NATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT TEST FOR GRADE 12
MOCK TEST
(LANGUAGE AND COMMUNICATION)
For items 1 to 3, refer to the speeches below.
Adapted extract of the speech
of Megan Shinnick,
TEDxYouth
I had worked for years to be where I was, a young social activist,
who co-created two successful non-profit organizations, a good
student, and an even better friend, and a girl who never lacked
positivity nor energy. I asked myself why. I had ignored what
was going on in my head for so long, simply to maintain this
reputation. I had already accomplished so much in my life, when
strange things began happening to me. When even though I was
academically motivated in the past, I couldn't seem to do
homework, and I removed myself from friends, I didn't answer
my phone for a week, and I refused to go to school, and getting
out of my bed in the morning seemed impossible. I was
diagnosed with depression. Depression in our society is not
obvious when you are walking down the street or the hallway,
but simply open your laptops, your smartphones, and do maybe
one Google search, and you will be blown away. After my one
Google search, I found that after a study conducted in this
spring, 16 million Tumblr blogs were examined and of those,
200,000 contained pictures, videos, and text posts of teenagers
hurting themselves due to depression. Depression does not just
come and go, it's there. And it is the third largest cause of death
among teenagers in this country. 4,400 kids commit suicide a
year, and for every one of those, at least 100 attempts. So, if just
some of you, who listen to me talk today, advocate to your
school boards and beg, plead, demand that programs are set
up, and maybe you start a petition, and it's for school funder's
support, whatever you do, just do something, the impact would
be life changing. Together, we can fight this disease that is
controlling so many of us. And if you're out there, you're dealing
with the depression, turn the energy that you have towards
hatred for this awful thing into energy for change. Because
together we can fight back, and we can't let it win, we can't let
depression win anymore. It's time to fight back. Thank you.
1.Which of the following does NOT explain the differing topic
coverage of the two speeches?
A. the audience
B. the speaker’s background
C. the sources of the statistics
D. the objectives of the speech
2. Which detail has the LEAST relevance to a community social
worker?
A. At least 100 kids attempt suicide every year.
B. Seventy percent of those in prisons have a mental illness.
C. One in six people in each town is affected by a mental illness.
D. 26 billion yearly is lost on reduced productivity due to mental health problems.
3.Which group will find the following statement most relevant to
their primary duty? “Seventy percent of those in our prisons have a mental illness.”
A. police officers
B. social workers
C. public officials
D. health advocates
Adapted extract of the speech of
Labour leader Ed Miliband at the
Royal College of Psychiatrists
It is excellent to be here with you today at the Royal College of
Psychiatrists. I spoke a few weeks ago about the huge
challenges Britain faces, as we attempt to rebuild our economy
and create a stronger society. And today I want to talk about one
of the most serious challenges our country faces. It is a
challenge that affects our competitiveness as a country. That
places a huge strain on our public services. And that costs our
economy tens of billions of pounds a year. I am talking, of
course, about the challenge of mental health. In my view, mental
health is an economic challenge holding back prosperity. As I
speak here today, one in six people across Britain is affected by
a mental illness. That is one in six people in each town or city,
each workplace or
community. According to the World Health Organization, one in
four of us will have a mental illness at some point in our lifetime.
The WHO predicts that by 2030, depression will be the leading
cause of disease around the world. Physical or mental. That
means mental health must be at the top of the agenda of the
next Labour government. The extra physical healthcare
necessitated by mental illness costs the National Health Service
(NHS) a further £10 billion a year. Seventy percent of those in
our prisons have a mental illness. But it is not just our public
services that bear the burden. British business does too. In time
off
work. In unproductive days at work. Mental ill health costs
Britain's businesses almost £8,5 billion in sickness absence
each year. The single biggest cause of long-term sickness
absence. It costs almost £2.5 billion in replacing staff who are
unable to continue at work. And it costs £15 billion in reduced
productivity. That's almost £26
billion a year. So mental health is an economic as well as a
social challenge. It’s one we must overcome. So, can
we do it?
For items 4 to 6, refer to this text and picture below.

Imagine that you were invited to talk

about the experiences of your class as
you were taught by a teacher from the
organization featured in the online
profile in the picture. Answer the
following questions by evaluating the
credibility of the given text as an
information source for an informal
speech to be delivered in front of the
members of the organization.

Photo retrieved from: https://teachforthephilippines.com/about/

4.Which of the following supplied the information in the text?
A. A blogger
B. A news writer
C. A government agency
D. The featured organization
5.Based on the presented features, how would you characterize the credibility of the text as an information source of a speech to be
composed?
A. There is not enough information to evaluate the credibility of the text.
B. Other sources need to be checked to confirm the credibility of the text.
C. The text appears to be fairly credible.
D. There is enough evidence that indicates the credibility of the source.
6. Which of the following is a negligible feature in the credibility of the text as an information source of a speech?
A. Use of hyperlinks
B. Recency of the text
C. Accuracy of content
D. Appropriateness of graphics

For items 7 to 9, refer to the article below.

