) How can people talk face to face with their relatives who live far away?
(h) What should everybody learn to do with the computer?
(i) How has the computer made people’s work easier?
(j) Why has the computer become a part of our daily life?

Model Question_4

Read the passage carefully and answer the questions following it. C6—L23 (Aero plane)

Just a hundred years ago, people dreamed of having wings like birds to fly high in the sky. That dream came true when the Wright brothers built the first aeroplane that could fly. Now, people can travel much faster and higher than birds. Not only do we travel from one country to another, but we have also invented spacecraft that can travel from one planet to another planet. Humans have set foot on the moon, and are even exploring Mars! Advancements in space travel technology have enabled scientists and astronauts to explore distant planets and moons. Who knows, maybe one day we'll be able to spend a vacation on a planet in a different galaxy, several thousand light-years away!

1. Choose the best answer from the alternatives. 1×7=7

i. The first aero plane was invented by____.

(a) two brothers
(b) two children
(c) two scientists
(d) two philosophers

ii, Human beings had a long-cherished dream to ____ like a bird.

(a) wings
(b) fly
(c) more
(d) struggle

iii. ____ are used to move away the planets.

(a) Wings
(b) Aero planes
(c) Aircraft
(d) Spacecraft

iv. Landing on the moon is ____ event now.

(a) the latest
(b) a new
(c) an old
(d) a dream

v. People ____ in the moon one day.

(a) lived
(b) live
(c) will live
(d) would live

vi. What does the word 'travel' mean?

(a) making jokes
(b) dream
(c) making journey
(d) creating plan

vii. The word 'dream' refers to ____.

(a) ambition
(b) truth
(c) situation
(d) fear

Extra Questions:

viii. The word 'spacecraft' means____.

(a) spaceship
(b) torment
(c) planet
(d) position

ix. The word 'begin' means____.

(a) conclude
(b) exclude
(c) start
(d) finalize

x. The word 'old’ means____.

(a) latest
(b) recent
(c) hot
(d) ancient

2. Answer the following questions. 2×5=10

(a) What did people dream of a hundred years ago?
(b) Who built the first aeroplane?
(c) What was special about the aeroplane built by the Wright brothers?
(d) How do people now travel compared to birds?
(e) What have humans invented besides aeroplanes?

Extra Questions:

(f) Which planet have humans already set foot on?
(g) Which planet are humans exploring now?
(h) What has space travel technology enabled scientists and astronauts to do?
(i) What do scientists explore on distant planets and moons?
(j) What might humans be able to do in the future according to the passage?

Model Question_5

Read the passage carefully and answer the questions following it. C6—L23 (Mobile Phone)

Mobile phone is another useful invention of the world. Like computers mobile phones help us greatly in our daily life. Through mobiles we can connect the whole world. Only a few years ago we had difficulty to contact our near and dear ones. That was very costly too. Mobile phones are very handy and we can use them for communication with people at a very low cost. Mobile phones have different functions such as making calls, listening to music, taking photographs, storing information, etc. Even it can be used for distance learning.

1. Choose the best answer from the alternatives. 1×7=7

i. The usefulness of mobile phone is ____ recognized.

(a) locally
(b) hardly
(c) nationally
(d) globally

ii. ____ are very helpful in our daily life.

(a) mobile phones
(b) computers
(c) Both mobile phones and computers
(d) Neither mobile phones nor computers

iii. It was not ____ for us to connect our near and dear ones a few years ago.

(a) difficult
(b) easy
(c) tough
(d) possible

iv. Operating a mobile phone is not ____ at all.

(a) expensive
(b) inexpensive
(c) necessary
(d) cheap

v. Mobile phone serves ____ purposes for us.

(a) Two
(b) Three
(c) Various
(d) One

vi. What is the meaning of the word 'cost'?

(a) neglect
(b) expense
(c) nature
(d) effort

vii. What is the meaning of the word 'difficulty'?

(a) danger
(b)hardship
(c) risk
(d) comfort

Extra Questions:

viii. The word 'useful' means____.

(a) luxury
(b)essential
(c) uncertain
(d) serious

ix. The word 'hardly' means____.

(a) convenient
(b) suspended
(c) useless
(d) burden

x. The word 'function' means____.

(a) diversion
(b) creation
(c) purpose
(d) effort

2. Answer the following questions. 2×5=10

(a) What is another useful invention of the world mentioned in the passage?
(b) How do mobile phones help us in daily life?
(c) What was difficult to do a few years ago?
(d) Why was contacting people costly in the past?
(e) How are mobile phones described in the passage?

Extra Questions:

(f) What can we do with mobile phones at a low cost?
(g) Mention two functions of a mobile phone.
(h) What can we use mobile phones for besides communication?
(i) How can mobile phones help in learning?
(j) Why are mobile phones important in our life?

Model Question_6

Read the passage carefully and answer the questions following it. C6—L24

A large number of Bangladeshis go abroad for work. There is always a high demand for workers in countries like the UAE, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, etc. These countries prefer Bangladeshi workers because they are hard-working. However, it is unfortunate that many of our workers are forced to do "odd" jobs in those countries, and as a result, they are not paid well. One reason for this is that Bangladeshi workers are often not good at English, Arabic, or other languages which are required abroad. Therefore, it is important for workers to develop their language skills before going to other countries for work. This will help them secure better jobs and receive the pay and benefits they deserve. In this way, they will be able to support their families better, as well as contribute more effectively to the development of our economy.

1. Choose the best answer from the alternatives. 1×7=7

i. ____people go abroad for jobs from our country.

