THIRD QUARTER DIAGNOSTIC TEST

ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL PURPOSES

Second Semester, S.Y. 2019-2020

Name: _____________________________________________________ Date: _______________________

Grade and Section: ___________________________________________ Score: _____________________

I. Read each item carefully. Then, encircle the letter of your answer.
1. Which of the following defines IMRAD structure of a text?
A. It facilitates literature review, allowing readers to navigate articles more quickly to locate
material relevant to their purpose.
B. It presents why the study is undertaken, when, where, and the study is done, the answers to
a problem, and the implication of the answers.
C. It is used in writing academic writings.
D. All of these

2-4. Study the texts below and determine what structure is illustrated in each.
2. “Globally there is an increasing awareness of the importance of research for developing
guidelines to direct social and economic interventions. Research involves the critical analysis of
each and every solution to a problem using the scientific method to identify the best evidence
based solution for action at the time. Research is thus the foundation of evidence based
practice.”
A. Introduction
B. Method
C. Result
D. Discussion
3. “Two hundred and nine (209) journal articles were found during the survey. The earliest
publication was of the year 1990 and the most recent from 2007 from 13 volumes of the journal.
Of the 209 articles 101/209 (48.3%) were authored by faculty only teams, 86/209 (41.1%) were
authored by student only teams, 13/209 (6.2%) were authored by student faculty teams, and
9/209 (4.3%) had no affiliation indicated thus not classified into any of the above mentioned
teams.”
A. Introduction
B. Method
C. Result
D. Discussion
4. “For each article found, the following information was captured; the articles' authors and their
affiliations, the use of the IMRAD format of writing papers, the composition of the authoring
teams and the year of the publication. The data was analyzed using the Statistical Package for
Social Sciences Inc. (version 12.0 for Windows, Chicago, Illinois) with the calculation of odd
ratios and trend analysis being made with the aid of online Open Epi programme version 2.3.1.”
A. Introduction
B. Method
C. Result
D. Discussion
5. A writer explores questions that deal with human values. His ultimate goal is to explain or
understand the human experience. What academic writing is he engaged in?
A. Business
B. Humanities
C. Natural Sciences
D. Social Sciences
6. A writer is engaged in a type of writing which is generally concise and includes genres such as
lab reports and reviews of scientific literature. What academic writing is he doing?
A. Business
B. Humanities
C. Natural Sciences
D. Social Sciences
7. A writer explains a situation, event, or change in order to compel the reader toward a very
specific action. What type of writing is illustrated in this?
 A. Business
B. Humanities
C. Natural Sciences
D. Social Sciences

