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I. Reading Comprehension:
A. Known as the “Ilokana Joan of Arc,” Maria Josefa Gabriela proved her fighting prowess and
noble aspiration by continuing the fight for freedom started by her husband, Diego Silang.
When Silang was assassinated during the Ilocos revolt in 1763, many of his men returned
to their homes, ready to give up the fight!
However, his widow, Maria Josefa, did lose hope. She reorganized her husband’s troops
and recruited more members. She succeeded for a while, but was later defeated and
captured. She was sentenced to die in execution in October 1763. When she was about to die,
she cried. “My poor countrymen. You will continue to suffer more wrongs, but there will be
others to lead you.”
1. What value is highlighted by the author in the selection?
a. Brotherhood and cooperation c. loyalty and perseverance
b. Personal service and political interest d. bravery and patriotism
2. What could be the feeling of Gabriela Silang when she was sentenced to die?
a. Jubilant b. surprised c. sorrowful d. confused
3. What did Gabriela Silang do after her husband’s death?
a. Stopped her husband’s fight c. reinforced the troops
b. Surrendered to the enemies d. escaped and hid
4. What inference can be made from this sentence? “Many of Diego Silang’s men returned to their
homes ready to give up the fight after his death.”
a. They began to lose hope. C. They become desperate.
b. They became contented. D. They turned into cowards.
5. What is the author’s purpose in writing the selection?
a. To explain how the revolt began. C. To enumerate who joined the revolt.
b. To describe where the revolt happened. D. to illustrate the heroism of Gabriela.
6. What is the best restatement of this line? “You will continue to suffer more wrongs, but there
will be others to lead you.”
a. More hardships are to be encountered new leaders must emerge.
b. More errors will be done, so more leaders must come in.
c. Though the wrongs will continue, so there must be more leaders.
d. The more leaders there are, the more doings will be done.
B. The moment I stepped out of the parlor. I knew something was amiss. I had my hair done
because I was of my best friend’s bridesmaids and the wedding was in a few hours. To my
horror, my hairdo was horrible.
Trying not to panic, I showed the problem to my younger sister. My sister carefully
evaluated the emergency with the intensity of a chess master, added some chips, tried
something with more hairspray and after weighing the whole situation she called “a spade a
spade,” and proclaimed that it was hopeless. I screamed, and slammed doors, threw chips
around and thought about not showing my face in the wedding.
Thankfully, my other sister arrived and transformed the disaster into something more
presentable and offered this piece of wisdom. “Your hair is fine. Forget about it and do your
job for your friend. She’s counting on you.
I am ashamed to think that almost let a superficial thing distract me from more significant
event. The cares of this world are nothing compared to some of the real biggies:
commitment, responsibility and friendship.
7. As used in the selection, what does the phrase “with intensity of a grandmaster mean?”
a. Like an expert b. like a player c. like a scientist d. like a sportsman
8. What does the last sentence of the selection mean?
a. The problems of this world are impossible to solve.
b. Caring for the world should be everybody’s concern.
c. Small concerns are less significant compared to more important matters.
d. Commitment and friendship are more important than other worries in the world.
9. To which of the senses do the words “screamed, slammed doors” appeal?
a. Sight b. hearing c. taste d. touch
10. What does the phrase “she called spade a spade” mean?
a. She made a lie. c. She looked like a spade.
b. She told the truth. D. She criticize the hairdo.
11. What conclusion can be drawn from the selection?
a. Friendship is more important than appearance.
b. Having sisters can be a big advantage.
c. One’s appearance is important in occasions like weddings.
d. Preparing for a wedding requires a big advantage.
12. What was the problem encountered by the narrator?
a. Her dress b. her shoes c. her make-up d. her hairdo
C. Once a month, one egg matures in an ovary of a woman. Each time an egg in the ovary
matures, the lining of the womb or uterus becomes thick with many blood vessels getting
ready for the arrival of the fertilized egg. If the egg is not fertilized because there is no sperm,
the egg dies. The thickening of the lining of the uterus becomes useless; it breaks up with
blood through the birth canal. This process is called menstrual cycle.
