Republic of the Philippines

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Region IV-A CALABARZON
DIVISION OF RIZAL
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FIRST PERIODICAL TEST IN ENGLISH 10

1. Learning Competency # 1: Use information from news reports, speeches,

informative talks, panel discussions, etc. in everyday life.

Directions: Read the following news report headline then answer the questions that
follow.

Philippines confirms 862 more COVID-19 cases; total tops 18,000

Published May 31, 2020 8:55pm
Updated May 31, 2020 9:50pm
By JULIA MARI ORNEDO, GMA News

The Philippines on Sunday logged 862 more cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)
—16 "fresh," or newly validated and 846 reported late—bringing the total to 18,086 ahead of Metro
Manila’s shift to a general community quarantine on Monday.
The Department of Health (DOH) also announced that total recoveries rose to 3,909 after 101
more patients recovered from the respiratory illness, while the death toll climbed to 957 with seven
new fatalities.
There are also 12,466 active cases undergoing treatment or quarantine, 94 percent of which
are mild. Of the remainder, 680 are asymptomatic, while 55 are severe and 18 are in critical condition.
Among the fresh cases, six were from Metro Manila, while the remaining 10 were spread out
across the country.
Among the late cases, 238 came from Metro Manila, 235 were repatriates, 81 were from
Region VII, and the 292 other patients came from various areas nationwide. “Today's fresh cases are
based on the daily accomplishment reports submitted by only 15 out of 42 operational laboratories,”
the DOH said.
“Late cases reported from May 28 to 31 are based on the validation of complete line lists from
27 operational laboratories and the partial line list from one laboratory. No more late cases will be
reported until the remaining 14 operational labs submit their line lists,” it added.
As of May 30, the Philippines has 37 certified polymerase chain reaction facilities and 11
GeneXpert laboratories that have tested a total of 318,356 individuals.
The DOH earlier explained that the public should expect more new COVID-19 cases in the
following days as the country ramps up its testing and case validation capacity.
Meanwhile, quarantine restrictions over Metro Manila, Davao City, Regions II, III, IV-A, and
the provinces of Pangasinan and Albay will be loosened starting June 1.
Malacañang urged the public to continue cooperating with authorities despite the easing of
restrictions. — BM, GMA News

1. What is the purpose of the news? d

a. to scare the public
b. to entertain
c. to boast
d. to inform
2. With the rising number of confirmed cases, and deaths, what does it remind to the
public? a
a. Be vigilant and take all the necessary precautions to prevent one’s self from the
 virus.
b. Spend all our money to buy the things we needed immediately so that, we
would not shortage at home.
c. Relax on what is happening around and just enjoy what you are doing.
d. Criticize the government of their absence and deficiency in coping with the
crisis
3. Based on the given scenario in the news, what would be its greatest effect on
economic growth and income among Filipinos? c
a. There will be more possible businesses to arise especially online.
b. There will be scarcity on the medical equipment and downtrend on the public
health.
c. There will be more Filipinos who will suffer below the poverty line.
d. The quality of education will be downgrading.
4. Why do the public expect new cases according to the news? d
a. It is because of the unavailability of medical equipment and medicine
b. The government lacks a lot in fighting the crisis.
c. People are so uncooperative to follow the directives of the government.
d. Metro Manila shall be loosened and transited in GCQ (General Community
Quarantine.
5. Which of the following is not related reason, why there was a rapid increase of
confirmed cases in the later days? c
a. More uncooperative citizen roamed outside.
b. DOH has certified and opened more laboratories to do the testing
c. The spread of the virus become more rapid.
d. There were more Overseas Filipino Workers repatriates in the country.

