Reading and Comprehension. Answer the questions that follow after every passage.

A hare was very popular with the other beasts who all claimed to be her friend, but one day she heard the
hounds approaching and hoped to escape them with the help of her many friends. What are friends for, she asked
herself, if not to help out in time of need? Furthermore, most of her friends were big and brave, so at least one
should be able to help. First she went to the horse, and asked him to carry her away from the hounds on his back.
But he declined, stating that he had important work to do for his master. I feel sure, he said, that all your other
friends will come to your assistance. She then applied to the bull, and hoped that he would repel the hounds with
his horns. The bull replied: I am very sorry, but I have an appointment with a lady. However, I feel sure that our
friend the goat will do what you want. The goat, however, feared that his back might be harmed if he took her upon
it. The ram, he felt sure, was the proper friend to apply to. So she went to the ram and told him the case. The ram
replied: Another time, my dear friend. I do not like to interfere on the present occasion, as hounds have been
known to eat sheep as well as hares. The hare then applied, as a last hope, to the calf, who regretted that he was
unable to help her. He did not like to take the responsibility upon himself, as so many older persons had declined
the task. By this time the hounds were quite near, so the hare had to take to her heels. Luckily, she escaped.
1. The hare was confident she would find a friend to help for all the following reasons except:
A. she knew she was popular.
B. she assumed friends were there to help.
C. most of her friends were big and strong.
D. her friends had promised help whenever she needed it.
2. A suitable moral for this story would be:
A. A friend in need is a friend indeed.
C. Popularity does not mean friendship.

B. Never rely on your friends in a time of crisis.

D. in a time of crisis you discover who your true friends are.

The Eagle
He clasps the crag with crooked hands;
Close to the sun in lonely lands,
Ringed with the azure world he stands.

The wrinkled sea beneath him crawls;

He watches from his mountain walls,
And like a thunderbolt he falls.

3. Given the tone of the poem, and noting especially the last line, what is the eagle most likely doing in the poem?
A. dying of old age
B. hunting prey
C. learning joyfully to fly
D. keeping watch over a nest of young eagles
4. To which of the following does the underlined word azure world most likely refer?
A. a forest
B. the sky
C. the cliff
D. nature
5. In the second stanza, first line, to which of the following does the verb crawls refer?
A. waves
B. sunlight on the water
C. the eagles prey
D. the eagle itself
The Seven Ages of Man
All the worlds a stage,
And all the men and women merely players;
They have their exits and their entrances;
And one man in his time plays many parts.
His acts being seven ages.
At first the infant, mewling , in the nurses arms.
And then the whining schoolboy, with his satchel and shining morning face.
And then the lover, sighing like a furnace.
Then a soldier full of strange oaths . . .
Jealous of honor,
Sudden and quick in quarrel . . .
And then the justice . . .
Full of wise saws and modern instances;

And so he plays his part.

The sixth age shifts into the lean and slippered pantaloon.
With spectacles on nose and pouch on side. . . .
and his big manly voice,
Turning again toward Childish treble, pipes and whistles in his sound.
Last scene of all, that ends this strange eventful history,
Is second childishness, and mere oblivion,
Sans teeth, sans eyes, sans taste, sans everything. (William Shakespeare)
6. What attitude does the speaker reveal by using the word merely in the second line?
A. sorrow
B. anger
C. amusement
D. indifference
7. What characterizes the period of life represented by the soldier?
A. brash behavior
B. his sense of honor
C. his dedication to duty
D. his fear of cowardice
8. What is the main idea of this poem?
A. Life is a misery that never gets any better at any time.
B. Life is what each of us makes of it during our journey down the river of eternity.
C. Life is a play and it follows a specific script, none of which should cause anguish or sorrow.
D. Life is a comedy, and we are all buffoons in pantaloons no matter what we do.
9. What is the theme of the poem?
A. Death is to be feared.
B. Life is a circle that brings us back to the beginning.
C. The male of the species is the only true measure of the stages of life.
D. The stages of life are unrelated and can be altered by each individuals free will.
10. The poet uses the words merely (line 2) and mere (line 20)
A. to soften the effect of the strong images he presents to us in those lines.
B. to tie together his theme of the cycle of life.
C. convey his tone to the reader.
D. all of the above.
If youre a fitness walker, there is no need for a commute to a health club. Your neighborhood can be your
health club. You dont need a lot of fancy equipment to get a good workout either. All you need is a well-designed
pair of athletic shoes.
11. This paragraph best supports the statement that
A. fitness walking is a better form of exercise than weight lifting.
B. a membership in a health club is a poor investment.
C. walking outdoors provides a better workout than walking indoors.
D. fitness walking is a convenient and valuable form of exercise. e. poorly designed athletic shoes can cause major
foot injuries.
Critical reading is a demanding process. To read critically, you must slow down your reading and, with
pencil in hand, perform specific operations on the text. Mark up the text with your reactions, conclusions, and
questions. When you read, become an active participant.
12. This paragraph best supports the statement that
A. critical reading is a slow, dull, but essential process.
B. the best critical reading happens at critical times in a persons life.
C. readers should get in the habit of questioning the truth of what they read.
D. critical reading requires thoughtful and careful attention.

