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KAGAWARAN NG EDUKASYON
Rehiyon XI SANGAY NG LUNGSOD NG DABAW Lungsod ng Davao
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FOURTH PERIODICAL TEST ENGLISH VI 2012-2013

Name:_________________________________________________Section:_________ School:_________________________________________________Date:___________ Listen to the selection then answer the questions that follow by shading the letter of your choice on your answer sheet. 1. What would be a fitting description of the character of Death? A. wise C. simple B. prudent D. persevering 2. What would be a fitting description of the character of King Solomon in the story? A. strict C. helpful B. prudent D. enlightened 3. What would be a fitting title to the sequel of the story? A. Fate C. Death B. The Servant D. King Solomon 4. What is the purpose of the author in writing the story? A. to entertain C. to inform B. to criticize D. to inform 5. A list of books or articles referred to by the author when the book was written. A. Table of Contents C. Bibliography B. Preface D. Glossary 6. Indicates that the book is the property of the author and /or the publisher. A. Copyright Page C. Table of Contents B. Index D. Preface 7. Where the longest river can be found A. Atlas C. dictionary B. encyclopedia D. Almanac 8. I was reading a beautiful story about a great historical adventure. However, time and again I had to stop because some unfamiliar words disturbed the continuity of my understanding. Irritated, I laid down the book and decided not to read it anymore. Where could I have found the discussion if only I exerted a little more effort? A. Atlas C. Dictionary B. Directory D. Newspaper 9. Where historical sites in the Philippines can be found A. Atlas C. Almanac B. Dictionary D. Directory 10. Where the correct pronunciation of words can be found A. Almanac C. Encyclopedia B. Dictionary D. Atlas

Identify the page of the newspaper where each item is found.

11. Doa Alicia Ayabel, 1948-2012, Interment at Manila Memorial Park A. headline B. obituaries C. sports page D. classified ads 12. URGENT: Typist, female, 21-25 yrs. Old, with pleasing personality A. headline B. obituaries C. sports page D. classified ads

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Fil.Quirino, Joe 808.83 Q 4s Short stories around the world; Introduction by Nick Joaquin
A. B. C. D. title of the book authors name Manila: National Bookstore, call number 1980. 225 pp., 21 cm imprint

15. Mrs. Salvosa is very busy with her dental clinic. She has two children who are of school age. Often, they are in the care of their grandmother who finds them too energetic. What does she need? 1 short stories: 1 title TRUSTED MAID Car Painting, Car Body Repair C. Yaya , Boy Home Service, Retouch Gardener Call 457-1196 A. B.
For Rent Apartment with Garage Tel. 412- 9319

STALLS 253-7617 . 041-7506

D.

For item 16

Study carefully the ad and answer the question that follows.

NURSE:Female 20-30 years old, Blood mobile team of Davao Doctors Hospital Full time or part time positions available Bring complete record of work experiences Apply in person, DDH personnel, Rm. 102 Jude Quirino Bldg.

Mariana is a registered nurse, 36 years old and a widow. She lives with her teenaged daughter who goes to college. She applied for the position of a nurse in the DDH blood mobile team. She was not accepted because A. She was a widow. B. She has a daughter. C. She had a record of work experience. D. She was overage for the job. 17. Which is classified as propaganda?
Mara Clara Restaurant Enjoy a supreme menu of mouth-watering delicacies..! The Price Is Right! Inhome Child Care Provider All Meals Included Certified Family ChildcareHome

A.

C.

Beauty St. Alibaba, #623-3341 D.

Hurry! Midnight Sale on every weekend at Wonder City Mall

B.

Plant Trees! Save Life, Save Earth..!

18. Which is propaganda? A. This encyclopedia is the new revised edition. B. We must read books and other reading materials to improve ourselves. C. This encyclopedia is easy to read and understand. D. This is a perfect book for students.

Go over the following texts and evaluate whether its an advertisement or propaganda. A. Advertisement B. Propaganda 19. ALL BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE WEAR GLOW COSMETICS

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29. I sawthe old manwho was retrieved from the deep muddy river . 3 4 What is the prepositional phrase in the sentence? A. 1 C. 3 B. 2 D. 4 30. Ben said, I am very busy now. A. Ben said that she is busy now. B. Ben said that he was very busy then. C. Ben said that he is very busy. D. Ben said that he was very busy. 31. He said, My mother is writing a letter. A. He says that his mother is writing a letter. B. He said that his mother writes a letter. C. He said that her mother is writing a letter. D. He said that his mother was writing a letter. 32. Sheryl said,I have passed the examination. A. Sheryl said she has passed the examination. B. Sheryl says she has pass the examination. C. Sheryl said she have passed the examination. D. Sheryl said she had passed the examination. 33. He said, His horse died in the night. A. He says that his horse had died in the night. B. He said that his horse has died in the night. C. He said that his horse had died in the night. D. He said that his horse has die in the night. 34. Mateo said, Lea, tell me how you celebrate Independence Day. A. Mateo said to Lea tell me how to celebrate Independence Day. B. Mateo told Lea to tell him how she celebrates Independence Day. C. Mateo told Lea to tell him how she celebrated Independence Day. D. Mateo told Lea how she celebrated Independence Day

Change the following to indirect discourse.

