Annual
Summative Assessment-2024 Sample Question
Subject:
English Class: 8
Time: 3 hrs Marks:
100
Part A: Reading
1. Read the following story and answer the questions that follow:
The Wise Merchant and the Golden Grain
Once in a
small village in Korea, there lived a wise and kind-hearted merchant named
Chulsoo. He was known for his generosity and fairness. Chulsoo had a younger
brother named Hyunsoo, who was greedy and selfish. While Chulsoo worked hard to
trade goods and help the villagers, Hyunsoo spent his days lounging and
scheming how to get rich without effort.
One day,
Chulsoo received a rare golden grain from a traveler as a token of
appreciation. The traveler told him that the grain had magical powers and would
bring prosperity to whoever planted it with good intentions. Chulsoo, being
wise, decided to plant the grain in his garden. He took care of it with great
dedication, and soon, a magnificent golden tree grew in his garden. The tree
bore fruits that turned into gold coins when they ripened. Chulsoo used the
wealth to help the poor and improve the village, earning the love and respect
of everyone.
When Hyunsoo
heard about the golden tree,
he became envious.
He demanded that Chulsoo
should give him the tree, but Chulsoo refused, explaining that the tree only
grew because it was nurtured with
kindness. Determined to have the tree, Hyunsoo sneaked into the garden one night and dug up the tree to
plant it in his own yard. However, the next morning,
the tree had withered and died. No matter
how hard Hyunsoo
tried, the tree wouldn't grow again.
Realizing his
mistake, Hyunsoo went to his brother, ashamed and apologetic. "Forgive me,
brother," he said, "I was blinded by greed." Chulsoo embraced
his brother and said, "Greed
destroys, but kindness heals. Let's work together from now on." From that
day for, the two brothers lived in harmony, and the village prospered.
A. Choose the best answer from the alternatives: 1x5=5
i) He was known for his generosity
and fairness. What is the opposite word of the underlined word?
a)
self-seeking
b)
kind
c)
benevolent
d) lavish
ii)
What happened when Chulsoo planted the golden grain?
a) It disappeared.
b)
It grew into a golden tree.
c)
It turned into gold coins.
d)
It withered and died.
iii)
How did Hyunsoo react when he heard about the golden tree?
a)
He was happy for his brother.
b)
He ignored it.
c)
He became envious.
d)
He decided to plant his own tree.
iv) ‘Realizing his mistake,
Hyunsoo went to his brother, ashamed and apologetic.’ What is the
closest meaning of the underlined word?
a)
sympathetic
b) argumentative
c)
remorseful
d)
disgraceful
v)
What lesson did Hyunsoo learn at the end of the story?
a)
Greed destroys, but kindness heals.
b)
Hard work pays off.
c)
Money is the key to happiness.
d)
Family is not important.
B. Write answers to the following questions 2x5=10
a)
Why was Chulsoo respected by the villagers?
b)
What did the golden tree symbolize in the story?
c)
How did Hyunsoo feel after the golden tree withered and died?
d)
What did Chulsoo say to his brother when he asked for forgiveness?
e)
How did the relationship between the two brothers change at the end of
the story?
2. Read the text about a peaceful morning and answer the
questions that follow:
The morning
was serene and calm. The first rays of sunlight
gently touched the dew-covered
grass, making them glisten like tiny diamonds. Birds chirped harmoniously,
filling the air with their melodious tunes. A cool breeze whispered through the
trees, rustling the leaves softly. The village river, flowing quietly, mirrored
the clear blue sky above. People were slowly starting their day, some heading
towards the fields while others were opening their shops. The distant sound of
a temple bell added a sacred touch to the peaceful atmosphere. Everything
seemed in perfect harmony as if nature itself was at peace.
a)
Read the statements
and write whether they are true or false. If false, give the correct answer. 1x5=5
i) The first rays of sunlight
made the river sparkle like diamonds.
ii) The birds chirped
harmoniously, creating a noisy atmosphere.
iii) The village river mirrored
the clear blue sky above.
iv) People were rushing to start
their day.
v) The distant sound of a
temple bell added to the chaos of the morning.
b)
Read the text again
and match the things in column A with their characteristics in column B. 1x5=5
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Column B
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a) Dew-covered grass |
i) Peaceful atmosphere |
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b) Birds |
ii) Tiny diamonds |
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c) Flowing river |
iii) Clear blue sky |
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d) Temple bell |
iv) Melodious tunes |
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e) Morning |
v) Sacred touch |
c)
Read the text
again and write the summary of the text in your own words. The following points must be mentioned in writing your summary. 5
· Focus on main idea
· Use of own words
· Keep it brief
· Maintaining
the original meaning
3. Here is a part of the poem ‘Ode to the West Wind’ by Percy Bysshe Shelley. Read it and identify the metaphors used
in the poem. Use the following table to complete the
activity. 2x5=10
Ode to the
West Wind
Percy Bysshe Shelley
Make me thy lyre, even as the
forest is: What if my leaves are falling like its own!
The tumult of thy mighty harmonies
Will take from both a deep,
autumnal tone, Sweet though in sadness. Be thou, Spirit fierce, My spirit! Be
thou me, impetuous one!
Drive my dead thoughts over the
universe Like withered leaves to quicken a new birth!
And, by the incantation of this verse,
Scatter, as from an
unextinguished hearth Ashes and sparks, my words among mankind!
Be through my lips to unawakened Earth
The trumpet of a prophecy! O Wind,
If Winter comes, can Spring be far behind?
