LAKAN DULA HIGH SCHOOL

PRE-FINAL EXAMINATION IN ENGLISH

GRADE 7

Directions: Read the selection carefully and answer the questions that follow.

I. Reading
Chess is called the game of kings. It has been around for a long time. People have been playing it for over
500 years. Chess is based on an even older game from India. The chess we play today is from Europe.
Chess is a two-player game. One player uses the white pieces. The other uses the black pieces. Each piece
moves in a special way. One piece is called the king. Each player has one. The players take turns moving their
pieces. If a player lands on a piece, he or she takes it. The game ends when a player loses his or her king. There
are a few more rules, but those are the basics.
Some people think that chess is more than a game. They think that it makes the mind stronger. Good chess
players use their brains. They take their time. They think about what will happen next. These skills are useful in life
and in chess. Chess is kind of like a work out for the mind.
You don't always have lots of time to think when playing chess. There is a type of chess with short time limits.
It's called blitz chess. In blitz chess, each player gets ten minutes to use for the whole game. Your clock runs during
your turn. You hit the time clock after your move. This stops your clock. It also starts the other player's clock. If you
run out of time, you lose. Games of blitz chess are fast-paced.
Chess is not just for people. Computers have been playing chess since the 1970s. At first they did not play
well. They made mistakes. As time went on they grew stronger. In 1997, a computer beat the best player in the
world for the first time. It was a computer called Deep Blue. Deep Blue was big. It took up a whole room. By 2006 a
cell phone could beat the best players in the world. Chess sure has come a long way. Don't you think so?

____1. What is the author's purpose in writing the second paragraph?

a. To explain the rules of chess b. To compare different types of games
c. To talk about game pieces d. To persuade people to play chess
____2. Which is not a reason that chess is a good workout for the mind according to the text?
a. Good chess players think about what will happen next. b. Good chess players take a lot of risks.
c. Good chess players take their time. d. Good chess players use their brains.
____3. How long have people been playing chess?
a. Over 100 years b. Over 500 years c. Over 1000 years d. Over 5000 years
____4. Where did the game that chess is based on come from?
a. Europe b. America c. India d. All of these
____5. Which best describes the main idea in the fourth paragraph?
a. This paragraph argues that players should think less.
b. This paragraph explains how blitz chess is played.
c. This paragraph explains time clocks work.
d. This paragraph describes many different ways to play chess.
____6. How does a game of chess end according to the text?
a. One player takes all of the other player's pieces. b. One player makes it to the end of the board.
c. One player becomes king. d. One player loses his or her king.
____7. Which happened first?
a. Computers did not play chess well. b. Deep Blue won an important game.
c. Cell phones got good at playing chess. d. Deep Blue took up a whole room.
____8. How is blitz chess different from regular chess?
a. Each player has two kings. b. Players are blindfolded.
c. Players only have ten minutes to play. d. Players start from a random position.
____9. If it's your turn in blitz chess, what happens when you hit the clock?
a. Both your clock and the other person's clock keep running.
b. The other person's clock stops running and yours starts.
c. Both clocks stop running.
d. Your clock stops running and the other person's clock begins.
____10. When did a computer first beat a strong human player in chess?
a. 2006 b. 1997 c. 1970 d. 1976
There are many great figures in the history of America. Yet, none seem to be so remembered as George
Washington. He served as the Commander in Chief of the American forces during the Revolution. He made a
reputation for himself and eventually became the first president of the United States. He set many precedents for
future presidents and got the new country off and running. People will remember George Washington for his bravery
as Commander in Chief, and for his decision making skills as President.

____11. What is the paragraph about?

A. George Washington B. figures in American history
C. a man of influence D. Commander in Chief
____12. What will people remember about George Washington?
A. his bravery and speaking skills B. his bravery and decision making skills
C. his bravery and charisma D. his bravery and fame
____13. Which of the following is a fact about George Washington?
A. he served as the president of America B. he is a brave soldier
C. he made a reputation for other people D. he did not set a precedent for future presidents
____14. What is the main idea of the passage above?
A. People will remember George Washington and his reputation.
B. He set many precedents for future presidents and got the new country off and running.
C. Sam Houston was the first President of the United States.
D. Abraham Lincoln was an important man.
____15. Which of the following could be added to the passage as a supporting detail?
A. Abraham Lincoln was a better president than Washington.
B. Washington was tall, thin, and handsome.
C. George Washington tried to set a good example as president.
D. George Washington wanted to be as powerful as a King, and abused his position as president.

