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English 7

Directions: Read each selection and answer the questions that follow. Write only the
letter of the correct answer on the answer sheet.
A.
What Little Things!
By Madison Julius Cawein
From "One Day and Another"

What little things are those

That hold our happiness!
A smile, a glance, a rose
Dropped from her hair or dress;
A word, a look, a touch,
These are so much, so much.

An air we can't forget;

A sunset's gold that gleams;
A spray of mignonette,
Will fill the soul with dreams
More than all history says,
Or romance of old days.

For of the human heart,

Not brain, is memory;
These things it makes a part
Of its own entity;
The joys, the pains whereof
Are the very food of love.

SOURCE: https://www.public-domain-poetry.com/madison-julius-cawein/what-little-things-11569

1. Which of the following are 'little things' that hold happiness?

A. air, perfume, hair

B. flower, praise, look
C. joy, food, smile
D. word, touch, gold

2. In the 2nd stanza, what does the word, 'gleams' mean?

A. beams
B. dreams
C. reflects
D. shines
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3. What general truth is expressed in the 2nd stanza?

A. Air is a basic need of everyone.

B. Everyone loves to dream.
C. Love and romance are the same.
D. The sunset's color is gold.

4. Which of the following contains a figure of speech?

A. A sunset's gold that gleams.

B. More than all history says.
C. Not brain, is memory.
D. What little things are those.

5. What sensory imagery was mostly used in stanza 1?

A. Auditory/Sound
B. Gustatory/Taste
C. Olfactory/Smell
D. Visual/Sight

6. Which of the following are themes expressed in the poem?

A. contentment, joy, memory

B. love, nature, happiness
C. romance, pain, health
D. sadness, joy, history

7. What does the line, “The joys, the pains whereof, Are the very food of love”
mean?
A. One must experience sadness to experience love
B. Sad and happy experiences make love grow
C. To love is to accept imperfections and limitations
D. Love is a beautiful experience and must be shared

8. What is the message of the poem?

A. Happiness can be found in little things.

B. Little things are part of memories.
C. The little things in life are important.
D. To live is to appreciate little things.

9. What is the general tone of the poem?

A. Cheerful
B. Funny
C. Optimistic
D. Serious
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10. What is the author’s purpose in writing the poem?

A. To act it out on stage

B. To express emotions
C. To narrate a story
D. To praise a loved one

B.
Plant Intelligence

Plants are considered as life-support on Earth because of the countless things

they provide to the entire biosphere. With their great significance and surprising
qualities, many scientists were drawn to consider whether plants have feelings or
possess some degree of intelligence. While many people believe that plants don’t have
any emotions as people do, plants do show signs of responding to their environment.
At present, many studies have been conducted to discover the possibility that plants
exhibit intelligence or at the least if they can feel.
Many plant biologists and botanists use the term “neural activity” to describe
plant behavior despite the fact that plants don’t have brains or neurons. One
remarkable study that demonstrates such activity of plants was done by Bohm J., et.
al. (2016) (as cited by Trewavas, 2016) on a Venus fly-trap, a plant that captures and
consumes a variety of small flying insects. After carefully examining the behavior of
the said carnivorous plant, the researchers concluded that the Venus fly-trap can
actually “count” up to five. Their assumption was based on the following observations:
1) As a fly-trap hair is touched the first time, the plant makes no response; 2) When a
second hair is touched within 20 seconds, the open petals of the plant snap shut,
trapping its potential meal; 3) As the insect begins to struggle, at the third touch of a
plant hair, the plant again makes no response; 4) The same lack of response occurs
the fourth time a plant hair is stimulated; and 5) Only with the fifth hair touch do the
plant’s digestive enzymes start the process of digesting its prey.
The abovementioned observations can be interpreted as the fly-trap’s
knowledge on when best to attack prey and avoid false starts. These may not be an
indication of a plant’s intelligence that is comparable to humans but these show that
plants somehow feel because of their response to their environment.
No. of words: 326
(Written by Lyra B. Bedis)
References:
Martin, K. (2019). Are Plants Intelligent? Surprising Evidence That Plants Can Feel.
https://www.magellantv.com/articles/are-plants
Tony Trewavas, Plant Intelligence: An Overview, BioScience, Volume 66, Issue 7, 01 July 2016, Pages 542–551,
https://doi.org/10.1093/biosci/biw048
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11. Why are plants considered as life-support on Earth?

