LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE TESTING
(READING)
EDMAR GALLEBO SAGUN
Master of Arts in Education Major in English
University of Cagayan Valley
[email protected] 09557360085
LEARNING COMPETENCIES
EN10RC-IIf-13.1: Read closely Directions: Read each paragraph or passage below and select the
to get explicitly and implicitly best answer for what is being asked.
stated information
1. Boracay, the most famous beach in the Philippines, is also known
as a blessed island. I have never met anyone who has not been
enthralled and fascinated when they visited Boracay. The first time
you set foot on its powder-like sand, you’ll surely feel lucky to be in a
paradise island. The moment you see its crystal pristine water, you’ll
be so thankful you’re alive. Many locals and foreigners go there
again and again not only because of the breathtaking view but also
because to celebrate life and its blessings.
The best title for the above article is:
A. Famous Beach in the Philippines
B. The Beach of Boracay
C. Boracay, a Blessed Island
D. Why People Go to Boracay
2. Malaysia Airline Flight MH370’s disappearance is still under
investigation. Many countries joined in the search for what really
happened and where the aircraft is now. The flight lost contact with
air traffic controllers about an hour after its take off. The weather was
fine when the aircraft was flying so it adds more theories about other
possible reasons of the aircraft’s fate. The oil slick spotted off
Vietnam’s coast turned out to be fuel oil used in cargo ships so it has
nothing to do with the aircraft. Interpol also says the disappearance
of the jet plane has nothing to do with terrorist attack. More
questions are adding to this quest and no specific answer is given
and proven yet.
The above selection supports the idea:
A. That Flight MH370 is somewhere under the sea
B. That Flight MH370’s disappearance is still a mystery
C. That Flight MH370 must have crashed after loss contact
D. That Flight MH370 is in Bermuda Triangle
3. Flappy Bird, a mobile game created in 2013 by Dong Nguyen from
Vietnam became a hit at the start of 2014. At the end of January
2014, it was the most downloaded game in the iOS App Store. The
game is extremely addictive and difficult so users strive harder to
score higher. Due to its intense popularity, the creator decided to
remove it from the App Store. Because of its millions of downloads,
Nguyen claimed he was making $50,000 per day from it. The
demand of Flappy Bird made some gadgets owners to sell their
devices with Flappy Bird installed for twice or thrice their original
price.
What is the best title for the above article?
A. Most Downloaded Game
B. The Demand of Flappy Bird Game
C. Flappy Bird App
D. The Rise of Game Apps
4. According to NASA, effects that scientists had predicted in the
past would result from global climate change are now occurring like
loss of sea ice, accelerated sea level rise and longer, more intense
heat waves. Even our Earth’s average temperature has increased
about 1 degree in Fahrenheit in the 20th century. Many experts and
scientists believe that global temperature will continue to rise from
2.5 to degrees Fahrenheit over the next century.
Which of the following conclusions best summarizes the selection
above?
A. Climate change will continue to get worse until humanity
takes serious actions to stop it.
B. Global climate change is happening on earth now.
C. The effects of climate change are getting extremely
dangerous.
D. Global climate change and its effects are occurring and are
likely to increase over time.
5. Mark Zuckerberg, Co-Founder and CEO of Facebook spoke with
President Barack Obama to discuss about internet privacy
impositions by the U.S. government. Zuckerberg said, “The Internet
works because most people and companies do the same. We work
together to create this secure environment and make our shared
space even better for the world.
This is why I’ve been so confused and frustrated by the
repeated reports of the behavior of the U.S. government. When our
engineers work tirelessly to improve security, we imagine we’re
protecting you against criminals, not our own government.
The U.S. government should be the champion for the Internet,
not a threat. It needs to be much more transparent about what it’s
doing, or people will believe the worst.
I’ve called President Obama to express my frustration over the
damage the government is creating for all of our future.
Unfortunately, it seems like it will take a very long time for true full
reform.
So it’s up to us — all of us — to build the Internet we want.