Mathematics allows us to expand our consciousness. Mathematics tells us about economic trends, patterns
of disease, and the growth of populations. Math is good at exposing the truth, but it can also perpetuate
misunderstandings and untruths. Figures have the power to mislead people.
13. This paragraph best supports the statement that
A. the study of mathematics is dangerous.
B. words are more truthful than figures.
C. the study of mathematics is more important than other disciplines.
D. figures are sometimes used to deceive people.
Human technology developed from the first stone tools about two and a half million years ago. In the
beginning, the rate of development was slow. Hundreds of thousands of years passed without much change. Today,
new technologies are reported daily on television and in newspapers.
14. This paragraph best supports the statement that
A. stone tools were not really technology.
B. stone tools were in use for two and a half million years.
C. there is no way to know when stone tools first came into use.
D. In todays world, new technologies are constantly being developed.
Reality TV shows will have an adverse effect on traditional dramas and comedies. As Reality TV increases
in popularity, network executives will begin cancelling more traditional programs and replacing them with the latest
in Reality TV.
15. This paragraph best supports the statement that
A. Reality TV is low quality.
B. Reality TV shows get the highest ratings.
C. more and more people love to watch and participate in Reality TV.
D. as Reality TV gets more popular, more traditional television shows may be threatened.
16. Before we learn how to truly love someone else, we must learn how to love the face in the mirror. This
statement means:
A. Dont be shy about meeting members of the opposite sex.
B. No one can really love you the way you can love yourself.
C. Love is not something that lasts unless one is very lucky.
D. Learning to accept ourselves for who we are will teach us how to accept another person.
17. Parents play an important role in their childrens academic success. This statement best imply that:
A. Video games have a negative impact on childrens academic success.
B. Studies show that children of parents who regularly assist with homework and show an active interest in their
childs studies bring home better grades.
C. Studies show that watching less television and spending less time playing video games help children get better
grades.
D. Children who are avid readers get much better grades than their peers.
18. Boracay, the most famous beach in the Philippines, is also known as a blessed island. I have never met anyone
who has not been enthralled and fascinated when they visited Boracay. The first time you set foot on its power-like
sand, youll surely feel lucky to be in a paradise island. The moment you see its crystal pristine water, youll be so
thankful youre alive. Many locals and foreigners go there again and again not only because of the breath-taking
view but also because to celebrate life and its blessings.
The best title for the article is:
A. Famous Beach in the Philippines
C. Boracay, a Blessed Island

