English Reading Passages: Uniform or Anyform

English Reading Passages
UNIFORM OR ANYFORM No. of Words: 279

Lirio G. Parale
Uniform is having the same dimension and aspect. It also means

similar shade and form. The same goes with the wearing of uniform in school.
In which it would require every student to wear prescribed color and cut. But
the point is, is wearing school uniform sensible?
Wearing school uniform means identity. Students can be recognized
easily as part of the educational institution where they are currently enrolled.
Wherever they are, whether in mall or even in any public places, they will be
easily identified a student of a particular school. However, it would be
discerning for the students if shade and cut of the uniform varies. They will
become subject to bullying amongst other students. Inaptness might arise as
well as the feeling of discomfort seeing that the uniform worn differs from the
rest of the group. Thus, variety in shades and cut will no longer be called
uniform but would mean any form.
Wearing school uniform means unity. Students in uniform would have
the feeling of belongingness. Students will have the culture of “It is ‘US’ ” when
students are gathered during students assembly. Like for instance during a
contest or any event which was participated by their school, students eyed for
their uniform and cheered for their schoolmates while booing against
contemporaries. On the other hand, school-based mandate of wearing uniform
will be divisive specially among indigents. The mandate to wear school uniform
deprived their right for the recognition of culture and identity.
Wearing uniform is good particularly when it appeals for common good.
Yet, it will be a respectable school-based discretion if it will not violate students’
right to learn , thus resulting to prejudice.
COMPREHENSION CHECK
Read and answer the questions below. Write the letter of the correct answer
on the space provided before the number.
1. Which is not worthy of wearing uniform?
a. Wearing uniform means of identification
b. Wearing uniform means oneness
c. Wearing uniform means inaptness
d. Wearing uniform means belongingness
2. What value could be inferred by the statement , “ It is ‘us’ “, culture?
I) self-regard II) togetherness III) divisiveness IV) closeness
a. both options II and IV
b. options I or III
c. option I only
d. options I, II, and III
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3. Which of the following is NOT synonymous to word “mandate”?

a. agreed directive
b. arranged decree
c. established ordinance
d. self-pronouncement
4. Why is it not good to have a prescribed uniform?

a. Wearing uniform could deprived indigents’ right
b. Wearing uniform could result self-regard
c. Wearing uniform could recognized identification
d. Wearing uniform might result to prejudice
5. When could wearing of school uniform result to divisiveness?

a. When students in different color and cut of uniform feels discomfort
when joined in a group
b. When students in different color and cut of uniform feels deprived of
their right to study and learn
c. When students in different color and cut of uniform eyed for their own
schoolmates uniform
d. When students in different color and cut of uniform are not settled upon
for common good.
6. How could be wearing of school uniform be a means of unity?

a. when students feel they are driven out of their right
b. when students eyed their uniform in meeting up schoolmates
c. when students feel prejudice to study and learn in school.
d. deprived their right for the recognition of culture and identity.
7. Which of the following is the opposite in meaning of “prejudice”?

a. impartiality
b. preconception
c. bias
d. predisposition
8. What is school uniform?

a. agreed similar shade, cut and style of blouse or polo, skirt or pants
b. self-decision shade, cut and style blouse or polo, skirt or pants
c. dissimilar shade, cut and style of blouse or polo, skirt or pants
d. Variety of shade, cut and style of blouse or polo, skirt or pants
9. What value could be inflicted in imposing prescribed uniform by the

school?
I. value ones’ right to study and learn without worrying the next
day attire
II. value of abiding the agreed arrangement in wearing uniform
III. value of fashion and trend among the students at their age
IV. value of fighting for their right to be educated and not on
wearing uniform

a. neither options II nor IV
b. both options I and II
c. options I, II, and IV
d. all of the above
10. Where can you find the thesis statement in the selection?
a. 1st statement of 2nd paragragh
b. 1st statement of 3rd paragraph
c. last statement of 1st paragraph
d. last statement of last paragragh
AT HOME WITH YOU

No. of Words: 108
Lirio G. Parale
T’was many a year and year ago

In a place called home. too
Met this man whom I don’t know
Caught attention of me to you
Young as the moon years ago

In the same place called home, too
deep as a river hasty feeling grow
Unconditional love, we feel, we knew
T’was the reason, that long ago

In the place called home, too
Each other vowed ain’t letting go
God’s gifts is a new life to the two
Amidst Life from many years ago

In the same place called home too
Gay is to surrender to Whom we owe
Life is well lived spent it with you
COMPREHENSION CHECK
Read and answer the questions below. Write the letter of the correct
answer.
1. Who do you think is the persona in the above poem?
a. A woman who was physically attracted to the man
b. A man who was frantically attracted to the woman
c. A woman who unconditionally fall inlove with the man
d. A man who fall immediately fall inlove with the woman

2. What stage of mans’ life is reflected in the
first stanza?
a. adolescent stage
b. early adulthood
c. old age
d. retirement age
3. What figure of speech is stated in the line, “deep as a river hasty feeling
grow”?
a. simile
b. metaphor
c. personification
d. hyperbole
4. In the line , “deep as a river hasty feeling grow” what two unrelated things
are compared?
a. deep and hasty
b. river and feelings
c. river and grow
d. deep and grow
5. In the line , “Gay is to surrender to Whom we owe” , Whom is capitalized,

who do you think is being referred to?
a. A man who was frantically attracted to the woman
b. A woman who unconditionally fall in love with the man
c. Lord God, the life giver
d. The man who will change the woman’s name
6. What significant life event happened to the persona as stated in the 3 rd

stanza in the poem?
a. graduation
b. marriage
c. retirement
d. birthday
7. If “home” as stated in the line, “In a place called home, too” of the 1st
stanza could be a school, what image of “home’ could best describe in the
line, “In the place called home, too” of the 3rd stanza?
a. school
b. church
c. mall
d. home
8. What is meant by the line, “deep as a river hasty feeling grow”?

a. The feelings is compared to a river that grows so deep
b. The feelings grow deep down into the river
c. The feelings deepen as they swim into the river
d. The feelings deepen if they grow near the river

9. How is the word “gay” used in the line,
“Gay is to surrender to Whom we owe”?
a. Noun, referring to sexual preference
b. Adjective, modifying feelings
c. Metaphor, comparing state of emotion
d. Verb, referring to act of a gay
10. What is the best paraphrased /summary of the poem?

a. The personas’ unconditional love for the man and living a happy life
with him.
b. The persona found her love but turned out depressed as he found
herself dying.
c. The persona found the love of her life in a place called home with
God.
d. The personas’ love to a man in a place called home some years ago.
CENT COUNTS
No. of Words: 436
Lirio G. Parale
It was late in the evening and there are only two persons left
inside the office building. The woman, who is in her mid-forties, was counting
the last coin to be deposited at the banks’ vault and the security officer who is
in charge for the nights’ shift in that office.
Everything about her life flashed back while holding the last coin. Born
deprived of life’s opportunity this woman recalled the bitterness of life during
her childhood.
“Here is what you’re asking for, this going to be the last time that I will be
sparing you for your school finances”. Her father said. She can see drops of
liquid on the corner of her fathers’ eye as he tries to avoid looking directly at
her. Her father softly handed the 5 centavo coin to her.
Her father could not be seen tired for the days’ toil as a laborer. So as her
mother who accept laundry to augment their daily expenses. As the eldest
among nine siblings, she understood how to labor at an early age. If they would
not work, they would have nothing to eat.
Her four younger brothers and four sisters are all playing. No signs that
they understand the life’s’ situation.
Her father walked towards her mothers’ direction where she is about to finish
her laundry from the neighbor whom they owe a lot in their life. Looking at her
father towards mothers’ direction, it could be seen that both are dividing
percentage of every centavo.

