Workbook

PREFACE
Welcome to your venture in Workbook in English.
This book is specially written for high school students. This book offers
storehouse of fun and knowledge. With this, the students will surely enhance their
different English language skills namely writing, listening, reading and speaking
skills.
Through the different topics accompanied with activities, students will learn
new ideas that they can use in their future. Also, the given activities are prepared
with consideration to the student’s ability and ensure that they can work even
without the guide of a teacher. Lastly, these activities are well-prepared so that
students will find them not only challenging but also enjoyable to work out.
Read and use this book to gain knowledge. Have fun as you go through with
different topics and activities this book offers.
Jean T. Casa
Ivy Claire G. Defensor
Kyla D. Fabiantes
Lee Ann B. Labares
Queen Tien Deyl T. Shao
ABE-4B
Authors
Table of Contents
Preface A
Table of Contents B
Practice Writing Skills
A-I Making a Formal Argument – “The Most Important
Word” 1
A-II Making a Formal Argument – “An Apple a Day”
B-I Practical Writing– “A Letter to your Landlord”

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B-II Practical Writing – “A Note about Dinner”
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C-I Question Response - “The Most Productive Day”
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C-II Question Response - “What You Read”
C-III Question Response - “Someone You Admire
D-I “Finding Muffin” Writing Practice – Finish the Story

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D-II “Summer Camp” Writing Practice – Finish the Story
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D-III “The Snow Day” Writing Practice – Finish the
Story 10
E-I Outlining 11
Practice Listening Skills
A-I Listening 13
Practice Reading Skills
A-I Sequencing is Fun! 15
A-II Reading a Short Article
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A-III Reading Personality Traits
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A- IV Venture the Philippines!
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A-V Reading an Advertisement
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A-VI Reading an Employment Ad
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A-VII Differentiating Facts from Opinion
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A-VIII The Greatest Secret of Success
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A-IX Summarizing and Paraphrasing
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Practice Speaking Skills
A- I Speaking 39
Vocabulary 44
Analogy 52
A-I
Name: ____________________________ Section: _________ Date: ________ Score: _______
Making a Formal Argument – “The Most Important Word”
Directions: Answer the question below using a formal argument. In a formal

argument, you must
1) State your position.
2) Provide point(s) that support your position.
3) Support each point with specific reasons/examples.
Question: What is the most important word in the English language?
Example Answer: The most important word in the English language is “friend”. This
word is important because it is used to describe the connection between two people
when they share respect or affection. Respect and affection must be shared between
people in order for us to survive and live in harmony. Also, respect and affection is a
great feeling to have, so it must be important to share.
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A-II
Making a Formal Argument – “An Apple a Day”

Directions: Argue for or against the statement below using a formal argument. In a formal
argument, you must
1) State your position.
2) Provide point(s) that support your position.
3) Support each point with specific reasons/examples.
Statement: An apple a day keeps the doctor away.
Example Answer: I agree with the statement above; eating a piece of fruit each day is the
most important step we can take toward good health. The vitamins in a piece of fruit can stave
off the common cold and improve your eyesight. The fructose in a piece of fruit can increase
alertness and provide enzymes that aid digestion. On the other hand, an apple, no matter how
nutritious, cannot keep you from falling down and breaking a bone. So it doesn’t actually keep
the doctor away, but it makes the doctor visits less frequent.
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B-I
Practical Writing– “A Letter to your Landlord”
Directions: Write a letter to your landlord asking him or her to fix a problem in your
apartment. Explain the problem you are having in detail. Try to write at least 4-5
sentences.
Example: Dear Mr. Johnson,
I have recently been having some problems with my washing machine.
For some reason, it does not drain the water when the cycle is complete. I have
replaced the hose in the back of it, but that has not seemed to fix the problem. I
do not know what more to do. I would appreciate it if you would take a look at it
yourself, or call a professional repair man. Thanks for the help.
-Henry Adams
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B-II
Practical Writing – “A Note about Dinner”
Directions: Write a note to a friend explaining why you can’t come to his or her house for
dinner. Try to write at least 4-5 sentences.
Example: Dear James,

I am sorry but I will not be able to come to your house for dinner this Thursday.
My son, Jeremy, has recently become very sick. He is having trouble eating and is very
dehydrated. I am worried because the doctors do not know what is wrong with him. They
say, however, that he should get better soon. Sorry about this.
-Your friend, Tanner
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C-I
Question Response - “The Most Productive Day”
Directions: Try to answer the question below.
Question: What is the most productive day of the week for you? Why?
Example Answer: The most productive day of the week for me is Wednesday. On
Wednesday, I feel most ready to work. I already know what I will be working on by then, so I
can start immediately upon arriving to work. Plus, I don’t have to pick my kids up from school
on Wednesdays. That means I can stay an extra hour or two to tie up loose ends if necessary.
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C-II
Question Response - “What You Read”
Question: Have you read any good books lately? What kind of books do you like best?
Example Answer: I really enjoy reading science fiction. Science fiction stretches my
imagination. The characters are usually ordinary people in extraordinary circumstances.

Although the situations are fictional, the reactions of the characters are realistic. Science fiction
is a different way of looking at reality.
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C-III
Question Response - “Someone You Admire”
Question: Who do you admire? Why?
Example Answer: I admire Mohandas Gandhi because he was a peaceful person. He
struggled nonviolently for independence for his country. His life was simple and modest, yet he
achieved his goal. He was a humble hero.
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D-I
“Finding Muffin”
Writing Practice – Finish the Story
Directions: Read the story below. Then finish it with your own writing.
I am having a bad day today. I woke up this morning and my mom told me that
my dog, Muffin, is missing. Muffin lives outside in our backyard. The door of the fence
that surrounds our backyard was open this morning when my mom woke up. My mom
walked around our neighborhood and called Muffin’s name but he did not come home.
She asked all of our neighbors but no one has seen Muffin since yesterday.
I decided that I am going to make signs to hang all over town, so if someone
finds Muffin, they can call my family. I called my next door neighbor, Kelly, to see if she
wanted to help me make the signs. Kelly came over and we made signs with a picture
of Muffin and my phone number. Muffin is a big, friendly Golden Retriever. He is five
years old but he still acts like a puppy. Before we left to hang up our signs, I put a bowl
of Muffin’s favorite treats by the fence door.
Kelly and I went to the supermarket first. We asked the cashier if we could hang
up a sign on the wall. She said yes and wished us luck. Next, we went to the library.
The librarian told us that she saw a Golden Retriever walking past the library while she
was outside during her lunch break. She said that it was walking in the direction of the
playground, so we decided to go there next.
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D-II
“Summer Camp”
Today was my first day at summer camp! I had a lot of fun. I had to wake up very early.
My dad dropped me off at the park and I met my counselor. Her name was Jamie. There were
nine other people in my group.
The first thing that we did was go on a nature hike. The hike was long. We walked
through the entire park. I saw two squirrels and a rabbit. I was afraid that I was going to see a
snake. It was hot and I got a lot of bug bites.
After the hike, we had arts and crafts. I made a bookmark to take home with me. I
colored it blue and used a lot of glitter.
After arts and crafts, we played my favorite game!
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D-III
“The Snow Day”

