THIRD QUARTER POST-ASSESSMENTTEST

ENGLISH 9

2021-2022

I.DIRECTIONS: Read the passage below, then answer the questions that follow.Choose the letter of the best answer.

Updated on: Saturday, June 01, 2019, 03:01PM IST

Optimism, A Key To Success

THE more optimistic you are, the morecreative you can be. With optimistic attitude, one can generate new ideas andcreate possibilities to move forward faster than at normal times. In fact, adetermined effort to cultivate optimism can improve the quality of life, ensurehappiness and success. A person without optimism either becomes a routinethinker and in the end no thinker at all.

One magic word in our vocabulary is “How”.Asking ‘how’ forces us to be both positive and future-oriented with a clearvision. Asking how is like stepping on the accelerator of our mind andreleasing the brakes. More we use the word how, more we can turn our vision ofrealities. Most of us don’t think of a long future; it is always tomorrow orday-after.

Once we think how we can make our futureideal, we become more optimistic and positive about our present. More energyand enthusiasm is generated in thinking. We become more motivated andcommitted. Our communication channel opens up giving more clarity andeffectiveness.

Remember that ultimately what we are is aresult of our thinking and actions that follow. For example, if we devote 10minutes a day towards thinking something new, it amounts to 70 minutes a week,280 minutes a month and 3360 minutes a year, i.e. 56 hours a year which isnothing considering an average span of 60 years — a recipe for success is totake a dream, mix it with motivation and action, add long hours of practice anddiscipline, and ultimately reap a bumper harvest of never ending success.

John Paul Getty, at one time world’srichest man (now it is Bill Gates) gave 2 secrets of success. 1) Identify theworst thing that can possibly go wrong and then make sure that it does nothappen. 2) Get up in the morning and say that something wonderful will happen bylunch time and if it does not happen make it happen.

To make things happen, there should be anurge of competition and the mantra is “I can do it.” We have to decide exactlywhat we want to do and then act as if it were impossible to fail.

– T.G.L. Iyer

QUESTIONS:

1. What is the selection about?

   A. Success           C.  Wealth

   B. Optimism     D. Achievement

Why did the writer want one to be optimistic?

   A. For one to succeed in life       

   B. For one to become wealthy   

   C. To encourage the lazy ones to do hard work

   D. To empower the weak ones

According to the text, which is NOT a result of being optimistic?

   A. One can be more creative.                      

   B. One can ensure happiness.                       

   C. One can improve quality of life.

   D. One can ensure long life.

Which do you think will happen when one is NOT optimistic?

A. One will be a failure.                                   

B. One will become successful.                      

 C. One will be friendly.

 D. One will find contentment.

II.DIRECTIONS:  Read the questions that follow. Then, choose the letter of the best answer.

5. Jim is browsing the internet for his project. Why is it necessary for him to look for biases and prejudices in the articles he reads?

    A. To be fair

    B. To be influenced by the statements

    C. To decide which resources he will use

    D. To get the answers/ideas that he needs

6. Which is not the reason why you need to identify biases and

      prejudices in the materials that you read?

     A. To be misinformed 

     B. To avoid fake news

     C. To stop spreading misleading news

     D. To choose the appropriate resources

7. What would most probably not happen if rich patients are accommodated first in hospitals?

   A. Lots of poor people will not be treated.

    B. Poor people may resort to illegal means.

    C. There will be distrust in the hospitalization system.

    D. There will be a more organized hospitalization system.

8. Which of the following can be considered a technique for improving listening skills?

     A. Highlighting texts

     B. Choosing your words wisely

     C. Improving your pronunciation

     D. Paying attention to nonverbal cues

III. DIRECTIONS: Answer the questions that follow. Choose the letter of the best answer.

For Nos. 9-11, read the passage below.

When I went swimming at the beach this morning, I saw a jellyfish. A jellyfish is one of the most beautiful creatures in the ocean. However, jellyfish are really scary. They are gelatinous, which means they are made of jelly-like material. It probably feels slimy if you touch it.

There are many different types, including those that sting and kinds that do not sting. Jellyfish sting to catch their prey by paralyzing them. Jellyfish are important because they feed a lot of other creatures in the ocean. Still, I would rather meet a shark than a jellyfish in the ocean.

9. Which of the following statements is an opinion?       

               A. I went swimming at the beach this morning.

                B. However, jellyfish are really scary.

                C. I saw a jellyfish.

                D. They are gelatinous.

10. Which of the following statement is a fact?   

                A. A jellyfish is one of the most beautiful creatures in the ocean.

                B. It probably feels slimy when you touch it.

                C. I would rather meet a shark.

                D. Jellyfish sting to catch their prey.   

11. What is the best way to prove that the facts in the passage are true?       

                A. make a friend

                B. look in an encyclopedia

                C. read a make-believe story

                D. go to the beach

12. Which of the following questions will NOT determine if information expresses currency or timeliness?       

                A. When was the information gathered?

                B. Is theinformation unique?

                C. When was it posted on the web?

                D. Are links functional and up to date?

For no.  13, Read and analyze the given statements/situations then answer the question that follows.

13. A restaurant or retail store is not serving someone because of their skin color or race.

The statement suggests ________.

A.  Terrorism              B. Bias         C. Indifference            D. Prejudice

14.  It is referred to as a process where you prefer one thing over another thing, especially in a way considered to be unfair.

A. Bias        B. Judgement            C.  Prejudice          D. Choice

15.  Marie is worried about her weight and body size. She notices that many of her friends have started eating low-carb and protein shakes. Marie decides that this must be the healthy way to eat so, she joins them. Marie and her friends’ health condition shows ________.

A.  Argument             B. Truthfulness         C. Relevance     D. Objectivity