LABO SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY HIGH SCHOOL
Dalas, Labo, Camarines Norte
ORAL COMMUNICATION
Part I (Functions of Communications & Intercultural
Communication)
A. Identify the function of communication in each of
the following situations.
______________ 1. The teacher reads and discusses
classroom policies to her students.
______________ 2. Ross greets Rachel; then, they start
talking about their plans for the
holidays.
______________ 3. Phoebe shares her insights on how
to live peacefully despite a
complicated life.
______________ 4. Monica shares her personal
frustrations with Chandler.
______________ 5. The geometry teacher lectures
about mathematical concepts.
______________ 6. Sheila delivers her valedictory
speech.
______________ 7. The President delivers his last State
of the Nation Address.
______________ 8. A television personality thanks the
supportive moviegoers during an
interview.
______________ 9. The city mayor presents her
strategies to execute the plans in a
public forum.
______________ 10. A tourist guide orients a group of
tourists about a heritage site.
B. Read each statement. If it displays bias or
insensitivity, write the group/element being
misrepresented (gender, social status, age, religion,
culture). If not, write “OK.”
______________ 1. “Each employee must wear his ID at
all times.”
______________ 2. “You won’t understand if I explain;
you’re too young.
______________ 3. “Japanese people are so rigid and
stoic!”
______________ 4. “Don’t buy those shades; only low-
class people wear those.”
______________ 5. “Lolo, this is an iPhone. ‘i-Phone.’ It
is a very complicated device, but I’ll explain it to you
simply. It is used to talk to people from other places.”
______________ 6. “All staff members have to submit
their leave requests before the day ends.”
______________ 7. “My belief is the absolute truth. Other
religions simply got it wrong.”
______________ 8. “Manang, let’s go, I’ll treat you. I bet
you haven’t eaten sushi in your entire life.”
______________ 9. “Catholics and Protestants do have
big differences, but we must respect each other’s beliefs.”
______________ 10. “You’re the youngest person in the
family, but I trust that you can handle the
situation well.”
C. Write T before each number if the statement is true
and F if the statement is false.
______________ 1. Intercultural communication occurs
when there is interaction and negotiation
between or among individuals from different cultural
backgrounds.
______________ 2. Intercultural communication refers
only to communication that happens between
or among individuals from different nations.
______________ 3. Communication that exists between
or among individuals from different ethnic, religious, and
LABO SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY HIGH SCHOOL
Dalas, Labo, Camarines Norte
ORAL COMMUNICATION
Part I (Functions of Communications & Intercultural
Communication)
A. Identify the function of communication in each of
the following situations.
______________ 1. The teacher reads and discusses
classroom policies to her students.
______________ 2. Ross greets Rachel; then, they start
talking about their plans for the
holidays.
______________ 3. Phoebe shares her insights on how
to live peacefully despite a
complicated life.
______________ 4. Monica shares her personal
frustrations with Chandler.
______________ 5. The geometry teacher lectures
about mathematical concepts.
______________ 6. Sheila delivers her valedictory
speech.
______________ 7. The President delivers his last State
of the Nation Address.
______________ 8. A television personality thanks the
supportive moviegoers during an
interview.
______________ 9. The city mayor presents her
strategies to execute the plans in a
public forum.
______________ 10. A tourist guide orients a group of
tourists about a heritage site.
B. Read each statement. If it displays bias or
insensitivity, write the group/element being
misrepresented (gender, social status, age, religion,
culture). If not, write “OK.”
______________ 1. “Each employee must wear his ID at
all times.”
______________ 2. “You won’t understand if I explain;
you’re too young.
______________ 3. “Japanese people are so rigid and
stoic!”
______________ 4. “Don’t buy those shades; only low-
class people wear those.”
______________ 5. “Lolo, this is an iPhone. ‘i-Phone.’ It
is a very complicated device, but I’ll explain it to you
simply. It is used to talk to people from other places.”
______________ 6. “All staff members have to submit
their leave requests before the day ends.”
______________ 7. “My belief is the absolute truth. Other
religions simply got it wrong.”
______________ 8. “Manang, let’s go, I’ll treat you. I bet
you haven’t eaten sushi in your entire life.”
______________ 9. “Catholics and Protestants do have
big differences, but we must respect each other’s beliefs.”
______________ 10. “You’re the youngest person in the
family, but I trust that you can handle the
situation well.”
C. Write T before each number if the statement is true
and F if the statement is false.
______________ 1. Intercultural communication occurs
when there is interaction and negotiation
between or among individuals from different cultural
backgrounds.
______________ 2. Intercultural communication refers
only to communication that happens between
or among individuals from different nations.
______________ 3. Communication that exists between
or among individuals from different ethnic, religious, and
regional backgrounds and sexual orientations is not
considered as intercultural.
______________ 4. The DMIS by Bennett and Bennett
(2004) can be used to understand those who do
not recognize other cultures and cannot communicate
interculturally.
______________ 5. The denial stage could be
interpreted as distrust towards other cultures.
______________ 6. The acceptance stage refers to
recognition of cultural differences.
______________ 7. In the adaptation stage, individuals
begin to integrate with other cultures.
