Qt4 - English 9.docx

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Mary Belle Montessori School - Mayapa Inc. #2545 Mayapa Road, Brgy. Mayapa, Calamba City, Laguna 4th Quarter Examination English 9 LRN#: Date: Score:

Direction: Read the passage below. Encircle the correct answer from the choices within the passage to express cohesion and coherence. One of (1) some / the main reasons people choose adult education is to give themselves better job prospects. Although they are happy enough in their career, (2) it / which can mean that they get a better job in the same field. (3) In / On contrast, some people choose to leave their chosen field (4) so / and retrain in something completely different. These people sometimes feel that they have followed a career path (5) it / that doesn’t suit them, or that they are (6) very / not satisfied with their jobs. Another group of people study later in life because they feel they missed an opportunity (7) when / once they were younger. But there are others who do it just (8) because / how they want to. They simply ask ‘Why not?’ and go back to studying for the pleasure learning gives them. Once back in education, many mature students report that they have a renewed passion (9) in / for it. Many educators also say that they (10) not / no longer take education for granted the way some younger students do. Directions: Choose a suitable linking/transitional word to complete the following sentences. Encircle your answer. 1. Many smokers believe that e-cigarettes can help them quit smoking. _______scientific researches show that e-cigarettes are more addictive and lethal than traditional cigarettes. a. In addition b. However c. As a consequence d. Equally important 2. Urban planners argue that the rise of private vehicles is a leading cause of traffic congestion. _______they also associate poor infrastructure development with the problem. a. Furthermore b. In conclusion c. For example d. But 3. Many students in rural areas do not get access to quality education. _______they struggle to find well-paid jobs after graduating from university. a. Consequently b. Moreover c. In short d. On the other hand 4. _______the impacts of global warming, Vietnam has witnessed an increasing number of hurricanes over the past few years. a. In spite of b. In contrast c. Because of d. Until 5. Scientific researches indicate a number of negative impacts of poor sleeping quality. _______the problem can lead to anxiety and depression. a. Otherwise b. For example c. To conclude d. Nevertheless 6. Developing countries are experiencing a significant rise in birth rates. _______other developed economies such as Japan and Germany are facing a severe shortage of laborers. a. Likewise b. Besides c. To summarize d. In contrast 7. _______continuous efforts of the Japanese government, the overwork culture in this country is still growing. a. Due to b. As soon as c. Unless d. In spite of 8. The tourism industry of Vietnam is expanding fast with an increasing number of foreign visitors. _______the trend also applies to other ASEAN countries such as Thailand. a. Whereas b. Similarly c. For instance d. Thus 9. The Vietnamese government decides to loosen regulations imposed on new business creation. _______the number of newly created companies has increased at a record high. a. In brief b. On the other hand c. As a result d. In particular 10. Before the storm, the city council failed to inform residents of the disaster. _______the death toll was enormous. a. Therefore b. At the same time c. Nevertheless d. Firstly 11. Many students cannot get a place on a regular degree course. (Because of / Despite) this, home-based study and distance learning are more popular than ever.

12. Most courses offer some form of certificate at the end (and / but) that does not mean that the qualifications will be useful. 13. At the end of your course, you will want to have useful qualifications. (Every / No) student wants to believe that their studies were a waste of time. 14. The expense prevents some adults from returning to education. (Another / This) reason is family commitments. 15. Learning a trade when you’re older can improve job prospects. (In addition / general) it gives people a sense of achievement. Directions: Fill in the blank spaces with suitable linking words to show coherence and cohesion from the lists given at the end of each passage. 1. We ______ live in the present-day world are proud to call ourselves civilised ______ we live and dress better than our forefathers. Of course we have the advantages of the inventions of science ______ our ancestors had never known. ______ science has also added to our worries. Perhaps now we can kill more easily ______ swiftly than ever before. [But, because, who, which, and] 2. My memory of the first day in college reminds me of the excitement and fear ______ I experienced at that time. I was excited ______ I heard always about the fun that the students have in college ______ I was scared and nervous ______ I had no friends. ______ the over-all feeling was one of pleasant expectation. [And, because, that, however, become] 3. I did not find the book on my table ______ someone took it. ______ I went to the teacher to complain, he told me ______ hence forward, I should be careful. ______ I keep the book inside the bag, it is always possible to be stolen, ______ some boys are always tempted to steal books. [Because, when, unless, since, that] 4. Smoking is harmful to health. This warning is printed on every pack. ______ people smoke tobacco and endangers their lives. ______ smokers also cause discomfort to those who involuntarily inhale smoke ______ being non-smokers______ smoking has become a concern of public health. ______ the ban on smoking in public is justified. [Thus, Yet, Therefore, Despite, Moreover, Until]

Direction: The following words within the box below are examples of acronyms and initialisms. Assign the answers in the veracious column it belongs. AIDS

PIN

UFO

USA

TIN

CARP

ACRONYM

BFAR

ROM

NATO

DVD

INITIALISM

Direction: Look at the linking words & phrases below. Organize them into the 5 categories below. One answer is already given for each category. that is in addition so whereas

however on the other hand despite for instance

in spite of consequently such as not only…but also

furthermore while as a result although

also in fact

Connecting similar ideas: similarly + (4)

Connecting different ideas: but + (7)

Clarifying an idea: in other words + (2)

Giving examples: for example + (2)

Giving an effect or conclusion: therefore + (3)

Direction: Distinguish the involved information from statements provided. Place your answer on the space provided. ___1. The process of sending and receiving messages without using words, either spoken or written. a. Non-verbal b. haptic c. the way you talk ___2. It is a communication referring to how people and other animals communicate via touching. a. haptic b. gesture c. gaze ___3. Include movements of the head, hands, eyes, and other body parts. a. Gesture b. facial expression c. haptic ___4. Provide a rich source of information regarding emotions. a. Posture b. Gesture c. Facial expression ___5. Everyone has a personal space, or territory, that provides that individual with a sense of identity, security, and control. It is estimated that social distance is about _____. a. 4-12 feet apart b. 1.5-4 feet apart c. more than 12 feet apart ___6. Everyone has a personal space, or territory, that provides that individual with a sense of identity, security, and control. It is estimated that public distance is about _____. a. 4-12 feet apart b. 1.5-4 feet apart c. more than 12 feet apart ___7. Everyone has a personal space, or territory, that provides that individual with a sense of identity, security, and control. It is estimated that personal distance is about _____. a. 4-12 feet apart b. 1.5-4 feet apart c. more than 12 feet apart ___8. Refers to the position of the body and limbs as well as muscular tone. a. Gesture b. facial expression c. haptic

___9.It is a form of communication as well as a method for collecting information. a. Posture b. Gesture ___10. An example of eye contact is _____. a. Blinking b. winking

c. Facial expression c. spotting