SECOND QUARTER – UNIT TEST 21st Century Literature from the Philippines and the

World

TEST I. IDENTIFICATION. Read each item carefully and identify the terms/words being defined or described. Write your
answer on a sheet of paper.

1) ________________________ The shortest poem in Japan with a total of seventeen syllables.

2) ________________________ It is considered to be the favorite form of entertainment in Japan. It is generally
about history and tradition or the lives and adventures of gods and heroes.
3) ________________________ It is also known as the Chronicles of Japan. It tells the early history of Japan in
poetry and shows the profound influence of the Chinese.
4) ________________________ It was considered as the play reserved for the nobility, and the audience dressed
themselves in ceremonial robes.
5) ________________________ The puppets are beautifully made in this play and lifelike in are size.
6) ________________________ He is one of the famous Chinese philosophers who emphasized the importance
of moral conduct. His name signified being revered and a teacher.
7) ________________________ The book which contains the words of wisdom of Lao Tzu and also known as the
“Way and Its Power.”
8) ________________________ It is a Chinese religion which stresses freedom from desires, simplicity of
lifestyle, and understanding the way of the universe.
9) ________________________ It is a system of beliefs observed by most Chinese and particularly concerned
with moral behavior.
10) ________________________ This are collected saying of Confucius which were compiled by his followers long
after his death.
11) ________________________ It refers to a chain of related actions and events in the story which occur in
sequence or chronological manner.
12) ________________________ It may be an object, a person, a place or action that has meaning in itself and
that also represents something larger than itself.
13) ________________________ It is form of conversation that takes place between two characters.
14) ________________________ A literary term which refers to the opposition of forces which ties one incident to
another and makes the plot move.
15) ________________________ A literary device used to create a special effect or feeling by making some type of
interesting or creative comparison.

TEST II. FILL IN THE BLANKS. Recall the stories read in class. The main characters of the stories are listed in Column
A, while titles of the plays/excerpts and authors of the stories and the country where the story takes place are listed in
Column B, Column C and Column D, respectively Fill in the missing information for every column based on the given
information. (2 pts. each)

COLUMN A COLUMN B COLUMN C COLUMN D

_____________________ The Little Rain _____________________ _____________________
_____________________ _____________________ Yasunari Kawabata _____________________
traveller _____________________ _____________________ _____________________
TEST III. Direction: Fill in the blanks with the correct word from the poem “The Little Rain”.

The Little Rain

By: _____a_______
WORD POOL
Oh, she is ______b______ , the little rain! and well Last night cloud-shadows gloomed
green she knows our need the path that winds to my _____ f_______,
time Who cometh in the _____c_______ of spring to aid And the _____ g_______ of the river boats
abode the sun-drawn seed; like angry _____ h_______ glowed.
torches She waders with a friendly wind through Today fresh colors break the soil, and butterflies take wing
furrows silent nights unseen, Down broidered lawns all bright with
pearls The _____ d_______ feel her happy tears, _____ i______ in the garden of the King.
meteors and lo! the land is _____ e_______.
good
TEST IV. COMPOSITION. Compose your own Haiku based on the give picture below.

Criteria:
Content and Structure: 4 pts
Organization of thoughts: 3 pts
Grammar: 1 pt

SECOND QUARTER – UNIT TEST Media and Information Literacy

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SHS Teacher I
I. MULTIPLE CHOICES: Read the following questions carefully and comprehensively. Choose from the given choices the
appropriate answer to each item number. Write your answer before the number; use CAPITAL LETTERS! (2 points each)
1) Which of the following should a media and information literate person apply in everyday life?
A. Recognize that there are some actions an individual can take to make a constructive impact on society.
B. Accept messages on their own term without evaluating them.
C. Seek out only one form of content and narratives.
D. Learn the meaning of facial expressions and natural sounds without analysis.
2) Author X found out that Author Y copied some of his work and used the information in his book without
recognizing him as the source. What crime is committed by Author Y?
A. plagiarism B. libel C. cyberbullying D. piracy
3) Which of the following is NOT a benefit of wearable technology?
A. enhanced social networking C. healthcare monitoring
B. personal safety D. general increased wired activity
4) Which of the following demonstrates ethical use of information?
A. Nadine downloaded music and movies from online sites that are not recognized by recording and film
companies.
B. James just copied and pasted whatever is available in an online site without recognizing the source
because he was rushing his assignment in Biology.
C. Leah paraphrased a certain part of the novel she read to be used in her essay and gave credit to the
author of the novel.
D. Clark posted embarrassing photos of his classmates online.
5) Which of the following is not a characteristic of a responsible user and producer of media and information?
A. recognizes the source of information
B. uses the information accurately and objectively
C. downloads content online and sell without permission
D. uses media and information for the good of everyone
6) What should you NOT do in order to stop cyberbullying?
A. Encourage and join the cyberbullies in spreading fear and chaos.
B. Report to the teachers or authorities any incident of cyberbullying.
C. Be considerate of the feelings of others and acknowledge their rights as human beings.
D. Spread awareness that cyberbullying is dangerous to someone’s physical, mental and emotional health.
7) A show full of action, tragedy, sexual harassment and death scenes is appropriate for what kind of audience?
A. Senior Citizen B. Adult C. Minors D. General
8) Which of the following best illustrates the role of media in our democratic society?
A. Media becomes a tool for greed for money and power.
B. Media favors only the elite and powerful.
C. Media does not present the other side of the issue and focuses only on the angle they want to impart.
D. Media becomes an avenue where we can voice out our social and political concerns.
9) Which of the following is NOT a good implication of media and information?
A. improved quality of life C. better economic opportunities
B. cybercrimes D. more cohesive social units
10) Which of the following situations shows an opportunity opened by media and information?
A. Juana and Juancho can now even work at home with the presence of e-mail and other social networking
sites.
B. Tony doesn’t know how to use online software since there is no internet at their rural community.
C. Lola Maria doesn’t relate to her grandchildren that much for she doesn’t know how to use gadgets and
computer.
D. Lala is behind in her computer class since she wasn’t exposed to technology unlike her classmates.

