Department of Education

Region III

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PA M PA N G A

City of San Fernando

Third Periodic Test in ENGLISH IV

SY 2014-2015
I. Listening: Listen to your teacher as he/she reads the selection twice; then, answer the questions by
the letter of the correct answer in your answer sheet.

writing

1. How does the wind circulation of a typhoon rotate in the Northern Hemisphere?
a. Clockwise
b. counter-clockwise
c. in any direction
d. northern clockwise
2. What do you call the global generic term for intense circulating weather system over tropical seas and
oceans?
a. Hurricane
b. tornado
c. tropical cyclone
d. wind
3. Which of the following is NOT one of the characteristics of a tropical cyclone?
a. heavy rains
b. large ocean waves
c. tsunami
d. very strong winds
4. Which of the following holds the highest formation of typhoons and hurricanes?
a. East Pacific Ocean
c. Western Atlantic Ocean-South
b. Northern and Western Australia
d. Western North Pacific Ocean
5. What particular part of the ocean does the Philippine Seas lies?
a. East Pacific Ocean
c. Western Atlantic Ocean-South
b. Northern and Western Australia
d. Western North Pacific Ocean
II. Vocabulary: Choose the letter of the best answer and write it on your answer sheet.
6. There will be a flash or scintillation of ultraviolet light. What does the underlined word mean?
a. Apathy
b. darkness
c. dullness
d. radiance
7. The argument in the office turned into a tempest in a tea pot. No one really cared about the problem.
What does the underlined idiomatic expression mean?
a. A commotion about something insignificant
b. A very quick and superficial tour
c. To accept a different time for appointment
d. To be unsure or unfocused about something
8. Marco was bragging about how much money he earned last Christmas until he learned that most of us
make more that took the wind out of his sails. The idiomatic expression means ________.
a. to deflate someones ego
c. to rush hard or fast
b. to rain very heavily
d. to spoil or dampen someones happy feeling
9. The atmosphere is full of smoke thick forming its perpetual cloud with its suffocating and poisonous
gases. What does the underlined word mean?
a. Free
b. light
c. loosen
d. unventilated
10. He preferred his solitary life. Which of the following is the antonym of the underlined word?
a. Alone
b. single
c. sociable
d. unsociable
11. A person who is usually enthusiastic about the protection and preservation of the environment is known
as an _________________.
a. eco-feminism
b. eco-freak
c. eco-friendly
d. eco-warrior
12. The castle withstood two sieges in the medieval era. What does the underline word mean?
a. Assault
b. freedom
c. open
d. release
13. If you do not save your money when you are young, you may be destitute in your old age. What does the
underlined word mean?
a. Blessed
b. flourishing c. poverty-stricken
d. prosperous
III. Grammar/Language Skills: Choose the letter of the correct answer; then, write it in your answer sheet.ss
14. Which of the following is NOT an example of phrases that indicate concession?
a. Despite government warning, people still smoke.
b. Despite the climate change, some people do not make a move.
c. In spite of all the risks, Michealangelo painted the Sistine Chapel, and it came out beautifully.
d. Instead of burning garbage, we should recycle.
15. Which of the following sentence indicate opposition?
a. Although we experienced a lot trials, we should not forget to pray
b. Even though he was absent, he still asked for his assignment.
c. Though we are not perfect, we must strive to perfection.
d. While some live in luxury, others live in poverty.
16. What is the correct passive voice of this statement? Daniel compared the two novels in his term paper.
a. Daniel compares in his term paper the two novels.
b. Daniel is comparing is two term papers with the two novels.
c. The two novels are compared by Daniel in his term paper.
d. The two novels were compared by Daniel in his term paper.