A form of vitamin E has been identified as a "very strong culprit" in lung injuries related to vaping, health officials reported on
Friday, a major advance in a frightening outbreak that has killed 40 people and sickened 2,051. Vaping refers to the use of an
electronic cigarette. Many patients with the mysterious illness have wound up hospitalized in intensive care units.
“For the first time, we have detected a potential toxin of concern, vitamin E acetate, from biological samples from patients,"
with lung damage linked to vaping, Dr. Anne Schuchat of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, said at a news briefing.
The new report, based on samples taken from the lungs of 29 patients, including two who died, “provided evidence of vitamin
E acetate at the primary site of injury in the lungs," she said. She added, "These findings tell us what entered the lungs of some
patients with these injuries. The results are consistent with other research that found vitamin E acetate in vaping products. But Dr.
Schuchat left open the possibility that other chemicals or toxins from vaping fluids or devices could also be causing the severe
respiratory ailments. Samples of lung fluid from the 29 patients were also tested for plant oils, mineral oil, and other potentially
harmful substances. None were found, she said. Health investigators have said since nearly the beginning of the outbreak in mid-
August that some ingredients, including vitamin E acetate, could be responsible for some of the lung illness cases.
State health officials in New York had first identified vitamin E acetate from several samples of vaping products that were
analyzed in a laboratory. Although most cases of the vaping illness have been linked to a form of vitamin E, THC
(tetrahydrocannabinol), Dr. Schuchat said that this did not mean that other vaping products could be considered safe.
Nicotine has not been cleared, either. In a survey in Illinois, most of the healthy responders vaped nicotine, but 21 percent
used THC. The patients who became ill were more likely to vape only THC (tetrahydrocannabinol), and to use it frequently.
Because there is still uncertainty about what is causing the illness, people are urged to avoid vaping anything, including e-
 cigarettes.

7. Which of the following is NOT evidence that identifies Vitamin E acetate as the cause of the disease?
A. Vitamin E acetate is common in vaping products.
B. Vitamin E acetate was found in the lungs of sick patients.
C. Twenty-one percent of healthy survey respondents used THC.
D. From the survey respondents, those who got sick vaped only THC.
8. Which of the following strongly supports the claim that the detection of Vitamin E acetate is a “major advance” in preventing the
outbreak?
A. The finding was reported by the health officials.
B. So far, in the lungs of the sick patients no other toxin has been detected.
C. Previously conducted surveys were relatively small, but the recent survey was larger in scope.
D. Some ingredients, including Vitamin E acetate, could be responsible for some of the lung illnesses.
9. Based on evidence in the text, what can be concluded about the process of identifying causes of medical outbreaks?
A. It threatens the health of scientists and medical staff.
B. Medical examinations of ill patients can provide helpful data.
C. Millions of money is needed to conduct several laboratory data.
D. Cooperation between society and the government is necessary to solve the problem.

Determine the function of communication used in the statements below.

A. Motivation
B. Regulation/control
C. Social interaction
D. Information (inquiring, sharing, giving)

10.“Let me say that, whatever may happen, I am here for you”.

11.“I need to understand how my bill was computed”.
12.“Did you know that some earphones can be used as microphones?”
13.“I will always be your friend”.
14.“I want you to be happy”.
15.“That’s not the right thing to do”.
16.“You are all required to follow the house rules”.

Read the statement below and identify the Developmental Model of Intercultural Sensitivity development stage of the given experience.
Choose the letter with the BEST answer.

A. denial
B. defense
C. integration
D. acceptance

17.“I can look at things from the perspective of various cultures.”

18.“These people and I have different values and experiences, and I think we can learn from one another.”
19.“Their ways are better than my own: I wish I were one of them.”
20.“All cities are the same, they have tall buildings, fast food chains, and coffee shops.”

