Friday, July 31, 2020

2020 ALS REVIEWER SECONDARY for AERT and A&E - ENGLISH


1. Reading the works of great writers is important if you want ________ a good story yourself.
          A. writing
          B. to write                                            
C. to writing
D. to written

2. I’ll be standing ___ the corner of Jackson Street the whole afternoon if you don’t show up.
          A. in
          B. on
          C. at
          D. by

3. The job interviewer asked you: “Why do you think you fit in the advertized position?” Your possible response is to ___________.
A. state the awards and recognitions you received after leaving school.
B. state how your character, education and experiences relate to the job.
C. cite your family background, attitudes, and character references.
D. cite the reasons why you apply and like the job.

4. At the end of the mass, the Priest asked you to go in peace to serve the Lord and go spread the word of the Lord. What will you do?
          A. Say “Peace be with you!” to the people you meet in the street.
          B. Tell your family and neighbors to read the Bible upon reaching home.
          C. Live in silence and read religious books every day.
          D. Live in harmony with others, teach the Bible to others and do things in accordance with the Lord.


For Item 5 - 6. Read the Community Quarantine Pass below and answer the questions that follow:


Barangay:___________
Address: _______________________

COMMUNITY QUARANTINE PASS
Only one person per household is allowed to pass the checkpoint to buy foods and medicines, except those who are to attend a doctor’s appointment or for treatment.

Name of Household Head

Barangay Chairman/Representative


5. What word CANNOT be substituted for “quarantine”?
          A. detention                                         
          B. isolation                                           
C. liberation
D. seclusion

6. Who can pass through the checkpoint without a Community Quarantine Pass?
          A. household head 
          B. sick persons                                    
C. those who will buy foods
D. residents of the barangay

For Items 7 - 9. A sign was posted outside a vacant lot that says: “No Trespassing. Violators will be apprehended. By order of the mortgagee.”

7. Who do you think placed the sign?
          A. the owner
          B. the police                                         
          C. the squatter
D. the lending institution

8. What will NOT happen to those who entered the premises?
          A. They will be shot.         
          B. They will be arrested.                       
C. They will be detained.
D. They will be questioned.

9. What kind of sign is posted?
          A. safety
          B. instruction          
          C. warning
D. direction

10. "She waited by the door. Her heartbeat thrummed against her ribcage, her mouth tasted like iron and her breaths hitched in her throat." How do you describe the character?        
          A. She is in love.              
          B. She is frightened.                             
C. She is hopeful.
D. She is angry.


For Item 11 – 15: Analyze the chart below and answer the questions that follow.


11. How many COVID-19 patients are recorded from January 26 to March 28?
          A. 975         
          B. 1,069                           
          C. 1,075
D. 1,165
12. What do you think the reason why there is no reported case during Feb 9 – 29?
          A. The 3 patients have died.
          B. The 3 patients have recovered.         

C. There is no testing kit and/or result.
D. Nobody is positive.

13. What do you think will happen on March 29 – April 4?
          A. The number of positive cases will decline.    
B. The number of positive cases will increase.
          C. The number of positive cases will remain the same.         
D. The Philippine economy will collapse.

14. How many percent is the increase from March 21 to March 28?
          A. about 26%                                       
          B. about 34%                                       
C. about 292%
D. about 392%

15. Which week recorded the biggest percentage increase?
          A. Feb 2 - 8                                         
          B. Mar 8 - 14                                        
          C. Mar 15 - 21
D. Mar 22 – 28

ANSWERS