Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region III – Central Luzon
Schools Division Office of Pampanga
MASANTOL HIGH SCHOOL
Bebe Anac, Masantol
3rd Quarterly Examination in English 8
SY 2019-2020
Name: _____________________________________ Score: _______________________

I. LISTENING COMPREHENSION
Directions: Listen to your teacher as he/she reads the selection twice; then, answer the
questions by writing the letter of the correct answer on your answer sheet.

1. Based on the listening text, which of the following statements is FALSE?

A. Inequalities and conflicts are realities in life
B. People and things in this world are different from one another.
C. There are no inequalities in government agencies and organizations.
D. You don’t like to live in a world of full of vexations, frustrations, or uneasiness.
2. What can be done to stop the perpetuation of injustice in this world?
A. obtain good education
B. learn to accept injustice
C. live in a world full of vexations
D. reveal the true nature of people
3. Which of the following is NOT a result of good valuing system?
A. It dispels boredom of life.
B. It avoids trampling on the rights of others.
C. It stops perpetuation of injustice in this world.
D. It helps you fend off the effects of harsh realities.
4. What is the main objective of the speaker in the listening text?
A. to amuse B. to entertain
B. to criticize D. to motivate

II. ORAL LANGUAGE AND FLUENCY

5. What suprasegmental is present in the following lines?
ALI BABA: Why? What happened? Did something happen, Cassim?

CASSIM: No, nothing happened.

ALI BABA: You didn’t get the treasures, did you?

WILLY: (With irritation). I said nothing happened. Didn’t you hear me?

A. Intonation C. Pitch
B. Juncture D. Stress
6. Which sentence means the speaker is indicating that he has considered the idea and has come to the
conclusion that it is not a good idea; it is indicating a personal opinion.
A. HE doesn’t think it’s a good idea.
B. He doesn’t think IT’S a good idea.
C. He doesn’t THINK it’s a good idea.
D. He DOESN’T think it’s a good idea.

III. VOCABULARY DEVELOPMENT

For items 7-9. Read each sentence carefully and get the meaning of the italicized word by using
context clues.

7. The new magistrate should realize that it is more satisfactory to be benevolent than to be selfish and
greedy.
A. generous C. ruthless
B. honest D. spiteful
8. Irish was the vivacious girl in the club; she was always cheerful and active even when the rest of us
were weary.
A. depress C. lively
 B. gloomy D. sorrowful
9. The government leader examined the latest data with scrupulous attention.
A. conscientious C. hasty
B. dishonest D. reckless
10. When she realized that she was sick, the young woman sought the assistance of the local apothecary.
What word in the sentence can be used as a clue to help you determine the meaning of the underlined
word?
A. assistance C. sick
B. local D. young
11. When the leadership changed, his position in the organization became precarious. What is the
synonym of the word precarious as used in the sentence above?
A. exacted C. secure
B. important D. uncertain
12. Though he had lost the battle, he decided not to yield to the enemy. The antonym of the word yield is
________.
A. persuade C. seek terms with
B. resist D. submit to
13. Ali Baba was still dubious about Cassim’s plans, he is not convinced of Cassim’s intention. What is the
synonym of the underlined word in the sentence?
A. certain C. doubtful
B. docile D. faithful
14. If you wanted to say someone is not helpful, which word would you use?
A. dishelpful C. inhelpful
B. helpfulless D. unhelpful
15. What prefix would you add to the word 'finished' to show that there is still some work to be done?
A. dis- C. re-
B. mis- D. un-
16. What suffix would you add to the word 'blame' to show you have done nothing wrong?
A. –ful C. –less
B. –ness D. –ly

IV. GRAMMAR AWARENESS AND STRUCTURE

17. Judilyn was so tired. She ________ have worked days and nights.
A. must C. ought to
B. need D. should
18. You ________ look at me when I am talking to you.
A. can C. must
B. could D. would
19. What do you want to do? Well, we ________ have a picnic, but it looks like it’ll rain.
A. can C. should
B. could D. would
20. Why didn’t you tell me? I _________ you!
A. could help C. was able to help
B. would help D. could have helped
21. It's 2:20 and Kim said he would be here at 2:30. He __________ be here soon.
A. can C. should
B. will D. would
22. Before one talks about an issue, he _________ read about it first.
A. have to C. ought to
B. must D. should
23. What type of modal is used in the following sentence? You must not interrupt the speaker while he is
still explaining.
A. obligation C. prohibition
B. permission D. recommendation
24. I would like to make it _________ clear that I was not involved.
A. even C. just
B. simply D. quite
25. I was expecting him to help me, but he did nothing ________.
A. all C. utterly
B. quite D. whatsoever
26. It's a/an _____ waste of time and money.
A. all C. total
B. sheer D. utter
V. READING

