DAKHIL EXAMINATION, 2026
ENGLISH — FIRST PAPER
[Irregular] | Madrasah Board
[N.B. The figures in the right margin indicate full marks.]
📋 সূচিপত্র (Table of Contents)
- Part A — Reading Test
- ১. Choose the best answer from the alternatives: (বিকল্পগুলো থেকে সবচেয়ে সঠিক উত্তরটি বেছে নাও) Marks: 1×7=7
- ২. Answer the following questions: (নিচের প্রশ্নগুলোর উত্তর দাও) Marks: 2×5=10
- ৩. Read the following text and fill in each gap... (নিচের পাঠ্যটি পড় এবং উপযুক্ত শব্দ দিয়ে প্রতিটি শূন্যস্থান পূরণ কর) Marks: 1×5=5
- ৪. Complete the following table with the information... (অনুচ্ছেদে দেওয়া তথ্য দিয়ে নিচের সারণিটি পূরণ কর) Marks: 1×5=5
- ৫. Write a summary of the above passage. (উপরের অনুচ্ছেদটির একটি সারাংশ লেখ) Marks: 10
- ৬. Match the parts of sentences given in column A, B and C... (কলাম এ, বি এবং সি-তে দেওয়া বাক্যাংশগুলো মিলিয়ে ৫টি বাক্য লেখ) Marks: 1×5=5
- ৭. Re-arrange the following sentences according to sequence... (নিচের বাক্যগুলোকে ক্রমানুসারে সাজাও এবং একটি অনুচ্ছেদে লেখ) Marks: 1×8=8
- Part B — Writing Test
- ৮. Write a paragraph on “Internet”... (“ইন্টারনেট” নিয়ে একটি অনুচ্ছেদ লেখ) Marks: 10
- ৯. Read the beginning of the story and complete it... (গল্পের শুরুটা পড় এবং তোমার নিজের মতো করে এটি শেষ কর।) Marks: 10
- ১০. Describe the graph in 150 words. (নিচের গ্রাফটি বর্ণনা কর) Marks: 10
- ১১. Write an e-mail to the Principal... (তোমার মাদ্রাসার অধ্যক্ষের কাছে কমনরুমের সুবিধা বৃদ্ধির জন্য একটি ই-মেইল লেখ) Marks: 10
- ১২. Write a dialogue between you and your friend... (সংবাদপত্র পড়ার গুরুত্ব সম্পর্কে একটি কথোপকথন লেখ) Marks: 10
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Part A — Reading Test (Marks—50)
Read the passage carefully:
26 March, our Independence Day, is the biggest state festival. The day is celebrated every year in the country with great enthusiasm and fervour. It is a national holiday. All offices, educational institutions, shops and factories remain closed on this day. The day begins with a 31 gun salute. Early in the morning the President and the Prime Minister on behalf of the nation place floral wreaths at the National Mausoleum at Savar. Then other leaders, political parties, diplomats, social and cultural organizations, educational institutions and freedom fighters pay homage to the martyrs. People from all walks of life also go there in rallies and processions. There are many cultural programmes throughout the day, highlighting the heroic struggle and sacrifice in 1971.
National Stadium, madrasah children, scouts and girl guides take part in various displays to entertain thousands of spectators. Educational institutions also organize their individual programmes. Sports meets and tournaments are also organized on the day, including the exciting boat race in the river Buriganga. In the evening, all major public buildings are illuminated with colourful lights. Bangla Academy, Bangladesh Shilpokala Academy and other socio-cultural organisations hold cultural functions. Similar functions are also arranged in other places in the country.
26 March, our Independence Day, is the biggest state festival. The day is celebrated every year in the country with great enthusiasm and fervour. It is a national holiday. All offices, educational institutions, shops and factories remain closed on this day. The day begins with a 31 gun salute. Early in the morning the President and the Prime Minister on behalf of the nation place floral wreaths at the National Mausoleum at Savar. Then other leaders, political parties, diplomats, social and cultural organizations, educational institutions and freedom fighters pay homage to the martyrs. People from all walks of life also go there in rallies and processions. There are many cultural programmes throughout the day, highlighting the heroic struggle and sacrifice in 1971.
