Republic of the Philippines

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Caraga Administrative Region
Bislig City Division
Bislig City

FIRST QUARTER EXAMINATION IN ENGLISH GRADE 7

S.Y. 2017 2018
Name: _______________________________________________ Date: __________________
Year and Section: _____________________________________ Score: ________________

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS: Choose the correct answer out of the given options. Write the letter that
corresponds to your chosen answer on your answer sheet. For non-multiple choice items, write your
answers neatly on your paper.

A. LISTENING COMPREHENSION
For Items No. 1-5 Listen attentively to a text that will be read twice by your teacher. Then, answer the
questions below.

1. The following are sentences in the passage, which is to be delivered in rising intonation?
a. The healthier we are, the less the impact of the calamities we may encounter.
b. The weaker we are, the greater the disaster we may suffer.
c. So what are we waiting for?
d. Eat right, stay healthy, fight poverty, survive from calamities and protect humanity.
2. In the statement The weaker we are, the greater the disaster we may suffer. Where should you
put the emphasis if what you mean is The weak will suffer greatly?
a. disaster
b. greater
c. we
d. weaker
3. In the statement The weaker we are, the greater the disaster we may suffer., what intonation
pattern must be used?
a. Rising-Falling Intonation
b. Rising Intonation
c. Falling Intonation
d. Shift Intonation
4. In the statement Poverty ... is a major contributor to vulnerability. How should the word
vulnerability be stressed?
a. vulnerability
b. vulnerability
c. vulnerability
d. vulnerability
5. In the statement in item number 4, what are the word/s which must be given emphasis upon
reading to convey the appropriate meaning?
a. Major
b. Poverty and Contributor
c. Major Contributor
d. Poverty and Vulnerability

B. ORAL LANGUAGE FLUENCY

6. What is revealed when we stress the word proverbs in the the statement Proverbs are only witty
expressions?
a. There are different meanings behind the word or words.
b Meaning of the sentence can be expressed through its length.
c. True meaning of the sentence can be expressed in different word or words.
d. True meaning of the sentence can be expressed through stressed word or words.

For Items No. 7-10 Observe correct pronunciation of the critical vowel and consonant sounds.

Which of the following underlined vowel sounds different?

7. a. basic b. bit c. bite d. sit
8. a. archipelago b. history c. Kinship d. time
 Which of the underlined consonant /s/ has different sound?
9. a. spirit b. stock c. some d. she
10. S in the word sooth is pronounced as
a. /s/ b. /z/ c. /sh/ d. /zh/

For Items No. 11-13 Observe correct stressing of the words.

11. In uttering the word ELEMENTARY, how should this word be stressed?
a. Stress falls on the first syllable
b. Stress falls on the second syllable
c. Stress falls on the third syllable
d. Stress falls on the fourth syllable

12. Which among the words below must be stressed on the Third Syllable?
a. advertisement
b. comfortable
c. intestine
d. parliamentary

13. Sam gave you chocolates? What is the message implied in this statement?
a. It states a fact.
b. Indicate disappointment.
c. Asks question.
d. Turns statement into a question.

C. VOCABULARY DEVELOPMENT
For items no. 14-15 classify words from the box that are synonymous and antonymous. Write the pair
of words asked in each item on the space provided.

denounce native condemn

destroy construct
indigenous

14. Synonyms __________________________________

15. Antonyms __________________________________

16. I know of no more encouraging fact than the questionable ability of man to elevate his life by
a concious endeavor. Which word is synonymous with STRIVE?
a. concious
b. elevate
c. encourage
d. endeavour

17. Hey pal, where are you heading? I thought youll grab a pizza before going home? What type
of language register is implied in this statement?
a. Casual
b. Colloquial
c. Familiar
d. Formal

18. Which among the expressions below can be classified as a familiar term of language register?
a. Buddy
b. Maam
c Mr.
d. Sir
 a. across b. beyond c. suddenly d. throughout

19. Which among the words above expresses time?

20. What must be the appropriate expression to be used in substituting the underlined word in this
sentence, The feelings I have for you suddenly waxed cold.
a. Constantly b Eventually c. Instantly d. Uniquely

D. READING COMPREHENSION
For items 21-22 Use Damiana Eugenios system to classify the following proverbs. Use the given
codes.
G- General attitude
E- Ethical proverbs
V- Values
T- Truths
H- Humorous proverbs
M- Miscellaneous proverbs
21. A lazy young man is like a foul-smelling meat.
22. Favour is deceitful and beauty is vain but a woman that feareth the Lord, she shall be praised.
23. Write your favorite proverb which pertains to general attitude towards life and the laws that
govern life.

For items 23-27- Read the text below and answer the questions that follow. Write the letter of
your choice.

ILOILO CITY- An award- winning epic-chanter who belonged to an indigenous group on Panay
Island has raised concerns over the depiction of its cultural beliefs and practices on GMA 7s new
series Amaya
Federico Caballero, 73, an elder of the Panay- Bukidnon community, said that, while the show
may be fictional , the portrayal of its peoples practices , terms and beliefs are inaccurate. Some of
the things depicted do not reflect our culture, Caballero told the Philippine Daily Inquirer.
About the Kapuso series, Caballero objected to the characterization of a supposed Binukot (
well- kept maiden)- Amaya, played by actress Marian Rivera.
Caballero said it was inaccurate , at times offensive, to show supposed binukot and members of
the community half- naked or wearing skimpy clothes. Our people, most especially the Binukot, are
conservative. We wear clothes that hardly expose skin, he stressed out.
Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer. 11 June 2011, http://entertainment.inquirer.net

24. Who raises concerns in the selection?

a. Federico Caballero
b. GMA 7
c. Panay people
d. Iloilo City

25. Why was there a complaint?

a. Because of the depiction of a cultural belief and practice
b. Because some of the things depicted do not reflect their true culture
c. Because the TV series Amaya was aired in GMA 7
d. Because a Binukot was played by actress Marian Rivera
 26. How could the complaint/ conflict be better addressed?
a. By getting angry with the complainant
b. By seeking help from others
c. By giving in to the other party( lose-win)
d. By talking calmly and find a solution

27. What is meant by binukot?

a. Well- kept maiden
b. A lovely lady
c. A beautiful actress
d. A conservative woman

28. What could be the best title for this selection?

a. The Complaint
b. The Binukot
c. Being Conservative
d. Our Unique Culture

For items 29-30 Create a slogan that best fits on the characteristics of the Binukot mentioned in
the previous page. A picture of a Binukot is also shown below to help you decide. Write your
slogan on your paper. (2 points)
29.
30.

