Loreto-Remedios Montebon National High School

Canaocanao, Tabogon, Cebu

2nd Quarter Examination
English For Academic and Professional Purposes
Name: Section: 12 CHARITY Score:
I. MULTIPLE CHOICES. Direction: Read each question carefully, and then, WRITE THE LETTER of
your answer in the space provided before the number.
______1. The following defines the position paper EXCEPT:
a. express ones ideas to give explanation to existing problems
b. convince that a policy or action must or must not be adopted with the intent of improving the
organization
c. used to advocate the reader on an argument or position
d. serves as a foundation of the full proposal
______2. This is a part of the position in which it presents the issue while grabbing the attention of the
readers.
a. Introduction b. Conclusion c. Body d. Main Idea
______3. This is where the author restates the position and main argument.
a. Introduction b. Conclusion c. Body d. Main Idea
______4. This is where the author provides counterarguments against the possible weaknesses of his/her
arguments.
a. Introduction b. Conclusion c. Body d. Main Idea
______5. Which of the following is NOT a definition of a position paper?
a. It is a paper written to clarify the meaning of a concept.
b. It is a paper that takes a stand on an issue
c. It is usually detailed statement especially regarding single issue.
d. It articulates a view point or policy.
______6. The following are the examples of issues in writing a position paper, except:
a. Schools uniforms should no longer be required
b. Distribution of condoms in schools is a necessity
c. Philippines should adopt same sex marriage
d. Parents’ love is unconditional
______7. What do you call a written statement of the beliefs, aims, and policies of an organization, especially a
political party?
a. Concept paper b. Manifesto c. Critique review d. Reaction paper
______8. The following are the qualities of a convincing position paper, except:
a. Contains a clear proposition or statement that must be defended
b. Assesses conflicting opinions or opposing views on the issue
c. There is a conflicts and interactions between economic classes
d. Takes a firm stand on the issue
______7. Which among the following statements a position paper can be most effectively used?
a. Students nowadays are technologically-inclined.
b. Martial Law should have not been implemented in Mindanao.
c. It’s good to travel around the world and see its beautiful wonders
d. Many Filipino parents are now working abroad to sustain their family.
______8. “School should not allow students to use cell phone in the class.” Can this statement be used for
a position paper?
a. YES, because the statement is relevant to the lives of the students
b. YES, because students are to make a stand
c. NO, because the statement is less essential
d. NO, because students will have the same stand on the issue
______9. How would you make a convincing position paper?
a. Summarize a given text. c. Take a firm stand on the issue.
b. Paraphrase an article. d. Write a thesis statement about the issue.
______10. What questions would you ask on criteria for developing a good position paper?
a. Does the issue speaks on the problem of the world?
b. Does the issue is currently happening in the certain place?
c. Does it addresses an issue which impacts the nutritional status of the public?
d. Does it focuses on the lives of the people?
______11. What would be the result if your position paper doesn’t follow a given guideline?
a. Presents factual evidence or proofs to support each argument.
b. It assess conflicting opinions and oppose views on issue.
c. It develops ambiguous, equivocal, and obscure ideas.
d. Contains statement that must be defended.
______12. This part makes your stand on your position paper weakens.
a. criticism b. Use of active voice c. fallacy d. Cite sources
______13. In which part of manifesto or a position paper where the write expresses his/her stand about
the issue which is strongly supported by evidence?
a. Introduction b. Body c. Conclusion d. Reference
______14. How can you make your position paper strong?
a. Be sure to annotate your paper
b. Give an educated and informed opinion with supporting evidences
c. Apply citations and references in the introductory part of the paper
d. Record your observations and post them on YouTube.
______15. Which of the following does NOT include in the introduction of the position paper?
a. Counter-argument b. Background of the topic c. Importance of the topic d. Thesisstatement
______16. Which part of research report provides study background and environment?
a. research methodology b. review of literature c. introduction d. abstract
______17. What part of research report that is needed to be catchy so that it will capture the readers
attention?
a. research title b. review of literature c. introduction d. abstract
______18. It is the most common and easiest method of recording your observations.
a. photography b note taking c. illustrations d. video and audio recording
______19. It is a tool used in observing that has a positive effect of giving you an unfiltered record of
observation in an event.
a. photography b. note taking c. illustrations d. video and audio recording
______20. What report is usually used a standard scientific report format describing methods, results and
conclusion to report ns empirical investigation?
a. Filed report b. scientific report c. technical and business d. research report

