Telling Time

Humans have used different objects to tell time. In the beginning, they used an hourglass. This is a
cylindrical glass with a narrow center which allows sand to flow from its upper to its lower portion.
Once all the sand has trickled to the lower portion, one knows that an hour has passed. Using the
same idea, water clocks were constructed to measure time by having water flow through a narrow
passage from one container to another. On the other hand, sundials allowed people to estimate an
hour by looking at the position of the shadow cast by the sun on a plate. At night, people measured
time by checking the alignment of the stars in the sky. None of these were accurate, though. The
clock was the first accurate instrument for telling time.

1. Which of the following ways of telling time made use of sand? (Literal)
a. water clocks b. hourglass c. sundials d. clock

2. None of the clocks used long ago were accurate. Accurate in the sentence means (Inferential)
a. free from error b. comparable c. very useful d. efficient

3. When men of long ago told time at night, they looked at the________ to tell the time. (Literal)
a. cloud formation b. moon c. stars d. sun

4. The sundials may not be useful in telling time ----- · (Inferential)

a. at noontime b. in the morning c. during a rainy-day d. when the sun shines brightly

5. How are the hourglass and the water clock similar? (Inferential)
a. Both tell time by the hour. b. Both use water to tell time.
c. Both are used only in the daytime. d. Both have a narrow center through which something flows.

6. The best title of the selection is. (Critical)

a. The Uses of Clocks b. Why People Need to Tell Time
c. Ways of Telling Time: Then and Now d. Comparing the Different Types of Clocks

7. Which of these sentences is a topic sentence? (Critical)

a. The invention of the clock 600 years ago was the first accurate measurement of
time.
b. Hourglass contained sand that fell through one container to another.
c. Long ago people used simple tools such as the hour glass.
d. Humans have used different objects to tell the time.

8. When the day was divided into twenty-four hours, what numbers were used to express
time? (Literal)
a. one to six b. one to twelve c. one to thirty-six d. one to twenty-four

9. Having one number to express time twice caused confusion. In this selection confusion may
mean (Inferential)
a. differences b. discussions c. problems d. mistakes

Counting the Hours

When men decided to divide the day into twenty-four hours, they used numbers one through twelve
two times. As a result, there was one o'clock during the day and another one o'clock after midnight.
This created confusion. If one was told to submit a project at six o'clock, did this mean six o'clock in
the morning or at night?
The Romans provided a solution to this problem. They thought that noon time, the time when the
sun is at its apex, is an important time. They called noon Meridies and measured time by this. They
called the morning ante meridiem, which means "before noon" while "after noon" was called post
meridiem. Ante meridiem was shortened to A.M. while post meridiem was shortened to P.M.

10. The Romans thought of a solution. This means that they provided ----------- ·(Inferential)
a. an answer to the problem c. a new set of numbers
b. a better interpretation d. another clock

11. Meridies means (Literal)

a. apex b. noon c. before d. daylight
12. The early Romans used the position of the sun to tell the time. When the sun was at its apex, it
was noon. What does apex mean?
a. highest point b. lowest point c. farthest points d. nearest point

13. Another good title for this selection is _________

a. Why There Are Twenty-Four Hours in a Day. b. Why Noontime is important to Romans
c. How the Romans Told Time d. The Meaning of A.M. and P.M.

Nosebleeds
Having a nosebleed is a common occurrence. Children experience epistaxis when blood flows out
from either or both nostrils, often for a short period of time. It may be caused by one's behavior like
frequent nose picking or blowing too hard when one has a cold. It may also be caused by certain
physical factors such as an allergy or abnormal growths in the nasal cavity. Or it may be due to
environmental conditions such as exposure to toxic fumes or dryness of the air. While it is often
thought that holding one's head back can treat a nosebleed, this can actually cause one to choke
or vomit. The best thing to do is to lean forward, pinch the top of the nose and apply a cold
compress. And if that doesn't work, it's best to get professional help.

14. When children experience epistaxis, we can observe that there is_. (Literal)
a. a steady flow of nasal discharge c. build-up of mucus in our nasal cavity
b. blood flow from the nasal passage d. blood stoppage in the nostrils

15. When an experience is described as a common occurrence it is _____. (Inferential)

a. an incident that is disappointing c. an event that is no longer surprising
b. an episode that is quite alarming d. an occasion that is overwhelming

16. Which of these options help treat a nosebleed? (Literal)

a. applying a cold compress on the nose b. pinching the nostrils shut
c. holding the head back to keep the blood from flowing d. applying a warm compress on the nose

17. Which of these causes of a nosebleed are within our control? (Inferential)
a. allergies b. picking one's nose c. dryness in the air d. abnormal growth in the nasal cavity

18. Which of these factors that cause nosebleeds are directly within our control? (Inferential)
a. physical factors b. environmental factors c. behavioral factors d. social factors

19. This selection is mainly providing (Critical)

a. a description of a nosebleed.
b. the causes and effects of a nosebleed.
c. an explanation of what to do when one has a nosebleed.
d. a listing of the myths regarding treatment of a nosebleed.

20. Another good title for this selection is________

a. Nosebleeds: A Cause for Concern
b. Nosebleeds: An Unavoidable Experience
c. Nosebleeds: A Common Childhood Experience
d. Nosebleeds: Common Myths and Misconceptions

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 b. magical tree c. medicinal candy d. food of the gods
2. Which statement is true?
a. All chocolates have medicinal properties. c. Dark chocolate has minerals and vitamins.
b. In small doses, dark chocolate is fattening. 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 b. Respiratory system c. Excretory 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

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 cords, 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 b. to expel an irritant c. to remove nose hair 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 b. tickle our nostrils c. blows one's nose 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

DUST
No matter how often we sweep the floor of our homes, we are still able to gather together a
considerable amount of dust. Dust is all around us. It gathers on bookshelves, on furniture - old or
new. These particles rest on any still object - undisturbed until touched or wiped clean. Dust, which
was first believed to be made of dead skin has been found to be a mix of different things. Some of
the common ingredients of dust particles include animal fur, dead insects, food, fiber from clothes,
beddings, soil and other chemicals. Although most of household dust comes from the outside
through doors, windows and shoes, other dust particles come from within. Scientists have
discovered that the mix of dust from each household actually depends on four things: the climate,
the age of the house, the number of persons who live in it and their individual cooking, cleaning
and smoking habits. Making our homes free of dust may not be possible but lessening the amount
of dust that we keep in our homes will help avoid possible allergies and allow us to breathe well.