My sister woke me up early this morning. She ran into my room before the alarm clock
went off. “Look outside!” she yelled.
I got out of bed and looked out the window. All that I could see was white snow! There
was a man shoveling the sidewalk in front of our house.
Mom came into the room. She brought us each a mug of hot chocolate.
“No school today!” she said. I was very happy. My sister was happy, too.
Mom left the room to find our snow clothes. She gave me my blue snowsuit. She also
gave me a hat and mittens.
“What are you going to do today with no school?” she asked.
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OUTLINING
An outline is a logical and general description of a topic. It gives a schematic summary. In pre
paring an outline, one needs to follow a pattern and a conceptual design. He or she must have a
clear purpose of how the outline will look and how it will serve the reader.
An outline breaks down the parts of the thesis in a clear, hierarchical manner. It is better to st
art any writing or reading activity with an outline. It helps one focus or organise his/her thoughts
and goals.
The basic format for an outline uses an alternating series of numbers and letters, indented acc
ordingly, to indicate levels of importance. Besides the format, one must also define what order he
/she would like to follow. In dealing with historical works or time-bound topics, it is best to use th
e chronological order. At other times, spacial order is followed. Whatever kind he/she would like t
o adapt, it is best to be very consistent with it. If at the beginning he/she decided to use the chro
nological order, then he/she must use it until the end of the topic.
Outlining is important in doing research. It shows the relationship of one topic to the other, th
us lending cohesiveness to the totality of the concept or idea.
Several aspects must be considered in writing a topic outline.

 Recall that all headings and subheadings must be words or phrases, not sentences.
 Also, the wording within each division must be parallel.
 Finally, as in any outline, remember that a division or subdivision cannot be divided into one
part; therefore, if there is an "A" there must be a "B," and if there is a "1" there must be a "2."
E-I
Example: An outline about different kinds of problems.
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I. Family Problems
A. Custodial: Non-custodial Conflicts
B. Extended Family
C. Adolescent's Age
II. Economic Problems

A. Child Support
B. Women's Job Training
C. Lower Standard of Living
D. Possible Relocation
1. Poorer Neighborhood
2. New School
III. Peer Problems

A. Loss of Friends
B. Relationships with Dates
APPLICATION
Direction: Think of something simple to do and prepare an outline of the procedure for your
chosen activity.
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Practice Listening Skills
A-I
LISTENING
Listening is the ability to accurately receive and interpret messages in the communication process.
It is a key to all effective communication. Without the ability to listen effectively, messages are
easily misunderstood. As a result, communication breaks down and the sender of the message
can easily become frustrated or irritated. Listening means paying attention not only to the story,
but how it is told, the use of language and voice, and how the other person uses his or her
body. In other words, it means being aware of both verbal and non-verbal messages. Your ability
to listen effectively depends on the degree to which you perceive and understand messages.
A good listener will:
 Listen closely on information that can be important or useful, even in a seemingly dull
presentation.
 Realize that a lecture is not a fashion show. She/he will look for ideas, not things to
criticize.
 Wants to see how facts illustrate principles, how examples illustrate ideas, and how
evidence supports arguments.
 Take notes as a reminder of key main ideas and details of what was said.
 Review notes soon after the lecture ends to ascertain clarity of his/her notes.
Directions: Students will work individually. The song Perfect by Ed Sheeran will be play twice.
Then students need to listen on the lyrics and answer the worksheet provided below. Students
may place their answer on the blank provided.
Perfect- Ed Sheeran
I found a love for me
Darling, just dive right in and follow my 1.__________
Well, I found a girl, beautiful and sweet
Oh, I never knew you were the someone 2.__________ for me
Cause we were just 3.__________ when we feel in love
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Not 4.__________ what it was
I will 5.__________ give you up this time
But darling, just kiss me 6.__________
Your 7.__________ is all I own
And in your eyes you’re holding 8.__________
Baby, I’m dancing in the dark
With you between my arms
Barefoot on the 9.__________
Listening to our favourite 10.__________
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PRACTICE READING SKILL
A-I
SEQUENCING IS FUN!
Sequencing refers to the identification of the components of a story — the
beginning, middle, and end — and also to the ability to retell the events within a
given text in the order in which they occurred.
Here are a few tips to successfully solve Organize Paragraphs:
 Quickly skim all the sentences

 Identify the main idea of the paragraph that most likely will be the opening
sentence. Look for person names, research names, key words
 Look for pronouns which are used when the person/object they are
referring to has already been mentioned
 Identify the transition words like, moreover, similarly, hence, otherwise,
etc.
 Combine the sentences with logic
Directions: Keep the paragraph organized and flowing smoothly by ordering the
events. Number the sentences below in correct order.
Try to sequence the following paragraphs from http://www.socialstudiesforkids.com
Discovery Expands Known Mayan Areas
______ The area is a wide swath of what is now the sometimes think jungle canopy of
northern Guatemala.
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archaeologists were the remains of
elevated highways that connected
urban centers and multifaceted
industrial-sized farming systems,
including not only terracing but also
irrigation, suggesting that area
previously thought uninhabitable
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because of thick jungles were, in fact, home to many, many people
______ The researchers used a new technology known as LiDAR (Light Detection and
Ranging) to digitally strip away the vegetation, revealing the remains of human
settlement underneath
______ Archaeologists using cutting-edge technology have revealed the ruins of more
than 60,000 houses, palaces, elevated highways, and other evidence of Mayan
civilization in Guatemala
______ The discovery could represent a major re-examination of the extent of the
ancient Central American civilization
Longest Underwater Cave Contains Mayan Relics
______ Divers in Mexico have discovered what is the

largest known underwater cave, stretching 216 miles
underneath the Yucatan Peninsula.
______Maya thrived throughout Mexico and Central

America from about 1800 B.C. to the 9th Century A.D.
______ The system is near Tulum, a beach resort in the

state of Quintana Roo that was a walled city in the
times of the Maya, one of Mexico's most well-known
ancient societies.
______The cave is a network of sorts, connecting two

large caves, Sac Actun, measuring 163 miles, and Dos
Ojos, measuring 52 miles.
______The team who discovered the connection, Gran