II. Vocabulary
Match the given hypernyms to their corresponding hyponyms.
16. gemstones a. navy, cyan, aquamarine
17. blue b. owl, peacock, parrot
18.utensil c. diamond, emerald, ruby
19. bird d. ring, watch, necklace
20. accessories e. fork, knife, spoon

21. The drought caused serious damage to the crops. (a. period of dryness b. period of lazyness)
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III. Grammar
A. Active and Passive
Determine whether each sentence uses the active or the passive voice. Shade A for active and B for
passive.
____26. During the program, our band played several songs.
____27. The officer did nothing about the incident.
____28. My books were returned to me after lunch.
____29. The teachers attended the prom.
____30. The guests left the party by 9 pm.
____31. The student teacher was helping the class.
____32. The windows have been cleaned.
____33. I gave him a book for his birthday.
____34. The boy was brought to the nurse’s office.
____35. The principal saw the boy pulling on his loose tooth.

B. Types of Verbs
Identify the verb type of the underlined word. Shade A for action, B for liking and C for helping verb.
____36. The baby smiles at her parents.
____37. The coat feels rough and scratchy.
____38. I should have worn my jacket instead.
____39. He has never gone fishing with me.
____40. I am happy that I passed my Math exam!

C. Simple Past
Choose the most appropriate verb to make the sentence in the simple past tense.
41. I (a. goed b. gone c. went) to the school yesterday.
42. Alex did not (a. work b. worked c. working) last week.
43. We (a. was b. were c. did) not happy to see the sad ending.
44. Sorry, I (a. wasn’t b. did not c. am not) hear you at the door.
45. Shiela (a. study b. studying c. studied) English for 2 years.
46. Have you (a. find b. found c. founded) your lost dog?
47. She spoke too softly I couldn’t (a. hear b. heard c. hears) her.
48. But we heard everything she (a. say b. sayed c. said)
49. We went shopping and I (a. buy b. bought c. buyed) a new pair of jeans.
50. We were surprised when we (a. win b. won c. woned) the game.

III. Literature
A. Poetry
First, A Poem Must Be Magical
By Jose Garcia Villa
 First, a poem must be magical,
Then musical as a seagull.
It must be a brightness moving
And hold secret a bird’s flowering
It must be slender as a bell,
And it must hold fire as well.
It must have the wisdom of bows
And it must kneel like a rose.
It must be able to hear
The luminance of dove and deer.
It must be able to hide
What it seeks, like a bride.
And over all I would like to hover
               God, smiling from the poem’s cover.

_____51.How many lines does the poem have?

A.1 4 B. 13 C. 12 D. 11

_____52. Line ___ shows what the poem is all about

A. 4 B. 3 C. 2 D. 1
_____53. What feature of poetry does “musical as a seagull ” suggest?
A. language B. sound B. structure D. form
_____54. . “It must be slender as a bell” is an example of
A. simile B. metaphor C. hyperbole D. personification
_____55. Pick out the word in the poem that is a synonym of luminance
_____56. Which line suggests humility?
A. 4 B. 8 C. 5 D. 12
_____57. “ It must be able to hide what it seeks, like a bride” means
A. the reader must guess what the poem means B. the reader must search for the poem
C. the reader must be a bride D. the reader must hide
_____58. What figure of speech does line 8 show?
A. simile B. metaphor C. hyperbole D. personification
_____59. What is the meaning of the last line?
A. God appreciates it when his creation reveals the beauty of his work
B. God dislikes the poem when his creation does reveal the beauty of his work
C. the poem is not offered to God
D. the poem is beautiful
______60. Around what central theme does the poem revolve?
A. the lines of poetry B. the beauty of poetry
C. the features of poetry D. the words of poetry

B. Literary texts
____61. What type of literary text is “The Happiest Boy in the World”?
A. short story B. anecdote C. novel D. essay
____62. How did Rizal pay the bill in the story?
A. He washed the dishes B. He worked in the restaurant
C. He painted a sterling note D. He painted the waiter
____63. What character trait did Jose show when he found out that he had a chance to study?
A. diligence B. intelligence C. contentment D. resourcefulness
____64. What was the cause of hunger in the story “Hunger in Barok”?
A. flood B. drought C. rain D. earthquake
____65. What character trait did Marco show in the story?
A. self-reliance B. selfishness C. self-sontrol D. resourcefulness
____66. Why is the story entitled “English”? because…
A. The story is written in English language B. The story happened in America
C. The story talks about Marco’s efforts to study English D. The story talks about Marco’s desire to go to USA
____67. The following statements are true about Mother Teresa except
A. She is called a living saint. B. She believes that life is a burden.
C. She helped the poor people in Calcutta D. She is a Frenchwoman.
____68. What is the mood of the text “Mother Teresa”?
A. depressing B. encouraging C. discouraging D. enjoying
_____69. What is the setting of the story “The Sacrifice”?
A. barrio B. city C. streets D. road
_____70. What did Crispin need to sacrifice in the story?
A. his dog B. his toys C. his studies D. his carabao
_____22. A short story element which answers who
A. setting B. theme C. plot D. characters
_____23. The short story element that tells where and when is called the
A. setting B. theme C. plot D. characters
_____24. The most exciting part of a story is called the
A. Falling action B. Resolution C.  Climax D. Conflict
_____25. “The truth in life” in a short story is also called
A. setting B. plot C. characters D. theme