A. They create habitats and shelter for selected organisms.

B. They maintain the atmosphere by absorbing oxygen.
C. They provide countless things to the entire biosphere.
D. They supply food to all human beings except animals.

12. Which of the following is stated in the first paragraph?

A. Plants can be considered intelligent but don’t have the ability to talk.
B. Plants can express their feelings but only when no one can see them.
C. Plants can provide so many things to humans but are not sufficient.
D. Plants can respond to their environment but do not have emotions.

13. Which of the following makes a Venus fly-trap unique?

A. It can capture small insects.

B. It can count up to five.
C. It can digest its preys.
D. It can release enzymes.

14. What does “neural activity” mean in the text?

A. It describes the complex behavior of plants.

B. It refers to the digestive process of animals.
C. It refers to the process of how the brain works.
D. It tells the way people think and act.

15. Which of the following observations about Venus fly-traps is NOT true?
A. The plant is not affected by the insect’s first touch.
B. The plant doesn’t respond until the second touch.
C. The plant snaps shut its petal after the third touch.
D. The plant starts digesting its prey on the fifth touch.
16. Based on the behavior of the Venus fly-trap, what can indicate the intelligence of
some plants?
A. Some plants can anticipate their prey's movement.
B. Some plants can help in eliminating harmful insects.
C. Some plants can identify when to catch their prey.
D. Some plants can protect themselves from danger.
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17. Which of the following is NOT stated in the selection?

A. Plants like humans are capable of feeling.

B. Plants like animals can engage in activities.
C. Plants like humans possess intelligence.
D. Plants like humans respond to the environment.

18. What is the author’s purpose in writing the text?

A. To amuse the readers about what Venus fly-traps can do

B. To compare and contrast plants and human beings
C. To inform the readers about a specific trait of plants.
D. To persuade the readers to take care of plants

19. How did the author accomplish his/her purpose?

A. By comparing plants and humans

B. By describing plants and humans
C. By enumerating traits of plants
D. By reporting results of studies

20. What main idea is expressed in the selection?

A. Plants are living things that are locomotive and responsive to the environment.
B. Plants are living things that have feelings and possess some degree of
intelligence.
C. Plants are living things that possess emotion and the ability to reason and feel.
D. Plants are living things that use different strategies to lure prey into their traps.

C.
Get to Know PAGASA’s Rainfall Warnings

The Philippines is visited by an average of 20 typhoons a year. Some are very

strong, bringing heavy rains and causing floods in many areas. In 2012, PAGASA
started using color-coded rainfall advisories. These were classified into three levels:
Yellow, Orange, and Red.
The Yellow Rainfall Warning means that there will be a heavy rainfall of 7.5 to
15 mm in an hour, which may continue for the next two hours. Flood is possible in
affected areas. The public are advised to check weather bulletin updates.
The Orange Rainfall Warning means that there will be intense rainfall of 15 to
30mm in an hour, which may continue for the next two hours. Flood is expected in
affected areas. The residents must be ready for possible evacuation.
The Red Rainfall Warning means that there will be torrential rainfall of more
than 30mm in an hour, which may continue for the next two hours. It is also given when
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a rainfall of more than 65mm continues for three hours. Serious flooding is expected.
The residents should start evacuating.
Through these color-coded rainfall warnings, the citizens become better
prepared for typhoons.
Number of words: 190 (Written by Ma. Glecita C. Columna)
Sources:

Dela Cruz, G. (4 April 2015). How to use PAGASA’s color-coded rainfall advisory. Retrieved from
https://www.rappler.com/moveph/88868-use-pagasa-color-coded-rainfall/

Rosales, C. (2021 July 21). What PAGASA's Yellow, Orange, and Red Rainfall Warnings Mean. Retrieved from
https://www.reportr.world/news/rainfall-warning-color-meaning-pagasa-a4373-20210721

21. What can be expected when a YELLOW rainfall warning is raised?

A. There will be continuous heavy rainfall for an hour.
B. There will be a strong typhoon in the next two hours.
C. There would be strong winds together with the rainfall.
D. There will be evacuation of people from flooded areas.

