GST: English-07 B Unit (2020-21)

Read the following passage and answer questions:
Many people think that Big Ben is the huge clock that towers 316 feet above the River Thames at Westminster. But strictly speaking, Ben is the deep-voiced bell which booms from the belfry at the top of 336 steep stairs. For fifteen years, in the last century, experts wrangled about the plans for parliament’s prospective clock. Finally, Frederick Dent was appointed to make his masterpiece. But even then the job was not plain sailing. The original bell was cast in 1856, dragged over Westminster Bridge by sixteen white horses and hung on gallows in New Palace Yard for testing. Sadly, a crack was discovered, and the bell had to be re-cast. But, even today, a crack is still apparent. However, it is good to remember that although Big Ben was born in controversy he was christened with laughter. During a House of Commons debate on a suitable name for London’s new time-keeper, a long speech was made by an immense member called Sir Benjamin Hall. When he sat down, a fellow-member called out: æWhy not call the clock Big Ben?” So, in a good-humored roar the thirteen-and-a-half-ton heavy weight was named for all time, and began public service in May 1859.
QS: Choose the right sentence that will give the right information.

Read the following passage and answer questions:
Many people think that Big Ben is the huge clock that towers 316 feet above the River Thames at Westminster. But strictly speaking, Ben is the deep-voiced bell which booms from the belfry at the top of 336 steep stairs. For fifteen years, in the last century, experts wrangled about the plans for parliament’s prospective clock. Finally, Frederick Dent was appointed to make his masterpiece. But even then the job was not plain sailing. The original bell was cast in 1856, dragged over Westminster Bridge by sixteen white horses and hung on gallows in New Palace Yard for testing. Sadly, a crack was discovered, and the bell had to be re-cast. But, even today, a crack is still apparent. However, it is good to remember that although Big Ben was born in controversy he was christened with laughter. During a House of Commons debate on a suitable name for London’s new time-keeper, a long speech was made by an immense member called Sir Benjamin Hall. When he sat down, a fellow-member called out: æWhy not call the clock Big Ben?” So, in a good-humored roar the thirteen-and-a-half-ton heavy weight was named for all time, and began public service in May 1859.
QS: Which statement is true?

Read the following passage and answer questions:
Many people think that Big Ben is the huge clock that towers 316 feet above the River Thames at Westminster. But strictly speaking, Ben is the deep-voiced bell which booms from the belfry at the top of 336 steep stairs. For fifteen years, in the last century, experts wrangled about the plans for parliament’s prospective clock. Finally, Frederick Dent was appointed to make his masterpiece. But even then the job was not plain sailing. The original bell was cast in 1856, dragged over Westminster Bridge by sixteen white horses and hung on gallows in New Palace Yard for testing. Sadly, a crack was discovered, and the bell had to be re-cast. But, even today, a crack is still apparent. However, it is good to remember that although Big Ben was born in controversy he was christened with laughter. During a House of Commons debate on a suitable name for London’s new time-keeper, a long speech was made by an immense member called Sir Benjamin Hall. When he sat down, a fellow-member called out: æWhy not call the clock Big Ben?” So, in a good-humored roar the thirteen-and-a-half-ton heavy weight was named for all time, and began public service in May 1859.
QS: Which statement is false?

Don’t ¾ mountains of mole hills.

The rain ceased and the birds ¾ to sing.

He was always pulling my leg.

Working long hours is part and parcel of being a journalist.

Have you taken leave of your senses?

I do not believe in an eye for an eye.

He never turns up on time for meetings.

Micro credit has been serving the purpose of poor borrowers who cannot provide the collateral.

In 2020, the population of Bangladesh is projected to be 210 million.

I’d rather earn my living by doing manual work than –––– money by deceiving uneducated helpless people

‘With flying colours’ means-

If I ___ the trick with my own eyes I would never have believed it possible.

Which of the following terms does not fit in the group?