St. Agnes Academy, Inc.

HIGH SCHOOL UNIT

Legazpi City
S.Y. 2021 – 2022

SECOND QUARTERLY ASSESSMENT

IN ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL PURPOSES

Name: _____________________ Gr. and Sec: ______________ Score: _____________

Teacher: Ms. Rizza M. Rivero Target Date: January 17-20, 2022
Submission: January 20, 2022

General Instructions: Read the instructions carefully for each type of test. Write your answers on the
answer sheet.

I. Directions. Read and analyze the given definition. Choose the most appropriate technique used in
defining the term. The main techniques and the other techniques in defining are part of the choices.
One answer only for each number. (5 points)

1. The Hebrew word for peace, šālôm, translated in the Septuagint 1. ________________________
most often by the Greek word, eirēnē, has a wide semantic range
including the notions of totality or completeness, success,
fulfillment, wholeness, harmony, security and well-being.

2. According to Shifferd, "True peace is a society that, rather than 2. ________________________

suppressing life, nurtures it.

3. Peace is the desire of every beating heart. Peace is the hope of 3. ________________________
every nation, the promise of every politician, the pulse of every
religious tradition, the goal of every prayer. Peace is the bold,
courageous and ultimate response to the notion that violence
provides any viable solution for the conflicts of our world. Where
war destroys and tears apart, peace builds, strengthens and
restores. At the same time peace is personal, for each of us
longs for security and tranquility in the face of the troubles,
anxiety and chaos that often touch our lives.

4. That is because happiness is an emotion in which we 4. ________________________

"experience feelings ranging from contentment and satisfaction to
bliss and intense pleasure," whereas joy "is a stronger, less
common feeling than happiness." We experience joy when we
achieve selflessness to the point of personal sacrifice. We feel
joy when we are spiritually connected to God or people.

5. Think of happiness as a 100-story building and each level 5. ________________________

corresponds to a happiness value.

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II. Directions: Read the sample critique below. Identify the approach used and explain your answer in
two (2) sentences only. (5 points)

“My Last Duchess” is a dramatic monologue poem written by Robert Browning in the early 16th century
and set during the Italian Renaissance. From this poem, the author is trying to portray the point of view of a
wealthy nobleman whose daughter, the narrator, is getting married to and he is showing a painting of his wife,
which is only known as “my last duchess” throughout the poem. The portrayal of the duchess as a reflection of
women conforming to the ideals of Victorian womanhood during the Victorian era where they are amiable to
the society as well as being innocent. Women in the Victorian era were supposed to be attractive to others so
that the people like them. Also, the image of the duchess being able to blush easily was considered as part of
her innocent and women at that time needed to brush in order to prove they are innocent. Women need to
abide by this judgment as they all are based on the eyes of men that are higher in the patriarchal order of
genders. Moreover, getting approved by the men means you have successfully become a woman, however if
you go against this made-up femininity, the woman shall be mocked by her female society. The duchess is
trying to prove that her husband is an ideal husband because this can be seen as being successful in
marriage. Having an ideal husband and marriage also mean she needs to conform and devote to him, which is
being submissive in the marriage. For instance, the Duke of Ferrara warns her to not accept the gratefulness
from other men as well as being pleased with other services offered to her as the duchess is solely the Duke’s
property. The Duke also describes the portrait and leaves comments on her flaws. Furthermore, the portrait
remains hidden from the sight of others behind the curtains is implying that the Duke has the complete control
over his late wife which is also addressing that other women also are the property of the men. The duchess
now can be seen as a doll rather than a human being for the Duke. Women in the poem and in that particular
era need to conform to the rules or else, they would be considered as shameful to the society.

6. Approach used: (1 point) _______________________________________________________________

7-10. Explanation: (4 points) ______________________________________________________________

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RUBRIC FOR THE EXPLANATION

4 3
Connection
Answers show mastery of
content and deeper
analysis/understanding of the
content.
It is well written and very
organized; has excellent
grammar mechanics.
Analysis
Answers show some
analyses. Student’s
answer shows mastery
and understanding of
content.
It is written fairly clear;
has good grammar
mechanics.
2 1
Summary Incomplete
Answers show Answers do not show
some understanding of basic
understanding of content. Answers are
essential contents, incomplete or
facts, but are inaccurate. Answers show
lacking in greater that mastery of the general
analysis and content is missing.
evidence.
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It has clear and concise It has a good It has a minimal It has poor grammar
statements. presentation and effort and good mechanics.
organization. grammar
mechanics.

III. Directions: Write an argumentative thesis statement based on the given topic. Provide the issue,
your stand and your claims. (10 points)

11-15. Topic : New Design of 1,000-peso Bill

Issue : _________________________________________________________________________
Stand : _________________________________________________________________________
Claims : _________________________________________________________________________

Argumentative Thesis Statement:

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16-20. Topic : Filipino Superstitions for The New Year

Issue : _________________________________________________________________________
Stand : _________________________________________________________________________
Claims : _________________________________________________________________________

Argumentative Thesis Statement:

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IV. Directions: Answer each of the following questions in five to seven sentences only. Be guided by the
rubric. (30 points)

21-30. How do you write an online store/gadget or movie review? Give a step-by-step procedure to a
college student.

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31-40. What is the academic purpose of a concept paper and what is its professional purpose?
Differentiate the two purposes by citing specific situations for each where the position paper is
useful.

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41-50. What is your stand about the petition of a group to postpone the Election 2022? Based on your
stand, cite at least 2 claims and explain the claims in 1-2 sentences.

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Rubric:

QUALITY OF RESPONSE
9-10 It is well written and very organized. It has excellent grammar mechanics. It has clear and
Points concise statements. There is excellent effort and presentation with details. It demonstrates a
thorough understanding of the topic.
7-8 Points It is written fairly clear. It has good grammar mechanics. There is a good presentation and
organization with sufficient effort and detail.
5-6 Points There is minimal effort and fair grammar mechanics. It has fair presentation with few supporting
details.
3-4 Points It is somewhat unclear. It shows little effort and poor grammar mechanics. It has confusing,
choppy and incomplete sentences without organization of thoughts.
1-2 Point/s It is lacking in effort with very poor grammar mechanics. It is very unclear and it does not
address the topic due to limited attempts.

“When pride comes, then comes disgrace,

but with humility comes wisdom.”
Proverbs 11:2

That In All Things God May Be Glorified!

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