1 Division of Negros Oriental

San Jose District

San Jose Provincial High School
Second Quarter Examination
English 8
October 16-17, 2019

Name: ________________________________ Section___________________ Score: ________________

I. Read the paragraph below; then skim the advertisement and answer the following
questions:

‘App’ is a computer industry word that is short for ‘application’. It indicates the practical application of
computer software that is designed to perform a specific task. A range of convenient apps is now
available on mobile phones and other mobile devices around the world.

1 How many Android smartphones exist across

the globe? _______________________

2. Which program has over 450 000 apps

available? _____________________

3 How much is the one-time registration fee for

Android apps? _____________________

4 What percentage of 25–44 year olds played

Angry Birds in the last 30 days?
_____________________________

5. How much money was Instagram bought

for? _______________________

6. How many full-time employees does

Instagram have?

7. According to the advert, how many people

use Facebook for Android? How many monthly
users does that represent?
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San Jose District
San Jose Provincial High School
Second Quarter Examination
English 8
October 16-17, 2019

II. Read each of the sentences below carefully. A word is underlined in each sentence. Write the
underlined word in the blank, then circle the word from the list that has about the same meaning.

1. She turned he biggest foe into her best friend. _________________

A. enemy B. shoes C. lesson

2. The man walked down the long corridor in the dark building. __________________

A. table B. fan C. hall

3. My sister’s eyes resemble our mother’s eyes. ____________________

A. run like B. look like C. feel like

5. The stars were brilliant in the clear night sky. ___________________

A. dim B. walking C. bright

6. Asia is the largest continent, and Australia is the smallest. ___________________

A. ocean B. land area C. kitchen

III. Idiomatic Expressions

Directions: Study carefully each set of idiomatic expressions and fill in the blank with the correct idiom.

make a beast of oneself - eat large quantities of food, leaving little for others
a cat’s nap - a short sleep taken during the day
donkey’s years - a very long time
a fish out of water - someone who feels uncomfortable in unfamiliar surroundings or company smell
a rat - detect something suspicious; sense that something is wrong

1. My students had planned to play trick on me, but because they were so quiet and attentive I
______________________________.
2. Why don’t you take _______________________________ if you’re tired?
3. I always expect that a voracious eater like him will ______________________________ on such
a big occasion like this.
4. I didn’t know anyone at the party and I felt like __________________________ among all my
sister’s high school friends.
5. At first, I didn’t recognize Ana when she stopped me in the park because I hadn’t seen her for
____________________________.

II. GRAMMAR
TRANSITIONS
Fill in the blanks with the most suitable transitions from the list. Use each transition only once unless
instructed otherwise.

Thus This Then First Second For example Further Indeed Finally Rather They The
Final

A child may leave home for a number of reasons, but three seem to be more common than any others.
1- __________, a child may leave home because of lack of parental affection, which can leave the child
with emotional scars. When parents are cold and uncaring, a child senses 2- __________ and feels that
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San Jose District
San Jose Provincial High School
Second Quarter Examination
English 8
October 16-17, 2019

s/he does not belong in the home. The child will 3- __________ leave, seeking a home where s/he at
least feel s wanted and a part of a family. 4- __________, when a child feels that s/he is not given just
recognition as a person and as an individual, s/he may feel frustrated enough to leave home-especially if
he parents do not stop what they are doing long enough to really listen to him/her or at least to respect
some of the child’s opinions. 5- __________, severe punishment by a child’s parents, which does not suit
the child’s misconduct, may cause him/her to leave home. 6- __________, severe punishment is child
abuse, and a child will normally feel that s/he is not safe in such a home. 7- __________ for his/her own
protection and for affection s/he may leave home.

