Republic of the Philippines

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Schools Division of Ilocos Sur
BUTAC INTEGRATED SCHOOL
Suyo, Ilocos Sur
ENGLISH 8
Third Quarter Examination
General Instructions: Read and follow the given direction for each part of this examination. Understand each question
then write only the letter on your answer sheet. Eyes on your paper and refrain from cheating, moving around, and
chitchatting while answering. God bless you! 
I. Listening
Direction: Listen carefully as your teacher reads the text twice then answer the following questions.
1. What specific societal problem is discussed in the text?
A. peer pressure B. lack of education C. student’s dropouts D. poverty
2. What type of issue is the problem discussed in the text?
A. social B. moral C. economic D. psychological
3. Which of the following statements is true about the issue on poverty based on the text?
A. Poverty is a condition where the basic needs of the family are not met.
B. Poverty is not a problem
C. Poverty is not an important issue in the world.
D. Poverty is making people happy.
4. Which of the following is NOT a cause of poverty according to the text listened to?
A. inflation B. population growth C. lack of employment D. curiosity
II. Read the following questions then choose the correct letter of your answer.
5. This refers to an author’s expression of his or her own opinion on a particular issue
without examining and presenting enough evidence.
A. bias B. judgment C. objective D. subjective
6. Which of the following factors influences a person’s bias?
A. evidence B. experiences C. facts D. reality
7. All of the following statements are true about bias, EXCEPT?
A. presenting both sides of the issue.
B. telling only a part of the issue at hand.
C. putting across an unfair or one-sided opinion.
D. being subjective as opposed to being objective.
8. “Fathers are always responsible in making decisions than mothers.” Which of the
words below makes the statement biased?
A. always B. decision C. making D. responsible
9. “Pageants are amazing platforms that promote different advocacies such as women empowerment, child protection,
and environmental conservation.” Which of the words below makes the statement biased?
A. amazing B. conservation C. different D. protection
10. Which of the following statements does NOT manifest bias?
A. Filipinos are considered the best English speakers in the world.
B. Women leaders are better than men when handling a health crisis.
C. Research studies are undertaken to help improve human condition.
D. Online games are the main cause of mental health problems among teenagers nowadays.
11. Which of the following statements shows the negative view of the author about social media?
A. It breeds cyber bullying and depression.
B. It can be an avenue for business opportunities.
C. It develops the information and communication (ICT) skills of teenagers.
D. It allows people to create online communities and friendship.