1. Which of the following is NOT true about dust?

a. Dust causes allergies.
b. Dust is made of dead skin only.
c. Dust comes from both within the home and outside of it.
d. The amount of dust in the house may depend on the climate.

2. Knowing the contents of the dust in our homes will determine ____
a. how dust can be cleaned up b. where the dust is coming from
c. what one might add to one's home d. the lifestyle of the occupants

3. Among the sources of dust, which is NOT within one's control?

a. the personal habits of family members
b. the number of persons in the home
c. the age of the house
d. the climate

4. What is the greatest risk that one faces in having a dusty house? A dusty house might ---- ·
a. causes the incidence of allergies
b. be a reason for accidents in the house
c. increases the temperature of the environment
d. result in the early destruction of the furniture

5. Knowing the composition of dust will especially help persons with ____
a. motor difficulties b. physical disabilities c. circulatory concerns d. respiratory problems

6. In this selection, the word "habits" refers to ____

a. one's unusual behavior
b. being addicted to something
c. the work one occasionally performs
d. the manner by which one repeatedly does a task

7. How did the writer develop this selection about dust?

a. by giving examples b. by narrating some events
c. by stating the cause-and-effect d. by identifying the problem and the solutions
8. Which is an appropriate title of this selection?
a. Keeping the Houses Dust-free
b. Sources of Dust in Our Homes
c. Effects of Dusty Homes
d. Diseases Due to Dust

PAIN
How do we sense pain? The human body has nociceptors to receive an electrical impulse that is
sent to part of the brain that recognizes pain. Memories of these sensations are formed to help us
avoid painful objects and experiences and prevents us from repeating past mistakes that may have
hurt us in some way. But pain is more complex. It is not only a physical experience but an
emotional and psychological one as well. When all of these come together, it is called suffering.
The mind is not alone in recognizing pain. The nervous system is also able to store such
information. Even when a person loses a finger or a limb, the pain that was once felt may become
a chronic one - one that keeps recurring. The best way to avoid this is to prevent pain memories
from forming. The use of anesthesia prevents the mind from creating these memories. Drugs that
prevent pain such as analgesics help lessen the pain sensed.

1. What are 11 nociceptors?

a. electrical impulses b. memories of pain c. nerve receptors d. sensations of pain

2. How do memories of pain help us?

a. These constantly remind us of what hurts. c. These help us re-experience the pain.
b. These helps dull the senses. d. These inform us on what to watch out for.

3. Suffering is the complex mix of ---------

a. physical, mental and spiritual experiences
b. physical, psychological and social influences
c. physical, sociological and cognitive factors
d. physical, emotional and psychological experiences

4. Which of the following is an example of how memories of pain help us?

a. A baby crying at the sight of the needle
b. Drinking a pain killer once a headache starts
c. Asking if a dental procedure will hurt
d. We relive these experiences through our dreams

5. Which is an example of helping the body avoid the creation of memories for pain?
a. Avoiding the use of anesthesia
b. Drinking a painkiller once a headache starts
c. Talking about a painful experience with a friend
d. Being given an anesthetic before a dental procedure

6. In the selection, how was the word 'chronic' used in the phrase "chronic pain?"
a. continuous b. in-born c. throbbing d. worsening

7. Which of the following adjectives best describes our memories' role in managing pain?
a. curative b. corrective c. preventive d. restorative

8. In the selection, what does it mean to 'sense pain'?

a. create pain b. recognize pain c. remember pain d. understand pain

Read each selection silently. Then read the questions that follow and write the letter of the correct
answer in the answer sheet:

A WOMAN OF WEALTH
In the nineteenth century, there lived in Manila a very wealthy woman named Dona Margarita
Roxas de Ayala. With her wealth, she could have lived a peaceful life at home where everything
she wished was obeyed by her family.
But she felt sorry for the low position of womanhood in her country. Women lacked education, so
she urged the authorities to establish a school for girls. She would, donate the land, the school
building and help maintain the school financially.

Finally, sisters of a religious order arrived in Manila and accepted Dona Margarita's offer. The
Colegio de la Concordia was thus established in 1868. Since then, women have taken up teaching
and other courses.

1. This story happened in the

a. 17th century b. 18th century c. 19th century d. 20th century

2. Magarita Roxas de Ayala is a class woman.

a. poor b. wealthy c. medium d. ·upper

3.She could ________a wealthy life.

a. not afford b. well afford c. hardly afford d. can't afford

4. At home, she was________

a. happy b. lonely c. obeyed by her family d. intelligent

5. She the position of womanhood in her country.

a. admired b. felt sorry for c. congratulated d. pitied

6. At that time, women lacked

a. money b. wealth c. education d. food

7. She urged the authorities to establish ___ for girls.

a. hospitals b. schools c. prisons d. market

8. She would help ___ the school financially.

a.run b. organizes c. maintain d. ruin

A traveler once lost his way in a desert. The sun was so hot and he was very thirsty. He was very
tired and hungry.
Soon he came to an oasis. An oasis is a low fertile place in the desert where there is water.
"Water, at last!" the weary traveler exclaimed. "I guess I'm just too lucky."
As the traveler came to the water, he saw lying upon the bank a sack half-filled with something.
"Oh God, he said as he knelt beside the sack opening it with both hands." May there be some fruits
or coconuts inside so that I may have something to eat as well a water to drink." With this thought,
he got his knife and hurriedly cut open the sack. When he saw what was inside the sack, he said in
a sad, disappointed way, "Poor me! These are diamonds only."

