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Madhyamik English Question Paper 2025
মাধ্যমিক 2025 ইংরেজি প্রশ্নপত্র
SECTION – A
(1) Read the passage carefully and answer the questions that follow:
When the family sits down to tea, the cat puts in an appearance to get his share. He purrs noisily and rubs himself against the legs of the family members. If there is a guest at the table, the cat is particularly civil to him, because the guest is likely to have the best of what is offered. Sometimes, instead of giving him something to eat, the guest stoops down and strokes the cat, and says, “Poor pussy!” The cat soon tires of that. He puts up his claw and quietly but firmly rakes the guest in the leg. “Ow!” says the guest, “The cat stuck his claws into me!” The delighted family remarks, “Isn’t it sweet of him? Isn’t he intelligent? He wants you to give him something to eat.”
The guest dares not do what he would like to do—kick the cat out of the window. So, with tears of rage and pain in his eyes, he affects to be very much amused, and sorts out a bit of fish from his plate and hands it down. The cat gingerly receives it, with a look in his eyes that says, “Another time, my friend, you won’t be so slow to understand.” He purrs as he retires to a safe distance from the guest’s boot before eating his food.
A. Choose the correct alternative to complete the following sentences:
(a) The cat is particularly civil to the—
(i) children
(ii) family members
(iii) strangers
(iv) guest of the family
Ans: __
(b) At tea-time, the cat puts in an appearance to—
(i) see if there is anyone new
(ii) disturb the family members
(iii) get his share of food
(iv) rake the legs of the guest
Ans: __
(c) Sometimes, the guest stoops down and strokes the cat instead of—
(i) offering food
(ii) kicking it
(iii) ignoring it
(iv) having food
Ans: __
(d) The purring cat rubs himself against the legs of the—
(i) guest of the family
(ii) members of the family
(iii) guest and family members
(iv) people outside the house
Ans: __
(e) With tears of rage and pain in his eyes, the guest affects to be very much—
(i) angry
(ii) amused
(iii) honoured
(iv) unhappy
Ans: __
B. Complete the following sentences with information from the text:
(i) The guest wishes to ________________________________.
(ii) Putting up his claw, the cat ________________________________.
(iii) The cat retires to a safe distance to ________________________________.
C. State whether the following statements are ‘True’ or ‘False’. Write ‘T’ for ‘True’ and ‘F’ for ‘False’ in the boxes on the right-hand side. Also, provide sentences/phrases from the passage in support of your answers:
(i) The guest was amused when the cat raked him in the leg.
Supporting sentence: ________________________________.
(ii) The family members were not ashamed of the behaviour of the cat.
Supporting sentence: ________________________________.
Madhyamik English Question Paper 2025
মাধ্যমিক 2025 ইংরেজি প্রশ্নপত্র
(2) Read the poem and answer the questions that follow:
I must go down to the seas again, to the lonely sea and the sky,
And all I ask is a tall ship and a star to steer her by;
And the wheel’s kick and the wind’s song and the white sail’s shaking,
And a grey mist on the sea’s face, and a grey dawn breaking.
I must go down to the seas again, for the call of the running tide
Is a wild call and a clear call that may not be denied;
And all I ask is a windy day with the white clouds flying,
And the flung spray and the blown spume, and the sea-gulls crying.
I must go down to the seas again, to the vagrant gypsy life,
To the gull’s way and the whale’s way where the wind’s like a whetted knife;
And all I ask is a merry yarn from a laughing fellow rover,
And quiet sleep and a sweet dream when the long trick’s over.
A. Tick the correct alternative to complete the following sentences:
(a) During his journey, the poet’s ship will be guided by:
(i) the sail
(ii) the wind
(iii) the star
(iv) the whale
(b) “I must go down ….” – this line expresses the poet’s:
(i) frustration about sea voyage
(ii) determination to go on sea voyages
(iii) anxiety about hardships of sea voyage
(iv) depression for not being able to go on a voyage
(c) The living creatures mentioned in the poem are:
(i) gulls and whales
(ii) mariners, gulls, and whales
(iii) fellow rovers and whales
(iv) the poet and fellow rovers
(d) The poet desires his fellow rover to be in:
(i) a gloomy mood
(ii) pensive mood
(iii) reckless mood
(iv) joyous mood
B. Answer the following questions:
(i) Why does the poet compare the life of a mariner with the life of gypsies?