IV. Direction: Read the

passages and determine
how each is mainly
structured. Choose your
answer from
the list of words below and
write the letter of your
choice on the space
provided before the number.
a. cause - effect b. compare
- contrast c. sequence
d. descriptive e. question –
answer f. problem- solution
________1. Apple’s newly
unveiled flagship is the
iPhone XS which comes hot
of the heels of Sony’s latest
contender, the Xperia XZ3.
They’re both attractive, but
which is best? Let’s take a
closer look. Both phones
are prone to cracks and
scratches because of all that
glass. But, they differ in
water-resistant capacity.
iPhone XS has IP68 rating
allows them to be
submerged for up to half an
hour in up to 2 meters of
water.
While, the Xperia XZ3 has
an additional IP65 rating
which covers jets of water
from any direction. With
these, Japanese
manufacturer Sony has
struggled to gain a foothold
in the smartphone market,
while its
American competitor iPhone
has dominated.
________2. Since I made it to
the honor roll every quarter
this year, my mom is going
to buy me a new
phone for my birthday. So, I
feel so excited whether to
get an iPhone or a Galaxy.
Getting one would give
me a chance to go through
my old music collection.
That would be cool. It’s
worth a shot.
_________3. What type of
plant is a corn? Corn
belongs to a family of grass.
It is a grass with seeds
called
kernels. Very few kernels
grew on wild corn grass. It
took thousands of years of
choosing the corn grass
plants with the biggest
seeds, or kernels, to make
what we enjoy today as corn
on the cob. Now, we all
know that corn is a grass.
_________4. The foundation
of every pizza is the crust,
and good crust comes from
good dough. In making
a dough, start by adding
your yeast sachet to a cup
of warm water. Let the yeast
activate, then add two
cups of flour, two
tablespoons of olive oil, two
teaspoons of sugar, and a
teaspoon of salt. Mix all of
those
together and wait half an
hour for the dough to rise.
Now, you’re ready to roll the
dough out!
________5. The purpose of
any artwork is to
communicate a message -
to comment, scream or sing
about
the world in which we find
ourselves in. If there is no
emotion behind the work,
there is no driving force –
nothing to direct and shape
your decision making. So,
why do you want to create
an artwork? What is your
purpose in doing such?
________6. Thousands of
people die each year in car
accidents involving drugs or
alcohol. Lives could be
saved if our city adopts
a free public vehicle
service. By providing
such a service, we
could prevent
intoxicated drivers from
endangering themselves or
others.
_________7. Ice-cream is a
delicious frozen treat that
comes in a many different
colors and flavors. Two of
my favorite flavors are
strawberry and chocolate.
These flavors are delicious. I
love the strawberry flavor
for
the granules of the fruit
slowly melts in my mouth as
I savor the taste. Also,
chocolate flavor is mouth –
watering for it gives you a
bitter – sweet and creamy
tastes. Even though more
chocolate ice-cream is sold
across the country than
strawberry, each flavor
tastes great inside of a milk
shake.
_________8. People of all
ages benefit from regular
physical activity. Physical
activity leads to improved
physical fitness.
Consequently, it helps the
body systems to function at
their optimal efficiency
associated
with an individual’s ability to
work effectively, to enjoy
leisure time, to resist
disease and to respond
easily
to emergency situations.
_________9. Linux and
Windows are both operating
systems. Computers use
them to run programs. Linux
is totally free and open
source, so users can
improve or otherwise modify
the source code. Windows is
proprietary, so it costs
money to use and users are
prohibited from altering the
source code.
_________10. If you use too
much effort in pitching the
ball without rest, a serious
elbow or shoulder may
be on the horizon. If you
complain of elbow or
shoulder pain, see a
physician familiar with
sports injuries.
But then, it is recommended
to warm up properly by
doing body stretching,
running and gradual
pitching to
prevent injuries. Of course,
do not play all year round
because your body needs
to recover from the
physical demands of playin
Instruction: Write TRUE if
the statement is correct and
FALSE if is not.
1. Students who master
academic language are
more likely to be successful
in
academic and professional
settings.
2. An academic text
makes use of complex
jargons to promote a
higher level
