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LS 1 ENGLISH (DAILY NEWS)

Name: _________________________________________________________________

For items 1-11, please read the module on pages 11-12 then identify what is described on each item by choosing the
correct answer inside the box. Write the letter of the correct answer on the space provided before the number.

a. newspaper b. front page c. editorial page d. sports sectione. classified ads section

f. foreign news section g. local news section h. entertainment section

i. business and finance section j. weather forecast section k. obituary

_____ 1. Contains a list of people who died and the time and place of burials

_____ 2. Contains articles expressing the opinions of the columnists and editor.

_____ 3. Covers news stories from the towns and cities of the nation

_____ 4. It contains the most important news that happened in a day

_____ 5. A printed publication, published daily or weekly, containing news, feature articles, advertisements, and
correspondence

_____ 6. This is a summary of weather conditions, often including predicted conditions for an area

_____ 7. Contains news about the latest development in sports such as basketball, volleyball, tennis, badminton,
football, boxing, etc.

_____ 8. Section contains information about celebrities, TV personalities, movies, movie and TV schedules and other
activities for entertainment.

_____ 9. Covers news stories from around the world

_____ 10. Contains advertisements that deal with offers of or requests for jobs, houses, apartments, used cars and the
likes

_____ 11. Section provides businessmen and people interested in business with information on banking, foreign
exchange rates, imports and exports, and prices of prime commodities
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For items 12-21, please read the module on pages 19-20. Determine the page section where one can get the following
pieces of information. Choose from the choices inside the box. Write the letter of the correct answer on the space
provided before the number.

a. foreign news section b. front page c. editorial page d. classified ads

e. local news section f. entertainment section g. sports sectionh. business and finance section

i. obituary j. weather forecast section

_____ 12. Prince is new in Manila. He is there to look for a job.

_____ 13. Kyla wants to read comic strips and do crossword puzzle.

_____ 14. Tatay Kulas wants is fond of reading commentaries and editorials.

_____ 15. Sarah is very much concerned about the Ebola outbreak in Uganda. Her husband works as a teacher in one
of the provinces in Uganda.

_____ 16. Jennifer is into business. She wants to check which business is doable with her minimal capital.

_____ 17. Shaneena’s professor in college died. She wants to know when and where the burial is.

_____ 18. King is a PBA fanatic. He wants to know the winner of last night’s game.

_____ 19. Mr. Bautista like to read the most important news of the day.

_____ 20. Aling Doray wants to read the news the happened within the locality.

_____ 21. It is raining very hard. Junille wants to check if there is a typhoon as he will travel back home today.

For items 22-25, please read the module on pages 22. Tell the meaning of the italicized words as used in the sentence
below. Encircle the letter of the correct answer.

22. Store an adequate supply of food and clean water to last for days.
a. lacking b. enough c. missing d. abundant

23. Always keep yourself updated with the latest weather report.
a. latest b. old c. outdated d. obsolete

24. Examine your house and repair its unstable or shaky parts.
a. firm b. breakable c. not steady d. movable

25. Should you need to evacuate, bring clothes, first aid kit, flashlights, etc.
a. to stay in a safe place
b. to stay at home
c. to go to a dangerous place
d. to leave a safe place
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For items 26-32, please read the illustration below, then answer the following questions. Write your answer on the blank
provided.

26. In which section of the newspaper will you likely see the illustration?

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27. What name is given to the tropical depression?

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28. When did Onyok enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility?

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29. In which direction does it move?

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30. How fast does the wind blow?

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31. How many areas are under storm signal?

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32. What is expected in these areas affected by the storm?

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For items 33-40, please read the illustration below, then answer what is asked.

Based from the illustration, what are the tips to keep you and your family safe before a typhoon?

33.

34.

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36.

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38.

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Answer Key (DAILY NEWS)

1. k 26. Weather forecast sections

2. c 27. Onyok

3. g 28. December 16

4. b 29. west

5. a 30. 55 kph

6. j 31. 14 areas

7. d 32. Moderate to heavy rains

8. h 33. Store an adequate supply of clean water and food. Prepare food
that need not be cooked.
9. f

10. e 34. Keep flashlights, candles and battery-powered radios within easy
reach.
11. i
35. Always keep yourself updated with the latest weather report.
12. d
36. Examine your house and repair its unstable parts.
13. f
37. Harvest crops that can be yielded already.
14. c
38. Secure domesticated animals in a safe place.
15. a
39. For fisher folks, place boats in a safe area.
16. h
40. Should you need to evacuate, bring clothes, first aid kit,
17. i candles/flashlight, battery-powered radio, food, etc.

18. g

19. b

20. e

21. j

22. b

23. a

24. c

25. a
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