Pre Test, Grade 7: Dark Chocolate

Pre Test, Grade 7
DARK CHOCOLATE
Dark chocolate finds its way into the best ice creams, biscuits and cakes.
Although eating chocolate usually comes with a warning that it is fattening, it is also
believed by some to have magical and medicinal effects. In fact, cacao trees are
sometimes called Theobroma cacao which means "food of the gods." Dark chocolate
has been found out to be helpful in small quantities. One of its benefits is that it has
some of the most important minerals and vitamins that people need. It has antioxidants
that help protect the heart. Another important benefit is that the fat content of chocolate
does not raise the level of cholesterol in the blood stream. A third benefit is that it helps
address respiratory problems. Also, it has been found out to help ease coughs and
respiratory concerns. finally, chocolate increases serotonin levels in the brain. This is
what gives us a feeling of well-being.
1. Why was chocolate called Theobroma cacao? It is considered to be ___

a. fattening food c. medicinal candy
b. magical tree d. food of the gods
2. Which statement is true?
a. All chocolates have medicinal properties.
b. In small doses, dark chocolate is fattening.
c. Dark chocolate has minerals and vitamins.
d. Chocolate raises the level of cholesterol.
3. What is found in dark chocolate that will help encourage its consumption?
a. antioxidants b. sugar c. fats d. milk
4. After we eat chocolate, which of these is responsible for making us feel good?
a. cacao b. theobroma c. serotonin d. antioxidants
5. If a person coughs and is asked to have some chocolate, why would this be good
advice?
a. Dark chocolate helps respiratory problems.
b. Dark chocolate helps circulation.
c. Dark chocolate does not raise the level of cholesterol. d.
Dark chocolate has vitamins and minerals.
6. Which of the following body systems does not directly benefit from
the consumption of dark chocolate?
a. Circulatory system c. Excretory system
b. Respiratory system d. Nervous system
7. Which important fact shows that dark chocolate may be safe for the heart?
a. It may ease coughs.
b. It helps address respiratory problems.
c. It does not raise the level of cholesterol.
d. In small quantities, dark chocolate has been said to be medicinal.
8. What does "address" mean in the second paragraph?
a. to locate b. to identify c. to deal with d. to recognize
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PRETEST, GRADE 7
SNEEZING
Sneezing happens when our body is trying to remove an irritation found
inside the nose. A special name for this process is sternutation. How does a
sneeze happen? When your nose is tickled, the sneeze center in our brain
receives a message. Soon, the other parts of the body that work together to
create a sneeze such as the abdominal muscles, chest muscles, the diaphragm,
the muscles of the vocal chords, the back of the throat, and the eyelids receive
this message. An explosion as fast as 161 kilometers per hour sends the irritant
speeding out of your nose. Examples of irritants in the air are dust, pepper, or
allergens such as pollen. Some experience having a photic reflex and sneeze as
soon as they are under the bright sun. Now, if it ever happens that a sneeze of
yours gets stuck, look towards a bright light to unstick your stuck sneeze.
1. What is sternutation?
a. the voluntary process of expelling dirt and dust from inside our nose
b. the involuntary process of removing an irritation inside the nose
c. a person's natural reaction to bright light
d. an explosion of allergens
2. Sneezing happens --------------
a. to release energy c. to remove nose hair
b. to expel an irritant d. in response to a cough
3. Which of the following is NOT an example of an allergic reaction?
a. sneezing in a dusty room c. photic reflex from sun exposure
b. pepper-induced sternutation d. Sneezing when exposed to pollen
4. Which of the following does NOT help to create a sneeze?
a. abdominal muscles b. chest muscles c. nasal passages d. voice box
5. Which is the best advice to follow to unstick a sneeze?
a. look towards a bright light c. blow one's nose
b. tickle our nostrils d. cough out loud
6. Why must we cover our nose when we sneeze?
a. to prevent the further intake of pepper powder
b. to prevent the allergens from multiplying
c. to prevent irritants from spreading
d. to prevent ourselves from sneezing
7. Which of the following is the best thing to do if you feel a sneeze coming
along?
a. Take cold medicine. c. Move away from others.
b. Have a body check-up. d. Open a window that faces a garden.
8. The main idea of this selection is --------
a. the different kinds of sneeze c. the cure for sneezing
b. how sneezing happens d. the origin of sneezing