17. Which of the following is in active voice?

a. Larry was given a sedative.
c. Thunderstorms were predicted by the weather man.
b. Paul fed the stray dog.
d. The letters were filed by the secretary.
18. Which of the following statement is a correct response to Yes/No Question using Noun Clauses with If?
Is Typhoon Ruby the result of climate change?
a. He asked if the result of climate change is Typhoon Ruby?
b. He asked if Typhoon Ruby was the result of climate change.
c. He asks if climate change resulted to Typhoon Ruby.
d. He asks if Typhoon Ruby is the of climate change.
19. Pick out the sentence with the correct use of if only.
a. If only I can change the world, I would turn it to its original form.
b. If only the seas have been spared from global fishing, we would have enough fish.
c. If only we followed recycling, we would help our environment.
d. If only we had been more concerned about our environment, others place would not have been
destroyed.
20. Choose the sentence with an INCORRECT use of I wish.
a. I wish I can help in problems about global fishing.
b. I wish I could do something about the problem.
c. I wish I could spare the marine life from toxic chemicals.
d. I wish our seas had been spared from global overfishing.
21. Supply the correct conjunctive adverb in this sentence.- Francis was tired after a long day at
school; _____________, he immediately took a nap when he got home.
a. Although
b. because
c. since
d. therefore
22. Choose the correct conjunctive adverb to complete this sentence. - The thunder and lightning were
intense;________________ , the crowd dispersed.
a. Although
b. because
c. consequently
d. since
23. Pick out the connective that would best introduce the effect clause in this sentence.- Rainfall was far
below normal;_____________, farmers lost many crops.
a. Then
b. since
c. consequently
d. because
IV. Reading/Literature: Read these items; then, answer the questions that follow and write the letter of
the correct answer in your answer sheet.
A. Study the outline below; then, answer the questions that follow. Write on your answer sheet the letter of
the correct answer.
Effects of Global warming
Thesis statement: The planet is warming, from North Pole to South Pole, and impacts are happening now and later
in the century.
I.
Some impacts from increasing temperatures are already happening.
A. Ice is melting worldwide, especially at the Earths poles.
B. Sea level rise became faster over the last century.
C. Some butterflies, foxes, and alpine plants have moved farther north or to higher, cooler areas.
D. Precipitation (rain and snowfall) has increased across the globe, on average.
E. Spruce bark beetles have boomed in Alaska thanks to 20 years of warm summers.
II.
Other effects could happen later this century, if warming continues.
A. Sea levels are expected to rise between 7 and 23 inches (18 and 59 centimeters) by the end of
the century.
B. Hurricanes and other storms are likely to become stronger.
C. Species that depend on one another may become out of sync.
D. Floods and droughts will become more common.
E. Less fresh water will be available.
F. Some diseases will spread, such as malaria carried by mosquitoes.
G. Ecosystems will changesome species will move farther north or become more successful;
others wont be able to move and could become extinct.
24. What kind of an outline is it?
a. Mixed
b. Paragraph c. Sentence
d. Topic
25. How many major ideas were presented in the outline?
a. 2
b. 9
c. 11
d. 12
26. What do you call the items indicated by capital letters?
a. Main headings
b. Minor details
c. Subtopic
d. Title
27. What are the two main points of the outline?
a. Some impacts of increasing temperature are already happening and will happen later in the century.
b. Some impacts of global warming
c. The continuous warning of the earth is unstoppable.
d. The global warming is happening now.

B. Study the graphic aid and the answer the questions that follow.
RAIN CLASSIFICATION
DEFINITION/DESCRIPTION
Very Light Rains

Scattered drops that do not completely wet an exposed surface

regardless of duration.
The rate of fall is from trace to 2.5 mm per hour.

Light Rains

Individual drops easily identified and puddles(small muddy pools) form

slowly.
Small streams may flow in gutters.
The rate of fall is between 2.5 mm to 7.5 mm per hour.
Puddles rapidly forming and down pipes flowing freely.
The rate of fall is greater than 7.5 mm per hour.
The sky is overcast, there is a continuous precipitation.
Falls in sheets, misty spray over hard surfaces.
May cause roaring noise on roofs.
Other Descriptions:

Moderate Rains

Heavy Rains

Monsoon Rains
Occasional Rains
Widespread Rains
Frequent rains
Intermittent Rains

Heavy and continuous precipitation attributed to either the Southwest or

Northeast Monsoon.
Not frequent but is recurrent precipitation.
Precipitation occurring extensively throughout an area.
Precipitation occurring regularly and often throughout the time
duration.
Precipitation which ceases at times and re-occur again.

28. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a heavy rain?

a. The rate of fall is greater than 7.5 mm per hour.
b. The sky is overcast, there is a continuous precipitation.
c. Falls in sheets, misty spray over hard surfaces.
d. May cause silent noise on roofs.
29. Which of the following rains has a characteristic of not frequent but is recurrent precipitation?
a. Frequent rains
b. Intermittent rains
c. Monsoon rains
d. Occasional rains
30. How many classifications of rains are presented in the graphic organizer?
a. 7
b. 9
c. 10
d. 11
31. What is the rain fall rate of moderate rain?
a. The rate of fall is between 2.5 mm to 7.5 mm per hour.
b. The rate of fall is from trace to 2.5 mm per hour.
c. The rate of fall is greater than 7.5 mm per hour.
d. The rate of fall is less than 7.5 mm per hour.
32. What kind of graphic organizer is used in presenting the rain classification?
a. bar graph
b. chart
c. diagram
d. table
C. Read this poem1
5
My river runs to thee.
I'll fetch thee brooks
2
6
Blue sea, wilt thou welcome me?
From spotted nooks.
3
7
My river awaits reply.
Say, sea,
4
8
Oh! Sea, look graciously.
Take me!

33. What is the rhyme scheme observed in the poem?

a. aabb ccaa
b. abab ccaa
c. baba caca
34. What predominant figure of speech is used in the entire poem?
a. hyperbole
b. metaphor
c. personification
35. What figure of speech is used in line 2?
a. apostrophe
b. metaphor
c. personification

d. abba caca
d. simile
d. simile

D. Read this poem

B.

CRASHING waves... SMASHING seas...

Bringing sailors to their knees.
3
As they struggle to save their lives
4
Hoping and praying, help arrives.
5
The stormy seas as dark as coal,
6
Preventing the sailors from reaching their goal.
7
Battered and bruised, but still they fight...
8
Staring ahead, into the dead of night.
9
Rocking and rolling as they try to stand...
10
Hoping against hope, that they soon reach land
36. What figure of speech is used in line 5?
a. apostrophe
b. metaphor
c. personification
d. simile
37. What figure of speech is used in line 1?
a. apostrophe
b. metaphor
c. onomatopoeia
d. personification
38. What did the sailors met in the poem?
a. Death
b. seas
c. storm
d. waves
39. What is the rhyme scheme used in the poem?
a. aaaaaabbcc
b. aabbccddcc
c. aabbccddee
d. ababccddee
2

Read the following selections and answer the questions that follow.
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is one of the most common genetic disorders. CF is
inherited as an autosomal recessive trait and a defective gene causes the body to
produce an abnormal amount of very thick, sticky mucus which clogs the lungs and
pancreas, interfering with breathing and digestion. This mucus builds up in the
breathing passages in the lungs and the pancreas and respiratory complications
develop from the blockage of the bronchial passages. Eventually, the cilia which are
responsible for clearing the mucus are destroyed. In addition, the mucus traps
bacteria which cause infections and permanent damage to the lungs, and may also
block the ducts of the pancreas which contains enzymes necessary for the digestion
of food.
40. What is topic sentence of the paragraph?
a. Cystic fibrosis is inherited as an autosomal recessive trait.
b. Cystic fibrosis is one of the most common genetic disorders.
c. The cilia which are responsible for clearing the mucus are destroyed.
d. This mucus builds up in the breathing passages.
41. Which of the following parts of the body is being clog by the very thick, sticky mucus?
a. heart
b. liver
c. lungs
d. stomach
42. According to the selection, what is responsible for clearing the mucus?
a. cilia
b. cystic fibrosis
c. enzymes
d. gene
Air pollution comes into picture due to the accumulation of hazardous substances into the atmosphere
that danger human life and other living matter. The most dominant player responsible for pollution is
automobiles; apart from that the other causes are Combustion of coal, Acid rain, Manufacturing
buildings, Tobacco smoke, Paint fumes, Aerosol sprays, Nuclear weapons and wild fires. As far as effect
of air pollution is concerned, respiratory diseases tops the chart of health problems. The second one is
heart diseases, it caused due to increased level of carbon monoxide in the air. In addition to that you cant
avoid a risk of Asthma, Eye Irritation and a range of bronchial disease due to air pollution. If statistics is
to be believed, this year air population segment will count for 80% of premature deaths.
43. According to the reading selection, what is the most dominant player responsible for air pollution?
a. acid rain
b. automobiles
c. combustion of oil
d. tobacco smoke
44. What is the number one effect of air pollution in mans health?
a. eye irritation b. heart diseases
c. respiratory diseases
d. stomach diseases
45. How many percentage accounts for premature deaths due to air pollution?
a. 60 %
b. 70 %
c. 80%
d. 90%
IV. WRITING: Choose the letter of the correct answer and write it in your answer sheet.
46. Arrange the parts of the research paper the way they come in a research paper.
1. body