A. In 1988 Suu Kyi returned to Burma, at first to tend for her ailing mother but later to lead the
pro-democracy movement. Aris' visit in Christmas 1995 turned out to be the last time that he and Suu
Kyi met, as Suu Kyi remained in Burma and the Burmese dictatorship denied him any further entry
visas. Aris was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 1997 which was later found to be terminal. Despite
appeals from prominent figures and organizations, including the United States, UN Secretary General
Kofi Annan and Pope John Paul II , the Burmese government would not grant Aris a visa , saying that
they did not have the facilities to care for him, and instead urged Aung San Suu Kyi to leave the country
to visit him. She was at that time temporarily free from house arrest but was unwilling to depart, fearing
that she would be refused re-entry if she left, as she did not trust the military junta 's assurance that she
could return.

27. Which of the following is NOT a fact as stated in the paragraph?

A. Her husband was diagnosed with prostate cancer.
B. Aung Sang Suu Kyi was placed under house arrest.
C. The UN Secretary was kind but did not grant Aris a visa.
D. In 1988 Suu Kyi returned to Burma to take care of her sick mother.
B. Rey, Raphael, Karen, and I all went to the movies last Friday night. Rey had picked the movie,
because it was his birthday. He really likes comedies, so we chose one that starred his favorite
comedian. We made it just in time, because the movie was starting in fifteen minutes. We got really
great seats. They were in the middle of the theater, fourteen rows from the front. Rey and Karen
laughed through the entire movie. They just loved it! Raphael and I didn't think it was funny at all. The
only thing Raphael and I thought was funny was when Rey laughed so hard that he spilled his popcorn
all over Karen.
28. Which of the following is NOT a fact as stated in the paragraph?
A. Rey’s favorite comedian is in the movie.
B. It was Rey’s birthday so he chose the movie.
C. We have the best seats in the front row of the theater.
D. Rey, Raphael, Karen, and I went to the movies last Friday night.
29. Which of the following is an opinion as stated in the paragraph?
A. Rey spilled his popcorn on Karen.
B. Rey and Karen enjoyed the movie.
C. Rey's favorite comedian was in the movie.
D. It was Rey’s birthday so he chose the movie.
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C. “I would like to express my extreme grief at the passing away of a man who stood for human rights
and equality.”

“He made us all understand that nobody should be penalized for the color of his skin, for the
circumstances in which he is born. He also made us understand we can change the world—we can
change the world by changing attitudes, by changing perceptions. For this reason, I would like to pay
him tribute as a great human being who raised the standard of humanity.”

“I just heard about him this morning and I was sad to hear it. His life and mine had parallels. He
stayed in prison for 27 years and I stayed in prison for 20 years. I could understand his feelings, as we
had similar lives,”

“We really admire the work he did after his release from prison, especially his work for national
reconciliation. His work was successful, but our country has not succeed in this.”

An excerpt from Burma’s Suu Kyi Pays Tribute to Nelson Mandela

By SAMANTHA MICHAELS & LAWI WENG / THE IRRAWADDY

30. What is the purpose of the speaker in the first sentence of the text?
A. to celebrate someone’s death
B. to express sorrow over someone’s death
 C. to inform people of someone’s death
D. to persuade people to be sympathetic

31. How does Aung San Suu Kyi perceive Nelson Mandela as a leader?
A. Aung San Suu Kyi perceives Mandela as a fearful African national.
B. Aung San Suu Kyi perceives Mandela as an active critic of the government.
C. Aung San Suu Kyi perceives Mandela as a man who stood for human rights and equality.
D. Aung San Suu Kyi perceives Mandela as a man who was penalized for the color of his skin.

D. For items 32-33. Read the poem carefully and answer the questions that follow.

AFRICA’S PLEA
By Roland Tombekai Dempster
I am not you ---
but you will not
give me a chance,
will not let me be.
“If I were you”---
But you know,
I am not you,
yet you will not
let me be me.
You meddle, interfere
in my affairs
as if they were yours
and you were me.
You are unfair, unwise,
foolish to think
that I can be you,
talk, act
and think like you.

God made me
He made you, you
For God’s sake
Let me be.

