PART II.

LANGUAGE USAGE (80 ITEMS)

Directions: There are several components for language usage: vocabulary in context, error
identification, dialogue or conversation fragments, idiomatic expressions, paragraph
organization, developing a paragraph, reading comprehension and purposive communication.

VOCABULARY IN CONTEXT. Determine the best meaning of the underlined word as it is used
in context. Choose and shade the letter that corresponds to your Answer Sheet.

01. The root word “fluc” means “flow”, so what is the meaning of fluctuation in this sentence:
“Our peso value is continuously in fluctuation” ?

[A] permanent [B] relevant [C] stable [D] changing [E] flowing

02. What is the meaning of resilient in the sentence: “An individual must be resilient if he
expects to overcome life’s problems.” ?

[A] hidden [B] residual [C] forgiving [D] rebounding [E]

expectant

03. What is the meaning of pernicious in the sentence: “Going with bad company can have
pernicious influence on the character formation of the youth.”?

[A] harmful [B] furthering [C] inspiring [D] painstaking [E]

discouraging

ERROR IDENTIFICATION. Identify the underlined word/s that contain/s error in grammar,
usage, or diction (word choice). Choose the letter that corresponds to your answer. Choose
letter [E] if the sentence has no error.

04. He’s so smart but humble and appreciative and he do not want to stop learning. No
error.

[A] [B] [C] [D] [E]

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05. To properly hydrate your body, there are something which you really need to do and that is
to drink

[A] [B] [C]

in the hours leading up to your workout. No error.

[D] [E]

06. Keep a bottle of cold water handy and make sure that whatever you do, you are taking in
water at a

[A] [B] [C] [D]

consistent pace. No error.

[E]

07. Drinking water after you exercise can prevent cramping later and help your body to start
the

[A] [B] [C]

recovery process more quickly. No error.

[E]

08. High degree of major life stresses (like death of a family member, etc.) as well with high
amount of

[A] [B]

daily hassles (like losing your cellular phone, etc.) can increase your risk of exercise injury.

[C] [D]

No error.

[E]

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09. Richard Thaler, the Father of Behavioural Economics, is the 2017 Nobel Prize winners for

[A] [B] [C]

Economics. No error.

[D] [E]

10. One of the things that came across very clearly was the important of education and all of

[A] [B] [C]

them recognize the benefits of education. No error.

[D] [E]

11. Essentially, biological diversity refers to the wealth of the living world –

[A] [B]

the million of plants, animals and microorganism that live on this planet,

[C]

the genes they contain and the intricate and often delicate ecosystems they form. No error.

[D] [E]

DIALOGUE OR CONVERSATION FRAGMENTS. Complete the dialogues or conversations below

with the most appropriate sentences found in the box at the left side of each conversation.
Choose the letter that corresponds to your answer and shade the letter in your Answer Sheet.

12. Dialogue A

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Lina: Hi! How are you, Mina? [A] Is it expensive for us?
[B] How much does it cost?
[C] That must be expensive.
[D] That’s great! It is reliable?
[E] How convenient and quick!
Mina: I’m good and you?
Lina: I’m fine. Where are you off to?
Mina: I’m going to the Internet café. I will have to submit at an
application
letter for further studies via Internet.
Lina: Oh, I see. How does it work in the field of education?
Mina: Well, with the help of the Internet we can get foreign education. A student no longer
needs to spend long hours.
Lina:
Mina: It is cheap, fast and there is no hassle of stamps and envelopes.

13. Dialogue B
Azalea: Hi there, Amina! [A] That’s great! Can I buy it online?
Amina: Oh, hello to you! [B] That’s great. Where can I buy it from?
Azalea: I’m just wondering if you could help me. You know, [C] That’s great! Do you have a copy of it?
I know you are a wide reader and you love to travel. [D] That’s great! Is it expensive?
[E] That’s great! Where can I buy cheap
Amina: Okay, I’m all ears.
books?
Azalea: You see, two weeks from now my mother would be
celebrating her 45th birthday. I would love to give her a present. She has a passion for reading
and she used to travel too. Do you have any book in mind?
Amina: Let me think. Oh, there’s one! It’s 1000 Places to See Before You Die. It is very enjoyable
to read.
Azalea:
Amina: It’s available at the National Book Store.
Azalea: Thanks, Amina! I’ll drop by the store on my way home.