9. Where was the traveler?

a. in a desert b. in a forest c. in a field d. in a beach

10. What did the traveler see inside the sack?

a. fruits b. diamonds c. water d. food

11. What is implied in this story?

a. Priority of man depends upon his needs. c. Fools cannot appreciate diamonds.
b. Fruits are nonexistent in a desert. d. Diamonds are of less value in a desert.

12. Which is the most appropriate title for this passage?

a. Diamonds Only b. Lost in a Desert c. Tired and Thirsty Traveler d. An Oasis

13. What is the author's purpose in writing this text?

a. to give information about oasis c. to describe life in a desert
b. to show that one's priority changes d. to present the value of diamonds

14. If you were the traveler, would you choose diamonds over water in spite of being thirsty and
tired in the middle of a desert? Why?
a. Yes. I could be rich after selling the diamonds.
b. Yes. My thirst and tiredness might be off after seeing the sack half-filled with diamonds.
c. No. I might be robbed and killed on my way home because of the diamonds.
d. No. I can survive without diamonds but I can't live without water.

In the field one summer's day, a Grasshopper was hopping about, chirping and singing to it's heart
content. An ant passed by, bearing along with great toil an ear of corn he was taking to the nest.
"Why not come and chat with me," said the Grasshopper, "instead of toiling and moiling in the
way?"
"I am helping to lay up food for the rainy season," said the Ant, "and recommend you to do the
same."
·Why bother about rainy season?" Said the Grasshopper; ·we have got plenty of food at present."
But the ant went on its way and continued its toil.
When the rainy season came the Grasshopper had no food and found itself dying of hunger while it
saw the ants distributing everyday corn and grain from the stores they had collected in the
summer. Then the Grasshopper knew: it is best to prepare for days of need.

15. What did the ant do in the first paragraph?

a. Ant asked the Grasshopper in carrying an ear of corn to the nest.
b. Ant was taking an ear of corn to the nest
c. Ant joined Grasshopper hopping, chirping and singing in the field.
d. Ant stopped carrying an ear of corn.

16. Which best expresses the main idea of the first paragraph?
a. Ant is carrying a big kernel of corn to its nest.
b. Ant is busy storing food while Grasshopper is busy playing.
c. Grasshopper hops, chirps and sings in the field.
d. Ant walks away from Grasshopper

17. Based on the story, which of the following could NOT happen?
a. Grasshopper begs Ant for a small bit of food.
b. Ant feels sorry for Grasshopper and gives him food.
c. Grasshopper finds lots of foods in the field during rainy season.
d. Grasshopper gets weaker without any food.

18. Which of the following is the best title of the selection?

a. The Ant and the Grasshopper c. The Hardworking Ant
b. The foolish Grasshopper d. Summer and Rainy Season

19. What is the purpose of the author in writing the passage?

a. To compare the Ant and the Grasshopper
b. to describe summer and rainy season
c. to teach the value of preparing food for future needs
d. to tell that all work and no play makes life boring.

20. If you were the ant and in case the Grasshopper asks for food, what would you tell him to show
your kindness?
a. Die of hunger
b. He who does not work neither shall he eat
c. Go and play
d. Take this food but next time work for it.

One afternoon when all his classmates were in the gymnasium for their practicum, Juanito was
caught stealing a cellphone by his adviser Mr. Cabico.
Mr. Cabico looked seriously as the skinny boy, wearing worn-out clothes and outmoded shoes. He
decided not to bring him in the guidance office nor inform his parents about his misconduct.
"I'm sorry, sir. I promise not to do it again. Please don't bring me to the police station, “Juanito
pleaded.
Mr. Cabico didn't interrogate the boy; however, he held him tightly in his forearm while they were
heading toward his home near the school.
"What do you want to eat?" asked Mr. Cabico.
"I'm not hungry. Just let me go," replied Juanita.
Mr. Cabico entered his room and gave Juanita some of his t-shirts and jeans. Then, he showed
their family picture. He told him that his parents died in an accident when he was thirteen years old.
He also recounted how he managed his time as a boy helper and working student until he became
a teacher.
Seeing an indication of enlightenment in the boy's eyes, Mr. Cabico allowed the boy to go home.
"Take this and buy a new pair of shoes, “said Mr. Cabico handing in P 1,000.00
"Thank you, sir," said Juanita as he shut the door and walked away with a grateful heart that he
had met a man who changed him for food.

1.What misconduct was done by Juanita?

a. He was stealing a cellphone. c. He was bullying his classmate during their practicum
b. He was cheating in their exam. d. He was sleeping in the class

2. What led Juanito in stealing the cellphone of his adviser?

a. poverty b. drug abuse c. peer pressure d. kleptomania

2. How did Mr. Cabico change Juanito for good?

a. by giving him t-shirts, jeans and P 1,000.
b. by not surrendering him to the police
c. by inspiring him with his story of hardship and success
d. by bringing him in the guidance office with his parents

4. If you see a little boy who is stealing, which of the following should you do?
a. helps him in stealing.
b. stops him, ask him why he is stealing and give him good counsel.
c. reprimand him in front of many people.
d. beat him and send him to the police station

5. Which of the following is not learned from the story?

a. Have hope even in difficult times of our lives. c. Enjoy a good life by doing evil deeds
b. Understand other's life challenges. d. Attain success through determination and hardwork.

There was once a rich, wise father who became very sickly because there was always trouble in
his family. His sons were always quarreling among themselves. He loves his family so well that he
tried to unite his sons with words of good counsel. His efforts to unite them were in vain. He was so
sad that his sickness got worse. One day, when he was at the point of death, he called his sons to
his room. Before him lay a bundle of sticks which he had tied together.
He commanded his sons to take turns in breaking the bundle into two. No one was able to break it.
Then he asked one of his sons to disunite the bundle.
"Now break the sticks one by one," the father commanded.
The sons broke every stick with ease.
After all the sticks were broken, the father said, "This is a lesson to you. As long as you remain
united nobody can destroy you or do you harm but when you quarrel with each other and separate,
you will be weak. Your enemies will defeat you easily."

