AQUINAS SCHOOL

San Juan, Metro Manila

AY 2014-2015
Third Mid-Quarter Examination
Reading and Speech 4
Name: _________________________________
Section: ________________________________
Teacher: Ms. Juvy Ann D. Ansan

Score: K-____ P-____ U-____

Date: ____________________
Parents Signature: _________

I. KNOWLEDGE
A. Identifying Idiomatic Expressions: Identify the meaning of the following idioms. Choose
the letter of the correct answer.
1. Taking the test is a piece of cake because I reviewed my lessons.
a. sweet activity
b. dramatic moment
c. very difficult
d. very easy
2. The typhoon arrived and it started to rain cats and dogs outside.
a. rain very hard
b. get windy
c. drizzle
d. get flooded
3. My house is a stones throw from the church.
a. kilometers away from
b. a few cities away from
c. nearby
d. at the back
4. The candidate for valedictorian came from the cream of the crop of our batch.
a. the failing pupils
b. the dropouts
c. best
d. the regular pupils
5. The president could deal with people from all walks of life.
a. streets and cities
b. professions
c. universities
d. varying social or economic status
6. He comes to class once in a blue moon.
a. always
b. sometimes
c. never
d. rarely
7. Annie was gorgeous during the prom last Saturday night. She was named the belle of the
ball.
a. the most flirtatious girl
b. with the most makeup
c. the funniest
d. the most beautiful
8. Going through heavy traffic is such a pain in the neck.
a. blessing
b. challenge
c. annoyance
d. relief

II. PROCESS
A. Noting Significant Details: Read the news article and answer the following questions that
follow.
Was Yolanda the Strongest Storm Ever?
MANILAWhen super-typhoon Haiyan, locally known as Yolanda, made landfall last Friday on
Guiuan, a coastal town on the central Philippine island of Samar around 410 miles south of
Manila, it was described by some as the strongest storm to make landfall in the world this year,
maybe ever. So is it?
Data from the national weather bureau, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and
Astronomical Services Administration, or PAGASA, showed that Typhoon Haiyans intensity
measured by the wind strength at its center and the speed of gusts at landfall Haiyan ranks at
number 7 among the strongest storms ever to have hit the Philippines.
It could eventually prove to be the deadliest, with the death toll currently at more than
2,300 and mounting. But among the so-called supertyphoons those with center winds in
excess of 134 miles an hour the title goes to Joan. Known locally as Sening, that storm made
landfall in Virac, Catanduanes province, north of the current devastation and around 236 miles
south of Manila. When it hit, Joan had center winds of 171 miles per hour and gusts of 193 miles
per hour, compared to Haiyans 147 mph.
1. What is the news article all about? ____________________________________________
2. What is the international name of the recent typhoon that hit our country?
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3. Where did it landfall? ______________________________________________________
4. What was its wind speed? ___________________________________________________
5. According to PAG-ASA, on what place does typhoon Yolanda rank as the strongest storm
to have hit the country?
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6. What does PAG-ASA stand for? _______________________________________________
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7. Where was the strongest typhoons landfall? _____________________________________
8-10. Why are these typhoons something to be worried about? ________________________
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III. UNDERSTANDING
A. There is now an ongoing battle for the truth about the real situation in typhoon-ravaged areas
amidst the tragedy that is still unfolding a week after super typhoon Yolanda left the Philippines.
Our fellowmen are still in grief for the loss of some of their family members, relatives, jobs and
properties. As a concerned citizen, make a slogan, showing and offering words of support and
hope in these most trying times. Design the slogan too. (10 points)

Criteria

The slogan is catchy and inspirational

Use of words is appropriate
Design is creative

A. Study the following sentences. Do you agree or disagree? Why? Write your
answer in not less than 5 sentences each. (5 points each)
1. Nature has an abundant resources. We can waste it and live lavishly and
escessively.
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Criteria 3
Tells good reasons
Answers the questions completely

2. Anywhere and anytime, anyone can be a hero.

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Criteria 3
Tells good reasons
Answers the questions completely