She said herself, “ Every centavo really counts.” She cried secretly.
She understood what her father means of sharing a centavo for school finances.
Who would not be? Every amount of centavo spent in school would mean a lot
for their nine hungry stomach to feed.
So, she promised herself that she will continue her studies without asking
anything from her father. Time flew so fast. As fast as the chances of saving
every centavo she earned from running an errand.
She promised herself to count every centavo she saved until she reached
her high school graduation day. Determined to change their families’ situation
moved her to achieve what she is enjoying now as she stands among the
graduating class with highest honor. Receiving college scholarship opens a
bigger opportunity to achieve her dreams.
She have worked at several recognized banks where she received
numerous awards as outstanding employee. Now, she no longer works in a
bank. Rather, she managed and owned her own family businesses and one of
which is Balai Sadyaya. The woman who believe every single centavo counts ,
Mrs. Lorena Ayaay Tan..
COMPREHENSION CHECK
Read the questions below. Write the letter of the correct answer on the space
provided before the number.
1. What drives the character in the story to change her life situation?
a. The life situation of having large family members
b. The realism being one of those unfortunate in life
c. The condition of running an errand to earn a centavo
d. The last centavo given to her by her father for school matters.
2. What could be inferred by the phrase, “drops of liquid on the corner of her
fathers’ eye”?
a. Fathers’ eye are tired and needed eye drops.
b. Fathers’ corner eyes are tired and watery.
c. Fathers’ corner eye needs liquid eye drops.
d. Father cried but he tries to controlled it to drop.

3. In the selection, what best explains, “every
centavo counts?”
a. Every single hard work is paid of by a centavo
b. It is hard to produce every single centavo from hardwork
c. Every single count of hardwork produces centavo
d. It is through centavo why we work.
4. Which statement is NOT true in the selection?

a. The characters’ parents lacks attention to their children
b. The character is eager to change her life’s’ situation
c. The characters’ father does not show affection.
d. The characters’ mother does not give time to her children.
5. What point of view the story is told?

a. Third person point of view
b. Second person point of view
c. First person point of view
d. Fourth person point of view
6. What device did the author use to develop the selection?

a. Cause and effect
b. Flashback
c. Series of events
d. Problem and solution
7. In the statement, “Her father could not be seen tired for the days’ toil as a
laborer”, what best defines the word “TOIL”?
a. play
b. labor
c. performance
d. routine
8. What value is reflected in the story?

I. Poverty is not a hindrance to achieve ones dream
II. When you work, you will be paid of.
III. Work and work to earn every cent counts
IV. Believe in your dreams and make it happen
a. both options I, and IV

b. both options II and IV
c. option III only
d. option IV only
9. What could you infer with the statement, “ She worked in a bank and
received awards as outstanding employee”?
a. She exemplified dedication in her work, and was given recognition.
b. She counts every centavo because this is where she is good at it
c. She works hard in counting centavo so she masters it.
d. She counts centavo diligently so she received recognition in it.

10. What is the order of events in the story?

I. She managed her own family businesses
II. She recall the hardships in life during childhood days.
III. She was given big opportunities in life knocking her door.
IV. She stopped asking support from her father in her schooling.
V. She is determined to change their families situation.
a. III, II, IV, I, V
b. II, IV, V, III, I
c. II, IV, I, III, V
d. V, IV, II, I, III
KIPING of LUKBAN No. of Words: 295

Lirio G. Parale
Lukban, Quezon – a town situated near the foot of majestic Mt.

Banahaw is known for its “Kiping” specially during the celebration of Pahiyas
Festival every 15th of May in honor of the patron saint of farmer, St,Isidore the
Labrador. This is the way of giving thanks for the bountiful harvest of the
people.
“Kiping” comes in different colors and shapes. Townspeople placed it in
layers of colors and design into what people called it “arangya”. Kiping
becomes beautiful and attractive when placed infront of the houses. These
“arangya’ were artistically design in facade of the houses as the procession
passed by.
“Kiping” is a leaf shaped in different exceptional colors. Behind these
beautiful “arangya” is the making of “Kiping.”
First, put the rice in a bowl with water. Leave for 30 minutes. Then,
remove the water and let it machine grind to become rice paste. To give color
mixed the rice paste with food dye depending on the desired color. Allow the
rice paste flows on the leaf shaped leaving definite amount of on top of it. Steam
the leaf shaped with rice paste for a minute or two. Not less than minute for it
will be half steamed. Not more than a minute for it will melt. Amount of
steaming time depends both on the thickness of applied rice paste on the leaf
shaped or the amount of heat during steaming. Let the steamed leaf shaped
air dried. Moderately air dried, slowly and gently remove the rice paste on the
leaf shaped. It is now the “kiping” removed from leaf shaped. Place a string on
the bottom of leaf shaped.
Aside from the artistic benefit of “Kiping” when design into
“arangya” it is also a healthy snack when fried or cooked over burnt coal.

COMPREHENSION CHECK
Read the question below . Write the letter of the correct answer on the space
provide before the number.
1. What makes “Kiping” an exceptional display during Pahiyas Festival?
a. When it comes in different colors and shape.
b. When it is placed in layers of design called “ arangya”?
c. When it is decoratively placed infront of the houses
d. When placed in an “arangya” sited ornamentally in the houses.
2. From what ingredients “kiping” is made up of?

a. Glutinous rice
b. Rice paste
c. Rice cake
d. Rice chips
3. Where does the steaming time lies to produce “Kiping” succesfully?

I. Amount of food color on rice paste
II. Thickness of applied rice paste
III. Thinness of apllied rice paste
IV. The air drying of the steamed leaf shape?
a. Either I nor II
b. both II and III
c. II only
d. III only
4. For about how many minutes must it take to steam the rice paste?
a. Less than a minute is enough to steam the rice paste
b. More than a minute is adequate steaming the rice paste
c. Minimum of 1 minute but not more than two minutes.
d. Maximum of 1 minute is sufficient in steaming rice paste.
5. What will be the effect if the steaming time would be more than a minute?
a. The rice paste will melt
b. The rice paste will be half cooked
c. The rice paste will be dried
d. The rice paste will be a kiping
6. What other benefits of “Kiping” of Lukban brings to the people?