E. Grammar Awareness
For items 31-35- Supply the paragraph with the appropriate verb to show correct subject verb
agreement. Choices are provided inside the box.

31.(refers, refer) 32.(means, mean)

33. (was, were) 34.(continues, continue)
35.(thrives, thrive)

The31.name
. Maranao(31) ____ "People of the Lake" or "Lake Dwellers". Both (32) ____ to the
natives
32. . who settled around Lake Lanao. Neither photographers nor a writer (33) ____ ever
able
33. .to capture in images or words the beauty of this lake. Lake Lanao, with the Maranaos
34. . around it(34) ____ to be an attraction and source of inspiration. More importantly, the
living
35. of
spirit . the Maranaos (35) ____ because of its existence.
 For items 36-37 . Construct 2 grammatically correct sentences, out from the picture shown
below. Write it on your answer sheet.

36. ___________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________.
37. ___________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________.

For items 38-40 Choose the appropriate verb that must be used in the sentences below.
38. Their abode ______ in the highest eternal place.
c. had c. was
d. have d. were
39. I ___________ when she arrived.
a. read c. was reading
b. reads d. were reading
40. I ____________ here for years.
a. had been living c. living
b. have been living d. was living
For items 41-43 Given the sentences below, choose the appropriate pronoun that must be used.
41. Tourists can expect _____________ moneys worth in all of the wonders of nature that Philippines
has.
a. he c. them
b. their d. they
42. My whole family was there during my tournament. It simply shows that ____ love me.
a. their c. they
b. them d. we
43. The guests should prepare ___________ cameras for the fascinating view.
a. his c. its
b. her d. their
F. WRITING
44. In an academic writing one must follow guidelines that includes the following EXCEPT:
a. Use more nouns and adjectives
b. Use more verbs and adverbs
c. Avoid informal expressions
d. Use of facts or information

45. Which among the following is the most common purpose of the literary pieces?
a. To amuse c. To argue
b. To persue d. To inform
 46. Philippine 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.
G. Study Strategy
For items 47-49 Identify the reference location of the book mentioned below or the class of the given
book. Use the Dewey Decimal system.

47. What is the reference location of the book titled Science and Technology?
a. 400 c. 600
b. 500 d. 700
48. You were looking for the books titled Ventures in Communication and Speech and Thetre Arts,
in what class of the Dewey Decimal System would you look for these references?
a. Literature c. Language
b. History and Geography d. Social Science
49. The books Grammar Usage and Mechanics , Grammar & Composition and Mechanics of
Writing belong to what particular specific reference number?
a. 000 c. 400
b. 200 d. 600

50. Base on the card catalog above, who is the author of the book?
a. Cofer, Rebecca H. C. Far Hills, N.J.
b. David McElligot d. Cofer. R.

"Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement; nothing can be done without hope and
confidence."

-- Helen Keller

GOD BLESS !
LISTENING TEXT IN ENGLISH GR.7 1ST QUARTER EXAMINATION- S.Y. 2017-2018
To answer the items no. 1-5, the students must listen as their examiner reads this listening text twice.

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH IN EMERGENCIES

According to the survey conducted by the World Health Organization (WHO), children,
pregnant women, elderly people, malnourished people, and people who are ill or immune
compromised, are particularly vulnerable when a disaster strikes, and take a relatively high share of
the disease burden associated with emergencies. POVERTY and its common consequences such
as malnutrition, homelessness, poor housing and destitution is a major contributor to vulnerability.

Hence, we, especially the vulnerable ones, should now stick to a healthy lifestyle before any
disasters hit us. The healthier we are, the less the impact of the calamities we may encounter. The
weaker we are, the greater the disaster we may suffer. So what are we waiting for? Eat right, stay
healthy, fight poverty, survive from calamities and protect humanity.

Source: Environmental Health in Emergencies. World Health Organization (WHO).

https://www.freedomfromhunger.org/world-hunger-facts

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LISTENING TEXT IN ENGLISH GR.7 1ST QUARTER EXAMINATION- S.Y. 2017-2018

To answer the items no. 1-5, the students must listen as their examiner reads this listening text twice.

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH IN EMERGENCIES

According to the survey conducted by the World Health Organization (WHO), children,
pregnant women, elderly people, malnourished people, and people who are ill or immune
compromised, are particularly vulnerable when a disaster strikes, and take a relatively high share of
the disease burden associated with emergencies. POVERTY and its common consequences such
as malnutrition, homelessness, poor housing and destitution is a major contributor to vulnerability.

Hence, we, especially the vulnerable ones, should now stick to a healthy lifestyle before any
disasters hit us. The healthier we are, the less the impact of the calamities we may encounter. The
weaker we are, the greater the disaster we may suffer. So what are we waiting for? Eat right, stay
healthy, fight poverty, survive from calamities and protect humanity.

Source: Environmental Health in Emergencies. World Health Organization (WHO).

https://www.freedomfromhunger.org/world-hunger-facts