National Stadium, madrasah children, scouts and girl guides take part in various displays to entertain thousands of spectators. Educational institutions also organize their individual programmes. Sports meets and tournaments are also organized on the day, including the exciting boat race in the river Buriganga. In the evening, all major public buildings are illuminated with colourful lights. Bangla Academy, Bangladesh Shilpokala Academy and other socio-cultural organisations hold cultural functions. Similar functions are also arranged in other places in the country.
1. Choose the best answer from the alternatives:
1×7=7
(বিকল্পগুলো থেকে সবচেয়ে সঠিক উত্তরটি বেছে নাও)
(a) Our biggest state festival is—.
(i) Victory Day (ii) Shaheed Dibash
(iii) Pahela Boishakh (iv) Independence Day
(i) Procession (ii) Gun salute
(iii) Placing wreaths at the National Mausoleum (iv) Parade by defence forces
(i) Colourful lights (ii) Colourful flags
(iii) Colourful flowers (iv) Colourful papers
(i) Padma (ii) Meghna
(iii) Buriganga (iv) Shitalokkha
(i) in 1948 (ii) in 1952
(iii) in 1969 (iv) in 1971
(i) at the National Parade Ground (ii) in the streets
(iii) in the decorated vehicles (iv) in national stadium
(i) on Dhaka University Campus (ii) at Ramna Park
(iii) at Savar (iv) near Dhaka Medical College
(i) Victory Day (ii) Shaheed Dibash
(iii) Pahela Boishakh (iv) Independence Day
Answer: (iv) Independence Day
(b) The celebration of Independence Day begins with—.(i) Procession (ii) Gun salute
(iii) Placing wreaths at the National Mausoleum (iv) Parade by defence forces
Answer: (ii) Gun salute
(c) All major buildings are illuminated with—.(i) Colourful lights (ii) Colourful flags
(iii) Colourful flowers (iv) Colourful papers
Answer: (i) Colourful lights
(d) The exciting boat race is held in the river—.(i) Padma (ii) Meghna
(iii) Buriganga (iv) Shitalokkha
Answer: (iii) Buriganga
(e) The day highlights the heroic struggle and sacrifices—.(i) in 1948 (ii) in 1952
(iii) in 1969 (iv) in 1971
Answer: (iv) in 1971
(f) On Independence Day a National Parade is held—.(i) at the National Parade Ground (ii) in the streets
(iii) in the decorated vehicles (iv) in national stadium
Answer: (i) at the National Parade Ground
(g) The National Mausoleum is—.(i) on Dhaka University Campus (ii) at Ramna Park
(iii) at Savar (iv) near Dhaka Medical College
Answer: (iii) at Savar
2. Answer the following questions:
2×5=10
(নিচের প্রশ্নগুলোর উত্তর দাও)
(a) Which is the Independence Day?
Answer: 26 March is our Independence Day.
(b) Why do we celebrate the day?Answer: We celebrate the day to commemorate our independence and pay homage to the martyrs who sacrificed their lives in 1971.
(c) Where is the National Mausoleum?Answer: The National Mausoleum is located at Savar.
(d) How does the day begin?Answer: The day begins with a 31 gun salute.
(e) How does the educational institution celebrate the day?Answer: Educational institutions celebrate the day by organizing their individual cultural programmes, sports meets, and tournaments.
3. Read the following text and fill in each gap with a suitable word based on the information of the text.
1×5=5
(নিচের পাঠ্যটি পড় এবং উপযুক্ত শব্দ দিয়ে প্রতিটি শূন্যস্থান পূরণ কর)
Today there are many jobs where you need English. This is because the world has become smaller. Vast distances are shortened by speedy transports. We can talk to a person thousands of kilometers away on the phone or the Internet. So we can communicate with the whole world easily. English has made this communication easier. There are many countries in the world with many languages, but to communicate with them, you cannot use all the languages. So you need a common language that you can use with more or less all the people in the world. English is that common language. You can talk to a Chinese toy maker, a French artist, an Arab ambassador or a Korean builder in one language — English. English, for us in Bangladesh, is all the more important. As we have seen earlier, we are too many people in a small country. So if you learn English, you have the best opportunity to find a good job, both within and outside the country. And that is good news for millions of our unemployed youths.
English is a (a) —— language through which you can (b) —— your ideas and views with people all (c) —— the world. The world has become very smaller (d) —— vast distances are shortened by speedy transports. If you have a good command in English, you can (e) —— a good job, within and outside the country.
