Diagnostic Test in English 8

1. Stress in the right syllable helps to show contrast and emphasis in meaning. If the word
permit has stress on the last syllable as in permit’. What does it mean?

a. a notice b. to give consent c. to request d. a written grant/authority

2. Your teacher asked you to recite an excerpt of the speech of the Prime Minister of Japan in
your literature class as part of your “Team Asia” activity. Your teacher is expecting you to:

a. copy the full text of the speech b. interpret the speech

c. make an outline of the speech d. make the speech short including only
the key points

3. When reading researches, you may have noticed website reference at the end of a topic or
article as in this example: Prosodic features are features that appear when you put sounds
together in connected speech. It is as important for you to learn the prosodic features as
successful communication depends as much on intonation, stress and rhythm as on the correct
pronunciation of sounds. What is the purpose of putting this website reference?

a. to promote the website and its links b. to recognize source thus avoid plagiarism
c. to make researches look more formal d. to provide additional information

4. What is the major language of Iran?

a. Farsi b. Nihongo c. Hindi d. Bahasa

5. Why are references included in a research project?

a. To give courtesy to the authors of the works that you have read.
b. To keep a record of everything that you have read in writing the report.
c. To impress lecturers.
d. To fully identify the source of information and ideas discussed in the report so that
others may check for themselves.

6. If you are asked to use conditional sentences to talk about uncertain events and situations,
which of the sentences below would best convey your message?

a. If I see Mia, I will ask if she wants to join our research group.
b. I will join the research team tomorrow if my Mom will let me go.
c. If she won’t come, then she will have to join the group on line.
d. If I knew her Mom’s number, I would talk to her.

7. When you're served a plate of sushi or sashimi, a Japanese food how will you go about
eating it. Here’s how: _______, pour soy sauce on the small individual plate.______, hold one
piece of sushi (including the ball of rice on the bottom) and dip the fish side into the sauce.
Avoid dipping the rice into the sauce. Place the whole piece of sushi in your mouth. _______,
Refresh your mouth with a slice of ginger._______, eat sashimi sushi (individual slices of raw
fish) by dipping the fish slices into soy sauce. If desired, order a side dish of rice and take a few
bites after each slice of fish.

What words will you use to fill in the blanks to show proper sequence of events in the
paragraph?

a. Now, Afterwards, Then, Lastly

b. First, Second, Third, Lastly
c. Now, Then, Afterwards, Lastly
d. First, Next, Then, Finally

8. In the sentence “I don’t think he should get the job” Where will you put the stress if you
mean “Somebody else should get that job.”

a. I b. He c. Job d. Don’t

9. Why is research, best regarded as skill?

a. Because it involves special ability and training

b. Because it is developed in school
c. Because it is updated from time to time
d. Because it is a God given talent.

10. How do you characterize Persian Women in general?

a. good for little more than decorating the harem

b. good for little more than having priorities
c. royal women were thought to be corrupt control freaks
d. had a great deal of personal freedom

11.Most of the themes in African Literature focus on freedom, independence, equality and
economic freedom to name a few. What do these lines from the African story of creation reveal
about their values? A West African creation tale explains how two spirit people were
accidentally sent down to earth by the sky god. Lonely, the people decided to create children
from clay, but feel they must hide them when the sky god comes down. Because they are
hidden in fire, the children soon turn to various shades based on how long they had been
exposed to the heat. Over time, these clay children grow up and move to various regions of the
earth, ultimately populating it (Fader).

a. Africans value people’s differences.

b. Africans follow their religion.
c. Africans entertain themselves through tales.
d. Africans are hardworking people.

12. Here are some English translations of the Japanese Haiku:

1. a clear waterfall — into the ripples fall green pine-needles
2. low tide morning... the willow skirts are tailed in stinking mud
3. your hermitage the moon and chrysanthemums plus an acre of rice fields Haikus are
traditional Japanese poems.
 What do these three Haikus say about the Japanese?

a. They are inspired by nature. b. They are moon worshippers.

c. They like to view low tide. d. They write about water, moon and mud.

13. As part of the Asian continent, Filipinos share the same values and traditions with Chinese
and Japanese. What values are common among the three groups of people? Choose from the
items below.

a. family oriented, religious and hardworking

b. family oriented, superstitious, hardworking
c. goal oriented, hardworking, and nature enthusiasts
d. hardworking, religious, goal oriented

14. Oral literature includes folktales; myths and legends. Myths are often sacred within the
culture of a group of people and are incorporated in their religion. Legends include familiar
landmarks and/or known historical events. Folktales deal with everyday lives that can be used
to pass on moral values or for entertainment purposes. One common characteristic of myths
and legends is that:

a. They are meant to be read by kids b. They are written by the ancestors
c. They are believed to be true d. They deal with animals and extraordinary
people.
15. “Be as Rama, be as Sita” this is one of the most famous sayings the Indians taught to their
young ones. What specific value is imparted by this quote?

a. Be a perfect son and an ideal husband like Rama; and be a faithful wife like Sita
b. Be a strong man like Rama and be submissive as Sita
c. Be a hero like Rama and a heroine like Sita
d. Be exiled like Rama and be dependent like Sita

16. Your Iranian friend messaged you in Facebook. He said he will be having a vacation here in
the Philippines for a week. You offered him to stay in your house. Your mother was having a
hard time already thinking of the menu you will have during your friend’s visit. Since you have
learned their customs in your history subject, what is the best food you can offer to him?

a. Rice, unleavened bread, fried chicken, black tea, fresh fruits

b. Rice, fried pork, coffee, fresh fruits
c. Bread, fresh fruits, black tea
d. Rice, fried pork, unleavened bread, coffee,

17. You are the feature editor of Philippine Daily Inquirer. You are tasked to make a write up
about the Muslims. You want the public especially the Christians to be familiar with their
customs because it will guide them to understand Muslims better. You will focus on their:

a. history b. culture
c. problems of the people d. leaders
18. You’re a columnist in your school paper and in your column you give advice on appropriate
acts to be done based on one’s traditions and values. What tip should you give your reader who
wrote….

Dear Ask Me,

Hi, My Chinese friend whose birthday falls on the same day as mine has given me a gift.
I learned in my English 8 class that reciprocating is one of the Chinese values, so I have bought
a gift for her too. How should I give my gift? I understand Chinese has a rich culture and
tradition. I want my friend to be happy. Thanks!

Thelma

Hi Thelma, like the Filipinos, Chinese would appreciate gifts that are given
wholeheartedly. However, you’d show how much you care for them more by considering their
culture. One way of doing that is by __________________.

a. Wrapping your gift with white paper.

b. Wrapping your gift in colorful wrappers.
c. Wrapping your gift in transparent plastic.
d. Wrapping your gift in red and gold.

Hope your friendship will remain strong. Take care!

Ask Me

19. You are a graduating linguist student. In your thesis you decided to conduct an in depth
study of the culture and history of a particular group in Asia. To be able to do it you have to
read Arabic articles. For you to achieve your goal the first thing you need to do is

a. identify the leaders of the group.

b. learn their language first.
c. ask help from a translator.
d. know their interests.

20. You are a Language instructor; you are to make an assessment of the proper use of stress
in speaking. You decided to have a collaborative activity, what are the possible activities you
can give them to show that they learned?

a. Do interactive story telling.

b. Give them statements and let them give the meaning the way it was said.
c. Let them write a script and do a short skit
d. Provide activity sheets to answer.

Prepared by:

JENNY BEB C. PAGAYON