22. In which rainfall warning should residents start evacuating?

A. orange B. red C. violet D. yellow

23. How much rainfall is expected in an hour when described as “intense”?

A. less than 7.5 mm or below 2 gallons of rain

B. 7.5 to 15 mm equivalent to 2 gallons of rain
C. 15 to 30mm equivalent to 4 to 8 gallons of rain
D. more than 30mm or 8 gallons or more of rain

24. What do the three color-coded rainfall advisories of PAGASA predict?

A. the heavy winds

B. the need for evacuation
C. the threat of flooding
D. the typhoon signals

25. What is the difference in the three color-coded rainfall advisories of PAGASA?

A. amount of rainfall there would be

B. height of the flood from the rainfall
C. number of hours it continues to rain
D. strength of wind brought by the rain
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26. Which of the following is true about PAGASA’s color-coded rainfall warnings?

A. Classes will automatically be suspended when a rainfall warning is issued.

B. The darker the color of the rainfall advisory, the more dangerous the weather is.
C. There is a strong storm or typhoon coming every time a rainfall advisory is raised.
D. When a rainfall advisory is raised, people are expected to evacuate immediately.

27. According to the article, what should be done when the yellow rainfall warning is
raised?

A. Leave homes immediately and go to the nearest evacuation center.

B. Listen to the next weather update and act based on the weather report.
C. Start packing most essential things and be ready to evacuate.
D. Stay at home and wait for PAGASA to raise a typhoon signal in the area.

28. Under what topic will PAGASA’s rainfall warning most likely be discussed?
A. Atmosphere
B. Climate
C. Temperature
D. Weather

29. Which important information is NOT mentioned in the text?

A. the amount of rainfall in an area for the next two hours

B. the government agency issuing the color-coded rainfall advisories
C. the activities the residents are expected to do for each rainfall advisory
D. emergency numbers to contact when there’s a need for evacuation

30. How did the author organize the ideas in the selection?
A. by describing the steps to be taken for specific rainfall warning
B. by enumerating the different types of color-coded rainfall warning
C. by identifying what cause the amount of rainfall for each color code
D. by suggesting what actions to take for each rainfall warning
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D.

Infographic from: DENR-EMB Region 1 Website: https://r1.emb.gov.ph/organizational-chart/

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31. How many pounds of waste does a person produce every day approximately?

A. 1.5 pounds (0.7 kg)

B. 2.5 pounds (1.1 kg)
C. 3.5 pounds (1.6 kg)
D. 4.5 pounds (2 kg)

32. What is the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000?

A. It defines solid waste management as everyone’s own responsibility.

B. It dictates every citizen to reduce waste and use recycling technology.
C. It promotes better solid waste disposal technology to decrease pollution.
D. It provides a comprehensive ecological solid waste management program.

33. According to the infographic, which statement is true about the situation of the
Philippines on solid waste?

A. The country is considered the largest contributor to solid waste in Asia.

B. The country is expecting an increase in the amount of waste next year.
C. The country is going to produce 18.05 million tons of trash every year.
D. The country is the 4th main generator of waste among ASEAN countries.

34. Which of the following is NOT a step on how to properly manage waste?

A. evaluate wastes
B. identify wastes
C. manage wastes
D. recycle wastes

35. Which of the following statements is supported by the infographic?

A. Wastes are classified into six categories.

B. Wastes can be managed based on 4Rs.
C. Wastes are produced by poor countries.
D. Wastes have an impact on the economy.

36. Food scraps like leftovers that went bad belong to what classification of waste?

A. e-waste
B. metal
C. organic
D. paper

37. What was the author's suggestion regarding waste management practice?

A. organize their waste properly

B. put labels on their trash bins
C. separate their garbage at home
D. use biodegradable containers
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38. Which of the following actions DOES NOT support 3Rs (Reduce, Reuse,
Recycle)?

A. avoiding using disposable utensils, straws and napkins

B. buying secondhand items and donate used goods.
C. creating a backyard garden and buy local products.
D. controlling use of paper like mail, receipts, magazines

39. In addition to the 3Rs, people are encouraged to “rethink.” Which of the following
questions applies to rethinking waste management?

A. Can I do something different like using alternatives?

B. Can I recycle the material to create a new product?
C. Can I reduce the use of materials to lessen waste?
D. Can I use the product again for another purpose?

40. Which statement best summarizes the information presented in the infographic?

A. Waste reduction allows products to be used to their fullest extent.

B. Waste reduction can be achieved through solid waste management.
C. Waste reduction can sustain the environment for future generations.
D. Waste reduction prevents pollution and conserves natural energy.