Change the following to direct discourse.

35. Mother asked Arnold if Rey bought a new pair of pants. A. Mother asked, Did Rey buy a new pair of pants, Arnold? B. Mother said to Arnold, Did Rey bought a new pair of pants, Arnold? C. Mother asked Arnold if Rey bought a new pair of pants. D. Mother asked Arnold, Did Rey buys a new pair of pants? 36. The priest asked if they are joining the rally. A. The priest asked, Are you join the rally? B. The priest asked, Are you joining the rally? C. The priest asked, You are joining the rally? D. The priest asked, Are they joining the rally?

For item 37
A. If you have a great thumb, you will be successful in my line of work. B. In an agricultural country like ours, my role is an important one. C. These are the fruits of my labor. D. My work is to supply you with rice corn, vegetables and other products of the farm. E. Because of me, your table is usually full of nourishing food.

Arrange the given ideas from general to specific. A. B A D C E B. B A D E C C. B A C E D D. B A C D E

For items 38 to 39
A. I, too, feel sad if the news you receive is bad. B. My work is to deliver your mail from thepost office. C. I sometimes look very tired with the heavy bag on my back. D. Iam happywhen I bring you goodnews or amuch-awaited letter.

38. Which of the following idea tells what his work is? A. C C. D B. A D. B 39. Which of the following idea tells how he feels when he delivers good or bad news? A. C C. D B. A D. B 40. Earthquakes are among the most fearsome and destructive forces of nature. It is a weak to violent shaking of the ground produced by sudden movement of rock materials below the earths surface. When these occur along vast areas, buildings and even entire cities crumble into pieces burying the population beneath the rubble. Destruction of property worth millions and deaths of thousands are the yearly toll from earthquakes. Man knows the causes of earthquakes but is helpless in preventing them.

Which of the following statements is anopinion based on the selection?

A. B. C. D.

Thousands of deaths are recorded because of earthquakes. An earthquake is a violent movement of the earths crust. Millions of properties had been destroyed by earthquakes. Earthquake is fearsome, maybe because of the shaking of the ground.

Analyze each situation below. Choose the appropriate answer to the question.
41. Despite all the efforts of the government to prepare for the rainy season, floods still occur during a heavy downpour. What does this tell about the condition of our environment? A. Our forests are denuded. B. The pollution is getting worse. C. The rivers are dying. D. There is still ecological balance. 42. Communication has become a lot easier now. When we need to talk to someone who is miles away, all we have to do is to dial the telephone. Even letters are sent through machines. What does this prove? A. Modern technology makes daily living easier. B. Man has become too lazy to work. C. Telephones may become a thing of the past. D. Modern technology concentrates on communication alone. 43. Colors are very important to us. We all have our favorite colors and those that we dislike. Some colors affect our moods. They can make us feel good, cheer us up, or make us sad. Researches have been made and they show that colors really have an effect on our lives. Blue is calming and lowers blood pressure while red has the opposite effect. They even claim that every color vibrates at a certain rate and the energy that comes from the color can be used to heal.What is the authors purpose in writing this article? A. to inform B. to explain C. to convince D. to entertain

44. SURPRISE IN HEAVEN I dreamed death came the other night, And heavens gate swung wide, An angel with halo bright Ushered me inside. And there to my astonishment, Stood folks Id judged and labeled As quite unfit, of little worth, And spiritually disabled. Indignant words rose to my lips, But never set free For every face showed stunned surpriseNot one expected Me! Anonymous A.to entertain B. to convince C. to explain D.to inform 45. We rehearsed the drama well. We were to present it in class the following day. We memorized our lines. We even asked Nina to give us clues should we forget them. We hope and pray that we will be chosen to represent our class for the drama contest. What is the general mood of the paragraph? A. Sad B. happy C. hopeful D. frightened

What is the authors purpose in writing the poem?

For item 46 to 50
Fill out the Community Tax Certificate with the following provided information.

Zenaida Patricio Geryanwas born on January 25, 1980 in Rizal, Malalag, Davao del Sur. She is presently residing at Kapayapaan St., Makabayan, Malalag, Davao del Sur. She is a naturally-born citizen of the Philippines. She is married. She works as a Municipal Health Worker and is earning P120,000.00/ year. Her TIN number is 295-082-404. She stands 56 and weighs 14lbs.

46. Name (Surname) (First Name) __________________ ___________________ 47. TIN:_________________________ 48. Civil Status: ___________________ 49. Profession:____________________ 50. Citizenship: ___________________

(Middle) ___________________

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