Cupang Integrated School

Casantaan, Sto. Tomas, La Union

First Quarter Examination
English 8

Name: __________________________________________ Date:_________________

Multiple Choice: Read each item carefully. Write the letter of the best answer in the blank
provided for each item.

I. Reading comprehension/Literature
Read carefully the following passage before answering the questions.
(For items 1 – 2) A. Why do parents usually get angry? Children frequently quarrel,
make noise, ask questions or come around asking for permission at exactly wrong time.
Usually, parents get angry when their children don’t follow their advice; when they suffer from
health problems like severe headaches or high blood pressure; or when mothers go through
menopause. These facts are realized by children only when they themselves become adults.

_________1. The main purpose of the paragraph is ____________.

a. to amuse b. to entertain c. to explain d. to inform

_________2. What is the implied opinion of the writer about parent’s anger to children?
a. against b. in favor c. neutral d. cannot determine

(For items 3 – 6). The governor was pleased at the wit of the youth and praised greatly,
but he demanded to know where he had obtained his wisdom.”Alas! Alas!” he cried the farmer, “
the truth must be told!” and with deep bows he related his story. The governor listened and their
meditated in silence. Finally, he lifted his head, Shinano needs more than the strength of youth,
he said gravely, “ ah that I should have forgotten the well – known saying, “ with the crown of
snow, there cometh wisdom”. That very hour the cruel law was abolished, and the custom
drifted into as far as past that only legends remain.

_________3. It can be inferred in the story that the aged mother was ____________.
a. kind b. honest c. industrious d. wise

_________4. What is the best paraphrase for this line?

“With the crown of snow, there cometh wisdom”
a. The mountains are covered with snow.
b. The young and strong are candidates for becoming a king.
c. Wisdom is a virtue that comes only from young people.
d. Wit and intelligence can also be found amongst old people,

_________5. What value is underscored in the selection?

a. Great love of a son to his mother
b. Greatness of the king for lifting the cruel law.
c. Great intelligence of a farmer solving problems.
d. Great love of a mother to her son and a son to his mother.

_________6. What opinion may be formed based on the passage?

a. The governor lifted the law.
b. The governor asked where the man got his wisdom.
c. The governor was delighted by what the farmer did.
d. The people of Shinano lived happily for the rest of their lives.

Fill in the blanks. Read the passage carefully. Fill in the blanks with the appropriate words from
the box. Use each word once only. Write the letters only.
a. First b. third c.Lastly d. Second
The Japanese tea ceremony steps begin with the cleaning of the utensils.
7_________________, the host cleans the tea bowl, tea scoops, and the tea whisk with
concentrated and graceful movements. 8. ________________, the host prepares the tea by
adding three scoops of matcha tea powder per guest to the tea bowl. 9. _________________,
the hot water is ladled into the bowl and whisked in a thin paste. 10._____________, more
water is added to create a soup – like tea.

II. Listening Comprehension/Oral Language or Fluency

_________11. Stress on the right syllable helps to show contrast and emphasis in meaning. If
the word CONTEST has the stress on the first syllable as in the sentence, “ But if you didn’t
agreem why didn’t you contest it at that time? “ What does the word CONTEST mean?
a. competition
b. a struggle for superiority or victory between rivals.
c. to call into questions and take an active stand against.
d. to compete or strive.

_________12. Which sentence should be said with the falling intonation?

a. Do you think that’s a good decision?
b. Is she really serious about that?
c. It is a good decision, isn’t it?(The speaker is NOT sure)
d. The emperor wanted a great bell.

________13. Which statement has rising intonation?

a. When is John coming over?
b. Is he coming over this afternoon?
c. He’s coming over this evening.
d. He is going to bring pizza.

_________14. In which sentence does the speaker want to tell us that her apartment isn’t big?
a. SHE lives in a tiny apartment in Ortigas.
b. She lives in a TINY apartment in Ortigas.
c. SHE lives in a tiny APARTMENT in Ortigas.
d. SHE lives in a tiny apartment in ORTIGAS.

_________15. In the sentence, “ I said she might consider a new haircut,” which word will
you want to mean “NOT JUST A HAIRCUT.”
a. consider b. haircut c. might d. new

_________16. “I d – d – d didn’t mean to hurt you.” The speaker in this sentence is ________.
a. afraid b. confident c. proud d. sorry

_________17. “ An architect?”The speaker expresses___________.

a. anger b. disgust c. dismay d. surprise

_________18. Choose the word which stressed on the first syllable.

a. perfect which means make flawless
b. present which means gift
c. progress which means move forward
d. record which means to register

(For items 19 – 20) Determine the meaning conveyed by the sentence. Be guided by the slash
(/).
_________19.” The principal/said the teacher/is competent.”
a. The principal is competent.
b. the teacher is competent.
c. The principal and the teacher are both competent.
d. The teacher who is also the principal is competent.