______________ 8. Cultural sensitivity matters in
intercultural communication.
______________ 9. One character trait of a competent
communicator is sensitivity to nonverbal cues in
other cultures.
______________ 10. A competent communicator is a
person who is effective in intercultural
communication.
Part II (Speech Styles, Contexts, and Acts)
A. Identify the type of speech style appropriate for the
following situations. Write your answer before the
number.
___________________ 1. talking to a counselor or psychiatrist
___________________ 2. giving last-minute instructions to
players
___________________ 3. delivering campaign speeches
___________________ 4. delivering a speech at the UN
Summit
___________________ 5. delivering news reports
______________ 6. talking and laughing about memorable
experiences
___________________ 7. communicating while playing sports
___________________ 8. having a one-on-one conversation
with a loved one
___________________ 9. delivering an oratorical speech
___________________ 10. leading a prayer before meal
___________________ 11. reading school policies
___________________ 12. talking to a superior
___________________ 13. reading pledge of allegiance to the
flag
___________________ 14. talking to a stranger
___________________ 15. inquiring at a hotel
B. Discern the meaning behind the utterances below.
Encircle the letter of your answer.
1. Consider the phrase: “I now declare Martial Law.” Who
among the following can say this
phrase and make martial law actually happen?
a. President of the country
b. My pregnant neighbor
c. A retired veterinarian
d. A famous rock star
2. What do you think does the speaker mean when he/she
says, “Can you open the door?”
a. The speaker wants to know if I have the ability to open the
door.
b. The speaker is requesting me to open the door.
c. The speaker does not make sense.
d. The speaker is asking me a question.
3. You and your friend who has a fever enter your room. She
shivers and tells you, “It’s cold in
here!” How would you interpret what she said?
a. She feels cold.
b. She wants me to increase the temperature in the room.
c. She does not feel well because of the cold.
d. She is complimenting the temperature in my room.
4. Based on the scenario in item number 3, what would your
next action be?
a. I will thank my friend.
b. I will agree with her and say that the room is cold.
c. I will increase the temperature to decrease the coldness.
d. I will ignore my friend.
5. In which of the following statements is the speaker making a
commitment?
a. “I checked her Facebook profile yesterday.”
b. “I’m in love and I’m happy!”
c. “I promise to love you for better or for worse.”
d. “I think following my suggestion will get us a high grade.”
regional backgrounds and sexual orientations is not
considered as intercultural.
______________ 4. The DMIS by Bennett and Bennett
(2004) can be used to understand those who do
not recognize other cultures and cannot communicate
interculturally.
______________ 5. The denial stage could be
interpreted as distrust towards other cultures.
______________ 6. The acceptance stage refers to
recognition of cultural differences.
______________ 7. In the adaptation stage, individuals
begin to integrate with other cultures.
______________ 8. Cultural sensitivity matters in
intercultural communication.
______________ 9. One character trait of a competent
communicator is sensitivity to nonverbal cues in
other cultures.
______________ 10. A competent communicator is a
person who is effective in intercultural
communication.
Part II (Speech Styles, Contexts, and Acts)
A. Identify the type of speech style appropriate for the
following situations. Write your answer before the
number.
___________________ 1. talking to a counselor or psychiatrist
___________________ 2. giving last-minute instructions to
players
___________________ 3. delivering campaign speeches
___________________ 4. delivering a speech at the UN
Summit
___________________ 5. delivering news reports
______________ 6. talking and laughing about memorable
experiences
___________________ 7. communicating while playing sports
___________________ 8. having a one-on-one conversation
with a loved one
___________________ 9. delivering an oratorical speech
___________________ 10. leading a prayer before meal
___________________ 11. reading school policies
___________________ 12. talking to a superior
___________________ 13. reading pledge of allegiance to the
flag
___________________ 14. talking to a stranger
___________________ 15. inquiring at a hotel
B. Discern the meaning behind the utterances below.
Encircle the letter of your answer.
1. Consider the phrase: “I now declare Martial Law.” Who
among the following can say this
phrase and make martial law actually happen?
a. President of the country
b. My pregnant neighbor
c. A retired veterinarian
d. A famous rock star
2. What do you think does the speaker mean when he/she
says, “Can you open the door?”
a. The speaker wants to know if I have the ability to open the
door.
b. The speaker is requesting me to open the door.
c. The speaker does not make sense.
d. The speaker is asking me a question.
3. You and your friend who has a fever enter your room. She
shivers and tells you, “It’s cold in
here!” How would you interpret what she said?
a. She feels cold.
b. She wants me to increase the temperature in the room.
c. She does not feel well because of the cold.
d. She is complimenting the temperature in my room.
4. Based on the scenario in item number 3, what would your
next action be?
a. I will thank my friend.
b. I will agree with her and say that the room is cold.
c. I will increase the temperature to decrease the coldness.
d. I will ignore my friend.
5. In which of the following statements is the speaker making a
commitment?
a. “I checked her Facebook profile yesterday.”
b. “I’m in love and I’m happy!”
c. “I promise to love you for better or for worse.”
d. “I think following my suggestion will get us a high grade.”