Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region 02 (Cagayan Valley)
Schools Division Office of Isabela
500023- STO NINO INTEGRATED SCHOOL
Sto Nino, Angadanan, Isabela 3307

READING TEXT FOR GRADE 7

Name: ______________________________________________________ Score: ___________________

Directions: Read and analyze the passage carefully. Answer the given questions below.

Television Shows Make You Eat More

People who watch entertaining television programs eat more than their usual meal than when they are
not watching.according to a research presented by Dr.Alan Hirsch,the Neurological Director of the
Smell and Taste Treatment and Research Foundation,last Saturday in Chicago,it seems that the brain
does not notice what the mouth is doing when the person is busy watching TV.
Forty-five volunteers participated in Dr.Alan’s research.The experiment showed that the
more distracted a person,the more he eats without really noticing it.The experiment was done to help
determine some ways to help people control weight gain.

1.What is the news all about?

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2.When was the research presented?
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3.Who conducted the experiment?
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4.Where was the research conducted
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5.Why was the research conducted?
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Prepared by:

ROMY BERT A. SALVADOR

Grade 8 Mango Adviser
 Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
Region 02 (Cagayan Valley)
Schools Division Office of Isabela
500023- STO NINO INTEGRATED SCHOOL
Sto Nino, Angadanan, Isabela 3307

READING TEXT FOR GRADE 7

Name: ______________________________________________________ Score: ___________________

Directions: Read the story below, and then answer the questions that follow. Write your answer before the
number.
Once upon a time in the Philippines there was an old woman with strange magical qualities.
The local villagers had noticed her house seemed brighter at night even though there was no electricity.
According to rumors some had even seen dwarfs helping a mysterious and beautiful girl at night. No
one ever discovered the source of the mysterious night time glow.
She lived in the forest on the outskirts of a fishing village and was famous for her beautiful
flowers. The fisherman would barter their treasured catch for her flowers.
A young couple came to visit the village. They were haughty and were not from around there.
A proud pair that hated anything they thought was ugly. They would make fun of anything they
thought was ugly.
They were out exploring the village one day and came upon the old woman in the forest.
Since they found her ugly, they mocked her. After making fun of her, the old woman asked them to
leave but they refused.
To punish them, she said “Since you only like beautiful things I will turn you into the most
beautiful insect.” She tapped them with her cane and they became the first two butterflies.

1. Who is the main character in the story?

a. old woman c. many villagers
b. young couple d. colorful butterflies
2. The young couple played as the ______ in the story?
a. Protagonists c. friends
b. Antagonists d. heroes
3. The young couple made fun of the old woman. This part of the plot is the ______ of the story.
a. Resolution c. climax
b. Introduction d. falling action
4. What is the resolution of the story?
a. The old woman became a butterfly.
b. The young couple went home happily
c. The old woman punished the young couple
d. The young couple befriended the old woman
5. What kind of story is this?
a. Novel c. epic
b. Legend d. myth

Prepared by:

ROMY BERT A. SALVADOR

Grade 8 Mango Adviser
 Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
Region 02 (Cagayan Valley)
Schools Division Office of Isabela
500023- STO NINO INTEGRATED SCHOOL
Sto Nino, Angadanan, Isabela 3307

READING TEXT FOR GRADE 8

Name: ______________________________________________________ Score: ___________________

Directions: Read carefully the excerpt from the story, “The Soul of the Great Bell.” Then, do the activity below.

“At last came the awful day when the third and last effort to cast the great bell was to be made; and Ko-Ngai,
together with her waiting-woman, accompanied her father to the foundry, and they took their places upon a
platform overlooking the toiling of the molders and the lava of liquefied metal…
But ere ever he lifted his finger, a cry caused him to turn his head and all heard the voice of Ko-Ngai sounding
sharply sweet as a bird’s song above the great thunder of the fires—“For thy sake, O my father!” And even as she
cried, she leaped into the white flood of metal… *
Then the father of Ko-Ngai, wild with his grief, would have leaped in after her, but that strong men held him back
and kept firm grasp upon him until he had fainted away, and they could bear him like one dead to his home…
But in spite of all these things, the command of the Celestial August had to be obeyed, and the work of the
molders to be finished, hopeless as the result might be. Yet the glow of the metal seemed purer and whiter than
before, and there was no sign of the beautiful body that had been entombed therein. So the ponderous casting
was made; and lo! When the metal had become cool, it was found that the bell was beautiful to look upon and
perfect in form, and wonderful in color above all other bells. Nor was there any trace found of the body of Ko-Ngai;
for it had been totally absorbed by the precious alloy, and blended with the well-blended brass and gold, with the
intermingling of the silver and the iron…”