6. The family troubles made the father -------

a. wise b. sick c. rich d. old

7. What happened after the bundle of sticks was disunited?

a. The sons easily broke each stick apart.
b. The sons strained to break the sticks but they failed.
c. The sons quickly tied the sticks back together.
d. The sons gave the sticks to their father.

8. How did the father unite his family?

a. by giving them words of good counsel
c. by using the bundle of sticks in teaching them unity
d. by whipping them with the bundle of sticks

9. What message does the author want to convey?

a. Life is too short to waste in hating each other. b. Unity is strength.
c. Envy is a waste of time. d. Family is important.
10. Which is the most appropriate title for this story?
a. The Bundle of Sticks c. The Sick Father and his Clashing Sons
b. The Quarrelsome Sons d. The Wise Father

11. If there is disagreement in your family, which of the following should you avoid?
a. Respect the opinions/viewpoints of family members.
b. Explain your side especially when you feel very angry.
c. Listen to what they are saying and what they mean.
d. Work out a solution together.

12. If you were in the shoes of the father, how would you stop your sons from quarrelling?
a. I would force them to move out of the house. b. I would try to settle their dispute.
c. I would not give them their inheritance. d. I would leave them.

WATER FOR THE PEOPLE

Water is inexhaustible. It keeps evaporating from the oceans and falls on land as rain. Rain water
is gathered by rivers and flows back to the oceans. Some sink below the surface and form
underground streams. There is a great deal of water on earth. Yet water is not always available in
places where it is needed. Sometimes plenty of water is obtainable, ~ut it is not safe for human use
because it may contain impurities and disease-carrying bacteria. To conserve water and make it
easily accessible for human use, artificial reservoirs are constructed. Many large cities have a
water supply coming from hundreds of kilometers away. The system is provided with a series of
storage dams and reservoirs where water is gathered and treated to make it safe for household
use. Many small communities get their water from shallow wells. Others depend upon deep wells
called artesian wells. Water from artesian wells is safer to use than water from shallow wells.
13. On earth, water
a. is scarce. b. hard to get c. abounds. d. is salty.

14. Water goes up the air in a process called

a. condensation b. distillation c. evaporation d. precipitation

15. Then it goes back to earth as

a. clouds b. rain c. fog d. snow

16. Water that sinks below the surface of the earth is called
a. pure water b. water table c. underground water d. sea water

17. Water can be unfit for human beings if it has

a. oxygen b. minerals c. harmful bacteria d. carbon dioxide

18. The government reserves water for our use in man-made

a. containers b. reservoirs c. tanks d. drums

19. The water from our faucets can come from

a. the nearest river b. hundreds of kilometers away c. another country d. water dams

20. Some communities make use of water that is not quite safe taken from
a. canals b. shallow wells c. the rain d. salt water

MAGICIAN INVENTS SPECIAL EFFECTS

George Melies, a French movie maker and a former magician happened to invent special effects in
movies by accident. He was filming a street scene in Paris when his camera suddenly jammed as a
bus was passing by. He stopped, fixed his camera, then went back to filming the same street
scene again. When the film was developed, he was surprised to see a carriage in the place where
the bus had been! He discovered that the bus had changed into a carriage! From that day on, Mr.
Melies invented many amazing techniques using his camera. He became known as •the magician
of movies".
A common special effect he invented is called projections. In this effect, a moviemaker
projects a picture or a movie on a screen behind the actors. The actors act in front of the screen.
Then the camera films the actors and the picture or the movie at the same time. This effect makes
it possible for actors to look like they are in imaginary places.
 Other special effects Mr. M'elies created are: animation which makes lifeless models or
objects come to life when they are shown on screen; matte shots enabling the moviemaker to
cover or matte out part of a film that he doesn't want; and optical printer and computer-age special
effects.

1. Who became known as the Magician of Movies?

a. George Bush b. George Clooney c. George M'elies d. George Smith

2. How did Mr. M'elies invent the special effects?

a. by accident b. through experiment c. by asking people d. through a magic show

3. What gadget is he using when he discovered the special effects?

a. television b. computer c. radio d. camera

4. Which of the following was not invented by M'elies?

a. Animation b. Projection c. Matte Shots d. Still Life
5. What special effect makes it possible for actors to look like they are in imaginary places?
a. Projection b. Optical Printer c. Computer-age special effect d. Matte Shots

6. What kind of special effect would be used to bring a dinosaur back to life?
a. Matte Shots b. Animation c. Projection d. Optical Printer

7. What will happen to a movie without special effects?

a. It will draw a lot of moviegoers. c. It will not be appealing.
b. It will be rich in cinematic appeal. d. It will not earn popularity.

8. Why do you think George Melies was called "the magician of movies"?
a. He played the role of a magician in movies several times.
b. His inventions were made into a movie.
c. He studied magic before he became a movie maker.
d. He accidentally invented special effects in movies.

THE COMING OF THE CROSS

Early Filipinos were pagans. They trot idol and spirits. However, they believed that a chief and all-
powerful God was prevalent. This God was called Bathala or Maykapal. Long before the coming of
the Spaniards, the Arabs came to the Philippines and introduced Islam. This religion was already
well established in Mindanao, Visayas, and in some parts of Luzon when the Spaniards came. Until
now, Islam is the religion of the Muslims of Mindanao, and they still write in Arabic’s. With the
coming of the Spaniards in the sixteenth century, the Filipinos became Christians. The first
converts were Humabon, the rajah of Cebu, his family and his court. Soon in all the places which
the Spaniards occupied, Christianity flourished. All of Luzon, most of the Visayan Islands, and
portions of Mindanao were Christianized. The Muslims of Mindanao refused to be conquered by
the Spaniards and they have remained Muslims up to this day.