14. Dialogue C
Rochelle: You know, December is two months
away.
Kiefer: Which means?
Rochelle: Well, do you remember the high school
Batch reunion that we are planning for?
Kiefer: Oh, I almost forgot! How can we get
everyone to discuss about it? I don’t get to see
them often these days.
Rochelle:
Kiefer: Brilliant! Thanks to social media. It’s now easy
to connect with everyone.
[A] That’s easy. We will make an announcement on our
Facebook walls.
[B] We will call them one by one. I have all their
numbers in my phone book.
[C] We will send everyone private message through the
Messenger application and ask them one by one.
[D] That is easy. We will open a group Facebook
account, invite everyone to join in and discuss the
details.
[E] You are right. That would be a mammoth task.

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15. Dialogue D
Dahlia: Mother, there is this group of girls in my [A] Yes. They make fun of pictures.
class. They have been bullying me on Facebook. [B] Yes. They seem very friendly.
Mother: What? Are you sure? [C] Yes. They appreciate my pictures.
Dahlia: [D] Yes. They deleted my pictures.
Mother: Can I see their comments? [E] Yes. They are inviting me to their group picnic on
Dahlia: Okay. (Showing the comments to her Sunday.
mother)
Mother: (After reading the comments).
These girls are mean! We will see your principal about this and call the attention of these girls’
parents.
Dahlia: Thank you, Mother.

16. Dialogue E
Patient: I have had sleep disorder for nearly 3 months.
Doctor:
Patient: No, I wanted to see a doctor first.
Doctor: You did the right thing. Now I will give you
some pills for that.
[A] Have you done anything about it?
[B] Why didn’t you see a doctor immediately after
this complaint started?
[C] Do you know what I should do about it?
[D] Did you have this complaint the last time you
came to me?
[E] Your situation is really serious so you should
immediately start getting professional help.

17. Dialogue F
Andy: You haven’t been looking so well recently.
[A] It is not a very serious illness. You don’t need to
Anything wrong? worry.
Sasha: Yes. Yesterday I had to take my mother to [B] I hope she is fine now. Please let me know how
hospital due to high blood sugar. she is when she is when she is back from hospital?
Andy: [C] Oh God! How is she right now? Anything serious?
Sasha: Not really. [D] I told her that she had to be careful with what
she ate but she never listens to me.
[E] I am sorry I didn’t know. Is she okay now?

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18. Dialogue G
Shakir: Are we supposed to hand in our assignments by [A] No, I haven’t. I’m still trying to find some
Friday? reference books but I haven’t found any yet.
Nesha: No, we have time until the end of this month. [B] Yes, I didn’t sleep last night in order to complete
Have you finished it yet? it.
Shakir: [C] I am nearly done but I still need some help for
Nesha: Neither have I. I really don’t know what to do. the cover.
[D] I didn’t even know about it until yesterday. I
found out when Raffy talked to me about it.
[E] You never change. You always do your work on

19. Dialogue H
Nur: Do you remember when Abing’s birthday is? [A] Yes, I do. It was last month and we had a party
Raffy: for her.
Nur: I hope it is not past yet; she would never forgive us if [B] Don’t worry. You have ten more days before
we forget it. her birthday.
Raffy: You are absolutely right, let me check my calendar. [C] Not exactly, but as far as I remember it must be
close.
[D] What do you have to do with her birthday? You
are not even friends.
[E] Don’t tell me you have forgotten to celebrate
her birthday.

20. Dialogue I
Rudy: What do you think of the recent developments in [A] I don’t think there is a problem. We are the
the economy? best when it is economy management.
Leni: [B] Everything seems to be alright but I don’t think
Rudy: Don’t you? The inflation has recently reached I am good at economic comments.
[C] I think unless we take some precautions, it will
its highest level in the nation history.
really be a hard year for most of us.
Leni: But it is not surprising for such a bad economy
[D] I am so busy with my work that I don’t have
management as ours. time to watch news at all and I have no idea what’s
going on lately .
[E] I am the last one to ask such a question as I
hate economics.