8-10. Choose the ideas explained in the following texts

8. “Many 2- to 4-year-olds are afraid of animals, especially dogs. By 6 years, children are more
likely to be afraid of the dark. Other common fears are of thunderstorms, doctors, and imaginary
creatures.”
A. Passing fears are common in early childhood.
B. In fact, many U.S. TV shows have first originated overseas.
C. There are gender differences in adolescents' satisfaction with their bodies.
D. The point is, in order to negotiate the best possible salary, you must convince both yourself
and the employer of the value that you will bring to the job.
9. “For example, in December 2004, an underwater earthquake triggered a massive tsunami
throughout the Indian Ocean. The tsunami killed more than 200,000 people and caused billions
of dollars of damage to the coasts of numerous Southeast Asian countries.”
A. Even today, the U.S. Supreme Court does not reflect the U.S. population.
B. Clearly, African music has several interesting characteristics.
C. High achievement motivation affects people's choice of occupation and job success.
D. Tsunamis, large ocean waves caused by underwater earthquakes, can be deadly and
destructive.
10. “Psychologists say that a sigh can express satisfaction and contentment. Frequent sighing can
suggest despair and depression. It can also express disgust or frustration. It can express
several emotions, but there is no one correct way to interpret its meaning.”
A. Migrating animals navigate in a variety of ways.
B. Using a home equity loan pays off credit card debt.
C. There are several questions you should ask whenever your doctor orders a medical test for
you.
D. A sigh can express several emotions, but there is no one correct way to interpret its
meaning.
11-12. Read each question and choose its thesis statement from the options below.
11. Should cigarettes be made illegal?
A. Although smoking has many negative health effects, making smoking illegal would not solve
the problem.
B. Teenagers should be allowed to smoke if they choose to.
C. Smoking is a leading cause of death in the United States.
D. B and C
12. What is the best way to teach the public about healthy lifestyles?
A. People should be able to decide what kind of lifestyle they want to have even if it is
unhealthy.
B. Advertising is an effective medium for selling many things, and I believe it can sell good
health too.
C. I disagree that laws can help people stay healthy.
D. A and B
13. Which of the following is an opinion?
A. Last year there was a horrible outbreak of flu.
B. Babies generally start to talk between 18 and 24 months of age.
C. The average temperature in Wyoming in January is 35°F.
D. The capital of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR) is Moscow.
14. Which is a fact?
A. More people stopped smoking last year than two years ago.
B. Many nutritionists believe a low-carbohydrate; high-protein diet is the healthiest diet.
C. Smoke detectors can help save lives.
D. All of these
15. What do you call a formal system used to think about and organize your paper?
A. Outlining
B. Paraphrasing
C. Scanning
 D. Skimming
16. Student A arranged systematically the key details of his paper using a drawing. What organizer
did he use?
A. Map
B. Note
C. Spatial Outline
D. Venn Diagram
17-18. Read the passages carefully. Which should be the best claim based on these
passages as source of information?
17. “A recent survey revealed some shocking results. One in five teens does not know that if you
take out a loan, you must pay interest in addition to repaying the loan. One teen in four has the
mistaken notion that financial aid will take care of all their college expenses. And one teen in
three thinks that Social Security payments will provide all the money they need when they
retire.”
A. A recent survey revealed some shocking results: one in five teens does not know that if you
take out a loan, you must pay interest in addition to repaying the loan.
B. Teenagers do not know anything about money matters.
C. A recent survey revealed some shocking results about how little understanding teens have
about money matters.
D. One teen in four has the mistaken notion that financial aid will take care of all their college
expenses. And one teen in three thinks that Social Security payments will provide all the
money they need when they retire.
18. “Novels and short stories are types of fiction. Drama is another example. Fairy tales and fables
are also fiction. It is a type of narrative writing that comes from the imagination of the author
rather than from history or fact.”
A. There are many types of literature.
B. Novels, short stories, drama, fairy tales and fables are types of fiction.
C. Fiction is a type of narrative writing that comes from the imagination of the author rather
than from history or fact.
D. Novels and short stories are types of fiction.
19.20. Choose the language that suits the context.
19. Correct usage of word is observed in academic writing. Which word below correctly completes
the following sentence? My thoughts can _____ my mood, too.
A. Affect
B. Effect
C. Affected
D. Effected
20. Passive voice is used in academic writing. What word should complete the following sentence?
The castle _____ in the 16th century.
A. Built
B. Has built
C. Was built
D. Had built
21. Which of the following expresses contrary in an appropriate manner?
A. I disagree with you!
B. I am sorry to disagree with you, but…
C. That is not true.
D. All of these
22. Which of the following is an expression of giving contrary view?
A. In my experience…
B. I don’t think so either.
C. I am not sure about that.
D. That’s a good point.
23. Which of the following defines a concept paper?
A. Explains an abstract idea
B. Convinces a potential sponsor
C. Presents a proposal
D. All of the above
24. A type of concept paper in which it focuses on education or studies.
 A. Academic
B. Formal
C. Business
D. Experimental
25. A way of the writer in elucidating his ideas by giving meanings.
A. Definition
B. Explanation
C. Clarification
D. Illustration
26. The technique of the writer in making his ideas clear by giving examples.
A. Definition
B. Explanation
C. Clarification
D. Illustration
27. What is the situation/problem presented in the following excerpt from a sample concept paper?
“Having a hard time quitting a bad smoking habit? Our comprehensive consultation package
may be just what you need to stop. In just four weeks, six out of every ten of our clients stop
smoking, and another two continue their education and at least cut back.”
A. Non-functional anti-smoking program
B. Addiction to cigarette
C. Expensive consultation package
D. Effects of smoking
28. What is the proposed solution to the situation/problem?
A. Suspension from education
B. Imprisonment for 4-6 weeks
C. Comprehensive consultation
D. All of these
29. What text structure is used when a writer gives the reasons and the results of a certain issue or
an idea?
A. Sequence
B. Problem and solution
C. Cause and effect
D. Compare and contrast
30. What text structure will be used to present the flow of ideas?
A. Sequence
B. Problem and solution
C. Cause and effect
D. Compare and contrast
31. What text structure are you going to use when you give the background of the issue or
problem?
A. Description
B. Sequence
C. Problem and solution
D. Cause and effect
32. The writer summarizes a text into a topic sentence. He uses _____.
A. Single-sentence Summary
B. Paraphrasing
C. Advance Organizer
D. Outline
33. The writer summarizes a text using his own words. He observes _____.
A. Single-sentence Summary
B. Paraphrasing
C. Advance Organizer
D. Outline
34. What critical approach in writing a critique would you use to present the ways in which works of
popular fiction follow the rules, codes and conventions of story-telling, "story grammar", in other
words, questions of the form of such texts?
A. Feminism
B. Formalism
 C. Structuralism
D. Sociological
35. A writer writes in a concise and exact use of words. What principle of writing does he observe?
A. Brevity
B. Clarity
C. Communication
D. Emphasis
36. The writer aims to serve the reader rather than to impress them. He observes _____?
A. Brevity
B. Clarity
C. Communication
D. Emphasis
37. The writer deploys the strongest forces at the most important points. He observes ______.
A. Brevity
B. Clarity
C. Emphasis
D. Honesty

