THIRD QUARTERLY EXAMINATION

IN ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL PURPOSES

STEM 12 ONLY

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KNOWLEDGE KNOWLEDGE
Part I. Multiple Choice
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Directions: Choose the best answer that describes in each item.
Write the letter of your choice at the box provided. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

1. How long should an introduction be?

PROCESS
A. Every introduction should be at least five sentences.
B. The length of the introduction varies with the purpose of the essay. 1. 6. 11. 16. 21.
C. A good introduction only needs to be one sentences.
2. 7. 12. 17. 22.
D. All of the above
2. What should a good conclusion be? 3. 8. 13. 18. 23.
A. reiterates the main points made in the paper. 4. 9. 14. 19. 24.
B. states the significance of research findings.
C. calls to action. 5. 10. 15. 20. 25.
D. All of the above
3. Which of the following statements is TRUE about introduction? UNDERSTANDING
A. An introduction should set the tone and flow into the body of the
paper. 1 – 5. 11-15. 21-25. 31- 35.
B. Start with an obvious, general statement that the reader can agree
with.
C. State your position by saying “In this paper, I will show…” 6 - 10 16-20. 26-30.
D. All of the above
4. Which of the following is a GOOD strategy for engaging readers in the
introductory paragraph?
A. telling a brief story
B. starting with a dictionary definition
C. announcing the purpose in a formal way
D. none of the above
5. Which of the following best defines an executive summary?
A. briefly covers all the main parts of the report.
B. provides a concise statement of the findings and recommendations
based on those findings
C. appears on a separate page and is able to stand on its own
D. all of the above

6. What is a thesis statement?

A. It is the central idea of a paper.
B. It is the answer to the central question raised in a paper.
C. It is the first sentence of the introductory paragraph.
D. both A and B
7. What is a topic sentence?
A. It is the first sentence in a paragraph.
B. It is the discussion of each paragraph.
C. It is the sentence that expresses the main idea of the paragraph.
D. It is the transitional sentence logically connecting two paragraphs together.
8. Which of the following should NOT be included in a concluding paragraph?
A. recommendation for further exploration of the subject
B. new idea not discussed in the main body of the paper
C. short summary of the main idea
D. question about the research findings
9. Which language feature of academic writing contains fewer words that refer to the
writer or the reader?
A. Complexity B. Formality
C. Precision D. Objectivity
10. What language features of academic writing show citations of ideas and
acknowledging sources of information?
A. Accuracy B. Explicitness
C. Hedging D. Responsibility

II. PROCESS

1. Which among the following is NOT a reading strategy?

A. Asking Questions B. Infer and Predict C. Repetition D. Visualize
2. Making connections is one of reading strategies, thus this involves the following,
EXCEPT:
A. Text to life B. Text to nature
C. Text to self D. Text to text
3. Choose the best summary based from the paragraph given.
Some authorities say that
the only true pyramids are
the ones built in Egypt.
These solid structures have
a square or a rectangular
base, smooth sloping sides,
and
a pointed top. The Egyptian A. The most famous true pyramids are the ones in Egypt.
pyramids were designed as B. Pyramids were built in many parts of the ancient world.
burial places for the C. Although some authorities say, the only true are Egyptian; pyramid-like
pharaohs. structures were built in other places.
However, elsewhere in the D. All of the above
world, pyramid-like
structures were built. These 4. What is the greatest benefit of using an outline to draft an essay?
pyramids A. Outlines allow the writer to compile information and set a direction for essay
were often used as temples before jumping to a first draft.
or building for astronomical B. An outline is the same thing as the first draft, so once the outline is written the
studies. Notable examples draft is done.
were the Ziggurats of C. With an outline, writers do not have to worry so much about their final product.
Mesopotamia and many D. Writers who use outline always produce successful and engaging essays.
others scattered around the 5. Why is using full sentence outline beneficial for most standard essays?
world. A. Full sentence outlines allow for writing that is more creative.
B. With a full sentence outline, you can guarantee an essay’s success.
C. The numbers and decimal involved in the other outline types are confusing.
D. While the sentence outline may be more time-consuming up front, it makes writing the first draft much easier.