32. What African attribute do the lines in the poem generally express?
A. activeness C. kindness
B. courage D. persistence
33. What values are asserted by the poet in the poem?
A. bravery and respect C. indecisiveness and courtesy

B. gentleness and resourcefulness D. love and respect

34. What propaganda technique is being used in the following statement?
Television Advertisement: “Rush to shop at Super Mart this weekend, everyone is doing it!”
A. bandwagon C. testimonial
B. emotional words D. transfer
35. “With BDO debit, I can shop without bringing some cash.” – Sarah Geronimo .
A. bandwagon C. testimonial
B. card stacking D. transfer
36. Which of the following is an example of the bandwagon technique?
A. Other gift shops in the neighbourhood are full of expensive junks.
B. A prominent figure once complained about thinking of unique gifts.
C. Don’t be the only person without a great gift at the next Christmas party.
D. Are you tired of thinking up new gifts every time you get a party invitation?
37. Terms that indicate opinions are called opinion signal words/expressions. The examples of these are
below EXCEPT
A. It seems to me that… C. Personally I think …
B. My personal view is that… D. This proves that…
VI. LITERATURE

38. Which of these statements is culturally and politically acceptable about the existence of the people of
Israel?
A. Israeli refers to a citizen or resident living in the modern "STATE" of Israel.
B. Hebrew and Jew are the official languages used in government, commerce, debates, court
sessions, schools, and universities.
C. The ancient Hebrews didn't practice a religion called Judaism; thus the name Jew could not
refer to the biblical children of Israel or their modern day descendants of Israel.
D. The Israelites were the descendants of Jacob whose name was changed to Israel (Ysrayl)
which was also the name of Hebrews Land. Thus an Israeli and an Israelite are the same.
39. Which of the following statements best describes the arts and culture of Israel and Saudi Arabia?
A. In Saudi Arabia, alcoholic beverages are allowed as are pork products. Women can ride a
bicycle and drive a car.
B. The culture of Israel developed long before the foundation of the State of Israel in 1948 and
combines the heritage of secular and religious lives.
C. In Israel, calligraphy is considered a major art-form, as writing has high status in Islam and is a
significant form of decoration for objects and buildings.
D. Saudi Arab traditions are rooted in a synthesis of ethnic and religious Hebrew Israelite traditions,
and Israeli artists continually push the boundaries of their art forms.
40. Though written in Chinese, Kim Sisŭp’s Kŭmoshinhwa (“New Stories”), which incorporates legends
involving dream meetings of spirits and dream journeys, is considered the first example of a Korean
fictional narrative. What does this literary piece suggest about the Koreans?
A. Koreans believe in afterlife.
B. Koreans have faith in dreams.
C. Koreans are highly imaginative.
D. Koreans consider dreams important.
41. Which of the following lines appeal to the sense of sight?
A. Trees of so broad a leaf
B. Compounds my weight of grief.
C. The rain’s sad tapping overhead
D. Who now could have the heart to plant?
42. Which sensory detail does the statement below appeal to?
My fingers lingered on the familiar leaves....

A. sight C. taste
B. smell D. touch

43. Read the excerpt below then answer this question: Which of the following does the excerpt imply
about Africans?

Ki, the Pygmy, has married a Pygmy girl from another village. The girl was called Luetsi and she
became Ki’s wife. With them lived Ntio, Ki’s brother. After a year, Luetsi wished to visit her mother, as
was the custom. Ki agreed and gave Luetsi a big piece of meat to take to her mother. As a big hunt
was imminent, Ki could not go with his wife, but he promised to fetch her from her mother’s house in
four weeks’ time. Now it happened that Ki was bitten in the foot by a snake and he could not walk. So
he asked his brother to fetch his wife. Ntio did not want to go and said, “In a few days’ time you will be
able to walk again. It is better for you to fetch your wife yourself.”

“No,” said Ki. “It is better not to leave Luetsi in uncertainty. She would not wait for me but would
start the journey home alone. Fetch her home for me, and I’ll give you my best bow.”

-An excerpt from The Leopard, folklore from Africa

 A. They are careless. C. They are caring people.
B. They are wild people. D. They are not afraid of animals.

44. Read the paragraph below then, answer the question that follows.

These young men were the country’s good sons who were protecting their country from its
enemies. Their aims and intentions were as different from those of the addicts as east from west, north
from south. Although these young men had one leg missing, they still wanted to serve their country.
The two young soldiers told Lin Aung that they planned to work in the disabled soldiers’ cooperative
shop.

Why were the two young men the country’s good sons?

