Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region VII,Central Visayas
Division of Cebu Province
DISTRICT OF SAN FERNANDO II

SECOND QUARTER SUMMATIVE TEST No. 2

in
ENGLISH VI

MELC: Identify the purpose of various types of informational/factual text

Competency Code: EN6RC-IIIa-3.2.8

Test I: 1-5 Choose the correct answers from the choices and write it on the
space provided.

a. expository c. factual recount

b. factual description d. persuasive
1. ______________________________________________________________
Last April 14, 2018 my family and I went to Cebu Safari and Adventure Park to
visit the newest attraction at Carmen, Cebu.
In the morning, when we got there, there was a long line at the entrance.
While waiting for our turn to get in, the attendants briefed us about the park, their
rules, and regulations, etc. They handed us each a map of the whole park showing
their facilities, restaurants, refreshment areas, rest room, and safari adventures.
After we entered the zoo, we were amazed of how big and beautiful Cebu
Safari was. We saw a huge variety of plants, flowers, and orchids. Then we
experienced the thrill of an African Safari-like ride. We had an up close and personal
experience with the zebras, lions, tigers, orangutans, antelopes and many more.
At lunchtime, we stopped at the Safari’s restaurant. Good thing, we availed
their promo of a free lunch. Food was superb! Then we continued our tour around
the Safari. We experienced feeding birds, giraffes, and even alligators!
It was already late in the afternoon when we ended our Safari adventure. We
had a great time at Safari. It was really an experience of a lifetime.

2. ______________________________________________________________

Kawasan Falls is in Barangay Matutinao in the town of

Badian, Cebu. It is without doubt the most visited tourist attraction here in Badian.
Famous for its beautiful turquoise water, Kawasan Falls
sits at the foot of Mantalongon Mountain Range, approximately one kilometer from the
national road of Badian and at least four hours of trekking from Osmeña Peak of
Dalaguete. The cold and clear water cascades through layers of waterfalls coming from
Kandayvic Spring before going to Matutinao River and the Tañon Strait.
 3. ______________________________________________________________
I am alarmed by the rising COVID -19 cases in the
Philippines. As of November 12, 2020, there were 402, 820 COVID cases in the
country.
Firstly, people should follow the health protocols to avoid being infected by
COVID 19. They should stay at home and must only go out if they have essential
things to be done just like hospitalization, check-up, groceries, work, etc.
Despite the many reminders from the local government and DOH, there are still
people who violate the quarantine protocols such as not observing social distancing
and not wearing masks
Therefore, the local government should never be laxed in implementing health
protocols. Safety protocols should always be observed at all times to stop the
spread of infection.
4. _____________________________________________________________

Can you hear me now! Do you know that every year, 18.7 million of acres of
forest is lost? That is more than 20 million football fields. So many forests are being
cut down and it is making the planet sick and posing threat to life on Earth. Cutting
down trees releases all the carbon dioxide they once stored. Carbon dioxide is a
greenhouse gas which traps heat from the Sun close to Earth’s surface, causing
global temperatures to rise and bringing about a process known as climate change.
Fewer trees also mean less rainfall and more drought; therefore, many more animals
and plants will face extinction as their homes are destroyed.
People should be taught the value of forests and the importance of caring them
and all life on planet earth. Being educated means to gather all the facts before
making decision. We hope that the facts are considered before making decisions.
We should all be responsible for taking good care of the earth.

5.__________________________________________________________________

Talima Dive Site:

Exploring and Searching for Treasures in the Ruins of the Sunken Boat
Starting off from Mactan Port, we took a boat to Talima Dive Site. I was so
happy because the weather was good. Talima Dive Site is in Olango Island.
We spent about 30-45 minutes riding towards Talima.
Deep down the dive site we were to expect to see the ruins of the
sunken boat. I felt like I was a pirate exploring the underwater looking for
treasures in the sunken boat.
We slowly descended down the sea water, I saw this pile of wood.
At first, I wondered what these pieces of wood were doing down here.
Later, I realized they were ruins of the sunken boat. The original structure of
the boat could not be seen anymore. The remnants were already inhabited by
 some algae and some coral reefs. These served as an artificial reef
which benefited thousands of living organisms in the ocean.
My companions and I continued to swim and explore the depths… until
I saw the real treasures here in Talima.
Then, I saw some patches of corals and there are coral reefs we are to
see a lot of fishes. I was saddened at first because I saw only a few fishes.
But in a few seconds and to my great surprise, I saw a lot of fishes and many
of them were big fishes and other marine creatures. I was really mesmerized
by what I saw. It was an incredible sight!
Finally, I was done with my wrecking dive. This is one of my
memorable dives ever. Never would I have thought I could experience
something cool like this. As the day came to its end too, the blazing colors of
sunset made the day as beautiful as it was in the morning.