13. What sensory impression is evoked in this line? “The thickening of the lining of the uterus
becomes useless; it breaks up and comes out with blood through the birth canal.”
a. Sight b. hearing c. touch d. feeling
14. As used in the sentence, what does the idiom “(to) break up” mean?
a. To disintegrate b. to clog c. to form as granules d. to escape
15. What could be the reaction of the readers after reading the selection?
a. The readers will take the body for granted.
b. The readers will be more interested in knowing their reproductive organs.
c. The readers will have no time caring for the reproductive organs.
d. The readers will neglect the care of the human body.
16. The selection stresses the value of _____________.
a. Care of the reproductive organs. C. Love of oneself.
b. The wonders of the reproductive system. D. Love of nature.
17. Which of the following statements expresses an opinion?
a. Once a month, one egg matures in an ovary of a woman.
b. When the ovary matures, the lining of the womb becomes thick.
c. The egg dies if not fertilized by sperm.
d. Menstrual cycle is an amazing process.
18. What is the author’s purpose in writing the selection?
a. To inform b. to instruct c. to persuade d. to entertain
19. If the reproductive system is damaged, ______________________.
a. A woman will die. C. A woman will be useless.
b. A woman will not bear a child. D. A woman will suffer from dysmenorrhea.
D. Shopping in Bangkok is like shopping nowhere else. For handicrafts, Bangkok is one of the
best places in Asia with prices to suit both backpackers and luxury-spenders. Bargaining is not
only accepted but expected, except in fixed-priced stores and shops. With patience and a
smile, practice that ancient market art bargaining to get you items for 10% to 40% lower than
the original asking price. Use good manners and humor by all means, but don’t use a loud
voice or lose temper.
In Bangkok, shoppers do not drop, they keep shopping. When the department stores close
at 9:00P.M., they move to night markets, staying until wee hours when the vendors are
closing shop and offer the best prices. And do not look to rest on the weekend. Chatuchock
(weekend market) on Phahon Yothin Road, Bangkok North, with more than 1,000 stalls. Sells
literally everything. Wander the labyrinth of stalls in he heat and dust, gawking at live chicken,
opium pipes, snakes, snakes, herbal remedies, blue and white porcelain, hybrid orchids and
all manner of clothing items.
20. What figures of speech is pointed out in this line? “Shopping in Bangkok is like shopping
nowhere else.”
a. Irony b. simile c. metaphor d. personification
21. According to the selection, how must one bargain for a price?
a. By being gentle. C. By using loud voice.
b. By being sarcastic. D. By using unsavory remarks.
22. What is likely to become to Bangkok based on the details?
a. Dirty b. lifeless c. crowded d. progressive
23. What value is emphasized in the selection?
a. Patience b. honesty c. endurance d. thriftiness
24. What conclusion can be drawn from the selection?
a. Shopping in Bangkok is only for the rich. C. Shopping in Bangkok varies during the day.
b. Bargaining for prices is common practice in Bangkok. D. Shopping in Bangkok is very tiring.
25. What is the author’s purpose in writing the selection?
a. To describe the city of Bangkok. C. To inform the readers about shopping in Bangkok.
b. To describe the people in Bangkok. D. To convince the readers to shop to Bangkok.

E. Procrastination plagues us all, at one time or another. Many times, we simply postpone for
 tomorrow the things that we could do today. But any activity that is worthy of our effort
should be tackled by bits and pieces, one day at a time. We are too easily overwhelmed when
we set our sights only on the accomplished goal. We sometimes make a mountain out of a
molehill. We need to focus, instead, on the individual elements and then on just one element
at a time. A book is written, word-for-word. A house is built timber-by-timber. A college
degree is attained, course-by-course.
Our past need not determine what we set today. We can’t change a habit overnight. But
we can begin the process. Enough days committed to the completion of small objectives will
bring us to the attainment of any goal, large or small.
26. What can we infer from the selection?
a. Our past will determine our future.
b. We can still do tomorrow what we failed to do today.
c. In order to attain our goal, we should work at it step by step.
d. It is difficult to have too many goals at the same time.