Together, we can build a space that is greater and a more important
part of the world than anything we have today, but is also safe and
secure. I’m committed to seeing this happen, and you can count on
Facebook to do our part.”
Why is Internet Privacy very important to all of us?
A. Because it is not safe to trust anyone with our online
accounts.
B. Because nobody really owns the internet. It is a free space.
C. Because it protects and secures not only our online accounts
but also our online activities.
D. Because the government’s protection is not enough.
6. Search Engine Optimization a.k.a. SEO is vital for a website to
stay successful for a long time. The world of internet continues to
evolve so website owners must stay in the game by making updates
while practicing effective SEO. Great content and correct SEO are
the blood of a website because without them, a site could die.
The paragraph is mainly about what?
A. The importance of Search Engine Optimization
B. The life of a successful website
C. The secrets of making a website successful
D. How to apply Search Engine Optimization
7. There are around 2 million Filipinos without jobs today. That
includes graduates and undergraduates. According to survey, there
will be another half-million to graduate this year without possible job
placements. Unemployed people complain about job shortage. Many
go to the cities to apply to some companies but end up going home
with nothing. Unemployment rate increases each year even though
there are many job fairs.
The paragraph states that…
A. Unemployment in the Philippines is common
B. Unemployment rate in the Philippines is seriously increasing
C. Unemployment in the Philippines must be solved
D. Unemployment solutions for Filipinos
8. “In the Olympic Peninsula of northwest Washington State, a small
town named Forks exists under a near-constant cover of clouds. It
rains on this inconsequential town more than any other place in the
United States of America. It was from this town and its gloomy,
omnipresent shade that my mother escaped with me when I was
only a few months old. It was in this town that I’d been compelled to
spend a month every summer until I was fourteen. That was the year
I finally put my foot down; these past three summers, my dad,
Charlie, vacationed with me in California for two weeks instead.
It was to Forks that I now exiled myself – an action that I took
with great horror. I detested Forks.
I loved Phoenix. I loved the sun and the blistering heat. I loved
the vigorous, sprawling city.” -Stephenie Meyer, “The Twilight Saga”
Provide the specific setting of the story
A. Phoenix C. Forks, Washington
B. Rainy day D. Twilight
9. “It’s twenty-five after six and the sky still has some shades of
purple and orange…oh well just like me, I am standing here, in this
secretive rooftop, overjoyed…yet there are still some fragments of
fear and haze… I wonder if the sky is glad and excited about the
night or if it is crying over the bright day that passed.” – Fehl Dungo
– “Higher than the Rooftop”
What is the mood of the story?
A. Happiness C. Confusion
B. Sorrow D. Grief
10. Investing has been a hot topic for quite a while. Many people
especially employees and entrepreneurs don’t rely on time deposits
and regular savings account to save and earn interests. The most
common investments in the Philippines are through real estates,
mutual funds and trust funds. Although few people also join trading
in the stock market, more and more Filipinos are not reluctant to
invest their money and diversify them to different money making
wheels.
What does the article try to convey?
A. Filipinos are now willing to open different investments.
B. Filipinos are wise in saving their money.
C. Filipinos rely mainly on savings and deposit accounts.
D. Filipinos invest in real estates, mutual funds and trust funds.
EN10RC-IVe-15.1: Evaluate Instruction: Choose the best order and sequence of the following
the accuracy of given sentences to form a well-organized paragraph.
information
11.
A. One effective way is to diversify his funds to different
investments like real estate, stocks and money instruments
like bonds and trust funds.
B. It is always best to expand money to different investment
wheels.
C. A wise investor must not put all his eggs in one basket.
D. He should always consider the risks involved in investing his
money.
A. CBAD B. CBDA C. CDAB D. CDBA
12.
A. It is very vital to have social media presence however
personal blogs serve as web domains.
B. Most people including celebrities and businessmen have
blogs nowadays.
C. Therefore, building them will help anyone in promoting
himself or his business.
D. Apparently blogs are like our offices only they are in the
internet.
A. BDAC B. BADC C. BACD D. BDCA
13.
