SECOND PERIODICAL EXAMINATION IN ENGLISH 9

Name:____________________________________ Date:________________________ Score:____________

PART I. Make connections between texts to particular social issues, concerns, or dispositions in
real life.
A. Directions: Identify whether the following comprehension questions ask about connection
between text-to-text or text-to-self. Write TT for Text-to-Text or TS for Text to-Self. Use a
separate sheet of paper.

______1. How is this text similar to other things I‘ve read?

______2. Have I changed my thinking after reading the text?
______3. Have I read about something like this before?
______4. How did I use my senses to recall experiences?
______5. What are my feelings when I read the text?

B. Directions: Identify what connections are made on the given situations.

____________6. While reading, Anthony notices that the main character in the story is tough, just
like the main character in the book he read yesterday. What kind of connection did Anthony
show?
____________7. My dad and I were solving math puzzles. My dad loves math and is very quick
at it. I am a little scared of numbers, but with my dad by my side, I was having fun! Connection
response: That reminds me of a time I read a story about numbers fighting with each other.
____________8. Eddie is reading a book where a character visits a loved one in the hospital. It
reminds Eddie of a time when he visited his grandmother in the hospital. What connection did
Eddie make?
____________9. Marshall is reading a book and notices that the main character's aunt is very
similar to his Aunt Maria. What connection was made by Marshall?
____________10. . It was a hot summer's day and there was no breeze. Linda wanted to open the
window, but it was stuck. Instead, she went outside. Connection response: That reminds me of the
time we brought home a turtle!
____________11. Carly is reading a non-fiction book about the Civil War. She thinks that the
author of the book would disagree with a point another author made about the Civil War. What
connection did Carly create?
____________12. Liz was homesick one day and she was bored of lying on her bed. She sat up
and looked out of the window. Spring was just beginning, and yellow flowers were growing in the
field outside. Connection response: That reminds me of a story that I heard on the news about the
Carlsbad Flower Fields.
____________13. Ben is reading a book about Hispanic culture. It reminds him of his friend,
Robby, and the food his family makes. Which type of connection did Ben show?
 ____________14. Bonnie was eating mac and cheese for lunch. It was her favorite meal. She
liked eating chicken nuggets but not as much. Connection response: That reminds me of the time
I read about how chicken is good for you.
____________15. Gary is reading a book about rockets. He thinks that something he read
contradicts a fact he saw in another book, so he makes a note to look it up when he gets home.

C. Directions: Fill in the blanks with the correct speech style described in every sentence.

a. Casual b. Formal c. Conversational d. Frozen e. Intimate

______16. This refers to a private language used within the family and with very close friends.
(e.g. terms of endearment– honey, sweet, babe, love)
______17. It is a speech style used among friends and acquaintances in informal situations; two
features: a) omission of words in utterances, and b) use of slang. (e.g. gay language, street, and
vulgar words).
______18. It happens in semi-formal situations where a certain transaction happens. Professional
or mutually acceptable language is used. (e.g. doctor and patient, teacher, and student, etc.).
______19. This style is used in extended one-way communication, in formal situations. (e.g.
formal speeches, SONA, priest‘s sermon).
______20. It is applied in very formal settings such as rituals, church rites, and ceremonies.
Features frozen language that remains unchanged. (e.g. stock expressions– I now pronounce you
man and wife; I, solemnly swear… so help me God).

D. Text Connection. Directions: Read and analyze the the song “Love Story” by Taylor Swift and
the short summary of the famous Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespear. Present their
connections using 5 sentences. (21-25)

Love Story
By Taylor Swift
We were both young when I first saw you
I close my eyes and the flashback starts
I'm standin' there
On a balcony in summer air
See the lights, see the party, the ball gowns
See you make your way through the crowd
And say, "Hello"
Little did I know
 That you were Romeo, you were throwin' pebbles
And my daddy said, "Stay away from Juliet"
And I was cryin' on the staircase
Beggin' you, "Please don't go, " and I said
Romeo, take me somewhere we can be alone
I'll be waiting, all there's left to do is run
You'll be the prince and I'll be the princess
It's a love story, baby, just say, "Yes"
So I sneak out to the garden to see you
We keep quiet, 'cause we're dead if they knew
So close your eyes
Escape this town for a little while, oh oh
'Cause you were Romeo, I was a scarlet letter
And my daddy said, "Stay away from Juliet"
But you were everything to me
I was beggin' you, "Please don't go, " and I said
Romeo, take me somewhere we can be alone
I'll be waiting, all there's left to do is run
You'll be the prince and I'll be the princess
It's a love story, baby, just say, "Yes"
Romeo, save me, they're tryna tell me how to feel
This love is difficult, but it's real
Don't be afraid, we'll make it out of this mess
It's a love story, baby, just say, "Yes"
Oh, oh

I got tired of waiting

Wonderin' if you were ever comin' around
My faith in you was fading
When I met you on the outskirts of town, and I said
Romeo, save me, I've been feeling so alone
I keep waiting for you, but you never come
Is this in my head? I don't know what to think
He knelt to the ground and pulled out a ring
And said, "Marry me, Juliet
You'll never have to be alone
I love you and that's all I really know
I talked to your dad, go pick out a white dress
It's a love story, baby, just say, "Yes"
Oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh
'Cause we were both young when I first saw you

Summary of Romeo and Juliet

Romeo and Juliet fall in love at a party. But they come from families which hate each other. They
are sure they will not be allowed to marry. Nevertheless, helped by Friar Laurence, they marry in secret
instead. Unfortunately, before their wedding night Romeo kills Juliet's cousin in a duel, and in the
morning, he is forced to leave her. If he ever returns to the city, he will be put to death.
Juliet's parents told her she must marry Paris. Her parents do not know she is already married.
She refuses in the beginning, but later agrees because she plans to fake her death and escape to be with
Romeo forever; again, with the help of Friar Laurence.
Frair Laurence designs the plan. He gives Juliet a sleeping potion. She appears to be dead and
was put in a tomb. However, Romeo does not know about the plan, visits her grave, thinks she is dead,
and kills himself. When Juliet finally wakes up, she discovers that Romeo is dead and then kills herself.

PART II. Understanding the VUCA World.

A. Directions: Find out the message conveyed by the comic strip and answer the questions that
follow. Present them in on sentence.

26. What do the characters in the comic strip talk about? (1)

27-28. What do you think is one of the hindrances to succeed in the VUCA world based on the comic
strip? Explain your answer. (2)

29-30. Is embracing positive change necessary to survive in the VUCA world? Why or why not? (2)
B. Directions: Below are some situations in our VUCA world. Tell whether the statement expresses
volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity. Write your answer on the space provided
before each number.

____________31. The government understands the many causes of terrorism, but not exactly
when and how the terrorist will spur attacks.
____________32. Many health experts are not sure the main cause of the COVID-19.
____________33. More than 100 vaccine candidates are in various stages of development and
testing.
____________34. If a man possesses feminine qualities or a female possesses masculine
Qualities, then they might be portrayed as either gay or lesbian.
____________35. Gone are the days of buying oversized VHS tapes to watch movies and listen
to music. Today, modern people rely heavily on smart devices for mobile entertainment. Thus,
most people find it necessary to buy gadgets.

C. Directions: Read and answer the question below. Present them using 5 sentences. Please, be
guided by the criteria below. (36-50)

As a young adult, how do you think you will succeed in the VUCA world?