THE LEGEND OF THE HUNDRED ISLANDS

One day a bad news broke out that an invading force was coming from across the sea. Immediately the rajah called for a council of meeting among his chieftains. The group finally decided to meet the enemy at sea. They must not be allowed to land,” asserted Rajah Masubeg. A hundred of the bravest warriors were summoned. They boarded in ten large bancas, armed to the teeth. Datu Makisbeg commanded the task force in the lead banca.

Not long enough, the two forces were soon locked in mortal combat. Furious encounter through hand-to-hand fighting broke out on the boats and raged until the sun sank in the west and darkness covered the sea.

When morning came, none of the hundred warriors returned alive. The enemy was nowhere to be seen. They had been annihilated, and so were the hundred warriors led by the intrepid son. The kingdom celebrated the victory. But on the other land, the old rajah mourned for his son. Several days later, the town’s people were so surprised seeing a wonderful sight in the sea.

They were so fascinated with the many tiny islands dotting the sea line. There were about a hundred of these islets. Some of the islands were shaped like overturned bancas; while others looked like bodies of dead men floating in the sea. The people believed that these were the one hundred warriors who had sacrificed their lives in defense of their homes. For the people of Alaminos to remember them, the gods had immortalized them in the form of islands so that they will watch over their native land forever.

THE LEGEND OF THE HUNDRED ISLANDS

One day a bad news broke out that an invading force was coming from across the sea. Immediately the rajah called for a council of meeting among his chieftains. The group finally decided to meet the enemy at sea. They must not be allowed to land,” asserted Rajah Masubeg. A hundred of the bravest warriors were summoned. They boarded in ten large bancas, armed to the teeth. Datu Makisbeg commanded the task force in the lead banca.

Not long enough, the two forces were soon locked in mortal combat. Furious encounter through hand-to-hand fighting broke out on the boats and raged until the sun sank in the west and darkness covered the sea.

When morning came, none of the hundred warriors returned alive. The enemy was nowhere to be seen. They had been annihilated, and so were the hundred warriors led by the intrepid son. The kingdom celebrated the victory. But on the other land, the old rajah mourned for his son. Several days later, the town’s people were so surprised seeing a wonderful sight in the sea.

They were so fascinated with the many tiny islands dotting the sea line. There were about a hundred of these islets. Some of the islands were shaped like overturned bancas; while others looked like bodies of dead men floating in the sea. The people believed that these were the one hundred warriors who had sacrificed their lives in defense of their homes. For the people of Alaminos to remember them, the gods had immortalized them in the form of islands so that they will watch over their native land forever.

THE LEGEND OF THE HUNDRED ISLANDS

One day a bad news broke out that an invading force was coming from across the sea. Immediately the rajah called for a council of meeting among his chieftains. The group finally decided to meet the enemy at sea. They must not be allowed to land,” asserted Rajah Masubeg. A hundred of the bravest warriors were summoned. They boarded in ten large bancas, armed to the teeth. Datu Makisbeg commanded the task force in the lead banca.

Not long enough, the two forces were soon locked in mortal combat. Furious encounter through hand-to-hand fighting broke out on the boats and raged until the sun sank in the west and darkness covered the sea.

When morning came, none of the hundred warriors returned alive. The enemy was nowhere to be seen. They had been annihilated, and so were the hundred warriors led by the intrepid son. The kingdom celebrated the victory. But on the other land, the old rajah mourned for his son. Several days later, the town’s people were so surprised seeing a wonderful sight in the sea.

They were so fascinated with the many tiny islands dotting the sea line. There were about a hundred of these islets. Some of the islands were shaped like overturned bancas; while others looked like bodies of dead men floating in the sea. The people believed that these were the one hundred warriors who had sacrificed their lives in defense of their homes. For the people of Alaminos to remember them, the gods had immortalized them in the form of islands so that they will watch over their native land forever.

Department of EducationRegion III

City Schools Division of MabalacatMabalacat North District

Mabalacat City (P)

SECOND PERIODICAL TEST IN ENGLISH VIS.Y. 2013-2014

Name: _____________________________________________________ Date: __________________________Grade and section: ___________________________________________ Score: _________________________I. LISTENING

Listen as the teacher read the selection. Answer the questions below. Write the letter of your choice on the space provided before the number.______ 1. What was the bad news about?

a. The crops of the people were stolen. c. The Rajah lost his wealth.b. An invading force was coming from across the sea. d. A storm was coming.

