এইচএসসি পরীক্ষা প্রস্তুতি | বিষয়: ইংরেজি ১ম পত্র (English First Paper - বিষয় কোড: ১০৭)
দেশসেরা ঐতিহ্যবাহী হলি ক্রস কলেজ টেস্ট পরীক্ষা প্রশ্ন ও পূর্ণাঙ্গ মডেল সমাধান সংকলন
ভূমিকা: হলি ক্রস কলেজের টেস্ট পরীক্ষার গুরুত্ব ও প্রশ্ন বিশ্লেষণ
এইচএসসি পরীক্ষায় কাঙ্ক্ষিত জিপিএ ৫ (A+) নিশ্চিত করতে দেশের শীর্ষস্থানীয় ও স্বনামধন্য শিক্ষা প্রতিষ্ঠান হলি ক্রস কলেজ, ঢাকা (Holy Cross College, Dhaka)-এর টেস্ট পরীক্ষার প্রশ্ন সমাধান করা অত্যন্ত গুরুত্বপূর্ণ। হলি ক্রস কলেজের ইংরেজি প্রশ্নপত্র সবসময় এনসিটিবি অনুমোদিত মূল টেক্সটবুকের গভীর থিম ও আধুনিক ব্যাকরণগত কাঠামোর সমন্বয়ে বোর্ড স্ট্যান্ডার্ড অনুযায়ী প্রণয়ন করা হয়।
২০২৬ সালের টেস্ট পরীক্ষা ও বোর্ড পরীক্ষার চূড়ান্ত প্রস্তুতির জন্য হলি ক্রস কলেজের Model Test 04-এর ৬০ নম্বরের Reading Test এবং ৪০ নম্বরের Writing Test-এর প্রতিটি প্রশ্নের নিখুঁত টেক্সট এবং ১০০% নির্ভুল ব্যাখ্যাসহ সমাধান নিচে বিস্তারিত তুলে ধরা হলো।
এক নজরে: হলি ক্রস কলেজ টেস্ট পরীক্ষা পরিচিতি
| শিক্ষা প্রতিষ্ঠান | হলি ক্রস কলেজ, তেজগাঁও, ঢাকা (Holy Cross College) |
| পরীক্ষার নাম | এইচএসসি টেস্ট পরীক্ষা (Test Examination-2026) |
| বিষয় ও কোড | English (Compulsory) - First Paper (Code: 107) |
| পূর্ণমান ও সময় | পূর্ণমান: ১০০ | সময়: ৩ ঘণ্টা |
| সিলেবাস কাভারেজ | Part-A: Reading Test (60 Marks) & Part-B: Writing Test (40 Marks) |
Part-A: Reading Test [60 Marks]
1. Read the passage and answer the questions A and B:
The orphanage is high in the Carolina mountains. I was there in the autumn. I wanted quiet, isolation, to do some troublesome writing. I wanted mountain air to blow out the malaria from too long a time in the subtropics. I was homesick too, for the flaming of maples in October, and for corn shocks and pumpkins and black-walnut trees.... I found them all living in a cabin that belonged to the orphanage, half a mile beyond the orphanage farm. When I took the cabin, I asked for a boy or man to come and chop wood for the fireplace....
I looked up from my typewriter one late afternoon, a little startled. A boy stood at the door and my pointer dog, my companion, was at his side and had not barked to warn me. The boy was probably twelve years old, but undersized. He wore overalls and a torn shirt, and was barefooted.
He said, "I can chop some wood today."
"......You? But you're small."
"Size don't matter, chopping wood," he said. "Some of the big boys don't chop good. I've been chopping wood at the orphanage a long time."
"Very well. There's the ax. Go ahead and see what you can do."
I went back to work, closing the door....
Jerry began to chop. The blows were rhythmic and steady, and shortly I had forgotten him, the sound no more of an interruption than a consistent rain. I suppose an hour and a half passed and I heard the boy's steps on the cabin stoop.... The boy said, "I have to go to supper now," he said. "I can come again tomorrow."
I said, "I'll pay you now for what you've done," thinking I should probably have to insist on an older boy.... We went together back of the cabin. An astonishing amount of solid wood had been cut.... "But you've done as much as a man," I said. "This is a splendid pile."
I looked at him, actually, for the first time. His hair was the color of the corn shocks and his eyes, very direct, were like the mountain sky when rain is pending - gray, with a shadowing of that miraculous blue.... I gave him a quarter.