Read again the passage number 5 “ The Talima Dive Site” and answer the following
questions.
5. What is the purpose of a recount?
a. to persuade c. to present an argument
b. to describe events d. to relate a series of events

6. What kinds of nouns are these ---Olango Island, Mactan Port, Talima Dive
Site?
a. abstract c. common
b. collective d. proper
7. What kind of text connectives are these ---first, then, finally, later?
a. time c. manner
b. causal d. place

8. What kind of verbs are these---continued, took, descended, saw?

a. action verbs c. helping verbs
b. linking verbs d. sensing verbs

9. In what tense are the verbs in no. 9?

a. past tense c. future tense
b. present tense d. perfect present tense
 Sinulog Festival

Sinulog Festival is an annual religious

and cultural festival in Cebu. The festival is
thought to be the first of the most wellknown
festivals in the Philippines. Sinulog comes
from the Cebuano word “sulog” which means
“like water current movement” which depicts
the forward-backward step of Sinulog dance.
It attracts around 1 to 2 million people from all
over the country every year. Besides the
religious part of the celebration, Sinulog is
also well-known for its street parties before the day of celebration and during
the day of the festival.

The Grand Street Parade which is the focal event for Sinulog, normally
starts on the third Sunday of January at around 8 or 9 in the morning. On
Sunday night, there are pyromusical shows that will treat you to a beautiful
display of fireworks.

With the overwhelming amount of people who wish to witness the

traditional celebration and the beauty of the culture it depicts, this grand festival
remains as Cebu’s proudest attraction, along with the beautiful beaches and
historical places.

10. What is the purpose of a factual description type of informational text?

a. to tell a sequence of events
b. to give insight of a person/thing/place
c. to focus on the characteristics of a person/place/thing
d. to construct a pattern of events with a problem and expected
outcome

11. What is the function of paragraph one in the above description?

a. to give the summary of the description
b. to introduce the subject of the description
c. to give the opinion of the subject of the description
d. to orient the readers about the details of the characters, setting, and
time frame
12. What would you call the underlined words taken from the passage?
well-known festival, beautiful beaches, proudest attraction, historical places
a. adjectives c. connectives
b. adverbs d. verbs

13. The verbs is , are , was were are examples of:

a. action words b. linking verbs
b. sensing verbs d. modals
 14. What part of speech are these ---Sinulog Festival, Cebu, people, fireworks,
parties?
a. adjectives c. nouns
b. adverbs d. verbs

Do you agree that music is important in our

lives? I believe music is an important part of our
lives. It is a way of expressing our feelings as well
as emotions. Some people consider music as a
way to escape from the pains of life. It gives you
relief and allows you to reduce the stress. Music
is a powerful therapy that will make you calm
down and be cheerful. It develops the mind and
boosts self-confidence. Music plays a more
important role in our lives than just being a source
of entertainment.

Furthermore, music can unite people for a cause and it changes the world. A
song with good lyrics and striking deep chord can stimulate the universal feeling of
all people. We can see it in the case of the famous and legendary Michael
Jackson’s “Heal the World”. It can arouse humanism of a lot people in this world.

So what would the world be like without music? It would be lonely.

15. The purpose of an expository text is to:

a. to entertain or inform
b. to narrate an incident
c. to present an argument giving a particular point of view
d. to describe/ classify natural, manufactures and/or social
phenomena
16. What is the function of last paragraph?
a. final comment c. resolution of the situation
b. summary of events d. support of the statement

17. What kind of a verb is “believe” in Paragraph 1?

a. action word c. linking verb
b. helping verb d. sensing verb

18. What kind of text connectives are these--- first, then, finally, later?
a. time c. manner
b. causal d. place

19. What kind of verbs are “can” and “would”?

a. sensing verbs c. modals
 b. linking verbs d. action words

Dogs Make the Best Pets

When it comes to pets, dogs are certainly the
best choice. They are loyal, affectionate, and
active companions. No other choice of pet can
compete with a dog.
Firstly, dogs are incredibly loyal companions.
They see themselves as a part of the family and
will always be there for you, no matter what
happens. Secondly, they are extremely
affectionate animals. No other animal can show
their love when you arrive home at the end of the
day like a dog can. Thirdly, dogs are very active. This means that you can
always keep fit and healthy, taking your dog for walks and playing games
together.
For these reasons, dogs make the best pets. Other animals might have
some good qualities, but dogs are the most loyal, affectionate, and active
companions of them all.

