A.

Structure
Part I
Directions: each item in the test represents a brief conversation between 2 persons. In
each of the conversations, one or more words have been omitted. Choose the correct
option below to complete the conversation and shade the corresponding O with the letter
of the correct answer on your answer sheet.

1. “We need a camera and a tape recorder for our documentation. Where did you place
our camera?”
“My camera is on the table. _____ is on the shelf.”
a. your c. yours
b. your’s d. you’re

2. “Only two players qualified in the final round of the chess tournament.”
“Really? Of the two, who do you think is ________ player?”
a. better c. the better
b. best d. the best

3. “How did you find the tournament?”

“I found it ________ event of the sports festival.”
a. an exciting c. very exciting
b. more exciting d. the most exciting

4. “Allan and his friends participated in the culminating activity.”

“Chris attended that affair, _____?”
a. isn’t it c. didn’t he
b. wasn’t it d. doesn’t he
5. “It rained hard last night. Where did you stay?”
“My friends and I stayed at the Center until the ___________.”
a. rain stopped c. rain had stopped
b. rain would stop d. stopping of the rain

6. “Computers are the modern tools of people.”

“You can say that again! We should all be computer literate. __________?”
a. don’t we c. shouldn’t we
b. isn’t it d. should we

7. “Have you read Harry Potter? What have you been reading lately?”
“Oh I missed that good read. Lately, I’ve been _______ to read.”
a. so busy c. very busy
b. too busy d. that busy

8. “I couldn’t believe this! Where have all the trees gone?”

“Oh they _________ before the reforestation project started.”
a. had all cut down c. have all been cut down
b. have all cut down d. had all been cut down

9. “I like our new friend. She has courage and common sense.”
“Right! She’s not afraid ____ bullies like you and me.”
a. at c. from
b. of d. with
10. “The new manager was here a while ago. What did he say?”
“Nothing ,much. He asked why__________.”
a. they were locking the door
b. the door was locked
c. they lock the door
d. the door was locked

11. “Have you seen the movie, The Greatest Showman? The scenes were good.”
“Joy saw it twice. She fell in love _____ the main character.”
a. with c. for
b. to d. at

12. “How are you getting along with your studies?”

“Honestly, I find it difficult to _______ all the requirements and deadlines.”
a. cope c. cope with
b. cope to d. cope up with

13. “For some people, money is very powerful for it can change things.”
“I don’t think so. I still believe ______ the power of love and good work.”
a. with c. at
b. on d. in

14. “What took you so long to finish your research paper?”

“I was disturbed by frequent callers. I could _______ my work.”
a. hardly concentrate on
b. concentrate hardly on
c. not concentrate hardly on
d. hardly not concentrate on
15. “Let’s join the field trip to Boracay. It’s the place to go for relaxation.”
“I wish _______ with you, but have more urgent things to do.”

a. I can go c. I will go
b. I would go d. I could go

Part II
Directions: Choose the most appropriate sentences to complete each of the dialogues
below. Shade the corresponding O with the letter of the correct answer on your answer
sheet.

16. It’s good to see you again! How have you been?
a. Good! I’ve been feeling better lately.
b. Good! I am feeling better lately.
c. Good! I feel better lately.
d. Good! I felt better lately.

17. The weather isn’t that fine today. Is it?

a. Yes, it isn’t.
b. No, it isn’t .
c. Yes, it does.
d. No, it doesn’t.

18. I went to see another movie last night. Have you seen one recently?

a. No, I have stopped seeing movies from a year ago.

b. No, I have stopped seeing movies since ten years.
c. No, I have stopped seeing movies for a year now.
d. No, I have stopped seeing movies since ten years now.

19. Why did you change your mind about joining the basketball tournament?

a. I prefer seeing a movie to playing basketball.

b. I prefer seeing a movie than playing basketball.
c. I would rather see a movie over playing basketball.
d. I rather prefer seeing a movie than playing basketball.
20. Joshua: Hi Abby! I’d like you to meet my friend, Ester.

a. I’m delighted to have met you.

b. I’m very pleased to meet you.
c. It’s happy finally meeting you.
d. It’s a pleasure to meeting you.