Acuĺfero Maya (GAM), have named them the Sac Actun
cave system.
China Unveils Longest Glass-bottom Bridge, Again
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over 715 feet of empty air, in
between two mountain peaks in the
northeast part of the country.
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______ China has built yet another glass-bottomed bridge, this one even longer than
the ones before it.
______ A total of 1,077 glass panels that are 1.6 inches thick make up the 13-foot-wide
bridge, which is in the Hogyagu Scenic Area, in Hebei Province.
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PRACTICE READING SKILLS
A-II
READING A SHORT ARTICLE
Reading is a skill many people take for granted, but the act of reading
and properly comprehending a text is a complex and interactive process. It
requires several different brain functions to work together and most often
requires one to puzzle through multiple layers of context and meaning.
Reading Comprehension Tips
 Whenever you’re confused, try to summarize the text you are reading
 Try to read aloud
 Re-read or skim previous parts of the text
 Encircle or underline the key words as your guide
 Develop your vocabulary
Read the short article

Improving below. and increasing the amount of time you spend reading
your vocabulary
overall will help you to improve your reading comprehension over time, but what
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By Sara Chodosh
Water allows evolutions to really go wild.
THE GREEN SHORE CRAB

Seen here posing for a zodiac calendar.
-Hans Hillewaert
The whole point of having a shell is to be
impermeable, but these crabs found a loophole
that allows them to absorb amino acids (the
building blocks of proteins) directly from the
water anyway. They just breathe them in
through the gills. Some of the gills help them
breathe like fish, but others are specialized to
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allow amino acids across their cell membranes and into their bodies, no stomach
required. They also eat with their mouths, since amino acids aren’t the only necessary
nutrient, but they’re the first arthropod found to have this absorption capability.
SEA STARS
This little guy is basically a starfish model.
-Paul Shaffner
Only in the water could you extrude your own
stomach on the reg’ and have no issues. Sea
stars devour they prey—yes, they are
voracious predators—in a variety of ways,
including by everting their stomachs and
inserting them into their food source. This is
how they can eat animals much larger than
themselves in one go. They can also use this
method to eat a mussel without fully opening it. Once they’re done excreting digestive
enzymes to liquefy their prey, they bring their stomachs back inside and go on their
merry way.
Discuss the article with your partner and answer these following questions:
1. What is the main purpose of the shell of the green shore crab?
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A-III
READING PERSONALITY TRAITS
Personality traits reflect people’s characteristic patterns of thoughts, feelings, and

behaviors. Costa and McCrae proposed the “Big Five personality Traits” namely:
 Openness (the tendency to appreciate new art, ideas, values, feelings, and
behaviors);
 Conscientiousness (the tendency to be careful, on-time for appointments, to
follow rules, and to be hardworking);
 Extraversion (the tendency to be talkative, sociable, and to enjoy others; the
tendency to have a dominant style);
 Agreeableness (the tendency to agree and go along with others rather than to
assert one’s own opinions and choices);
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 Neuroticism (the tendency to frequently experience negative emotions such as
anger, worry, and sadness, as well as being interpersonally sensitive).
Read the descriptions of each person below and identify their personality
trait. Write Openness, Conscientiousness, Extraversion, Agreeableness, and
Neuroticism.
John: He enjoys seeing people with Stella: She is never late in her
different hairstyles. He’s always appointments. She’s is really well-
imaginative. disciplined.
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Ethan: He usually agrees with other’s Scarlett: She loves parties, optimistic
opinion. He is also very helpful and and very affectionate type of person.
forgiving.
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Austin: He’s always worried on what Karen: Her room is always neat and
will happen in the future. He is also well-organized.
feeling inadequate most of the time.
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Carla: She is very fun and a loving Johnson: He is good-natured, but he’s
type of person. easily fooled or cheated by someone.
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A- IV
Name: ________________________ Section: ________ Date: ________ Score:______
Venture the Philippines!
Named as the most beautiful island

El Nido, Palawan beaches in the world by Condé Nast
Traveller magazine in 2015. It is one of
the must-visit and must-return places in
the Philippines in 2016. When in El
Nido, you can experience different
island hopping tours, enchanting
lagoons, snorkel and many more.
It is the most popular beach island in the Boracay Island, Aklan

Philippines. With its soft white sand, bright
blue waters, beautiful sunset view, and
unforgettable night life experiences, Boracay
has been included in the top 20 best islands
in the world by Condé Nast Traveller
magazine.
Tubbataha Reefs Natural Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park is a

Park, Palawan
heaven for scuba divers. This wonderful
underwater world near the middle of
Sulu Sea is one of the best dive sites on
Earth. The Natural Park was declared
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as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO is also a sanctuary for a hundred bird species.
TEST YOURSELF!
Without looking at the previous page, answer these following questions with
a complete sentence.
1. What island was named the most beautiful island beach in the world by
Condé Nast Traveller magazine in 2015?
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2. Where can you find the El Nido?

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3. What island is the most popular in the Philippines?

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4. Where can you find the most beautiful sunset in the Philippines?
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5. What is considered heaven for scuba divers in the Philippines?

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Matching Type. Match Column A with the correct answer on Column B. Write your
answer on the blank.
Column A Column B
______1. An organization that declared a. must-visit and must-

The Natural Park as a World Heritage Site. return places in the
______2. It is a sanctuary for a hundred bird species. Philippines
______3. You can find here the best night life experience. b. 20 Best Islands in the
______4. Boracay Island, Aklan Philippines
______5. El Nido, Palawan c. Tubbataha Reefs
Natural Park
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d. Boracay Island
e. UNESCO
A-V
Reading an Advertisement
There's more to advertising's message than meets the casual eye. An effective ad, like
other forms of communication, works best when it strikes a chord in the needs and
desires of the receiving consumer -- a connection that can be both intuitive and highly
calculated.
Directions: Discuss the advertisement ad with your seatmate and answer these
following questions.
1. What is the name of the product? ____________________________

2. What is the cheapest unit? ____________________________
3. What is the price of the Star Plus? ____________________________
4. What is the most expensive unit? ____________________________
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5. I have 2,000pesos which unit can I afford? ____________________________

A-VI
Reading an Employment Ad
Learning how to read a job ad can make your job search much easier. First, you’ll be in
a better position to target your resume and cover letter. And, second, you’ll be able to
determine which jobs suit you.
Directions: Read the employment ad and answer the questions below.
1. What is the company’s name? _____________________

2. Which job requires a retired army person? _____________________
3. Which job requires 4-5 years experience
in similar position? _____________________
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4. What are the qualifications for a “Receptionist
Cum Computer Operator” _____________________
5. Which job requires an ability to make decisions
for the company? _____________________
A-VII
DIFFERENTIATING FACTS from OPINION

