DIVISION FOURTH QUARTER TEST IN ENGLISH GRADE 8 S.Y.

2017-2018

NAME: _________________________________ DATE: _______________________

GRADE & SECTION: _____________________ TEACHER: ___________________

GENERAL DIRECTIONS: Read each of the test items then write the letter of the correct answer on your answer sheet.

I. LISTENING Directions: Listen as your teacher reads the texts twice; then, answer the questions that follow.
LISTENING TEXT A EN8LC-IVb-6.2: Infer thoughts and feelings expressed in a text listened to
1. What can be inferred about the author on his ideas in the text you have listened to?
A. The author is patronizing processed products like tocino, tapa and hotdog.
B. The author is encouraging the readers to buy processed meat.
C. The author is encouraging the readers to avoid eating processed meat.
D. The author is expressing his approval of processed meat.

LISTENING TEXT B
2. What character trait can be inferred from Jose Rizal?
A. patriotism B. colonial mentality C. courage D. heroism

(EN8LC-IVd-8.2: Judge the relevance and worth of ideas presented in the text listened to)
LISTENING TEXT C:
3. Most likely, who is the speaker in the text that you have listened?
A. An American B. A Filipino C. A Spanish D. A British

4. What is the main topic of the poem?

A. the love of a Filipino to his motherland
B. the pride of being a Filipino
C. the beauty of the Philippines
D. the heroism of fellow Filipinos

5. From these descriptions, what do you think is the feeling of the poet about his country?
A. He is proud of being a Filipino.
B. He is amazed of the beauty of the Philippines.
C. He loves his country so much.
D. He shows courage to defend his motherland.

6. What events in the poem deepen his love for the Philippines?
A. Like his ancestors, who lived and died in the Philippines, he will also offer his life for the country.
B. The beautiful and wondrous nature the Philippines has
C. The heroism of our heroes who fought for the country
D. The amazing characteristics of fellow Filipinos

(EN8LC-IVe-3.14: Summarize information from the text listened to)

LISTENING TEXT D
7. From the text you have listened to, we can sum up that Boracay is…
A. a small stretch of island C. a beautiful island suited for travelers
B. an island in Visayas D. a protected island from travelers

8. Trekking, mountain biking, skiing, parasailing, snorkeling, and scuba diving are some of the activities in Boracay, we
can sum up that;
A. Boracay offers different physical and enjoyable activities.
B. Boracay lacks interesting activities for travelers.
C. Boracay encourages travelers to enjoy social activities.
D. Boracay showcases beautiful sceneries and places.
LISTENING TEXT E
9. Based on the text you have listened to, we can sum up that…
A. The first animals to leave the sea and live on dry land were the amphibia.
B. Amphibia is the animal class of frogs and toads.
C. Sea creatures like fishes belong to the amphibia class.
D. Not all frogs and toads are categorized under the amphibia class.

LISTENING TEXT F
10. We can sum up that Leo’s travel experience is…
A. a wonderful experience C. a disastrous experience
B. a forgettable experience D. an expensive experience

(EN8LC-IVa-2.5: Predict what is to follow after a segment of a text listened to)

11. Based on the short statement, what could possibly happen next?
A. The place was abandoned by the people.
B. The class was suspended due to the typhoon.
C. The children were afraid so they went to sleep.
D. Heavy rain poured that resulted to big flood.

12. Based on what you have listened to, what do you think might happen next?
A. Marie cleaned the mess before her mom knows it
B. Marie let the mess on the floor until her mom arrives
C. Marie hid from her mother to avoid being reprimanded about the mess
D. Marie’s mother arrived home and saw the mess

Directions: Read the selections below then answer the questions that follow.

A Unique Holiday

Oktoberfest is my favorite holiday. One thing that I love about Oktoberfest is my family’s tradition of going to Big Bear
Lake for a weekend every October. We rent a cabin there so that we can attend the Oktoberfest activities that go on at
the Big Bear Convention Center all month. The center has activities for children and adults, so everyone from my little
cousins to my grandparents can find something to enjoy. Activities include German games, music, foods, and crafts.

Another thing that I love about Oktoberfest is the costumes people wear. For instance, men and boys will dress up in
lederhosen, which are leather shorts with built-in suspenders to hold them up. Girls and women like to dress up as
Bavarian beer garden waitresses, like the woman on the St. Pauli beer label. People who don’t have a costume wear crazy
hats: chicken hats, alpine hats with a feather, and even beer hats. Also, people can purchase silly necklaces to wear. Last
year, my sister bought a necklace with a rubber chicken hanging from it.

