Worksheet No.

1: Main Drive
Direction: Read the selection, after which, answer the questions that follow. Type your
answers within the gray areas. Save your answers in the folder you created.

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Four filipinos recognized abroad

In 1994, Eduardo Olague, Jr. earned the highest grades ever recorded at
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). MIT is one of the best schools in the
United States and this Filipino turned out to be its brightest student yet.
Manny Yllana was chosen editor in chief of the Fordham University Year Book by
the students of this university in New York City. He was likewise selected by the
faculty to serve as student manager of the Fordham radio station. And English was not
even his first language!
Joel Tesoro graduated summa cum laude with a degree in journalism from Yale
University. He was chosen by the faculty as the graduating student who best
exemplified the schools ideals.
Dr. George Garcia was voted by 200 American doctors as the heart surgeon in whom
they had the most confidence. Dr. Garcia earned his degree in medicine from the
University of Santo Tomas in Manila.
Source: Fr. James Reuter, S. J.
The Philippine Star
July 30, 1994

Brief Discussion: Answer the questions by putting a check mark () before the letter of
your answer.
1. What do the achievements of the men speak about Filipinos? In your opinion, do
these achievements contribute to our identity as people? Explain your answer.
____a. Yes, because they were representing our race, our country
____b. Yes, because their achievements are also our achievements as a whole
____c. Yes, because what they did is our mark or identity as Filipino, that we have
something to show with the world.

____d. Yes, because their achievements to other countries is also a reflection of who we
are as a Filipino

2. Do the stories of these achievers inspire you to work harder? Why? Why not?

____a. Yes, because they are our role models

____b. Yes, because they are our modern heroes
____c. Yes, because they have shown the world who we are as Filipino
____d. Yes, because they have proven that we can compete with the world

3. As a student, how can you bring glory to our country?

____a. By being a law abiding citizen
____b. By doing my best to study hard
____c. By working hard with enthusiasm and devotion
____d. By giving my best in every competition that I will join

4. Do you have to risk life or a limb to be known worldwide to prove that you are
creative, hardworking, and dependable? Why? Why not?
____a. Yes, to show that our race is unique.
____b. Yes, to give my country pride and honor.
____c. Yes, to prove that we can compete with other races.
____d. Yes, this is my only way to prove that Filipinos are good also.