A statement can be considered a fact if it can be proven by direct experience or by
objective verification which maybe in the form of testimonies, observations, written records or
the result of a research or an investigation. If the accuracy of a statement can be checked or
verified, then it is a statement of fact.
A statement of opinion usually expresses feelings, preferences, or biases that the

writer has regarding a subject matter. In this case, the given cannot be objectively proven to
be true.
Remember that the fact is not the opposite of an opinion. They are two types of
statements. If a fact is untrue, it does not imply that it is an opinion. The same is true with
opinion. Even though many may believe a statement, it may not always turn out to be fact. If
it cannot be proven or supported by evidences, data, records, statistics and the like, one
cannot deduce that it is a fact.
Most of all, facts are not better statements of opinions. Both have equal importance.
APPLICATION
Directions: Identify if the following statements are facts or a blend of both. Write F for fact, O
for opinion and B for blend of both on the line provided before the number.
________1. The Philippine Revolution started when the Filipinos founded the Kataas,-taasang
Kagalang-galangang Katipunan ng mga Anak ng Bayan or Katipunan, a pseudo-masonic
revolutionary movement on August 19, 1896.
________2. Because the country lacks the needed technology to detect strong weather
disturbances, the residents of Quezon and Aurora provinces suffered greatly. They lost many
loved ones and properties.
________3. Many Filipinos will remember the arrival of Ferdinand Magellan as the beginning of
Christianity in the Philippines.
________4. Filipinos are talking about the supposed arrangement between the government and
the Marcoses.
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________5. Some historians believe that Andres Bonifacio should be our national hero.
________6. The British invaded the Philippines to retaliate against the Spaniards who at that
time was their greatest archrival in colonization.
________7. Many elements of our culture and traditions are influenced by our ancestors’ brief
interactions with the British colonizers.
________8. Under the influenced of British colonizers, Filipinos produced agricultural products
not only for local consumption, but also for international utilization.
________9. Many believed that the downfall of the Nationalista Party was the patron-client
relation promoted by Quezon and Osmena.
________10. The Japanese troops landed in Lingayen Gulf and advanced across to reach
Manila.
________11. The Philippines has been under the colonizers who have made a great impact on
the lives of present day Filipinos.
________12. The Negritos are believed to have emigrated from the islands of Borneo, Sumatra
and Malaya around 3,000 years ago.
________13. After the Japanese occupation, the Philippines was in indescribable ruins. It was
an enormous task for the Philippine government to reconstruct the warntorn country.
________14. Throughout the term of President Ferdinand Marcos, his wife showcased
Philippine art and culture.
________15. During the first skirmish of the Katipuneros and the Spaniards on August 26,1896,
both parties retreated. The Katipuneros had a few guns and bolos, while the Spaniards feared
that they were outnumbered.
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A-VIII
Name: ____________________________ Section: _________ Date: ________ Score: ______
Directions: Read the work of Og Mandino entitled “ The Greatest Secret of Success “ and
answer the following questions.
The Greatest Secret of Success
Og Mandino
I will greet this day with love in my heart. For this is the greatest secret of success in
all ventures. Muscle can split a shield and even destroy life but only the unseen power of love
can open the hearts of men and until I master this art I will remain no more than a peddler in
the marketplace. I will make love a greatest weapon and none on whom I call can defend
against its force.
My reasoning they may counter; my speech they may distrust; my apparel they may
disapprove; my face they may reject; and my bargains may cause them suspicion; yet my love
will melt all hearts likened to the sun whose rays soften the coldest clay.
I will greet this day with love in my heart.
And how will I do this? Henceforth will I look on all things with love and I will born
again. I will love the sun for it warms my bones; yet I will love the rains for it cleanses my
spirit. I will love the light for it shows me the way; yet I will love the darkness for it shows me
the stars. I will welcome happiness for it enlarges my heart; yet I will endure sadness fort it
opens my soul; I acknowledge rewards for they are my due; yet I will welcome obstacles for
they are my challenge.
And how will I speak? I will laud mine enemies and they will become friends; I will
encourage my friends and they will become brothers. Always will I dig for reasons to applaud;
never will I scratch for excuses to gossip. When I am tempered to criticize, I will bite on my
tongue; when I am moved to praise, I will shout from the roofs.
Is it not so that birds, the wind, the sea, and all nature speak with the music of praise
for their Creator? Cannot I speak with the same music to His children? Henceforth, will I
remember this secret and it will change my heart.
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And how will I act? I will love all manners of men for each has qualities to be admired
even though they be hidden. With love I tear down the wall of suspicion and hate which they
have built round their hearts and in its place will I build bridges so that my love may enter
their souls.
I will love the ambitious for they can inspire me! I will love the failures for they can
teach me. I will love the kings for they are but human; I will love the meek for they are divine.
I will love the rich for they are lonely; I will love the poor for they are so many. I will love the
young for the faith they hold; I will love the old for the wisdom they share. I will love the
beautiful for their eyes of sadness; I will love the ugly for their souls of peace.
But how will I react to the actions of others? With love. For just as love is my weapon
to open the hearts of men, love is also my shield to repulse the arrows of hate and the spears
of anger. Adversity and discouragement will beat against my new shield and become as the
softest of rains. My shield will protect me in the marketplace and sustain me when I am alone.
It will uplift me in moments of despair yet it will calm me in time of exultation. It will become
stronger and more protective with use until one day I will cast it aside and walk
unencumbered among all manners of men and, when I do, my name will be raised high on
the pyramid of life.
And how will I confront each whom I meet? In only myself I will address him and say I
Love You. Though spoken in silence these words will shine in my eyes, unwrinkle my brow,
bring a smile to my lips and echo in my voice; and his heart will be opened. And who is there
who will say nay to my goods when his heart feels my love?
And most of all I will love myself. For when I do, I will zealously inspect all things
which enter my body, my mind, my soul and my heart. Never will I overindulge the requests
of my flesh, rather will I cherish my body with cleanliness and moderation. Never will I allow
my mind to be attracted to evil and despair; rather I will uplift it with the knowledge and
wisdom of the ages. Never will I allow my soul to become complaisant and satisfied, rather I
will feed it with meditation and prayer. Never will I allow my heart to become small ground
and bitter; rather, I will share it and it will grow and warm the earth.
Henceforth will I love all mankind. From this moment, all hate is left from my veins for
I have no time to hate, only time to love. From this moment, I take the first step required to
become a man among men. With love, I will increase my sales a hundredfold and become a
great salesman. If I have no other qualities I can success with love alone. Without it, I will fail
through I possess all the knowledge and skills of the world.
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I will greet this day with love, and I will succeed.
Let’s Practice
1. What is the greatest secret of success according to the author?
_______________________________________________________________________
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2. What do you think motivated Og Mandino to write an article about success?
_______________________________________________________________________
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3. How can love be expressed so that it can bring success?

_______________________________________________________________________
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4. In what instances can hatred obstruct accomplishment in life?

_______________________________________________________________________
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5. According to Og Mandino, why should we love ourselves? How do we do this?