B. READING

Part I
Directions: Read the following articles below and answer the questions after each.

Passage 1
Many people say that they suffer from stress. Those people usually drive too fast,
eat too fast, and get angry too fast. They do everything too fast. They don’t lead
healthy lives.

Stress can affect everyone, regardless of race, socio- economic status, or age. A lot
of it is due to work. It’s called work-related stress. Doctors, lawyers, and CEOs have
it, taxi drivers, housewives, and senior citizens have it, and kids who are bullied at
school have it. College grads who can’t find jobs also experience it.

Stress is an unavoidable consequence of life. Without it, life, as we know it, would
not exist. However, not all stress is bad because sometimes it makes us work
harder, accomplish our goals faster, but it can also be devastating that it drives
people to drink.

The American Institute of Stress (AIS) calls stress as America’s number one health
problem, and the situation is the same in every other industrialized country in the
world. In a study that stretched out for over 20 years, researchers concluded that
75% to 90% of doctors’ visits were caused by stress-related illnesses. Those illnesses
include heart disease, cancer, and liver disease.

Stress is responsible for most of the absenteeism that occurs in companies large
and small. At times, workers get to the point where they can’t just take it anymore
and decide to call in sick because of stress.
 Stress considerably costs much money. Large corporations lose money when
production fails due to absenteeism, worker turnover, and on the job injuries. The
AIS estimates that job-related stress costs US industry 300 billion dollars a year.

Even though stress can’t be avoided completely, it doesn’t mean that there is
nothing that can be done about it. Actually, there are lots of things a stressed-out
person can do to prevent its occurrence:

 Exercise. It’s a proven fact that regular exercise reduces stress. It takes your
mind off your troubles and keeps the body healthy.
 Stop smoking. The biggest myth around is that smoking reduces stress. In
fact, It’s just the opposite. Smoking makes the blood vessels contract, which
makes the heart work harder.
 Meditation. By focusing your attention for a long time on something other
than the cause of your stress, you help your body relax and recuperate.
 Deep breathing. As simple as it sounds, stopping in the middle of a stressful
situation to breathe deeply is a good way to calm down.

Different people prefer different ways to reduce their stress. It doesn’t matter which
method they use, just as long as they have at least one. Stress leads to suicide, and
it kills many people through cancer, heart disease, and cirrhosis of the liver, as a
result of heavy drinking. The smart person will take stress under control and will
not become another statistic.

1. What is the main idea of the passage?

a. Smoking is a dangerous vice.

b. Stress causes several illnesses.
c. People learn to cope with stress.
d. Stress may cause immediate death.

2. Which word(s) in the fifth paragraph means nearly the same as absent?

a. Worker turnover
b. On the job injuries
c. Call in sick
d. Absenteeism
3. What does the expression “become another statistic” in the last paragraph mean?

a. To be counted in the group

b. To be a part of the statistics
c. To be included in the survey
d. To be one of those who get sick

4. Which is not true about stress?

a. Stress causes dreaded disease.

b. Stress causes people to drink.
c. Stress causes loss of money.
d. Stress causes fatigue.

5. What is the author trying to imply in the passage?

a. People of good socio-economic status suffer from stress.

b. Stress causes people different kinds of illnesses.
c. People experience stress in different situations.
d. There are different methods to reduce stress.

Passage 2
One of the most interesting authors of the 20 th century, J.R.R. Tolkien, achieved
fame through his highly inventive trilogy, The Lord of the Rings. Born in 1892,
Tolkien received his education from Oxford and then served in World War I. After
the war, he became a professor of Anglo-Saxon and English language and literature
at Oxford University.