Answer to Question No. 3:
- (a) common / global
- (b) share / exchange
- (c) over / around
- (d) as / because
- (e) get / manage
Read the following passage carefully and answer questions 4 and 5:
Neil Armstrong commanded the Gemini 8 mission and became the first human to walk on the moon as commander of Apollo 11. He was born in Wapakoneta, Ohio, the USA, on August 5, 1930. He received a Bachelor of Science degree from Purdue University and a Master of Science degree from the University of Southern California. Astronauts Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins launched the mission to the moon with Apollo 11 on July 16 and landed on the moon on July 20, 1969. Neil Armstrong first stepped on to the surface and then Aldrin. They explored the surface and gathered moon rocks for over two hours. After exploring the surface they rejoined Collins in the orbiting mothership. Neil Armstrong died on August 25, 2012.
Neil Armstrong commanded the Gemini 8 mission and became the first human to walk on the moon as commander of Apollo 11. He was born in Wapakoneta, Ohio, the USA, on August 5, 1930. He received a Bachelor of Science degree from Purdue University and a Master of Science degree from the University of Southern California. Astronauts Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins launched the mission to the moon with Apollo 11 on July 16 and landed on the moon on July 20, 1969. Neil Armstrong first stepped on to the surface and then Aldrin. They explored the surface and gathered moon rocks for over two hours. After exploring the surface they rejoined Collins in the orbiting mothership. Neil Armstrong died on August 25, 2012.
4. Complete the following table with the information given in the passage:
1×5=5
(অনুচ্ছেদে দেওয়া তথ্য দিয়ে নিচের সারণিটি পূরণ কর)
| Who / What | Event / Activity | Where / Place | When / Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neil Armstrong | was born | (i) —— | on August 5, 1930 |
| (ii) —— | launched the mission | to the moon | (iii) —— |
| They | (iv) —— | on the moon | on July 20, 1969 |
| They | rejoined Collins | (v) ——— |
Answer to Question No. 4:
- (i) in Wapakoneta, Ohio, the USA
- (ii) Astronauts Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins
- (iii) on July 16, 1969
- (iv) landed
- (v) in the orbiting mothership
5. Write a summary of the above passage.
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(উপরের অনুচ্ছেদটির একটি সারাংশ লেখ)
Answer to Question No. 5 (Summary):
Neil Armstrong, the first person to walk on the moon, led the historic Apollo 11 mission. He, along with Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins, began their journey on July 16, 1969, and successfully landed on the moon on July 20. Armstrong and Aldrin explored the lunar surface and collected rocks for over two hours before returning safely to the mothership. The highly educated astronaut passed away on August 25, 2012.
6. Match the parts of sentences given in column A, B and C to write five complete sentences:
1×5=5
(কলাম এ, বি এবং সি-তে দেওয়া বাক্যাংশগুলো মিলিয়ে ৫টি বাক্য লেখ)
| Column A | Column B | Column C |
|---|---|---|
| (a) Road accident | die | of road accidents every year. |
| (b) Many people | are | a regular phenomenon in Bangladesh. |
| (c) It | is | responsible for road accidents. |
| (d) The most common cause | is | as a great curse. |
| (e) Many factors | is considered | drivers without driving license. |
Answer to Question No. 6:
- (a) Road accident is a regular phenomenon in Bangladesh.
- (b) Many people die of road accidents every year.
- (c) It is considered as a great curse.
- (d) The most common cause is drivers without driving license.
- (e) Many factors are responsible for road accidents.
7. Re-arrange the following sentences according to sequence and rewrite them in a paragraph.
1×8=8
(নিচের বাক্যগুলোকে ক্রমানুসারে সাজাও এবং একটি অনুচ্ছেদে লেখ)
(a) The first friend climbed up a tree.
(b) Suddenly a bear came here.
(c) The bear went away thinking him to be dead.
(d) Once upon a time, two friends were passing by a forest.
(e) The second could not climb up a tree.
(f) They were talking about their love for each other.
(g) The bear smelt his ears, nose and face.
(h) He lay down on the ground and feigned death.
(b) Suddenly a bear came here.
(c) The bear went away thinking him to be dead.
(d) Once upon a time, two friends were passing by a forest.
(e) The second could not climb up a tree.
(f) They were talking about their love for each other.
(g) The bear smelt his ears, nose and face.