12. What should an author do to avoid being biased? The author must _______.
A. present evidence to support personal opinions.
B. present solid evidence on both sides of an issue.
C. use words and expressions that appeal to the readers.
 D. use words and expressions to convince readers to take a stand.
13. Which of the following statements is an example of unbiased writing?
A. Filipinos are the best singers in the world.
B. High school dropouts will not be successful in life.
C. Asians have a diverse and rich cultural heritage.
D. Students who are good in Science and Math are brainy.
14. Which of the following statements expresses bias?
A. The Earth rotates around its own axis.
B. Jose Rizal is our country’s national hero.
C. Putting rubbing alcohol is the best way to kill bacteria and viruses.
D. COVID-19 is an infectious disease caused by a new strain of coronavirus.
15. What technique is used which is intended to make consumers accept or approve something without looking closely
at evidence? A. advertisement B. commercial C. announcement D. propaganda
16. What type of propaganda uses appealing phrases which are closely associated with highly valued concepts and
beliefs
but without offering any supporting information or reason?
A. card stacking B. glittering generalities C. name calling D. soft soap
17. What propaganda technique is intended to damage the image of the competitor by using names that evoke fear or
hatred such as, “racist, dictator and communist”?
A. card stacking B. glittering generalities C. name calling D. soft soap
18. What propaganda technique is used in the statement, “Things go better with Coke”?
A. card stacking B. glittering generalities C. name calling D. soft soap
19. “I love visiting you folks in the city because people are wholesome, hardworking, and family centered.” Which
propaganda technique is used in the statement?
A. glittering generalities B. name calling C. plain folks D. soft soap
20. “A superstar mother talks about her experience of using the diaper that she prefers for her baby and the advantages
of using it.” What propaganda technique is used in the situation?
A. loaded words B. simplification C. testimonial D. transfer
21. “A brand of snack food is loaded with sugar and calories; however, the commercial boasts that the product is low in
fat, implying that it is also low in calories.”
What propaganda technique is used in these details?
A. card stacking B. name calling C. plain folks D. soft soap
22. Which statement uses soft soap propaganda technique?
A. You are a criminal! You do not deserve to be elected.
B. My actions of service for you are my best work in life.
C. I am the right person to be voted because of my visible services.
D. I know that you are wise voters. The future of this country is in your hands
23. What do you think is the right thing for you to do if you see a propaganda of a slimming tablet with a promo sale of
buy 1 take 1 and sold at a very cheap price and you really want to lose weight?
A. Not buy the product until I can prove that it is effective.
B. Immediately buy the product for its very good offer.
C. Buy the product because of its convincing promotion.
D. Conduct a thorough research on the product especially for possible negative side effects of the product before
buying it.
24. “Maria has doubts about buying products online, but since most of her friends are doing it, she dismisses her doubts
and went ahead to buy some products online.” What propaganda technique is used in the given situation?
A. glittering generalities B. bandwagon C. plain folks D. soft soap
25. Which of the following best describes a social issue?
A. It causes an increase in unemployment.
B. The people recognize the situation as a huge problem.
C. Only overseas workers consider the issue as a problem.
D. It involves a difference in beliefs and preferences of people.
26. What issue reflects the scarcity of resources which are deemed insufficient to satisfy human wants and needs?
A. social issue B. moral issue C. economic issue D. public issue
27. Which of these factors is NOT part of the moral issue?
A. difference in beliefs or preferences C. lack of compassion for others
B. poor regard of the common good D. price increase in basic commodities
28. What kind of issue is presented in the following situation? :”Children die quietly in some of the poorest villages on
earth because the families cannot afford medical services.”
 A. social issue B. moral issue C. economic issue D. psychological issue
29. What kind of issue is presented in the following situation? “High fuel costs and soaring commodity prices, together
with fears of global recession, are worries of all countries.”
A. social issue B. moral issue C. economic issue D. psychological issue
30. What is the body of written works such as poetry, novels, history, biography and essays that reflects the background
of a certain culture?
A. epic B. literature C. poetry D. prose
31. Which type of literature is a product of a writer’s imagination?
A. feature B. fiction C. literature D. non-fiction
32. What is defined as the sequence of events that occurs from the first to the last line of the story?
A. character B. plot C. point of view D. setting
33. “Ravana abducted Sita and forced her to be his wife. Rama came to rescue Sita. He fought and confronted Ravana
and freed Sita.” In this situation, what type of conflict is used by the author?
A. man vs. man B. man vs. self C. man vs. society D. man vs. supernatural
34. “Long ago, the kingdom of Ayodhya was ruled by a wise king. Ayodhya is part of the Ancient Sarayu in India.” What
literary element is emphasized from this statement?
A. character B. plot C. setting D. theme
35. “While it is true that Rama’s stepmother, the second wife, is against Rama to be crowned as the next king, Ravana
is
considered as the main antagonist of the story Ramayana.” What literary element is emphasized in the text?
A. character B. plot C. setting D. theme
36. The theme is the central meaning or idea that the writer conveys to the reader. What do you think is the theme of the
story Ramayana?
A. seeking happiness C. forgiving and forgetting
B. doing one’s duties D. giving importance to wedding
37. “I was standing in the dark. I was scared and cold. Then, I felt something on my shoulder, and it was a hand. I was
trying to get away, but it would not let me go. I screamed as loud as I could, but no one heard me.” – In the Dark.
What point of view is used by the author?
A. first person B. omniscient C. third person D. all of these
38. It is part of the plot that refers to the peak and the most exciting part of the story.
A. resolution B. denouement C. climax D. rising action
39. Literature reflects the culture of a certain place. In the story Ramayana of India, Rama shows his undying love to
Sita by risking his life just to protect her. Which of the following Filipino cultures mirror this value?
A. A husband remains loyal to his wife despite the trials that they met.
B. A husband works hard to provide the needs of his family.
C. A husband remembers the wedding anniversary with his wife.
D. A Filipino family loves gathering especially during special occasions.
For 40-44, identify the issue being described in the following statement. Choose the letter of the correct answer
inside the box.
A. corruption C. malnutrition E. inflation G. teenage pregnancy
B. abortion D. poverty F. unemployment
40. It is an issue that refers to the rise and fall of prices of commodities t a specific
period of time.
41. It is both a social and economic issue where people can hardly provide for their food,
shelter, education and health.
42. It is a moral issue that involves the termination of pregnancy.
43. It is a criminal offense that constitutes the illegal use of public power to gain private
interest.
44. It is an issue that happens when someone who can work cannot find a suitable job.
For 45- 48, identify the correct conjunction to complete the sentence.
45. You won’t pass the test ____________ you study.
a. when b. if c. unless d. for
46. Pay attention to your work _________ your will not make mistakes.
a. so b. unless c. or d. and
47. Maria wanted to be a doctor, __________ her parents insisted that she takes teaching.
a. because b. since c. therefore d. but
48. ____________ you go judge someone, know first the whole story.
a. When b. Before c. While d. After
For 49- 50, construct sentences using the given conjunctions/cohesive devices.
49. although
50. because

Reading text ( Test I )

Poverty
Poverty is a condition where the basic needs pf the family are not met. Such families are deprived of basic
necessities like housing, clothing, drinking water and food.
Poverty is not just a problem of one country, it is growing in many big countries. In many countries today, people
cannot even get their daily food.
There are many causes of poverty but the main ones are – population growth, lack of employment and inflation.
 Republic of the Philippines
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Schools Division of Ilocos Sur
BUTAC INTEGRATED SCHOOL
Suyo, Ilocos Sur

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THIRD QUARTER EXAMINATION

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