Listen carefully to a story the teacher will read. Then, answer the questions about it. Write only the letter of your answer.

Scientists found that Mercury’s atmosphere is very hot. Venus is hot, too Mars and Pluto are too cold and theirs atmosphere is made up of too much carbon dioxide just like those of Jupiter, Saturn, Venus and Neptune. It is only the planet earth whose atmosphere is made up of oxygen. Earth also receives enough light and rays from the sun that make the planet fit for life.

1.     Whatis the story about?

Who studies the planet’s atmosphere?

What makes the other planets too cold?

In which planet do we live?

If people continue cutting down trees, what will happen?

The Man, His Son, and the Donkey

A man, his son, andtheir donkey were on their way to the market where it was to be sold. “Have youno more sense,” said a passerby, “than to walk along, letting your donkeywithout a load?” So the man put this son on the donkey, and they went on.

            “Youlazy, young man,” said the next person they met. “Aren’t you ashamed to rideand let your poor old father go on foot?” The man lifted off his son and got onthe donkey himself. Two women passed. One said to the other “Look at thatselfish old fellow, riding while his little son follows on foot!”

            Theman then took the boy up behind him. The next traveler they met asked the man,“Is the donkey yours?” “Yes, it’s ours.” The man said, “No one would think sofrom the way you use it. Why, you are better able to carry the donkey than itis to carry both of you.”

Who are the characters in the story?

What is the setting?

What is the problem?

What is the solution?

What is the ending?

1.     Population is accented on the third syllable.

The word Chinese is accented on the last syllable and the S is pronounced as Z

Read and write the letter of your answer as to the mood, tone and purpose suggested by the expression. (13-16)

1.      What mood felling is expressedhere?

-       thicksmoke

-       redflames

-       firemen’struck arriving

-       policemenare carrying bundles

1.     What is the mood suggested by these expressions?

“Happy landing! Thank God, you are safe!”

            People kiss and embrace each other.

What is the tone of these expressions?

“Go away! Can’t you see that I have very little fare for myself?”

What is the purpose of writing an announcement?

Maria Makiling once lived and married to a handsome man that soon become the king of their kingdom in Mt. Mailing.

The sun is the center of the solar system.

A meeting should always be handled with formality as expected by the group through the use of polite expressions order.”

To start the meeting, the presider may say “Let us now come to order

To open the nominations for a position, the presider says” The tables for nomination for president is open.”

The presider will not ask every one if there are any other nominations.

Choose the most suitable meaning of the underlined word in each sentence.

The animals were alarmed when the trees were cut down.

Choose the most suitable meaning of the underlined word in each sentence.

The forest was a peaceful haven for animals. Zoo shelter hideout meeting place

Choose the most suitable meaning of the underlined word in each sentence.

The animals pleaded to stop the cutting of trees. 

23.   Every year the “Sinulog Festival” was done peacefully. What is the OPPOSITE MEANIG of the underlined word?

23.   There are no more trees for the forest has shrunk. What is the OPPOSITE MEANING of the underlined word?

Doctors need to keep abreast with the latest medicines.  What is the most suitable meaning of the underlined figurative language?

His books are always up to date.  What is the most suitable meaning of the underlined figurative language?

Every holiday season, peace prevails in the four corners of the world.  What is the most suitable meaning of the underlined figurative language?

After the calamity, most of the victims were safe and sound.  What is the most suitable meaning of the underlined figurative language?

23.  Ramon is respected by his friends. He is a man of good word. 

Like a flash of lightning, the man leapt over the gate.

The sun peeps behind gray curtains.

The tall grass danced and bowed to the music of the wind.

The eyes are windows of the soul

His quality smile, as wide as a river, told me he had done something wrong.

Complete the sentence by writing the correct form of the verb in parenthesis. (38-42)

The disaster victims (mourn) over the loss of their loved ones and property for a week

A condemned building (collapse) last Friday in a crowded slum area in Quezon City.

Tomorrow, housewives and other consumers (have) the chance to air their grievances against paying high electric bills.

Usually, passerby (admire) the lands cape of our front gate.

The electrician (change) all over electric installations last summer.

Complete the sentence with the appropriate modal based on the given context in parenthesis. (43-47)

Donna ________wait here. (possibility)

Citizens ________pay taxes. (obligation)

Ronald _______call me tonight at nine. (ability)

We ________hire a party organization for Dad and Mom’s wedding anniversary. (reservation)

The  solution to this problem ________most be what you are thinking. (negative possibility)

Francis plays the piano _____ Anna sings.

I asked the little boy to stop _____ he only ran faster

The music room is _____ the clinic and the PTA room.