38-41. The passages below are explanations and clarifications. Choose from the options the
correct topics they explain and clarify.

38. “Don't wait for your company to send you to school. Determine your needs and ask about the
company's training program. If they don't have one, sign up for classes at a local college. When
it comes to your profession, you should be a lifelong learner. Put a high priority on learning new
skills and on personal growth and professional development. Learn new software technology
and improve interpersonal and writing skills.”
A. waiting for your company to send you to school
B. the company's training program.
C. being a lifelong learner.
D. new software technology.
39. “There are gender differences in adolescents' satisfaction with their bodies. Compared with
boys, girls are usually less happy with their bodies and have more negative body images. Also,
as puberty proceeds, girls often become even more dissatisfied with their bodies. This is
probably because their body fat increases. In contrast, boys become more satisfied as they
move through puberty, probably because their muscle mass increases.”
A. adolescents' satisfaction with their bodies.
B. girls' negative body images.
C. Puberty
D. boys' muscle mass during puberty.
40. “Congratulations! You have been offered a job. The time has come to negotiate your salary.
The question to ask yourself is: "How much am I worth?" Your answer will likely affect the
outcome of your salary negotiation. The point is, in order to negotiate the best possible salary,
you must convince both yourself and the employer of the value that you will bring to the job.”
A. congratulations.
B. being offered a job.
C. asking yourself how much you are worth.
D. negotiating the best possible salary.
41. “Passing fears are common in early childhood. Many 2- to 4-year-olds are afraid of animals,
especially dogs. By 6 years, children are more likely to be afraid of the dark. Other common
fears are of thunderstorms, doctors, and imaginary creatures.”
A. fear.
B. passing fears.
C. two-to-four year olds fear of animals.
D. common fears

II. Paraphrase the following sentences. Your answer will be scored 3 as the highest, 2, or 1 as the
lowest depending on its quality.

42. Life is either a daring adventure or nothing. To keep our faces toward change and behave like
free spirits in the presence of fate is strength undefeatable.
 Helen Keller

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43. Time is a flowing river. Happy those who allow themselves to be carried, unresisting, with the
current. They float through easy days. They live, unquestioning, in the moment.
Christopher
Morley

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III. Discuss the following types of concept papers concisely. Your answer will be scored 3 as the
highest, 2, or 1 as the lowest depending on its quality.

44. Academic Concept Paper

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45. Formal Concept Paper

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IV. Summarize the following passages into a single sentence. Your answer will be scored 3 as the
highest, 2, or 1 as the lowest depending on its quality.

46. “Hello babies. Welcome to Earth. It’s hot in the summer and cold in the winter. It’s round and
wet and crowded. On the outside, babies, you’ve got a hundred years here. There’s only one
rule that I know of, babies-“God damn it, you’ve got to be kind.” – Kurt Vonnegut, God Bless
You, Mr. Rosewater
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47. “I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration. I will
face my fear. I will permit it to pass over me and through me. And when it has gone past I will
turn the inner eye to see its path. Where the fear has gone there will be nothing. Only I will
remain.” – Frank Herbert, Dune
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48. “You can tell yourself that you would be willing to lose everything you have in order to get
something you want. But it’s a catch-22: all of those things you’re willing to lose are what make
you recognizable. Lose them, and you’ve lost yourself.” – Jodi Picoult, Handle With Care
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V. Critique the following text using any or a combination of appropriate critical approaches. Your
answer will be scored 3 as the highest, 2, or 1 as the lowest depending on its quality.

