St.

Paul University at San Miguel BASIC EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

(A Branch of St. Paul University Quezon City) PAASCU Accredited
3011 San Miguel, Bulacan, Philippines
SY 2021-2022

3RD QUARTER EXAMINATION IN

ENGLISH 7

Name: Score: /60

Year and Section: _______________ Teacher: MS. EIA MAE GIANNELLIE G. TABUENA

MULTIPLE CHOICE
Direction: You are given options in this type of test. Choose the option that best answers
each question, or gives/completes what is asked or described. Encircle your answer.

Test I: Discussion, Forum and Debate

1. A/an _________ is a form of communication between two or more people.

a. Conversation
b. Discussion
c. Question
d. Argument

2. A/an _________ is an open conversation between or among people.

a. Debate
b. Interview
c. Discussion
d. Forum

3. A/an _________ is a formal conversation where questions are asked to get information.
a. Interview
b. Forum
c. Debate
d. Discussion

4. A/an _________ is a place used by the public that is intended for speech-related purposes.
a. Debate
b. Interview
c. Discussion
d. Forum

5. A/an _________ is a formal discussion in which two sides speak alternately for and against a particular
topic or issue.
a. Interview
b. Forum
c. Debate
d. Discussion

6. Mark and Dave talked about their out-of-town trip last summer.
What type of conversation did they engage in?
a. Discussion
b. Debate
c. Interview
d. Forum
 7. Mary needs to talk to 30 participants about their opinion on using organic cleaning products.
What type of conversation did they engage in?
a. Discussion
b. Debate
c. Interview
d. Forum

8. Sam gives evidence to prove that Karen’s arguments on the issue of death penalty are flawed.
What type of conversation did they engage in?
a. Discussion
b. Debate
c. Interview
d. Forum

9. John speaks about the injustices of the government during the rally at Luneta Park.
What type of conversation did he engage in?
a. Discussion
b. Debate
c. Interview
d. Forum

10. Dany prepares for the questions that might be asked during her job application.
What type of conversation will she engage in?
a. Discussion
b. Debate
c. Interview
d. Forum

Test II: Participating in a Discussion, Forum and Debate

11. Before you can participate in any type of conversation, you must first be able to _________.
a. organize your thoughts
b. get a lot of sleep
c. think of the possible outcomes
d. pretend you are not interested

12. Organizing your thoughts when participating in a conversation helps you express ideas in a _________
manner.
a. respectful and simple
b. broad and deep
c. sincere and convincing
d. clear and coherent

13. When participating in interviews, forums, or debates, you must know the _________ of each type of
conversation.
a. definitions and examples
b. pros and cons
c. customs and conventions
d. strengths and weaknesses

14. Which of the following should not be done when engaged in an open discussion?
a. Look for something else to do.
b. Look at the person you are talking to.
c. Listen to what the other person has to say.
d. Speak clearly.

15. Which of the following should not be done when conducting an interview?
a. Interrupt when the interviewee is speaking to save time.
b. Ask sensible questions related to the topic.
c. Give the interviewee time to answer the question.
 d. Do not ask questions that are not related to the topic.

16. As an interviewee, what should you do before the start of the interview?
a. Wave your hand and say, “Hello!”
b. Turn your cell phone off to show respect.
c. Clasp the interviewer’s right hand as a sign of formal greeting.
d. Thank the interviewer.

17. Always know your audience and align your presentation to their perspectives.
The given action is applicable when engaging in _________.
a. a forum
b. a debate
c. an interview
d. a discussion

18. Control your temper when the other person contradicts your explanation.
The given action is most applicable when engaging in _________.
a. an interview
b. a debate
c. a forum
d. a discussion

19. Let the sound crew know the flow of your speech and which parts will you be talking louder.
The given action is most applicable when engaging in _________.
a. a forum
b. a debate
c. a discussion
d. an interview

20. Criticize the argument and not the person.

The given action is most applicable when engaging in _________.
a. a debate
b. a forum
c. a discussion
d. an interview

Test III: Factual and Personal Recounts

21. Which of the following is true about the given statement? My friend and I went on a skiing trip during
our holiday stay in Australia.
a. The statement is part of a factual recount.
b. The statement is not part of a recount text.
c. The statement cannot be included in a recount text.
d. The statement is part of a personal recount because the writer experienced the event.

