Exercise 1

THE EYEBROWS

Eyebrows are part of the face which serve two purposes—for beauty
and protection.
Eyebrows make the face look more beautiful by calling attention to
the eyes. They make the eyes look healthier and brighter.
Eyebrows not only beautify the face but also protect the eyes from
sweat. Without the eyebrows, drops of sweat may run into the eyes and
blur the sight. Sweat in itself is poisonous and should be rid-off.
Choose the letter of the correct answer.

1. The part of the body mentioned in the selection is the a. eyelashes

b. eyelids c. eyebrows
2. This part makes the face look
a. beautiful b. sad c. sleepy
3. Aside from beauty, they also serve the purpose of
a. communication b. conservation c. protection
4. They call attention to the
a. nose b. eyes c. cheeks
5. They make them look
a. uglier b. healthier c. funnier
6. They protect the eyes from
a. sweat b. glare c. disease
7. Sweat is a. sweet b. useful c. poisonous
8. Sweat can blur the sense of
a. sight b. smell c. hearing
9. Sweat should be
a. conserved b. rid-off c. licked
10. Eyebrows
a. are useful b. should be shaved c. are useless
 Exercise 2
CALLA LILLIES
The stately flowers that are commonly used for decorating the
church during weddings are the calla lilies. Calla lilies are also called
Baguio lilies because they grow abundantly there.
Calla lilies grow singly on long slender stalks. They may either be
yellow or white. They are made into bridal bouquets or even wreaths.

Choose the letter of the correct answer.

1. Calla lilies are commonly used for :

a. corsages b. garlands c. church decoration
2. They are also called
a. water lily b. rose lily c. Baguio Lilies
3. In Baguio, these lilies grow
a. abundantly b. scarcely c. singly
4. Calla lilies grow
a. in clusters b. singly c. in pairs
5. The selection is about
a. gumamela b. calla lilies c. sampaguita
6. Their stalks are a. slender b. stout c. wide
7. They may either be a. white or red b. red or yellow c. yellow or
white
8. Brides use Calla lilies in their
a. wreaths b. corsage c. bouquets
9. Calla lilies are also used for a. corsage for the head b. corsage
for the dress c. wreath for the dead
10. Calla lilies are: a. stately b. fancy c. unattractive