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A-IX
SUMMARIZING and PARAPHRASING

Summarizing is putting in a nutshell the ideas or concepts of a text. Paraphrasing is
rewriting the text in such a way that it will be understood by the reader. Usually, a paraphrase
is as long as the original text. These two are necessary skills not just in reading but writing as
well. However one should be very conscious of plagiarism. Using to many words from the
original text may result to this unethical practice. In order to avoid this, one should
understand well he information of the original text and should write it in a very clear and price
manner.
Let’s Practice
Directions: Read the original text and identify which of the two statements that follow is a
paraphrase and which is a summary. Write your answer on the space provided.
1. The Open Mind University has a policy that students can be dismissed from the
University for Unethical Behaviour such as plagiarism, forgery, misrepresentation or
other dishonest or deceptive acts.
__________________a. According to the policy, Open Mind University may punish any
student who engages in fraudulent actions like using the words or ideas of others
without prior permission and falsifying documents.
__________________b. Open Mind University can dismiss any student caught in
unethical behaviour. Situations which are considered unethical are enumerated in the
said policy.
2. The Antarctic is the vast source of cold on our planet, just as the sun is the source of
our heat, and it exerts tremendous control on our climate”, Jacques Cousteau told the
camera. “The cold ocean water around Antarctica flows north to mix with warmer water
from the tropics, and its upwelling help to cool both the surface water and our
atmosphere. Yet the fragility of this regulating system is now threatened by human
activity”. From “Captain Cousteau”.
__________________a. According to Jacques Cousteau, the activity of people in
Antarctica is jeopardizing a delicate natural mechanism that controls the earth’s climate.
He fears that human activity could interfere with the balance between the sun, the
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source of the earth’s heat, and the important source of cold from Antarctic waters that
flow north and cool the oceans and the atmosphere.
__________________b. According to Jacques Cousteau, the Antarctic exerts control on
our climate. Human activity, however, threatens this natural source.
3. A key factor in explaining the sad state of America education can be found in
overbureaucratization, which is seen in the compulsion to consolidate our public schools
into massive factories and to increase mammoth size our universities even in
underpopulated states. The problem with bureaucracies is that they have to work hard
and long to keep from substitution, self-serving, survival and growth for their original
primary objective. Few succeed. Bureaucracies have no soul, no memory, and no
conscience. If there is a single stumbling block on the road to the future, it is the
bureaucracy as we know it. (Edward T. Hall, Beyond Culture, Anchor Publishing, 1977,
p. 219 )
__________________a. The problem American education faces is bureaucracy. As
Edward T. Hall points out bureaucracy deviates from the primary objective of education.
It makes the school comparable to a factory where the increase of students and
graduates is the yardstick for success.
__________________b. The main problem of education is the presence of over
bureaucratization . In this sense, the school is compared to vast factories where the
number of output is the gauge for success. Not only this, an increase in size of
universities even in states which can do without a new one is the basis of success.
Bureaucracy is the stumbling block in the road to success in education. Furthermore,
Edward T. Hall described it as having “no soul, no memory, and no conscience”.
I. READING COMPREHENSION. READ CAREFULLY AND ANSWER THE FF. QUESTIONS

BELOW
A. WRITE THE NUMBER OF THE CORRECT ANSWER
When another old cave is discovered in the south of France, it is not usually news. Rather, it is
an ordinary event. Such discoveries are so frequent these days that hardly anybody pays heed
to them. However, when the Lascaux cave complex was discovered in 1940, the world was
amazed. Painted directly on its walls were hundreds of scenes showing how people lived
thousands of years ago. The scenes show people hunting animals, such as bison or wild cats.
Other images depict birds and, most noticeably, horses, which appear in more than 300 wall
images, by far outnumbering all other animals. Early artists drawing these animals
accomplished a monumental and difficult task. They did not limit themselves to the easily
accessible walls but carried their painting materials to spaces that required climbing steep walls
or crawling into narrow passages in the Lascaux complex. Unfortunately, the paintings have
been exposed to the destructive action of water and temperature changes, which easily wear
the images away. Because the Lascaux caves have many entrances, air movement has also
damaged the images inside. Although they are not out in the open air, where natural light
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would have destroyed them long ago, many of the images have deteriorated and are barely
recognizable. To prevent further damage, the site was closed to tourists in 1963, 23 years after
it was discovered.
1. Which title best summarizes the main idea of the passage?
1. Wild Animals in Art
2. Hidden Prehistoric Paintings
3. Exploring Caves Respectfully
4. Determining the Age of French Caves
2. In line 4, the words pays heed to are closest in meaning to _______.
1. discovers
2. watches
3. notices
4. buys
3. Based on the passage, what is probably true about the south of France?
1. It is home to rare animals.
2. It has a large number of caves.
3. It is known for horse-racing events.
4. It has attracted many famous artists.
4. According to the passage, which animals appear most often on the cave walls?
1. Birds
2. Bison
3. Horses
4. Wild cats
5. In line 10, the word depict is closest in meaning to _______.
1. show
2. hunt
3. count
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4. draw
6. Why was painting inside the Lascaux complex a difficult task?
1. It was completely dark inside.
2. The caves were full of wild animals.
3. Painting materials were hard to find.
4. Many painting spaces were difficult to reach.
7. In line 14, the word They refers to _______.
1. walls
2. artists
3. animals
4. materials
8. According to the passage, all of the following have caused damage to the
paintings EXCEPT _______.
1. temperature changes
2. air movement
3. water
4. light
9. What does the passage say happened at the Lascaux caves in 1963?
1. Visitors were prohibited from entering.
2. A new lighting system was installed.
3. Another part was discovered.
4. A new entrance was created.
B. WRITE THE NUMBER OF THE CORRECT ANSWER
China, in recent time, has converted a large number of rocks across the South China Sea into
islands, where it has based missiles, armed personnel and military aircraft, using its military
might.
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The Obama Administration took virtually no action in response to Chinese belligerence against
the Philippines — a longtime military ally. Worse still, the US recently acquiesced in the seizure
of one of its unmanned underwater vehicles close to the Philippines. Chinese belligerence is
paying off. President Duterte of the Philippines has quietly acquiesced to Beijing’s territorial
demands. ASEAN countries like Malaysia, Brunei, Thailand and Cambodia are following suit.
Myanmar is being pressured by China, by permitting Chinese territory to be used by armed
ethnic groups from Myanmar’s bordering Shan and Kachin states.
It is clear that a belligerent China is no longer prepared to tolerate any challenges to its
dominance and hegemony across Asia. Agni IV, currently operational, with a range of 4,000 km,
can hit targets in southern China, while Agni V, with a range of 5,500-8000 km, can hit even at
the farthest points in China. The submarine-launched Sagarika missile, currently operational,
has a range of 750 km. Its variants — under development — can hit across China from the Bay
of Bengal. China, in turn, has transferred the designs and knowhow of the Shaheen range of
missiles to Pakistan. These missiles can hit targets across India. Moreover, Karachi and Gwadar
will be used, not only to base the eight submarines China is supplying to Pakistan, but also
serve as bases for Chinese nuclear and conventional submarines that are now venturing
increasingly into the Indian Ocean. The range of missiles being developed by India clearly
signals to China that it will find any effort to use Pakistan as a nuclear proxy against India very
costly and perhaps unaffordable. Agni V is virtually invulnerable as it is mobile and housed in
canisters.
New Delhi needs to be far more active in insisting that a comprehensive nuclear dialogue with
China is essential for strategic stability across Asia. China is loathe to enter into such a
dialogue as it evidently wishes to not formally accord recognition to India’s nuclear weapons
status, even as it peddles nuclear weapons and ballistic missile designs and materials to
Pakistan, while helping Pakistan to develop both uranium and plutonium-based nuclear
weapons. These transfers to Pakistan are in total disregard of China’s responsibilities under the
nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty. India has been far too defensive and avoided exposing the
Sino-Pakistan nuclear/missile nexus in important world capitals, notably Washington, London,
Paris, Moscow and Tokyo. A far more determined effort on this score would be necessary once
the Trump Administration assumes office and settles down to looking at the world.
Within Asia, Chinese hubris and arrogance would need far closer consultations and dialogue
with countries like Japan, Vietnam and Indonesia. There appears to be a sentiment growing
slowly in Tokyo that in the face of Chinese territorial and geopolitical ambitions, Japan should
review its nuclear policies. The incoming Trump Administration has also indicated that allies like
Japan need to do more to defend themselves, rather than depend excessively on the US. A
nuclear-armed Japan can certainly play a key role in moderating Chinese behaviour and hubris.
This is an issue that needs to be looked at carefully. All this has to be combined with a vigorous
dialogue with China, which includes maintenance of peace and tranquility along our borders,
expanding equitable trade and economic ties and promoting peace and stability across the
entire Indo-Pacific Region.
(Adapted – “China frets and fumes” – Article by G Parthasarathy)
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1. What Changes has China made in South China sea in the recent past?
1. China has increased its military exercises in South China Sea.