of comprehension.
 3. Academic text uses
words which tones up claims
expressing certainty.
4. Both academic and non-
academic texts can be used
to inform.
5. The language used in
academic texts should be
conversational.
6. In reading an academic
text, it helps acquire new
information.
7. An academic text needs
less concentration and focus
because the terms are
simple.
8. It is in academic text
that issues are stated to
provoke information
discussion.
9. A magazine is an
academic text.
10. Academic language
should be objective, precise,
impersonal and formal
Instruction: Write TRUE if
the statement is correct and
FALSE if is not.
1. Students who master
academic language are
more likely to be successful
in
academic and professional
settings.
2. An academic text
makes use of complex
jargons to promote a
higher level
of comprehension.
3. Academic text uses
words which tones up claims
expressing certainty.
4. Both academic and non-
academic texts can be used
to inform.
5. The language used in
academic texts should be
conversational.
6. In reading an academic
text, it helps acquire new
information.
7. An academic text needs
less concentration and focus
because the terms are
simple.
 8. It is in academic text
that issues are stated to
provoke information
discussion.
9. A magazine is an
academic text.
10. Academic language
should be objective, precise,
impersonal and formal
II. Modified TRUE or FALSE.
Instruction: Write TRUE if the statement is correct and otherwise write FALSE and underline the word/s
that makes the statement wrong. Write you answer in the space before the number.
____1. A position paper presents two sides of an arguable opinion about an issue.
_____2. A position paper is a type of essay.
_____3. The secondary goal of a position paper is to declare a “position” on a certain matter or an issue.
_____4. The issue should not be debatable because you won’t be able to make a stand if the topic is not
debatable.
_____5. Plagiarism is not a form of stealing.
_____6. You must make certain that your paper is free from grammar and spelling mistakes.
_____7. Transitions signal relationships between ideas.
_____8. Creating clear paragraphs is not essential.
_____9. Cite valid and reliable sources (3 or more) to establish the credibility of your argument.
_____10. Fallacies, or errors in reasoning strengthens your argument in your position paper.
_____11. Report is written in a single narrative style form start to finish, each section of report has its own
purpose and will need to be written in an appropriate style to suit.
_____12. The purpose of a scientific report is to clearly communicate your key message about why your scientific
findings are meaningful.
_____13. Laboratory reports are assigned with the intention of improving your understanding of key theoretical
concepts by applying methods of careful and structured observation of and reflection about people, places or
phenomena existing in natural setting.
_____14. Technical writing is a form of technical communication or documentation in science and technology or
applied science that helps people understand a product or service.
_____15. The main purpose of technical writing is to inform and trigger the person into action such as purchasing
a product or service. Its purpose may also be instructing persuade, but never to entertain.
_____16. The research abstract provides study background and environment. The intention of the research
abstract is to locate the study in its area of discipline and reveal its relevance and significance in the environment.
_____17. A research abstract is a vital component of a report as it provides the readers with a snap view of what
you will expect from it.
_____18. Field reports facilitates the development of data collection techniques and observation skills and they
help you to understand how theory applies to real world situations.
_____19. Field reports use a standard scientific report format describing methods, results and conclusions to
report upon an empirical investigation.
_____20. Field reports require the student to analyze his or her observations of phenomena or events in the real
world in light of theories studied in the course.

III. ENUMERATION
Direction: Give what is being asked.
1-4. Techniques to record your observation.
5-7 Types of reports
8-10. Parts of a position paper

IV. Venn Diagram

Compare and contrast the three types of Report.

“Do something today that your future self will thank you for.”
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