TEST B.
Text Structure Quiz
Direction: Read each passage and analyze how the information is being organized.

6. Ice-cream is a delicious frozen treat that comes in a many different colors and flavors. Two
of my favorite flavors are strawberry and chocolate. Though both of these flavors are delicious,
strawberry may contain pieces of fruit while chocolate usually will not. Even though more
chocolate ice-cream is sold across the country annually than strawberry, each flavor tastes great
inside of a milk shake.
a. cause and effect b. compare and contrast c. chronological
d. spatial / descriptive e. sequence / process

7. The ice-cream shop around the corner from my house has the best ice-cream in the city.
When you first walk inside, there is a long chrome counter with matching stools extending to
alongside the far wall. Right where the counter stops, the booth seating begins. There are lots of
old-timey knickknacks on the walls and chrome napkin holders on all the tables. My favorite
part of the shop is behind the counter glass, where they keep all of the ice-cream flavors. A
rainbow of delicious sugary flavors is kept cool and delicious behind the counter glass.
a. problem and solution b. compare and contrast c. chronological
d. spatial / descriptive e. sequence / process

8. Freezer burn may have wasted more ice-cream than sidewalks. If you don’t know, freezer
burn is when ice crystals form on the surface of ice-cream. These ice crystals can ruin the
texture and flavor of the ice cream. But you can prevent freezer burn. Since freezer burn is
caused when melted ice-cream is refrozen, rather than eating your ice-cream from the container
as it melts, scoop your ice-cream into a bowl and put the container back in the fridge
immediately. Doing this ought to help you solve your issues with freezer burn.
a. problem and solution b. compare and contrast c. chronological
d. spatial / descriptive e. sequence / process

9. No one knows the true origin of ice-cream, but the first published ice-cream recipe appears in
“Mrs. Mary Eales's Receipts,” a cook book that was printed in London in 1718. Sometime
around 1832, an African American confectioner named Augustus Jackson created multiple ice
cream recipes and invented a superior technique to manufacture ice cream. Ice cream soda was
invented around 1874, but the real breakthrough may have been at the 1904 World’s Fair in St.
Louis, Missouri, when the American ice-cream cone was unveiled!
a. problem and solution b. cause and effect c. chronological
d. spatial / descriptive e. sequence / process

10. Making ice-cream is not easy. Cream and sugar have to first be mixed in a frozen container.
Ingredients may be added at this point, if desired. The mixture must be stirred and whipped until
the cream and sugar mixture is frozen. Depending on the equipment, this may take as long as an
hour. After the ice-cream is prepared, it must be kept frozen until it is ready to be enjoyed.
Making ice-cream is difficult, but most people would agree that it is worth the trouble.
a. problem and solution b. compare and contrast c. chronological
d. cause and effect e. sequence / process

11. Have you ever had an ice-cream headache? That’s when a painful sensation resonates in your
head after eating something cold (usually ice-cream) on a hot day. This pain is produced by the
dilation of a nerve center in the roof of your mouth. The nerve center is overreacting to the cold
by trying to heat your brain. Ice-cream headaches have turned many smiles to frowns.
a. problem and solution b. compare and contrast c. chronological
d. spatial / descriptive e. cause and effect

12. One time my mom and I made ice-cream. We added sugar and cream into a big glass bowl.
We kept it frozen in the middle of a bigger glass bowl. While it froze, I stirred the mixture with
a hand mixer. It was the first time that had I used one and it splattered ice-cream mixture all
over the kitchen. The rest of the mixture finally froze, so we ate some ice cream, and then put
the remaining portions in the freezer so that it wouldn’t get freezer burned. That was a good day.
a. problem and solution b. compare and contrast c. chronological
d. spatial / descriptive e. cause and effect