_________20. “The woman said/the man is my guide.”

a. My guide is neither a man nor a woman.
b. My guide is the woman.
c. The man is my guide,
d. The woman is my guide.

III. Vocabulary Development

_________21. The elderly are advice to avoid strenuous exercises.
a. complex b. easy c. expensive d. time- consuming

_________22. The criminal shows no repentance even though he was convicted of the crime.
a. feeling of regret b. gratefulness c. fearfulness d. worry

_________23. She felt remorse over the death of her pet that she left when she had her
summer vacation. a. sad b. happy c. angry d. a feeling of being sorry

_________24. This imitated bag resembles the original one I saw I the department store.
a. looks like b. looks different c. has the same price d. made from
the same company
_________25. Do you know where the rumors originated?
a. came from b. were first taught c. were first popularized d. were
first documented

_________26. The computer key- board must be covered after use so that dust will not
accumulate.
a. gradually increased b. greatly increase c. unlawfully acquired d.
secretly saved

_________27. I feel nauseous every time I pass by the pile of garbage dumped on the
sidewalk.
a. like drinking b. like vomiting c. like eating
d. like sleeping

_________28. The sudden tremor brought the moviegoers in chaos.

a. fire b. sudden dizziness c. strong waving d. slight shaking

_________29. She always carries along with her a portable computer.

a. can be operated b. can be sold c. can be carried easily d. most up-
to- date

_________30. The kidnap victim belongs to a prominent family in Manila.

a. rich b. political c. popular d. notorious

31 – 44. Fill in the blanks. Read the passage carefully. Fill in the blanks with the appropriate
words from the box. Use each word once only. Write the letters only.
A. tents B. alphabet C. orderly D. universal E. supplies F. majority G. devastation
H. permanent I. ground J. necessary K. destroyed L. opportunity M. chaos O. converse
P. world

I returned to school soon after the war was over. The entire place, where the school used to be,
was in 31.____________________. The previous school building had been
32.__________________ during the war, but still had a place to study. Later I found out that
people from all over the 33.__________________ had kindly donated school
30.___________________ to us so that we could continue with our education.
My friends and I spent the first school day in 34.__________________. These were only
temporary. We would be in a more 35.___________________ place once the buildings were
rebuilt. Despite the 36.____________________ around us, people went about picking up their
lives. Everything else was 37._______________________ in our school. There were textbooks,
pencils, and erasers. We had to sit on the 38.____________________, but we did not mind. T
least we were back in school.
That summer I learned English. I learned the 39.___________________ and how to
40._________________ with my friends. I was told that it was 41.__________________ to
know this language when I grow up. It was a 42._____________________ language, something
that was spoken by the 43.________________ of people in the world. I was certainly enjoying
school. I was glad that I was given the 44.___________________ to study.

IV. Grammar Structure and Awareness.

(For items 45 – 48.) Choose the appropriate coordinating or subordinating conjunction.
_________45. The poor farmer did not leave his mother _________ he loved her so much.
a. and b. because c. so d. while

_________46. Ko – Ngai sold some of her jewels ____________ sought the help of a fortuner
teller.
a. and b. but c. for d. so

_________47. Kouan Yu did his best _____________ the metals refused to blend with one
another.
a. although b. but c. or d. while

_________48. Either you cast the bell ___________ you die.

a. and b. for c. nor d. or
49 – 52. Parallel structures. Which of the following paired sentences are parallel? Put a
check on the space provided.
_________ She likes to listen to music and reading the latest novels.
_________ She likes listening to music and reading the latest novels.

_________ He spent his time studying Spanish, working at the convenience store, and jogging
every afternoon.
_________ He spent his time studying Spanish. working at the convenience store, and he
jogged every afternoon.

_________ The dog was excited: running, barking, and he chased after the boys.
_________ The dog was excited: running, barking, and chasing after the boys.

_________ The apartment was filled with old newspapers, broken bottles, and the ashtrays
were overflowing.
_________ The apartment was filled with old newspapers, broken bottles, and overflowing
ashtrays.

V. Viewing Comprehension.
Directions: Choose the appropriate word to complete the meaning of the idiom. Write ocean,
music, rags, cold and pie in the blanks provided.

53. All these promises the politicians make are just _______________ in the sky.

54. The small amount of money donated is just a drop in the ______________ compared to the
large sum of money needed.

55. He has been successful in life. He went from __________________ to riches.

56. They had a dispute yesterday. That’s why she gave him a ___________________ shoulder.

57. I had to face the ______________ all by myself, although I was not the only responsible for
the problem.

Directions: Choose the appropriate idiomatic expressions to be used in the following

sentences. Write a piece of cake, odds and ends, pros and cons or ups and down in the
blanks provided.
58. The teacher asked us to talk about the ______________________ of industrial
development.
59. Do not worry about the problems you have in your business .You know there are always
________________________ in business.

60. The police found nothing special in the house of the criminal as he had taken all the
important documents with him leaving just ______________________.