The best thing about the festivities is the entertainment. For example, at least one band actually comes from Germany
each year to play music at the Convention Center, and even local bands play “oompah” music. Dancing to this music is a
lot of fun. Of course there is the traditional polka dancing; in addition, the chicken dance and the Pizza Hut dance are very
popular. Another source of entertainment is the contests. For instance, there are beer drinking, log sawing, and stein
holding contests for women and men. All in all, the family tradition, costumes, and entertainment make Oktoberfest a
unique holiday experience that I look forward to.

(EN8RC-IVb-2.21.2: Identify the details that support the topic sentence)

13. What is the first detail that supports the topic sentence?

A. sentence 1 of paragraph 1
B. sentence 2 of paragraph 1
C. sentence 3 of paragraph 1
D. all of the above
14. What is the second detail that supports the topic sentence?
A. sentence 1 and 2 of paragraph 2
B. sentence 2 to 3 of paragraph 2
C. sentence 1 to 4 of paragraph 2
D. sentence 3 and 4 of paragraph 2

15. What is the third detail that supports the topic sentence?
A. sentence 1 to 3 of paragraph 3
B. sentence 1 to 4 of paragraph 3
C. sentence 2 and 3 of paragraph 3
D. sentence 2 and 4 of paragraph 3

(EN8RC-IVc-13.1: Note explicit and implicit signals (like cohesive devices) used by the writer)

16. What are the cohesive devices used by the author in paragraph 2?
A. for instances, also C. last year
B. another thing D. which are

17. What are the cohesive devices used by the author in paragraph 3?
A. The best thing, dancing to this music B. Another
C. family tradition, costumes and entertainment D. For example, all in all, in addition, for instance

(EN8RC-IVh-2.12: Draw conclusions from a set of details)

18.
Classes are suspended. Almost all business establishments are closed. People are advised to stay in their homes.
Angry, howling winds blow strongly and hard. The rain does not show any sign of let up. Some roofs, pieces of wood
and uprooted trees scatter on the streets.

One can conclude that…

A. A very strong typhoon hits the city.
B. A huge wildfire covers the city.
C. A sudden flood appears on the roads, destroying infrastructures of the city.
D. A war has erupted.

Lucille has very few friends. She very seldom talks with her classmates. She chooses to be alone most of the time.
She eats her snacks and lunch at the corner table of the canteen. She never wants to be called during class
discussion. She fears standing in front of the class. She even almost cries when her teacher calls on her to report
before her classmates.
19. From the text, we can conclude that Lucille is…
A. Lucile is being bullied by her classmates.
B. Lucile does not want to go to school.
C. Lucile is a very shy girl.
D. Lucile does not want to have friends.

Meliton always attends his classes. He comes to school prepared by reading in advance. He listens attentively to his
teacher’s lecture. He jots down important notes and information. He actively participates during discussion by
answering and asking relevant questions. At home, he makes sure he finishes all his work and reviews his lesson
before
20. watching
We can television.
conclude that Meliton is…
A. Meliton is a responsible student.
B. Meliton does not have interest in studying.
C. Meliton is an active student.
D. Meliton is an intelligent student.
III. VOCABULARY (EN8V-IVa-15: Use various strategies in decoding meaning of words)

Directions: Give the meaning of the underlined words using context clues.

21. When the tourist went to his farm, he climb a knoll to take good look at the beautiful surroundings.

A. stairs B. chair C. hill D. stool

22. The ground attendant advised the passenger to reduce the things he had in his suitcase for jettisoning; he had
exceeded the required weight for his check-in baggage.

A. inspection B. donation C. discarding D. surrendering

23. The traveler’s goal is to reach the summit of the mountain.

A. lowest part B. middle part C. highest part D. lower part

24. The King’s subjects obey his rules faithfully.

A. followers B. courses to study C. enemies D. allies

25. The fan stood in awe when he saw his favorite movie actor.

A. fear B. surprise C. respect D. dignity

26. An establishment looms in Singapore every now and then.

A. appears B. grows C. recede D. moves

27. Singaporeans love for eat-all-you-can food is conspicuous for you often see them all around food chains.

A. suspicious B. confusing C. noticeable D. believable

28. The man’s manic behavior make his neighbor avoid him.

A. manly B. weird C. unique D. funny

29. Singapore seems to have changes every time that the poet prayed for the bumboat for its present incarnation to
continue to exist.

A. life B. form C. appearance D. façade

30. The merlion is known for its grotesque and unique design as it one of Singapore’s landmarks.

A. fantastic B. weird D. uneven D. artistic

(for Items 31-35) Choose the letter of the phase in the box below that gives the meaning of the underlined word.

