Phil-IRI Form 1 - Post Test

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Direction: Read the selection silently. Record your reading time

as soon as you finish reading. Read the questions
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Bulong (Whisper)
Filipinos are known for their creativity.
One contemporary proof of this claim is a 24-year old Filipino named
Joaquin Pedro Gomez Valdes. He finished a degree in Film and AudioVisual Communication at the University of the Philippines. As part of his
graduation requirements, he needed to submit a major project called a
thesis.
He then set his creativity to work and came up with a short film
entitled Bulong (Whisper). He submitted his work to different
international competitions, a couple of months after its completion.
His efforts paid off when Bulong which talked about lifes purpose
and the peoples freedom whether to live that purpose or not, was named
Best Thesis. It was also given the Felicianio Award. It gained
recognition abroad when it was chosen to represent the Philippines in the
prestigious Short Film Corner, Festival de Cannes, in France. It also won
the Best Short Narrative in New Beijing International Movie Week.
Joaquin Valdez, exemplifying excellence, made something not just to
meet requirements in order to graduate. He made a short film that
brought pride to the country. He exemplifies a world class Filipino.
SY 2012-2013

Grade V
No. of words: 186

Questions:
1. What is Bulong?
a.
b.
c.
d.

a short narrative
an award
a short film
an international requirement

2. Joaquin Valdez is a _______________.

a.
b.
c.
d.

24-year
24-year
24-year
24-year

old
old
old
old

filmmaker
college student
movie producer
film writer

3. Which of the following awards was not received by the film Bulong?
a.
b.
c.
d.

Best Thesis
Festival de Cannes Award
Feliciano Award
Best Short Narrative

4. Why did Joaquin Valdez receive the awards mentioned for his short
film?
a.
b.
c.
d.

He was talented.
He worked hard to make a good project.
Many of his friends helped him.
He dreamed of being a famous director.

5. What does prestigious mean in the selection?

a.
b.
c.
d.

selective
international
multi-awarded
popular

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6. When Joaquin Valdes submitted his work to different international

competitions, what character trait did he show?
a.
b.
c.
d.

creativity
loyalty
confidence
responsibility

7. What can Filipino students learn from Joaquins life?

a.
b.
c.
d.

Make movies to receive international awards.

Give your best in everything, even in simple school requirements.
Choose the right course in college.
Do everything to be sure that people will recognize you.

8. Which of the following illustrates creativity?

a.
b.
c.
d.

Copy someones story

Ask people for their ideas about some creative work
Come up with a unique and interesting story
Find different ways to research about peoples excellent work

SY 2012-2013