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English 9

Directions: Read each selection and answer the questions that follow. Write only the letter of the
correct answer on the answer sheet.

A. The Road Not Taken

By Robert Frost

Two roads diverged in a yellow wood,

And sorry I could not travel both
And be one traveler, long I stood
And looked down one as far as I could
To where it bent in the undergrowth;

Then took the other, as just as fair,

And having perhaps the better claim,
Because it was grassy and wanted wear;
Though as for that the passing there
Had worn them really about the same,

And both that morning equally lay

In leaves no step had trodden black.
Oh, I kept the first for another day!
Yet knowing how way leads on to way
I doubted if I should ever come back.

I shall be telling this with a sigh

Somewhere ages and ages hence:
Two roads diverged in a wood, and I—
I took the one less traveled by,
And that has made all the difference.

Questions written by Honey Glen B. Lanuza

1. Which road was chosen by the persona in the poem?

A. The persona chose both roads. C. The persona chose the more used road.
B. The persona chose the less used road. D. The persona chose none of them.

2. What is suggested by the "yellow wood" in the first line?

A. color of the wood C. season of the year
B. place in the forest D. time of the day

3. Which word in the poem is the same in meaning as ‘has stepped on’?
A. Diverged B. travelled C. trodden D. wanted

4. Which line contains a figure of speech?

A. And both that morning equally lay C. Then took the other, as just as fair
B. Somewhere ages and ages hence D. Yet knowing how way leads on to way

5. Which of these is implied in the poem?

A. The persona is on his/her way back home. C. The persona is with other travellers.
B. The persona is travelling far from home. D. The persona has been travelling for days.

6. What was the dilemma of the persona in the first stanza of the poem?
A. He can only choose one road C. He lacks courage to travel.
B. He feels lonely traveling alone. D. He regrets the road he chose.
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7. What mood is created in the poem?

A. Cheerful- happy C. Idyllic- peaceful
B. Creepy- frightening D. Grateful- thankful

8. What do the two roads stand for?

A. Achievements in life C. Happiness in life
B. Choices in life D. Priorities in life

9. Which of the following techniques did the author use to express the theme of the poem?
A. Use of imagery C. Use of rhymes
B. Use of literary devices D. Use of symbolisms

10. Which is NOT a theme of the poem?

A. Accepting challenges C. Knowing one’s priorities
B. Being unconventional D. Making the right choices

B. Depression: How Serious Can It Get?

Depression is a common mental disorder, and anyone can suffer from it. As the leading cause of
poor health globally, the World Health Organization (WHO) explains in an article titled “Depression” about
many unknown characteristics of depression that most people are unaware of.

First, it is characterized by sadness or displeasure. Many people find themselves losing interest in
something they previously enjoyed doing and sometimes wonder why. In fact, these instances show why a
lot of people get burned out from their jobs or hobbies easily and tend to fail afterwards. It is also
discussed that someone who manifests depression can have sleep disturbances and loss of appetite that
can lead to serious health conditions. Lastly, the article describes how common tiredness, and poor
concentration can be observed from someone who is depressed. Among all its characteristics, these are
the usual symptoms that we see from people who suffer depression.

The WHO encourages everyone to be aware of these characteristics and aid those who show
these effects as depression can be long-lasting or recurrent and can dramatically affect a person’s ability to
function and live a rewarding life.

Number of Words: 187 Written by Isidro Arada Jr.

11. How is depression described in the text?

A. a behavioral problem C. a mental problem
B. a physical problem D. an emotional problem

12. Which of the following describes the function of the World Health Organization?
A. collects sensitive information about individual’s health record
B. disseminates information on the latest about science and technology
C. monitors all the operations of hospitals in the world
D. provides leadership and guidance on global health issues

13. What usual symptoms of depression were mentioned in the article?

A. depression, lack of sleep and stress eating
B. displeasure, good appetite, and lack of sleep
C. sadness, loss of appetite, and poor concentration
D. self-interest, sleep disturbance, and poor eyesight
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14. Why is someone with depression unable to sleep and eat properly?
A. They always eat and sleep. C. They can’t swallow food.
B. They can’t stop thinking. D. They never stop crying.

