Department of Education

Region III
Division of City Schools
West District
AMSIC INTEGRATED SCHOOL
Angeles City
SECOND QUARTER EXAMINATION ENGLISH ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL PURPOSES

Name: ______________________________________________ Score:______________________________________

Year & Section:______________________________________ Date:_______________________________________

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS: Read the test items carefully. Shade the circle corresponding to the letter
of your answer for each item.
For Nos.( 1 – 3 ) “ Sentiments of Kundiman “

1. It is an erotic and gloomy song. It gives consolation to anguished hearts. Sentimental words
are matched with sad music. The kundiman is said to soften stubborn hearts.
a. Love songs b. OPM song c. Kundiman d. Rapshody
2. She is the composer of the “Kundiman ng Himagsikan” .
a. Melchora Aquino c. Jocelynang Baliwag
b. Maria Makiling d. Corazon Aquino

3. What is a typical love song of the Tagalog.It reflects the extremely sentimental nature of the
people.
a. Original Pilipino Music c. Kundiman
b. Lullaby d. Modern Genre

(For nos. 4 – 6) Ketchup

a. Henry Heinz b. Thomas Jefferson c. Papa Catsup d. Delmonte Ketchup

4. American Version of tomato in the mid 19th Century addition of tomatoes to the ketchup.

5. Popular Version since 1876 – mass production of the tomato – based sauce..

6. Famous banana catsup.

( For nos. 7- 10 ) Why Sinigang ?

7. She is an oustanding teacher, writer, cultural historian and scholar of the Philippine Theatre.
She was an iconic food critic who wrote serveral columns and books on Filipino cusine.
a) Doreen G. Fernandez
b) Doreen Z. Hernandez
c) Maureen P. Mauricio
d) Tiburcio D. Malilito

8. Major ingredient of Sinigang.

a. Tamarind b. Taro
c. “Kangkong” d. Knorr Sinigang Mix
9. Term used for mass before Christmas
a. Misa De Gallo b. Media Noche
c. Noche Buena d. Fireworks Display
10. Muffin or Cheese cake for the English ______ for Filipinos .
a. Puto c. shawarma
c. Hamburger d.pitata

(For nos. 11 –15 )The following are the choices:

a. Concept Paper b. Position Paper
c. Project Proposal d. Report Paper

12.It is a precedent of a full proposal and a full proposal is a precedent of something big such
as a research study, a project , or feasibility study.
 13. It is a core document that helps you sell a potential project to sponsors and stakeholders. This
helps you focus on the substance of the proposed plan, while using an easy-to-follow project
proposal outline.

14. It is a brief document. Depending upon the requirements of the specific school or academic
program, the may range from as few as 2-3 pages to as many as 10-20 pages.
The essential point of the is to explain the importance of a particular research.

15. Esentially is a short, sharp, concise document which is written for a particular purpose and
audience. It generally sets outs and analyses a situation or problem, often making recommendations for future
action. It is a factual paper, and needs to be clear and well-structured.

For item nos. 16 – 20 True of False

____________16. Contains a clear proposition or statement that must be defended

____________17. Assesses conflicting or opposing views on the issue
____________18. Takes a firm and stand on the issue
___________ 19. Lists arguments in an organized manner to defend the stand
___________ 20. Presents factual evidence or proofs to support each arguments.

(For nos. 21 – 25 )Position Paper

21.The following defines the position paper EXCEPT :

a).Express ones ideas to give explanation to existing c).used to advocate the reader on an argument or
problems. position
b). convince that a policy or action must or must not be d). Serves as a foundation of the full proposal
adopted with the intent of improving

22.This is where the author restates the position and main argument EXCEPT :
a).Express ones ideas to give explanation to existing problems.
b). convince that a policy or action must or must not be adopted with the intent of improving
c).used to advocate the reader on an argument or position
d). Serves as a foundation of the full proposal

23.The following defines the position paper EXCEPT :

a).Express ones ideas to give explanation to existing problems.

b). convince that a policy or action must or must not be adopted with the intent of improving
c).used to advocate the reader on an argument or position
d). Serves as a foundation of the full proposal

24.The following defines a good position paper. Except.

a). Presents factual evidence or proofs to support each arguments

b). Assesses conflicting or opposing views on the issue
c). Contains unclear proposition .
d). Takes a firm and stand on the issue.

25.The following are the steps in writing a position paper EXCEPT :

a). Select a topic for your position paper
b). Conduct preliminary research and continue to collect supporting evidences.
c). Challenge your own topic
d). All of the above.

For items 26 to 30 Choose the best answer .

Interpretation : Write the meaning of the following text messages

26. L O L
a. Lift all the ladder b ). Laugh out loud c. live out live. d. lots of love .
27.
 28.

29.

30.

For Items : 31 – 35
a. Introduction b. Body
c. Conclusion d. Main Idea

31. This is a part of the position in which it presents the issue while grabbing the attention :

32. This is where the author restates the position and main argument

33.This is where the author provides counter arguments against the possible weaknesses\

34.This is where statistical data, interviews and testimonies are found

35.Statements such as quotation, challenge or a question are usually found.

(For nos. 36– 38) Choices

A. Recommendation Report
B. Informative Report
C. Investigative Report

36.The purpose of this report is to recommend .

37.The purpose of this report to inform.

38.The purpose of this report is to investigate

(For nos. 39 – 45 ) Identify the meaning of the underlined word.

39. The company's advertisements are ubiquitous.
a. Seen everywhere b. shadow c. twilight d.unforseen.

40.Cacti are succulent plants

a. full of juice c. great surprise
b. dry and humid d. much contentment

41.There has been a recent proliferation of medical advertising on TV.

a. alert in b. expert with c. increased in number d. interested in

42.His jocose demeanor

a. sad b. very cheerful c. distress d. none of the above.

43.Phoebe spoke with no inflection.

a. The thing that you plan to do or achieve : an aim or purpose
b. a program that is designed to harm a computer by deleting data, ruining files, etc., and
that can be spread secretly from one computer to another.
c. A disease caused by germs that enter the body
d. Pitch or tone of a person’s voice

44. It can be implemented face-to-face in the classroom or virtually

a. Direct communication not over the phone.
b. Hit(something) with a forceful swing of your arms, hands, etc.
c. Heated argument
d. a person's mental ability : mind or intellect

45. There are eighty three percent (83% ) of wired teens in the entire globe according to
survey. Only seventy percent (17% ) are unwired.
 a. Connected to the internet
b. Electrocuted
c. not sufficient means of communication
d. None of the above.

For Items No. 46 – 47

46. Basic qualities of a good report

a. Objective,not subjective point of view .
b. Accurate , not sloppy presentation of facts, numbers , statistica and data.
c. Brief and direct sentence .
d. All of the above.

47.Which among the following is included in the mode of ordering in writing a report .
a. Chronological order
b. Geographical or space/ spatial order
c. Logical- inductive or deductive
d. All of the above

For items 48 -50

Which is smarter boys and girls ? Explain your proposition ?

1.
2.
3.