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English 10

Directions: Read each selection and answer the questions that follow.
Write only the letter of the correct answer on the answer sheet.
A.
Still I Rise
By Maya Angelou

You may write me down in

history With your bitter,
twisted lies,
You may trod me in the very
dirt But still, like dust, I'll rise.

Does my sassiness upset you?

Why are you beset with
gloom? ’Cause I walk like I've
got oil wells Pumping in my
living room.

Just like moons and like

suns, With the certainty of
tides, Just like hopes
springing high, Still I'll rise.

Did you want to see me

broken? Bowed head and
lowered eyes? Shoulders
falling like teardrops,
Weakened by my soulful
cries?

Does my haughtiness offend

you? Don't you take it awful
hard?
’Cause I laugh like I've got gold
mines Diggin’ in my own
backyard.

You may shoot me with your

words, You may cut me with your
eyes,
You may kill me with your hatefulness,
But still, like air, I’ll rise.
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Does my sexiness upset you?
Does it come as a surprise?
That I dance like I've got
diamonds At the meeting of my
thighs?
Out of the huts of history’s shame
I rise
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Up from a past that’s rooted in pain 39.How were the topics arranged in the infographic?
I rise
I'm a black ocean, leaping and A. chronologically
wide, Welling and swelling I bear in B. logically
the tide. C. randomly
D. structurally
Leaving behind nights of terror and
fear I rise 40.Which of the following best describes the infographic?
Into a daybreak that’s wondrously clear
I rise A. The information are authentic.
Bringing the gifts that my ancestors B. The information are complete.
gave, I am the dream and the hope C. The information are relevant.
D. The information are updated.
of the slave. I rise
I rise
I
rise.

Number of words:
240 Questions written by Reden M.
Juego
SOURCE: https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/46446/still-i-rise

1. What upsets the one addressed by the persona in the poem?

A. the persona’s arrogance

B. the persona’s boldness
C. the persona’s rudeness
D. the persona’s weakness

2. What does trod in the first stanza mean?

A. bend over
B. blow over
C. step over
D. take over

3. Which of the following is implied about the persona in the poem?

A. The persona is a dancer.

B. The persona is a slave.
C. The persona is black.
D. The persona is rich.

4. Which of the following lines contain a figure of speech?

A. But still, like dust, I'll rise.

B. Cause I walk like I've got oil wells
C. Does my haughtiness offend you?
D. Leaving behind nights of terror and fear
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32.Which among the pillars does strategic communications belong to? 5. What is the general tone of the poem?
A. Consolidation
A. defiant
B. Industrialization
B. doubtful
C. Modernization
C. happy
D. Professionalization
D. optimistic
33.Modernization is considered as one of the pillars of OneDA Reform
6. What is the rhyming pattern evident in the first stanza?
Agenda. Which of the following statements best describes modernization?
A. AABC
A. championing high value crops with vast export potential B. ABBC
B. employing both traditional and modern online channels C. ABCB
C. monitoring crop production through digital data bases D. ABCA
D. strengthening technology-driven procurement system
7. To what sense do the lines “Into a daybreak that’s wondrously clear, I
34.Who will be the direct beneficiaries of the reform agenda? (Inferential) rise” appeal
to?
A. drivers B. farmers C. hunters D. sellers
A. sense of hearing
35.What is the infographic all about? B. sense of sight
C. sense of smell
A. ease of doing agri business D. sense of touch
B. life of farmers and fisherfolk
C. modernization of the farming sector 8. What relationship is evident between the persona speaking in the poem
D. programs and projects for agriculture and the person she is talking with?
36.What does this phrase mean, “together with partners”? A. a bully to a bullied
B. a defender to an ally
A. cooperating with private companies C. a friend to a friend
B. finding business partners D. a leader to a follower
C. uniting as one in doing agri business
D. working with farmers and fisherfolks 9. Who are being addressed in the poem?
37. Which of the following could be a consequence of the statement,
A. Those who experienced being abused.
“a food-secure and resilient Philippines with empowered and prosperous farmers B. Those who felt extremely depressed.
and fisherfolks”? C. Those who lost interest in their lives.
D. Those who were not appreciated.
A. Filipino families having enough food to eat
B. Healthier Filipino families, fishermen, and farmers 10.Which of the following techniques did the author use in emphasizing the
C. Lots of opportunities in farming and fishing activities theme?
D. More hardworking Filipino farmers and fishermen
A. Figures of speech such as metaphors are used.
38.What is the purpose of the Department of Agriculture for creating the B. Rhyming patterns were used in every stanza.
infographic? C. Significant lines were repeated all throughout the poem.
D. The events are narrated using the third person point of view
A. To argue that agricultural industry should be a top priority
B. To communicate the strategic plans and action of the Department
C. To explain the accomplishments of the previous administration
D. To persuade the readers to support the local farmers
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B. you trust, get enough sleep, eat a healthy diet, get physical exercise, learn
new skills, meditate daily, and ask for help when needed.
Mental Health, Too

