Second Grading Period Unit Test

ENGLISH IV
S.Y. 2013-2014

I. Reading Comprehension
Directions: Read the text and answer the items that follow.

Directions: Read the comprehension passage carefully and chose the best answer to each question. The questions are to
be answered on the basis of what is stated or implied in the passage.

But man is not destined to vanish. He can be killed, but he cannot be destroyed, because his soul is deathless and
his spirit is irrepressible. Therefore, though the situation seems dark in the context of the confrontation between the
superpowers, the silver lining is provided by amazing phenomenon that the very nations which have spent incalculable
resources and energy for the production of deadly weapons are desperately trying to find out how they might never be
used. They threaten each other, intimidate each other and go to the brink, but before the total hour arrives they withdraw
from the brink.

1. The main point from the author's view is that

A. Man's soul and spirit cannot be destroyed by superpowers.
B. Man's destiny is not fully clear or visible.
C. Man's soul and spirit are immortal.
D. Man's safety is assured by the delicate balance of power in terms of nuclear weapons.
E. Human society will survive despite the serious threat of total annihilation.
2. The phrase 'Go to the brink' in the passage means
A. Retreating from extreme danger.
B. Declare war on each other.
C. Advancing to the stage of war but not engaging in it.
D. Negotiate for peace.
E. Commit suicide.
3. In the author's opinion
A. Huge stockpiles of destructive weapons have so far saved mankind from a catastrophe.
B. Superpowers have at last realized the need for abandoning the production of lethal weapons.
C. Mankind is heading towards complete destruction.
D. Nations in possession of huge stockpiles of lethal weapons are trying hard to avoid actual
conflict.
E. There is a Silver lining over the production of deadly weapons.
4. 'Irrepressible' means
A. incompatible
B. strong
C. oppressive
D. unrestrainable
E. unspirited
5. A suitable title for the above passage is
A. Destruction of mankind is in evitable.
B. Man's desire to survive inhibits use of deadly weapons.
C. Mounting cost of modern weapons.
D. Threats and intimidation between super powers.
E. Cowardly retreat by man
6. The mode of paragraph used in the text is:
A. Narrative
B. Persuasive
C. Expository
D. Descriptive
7. The paragraph development utilized is:
A. Effect
B. Reason
C. Process
D. Contrast

Disequilibrium at the interface of water and air is a factor on which the transfer of heat and water vapor from the
ocean to the air depends. The air within about a millimeter of the water is almost saturated with water vapor and the
temperature of the air is close to that of the surface water. Irrespective of how small these differences might be, they are
crucial, and the disequilibrium is maintained by air near the surface mixing with air higher up, which is typically
appreciably cooler and lower in water vapor content. The turbulence, which takes its energy from the wind mixes the air.
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As the speed of wind increases, so does the turbulence, and consequently the rate of heat and moisture transfer. We can
arrive at a detailed understanding of this phenomenon after further study. The transfer of momentum from wind to water,
which occurs when waves are formed is an interacting-and complicated phenomenon. When waves are made by the wind,
it transfers important amounts of energy-energy, which is consequently not available for the production of turbulence.

8. This passage principally intends to:

A. resolve a controversy
B. attempt a description of a phenomenon
C. sketch a theory
D. reinforce certain research findings
E. tabulate various observations
9. The wind over the ocean usually does which of the following according to the given passage?
I. Leads to cool, dry air coming in proximity with the ocean surface.
II. Maintains a steady rate of heat and moisture transfer between the ocean and the air.
III. Results in frequent changes in the ocean surface temperature.
A. I only
B. II only
C. I and II only
D. II and III only
E. I, II, and III
10. According to the author the present knowledge regarding heat and moisture transfer from the ocean to
air as
A. revolutionary
B. inconsequential
C. outdated
D. derivative
E. incomplete
11. According to the given passage, in case the wind was to decrease until there was no wind at all, which
of the following would occur?
A. The air, which is closest to the ocean surface would get saturated with water vapor.
B. The water would be cooler than the air closest to the ocean surface.
C. There would be a decrease in the amount of moisture in the air closest to the ocean surface.
D. There would be an increase in the rate of heat and moisture transfer.
E. The temperature of the air closest to the ocean and that of the air higher up would be the same.
12. The mode of paragraph used in the text is:
A. Narrative
B. Persuasive
C. Expository
D. Descriptive
13. The paragraph development utilized is:
A. Examples
B. Reason
C. Process
D. Definition
II. Idioms
Directions: In each of the following sentences, a common expression--an idiom--can replace the word or
phrase in parentheses. In the blank below each sentence, write the idiom defined by the word or phrase in
parentheses. Choose from the following expressions:

asked out at least was hard on breaks down

call off catch on do a favor in the meantime
keep in mind out of his mind out of touch
over and over without question

