STRUCTURE

1. ____________ and rapid economic growth in recent years have put a large and
increasing stress on the water resources and environment in Ho Chi Mint City, Vietnam.
a. Increase population
b. Increased population
c. Increasing population
d. Having increases population
2. Foods rich in folate, a form of vitamin B ________ reduce the risk of stroke and heart
disease.
a. Help
b. Helps
c. Helped
d. Is helping
3. Over the years economic growth ________ of greater concern than environmental
preservations.
a. Has been
b. Had been
c. Have been
d. Having been
4. A history of depression, denial, injustice and abuse ________ the greatest detriment to
people of color.
a. Has been
b. Had been
c. Have been
d. Having been
5. ________ should help you be better informed about potential risks, but it should not be
a source of alarm.
a. Know your family history
b. Knowing your family history
c. To have your family history known
d. Having your family history know
6. The child was advised to stay away ________ because of trauma.
a. Completed from his father
b. Completely from his father
c. Completed with his father
d. Completely with his father
7. Filipinos are fortunate ________ the country has natural resources.
a. Because
b. Hence
c. When
d. Despite
8. A website is limited ________ you to other websites where you can access for more
information and discoveries.
a. Until it linking
b. Because it links
 c. Since it linked
d. While it link
9. The legalization of divorce, until such time, has been ________ in our society.
a. A hotly- contested issue
b. The hot-contested issue
c. A hotly-contesting issue
d. The hot-contesting issue
10.Richard pleaded ________ his teacher in becoming late at school.
a. To
b. For
c. With
11.–
a. 6-feet
b. 6 feet
c. 6 foot
d. 6-foot
12.The happy children, ________ paraded in the busy streets in celebration of their school
foundation.
a. Majestic costumes
b. Majestic costumed
c. Majestically costumes
d. Majestically costumed
13.Today, neither of the twins ________ going to the beach.
a. Is
b. Were
c. Are
d. Was
14.The family went for two-week cruises on a ________ ocean liner.
a. Incredible brand-new Italian
b. Brand-new incredible Italian
c. Italian incredible brand-new
d. Incredible Italian brand-new
15.I have arrhythmia and was told to have further check-up to the hospital ____ shall I see
to get help?
a. Who
b. Whom
c. Which
d. Where
16.If the person is loquacious, she said to be ____ and often times talks insensibly.
a. Silent
b. Blatant
c. Talkative
d. Meticulous
17.The presence of the CCTV cameras in the major thoroughfares ____ road mishaps and
violations.
a. Will record
 b. Recorded
c. Records
d. Record
18.The famous chefs of the world know that taste, aroma, texture, color, appearance and
temperature of the food all contribute _____ what we call the “flavor”
a. Which
b. From
c. For
d. To
19.Theodore is drunk and drives recklessly. It seems he doesn’t care _____ his life at all
a. At
b. In
c. For
d. About
20. Hope of bringing changes in the system and progress in the country.
a. Two hours important decision
b. Two hours important decisions
c. Two-hour important decision
d. Two hour important decisions

WRITTEN EXPRESSION
1. a. I bought some
b. silver charming Victorian
c. ornaments
d. at the flea market
2. a. Many medications are safe and effective when taken alone
b. and ineffective or counter productive
c. when taken in combination
d. with something else.

3. a. The obligations of the accountant to the client

b. rested upon agreed scope
c. of the engagement which
d. in effective represents a contractual agreement.

4. a. as mode of expository
b. the narrated writing offers writers
c. a chance to think and write
d. about themselves.

5. a. Outside of written records

b. evidence of Philistines’ existence
c. have survived
d. in pottery relics
6. a. The man
b. gives an antidote so powerful
c. that any poison was made harmless
d. after taking it.

7. a. The tale that was told

b. in a low and mystery voice
c. kept us on the
d. edge of seats.

8. a. Researchers are learning to detect changes

b. beyond the huge population
c. of bacteria, viruses, yeast cells and other microorganism
d. that thrives in the mouth.

9. a. In 1964,
b. The African countries of Tanganyaki and Zanziban
c. has united to form
d. a single country, now called Tanzania

10. a. You are not always in control

b. of what goes in your mind
c. because only you can determine
d. what stays there.

