FIRST PERIODICAL EXAMINATION

ENGLISH 8
S.Y 2019-2020

NAME: ___________________________________ DATE: ______________________

LRN: _____________________________________ SCORE: ____________________

I. LISTENING
Direction: Listen carefully as the teacher reads the selection twice. Choose your best answer.

II. VOCABULARY DEVELOPMENT- Traditions and Values

a. TRUE-FALSE STATEMENT
Direction: Write TRUE if the statement is true and FALSE if it is not.
__________6. Japanese often send money to bereaved friends as an expression of sympathy.
__________7. Number 4 is considered lucky in Japan.
__________8. It is a no-no in Japan to pick up your rice or miso soup bowl and hold it under your chin
to keep stuff from falling.
__________9. In Japan it is impolite to pour your own drink when eating with others--you pour your
companion's drink and your companion pours yours.
_________10. Chinese parents are usually concerned about the discipline of their children. The
parent never gets divorce if the relationship does not work. The father maintains a strict
b. VOCABULARY BUILDING
Direction: Read them to yourself and figure out the meaning of each italicized word using context clues.
Choose your best answer.
______11. All the little dragons on the high-tilted eaves of the green roofs shiver to the tips of their gilded tails
under that deep wave of sound. The underlined word means to _____.
a. fall on one’s knees b. tremble at the loud sound c. be destroyed by the gilded tails
______12. In the Tower of the Great Bell: now the mallet is lifted to smite the lips of the metal monster—the
vast lips inscribed with Buddhist texts. A mallet is ____________.
a. a hammer b. an axe c. a saw
______13. The molds had to be once more prepared, and the fires rekindled. Rekindled means ___________.
a. lighted again b. set on fire again c. stopped the fire
______14. And even as she cried, she leaped into the white flood of metal. Leaped means to ___________.
a. Squat b. jump c. run
_______15. All the green-and-gold tiles of the temple are vibrating; the wooden goldfish above them are
writhing against the sky.
a. twisting b. pointing c. leading

III. ORAL LANGUAGE & FLUENCY and STUDY STRATEGIES

Direction: Identify the correct letter that best corresponds to your answer.
______16. 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
______17. 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 c. interpret the speech
b. make an outline of the speech d. make the speech short including only the key
points
______18. What is the major language of Iran?
a. Farsi b. Nihongo c. Hindi d. Bahasa
______19. 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.
http://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/knowledge-database/prosodic-features

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 forma
d. to provide additional information
______20. 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.
______21. 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.
______22. 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 c. Now, Then, Afterwards, Lastly
b. First, Second, Third, Lastly d. First, Next, Then, Finally
______23. 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
______24. 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.
______25. 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
______26. 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.
______27. Here are some English translations of the Japanese Haiku:

1. a clear waterfall — 2. Low tide morning … 3. your hermitage

into the ripples the willow skirts are tailed the moon and chrysanthemums
fall green pine-needles in stinking mud 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. c. They like to view low tide.
b. They are moon worshippers. d. They write about water, moon and mud.
______28. 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 that
follow.
a. family oriented, religious and hardworking
b. family oriented, superstitious, hardworking
c. goal oriented, hardworking, and nature enthusiasts
d. hardworking, religious, goal oriented
______29. 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.
______30. “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
______31. 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. b. Rice, fried pork, coffee, fresh fruits
c. c. Bread, fresh fruits, black tea
d. d. Rice, fried pork, unleavened bread, coffee
______32. 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
______33. 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 colourful wrappers.
c. Wrapping your gift in transparent plastic.
d. Wrapping your gift in red and gold.

I hope your friendship will remain strong. Take care!

Ask Me

_____34. 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 c. ask help from a translator
b. Learn their language first d. know their interest

_____35. 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. Let them write a script and do a short skit
c. Give them statement and let them give the meaning the way it was said
d. Provide activity sheets to answer.
IV. GRAMMAR
Direction: Classify the sentence according to its structure. Choose your answer from the word box.

SIMPLE COMPOUND COMPOUND-COMPLEX

______________________36. Mark likes to sing a song. - S

______________________37. Adrian works in a public school nearby; his wife Sheyenh works in a hospital
downtown. - C
______________________38. John likes to sing a song but nobody asks him to do so. - C
______________________39. Arkhy climbed to the top of the tree, but Tanya, who was a bit clumsy, fell odd half
way up. – CC
______________________40. Gian and Gianna are black friends. – S

I. VOCABULARY DEVELOPMENT
Direction: Choose the letter of the most appropriate meaning of each of the following passages.
______41. The Bird of Time has but a little way
To fly -- and Lo! the Bird is on the Wing.
a. Life is short. c. Birds cannot fly for a long time.
b. b. Birds die fast. d. None of the above
______42. The Worldly Hope men set their Hearts upon
Turns Ashes -- or it prospers;
a. Men burn their hopes. c. Men’s desires either fail or succeed.
b. When men hope, their hurts burn. c. None of the above
______43. How Sultan after Sultan with his Pomp
Abode his Hour or two and went his way.
a. No matter how rich a person is, time comes when he becomes poor.
b. Even rich men just live the life meant for them, then they die.
c. A rich man does not stay permanently in a palace.
d. All of the above
______44. Oh threats of Hell and Hopes of Paradise!
One thing at least is certain--This Life flies:
a. Everyone should think about hell and paradise.
b. Life is destined for hell or paradise.
c. Life on earth soon ends.
d. All of the above
______45. One thing is certain and the rest is lies;
The Flower that once is blown for ever dies.
a. Only one thing is certain in this world; all that live, die.
b. All flowers die after it has bloomed.
c. Once a thing dies, it does not live again.
d. None of the above
V. WRITING
Direction: Merge the two sentences using appropriate coordinating (41-42) and subordinating conjunctions
(43-45).
and but
or so
41. Tell the truth. I’ll not punish you. ___________________________________________________
42. She lost her book. She didn’t look for it. _________________________________________________
if that
because although

43. She could not go out. She fell ill. ______________________________________________________

44. She did not know. She lost her watch. ______________________________________________________
45. She didn’t wear her new shoes. Her mother told her. ______________________________________________