Southern Technological institute of the Philippines, Inc.
Andres SorianoAvenue,Mangagoy, Bislig City
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL DEPARTMENT
FIRST QUARTER EXAMINATION
ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL PURPOSES
Grade 11
Name: _____________________________________________
Section: __________________
Test I. Directions: Read the passages below and determine how each is mainly structured.
Answer the questions that follow and put the information from each passage in an appropriate
graphic organizer. Feel free to make changes of the graphic organizer if necessary.
Passage 1
Earthquakes happen all over the world in areas called seismic zones. Seismic zones occur
where the plates of crust covering the Earth’s surface meet each other. Inside the Earth, the mantle
is always moving, which in turn moves the plates. These plates push against each other, building up
tension between them. When the tension between plates becomes too great, they grind against
each other, causing the Earth’s
surface to tremble and shake.
Passage 2
I have noticed that a lot of people are confused about mobile data and Wi-fi. Some people
think that they’re the same thing. Both mobile data and Wi-fi allow you to connect to the internet.
However, there are some important differences between them. Mobile data is provided by the
mobile phone company. Whereas, Wi-fi is comes through cable or phone lines. Mobile data gives
you internet access anywhere that your phone can get a signal. But, you can only get Wi-fi access
when you are near a router. Customers are usually given a nearly unlimited amount of Wi-fi data,
like an all-you-can-eat buffet. On the other hand, mobile data is often sold in limited portions, like
an expensive restaurant. It is important to know which you are using so that you aren’t charged
additional fees for going over your mobile data plan limits.
Passage 3
In the center of Luna’s Spoliarium painting are fallen gladiators being dragged by Roman
soldiers. At the left side, spectators ardently await their chance to strip off the combatants of their
metal helmets and other armory. In addition, emotions are featured on the left and the right side
presents a sober mood. It can be seen also in the right side; an old man carries a torch perhaps
searching for his son while a woman weeps the death of her loved one.
Passage 4
The first step of changing oil in a car is to gather supplies. After you have collected all of the
tools and supplies, prepare your vehicle. Start the car and let it run for one to two minutes to warm
the oil and the engine. Then, find a flat surface to jack the vehicle from the center under the engine.
Next, locate the oil filter and oil drain plug. Put on work gloves to protect your hands and position
an oil drain pan under the engine then remove the plug the rest of the way.
Passage 5
What is an ice cream headache? It is when a painful sensation resonates in your head after
eating something cold (usually ice cream) on a hot day. This pain is produced by the dilation of a
nerve in the roof of your mouth. The nerve center is overreacting to the cold by trying to heat your
brain. It is an ice cream headache when you feel those sensations which have turned many smiles to
frowns.
Passage 6
Some students have poor attendance. The school has tried many ways of addressing this
such as teachers have sent letters and/or have talked to parents immediately, school has scheduled
parent/ teacher/ guidance counsellor/ school prefect of discipline conferences with students who
are habitually absent. Hopefully, this will help more students get to school every day.
1. Which passage is cause - effect? Put information from the passage in the graphic
organizer.
Passage Number: ____________________________
2. Which passage is sequence? Put information from the passage in the graphic
organizer.
Passage Number: ____________________________
3. Which passage is problem-solution? Put information from the passage in the
graphic organizer.
Passage Number: ____________________________
4. Which passage is compare-contrast? Put information from the passage in the
graphic organizer.
Passage Number: ____________________________
5. Which passage is descriptive? Put information from the passage in the graphic
organizer.
Passage Number: ____________________________
Things/ Place Beings Described
Details
Details
Details
6. Which passage is question- answer? Put information from the passage in the
graphic organizer.
Passage Number: ____________________________
Answer
Answer
Question
Answer
Answer
Directions: Choose the most appropriate thesis statement on the following topics. Encircle the
letter of your choice.
1. On ABS-CBN Shutdown
a. ABS-CBN should not be stopped from operating as many employees may lose their job during
this pandemic.
b. This paper will explore the reasons why ABS-CBN should be shut down.
c. I think ABS-CBN shutdown is a major blow to press freedom in the country.
d. What are the reasons of ABS-CBN shutdown?
2. On Reopening of Classes
a. It is not safe for students and teachers to attend classes this August.
b. The schools, both public and private, must prioritize health safety protocols for learners and
teachers by ensuring that vaccines are available in the country before school opening.
c. I know a lot of parents are against the reopening of classes this August.
d. Pros and cons of resumption of classes amidst this COVID 19 pandemic
3. On Reinstatement of Death Penalty in the Philippines
a. Surveys show that Filipinos would like death penalty to be reinstated in the country.
b. I believe that death penalty will only violate the human rights of every Filipino.
c. Death penalty does not only serve justice to the victims and their family, but it also helps
decrease the number of heinous crime in the Philippines.
d. This passage talks about why death penalty should be reinstated in the Philippines.