I. Aesthetic benefit
II. Health benefit
III. Economic benefit
IV. Security benefit
a. Both I and II
b. I only
c. II only

d. neither I nor II
7. Why is Pahiyas Festival celebrated every 15th of May?
I. It is the pay day time and right time for relaxation
II. It is the way of giving thanks for bountiful harvest
III. It is in honor of patron saint of farmer.
IV. It is remarkable experience by guest visitors.
a. IV only
b. I only
c. II and III
d. all of the above
8. What is the antonym of majestic mount Banahaw?

a. Grandiose Mt. Banahaw
b. Magnificent Mt. Banahaw
c. Modest Mt. Banahaw
d. Splendid Mt. Banahaw
9. What could be inferred from townspeople of Lukban by the statement, “This

is the way of giving thanks for the bountiful harvest of the people?
a. The townspeople’s religiosity
b. The townspeople high regard of art
c. The townspeople love of culture
d. The townspeople passion for festivity
10. Where can you find the town of Lukban, Quezon?

a. A small town located near Mt. Bulusan
b. A small town situated near the foot of Mt. banahaw
c. A small town near the foot of mt. Makiling
d. A small town near mt. Arayat
NO TREES NO LIFE
No. of Words: 289
Richalle Ann P. Lim
Trees play a major role for human survival in many various ways.
Trees release oxygen as byproduct of photosynthesis and humans need oxygen
to breathe in order to live. Moreover, trees also give us clean air as it absorb
pollutants in the air like carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen dioxide.
Without trees, the air we breathe will not be suitable for us and it may lead to
health problems. More trees mean lesser greenhouse gases that can fuel global
warming.
Trees provide us food necessary for living. Trees also improve water
quality. Trees are habitat for many living things including those in extinction.
Trees also stabilize the soil thus preventing soil erosion and floods. A good soil
is also good for our agriculture. Lastly, most of our product came from trees.
Trees are not only essential to one’s survival. Being the longest species
living on Earth, trees connect us from the past and the future. The oldest trees
remind us to live life to the fullest and to protect what we have in the present for
our future generation.
Trees can give much more than what we can think of, but sadly,
trees are nearly in extinction because of us. In today’s world, people seem to
neglect its significance to life as we continue to abuse our natural resources,
including trees. We do not realize the importance of trees unless we experience
the disastrous consequences of our actions. We benefit the most in our trees, but
we deny the responsibility of protecting and sustaining it. This is true as it is seen
even in the simplest activities in our everyday lives. People can take a tree’s life
easily but find it hard to take part in sustaining it.
COMPREHENSION CHECK
1. Which is NOT a benefit of trees to humans?

a. Trees give carbon dioxide needed to breathe
b. Trees give oxygen to breathe
c. Trees are sources of food
d. Trees can make water fresh
2. What is the benefit of a tree to other living things?
a. Trees serve as habitat for other living things.
b. Trees give oxygen to other living things.
c. Trees connect humans to other living things.
d. Trees absorb pollutants caused by other living things.
3. What does a tree release in order for us to breathe?
a. Carbon dioxide
b. Oxygen
c. Carbon Monoxide
d. Nitrogen dioxide
4. Which statement supports the title “No tree No Life.”
a. Lastly, most of our product came from trees.
b. Trees are habitat for many living things including those in extinction.
c. Trees play a major role for human survival in many various ways.
d. People can take a tree’s life easily but find it hard to take part in
sustaining it.
5. What is the possible effect of the extinction of trees in the world?
a. Humans will not be able to survive.
b. Humans will live longer.
c. Other living things will live with the humans.
d. The air that we breath will be suitable for us.
6. What does the article want to imply in the last two paragraphs?
a. Humans are ungrateful to trees.
b. Humans benefit the most in trees.
c. People need realize that trees created life.

d. People depend on trees to live but the life of
trees also depend on us.
7. What is the author’s purpose of writing the article?
a. To give information
b. To tell a story
c. To narrate an event
d. To give opinion
8. What is the attitude of the author in the last paragraph?
a. Optimistic
b. Regretful
c. Pessimistic
d. Grateful
9. How do trees connect us from the past?
a. Trees are also part of our history for they live the longest
b. Trees give us a glimpse from the past
c. Trees can give us evidences to know facts from the past
d. All of the above
10. What do you think is the best way to solve problems about the extinction
of trees?
a. Build houses made out of trees.
b. Support campaign against illegal logging.
c. Make an initiative to plant more trees anywhere possible.
d. Do not use paper anymore.

UNSUNG HEROES No. of Words: 380

Richalle Ann P. Lim
When you are asked to name national heroes in our country, typical
answers are those which we commonly learn from history books such as Jose
Rizal, Apolinario Mabini, or Andres Bonifacio.
While they play key figures in our historic events, there are those heroes
that remain unknown and forgotten. Unless, we take time to rediscover some
of them.
Teresa Magbanua was best known among those female revolutionaries
and was dubbed as “Visayan Joan of Arc.” Born in 1863, Teresa is a school
teacher and a revolutionary leader. She was the only woman in the Visayan
area to lead troops during the revolution. She was one of those few heroes who
consistently joined revolutionary movement during the Spanish, American, and
Japanese colonization.
Captain Jose Cabalfin Calugas was a member of the Philippine Scouts
and was the first Filipino soldier to have received the WWII Medal of Honor
after his heroic act during World War II. He was captured along with the other
unit member and was held a prisoner. He was released in 1943 and was
secretly assigned to a guerilla unit to liberate the Philippines from the
Japanese.
The founder of the Girl Scouts of the Philippines, Josefa Llanes Escoda,
was also considered the country’s “Florence Nightingale.” She was known as
“Pepa” by her friends. As a social worker, she rendered service to war
casualties together with other women she organized. Pepa together with her
husband Antonio Escoda gave food to Filipino and American soldiers who were
fighting in the frontline. Both of them are held captive and it is said that Pepa
didn’t stop helping other Filipinos in the prison. In January 1945, she and her
husband were executed by the Japanese.
Gliceria Marella Villavicencio was an ilustrado who was given a title
Madrina-General de las Fuerzas Revolucionarios (Matriarchal-General of the
Revolutionary Forces) on June 12, 1898 for her heroic participation in the
revolutionary movement. She helped disseminate pamphlets and copies of La
Solidaridad along with her husband, Eulilo Villavicencio. She also donated her
residence and her ship, Bulusan to support the revolutionary.
These heroes may not be well-known, but let us not forget the great
deeds and sacrifices they made for our nation. And they deserve the same
recognition with those with big names like Rizal and Mabini.