______ 2. What was decided after Rajah Masubeg called for a council of meeting among his chieftains?a. Meet their enemy and defend their territory. c. Do nothing.b. Meet the chieftains. d. All the town people will pray to their God.

______ 3. What happened when the two forces met?a. They celebrated for their victory. c. They were caught on a mortal combat.b. They run away. d. They went straight home.

______ 4. What happened to the 100 warriors and their enemies?a. All came home happily. c. They stayed on the enemies side.b. None of the hundred warriors returned alive d. They ate a lot.

______ 5. What did the town people see that surprise them most?a. They were so fascinated with the many tiny islands dotting the sea line.b. They boarded in ten large bancas, armed to the teeth.c. They had been annihilated, and so were the hundred warriors led by the intrepid son.d. Not long enough, the two forces were soon locked in mortal combat.

II. SPEAKINGDirection: Write the letter of your choice on the space provided before the number.

______ 6. Scientists have discovered interesting things about bats. Which is the simple subject?a. interesting b. bats c. scientists d. discovered

______ 7. Insufficient evidence makes a fact questionable. Which is the simple predicate?a. evidence b. makes c. fact d. questionable

______ 8. Patrick and his friends prepared a special presentation. The underline phrase is a _________________________.a. simple subject b. simple predicate c. complete subject d. complete predicate

______ 9. Most of the pupils are girls. The underline phrase is a ____________________________.a. simple subject b. simple predicate c. complete subject d. complete predicate

______ 10. Carl was so tired of his school activities but he never forgets to do his house chores.a. simple sentence b. compound sentence c. complex sentence d. compound-complex sentence

______ 11. The gardener and his son filled the _______________. a. trash bag b. trashes bag c. trash bags d. trash bag

______ 12. Most of the _____________________ participated in the convention.a. officer-in-charge b. officer-in-charges c. officers-in-charge d. officers-in-charges

______ 13. There should be many visible _______________ for the tourist to see.a. landmark b. landmarks c. landsmark d. landsmarks

Direction: Identify the gerund in the following sentences. Write the letter of your choice on the space provided before the number.

______ 14. We decided to go shopping this week.a. decided b. week c. we d. shopping

______ 15. Saving requires little sacrifices.a. saving b. little c. requires d. sacrifice

______ 16. Some children showed some cheering.a. children b. cheering c. showed d. some

Direction: Choose the correct indirect discourse. Write the letter of your choice on the space provided before the number.

______ 17. Mother said, “Teresa, make some juice for the visitors”.

a. Mother told Teresa to make some juice for the visitors.b. Mother asked Teresa to make some juice for the visitors.c. Mother say Teresa to make some juice for the visitors.d. Mother exclaimed Teresa to make some juice for the visitors.

______ 18. Miss Salcedo said, “Class, keep quiet”.

a. Miss Salcedo explained the class to keep quiet.b. Miss Salcedo told the class to keep quiet.c. Miss Salcedo say the class to keep quiet.d. Miss Salcedo tell the class to keep quiet.

______ 19. Statistics _________ that our population continues to rise. Which word best complete the sentence?a. show b. shows c. shown d. showed

______ 20. Arthritis ______ a form of joint disorder that involves inflammation of one or more joints. Which word best complete the sentence?a. is b. are c. had d. have

III. READINGA. Vocabulary

______ 21. To support means __________________.a. proclaim b. provide c. procure d. protest

______ 22. Father’s laughter was so contagious that everyone would end up laughing with him. The underlined word means ____________.

a. resounding clearly c. spreading easilyb. traveling slowly d. struggling away

______ 23. The extravagant dinner they ate made them feel like important people.The underlined word means ____________.

a. ordinarily simple c. deliciously satisfyingb. overly expensive d. less amazing

______ 24. Jayward stood up abruptly, surprised to hear his name being called out.The underlined word means ____________.

a. straight b. easily c. suddenly d. slide______ 25. The mailman brought her a sealed envelope. The underlined word means ____________.

a. tightly closed b. loosely wrapped c. lightly colored d. openly servedB. Comprehension

______ 26. Marine Mammals live ______________.a. in the forest b. on land c. in the water d. in the desert

______ 27. _________________ are most closely related to the dolphin.a. Whales b. Sharks c. Cats d. Squid

______ 28. Dolphins do not ______________________.a. have good hearing c. have a sense of smellb. have good eyesight d. communicate

______ 29. Which of the following would a dolphin probably not eat? a. Fish b. Plants c. Marine Life d. Squid

______ 30. An orca is ________________________.a. smaller than an average human c. a little bit larger than an average personb. much larger than an average person d. about the same size as an average person

Direction: Write the cause and effect for each sentence.

