Republic of the Philippines
Region XI
Department of Education
Division of Davao del Norte
Kapalong East District
Baltazar Nicor Valenzuela National High School
Capungagan, Kapalong, Davao del Norte
1st Quarter Examination in
ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL PURPOSES
1st Semester; S.Y. 2022-2023
Name: ______________________________________________ Year/Section: _____________________
I.
Multiple Choice.
Directions: Encircle the letter of the correct answer that responds to each of the following questions.
1. It is a written language that provides information, and contains ideas and concepts that are related to a
particular discipline.
a. Academic text
c. Social language
b. Non-academic text
d. Academic language
2. The following are parts of an academic text structure, EXCEPT
a. Introduction
c. Conclusion
b. Body
d. Summary
3. This refers to the attitude conveyed in a piece of writing.
a. Structure
c. Citation
b. Tone
d. Thesis-driven
4. What is an essential characteristic of an academic text that acknowledges the source of any ideas,
research findings, data, or quoted text as a defense against allegations of plagiarism?
a. Structure
c. Citation
b. Tone
d. Thesis-driven
5. It is the language needed by students to do the work in schools such as writing essays, lab reports, and
discussions of a controversial issue.
a. Academic text
c. Social language
b. Non-academic text
d. Academic language
6. It is the set of vocabulary that allows us to communicate with others in the context of regular daily
conversations.
a. Academic text
c. Social language
b. Non-academic text
d. Academic language
7. The following are the characteristics of academic language, EXCEPT
a. Formal
c. Impersonal
b. Objective
d. None of the above
8. What is a thesis statement?
a. It is the controlling idea that you will develop in your paper.
b. It is a sentence that elaborates the topic sentence.
c. It supports the main idea in a paragraph.
d. All of the above
9. Which of the following is NOT an element of a thesis statement?
a. Topic
c. Evidence
b. Argument
d. None of the above
10. All of the statements below are TRUE about outline, EXCEPT
a. It arranges a material in a logical way into main ideas, supporting ideas, and supporting details.
b. It is a design to follow when writing a structure, a discourse, or a article.
c. An outline can be a sentence outline or topic outline.
d. All of the above
11. You are reading an article discussing the events that led up to the Civil War and the results of each of
those events. Which text structure is this?
A. Description
C. Cause and Effect
B. Problem Solution
D. Compare and Contrast
12. Which type of text structure answers the questions of what happened and why?
A. Cause & Effect
C. Compare/Contrast
B. Problem and Solution
D. Recount of a sequence
13. What are the dominant text structures in a business text?
A. Problem and solution and description
B. Recount of an event and definition
C. Thesis evidence and definition
D. Enumeration and classification
14. Which type of text structure features a detailed description of something to give the reader a mental
picture?
A. Description
C. Cause and Effect
B. Problem Solution
D. Compare and Contrast
15. Which title of the article one should consult for about Kadayawan Festival?
A. Davao City’s Economy is on Rise!
B. Davao City Population Statistics
C. Davao City: Business for Sale and Investment
D. Kadayawan Festival Davao: History, Schedule, and Local Tips
16. Below are the characteristics of an academic language except one, which is NOT?
A. Academic language is the language needed by students to do the work in schools.
B. Academic language is difficult to learn and the information is communicated informally.
C. Academic language includes specific academic terms or technical language related to each field of
study.
D. Academic language is the language used in academic settings and for academic purposes to help
students acquire and use knowledge.
17. Which of the text types below do statistics, notations, and variables belong to?
A. Business Texts
C. Social Science Texts
B. Mathematics Texts
D. Natural Science Texts
II. For items 18-22. Fill in the blanks.
Directions: Fill in the missing word that is described or defined in each sentence below. Choose from the
pool of words found inside the box. Write your answer on the space provided in each item.
Academic language
Chronological narration
Graphic organizer
Symbol
Text structure
Discipline
18. ____________________ refers to how the information within a written text is organized.
19. ____________________ is the language used in academic settings and for academic purposes to help
students acquire and use knowledge.
20. Mathematics texts most prominent language feature is the use of ___________________ in place of
words.
21. A recount of a sequence is a ______________________ of a historical period, a sequential description
of a process or a procedure.
22. _____________________ is a visual representation representing the various parts of a text in a
manner that shows how the parts relate to each other.
For items 23-27.
Directions: Read the selection below then answer the questions that follow. Encircle the letter of your choice.
The first vaccine against smallpox was discovered in 1796 by Jeener in England. In
1885, a rabies vaccine for humans was developed by Pasteur. In 1941, a successful vaccine
against typhus was developed. In the 1950s, veterinarians used 30 vaccines to prevent
animal disease. In 1955, scientists announced a successfully tested vaccine against polio at
the University of Michigan. Because the vaccines are not yet perfected, scientists still
continue to refine the vaccines that are already existing and to develop new ways to
immunizing humans against diseases.