9. The early Filipinos were

a. Protestants b. Pagans c. Mohammedan

10. They worshipped

a. God b. idols and spirits c. nobody

11. Their powerful god was

a. Allah b. Bathala c. Jesus

12. Islam in the Philippines was introduced by the

a. Hindus b. Chinese c. Arab

13. Before the coming of the Spaniards, most Filipinos were

a. Christian b. Muslim c. pagans

14. Christianity was introduced into the Philippines by the

a. Americans b. Chinese c. Spaniards

15. The first converts to Christianity in the Philippines were

a. Rajah Matanda & family b. Rajah Humabon & family c. MagatSalamat & his family

Did you see that? Joe said to his friend Bill.

You're a great shooter!" Bill caught the basketball and bounced it before throwing it again.
The ball flew into the net. "Bill, you never miss!" Joe said admiringly. "Unless I'm in a real game,
Bill complained. Then I miss all the time. Joe knew that Bill was right. Bill performed much better
when he was having fun with Joe in the school yard than he did when he was playing for the school
team in front of a large crowd. Maybe you just need to practice more, Joe suggested. "But I
practice all the time with you!" Bill objected. He shook his head. "I just can't play well when people
are watching me play well when I'm watching," Joe pointed out.
"That's because I've known you since we were five years old, Bill said with a smile. "I'm just
not comfortable playing when other people are around." Joe nodded and understood, but he also
had an idea. The next day Joe and Bill met in the school yard again to practice. After a few
minutes, Joe excused himself.
"Practice without me, Joe said to his friend. I'll be back in a minute. Joe hurried through the
school building, gathering together whomever he could find-two students, a math teacher, two
secretaries, and a janitor. When Joe explained why he needed them, everyone was happy to help.
Joe reminded the group to stay quiet as they all went toward the school's basketball court. As Joe
had hoped, Bill was still practicing basketball. He made five baskets in a row without noticing the
silent people standing behind him. Hey, Bill!" Joe called out finally. Bill turned. A look of surprise
came over his face. I just wanted to show you that you could play well with people watching you,
Joe said. "Now you' II have nothing to worry about for the next game!

16. Joe is the ___ of Bill.

a. coach b.cousin c. friend d. MAPEH teacher

17. Which is the correct order of events in the story?

1. Bill told Joe the reason why he missed in a real game.
2. Joe and Bill were practicing in school's basketball court.
3. Bill played basketball well and was surprised when he saw people around him.
4. Joe secretly invited people to watch Bill playing basketball.
5. Joe told Bill that he has nothing to worry about for the next game.
a. 2-3-1-4-5 b. 2-1-3-4-5 c. 2-1-4-3-5 d. 2-4-1-3-5

18. Why is Bill upset?

a. He plays better in practice than he does during games.
b. The school yard is not a good place to practice.
c. Joe watches him too closely when he plays.
d. His team loses many games.

19.Why does Joe gather a group of people?

a. because he wants more players for his team
b. because he wants to help Bill feel less nervous
c. because he wants to show his talent to them
d. because he wants more people to see the next game

20. What is the best title for this story?

a. Joe Joins the Team
b. Practice Makes Perfect
c. Bill Wins the Big Game
d. Bill's Basketball Problem

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 b. class valedictorian c. class clown d. campus crush

2. What does Jerry do during his free time?

a. review for the quiz c. makes 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?

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

4. 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

5. 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. c. Avoid making unpleasant jokes.
b. Be sensitive to the reactions or feelings of others. 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. b. I'm sorry. I didn't mean to offend you.
c. I'm sorry. Did I tell something wrong? d. I'm sorry but that is true.

SOURCES OF LIGHT
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.

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. allows 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

Eight-year-old Johnny was very serious when I called him into my office at the hospital and
explained how he could save his little sister's life. Mary, aged six, was near death - a victim of
disease from which Johnny had made miraculous recovery only two years earlier. Now, Mary's
only chance was a blood transfusion from someone who has previously conquered the illness.
Since the two children had the same rare blood type, Johnny would be the ideal donor.
"Johnny," I said, "would you like to give your blood for Mary?"
He hesitated a moment, his lower lip trembling, but I had seen many people older than
Johnny who were a little frightened by the idea of giving blood, so I thought no more about it. Then
he smiled and said, "Sure, Dr. Morris. I'll give my blood for my sister."
The operation was prepared and the children wheeled in Mary, pale and thin; Johnny, a
robust and almost cherubic. Neither spoke, but when their eyes met, Johnny smiled broadly.
As Johnny's blood siphoned into Mary's veins, her pale skin began to turn pink. There was a
complete silence as the operation proceeded. But Johnny spoke in a brave little voice I will never
forget.
"Say, Dr. Morris," he said "when do I die?"
It was only then that I realized what that moment's lip trembling had meant when I talked to
Johnny in my office.
He thought that giving his blood to his sister meant giving up his life! In that brief moment he
had made his great decision.

1. Who was sick and needed transfusion?

a. Johnny b. Johnny's mother c. Mary d. Mary's father

2. What made him tremble upon the thought of donating blood?

a. He was going to be sick. c. He was going to die soon.
b. He was afraid of the needle. d. He was so young then.

3. What could be the possible ending of the story?

a. The little sister made a miraculous recovery.
b. The family wasn't able to pay the hospital bill.
c. Dr. Morris did not accept Johnny's blood.
d. Johnny changed his mind in giving blood for his sister.

4. What would have happened if Johnny had not donated his blood to his sister?
a. Mary would have died.
b. Their parents would have been very angry.
c. The hospital would have sent them all away.
d. The doctor would have forced Johnny to donate his blood.