27. What habit is discussed in the selection?
a. Sleeping late. C. Engaging in gossip.
b. Worrying about the future. D. Putting off things for tomorrow.
28. What is meant by this line, “we are easily overwhelmed when we set our sights only to the
accomplished goals?”
a. It is easy to attain a goal when we concentrate to achieve it.
b. We should set our sights on the goal in order to achieve it.
c. It is difficult to accomplish a goal when we look at it closely.
d. A task seems harder to accomplish when we look at the end goal rather than the details to
achieve it.
29. What conclusion can be drawn from the selection?
a. We cannot change an old habit overnight.
b. Attaining goals means completing small objectives.
c. A college degree is achieved course by course.
d. Any activity is worthy of our attention and best effort.
30. Which of the following statements expresses an opinion?
a. It is believed that great thing is achieved little by little.
b. Our past does not determine what we do today.
c. We can’t change a behavior overnight.
d. A book is written, word-by-word.
F. Critical reading is a demanding process. To read critically, you must slow down your
reading and, with pencil in hand, perform specific operations on the text. Make up the text
with your reactions, conclusions and questions. When you read, become an active participant.
31. This paragraph best supports the statement that……..
a. Critical reading is slow, dull, but essential process.
b. The best critical reading happens at critical times in a person’s life.
c. Critical reading requires thoughtful and careful attention.
d. Critical reading should take place at the same time each day.
G. Two persons look through the same bars; one sees mud and the other, the stars.
32. The sentence best supports the statement that……..
a. People see things differently depending on their perspective.
b. People have different tastes and interests.
c. People tend to influence one another’s views of things.
d. Some people are more blind than others.
H. There are no effective boundaries when it comes to pollutants. Studies have shown that
toxic insecticides that have been banned in many countries are riding the wind from countries
where they remain legal. Compounds such as DDT and toxaphene have been found in remote
places like the Yukon and other Arctic regions.
33. This paragraph best supports the statement that ……..
a. Toxic insecticides such as DDT have not been banned throughout the world.
b. More pollutants find their way into polar climates than they do into warmer areas.
c. Studies have proven that many countries have ignored anti-pollution laws.
d. DDT and toxaphene are the most toxic insecticides in the world.

I. Most researchers in needy countries are based on the thinking and approach of the highly
developed Western world, and seldom have they been directed toward meeting the
countries; own development needs.

34. The sentence best supports the statement that…….

a. Highly developed countries offer the best guide for the development of needy countries.
b. Most researchers done in needy countries are missing their objectives.
c. Needy countries spend so much time for conducting researches.
d. Needy countries need researchers to help them reach the status of the western world.
35. LOGICAL ORGANIZATION
a. Education is a vital instrument of change.
b. It is hoped that before the end of this century, language spoken is better understood and
appreciated.
c. This means the strengthening of a nation trough a common language spoken by the people.
d. The bilingual policy is necessary force for the unity of the Filipinos.
1. ABCD 2. CBDA 3. DBCA 4. BACD
36. B.
a. To the young, it means new, easy and relevant.
b. Against all odds, quality education should mean prioritizing the needs of the system.
c. Consequently, to them, what is old and difficult to learn is worth living for.
d. Quality education means education that is useful, utilizable and profitable.
1. CADB 2. DACB 3.DBCA 4. BDCA
37. C.
a. One effective way is to diversify his funds to different investments like real state, stocks and
money instruments like bonds and trust funds.
b. It is always best to expand money to different investments wheels.
c. A wise investor must not put all his eggs in one basket.
d. He should always consider the risks involved in investing his money.
1. CBAD 2. CBDA 3. CBAD 4. CDBA
38. D.
a. It is very vital to have social media presence however personal blogs as web domains.
b. Most people including celebrities and businessmen have blogs nowadays.
c. Therefore, building them will help anyone in promoting himself or his business.
d. Apparently blogs are like our offices only they are in the internet.
1. BDAC 2. BADC 3. BACD 4. BDCA
39. E.
a. The basic steps in building a website are easy to remember and registering a domain is the
usual priority.
b. Designing a layout will come after that.
c. Finally, adding more content and social media presence are required to keep your site
active.
d. Then, you need a hosting provider to host your site’s content in the World Wide Web.
