Bank English

Q (56-60): Out of the four alternatives, choose the one that can be substituted for the given words/ sentences. 56. Yearly celebration of a date or an event

‘Rumor is the most primitive way of spreading stories-by passing them on from mouth to mouth. But civilized countries in normal times have better Sources of news than rumor. They have radio, television, and newspapers. In times of stress and confusion, however, rumor emerges and becomes rife. At such times different kinds of news are in competition: the press, television, and radio versus the grape vine. Especially do rumors spread when war requires censorship on many important matters. The customary news Sources no longer give out enough information. Since the people cannot learn through legitimate channels all that they are anxious to learn, they pick up 'news' whenever they can and when this happens, rumor thrives. Rumors are often repeated even by those who do not believe the tales. There is a fascination about them. The reason is that the cleverly designed rumor gives expression to something deep in the hearts of the victims-the fears, suspicions, forbidden hopes, or daydreams which they hesitate to voice directly. Pessimistic rumors about defeat and disasters show that the people who repeat them are worried and anxious. Optimistic rumors about record production or peace soon coming paint to complacency or confidence-and often to overconfidence.’

The author is mainly concerned with -

Questions (26-30): Read the following passage and answer the questions given below:

Our M.S. Jensen EXPLORER is not an ordinary cruise ship. It was built for the purpose of exploration. Its shallow draft allows us to explore remote islands not available to other cruise ships. Inflatable Zodiac rafts will land us on previously inaccessible beaches.
Even though the EXPLORER is relatively small, it still accommodates ninety-two passengers with all the comforts expected aboard a modern cruising vessel. We have a Lido deck with a swimming pool, comfortable lounges, and spacious cabins. And although the air is warm, soft, and inviting in these tranquil waters, the ship is fully air-conditioned. Each expedition carries an expert staff of naturalists, anthropologists, and diving instructors.

২৬) What makes the Explorer an unusual cruise ship?

Which one of the following words dissimilar to other three?

A very large building in which aircraft are kept is called –

Social business theory was initially regarded as absurd, unnatural, and _______ with common sense.

A person interested in reading books and nothing else

which of the following combinations is definitely correct?

What kind of weather is expected on the trip?

01-05: Choose the word or phrase that best completes the sentence:
১) The vice-president will be seated __ the chairman at the banquet.

My Physician has told me that stomach ulcers are not caused by stress, alcohol, or rich foods, but a bacterium that dwells in the mucous lining of the stomach.

'A slip of the tongue’ means something is said-

The word 'adulteration' can be best explained as-

According to the passage signals from how many satellites will be used to calculate a position?

The starling, a bird mentioned in one of Shakespeare's plays, was first introduced in the United States in 1980 and has since become a  significant pest species.

Passive smoking is defined as the exposure
of nonsmoker to environmental tobacco smoke.

Questions 26 to 30: For each question, select the option that best replaced the underlying portion that makes the sentence concise and grammatically correct. Choice (A) repeats the underlined portion as is.
Every opposition candidate except she was defeated in the election.

Predictions twenty years ago that the phonograph record was about to become obsolete have proven to be true.

Which word/phrase is the incorrect part of the sentence:
Shahnaj (had/ক) better (to change/খ) her subject (if/গ) she plans (to be admitted/ঘ) to good university. 

By writing the slanderous article, the journalist tried to _____ the politician.