PARAGRAPH ORGANIZATION. Determine the best order of the sentences to form a well-
organized paragraph. Choose and shade the letter that corresponds to your answer in your
Answer Sheet.
 A Champion of Green Architecture (Adapted)
21.
A. “ We also brighten up the rooms with just the right amount of light and cool them
through natural ventilation,” he adds.
B. “ Green architecture is a confluence of technologies and techniques, ranging from
outdoor landscaping to the use of natural construction materials,” explains architect Francis
Xavier Santaromana.
C. Environmental movement first gained attraction as a response to global warming.
D. “ We use Laxalon ceilings for sound absorption and temperature control,” he says.
E. In response to this climate threat, building industries began erecting eco-friendly
structures through green architecture.
[A] CEBDA [B] CBAED [C] ABDCE [D] CABED [E] BCEDA

Maranao Torogan: An Ethnographic Perspective (Adapted)

22.
A. Look at those massive tokod or posts.
B. Now, look right above the posts and look at the prow-shaped end-beams that jut out of
the walls.
C. The extraordinary house in the picture is called torogan originally owned by Sultan Maca-
antal Montia of Marantao, Lanao del Sur and his immediate and extended families.
D. Would you believe that they are made from whole tree trunks?
E. They are the amazing panolong carved with okir motif.
[A] AEBDC [B] CBEAD [C] CADBE [D] CABDE [E] ABDEC

Balitaw (Adapted)
23.
A. The Balitaw is found mainly in the Tagalog and Visaya regions.
B. The Balitaw is an extemporaneous exchange of love verses between a man and a
woman.
C. It may last for hours, ending with the woman accepting or rejecting the man's suit.
D. In words which may be humorous and full of energy, the typical Visayan Balitaw speaks
of all domestic phases of life, from love and courtship, marriage and separation, gambling and
employment, child rearing, envious neighbors, to the dignity of labor.
E. Danced and mimed, it is accompanied by a song, or the dancers themselves sing,
improvising the steps and verses.
[A] ABDCE [B] BECAD [C] BEDAC [D] BEADC [E] ABDEC

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 What is Kulintang? (Adapted)
24.
A. The beauty of its music lies in the collective artistry of all the members of the ensemble.
B. Preserved for more than 1,700 years, Kulintangan is an ancient form of orchestra music
ensemble which predates the influences of Islam in the Philippines.
C. The musical piece then evolves with the musicians listening to each other carefully,
augmenting and playing in counterpoint to one another.
D. Kulintangan is made up of these instruments: the kulintang (row of brass or bronze
gongs horizontally laid upon a wooden rack); gandang (two-headed cylindrical drum); and
duahana gong pair (bua or giant-sized gong and pulakan or narrow-shaped knobbed gong).
E. One musician establishes the tempo while another will direct the general theme.
[A] BDECA [B]DBEAC [C] DBECA [D] BDAEC [E] AECDB

"Kita Kita" is an Eye-opener for the Romantic Comedy Genre (Adapted)

25.
A. Then, Tonyo asks her to be his tour guide as he will be her eyes.
B. In the breaking down of Lea's walls, the grand architecture of the fields of multi-colored
flowers become symbols of her internal world.
C. Kita Kita is a two-actor film about a Filipina tour guide named Lea in Saporro, Japan, who
gets her heart broken and goes blind due to breakup stress.
D. Learning about the breakup, Tonyo, a Filipino neighbor, comes over to Lea's house every
day to try and cheer her up and a romance blossoms between them.
E. Lea begins very hard, her voice deep, with layer of threatening, but as Tonyo continues to
charm his way into her heart, she gets soft and her voice gets sweeter.
[A] CDBEA [B] CDEAB [C] CBADE [D] CEDBA [E] CDAEB

Balangay: Butuan's Historic Watercraft (Adapted)

26.
A. Its carved-out planks are adjoined by wooden pins and dowels.
B. The balangay is the oldest watercraft in the Philippines.
C. It's driven by wind.
D. The balangay is a plank boat.
E. It was first mentioned in the Chronicles of Pigafetta in the 16th Century.
[A] EBCAD [B] ABCED [C] ABDEC [D] ACDEB [E] EBDAC

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 Pacita Abad (Adapted)

27.
A. Pacita Abad (1946-2004) was born in Basco, Batanes.
B. In fact, she incorporated into the surface of her paintings materials such as traditional
cloth, mirrors, beads, shells, plastic buttons, and other objects.
C. Her most extensive body of abstract work is vibrant, colorful on a range of materials
from canvas and paper to bark cloth, metal, ceramics and glass.
D. She also developed a technique or trapunto painting (named after a quilting technique),
which entailed stitching and stuffing her painted canvases to give them a three dimensional,
sculptural effect.
E. She created over 4500 artworks and is known for her art materials and technique.
[A]ACBDE [B]AECBD [C]ADCBE [D]DBCEA [ E]CBDEA

Things You Need To Know About Colored Contacts (Adapted)

