St.

Mary's College of Catbalogan

(Formerly Sacred Heart College)
Corner Mabini & Del Rosario St., Catbalogan City
PAASCU Accredited

SECOND UNIT TEST IN ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC PURPOSES

FIRST SEMESTER
A.Y. 2018-2019

NAME: _____________________________________GRADE & SECTION: ______________

TEACHER: ___MS. AURA ANNE ROSE B. TAN ___ DATE: _________SCORE: _________

TEST I. From the topics and supporting details below, craft a good thesis statement. (1-30)
1. Plastic Surgery – Effect on Public – Discrimination – Self-esteem
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2. Political Dynasties – Stifle Development – Controls Resources – Limits People’s Choices
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3. Cycling – Cheap Method of Travel – Sustainable Transport – Health Benefits
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4. Cheating during Exams – Family’s Expectation – Teachers’ Effectivity – Level of Intelligence
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5. Recyclable Bags – Problematic Production – Added Resources Needed – Increased Cost
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6. LGBT in the Philippines – Religious Beliefs – Cross-dressing – Civil Union
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TEST II. READ THE INSTRUCTIONS WELL. From the topics above, choose one and write a short
essay about it. Make sure to use your crafted thesis statement (underline it twice in your article). The
content should also include a concept on some possible ways to avoid it from happening (as if you
are writing a concept paper) or maybe on how to improve it, in not less than three paragraphs.
REMEMBER everything that you have learned in writing an academic paper, then apply it here. Your
essay will be judged according to the following criteria: (31-60)
Content - 15
Technicality - 10
Organization of ideas/Clarity - 5
Total – 30

“An honest centavo is better than a stolen peso.”

Godspeed!

Parent’s Signature: _______________________________________ Date: ______________