COMPREHENSION CHECK
1. Who is the founder of the Girl Scouts of the Philippines?

a. Gliceria Marella Villavicencio
b. Teresa Magbanua
c. Josefa Llanes Ecoda
d. Antonio Escoda
2. Who is Teresa Magbanua?

a. a tutor
b. the first woman revolutionary leader
c. a member of the Philippine Scouts
d. known as Pepa by her friends
3. When was Gliceria Marella Villavicencio conferred the title Madrina-

General de las Fuerzas Revolucionarios?
a. June 12, 1898
b. July 12, 1898
c. June 12, 1988
d. July 12, 1988
4. Who is considered as the Florence Nightingale?

a. Gliceria Marella Villavicencio
b. Apolinario Mabini
c. Josefa Llanes Ecoda
d. Eulilo Villavicencio
5. How did Captain Caguas earn his WW II Medal of Honor?

a. By disseminating pamphlets and copies of La Solidaridad
b. By leading a troop in Visayan area
c. By doing a heroic deed during World War II
d. By rendering service to the war casualties
6. From the title Unsung Heroes, what does unsung mean?

a. Heroes are not singers.
b. Heroes are not brave.
c. Heroes are not praised.
d. Heroes are not real heroes.
7. What can you conclude out of the passage?

a. Some heroes are not worth praising since they are not well-known.
b. Some heroes have little contribution that’s why they are not known.

c. Unsung heroes are not really considered as
heroes.
d. There are heroes that are not known but are worthy of recognition
as well.
8. What is common among these heroes?

a. All of the unsung heroes are women
b. All of them are revolutionary leaders
c. All of them share the same goal; to fight for the nation
d. They were all a well-known hero
9. Which quote would be best to dedicate for our unsung heroes?

a. Heroes are also those who win battles even we know nothing
about.
b. A hero can be anyone
c. Heroes are ordinary people who make themselves extraordinary.
d. As soon as someone is identified as unsung hero, he no longer is.
10. How should we show appreciation to those unsung heroes?

a. Show them how pity we feel for them
b. Encourage other students to read articles about them
c. Do not read the life of heroes that are well-known already
d. All of the above

BILLY AND HIS NIGHTMARE No. of Words: 365

Richalle Ann P. Lim
Billy is a smart and active student but one thing you can never like about
him is his habit of littering.
One time, he was asked by his teacher to clean the room. Billy swept
the floor but he was thinking of what to do with the trash. Near their classroom
was a creek. Billy went out of the room and dumped the garbage there without
any second thought. His classmate saw him. “Why did you throw the garbage
there?” he asked. “Don’t worry. The water will just carry them away. And what
do you care, by the way” he replied arrogantly. “Be careful, nature might get
back on you,” his classmate exclaimed. Billy ignored him.
Billy decided to rest for a while because he felt tired. While resting, he
opened a lollipop he bought earlier and threw the wrapper outside the room. A
janitor saw him.
“Young man, don’t you know where to throw your trash properly?” the
man asked.
Instead of picking up the trash, Billy said arrogantly, “That’s just one
wrapper, sir. It won’t do you any harm!”
“One wrapper is enough to pollute the environment, young man”
explained the man. Billy ignored him and walked away.
Billy fell asleep inside the classroom. Immediately, he woke up realizing
that he was still in the classroom all alone. He decided to go home but it
became darker and a heavy rain came. Because of the heavy rain, he noticed
the water on the creek started to overflow. Suddenly, he saw the trash he had
thrown on the creek filling the room until he almost was drowned.
Billy was even more shocked when he saw a bunch of people that
looked exactly like him. They were throwing wrappers of candy at him! He
screamed and called for help. All of a sudden, he was awakened with his own
noise and realized it was just a bad dream. He hurried home and thought,
“Those trash.”
Next morning, he went to the creek and picked up those junk that he
dumped. Billy, realizing his fault, also apologized to the janitor.
From then on, Billy became responsible and started helping taking care of
by keeping it clean.

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COMPREHENSION CHECK
1. Where did Billy dump the garbage he swept?

a. Outside the room
b. In the garbage bin
c. In the creek
d. In the river
2. What word from the selection means throwing and leaving trash
anywhere?
a. Garbage
b. Littering
c. Dumped
d. Pollute
3. What was Billy’s nightmare?

a. He dreamed about a heavy rain and flood
b. He dreamed that he was all alone in their classroom
c. He dreamed about the janitor
d. He dreamed of drowning with his own trash
4. What can you infer with Billy’s attitude towards the environment?
a. Billy reflects the attitude of the people not caring for the
environment
b. Billy is still too young to know how to care for the environment
c. Billy’s attitude reflects the attitude of an uneducated people
d. All of the above
5. What part of the story proves that Billy has a bad habit of littering?
a. When Billy realized his fault and apologize the janitor
b. When Billy started cleaning the surroundings
c. When Billy threw the garbage in the creek.
d. When he showed bad attitude towards the janitor.
6. Billy thinks that one plastic wrapper won’t do any harm to anyone.
What do you think will happen if all people thinks like Billy?
a. People will be swimming in their own waste
b. Billy is right, it won’t do any harm to anyone
c. The environment will be more suitable for people

d. All people will suffer and die
7. What did the janitor mean when he said that one wrapper is enough to
pollute the environment?
a. Improper disposal of waste still pollutes the environment regardless
of its quantity
b. A single plastic is equivalent to a ton of waste
c. The janitor is just saying exaggeration
d. The janitor is expressing how hard it is to dispose even a single
wrapper.
8. How can we relate Billy’s nightmare to present situation?

a. Billy’s nightmare shows nature’s revenge to humans
b. Billy’s nightmare shows the consequences of our lack of discipline
and care for the environment
c. Billy’s nightmare gives us a lesson about life
d. Billy’s nightmare shows a natural event happening in the world
9. What is the author’s intention of telling the story?

a. To create awareness about environmental issues
b. To entertain the readers
c. To argue about an issue
d. To narrate an important event
10. If you were Billy, what would you do after realizing the serious effects
of improper waste disposal?
a. Be a responsible citizen to carry proper waste disposal practices.
b. Encourage others to do the same.
c. Think about the future generation; they also need a clean
environment to survive
d. Do all what is mentioned above

MY MOTHER IS A TEACHER No. of Words: 464

Richalle Ann P. Lim
My mother is a teacher. As her child, I am able to observe all of her

daily routine as a teacher. After preparing our dinner, my mother is always in
a hurry to her study table to write lesson plans. After that, she creates and
produces her own visual aids and then jots down sensible questions for her
lesson the next day. Then, she checks and records the score of the outputs of
her students. She has almost 250 students that’s why it takes a lot of time to
do these stuff. She’s lucky enough to sleep early if she’s able to finish her
task before midnight. Then she wakes up early to prepare breakfast for us
and she’s required to go to school early for the flag ceremony.
My mother is a student. Even though teachers are already equipped
with knowledge, learning should be continuous for them. This profession also
requires that teachers never cease to study. She spends her weekend in
school not to teach but to study.
My mother is also a nurse, a counselor, a tutor, a mother, and a friend
to her student. They say that a teacher is not just a teacher. They can also
fulfill other jobs for their students.
She’s always busy most of the time that we seldom spend time
together. I know she’s always tired especially during sleepless nights. I know
that she strives harder than any other worker. But despite of it, she’s still
dedicated in her job. I really don’t understand how much dedication she puts
in her job.
One time, I was given a chance to chat with my mother for a while. I
had a chance to express what I feel about her job. Then, I ask her about her
profession. She stared at me then answered, “I have decided to become a
teacher not only because of monetary consideration or the prestige of this
profession but I preferred to be a high school teacher because it is the
fulfillment of my childhood dream. I have a chance to impart my knowledge to
my students and open their eyes to the golden rule of life. I have a chance to
lead a wayward youth to his right path and I could save a few misguided
souls from the clutches and evils of life. My greatest reward in my profession
is my students; knowing that I am a part of their success in life. Even though I
find difficulties to my assigned task, but I consider it a challenge on my part
because I love being with my students. They made me alive and active all
day long.”
From then on, I never ask my mother again.
I am Venus, 25 years old, a teacher at San Diego National High
School.