31. Tim forgot his math book, so he was unable to complete his homework.Cause: ________________________________________________________________________________________Effect: _______________________________________________________________________________________32. Keegan was hungry because he skipped lunch.Cause: _______________________________________________________________________________________Effect: _______________________________________________________________________________________33. Gina couldn't find the cookies because Papa hid them in the cupboard.Cause: _______________________________________________________________________________________Effect: ________________________________________________________________________________________

DolphinsDolphins are marine mammals that are related to whales and porpoises. A marine mammal is one that lives in the

water. Dolphins are found all over the world’s oceans as well as in rivers and marshes. Dolphins are carnivores (meat-eaters) and feed on fish, squid and other marine life They often swim together in groups called “pods.” They are thought to have powerful eyesight and hearing, but do not have a sense of smell. Dolphins come in different sizes. Some are smaller than the average person, but others, such as the Orca, can be 30 feet long, or more than five times as long as the average person.

Dolphins are thought to be very intelligent and communicate with each other using clicks and whistles. All dolphins are powerful swimmers. Have you ever seen a dolphin? Groups of dolphins can often be seen bobbing in and out of waves close to the shoreline.

Direction: Predict what will likely to happen.______ 34.Martin was riding his bike. He looked back to see if his friend was still behind him. Suddenly he heard the crunching of broken glass. Martin had ridden through broken pieces of a bottle. His front tire began to wobble. What do you think will happen next?

a. Martin will leave his friend. c. Martin will race his friend.b. b. Martin's bike will get a flat tire. d. Martin run off.

______ 35. Jhonny was telling a joke to his friends. His friends thought it was very funny. What do you predict his friends will do next?

a. They will laugh. b. They will cry. c. They will get angry. d. They will play soccer.

Direction :Arrange the events below in the sequence they happened in the story. Write the number A – E.

_________36. An idea came to him after he realized he couldn’t drink from the pitcher._________37. The crow couldn’t drink because the mouth of the pitcher was too small for him to get in._________38. He flew down on the ground, picked up pebbles, and dropped them one at a time into the pitcher._________39. The water rose and the crow drank until he was satisfied. _________40. A thirsty crow wanted to drink from a pitcher

b. Study Skill

______ 41. How many meanings are given for round? a. eight b. two c. nine d. four

______ 42. What parts of speech are listed? a. pronoun b. adjective c. noun d. verb

What does the word round mean in the following sentences?______ 43. The Barangay Tanod makes a round in the barangay to catch the robber.

a. one part of a game b. to go around c. a song sang by parts d. shaped like a circle______ 44. Manny Pacquiao won the game after only five rounds.

a. one part of a game b. to go around c. a song sang by parts d. shaped like a circle______ 45.Row, Row Your Boat is an example of a round song.

a. one part of a game b. to go around c. a song sang by parts d. shaped like a circle

IV.WRITING46-50. Direction: Write an outline.

I. Earliest Spices known to mankindA. ________________________________ (46)B. Made as payment of taxes.C. ________________________________ (47)

II. ____________________________________ (48)A. Bear fruits in four years.B. __________________________________ (49)C. ____________________________________ (50)

round (round) adj. 1. shaped like a ball; 2. Shaped like a circle; 3. having a curved surface n. 1. one part of a game or sport; 2. a series of events; 3. a short song in which two or more voices enter at different times vt. 1. make a thing curved; 2. to go around

PepperPepper is one of the earliest spices known to mankind. It was so expensive that a pound served as royal gift. It was

also made as payment of taxes. Pepper plants were considered a richman’s property. Pepper is a tropical vine. It begins to bear fruit in four years. It produces heavily for fourteen years. Unripe berries

produce black pepper and ripe ones produce white pepper.

The Thirsty Crow by Aesop

There was once a thirsty crow. He wanted to drink water from a pitcher left on the table on the porch. However, the mouth of the pitcher was too small for the crow to get in; besides, the bird did not want to get wet. The bottom of the pitcher was deep and the water was shallow. The crow could not reach the water though he extended his head and beak inside the pitcher while perched upon the pitcher’s mouth.

He raised his head up and looked around, when something caught his eye and gave him an idea. He flew down to the ground and began picking up pebbles. He dropped them one at a time into the pitcher. Slowly, the water inside the pitcher rose. Afterwards, the crow drank one sip at a time until satisfied.