Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region V (Bicol)
Division of Catanduanes
BAGAMANOC RURAL DEVELOPMENT HIGH SCHOOL
Bagamanoc, Catanduanes

Name: Catherine Bonifacio Date: ________________

Year & Section: 12-PIETY Score: ________________

4th Summative Examination in English for Academic and Professional Purposes

(EAPP)
Grade 12

Essay
By Anna Mikaela Lapus

Background Information
Taft Avenue is a very busy part of the Metro Manila. Because of the fast-paced living
in the area, it is possible that condominium living has been the trend for many due to the
convenience it provides to inhabitants in going to business and education districts such as
Manila, Quezon City, and Makati. The increase in condominiums around the area could also
be a result of the density of people, predominantly students, given that De La Salle
University, one of the country’s top universities, is located along Taft Avenue. It is probable
that most of these students would prefer condominium living rather than traveling from home
to school and vise versa which, for the case of some, can be costly. In addition, not only
students but also other individuals might consider it favorable to live in an area where
everything they would possibly need is easily accessible.

I. Directions: With the example above, answer the following questions:

Note: Write your accomplished answers on this provided paper. Let your
parent/guardian sign your accomplished output.

1. What is the topic of the paragraph?

The topic of the paragraph states that the Taft Avenue is a very busy part
of the Metro Manila.

2. Why are condominium units built in the area?

Because of the fast-paced lifestyle in the area, it is probable that
condominium living has become the trend for many because of the
convenience it affords inhabitants in traveling to business and educational
districts such as Manila, Quezon City, and Makati. The increase in
condominiums around the area could also be a result of the density of people,
predominantly students, given that De La Salle University, one of the
country’s top universities, is located along Taft Avenue.
 Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
Region V (Bicol)
Division of Catanduanes
BAGAMANOC RURAL DEVELOPMENT HIGH SCHOOL
Bagamanoc, Catanduanes

3. What do condominiums provide for its tenants?

Most of these students are likely to favor condominium living over driving from
home to school and vice versa, which can be pricey in the case of some.
Furthermore, not only students but also other folks may find it advantageous
to reside in a location where everything they may want is conveniently
available.

Prepared by:

MIKAELA T. RIMA
Subject Teacher