COMPREHENSION CHECK
1. What is her mother’s job?

a. A teacher
b. A student
c. A nurse
d. A counselor
2. What is the synonymous word of Prestige?

a. Fame
b. Advantage
c. Honor
d. Benefit
3. Which is not a part of her mother’s job as a teacher?

a. Writing lesson plans
b. Preparing breakfast
c. Producing visual aids
d. Attending flag ceremony
4. What does Venus think about her mother’s job?

a. She does not understand her mother’s job.
b. She thinks that teaching is a restless and difficult job.
c. She thinks that teaching is a noble job.
d. She appreciates her mother’s job.
5. In the end we learned that Venus also became a teacher also, what do
you think happened after her mother explained about her job?
a. Venus was enlightened after her mother’s explanation.
b. Venus got irritate; that’s why she never asked again.
c. Venus was forced to pursue education.
d. Venus was scolded for asking such question to her mother
6. What characteristics of the mother is revealed after hearing her

explanation?
a. It revealed that her mother endures all the difficulties for her
children.
b. It revealed that she does not struggle in her job at all.
c. It revealed the how passionate she is to teach her students.
d. It revealed how loving and caring she is for her students.

7. Which is true about Venus?

a. Venus is a selfish daughter.
b. Venus questions her mother’s love for her.
c. Venus idolized her mother
d. Venus has questions in mind about her mother’s job.
8. What do you think makes her mother motivated to do her job?

a. Because of the salary
b. Because of the students
c. Because of the achievements as a teacher
d. Because of the difficult task assigned to her
9. If her mother shows dedication to her work, what do you think would be
her performance as a teacher?
a. Her mother will have an outstanding performance
b. Her mother will be idle at work
c. Her mother will not be able to attend flag ceremony
d. Her students will get bored with her instruction
10. What are the qualities that you can admire with Venus’ mother?
a. She is respectful and obedient
b. She is courage and patience
c. She is disciplined and well-mannered
d. She is dedication and hard work
DREAM, ACT AND ACHIEVE No. of Words: 167

Ana P. Ayangco
Formerly, Lusacan National High School was called Lusacan
Barangay High School. It was in – house at the ground of Lusacan Elementary
School for almost twenty two years. Luckily, a very generous couple named Mr.
Juanito and Mrs. Luz Alvarez of Sariaya, Quezon visited the place and
expressed their willingness to share a portion of their farm land for the school.
Thus, the dreamed of the school to have its own site was achieved.
Accompanied with this blessing, the Department of Education undera SEDP
gave one-storey building with four classrooms, a library room, science laboratory
and home economics laboratory which served as the initialed buildings of the
school. When it was done, Lusacan National High School was transferred to its
new site at Alvarez Village,Lusacan , Tiaong, Quezon which approximately
around five hundred meters away from the national high way. Although far from
the commercial area, but surprisingly there was no decreased of enrolment
instead it was rapidly increasing same as the number of teaching and non-
teaching personnel.
COMPREHENSION CHECK
1. Where do you find Lusacan National High School?

a. Alvarez Village
b. Lusacan
c. Sariaya, Quezon
d. Tiaong,Quezon
2. Who donated the site of Lusacan National High School

a. Department of Education
b. Juanito Alvarez
c. Luz Alvarez
d. Mr. Juanito and Mrs. Luz Alvarez
3. The donors of the school site came from________

a. Alvarez Village
b. Lusacan, Tiaong, Quezon
c. Sariaya, Quezon
d. Tiaong, Quezon
4. What was the action done by Mr. and Mrs. Alvarez in giving their piece of
land to school?
a. shared a portion of their farm land for the school.
b. requested to have a deed of donation
c. asked to have a notarized documents
d. requested to have a blue print
5. What will happen if Lusacan National High School wasn’t given a piece of
land?
a. There will be no increased of enrollment
b. There will be no increased of school personnel
c. There will be no improvement
d. There will still be an existence of in-house at Elementary School
6. What happened after Lusacan National High School transferred to its new
site?
a. Acquired its own site.
b. Acquired its own building.
c. Acquired its own property.

d. Acquired its own facilities.
7. The passage is mainly providing an________.

a. Informative point of view from the author.
b. Appreciative point of view from the author.
c. Educative point of view from the author.
d. Participative point of view from the author.
8. The author indirectly implied that__________

a. School site is one of the requirements towards autonomy.
b. School site is one of the requirements towards consumerism.
c. School site is one of the requirements towards entrepreneurship.
d. School site is one of the requirements towards partnership.
9. What is the author’s purpose in writing the passage?

a. To report her accomplishment.
b. To show how the school acquired its own site.
c. To extend her appreciation to the donors.
d. To extend her gratitude to the Elementary School Head.
10. What value is implied in the passage?

a. Generosity
b. Congeniality
c. Charity
d. Hospitality

DREAM, ACT AND ACHIEVE No. of Words: 296

Ana P. Ayangco
Life is not simple. We always encounter challenges along the

way. Challenges can be positively or negatively accepted by us. We need to be
psychologically, physically, and emotionally well-prepared in facing this
challenging world.
Aligned with this preparation, we need to have strong instrument to
combat this unpredictable world. One of these is valuing education. It is not
easy to achieve our dreams without passing the different stages of learnings
and that is also a big challenge to us. To pursue or not to pursue our schooling
in order to reach our dreams is always a question especially when it comes to
financial matter. Poverty is not a hindrance to success. Yes, it is a proven
statement by most of our teachers today. From hardship to success, they reach
where they are now, facing us in daily classroom interactions. They are the
living evidence that life is not simple but if we face it squarely with perseverance
and strong faith in God, life is good and the future will be promising.
Not all of us are capable of sustaining our education due to varying
economic conditions. But if we have a dream, we need to work on it, strive our
best, no matter what challenges we are facing, just go and fight those odds until
we reach our goal- to finish our studies and have a stable job. Let our dreams
inspire us, so we can sprint all trials that come along the way.
Be guided by all those prominent and fulfilled people around us and be
inspired. Hope and pray that we can be one of them in the future. Dream. Act
for our dream. Keep on pursuing because all the miles of a hard road are worth
a moment of true happiness and success.
COMPREHENSION CHECK
1. The word challenge is closely similar with the word ________.

