Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
MIMAROPA Region
Division of Occidental Mindoro
RIZAL NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Rizal, Occidental Mindoro

SECOND QUARTER EXAMINATION

ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL PURPOSES

TEST I. Read the following statement carefully. Write the letter of the correct answer on your answer sheet.

1. It refers to a short summary that tells the reader what the project is, why it is important, and how it will be carried out.
a. Position paper b. Concept paper c. Research paper d. Thesis

2. Advantages of writing a concept paper include:

a. You may be able to organize your ideas
b. It gives an opportunity to stand out and receive a positive response from reviewers.
c. You are sure to get funding
d. “A” and “B”

3. Which of the following is NOT true about references in the concept paper?
a. We can cite references in Introduction and Methods section
b. It is important to write references following standard guidelines
c. Statements should be linked to references
d. We can have as many references as possible.

4. How many parts does a concept paper have?

a. 2 b. 3 c. 4 d. 5

5. It is known as the easiest part of the concept paper since most of your ideas will be referred to the once you drafted.
a. Title b. Introduction c. Body d. Conclusion

6. Which part of the concept paper describes the core ideas of the claim?
a. Title b. Introduction c. Body d. Conclusion

7. Which of the following is NOT included in developing the paragraph of writing the concept paper?
a. Labelling b. Explication c. Definition d. Explanation

8. This mode of presenting the concept uses examples to develop the ideas in the paragraph
a. Labelling b. Explication c. Definition d. Explanation

9. Why do you need to include the distinguishing feature in formal sentence definition?
a. To present the unique qualities of a term
b. To recognize it from the other forms.
c. To be different in some terms.
d. None of the above

10. This is the main section of the concept paper.

a. Introduction b. Body c. Conclusion d. Title

11. It is a formal piece of writing based on research.

a. Position paper b. Writing a questionnaire c. Survey report d. Informational report

12. A technique of gathering data by asking questions to people who are taught to have a desired information.
a. Deductive b. Survey method c. Questionnaire methodd. Inductive

13. The following are the guidelines in writing a survey report, EXCEPT:
a. Keep it simple
b. Modes of ordering
c. Basic qualities of a good report

14. What is the purpose of writing a survey report?

a. To have better report
 b. To study a research topic thoroughly
c. To conduct a Survey
d. All of the above

15. It is a textual generalization, consisting of text and numbers.

a. Demand b. Summary c. Findings d. Writing

16. In conducting a survey, it is important that the objective is ____________.

a. Not clear b. Accurate c. Focused d. Readable

17. In writing a summary, which of the following is NOT included in developing the paragraph of writing the concept
paper:
a. Do not include your own comments or evaluation
b. The summary should not cover the original text as whole
c. The material should not be presented in a neutral fashion
d. None of the above

18. Summarizing teaches students how to discern the most important ideas in a text.
a. Yes b. No c. Maybe d. Not sure

19. Which of the following structure state the aim/purpose of the report, when and how the report was gathered?
a. Conclusion b. Main body c. Objective d. Introduction

20. It is where all the information collected and analysed is presented clearly and detail.
a. Introduction b. Conclusion c. Main body d. Objective

21. A position paper is sometimes called _________________________.

a. Concept paper b. Technical report c. Point of view paper d. Critique paper.

22. The following are essential in writing the position paper, EXCEPT:
a. Introduce the topic
b. Provide background on the topic to explain why it is important
c. Assert the thesis
d. Provide background on the topic to explain why it is important

23. It is one-sentence statement about the topic.

a. Thesis b. Argument c. Main idea d. Introduction

24. What source should be used if you are doing introductory information and overviews?
a. Books and Government reports
b. Academic journals
c. Newspapers and magazines
d. Directories, Encyclopaedias, handbooks

25. The following are asked to present a strong argument, EXCEPT:

a. Is it a real issue, with genuine controversy and uncertainty
b. Can you identify at least two distinctive positions?
c. Is this lengthy issue?
d. Are you personally interested in advocating one of these positions?

For numbers 26-35: Read the questions carefully and choose the letter of the correct answer in the box below.

a. Formal b. Informal c. Analytical d. Recommendation

26. A written report that is more formal than an oral report.

27. Which of the following reports is usually written in a form of a memorandum?
28. Which of these is not a formal report?
29. Which of these reports is usually more controversial in tone and typically deals with everyday problems and issues?
 30. Which of these reports present results, analyse those results and draw conclusion based on those results.
31. This type goes a step beyond presenting results.
32. It is also referred to as a feasibility report.
33. Its functions are to inform, analyse, and recommend.
34. It explains what cause a problem or situation
35. It is complex and used at an official level.

For numbers 36-40: Identify the statement which supports the following claims. Write the letter of your choice on your
answer sheet.

36. Kids are super spreaders of Covid 19 virus.

a. Kids love chatting with friends
b. A US study published in the journal of Paediatrics show that children have higher level virus compared to adults.
c. Children are required to wear masks
d. Children need to be vaccinated

37. Pollution is seen as major world problem.

a. Some of the lands disappearing beneath rising seas.
b. The earth is considered the only planet in the universe that supports life
c. The word environment is derived from the French word “Environ” which means surrounding.
d. People get water, power, and oxygen from the environment.

38. Reforestation is a long ranges answer to massive flooding.

a. The effects of tropical cycles include heavy rain, strong wind, and large storm surges.
b. Strong typhoons can disrupt power supply.
c. Forest serves to keep the water in the mountains.
d. Health facilities have been damaged due to heavy flooding.

39. Mental health is not just a millennial’s issues or senior citizens, but of everyone.
a. A healthy lifestyle is not achieved overnight, but we must be consistent
b. Fats are important for good health and proper functioning of the body.
c. A high salt intake can result in high blood pressure and increase the risk of cardiovascular disease.
d. Being far from family alone, not knowing where to get the family’s next meal, and other nasty things on social media
can trigger one’s anxiety

40. Digital technology played a key role as the economy started reopening.
a. Developments in biotechnology could allow anyone even amateur biologist, to develop a tool that kill millions.
b. Employees began working remotely and use work collaboration tools to ensure productivity.
c. Data security is risky as digital technology can be hacked, transmitted by several ways.
d. People are now more into virtual communication rather than cherishing what have in real lif
Prepared by: Checked by:

DANREB D. BERNABE / RACHEL KISSES M. GUZMAN ROSYCRIS B. LAREDO

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