Prevention is better than cure. Mental health comprises our

emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It impacts how we feel,
think, and behave every day. Additionally, it is our capacity to make
choices, form connections, and influence the environment in which we live
in. It is a fundamental human right. Furthermore, it is essential for our
socioeconomic and personal growth.

Mental health is important because it affects everything. By taking

care of it, we can be resilient and recover quickly from anything. Anyone
out there can have a miserable day, but that does not necessarily indicate
that their life is horrible. The important thing is how we handle it and
sustain our mental well-being.

When our minds are in good shape, we appreciate our lives, our
surroundings, and the people that inhabit them. We can take any risks,
learn new things, and innovate. We will be better equipped to handle
challenging situations in both our work and personal life. We may
experience the pain and frustration that can come from a loved one's
passing, a job loss, and other tough situations, but eventually, we are able
to move on and resume enjoying our lives.

Mental illness is common. It can happen at any age, from childhood to

later in adult lives, although most cases start at a younger age. It can have
short-term or long- term impacts. Besides this, it is also possible to
experience many mental health disorders simultaneously.

You may be more likely to have a mental disorder if you have certain
risk factors, such as: childhood abuse, trauma, or neglect, experiencing
discrimination and racism, losing someone close to you, severe or long-
term stress, domestic violence, bullying or other abuse as an adult, having
a long-term physical health condition, unemployment or losing your job,
and other lifestyle factors.

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), among Filipino

children aged 5 to 15, 10% to 15% are affected by mental health problems
and 6.8% of Filipino students aged 13 to 17 have attempted suicide at least
once within a year before the 2015 Global School-based Student Health
survey.

On the other hand, untreated mental illness can cause serious issues
with emotion, behavior, and physical health. These are some of the
problems that might arise from mental illness: Unhappiness and decreased
enjoyment of life; family conflicts; social isolation; problems with alcohol
and other drugs; missed work or school; and the worst, suicide.

To prevent this, we should make social connections, talk to someone

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29.What does the selection intend to accomplish?
A. To explain a natural phenomenon
B. To narrate the origin of something
C. To teach an important lesson
D. To tell an exaggerated story

30.Which of the following does NOT apply to the selection?

A. All our talents are given to us by God.

B. Better to be humble than to be talented.
C. We should be humble even in victory.
D. We should know how to accept defeat.

D.

Questions written by Cherrilyn T. Nabor

Source: www.da.gov.ph

31.Which of the following is NOT a key strategy for Industrialization?

A. Agri Industrial Business Corridors

B. Export Development and Promotion
C. Logistics & Marketing Support
D. Technology and Innovation
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22.What does Arachne’s weaving show? The most priceless gift that God has given us is our life. We should not
A. abuses made by the gods waste our lives on trivial matters. Let's also be mindful of others' concerns
B. naughtiness of the gods by being empathetic or compassionate and following up with them as
C. rudeness of the gods frequently as possible. Let's work together to spread the word about this
D. weaknesses of the gods issue so that we can guard our loved ones and families.