28.
A. Different brands of contacts perform differently and need to be checked by your eye
doctor to ensure they are the right ones for you.
B. Luckily, there are colored contacts for pretty much everyone, though some types, such as
those for astigmatism, might be more expensive.
C. There’s nothing really different about the colored contacts except that they have , well,
color.
D. It might seem like colored contact lenses are just makeup, especially if they are zero
power and you're just using them to switch up your look , but you shouldn't share them with
everyone.
E. Colored contacts can be a bit thicker than regular ones so they might take some getting
used to.
[A]BACDE [B]BEDCA [C]BCDAE [D]CAEDB [E]CEADB

You Should Thank Your Mom For Nagging You (Adapted)

29.
A. According to study by the University of Essex in England, you're more likely to be
successful later in life compared to kids with less pushy moms.
B. But it turns out, you might be thanking your mom for her naggy ways in the future.
C. You know how it is: whether it's something important like your homework or your messy
room, or something totally silly like how your hair is parted , it feels like your mom is always just
looking something to nag you about.
D. One of the biggest parents struggle in life is definitely having a naggy mom.
E. It also found that teens with naggy moms were less likely to become pregnant.
[A]ACDBE [B]DCABE [C]BEDCA [D]BEDAC [E]EDCAB

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 Taj Mahal (Adapted)
30.
A. Taj Mahal is the symbol of the eternal love of the Shah Jahan who had built this in the
memory of her wife Mumtaz Mahal.
B. It is situated in very large area at very beautiful place having river on the back side.
C. It is the burial place (mausoleum) of the great Empress Mumtaz Mahal.
D. It attracts people’s mind from all over the world to see every year like a love at first sight.
E. Taj Mahal is located in the Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India.
[A]ACDBE [B]DCABE [C]BEDCA [D]EBDAC [E]EDCAB

IDIOMATIC EXPRESSION. Identify the meaning of the underlined IDIOMATIC EXPRESSION

using context clues , choose and shade the letter that corresponds to your answer in your
Answer Sheet.
31. Filipino loves to bond, laugh, and joke with friends and loved ones. One may ask, "Why are
you starting at my coffee ?" another may reply, "You told me to keep an eye on it"

[A]look at something with one eye. [D]watch something carefully

[B]guard something [E]look at something with eyes wide open
[C]watch something for someone else

33. Here is a test Filipino Culture awareness. Be ready and put your thinking cap on.

[A]think seriously about something [C]guess your answer [E] recall the answer by thinking
[B]answer a problem by remembering [D]reflect on your answer

34. The students were on pins and needles waiting for the results of the entrance exam.
[A]impatient [B]excited [C]happy [D]hurt [E]anxious

35. It is best for Filipino to turn a blind eye on the suffering of a family member. They consider
it their moral duty to help in some way.

[A]to pretend to be aware of something [D]to pretend not to feel sorry for someone
[B]to pretend not to help someone [E]to pretend not to be aware of something
[C]to pretend not to see the problem

36. It comes full circle for Filipinos when they help the person who has helped them through
trying times before. This means debt of gratitude.

[A]to return to an earlier situation after leaving it. [D]to return a favor

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[B]to sympathize with someone who has helped you before [E]to repay a debt
[C]to recall a problematic situation you were in before

37. Some foreigners cannot stand the sight of a balut or duck egg with embryo, let alone eat it.
However, many Filipinos would snack on it with beer.

[A]much more possible to be done than the preceding act.

[B]much more possible to be done than the succeeding act
[C]much less possible to be done than the succeeding act
[D]much less possible to be done than the preceding act.
[E]much less possible to be done than any act

38. Filipinos live close to their families even well Into their adult years, often times, many a
young adult feels like a fish out of water when he/she leaves to study or work away from home.

[A]someone who feels afraid in leaving the family

[B]someone who feels comfortable in being away from family
[C]someone who feels excited to try new things in new environment
[D]someone who feels uncomfortable In leaving the family
[E]someone who feels uncomfortable in unfamiliar surrounding s or company.

39. There is a wide gap between the two percent wealthy population and the poor masses in
the Philippines. Some poor families have to tighten their belts to survive.

[A]to save more money [C]to spend less money [E]to spend money when needed
[B]to save less money. [D]not to spend money

40. Wealthy Filipinos travel abroad frequently and pride themselves in having signature clothes
and state-of-the-art appliances and gadget. To them money is no object.

[A]Money is all that matters. [C]Money is not important. [E]The price matter less.
[B]Money can buy anything [D]The price does not matter.

41. Most Filipinos have high regard for education. Many students are eager to burn candles on
the both ends to pass their exams and excel in their studies.

