Maryknoll School of Lupon, Inc.

Kambing Baratua St., Brgy. Poblacion, Lupon, Davao Oriental

Midterm Examination
English for Academic and Professional Purposes
Mrs. Roselyn Q. Acpac-Magbutong, LPT
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NAME: DATE: SCORE:

(Last Name) (First Name) (Middle Initial) _____
SECTION AND ACADEMIC STRAND:

General Instruction: Carefully read and strictly follow the directions found in each test. Only a black/blue-inked pen is
allowed for writing. ALL FORM OF ERASURE IS STRICTLY NOT ALLOWED.

I. MULTIPLE CHOICE
Directions: Read the following questions below and choose the letter that corresponds to the correct answer. Write your
answers on the space provided before each number.

______ 1-2. Before putting the model car together, we gathered our supplies. Then, we were able to read and follow
the directions. Before long, our car was done. What text structure is this?
A. Definition B. Description C. Sequence D. Cause-effect
______ 3-4. According to an excerpt by Juan Miguel Luz, entitled “Why Filipino Kids Are Not Learning”, the
problem of poor achievement among incoming freshmen is due to low reading comprehension and
about two years behind in terms of their age and grade levels. To solve this problem, he
enumerated solutions, such as 1) new grading system, 2) High School Bridge Program, and 3) Every
Child a Reader. What type of text structure is used here?
A. Cause-effect B. Compare-contrast C. Description D. Problem-solution
______ 5-6. Which type of structure answers the question of what happened and why?
A. Cause-effect B. Compare-contrast C. Description D. Problem-solution
______ 7-8. All the processes that occur within an organism are supported by the cell. The cell contains different
parts, called organelles, which carry out different functions. These include the cell membrane, nucleus,
mitochondria, ribosomes, etc. The text being presented is under what type of discipline or
field of study?
A. Social Science B. Science C. Mathematics D. Business
______ 9-10. Players who have suffered a head injury on the field must undergo a “concussion sideline assessment - a
series of mental and physical fitness tests before being allowed in the game. The assessment word
in this discipline is defined as a series of mental and physical fitness tests. In the discipline of education,
which of the following statements BEST explains this term?
A. It refers to the process of learning about a patient’s condition.
B. It refers to the process of evaluating specific asset to determine its value.
C. It refers to the gathering, interpretation, and the use of information to support decision making.
D. It refers to the process of evaluating the learners for the attainment of national certificate (NC) especially to the skilled
strand.
______ 11-12. What type of text structure is “how are things in the text similar or different”?
A. Description B. Definition C. Compare-contrast D. Problem-solution
______ 13-14. Little Red Riding Hood wanted to take cookies to her sick grandmother, but she encountered a wolf. He
got to her grandmother’s house first and pretended to be the old woman. He was going to eat Little
Red Riding Hood, but she realized what he was doing and ran away, crying for help. A woodsman
heard the girl’s cries and saved her from the wolf. The text uses what type of technique in
summarizing?
A. SAAC Method B. Somebody Wanted But So C. 5Ws 1H D. First Then Finally
______ 15-16. The given topic is “Bowling is a sport for everyone.” Then, the supporting details are: It is not limited to
any group; It can be played at any time; and It does not require expensive equipment. Which of the
following is the correct thesis statement?
A. Bowling is not open to all for it requires too much time and expensive equipment.
B. Bowling is open for all players who would love to play and does not require too much time and effort.
C. Bowling is not limited to any group. In fact, it can be played at any time and does not require expensive equipment.
D. None of the above.
______ 17-18. A group of US researchers has carried out trials on new vaccine. Which of the following DOES NOT
state a correct paraphrase?