11. a. Finance statements

b. are the formal reports
c. prepared
d. by accountants

12. a. In many cities around the world

b. the number of homeless people
c. have become a big problem
d. a big problem

13. a. Wallow in disappointment

b. over something you did
c. you did
d. is not productive

14. a. The Gleaning Network

b. an organizer in United Kingdom
c. is trying to reduce waste
d. and solve farming problems
15. a. A team lead by the government agency concerned
b. say that the chemical from the factory
c. had contaminated sediments in the bay
d. and entered the food chain

16. a. Money is not natural reward of love

b. that is why we call a man mercenary
c. if he marries a woman
d. for the sake of her money

17. a. The Philippines

b. has accomodations
c. to suit everyone
d. what stays here

18. a. Public opinion polls have consistently

b. demonstrated the public’s willingness
c. for “tradeoff” economic growth
d. for the environment protection.

19. a. It is often said that

b. lightning never strike twice
c. in the same place,
d. but this isn’t true.

20. a. To skip meal

b. maximizes
c. the caloric effect
d. of the food we eat

21. a. In many cities around the world

b. the number of homeless people
c. have become
d. a big problem

22. a. You should make sure

b. Your body has get
c. the necessary vitamins and minerals
d. human needs.

23. a. Sit cramped

b. for a very long period of time
c. in dry conditions
d. can affect our circulatory system

24. a. Swimming is the good forms of restoring wellness

 b. and making you fit
c. therefore you are stretching your lung muscles
d. and oxygenating your internal system

25. a. A mother and the new born baby is encourage

b. to exchange smiles as often as they could
c. because it is important for bonding and attachment
d. as well as intellectual and social development of the child.

26. The population of California more than doubled during the period 1940-1960,
creating problems in road building and provide water for its arid southern section.
* more than
* during the
* provide
*southern section

READING COMPREHENSION
FAITH AND MUSIC

The Filipino is sustained by his faith and his music. This was the observation made
many years ago by a noted Jesuit. 
This I saw, felt and believed when I took a summer vacation in my father’s hometown.
    For example, Tata Kandong would work like a horse the whole day as he shuttles
endlessly between his vegetable farm and his modest piggery. In the evenings he
would play his banduria and tell lots of stories between his pieces. Then he would
sound solemn and pious in saying, “God will send us rain for our rice field soon”. 
    My father’s youngest sister, Tita Cora, was a fine example of wife and mother would
put her young to sleep with her sweet lullabies. Going back to her work as a
seamstress, she would hum lovely kundiman. On one occasion, she paused and with a
glint on her eyes, she hoped her two children would be successful professionals. 
   My cousin, Josuel, just graduated from high school. He had to walk five kilometres
every day to school as there were no available means of transportation. Some evenings
we would share some praise songs. “I hope”. He wistfully said once, “I can be a lawyer,
so I can help the victims of exploitation in our town.” 
     Tata Kandong, Tita Cora and Josuel typify the strong and resolute Filipinos. While
life is difficult, hope springs eternal from their hearts, by the power of their faith and
music. 
6. We can infer from the selection that people 
Can overcome life’s difficulties thru _________. 
 a. Sense of humor 
b. Faith in others 
c. Love songs and dances      
d. Love of God and music 

7. As used in the selection, the word “glint means ___________. 

a. Doubt 
b. Pain 
c. Sparkle 
d. Sadness 

8. The theme of this selection is that the Filipino _____________. 

a. Overcome difficulties by his faith and music  
b. Can always turn to others in order to survive 
c. Depends on others to survive 
d. Look at life as a burden 
 
9. The phrase” hope springs eternal” most likely mean __________. 
a. To ask for hope 
b. To rely on hope 
c. There is no more 
d. There is always hope 

