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DIAGNOSTIC TEST IN ENGLISH 9

Write only your answer on your Big Notebook

Name: ___________________________________ Modality: Online/Blended/Modular

Section: ____________ Teacher: __________________ Date Taken: _____________

GENERAL DIRECTIONS: Read the test items carefully and follow the directions as
indicated.

I. READING COMPREHENSION.
Read carefully each passage below then answer the questions that follow. Write the
letter of your answer.

The new coronavirus is turning Macau into a ghost town.

There isn't a single face exposed in the cavernous Galaxy casino. Everyone is wearing
a mask, including the croupiers, waitresses and security guards -- who happen to vastly
outnumber the scattered customers gambling at blackjack and roulette tables.

Visitors only momentarily drop their masks at the entrances to the casino, to pose for
thermal cameras on the lookout for the deadly Wuhan coronavirus that has killed
hundreds of people in mainland China and infected thousands more.

The outbreak has left the free-wheeling, semi-autonomous Chinese territory of Macao
shell-shocked.

Last year, the city received almost 40 million visitors. Now, streets and squares once
teeming with tourists from mainland China are empty. Ambulances roam the city,
operated by emergency workers dressed in hazardous materials suits.

According to the Macao government, January tourism figures plunged 87% compared to
the previous year, even though the busiest holiday of the year -- Lunar New Year -- fell
in that period.

Hotels that were nearly at 100% capacity during the 2019 Lunar New Year were left half
empty. The health scare has threatened the business model at the heart of Macao's
economy. The unofficial gambling capital of the world depends on millions of visitors
from mainland China.

But now administrators are trying to ensure that the deadly new coronavirus first
discovered last December in the Chinese city of Wuhan does not take root in this tiny
former Portuguese colony.
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1. According to the article, what is Macao famous for?

A. architecture B. food C. gambling D. textile

2. Where do most tourists in Macau come from?

A. Taiwan B. mainland China C. Hong Kong D. Taipei
3. Which of the following is NOT true?
 A. Macao is a semi-autonomous region.
B. Macao's hotels are currently about half full.
C. Macao's streets are currently empty of tourists.
D. Macao depends on millions of visitors from mainland China.

4. According to the article, has there been a coronavirus outbreak in Macao?

A. Yes, it's as bad as in Wuhan.
B. Yes, but it's not as bad as in Wuhan
C. No, Macao is free from the corona virus outbreak.
D. No, the new coronavirus has not taken root in Macao yet.

5. According to the article, how many are infected by the new coronavirus in mainland
China?
A. hundreds B. thousands C. tens of thousands D. hundreds of thousands

6. Which of the following sentences is TRUE?

A. Macao is a city in mainland China.
B. Macao is one of the provinces in mainland China.
C. Macao is a colony of the People’s Republic of China.
D. Macao is an autonomous region of the People’s Republic of China.

7. What does the new coronavirus is turning Macau into a ghost town mean?
A. There are many ghosts in Macao.
B. Macau is a town where coronavirus mutate.
C. Coronavirus invite ghosts to live in Macau.
D. People in Macau stay at home for fear of getting infected by coronavirus.

8. What is the possible effect of coronavirus in the economy of Macau in 2020?

A. steady growth C. tremendous growth
B. subdued growth D. unstable growth

9. Which of the following is greatly affected by the coronavirus outbreak in Macau?

A. gambling B. tourism C. migration D. festivals

10. Which of the following are symptoms of Covid-19?

A. fever, cough, shortness of breath C. chills, toothache, loss of appetite

B. cold, cough, loss of memory D. numbness, diarrhea, palpitation of

the heart

11 The following can slow down or prevent the spread of Covid-19 EXCEPT
A. staying home when sick C. cleaning frequently touched surfaces
B. attending social gatherings D. washing hands often with soap and water

12. Which of the following is TRUE about Covid-19?

A. The water supply can be contaminated by Covid-19.
B. People can contract Covid-19 from food or packaging from grocery stores
C. I should still wear a mask even if I don’t symptoms of Covid-19.
D. Drinking and gargling warm water every 15 minutes kill or flush out Covid-19
from my system.