14. If the car (stops to function,) we will walk to a gas station.

15. We couldn't eat dessert, but (in the minimum) we enjoyed dinner.
16. Bill baked the fish for twenty minutes; (during the same time,) he read a book.
17. I practiced singing this song (repeatedly) to remember the words.
18. His strange ideas made me think he might be (insane).
19. (Unquestionably,) he is the most talented dancer in our class.
20. John (invited) Amber to go on a date to see a movie.
21. Amber (treats herself harshly) herself when she did not do well in school.
22. You must (not forget) that making mistakes is part of learning.
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 23. If the storm doesn't end, we will have to (cancel) our fishing trip.
24. I was happy to speak with my friend after we were (not in contact) for a few years.
III. Grammar

A. Complete the grid with required verb form.

Base Form Simple Past Past Participle Base Form Simple Past Past Participle
arise 25. 26. lose 35. 36.
swear 27. 28. go 37. 38.
bear 29. 30. lay 39. 40.
become 31. 32. weave 41. 42.
forsake 33. 34. set 43. 44.

B. Write correct verb form based on the context of the following sentences. Write the letter only.
45. ______________________________ Frank in Toronto?
A. Did you meet B. Have you met C. Were you meeting D. meet
46. He had a break after he _____________________________ for two hours.
A. was walking B. had been walking C. has walked D. walk
47. I _______________________________ her for a long time.
A. know B. have known C. have been knowing D. knew
48.We _________________________________the windows and the car on Saturday morning.
A. were cleaning B. cleaned C. have been cleaning D. clean
49. I _________________________________ in York for a week in 1998.
A. worked B. have been working C. have worked D. work
50. I _______________________ you in your office with a girl! Really? We ____________________.
A. saw - 've just talked B. 've seen - just talked C. saw - were just talking D. see-will talk
51. How many cupboards __________________________ since yesterday?
A. did they move B. have they moved C. have they been moving D. moves
52. As he ___________________a bike, a dog ______________________ him.
A. was riding bit B. rode bit C. was riding D. ride-biting
53. When the dog _____________________ him, he _____________________ his bike.
A. was biting - fell off B. bit - was falling off C. bit - fell off D. bites-will fall
54. I didn't notice that you ____________________________.
A. had come B. came C. have been coming D. come
III. Technical Writing and Business English Correspondence
Modified True or False
Write true if the sentence is correct and if false change the wrong idea with the correct one.

55.The salutation is a polite closing that ends with a comma. It is either at the left margin or its left edge is in the center,
depending on the Business Letter Style that you use.
56. A business letter is more formal than a personal letter. It should have a margin of at least one inch on all four edges.
57. The greeting in a business letter is always formal. Usually Sir/Madam is used followed by a colon.
58. The second paragraph of an application letter should state more of your attitudes as a professional.
59. Solicited applications are done through job information and known job vacancies.
60. The body is written as text. A business letter is never hand written. Depending on the letter style you choose,
paragraphs may be indented. Regardless of format, skip a line between paragraphs.
61. The Signature Line/Block indicates the name of the companys boss or head.
62. The last paragraph of an application letter indicates the applicants request to be granted an interview.
63. The standard margin for business letter is one inch in all sides.
64. The applicant should not state directly that he/ she is applying for a job.
65. The signature block should be written in all capitals letters.
66. The measure of success of an application letter is when the employer grants you a salary.
67. The heading is the address where the letter comes from.

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 V. Complete the BUSINESS LETTER below:

Ms. Emily Smith

6999 Main Street _ (68. ____________________)
Chicago, IL 88998
January 2, 2000 _ (69. ____________________)

KR Toys _ (70. ____________________)

3444 Elm Drive
Wichita, KS 66500

Attention: Mr. Sam Jones, President (71.______________ _____)

Gentlemen: _ (72. ____________________)

This letter is to inform you of a problem I have had with a toy that I purchased at your store.

I purchased a karaoke machine at your store on December 20, 1999. It was to be used for a
New Years Eve party that my family had for some of my friends. That evening, before the party, we
plugged in the machine and set it up. When I first tried to test the machine, the CD started to play
sound, but there were no words on the screen. We read the directions and tried other CDs, but the
machine never worked. (73. ____________________)

As you may guess, the party wasnt the same without a karaoke machine. Therefore, I wanted
to write this letter to let you know what happened, and to ask that you use brands that are more
reliable than the one that I purchased.

Thank you very much for your time.

Sincerely, _ (_74. ___________________)

ARIEL P. VILLAR (75.____________________)

Merry Christmas!
ARIEL P. VILLAR, M.A.T.
MASTER TEACHER II