5. What is the author's purpose in writing this story?

a. He wants to show the boy's heroism.
b. He wants to praise the doctor for the successful operation.
c. He wants to inform people about blood donation.
d. He wants to give hope to the sick and the needy.
6. Which of the following is the most appropriate title for this passage?
a. A Great Decision b. Rare Blood c. Brave Johnny d. Ideal Donor

7. As a good sibling like Johnny, which of the following should you do to save your sister's life?
Why? I would donate my blood because ------
a. I want to save my sister's life.
b. Saving her life means risking my own life.
c. Donating blood has a good effect to the donor's health.
d. She has not been a good sister to me.

8. Which of the following does not express love to one's siblings?

a. supporting one's decision
b. spending quality time together
c. extending help without expecting anything in return
d. having heated arguments and a feeling of envy most of the time

MOTHER'SLOVE
Aling Elena, a middle-aged woman, is a Metro aide in the city of Manila. She was left to take
care of her three children with the death of her husband in an accident a year ago. She has to work
hard. Rosa, her oldest child is nine, Jose is seven and Lilia, the youngest, is three. Aling Elena and
her children live in a small house near a busy railroad track.
Aling Elena wakes up early to prepare breakfast and food of her children for the whole day
while she is away. She walks to her place of work in order to save her fare. The streets assigned to
her are always clean for she is a good worker.
After work, before going home, she goes to the market to buy food for her children. Her
children who wait for her at the doorstep of their little house run to meet her as soon as they see
her coming.
Aling Elena starts to cook their supper as soon as she arrives. After eating supper, she
washes clothes while her children are sleeping. She is always tired at the end of the day but when
she sees her lovely children she will smile and thank God for them.
Aling Elena sleeps like a log at night for she is always tired. She is never awakened by the
roaring and tooting of passing trains. Neither is she disturbed by the shaking of her little house as a
train passes by. But when Lilia calls, "Mother" even very faintly during the middle of the night, Aling
Elena will instantly wake up. Only the movement and calls of children can wake her up from her
sound sleep.

1. How does Aling Elena earn her living?

a. by selling b. by sweeping the streets c. by going to an office

2. What is Aling Elena's status?

a. an orphan b. a widow c. a spinster

3. Where does Aling Elena's family live?

a. in the squatter’s area b. by the seashore c. by the railroad track

4. How does she feel when she sees her children?

a. irritable b. impatient c.happy

5. Why does she sleep like a log at night?

a. She is tired of living. b. She is tired from work. c. She is tired of her children.

6. What can only wake her up at night?

a. the noise of the train b. her children's call

7. What kind of mother do you think is she?

a. cruel b. loving c. patriotic

8. What does the selection talk about mothers?

a. Mother's love is the greatest.
b. It is the duty of mothers to feed and take care of their children.
c. Some mothers are lucky, some are not.
 While doing his work in the rubbish dump, Antonio saw an old woman who accidentally
stepped on a rusty nail. Swiftly, Antonio removed the nail that pierced in her foot and ripped up his
shirt to wrap around the old woman's wound.
"What a good heart you have! Take this wooden box as a token of my appreciation," said
the old woman as she handed in the box to Antonio.
"Lola, you don't have to give this to me," Antonio replied returning the wooden box.
"Good-hearted person like you must be rewarded. This is not an ordinary box. Touch it
gently and it will give out the amount that you need," the old woman instructed.
Before the old woman disappeared, she warned Antonio not to use money from the wooden
box in worthless things because this would be the cause of his death.
Having known the secret of the magical wooden box, Antonio's sister Maria gently touched
the box while Antonio was in the dumpsite. She took out plenty of money which she squandered in
going out with her friends and other useless stuffs.
After few days, Antonio was lying on his bed very ill.
"You are drunk again, Maria. Please stop wasting money from the wooden box. The old
woman warned me not to use it for things of no value or else I will die," Antonio appealed to his
sister but then again Maria just ignored him and got more money from the box.

Not long after, Antonio was brought to the hospital by their neighbors. Maria prayed
solemnly for his brother and eventually she realized her mistakes.

1. Why did the old woman give Antonio a reward?

a. He removed a rusty nail that pierced on her foot.
b. He gave the old woman all the junk items that he collected.
c. He ruined hist-shirt to be used as bandage for the old woman's wound.
d. both a and c

2. Determine the correct order of events as they happened in the story.

A. First, Antonio helped an old woman who accidentally stepped on a rusty nail.
B. Finally, Maria realized her mistakes after her brother was brought to the hospital.
C. Then, Antonio was rewarded and warned by the old woman.
D. Afterwards, she squandered the money from the box.
E. Next, Maria discovered the secret of the magical wooden box.
a. A-C-E-B-D b.A-C-E-D-B c. A-C-B-E-D d. A-B-C-E-D

3. How did the old woman express her gratitude to Antonio?

a. by making him the big boss in the dumpsite
b. by simply saying "Thank you"
c. by giving him the magical wooden box
d. by giving him grocery items

4. It can be inferred in the story that the old woman was _______..
a. a fairy b. rich c. a witch d. antique collector

5. Why did Antonio become very ill?

a. Antonio didn't eat nutritious food.
b. His work in the rubbish dump made him sick.
c. Antonio accidentally stepped on a rusty nail.
d. His sister Maria squandered the money from the wooden box.

