Republic of the Philippines

Ministry of Basic, Higher and Technical Education

Division of Maguindanao-I
Bai Tembabay National High School
Ramcor, Gen. S.K.Pendatun, Maguindanao
FIRST FINAL EXAM- ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL PURPOSES

I. Directions: Read each question carefully and encircle the letter of the correct answer.

1. This refers to the method of human communication consisting the use of words in a
structured and conventional way.
a. vocabulary c. language
b. texts d. academic
2. This is defined as critical, objective, specialized texts and relatively formal in structure
and style.
a. academic text c. comprehension
b. language d. structure
3. The following are characteristics of academic text, except;
a. direct c. exact
b. figurative d. researched
4. Which of the following characteristics of language is NOT true?
a. systematic c. arbitrary
b. conventional d. arbitrary
5. The following are functions of language, except;
a. communication c. emotional release
b. expression of identity d. respiration
6. The following suggest the ways in determining the language used in academic text from
various discipline, except:
a. Identify the text and then analyze the genre, academic structure and academic
vocabulary
b. Identify and analyze the explicit instruction/deconstruction concerning the text;
consider multiple models if necessary
c. Bring academic language to the surface: identify its usage to a particular
discipline.
d. Consult immediately an expert of language
7. Academic text is usually written by
a. poet c. well-known official
b. experts or professional in a given field d. anonymous individual
8. Academic language includes language used in
a. textbooks c. each discipline
b. classrooms d. elsewhere
9. Academic texts include
a. research paper c. singing competetion
b. reviews d. critiques
 10. Language may be used as
a. spoken c. spoken or written
b. written d. none of the above

For items 11 to 15, identify the discipline on which the following descriptions of term belong.
11. Mass is a measure of the amount of matter in an object.
a. Chemistry c. Law
b. Biology d. Politics
12. Order is an authoritative mandate, command, or direction issued by a court under its
seal.
a. Law c. Business
b. Politics d. Finance
13. Process is a summons or writ requiring a person to appear in court.
a. Politics c. Law
b. Business d. Biology
14. Data are known or assumed as facts which serve as the basis of calculation.
a. Law c. Politics
b. Philosophy d. Statistics
15. Trade is the action of buying and selling goods and services.
a. Commerce c. Politics
b. Law d. Finance
II. Directions: Identify what is being defined in the following statements.

1._______________ It is the shortened version, ideally, only one-third of the original text. It
contains the main points and important details of the text and should be written in your own
words.
2. _______________ refers to the oral, written auditory, and visual language proficiency
required to learn effectively in schools and academic programs. It also includes language used
in textbooks, in classrooms, on tests, and in each discipline.
3. _______________ is a reading material that provides information which include concepts
and theories that are related to the specific discipline.
4. _______________ is the simple, informal language we use when talking face to face with
family and friends.
5. _______________ are non-objective text that can be written by anyone by using informal
and casual language.
6. _______________this text structure starts by posing a question then goes on to answer
that question.
7. _______________ this type of text structure examines the similarities and differences
between two or more people, events, concepts, ideas, etc.
8. _______________ this text structure gives readers a chronological order of events or a list
of steps in a procedure.
9. _______________ this structure presents the causal relationship between a specific event,
idea, or concept and the events, ideas, or concept that follow. An action and its results are
explained.
10. _______________this type of text structure describes something in order of space and
how something looks.

III. Directions: Explain briefly the following questions.

1. Why is academic language important?

2. What is the importance of summarizing in academic writing?

3. What is the purpose of academic and professional writing?

4. Differentiate academic text from non-academic text.

IV. Directions: Enumerate the ff.

1-4 Characteristics of academic language

5-10 Give at least 5 tips summarizing