21.“You won’t understand if I explain; you’re too young.” What is the element being misrepresented by the bias or insensitivity?
A. age
B. culture
C. religion
D. social status
22.Which of the following statements has the element of religion being misrepresented by the bias or insensitivity?
A. “Japanese people are rigid and stoic!’.
B. “Don’t buy those shades; only low-class people wear those.”
C. “Do not bother on things that only old people can understand.”
D. “Catholic and Protestants do have big differences, but we must respect each other’s beliefs.”
23.Which of the following statement uses nomination as communicative strategy?
A. “Now, it’s your turn to ask questions”.
B. “Go on with your ideas. I’ll let you finish first before I say something.”
C. “Have you heard the news about the latest achievement of our school?”
D. “Excuse me? I think we should speak one at a time, so we can clearly understand what we want to say about the issue.”
24. The following are some strategies to highlight your main idea, EXCEPT:
A. It shows statistics
B. It presents comparisons
C. The presence of real life or practical examples
D. Tell personal story to illustrate your point
25. The following are some strategies in creating your introduction, EXCEPT:
A. Share ideas from experts or practitioners.
B. Start with a familiar strong quote and then explain what it means.
C. Use practical examples and explain their connection to your subject.
D. Use a real-life experience and connect that experience to your subject.
26. Below are conclusion strategies, EXCEPT:
A. Begin your conclusion with a restatement of your message.
B. Use facts or statistics and highlight their importance to your subject.
C. Ask a question or series of question that can make your audience reflect or
ponder.
D. Use positive examples, encouraging words, or memorable lines from songs or
stories familiar to your audience.

Distinguish the challenges that may occur in the following identified speaking environment.

A. Speaking in different venues

B. Speaking with a microphone
C. Speaking to a specific audience size
D. Speaking in an open-air venue or outside a building

27. A speaking environment which varies according to the size of the class, conference room, ballroom, social hall, auditorium, covered
court, and open court.
28. A speaking avenue that depends on the venue size, which leads into more intimate and personal for a smaller size; and more
formal for a larger size.
29. The speaking engagement held in an open courts or grounds, football fields, and farms in which a speaker will feel more relaxed
due to the atmosphere of the venue.
30. The only challenge of the speaker is the main function of the tool to increase the volume of the speakers’ voice, not to clarify the
pronunciation and enunciation of words.

Read the statement or passage and then choose the best answer to the question. Answer the question based on what is stated or
implied in the statement or passage.

In the words of Thomas De Quincey, “It is notorious that the memory strengthens as you lay burdens upon it.” If, like most people, you
have trouble recalling the names of those you have just met, try this: The next time you are introduced, plan to remember the names.
Say to yourself, “I’ll listen carefully; I’ll repeat each person’s name to be sure I’ve got it, and I will remember.” You’ll discover how
effective this technique is and probably recall those names for the rest of your life.
31. The quotation from De Quincey indicates that the memory
A. always operates at peak efficiency
B. breaks down under great strain
C. improves if it is used often
D. becomes unreliable if it tires
32. Unemployment was the overriding fact of life when Franklin D. Roosevelt became president of the United States on March 4, 1933.
At the time, the government did not systematically collect statistics of joblessness; actually, it did not start doing so until 1940. The
Bureau of Labor Statistics later estimated that 12,830,000 persons were out of work in 1933, about one-fourth of a civilian labor force of
more than 51 million. Roosevelt signed the Federal Emergency Relief Act on May 12, 1933. The president selected Harry L. Hopkins,
who headed the New York relief program, to run FERA. A gifted administrator, Hopkins quickly put the program into high gear. He
gathered a small staff in Washington and brought the state relief organizations into the FERA system. While the agency tried to provide
all the necessities, food came first. City dwellers usually got an allowance for fuel, and rent for one month was provided in case of
eviction. This passage is primarily about ______________________
A. methods of estimating unemployment rates in the 1930s
B. the effect of unemployment on United States families
C. President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s presidency
D. the creation of President Roosevelt’s FERA program
33. With varying success, many women around the world today struggle for equal rights. Historically, women have achieved greater
equality with men during periods of social adversity. The following factors initiated the greatest number of improvements for women:
violent revolution, world war, and the rigors of pioneering in an undeveloped land. In all three cases, the essential element that
improved the status of women was a shortage of men, which required women to perform many of society’s vital tasks.
We can conclude from the information in this passage that ______________________________
A. women today are highly successful in winning equal rights
B. only pioneer women have been considered equal to men
C. historically, women have only achieved equality through force
D. historically, the principle of equality alone has not been enough to secure women equal