6. What is the most appropriate title for this story?

a. Cash from Trash b. The Magical Wooden Box c. The Not-So-Good Fairy d. Lucky Waste Picker

7. Which of the following is the writer's intent in writing the story?

a. to value family over money` b. to show that good act is rewarded
c. to present the difficult life in the dumpsite d. both a and b

8. If you were to choose between money and a family member, which is worth choosing? Why?
a. Money because it can buy everything in life.
b. Family because the love of a family is life's greatest blessing.
c. Money because it brings lasting happiness.
d. Family because I can take money from them.
 TALES FROM THE LAND OF SALT-LINGAYEN. PANGASINAN
Lingayen comes from the word "lingawen" which in the local dialect means "to look back".
Legends say that there used to be a giant tree in the middle of the town and everyone who passed
it just had to look back. The big tree is nowhere to be found as the gods have uprooted it.
Lingayen is also the locale of the Limahong channel-a huge man-made channel that they
say, the pirate Limahong dug with his hands to escape the Spaniards. Contrary to popular belief,
Limahong wasn't a pirate. Limahong actually came to migrate from China, bringing with him his five
sons-Bengson,
Limson, Ungson, Sison, and Tuason. If you notice, most of the families that live in
Pangasinan have those last names.
The local government is finally realizing that there's a lot to be said about our town. We are
part of Philippine history-from the Spanish times to the Martial Law era. Back in World War 2,
Lingayen Gulf was used for mass landings by the defenders. That's why we have a war museum
there with the planes and tanks on display. The Lingayen airstrip was built by the Americans during
the liberation of Luzon back in 1945. It has rarely been used since-well, it was used by some
members of the Lopez and Osmena family to escape Marcos' Martial Law persecutions. There
were talks about fixing it up so that it can be used by commercial and personal fights but that hasn't
come to fruition yet.
The Capitol building (also known as the Urduja building) has recently received a makeover
and has opened its doors to the public for viewing. We recommend that you take the entire tour
and even ask to go to the roof deck. The view is spectacular! On one side you see the beach, on
the other hand, you can see a paranoramic view of the town and on the other side you see the
airport.

1. What does lingawen mean?

a.to look ahead b.to look back c. to look forward d. to look side by side

2. The capitol building is known as what?

a. Lingayen building b. Pangasinan building c. Urduja building d. Limahong building

3. A huge man-made channel

a. Limahong channel b. Lingayen channel c. Urduja channel d. Pangasinan channel

4. Limahong is actually a __________

a. pirate b. conqueror c. migrant d. native Filipino

5. This was used for the mass landings by the defenders

a. Lingayen Gulf b. Limahong Gulf c. Pangasinan Gulf d. Urduja Gulf

6. How many sons did Limahong have?

a. three b. four c. five d.six

7. What Museum displays tanks and planes used in the World War 2?
a. National Museum b. War Museum c. Pangasinan Museum d. Li ngayen Museum

8. What is the capital of Pangasinan?

a.Dagupan b.Urdaneta c. Lingayen d. Mangaldan
Questions:
1. What does photography mean?
a. writing with pen b. writing with a guide c. writing with light d. writing about an experience

2. What is the use of the lens of the camera?

a. to collect light b. to control light c. to block the light d. to give off ultraviolet rays

3. What happens to a picture when there’s too little light?

a. It appears bright. b. It appears dark. c. It appears broken. d. It appears perfect.

4. Why is a shutter important in a camera?

a. to capture enough light for a perfect picture b. to give background of the picture
c. to collect light for the film d. to give good feeling about the picture

5. Which will you use to get enough light for the picture?
a. hole b. box c. lens d. film

6. Based on the selection, what would best describe photography?

a. It is boring. b. It is interesting. c. It is simple. d. It is frustrating.

7. Which picture would need less amount of light?

a. stormy night b. children in the playground c. father driving a car d. mother preparing
lunch

8. What is the best way to take care of a camera?

a. Expose it to sunlight. b. Keep it in a safe place. c. Place it on the table. d. Place it on
your bed.
Questions:
Literal:
1. What Alexander Graham Bell’s invention was ______ mentioned? Answer: telephone
2. What was the testing? ______ Answer: a new
transmitter
3. What happen to the burning acid? ______ Answer: spilled out
Interpretive:
4. How did Mr. Watson receive Bell’s message? ______ Answer: through sound waves in the
transmitter
5. What do you think is the effect of the acid ______ to the transmitter?
Possible Answers: The burning acid acted upon the transmitter and was able to send message or
sound wave
(accept any similar answer)

Applied:
6. How important is the telephone to you? ______
Possible Answers:
- It is important because communication is easier and faster.
- It is important because it made life easy and comfortable.
7. If the telephone was not invented, do you think ______ communication would be easy? Why?
Possible Answers:
No, we can’t communicate at once.
No, we can’t receive messages from other people and place.
No, events around the world could not be reported at once
Comprehension Questions
1. Taj Mahal is a:
A. big house B. palace C. park D. Sepulchre

2. It is found in:
A. Abra B. India C. Malaysia D. Thailand

3. It was built by Emperor Shah Jahan for his:

A. First Wife B. Second Wife C. Third Wife D. Fourth Wife

4. Who is the queen who was a beautiful and devoted wife of emperor Jahan?
A. Mahal B. Mumtaz Mahal C. Moonyeen D. Taj Mahal

5. What is the cause of her death?

A. Cancer B. Childbirth C. heart attack D. Lung ailment

6. Because Shah Jahan was grief – stricken, he gave up wearing his colored imperial robes and
wore only what color for mourning?
A. Black B. Blue C. Red D. White

7. Based on the information, which statement is FALSE?

A. Emperor Shah Jahan was not a good emperor and ruled in an autocratic way.
B. During his reign, magnificent buildings and palaces were built.
C. The best artisans, sculptors, designers and carvers in India and nearby countries were
employed under the most renowned architect of those days. Usted Ahmad.
D. No less beautiful are the surroundings of the sepulcher. In the waters of the famous reflecting
pool, the image of the tall dome floats eternally in blue.

8. Based on the information, which statement is TRUE?

A. The monument was made of precious stones like garnet, granite and jasper.
B. Twenty-five thousand workers labored twenty-five years to complete it.
C. Taj Mahal is an immortal monument to an emperor’s love
D. Emperor Shah Jahan built the monument for his unlawful wife Mahal
Comprehension Questions
1. Where did kimonos originate?
A. China B. India C. Japan D. Philippines

2. When did kimonos become popular?

A. the period from 710-794 B. the period from 794-1192
C. the period from 1185-1333 D. the period from 1982-1999

3. What does "seamstresses" mean?

A. women who make seams B. women who make clothes
C. woman who helps deal with stress D. woman who makes stress

4. People wear a very wide belt with their kimonos. This belt is called:
A. Abi B. Ebi C. Obi D. Ubi

5. Who wears black kimonos?

A. people who go to a funeral and men getting married B. couples getting married
C. women at tea ceremonies D. All of the above

6. Based on the information in this lesson, which statement is true?

A. In Japan people wore a lot of accessories.
B. In Japan people didn't like jewelry like rings and necklaces.
C. In Japan Kimonos are still worn for traditional ceremonies.
D. In China people expressed their style and taste with the fabric of their kimono.

