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MIDTERM EXAM in READING & WRITING

Directions: Use your answer sheet in shading your chosen letter of the correct answer per item.

1. It is the process of looking at the series of written symbols and getting meaning from them.
A. Reading B. Writing C. Viewing D. Listening
2. It involves a series of complex thought processes which allows you to make reasoned judgments, assess the way you
think, and solve problems effectively.
A. Rapid Reading B. Literal Reading C. Previewing D. Summarizing
3. A type of quick reading which aims to get the main idea and to get an overview of the material.
A. Skimming B. Scanning C. Previewing D. Summarizing
4. A type of quick reading strategy which aims to get specific information in a given text.
A. Skimming B. Scanning C. Previewing D. Summarizing
5. This is a skill wherein a reader looks over the material to their background knowledge.
A. Skimming B. Scanning C. Previewing D. Summarizing
6. It is a reading skill that involves condensing a lengthy text into a shorter passage which is usually 15 to 30 percent of
the source material.
A. Paraphrasing B. Scanning C. Previewing D. Summarizing
7. A graphic organizer that is used to represent hierarchy, classification, and branching. It is useful in showing
relationships of scientific categories, family trees, and even lineages.
a. Network Tree b. Problem-solution Map c. Spider Map d. Cycle
8. It is also known as a semantic map. It is used to investigate and enumerate various aspects of a central idea, which
could be a concept, topic or theme.
a. Network Tree b. Problem-solution Map c. Spider Map d. Cycle
9. A graphic organizer that displays the nature of the problem and how it can be solved. This map usually contains the
problem’s description, its causes and effects, and logical solutions.
a. Network Tree b. Problem-solution Map c. Spider Map d. Cycle
10. It is used to show how events occurred chronologically through a long bar labelled with dates and specific events.
a. Network Tree b. Persuasion Map c. Timeline d. Cycle
11. A graphic organizer that is used to compare and contrast events.
a. Network Tree b. Persuasion Map c. Timeline d. Cycle
12. This is a tool for organizing ideas where you can use it either as pre-writing or post-writing strategy.
a. outline b. brain storm c. graphic organizer d. pattern of development
13. This is a tool to map out events.
a. fishbone map b. semantic map c. persuasion map d. timeline
14. This graphic organizer shows series of events.
a. plot diagram b. semantic map c. series of events chain d. timeline
15. This organizes details based on the idea by using sensory or spatial patterns.
a. comparison b. procedure c. description d. exemplification
Koreans realize that they can buy more goods and services out of their money in the Philippines. They also realize that
the Philippine currency is quite stable. Philippine banks also charge favorable interest rates when Koreans deposit using
Korean won. Lastly, Korean businesses in the Philippines provide a reliable source of credit start-ups.
16. What is the main idea of the paragraph?
a. Korean money is well-spent in the Philippines.
b. Korean immigration in the Philippines
c. The Philippines is an attractive destination for Korean immigrants.
d. Koreans have many financial reasons for living in the Philippines.
17. What pattern of development is used in the text?
a. Cause and Effect b. Persuasion c. Listing d. Description
18. In which sentence/s can you find the signal words?
a. 1 only b. 2 only c. 3 only d. 4 only
19. What graphic organizer can we use with the text above?
a. Venn Diagram b. Persuasion Map c. Cycle d. Timeline
“A Google form is a useful way to gather information to collect data. For example, you can use Google Form to collect
the personal information of the people you have invited to a party you have organized.”
20. What pattern of development is being employed in the text?
a. Listing b. Exemplification c. Cause and Effect d. Descriptive
According to National Geographic, global warming may have catastrophic effects. One of these consequences is the
melting of polar caps at an alarming rate – an event which poses a danger to low-lying areas across continents. In fact,
the polar caps are melting at a dangerous speed that the Glacier National Park in the United States will be gone by 2070
if this keeps up. Aside from this, global warming also causes severe heat waves in North America. According to reports,
at least 225 people had died due to heat waves. An erratic weather pattern is another undesirable effect of global
warming: summer becomes hotter and winter becomes colder. Hurricanes or typhoons are also becoming more and more
intense. If we will not do something today, our children’s children will inevitably face that consequences.
21. Which graphic organizer can we use with the text above?
A. Spider Map B. Problem-solution Map C. Network Tree D. Cause and Effect
22. Read carefully the passage below. What does the passage imply?
“More than twenty years ago, the world united to condemn and mobilize against the use of children in armed conflict.
Since then, thousands of children have been released as a result of Action Plans mandated by the UN Security Council
and other actions aimed at ending and preventing recruitment and use of children by armed forces and groups. However,
serious challenges for the protection of children affected by armed conflict remain.”
(Taken from “Children and Armed Conflict”, www.un.org)
A. Many children have been killed in armed conflict.
B. Adults can engage in armed conflict but children should not.
C. The use of children in armed conflict is very effective for victory.
D. Thousands of children have been used as soldiers in armed conflict.
23. Read carefully the text below. What is the underlying assumption of the passage?
“We might not like the idea of paying taxes, but without it, democracies will struggle to function, and will be unable to
provide public services. This affects both rich and poor nations, alike. Individuals and companies all have to pay taxes.