23.What does the selection intend to accomplish? Number of Words: 501

Written by Justine Paul F. Alimento
A. To explain a natural phenomenon
B. To narrate the origin of something
C. To teach an important lesson 11.Which of the following statements defines mental health?
D. To tell an exaggerated story
A. It enables one to create positive interpersonal relationships.
24.Why did Athena become angry with Arachne? B. It is the ability to make sound decisions and form connections.
C. It is the condition of the body resulting from regular physical activity.
A. Arachne was a great weaver of a tapestry. D. It refers to active participation in organized social organizations.
B. Arachne’s beauty is beyond compare.
C. Arachne’s creations are better than hers.
D. Arachne’s works are expensive and rare. 12.Which of the following pertain/s to risk factors to having a mental
disorder?
25.Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Arachne?
I. child abuse
A. Confident. She believed that she could defeat Athena at II. trauma or neglect
weaving. III. learning new skill
B. Disobedient. She did not follow Athena’s advice to be
IV. making social connections
humble.
V. experiencing discrimination
C. Talented. She was exceptionally good at weaving beautiful
tapestries. VI. losing someone close to you
D. Ungrateful. She was not thankful to Athena for teaching her to
weave. A. I, II, III & IV
B. I, II, III & V
26.Which of the following is similar in purpose to this selection? C. I, II, VI & V
D. I, II, V & VI
A. Fable
B. Folktale
C. Legend 13.Which of the following situations is influenced by a mind in good shape?
D. Parable
A. Being dependent on comfort food
B. Getting compliments from peers
27.Which of the following best describes the theme?
C. Identifying de-stressing activity
A. acceptance, anger, pride D. Isolating self from social media
B. humility, obedience, power
C. pride, humility, power
D. vengeance, anger, pride 14.Which mental health factor is depicted in the given situation below?
“A person suffers from physical pain due to the months of beating done by the
spouse.”
28.Which of the following is implied about the Greek gods and A. child abuse
goddesses? B. domestic violence
C. long-term stress
A. They are immortal and possess powers. D. unemployment
B. They are immortal but very emotional.
C. They assert their power over humans.
D. They feel superior over human beings.
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15.Which of the following completes the analogy below?

Enough sleep: Healthy mind: : Mental illness
C.
A. lack of sleep
Arachne
B. over-eating From Greek Mythology
C. drug abuse
D. unhealthy diet In the kingdom of Lydia (an ancient area of Anatolia, which is in
modern-day Turkey) there lived a girl, named Arachne. She was very good
16.What does empathetic mean in the following sentence? at weaving, and her reputation for embroidery soon spread. Athena, the
Let's also be mindful of others' concerns by being empathetic or goddess of (among many other things) spinners and embroiderers, was
compassionate and following up with them as frequently as possible. considered by many to have been Arachne’s tutor, but Arachne refused to
give the goddess any credit for having taught her how to weave so
A. appreciative beautifully.
B. encouraging
Indeed, so sure of her own weaving abilities was she, that Arachne
C. responsible
even boldly challenged Athena to a weaving contest. Athena turned up in
D. understanding
disguise as an old woman, advising the young weaver to be more modest
about her achievements. Arachne was scornful, so Athena – angered by the
17.Which of the following is true based on the text?
girl’s arrogance – revealed her true identity and accepted the challenge
Arachne had proposed.
A. Untreated mental illness causes serious issues with emotion and
physical health. The two competitors chose the subject of their tapestries with care:
B. It is also impossible to experience many mental health while Athena showed the twelve Olympian gods in hers, she wove in a little
disorders simultaneously. detail in each of the four corners, showing what happens to uppity mortals
C. Increased enjoyment of life and closed family ties arise from who think they can defy the gods. Conversely, Arachne depicted the most
one’s mental outrageous things the gods had got up to – in particular, Zeus’ track record
illness. in ‘seducing’ or abducting young maidens to satisfy his own lust.
D. Mental wellness is achieved from family conflicts, social
isolation, and discrimination. Arachne’s work was perfect, and Athena had to admit it. But, being
a goddess, she didn’t have to like it. What’s the use of being a deity if you
18.What is the purpose of the last paragraph of the text? can’t throw your weight about from time to time? So, Athena tore up
Arachne’s beautiful work and struck her down. Arachne was so downcast
A. to call for action about the issue of mental health by this, that she hanged herself.
B. to further explain the issue about mental health Athena was vindictive and refused to give Arachne peace in death.
C. to provide conclusions about mental health So, she turned the dead girl into a spider, so that she would be doomed to
D. to summarize the article about mental health weave and spin for all time.
Number of Words:
19.How did the writer organize the ideas about mental health? 299 Written by Jovie R.
Cruz

A. by describing steps on how to take care of mental health

B. by enumerating examples of the effect of mental disorder
C. by listing important information about mental health
D. by providing suggestions on how to address mental health issues 21.“Athena – angered by the girl’s arrogance – revealed her true identity.”
Which of
the following words found in Paragraph 2 is the opposite of the underlined
20.What is the general tone of the article?
word?
A. anxious- worried about the issue A. bold
B. didactic- intends to teach about the issue B. disguise
C. sad- expressing grief about the issue C. modest
D. serious- treats the issue seriously D. scornful