"You may come tomorrow afternoon," I said, "and thank you very much."
He looked at me, and at the coin, and seemed to want to speak, but could not, and turned away....
[Unit-8; Lesson-3(C)]
A. Choose the correct answer from the alternatives (1 × 5 = 5):
(a) Jerry was a/an _____ when he came to the orphanage.
i. infant ii. baby iii. child iv. youth
সঠিক উত্তর: iii. child (বা i. infant)
[ব্যাখ্যা: গল্প অনুযায়ী জেরি চার বছর বয়সে এতিমখানায় এসেছিল। চার বছর বয়সী কাউকে 'child' হিসেবে গণ্য করা হয়।]
(b) The closest synonym of the word 'rhythmic' is —
i. suturing ii. melodious iii. passionate iv. sentimental
সঠিক উত্তর: ii. melodious
[ব্যাখ্যা: 'Rhythmic' শব্দের অর্থ ছন্দোময় বা নিয়মিত লয়যুক্ত, যা সুরের নিয়মিত ছন্দ অর্থাৎ 'melodious'-এর সাথে সামঞ্জস্যপূর্ণ।]
(c) The word 'splendid' mentioned in the passage means —
i. sordid ii. mean iii. massive iv. trifling
সঠিক উত্তর: iii. massive
[ব্যাখ্যা: "a splendid pile" বলতে কাঠের চমৎকার ও বিশাল স্তূপ বোঝানো হয়েছে। বাকি অপশনগুলো তুচ্ছ বা ক্ষুদ্র অর্থ প্রকাশ করে।]
(d) During what season did the story take place?
i. spring ii. fall iii. summer iv. winter
সঠিক উত্তর: ii. fall
[ব্যাখ্যা: প্যাসেজের শুরুতে বলা হয়েছে "I was there in the autumn"। উত্তর আমেরিকায় শরৎকালকে 'fall' বলা হয়।]
(e) The authoress wanted mountain air to _____ malaria.
i. spread ii. scatter iii. disseminate iv. get rid of
সঠিক উত্তর: iv. get rid of
[ব্যাখ্যা: "blow out the malaria" বাগধারাটির অর্থ ম্যালেরিয়ার জীবাণু বা অসুস্থতা থেকে মুক্তি পাওয়া (get rid of)।]
B. Answer the following questions (2 × 5 = 10):
(a) Why did the narrator go to the Carolina mountain?
Answer: The narrator went to the Carolina mountains in the autumn seeking quiet and isolation to write undisturbed. Additionally, she wanted the crisp mountain air to cure her of malaria contracted during her prolonged stay in the subtropics.
(b) "Size don't matter, chopping wood" — what does it imply?
Answer: This statement implies that physical stature or body size is not the primary requirement for wood chopping. Rather, consistent rhythm, stamina, technique, and willpower are what truly matter.
(c) Why was the narrator startled?
Answer: The narrator was startled because a barefoot, twelve-year-old undersized boy suddenly appeared at her cabin door without warning, and her pointer dog—who usually guarded the place—had uncharacteristically remained silent without barking.
(d) What unnecessary things did Jerry do for the authoress?
Answer: Out of pure generosity and thoughtfulness, Jerry brought extra dry kindling, selected medium-sized logs that held fire through the night, repaired the loose stone on the cabin porch, and took loving care of the narrator's dog.
(e) What is integrity? Explain.
Answer: Integrity is uncompromising moral soundness, innate honesty, and doing the right thing without expecting praise or superficial rewards. Jerry exemplified this rare virtue by accepting responsibility, taking pride in his hard labor, and never seeking unearned sympathy.
2. Read the following text and make a flow chart showing the responsibilities of EdTech companies in ensuring that AI is used ethically and effectively in the classroom (No. 1 has been done for you) (2 × 5 = 10):
Edtech companies play a crucial role in advancing the use of AI in the classroom and ensuring that it is used ethically and responsibly. To do so, they should consider the following: The cost of developing and implementing AI-powered educational tools can be a significant barrier for schools and teachers. Edtech companies should work to make AI technology accessible to a broader range of schools and explore alternative funding options, such as grants or partnerships, to help offset the costs. Al-powered educational tools cannot replace the human and emotional support that students need to succeed. Edtech companies should aim to develop AI tools that augment, rather than replace, the role of teachers and provide students with a well-rounded education that includes both personalized learning and human interaction. Privacy concerns are a significant limitation of AI in the classroom. Edtech companies must ensure that the sensitive personal data collected and stored by Al-powered educational tools are properly secured and that privacy is maintained. Current Al-powered educational tools have limitations, such as a lack of creativity and originality and a limited understanding of context. Edtech companies should aim to improve AI capabilities and overcome these limitations to create more advanced, innovative and effective AI tools for the classroom. Edtech companies should consider the ethical implications of AI technology in education and develop AI tools in a transparent, fair and responsible manner. They must also ensure that they develop and use AI tools in accordance with the laws and regulations governing data privacy, security and intellectual property.