(h) He lay down on the ground and feigned death.
Answer to Question No. 7:
Correct Sequence: d → f → b → a → e → h → g → c
Paragraph: Once upon a time, two friends were passing by a forest. They were talking about their love for each other. Suddenly a bear came here. The first friend climbed up a tree. The second could not climb up a tree. He lay down on the ground and feigned death. The bear smelt his ears, nose and face. The bear went away thinking him to be dead.
Part B — Writing Test (Marks—50)
8. Write a paragraph on “Internet” with the help of the following questions.
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(“ইন্টারনেট” নিয়ে একটি অনুচ্ছেদ লেখ)
- What is internet?
- How internet can help in your studies?
- Which is the fastest communication system of the world?
- What is needed to use internet?
- What can a man do through internet?
Answer to Question No. 8:
The Internet
The Internet is the largest global network of computers connected together to share information and communicate. It is undoubtedly the fastest communication system in the world today. To use the internet, one basically needs a device like a computer, smartphone, or tablet, an active internet connection from an ISP, and a web browser. The internet plays a magical role and can help immensely in our studies. Students can search for various educational materials, read online books, attend virtual classes, and gather vast information for their assignments from anywhere in the world within seconds. Besides education, a man can do numerous things through the internet. People use it for sending emails, watching videos, reading daily news, doing online shopping, freelancing, and communicating with friends and family instantly via social media. In short, the internet has made our life easier, faster, and brought the whole world into our hands, making it an inseparable part of modern life.
9. Read the beginning of the story and complete it in your own way. Give a suitable title to it.
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(গল্পের শুরুটা পড় এবং তোমার নিজের মতো করে এটি শেষ কর। এর একটি উপযুক্ত শিরোনাম দাও।)
There lived a wood-cutter in a village. One day he was cutting wood in the jungle near a river. Suddenly, his axe fell into the river. The river was very deep. The wood-cutter did not know how to swim or dive. So, he was sitting there sadly. Then a …
Answer to Question No. 9:
The Honest Woodcutter
There lived a wood-cutter in a village. One day he was cutting wood in the jungle near a river. Suddenly, his axe fell into the river. The river was very deep. The wood-cutter did not know how to swim or dive. So, he was sitting there sadly. Then a wonderful thing happened. A beautiful fairy appeared before him from the water. She asked the woodcutter why he was so sad. The woodcutter explained that he had lost his only axe in the river and now had no way to earn his livelihood. The fairy felt pity for him.
She dived into the water and brought up a gleaming golden axe. She asked, “Is this your axe?” The honest woodcutter replied, “No, it is not mine.” The fairy dived again and brought a silver axe. The woodcutter again said, “No, this is not mine either.” Finally, the fairy brought an iron axe. Seeing his old axe, the woodcutter smiled happily and said, “Yes, this is my axe!”
The fairy was extremely pleased with his honesty. She gave him his iron axe and also presented the gold and silver axes as a reward for his honesty. The woodcutter returned home happily and lived a prosperous life.
She dived into the water and brought up a gleaming golden axe. She asked, “Is this your axe?” The honest woodcutter replied, “No, it is not mine.” The fairy dived again and brought a silver axe. The woodcutter again said, “No, this is not mine either.” Finally, the fairy brought an iron axe. Seeing his old axe, the woodcutter smiled happily and said, “Yes, this is my axe!”
The fairy was extremely pleased with his honesty. She gave him his iron axe and also presented the gold and silver axes as a reward for his honesty. The woodcutter returned home happily and lived a prosperous life.
10. The graph below shows “The Mobile Phone Users” from 2003 to 2023. Describe the graph in 150 words.
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(নিচের গ্রাফটি বর্ণনা কর)
[Graph Image: The Mobile Phone Users (%) — 2003 to 2023]
Answer to Question No. 10:
The provided bar graph illustrates the gradual increase in the percentage of mobile phone users over a period of two decades, starting from 2003 to 2023. At a glance, it is highly evident that the use of mobile phones has seen a remarkable and continuous upward trend throughout the given years. In 2003, only 30% of the people used mobile phones. This figure experienced a moderate rise and increased to 45% in 2008. The popularity and accessibility of mobile phones continued to surge, reaching 64% in 2013. The most significant leap is observed between 2013 and 2018, where the usage skyrocketed by 21%, reaching 85%. Finally, in 2023, the percentage touched its absolute peak at an overwhelming 98%, indicating that almost everyone now uses a mobile phone. In summary, the graph clearly depicts a rapid technological adoption, transforming mobile phones from a limited item in 2003 into an absolute necessity for almost the entire population by 2023.
