Class 8 English Model Test for Annual Exam with Answers

Class 8 English Model Test for Annual Exam with Answers | Class Eight English Sample Question For Annual Exam 2024

Part A: Reading (25 Marks)

1. Read the following story and answer the questions that follow:

Visiting a Village Fair

Recently I have paid a visit to a village fair. The fair is named Fakir Mela after Golam Ali Fakir. The fairground is at Belokathi, adjacent to Panjia, in the district of Jessore. The fair is held annually for three days at a stretch. It begins with the very arrival of Baishakh. This year the fairground was adorned with gorgeous and artistic fashion and device. The whole ground was fenced with lots of designed coloured papers affixed with long rope. The white canopy with crimson red fringe was hung atop. There are some old and tall trees in the fair compound. The bottom part of all trees was painted white. There is a large pond with brick-built ghat in the southern side of the fair complex. Some lore masters of the locality claim there are lots of large and old fishes into the dark-black water of the pond. But these fishes are beyond our reach. Moreover, fishing is strictly prohibited from this pond as fishing here is an omen for our life according to lore masters.

However, lots of stalls were seen there standing in line. There was an open space for displaying agricultural tools and raw goods. Various types of fancy goods such as ribbon, lace, bangle, toy, etc., were available there. Multifarious household necessaries such as knick-knacks, utensils, crockeries, clothings and so on were also omnipresent in the ground. I enjoyed merry-go-round, jugglery, acrobatic, shooting etc. There was a stage in the middle of the ground. On that stage many cultural programmes were performed for three days. Lots of village folks enjoyed drama, Beder Meya Jothsna. The fair was highly appealing to the village women and girls in particular. Even the old of hundred years stepped to the fair with jolly mood.

Basically, the fair I visited is a mirror of village culture which is the testimony of age-old tradition of the Bangalees. My three day's visit to the fair was a combination of thrill and reality of pastoral life.

a) Choose the best answer from the alternatives:

1. The fair was highly appealing to the village women and girls in particular. What is the opposite word of the underlined word?
   • (a) attractive
   • (b) interesting
   • (c) boring
   • (d) charming
2. How long does the Fakir Mela last?
   • (a) one day
   • (b) two days
   • (c) three days
   • (d) four days
3. How was the ground of the fair fenced?
   • (a) with festoons
   • (b) with banners
   • (c) with designed colour papers
   • (d) with flags
4. Moreover, fishing is strictly prohibited from this pond. What does the underlined word mean?
   • (a) practised
   • (b) allowed
   • (c) accepted
   • (d) forbidden
5. Ribbon, lace, bangle belong to —.
   • (a) agricultural products
   • (b) fancy goods
   • (c) electronic items
   • (d) kitchenware

b) Write answers to the following questions:

1. Why was an open space kept in the fair?
2. What shows were performed in the fair?
3. What were the fancy items sold in the fair?
4. Where is Fakir Mela located? When is it held?
5. How is the pond in the fair complex?

2. Read the text about corruption and answer the questions that follow.

Corruption means to adopt and follow the unlawful, immoral, and illegal path to succeed in life. It never brings peace of mind and progress of life.

People hankering after materialistic obsession largely involve themselves in corruption. It may originate from unsolved problems, unfinished works, vicious politics, weak administration, and many other related or relevant things. Bribery, misuse of power, nepotism, avarice for wealth, and social condition are the root of corruption. Thus, the society has to suffer a lot for corruption. In most of the cases in a country like ours, the development programs fail very often due to corruption in the office.

We become unhappy when we see that corruption sometimes gets institutionalized. Some recent reports about corruption show how terribly it disturbs our progress.

While analyzing the causes of corruption, we see that poverty, illiteracy, and greed are largely responsible for it in Bangladesh. Some people take bribes or do others favors, taking some unlawful financial support. It is very harmful for the nation. Though they gain something for the time being, the social and national rules and laws are broken. The history of mankind tells us that without being honest, none can prosper in life. On the contrary, corruption begets punishment. All the religions forbid being corrupted. It is unethical too.

We must be resolute to stop corruption for the greatest interest of the country because it is the main obstacle to socio-economic progress. One must have the enthusiasm to overcome and conquer all types of adversities and troublesome situations in life. Then his diligence and honesty will lead him to the path of peace and progress. On the other hand, a corrupted man must atone for his corruption. This is why it is very justified to utter that corruption is a curse.

a) Read the statements and write whether they are true or false. If false, give the correct answer.

• i. Corruption is an immoral practice.
• ii. It brings peace of mind.
• iii. The causes of corruption are honesty, sincerity, and literacy.
• iv. It is ethical.
• v. It is harmful for the nation.

b) Read the text and match Column A with Column B.

Column A	Column B
a) corruption	i) broken
b) its root	ii) suffers a lot
c) society	iii) is disturbed
d) laws	iv) illegal
e) progress	v) misuse of power

Part B: Appreciating Literary Text (Poem) [15 Marks]

3. (a)

Here is a part of the poem ‘Caged Bird’ by Maya Angelou. Read it and identify the metaphors used in the poem. Use the following table to complete the activity.

Caged Bird
by Maya Angelou

A free bird leaps
on the back of the wind
and floats downstream
till the current ends
and dips his wing
in the orange sun rays
and dares to claim the sky.
But a bird that stalks
down his narrow cage
can seldom see through
his bars of rage
his wings are clipped and
his feet are tied
so he opens his throat to sing.
The caged bird sings
with a fearful trill
of things unknown
but longed for still
and his tune is heard
on the distant hill
for the caged bird
sings of freedom.