Pre Test, Grade 8
Most of the kids in school think of Jerry as the class clown, which is really no cause for
wonder. After all, Jerry hardly opens his mouth without causing everyone to break out into
uncontrollable laughter and loud guffaws. He truly has a great sense of humor and his jokes are
simply hilarious.
Jerry loves to poke fun at himself but never, ever have I heard him making fun of any of the
other kids because of their looks and their mistakes, In fact, when his friends get carried away and
start making unkind jokes about a classmate or teacher, Jerry would quickly change the subject with
another joke. He never wants anybody getting hurt because of his clowning around.
But there are other sides of Jerry that people don't usually see. He never fails to go to
Sunday mass and he always makes short visits to the chapel during his free time.
It's hard to think of this funny guy as having a serious side. But he often surprises everyone
by topping the class in most of the quizzes. He hardly ever reports to class unprepared for the day's
lesson. If the teacher lets him get away with a joke or two, it's only because he always knows the
answer when he is called upon to recite.
1. Jerry is known in the school as the ------- ·
a. class historian c. class clown
b. class valedictorian d. campus crush
2. What does Jerry do during his free time?
a. review for the quiz c. make short visits to the chapel
b. read hilarious jokes d. make fun of other kids' looks and mistakes
3. The following statements describe Jerry as kind/sensitive person except_____.
a. He never makes fun of other kids' looks and mistakes.
b. He changes the subject when his friends make unkind jokes.
c. He never wants anybody to get hurt when he clowns around.
d. He has a great sense of humor.
4. Which of the following statements shows that Jerry is intelligent/studious?
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a. He tops the class in most of the quizzes.
b. He hardly reports to class unprepared for the day's lesson.
c. He always knows the answer when he is cal led upon to recite.
d. all of the above
5. What is the most appropriate title for this passage?

a. Jerry: the Class Clown with a Heart
b. Jerry and His Hilarious Jokes
c. Laughing Out Loud with Jerry
d. Joke Time with Jerry
6. What is the author's purpose in writing this selection?
a. to present a person to look up to or emulate
b. to inform people about making jokes
c. to entertain people with jokes
d. to criticize people making unpleasant jokes
7. What should you consider in telling jokes?
a. Do not make fun of others' looks or mistakes.
b. Be sensitive to the reactions or feelings of others.
c. Avoid making unpleasant jokes.
d. all of the above
8. What would you say if you offended someone with your joke?
a. I'm sorry but you are very sensitive. c. I’m sorry. Did I tell something wrong?
b. I'm sorry. I didn't mean to offend you. d. I’m sorry but that is true
Pretest Grade 8
SOURCES OF UGHT
Light is given off by luminous bodies. The sun is a luminous body. A candle
light, a lighted fire, a firefly, a glowing electric light-bulb are luminous bodies.
The sun and the firefly are natural sources of light. The candle flame and the
electric light-bulb are artificial or manmade luminous bodies.
The moon seems to be a luminous body. In reality, it is not. Its silvery glow is
reflected light from the sun.
Many other objects reflect light. We see many different objects reflect light
from natural or artificial light.
Light passes through transparent materials like glasses, cellophane, and some
plastics. Light is, however, reflected by mirrors, diffused by translucent
materials and stopped by an opaque material. Materials through which no
light passes are said to be opaque.
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1. Light is given off by bodies.
a. luminous b. opaque c. translucent
2. An example of a luminous body is the ____
a. mirror b. moon c. sun
3. The sun is a/an source of light.
a. natural b. artificial c. man-made
4. Transparent materials light to pass through.
a. allow all b. allow some c. sometimes allow
5. The silvery glow of the moon is only light.
a. reflected b. artificial c. natural
6. Glasses, cellophane, and plastics may be classified as objects.
a. transparent b. translucent c. opaque
7. Materials through which light cannot pass are said to be _____
a. transparent b. translucent c. opaque
8. This selection is about of light.
a. uses b. sources c. cost

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1. Why was chocolate called Theobroma cacao? It is considered to be ___

b. how sneezing happens d. the origin of sneezing

5. What is the most appropriate title for this passage?

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