10. The Filipino value most exemplified selection in his __________. 

a. Faith in others 
b. Love of family 
c. Respect for elders 
d. Love of people 

OBEDIENCE

1. What is obedience? It consists putting our own will to the will of another. It is a
habit of the following a law or command. It is a virtue necessary for everyone,
especially children and young people. It is the basis of order. Without obedience
life will be a great disorder. It has been said that he who rightly obeys will live
right; he will live sweetly, free from cares and troubles. He cannot grow or
progress if he does not learn to obey. He is not safe and happy if does not obey
orders.
2. But obedience appears unattractive to the eyes of young people. They want to
enjoy their liberty. Admittedly, this is the trend now or what seems to be.
Therefore, it is most necessary that they be wisely advised.
3. Always be obedient. You will find it very difficult at times, when pride or bad
temper wants to dominate. You should learn to bow, that is to obey while you
are still young and you will have done a great deal to promote the happiness of
your future life. Obedience is something not to be ashamed of. You cannot live
without it. Even the president of the country is not exempted from obedience.
He/ She has to obey the laws h/she have helped to make.
4. So obey God, your parents, teachers, superiors, people in authority, laws of
government and customs of society. Obedience must be our law. And what a
happy and world this be if everyone is obedient.

11. What is the main idea of the selection?

A. Obedience is just a trend.
B. Obedience is freedom from laws
C. Obedience is the key to a happy and prosperous world.
D. Obedience is true to both young and old.

12. Which specific paragraph gives suggestions on the gains of being obedient?
A. Paragraph 1 and 2
B. Paragraph 1 and 4
C. Paragraph 2 and 3
D. Paragraph 2 and 4

13. What does the word trend mean?

A. cure
B. value
C. manner
D. tendency
14. Being obedient is different from those who are disobedient because
A. obedience is a virtue for everyone to aspire for.
B. obedience seemed like a phenomenon.
C. obedience is a tradition of our society.
D. obedience makes you feel proud yourself.

15. What do these words mean ”putting our own will do the will another”?
A. being obedient
B. being naughty
C. being hardheaded
D. being disrespectful

16. What literary technique was used by the writer in presenting his ideas?
A. narration
B. comparing ideas
C. detailed analysis
D. giving suggestions

17. Being obedient is a sign of __.

A. discipline
B. superiority
C. weakness
D. childishness
18. Based on the selection, what conclusion can be drawn?
A. If every Filipino citizen would be obedient, our country will prosper and
progress.
B. If every Filipino citizen would be obedient, our country will never develop.
C. If every Filipino citizen would be obedient, we will all be childish and childlike.
D. If every Filipino citizen would be obedient, we will be contacted.

CHOPSTICK
Chopstick were invented in china over thousand years ago, probably evolving
from
twigs used to spear food from a cooking pot. Knives took over this function in the West,
but Confucius, who considered knives instruments of aggression, encouraged the use of
chopsticks as part of his teaching of nonviolence. The name in Chinese is kuaizi, which
means “quick little fellows” came from the pidgin English for kuai. 
    Chopsticks spread throughout the orient, those belonging to the rich made of gold,
silver, ivory, or jade. Most however, were-and are made of bamboo, which was plentiful
and cheap, with no taste or smell that could affect the food. The Japanese made them
from a variety of woods and lacquered them for durability. It was not until the late 19th
century that the disposable bamboo variety became popular. 
    Traditionally, Chinese and Japanese chopsticks differ in length and shape.
The Chinese are ten inches long, square, and blunt at the tip, while the Japanese are
rounded, come to a point, and are a couple of inches shorter. They are efficient enough
to pick up a single grain of rice, but the accepted way to eat rice is to use the
chopsticks almost like scoop, moving the grains from a small bowl held close to the
mouth. 
    Chopstick etiquette says you should not gesture with them as you talk, nor should
you use them to pass food. And you’re inviting misfortune if you drop them or place
them crossed on your plate, unless you do it in a restaurant to show the waiter you’re
finished and ready for the check. 