7. Based on the information in this lesson, which statement is false?

A. Kimonos are robes with long sleeves.
B. Japanese couples getting married wearing kimonos.
C. Kimonos are also shaped like a "T."
D. In the past, Japanese women do not wear kimonos while doing tea ceremonies
1. What is the name of Cleopatra’s Kingdom?
A. Babylon B. Camelot C. Egypt

2. The following are characteristics of Cleopatra except-

A. woman who ruled Egypt
B. great beauty whom men could not resist
C. romantically involved with one of the Rome’s famous leaders

3. The Roman historians wrote accounts that portrayed Cleopatra as extravagant. The word
extravagant is synonymous with-
A. Profligate B. Cheap C. Prudent

4. What was the main reason why Cleopatra killed her own brother and sister?
A. For her to become Queen. B. She doesn’t love them. C. She is envy with them.

5. How will people probably think of Cleopatra in the future?

A. as a manipulative, extravagant beauty
B. as an intelligent, hardworking ruler
C. as a person who did not deserve her power
6. Based on information in the passage, you can predict that people in the future will
A. discover the complete truth about Cleopatra
B. continue to tell stories about Cleopatra
C. lose interest in Cleopatra’s life

7. The author includes information about Romans’ anger toward Cleopatra to -

A. show that she was a great beauty
B. show that she was less powerful than legends state
C. explain why stories about her might be negative

8. The author’s main purpose is to -

A. entertain readers with a legend about a powerful queen
B. inform readers about legends of Cleopatra
C. persuade readers that Cleopatra was a great ruler
1. ____________________ is the art of convincing someone to agree with your point of view.
A. Perception B. Persuasion C. Conclusion

2.What is the name of the great Philosopher mentioned in the passage?

A.Socrates B. Plato C. Aristotle

3.It is the use of facts, information, statistics, or other evidence to make your argument more
convincing.
A.Ethos B. Pathos C. Logos

4.The speaker’s way of connecting with an audience’s emotions is-

A.Ethos B. Pathos C. Logos

5.As used in paragraph 2, what is the best antonym for credible?

A. unintelligent B. dishonest C. reliable

6. In some cases, logos can build ethos because-

A. an audience is more likely to trust a speaker who uses evidence to support his argument
B. a speaker can use misleading or false information to make his argument seem more convincing
C. speaker can use misleading or false information to make his argument seem more convincing

7. Amy is trying to convince her mother to buy her a pair of $200 shoes. She says: “Mom, the
shoes I have are really old and ugly. If I don’t get these new shoes, everyone at school is going to
laugh at me. I will be so embarrassed that I will want to die.” What form of persuasion is Amy using
here?
A. pathos B. ethos C. logos

8. According to the passage, the most effective tool of persuasion is -

A. ethos, because you cannot persuade an audience that does not trust you
B. logos, because it can also be used to build ethos
C. a combination of ethos, pathos, and logos
Comprehension Check

1. The young lawyer who was travelling across South Africa was a______?
A. American B. European C. Indian D. Asian

2. Who demanded that the “coolie” be moved to the second class?

A. Conductor B. Driver C. Indian Passenger D. European Passenger

3. What happened when Mahatma produced his first-class ticket and refused to go?
A. He was thrown off the train B. He became friends with the European
C. The conductor gave his apologies D. He had a nice and sound trip across South
Africa

4. The blatant injustice so outraged him that he dedicated himself to a lifelong struggle to liberate
people of India. The word blatant means…
A. Hidden B. Secret C. Obvious D. Quiet

5. Why was Gandhi being moved to second class compartment?

A. For refusing to be friendly with European passengers B. For being a non-white passenger
C. For not having enough money for the first-class D. For being sick of a contagious
disease

6. What was desire of Gandhi for the people of India?

A. To make them free B. To liberate them from European
domination
C. To remain under the European domination D. To take them out of India

7. The selection talks about

A. Mahatma Gandhi C. The liberation of India from European domination
B. The Indian people D. The cruelty of train conductor to Indian Nationals

8. The best title of the selection can be

A. Mahatma Gandhi B. The European Domination
C. The European Injustice D. The Indian Liberation
1. What is the primary purpose of the passage?
A. Explain some differences in the upbringing of girls and boys.
B. Criticize the deficiencies in the education of girls.
C. Give a comprehensive account of a day in the life of an average young girl.
D. Show that young girls are trained to be useful to adults.

2. What is the age that a girl is allowed to care for a baby?

A. 9-10 B. 6-7 C. 7-8 D. 5-6

3. Boys can also take care of babies but they are usually relieved at the age of
A. 5 or 6 B. 8 or 9 C. 9 or 10 D. 11 or 12

4. The word “essential” in the first line of the first paragraph would mean
A. Secondary B. Necessary C. Minor D. Extra

5. The list of techniques in paragraph one could best be described as

A. Household duties C. Important responsibilities
B. Rudimentary physical skills D. Useful social skills

6. Which of the following is the best description of the author's technique in handling her material?
A. Both description and interpretation of observations. B. Presentation of facts without
comment.
C. Description of evidence to support a theory. D. Generalization from a particular
viewpoint.

7. It can be inferred from the selection that,

A. Girls are more responsible than boys. B. Girls are more trustworthy in the baby tending
task.
C. Boys like to play at all times. D. Girls are fast learners.