49. One day, a mound of earth shaped was seen growing in the east. After several years, the
mound grew into a beautiful mountain range resembling Alunsina‟s face and her wonderful hair.
 The magical breeze whispered to the unhappy Tungkung Langit that Alunsina grew old and died
of sorrow somewhere in the east. This made Tungkung Langit mournful. As the sun rises in the
east, the shadow of the mountain reminds Tungkung Langit of his dear Alunsina. And as the
shadow fades away at nightfall, Tungkung Langit waters the earth with his tears.
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50. Geologists observe that many of our mountains and mountain ranges seem to resemble human-
like forms. However, they argue that these earth formations are the result of various interrelated
geological processes such as earthquakes, rock formations, and even volcanic eruptions. They
cited several conclusive research that detail the formation of such natural wonders. They also
conducted experiments that show how bodies of water have contributed to rock formation
worldwide. In the years to come, scientists expect to generate more data to explain such
phenomena.
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 MEDIA AND INFORMATION LITERACY
First Quarter Assessment
First Semester, S.Y. 2017-2018

I. Read each question carefully. Encircle the letter of your answer.

1. People discovered fire, developed paper from plants, and forged weapons and tools with stone, bronze, copper
and iron. What period did this happen?
A. Pre-Industrial Age
B. Industrial Age
C. Electronic Age
D. Information Age
2. People used the power of steam, developed machine tools, established iron production, and the manufacturing of
various products (including books through the printing press). When did this happen?
A. Pre-Industrial Age
B. Industrial Age
C. Electronic Age
D. Information Age
3. The invention of the transistor ushered in the electronic age. People harnessed the power of transistors that led to
the transistor radio, electronic circuits, and the early computers. In this age, long distance communication became
more efficient.
A. Pre-Industrial Age
B. Industrial Age
C. Electronic Age
D. Information Age
4. The Internet paved the way for faster communication and the creation of the social network. People advanced the
use of microelectronics with the invention of personal computers, mobile devices, and wearable technology.
Moreover, voice, image, sound and data are digitalized.
A. Pre-Industrial Age
B. Industrial Age
C. Electronic Age
D. Information Age
5. Which of the following is also called an Internet Age or Age of New Media?
A. Pre-Industrial Age
B. Industrial Age
C. Electronic Age
D. Information Age
6. Data that has been collected, processed, and interpreted in order to be presented in a useable form.
A. Information
B. Media
C. Technology
D. Literacy
7. It refers to the ability to recognize when information is needed and to locate, evaluate, effectively use and
communicate information in its various formats.
A. Information
B. Media
C. Media Literacy
D. Information Literacy
8. Information literacy has 7 stages/elements such as the following. Which of them gives you answer on what
information you need?
A. Information needs
B. Sources of information
C. Access to the information
D. Evaluate information
9. Which element of information literacy allows you to check the quality of information?
A. Information needs
B. Sources of information
C. Access to the information
D. Evaluate information