II. GRAMMAR
A. Using modals to express permission, obligation, and prohibition
Directions: Write the letter of the correct modal that completes the meaning of
each sentence.
13. We are not completely sure but Cindy ____ come back tomorrow.
A. shall B. might C. will D. must
14. I _________ believe my eyes. Is George the one who is standing over there?
A. won’t B. mustn’t C. can’t D. shan’t

15. I ______ rather ask you check my answers before giving it to the teacher.
A. would B. should C. might D. could

16. He _______ have studied more for the final exam and spent less time playing with
the computer.
A. could B. should C. might D. would

Directions: Choose from the box the appropriate modals that will complete the
dialogue
below. Write the letter of your answer on the blank in each number.

A. will B. can C. may c. must

Ibrahim : 17. _____ I borrow your bicycle?

Muros : I am sorry. The bicycle needs repair. Do you know a mechanic in this village to
whom I 18. _____ bring the bicycle for repair?
Ibrahim : I do not know but I 19. _____ try to find someone to help you.

Directions: Write the letter of the sentence that is closest in meaning to the numbered
sentence.
20. The man has the ability to hypnotize people.
A. The man can hypnotize people. C. The man will hypnotize people.
B. The man might hypnotize people. D. The man ought to hypnotize the people.

21. It is our duty to obey the rules.

A. We can obey the rules. C. We will obey the rules
B. We may obey the rules. D. We should obey the rules.

22. I promise to do my best in the game.

A. I may do my best in the game. C. I will do my best in the game.
B. I could do my best in the game. D. I must do my best in the game.

23. It is important that you see the landlady today.

A. You may see the landlady today. C. You can see the landlady today.
B. You ought to see the landlady today. D. You will see the landlady today.

24. Here’s an order for you to return to work.

A. You must return to work. C. You might return to work.
B. You could return to work. D. You would return to work.

B. Using conditional clauses to express arguments

Directions: Encircle the letter of the correct form of the verb that completes each
sentence.
25. I will be happy if you _________ in the contest
A. win B. won C. has won D. had won

26. If you __________ Leah, would you join the essay writing contest?
A. are B. were C. can be D. will be

27. I would do what was expected of me if I _____ the message.

A. understand B. understood C. was understood D. were understood
28. If I had heard of the doctor’s prescription, I _____ better.
A. would gotten C. would have gotten
B. would be gotten D. would have been gotten

29. If you ____ a vaccine for COVID 19, would you give it for free?
A. discover B. discovered C. will discover D. would discover

30. If I ______ conscious of my health condition, I would have recovered fast.

A. become B. became C. have become D. had become

31. Luis would have maintained perfect health if he _______ smoking.

A. stop B. stops C. stopped D. had stopped

32. If he _____ (be) given a chance, he could have explained his side of the story.
A. is B. was C. was given D. had been

Directions: Match the if-clauses on the left with the main clauses on the right to form
meaningful sentences. Write the letter of your answer on the blank before the number.

A B
___ 33. If a man has plenty of money, A. he would take advantage of the
___ 34. If a girl wears a dress that is opportunities.
outdated, B. I would have studied abroad.
___ 35. If the work is finished at noon, C. he feels secure.
___ 36. If he were you, D. you may leave.
___ 37. If my family had had the money, E. she feels self-conscious.

C. Using the appropriate communicative style various occasions

Directions: Read each dialog and encircle the letter of the the best option that
completes the sentence.

Situation A
F: Slow down.
M: I can’t. We’re late.
F: I’d rather get there late than dead.
M: We wouldn’t be so late if you hadn’t taken so long to get ready.
F: I don’t care. Slow down.

38. It can be inferred that the persons talking to each other are ________________.
A. lovers C. husband and wife
B. father and daughter D. mother and son

39. The dominant feeling is _________________.

A. fear C. love
B. hate D. anger

40. From the flow of the conversation, we can conclude that __________________.
A. F is dying of fear. C. F threatens her husband.
B. M is driving fast. D. M is afraid of his wife.
Directions: Choose from the box the communicative style used in each number. Write
the letter of your answer on the blank before the number.

A. Intimate B. casual C. consultative D. conversational E. frozen

_______ 41. What’s up, dude?

_______ 42. Can you give me a massage on my shoulder, Hon?
_______ 43. Objection, your Honour. I believe that the testimony of the accused is
immaterial.
_______ 44. The mass is ended. Go in peace and spread the glory of God.
_______ 45. Ma’am Gabertan, may I clarify something?

_______ 46. I want to welcome you to 25th Commencement Exercises of San

Bartolome High School.
_______ 47. Good morning. I’ll tell Dr. Corpuz you are here.
_______ 48. Hello Mrs. Lago. How are you doing today?
_______ 49. Gen, what’s up?
_______ 50. How do you feel now, my cute little puppy?

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