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Part B: 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. Use the table below to
complete the activity. 2x5=10
Trees are a
vital part of our environment. They have, in fact, great impacts on the
climate. But we are not kind and careful
about them. Rather,
we destroy trees at random.
As a result, one day the country will bear the consequences of the
greenhouse effect. Since ours is an agricultural country, our economy depends
largely on agriculture. Moreover, trees play a vital role in our climate.
Besides, trees keep soil strong and protect it. After that, trees save us from floods and many other natural calamities. Furthermore, trees provide
us with timber which is of great use, especially in construction works and making
furniture. Thus, trees are
our best friends.
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Purpose of
using it |
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5. Complete
the following text by using right form of verb.
1x10=10
Self-study is a method
of learning where students take charge of their own studying outside of the classroom, without direct
supervision. This (a) —— (allow) the student to take control of how, what, when, and where they (b) —— (learn).This method of studying
(c)
—— (be)
preferred by independent learners because they can take learning into their own
hands. They (d) —— (assess) what information they need, find the resources to
(e) —— (complementing) their learning, and complete their assessments at their
own pace.
Anyone can (f)
—— (incorporate) self-studying in their own learning practice, not just
independent learners. Self-studying is also quite useful for anyone who may not
have the time to (g) —— (enroll)
in formal courses,
or cannot travel
to institutions for those courses. Self-study helps (h) ——
(building) a student’s confidence in learning.(i) —— (Manage) one’s time and
priorities helps make self-studying more effective. Students are (j) —— (allow) to be self-motivated and less reliant
on teachers to direct how and when they should study. With their autonomy,
students learn to plan and become persistent with their studies thoughtfully.
6. Here
is a story of Maria. There are some gaps in the story. Now fill in the blanks
with appropriate non-finite verbs (Gerund, participles and infinitive). 1x5=5
Maria was determined
(to
finish/finishing) her project before the deadline. She knew that (to
manage/managing) her time well was crucial. After (to
plan/planning) her schedule carefully, she began (to work/working) on the most challenging
tasks first.
While
(to
complete/completing) the initial stages, Maria realized she needed some help. She called
her friend, Sujon, (to
ask/asking) for advice. Sujon suggested
(to break/breaking) the project into smaller, more manageable parts.
Maria
found this advice helpful and decided
(to
follow/following) it. As she continued (to
work/working), she felt more confident. By the end of the day, she was able
(to see/seeing) significant progress, which motivated her
(to keep/keeping) going.
7. Read the following sentences
and identify time adverbials. Then write new sentences
using the same adverbial for each. 1x5=5
Yesterday, Rafiq went to the market
in the morning to buy fresh vegetables. Every Friday, he visits the market early
to avoid the crowds. Last week,
he couldn’t go because of the heavy rain, but he made sure to go this week. Later that day, he prepared a
special dinner for his family. Next
weekend, they plan to visit his grandparents in the village.
Part C: Writing
For questions 8-10 learners should strictly
follow the textbook to develop their writing on different issues.
8. A reputed social service
organization named Green Friends is willing to appoint some skilled and
qualified gardeners for their ongoing project. They want eligible and sensible
co-mates with SSC and 2 years of working experience in this field who will facilitate
and support all aspects of gardening in the project.
If you think you are a suitable and qualified candidate
for this post, write a CV for the
job. 10
The following points must be
mentioned in your CV.
·
create a header with contact information
· include career objectives
· provide educational details
· provide your relevant skills
· describe your personal
information and personal attributes
· give 2 references
9. Read the story below. Try to assume the topic of the story.
Then complete the activity
that follows. 10
In the social
system of Bangladesh, children have to depend upon their parents and family
members for their well-being. The state cannot ensure completely their basic
needs and social security. Children
are the most unprotected, vulnerable, and weak segment
of society. Child marriage
is a perennial problem. Though
it’s a global problem it is more alarming for Bangladesh. It is treated
as a massive violation of girl’s rights
because due to early marriage, they cannot continue or complete their
education. Child marriage
is such a problem that can
pose a threat to the whole society. In most of the cases, girls are victims of
child marriage. Due to poverty and illiteracy parents especially in rural areas
think economically girls are a
burden for the family and to reduce the burden of the family arrange child
marriage. As the mental faculties
of the children are not mature enough
they cannot realize
the consequences of child
marriage, rely on their parents, family and other relatives and they think that child
marriage will be a benefit for
them. Parents inspire early marriage from the fear that the amount of dowry
will be high with the age of their daughters.
One of the major causes of the
rapid increase in population in Bangladesh is early marriage. It has adverse
health, intellectual, and psychological impacts and it also causes dropout from
school. Marriage in an early age has the risk of sexually transmitted diseases,
unintended pregnancy, delivery of low birth weight babies, and maternal and
child death. It destroys a girl physically and mentally.
Now, write a paragraph on ‘The cause and
effects of early marriage in Bangladesh’ in 150 words.
Here are some thought-provoking
questions on early marriage that you may use to write the paragraph.
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What are the primary factors of early marriage in Bangladesh?
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What are the problems with early marriage?
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How does early marriage affect the mental and emotional
well-being of young girls?
· How to stop
early marriage?
10. Suppose you are Ratul. You have been shortlisted in the Creative Writing category of the National Education Week competition this year. In this case, you will need a forwarding letter. 10
Now write an application/ a letter to the Head
Teacher of your school asking for a forwarding letter.
Your writing
must include the basic criteria of a formal letter.