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Although we are
divided into different
regions, and people in
each region speak
different dialects, we
are united by a
common national
language, the Filipino
language. We have the
same dreams and
hopes for our country,
too.
FARM LIFE
ROSES
We all love roses. Roses are the best-loved and
the best-known of all garden flowers. The
interesting history of roses dates back to the
ancient times. It is said that dried roses had been
found in ancient tombs. They have also been
mentioned in the oldest known writings and
manuscripts.
Roses are grown all year long in greenhouses.
There are many different varieties and colors of
roses. New shades are constantly being developed.
Bedding roses are those that are grown for
display in the garden. Climbing roses include those
with big flowers and those with small flowers in
clusters. Shrub roses are planted the same way as
lilacs. Their flowers may be single of double.
Roses need good soil, fresh air, regular
cultivation and plenty of water. Roses are often
attacked by insects and diseases but these can be
controlled by spraying and dusting the plants. The
simplest way of propagating roses is by cuttings.
Roses, they be called by any other name, are
sweet smelling. There are many rose lovers all over
the world. They cultivate rose gardens and hold
regular exhibits. People cannot resist the beauty of
roses.
BIRTHSTONES
BIRTHSTONES
8. As time goes by, do you think more and more people will
believe in the good luck associated with birthstones?
a. Yes b. No c. It depends
THE ROSE
8. Dried roses that had been found in ancient tombs prove that
roses are used as a symbol of ___________.
a. love b. purity c. justice
9. Draw a rose flower with two zigzag leaves. Put thorns on its
stem.
FARM LIFE
10. Write the first three letters of the day when the visit
was made.
Direction: Pick out the letter of the correct answer and write
it on your answer sheet.
1. The Philippines is known as the ___________.
a. Land of the Brave c. Jewel of the Pacific
Ocean
b. Pearl of the Orient Seas
10. How can you, in your own little way, make the
Philippines known to other countries?
a. by being a good citizen
b. by being friendly to foreigners
c. by having pen pals from abroad
5. In the battle between the dog and the goat, the winner was
____________.
a. the dog b. the goat c. not any of
them
AUSTRALIA
Direction: Write the letter of the correct answer on your answer sheet.
6. David’s life was dedicated to the well-being and progress of the _____________.
a. African natives
b. Australian natives
c. American Negroes
9. In his chosen mission, David and his family had led ______________.
a. an easy life
b. a leisurely life
c. a hard life
The fact that he lived for many years and died in his chosen place of work showed that ____________.
a. he preferred to live there
b. he was forced to stay there
c. he was not accepted in other places