(a) Line of the poem, metaphor, and reason to use the metaphors

Line of the poem	Comparing Person/thing	Metaphor (Compared to)	Reason to use the metaphors

(b) Read the text (poem) again and write the summary of the text (poem) in your own words.

The following points must be mentioned in writing your summary:

• Focus on the main idea
• Use of own words
• Keep it brief
• Maintaining the original meaning

Part C: Grammar [30 Marks]

4. Read the following passage and identify five cohesive devices used in the text, and analyze the purpose of using them in the sentences.

I personally believe that libraries are among humanity's most important institutions for several reasons. Firstly, most of humanity's collective knowledge is stored in libraries. Secondly, libraries protect and preserve this knowledge. They also classify or group the materials into logical and easily available divisions. Furthermore, libraries make the materials available to everyone and even provide librarians to help us find what we need. Finally, libraries are our link to the past and our gift to the future.
In conclusion, libraries are important institutions for humanity.

Cohesive Device	Purpose of using it
1.	a)
2.	b)
3.	c)
4.	d)
5.	e)

5. Complete the following text by using the right form of verbs.

Today we (a) ______ (be) a free nation. We (b) ______ (have) to take great pains to gain freedom. Our war of liberation (c) ______ (take) place in 1971. People of all walks of life (d) ______ (come) forward and got (e) ______ (involve) in the war directly or indirectly. Many a man (f) ______ (kill) in the battlefields. They (g) ______ (flee) from the battlefields (h) ______ (show) their backs. Rather all of them (i) ______ (contribute) much to (j) ______ (achieve) independence.

6. Fill in the blanks with appropriate non-finite verbs (gerund, participles, and infinitive):

Here is a story of Sonia. Sonia was excited (a) ____ (to start/starting) her new hobby of painting. She spent hours (b) ____ (to practice/practicing) different techniques. After choosing her favorite colors, she began (c) ____ (to paint/painting) her first canvas. While (d) ____ (to work/working) on the details, Sonia felt a surge of creativity. She decided (e) ____ (to take/taking) a class to improve her skills.

7. Identify the time adverbials in the sentences and use them in new sentences:

Mita went to the zoo this morning to see the new animal exhibits. Each Sunday, she enjoys visiting the zoo with her family. Two weeks ago, she saw the baby elephants for the first time. After the visit, she had lunch at a nearby cafe. This weekend, she plans to go to the Novotheatre.

• Time Adverbials
• New Sentences

Part C: Writing (30 Marks)

8. Write a CV for a Salesman Position:

Suppose you are Omal Borua. You have recently passed HSC. You found a job advertisement in a national newspaper for a Salesman position in a manufacturing company. Write a CV.

9. Write a paragraph on "Traffic Jam" (150 words):

Read the story and use the hints below to write the paragraph:

• What is traffic jam?
• Why does it happen?
• What problems do people face for it?
• Who are the worst sufferers of traffic jam?
• What measures should be taken to remove it?

10. Write an application to your Headmaster:

Suppose you are a student of Kabi Nazrul High School, Mymensingh. There is fallow land in your school compound, and you want to use it to make a vegetable garden. Write an application to your Headmaster for permission.

Answers to English Model Questions-01

1. Answers:

• (a) i. (c) boring ii. (c) three day iii. (c) with designed colour papers iv. (d) forbidden v. (b) fancy goods
• (b)
  • (a) In the fair, an open space was kept for displaying agricultural tools and raw goods.
  • (b) The shows performed in the fair were jugglery, acrobatic, and drama.
  • (c) The fancy items sold in the fair were ribbon, lace, bangle, toy, etc.
  • (d) Fakir Mela is located at Belokathi, adjacent to Panjia, in the district of Jessore.
  • (e) The pond in the fair complex is large, and its ghat is brick-built.

2. True/False Questions:

• (a)
  • i. True
  • ii. False. It never brings peace of mind.
  • iii. False. The causes of corruption are poverty, greed, and illiteracy.
  • iv. False. It is unethical.
  • v. True
• (b) a + iv; b + v; c + iii; d + i; e + ii

3. Metaphors from the Poem:

Line of the Poem	Comparing Person/Thing	Metaphor (Compared to)	Reason to Use the Metaphors
The caged bird sings	oppressed people	the caged bird	to show how oppressed people have no freedom
The free bird leaps	free people	the free bird	to show the freedom of free people
and dares to claim the sky	vastness of free people's access	sky	to show how free people can own everything of their own
his wings are clipped and his feet are tied	oppressed people	clipped wings	to describe how oppressed people have limitations of freedom
for the caged bird sings of freedom	spirit and desire	songs of freedom (hope)	to show its desire to be free

4. Cohesive Devices:

Cohesive Device	Purpose of Using It
firstly	to make a sequence
secondly	to make a sequence
furthermore	to add another piece of information
finally	to end the sequence
in conclusion	to conclude ideas

5. Fill in the blanks:

• (a) are
• (b) had
• (c) took
• (d) came
• (e) involved
• (f) was killed
• (g) did not flee
• (h) showing
• (i) contributed

6. Non-finite verbs:

• (a) to start
• (b) practicing
• (c) painting
• (d) working
• (e) to take

7. Time Adverbials:

Time Adverbials	New Sentences
This morning	Rakib jogged around the neighborhood this morning.
Each Sunday	Each Sunday, Mona calls her grandparents to chat.
Two weeks ago	Mukta started a new hobby of painting two weeks ago.
After the visit	After the visit, Orrob studied for his upcoming exams.
This weekend	Sohana will go camping with her friends this weekend.