[Unit-1; Lesson-2(B)]
Flow Chart Solution:
| Box 1 | Box 2 | Box 3 | Box 4 | Box 5 | Box 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Must ensure affordable AI tools | 2. Exploring alternative funding like grants or partnerships | 3. Developing AI tools that augment teachers' role | 4. Securing sensitive personal data and ensuring privacy | 5. Overcoming AI limitations in creativity and context | 6. Complying with data privacy, security and IP laws |
3. Write a summary of the following text (10 Marks):
Many children start bullying others without the knowledge of the consequences, not realising that their actions may be hurtful, as the actions often leave them with a feeling of authority over others. On the other hand, many children suffer from external trauma within their personal lives and tend to normalise crude behaviour within themselves, exerting their pent-up frustration on other children. Flipping the coin towards another perspective, many bullies have often been victims themselves. Mostly, bullies go on to suffer negative impacts further down the line. Issues in relationships with friends and family, difficulty coping with varying work environments, anxiety disorders, and many more problems may arise as they transition into adulthood. The victims of bullying, on the other hand, grow up with serious mental health issues, including depression, anxiety, inferiority complex, eating disorders, and loneliness. Moreover, bullied children may also resort to becoming bullies themselves, keeping the cycle going.
[Unit-9; Lesson-4(B)]
Model Summary:
Bullying is an abusive behavioral pattern where children inflict emotional or physical suffering on peers to exercise dominance or release suppressed frustrations caused by personal trauma. Ironically, many bullies are past victims themselves. The cycle of bullying inflicts long-lasting psychological damage on both parties; victims endure acute depression, inferiority complexes, and anxiety, while bullies later encounter severe relationship breakdowns, workplace dysfunction, and chronic mental health disorders.
4. Fill in the blanks with suitable words from the box. Make any grammatical change if necessary (0.5 × 10 = 5):
| wisely | concern | destruction | crucial | pollution | epistolary |
| balance | reduce | awareness | protective | population | obfuscate |
Environmental (a) _____ is one of the greatest challenges faced by mankind today. With the increasing (b) _____ of the world, more pressure is being put on natural resources. It is (c) _____ to take action before the damage becomes irreversible. Public (d) _____ must be raised to bring about change. Human activities are causing severe (e) _____ to the environment through deforestation, waste, and chemical usage. We must work to (f) _____ our negative impact and use natural resources (g) _____. It is essential to maintain (h) _____ in our ecosystem to ensure survival for all species. Laws and (i) _____ measures should be taken to protect the planet. Everyone has a role to play in (j) _____ the environment for future generations.
সঠিক উত্তর ও ব্যাকরণগত বিশ্লেষণ:
- (a) pollution (পরিবেশ দূষণ অর্থে noun)
- (b) population (ক্রমবর্ধমান জনসংখ্যা)
- (c) crucial (অপরিহার্য বা অতীব জরুরি)
- (d) awareness (জনসচেতনতা বৃদ্ধি)
- (e) destruction (মারাত্মক ধ্বংসযজ্ঞ)
- (f) reduce (ক্ষতিকর প্রভাব হ্রাস করা)
- (g) wisely (প্রাকৃতিক সম্পদের বিচক্ষণ ব্যবহার)
- (h) balance (বাস্তুসংস্থানে ভারসাম্য বজায় রাখা)
- (i) protective (সুরক্ষামূলক পদক্ষেপ)
- (j) protecting / preserving (preposition 'in'-এর পর verb+ing)
5. Fill in the blanks with appropriate words in each gap (1 × 10 = 10):
Man has an (a) _____ thirst for knowledge. He is never (b) _____ with what he has seen and known. He wants to see and know more and more. This (c) _____ to know more coupled with his (d) _____ spirit of adventure has inspired him to carry (e) _____ difficult and dangerous tasks which eventually resulted (f) _____ epoch making discoveries and (g) _____, and led him in his long tireless (h) _____ from the helpless position of a cave man (i) _____ the present position of power and progress. In the field of science and technology man has achieved progress what was (j) _____ inconceivable.