2. China has objected to trespassing of US vessels In South China Sea.
3. China has stationed missiles, military personnel and aircrafts in South China Sea.
2. What was the response of Obama Government of USA to Chinese hostility

towards Philippines?
1. US sent unmanned water vessels near Philippines in the sea in its defence.
2. US showed indifference towards Chinese hostility towards Philippines.
3. US protested to China against its hostile attitude towards Philippines.
3. How is China pressuring Myanmar for submission to its dominance?
1. China has posted military troops on the border areas of Myanmar states of Shan and
Kachin.
2. China has facilitated tribal rebels of Myanmar to operate against it.
3. China creates hindrances in South China sea routes for trade by Myanmar.
4. The recent military developments made by India are acting as irritants for China,
why?
1. China cannot tolerate any challenge to its dominance across Asia.

2. China considers that India would use these against it or its ally Pakistan.
3. China is committed to Pakistan to defend it against any attack from India
5. How other ASEAN Countries like Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand reacted to
Philippine’s response?
1. These countries raised their protest to Philippines against its action.

2. These countries consented and acted in accordance with China.
3. These countries also sought help and intervention of The US government.
6.What is the purpose of China in acquiring territory of countries like Philippines,

Myanmar, Thailand or Malaysia etc.?
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1. China wants to prove its dominance in the South Asia area.
2. China wants to coerce these counties to promote its trade with them.
3. China wants to conduct its military operations by using their territory.
7. What does the word “belligerence” as used in the passage suggest?
1. To act in a manner of dominance or supremacy.

2. To terrify or cause panic to someone.
3. A tendency of being antagonistic towards others.
8.What was the effect of China’s hostility on Philippines?
1. Philippines succumbed to China’s pressure and accepted its territorial demands.

2. Philippines vehemently protested to China and took up the matter with US.
3. Philippines opposed China with the help of countries like Malaysia Thailand etc.
9.How China and Pakistan are deploying their submarines in sea?
1. Pakistan is allowing its seaports as bases for Chinese submarines for operations in
Indian ocean.
2. China is transferring technical knowhow to Pakistan along with its submarines.
3. China has moved a fleet of sea war ships in the sea near Pakistan in defence.
10. How does the author consider China violating its responsibilities under nuclear
non Proliferation Treaty?
1. China has raised its army and positioned its nuclear missiles in the South China sea.
2. China has sent unmanned under-water vehicles in the sea to use them against counties
like Philippines, Malaysia,Cambodia and Thailand.
3. China is aiding Pakistan to develop uranium and plutonium based nuclear weapons.
11. What is the reason that China is not interested in nuclear dialogue with India?
1. China does not want to lose its dominance in the nuclear field in Asia.
2. China wants to excel the United States in possession of nuclear weapons.
3. China avoids to formally recognize India being a nuclear state.
12.What the author considers India needs to do in the wake of recent military
activities of China in Asia?
1. According to the author India needs to have a nuclear dialogue with United States to
bring stability in the area.
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2. The author suggests that India needs to have a comprehensive nuclear dialogue with
China for stability in Asia.
3. The author wants India to raise the issue of Sino-Pakistan nuclear nexus with all the
important countries of the world.
13. What is antonym of the word “loathe”?
1.agreeable
2. fondness
3. unwilling
14. What is the reaction of Japan being felt in the face of China being overambitious
of dominance in Asia?
1. Japan is considering to counter China’s increasing dominance in the area with the help
of the United States.
2. Japan is considering to review its nuclear policy.
3. Japan is considering to bring all the countries of the area together and pressurize China
to change its attitude.
15. What is the central idea of the passage?
1. China’s over ambitious territorial gaining attitude should be exposed before all the
countries of the world and its activities be brought under control.
2. Close mutual relationship between countries of Indo-Pacific region is necessary to
counter Chinese territorial and geopolitical ambitions.
3. There is a need for all the countries of Indo-pacific area seek the help of new US
government and have vigorous dialogue with China.
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PRACTICE SPEAKING SKILLS
A- I
The Story of Goldilocks and the Three Bears

*SPEAKING WARM-UP:
1. What is your favorite childhood story?
*PRONUNCIATION:
EXAMPLE PRONUNCIATION
thought / bought / fought / brought / ought /

sought “awt”
enough / rough / tough

“uff” as in STUFF
though / although / dough / thorough

“o” as in NO or GO
cough
“off”
bough
“ow” as in COW or NOW
through
“u” as in THREW or SHOE
*SPEAKING:Tell your partner five sentences using five “ough” words from different groups.
*PAST: Write the past tense of the following words.