2. conclusion
3. introduction
4. title
5. works cited
a. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
b. 2, 4, 1, 3, 5
c. 4, 3, 1, 2, 5
d. 4, 5, 3, 1, 2
47. Identify the part of the research paper described in this sentence- Lists the sources used in preparing
the report.
a. Citations
b. Introduction
c. Title
d. Works cited
48. What part of the research paper is described in this sentence- Supports the main idea with
information gathered from research.
a. Body
b. Introduction
c. Title
d. Works cited
49. Identify what type of citing of sources of borrowed information is given in this exampleOne critic complains of the authors, Theyre sheep in wolves clothing who manage to write
about bad things and make you feel good (Bukiet 35).
a. End notes
b. Footnotes
c. Middlenotes
d. Parenthetical documentation
50. Identify the content of this note card- Of the many sacred places in ancient Greece, none was
more significant than Delphi, home of the oldest and most influential religious sanctuary in ancient
Greece. Page 237.
a. direct quotation note card
c. paraphrase note card
b. end note card
d. summary note card
Listening text for English IV: Third Periodic Test
Tropical Cyclone Basics
A Tropical Cyclone (known as Bagyo in the Philippines) is the global generic term for an
intense circulating weather system over tropical seas and oceans. It is accompanied with very strong
winds, heavy rains & large ocean waves. Its wind circulation rotates Counter-clockwise in the Northern
Hemisphere and Clockwise in the Southern Hemisphere.
On the average, 100 Tropical Cyclones form in the world annually, where two-thirds become
typhoons and hurricanes. Western North Pacific Ocean (includes the South China & Philippine Seas)
holds the highest place of formation (30%), followed by the (15%), Western Atlantic Ocean-South &
North Indian Oceans-South Pacific Ocean (12%), Northern and Western Australia (7%).

Listening text for English IV: Third Periodic Test

Tropical Cyclone Basics
A Tropical Cyclone (known as Bagyo in the Philippines) is the global generic term for an
intense circulating weather system over tropical seas and oceans. It is accompanied with very strong
winds, heavy rains & large ocean waves. Its wind circulation rotates Counter-clockwise in the Northern
Hemisphere and Clockwise in the Southern Hemisphere.
On the average, 100 Tropical Cyclones form in the world annually, where two-thirds become
typhoons and hurricanes. Western North Pacific Ocean (includes the South China & Philippine Seas)
holds the highest place of formation (30%), followed by the (15%), Western Atlantic Ocean-South &
North Indian Oceans-South Pacific Ocean (12%), Northern and Western Australia (7%).

ANSWER KEY IN ENGLISH IV FOR

THE THIRD GRADING
1.B
26. C
2. C
27. A
3.C
28. D
4. D
29. D
5. D
30. B
6. D
31. A
7. A
32. D

8. A
9. D
10. D
11. B
12. A
13. C
14. D
15. D
16. D
17. B
18. B
19. D
20. A
21. D
22. C
23. C
24. C
25. A

33. A
34. C
35. A
36. D
37. D
38. C
39. C
40. B
41. C
42. A
43. B
44.C
45. C
46. C
47. D
48. A
49. D
50. A