19. Another way of expressing the idea “chopsticks spread throughout the

orient” is________________. 
a. Chopsticks were swiftly accepted in the orient 
b. Chopsticks were mostly found in the orient 
c. Chopsticks were discovered 
d. Chopsticks were only found in the orient 

20. In the phrase “and lacquered them for durability” the most likely meaning of
lacquered is ______________. 
a. Mixed 
b. Dipped 
C. Coated 
D. Sprayed 
 21. In the passage, Chinese and Japanese chopsticks were described to __________. 
a. Show that the Chinese and Japanese use chopsticks 
b. Point out differences between the two 
c. Give an idea of where chopsticks came from 
d. point out the similarities of the two 

22.Using a term that means ”quick little felloes” to refer a pair of chopsticks is an
example of a 
__________. 
a. Simile 
b. Metaphor 
c. Hyperbole 
d. Personification   
 
23. Chopsticks show a cultural difference associated with people’s ___________. 
a. Eating practice 
b. Food preparation 
c. Rice eating- habits 
d. Cooking traditions 

VERB
The verb is the business end of a sentence, the sentence’s reason for being. That’s
where the action is. Without a verb, even if it’s only suggested, there’s nothing going
on, just a lot of nouns standing around with their hands in their pockets. A verb is easy
to spot. Just look for the moving target, the center of activity, the part that tells you
what’s going on. No wonder the verb is the most interesting word in a sentence. It is
also the most complicated. Because the verb expresses action, it has something that
other words lack-time. It has to tell you whether something happened in the past, the
present, the future or some combination of times: sneeze, sneezed, will sneeze, would
have sneezed and so on. 
The verb has another aspect, too. It varies according to who or what is performing
the action: sneeze, he sneezes, they sneeze, and so on. 
There are plenty of reasons a verb can go astray. The most common is that it doesn’t
match the subject: one is singular and the other plural. For example, Pocholo and I was
sneezing. The next most common reason is that the verb’s timing-its tense-is off. 
(Yesterday she sneezes). This makes verb sound daunting, but they’re really not so
bad. Taken one at a time ( which is how you encounter them, after all) problems with
verb can be made to disappear. 

24. The most important value of verbs is stated in the passage that says: 
a. Spotting verbs in a sentence is very easy 
b. Verbs are the necessary key in making sentences 
c. Where verbs are, action is always present
d. Without a verb, a sentence is uninteresting. 

25. According to the passage, one reason verbs are not easy to use is because ___________. 
a. Unlike other words, they are bound to time 
b. They always indicate an on going action 
c. Unlike other words, their spelling changes 
d. They cause complication in a sentence 

26. Based on the passage, a verb can be defined as the word in a sentence that
___________. 
a. Can most likely go astray 
b. Is the most complicated 
c. Can easily be spotted 
d. Expresses action 

27. “taken one at a time” problems with verbs can be made to disappear” is the same
as saying that________________. 
A. Using verbs carries no necessary problem 
b. Difficulty with verbs can be overcome gradually 
c. Problems with verbs are that important 
d. Although difficult, verb problems are easily solved 

28. The passage is an example of ______________ of an idea. 

a. An explanation 
b. A narration 
c. A description 
d. An analysis

PASTA CRISIS
A world without pasta seems inconceivable. Macaroni and cheese loving children across
the US would howl in protest; Italy might suffer a heart attack; social unrest could
explode in china where noodles are the main staple. 
But if humans want to keep eating pasta, we will have to take much more aggressive
action against global warming. Pasta is made from wheat, and a large growing body of
scientific studies and real world observations suggest what wheat will be hit especially
hard as temperatures rise and storms and drought intensify in the years ahead. 

Three grains- wheat, corn and rice account for most of the food that humans consume.
All these are already suffering from climate change, but wheat stands to fare the worst
in the years ahead, for it is the grain most vulnerable to high temperatures. That spells
trouble not only for pasta but also for bread, the most basic food of all. 
International agricultural research centers and the private sector have woken up to the
fact that higher temperatures are almost inevitable and they have very little in their
genetic toolbox to deal with them. 
36. The meaning of inconceivable in the first sentence of the passage must be_________. 
a. Not imaginable 
b. Cannot happen 
c. Unable to conceive 
d. No possibility 

37. The passage emphasizes an alarming future scenario because __________. 

a. Humans will take more aggressive action against global warming 
b. China, where noodles are the main staple, could have social unrest 
c. Macaroni and cheese loving children across the US would protest 
d. Three significant grains, especially wheat may be lost to humans. 

