Joshua P.
Maquilan 1DVM/DVM-A
Professor: Riceli Mendoza Literature of the Philippines
Make Conections
When it comes to picking which university to apply to, what questions do you
usually ask yourself? Are you asking the right one?
When it comes of picking which university to apply the questions I usually
ask in myself is; what are the good factors that can help me to become a good
student and how can I develop myself in that university, Environment of
learning, lastly is the achievements and teaching methods of particular
university.
Preview Vocabulary
Key Words and Definition Practice
Phrases
Relevant Relative or One topic that might be relevant to the
3. Know this word connected study of 21st literature is spoken word
or phrase and use poetry.
it
Accelerate Boost You may accelerate your learning of social
3. Know this word media slung terms by exploring and learn
or phrase and use how to use social media in socializing
it others using slang terms.
Tertiary 3rd stage Tertiary sources are most useful when it’s
2. I’ve seen this only focused on the sources of it’s own
word phrase information.
before
Consortium Association Many inventions nowadays are a product
1. I don’t know of consortium of the researchers like
this word or mobile gadgets and other technology.
phrase at all
Collaborate Team up If we allow the best and brightest to
3. Know this word collaborate we will create a great
or phrase and use masterpiece that we could never imagine.
it
Note the Facts
What are the four fold functions of the university?
The four fold of functions of university are Introduction, Research,
Extension and Resource Generation.
Note the Facts
Enumerate the research agencies that help carry out the research mandate of the
university.
Mindanao Agricultural Research Center (USMARC)
Philippine Industrial Research Center (PICRI)
Philippine Rubber Testing Center (PRTC)
Cotabato Agricultural and Resources Research and Development
Consortium (CARRDEC)
Philippine Carabao Center (PCC)
Reading Skills
Aside from the underlined words, skim through the texts and circle the words or
phrases which are unfamiliar to you. Try to give their meanings based on how
they are used in the texts. Write your answer on the space provided.
Relevant – Good education
Accelerate – Improve socio economic development
Tertiary – Good quality and advance education
Consortium – Organization of various agencies
Collaboration – Unite with other government agencies
Sizeable – Substantial income
Think and Reflect
Do you think the University of Southern Mindanao offers the kind of higher
education you are looking for? Explain.
Yes, the University of Southern Mindanao offers the kind of higher
education I’m looking. It’s because of the good environment of learning. USM also
have good facilities for the students and also for the teachers. Despite we have a
pandemic USM faculty and stuff has excellent alternative or teaching methods for
us students to learn and enjoy our college life.
Name: Joshua P. Maquilan Subject: Literature of the Philippines
Yr/cr/sect: 1DVM/ DVM–A Date: September 6, 2020
Reading Check
Circle the letters of the correct answer.
1. Who founded the University of Southern Midanao?
A. Ferdinand E. Maercos
B. BAi Hadja Fatima Matabay Plang
C. Salipada K. Pendatum
D. Ramon F. Magsaysay
2. What was the former name of USM?
A. Mindanao Institute of Technology
B. Mindanao State University
C. University of Southern Philippines
D. University of Laboratory School
3. Which of the following are the four fold functions of the university?
A. Instruction, Research, Extension, and Technology Transfer
B. Instruction, Research, commerce, and Resource Generation
C. Instruction, Research, Community Building, and Extension
D. Instruction, Research, Extension, and Resource Generation
4. Which is NOT a mission of the University?
A. Help accelerate socio-economic development
B. Promote harmony among diverse communities
C. Alleviate poverty in the region
D. Counter the sustainable peace and development efforts in the region
5. What do you think is the research focus of the University based on its
research arms and linkages?
A. Arts C. Agriculture
B. Education D. Business
Name: Joshua P. Maquilan Subject: Literature of the Philippines
Yr/cr/sect: 1DVM/ DVM–A Date: September 6, 2020
Vocabulary Check
Circle the letters of the correct answer.
1. “He was a philanthropist, interested especially in the education of all
defectives, the feeble-minded, the blind, and the deaf.” What does
philanthropist mean?
A. Benefactor C. Donee
B. Beneficiary D. Mediator
2. Solar energy is done of the best clean, renewable and substantial energy
sources. What does substantial mean?
A. Insupportable C. Unreasonable
B. Maintainable D. Extreme
3. Filipino cuisine is extremely diverse owing the culturally missed history
of the country. What does diverse mean?
A. Common C. Uniform
B. Related D. Different
4. Many people look for support through alternative medicine to augment
orthodox medical practices. What does augment mean?
A. Reduce C. Supplement
B. Contradict D. Balance
5. Because of its rural setting the town is popular destination for those who
enjoy camping, hiking or mountain biking. What does rural mean?
A. Provincial C. Metropolitan
B. Urbanized D. Citified