[A]to burn candles while studying [C]to study by candle light [E]to study very hard
[B]to light candles day and night [D]to study day and night

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42. Many Filipinos pride themselves on their hospitality. They are very eager to roll out the
carpets for their guests and offer them the best accommodation.

[A]lay a red carpet [C]buy a carpet [E]greet casually

[B]provide extravagantly [D]greet warmly

43. She did not like that joke. It hit a little too close to home.

[A]was not funny [C]was disgusting [E]was very mean

[B]was close to inner feelings [D]was stupid

44. Have you heard of political dynasties in the Philippines? Many people would agree that
these dynasties would be good for the country only when leaders with hearts of gold are
elected into office.

[A]really polite persons [C]really wealthy persons [E]really good persons

[B]pure hearted person [D]really generous persons

45. I don't mind rewriting my essay each time my teacher returned it; as long as I am still
eligible for the award, I will jump through hoops for her.

[A]talk about importance issues [C]satisfy difficult demands [E]defend ideas

[B]see a friend somewhere else [D]practice hard

46. The employer want to get down to brass tacks, but the applicant kept chatting about the
weather.
[A]talk about important issues [C]excuse herself and go home [E]raise a question
[B]see a friend somewhere else [D]dismiss the application

47. Corruption seems to be a sad fact of life in the Philippines. They spread through all the units
of the government like a disease.

[A]something unpleasant that cannot be limited [D]something unpleasant that can be avoided
[B]something unpleasant that cannot be solved [E]something unpleasant that cannot be avoided
[C] something unpleasant that can be solved

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DEVELOPING A PARAGRAPH. Read the paragraph. Choose the sentence that best fills the
blank in the paragraph. Shade the letter of your choice in your Answer Sheet.

48. Good communication skills also require good listening skills. ________ ___.
Paraphrasing what you believe you heard back to the speaker will give the speaker a chance to
know that you are listening, and it will provide both of you with an immediate opportunity to
clear up any misunderstanding.

[A] Using obscene language is a sure way to make people angry.

[B] Most mix up in communication are a results of inattentive listening.
[C] You should be sure to speak loudly and clearly to be heard.
[D] A generous smile communicates a warm personality.
[E] To clear up misunderstanding.

49. It is important to dress right for an interview because that critical first impression is all you
will be able to give._____ _____. While image is not everything, it is important.

[A] Look for and buy clothes that are durable and dependable.
[B] Most interviews last less than 20 minutes.
[C] Be careful not to use slang expression.
[D] One key is to wear clothes to the interview that reflect the job you want.
[E] Wear expensive clothes to the interview.

50. Many "stomach viruses" are really not caused by a virus at all. The complaints of diarrhea,
cramps, and fever are frequently the result of the various aspects of improper food handling.
.

[A] The best way to avoid those problems is to be scrupulously clean, and store and cook foods
properly.
[B] Keeping mayonnaise out in the heat too long will have the same result.
[C] It is very dangerous to cut up raw meat and then prepare vegetables on the same cutting
board without thoroughly scrubbing the cutting board first.
[D] Undercooked meats are notorious for causing severe gastrointestinal problems.
[E] Prepare vegetables and meat separately.

51. It can be difficult to know if you are suffering from the common cold, or the flu. Each can
cause fatigue and weakness. Symptoms for each can include a stuffy nose, sneezing, sore
throat, chest discomfort and a cough.______ ___.

[A] However, a cold sufferer rarely has a high fever,or headache ,nor does a cold suffer
experience extreme exhaustion from his or her malaise.

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[B] Antiviral medications may be prescribed by your doctor for the flu.
[C] The flu’s compilation are more serious than those from a cold and could even turn out to be
life threatening.
[D] Anti-allergy medication may be prescribed by your doctor for the colds
[E] However, both of them can make you feel miserable.

52. _______ __. Typing www.osha.gov on your Internet address bar will allow
you discover the answer to questions you may have about safety for your environment.
Industry standards are outlined with links to specific standard information.

[A] OSHA requires employers to furnish employees with a place of employment that is free
form recognized hazards that are causing or are likely to cause death or serious physical harm
to his employees.
[B] There are different rules relating to the different aspects of welding in shipyards, industry
and construction.
[C] The federal government leaves on the job safety to the employer.
[D] Federal rules only apply to major industry.
[E] For more standard rules.

Choose the letter of the sentence that best summarize the following selection.

53. Working conditions in the 19th century seem barbaric today: twelve-to-fourteen-hour
workdays; six-and seven-day weeks; cramped, unsafe factories; marginal wages; and no legal
protection. Yet employers seldom had problems motivating their workers. Poverty and
unemployment were so widespread that any job was welcome.