34. You are tasked to report about Siargao and Boracay. What would be your best strategy?
A. Use Spider Web to connect the problems encountered.
B. Use comparison-contrast essay to see their similarities and differences.
C. Use brainstorming in uniting ideas.
D. Use summarizing to get important ideas.
35. Which of the following does not follow appropriate use of graphic organizer?
A. Cherry writes the causes and effects of radiation through outlining.
B. Juniel compares and contrasts Millennials vs Robots through semantic map.
C. Rhean reports about the causes and effects of smoking through fishbone map.
D. John Michael makes use of creative shapes and lines in organizing facts for his report.
36. Which of the following scenarios portrays the use of reading appropriately?
A. Alfred writes a summary of a written text.
B. Gylejoe reads the text without understanding it.
C. Micah applies the steps in critical reading.
D. Justin watches A Walk to Remember instead of reading its book version.
37. How to lessen writing too many details in a written work?
A. Copy and paste works of others from the internet.
B. Use fragments instead of complete sentences.
C. Use precise vocabulary. Refrain from being too wordy.
D. Just continue writing regardless of its length.
38. Which of the following does not show clear manifestation of mechanics?
A. Anica always misspells the names of the important persons in her essays.
B. Eva makes use of subject-verb agreement properly.
C. Nissan is aware about the proper use of capitalization in writing names.
D. Myra is already particular with proper spelling of words.
39. Why should a written work apply mechanics?
A. to make the output organized
B. to make use the output uses the right language
C. to produce an output that is cohesive
D. to produce an output that is free from errors
40. Fake news is being spread widely to all sources of information. As a critical thinker, what should you bear in mind?
A. Define a set of criteria for feedback.
B. Find new solutions.
C. Examine problems closely.
D. Reject information that is incorrect or irrelevant.
41. How should you respond to reading materials fairly?
A. Identify arguments and issues presented.
B. Seek for alternative views on a topic.
C. Base judgments on ideas and evidence.
D. Recognize errors in thought and persuasion as well as to recognize good arguments.
42. It is the most popular tool in generating creative and rich ideas.
A.debate B. role play C. story telling D. brainstorming
43. How will the information in the essay be used with the help of graphic organizer?
A. The written work will be shortened and lose the irrelevant parts.
B. There will be a scene of clear and creative discussion of all the relevant information.
C. Readers will adjust to another way of reading the material.
D. There will be more chances for the readers to shift or change the reading material.
44. Jill aims to campaign Lexy for the next SK election. What point of view should he apply?
A. Use persuasive to convince people.
B. Use descriptive to illustrate Lexy.
C. Use narrative to tell Lexy’s background.
D. Use expository to explain Lexy’s advocacy.
45. Which of the following should be applied in responding to the text?
A. Reject the not so important ideas. C. Copy the whole text.
B. Have a reflection from your own ideas. D. Stop reading and forget about it.
46. In Practical Research, how are you going to use critical reading?
A. Let others seek for evidences. C. Don’t ask questions; give chance to others.
 B. Solve problems in a not so organized way. D. Check relevancy/sufficiency of what is read.
47. Judy Ann and Judy Abott are known in thinking clearly and rationally.
A. They have the ability to engage in reflective thinking.
B. They are engaged in thinking dependently.
C. They just reject the ideas of others except theirs.
D. They read for the sake of reading itself.
48. After reading, Joy writes his insights on any issue being digested.
A. Reading and thinking are inseparable.
B. Critical thinking is better than critical reading.
C. You can do reading without sharing insights.
D. After reading, just understand it, no need to reflect.
49. Christian is confused with the word “stubborn.” What should be his action about this?
He should create a schedule in reading stories where the word “stubborn” exists.
A. He should create a playlist where “stubborn” is literally heard.
B. He should create a list where synonymous words define the unfamiliar word.
C. He should create plans when to search about the word “stubborn”.
D. He should not mind his confusion. Just continue reading the text.
50. You have this difficulty of understanding unfamiliar words while you are reading a novel. What should be created to solve this?
A. Ask a friend to define unfamiliar words.
B. Compose a story without using the unfamiliar words.
C. Create a novel using the unfamiliar words.
D. Create a mini dictionary where you search the word and define by key words.
51. Michaella Mae was tasked by the teacher to write an essay about typhoon aftermath, specifically on its important facts to
remember. How should he deal this case?
A. She should explain and present the information about it.
B. She should tell a story of a typhoon survivor.
C. She should just have to convince people to stop this issue.
D. She should just tell the teacher to change the topic.
52. Which of the following does not apply the appropriate use of cohesion?
A. not using proper pronouns
B. use of transitional devices
C. integration of conjunction
D. correct use of synonym and antonym
53. You are a teacher of Grade 11 students under Reading and Writing subject. You would like to let students do something very
productive after reading stage. Which of the following is best to do?
A. Compose a song analysis to the essay being read.
B. Create a concept map summarizing the written work.
C. Let students perform a debate.
D. Create a reflection of the article being read.
54. You are a teacher of Grade 11 students. You would like you students to read effectively. What are you going to do?
A. I will introduce the steps in critical reading.
B. I will produce a dictionary with translation to mother tongue.
C. I will define critical reading and critical thinking.
D. I will download a movie version of it so that they may have background knowledge of it.