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A. American scientists are trying to find new vaccines.
B. American researchers has conducted tests on a new vaccine.
C. Trials on new vaccine were carried out by a group of US researchers.
D. Tests on new vaccines were conducted by a team of American scientists.
______ 19-20. Which of the following is a design to follow when arranging the main ideas, supporting ideas and
discourse, or an article logically?
A. Sequencing B. Paraphrasing C. Outlining D. Summarizing
______ 21-22. Which of the following guidelines in writing a good summary is NOT correct?
A. A summary is usually long and informative. C. A summary should be kept short and simple.
B. A summary should use one’s own words. D. A summary should keep the objectivity.
______ 23-24. Each nucleus is packed with information coded in the form of a chemical called Deoxyribonucleic Acid
(DNA) and organized into groups called genes which are arranged on thread-like structures, the
chromosomes. What is the summary of the text being presented?
A. The nucleus is important in life. C. The nucleus is the primary source of diversity.
B. The nucleus is the basic unit of life. D. The nucleus carries the DNA arranged in chromosome.
______ 25-26. The statement “Philippines has approximately 7100 islands” is a fact. Which of the following statements
is an opinion derived from this fact?
A. Luzon is the most beautiful island among other major islands.
B. Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao are the major islands in the Philippines.
C. Visayas comprises small islands that contributed to the total 7100 islands.
D. Mindanao has islands that contributes to the total known islands in the Philippines.
______ 27-28. Which of the following is an act of presenting the words, ideas, images, sounds, or the creative expression
of others as your own?
A. Plagiarism B. Creativity C. Critical thinking D. Objectivity
______ 29-30. Which of the following terms affect negatively in presenting ideas convincingly?
A. Well planned B. Objective C. Redundant D. Coherent
______ 31-32. Which of the following is to be avoided when writing academic texts?
A. Be objective B. Be formal C. Use of colloquial words D. Be accurate
______ 33-34. Which of the following requires the writer to analyze a text, then develop commentary related to it?
A. Movie review B. Thesis C. Dissertations D. Reaction paper
______ 35-36. Which critical approach focuses on understanding ways gender roles reflected or contradicted by texts?
A. Reader-criticism B. Gender criticism C. Historicism D. Marxist
______ 37-38. Which of the following is NOT a step in effectively writing reviews and critiques?
A. Know the writing assignment. C. Should be short and direct.
B. View or experience the assigned subject. D. Draft and edit the paper.
______ 39-40. All are important in writing a good critique or reaction paper, EXCEPT ___.
A. Cohesive B. Evaluative C. balanced D. Accurate

II. IDENTIFICATION
Directions: Identify the terms in the given statement. Write your answer on the space provided after each statement.

41-42. There are two popular sports played in Maryknoll, basketball and volleyball. Both take place inside of the
gym. Also, each sport has two teams of people. In basketball, however, the ball can be played off of the floor,
and in volleyball, the ball cannot touch the floor or it is out of play. Basketball and volleyball are
popular sports in Maryknoll. What type of text structure is used in this text? _______________________
43-44. Streams face many problems. Chemicals like pesticides, herbicides, and oil can wash into the stream
during storms. Dirt and debris from construction sites and bare ground cause problems too. But there is a
solution. A riparian buffer zone, or an area of trees and shrubs along a waterway, can dramatically
improve water quality. What type of text structure is used in this text?_______________________
45-46. The word Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) is a term (jargon) used in the subject
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47-48. A text structure where statement or passage you are reading allows your mind to paint a picture.
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49-50. This text structure tells what the conflict is, or problem, and how it was solved.
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51-52. This technique in summarizing helps students arrange events in chronological order.
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53-54. One sign of pregnancy is nausea upon awakening. Other signs are increase in size and tenderness of the
breasts. Still other signs include increase in frequency of urination and an increase in the size of
the abdomen. Thus, aside from pregnancy test, a woman can sometimes have the early signs and symptoms of
pregnancy. What is the thesis statement in this text?
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55-56. It is a design wherein main ideas and supporting details are arranged logically.
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57-58. The question “What is the plot of the movie?”, is it a fact or opinion? _______________________

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59-60. These are papers that asses or evaluate the merits of a piece or work (e.g., film and book reviews).
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61-62. These are papers that present a writer’s evaluation of the work, as well as his or her experiences and
feelings in relation to the work being evaluated. _______________________
63-64. It provides an accurate description of the work being evaluated by giving its summary/or background
details, like who, what, when, where, and why. ________________________
65-66. The term ‘square root of two’ are terms commonly used in the subject _______________________.
For items 67-68, identify the meaning of the underlined word to other discipline.
67-68. Diagnosis in education is the process of discovering individual student abilities, needs and objectives, and
prescribing requisite learning assessments. What does diagnosis mean in the discipline of
medicine?
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For items 69-70, paraphrase the given statement.

69-70. We need more proof that the active learning works.
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71-72. Each nucleus is packed with information coded in the form of a chemical called Deoxyribonucleic Acid
(DNA) and organized into groups called genes which are arranged on thread-like structures, the
chromosomes.
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III. SHORT ANSWER

Directions: In 2-3 sentences, explain the following questions briefly. You will be graded according to the rubric below. (5
points each)
Content - 2 points Organization - 2 points Grammar and spelling - 1 point

73-74. Why is it important to support your claims with sources?

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75-76. How will you present the ideas in a text convincingly?

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77-78. Write an abstract/ a summary of your experiences during pandemic.

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79-80. Write a short review of the movie/series you watched recently. Write the title of the movie or series.
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