Republic of the Philippines

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Region VI- Western Visayas
Division of San Carlos City
San Carlos City, Negros Occidental

Julio Ledesma National High School

SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

SEMI FINAL EXAMINATION

English for Academic and Professional Purposes
Grade 11- Inventor

Read all instructions carefully and answer the following questions. Write ONLY the LETTERS of the
correct answer.

A. Choose the letter of the correct answer

1. A paper in which you analyse and evaluate an author’s work. This requires you to conduct a
thorough and detailed study, opinions and conclusions/recommendations.
a. thesis paper c. concept paper
b. critique paper d. position paper
2. It is devoted to a discussion of one side of an issue. It tackles one significant issue of a community
on which the author takes a stand.
a. thesis paper c. concept paper
b. critique paper d. position paper
3. A composition dealing with subjects/ topics from a limited or personal point of view of the writer?
a Essay b. Testimonial c. Story d. Research
4. These are considered proofs to strengthen the author’s claims.
a. facts b. testimonies c. evidences d. interviews
5. These are statements that supports the authors stand.
a. claims b. issues c. positions d. evidences
6. It summarizes the main points of the essay.
a. introduction b. body c. conclusion d. argument
7. What are the parts included in the position paper?
a. Introduction, body, conclusion
b. Introduction, review, recommendation
c. Introduction, problem, solution, conclusion
d. Introduction, stand, claim, evidence, conclusion.
8. It is a paragraph that compares the product to its counterparts or other brands.
a. Claim b. recommendation c. introduction d. review
9. The general statement that presents essential points that leads the reader to the points of discussion
in your essay.
a. Topic Sentence b. Thesis Statement c. Supporting Detail d. Points
10. It is the central concept of contention that opens a discussion between a negative and a positive
side.
a. Topic b. Subject c. Issue d. Product

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B. American Psychological Association (APA) system for writing references. Write the letter of the correct
answer.

11. Which format for a newspaper is correctly written?

a. Castro, P (Oct. 23, 2016). The Start of War. The Philippine Times; p.A16.
b. Castro, P. (2016, Oct. 23). The Start of War. The Philippine Times, p.A16.
c. Castro, Philip (2016). The Start of War. The Philippine Times, p.A16.
d. “The Start of War” by Philip Castro on October 23, 2016, Published at the Philippine Times pg A16.

12. Which choice shows the correct format for the reference from a book written by Jeffrey Swan, and Dennard
Rail, entitled “Social Work and Research” published by McGraw-Hill Publishing, copyright 2015 at New
York City
a. Swan, J. & Rail, D. (2015). Social Work and Research. New York City: McGraw Hill
Publishing
b. Rail Dennard & Swan Jeffrey (2015) Social Work and Research. New York City: .
McGraw-Hill Publishing
c. Rail, J.(2015). Social Work and Research. New York City: McGraw-.Hill .
Publishing.
d. Swan , J. & Rail, D. (2015). Social Work and Research. New York City: McGraw Hill
Publishing.

13. Which shows the correct format of the following information.

Author(s): Jan Plumm
Publisher: Harley Publishing, Inc. Year: 2008
Title: A Creationist View of Sexuality Page number: quote pg. 113-114
City of Publication: New Brunswick, New Jersey

a. Plumm, Jan (2008). A creationist view of sexuality. New Brunswick, NJ; Harley Publishing,
Inc., p. 113-114.
b. Plumm, Jan (2008). A creationist view of sexuality. New Brunswick, NJ; Harley Publishing,
Inc., p. 113-114.
c. Plumm, J.(2008). A creationist view of sexuality.New Brunswick, NJ; Harley Publishing, Inc., p.
113-114.
d. Plumm, Jan (2008). A creationist view of sexuality. New Brunswick, NJ: Harley Publishing,
Inc., p. 113-114.

14. Author: John P. Ackran

Title of webpage: Statistics of Insurance Coverage of Elderly
Date of Publication: September 21, 2013
URL: http//www.medreform.org/statistics/insurance/elderly-coverage/233
a. Ackran, J.P. (2013). Statistics of Insurance Coverage of Elderly. Retrieved from .
http//www.medreform.org/statistics/insurance/elderly-coverage/233.
b. Ackran, J.P. (2013). Statistics of Insurance Coverage of Elderly. Retrieved from.
http//www.medreform.org/statistics/insurance/elderly-coverage/233
c. Ackran, J.P. (2013, Sept. 21). Statistics of Insurance Coverage of Elderly. Retrieved from.
http//www.medreform.org/statistics/insurance/elderly-coverage/233
d. Ackran, J.P. (2013, Sept. 21). Statistics of Insurance Coverage of Elderly. Retrieved from.
http//www.medreform.org/statistics/insurance/elderly-coverage/233

C. Identify the text structure and main idea of the following text. Write the letter of the correct answer.
15. Oceans and lakes have much in common, but they are also quite different. Both are bodies of water,
but oceans are very large bodies of salt water, while lakes are much smaller bodies of fresh water. Lakes are
usually surrounded by land, while oceans are surrounded by continents. Both have plants and animals living
in them. The ocean is home to the largest animals on the planet, whereas lakes support much smaller forms
of life. When it is time for a vacation, both will make a great place to visit and enjoy.
What is the structure of the text?
a. Problem and solution c. Compare and contrast
b. Cause and effect d. Description

Main idea:
a. Oceans are better than lakes.
b. Oceans and lakes are great places to visit and enjoy.
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 c. The differences of the area of oceans and lake
d. Oceans have more animal living in them compared to lakes.