38. This passage entitled Pasta Crisis points out with urgency that ____________. 
a. Higher temperatures are almost inevitable 
b. Three grains are already suffering from climate change 
c. More aggressive action against global warming is needed 
d. Drought will intensify in the coming years

39. Another way of expressing the idea in the sentence” it is the grain most vulnerable
to high temperatures” is it is the grain ____________. 
a. Most affected under intense heat 
b. Likely to flourish when it gets warm 
c. Strongly at risk in temperate areas 
d. Inclined to wither if it gets very hot 

40. The idea in the passage is develop using ___________. 

a. Narration 
b. Exposition 
c. Description 
d. Illustration  

SOCIAL CHANGES
In the light of social changes, we come to the question: What qualities should
distinguish the educated Filipino today? I venture to suggest that the educated Filipino
should first be distinguished by the power to do. 
    The oriental excels in reflective thinking he is a philosopher. The Occidental is a
doer; he manages things, men and affairs. The Filipino of today needs more of this
power to translate reflection into action. I believe that we are coming more to this
power to translate reflection into action. 
     We are coming more likely to the conviction that  no Filipino has the right to be
considered educated unless he is prepared to take an active and useful part in the
work, life, and progress of our country as well as in the progress of the world. 

41. what is the best paraphrase of the last paragraph in the passage? 

A. Participation in the work and progress of our country is sought by every Filipino 
B. The country’s progress and advancement depend primarily on educated Filipino 
C. A truly educated Filipino participates actively in the work and progress of
the country and the world as a whole.
D. To be considered educated, one has to be globally competitive and willing to take
risks. 

42. As used in the selection, what does word “conviction” mean? 

A. intellectual guess             C. verdict 
B. strong belief                     D. allegiance 

43. What trait is found in most Orientals but needs to be deepened in Filipino? 

A. action oriented        C. good in managing 
B. patience                     D. reflective thinker 

44. What is meant by this line?  “ The oriental is a philosopher” 

A. Oriental people are contemplative 
B. Oriental people have the blood of great philosophers 
C. They have a tendency to become philosophers 
D. They think like Great Solomon. 

45. What value is implied in the same passage above? 

A. justice                   C. hyperactivity 
B. courage                 D. active involvement

HAPPINESS
We strive for happiness, generally in self- centered ways. We expect others to
favour us with their attention, for example, or we wait for invitations or gifts. We have
probably tried to buy happiness with purchase of a new dress or shoes. Fleeting
moments of happiness are gained, that’s all. And soon we are discontented once again.
And the search begins anew. 
   But things may have changed for some of us. We are learning, maybe slowly, how to
find more permanent happiness. And we know that happiness that comes from
“getting” is elusive. Giving to others, giving attention, sharing hope, sharing our stories
with others, listening to theirs, is the key to finding the happiness for which we have
searched so long. We must get outside of ourselves and focus on other’s joys
or sorrows. Only then do we get a clear perspective on who we are and the necessary
role we play in the lives of others who need our attention and who have a message we
also need to hear. 

46. The underlined word in the selection connotes_____. 

A. hard to possess   
B. easy to achieve 
C. difficult to lose 
D. easy to understand 

47. From the ideas presented in the selection we can infer that happiness _____.
a. can never be truly attained 
b. is temporary and fleeting 
c. which comes from giving is more lasting and permanent 
d. is achieved when we get something from others 

48. It can be concluded that the value being given emphasis in the selection is _____. 
a. being true to oneself 
b. being true to others 
c. receiving from others 
d. giving to others 

49. What is meant by the line “We must get outside and focus on other’s joy or
sorrow”? 
a. showing interest in others will get them interested in us 
b. we must share with others our secret longings and dreams 
c. we must try to involve ourselves in a personal life of others. 
d. showing concern for others makes us forget our pre-occupation with
ourselves. 

50. The idea of the author about happiness conveyed through _____. 

a. comparing a thought with others experiences 
b. sharing other’s experiences on the construct 
c. narrating a story and quoting a verse 
d. explaining and citing examples 