When At the beginning Eventually However First Then At the end And For instance

“El Norte” is an excellent and disturbing film about two immigrants to the United States. 1- __________
of the film, we meet a family in Guatemala – mother, father, son and daughter. 2- __________the father
is killed and the mother is taken to the prison, the son and the daughter decide to go to “El Norte” – the
United States by way of Mexico. At 3- __________, they have trouble finding someone to take them
across the Mexican border, but 4- __________, they find a way across and end up in Los Angeles.
5__________, life in the U.S. is not as easy as they thought it would be. 6- __________, they have to find
housing, 7- __________, they need to learn English 8- __________get jobs. 9- __________, they succeed
in accomplishing these three goals and life looks pretty good for them. Unfortunately, 10- __________of
the film, tragedy strikes and we are left wondering if “El Norte” really is the land of opportunity after all.

When because In addition Besides Whenever Whereas They Nevertheless

Because of These For example

Animals use various means to protect themselves. Color is one that is widely used as a protective device.
For instance, some birds display brightly colored feathers 1- ___________ they are threatened. These
are designed to frighten away the enemy. 2-___________ to color, some animals emit a peculiar smell
for the same purpose. 3-___________, form may be used to conceal the animal. Some insects, 4-
___________, conceal themselves by making themselves resemble plants of flowers. In this way, 5-
___________ are hardly visible because they can merge into their surroundings. Other animals adopt
regular patterns of behavior 6- ___________ they are frightened. Some pretend to be dead 7-
___________ others just come forward and stand still. 8-____________, buffaloes were almost
eliminated in the 19th century 9-___________ their lack of resistance to hunters.

Therefore But In fact For instance Moreover So that Also Since Even though Rather

Though eating disorders produce physical damage to the body, they are not 1- __________ physical
illnesses. 2- ___________, they are mental issues that develop more frequently among females but do
affect the male population as well. Anorexia nervosa, one of the most common eating disorders, is
characterized by extremely low body weight and a distorted self body image accompanied by an intense
fear of gaining weight. Extreme exercising is 3- __________ commonly associated with anorexia and is
believed to be its direct consequence. Anorexics may allow themselves anywhere from 100 to 1000
calories a day. It is not food that turns them off 4- __________ the concern with gaining weight. Food, in
fact, may be on their mind constantly. There are several cases where people suffering from anorexia
nervosa developed a severe obsession for cooking 5- __________ they never tasted anything of what
they prepared. Anorexia nervosa is considered to be a serious mental health disorder which is
characterized by an exaggerated concern with the appearance of the body. It can be considered a
disorder of beauty 6- __________ the sufferer believes, despite all the evidence to the contrary, that he
or she is too fat and, 6- __________, unattractive. The anorexic wishes to be thinner, and the idea of
being overweight appears to be a nightmare.

Because of While Despite Because On the Contrary Therefore However

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San Jose District
San Jose Provincial High School
Second Quarter Examination
English 8
October 16-17, 2019

If you lead a busy life, you are probably not getting enough vitamin C. Given the choice, most of us
would rather relax with a cup of coffee, instead of peeling an orange. 1- __________, the cold and flu
season is not over yet. Especially at this time of the year, vitamin C is not just a necessity, but essential
for helping maintain the immune system. 2- __________ the experts’ acknowledgement that there is no
real substitute for real fruit, our company discovered a new way to maximize the benefits of taking a
daily dose of vitamin C. Redaxon makes this possible with a capsule. 3- __________ an orange a day may
give the body a sudden burst of vitamin C, the effects do not last long- no matter how it is consumed.
Vitamin C cannot be stored in the body for a long period of time 4- __________ its solubility in water.
So, how does Redaxon Slow Release Work? Each capsule contains hundreds of coated pellets made up
of Vitamin C. These pellets dissolve safely and gradually into your system; 7-__________, they provide a
continuous and steady source of vitamin C over a period of eight hours. This will help you to maintain
the body’s natural defenses and resistance to infection.

Prepared by:

Miss. Stephanie F. Alob

English Teacher

GOD BLESS AND GOOD LUCK !