13. It was the most beautiful banana split that I had ever seen. In the middle of the bowl, there
were three scoops of ice-cream: chocolate, strawberry, and vanilla. On top of the ice-cream were
a banana and a thick web of chocolate and caramel sauces. A huge puff of whipped cream
covered the sauces and a handful of crushed nuts dappled the whipped cream. On top of it all
was a cherry, but I’ve never liked the soggy squish of cherries.
a. problem and solution b. compare and contrast c. sequence/process
d. spatial / descriptive e. cause and effect

14. When it comes to making ice-cream, you can do it the traditional way, by stirring it in a
frozen container, or you can use liquid nitrogen to freeze your mixture. There are some
advantages to using liquid nitrogen. Since liquid nitrogen freezes the mixture faster, the crystal
grains are smaller, giving the ice-cream a creamier texture. The downside is that ice-crystals
grow faster in ice-cream prepared using liquid nitrogen, so it must be stored at much colder
temperatures. Both methods produce a distinct texture, and both are delicious.
a. problem and solution b. compare and contrast c. sequence/process
d. spatial / descriptive e. cause and effect

15. Some authorities say that the only true pyramids are the ones built in Egypt.
These solid structures have a square or a rectangular base, smooth sloping sides, and
a pointed top. The Egyptian pyramids were designed as burial places for the pharaohs.
However, elsewhere in the world, pyramid-like structures were built. These pyramids
were often used as temples or building for astronomical studies. Notable examples
were the Ziggurats of Mesopotamia and many others scattered around the world.
Choose the best summary based from the paragraph given.
A. The most famous true pyramids are the ones in Egypt.
B. Pyramids were built in many parts of the ancient world.
C. Although some authorities say, the only true are Egyptian; pyramid-like
structures were built in other places.
D. All of the above
16. How long should an introduction be?
A. Every introduction should be at least five sentences.
B. The length of the introduction varies with the purpose of the essay.
C. A good introduction only needs to be one sentences.
D. All of the above
16. Which of the following best defines an executive summary
A. briefly covers all the main parts of the report.
B. provides a concise statement of the findings and recommendations
based on those findings
C. appears on a separate page and is able to stand on its own
D. all of the above
17. What is the topic sentence?
A. It is the first sentence in a paragraph.
B. It is the discussion of each paragraph.
C. It is the sentence that expresses the main idea of the paragraph.
D. It is the transitional sentence logically connecting two paragraphs
together.
18. Which of the following statements is TRUE about introduction?
A. An introduction should set the tone and flow into the body of the paper.
B. Start with an obvious, general statement that the reader can agree with.
C. State your position by saying “In this paper, I will show…”
D. All of the above
19. Which language feature of academic writing contains fewer words that refer to the
writer or the reader?
A. Complexity B. Formality C. Precision D. Objectivity
20. Why is using full sentence outline beneficial for most standard essays?
A. Full sentence outlines allow for writing that is more creative.
B. With a full sentence outline, you can guarantee an essay’s success.
C. The numbers and decimal involved in the other outline types are
confusing.
D. While the sentence outline may be more time-consuming up front, it makes writing the first draft much easier.

21. What language features of academic writing show citations of ideas and
acknowledging sources of information?
A. Accuracy B. Explicitness C. Hedging D. Responsibility
22. What is the greatest benefit of using an outline to draft an essay?
A. Outlines allow the writer to compile information and set a direction
for an essay before jumping to a first draft.
B. An outline is the same thing as the first draft, so once the outline is written, the draft is done.
C. With an outline, writers do not have to worry so much about their final product.
D. Writers who use outline always produce successful and engaging essays.
23. Which among the following is NOT a reading strategy?
A. Asking Questions B. Infer and Predict C. Repetition D. Visualize
24. Making connections is one of reading strategies, thus this involves the following,
EXCEPT:
A. Text to life B. Text to nature C. Text to self D. Text to text
25. Which of the following should NOT be included in a concluding paragraph?
A. recommendation for further exploration of the subject
B. A new idea not discussed in the main body of the paper
C. A short summary of the main idea
D. A question about the research findings