[A] Working conditions in the 19th century is not difficult.

[B] Workers in the 19th century were more highly motivated than their 20th century counterparts.
[C] Legal protection and wages have improved sharply since the barbaric conditions that prevailed in the
19th century.
[D] Widespread poverty and unemployment made 19th century workers willing to put up with terrible
working conditions.
[E] Working conditions in the 19th century were difficult and even dangerous.

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READING COMPREHENSION. Read the following paragraph and answer the question that
follow. Shade the letter that corresponds to your answers in your Answer Sheet.

The untold human suffering and property damage left in the wake of the
Fukushima disaster in Japan has been well-documented, but there's another population
that suffered greatly that few have discussed - the animals left behind in the radioactive
exclusion zone. One man, however, hasn't forgotten - 55-year-old Naoto Matsumura, a
former construction worker who lives in the zone to care for its four-legged survivors. He
is known as the "guardian of Fukushima's animals' because of the work he does to feed
the animals left behind by people in their rush to evacuate the government's 12.5-mile
exclusion zone. He is aware of the radiation he is subject to on a daily basis, but says that
he "refuses to worry about it." He does take steps, however, by only eating food imported
to the zone.

54. Which statement is true?

[A] The Fukushima disaster caused worldwide human misery.

[B] Many of the animals were left starving as people fled their homes.
[C] Naoto Matsumura was the guardian of Japanese animals.
[D] Many Japanese migrated to other places.
[E] The residents were forbidden to return to the 125-mile exclusion zone.

55. The reading selection is about .

[A] The radioactive man who returned to Fukushima to feed the abandoned animals.
[B] The guardian of Fukushima animals.
[C] The human and animal suffering in Fukushima
[D] The survival of the abandoned animals in Fukushima.
[E] The radioactive Japanese who showed kindness to the abandoned animals.

56. The term "radioactive" that describes the exclusion zone in the first sentence means
.

[A] reactive [B] metallic [C] explosive [D] decaying [E] harmful

57. How does Naoto Matsumura survive in the forbidden zone?

[A] He cooks his own food from farm produce inside Fukushuma.
[B] He grows his own plants inside the forbidden zone.
[C] He orders food from former residents.

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[D] He eats food brought into Fukushima.

[E] He brought tons of food on the day he came back to Fukushima.

The freshman student is just one of the crowd and no longer an admired senior high
school student. But in a short time, it all goes well. He will be in the swing of things and will
begin to be somebody again. Seldom will he be best known personality in the campus but at
least in his own circle, he will be known, perhaps, respected and admired. But this takes
time. There might be some homesickness. The best way to overcome this is not by sympathy
from home, but by working hard and sacrificing much to achieve some sort of standing
among the students.
It is not necessary to rush out and join everything in sight just to become known. In
fact, this can be disastrous. Any routine, new teachers and new subjects without adding the
burden of too many extra-curricular activities, is important. There will be plenty of time in
the next two or three years.
The impersonality of a university campus can be a great problem if there is no
orientation. The best way to become someone in college is to earn good grades and good
personality.

58. This selection is about the:

[A] Senior High School student. [D] A transferee.

[B] Freshman high school student. [E] Student who is new in school.
[C] First Year college student.

59. To be known in school, the student must:

[A] Make a lot of trouble [D] Earn a lot of money

[B] Get good grades [E] Make friends with teachers
[C] Join all activities

60. Which of the following statements below is true?

[A] The student's aim to become known is disastrous.

[B] The student must join campus clubs and organization.
[C] The student can become a famous campus personality at the start of the school year.
[D] The freshman student is best known campus personality at the start of the school year.
[E] The student will find out that it takes time to be known.