a. Dream
b. obstacle
c. problem
d. trial
2. Who encountered challenges?

a. The first person
b. the second person

c. the third person
d. both a and b
3. What is to be valued in the selection?

a. Attitude
b. Behavior
c. Education
d. Personality
4. Life is not simple; it is_________.

a. Complicated
b. difficult
c. hard
d. heavy
5. If challenges is for trials: what is facing?

a. Backing
b. confronting
c. encountering
d. meeting
6. What would happen if one doesn’t succeed in life?

a. At the street, collecting garbage in exchange of foods
b. At the office, doing office works
c. At the school, teaching students
d. At the industrial plant, constructing machineries.
7. What is the most important word mentioned in the selection?
a. Education
b. challenges
c. life
d. success
8. Which of the following is not mentioned in the selection?

a. Life is what we make it
b. Life is not simple
c. Life is full of challenges
d. Life is full of trials.
9. What is the intention of the author in writing the selection?

a. The readers should know the value of education.
b. The readers should know the value of life.

c. The readers should know the value of facing
challenges in life.
d. The readers should know the value of being oneself.
10. Based on the selection, which of the following lines could motivate the
readers to reach their dreams?
a. Do the best you can for your dreams
b. Face all the challenges squarely.
c. Have strong faith in God and determination to succeed.
d. Stay calm and pray and let the will of God be done.
By: Ana P. Ayangco No. of Words: 323
In spite of the modern technology that we have today, still there are
many people who are left behind, homeless and depressed. A lot of foolishness
still surmount in the street.
Maybe, my eyes work like a movie camera seeing the cinematic angle
of everyday life. I observe a lot of “desperate” scene on my way to school daily.
I don’t know if my observation is also your observation. Of course, a lot of
questions come into my mind on the different walks of life.
Have you ever seen those street children every day? Have you ever
shared even a single penny to them? What did you feel when you give them a
little bit of help such as foods, clothes and small amount of money for their
basic needs? Is this enough to give them money as sort of aids? I don’t know
how long they will stay that way. Begging alms to everyone comes as the
source of their income.
How could these group of people elevate from their current state of
living? Is there any hope for them that life will be better soon? How could it be?
If they are always begging alms and do nothing. Who will help them to improve
their life? Who is responsible for their present situation, the government or
themselves?
The question is, how could we push them to work for themselves if they
are used to ask alms for their living? How could they find a good job if they are
not a graduate of any course? How could they have a shelter if they haven’t
any amount from their pockets? These hanging questions are always blowing
in the wind.
Thus, I realized how blessed I am. From that day on, I promised to
myself that I would not be like them. I will study hard in order to finish my studies
and find a good job to have a stable life ahead.
COMPREHENSION CHECK
1. Who is speaking in the selection?

a. The author
b. the child
c. the crowd
d. the student
2. Which of the following refer to the first person?

a. I
b. He
c. She
d. It
3. What kind of technology do we have today?

a. authentic
b. civilized
c. modern
d. traditional
4. The speaker in the selection is a/an _____.

a. audience
b. child
c. student
d. teacher
5. What kind of attitude does the speaker show in the selection?

a. courageous
b. open-minded
c. sympathetic
d. thoughtful
6. How does the speaker find answer to his questions?

a. consults to the elders
b. gets bored of asking questions
c.. stops questioning himself
d. tries to find answers
7. What is the purpose of the writer in writing this selection?

a. to address the problems on discrimination

b. to call the attention of the reading public
c. to have a peaceful living
d. to inflict the importance of well-defined environment
8. How does the selection develop?

a. By chronological order
b. By enumeration
c. By noting details
d. By series of questions
9. In your own point of view, what is the good title for the selection?
a. Equal Rights and Opportunities
b. Give love to the less fortunate
c. Have hearts to the Needy and Less Fortunate
d. The Different Walks of Life
10. What lesson is implied in the selection?

a. All men are equal.
b. Be sensitive on others’ needs
c. Value education
d. Value life

By: Ana P. Ayangco No. of Words: 287
Coconut is known to be the “the tree of life” for its many uses. Its
body can be used in building houses, making furniture and other
infrastructures. Its leaves down to the roots can be sources of cleaning
materials and ingredients in most of medicinal and beauty products. For these
reasons, coconut industries all over the Philippines boom.
One of the provinces which is known for this industry is Quezon
Province. Some known manufacturing are Peter Paul Coconut Incorporated,
Sunlife Coconut Incorporated, Primex Coconut Incorporated and many others.
Aside from that there is Pasiolco Agri-Ventures, a small coconut industry found
in Lusacan, Tiaong, Quezon. This is a small business but promising good
income not only to the proprietor but also to the community of Lusacan.It is
owned by Mr. Manolito and Maura Pasiolco. Due to their eagerness and
perseverance to earn small amount, they began their curiosity to discover
many products out of the coconut. Aside from that, they found connection that
could finance them to sustain the production of the coconut.
Pasiolco Agri-Ventures derived from its mother company named Agri-
Tech Philippines Incorporated which was owned by a Japanese. The joined
efforts of Japanese technology and Filipino ingenuity produced good quality
products that become well-known all over the world.
Added to its popularity is the export of Nata de Coco. It started since
1993 to date. It is the primary ingredient of different processed fruits in can.
Some of them are Coco Jam, Peanut Butter, and Mixed Fruits. The latest
product that is already out in the market is the Virgin Coconut Oil. Aside from
manufacturing natural food products as mentioned, Pasiolco Agri-Ventures is
also producing cosmetics and herbal products which are all beneficial for
human consumption.
COMPREHENSION CHECK
1. According to the passage what is said to be the tree of life?

a. banana
b. coconut

c. corn
d. guava
2. What is the name of the mother company of Pasiolco Agri-Ventures?

a. Agra-Tech Philippines
b. Agre-Tech Philippines
c. Agri-Tech Philippines
d. Agro-Tech Philippines
3. Where can you find Pasiolco Agri-Ventures?

a. Lumban, Tiaong, Quezon
b. Luntian, Tiaong, Quezon
c. Lusacan, Tiaong, Quezon
d. Lutucan, Tiaong, Quezon
4. Why is the coconut tree considered as the tree of life?

a. Gives air to breath
b. Provides financial support
c. Source of man’s needs
d. Turns on energy
5. Why are coconut products beneficial to human health?

a. It is a great source of vitamins and minerals
b. It is a great source of vegetable oils
c. It is a great source of medical aids
d. It is a great source of income.\
6. Why did the Japanese put up Coconut Company in the Philippines?