Although published in 1965, the three books that comprise The Lord of the Rings
were written in intervals from 1936 to 1949. This was mainly due to Tolkien’s
responsibility as a professor and the outbreak of World War II. By the late 1960s,
this fascinating trilogy had become a sociological phenomenon as young people
intently studied the mythology and legends created by Tolkien.

The trilogy is remarkable not only for its highly developed account of historical
fiction but also for its success as a modern heroic epic. The main plot chronicles the
struggle between good and evil kingdoms as they try to acquire a magic ring that
has power to rule over the world. The novels, which are set in a time called Middle
Earth, describe a detailed fantasy world. Established before humans populated the
 Earth, Middle Earth was inhabited by good and evil creatures such as hobbits,
dwarves, elves, monsters, wizards, and some humans. The character and the
setting of Middle Earth were modeled after mythological stories from Greece and
Northern Europe.

6. What does the passage mainly discuss?

a. All of Tolkien’s fantasy books.

b. Tolkien’s work as a professor.
c. The popularity of Tolkien.
d. Tolkien and his writings.

7. What is one of the reasons it took Tolkien 13 years to complete the trilogy?

a. His duties at the university and World War II.

b. The difficulty of writing an original epic.
c. His need to study more mythology.
d. His family responsibilities.

8. The following sentence could be added to paragraph 3. Where would it best fit into
this paragraph?
“Once the ring is found by a hobbit, a wizard selects a group to take the ring to the
volcano where it is forged and destroyed.”

a. After the sentence that ends with “heroic epic”

b. After the sentence that ends with “rule the world”
c. After the sentence that ends with “fantasy world”
d. After the sentence that ends with “monster, wizards, and some humans”

9. According to the passage, when did the Lord of the Rings trilogy become popular
with young people?

a. Between 1936 and 1949

b. After World War II
c. In the late 1960s
d. In 1892
10. Based on the passage, which of the following statements can we assume as true
about J.R.R. Tolkien?

a. He lived in Greece and loved the classics.

b. He spent most of his life engaged in writing.
c. He enjoyed studying mythology and folklore.
d. He wrote a trilogy about his insights on myths.

Passage 3
In this era of increase global warming and diminishing fossil fuel supplies, we must
begin to prioritize on harnessing alternative energy sources. Fortunately, a number
of readily available, renewable sources are both cost-effective and earth-friendly.
Two such resources are solar power and geothermal power.

Solar energy, which reaches the earth through sunlight, is so abundant that it could
meet the needs of worldwide consumption 6,000 times over. Moreover, it is easily
harnessed through the use of photovoltaic cells that convert sunlight into
electricity. In the US alone, more than 10,000 homes are equipped with solar
electric systems in the form of electric panels or solar roof tiles. And in other parts
of the world, including many developing countries, the use of solar systems is
growing steadily.

Another abundant alternative energy source found in specific geographical areas

is geothermal power, which creates energy by tapping heat from below the surface
of the earth. Hot water and steam trapped in underground pools are pumped into
the surface and used to run a generator enough to produce electricity. Geothermal
energy is 50,000 times more abundant than the entire known supply of fossil fuel
resources. And as with solar power, the technology needed to h geothermal energy
is fairly simple.

A prime example of effective geothermal use is in Iceland, a region of high

geothermal activity, where over 80 percent of private homes are heated by
geothermal energy.

Solar and geothermal energy are just two of a number of promising renewable
alternatives to conventional energy resources. The time is long overdue to invest in
the development and use of alternative energy.
11. What is the main topic of this passage?

a. How energy resources are tapped from nature.

b. Examples of the use of energy resources worldwide
c. Two examples of alternative energy sources that should be further utilized
d. The benefits of solar wind and wind power over conventional energy sources

12. In the passage, why should we consider using alternative energy sources?

a. Because they are free and available worldwide

b. Because fossil fuels are fast diminishing and will soon be exhausted
c. Because conventional energy sources cause environmental damage
d. Because global warming has increased the amount of sunlight that reaches the
earth

13. Which of the following words would best replace the word “harnessing” in
paragraph 1?

a. Directing
b. Harassing
c. Depleting
d. Exploring

14. In the passage, what can be inferred about solar roof tiles?

a. They are being used in many underdeveloped countries.

b. They can convert geothermal energy into electricity.
c. They are more expensive than solar panels.
d. They contain photovoltaic cells.