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PURPOSIVE COMMUNICATION: Read the text and determine the best answer to the questions
that follow. Choose and shade the letter that corresponds to your answer in your Answer
Sheet.
T’nalak: One Weave, One Dream (Adapted)
The t’nalaki is a traditional cloth woven by the T’boli women of Lake of Sebu. It
represents birth, life and union in marriage and death. More importantly, it is sacred and the
symbol of T’boli pride and identity. Not only it is used as blanket and clothing; it is also used as
decorations in royal wedding ceremonies. As part of T’boli culture and tradition, t’nalak refers
the extraordinary skill of the people, reveals the tedious process of its making, and showcases
the designs that are uniquely T’boli.
Making the T’nalak is a skill that young T’boli women learn through their mothers,
grandmothers or even sisters. Most of the existing weavers today come from a generation of
t’nalak weavers that go back to their great ancestors. In their early years, the young T’boli
women are introduced to the process by first assisting the initial stages.
In the making of the t’nalak, the men of the household from the husbands down to the
sons take charge of the manual stripping of the abaca fibers at the outset and later, after the
t’nalak is done, the burnishing of the fabric. On the other hand, the women of the household
assume the responsibility of dyeing, weaving and tying of the knots – skills which could take
women one to five years to master. This production of the t’nalak indeed requires multiple
roles that contribute to its final output.
Making the t’nalak is a tedious process, depending on the length and the intricacy of the
pattern. T’nalak is made from natural abaca fibers and hand dyed using the ikat method with
pigments gathered from certain roots, leaves and bark of the “loko” plant and the “k’nalum”
tree. In its final stage, the surface of the t’nalak is coated with beeswax and burnished with a
cowry shell to give it a smooth sheen.
The T’boli women design the t’nalak without the use of drawn patterns or guides, but
instead rely on a mental image of the designs. Often times called the “dream weavers”, the
T’boli women believe that the patterns are bestowed on them through either their own
dreams, those from their ancestors or ones granted specially through “Fu Dalu,” the spirit of
the abaca. These designs are handed down or shared. Usually, a few of the original designs say
within a certain family while others are shared.
Today, the tradition of the t’nalak lives on through a few weavers that strive to
safeguard this tradition. While it continues to represent the tribe’s skill, industry, and
uniqueness, many factors affecting its production could lead to the extinction of a part of their
culture.

61. What is the purpose of the author in writing the text?

[A] to inform [C] to persuade [E] to describe
[B] to entertain [D] to inspire

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62. The author’s intended audience or readers are the .
[A] artists [B] general public [C] local market [D] weavers [E]tourists

63. What is the author’s view about the future T’boli’s t’nalak industry?
[A] The t’nalak industry is extinct.
[B] The t’nalak industry will survive the test of time.
[C] The t’nalak industry will continue to succeed.
[D] The t’nalak industry is in danger of vanishing.
[E] The t’nalak industry will continue to live on for years to come.

64. In paragraph 3, the expression “on the other hand” suggests .

[A] that the second idea is the opposite of the first idea.
[B] that the first and second ideas are similar.
[C] that the second idea is the same as the first idea.
[D] that the second idwa is the result of the first idea.
[E] that the first idea needs second idea.

65. The proper order of steps in the making of t’nalak is .

[A] abaca-fiber stripping, weaving, dyeing, knot-tying, and fabric burnishing.
[B] abaca-fiber stripping, dyeing, weaving, knot-tying and fabric burnishing.
[C] abaca-fiber stripping, weaving, knot-tying, dyeing, and fabric burnishing.
[D] abaca-fiber stripping, dyeing, weaving, fabric burnishing, and knot-tying.
[E] dyeing, abaca-fiber stripping, weaving, knot-tying, and fabric burnishing.

66. Which statement best expresses the central idea of the given article?
[A] The t'nalak is a traditional cloth woven by the T'boli women of Lake Sebu.
[B] While it continues to represent the tribe's skill, industry, and uniqueness, many factors
affecting its production could lead to the extinction of a part of their culture.
[C] As part of T'boli culture and tradition, t'nalak reflects the extraordinary skill of the people,
reveals the tedious process of its making, and showcases the design that are uniquely T'boli.
[D] More impotantly, it is sacred and the symbol of T'boli pride and identity.
[E] Today, the tradition of the t'nalak lives on through the few weavers that strive to safeguard
this tradition.

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Read the following selections and answer the questions that follow.
 According to Greek mythology, Atlas was a Titan of enormous strength. After being
defeated by the god Zeus, Atlas was forced to carry the earth and the sky for an eternity. In
depictions of Atlas, he is shown as a stooped figure carrying the globe on his shoulders.
Because of his association with the globe, maps began to be decorated with image of Atlas.
Accordingly, the word "atlas" became a nickname for a collection of maps. Today an atlas
refers to any book that consists of a bound collection of maps. For example, an atlas can be
made up of maps of the countries of the world or the states of the United States. Sometimes
an atlas will also contain graphs and charts with other statistical information about the
culture, religion, climate, or government of the population of a given area.