a. Because the Philippines is a coconut producing country
b. Because the Philippines is an oil producing country
c. Because the Philippines is a nuts producing country
d. Because the Philippines is a corn producing country
7. What could be the best title for the passage?

a. The Human Life
b. The Medicinal Tree
c. The Source of Life
d. The Tree of Life

8. How could you help in promoting the coconut
products in your own place?
a. By distributing flyers
b. By posting tarpaulin in public places
c. By public announcement
d. By word of mouth advertisement
9. As a student, what is your preferred products out of the coconut?

a. Anti-aging oil
b. Anti- pimple bar soap
c. Beauty soap
d. Roll-on Deodorant
10. As a student, what can you do to sustain the production of the
coconut in Quezon, Province?
a. Join in the coconut tree planting
b. Participate in seminars on the preservation of coconut tree
c. Promote reforestation
d. Solicit coconut trees from the agricultural offices
SARIAYA MUSEUM No. of Words: 172

Ruth R. De Leon
(As narrated by Jhaypee Guia on June 25, 2012)
Alodia A. Albestor
It is considered the oldest house existed in Sariaya. This piece of treasure

was built on 1700 during the Spanish regime and owned by philanthropist Don
Juanito Alvarez. This home became the " Quadri centennial Museum" or what
the locals called “Sariaya Museum” when heir Mr. Ramon Alvarez decided to
lend this home for cultural and historical relics of Sariaya. We could find things
here such as antique mirrors, chairs and tables, violin, grinder and others that
commemorate the culture and traditions of Sariayahins. The most famous
artifact here is the lithograph of the manuscript of Noli Me Tangere of Dr. Jose
Rizal. This is one of the 27 existed manuscript which was donated thru Dr.
Martin Ilao, the writer of "Sariaya, Oh Sariaya: An Introductory History for the
Young" given by an anonymous donor. Sariayahin was proud of having this
museum that restore not only the ancient culture and tradition of Sariaya but
also the history of the town.
COMPREHENSION CHECK

1. Who was the original owner of the Sariaya
Museum?
a. Jose Rizal
b. Don Juanito Alvarez
c. Ramon Alvarez
d. Juanito Alcala
2. What is another term for Sariaya Museum ?

a. Quadri centennial Museum
b. Centinnial Mmuseum of Sariaya
c. House of Alvarez
d. The Mansion
3. Who donated the riginal copy of Noli Me Tangere?

a. Dr. Martin Ilao
b. Dr. Mark Ilao
c. Dr. Martin Luther
d. Marvin Ilao
4. Who narrated the story the story of Sariaya Museum?

a. Jhaypee Guia
b. Alfred Guia
c. Albert Guia
d. Freddie Guia
5. What was the most valuable artifacts inside the Museum?

a. El Filibusterismo
b. Aklat ng Sariaya
c. Noli Me Tangere
d. The Legends of Sariaya
6. Why did they considered the book written by Dr. Jose Rizal as one of the
most valuable artifacts inside the museum?
a. It is the oldest
b. It is one of the only 27 manuscript existed
c. It is the well preserved book
d. It is the most special
7. Why does Sariayahins considered this house as a national treasure?
a. It restores the ancient culture and tradition

b. It provides learning to the youth
c. It gives income to the Sariayahins
d. It gives pleasure to the government
8. Sariayahin should restore and protect the different ancestral houses and
artifacts EXCEPT one….
a. It is the ultimate legacy given by our ancestor.
b. It promotes Sariaya to become tourism attraction.

c. It helps Sariayin to generate funds to supply
and renovate the ancestral houses.
d. Students learn from the past by emerging themselves as they explore
relics and ancestral houses.
9. As a student, what do you consider when visiting a historical heritage?

a. The people whom I am with.
b. The historical events happened in that particular place.
c. The distance or location of the place I am going to visit.
d. All of the above.
10. Find out the meaning of the word “regime” using context clues.
a. Government
b. Politics
c. Localization
d. Management
WHANG-OD: THE LAST MAMBABATOK No. of Words: 230

Ruth R. De Leon
Tattoos connote negative meaning for some, but there is one personality
who changes the minds of those who can’t appreciate art through getting inked.
Meet Whang od or also known as Maria Oggay, the last and oldest
traditional tattoo artist or Mambabatok from the Buscalan Tinglayan Kalinga
Philippines. She is a 101 years old tattoo artist who has been tattooing
headhunters and women of Butbut tribe who earns tattoos by protecting their
villages. But since headhunting was discouraged by the government, she
continues to practice her passion by applying her traditional art form for the
tourists visiting her village.
Like other traditional tattoo artists Whang Od also uses indigenous

materials such as a mixture of charcoal and water which will be tapped into the
skin using a pomelo or calamansi thorn.
“When I die just continue to come…” Whang Od said. She believes that
this is the only legacy that she can leave to her people.
Due to Whang od status as the last and oldest mambabatok many

people petition her to become a National Artist of the Philippines because she
aids her community by tattooing the tourist and becomes the beacon that bonds
the community as one.
She also trained her grandniece Grace Palicas and Ilyang Wigan,
another bloodline successor, to continue her legacy not only for the people of
Buscalan but particularly for the welfare of her tribe.
COMPREHENSION CHECK
1. What is the meaning of mambabatok?

a. A traditional tattoo artist.
b. Ancient headhunter warrior.
c. An old headmaster
d. The head tribe
2. Who was considered as the last and oldest mambabatok in the

Philippines?
a. Whang od
b. Whang Hud
c. Ang Hud
d. Mang Ud
e. Wang Hud
3. In hat particular tribe Apo Whang belongs?

a. Tinglayan
b. Buscalan
c. Kalinga
d. Ifugao
e. Igorot
4. Who was the successor of Apo Whang od?

a. Grace Palicas
b. Rose Palanca
c. Mae Hernandez
d. Grace Pallio
5. What name Apo Whang od is also known?

a. Whang od
b. Maria Oggay
c. Marie Oggay
d. Merry Ogray

6. Why is Apo Whang od consider as one of
nominees as a National hero?
a. She practice traditional art as means of living.
b. She provides for her whole tribe.
c. She bonds her tribe a one.
d. She use her skill despite of her age.
7. Do you think Apo Whang od needs to stop her traditional art as means
of living?
a. Yes, because its humiliating.
b. No, because she promotes the culture and tradition of the
Philippines.
c. No, because she helps her village through local and international
tourism.
d. Yes, because she is old and weak.
8. Why do you think Apo Whang od consider the traditional tattooing as

her only legacy to her village?
a. She became an instant tourist destination for art lovers.
b. She believes that when she dies people will still remember her as
the
oldest mambabatok
c. She believe that she promotes tourism because of her work.
d. She believes that she is good and will never be forgotten.
9. If you would be Apo Whang od, would you still do it despite the
disapproval of your parents?
a. Yes, because she is a living legacy that her work will be
remembered forever.
b. Yes, because we only live once and it is good to hike and travel.
c. No, I am an obedient soul that will listen to my mother.
d. No, because I don’t like her.
10. Why do we need to develop and support our local artist?

a. To preserve or culture.
b. To help our people to be more productive and innovative.
c. To support our community.
d. All of the above.