Ans: ________________________________.
(ii) What does the poet ask for at the end of a voyage?
Ans: ________________________________.
Madhyamik English Question Paper 2025
মাধ্যমিক 2025 ইংরেজি প্রশ্নপত্র
READING COMPREHENSION (UNSEEN)
(1) Read the passage carefully and answer the questions that follow:
It was back in 1975 that India launched its Crocodile Conservation Project in Odisha’s Bhitarkanika National Park, the former hunting grounds of kings from the Kanika princely state.
Today, there are 1,811 saltwater crocodiles in Bhitarkanika, a vast tract of forest and saltwater swamp, but back in 1975, the number of saltwater crocodiles was only 74. In 1975, barely three years after the passage of the Wild Life Protection Act, 1972, crocodiles were very much threatened and were on the verge of extinction in India due to indiscriminate killing for commercial purposes and severe loss of natural habitat.
“The main objective of the crocodile conservation project was to protect the animal’s natural habitat and revive the population through captive breeding,” said Mr. Sudhakar Kar, Odisha’s ‘Crocodile Man.’
Kar, after his retirement as a senior scientist, has been imparting technical expertise and methodology on the conservation of these saltwater monsters. He added, “The conservation of crocodiles is not a passing fact for me but a mission.”
[Adapted from an article published in The Hindu, dated 17th June 2024]
A. Tick the correct alternative to complete the following sentences:
(i) India launched its Crocodile Conservation Project in:
(a) 1978
(b) 2024
(c) 1975
(d) 1974
(ii) Currently in Bhitarkanika National Park, the number of crocodiles is:
(a) About three thousand
(b) More than two thousand
(c) About two thousand
(d) Less than a thousand
(iii) The number of crocodiles in India has increased due to:
(a) Forced breeding
(b) Captive breeding
(c) Natural breeding
(d) Segregated breeding
(iv) The year 1972 is significant for wildlife enthusiasts in India because this year:
(a) The Wild Life Protection Act was passed in India
(b) The Crocodile Conservation Project was launched in India
(c) Bhitarkanika was declared a national park by the Indian government
(d) The Crocodile Man of Odisha started working as a senior scientist
(v) “Conservation of these saltwater monsters” refers to conservation of:
(a) Monsters living in saltwater
(b) Wild animals living in Bhitarkanika
(c) Crocodiles living in saltwater
(d) Animals living in saltwater
(vi) An appropriate title for the passage would be:
(a) An Endeavour to Protect Crocodiles
(b) Ways to Conserve Wild Animals of India
(c) 50th Year of India’s Crocodile Conservation
(d) The Visionary Scientist – Mr. Sudhakar Kar
B. Each of the following statements is either ‘True’ or ‘False’.
Write ‘T’ for ‘True’ and ‘F’ for ‘False’ in the boxes on the right-hand side.
Also, write suitable line(s) or phrase(s) from the passage in support of your answers:
(i) Since 1975, the number of crocodiles in India has decreased drastically.
Supporting sentence: _______________________________.
(ii) The Bhitarkanika National Park used to be the hunting grounds of kings from Kanika Princely State.
Supporting sentence: _______________________________.
(iii) After retirement, Mr. Sudhakar Kar is no longer associated with crocodile conservation.
Supporting sentence: _______________________________.
C. Answer the following questions:
(i) What were the main objectives of the crocodile conservation project?
Ans: _______________________________.
(ii) Why were the saltwater crocodiles on the verge of extinction in 1975?
Ans: _______________________________.
(iii) Who is referred to as Odisha’s ‘Crocodile Man’? Which post did he retire from?
Ans: _______________________________.
(iv) How does Mr. Kar contribute to the crocodile conservation project even after his retirement?
Ans: _______________________________.
Madhyamik English Question Paper 2025
মাধ্যমিক 2025 ইংরেজি প্রশ্নপত্র
SECTION – B
GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY
(4) Write the correct alternatives to fill in the blanks:
It (was drizzling / had been drizzling / is drizzling) continually for hours together from morning. But in the afternoon, the wind (grew up / grows up / growing up). Then (comes / came / had come) the storm with a heavy gust.
