Worksheet No.

1: Main Drive
Direction: Read the selection, after which, answer the questions that follow. Type your
answers within the gray areas. Save your answers in the folder you created.
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Four filipinos recognized abroad
In 1994, Eduardo Olague, Jr. earned the highest grades ever recorded at
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). MIT is one of the best schools in the
United States and this Filipino turned out to be its brightest student yet.
Manny Yllana was chosen editor in chief of the Fordham University Year Book by
the students of this university in New York City. He was likewise selected by the
faculty to serve as student manager of the Fordham radio station. And English was not
even his first language!
Joel Tesoro graduated summa cum laude with a degree in journalism from Yale
University. He was chosen by the faculty as the graduating student who best
exemplified the schools ideals.
Dr. George Garcia was voted by 200 American doctors as the heart surgeon in whom
they had the most confidence. Dr. Garcia earned his degree in medicine from the
University of Santo Tomas in Manila.
Source: Fr. James Reuter, S. J.
The Philippine Star
July 30, 1994
1. What do the achievements of the men speak about Filipinos? In your opinion, do
these achievements contribute to our identity as people? Explain your answer.
2. Do the stories of these achievers inspire you to work harder? Why? Why not?
3. As a student, how can you bring glory to our country?
4. Do you have to risk life or a limb to be known worldwide to prove that you are
creative, hardworking, and dependable? Why? Why not?