15. In the passage, how is solar energy production similar to geothermal energy
production?

a. They both require fairly simple technology.

b. They both require the use of a generator.
c. They both use heat from the earth’s surface.
d. They are both conventional and costly.
Part II
Akda 1

Ano nga ba talagang mayroon ang tiangge at hindi mapigilan ang paglago ng
ganitong klase ng negosyo?

Sa kasalukuyang panahon, ang tiangge ay nagsisilbing isang alternatibong

pamilihan na pagebentahan ng mga may-ari ng kanilang produkto sa murang
halaga, kung ikukumpara sa department stores. Dahil na rin sa colonial mentality,
patuloy na napupukaw ng mga tiangge ang atensyon ng mga mamimili.
Matatagpuan kasi sa ganitong pamilihan ang iba’t -ibang klase ng mga pekeng
produkto tulad ng pantalon, kamiseta, bag, at compact disc. Ang mga ito ang
nagsisilbing pangunahing atraksyon sa mga tao.

Alam ng mga may-ari ng mga tiangge ang mga pangangailangan ng mga tao.
Dahil sa hirap ng buhay batid nilang tiyak na kakagatin ng mga ito ang mga
produktong kanilang ibinebenta sa murang halaga. Marahil ito ang sikreto ng
tagumpay ng mga tiangge.

16. Ano ang pangunahing paksa ng nabasang akda?

a. Pag-iisip ng mga mamimili
b. Mga presyo ng produkto sa tiangge
c. Mga salik sa pagiging patok ng negosyong tiangge
d. Pagkauso ng mga peke at mumurahing bilihin

17. Ano ang pinakamainam na pamagat ng akdang nabasa?

a. Pumapatok na Negosyong Tiangge
b. Paglitaw ng mga Pekeng Produkto sa Merkado
c. Makabagong Estratehiya sa Negosyo
d. Colonial Mentality ng mga Mamimiling Pilipino

18. Alin sa mga sumusunod na pangungusap ang naghahayag ng opinion?

a. Linisin muna ang maruming hangin sa Metro Manila bago maglagay ng bike
lane.
b. Ang sobrang lason sa hangin ay nagdudulot ng mga sakit.
c. Ang paggamit ng bike ay nakatutulong sa pagtitipid ng gas.
d. Ang Clean Air Act ay isang uri ng batas.
Suriin at bigyan ng interpretasyon ang talahanayan sa ibaba.

Yamang Dagat

Napapaligiran ang Pilipinas ng karagatan at masasabing ito ay likas na

pangisdaan.

Narito ang talahanayan ng Dami at Halaga ng Produksyon ng Isda ayon sa Uri ng

Pangingisda (libong metrong tonelada ang dami at milyon piso ang halaga).

Taon Kabuuang Kabuuang

Dami Halaga
2001 2,559.0 60,033.3
2002 2,625.7 65,443.5
2003 2,647.8 71,058.2
2004 2,686.6 81,229.4
2005 2,740.1 87,885.5

19. Ayon sa talahanayan, gaano ang itinaas ng dami ng pangingisdang komersyo noong
taong 2005 sa 2001?

a. 182.1
b. 181.1
c. 118.1
d. 181.2
Kasal o Kalas
Ang pangunahing argumento laban sa diborsyo ay ang malubhang epekto nito
sa mga pamilya. Ang mga naging supling ng naudlot na pagmamahalan ay higit
na nagdurusa sa away ng mag magulang. Ngunit kung tutuusin, hindi naman
talaga diborsyo lamang ang maaring magdulot nito. Sa kasalukuyan, may
paghihiwalay na sinasang-ayunan ng batas, yun bang tinatawag na legal
separation. Ngunit dahil sadyang napakamahal ng proseso ng ganitong uri ng
paghihiwalay at karamihan satin ay mahirap lamang, mga mayayaman lang
naman talaga ang nagsasagawa nito. Kung dukha, sapat na ang pag-aalsa
balutan, ganoon pa rin ang kalalabasan: wasak na pamilya.