1. IS ____________ 13. HAVE ____________ 25. YELL
____________
2. GO ____________ 14. DECIDE ____________ 26. SLEEP
____________
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3. SEE ____________ 15. MAKE ____________ 27. HEAR
____________
4. KNOCK ____________ 16. WALK ____________ 28. WAKE UP
____________
5. ANSWER ____________ 17. SIT ____________ 29. SCREAM
____________
6. ARE ____________ 18. CRY ____________ 30. JUMP
____________
7. THINK ____________ 19. TRY ____________ 31. RUN
____________
8. SEEK ____________ 20. BREAK ____________ 32. OPEN
____________
9. TASTE ____________ 21. BRING ____________ 33. RETURN
____________
10. EXCLAIM ___________ 22. BUY ____________ 34. FIGHT
____________
11. TASTE ____________ 23. COME ____________ 35. LEAVE
____________
12. SAY ____________ 24. GROWL ____________
READING:
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Goldilocks. She went for a walk through
the forest. Soon, she saw a house. She knocked and nobody answered. Although nobody was
home, she went in.
On the table in the kitchen, there were three bowls of soup and some dough.
“I’m hungry,” she thought.
She sought a spoon and tasted the soup from the first bowl.
"This soup is too hot!" she exclaimed.
So, she tasted the soup from the second bowl.
"This soup is too cold," she said
So she tasted the last bowl of soup.
"Yum, this soup is just right," she said happily and she ate it all.
After she had eatenenough, she decided that she was feeling a little
tired. Even though nobody was home, she made a thorough search in the
house to find a place to rest. She walked into the living room and she saw
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three chairs. Goldilocks sat on the first chair to rest her feet. "This chair is too big!" she
exclaimed. So she sat on the second chair. "This chair is too rough!" she cried. So she tried the
last and smallest chair.
"Awwww, this chair is just right," she said. But when she sat down to rest, it broke into pieces!
It wasn’t made from the bough of a tough tree.
Goldilocks was very tired and was getting sick. “I have a cough so I ought to take a nap,”
she thought, so she went upstairs to the bedroom. She went in the first bed, but it was too
hard. Then, she went in the second bed, but it was too soft. Then, she went in the third bed and
it was just right. Luckily, she brought the blanket that she had bought and fell asleep.
While she was sleeping, three bears came home.
"Someone has been eating my soup," growled the Papa bear.
"Someone's been eating my soup," said the Mama bear.
"Someone's been eating my soup and they ate it all!" cried the Baby bear.
Then, they walked into the living room.
"Someone has been sitting on my chair," growled the Papa bear.
"Someone's been sitting on my chair," said the Mama bear.
"Someone's been sitting on my chair and they broke it," cried the Baby bear.
They decided to look around and when they went upstairs to the bedroom, Papa bearyelled,
"Someone has been sleeping in my bed,"
"Someone's been sleeping in my bed, too" said the Mama bear
"Someone's been sleeping in my bed and she's still there!" said Baby bear. When
Goldilocks heard the noise, she woke up and saw the three bears. She screamed, "Help!" and
she jumped up and ran out of the room. Goldilocks ran down the stairs, opened the door, and ran
away into the forest. She never returned.
The three bears fought because one of them left the door open.
*SPEAKING/WRITING: COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS

1. What was the girl’s name?
2. What was on the table?
3. What did she eat?
4. How did she describe the second chair?
5. Why did the chair break?
6. When she was getting sick, what did she have?
7. Who arrived while she was sleeping?
8. Why did she wake up?
9. What happened at the end of the story?
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1. Try to say “YES” with different intonation and meaning:
2. Now
say
“HELLO”
to:
- a friend
you meet
regularly;
- a friend you haven’t seen for
a long time;
- a neighbour you don’t like;
- a 6 month old baby;
- someone doing what he
shouldn’t;
- to know if someone is
listening;
- the same but on the phone.
3. Put the stress on different words in the sentence. Does it change anything?
I did not say you stole my red hat. I did not say you stole my red hat.
4. Watch an episode about voice tonality. Is intonation (tonality/sentence stress/rhythm)

important? Why?
Now say “HELLO” to:

- a friend you meet regularly;
- a friend you haven’t seen for a long time;
- a neighbour you don’t like;
- a 6 month old baby;
- someone doing what he shouldn’t;
- to know if someone is listening;
- the same but on the phone.
Put the stress on different words in the sentence. Does it change anything?
4. Watch an episode about voice tonality. Is intonation (tonality/sentence stress/rhythm)

important? Why?
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Why Brits and Americans Spell Differently
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ztGYZlI3QYk
1. Complete the following table.
BRITISH ENGLISH AMERICAN ENGLISH

plough
Realise
Fibre
Theatre
Centre
Sabre
catalogue
analogue
armour
behaviour
Honour
humour
Savour
authorise
recognise
symbolise
aluminium
programme
Kerb
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VOCABULARY
1. Kerb (n)= a line of stone or concrete forming an edge between a pavement

and a roadway, so that the pavement is some 15 cm above the level of the
road
2. Plough (n)= an agricultural implement with sharp blades, attached to a
horse, tractor, etc, for cutting or turning over the earth
3. Fibre (n)= a natural or synthetic filament that may be spun into yarn, such as
cotton or nylon
In this worksheet, please read the paragraphs and fill the gaps.
1. While a barber's pole may seem like an _____ item, it is by no means a mundane object.
Don't be fooled by its unremarkable _____ – the barber's pole actually has a fascinating _____
and represents different things all over the _____. Read more to find out where this _____
signpost comes from and what it means.
2. In days gone by (back to _____ times) a barber was so much more than a cutter of hair. As
well as updating someone's hairdo, a barber would also _____ teeth and perform other minor
surgeries, so you could say that an old fashioned barber really was a Jack of all _____. The pole
originally included two washbasins – one at the _____ and one at the bottom – which
represented tools of his trade relating to those minor surgeries. It's also said that the pole itself
represented what the patient would _____ onto during the procedure, which was no doubt
painful and unPleasant.
3. In terms of colour, it's easy to understand that the red connotes blood from the unlucky
_____, and the white _____ the bandages used to stifle the bleeding. As to the blue stripes
(which usually appear on barber's poles in American but do not always _____ on the poles of
other countries) they are sometimes said to represent venous blood (from the veins), rather
than the _____ blood (from the arteries) represented by the red. It's also said that the red,
white and blue barber's poles in America are _____ as they mirror the national colours.
4. Of course, these days the duties of a barber are limited to cutting, _____ and shaving their
customers – physicians and _____ became separate jobs in the mid 1100's. However, more
recent trivia provides an interesting angle. For example, did you know that the _____barber's
pole in the world measures a whopping 22 meters tall? Then of course there is the 'barber's
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_____ worm', which you are unlikely to have heard of unless you are a farmer. This parasite is
_____ to both cows and sheep.
5. Finally, let's take a look at the use of the barber's pole _____ the world. Did you know that
this seductively spinning pole has a _____ connotation in Asia? As well as alerting potential
customers to this hair-trimming _____, the sign is also, confusingly, used to signify a brothel.
Naturally, prostitution is _____ in many parts of Asia, but brothels use this barber's sign to
disguise themselves when they are actually much more underhanded. Not the kind of _____
you'd fancy making when all you wanted was an innocent cut and blow-dry!
Paragraph 1 Paragraph 2 Paragraph 3 Paragraph 4 Paragraph 5

spinning medieval favoured trimming seedy
everyday top patient tallest illegal
world grip arterial pole around
history trades feature deadly service
appearance extract connotes barbers mistake
Narrative Tenses – Short Film Description