Passage
(An informative Speech)

“If you are going to be leaders, there are three important things to do. First, really know
yourselves and what is going on in our country. In spite of differences, you all belong to one nation.
Second, develop a sense of commitment to the Philippines. Commitment means much more than
just standing up to the national anthem. It means contributing something to the progress and
development of the Philippines no matter how small it is. It means doing your work faithfully and well.
It also means upholding the ideals and heritage of the Filipino nation. Third, respect each other and
work well with each other. You are going to be leaders of this country and you are here as
individuals sincerely trying to develop yourselves, commit yourselves to the Philippines, and uphold
the ideals of freedom and democracy. As good leaders, you should be able to think for yourselves,
and stand on your own feet. Be responsible, honest, hardworking, patriotic, and just.”
English Reading
Roderick M. Aguirre

6. The text says that the youth should develop themselves for future d
A. emergencies B. professions C. progress D. leadership
7. It says that a real leader is c
A. young B. ambitious C. independent-minded D. loyal
8. The purpose of the speaker is to b
A. define concepts B. give advice C. explain issues D. recommend
solutions
9. To stand on one’s own feet is to be b
A. free B. independent C. proud D. committed
Passage D
 “Then you will have the artesian well here right away”, he said. He ordered the area
commander to get pipes and pumps from the armed forces supply depot, and demand they should be
brought to the spot immediately. He asked the army to bring in bulldozer, troops and trainees for labor
and also organize the civilians.

10. The text implicitly stated that the man was d

a. a man of disguise c. a man of values
b. a man of principle d. a man of action
11. The statement, “Then you will have the artesian well here right away” as
directly stated in the text a/an a
a. explicit information c. general information
b. implicit information d. first-hand information
12. The purpose of the author in writing the text is a
a. to inform c. to persuade
b. to entertain d. to expose

Learning Competency # 2. Determine the effect of textual aids like advance

organizers, titles, non-linear illustrations, etc. on the
understanding of a text

Directions. Look at the comic strip, then answer the questions that follow.

Source: English Learner’s Material 10

13. To whom is the bias directed in this comic strip? b
a. boys c. both boys and girls
b. girls d. adult girls
14. What is the meaning reflected in this comic strip? a
a. It assumes that all girls have difficulty in Math.
b. It assumes that some girls have difficulty with Math.
c. It assumes that only girls who are studying have difficulty in Math.
d. It assumes that boys and girls have difficulty with Math.
Directions: Analyze the table and then answer the questions that follow.

Poverty Incidence and Gini Coefficient in the Philippines, 1985–2000

Year Change in Poverty Gini Coefficient Change in Gini Average GDP Growth
Poverty Incidence Coefficient Rate (2 Previous Years)
Incidence from (%) from Previous
Previous Survey Year
Survey Year

1985 44.2 0.4466

1988 (4.0) 40.2 0.4466 0.00 4.7%(1986-1988)
1991 (0.3) 39.9 0.4680 0.0214 3.0% (1989-1991)
1994 (4.4) 35.5 0.4507 (0.0173) 2.0% (1992-1994)
1997 (3.7) 31.8 0.4872 0.0365 5.3% (1995-1997)
2000 1.9 33.7 0.4822 (0.0050) 2.7% (1998-2000)
( ) = negative number, GDP = gross domestic product
Source: National Statistical Coordination Board, various years.

15. What is the table about? c

a. The economic growth in the Philippines.
b. The gross domestic product in the Philippines.
c. The historical poverty in the Philippines.
d. The gini coefficient in the Philippines
16. From 1985 to 2000, how many percent of poverty rate was reduced per
year? c
a. 0.5% b. 0.6% c. 0.07% d.) 0.08%
17. How many percent is the consistent poverty incidence of families over the
period of 1985- 1997? a
a. 12.4% b. 12.5% c. 13% d. 14%
18. How many percent is the increased of poverty from 1997 to 2000? d
a. 1.6 b. 1.7 c. 1.8 d. 1.9
19. In which years, does the fastest decrease in poverty incidence
occurred?c
a. 1986-1988 b. 1989-1991 c. 1992- 1994 d.1995-1997
20. In which years, reflect the poorest performance in the country, when
growth was low and inequality is high? a
a. 1988- 1991 b. 1991-1994 c. 1994-1997 d. 1997-2000

Learning Competency # 3: Appraise the unity of plot, setting and characte-

rization in a material viewed/read to achieve the
writer's purpose

Directions: Read and appraise the plot of the story “Orpheus” by Alice Low and then answer the
questions that follow on what is the purpose of the writer in the writing selection.