A. The basic steps in building a website are easy to remember
and registering a domain name is the usual priority.
B. Designing a layout will come after that.
C. Finally, adding more content and social media presence are
required to keep your site active.
D. Then you need a hosting provider to host your site’s content
in the World Wide Web.
A. ABCD B. ADBC C. ACBD D. ADCB
14.
A. Speaking in English every day is also proven effective.
B. Another way is watching English movies and TV shows
particularly with English subtitles.
C. Reading articles in books, newspapers, and magazines is
just among the helpful ways.
D. There are many ways to improve and develop English
proficiency.
A. DCBA B. DACB C. DABC D. DCAB
15.
A. Others don’t realize yet what to pursue because they have
many dreams.
B. Finding the right course in college is one of the most
challenging decisions anyone can make.
C. Some people want to pursue their dreams ever since they
were just little.
D. Indeed destiny is a matter of choice.
A. BDAC B. BCDA C. BADC D.BCAD
16.
A. While passport, airline tickets and valid IDs are required,
proof of financial capacity may be required for visa
application.
B. Many Filipinos rejoiced hearing that good news.
C. The Bureau of Immigration announced recently that proof of
financial capacity is not a primary requirement at the airport.
D. Positive points go to the bureau for this.
A. CBAD B. CADB C. CABD D. CBDA
17.
A. This will be one of your tickets to land a job in the
government.
B. That is why many people apply to take the Career Service
examination.
C. If you passed the exam, you will get a certificate of eligibility.
D. Career Service Eligibility is a major requirement to apply for a
job position in the government.
A. DCBA B. DBAC C. DBCA D. DCAB
18.
A. Your passport will arrive in 7 days if you choose the rush
processing.
B. Getting a passport is faster nowadays.
C. Now, it only takes about 10 working days.
D. Compared before, it would take about a month for the regular
processing.
A. BCAD B. BDCA C. BADC D. BACD
19.
A. Facebook has been the number one social network in the
web and the world for quite long now.
B. Mobile instant messaging apps are also dominating social
presence in the internet.
C. After many acquisitions, Facebook bought Instagram, one of
the fastest growing photo sharing networks.
D. Because of that, Facebook acquired WhatsApp, a leading
instant chat platform like Kakaotalk.
A. ACBD B. ABCD C. ADCB D. ADBC
20.
A. They will help you to purchase through zero-interest
installment
B. Thus, you must be wise and pay in full if you want to avoid
never-ending debts.
C. Credit cards are helpful if you know how and when to use
them wisely.
D. However, they will produce interests from interests if you
didn’t pay the whole amount at the due date.
A. CDBA B.CABD C. CDAB D. CADB
EN10SS-IId-1.5.2: Scan for DIRECTIONS: Read the following announcement and answer the
needed information given questions.
Student Volunteers Needed!
On Saturday, August 12th, from 10 A.M. until 4 P.M., University of
Cagayan Valley will be holding a music festival in the school
gymnasium. The special event will feature a variety of professional
musicians and singers.
Task Time Date
Make posters 1 PM- 4 PM August 5 th
Set up gym 11 AM – 4PM August 11 th
Help Performers 9 AM – 4PM August 12th
Welcome Guests 10AM – 2PM August 12th
Clean up Gym 4PM – 7PM August 12th
Interested students should speak with Mr. Manuel, the music
teacher. Students who would like to help at the festival must have
written permission from parent or guardian.
1. 21. What time will the festival begin?
A. A. 10 A.M. B. 11 A.M. C. 1 P.M. D. 2 P.M.
2. 22. In line 3, the word feature is closest in meaning to _______.
A. A. look B. keep C. include D. entertain
3. 23. What job will be done the day before the festival begins?
A. A. Making posters C. Cleaning up the gym
B. B. Setting up the gym D. Helping the performers
4. 24. Who is told to talk to Ms. Braxton?
A. A. Parents B. Students C. Teachers D. Performers
B.
C. 25. What is the exact venue of the festival venue/
D. A. School C. School Gymnasium
E. B. University of Cagayan Valley D. Music Room