III. UNDERSTANDING

Read the academic texts below and answer the questions that follow. (5 PTS. Each)

An Ideal Citizen
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1 A citizen is a person who lives in a state and is governed by its laws in all matters. An ideal citizen is an asset to a nation. Countries are not good
or bad but their citizens make them so. Smugglers, lawbreakers and people of bad character are also citizens of a country but they cannot be called ideal citizens.
2 An ideal citizen is every inch a patriot. Citizenship secures for the people a sense of security for their life and property. In a democratic country
like India, a citizen enjoys the right of voting in elections to public bodies. He can himself stand as a candidate for election to the municipal committee of his town and
legislative bodies of his country. HE can even stand for the office of the president of the country.
3 A citizen enjoys several other advantages. It is the duty of the state of provide him with employment as far as possible. A citizen enjoys several
facilities. The state provides him with essential services such as transport, right of voting, electricity, hospitals and schools for the education of his children. Modern
states are welfare states. They are supposed to look after the welfare of the citizens. A citizen can stand up and fight for certain rights.
4 On the other hand, a citizen has to carry out certain duties and responsibilities. He is expected to obey the laws of his country. He must be loyal to
the state. He or she must gladly offer his or her services to the state. In time of war or a national emergency, a citizen should serve the country in any capacity he is
called upon to serve. Every citizen must support the police and the administration in general in the maintenance of peace. It is also the duty of all citizens to desist from
creating disorder by communal riots.
5 An ideal citizen tries to protect national property. He makes a right use of the facilities provided to him. He tries to maintain communal harmony in
the country. He has a secular outlook. He is tolerant towards all faiths. He believes in the principle of peaceful co-existence. ‘Live and let live’ is the guiding
principle of his life. He is honest and fair in his dealings. He has a helpful attitude towards his fellow human beings. He refuses to be tempted into corruption or
dishonesty. His life is an open book in honesty, diligence and amiability.
6 It is the duty of every citizen to be ready to offer his services for public duties. It is the fundamental duty of a citizen to record his vote. A citizen is
also expected to take an active part in public affairs. Another duty of a citizen is to pay taxes honestly. If he evades these, the government has the right to realize the
taxes by force. An ideal citizen is ideal in his speech, conduct and writing. He is always ready to lay down his life for the sake of his country. His country is a
motherland to him and he loves her from the core of his heart. The greatness of a country depends not on her material resources, but on her men and women. A nation
is great if her citizens are great. A poet has rightly said:

“Not gold, but only men,

Can make a nation strong and great;
Men who for truth and honour’s sake
1 – 5. What concept is discussed and clarified in this essay?
A) all citizens C) good citizens
B) bad citizens D) Filipino citizens

6 – 10. What type of definition is used to tell what an ideal citizen is?
A) Formal C) Extended
B) Informal D) None of the choices
11 – 15. What technique is used to define the term "ideal citizen" in this essay?
A) Contrast C) Synonym
B) Illustration D) Both b and c
16 – 20. The word "asset" in paragraph 1 means valuable...
A) property C) wealth
B) person D) price
21 – 25. The statement "The greatness of a country depends not on her material resources, but on her men and
women" uses the technique...
A) negation C) comparison
B) function D) analogy
26 – 30. Which main idea about an ideal citizen is NOT discussed in this essay?
A. his duties and responsibilities
B. the advantages of being an ideal citizen
C. definition of an ideal citizen
D. what is not an ideal citizen
31 – 35. Which among the supporting details goes with the main idea in paragraph 4 about an ideal citizen?
A. He maintains harmonious relationship with others.
B. He enjoys several facilities.
C. He obeys the law.
D. The goodness of the country depends on the type of citizen it has.