Orpheus
Alice Low
( A Synopsis)
1 Calliope was the muse of poets and musician who gave birth to Orpheus. Orpheus
fell in love with Eurydice. Sadly, Eurydice died after stepping on a poisonous snake.
Thus, Orpheus longed for Eurydice and decided to follow her in the underworld.
 2 In order to enter the gates guarded by Cerberus he played his lyre and made it fall
asleep. He later convinced Hades with the help of Persephone persuasion to release
Eurydice. But, Hades gave him a condition not to look back at Eurydice until they reach
the upper world because if not Eurydice would return to the underworld.
3 Orpheus and Eurydice left the underworld, but as they made their way to the upper
world Orpheus asked Eurydice a question but the later did not reply. So, Orpheus looked
back at Eurydice to make sure she was still following him but it caused Eurydice to
disappear, and swallowed by the underworld.
4 Orpheus tried to follow Eurydice but this time the Gods would not allow him. This
made Orpheus wandered the earth alone singing sad song to the trees longing for the time
that he would be reunited with Eurydice.
English Learner’s Material 10
21. By appraising the plot of the story, how does it help you to understand the purpose of the writer? b
a. it entertains me a lot and forget worries
b. it gives clear pictures on series of events
c. it gives answer to the questions and exercises
d. it makes the reader confused and stop reading it
22. In which paragraph, can you find the climax of the story? b
a. 1 b. 2 c. 3 d. 4
23. In which paragraph, can you find the conflict? a
a. 1 b. 2 c. 3 d. 4
24. In which paragraph, can you find the falling action? d
a. 1 b. 2 c. 3 d. 4
25. The following are the values that the writer would like to emphasize to the
readers except___________, d
a. If you love someone, you would use your strength to prove it.
b. Don’t ruin your life because of your misfortunes.
c. Strengthened our God’s given talent.
d. Do not trust anyone’s promises, or else you would just be disappointed.
26. What character does Orpheus possess in winning the heart of gods in the underworld to bring back
the life of his beloved Eurydice? a
a. determined b. foolish c. undecided c. hopeless

Directions: Read the following passage from “Daedalus and Icarus” then, assess the
characterization of the characters and the writer’s purpose.

Daedalus managed to get out of the Labyrinth-after all, he had built it and knew his way
around. Daedalus decided that he and his son Icarus had to leave Crete and get away from Minos,
before he brought them harm.
To escape, Daedalus built wings for himself and Icarus, fashioned with feathers held together
with wax. Daedalus tried the wings on himself first and was satisfied that his plan would work.
Before taking off from the island, Daedalus warned his son to follow closely behind him.
He sternly cautioned Icarus not to fly too close to the sun, as it would melt his wings, and not too
close to the sea, as it would dampen them and make it hard to fly.
They successfully flew from Crete, but Icarus grew exhilarated by the thrill of flying and
began getting careless. Forgetting his father’s stern advice, Icarus flew too close to the sun god
Helios, who was pulling the sun behind his chariot high in the sky.
 The wax holding together his wings softened and melted from the heat and, try as he might,
Icarus could not prevent the feathers from falling off his body. Furiously, he flapped his arms, but
soon no feathers at all were left and he fell to his death, drowning in the sea, as his helpless father
in anguish watched his son perish.
Source: English Learner’s Material 10

27. What does the author want to convey to the readers? b

a. Dream high but always keep your feet on the ground when you achieved it.
b. Obey and listen to our parents’ advices for they always think of our own
goodness.
c. It is cool to be innovative and explore of something new.
d. We are always responsible of our actions.
28. What character trait does Daedalus show as a father? a
a. supportive b. innovative c. submissive d. forgiving
29. Which of the following is not a characteristic of Icarus ? c
a. restless b. forgetful c. obedient d. playful
30. Which paragraph tells you of the setting? a
a. paragraph 1 b. paragraph 2 c. paragraph 3 d. paragraph 4
Learning Competency # 4: Compare and contrast the contents of the
materials viewed/read with outside sources of information in terms of
accessibility and effectiveness
Passage E