10. This element of information literacy allows you to create and pass data.
A. Access to the information
B. Evaluate information
C. Organize information
D. Communicate information
11. Media consisting of paper and ink, reproduced in a printing process that is traditionally mechanical.
A. Print Media
 B. Broadcast Media
C. New Media
D. Media Convergence
12. Media such as radio and television that reach target audiences using airwaves as the transmission medium.
A. Print Media
B. Broadcast Media
C. New Media
D. Media Convergence
13. Content organized and distributed on digital platforms.
A. Print Media
B. Broadcast Media
C. New Media
D. Media Convergence
14. The ability to transform different kinds of media into digital code, which is then accessible by a range of devices
thus creating a digital communication environment.
A. Media Literacy
B. Information Literacy
C. Media Convergence
D. None of these
15. Which of the following is an example of media convergence?
A. Facebook
B. Instagram
C. Digitized print ads
D. All of these
16. This refers to the information that can be verified and evaluated.
A. Reliability of information
B. Accuracy of information
C. Value of information
D. Authority of the source
17. This refers to the closeness of the report to the actual data.
A. Reliability of information
B. Accuracy of information
C. Value of information
D. Authority of the source
18. Information is said to be of worth if it aids the user in making or improving decisions.
A. Accuracy of information
B. Value of information
C. Authority of the source
D. Timeliness
19. Much of the information we gather daily do not come from a primary source but are passed on through secondary
sources such as writers, reporters, and the like. This refers to _____.
A. Accuracy of information
B. Value of information
C. Authority of the source
D. Timeliness
20. While a piece of information may have been found accurate, reliable, and valuable during the time it was
produced, it may become irrelevant and inaccurate with the passing of time. This idea refers to _____.
A. Accuracy of information
B. Authority of the source
C. Timeliness
D. Value of information
21. In media and information languages, these are codes, conventions, formats, symbols and narrative structures that
indicate the meaning of media messages to an audience.
A. Languages
B. Media Literacy
C. Media Languages
D. Information Literacy
22. These include sound, camera angles, types of shots and lighting. They may include, for example, ominous music to
communicate danger in a feature film, or high-angle camera shots to create a feeling of power in a photograph.
A. Symbolic codes
B. Technical codes
C. Conventions
D. Messages
23. These include the language, dress or actions of characters, or iconic symbols that are easily understood. For
example, a red rose may be used symbolically to convey romance, or a clenched fist may be used to communicate
anger.
A. Symbolic codes
B. Technical codes
C. Conventions
D. Messages
24. These refer to the people engaged in the process of creating and putting together media content to make a
finished media product.
A. Audience
B. Producers
C. Stakeholders
D. All of them
25. Which of the following defines literacy?
A. Ability to identify materials
B. Ability to understand texts
C. Ability to communicate using materials
D. All of the above
26. Which of the following best describes media?
A. A continua of learning
B. Physical objects used to communicate
C. Processed data from a study
D. None of these
27. People access, analyze, evaluate, and create media in a variety of forms. They aim to empower themselves by
acquiring competencies (knowledge and skills) necessary to engage with traditional media and new technologies.
These is an illustration of _____.
A. Media literacy
B. Information literacy
C. Technology literacy
D. Media and information literacy
28. An information is a broad term that covers a processed knowledge. How is this knowledge processed?
A. It is derived from study.
B. It is acquired through experience.
C. It is processed with an instruction, signals or symbols.
D. All of these
29. People have the ability to recognize when information is needed, and to locate, evaluate, and effectively
communicate information in its various formats. These shows _____.
A. Media literacy
B. Information literacy
C. Technology literacy
D. Media and information literacy
30. Joel works independently or with others, to responsibly, appropriately, and effectively use technological tools. He
uses these tools to access, manage, integrate, evaluate, create and communicate information. He shows _____.
A. Media literacy
B. Information literacy
C. Technology literacy
D. Media and information literacy
31. Jane engages with media and other information providers wanting to develop critical thinking and life-long
learning skills to socialize and become active citizen. What essential skills and competencies does she develop?
A. Media literacy
B. Information literacy
C. Technology literacy
D. Media and information literacy
32. Man A created a film. When Man B discovered that, he reproduced his copies and sold them. What violation did he
commit?
A. Infringement
B. Plagiarism
C. Libel
D. Piracy
33. In order to avoid plagiarism, one should _____.
A. Use the thoughts of others.
B. Imitate the ideas of others.
C. Represent that the author’s work is your own.
D. Ask for an authorization to use thoughts of others.
34. Which of the following should you do to avoid cyber bullying?
A. Text messages or emails composed to insult or demean.
B. Rumors or false statements spread by email or posted on social networking sites.
C. Humiliating photos, videos, websites, or fake profiles deliberately shared across social media.
D. None of these

35. When does computer addiction occur?

A. A person excessively uses computers that interferes with his daily life.
B. The use of computer interferes with one’s work.
C. The use of computer results in social problems
D. All of these
 36. An economic inequality occurs between groups in terms of access to, use of, or knowledge of ICT. This issue may
specifically refer to inequalities between individuals, households, businesses, and geographic areas at different
socioeconomic levels. What problem does this case show?
A. Cyber bullying
B. Plagiarism
C. Computer Addiction
D. Digital Divide

II. Essay. Discuss the following topics concisely by answering the provided questions. Your answer will be scored 3 as the
highest, 2, or 1 as the lowest depending on its quality.

37. Citizen Journalism: What is Citizen Journalism? What are the advantages of Citizen Journalism? Cite some
examples.
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38. The Use of the Internet as Tourism Support: If you could apply a digital experience to your community, what local
tourist spots, culture, or practices would you promote? Why?
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39. Phishing: Do you think online banking is still safe? How can you avoid becoming a victim of phishing?
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40. Human Trafficking: How does the Internet contribute to the increased number of human trafficking cases? Do you
think that the Internet can be used as a tool to victimize people? Explain your answer.
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