Questions:
1.What was the turning point of the story The Soul of the Great Bell?
A. When Ko-Ngai leaped into the white flood of metal.
B. When the bell was cast, and the result was even worst for the second time.
C. When Ko-Ngai found out the letter of Celestial August and read exactly the content of the letter.
D. When they discovered, that despite their great labor and ceaseless care, the result was void of worth in
the first time of casting the metal.
2. Do you believe on what the astrologer had said to Ko-Ngai? Create you imagination on what would have
happened if Ko-Ngai did not leap and sacrifice herself?
A. No. Ko-Ngai would not have died a tragic death.
B. Yes. Ko-Ngai would not have died a tragic death.
C. No. Ko-Ngai would have probably thought of another way to save her father.
D.Yes. Ko-Ngai would have saved but take the consequence of letting go of her father to die as ordered by
Celestial August.
3. The Soul of the Great Bell is an example of what specific literary text?
A. epic B. folktale C. legend D. myth

Prepared by:

ROMY BERT A. SALVADOR

Grade 8 Mango Adviser
 Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
Region 02 (Cagayan Valley)
Schools Division Office of Isabela
500023- STO NINO INTEGRATED SCHOOL
Sto Nino, Angadanan, Isabela 3307

READING TEXT FOR GRADE 8

Name: ______________________________________________________ Score: ___________________
Directions: Read the excerpt below, find the answers to the following questions:

The Story of the Aged Mother

A Japanese Folktale (An excerpt)
By Matsuo Basho
Long ago, in a tiny village in Japan, there lived a young farmer and his old mother. They lived well but simply until
the cruel governor declared a wicked law. He said, “I have no desire for old people in my village. They are weak and
cannot do work!” The law was to put the people aging 75 years and above to be abandoned in the mountain. The
cruel governor also added, “All who will disobey the law must be put to death together with their old relatives.”
This law made the young farmer very sad for his mother was very old. Though he loved his mother, he must obey
the governor.

The young farmer carried his mother to the mountain with a heavy heart. On their way to the mountain, the
mother dropped small twigs as markers to help her son get back. When the farmer bade farewell, she advised him
to return home with the aid of the twigs. This made the son make up his mind to take his mother back home. Filled
with dread, he hid his mother in his home. Their kitchen, where he keeps their food, became his mother’s new
place to live.
Time passed, and the farmer was beginning to feel safe when the governor had announced a demand to all of his
people that he wanted a rope of ash. Nobody in the village could make one, it was impossible. The farmer became
anxious with the governor’s demand, 9 so he asked his mother if she knew how to make one. His old mother, filled
with the wisdom she gained from her years of living, had smiled to show her son that the governor’s demand is not
impossible. She said, “Son, make a rope from a twisted straw.” Then she added, “Stretch it on a flat stone and burn
it there on a windless night.”

The farmer did what his mother told him, and amazingly it worked. He told the other villagers that he could make
the governor’s demand. Immediately, the farmer was sent to the governor’s place to show him the rope of ashes.
The governor became happy to see how smart his people are from accomplishing a difficult task. To his joy, he
asked the farmer where he got his wisdom. This made the farmer tremble in fear and immediately bowed down to
the governor, begging for forgiveness. The farmer had told him about his mother and how he was able to create
the rope of ashes.

The governor became silent and had thought deeply for a while. At that moment, he abolished his law on
abandoning the old people. He would not kill the elders anymore because they had great wisdom.

Questions:
1. What punishment would the governor give to those who might disobey the law?
A. The relatives of those who will disobey will be put to death.
B. All who will disobey will be buried at the topmost part of the mountain.
C. Any citizen who will disobey will be buried alive by his/her relatives.
D. All who will disobey the law must be put to death together with their old relatives.
2. How did the young farmer respond to the law of the governor?
A. He must obey the governor.
B. He would defy the governor’s law.
 C. He should hide his mother from the governor’s eyes.
D. He could not possibly follow the governor because he dearly loved his mother.
3. What did the governor think about his demand in making a rope of ash?
A. Nobody in the village could make a rope of ash.
B. Only the governor himself can make the rope of ash.
C. Somebody from the village could make a rope of ash.
D. It is impossible that someone can think of a way in making a rope of ash.
4. What was the young farmer’s reaction upon knowing the governor’s demand?
A. He was certainly desperate.
B. He thought that he should not inform his mother about the demand.
C. He told the other villagers that he could make the governor’s demand.
D. He did not tell the other villagers that he could make the governor’s demand.
5. What could be the decision of the governor after knowing that it was the young farmer’s aged mother who
taught him how to make a rope of ash?
A. He would ask the young farmer to be one of his trusted men.
B. He would certainly punish the young farmer for disobeying his order.
C. He would not kill the elders anymore because they had great wisdom.
D. He considered the possibility of letting the young farmer and his aged mother live in his house.

