(a) from (b) from (c) of (d) of (e) of (f) of (g) in (h) in (i) about (j) of

(a) It (b) What’s … like (c) had better (d) would rather (e) There (f) what does … look like (g) was born (h) has to (i) As soon as (j) let alone

(a) that is a great exercise

(b) it is beneficial to health

(c) seldom bites

(d) rest for a while

(e) I was in school

(f) it builds trust and respect among people

(g) took strict action against corruption

(h) people can access books and knowledge

(i) I faced many challenges

(j) no one could disturb me

(a) came (b) lost (c) was committed (d) recollect (e) being (f) drew (g) was impressed (h) showing (i) took (j) to win (k) came (l) loved (m) left (n) cherished

The nobleman respectfully asked Sheikh Saadi why he was putting the foods in his pockets and why he did not eat. Sheikh Saadi replied that he was doing the right thing and added that his dress deserved those foods. The nobleman said that he did not understand what Sheikh Saadi meant and added that he was sorry.

(a) summer (b) thirsty (c) very (d) down (e) to drink water (f) that (g) for a while (h) Looking around (i) suddenly (j) enough

(a) Indeed (b) But (c) For example (d) On the other hand (e) that (f) Therefore (g) what (h) In fact (i) Rather (j) Hence (k) Moreover (l) but (m) Therefore (n) if

(a) emblem (b) groundwork (c) partial (d) uncover (e) exclude (f) destroy (g) symbolize (h) offering (i) tallness (j) behind (k) tombs (l) bend (m) disrespect (n) offering

Dhaka’s infrastructure doesn’t match the scale of its population. Just 7 percent of the city is covered by roads, compared with around 25 percent of Paris and Vienna. Dhaka also suffers from the absence of a planned road network. There are 650 major intersections but only 60 traffic lights, many of which don’t work. That means the police force isn’t enforcing driving or parking rules where they’re in the intersections directing traffic.

7 July 2025
The Principal
X College

Subject: Request for extra classes in English

Sir/Madam,

We, the students of class XI of your college, respectfully request some extra classes in English. Many of us find the subject difficult and need further practice before the forthcoming examination. The regular classes are helpful, but additional lessons would allow us to revise important topics and ask questions about our difficulties.

We would be grateful if you could arrange a suitable schedule for these classes. We are willing to attend regularly and complete the work assigned by our teachers.

We therefore request you to consider our application and make the necessary arrangements.

Yours obediently,
Khalid Saifulla
On behalf of the students of class XI

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