POVERTY
Studies have consistently pointed to at least the three major immediate factors that
push children to stay or live on the streets. These are the poverty of the family, family
relationship (physical or sexual abuse) and peer influence. Poverty and peer influence when
compounded with problems and stresses in the family life such as family break-up, child
abuses and neglect, domestic violence by step parents, underemployed parents, etc.
altogether create under pressure on the child to leave home and find solace, protection and
support from the peers on the street, eventually becoming susceptible of their influence and
lifestyle.
In Metro Manila, population growth, urbanize, and migration have increased through
the years. Children are often forced try circumstances to help their family eke out of living or
tend for themselves on the streets. Most of the m are children of poor parents who migrated
from rural areas and hope of finding better job opportunities in the city, but whose lack of
education rendered them ill-equipped to struggle for survival in the urban jungle and are thus
curtained to a life of object poverty.
 For the street children, life on the street is constant struggle to overcome the various
negative comments that threaten to overtake them and destroy their hoes for survival. They
work under the heat of the sun or in the dark of the night ---- of “occupation” each --- a
legitimate --- way of survive.

6. To quote eke “out of living” means______.

a. Earn in income
b. To live with others
c. To sell in the streets
d. To walk in the streets
7. Based on the selection, what value seems to be missing in the families of street children?
a. Loyalty
b. Honesty
c. Kindness
d. Solidarity
8. What is the most important factor that will equip rural people to survive in the city?
a. Money
b. Education
c. Food
d. Home
9. This selection is simply about_____.
a. Providing homes for the poor
b. Helping street children get an education
c. Factors why children live in the streets
d. How to lessen pressure on the family
10. Based on the text, we can conclude that street children are______.
a. Independent
b. Malnourished
c. Helpless persons
d. Victims of poverty

DRAMA
The arts generally depend on the ridiculous region but the theater is most ridiculous of
all imagine asking us to pretend that we are in Bangkok after the fall of Saigon and that tea is a
Vietnamese bar girl who kills herself because she believes that suicide is the only solution to
her problem. More than that engaged asking us to believe that all the others character in the
play talk to each other by singing. The theater is a lily inexplicably assist from a single weedy
falsity. Yet, it is precisely from the tension produced by all this absurdity that the theater is
able to create poetry, power, enhancement and truth.

1. What is the best title of the selection?

a. Marvelous singing voices
b. The imaginative power of drama
c. The absurdity of fiction
d. The production of musical plays
 2. Based from the excerpt, the author believes that all the statements are true EXCEPT?
a. Theater is based on absurdities
b. The character in musical plays converse by singing
c. Theater teaches us that suicide is the only solution to the problem.
d. Theater creates poetry, power enhancement and truth
3. The word “absurdity” in the last sentence means?
a. Fiction
b. Falsehood
c. Predictability
d. Foolishness
4. Which of the following can be conducted about theater from the selection?
a. It has different themes?
b. It has the most ridiculous of all the arts
c. It is able to create poetry, power and truth
d. It is fictional representation of life
5. The author’s attitude towards unreal situations in drama is one of?
a. Appreciation
b. Anger
c. Disapproval
d. Worry
6. The statement “the theater is a lily that inexplicably arises from a jungle of weedy
falsities” means?
a. The theater is the flower among the arts
b. The theater raises public taste to higher level
c. The theater portrays truth by means of unreal events
d. In the theater, real acting and singing talent is shown.
7. The word inexplicably means
a. Cannot be expected
b. Cannot be predicted
c. Cannot be explained
d. Cannot be anticipated
8. The phrase “jungle of the weedy falsities” contains
a. Personification
b. A simile
c. A metaphor
d. A hyperbole

CAT
A cat is a precision instrument- a perfectly engineered hunting machine, designed for
stealth, capture and self-defense. It has padded feet that make no sound and muscle of
enormous power and bulk for its size. Its bones are attached to energy efficient angles that
create a system of springs and levers perfect for bounding, leaping and climbing. Its claws are
sharper than those of any other mammals and can be withdrawn under sheath like pods
where they escape injury and wear. No teeth are better suited for hunting than those of the
cat. Great canines for tearing and scissors like pre molar for shearing off bits of flesh, small
enough to swallow. In the cat’s eyes, the colored fibers of the iris respond immediately to like,
changes to permit exactness of vision in all light conditions. In the darkness of night, the iris
contract to widen the pupil shut down to a thin vertical slit. Except in white cat with blue eyes,
a cat hearing is extremely acute. Each ear has 27 muscles that allow the cat to rotate the ear in
all directions, to collect sound. The cat reaction to sudden movement or noise is so swift that
can usually escape threatening danger and the little quarry passes unharmed.