22. Which of the following is true about the given statement? A law that discourages giving homework
during weekends was signed by the president this afternoon.
a. The given statement is part of a factual recount.
b. The given statement may be found in a news article.
c. The given statement is part of a personal recount.
d. The given statement is not part of any recount text.

23. Which of the following, which is part of a personal recount?

a. Many chefs from all over the country went to Manila to train under Gordon Ramsay as he gave a
master class at the Richmonde Hotel.
b. The organization released a memorandum urging its workers to leave the office on time to promote
work-life balance.
c. It was during our grade level’s spelling bee when I got a bad case of anxiety.
d. It was during the night of August 13 that the burglars broke into the home of the town’s mayor.
 24. Which of the following is not asked in a personal recount?
a. How does it work?
b. Who are involved?
c. When did it happen?
d. What happened?

25. Which of the following is not true?

a. Personal recounts should have a catchy and interesting title.
b. Personal recounts are written by someone who was part of or was able to witness something happen.
c. Events in personal recounts should be written in chronological order.
d. Personal recounts do not necessarily need a catchy and interesting title.

26. Which of the following is found in the introduction of a personal recount?

a. comprehensive information about what happened
b. the writer’s feelings or insights about the events
c. answers to WH- questions
d. the last event that happened

27. A factual recount is different from a personal recount because _________.

a. it takes the place of the writer
b. it instructs the readers to do something
c. it compares the truth to fiction
d. it does not need the writer’s presence in retelling the details

28. Which type of pronouns is often used in factual recounts?

a. third-person pronouns
b. first-person pronouns
c. second-person pronouns
d. objective pronouns

29. Which of the following is not true?

a. A factual recount needs the writer to be present as the scenario takes place.
b. Factual recounts are often used in newspapers.
c. Connectives help in tying together the ideas in a factual recount.
d. A graphic organizer may help in the writing of a factual recount.

30. Which of the following statements is an example of a factual recount?

a. I was woken up by the sound of the fire alarm
b. Firemen rescued an old lady trapped in the fifth floor of a burning building yesterday.
c. We made breakfast for those who were victims of the fire.
d. I also donated clothes and toiletries for the victims.

Test IV: Analyzing Factual and Personal Recounts

31. Last week, l went to the lake for fishing. It was the suitable time for fishing because I had nothing to do.
I went there with my friends. Arriving at the lake, I directly went to the best spot to get a giant fish. It
was under the big tree at the bank of the lake. I threw my hook as far as I could then I waited for the fish
eating my bait. It had been 15 minutes and I finally saw the sign that there was a fish eating my bait. I
tried to pull it up and I succeeded. I got a three kilogram fish. I got so many fish that day even though I
was so tired. I was so excited. I think I will visit the spot again in the next holiday.

What is the purpose of the text?

a. to describe the writer's activity in the weekend
b. to explain about the writer's activity in the weekend
c. to informing or to amuse the readers about the writer's activity in the weekend
d. to explain about fishing

32. I have got an unforgettable experience last Lebaran Day. My family and I went to my mother’s
hometown to celebrate “Idul Fitri”. We went by airplane. At the airport, my family and I had to walk
through the metal detector. When I got the turn to walk through it, suddenly the alarm beeped. The
 woman who worked as the airport security said, “Come here, you need to get your belt off”. I took my
belt off, but the alarm still beeped. The security asked me to take my wallet from my pocket. I did what
she ordered. Still alarm beeped. After that the security asked me to turn back and she checked my body.
She touched my left pocket. Then she told me, “There was something in it. It might be the things that
made the alarm beeped”. I took out something from the left pocket. The woman laughed and said, “That
has made the alarm beep”. It was a silver pen. I felt embarrassed because everybody stared at me with
curiosity.