Name: ________________________________ Section___________________ Score: ________________

General Directions: Read carefully each item and follow directions as indicated. Write the letter of the most
appropriate answer on your test paper.
Part I: Knowledge
A. Multiple Choice
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San Jose District
San Jose Provincial High School
Second Quarter Examination
English 8
October 16-17, 2019

Directions: Encircle the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
1. What is the traditional clothing of Japan called?
a. Phiran
b. Shinto
c. Japanese
d. Kimono
2. What is popular food in Japan?
a. noodles and pork
b. Rice and fish
c. bread and eggs
d. pancakes and chicken
3. Which is not a Japanese martial art?
a. Taek Won do
b. Ju Jitsu
c. Kendo
d. Sumo
4. What brought much of the Chinese culture to Japan?
a. Buddhism
b. Christianity
c. explorers
d. war e. none of the above
5. This is a cultural tradition that original in China. This was considered a medicine that promoted
physical and spiritual health.
a. Japanese Tea Ceremony
b. Chinese Tea Ceremony
c. Yukata
d. Shinden-zukuri
6. This rigidly traditional drama which in its present form dates back to the early 14 th century.
a. Japanese New Year Celebration
b. Noh Drama
c. Masaoka Shiki
d. Haiku
7. These are believed to symbolize kindness and gentleness.
a. New Year
b. Chopsticks
c. Renku
d. Hokku
8. They taught to abandon knives and forks from the dining table. So they have their food cut to bite-size
before it comes on the table.
a. Confucianism
b. Shintoism
c. Judaism
d. Buddhism
9. This is considered to abolish bad luck.
a. Dragon
b. oil
c. Red
d. tea
10. It is an ancient Chinese tradition.
a. Dragon Dance
b. Fire Dance
c. Tea Dance
d. none of the above
11. It is a Japanese style of wrestling and Japan’s national sport.
a. Tatami
b. Muay-thai
c. Sumo
d. none of the above
12. It is the architectural style of aristocratic residences wherein the flooring the palatial rooms was
mainly wooden and tatami mats were only used as seating for the highest aristocrats.
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San Jose District
San Jose Provincial High School
Second Quarter Examination
English 8
October 16-17, 2019

a. Shinden-zukuri
b. Kabuki
c. Heian
d. None of the above
13. In the tower of the Great Bell: now the mallet is lifted to smite the lips of the metal monster – the
vast lips inscribed with Buddhist texts. Mallet means __________.
a. a. hammer
b. an axe
c. a saw
14. All the green –and-gold tiles of the temple are vibrating; the wooden goldfish above them writhing
against the sky. Writhing means _______
a. twisting
b. pointing
c. leading
d. pulling
15. All the little dragons on the high-tilted eaves of the green roofs (3) shiver to the tips of their gilded
tails under that deep wave of sound. Shiver means to _______
a. fall on one’s knees
b. tremble at the loud sound
c. be destroyed by the gilded tails
16. And even as she cried, she leaped into the white flood of metal. Leaped means _______.
a. squat
b. jump
c. run
17-18. Therefore, the molds had to be once more prepared, and the fires rekindled, and the metal
remelted, and all the work tediously and toilsomely repeated.
rekindled means _____
a. lighted again
b. set on fire again
c. stopped the fire
toilsomely means _____
a. with difficulty
b. lightly
c. unmindfully
19. This is the main religion in Korea and its teachings reflect in Korean lifestyle, culture and arts.
a. Shintoism
b. Judaism
c. Buddhism
d. none of the above
20. It is the official government and national dress in Korea. People of all ages wear it with pride
because it is one of the emblems of their cultural identity.
a. kimono
b. dakgalbi
c. hanbok
d. bibimbap
B. True or False
Directions: Write True if the statement is true and False if it is not. Write your answer on the space
provided before the number.
______1. Japanese often send money to bereaved friends as an expression of sympathy.
______2. Number 4 is considered luck in Japan.
______3. Seven is considered as a lucky number in Korea so anything in multiples of seven will be
accepted heartily.
______4. Koreans consider four as an unlucky number.
______5. Red, yellow and pink colors denote happiness and prosperity in the Chinese culture.
______6. The use of white, black or green colors for Koreans in wrapping is offensive and must be
avoided.
_______7. In China, no indoor farewells, the removal of shoes before entering the house or dining room,
and most importantly, only male hosts will serve the drinks.
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San Jose District
San Jose Provincial High School
Second Quarter Examination
English 8
October 16-17, 2019