15. A lot of people get burned out from their jobs easily. What does a person experience when he/she
gets burned out?
A. chemical disintegration C. mental breakdown
B. de-stressing activity D. peer pressure

16. According to WHO, what can we do for those who have the symptoms of depression?
A. be aware of them C. treat them kindly
B. encourage them D. try to help them

17. How did the author organize the ideas in the selection?
A. By describing the solution to depression
B. By enumerating the steps in fighting depression
C. By identifying the cause and effect of depression
D. By listing the characteristics of depression

18. Why does depression lead to serious health conditions?

A. because it breaks someone’s good habits and healthy lifestyle
B. because it deprives someone of rest and nourishment
C. because it makes someone overthink and overanalyze
D. because it leaves someone with no other choice

19. Which of the following is relevant to the discussion of depression in the article but is NOT mentioned?
A. how to avoid being depressed C. how to report depressed people
B. how to cure people with depression D. how to treat people with depression

20. What is the function of the last paragraph?

A. It calls for collective action on depression. C. It presents conclusions about depression.
B. It discusses the main idea of the selection. D. It summarizes the article on depression.

C. TSUNAMIS

[1] A tsunami is a series of ocean waves that sends surges of water, sometimes reaching heights of
over 100 feet (30.5 meters), onto land. These walls of water can cause widespread destruction
when they crash ashore.

[2] These awe-inspiring waves are typically caused by large, undersea earthquakes at tectonic plate
boundaries. When the ocean floor at a plate boundary rises or falls suddenly, it displaces the water
above it and launches the rolling waves that will become a tsunami.

[3] Most tsunamis–about 80 percent–happen within the Pacific Ocean’s “Ring of Fire,” a geologically
active area where tectonic shifts make volcanoes and earthquakes common. Tsunamis may also be
caused by underwater landslides or volcanic eruptions. They may even be launched, as they
frequently were in Earth’s ancient past, by the impact of a large meteorite plunging into an ocean.

[4] Tsunamis race across the sea at up to 500 miles (805 kilometers) an hour— about as fast as a jet
airplane. At that pace, they can cross the entire expanse of the Pacific Ocean in less than a day.
And their long wavelengths mean they lose very little energy along the way.
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[5] In deep ocean, tsunami waves may appear only a foot or so high. But as they approach shoreline
and enter shallower water they slow down and begin to grow in energy and height. The tops of the
waves move faster than their bottoms do, which causes them to rise precipitously.

[6] A tsunami’s trough, the low point beneath the wave’s crest, often reaches shore first. When it does,
it produces a vacuum effect that sucks coastal water seaward and exposes harbor and sea floors.
This retreating of sea water is an important warning sign of a tsunami, because the wave’s crest
and its enormous volume of water typically hit shore five minutes or so later. Recognizing this
phenomenon can save lives.

[7] A tsunami is usually composed of a series of waves, called a wave train, so its destructive force
may be compounded as successive waves reach shore. People experiencing a tsunami should
remember that the danger may not have passed with the first wave and should await official word
that it is safe to return to vulnerable locations.

[8] Some tsunamis do not appear on shore as massive breaking waves but instead resemble a quickly
surging tide that inundates coastal areas.

[9] The best defense against any tsunami is early warning that allows people to seek higher ground.
The Pacific Tsunami Warning System, a coalition of 26 nations headquartered in Hawaii, maintains
a web of seismic equipment and water level gauges to identify tsunamis at sea. Similar systems are
proposed to protect coastal areas worldwide.

Number of words: 443

Questions written by Justine Paul Alimento

21. What is the importance of the first paragraph?

A. It enumerates examples of tsunami. C. It presents the effects of tsunami.
B. It explains the causes of tsunami. D. It provides a definition of tsunami.