B. The Beach of Boracay

D. Why People Go to Boracay

19. Malaysia Airline Flight MH370s disappearance is still under investigation. Many countries joined in the search
for what really happened and where the aircraft is now. The flight lost contact with air traffic controllers about an
hour after its take off. The weather was fine when the aircraft was flying so it adds more theories about other
possible reasons of the aircrafts fate. The oil slick spotted off Vietnams coast turned out to be fuel oil used in cargo
ships so it has nothing to do with the aircraft. Interpol says the disappearance of the jet plane has nothing to do with
terrorist attack. More questions are adding to this quest and no specific answer is given and proven.
The above selection supports the idea:
A. That Flight MH370 is somewhere under the sea.
B. That Flight MH370s disappearance is still a mystery.
C. That Flight MH370 must have crashed after loss contact.
D. That Flight MH370 in in Bermuda Triangle.
20. Flappy Bird, a mobile game created in 2013 by Dong Nguyen from Vietnam became a hit at the start of 2014. At
the end of January 2014, it was the most downloadable game in the iOS App Store. The game is extremely
addictive and difficult so users strive harder so score higher. Due to its intense popularity, the creator decided to
remove it from the App Store. Because of its millions of downloads, Nguyen claimed he was making $50,000 per
day from it. The demand of Flappy Bird made some gadgets owners to sell their devices with Flappy Bird installed
for twice or thrice their original price.
What is the best title for the above article?
A. Most Downloadable Game
C. Flappy Bird App

B. The Demand of Flappy Bird Game

D. The Rise of Game Apps

21. There are around 2 million Filipinos without jobs today. That includes graduates and undergraduates. According
to survey, there will another half-million to graduate this year without possible job placements. Unemployed people
complain about job shortage. Many go to the cities to apply to some companies but end up going home with
nothing. Unemployment rate increases each year even though there are many job fairs.
The paragraph states that:
A. Unemployment in the Philippines is common
B. Unemployment rate in the Philippines is seriously increasing
C. Unemployment in the Philippines must be solved
D. Unemployment solutions for Filipinos
22. Its twenty-five after six and the sky still has some shades of purple and orange oh well just like me, I am
standing here, in this secretive rooftop, overjoyed yet there are still some fragments of fear and haze I wonder
if the sky is glad and excited about the night or if it is crying over the bright day that passed. Fehl Dungo- Higher
than the Rooftop
What is the mood of the story?
A. Happiness
B. Sorrow

C. Confusion

D. Grief

23. Investing has been a hot topic for quite a while. Many people especially employees and entrepreneurs dont rely
on time deposits and regular savings account to save and earn interests. The most common investments in the
Philippines are through real estates, mutual funds and trust funds. Although few people also join trading in the stock
market, more and more Filipinos are not reluctant to invest their money and diversify them to different money
making wheels.
What does the article try to convey?
A. Filipinos are now willing to open different investments.
B. Filipinos are wise in saving their money.
C. Filipinos rely mainly on savings and deposit accounts.
D. Filipinos invest in real estates, mutual funds and trust funds
24. According to NASA, effects that scientists had predicted in the past would result from global climate change are
now occurring like loss of sea ice, accelerated sea level rise and longer, more intense heat waves. Even our Earths

average temperature has increased about 1 degree in Fahrenheit in the 20 th century. Many experts and scientists
believe that global temperature will continue to rise from 2.5 degrees Fahrenheit over the next century.
Which of the following conclusions best summarizes the selection?
A. Climate change will continue to get worse until humanity takes serious actions to stop it.
B. Global climate change is happening on earth now.
C. The effects of climate change are extremely dangerous.
D. Global climate change and its effects are occurring and are likely to increase over time.
Two men were walking home after a party and decided to take a shortcut through the cemetery just for
laughs. Right in the middle of the cemetery they were startled by a tap-tap-tapping noise coming from the misty
shadows. Trembling with fear, they found an old man with a hammer and chisel, chipping away at one of the
headstones.
O my God, Mister, one of them said after catching his breath. You scared us half to death we thought
you were a ghost! What are you doing here so late at night?
Those fools! the old man grumbled. The misspelled my name!
25. Who do you think is the Mister in the story?
A. The cemetery caretaker
B. The man who owns the headstone
C. A boarder of the headstone
D. Cannot be determined from the story
26. Is the Mister in the story still alive?
A. Maybe
C. Yes

B. No
D. Cannot be determined from the story

27. It is only with the heart that one can see rightly. This line means:
A. Important things are invisible to the heart
B. Only the heart can see the beautiful things in life
C. The heart is always correct about everything
D. The heart is visible is one is kind
28. Our favourite song goes:
No man is an island, No man stands alone,
Each mans joy is joy to me
Each mans grief is my own.
What does this song express?
A. Solitude
B. Independence
29.

C. Brotherhood

D. Individualization