But some of the world’s wealthiest individuals and multinational companies, able to afford ingenious lawyers and
accountants, have figured out ways to avoid paying enormous amounts of taxes.”
(Taken from “Tax Avoidance and Tax Havens; Undermining Democracy”, www. globalissues.org)
A. Taxes are the real measure of how democratic a government is.
B. Taxes are the only source of money for public services in a democracy.
C. A government needs to tax the poor to make up for taxes unpaid by the rich.
D. Huge amounts of taxes help democratic governments provide good public service.
24. Irma Hardiante posted her Short Speech about “Bullying” in her blog irmahard.blogspot.com. Part of her post is the
following:
There are many types of bullying. You may think calling some a nasty name is what bullying is all about, but there is more to
bullying.
Physical Bullying is being hit kicked or tripped.
Verbal Bullying is being called names and teased.
Psychological Bullying is being threatened, stalked or manipulated.
Social Bullying is being ignored, having rumors spread about you or telling lies about you.
Sexual Bullying is unwanted touching or brushing against someone and picking on someone because of their sexual
preference.
Cyber Bullying is insulting someone in chat rooms, sending cruel or threatening emails, text messages or spreading
rumors using mobile phones.
Which of the following conclusions is NOT supported by the evidence above?
A. Bullying takes several forms in different situations.
B. Bullying exists in face-to-face and in online settings.
C. Bullying always happens in all parts of the world.
D. Bullying uses violence, name calling, and harassment.
25. Which best describes the opinion in this book review excerpt?
“The plot of I Married a Sea Captain by Monica Hubbard is powerful and it gives the reader a realistic sense of what it
was like to be a wife of a whaling captain and live on Nuntacket during the 19th Century.”
Source: https://www/teachervision.com/writing/writing-book-report)
A. It is well factual and historical.
B. It is well-reviewed and true.
C. It is interesting and compelling.
D. It is no-nonsense and accurate.
26. Which of the following follows a cause-and-effect pattern?
a. Save our ocean! This is one of the missions of Greenpeace. With so many abusive fishermen and illegal
traders, our marine ecosystem suffers. It is one of the most undeniably horrific and sad phenomena in our generation
today. Our ocean is slowly dying. We need to join the advocacy of Greenpeace in saving our ocean.
b. Santiago likes to travel. He allots most of his savings to travelling and seeking great adventures from the
countryside. His most favorite adventure is spelunking. He is amazed by how stalactites and stalagmites are formed;
moreover, he thinks that cave hunting is the most challenging adventure of all. Travelling inside dark and narrow caves
satisfies Santiago’s love of nature!
c. Jose Rizal is admired by many people not only for his love for his country but because of his intellectual
unrest. He studied Ophthalmology under two brilliant ophthalmologists named Dr. Louis de Wecker and Dr. Otto
Becker. He was driven to be an ophthalmologist because of the deep love for his mother. Dr. Rizal is not only an
excellent doctor but also a polyglot who spoke 22 languages and dialects.
d. Agta, a language spoken by Negritos in Casiguran, Sierra Madre, is considered an endangered language
(Headland, 2003). This is probably because of the attitudes of parents (Hornsby, n.d.). Some parents think that it is better
to learn a language that is used by wider communication. They forget that importance of their heritage language. For this
reason, the next generation of speakers will never have the chance to learn the language.
For items 27-29, read an excerpt from “How to Make it in College Now That You’re Here” by Brian O’Keeney.
How Can I Keep Up with All My Responsibilities Without Going Crazy
You’ve got a class schedule. You’re supposed to study. You’ve got a family you’ve got a husband, wife, boyfriend, and
child you’ve got a job. How are you possibly going to cover all the bases in your life and maintain your sanity? This is
one of the toughest problems students face. Even if they start semester with the best of intentions, they eventually find
themselves tearing their hair out trying to do everything they’re supposed to do. Believe it or not, though, it is possible
to meet all the responsibilities. And you don’t have to turn into a hermit or give up your loved ones to do it.
The secret here is to organize your time. But don’t you sit around half the semester planning to get everything together
soon. Before you know it, you’ll be confronted with midterms papers, family and work all at once. Don’t let yourself
reach that breaking point. Instead, try these three tactics:
Prepare a monthly calendar: markdown due dates for papers and projects. Circle test and exam days.
Make up a study schedule: make up a sheet listing the days and hours of the week. Fill in your work and class hours
first. Then try to block out some study hours. Schedule study hours for your hardest classes for the times when you feel
most energetic. Leave blocks of free time, too. You won’t be any good to yourself is if you don’t relax and pack in the
studying once in a while.
Use to “do-list”: once a week (or every day if you want to), write a list of what you have to do. The list is that it seems
to tame all the stray “I have to” thoughts that nag at your mind. After you finish something on the list, cross it off. Get
the important things done first. The second everything you don’t finish can simply move moved to your next “to-do”
list.