Why did the airport security tell the writer to take off his belt?
a. Because the alarm beeped when he passed through metal detector
b. Because it was his unforgettable experience last lebaran
c. Because she worked as the airport security officer
d. Because everybody stared at him curiosity

33. Last Sunday, I was gardening with my father. It was half past six in the morning. The air was really
fresh. My dad called me from the yard. He said something about ‘banana’. I walked to where he stood
looking at one of my banana trees. I saw some of them are already yellow. What a great view! Next, we
were busy to harvest the bananas it was my first time to do this. We just moved to this new house for
about six months. Here, we have some yard besides the house with banana and guava trees. After that I
watered the vertical garden and pulled off the wild grass. I also collected the old leaves and realized that
the yard looked nicer and cleaner after that. Finally, I picked 2 ripe guavas. Hmm, they smelt nice. I took
a shower and had breakfast with my parents’ right after that. It was a fine Sunday morning. I felt a
stronger bond by doing the gardening with my father.

What is the main idea of the first paragraph?

a. The family had a breakfast together
b. The writer watered the plants and cleared the yard
c. The writer found that some of the bananas were ripe
d. The father and son were busy to harvest the banana trees

34. Last holiday I went to Paris. I visited museums and sat in public gardens. A friendly waiter taught me a
few words of French. Then he lent me a book. I read a few lines, but I did not understand a word. Every
day, I thought about postcards. My holidays passed quickly, but I did not send any cards to my friends.
On the last day I made a big decision, I got up early and bought thirty seven cards. I spent the whole day
in my room, but I did not write a single card!

What kind of text is this?

a. A personal recount
b. A fiction story
c. A scientific text

35. Last holiday I went to Paris. I visited museums and sat in public gardens. A friendly waiter taught me a
few words of French. Then he lent me a book. I read a few lines, but I did not understand a word. Every
day, I thought about postcards. My holidays passed quickly, but I did not send any cards to my friends.
On the last day I made a big decision, I got up early and bought thirty seven cards. I spent the whole day
in my room, but I did not write a single card!

The recount is telling about?

a. Last holiday
b. My holiday
c. Holiday in Paris

36. Last holiday I went to Paris. I visited museums and sat in public gardens. A friendly waiter taught me a
few words of French. Then he lent me a book. I read a few lines, but I did not understand a word. Every
day, I thought about postcards. My holidays passed quickly, but I did not send any cards to my friends.
On the last day I made a big decision, I got up early and bought thirty seven cards. I spent the whole day
in my room, but I did not write a single card!

Whom did the writer meet in Paris?

a. A man that take him to France
b. A man that gave him thirty seven cards
c. A man that lent him a book
37. On Wednesday, my students and I went to Yogyakarta. We stayed at Dirgahayu Hotel which is not far
from Malioboro. On Thursday, we visited the temples in Prambanan. There are three big temples, the
Brahmana, Syiwa and Wisnu temples. They are really amazing. We visited only Brahmana and Syiwa
temples, because Wisnu temple is being renovated. On Friday morning we went to Yogya Kraton. We
spent about two hours there. We were lucky because we were led by a smart and friendly guide. Then
we continued our journey to Borobudur. We arrived there at four p.m. At 5 p.m. we heard the
announcement that Borobudur gate would be closed. In the evening we left for Jakarta by wisata bus.

The text above mainly discusses about……..

a. the writer’s trip to Yogyakarta
b. the writer’s impression about the guide
c. the writer’s experience at Yogya Kraton
d. the writer’s impression about Borobudur

38. A Trip to the Zoo Yesterday my family and I went to the zoo to see the elephant. When we got to the
zoo, we went to the shop to buy some food to give to the animals. After getting the food, we went to the
nocturnal house where we saw birds and reptiles which only come out at night. Before having lunch, we
went for a ride on the elephant. It was a thrill to ride it. Dad fell off when he let go off the rope, but he
was ok. During the lunch we fed some birds in the park. In the afternoon we saw the animals being fed.
When we returned home we were very tired but happy. It was because we had so much fun activities at
many places at the zoo.