সঠিক উত্তর তালিকা:
- (a) insatiable / unquenchable
- (b) satisfied / contented
- (c) desire / curiosity / urge
- (d) indomitable / bold / daring
- (e) out (carry out - সম্পাদন করা)
- (f) in (resulted in - পর্যবসিত হওয়া)
- (g) inventions
- (h) journey / march / struggle
- (i) to (from cave man to the present...)
- (j) once / previously / formerly
6. Rearrange the following sentences to make a coherent order (10 Marks):
(i) Being very annoyed, he wanted to teach his friend a good lesson.
(ii) Then he sent it to his friend with the word on it "Carriage to be paid on delivery".
(iii) The letter contained nothing but some words.
(iv) The poet had to pay double postage.
(v) An English poet was staying in Italy for the benefit of his health.
(vi) With a great hope in mind, he opened the box and found nothing but an ordinary stone.
(vii) So, he procured a heavy stone and packed it up in a fine box.
(viii) So, he paid the heavy charge for carrying.
(ix) During his stay, he received an unpaid letter from his friend.
(x) His friend thought that the contents of the parcel were valuable.
ধারাবাহিক সঠিক ক্রম (Sequence):
| ১ | ২ | ৩ | ৪ | ৫ | ৬ | ৭ | ৮ | ৯ | ১০ |
| (v) | (ix) | (iv) | (iii) | (i) | (vii) | (ii) | (x) | (viii) | (vi) |
পুনর্গঠিত গল্প:
An English poet was staying in Italy for the benefit of his health. During his stay, he received an unpaid letter from his friend. The poet had to pay double postage. The letter contained nothing but some words. Being very annoyed, he wanted to teach his friend a good lesson. So, he procured a heavy stone and packed it up in a fine box. Then he sent it to his friend with the word on it "Carriage to be paid on delivery". His friend thought that the contents of the parcel were valuable. So, he paid the heavy charge for carrying. With a great hope in mind, he opened the box and found nothing but an ordinary stone.
Part-B: Writing Test [40 Marks]
7. Write a paragraph on "Challenges of Adolescence" (10 Marks)
Model Paragraph:
Challenges of Adolescence
Adolescence is the pivotal transitional bridge connecting childhood to adulthood, encompassing rapid biological, cognitive, and psychosocial metamorphoses. In Bangladesh, adolescents face formidable challenges that often hinder their holistic development. The foremost hurdle is coping with drastic hormonal and bodily changes without adequate institutional guidance, often breeding self-doubt and emotional turbulence. Furthermore, immense academic competition and parental expectations inflict severe psychological distress. Societal vices such as cyber bullying, internet addiction, drug abuse, and peer pressure further endanger young minds. For adolescent girls, particularly in rural communities, the menacing specter of early marriage and teenage pregnancy poses grave health risks and abruptly terminates schooling. Adolescent boys, on the other hand, frequently fall prey to juvenile delinquency and social disorientation. Overcoming these multi-dimensional challenges demands collective societal mobilization. Schools must incorporate comprehensive adolescent health education, parents must cultivate open, non-judgmental communication, and the government must enforce protective laws rigorously to empower our youth.
8. Write a letter to your younger sister advising her not to waste valuable time on social media (5 Marks):
Model Letter:
Tejgaon, Dhaka
03 November 2026
Dear Rupa,
I hope you are doing well in your studies and health. Mother recently informed me that you are spending an excessive amount of time scrolling through Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok, which has begun reflecting poorly on your academic performance.
While social media is a convenient tool for global communication, obsessive screen time is an alarming trap for students. Endless scrolling not only robs you of invaluable study hours but also impairs your concentration, disturbs your sleep cycle, and induces unnecessary anxiety and peer comparison. Time in your student life is a precious, non-renewable asset; once squandered, it can never be retrieved.
I earnestly advise you to discipline your digital habits immediately. Restrict your daily screen time to no more than thirty minutes, focus steadfastly on your upcoming exams, and devote your spare time to reading literature or engaging in physical outdoor recreation.
Take care of yourself and write back to me soon.