LOLONG: WORLD’S LARGEST No. of Words: 230

Ruth R. De Leon
According to the Guinness Book of World record, Lolong , a salt

water crocodile (Crocodylus porosus) from the Philippines holds the title of the
world’s largest crocodile in the captivity. He measures 6.17 m (20 ft 3 in), and
weigh 1,075 kg (2,370 lb) from snout-to-tail and estimated to be at least 50
years old.
Lolong was caught in Bunawan creek in the province of Agusan del
Sur last September 3, 2011. The giant crocodile was hunted over a period of
three weeks. Once it was found, it took around 100 people to bring him onto
land. He became aggressive at several points during the capture, and twice
broke restraining ropes before eventually being properly secured.
Lolong was suspected as killer of the lost fisherman in Bunawan, as well
as the 12 year old girl whose head was found missing. He was also accused
for the missing water buffaloes in the nearby area.
The animal was named after Ernesto "Lolong" Goloran Cañete one of
the veteran crocodile hunters from the Palawan Crocodile and Wildlife
Reservation Center, who led the hunt.
In November 2011, Australian crocodile expert Dr. Adam Britton
of National Geographic sedated and measured Lolong in his enclosure and
confirmed him as the world's largest crocodile ever caught and placed in
captivity.
Lolong died in captivity at around 8 pm on 10 February 2013
from pneumonia and cardiac arrest.
By June 2017, Lolong's remains were moved to the National Museum of
Natural History in Manila.
COMPREHENSION CHECK
1. What is the name of the crocodile who holds the Guinness world record
for being the largest?
a. Loling
b. Lolong

c. Liling
d. Lalong
2. What is the length of Lolong?

a. 6.17 m
b. 6. 20 m
c. 6. 25 m
d. 6.30 m
3. What is the scientific name of salt water crocodile?
a. Crocodylus Porosus
b. Croccodillus Purossus
c. Crocodyllus Purosos
d. Croccodillus Porrosus
4. How old is Lolong?

a. 40 years old
b. 50 years old
c. 60 years old
d. 70 years old
e. 80 years old
5. How heavy is Lolong?

a. 1,065 kg
b. 1,070 kg
c. 1,075 kg
d. 1, 080 kg
e. 1, 085 kg
6. Why do we need to protect our wildlife animals?

a. To help our ecosystem.
b. To let the future generation experience the beauty of wild life
c. To make the world a better place.
d. To help the earth to be preserve.
7. How was Lolong captured?

a. Lolong was carried out by 100 men.
b. Lolong was sedated by the authority.
c. Lolong was guided to his cage.
d. Lolong was put into a truck and brought to a laboratory.
8. Was it a good choice to capture Lolong and put into a cage?

a. Yes, because he is well protected.
b. No, because he is a wild animal so he must be put into the wild.
c. Yes, because he became an instant tourist attraction.
d. No, because he was alone and lonely.

9. What do you think will happen if Lolong was set freed by the
government?
a. He will live a lot longer.
b. He will die eventually.
c. He will be caught again.
d. He will eat more people.
10. If given a chance to use a time machine to go back in time and help
Lolong, what will you do?
a. Let go of Lolong in the wild life.
b. Put Lolong to a better place.
c. Help Lolong cure his pneumonia and set it free.
d. Let the government do a research to save more of Lolong species.
KEY TO CORRECTION:
Grade 9 Passages in English GST
Uniform or Anyform At Home with You Cent Counts
1. C 1. C 1. B
2. D 2. B 2. D
3. D 3. A 3. B
4. D 4. B 4. B
5. D 5. C 5. A
6. B 6. B 6. B
7. A 7. B 7. B
8. A 8. A 8. A
9. C 9. C 9. A
10. C 10. D 10. B
KEY TO CORRECTION:
KIPING BUILDING NEW UNTITLED DREAM, ACTS

BEGINNING PASSAGE 1 AND ACHIEVE
1. D 1. D 1. D 1. A
2. B 2. D 2. A 2. A
3. B 3. C 3. C 3. C
4. C 4. A 4. A 4. C
5. A 5. A 5. B 5. C
6. A 6. A 6. A 6. D
7. C 7. D 7. A 7. B
8. C 8. B 8. C 8. D
9. A 9. A 9. A 9. C
10. B 10. A 10. C 10. B
Grade 9 Passages in English Individual Reading

UNTITLED NO TREES NO UNSUNG HEROES BILLY AND HIS

PASSAGE 2 LIFE NIGHTMARE
1. B 1. A 1. C 1. C
2. C 2. A 2. B 2. B
3. C 3. B 3. A 3. D
4. C 4. C 4. C 4. A
5. A 5. A 5. C 5. C
6. A 6. D 6. C 6. A
7. D 7. C 7. D 7. A
8. D 8. C 8. C 8. B
9. B 9. D 9. A 9. A
10. A 10. C 10. B 10. D
KEY TO CORRECTION:
Grade 9 Passages in English Intervention Reading
Grade 9 Passages in English Post Test Reading

MY MOTHER IS A SARIAYA MUSEUM WHANG-OD LOLONG:
TEACHER WORLD’S
LARGEST
1. A 1. B 1. A 1. B
2. A 2. A 2. A 2. A
3. B 3. A 3. B 3. A
4. B 4. A 4. A 4. B
5. A 5. C 5. B 5. C
6. C 6. B 6. A 6. B
7. D 7. A 7. A 7. A
8. B 8. C 8. B 8. B
9. A 9. D 9. A 9. A
10. D 10. A 10. D 10. D

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UNIFORM OR ANYFORM No. of Words: 279

Uniform is having the same dimension and aspect. It also means

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4. Why is it not good to have a prescribed uniform?

5. When could wearing of school uniform result to divisiveness?

6. How could be wearing of school uniform be a means of unity?

7. Which of the following is the opposite in meaning of “prejudice”?

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AT HOME WITH YOU

T’was many a year and year ago

Young as the moon years ago

T’was the reason, that long ago

Amidst Life from many years ago

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5. In the line , “Gay is to surrender to Whom we owe” , Whom is capitalized,

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10. What is the best paraphrased /summary of the poem?

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4. Which statement is NOT true in the selection?

5. What point of view the story is told?

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a. both options I, and IV

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10. What is the order of events in the story?

KIPING of LUKBAN No. of Words: 295

Lukban, Quezon – a town situated near the foot of majestic Mt.

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2. From what ingredients “kiping” is made up of?

3. Where does the steaming time lies to produce “Kiping” succesfully?

6. What other benefits of “Kiping” of Lukban brings to the people?

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8. What is the antonym of majestic mount Banahaw?

9. What could be inferred from townspeople of Lukban by the statement, “This

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UNSUNG HEROES No. of Words: 380

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2. Who is Teresa Magbanua?

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