16. First, plug in the lamp and place the sample of what you wish to observe on a slide. Adjust the mirror
so it reflects light from the room up into the objective lens.
Then place your slide with the specimen directly over the center of the glass circle on the stage. With the low
power objective lens placed over the slide, use the coarse focus knob. After that look through the eyepiece
with one eye while closing the other eye. Use the fine focus knob to fine.

What is the structure of the text?

a. Chronological c. Order of importance
b. Sequence d. Spatial
Main Idea:
a. Steps in using the microscope.
b. Microscope is use to observe specimens through the eyepiece.
c. The different parts of the microscope.
d. Functions of the microscope.

17. It seems like there has been a surge in teen pregnancies these days. Teen pregnancies make it very
difficult for young mothers to pursue their dreams and meet the demands of an infant. Fortunately, most teen
pregnancies can be easily prevented by using birth control; however, even birth control is not 100%
effective. The most effective way to prevent teen pregnancies is abstinence, which is 100% effective.

What is the structure of the text?

a. Problem and Solution c. Description
b. Chronological d. Spatial

Main Idea:

a. Pregnancies make it difficult for young mothers to pursue their dreams.

b. Abstinence is the effective way to prevent pregnancies
c. Birth control should be taught to teens to avoid pregnancy.
d. Effective ways to prevent teen pregnancies.

18. In recent decades, cities have grown so large that now about 50% of the Earth's population lives in
urban areas. There are several reasons for this occurrence. First, the increasing industrialization of the
nineteenth century resulted in the creation of many factory jobs, which tended to be located in cities. These
jobs, with their promise of a better material life, attracted many people from rural areas. Second, there were
many schools established to educate the children of the new factory laborers. The promise of a better
education persuaded many families to leave farming communities and move to the cities. Finally, as the
cities grew, people established places of leisure, entertainment, and culture, such as sports stadiums, theaters,
and museums. For many people, these facilities made city life appear more interesting than life on the farm,
and therefore drew them away from rural communities.

What is the structure of the text?

c. Problem and solution c. Compare and contrast
d. Cause and effect d. Sequence
Main idea:
a. Population has grown over the last decades especially in urban areas.
b. Reasons why population grown so large in urban areas.
c. The city life is more interesting than life on the farm.
d. Industrialization as the main cause of the growing population.

19. Religions have become the most essential thing of human rights. However, there are five major
religions that spread around the globe since ancient to modern times. First, the religion with the most
numerous believers is Christianity. It has 954,766,700 believers which are globally spread from east to west.
The base of Christianity is the teachings of Jesus Christ which was called The New Testament. The second
religion with 538,213,900 believers is Islam. It was spread from Morocco, Middle East countries to Asian
countries like Indonesia, Malaysia and Pakistan. The base of Islamic belief is the teachings of Prophet
Muhammad and Holy Quran. Another religion with 524,273,050 believers is Hinduism. It was introduced in
India about 3000 years ago based on The Vedas, the holy book of Hindu followers. The next is Buddhism
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 which was introduced by Sidharta Gautama through his teachings in The Eightfold Way. It is held by
249,877,300 and spread in the east to Europe and United States. The last religion with its 14,353,790
believers is Judaism. It is spread widely and it was descended from Israel’s tradition.

What is the structure of the text?

a. Sequence . Sequence
b. Order of importance d. Chronological

Main idea:
a. The characteristics of the five major religions.
b. The five major religions that spread around the globe since ancient to modern times.
c. Christianity is the most wide spread religion in the world.
d. Religions have become the most essential thing of human rights.

D. Presenting evidences (Choose the correct evidence that would support the author’s stand and claim)
20. Issue: Implementation of the 9:00 P.M. curfew to minors.
Stand: In favor
Claim: Minors will not be involved to different crimes.
Evidence:
a. Survey cities that implements curfew to minors that resulted to less involvement of minors to crimes.
b. Research on the effects of implementation of curfew to minors.
c. Interview parent whether they agree or disagree to the implementation of the curfew.

21. Issue: Putting up air conditioners to schools and universities

Stand: Against
Claim: It will contribute to global warming.
Evidence:
a. Interview people whether they agree that air conditions contribute to global warming.
b. Research how air conditioners contribute to global warming.
c. Research about the advantages and disadvantages of putting up air conditioners.

22. Issue: Implementing no smoking policy to public places.

Stand: In favor
Claim: Second-hand smoking may cause lung cancer.
a. Survey people who are in favor of implementing the no smoking policy.
b. Research how second hand smoking cause cancer to people.
c. Research on the effects of smoking to public places.

E. True or False (Write the letter A if it the statement is true, and B if it is false)

23. A thesis statement is an interrogative form of sentence.

24. Entries in the APA are arranged alphabetically according to the title of the reference.
25. In developing an essay, one must determine the topic, purpose role and audience for the work.
26. The position paper is similar to the topic sentence. It is the central concept up for contention for both
negative and positive sides of an issue.
27. Collecting sources and making notes is part of the process of creating a plan in writing an essay.
28. The position paper must express both the positive and negative sides of an issue.
29. A review or critique paper must include the experiences of the writer while using the product.
30. Peer evaluation and revisions are essential in the writing process.

F. Modified Matching Type( Match the types of academic text in Column A, with its correct parts in Column B,
C, & D)
A. B. (Introduction) C. (Body ) D(Conclusion)
1. Concept Paper a. Statement of the author’s a. Demographic a. Final opinion of
Stand, Issue and qualities and products &
Argumentative thesis practical details services
2. Review/ b. Statement of Products b. Supporting b. Summary of
Critique Paper features and target details main points
groups. thesis statement
3. Position Paper c. Introducing the author’s c. Claims and c. Summary of claims
purpose, and thesis Evidences and opinion
statement
Good Luck!
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