If you want to be successful in business or in the professions, even in politics, your

conduct must be clean beyond reproach. You will have to show that you can be depended
upon in any emergency, that your word is never broken, that you will not abuse your fellow
men, that you are loyal to those who are in contact with you, and also that you will not
negligence and laziness and idleness get the better of you.

If I wanted to give something to everyone of you, I would not give money or material
presents. These things, I have found in my long experience, spoil a young man or boy rather
than improve him. I would give everyone of you the power to become men of sterling
character, true men, trained men, and men who will withstand the severest test of their
morals.
English Reading
Roderick Aguirre

31. The passage would like to convey that success can only be achieved
through: a
a. Development of essential characteristics in oneself.
b. Establishing many companions that can support us.
c. Investing money which is a key to success.
d. Persuading and helping people who are influential to help us.
32. Why does the author not like to give money or material presents to
anyone in achieving success? c
a. It is because money is the root of all evil.
b. It is because money is not the key to success.
c. It is because he wanted them to become successful men who will possess sterling
character with pride and dignity.
 d. He wanted them to stand on their own feet and prove that its not the money
Passage

Any criminal justice system is an apparatus that society uses to enforce

the standards of conduct necessary to protect individuals and the community. It operates by
apprehending, prosecuting, convicting, sentencing these members of the community who violate the
basic rules of group existence. The action taken against law breakers is designed to serve three
purposes beyond the immediately punitive one. It removes dangerous people from the community; It
deters others from criminal behavior and it gives society an opportunity to attempt to transform
lawbreakers into law-abiding citizens.
Communication Skills I
Cruz, Darren

33. We understand from the passage that the basic aim of criminal justice is
______________.d
a. Educate law breakers
b. To define socially accepted behavior
c. To renew, as necessary, the traditions and customs of society
d. The protection of society and its individuals.
34. According to the passage, prosecution is
___________.b
a. Actually the removal of lawbreakers from the community
b. Not to be considered the vital part of the criminal justice system
c. One of the stages in the operation of criminal justice
d. Considered with the transformation of criminal justice
35. It is pointed out in the passage that one of the effects of the criminal
system is to_____________. a
a. Investigate the reasons behind criminal behavior
b. Take immediate action against the community
c. Prevent the enforcement of capital punishment
d. Give guidelines for group existence.

Learning Competency # 5: Employ analytical thinking in problem solving

Passage

The trouble in the Philippines is that too many of us seek personal advancement,
without regard to the means of attaining it. Men holding responsible positions are tempted to
betray their trust, to accept presents, which might later influence them, or due to laziness,
leave undone the supervising and checking their offices require. Again, sometimes friends
must be pleased, in spite of the fact that pleasing them, our trust (is) betrayed for the sake of
friendship.
English Reading
Dane, Reccan

36. What would happen if a person in high position is tempted to betray the
trust of the people? a
a. Continuous suffering of poverty due to corruption.
b. People will lose trust among leaders.
c. The citizenry will just depend on their personal improvement.
 d. These leaders should be impeached from their positions.
37. How can we stop putting dishonest officials in the government? a
a. Be wise in exercising our right of suffrage.
b. Join in the campaign of our chosen candidates.
c. Avoid joining elections.
d. Campaign against the undeserving candidates.

Passage

It is generally given as much importance as it should because people are very apt to do
the easiest thing, the pleasant thing, the selfish thing; or else people allow themselves to be
carried by circumstances, by negligence, by laziness, to do the wrong doing.
I can cite many examples of men, strong men with character whom I know and these
men are generally the leading men. But I wish to mention only those whose names are
familiar to you.
English Reading
Dane, Reccan

38. The passage mentioned the effects of laziness on the life of Filipinos
except: d
a. They become dependent on their parents and relatives.
b. They tend to commit crimes in order to survive.
c. They become selfish for they have very limited resources.
d. They are developed to become resourceful in their own ways.