What happened to the writer’s dad when he rode an elephant?

a. He fell off
b. He felt a thrill
c. He failed
d. He felt fun

39. A Trip to the Zoo Yesterday my family and I went to the zoo to see the elephant. When we got to the
zoo, we went to the shop to buy some food to give to the animals. After getting the food, we went to the
nocturnal house where we saw birds and reptiles which only come out at night. Before having lunch, we
went for a ride on the elephant. It was a thrill to ride it. Dad fell off when he let go off the rope, but he
was ok. During the lunch we fed some birds in the park. In the afternoon we saw the animals being fed.
When we returned home we were very tired but happy. It was because we had so much fun activities at
many places at the zoo.

Why did the writer and his family feel very tired after having a trip to the zoo?
a. They took a long time to reach the zoo area
b. They had to feed a lot of animals in the zoo
c. They had to visit many places in the zoo
d. They didn’t have time go to zoo

40. Last week, Mr Tatang’s wife had an accident. Her youngest child, Putra, was at home when it happened.
He was playing with his new toy car. Suddenly Putra heard his mother calling, “Help! Help!” he ran to
the kitchen. His mother had burnt herself with some hot cooking oil. She was crying with pain and the
pan was on fire. Mr. Tatang had gone to the office. The other children had gone to school. Putra was too
small to help his mother, and she was too frightened to speak sensibly to him. But he ran to the
neighbour’s house and asked his neighbor to come and help his mother. The neighbor soon put out the
fire and took Putra’s mother to the clinic. When Mr. Tatang came home, his wife told him what had
happened. He was very proud of his son, “When you are a man, you will be just like your father,” she
said.

Who took Mrs. Tatang to the clinic?

a. Her husband
b. Her son
c. Her neighbour
d. Her daughter
Test V: Discussion, Forum and Debate

A. Give the correct term being described in each sentence.

41. _______________ This is also called an open public forum that allows for freedom of expression, such
as a public space or street corner. (traditional forum)
42. _______________ This is a form of communication between two or more people. (conversation)
43. _______________ These interviews are conducted either for marketing or academic purposes.(research)
44. _______________ This is a formal discussion in which two sides speak alternately for and against a
particular topic or issue. (debate)
45. _______________ This kind of interview is conducted when journalists or reporters are covering a
story. (journalism)

B. Write TRUE if the given statement is correct and FALSE if it is wrong.

46. _________ A discussion can either be formal or informal. (TRUE)

47. _________ Only debate are considered a formal form of communication. (FALSE)
48. _________ Interviews are only seen in job applications. (FALSE)
49. _________ Closed public forum is a place that has not been open to public expression such as military
bases or prisons. (TRUE)
50. _________ Content and research is important in conversations. (TRUE)

Test VI: Participating in a Discussion, Forum, and Debate

51. _________ You must be able to organize your thoughts before engaging in a discussion with another.
(TRUE)
52. _________ You can attack an opposing debater by focusing on his wardrobe. (FALSE)
53. _________ Research is not as important in a debate as pageantry. (FALSE)
54. _________ Speaking clearly is one skill that is beneficial in discussions. (TRUE)
55. _________ One can use a recording system during interviews. (FALSE)
56. _________ When answering interviews, you have to answer all questions from the interviewers.
(FALSE)
57. _________ When answering interviews, it is important to avoid vague statements. (TRUE)
58. _________ You can show your emotions about your topic when speaking in a forum. (TRUE)
59. _________ It is unadvisable to shake the hands of the person you are debating. (FALSE)
60. _________ Smiling is not acceptable when being interviewed. (FALSE)