11. Write an e-mail to the Principal of your madrasah to increase common room facilities.
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(তোমার মাদ্রাসার অধ্যক্ষের কাছে কমনরুমের সুবিধা বৃদ্ধির জন্য একটি ই-মেইল লেখ)
Answer to Question No. 11:
To: principal@madrasah.edu.bd
Subject: Request for Increasing Common Room Facilities
Respected Sir,
We, the students of your madrasah, would like to draw your kind attention to the fact that our common room lacks adequate facilities. Though we have a large number of students, the common room is quite small and lacks proper seating arrangements. Furthermore, there are not enough indoor games like carrom, chess, or table tennis to refresh our minds. We also don’t have enough daily newspapers or magazines, which deprives us of knowing current world affairs during our off-periods. As a result, many students spend their leisure time unproductively.
We, therefore, pray and hope that you would be kind enough to take necessary steps to increase the facilities in our common room as soon as possible and oblige thereby.
Yours obediently,
Sadik
On behalf of the students of Dakhil Class
Subject: Request for Increasing Common Room Facilities
Respected Sir,
We, the students of your madrasah, would like to draw your kind attention to the fact that our common room lacks adequate facilities. Though we have a large number of students, the common room is quite small and lacks proper seating arrangements. Furthermore, there are not enough indoor games like carrom, chess, or table tennis to refresh our minds. We also don’t have enough daily newspapers or magazines, which deprives us of knowing current world affairs during our off-periods. As a result, many students spend their leisure time unproductively.
We, therefore, pray and hope that you would be kind enough to take necessary steps to increase the facilities in our common room as soon as possible and oblige thereby.
Yours obediently,
Sadik
On behalf of the students of Dakhil Class
12. Write a dialogue between you and your friend about the importance of reading newspaper.
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(সংবাদপত্র পড়ার গুরুত্ব সম্পর্কে একটি কথোপকথন লেখ)
Answer to Question No. 12:
A Dialogue about the Importance of Reading Newspaper
Sadik : Hello Adil, how are you?
Adil : I am fine. What about you?
Sadik : I am fine too. But I noticed that you were sitting idle during the break. Don’t you read the newspaper?
Adil : No, I don’t. Actually, I don’t find it interesting. Is it really necessary?
Sadik : Absolutely! Reading the newspaper is very important. It is often called the storehouse of knowledge.
Adil : Really? How does it help us?
Sadik : It gives us news about politics, economics, sports, culture, and the whole world. If you don’t read the newspaper, you will remain unaware of current affairs.
Adil : That makes sense. But can’t we just get news from the TV or internet?
Sadik : Yes, but newspapers provide detailed news and various insightful articles. It also helps improve our vocabulary and reading skills. It makes a man conscious of his surroundings.
Adil : I see. I never thought about it that way. I am missing out on a lot of important information.
Sadik : Yes, you are. You should make a habit of reading a newspaper every day.
Adil : Thank you, Sadik, for your valuable advice. I will surely start reading the newspaper from tomorrow.
Sadik : You’re welcome. Good luck!
Adil : I am fine. What about you?
Sadik : I am fine too. But I noticed that you were sitting idle during the break. Don’t you read the newspaper?
Adil : No, I don’t. Actually, I don’t find it interesting. Is it really necessary?
Sadik : Absolutely! Reading the newspaper is very important. It is often called the storehouse of knowledge.
Adil : Really? How does it help us?
Sadik : It gives us news about politics, economics, sports, culture, and the whole world. If you don’t read the newspaper, you will remain unaware of current affairs.
Adil : That makes sense. But can’t we just get news from the TV or internet?
Sadik : Yes, but newspapers provide detailed news and various insightful articles. It also helps improve our vocabulary and reading skills. It makes a man conscious of his surroundings.
Adil : I see. I never thought about it that way. I am missing out on a lot of important information.
Sadik : Yes, you are. You should make a habit of reading a newspaper every day.
Adil : Thank you, Sadik, for your valuable advice. I will surely start reading the newspaper from tomorrow.
Sadik : You’re welcome. Good luck!