Learning Competency # 6: Evaluate text content, elements, features, and

properties using a set of criteria
39. In an English class exercise, the students wrote the following answers:
Poverty: going house to house to collect garbage everymorning
Racism: not sitting next to a Mangyan on the LRT
Culture: participating in the Senakulo during the Lenten season

What is the objective of this activity? d

a. bring abstract ideas into life
b. hand the problem of time and space
c. identify story scenes and settings
d. suit the sentence to its meaning

40. In your English class, your teacher asked you to break down your story
idea into three sentences of three words each. The activity gives the story
a beginning, middle, and an end and helps you understand the
architecture of your work. What is being developed in this activity? c
a. plot b. diction c. style d. theme
 Passage

People on the outside think there’s something magical about writing, that you go up in
the attic at midnight and cast the bones and come down in the morning with a story, but isn’t
like that. You sit in back of the typewriter and you work, and that’s all there is to it.

Harlan Ellison

41. Which of the following statements can be considered as the theme of the
text? a
a. Writing is a series of inspirations about people and a whole lot of
hard work on those inspirations.
b. Writing is a series of hard work and requires a lot of perseverance.
c. Writing is an act of faith. The writer must believe in his work before
others believe in him.
d. Writing is a craft that is viewed by non-writers as an occupation for
the nerds and weirdos.
42. Which is not true about a theme? It________. d
a. comments upon the reality of existence.
b. is described as the significant truth about life.
c. is the general point that the story attempts to make.
d. should be a specific portion about life.

43. What do writers greatly influenced them? c

a. imagination
b. readings from different books
c. from what they get from experiences
d. from what they hear from their friends
Passage
1.) Honey badgers have long, sharp claws. 2.) These claws are good for attacking and even
better for digging. 3.) Honey badgers are some of nature's most skilled diggers. 4.) They can dig a
nine-foot tunnel into hard ground in about 10 minutes. 5.) They love to catch a meal by digging up
the burrows of frogs, rodents, and cobras. 6.) They also use their digging skills to create their
homes. 7.) They live in small chambers in the ground and defend them fiercely. 8.) They will attack
horses, cows, and even water buffalo if they are foolish enough to poke around a honey badger's
den.
- Adapted

44. The author would most likely agree with the statement ________. a
A. What makes the honey badger so tough is their speed and strength.
B. Honey badgers are large in size and tireless in fighting spirit.
C. What makes honey badgers so tough is their thick, loose skin.
D. Honey badgers got their name from the sweet taste of their meat.
45. The word burrow as it is used in the fifth sentence best defines ________.b
A. Lily pads or other seaweeds in which animals hide
B. Holes or tunnels in which animals live
C. A nest or animal dwelling in a tree or bush
D. A water supply where small animals come to drink
46. One of the author's main purposes in writing this text is to ________.d
A. persuade readers to join the efforts to protect honey badgers
B. compare and contrast honey badgers with beagles and lions
C. describe how honey badgers select their partners
D. explain why honey badgers are so tough
47. Given below are the honey badger's strengths except the ________.b
A. thick skin C. powerful jaws and strong teeth
B. poisonous claws D. tireless fighting spirit
48. The title that best expresses the main idea of this text is ________.b
A. Battle on the Savannah: Honey Badgers vs. Lions
B. Little Badger, Big Fight: One of Nature's Toughest Scrappers
C. Ace in the Hole: How Honey Badgers Build and Protect Their Homes
D. Little Game: Interesting Animals That Live in Africa

Passage

Read not to contradict and confute, nor to believe and take for granted, not to find talk and
discourse but to weigh and consider. Some books are to be tasted, others to be swallowed, and some
few to be chewed and digested that is, some books are to be read only in parts, others to be read but
not curiously, and some to be read wholly, and with diligence and attention. Some books also may be
read by deputy and extract made of them by others, but that would be only in the less important
arguments and the meaner sort of books; else distilled books are like common distilled waters, flashy
things. Reading maketh a full man, conference a ready man, and writing an exact man.
- From Of Studies, by Francis Bacon

49. In this passage, the writer encourages the people to read to_______ c
A. find opposing arguments.
B. develop conversation with others.
C. stimulate thought and consideration.
D. gain information.