_______8. Yungdrung is major symbol of Korean Buddhism and it can be seen outside temples and
religious places in Korea.
_______9. Bowing is equivalent to the handshake in Korean culture.
_______10. Bowing means showing gratitude and respect to the person you are meeting with. The
younger generations have blended the western culture with their native culture by shaking hands after
bowing to each other.
________11. Japanese food and drinks add flavor to their traditional lifestyle and rice malt served with
kimchi is their specialty.
________12. Cold noodles, bibimbap, bulgogi and dakgalbi are some of the world famous Indian dishes.
________13. In Japan, the celebration of the New Year is the most significant and important holiday.
________14. Buddhist practices and beliefs in Japan stemmed from practices in China and were very
similar to those in China.
________15. Most houses in Japan have Tatami mats. Tatami were originally a luxury item for the
nobility.
_________16. It is said that prior to the mid-16 th century in Japan, the ruling nobility and samurai slept
on Tatami or woven mats called goza, while commoners used straw metals or loose straw for bedding.
_________17. Matsaoka Shiki renamed the standalone hokku or poem to Haiku.
________18. Vanity of the Rat illustrates how arranged marriages are done by the parents for their
children. This is a custom in many countries in the world, including Korea.
________19. Mr. Sun is the most powerful and magnificent according to Mr. and Mrs. Rat.
________20. Mr. Wind is more powerful than Mr. Sun, since Mr. Sun is powerless when Mr. Wind
covers him.
_________21. Fable represents a type that illustrates a moral through the use of animal characters.
_________22. Never underestimate things, people or even animals to their roles that they supposed to
do. This is the moral of the story “The Vanity of the Rat”.
_________23. Mr. Stone Buddha is thought to be more powerful than Mr. Wind, since Mr. Wind cannot
blew Mr. Stone Buddha away.
II. Understanding
C. Reading Comprehension
Directions: Read the passage then answer the questions based on the passage. Encircle the
letter of the correct answer.
Spider Webs
All spiders spin webs. That's because webs help spiders. Webs help spiders do three things.
Webs help spiders hold eggs. Webs help spiders hide. And webs help spiders catch food.
Webs help spiders hold eggs. Many spiders like to lay their eggs in their webs. The webs help keep the
eggs together. Webs help spiders keep their eggs safe.
Webs help spiders hide. Most spiders are dark. They are brown, grey, or black. But spider webs
are light. They are white and cloudy. When spiders hide in their webs, they are harder to see.
Webs help spiders catch food. Spider webs are sticky. When a bug flies into the web, it gets
stuck. It moves around. It tries to get out. But it can't. It is trapped! Spiders can tell that the bug is
trapped. That's because spiders feel the web move. And the spider is hungry. The spider goes to get the
bug.
As you can see, webs help spiders hold eggs. Webs help spiders hide. And webs help spiders
catch food. Without webs, spiders would not be able to live like they do. Spiders need their webs to
survive.
1) This passage is mostly about
A. spider colors B. spider webs C. spider eggs
2) Spider webs help spiders
I. hold eggs II. catch food III. find water
A. I only B. I and II only C. I, II, and III
3) As used in paragraph 4, the word trapped most nearly means
A. stuck B. hidden C. eaten
4) How can spiders tell when something is trapped in their web?
A. They hear it. B. They smell it. C. They feel it.
5) As used in the last sentence of the passage, the word survive means to stay
A. alive B. hidden C. caught
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San Jose District
San Jose Provincial High School
Second Quarter Examination
English 8
October 16-17, 2019

Prepared by: Miss. Stephanie F. Alob