1. The word quarry as use in the last paragraph means?

a. Hunted
b. Target
c. Hunter
d. Victim
2. Cat have acute hearing except the white cat with blue eyes which do not ____?
a. Hear well
b. Hurt well
c. See well
d. Eat well
3. The sentence “the cat is precision instrument is a _____?
a. Hyperbole
b. Metaphor
c. Simile
d. Irony

4. The selection is mainly about _____?

a. How the cat differs from a dog
b. How the cat like a mammal
c. The cat as the hunting machine
d. The cat as the house pet
5. We can conclude from the selection that the cat is an animal which can _____?
a. Do a lot of tricks
b. Be domesticated
c. Be very dangerous
d. Survive on its own

YOUTH
Youth is not a time of life; it is the state of mind; it is not the matter of rosy cheeks, red
lips and supple knees; it is a matter of the will equality of the imagination; a vigor of the
emotion; it is the freshness of the deep springs of life. Youth means the temperamental pre
dominance of courage over timidity of the appetite, for adventure over the love of ease. This
often exist in a man of 60 more than a boy of 20. Nobody grows old merely by a number of
years. We grow old by deserting our ideals. Years may wrinkle the skin, but to give up
enthusiasm wrinkles the soul. Worry, fear, self-distrust bows the heart and turns the spirit
back to dust. Whether 60 or 16, there is in every human being heart the lure of wonder, the
unfailing child-like appetite of what’s next, and the joy of the game of living. In the center of
your heart and my heart there is a wireless station; so long as it receives messages of beauty,
hope, cheer, courage and power from men and from the infinite, so long are you young.
When the aerials are down, and your spirits is covered with snows of cynicism and the
eyes of pessimism, then you are grown old, even at 20 but as long as your aerial are up, to
catch waves of optimism, there is hope you may die young at 80.

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PALAWAN
Unique to Palawan is its mega diversity. For a long time, Palawan bountiful resources,
abundant wildlife and extraordinary natural beauty are known only to the many ethnic
communities that thrive in these islands and the few other daring settlers who wanted to live
in unpopulated surroundings. The island province first attracted foreign attention in the 1970s
when it became a united nations Vietnamese refugee center.
At this time, a disturbance in Kenya also saw the transport of endangered animals from
its savannas to the plains of Calauit Islands. As the story goes, a “tuna line disabled a dive
boats propeller in the middle of the night forcing it to drop anchor in an inlet. The following
morning, the divers woke up to an amazing scenery of skyscraping dark, cliffs, thick green
forest, white sand beach, sparkling waters and rising above it, a series of magnificently
sculpted jade island.

*** C. It became a united nations Vietnamese refugee Center

*** D. Palawan and its extraordinary natural beauty
*** A. Variety
*** C. El Nido was discovered by a diver
ILLIAD AND ODESSY
The views and beliefs of society are often portrayed in the literature, art, and cinema of
a certain era. The Illiad and Odessy, gives scholar and historian an idea how the ancient Greek
lives their everyday life.
The Illiad and the Odessy are two classic stories told by Homer. Within two stories the
roles of the gods are very important to the story line and how they affect the characters
throughout.
In the Illiad more gods are involved with the characters whereas in Odessy there are
only two major gods that affects two major characters. The roles of the gods in the Illiad are
through two different stances of immortal versus mortal and mortal versus immortal.
The roles of the gods in the Odessy are through two major gods and they affect the plot
as Poseidon verus Odessy and Athena versus Telemachus.
Illiad was a tragedy illustrating the despair and useless suffering associated with war.
Homer’s Odessy was an epic tale of long suffering resolving in triumph. Though there
were a great many differences between the two works, there was an underlying theme of love
which run through both. Not just the physical manifestation of infatuation, but the kind of love
that makes one willing to die for another.