67. Based on information in the passage, it can be inferred that Atlas supported the earth and
the sky because he was-
[A] all powerful being
[B] a slave to the god Zeus
[C] punished after losing to Zeus
[D] a Titan of enormous strength
[E] associated with maps and globes

68. Based on information in the passage, it can be inferred which of the following people or
groups might use an atlas?
l. a group of explorers on the Nile River
II. a backpacker planning a tour of Europe
III. army generals preparing for battle

[A]. I only [B] II only [C] I and II only [D] II and III only [E] I, II, and III

69. Conjunctions (or conjunctive phrases) are used to indicate or emphasize the existence of a
relationship between ideas. As used in the passage, which of the following conjunctions could
be used in place of the conjunction accordingly?
I. Although II. As a result III. Consequently

[A] III only [B] I and II only [C] I, II, and III [D] I only [E] II and III only

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Most importantly, though, the highway bypass would have disastrous effects on the
area's homeowners. As planned, the new road would cut directly through the middle of the
Ellwood Acres subdivision. Not only would this send more cars through the neighborhood,
but these cars would be traveling at much high speeds, putting children at risk. What is
more, homeowners would have to deal with increased noise and pollution that would
result from such a heavily trafficked road. Finally, the new road would cause residential
70. This passage would most likely found in-
[A] an editorial in a local newspaper
[B] an encyclopedia article about the history of highways
[C] a brochure for prospective homeowners
[D] a feature page of magazine
[E] a personal letter from a son to his father

71. Where in the full article in this paragraph most likely to appear?
[A] near the beginning [C] in the middle [E] it could appear anywhere
[B] it must be the end [D] near the end

72. As used in the passage, which is the best definition for depreciate?
[A] to be lesser of importance [D] to diminish in popularity
[B] to improve with age [E] to accumulate over time
[C] to decrease in value
DOSAGE: Adults twelve years old and over to take two teaspoonful as needed, not to exceed
fifteen teaspoonful per day. Children six year old to twelve years old take half of adult dosage,
not to exceed seven teaspoonful per day.
WARNING: Do not exceed the recommended dosage unless directed by a physician. Do not
administer to children under six years old or to individuals with high blood pressure, heart
disease, or diabetes. This preparation may cause drowsiness. Do not drive or operate machinery
while taking this medication. Chronic cough is dangerous. If relief does not occur within three
days, discontinue use and consult your physician.

73. What is the meaning of "exceed" in the selection?

[A] excess [B] improve [C] overdo [D] worsen [E] add

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74. According to the directions, which of the following people should take the medicine
prescribed?
[A] Someone under six years old
[B] Someone who is smart
[C] Someone with high blood pressure
[D] Someone with diabetes
[E] Someone who has a cough

75. A ten year old child should

[A] not take this preparation
[B] take one-half teaspoonful of this medication
[C] take one teaspoonful of this medication
[D] take two teaspoonful of this medication
[E] take one-quarter teaspoonful of this medication

Level of Protective Equipment

Level A provides the highest level of respiratory, mucous membrane, skin, and eye
protection.
Level B personal protective equipment provides the highest level of respiratory protection,
with a lesser level of skin, and eye protection.
Level C incorporates the use of an air-purified respirator, a chemical resistance coverall
with splash hood, chemical resistance gloves, and boots.
Level D is the same as work uniform.

76. A volunteer students caring for her patients exposed to a terrorist attack involving
chemicals. The nurse has been advised that personal protective equipment must be worn in
order to give the highest level of respiratory protection with a lesser level of skin, and eye
protection.
[A] Level A [B] Level B [C] Level C [D] Level D [E] None of these

The demobilization response occurs when it is deemed that the facility return to
normal daily functioning. This is not known as the post-incident response, crisis diffusion or
reversion.

77. The announcement is made that the facility may return to normal functioning after a local
disaster. In the emergency operations plan, what is this referred to as, based on the passage
above.
[A] Demobilization response [C] Crisis diffusion [E] None of these
[B] Post-incident response [D] Reversion
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78. The health education teacher discusses the basic vital signs of the human body. What
particular medical apparatus appropriate in determining irregularities of body temperature?
[A] Glucometer [B] Sphygmomanometer [C] Thermometer [D] Stethoscope [E] None of these.

79. A hazard means that-

[A] It's a potentiality damaging physical event, phenomenon, or human activity.
[B] May cause the loss of life or injury, property damage.
[C] May generate social and economic disruption, or environmental degradation
[D] All of these
[E] None of these

80. Risk is composed of two factors.

[A] Alert and alarm
[B] Hazard and vulnerability
[C] Vulnerability and susceptibility
[D] Hazards and threats
[E] None of these

END OF PART II.

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