II. SITUATIONAL ANAYSIS. Draw a happy face before each statement if it conveys a positive attitude; otherwise draw a
sad face in each statement if it conveys negative attitudes.

____ 1. Sean, a popular actor, posted an appeal on his social media account asking people to support
fundraising charity event.
____ 2. Rita, a famous actress, snubbed a group of fans who were politely asking for her autograph.
____ 3. Daniel, a well-known TV personality, boasted in an interview that he will win as senator because
he is good-looking.
____ 4. Wilma, a popular TV host, does a weakly feeding program for the homeless in their community
without publicity.
____ 5. Erwin, a famous movie actor, asked the customer service representative for special treatment
because he is a celebrity.

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 ____ 6. The writer should do a thorough research on the topic to provide accurate information.
____ 7. A blogger can write subjective opinions since it is his blog entry.
____ 8. Children’s books should use long, difficult words so that the child will learn them at an early age.
____ 9. A book should follow a particular curriculum or content outline.
____ 10. A good command of the language is needed to easily grasp text information.

III. GRAPHIC ORGANIZER: Present in a creative manner the advantages and disadvantages of media. (10 points)

IV. ILLUSTRATIVE SKILL: Draw one example of current and future trends of media and information. Write the name of
this gadget or tool and write a brief description. (10 points)

SECOND QUARTER – UNIT TEST Oral Communication 11

I. TRUE OR FALSE. Write True if the statement is correct; write False if it is incorrect.
Prepared by: Kimberly Ann Asuncion
SHS Teacher I
 1. An outline determines whether your supporting ideas match your idea or not.
2. Any speech should include an introduction, body, and conclusion.
3. In the introduction, you explain the importance of your topic by giving examples.
4. Knowing the audience and the occasion is crucial in writing a speech.
5. Rehearsing is a major requirement.
6. Speech writing is a recursive process.
7. The approach that you will use in your introduction can determine the success of your speech.
8. The primary objective of speech writing is getting the right or appropriate topic.
9. The purpose of the speech will help you identify ideas that will support your main idea or message.
10. Word choice is one consideration in writing a speech.

II. Identification. Identify the component of the speech writing process. Choose you answers from the pool
of words below.
Audience analysis Persuasive Speech Situation Body Entertainment Speech
Data Gathering Informative Speech Biographical Topical Rehearsing
Writing Patterns Introduction Conclusion Outline Impromptu Speech
To entertain Demography Causal Purpose
To persuade Psychology Topic Editing

1. Looking into the profile of your target audience.

2. An audience profile that includes economic status, nationality and male-female ratio.
3. An audience profile that refers to their attitudes and preferences.
4. A purpose of speech writing that provides the audience with amusement.
5. A type of speech that provides the audience with a clear understanding of the concept.
6. It is the stage where you collect ideas, information and references relevant to your specific topic.
7. They are structures that help the speaker organize the ideas related to his/her topic.
8. A writing pattern that presents cause-effect relationships.
9. A writing pattern that presents descriptions of one’s life.
10. It is the focal point of your speech.
11. It is a hierarchical list that shows the relationship of your ideas.
12. It aims to leave the audience with a memorable statement to ponder on.
13. Its primary goal is to get the attention of your audience.
14. It provides explanations, examples or any details that can help you deliver the purpose of your speech.
15. This involves correcting errors in mechanics of your speech.
16. This pertains to your objective of organizing and delivering speech.
17. This gives you an opportunity to identify what works and what does not work for you and your target audience.
18. This provides the audience with amusement.
19. This presents related categories supporting the topic.
20. Its primary goal is to get the attention of your audience.

III. Tell whether the audience profile belongs to demography, situation and psychology.
1. attitudes 6. corporate designations
2. cultural and racial ideologies 7. nationality
3. economic status 8. educational background
4. age range 9. occasion
5. size 10. male-female ratio

IV. Create an acronym of the word SPEAK. Be able to include in your acronym the principles of speech
writing and speech delivery. (10 points)
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Prepared by: Checked by: Noted by:

KIMBRERLY ANN ASUNCION MARCOS T. ANTONIO, JR. RIZALINA T. MANZANO,Ed.D.

SHS Teacher I Head Teacher III School Principal IV

Prepared by: Kimberly Ann Asuncion

SHS Teacher I