20. What is the purpose of a persuasive text?

a. to describe an event
b. to narrate series of events
c. to present points of view about an issue or topic
d. to inform about an issue or topic

22. What kind of a verb are these--- is, are?

a. action verbs c. modals
b. linking verbs d. sensing verbs
23. What parts of speech are “loyal” and “affectionate” in paragraph 1?
a. adjectives c. nouns
b. adverbs d. prepositions
24. What kind of connectives are these--- firstly, secondly, thirdly?
a. time c. manner
b. causal d. place

25. What kinds of verbs are these---can, might?

a. action words c. modals
b. linking verbs d. sensing verbs
 Plastic Pollution

Did you know that every year 8 million

tons of plastic end up in our planet’s
beautiful blue oceans? And that’s seriously
bad news for our friends beneath the
waves…

Over 700 species of

marine animals have been reported to
have eaten or been entangled in plastic –
and scientists think that the amount of plastic in the ocean may triple by 2050!
But here is the good news – by understanding the issue and taking action, you
can help change the future and make our oceans a clean, safe place for our
wonderful wildlife!

The problem is that most of us use more plastic than we need to, and half
of the plastic we produce is designed to be used just once and chucked away.
This so-called ‘single-use plastic is used to make all kinds of items, such as
shopping bags, straws, food wrappers and various packaging. And because
plastic takes over 400 years to decompose (break down), it stays in the natural
world, causing damage, for a very long time.

Scientists think that a whopping 8.8 million tons of plastic end up in the
ocean every year. That is the same as stacking five plastic shopping bags of
rubbish on top of each other on every meter of coastline in the world! But how
does it all get there?

One way is through ‘ocean dumping, when people illegally tip large
amounts of waste directly into the sea. But not all plastic in the ocean is
dumped there on purpose. In fact, around 80% plastic in the sea comes from
the land….

Animals and birds can get trapped, tangled, and even strangled by all kinds of
plastic waste, such as discarded fishing nets and six-pack rings from drink
cans. They also mistake small bits of plastic, such as bottle tops and
wrappers, for food and gobble them up – leaving no room in their swollen
tummies for real food. And the problem does not end there… By working
together, our choices can help clean up the ocean – and make it a safe place
for our amazing marine life!
 26. What type of informational/factual text is the passage above?
a. expository c. factual recount
b. factual description d. persuasive

27. What is the purpose of this type of text?

a. to persuade c. to describe
b. to entertain d. to narrate

28. What kind of verb is the word “can” in the last paragraph?
a. sensing c. modals
b. linking d. action

29. What part of speech are the underlined?

“whopping 8.8 million, shopping bags, amazing marine life”
a. adjectives c. nouns
b. connectives d. verbs

30. What part of speech are the following --- pollution, news, ocean, scientists?
a. adjectives c. nouns
b. connectives d. verbs

31-40 ( 10pts)

Give an example of a factual or informational text or passage and determine its

type.
(You may use any reference books or any reference materials you have at home)

RUBRICS

POINT 10
VALUE 2 POINTS 4 POINTS 6 POINTS 8 POINTS POINTS

Inappropriate Presents Acceptable Clearly Interesting

topic and one idea Topic with stated and topic with
TOPIC main idea is with insufficient presents a reflecting
missing. insufficient supporting one main thought
and vague details. idea. and
supporting insight.
 details.

ANSWER KEY FOR ENGLISH SECOND SUMMATIVE TEST

1.FACTUAL RECOUNT
2. FACTUAL DESCRIPTION
3. EXPOSITORY TEXT
4. PERSUASIVE TEXT
5. FACTUAL RECOUNT
6.D
7.D
8.A
9.D
10.A
11. B
12.B
13.A
14.B
15.C
16.C
17.B
18.D
19.A
20.C
21.C
22.B
23.A
24.C
25.C
26.D
27.A
28.C
29.A
30.C

31-40

(ANSWERS MAY VARY)