PRE-TEST IN ENGLISH (SPEAKING)

Name _______________________________________________________________ Grade and Section __________________________ Date ______________________

I. Identify the following statements as having falling or rising intonation. Write FI for falling intonation and RI for rising intonation on the blanks provided. 1. This is the end of it. _______ 2. What could be the cause? ________ 3. We make a difference! __________ 4. How much is this towel? _________ 5. Youve closed the door, havent you?______ 6. I am at work now. ________ 7. Its a great performance, isnt it? ____ 8. Thats a bright idea. ________ 9. Are you out at 5pm? ________ 10. Where do you live? _______ 11. When is your birthday? _______ 12. I am angry at you. ________ 13. I miss you so much! _______ 14. The movies awesome, isnt it? ______ 15. You closed the faucet, didnt you? ____

II. Encircle the letter of the correct answer. 11. Which of the following words has the heaviest stress on its first syllable? a. profile b. adventure c. Chinese d. cafeteria

12. While talking with her friend, Erik said, Thats true, but..". What do you think is the nonverbal cue that he used? a. He takes an audible breathe. b. He talks louder. c. He talks faster. d. He gives a threatening gesture.

13. The words associate, cooperate, and determine have their word stress on: a. first syllable b. second syllable c. third syllable d. fourth syllable

14. While talking with her friend, Erik said, Yes, but..". What do you think is the non-verbal cue that he used? a. He talks fast. b. He talks louder. c. He takes an audible breath. d. He gives a threatening gesture.

15. The words exit, finish and literature have their word stress on: a. first syllable c. third syllable

b. second syllable

d. fourth syllable

16. While talking with his friend, what non-verbal cue Sylvia might have usex when she said, Let me just tell you the main point..? a. She talks louder. b. She gives a threatening gesture c. She moves closer to the speaker. d. She talks faster.

17. The words penicillin, resume, and beneficiary have their word stress on: a. first syllable b. second syllable c. third syllable d. fourth syllable

18. All of the following words have the heaviest stress on the first syllable, EXCEPT: a. orchestra b. territory c. tolerable d. guarantee

19. While talking with his friend, what do you think is the non-verbal cue Sylvia might have used when she said, Let me finish what I was saying..? a. She takes an audible breath. b. Signal stop with hand c. She moves closer to the speaker. d. She gives a threatening gesture.

20. All of the following words have the heaviest stress on the second syllable, EXCEPT: a. ingredients b. primary c. Alladin d. tattoo

21. While talking with his friend, what do you think is the non-verbal cue Sylvia might have used when she said, Let me just say this..? a. She takes an audible breath. b. Signal stop with hand c. She moves closer to the speaker. d. She gives a threatening gesture.

22. Which of the following group of words have their heaviest stress on their third syllable? a. cashier, cartoon, allegic b. allergy, Europe, minutes c. adolescence, cafeteria, democratic d. adventure, cafeteria, economic 23. In an interview, the informant answers, I can say that the Philippine Educational System is now growing with the implementation of K to 12. What do you think is the question asked by the interviewer? a. Tell me about your family. b. What is your philosophy in life? c. Why do we need to hire you? c. What can you say about the educational system in the country?

24. Which of the following words has the correct heaviest stress placed on its syllable? a. temporary b. semester c. literature d. govern

25. In an interview, the informant answers, I am a diligent person. I always strive to reach my goals. What do you think is the question asked by the interviewer? a. Tell me something about yourself as a person. b. What would you do if you see your classmate cheating? c. When do you usually stay during vacation? d. Describe you whole experience and learning. 26. Which of the following group of words have their heaviest stress on their second syllable? a. aluminum, satisfactory, therapeutic b. centimeter, realize, proteins c. sincerely, vocabulary, determine d. category, associate, democratic 27. The interviewer answered, I would definitely listen carefully and sincerely to the concern of the customer. What do you think is the question asked? a. Describe what happened after that incident. b. If a customer appeals that your product does not satisfy her, what would you react? c. Tell me about your family background. d. Who is the one who sent you here? 28. Which of the following words has the correct heaviest stress placed on the syllable? a. capitalist b. spiritual c. participate d. secondary

29. The interviewer answered, I am also skillful in using the computer and in technical and business writing. What do you think is the question asked? a. What is your ambition? b. Tell me other skills that you have. c. What if we hire you? d. Tell me about your last working experience. 30. . In an interview, the informant answers, I graduated with good scholastic records and I assure you it will reflect in my work. What do you think is the question asked by the interviewer? a. What can you consider your weaknesses when it comes to this field? b. When do you plan to start?

c. Tell something that will prove that we will get a quality employee in our company. d. What pushed you to apply here?

III. Below are different types of questions being used in interviews. Classify them by accomplishing the table that follows. WRITE ONLY THE LETTERS. A. Its 3pm and you have a report due to your manager at 5pm. Suddenly, a major customer calls and says she has a crisis and needs your help immediately. What would you do? B. Tell us about the time when you displayed leadership skills. C. What skills do you have that relate to this position? D. Tell us a bit about yourself. E. Tell me about a time you had to meet a deadline. Describe the steps you took in order to achieve the deadline. Were you successful? Why or why not? F. How would you respond to a customer who is not happy with a product? G. What prompted your decision to apply? H. What would you do if your workmate is disturbing you? I. Can you describe a group situation where you were the person who disagreed with a point of view? How did you handle it? J. How did you research your presentation? K. What is your greatest philosophy in life? L. Why should we hire you? M. Tell me something about your college life. N. Tell me a quality that you think other applicants do not have. O. What can you offer to this company?

Direct Questions

Non-direct Questions

Situational/Hypothetical Behavioural/Descriptive Questions Questions

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