27. What does the author mean by tactics in managing one’s time?
A. Games
B. Rules
C. Stages
D. Strategies
28. According to the selection, how should students organize their time?
A. Know the deadlines of requirements for the whole term.
B. Push oneself to accomplish everything written in the to-do list.
C. Work on the easiest subject when one feels more enthusiastic.
D. Refrain from allotting free time when making a study schedule.
29. Which of the following was NOT used to develop the ideas in the passage?
A. Process
B. Description
C. Enumeration
D. Comparison and Contrast
30. Read the paragraph below.
Many people have cellphones. How do the phones work? They work by sending signals to special cell phone towers.
Let’s say you want to call Sam. You dial his phone number. Your phone sends a message to a cellphone tower near you.
The message travels by radio wave. The tower receives the message with the code for Sam’s phone. It sends a message to
a tower near Sam. That tower then sends a message to Sam’s phone. His phone rings. Now you can talk to him.
(Adapted from ReadWorks.org)
With the given information, what could be a good title for the paragraph?
A. How to Use a Cell Phone
B. Special Cell Phone Towers
C. How Sam Can Call His Friend
D. How Does a Cell Phone Work
31. "The capital city of Australia is Canberra." What type of claim is evident in the sentence?
a. claim of fact b. claim of policy c. claim of value
32. "Love is the most powerful emotion." What type of claim is evident in the sentence?
a. claim of fact b. claim of policy c. claim of value
33. A politician is advocating for increased funding in a specific area or the implementation of a new policy. What type
of claim is evident in the sentence?
a. claim of fact b. claim of policy c. claim of value
34. A/an _________ refers to work whose meaning is shaped by referencing or calling to mind other texts.
a. hypertext b. intertext
35. A/an _________ is characterized by the external links embedded in a text by the writer.
For numbers 36-40, read the text below and answer the questions that follow.
The Role of Renewable Energy in Combating Climate Change
Renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind power, are essential in the fight against climate change. Studies show
that transitioning to renewable energy can significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions, which are a primary cause of
global warming. Furthermore, implementing policies that promote renewable energy adoption can lead to job creation in
new industries. As society becomes more aware of environmental issues, the value of investing in sustainable energy
solutions is increasingly recognized.
36. Which claim is explicitly stated in the text?
a. Transitioning to renewable energy can create jobs.
b. Many people think climate change is real.
c. Renewable energy will save the planet.
d. Solar panels are expensive.
37. What implicit claim can be inferred from the text regarding public awareness?
a. People are unaware of climate change issues.
b. Increased awareness leads to investment in renewable energy solutions.
c. Most people prefer fossil fuels over renewables.
d. Environmental issues are not important to society.
38. Which statement represents a claim of fact rather than a claim of policy or value?
a. Renewable energy sources can significantly reduce emissions.
b. Society should prioritize renewable energy investments for future generations.
c. Investing in renewables is morally right for the planet's future.
d. Many countries have adopted policies for renewable energy use.
39. Synthesize information from the text to create an argument supporting or opposing the transition to renewable
energy based on its claims of fact, policy, and value.
40. Based on the themes presented in the text, create your claim regarding renewable energy that encompasses either a
claim of fact, policy, or value and explain its significance.
41. What are the main components of the text's structure?
a. Introduction, body, conclusion c. Body only
b. Title only d. Introduction and conclusion only
42. Where is the thesis statement located in the text?
a. At the beginning c. At the end
b. In the middle d. There is no thesis statement
43. Which of the following best describes the use of transitions in the text?
a. Frequent and effective b. Rarely used c. Used incorrectly d. Not applicable
44. Which term describes the logical progression of ideas in a text?
a. Coherence b. Cohesion c. Clarity d. Ambiguity
45. What does "mechanics" refer to in writing?
a. The use of persuasive language c. Grammar, punctuation, and spelling
b. The structure of paragraphs d. The overall theme of the text
46. Which of the following is a correctly spelled word?
a. Recieve b. Acommodate c. Definitely d. Occured
47-48. What are the main ideas presented in the text? Summarize them in one or two sentences.
Many people have cellphones. How do the phones work? They work by sending signals to special cell phone towers.
Let’s say you want to call Sam. You dial his phone number. Your phone sends a message to a cellphone tower near you.
The message travels by radio wave. The tower receives the message with the code for Sam’s phone. It sends a message
to a tower near Sam. That tower then sends a message to Sam’s phone. His phone rings. Now you can talk to him.
48. Evaluate how well the ideas in the text connect to form a coherent argument. What specific elements contribute to or
detract from this coherence?
49. Critique the effectiveness of language used in the text. How does it impact reader engagement and understanding?
Provide examples to support your evaluation.
50. Based on your evaluation of the text, create an outline for a revised version that addresses its weaknesses in
organization, coherence, language use, or mechanics. Include at least three specific changes you would make.