Source: Dumagpi, L. & Gonzales, Mildred J. (1998). Reading in the Content Areas, UPOU Module
23. What sequence of events is being described in the passage?
A. Polio vaccine
C. Rabies vaccine for humans
B. Refinement of vaccine
D. The development of a human vaccine against diseases
24. Which text type does the passage belong to?
A. Natural Science Texts
C. Mathematics Texts
B. Business Texts
D. Literature and the Arts Texts
25. Which type of text structure is used in the above passage?
A. Cause & Effect
C. Recount of an event
B. Problem and Solution
D. Compare/Contrast
26. Which field of academic discipline does the term “vaccine” belong to?
A. Humanities
C. Natural Sciences
B. Social Sciences
D. Applied Sciences
27. Which graphic organizer is appropriate to illustrate the sequence of events?
A. Cycle
C. Flow Chart
B. Timeline
D. Concept Map
For #28-29
Directions: Read the passages then answer the following questions and perform the given task. Encircle the
letter of your choice.
In our state dams have been built on many rivers. These dams are used to produce the
electricity we need, but they also create problems for fish and other wildlife near the rivers.
Therefore, we should not build any more dams. Instead, we should use solar energy, or energy
from the sun, to produce electricity. This will help us protect our wildlife and enjoy the natural
beauty around us.
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28. What is the structure used?
A. Description
B. Problem Solution
C. Cause and Effect
D. Compare and Contrast
29. What would be the most accurate summary of the passage?
A. Building dams should be stopped to protect our wildlife and use solar energy to produce electricity
B. Dams destroy our rivers and kill the fishes and other wildlife.
C. We should use solar energy to produce electricity.
D. None of the above
For #30-33. Directions: Complete the graphic organizer below using the information from the passage
above.
30-31. PROBLEM
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32. SOLUTION
________________________________________________
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33. SOLUTION 2
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For items 34-35.
Identify the thesis statement in each of the following text. Write you answers on the
space provided below.
34. Psychologists have argued for decades about how a person’s character is formed. Numerous
psychologists believe that one’s birth order (i.e. place in the family as the youngest, oldest, or
middle child) has the greatest influence. I believe birth order can have a significant impact in the
formation of a child’s character based on my own experience growing up in a family of four
children. Birth order can strongly affect one’s relationship with parents, relationships with others,
and how one views responsibility as an adult.
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Thesis statement:
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
35. One sign of pregnancy is nausea upon awakening. Other signs are increase in size and
tenderness of the breasts. Still other signs include increase in the frequency of urination and
an increase in the size of the abdomen. Thus, aside from pregnancy tests, a woman can
sometimes recognize the early signs and symptoms of pregnancy.
Thesis statement:
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
For items 36-20. Identify the text structure used in the following excerpts. Choose your answer from the pool
of words inside the box. Write the letter on the space provided before each item.
A. Compare and Contrast
C.
Classification
E.
Cause and Effect
B. Recount of a sequence
D.
Definition
F.
Problem and Solution
36. To make a peanut butter sandwich, first, you need to take out two pieces of
bread. Next, you need to get the peanut butter and a knife. Then, you spread the
peanut butter on both slices of bread. After that, put the two pieces of bread together.
Finally, enjoy the delicious sandwich!
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37. Sarah was frequently absent from school and missed a lot of work. Sarah’s teacher
knew something needed to be done to fix Sarah’s attendance, so she decided to call
Sarah’s parents in for a conference. When Sarah’s teacher explained
the importance of attending school regularly, her parents realized the issue and
made sure she attended school every single day for the rest of the year
38. Politicians have realized that texting has recently become a major reason for car
accidents. To solve this issue, many states have tried to pass a law prohibiting the use
of cell phones, especially texting, while driving to reduce the number of car accidents.
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39. People looking to lose weight have a few options: exercise, diet, weight loss pills,
and surgery. Exercising involves going to a gym, working out at home, or joining some
sort of class or sports team. Those who are dieting can talk to a doctor about a plan
for them. Weight loss pills can be taken, if proper precautions and directions are
followed. Individuals who are severely overweight can talk to a doctor about having
surgery to lose the weight that they need.
40. Windows and Linux are both computer operating systems. They both allow
computers to run programs. Linux is free for all users however, Windows costs money
for people to use.
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FLORABEL L. REBAMONTE
Subject Teacher
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Problem: Building dams create problems for fish and other wildlife near the rivers.
Solution 1: Building dams should be stopped
Solution 2: Use solar energy, or energy from the sun, to produce electricity
Thesis statement: Birth order can strongly affect one’s relationship with parents,
relationships with others, and how one views responsibility as an adult.
Thesis statement: A woman can sometimes recognize the early signs and symptoms of
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