(a) Few
(b) A few
(c) Many
(d) Some

ii. Our workers are not good at ____ language.

(a) native
(b) mother
(c) own
(d) foreign

iii. Language skills help people ____ more in foreign countries.

(a) work
(b) earn
(c) see
(d) cheat

iv. Bangladesh people are ____ by nature.

(a) lazy
(b) inactive
(c) industrious
(d) jobless

v. There is a high demand of Bangladeshi workers in the ____ countries.

(a) Arabian
(b) developed
(c) underdeveloped
(d) European

vi. What does the word 'regret' refer to in the text?

(a) joy
(b) sorrow
(c) festival
(d) wonder

vii. The word 'abroad' means____.

(a) motherland
(b) birth land
(c) foreign country
(d) native land

Extra Questions:

viii. The word 'language' means____.

(a) tongue
(b) attempt
(c) manner
(d) attitude

ix. The word 'wage' means____.

(a) support
(b) salary
(c) incentive
(d) demand

x. The word 'odd' means____.

(a) even
(b) uneven
(c) smooth
(d) pleasant

2. Answer the following questions. 2×5=10

(a) Why do many Bangladeshis go abroad?
(b) Name two countries where there is a high demand for Bangladeshi workers.
(c) Why do those countries prefer Bangladeshi workers?
(d) What kind of jobs do many Bangladeshi workers have to do abroad?
(e) Why are many Bangladeshi workers not paid well?

Extra Questions:

(f) Which skills are often lacking in Bangladeshi workers?
(g) Why is it important for workers to learn foreign languages?
(h) How can language skills help workers get better jobs?
(i) How will better pay help the families of workers?
(j) How do Bangladeshi workers contribute to the economy?

Model Question_7

Read the passage carefully and answer the questions following it. C6—L27(A)

It's Friday evening. Mr. Farhad is playing a song on his DVD player inhis study.Her daughter Fahmida comes in. On the TV screen, a tall,bearded man with long hair is playing a guitar and singing a song, “Bangladesh, Bangladesh...” Fahmida is thrilled to heir the word'Bangladesh' from a singer who looks like foreigner. She has thefollowing conversation with her father about the song and the singer.

Fahmida: Father, who is this singer? He is not a Bangladeshi, is he?

Mr. Farhad: You are right! He is not. He is a famous singer from England. His name is George Harrison.

Fahmida: George Harrison! Why did he sing the song 0n Bangladesh?

Mr. Farhad: That's a huge story. Harrison was not only a famous singer but also a great humanist. He helped us during our Liberation War of 1971.

Fahmida:Did he come to Bangladesh to take part in the Liberation War?

Mr. Farhad: No, my child, he didn't come to Bangladesh, but he fought forour cause by organising the historic Concert for Bangladesh.

Fahmida: Concertfor Bangladesh! Please, father. Tell me more about it.

Mr. Farhad: Well, the Concert for Bangladesh was held on the 1stAugust, 1971 at the Madison Square Garden, New York. George Harrison and some other famous musicians performed in that live concert in front of an audience of about forty thousand people. It was organised to make the world aware of the sufferings of Bangladesh during our liberation war.

Mr. Farhad: Yes, it was great! The concert won huge support for the millions of war victims of Bangladesh. At the same time, it raised millions of dollars for UNICEF relief fund.

Fahmida: I'm really glad that you told me all this, Father. I think we should be grateful to George Harrison and his friends who organised the Concert for Bangladesh.

Mr. Farhad: You are right, dear! We should remember those great friends who helped us in our days of struggle and suffering.

1. Choose the best answer from the alternatives. 1×7=7

i. George Harrison was from ____.

(a) the United States
(b) England
(c) Australia
(d) Scotland

ii. Harrison ____ to Bangladesh to take part in the liberation war.

(a) came
(b) went
(c) did not come
(d) wanted to come

iii. ____ attended the concert for Bangladesh.

(a) Few audience
(b) Some audience
(c) No audience
(d) A huge audience

iv. The people of the world became aware of the crisis in Bangladesh ____.

(a) before the concert for Bangladesh
(b) at the beginning of the war
(c) following the concert for Bangladesh
(d) before the liberation war

v. The conversation of the text was held between ____.

(a) a businessman and a journalist
(b) a student and a teacher
(c) a father and his daughter
(d) two friends

vi. The word 'singer' means ____.

(a) flutist'
(b) drummer
(c) vocalist
(d) guitarist

vii. What does the word' humanist' mean?

(a) A person who believes in human nature
(b) A person who believes in humanism
(c) A person who does not believe in humanism
(d) A person who is very amiable

Extra Questions:

viii. The word 'live' here refers to ____.

(a) living
(b) not recorded
(c) recorded
(d) not dead

ix. The word 'audience' means ____.

(a) performer
(b) actor
(c) viewers
(d) organizer

x. The word 'struggle' means ____.

(a) hard
(b) difficulty
(c) flourish
(d) assault

2. Answer the following questions. 2×5=10

(a) What is Mr. Farhad doing in his study on Friday evening?
(b) Who is the singer that Fahmida sees on the TV screen?
(c) Why is Fahmida surprised to hear the word "Bangladesh" in the song?
(d) What is George Harrison's profession?
(e) What was the purpose of the historic Concert for Bangladesh?

Extra Questions:

(f) When and where was the Concert for Bangladesh held?
(g) How many people attended the concert?
(h) What two things did the concert achieve, according to Mr. Farhad?
(i) Why does Fahmida believe they should be grateful to George Harrison?
(j) What lesson does Mr. Farhad want Fahmida to remember?