22. Which of the following may cause tsunamis?

I. underwater landslides or volcanic eruptions III. force of compounded and successive waves
II. a whirlpool of water that sucks water seaward IV. impact of a meteorite plunged into the
ocean

A. I & II B. I & IV C. II & III D. III & IV

23. What does ‘Ring of Fire’ mean?

A. It refers to a span of area identified with active volcanoes and frequent earthquakes.
B. It refers to substances combined chemically with oxygen to give out heat and smoke.
C. It refers to a sudden shaking of the ground that sometimes causes great destruction.
D. It refers to a vent in the crust of the Earth from which issue eruptions of molten rock.

24. Which of the following is NOT directly explained in the selection?

A. Why tsunamis are awe-inspiring C. Why most tsunamis are very fast
B. Why tsunamis are phenomenal D. Why tsunamis have lots of energy

25. Which of the following paragraph contains the topic sentence?

A. Paragraph 1 B. Paragraph 2 C. Paragraph 5 D. Paragraph 8

26. Which of the following is true about tsunamis?

A. The tsunami’s trough would often reach the shore first.
B. The waves appear higher in deeper parts of the ocean.
C. Tsunami waves are destructive because of its slow pace.
D. Tsunami waves are only a foot high in the shallow parts.
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27. What is the purpose of the last paragraph?

A. to offer solutions C. to provide conclusions
B. to persuade people to act D. to summarize the ideas

28. What does the word expanse mean in the sentence below? “At that pace, they can cross the entire
expanse of the Pacific Ocean in less than a day.”
A. exclusive zone B. close region C. open portion C. widespread

29. What is the purpose of the author in writing the text?

A. To describe a natural phenomenon like tsunamis
B. To express opinions about tsunamis
C. To provide information about tsunamis
D. To warn people against the danger of tsunamis

30. Which of the following can be used as an alternative title of the selection?
A. Causes of Tsunamis
B. How Tsunamis Are Formed
C. The Effects of Tsunami
D. The Nature of Tsunamis

D.

31. What causes a ruptured aneurysm?

A. A weak bulging spot in the wall of a brain that spills blood.
B. An artery wall that experiences pressure suddenly stops working.
C. The blood flow that makes the weakened wall to sell and spill outwards.
D. The bulging spot on an artery wall that suddenly balloons and pops.
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32. How fatal is the attack of a ruptured aneurysm?

A. 1 in 50 persons will suffer from the attack
B. 50% of women may have it undetected
C. 15% of patients die before reaching the hospital
D. 80% of the people are not aware of the disease

33. Which of the following should be included in the infographic?

A. cure of aneurysm C. prevention of aneurysm
B. effects of aneurysm D. medicine for aneurysm

34. Why should people be concerned with aneurysm?

A. It is difficult to detect. C. It gets triggered unexpectedly.
B. It is often disregarded. D. It occurs in people of all ages.

35. What major information is missing in the infographic?

A. date of publication C. source of information
B. names of US cities D. titles of subtopics

36. Which organ system is involved with brain aneurysm?

A. Skeletal system C. Digestive system
B. Nervous system D. Circulatory system

37. Which of the following best describes the information presented in the infographic?
A. They are proven and tested. C. They are survey results.
B. They are recent and updated. D. They are truthful and complete.

38. Which of the following can be an alternative way of disseminating the information in this infographic?
A. by composing a poem about aneurysm C. by drawing a poster about aneurysm
B. by creating a slogan about aneurysm D. by writing a feature article about aneurysm

39. How did the author arrange the topics in the infographic?
A. based on the broadness of the topic C. based on the popularity of the topic
B. based on the importance of the topic D. based on the recency of the topic

40. Which of these is true about the information in the infographic?

A. The information presents bias against women.
B. The information is only applicable to Americans
C. The information needs more supporting details.
D. The information shows the dangers of aneurysm.