(5) Do as directed:
A. Fill in the blanks with appropriate articles and prepositions:
Last year we visited Haridwar ———— summer. We stayed in hotel ————– the river. Though ———– hotel was a bit expensive, it was very nice.
B. Do as directed:
(i) We patched the kite up with a letter. (Change the voice)
Ans: _______________________________.
(ii) Father asked him, “Have you no school today?” (Change into indirect speech)
Ans: _______________________________.
(iii) The people were very much stunned. They could not speak in the beginning. (Join the sentences into a simple sentence)
Ans: _______________________________.
C. Choose the correct phrasal verbs from the list given below to replace the words underlined.
Write the correct phrasal verbs in the boxes on the right-hand side, changing the form where necessary.
(There is one extra phrasal verb in the list.)
(i) The officer demanded his explanation for the work.
Ans: ______________
(ii) We must reduce our daily expenses.
Ans: ______________
(iii) I cannot remember his name.
Ans: ______________
[Phrasal verbs: call up, cut off, call for, cut down]
(6) Given below are the meanings of four words which you will find in the passage in Question No. 3.
Find out the words and write them in the appropriate boxes on the right-hand side:
(i) The natural home or environment of an animal:
Ans: ______________
(ii) To bring something back to life:
Ans: ______________
(iii) Important assignment or vocation:
Ans: ______________
(iv) Target:
Ans: ______________
Madhyamik English Question Paper 2025
মাধ্যমিক 2025 ইংরেজি প্রশ্নপত্র
SECTION – C
WRITING
(7) Write a letter to the editor of an English daily complaining about the pollution caused by firecrackers. (in about 100 words)
Your letter should include the following points: Air and sound pollution – health hazards – suffering of children and aged people.
Ans:
To
The Editor,
[Name of the Newspaper],
[City]
Subject: Complaint Regarding Pollution Caused by Firecrackers
Sir/Madam,
I would like to express my concern over the increasing pollution caused by firecrackers. The excessive use of firecrackers results in severe air and sound pollution, making the environment unhealthy. The toxic smoke released causes breathing problems, especially for asthma patients. The deafening noise affects not only humans but also animals. Children and elderly people suffer the most due to the harmful effects of firecrackers. The government should take strict measures to control this menace and encourage eco-friendly celebrations.
I hope you will highlight this issue in your esteemed newspaper.
Yours sincerely,
[Your Name]
[Your Address]
[Date]
(8) Write a paragraph (within 100 words) about the advantages of morning walk.
You may use the following points: Introduction – easiest form of exercise – early start for the day’s work – increases energy and prevents weight gain – improves memory – fresh air freshens mind – lower risk of heart disease – conclusion.
Advantages of Morning Walk
Morning walk is one of the easiest and most beneficial forms of exercise. It helps to start the day early and keeps the body active. Walking in the fresh air increases energy and prevents weight gain. It also improves memory and enhances concentration. Breathing in fresh air refreshes the mind and reduces stress. Regular morning walks lower the risk of heart disease and improve overall health. It is a simple yet effective way to stay fit and maintain a healthy lifestyle. Everyone should make morning walks a daily habit for a happy and disease-free life.
(9) Write a newspaper report (in about 100 words) on a dacoity in your area.
You may use the following points: Locality and place of occurrence – number of dacoits – date and time – valuables looted – the impact – steps taken.
Now the questions are properly formatted with hyphens between the points. Let me know if you need any further adjustments!
Dacoity in Local Area: Residents in Panic
Murshidabad, Feb 10: A daring dacoity took place in the Shaktipur area late last night, spreading panic among the residents. A gang of six armed dacoits broke into a wealthy merchant’s house around 2 AM. They looted cash, gold ornaments, and other valuables worth several lakhs. The terrified family members were tied up, and one person was injured while resisting. The locals informed the police, who arrived soon after and started an investigation. A complaint has been lodged, and a search operation is underway. The police have assured strict action to catch the culprits and recover the stolen items.