Prepared by:

ROMY BERT A. SALVADOR

Grade 8 Mango Adviser
 Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
Region 02 (Cagayan Valley)
Schools Division Office of Isabela
500023- STO NINO INTEGRATED SCHOOL
Sto Nino, Angadanan, Isabela 3307

READING TEXT FOR GRADE 8

Name: ______________________________________________________ Score: ___________________

Directions: Read the story below then answer the following questions.
MAKATO AND THE COWRIE SHELL (A Summary)
By Supannee Khanchanathiti

Once upon a time, there was an orphan whose name was Makato. He didn't have any ways to support
himself, so he did every kind of work such as, carrying heavy things, clearing away forest, and even feeding pigs.
Although he was paid only a small wage, he never idled and was satisfied of everything. As a result, people
around him noticed his hard work and were very pleased of him.

Makato dreamed of going on an adventure to a far and bigger place where the land was fertile, and the
people were kind. He left his village and set out into the wide world. He walked along cheerfully, enjoying new
insights and talking to the people he met on the way. After a long month's journey, he reached a village on the
boundary of the Kingdom of Sukhotai. He met an old woman who helped her. He told her that he had come from
a far place and he wanted to see the king, who he had heard was kind. He worked with the king's elephants and he
started working for her. After some time working, he finally met with the king. During the encounter, he picked
up a cowrie shell that was lying on the road and offered it to the king (Cowrie shells were used for money, but
just one was practically worthless).

When Makato offered the shell to the King, the King said he could keep it. Makato was wondering
what he could repay to honor the king's gift. He saw some lettuce seeds at a stall in the market and thought that he
could grow them. He asked the woman about them, and she let him have as many as would stick to his finger in
return for his treasured cowrie shell. He made the lettuces grew abundantly. The next time he saw the king, he
gave one to him and told him he grew them from the shell that he had given him. The king was very impressed
and gave him a job in the castle. Eventually, Makato grew up and married the daughter of the king.

Guide Questions:
1. What kind of boy is Makato?
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2. What kind of work does Makato do?
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3. What might Makato consider as an exciting adventure?
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4. Why might makato think that it is a lucky day?
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Prepared by:

ROMY BERT A. SALVADOR

 Grade 8 Mango Adviser

Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region 02 (Cagayan Valley)
Schools Division Office of Isabela
500023- STO NINO INTEGRATED SCHOOL
Sto Nino, Angadanan, Isabela 3307

READING TEXT FOR GRADE 8

Name: ______________________________________________________ Score: ___________________
Directions: Read the story below then answer the following questions.

The Happy Mirror

A Japanese Folktale

Many years ago, there was a small family in Japan. There lived a father, mother and their little daughter. They took
their daughter to the temple when she was only thirty days old wearing a long kimono like all Japanese babies do.
The parents gave the baby a set of beautiful dolls on her first doll festival, and when their daughter turned three, she
was no longer a baby but a little girl fast growing up. She was loved by her parents very much. One day, a
messenger came and brought news that the father is needed by the Emperor to Tokyo. They haven’t had a horse so
the father will need to walk the long way. The mother and the little daughter bid farewell to the father and promised
him that they will take care of each other and will wait for him. After many days, the father came back and brought
the mother and daughter presents. The little girl received a doll and she was very glad while the mother was amazed
by the present. It was a thing which she saw a beautiful face of a woman. The husband laughed and told her it was a
mirror and she only saw her own reflection. He told her that if she brings a smile to the mirror, she will see a smiling
face and if she didn’t it will reflect the mirror. The wife thanked her husband and promised that she will always
bring a smiling face to the mirror. She often looked at the mirror and does what she had promised. She would always
see a happy face in it. Many years passed and she grew tired of looking at it. She decided to give the precious gift to
her daughter who grew into a woman exactly like her mother. One day, she called the daughter and gave a beautiful
box and the daughter was surprised of what she saw. It was the image of her mother inside the round shiny thing. It
was the image of her mother she used to look at when she was a little girl. The mother told her to smile every time
she will look at her inside the mirror and assured her that she will smile back. For that day on, the daughter kept the
box near her. Once each year, she opened it and proved that her mother’s words was always true. Always she saw
her mother’s smiling face when she smiles at her. The daughter always remembers to bring smiles to the thing inside
the little box, and always the smiles come back at her

Guide Questions:
1. Why was the little girl happy?
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2. Why was the mother happy too?
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3. What gifts did the father bring for his wife and daughter?
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4. Who did the daughter really see when she looked at the mirror?
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Prepared by:

ROMY BERT A. SALVADOR

Grade 8 Mango Adviser