20. Anong bagay ang pinaghahambing batay sa artikulo?

a. uri ng pamilya c. epekto sa mga pamilya
b. uri ng paghihiwalay d. away ng mga magulang
 Gabay sa Pag-unawa sa Hepatitis C

Ang hepatitis C virus (HCV) ay naisasalin sa dugo (blood borne) na dating tinatawag
na non-A / non-B hepatitis. May anim na pangunahing sub-types ng HCV: 1a, 1b,
2a, 2b, 3, 4, 5, at 6. Mas mahirap gamutin ang sub-type na 1a at 1b na
pangkaraniwan sa U.S. Pumapasok sa katawan ang HCV sa pamamagitan ng
direktang pagkalantad sa dugo. Inaatake ng virus ang mga selula sa atay kung
saan dumadami ito. Ang HCV ang nagiging sanhi ng pamamaga ng atay at
pagkamatay ng mga selula dito.

Kasama sa paraan ng pagsasalin o pagkahawa ang pagpapalitan ng paraphernalia

sa droga kapwa sa itinuturok at hindi itinuturok (karayom, lutuan, toorniquets,
straw, papa, atbp.) Maaari ring magkalat ng HCV ang mga karayom na gamit sa
pagtatato, pagbutas sa katawan, at acupuncture. Ang pagpapalitan ng mga
personal na bagay gaya ng pang-ahit, sepilyo, o pangkikil sa kuko ay maaaring
hindi gaano, ngunit possible paring paraan ng pagsalin nito.

21. Anong pangkalahatang kaisipan ang mabubuo sa artikulo?

a. Wala itong epekto sa iba’t-ibang bahagi ng katawan.

b. Nakukuha ang HCV sa pamamagitan ng Dugo.
c. Madaling gamutin ang HCV.
d. Hindi ito nakakahawa.

22. Ilan ang pangunahing sub-types ng HCV?

a. 4
b. 3
c. 6
d. 8

23. Alin sa mga sumusunod and hindi maaring makapagkalat ng HCV?

a. Pagtatato
b. Acupuncture
c. Hiraman ng suklay
d. Pagbutas sa katawan
C. Verbal Reasoning

Part I

Directions: Choose the best word that would be related to the third word in the same way
the second word is related to the first. Encircle the letter of your choice answer.

1. cobbler: shoes :: composer:______

A. band C. symphony
B. orchestra D. violin

2. surgeon: stethoscope :: teacher:______

A. test C. lesson plan

B. book D. blackboard

3. saw: wood :: shears:______

A. brush C. cloth
B. cane D. trunk

4. virus: disease :: war:______

A. bombs C. missiles
B. destruction D. soldiers

5. admire: appreciate ::______

A. disappoint: please C. accomplish: complete

B. assume: assumption D. arrange: arrangement

6. took: taken :: sang:______

A. sang C. singing
B. sing D. sung
7. doktor: sakit :: guro:______

A. kamalian C. kawanggawa
B. kakulangan D. kamangmangan

8. palay: bukid :: pilapil:______

A. bundok C. palaisdaan
B. gubat D. yungib

9. Hapon: Nihonggo :: Tsina:______

A. Bahasa C. Mandarin
B. Kastila D. Taiwanese

10. umaalimpuyo: galit :: namimighati:______

A. galak C. lungkot
B. inis D. poot

11. singkamas: bungkos :: bulaklak:______

A. balumbon C. tali
B. pumpon D. tumpok

12. bayan:watawat :: kalayaan:______

A. panulat C. gulok
B. kalapati D. ibon