4. On Wearing of School Uniforms
a. “It’s not about the dress you wear, but the life you lead in the dress” Diana Vreeland.
b. Wearing school uniforms promotes not just self-respect but also respect to learning and
educational institutions.
c. Wearing of school uniforms have advantages and disadvantages.
d. In this paper, I will explore the benefits of school uniform policy.
5. On the Use of Gadgets
a. Gadget use should be in moderation as it may negatively affect physical and psychological
health.
b. Negative effects of gadget use include vision problems, lack of sleep, confusion, and even
violence.
c. I guess gadget use does more harm than good.
d. Any type of gadget is bad for children.
Origins of Writing
Ancient civilizations attributed the origins of writing to the gods. For the ancient Egyptians, their god
Thoth was the creator of writing and, in some stories, also the creator of speech. The ancient Sumerians and
Assyrians also believed that writing originated with certain gods, as did the ancient Maya. In Chinese
mythology, the creation of writing is attributed to an ancient sage and was used for communication
with the gods. Clearly, writing was highly valued even by ancient peoples. Humans began painting pictures on
cave walls 25,000 years ago or more; but writing systems did not develop until groups of people began settling
in farming communities.
Scholars say that writing systems developed independently in at least three different parts of the
world: Mesopotamia, China, and Mesoamerica. The oldest known writing system developed among the
ancient Sumerians in Mesopotamia around 3000 B.C. Along with the rise of agricultural societies carne the
development of property ownership and the need to keep records of it. In early agricultural societies, property
consisted largely of land, livestock such as cattle, and grain. Originally, clay tokens of various shapes were used
to count these possessions. From this developed a system of impressing the shapes onto clay tablets. One of
the earliest clay tablets of this type was found in excavations in Mesopotamia and dates from the time of the
Sumerian culture. Scribes then began using reeds instead of tokens to mark the clay, developing a system of
wedge-like shapes to represent the tokens. This system of writing using wedge shapes is known as cuneiform.
It was later adopted by other cultures and became the basis for other writing systems. Originating in a system
that used pictures to represent objects, cuneiform writing eventually developed into systems that used
symbols to represent the sounds of language.
The oldest form of Chinese writing dates from around 1500 B.C. It is called oracle bone script because
it was carved on animal bones and shells that were used for predicting the future. At a later period, Chinese
writing appeared on bronze vases and later still developed into a system that was used to record government
affairs. The Chinese writing system was also the original basis for both the Japanese and Korean
writing systems.
In Mesoamerica, a region that encompasses parts of Mexico and Central America, it is the ancient
Mayans who are famous for the writing they inscribed on temple walls and other religious structures.
However, scholars believe that writing in that part of the world may have begun before the rise of the Mayan
civilization. The Zapotec culture, centered on Oaxaca, Mexico, was already using writing around 400 B.C., or
possibly earlier. The Olmec culture may have developed a writing system even earlier than that. Recent
discoveries show that the Mayans may have begun writing around 2,300 years ago. They used a system of
symbols that represented words and syllables to record information about the deeds of their rulers as well as
information connected to their calendar and astronomy. Their system of writing survived until the time of the
Spanish Conquest in the 1500s.
In ancient times, only specialized people such as scholars, priests, or government officials used
writing. Today, close to three-quarters of the world's adult population can read and write, and literacy is
considered a basic skill necessary to function in the modern world.
Test III. Complete the following topic outline based from the text.
Origins of Writing
Thesis Statement: The origin of writing systems can be attributed to ancient civilizations of
Mesopotamia, China, and Mesoamerica.
I. Ancient Sumerians in Mesopotamia
A. Recording of property ownership
1. Clay tokens
2. ________________
3. ________________
4. ________________
II. Oldest form of Chinese writing
A. ________________
1. Used for predicting the future
B. ________________
1. Basis for Japanese and Korean writing systems
III. Writing systems in Mesoamerica
A. ________________
1. Temple walls and religious structures inscriptions
2. Used a system of symbols
B. Zapotec Culture
1. Writing around 400 B.C.
C. ________________
1. Developed earlier a writing system
Test IV. Directions: Read each questions carefully. Choose the letter of the correct answer and
write it on the space provided before each number.
___1. Which of the following does not describe a good objective?
a. measurable
b. specific
c. realistic
d. smart
___2. It is a process where researchers meet the participants face to face and ask relevant
questions.
a. panel interview
b. virtual interview
c. in- person interview
d. group interview
___3. It is a method of collecting data where the identified 6 to 10 people with similar
characteristics are group together.
a. focus group
b. small group
c. control group
d. case group
___4. These survey questions comprise two or three options.
a. multiple- choice questions
b. dichotomous questions
c. open – ended questions
d. close – ended questions
___5. These are questions that allow users to input their own answer and do not provide
predefined response options.
a. close – ended questions
b. open-ended questions
c. multiple- choice questions
d. rating scales
Best of Luck,
Ma’am A.J Moncayo