1. ABCD 2. ADBC 3. ACBD 4. ABDC
40. F.
a. Speaking in English every day is also proven effective.
b. Another way is watching English movies TV shows particularly English subtitles.
c. Reading articles in books, newspapers and magazines is just among the helpful ways.
d. There are many ways to improve and develop English proficiency.
1. DCBA 2. DACB 3. DABC 4. DCAB
41. G.
a. Others don’t realize yet what to pursue because they have many dreams.
b. Finding the right course in college is one of the most challenging decisions anyone can
make.
c. Some people want to pursue their dreams ever since they were just little.
d. Indeed destiny is a matter of choice.
1. BDAC 2. BCDA 3. BADC 4. BCAD
42. H.
a. Many innovations without proven results and follow up evaluation are educational
wastages.
b. One wonders in the final analysis if these changes have been deeply rooted on basic
problems of the people they serve.
c. Some curriculum changes were mere fads without foreseeable achievements.
d. What do we need are innovations that overcome the mis-education of the young.
1. BACD 2. ACDB 3. ABCD 4. CBAD
43. I.
a. By trying, man learns to solve his problems through satisfying acts and eliminate actions
which are annoying.
b. He used a hungry cat in a puzzled box where it tried to get out in order to get to the food.
c. Edward C. Thorndike’s connectionism theory of learning establishes the trial and error way
to learn.
d. He established the fact that the cat, man too, learns by trial and error.
1. ACBD 2. BACD 3. ACDB 4. ABCD
44. J.
a. A responsive educational system should be directed towards regional cooperation.
b. Commonality of educational objectives should be replaced by better ways of achieving goals
that fit the regional needs.
c. It is necessary to revolutionize the contemporary methodologies in the teaching-learning
processes.
d. The educational goals should seek for better way of experimentation in the teaching
strategies and technologies.
1. ABCD 2. ABDC 3. BCAD 4. DACD
45. K.
a. Before, his religion was basically involved with rituals and ceremonies.
b. The religion of the teacher helps him in reducing his fears and uncertainties.
c. His religion responds to his needs for a means to allay fears about the uncertainty of events
contrary to natural law.
d. Religion is important because it provides spiritual nourishment for his total being.
1. ABCD 2. BACD 3. DBCA 4. CBAD
46. L.
a. While passport, airline tickets and valid IDs are required, proof of financial capacity may be
required for visa application.
b. Many Filipinos rejoiced hearing that good news.
c. The Bureau of Immigration announced recently that proof of financial capacity is not a
primary requirement at the airport.
d. Positive points go to the bureau for this.
1. CBAD 2. CADB 3. CABD 4. CBDA
47. M.
a. This will be one of your tickets to land a job in the government.
b. That is why many people apply to take the Career Service Examination.
c. If you passed the exam, you will get certificate of eligibility.
d. Career Service Eligibility is a major requirement to apply for a job in the government.
1. DCBA 2. DBAC 3. DBCA 4. DCAB
48. N.
a. Your passport will arrive in 7 days if you choose the rush processing.
b. Getting a passport is faster nowadays.
c. Now, it only takes about 10 working days.
d. Compared before, it would take about a month for the regular processing.
1. BCAD 2. BDCA 3. BADC 4. BACD
49. O.
a. Facebook has been the number one social network in the web and the world for quite long
now.
b. Mobile instant messaging apps are also dominating social presence in the internet.
c. After many acquisitions, Facebook bought Instagram, one of the fastest growing photo
sharing networks.
d. Because of that, Facebook acquired WhatsApp, a leading instant chat platform like
Kakaotalk.
1. ACBD 2. ABCD 3. ADCB 4. ADBC
50. P.
a. They will help you to purchase through zero-interest installment schemes.
b. Thus, you must be wise and pay in full if you want to avoid never-ending debts.
c. Credit cards are helpful if you know how and when to use them wisely.
d. However, they will produce interests from interests if you don’t pay the whole amount at
the due date.
1. CDBA 2. CABD 3. CDAB 4. CADB