A. Already formed opinion before the experience

B. unbelieving, unconvincing
C. Is likely to happen or begin very soon
D. Compliance
E. Standard or Code

31. He does not agree with the notion that failure to produce male children is contrary to filial duty.
32. Korean students have a preconceived notion that Confucian moral philosophy is absolute.
33. They believe man’s inherent noble spirit is in conformity to rule by virtue and democracy.
34. They were very skeptical about formal democracy or sham democracy which brings only hardships
35. Another characteristic peculiar to Korea’s traditional moral values conditioned by Confucianism and Buddhism is the
predominance of spiritual values over material or physical values.
 IV. LITERATURE
A. Directions:
(EN8LT-IVa-13: Identify the notable literary genres contributed by Southeast Asian writers)

A. legend B. poem

C. fable D. essay

36. Telephone Conversation

37. The Vanity of The Rat
38. The Singa
39. Changing Morals of Korean Students

(EN8LT-IVg-2.2.5: Determine key ideas, tone, and purposes of the author)

I like to think that I am a Filipino, that I am as good a Filipino as anyone. My heart thrills when I hear the
National anthem being played. And my blood rises when I see our flag fluttering in the breeze.

40. What is the key idea expressed by the text?

A. Respect for Filipinos
B. Love for the country
C. Pride on being a Filipino
D. Desire on being a Filipino

Rightly or wrongly, whether we like it or not, we are the end products of our history. Fortunately or
unfortunately, our history is a co-mingling, of polyglot influences: Malayan and Chinese, Spanish and British,
American and Japanese.

41. What is the purpose of the author in the text?

A. To inform the readers of the influences Filipinos gained from other nations
B. To encourage the readers to accept themselves as Filipinos
C. To empower readers on being Filipino
D. To appreciate the history of our country

When I am with my friends who happen to be girls,I talk to them in English. If they are thirsty, I buy them a
bottle of American coke. If they are hungry, I treat them to an Italian pizza pie. And when I have the money, I
give them a real Chinese lauriat.
42. What is the key idea expressed by the text?
A. Effect of patronizing other culture
B. Influences of other nations to our culture and aspects of life
C. Colonial mentality in different aspects of life
D. Importance of friendship
Our culture is tinged with foreign influences but it has become richer thereby. This mingling in fact could speed
us on the road to national greatness.

43. What is the purpose of the author in the text?

A. To express the positive side of foreign influences to our culture
B. To express love for country
C. To patronize foreign influences than national greatness
D. To show affection and acceptance for foreign influences to our culture

Considering all these, considering my taste, for many things foreign, what right do I have to call myself a Filipino?
Should I not call myself a cultural orphan? The illegitimate child of many cultures and many races?

44. What is the tone of the author in the text?

A. Sarcasm B. Angry C. Happy D. Violent
V. GRAMMAR/ CORRECT USAGE: Directions: Choose the modifier that best completes the sentence.
(EN8G-Iva-15: Use appropriate modifiers)

45. Brush your teeth _________after eating sweets.

A. good B. well C. better D. best

46. Have you ever seen anyone drive____________?

A. graceful B. gracefully C. grateful D. gracefuly

47. The new rules are___________ than the old ones.

A. strict B. more stricter C. strick D. more strict

48. Ralph’s plan sounded ___________to most of the members.

A .foolish B. foolishly C. fooled D. foollish

49. Rosemary should clean her room more ____________.

A. thoroughly B. thorough C. thoroughlly D. thoroughest

50. Motors run more _________at moderate speeds.

A. economical B. economically C. economic D. economicaly

(EN8G-IVb-3: Use past and past perfect tenses in journalistic writing)

51. Gary _______________ the check as he removed it from the book.
A. teared B. tore C. torn D. Tear

52. . When the rain started, I was sorry I had __________ my new hat to the game.
A. wore B. wear C. worn D. Wears

53. . My friends were badly ___________ in the second round of the tournament.
A. beat B. bit C. beats D. beaten

54. . The beach __________ evidence of a great storm at sea.

A. bore B. beared C. bear D. born

55. Helen had never __________ as bitterly before about losing the election.
A. speak B. speaks C. spoke D. spoken

(EN8G-IVf-16: Use appropriate logical connectors for emphasis)

56. . The Red Cross gives help. It is needed.

A. wherever B. until C. because D. before

57. He lives each day. It were his last.

A. when B. after C. as if D. because

58. We cannot have reduced rates. Ten people subscribe.

A. while B. therefore C. however D. unless

59. Henry studied. He could take advance mathematics

A. when B. so that C. because D. however

60. His wife was without a car. He bought a Volkswagen.

A. as if B. unless C. since D. after