Instructions:
 Find the video:

On YouTube, by searching for “Past Tenses – Short Film Description”.
Or by clicking the link on the website where you found the activity (e.g.
busyteacher.org).
 Watch the short film. Write sentences describing what happened in each clip.
 Use past tenses. Use some of the verbs from the boxes. You have to change the verbs into past
forms.
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1. hug look take drop 'be'
Kkk
Example
Two octopuses were in a tank. They looked at each other lovingly and then hugged.
While they were hugging, a hand came into the tank and took the pink octopus
out.The orange octopus was dropped back into the tank alone._
look see take put weigh carrywalk 'be'

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Before you watch:
1) What does “divergent” mean?
2) Read the synopsis and answer the questions:
In a world divided by factions based on virtues, Tris learns she is a divergent and won’t fit in.
When she discovers a plot to destroy divergents, Tris and the mysterious Four must find out what
makes divergents dangerous before it’s too late.
a- How many characters are mentioned in the synopsis? How old do you think they are?
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b- Which would you consider virtues in
people?
c- What happens when a person doesn’t fit
in a group?
d- Do you think the story has a happy
ending?
3) a- In the story the world is divided into

factions, complete the definitions with a
personality adjective :
The Erudite are ___________
The Amity are ____________
The Candor are ____________
The Dauntless are ___________
The Abnegation are ___________
The Divergent are ______________
b- What is their occupation in this City?
THE CHARACTERS
4) Now match the questions with the answers about the main characters in the
story:
What’s Four like? What does Tris look like?
What’s Tris like? What does Four look like?
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a-........................................................................
She/He is medium-height and thin. She/He is pretty. She/he has long blond hair and honey-colour eyes.
b-..............................................................................
She/He is brave and fearless, honest and defiant, adventurous and a bit rude. She/he is also
smart but not so kind.
c- .................................................................................
She/He is tall and well-built. She/He is handsome with short dark hair and brown eyes. She/He
has many tattoos on her/his back.
d-.................................................................................
She/He is brave, honest and independent. She/He is non-conformist and never keeps his/her
mouth shut. She/He is sensitive and smart.
After you watch:
5) Order the events. Then write the ending of the story.
a) Four and Triss kiss.
b) The dauntless go to attack Abnegation.
c) Beatrice takes the aptitude test and the woman tells her she is divergent.
d) They put Tris in a simulator to face her fears.
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e) Beatrice chooses Dauntless.
f) Three boys try to kill her. Four saves her.
g) She jumps into a dark hole and changes her name to Tris.
h) She passes the final test at Dauntless. Nobody knows she is divergent.
i) Tris’ father dies.
j) The dauntless are injected a mind control serum.
k) Tris’ mother dies saving her.
l) They go to the Choosing Ceremony.
m) Ending: _____________________________________________________________
6) True or false? Correct the false

ones.
a) The government can’t control

divergents because they are independent.
b) There are 6 factions in Chicago.
c) The wall is there to protect them.
d) Beatrice’s brother chooses

abnegation.
e) Beatrice’s brother dies.
f) The Dauntless want to control

abnegation.
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7) What is happening in the following scenes?
1. 2
3) 4
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2)___________________________________________________________________________________
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3)___________________________________________________________________________________
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4)___________________________________________________________________________________
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PREFACE

Welcome to your venture in Workbook in English.

Ivy Claire G. Defensor

Lee Ann B. Labares

Queen Tien Deyl T. Shao

B-I Practical Writing– “A Letter to your Landlord”

C-III Question Response - “Someone You Admire

D-I “Finding Muffin” Writing Practice – Finish the Story

Name: ____________________________ Section: _________ Date: ________ Score: _______

Making a Formal Argument – “The Most Important Word”

Directions: Answer the question below using a formal argument. In a formal

Question: What is the most important word in the English language?

Making a Formal Argument – “An Apple a Day”

Practical Writing– “A Letter to your Landlord”

Practical Writing – “A Note about Dinner”

Example: Dear James,

Practice Writing Skills

Question Response - “The Most Productive Day”

Directions: Try to answer the question below.

Question Response - “What You Read”

Directions: Try to answer the question below.

imagination. The characters are usually ordinary people in extraordinary circumstances.

Question Response - “Someone You Admire”

Directions: Try to answer the question below.

Question: Who do you admire? Why?

Example Answer: I admire Mohandas Gandhi because he was a peaceful person. He

Practice Writing Skills

“The Snow Day”

Several aspects must be considered in writing a topic outline.

Practice Writing Skills

Name: ____________________________ Section: _________ Date: ________ Score: _______

Example: An outline about different kinds of problems.

II. Economic Problems

III. Peer Problems

Name: ____________________________ Section: _________ Date: ________ Score: _______

I found a love for me

Darling, just dive right in and follow my 1.__________

Well, I found a girl, beautiful and sweet

Oh, I never knew you were the someone 2.__________ for me

Cause we were just 3.__________ when we feel in love

I will 5.__________ give you up this time

But darling, just kiss me 6.__________

Your 7.__________ is all I own

And in your eyes you’re holding 8.__________

Baby, I’m dancing in the dark

With you between my arms

Barefoot on the 9.__________

Listening to our favourite 10.__________

Name: ____________________________ Section: _________ Date: ________ Score: _______

Here are a few tips to successfully solve Organize Paragraphs:

 Quickly skim all the sentences

Try to sequence the following paragraphs from http://www.socialstudiesforkids.com

Discovery Expands Known Mayan Areas

______ Of particular interest to the

Longest Underwater Cave Contains Mayan Relics

______ Divers in Mexico have discovered what is the

______Maya thrived throughout Mexico and Central

______ The system is near Tulum, a beach resort in the

______The cave is a network of sorts, connecting two

______The team who discovered the connection, Gran

China Unveils Longest Glass-bottom Bridge, Again

______ The latest spans 1,600 feet

Name: ____________________________ Section: _________ Date: ________ Score: _______

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