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 usefulb. should be shaved c. are useless

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 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

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