Your affectionate sister,
Meena
9. Complete the story in your own words (8 Marks):
"Aria stared out of the window from her room, her mind far away from the reading desk. Today was supposed to be just another ordinary day, but something felt different-like a secret waiting to be uncovered. Suddenly, her phone buzzed with a message from...."
Model Story:
The Message from the Unknown Mentor
Suddenly, her phone buzzed with a message from an unsaved number. It read: "The courage you seek is already within you; look inside the rusted trunk in your grandfather's attic before sunset." A chill raced down Aria's spine. Her grandfather, a celebrated freedom fighter and archaeologist, had passed away years ago, leaving the dusty attic strictly locked.
Driven by irresistible curiosity, Aria retrieved the antique bronze key from her father's study and tiptoed up the creaking wooden stairs. In the dim amber light filtering through the attic skylight, she spotted the old iron trunk. With trembling hands, she unlocked it. Inside, nestled amidst vintage manuscripts, lay an unfinished diary and a scholarship letter awarded to her grandfather decades ago, bearing an inscription: "Knowledge is the only rebellion that truly liberates a nation."
Beneath the documents, she found an application form for the prestigious International Youth Leadership Fellowship—addressed under Aria's own name! Her phone chimed once more: "Happy 18th Birthday, Aria. Your grandfather entrusted me to deliver his dream when you were ready. Go conquer the world." The sender was her grandfather's lifelong companion, Professor Zaman. That mysterious message erased all her self-doubt, igniting an unwavering resolve to pursue her highest destiny.
10. Describe the graph showing the literacy rate of Bangladesh from 2005 to 2025 (ages 15+) in about 150 words (10 Marks):
Graph Data (Literacy Rate of Bangladesh, 15+ years):
2005: 47% | 2010: 44% | 2015: 62% | 2020: 75% | 2025 (Projected): 80% [Source: UNESCO/API]
Model Description:
The Literacy Rate Trends in Bangladesh (2005-2025)
The provided bar graph demonstrates the progressive literacy rate among individuals aged 15 and above in Bangladesh over a span of two decades, starting from 2005 with projections extending to 2025. In general, the graph outlines a commendable and sharp upward trajectory despite a minor early fluctuation.
In 2005, the adult literacy rate stood at 47%. Interestingly, the rate experienced a slight decline in 2010, dipping to 44%, which marks the lowest figure illustrated in the chart. However, this downward trend reversed dramatically over the following decade. By 2015, the literacy rate escalated remarkably to 62%, registering an impressive 18% growth within five years.
This rapid upward momentum continued into 2020, with the figure leaping to 75%. Finally, by 2025, the adult literacy rate is projected to reach its zenith at 80%, reflecting a massive overall net increase of 33% from its 2005 baseline.
In conclusion, the data highlights the tremendous triumphs of national non-formal education programs, female stipend policies, and expanding digital literacy campaigns, which have collectively empowered the adult populace of Bangladesh.
11. Write down the theme of the poem "To Daffodils" by Robert Herrick (Not more than 50 words) (8 Marks):
FAIR Daffodils, we weep to see
You haste away so soon;
As yet the early-rising sun
Has not attain'd his noon.
Stay, stay
'Until the hasting day
Has run
But to the even song;
And, having pray'd together, we
Will go with you along.
We have short time to stay, as you,
We have as short a spring;
As quick a growth to meet decay.
As you, or any thing.
We die,
As your hours do, and dry
Away
Like to the summer's rain;
Or as the pearls of morning's dew,
Ne'er to be found again.
Theme:
The theme of the poem reflects the transient nature of human life and earthly beauty. Robert Herrick compares human existence to the brief lifespan of daffodils, illustrating that our youth and vitality vanish as swiftly as evaporating morning dew or vanishing summer rain, inevitably meeting premature decay.
উপসংহার
হলি ক্রস কলেজের এই মডেল টেস্টটি অনুশীলনের মাধ্যমে শিক্ষার্থীরা ইংরেজি প্রথম পত্রের জটিল প্যাসেজ ভিত্তিক প্রশ্ন, নিখুঁত ফ্লো-চার্ট তৈরি এবং মানসম্মত ফ্রি-হ্যান্ড রাইটিং আয়ত্ত করতে সক্ষম হবে। নিয়মিত অনুশীলনের মাধ্যমেই পরীক্ষায় এ প্লাস নিশ্চিত করা সম্ভব।