OLIVAREZ COLLEGE

DR. PABLO R. OLIVAREZ SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

SUMMATIVE TEST IN READING AND WRITING SKILLS

FIRST QUARTER S.Y. 2019-2020

Name: ___________________________________ Year and Section: ____________________________________

Teacher: _________________________________ Date: __________________ Score: ______________/50

GENERAL DIRECTIONS: Read the following items carefully. Select the best answer and write it on your paper.

A. READING COMPREHENSION. Read the selection carefully. Then, answer the given questions below and write the
letters of the correct answers on your paper.

Did you know that some people don't do their reading assignments? It's shocking, but it's true. Some students don't
even read short texts that they are assigned in class. There are many reasons for this. They may be distracted or bored.
They may be unwilling to focus. They may be unconfident readers. Whatever the reason, it has to stop today. Here's why.

Reading stimulates your mind. It is like a workout for your brain. When people get old, their muscles begin to
deteriorate. They get weaker and their strength leaves them. Exercise can prevent this loss. The same thing happens to
people's brains when they get older. Brain power and speed decline with age. Reading strengthens your brain and prevents
these declines.

You can benefit from reading in the near-term too. Reading provides knowledge. Knowledge is power. Therefore,
reading can make you a more powerful person. You can learn to do new things by reading. Do you want to make video
games? Do you want to design clothing? Reading can teach you all this and more. But you have to get good at reading,
and the only way to get good at something is to practice.

Read everything that you can at school, regardless of whether you find it interesting. Reading expands your
vocabulary. Even a "boring" text can teach you new words. Having a larger vocabulary will help you better express yourself.
You will be able to speak, write, and think more intelligently. What's boring about that?

Do not just discount a text because it is unfamiliar to you. Each time you read, you are exposed to new ideas and
perspectives. Reading can change the way that you understand the world. It can give you a broader perspective on things.
It can make you worldlier. You can learn how people live in far away places. You can learn about cultures different from
your own.

Reading is good for your state of mind. It has a calming effect. It can lower your stress levels and help you relax.
You can escape from your troubles for a moment when you read, and it's a positive escape. The benefits of reading far
outweigh those of acting like a doofus. So do yourself a favor: the next time you get a reading assignment, take as much
as you can from it. Squeeze it for every drop of knowledge that it contains. Then move on to the next one.

1. Which best expresses the main idea of the second paragraph?

A. Reading is exciting. C. Reading strengthens your mind.
B. Age affects the body in many ways. D. Working out keeps your body in shape.
2. Why does the author think that you should read books that are boring?
A. You will eventually grow to love them if you read them enough.
B. You will get better grades in the reading class.
C. You will make your teacher very happy.
D. You will learn new words.
3. Which best expresses the main idea of the third paragraph?
A. Knowledge is power.
B. Reading can benefit you.
C. You can learn to program video games or design clothing by reading.
D. You can learn amazing things and become a better person by reading.
4. Which is NOT a reason given by the author why students fail to complete reading assignments?
A. Students may be bored. C. Students may be distracted.
B. Students may be unwilling to focus. D. Students may be tired.
5. Which best expresses the author's main purpose in writing this text?
A. He is trying to persuade students to do their reading work.
B. He is teaching people how to become better readers.
C. He is explaining why people don't do their reading work.
D. He is entertaining readers with facts about the mind and body.
6. Which best describes the author's tone in the first three sentences?
A. Surprised C. Sarcastic
B. Informative D. Irritated
7. Which of the following is NOT one of the author's main points?
A. Reading broadens your perspective and makes you a better person.
B. Reading is a relaxing activity with positive mental side effects.
C. Reading helps you perform on tests and get into selective schools.
D. Reading keeps your mind in shape and prevents losses due to age.

8. Which is NOT one of the author's arguments in the fifth paragraph?

A. Reading gives you a broader perspective on the world.
B. Reading changes the way that you understand the world.
C. Reading helps prepare you for your job in the real world.
D. Reading teaches you about distant lands and cultures.
9. Why does the author believe that reading is good for your state of the mind?
A. It has a calming effect. C. It can lower your stress levels.
B. It can help you relax. D. All of these
10. Which title best expresses the main idea of this text?
A. Reading: Good for the Mind in Many Ways
B. Reading: The Key to a Successful Academic Future
C. Reading: Improve Your Vocabulary While Being Entertained
D. Reading: The Best Way to Improve Your Comprehension Skills

B. TRUE OR FALSE. Write TRUE if the statement is correct and FALSE if not.
______ 11. Writing involves complex interaction between text and reader.
______ 12. It is good to criticize during the first few stages of brainstorming.
______ 13. Free writing allows someone to work without inhibitions.
______ 14. Uses visuals during brainstorming sessions.
______ 15. Have breaks during brainstorming sessions.
______ 16. Reading expands our understanding of the world.
______ 17. The strategies in gathering information will make us more to be confused.
______ 18. Researching requires to write the main topic and all related topics below it.
______ 19. Assign a facilitator during brainstorming.
______ 20. Idea List set a time limit and number of words.

C. MATCHING TYPE. Match each item in column A to the description in Column B.

A B
_____ 21. Spider Map a. contains the problem's description, its causes/effects, and logical solutions
_____ 22. Problem-Solution Map b. used to identify similarities and differences between two or more concepts
_____ 23. Venn diagram c. illustrate relationships between two or more concepts
_____ 24. Concept Map d. shows series of steps/events in the order in which they will take place
_____ 25. Fishbone Map e. used to better understand the causal relationship of a complex phenomenon
f. used to investigate and enumerate various aspects of a central idea,
which could be a concept or topic

D. IDENTIFICATION. Identify the following statements in each sentence by choosing the answers in the box.

Reading Writing Previewing

Scanning Skimming Techniques

__________ 26. It is getting an idea of what the text is about without actually reading the main body of the text.
__________ 27. A technique that is used to search for key words or ideas.
__________ 28. The most complex of the communication skills and takes most time to master.
__________ 29. It is used to organize the information you have gathered and to accomplish your desired aim in writing.
__________ 30. It is mostly used when the reading materials are too many to accommodate.

E. OUTLINE CONSTRUCTION. Create an outline based on the following guidelines below. (31-50)
1. A. Alphanumeric Outline (10 points) 2. A. Decimal Outline (10 points)
B. 4 major topics B. 2 major topics
C. 4th major topic has 2 subtopics C. 1st major topic has 4 subtopics
D. 1st subtopic has another 4 subtopics D. 3rd subtopic has another 2 subtopics
E. 2nd major topic has 2 subtopics

“Give your best and let God do the rest.”