A. They have one leg missing.

B. They are protecting their country from its enemies.
C. They planned to work in the disabled soldier’s cooperative shop.
D. Their aims and intentions were as different from those of drug addicts.

45. Confucianism and Buddhism are two of the great religions in the history of the world. What do you
think is the contribution of Confucianism and Buddhism in Korean literature?
A. thematic depth C. divine seriousness
B. aesthetic intensity D. spiritual weakness

VII. WRITING

46. Which of the following bibliographic entries, using the Chicago Manual of Style, is accurate about citing
a book?
A. Strickland, Dorothy, ed., HBJ Language K8.1990 (USA: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich Inc.)
B. Forlini, G. (2010). Grammar and Composition 4. Pearson Education South Asia Pte Ltd.
C. Lorenzana, Carlos C. Insights, The Experience of World Literature, (Quezon City: JMC Press,
1976).
D. Esther Baraceros, Communication Skills 1: Improving Study and Thinking Skills, Manila: Rex
Book Store, 2005.
47. Which of the following bibliographic entries, using the Chicago Manual of Style, is accurate about citing
a news article?
A. Farhad Manjoo. “Snap Makes a Bet on the Cultural Supremacy of the Camera,” New York
Times, March 8, 2017.
B. Farhad Manjoo. New York Times, “Snap Makes a Bet on the Cultural Supremacy of the
Camera.” March 8, 2017.
C. Manjoo, Farhad. “Snap Makes a Bet on the Cultural Supremacy of the Camera.” New York
Times, March 8, 2017.
D. Manjoo, Farhad. New York Times, “Snap Makes a Bet on the Cultural Supremacy of the
Camera.” March 8, 2017.

48. What punctuation mark separates the Title of Article from the Title of the Newspaper in a footnote entry
for a newspaper article?
A. comma C. period
B. colon D. semi-colon
49. What kind of outline uses phrases instead of sentences and is useful for quick organization?
A. formal outline C. sentence outline
B. informal outline D. topic outline
50. Which of the following is used to indicate the major or main headings in an outline?
A. capital letters C. Roman numerals
B. small letters D. Hindu Arabic Numerals

Prepared by: Checked by:

RHODA G. ISIP & CARMINA G. CALARA JONNY S. VIRAY
Teacher II Teacher III Master Teacher I

Recommending Approval: Approved by:

LIGAYA C. MALLARI ELMER L. MENESES, Ph.D.

TIC in English Principal IV

Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region III – Central Luzon
Schools Division Office of Pampanga
MASANTOL HIGH SCHOOL
Bebe Anac, Masantol
3rd Quarterly Examination in English 8
SY 2019-2020

Listening Selection in English 8

(To be read by the Teacher/Proctor)

Note to the Teacher/Proctor:

1. Let students scan/read silently Questions 1-4.

2. Teacher/Proctor reads the listening text twice.
3. Have students answer the questions after the second reading of the listening text.

Education for Justice

There are so many inequities in this world – inequalities in looks, in education, in wealth, and in
benefits or services you think you deserve to receive from the government or from any organization
you belong to. For some, these are equalizers to dispel or ward off monotony or boredom of life; for
others, these are like bullets sufficient to breed discontent and trigger social unrest that may escalate
into a global conflict.

Revealing the true nature of people and things in this world; that is to say, they are inherently
different from one another in several aspects, things like inequalities and conflicts are realities in life
that you have to learn to accept and to deal with.

Injustice sows discontent, and certainly, you don’t like to live in a world of full of vexations,
frustrations, or uneasiness. Is there something you can do to stop the perpetuation of injustice in this
world? Yes, there is… and this is to obtain a good education.

Have a good education. This is the best way by which you can acquire more knowledge for top-
level thinking acts and good valuing system that will help you avoid trampling on the rights of others,
and will help you fend off the effects of harsh realities of life.
 Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
Region III – Central Luzon
Schools Division Office of Pampanga
MASANTOL HIGH SCHOOL
Bebe Anac, Masantol
3rd Quarterly Examination in English 8
SY 2019-2020

Answers Key

1. C
2. A
3. A
4. D
5. A
6. C
7. A
8. C
9. A
10. C
11. D
12. D
13. C
14. D
15. D
16. C
17. A
18. C
19. B
20. D
21. C
22. A
23. C
24. B
25. D
26. C
27. C
28. C
29. B
30. B
31. C
32. B
33. A
34. A
35. C
36. C
37. D
38. B
39. D
40. C
41. A
42. D
43. C
44. B
45. A
46. D
47. A
48. A
49. D
50. C