Sudden Test
Marks: 20
Time: 15 min
Article
1. In (a)___ last 25 years (b) ___ world has lost one-third of its natural wealth, according to (c)
___international conservation organization world wild fund. (d)___ earth's forest, wetlands, seas and
coasts are in (e)___ worse state today than they were before. Forests are cut down. Moreover, they
are being burnt indiscriminately resulting in (f)___ increase in carbon-di-oxide and ultimately in (g)
___ water level rising as a consequence of global warming. It is anticipated that (h)___ new century
will face (i)___ overwhelming environmental (j)___catastrophe.
2. Truthfulness is (a)___ greatest of all (b) ___ virtues which makes (c) ____man really great. If we do
not cultivate the habit of speaking (d)___ truth, we cannot command (e) ___confidence of others. (f)
____man whom nobody believes can never be great in life. We might succeed once or twice by
telling (g)____ lie but it never brings a good result. (h)___ lie never lies hidden. Today or tomorrow
it comes to light. Then (i)____ real character of (j)____ liar is revealed and nobody believes him.
Preposition
3. 1. Fill in the blanks with suitable prepositions:
Drug addiction has become a serious problem (a) - modern society. Many young men and women
are falling victims (b) - this. There are many reasons (c) - drug addiction. Drugs are expensive. So,
to manage money, the addicts often go (d) - stealing, killing or all sorts of misdeeds. Drugs are
smuggled (e) - a country and the smugglers carry (f) - drug business freely. Bangladesh is not free
(g) - the curse of drugs. But we cannot allow this (h) - our country. The first thing to do is to
highlight its dangerous effects (i) - people. The government and mass media can play an effective
role (j) - this respect.
4. 1. Complete the text with suitable prepositions:
Books are really our best friends as we can rely (a) - them when we are bored, upset, depressed,
lonely or annoyed. They share (b) - us information and knowledge whenever we need. They enable
us to have a glimpse (c) - cultures, traditions, arts, history, geography, health, psychology and many
other subjects and aspects of life. Good books always guide us (d) - the right path (e) - life. Reading
good books helps us understand the world (f) - us better. While reading books, we build new and
creative thoughts, images and opinions (g) - our mind. This habit helps us explore life (h) different perspectives. In other words, it has several positive effects (i) - our body, mind and soul.
In fact, the habit of reading is one (j) - the best qualities that a person can possess.