*** D. Homer
*** A. Trojan War
*** C. Classic stories
*** A. Mythical god
*** B. Illustrating the despair and useless suffering associated with war.
*** C. Long suffering resolving in triumph
*** C. theme of love

CAMERA
A camera works like human eye.
Like the eye, the camera takes in rays of light reflected from a subject. A camera
resembles life because you have many settings within the camera that you can use, just as the
versatility of life you could also choose to use the zoom and focus to criticize and magnify the
attributes of their personality.
Singling out a certain aspect, sometimes pleasantly other times with great dislike.
Taking an action shot is like slowing down a busy week with a rainy day. You are forced
to stay inside and spend quality time with the most important people in your life.
The bad weather, or even deciding to stay off social media for a week, helps you to
break out of your routine and create a new experience.
Moments like these create stronger bonds with your family and friends, and will never
be forgotten.
The quick speed of the camera shutters opening and closing creates a life story.
Every moment is captured and shows real person.
We try and hide are flaws but thus part of the camera reveals it with great beauty. Just
focus on what’s important. Captivates good times. Develop from the negatives and if the
things don’t turn-out just take another shot.

**** D. Camera resembles life

*** A. Simile
*** Human eye
*** Capture the good times
*** A. Focus on what’s important

RICHARD CORY
Whenever Richard Cory went downtown,
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He was a gentleman from sole to crown,
Clean favored and imperially slim.

And he was always quietly arrayed,

And he was always human when he talked;
But still he fluttered pulses when he said,
“Good morning”, and he glittered when he walked

And he was rich -yes, richer than a king-

And admirably schooled in every grace.
In fine, we thought that he was everything
to make us wish that were in his place.
 So, on we worked, and waited for the light,
and went without the meat and cursed the bread;

And Richard cory, one calm summer night,

Went home and put a bullet through his head.

1. What lesson in life can be best derived from the poem?

a. Happiness is always a choice
b. Life offers as many opportunities
c. Death is like thief that comes in the most unexpected time.
d. One can be wealthy but still feel unfulfilled with his/her life.
2. What is the mood of the selection?
a. Ironic
b. Inspiring
c. Surprising
d. Confusing
3. What do you think was the main reason of Richard Cory for shooting himself?
*** B. He gets tired of living in solitude
4. What is the sensory image of the following lines in the poem?
*** A. Sight

WORK
Let me but do my work from day to today
In field or forest at the desk or loom
In roaring market place or tranquil room
Let me but find it in my heart to say
When vagrant wishes beckon me astray
This is my work my blessing, not my doom
Of all who live, I am the one by whom
This work can best be done in the night way

1. What is the main idea expressed in the poem? Whatever task we do, we must do the
best.
2. As used in the selection, the word “loom” means machine for weaving
3. It can be concluded that the action emphasizes pride in hard work
4. The idea of the author about his works is express through poetry.
5. It can be inferred that the speaker is proud of the work he does.

INTRODUCTION TO POETRY
I ask them to take a poem
 And hold it up to the light
Like a color slide

Or press an ear against its hive

I say drop a mouse into a poem

And watch him probe his way out,

Or walk inside the poem’s room

And feel the walls for a light switch.

I want them to water-ski

Across the surface of a poem
Waving at the author’s name on the shore.

But all the way to do

Is tie the poem to chair with rope
And torture a confession out of it.
They begin beating it with a hose
to find out what it really means.

1. Who is the speaker in this poem?

Answer: The speaker is the poet, Billy Collins
2. Name two things the poet compares studying a poem to
Answer: Holding up a colored slide
Pressing an ear against beehive
Watching a mouse probe his way out of maze
Feeling for a light switch in a dark room
Waterskiing across a lake.
3. What does the word “them” refer to?
Answer: to the students studying the poem/ those studying poetry
4. What does the students want to do?
Answer: They want to tie the poem to a chair with a rope. (personification)
They want to beat it with hose. (personification)
5. What is the “confession” that the students want to get?
Answer: what the poem means
6. List two examples of imagery in this poem
Answer: See the answer to question 2.

LIGHT
(NO PASSAGE)

1. What is the best paraphrase of the last paragraph in the passage?

*** A truly educated Filipino participates actively in the work and progress
2. As used in the selection, what does word “conviction” means?
*** Strong belief
3. What is found in most orientals but needs to be deepened in filipino?
*** Reflective Thinker
4. What is meant by this line? “The oriental is philosopher”?
*** Oriental people are contemplative
5. What values is implied in the same passage?
*** Active involvement