50. The words tasted, swallowed, chewed, and digested show that the author is
talking about the books in terms of _______ b
A. drinks. B. food . C. stories. D. water.
51. The phrase “some few to be chewed and digested” means that one should___ d
A. get a quick idea of the contents.
B. select the parts that interest you.
C. memorize the contents of the books.
D. consider and understand the key ideas.
52. The phrase “some books are to be tasted” means that one should read some
Books______ b
A. diligently and attentively. C. from beginning to end.
B. only in parts. D. with care and curiosity.

53. “Reading maketh a full man.” This probably tells us that a person who reads is full
of______ b
A. energy. B. ideas. C. power. D. talents.
Learning Competency # 7: Evaluate listening texts in terms of accuracy,
validity, adequacy, and relevance

Directions: Listen to your teacher as she/he reads the text, and then answer
the questions that follow.
Listening Text
“Shame that there is still double standard. Sayang daw ako, because I am a single
mother. If a guy gets a girl pregnant, he’s right and its natural. But if a girl gets pregnant,
malandi sya. When the news spread of my pregnancy, people say, she’s on top of her game.
People make stories like she’s malandi or a woman of the world. Was I unfairly judged? Yes!
But then did it stop me? No, but does it keep me stronger? Yes! Label is a challenge I
accepted. I want to show people that no matter what happens to you, it should never stop you
from being successful. As an actress, I’ve never been happiest. And being a single mom and
parent give me purpose. Sayang! I don’t think so! Can you whip it? I did!
English Language Proficiency Assessments

54. What is the label attached to the woman? b

a. shame c. single mother
b. woman of the world d. double standard
55. Does the woman believe that she is unfairly judged? b
a. no c. perhaps
b. yes d. cannot be told
56. What is the bias or prejudice present in the text? d
a. labelling the woman a single mother
b. labelling the woman a sham
c. labelling the woman a double standard
d. labelling the woman “woman of the world”
57. How did the woman handle the situation that she was labelled as
“malandi” or woman of the world? a
a. She treated the situation as a challenge.
b. She treated the situation as a shame.
c. She treated the situation as barrier to success.
d. She treated the situation as life’s purpose.
Listening text
Narrator
Listen to a conversation between a girl and a boy. Listen carefully. You will hear the
conversation only once. After listening, you will answer some questions.
Girl
Hey, could you save me a seat at the school talent show tonight? I’ll be backstage at the start
of the show, helping with the stage production.
Boy
Yeah, no problem. Let me think… Seat numbers aren’t assigned on our tickets, so I’ll get
there early and get us some spots in the back left corner of the auditorium. I’ll try to get seats
at the end of the aisle.
Girl
Great, that way I won’t have to walk in front of people when I come to sit down.
Boy
Yeah, you don’t want to distract anyone during the show.
English Language Proficiency Assessments
58. What does the girl ask the boy to do? a
A save her a seat
B help her find her assigned seat
C help her get her costume for the show
D help her to prepare the props
59. Why is the girl going to be late? c
A She will be helping audience members with their tickets.
B She will be performing in the talent show.
C She will be helping backstage.
D She will be helping her mother.
60. Why is the girl pleased that the boy will try to sit at the end of the aisle? c
A because she will be able to see him easily from the front of the
auditorium
B because she will be able to find him quickly after the show ends
C because she will not need to bother audience members
D because she will be taking photos among audience

Prepared:
DANNY H. CANON
MT I - KVNHS