The document discusses the problem of deforestation and proposes solutions. It states that over half of the world's rainforests have been destroyed in the past fifty years and forests are being cut down at a rate of fifty acres every minute. This is a serious problem as forests play an important role in the environment. To solve this, people must pursue reforestation efforts to restore balance and protect the environment.

2. The original Pilgrims called themselves
the “Saints” and referred to others who
joined with them for the voyage as
the “Strangers.”
In this context, “original” means _______.
a. one of a kind
b. first
c. humorous
c. musical

3. Christmas is a time when Dad reverts to his
childhood. I think he looks forward to Santa’s visit
more than any other family member.
Mom says that he’ll always be a child during this
season.
What does “reverts” mean in the above passage?
a. stands up straight
b. peeks at presents
c. drinks too much egg nog
d. goes back to being what he was

4. A wonderful 98-year old woman is working
day and night to knit scarves to send as
gifts for the troops. What a selfless person
she is!
A selfless woman _______.
a. is selfish
b. has no name
c. likes to wear scarves
d. cares more about others than herself

5. If you don't curtail your spending,
you'll be broke in no time at all!
Which word is a synonym of "curtail"?
a. reduce
b. follow
c. behind
d. buy

6. No word must ever leak out about this
military action! It has to be a clandestine
operation in order to succeed.
Which word is a synonym of "clandestine"?
a. family
b. useful
c. dangerous
d. secret

7. Put this medicine on your arm and rub it
into your skin until it's invisible. It will
inhibit the infection's attempt to spread.
What does “inhibit” mean?
a. live in a certain place
b. block or slow down
c. itch or burn
d. help to do something important

8. Brea and Elizabeth are having a dispute
over which radio station to play at work. It
would be so much simpler if they both
liked the same kind of music.
a. musical instrument
b. choice of music
c. discovery
d. disagreement

9. 5. The greedy child was
snatching candy from the shelf.
a. Happy
b. Pleasant
c. Giving
d. Selfish

10. You should not belittle his effort
but thank him for trying.
a. Make important
b. Make unimportant
c. Make inviting
d. Make appealing

11. The sun suddenly vanished from
view as the storm clouds rolled
across the sky.
a. Appeared
b. Danced
c. Disappeared
d. Floated

12. The soldiers crouched down low
behind their vehicle and waited
for the enemy to pass.
a. Stooped with bent knees
b. Stood straight and tall
c. Leaned against
d. Ran from

13. Speaking rudely to the judges was rash
behavior. You really hurt your chances of
winning!
In the above context, what does “rash”
mean?
a. an itchy skin condition
b. funny
c. trying to hide or disguise a piece of cheese
d. with little thought or consideration

14. Some people are always bashing the
president just like others bashed the one
before him. Wouldn't you think that everyone
could find something to praise him for, at least
once in a while?
What does “bashing” mean in the above selection?
a. hitting hard with a heavy tool
b. going to too many expensive parties
c. speaking or writing harshly about
d. voting for a different candidate

15. Wherever he goes, the esteemed Dr.
Sanchez is applauded for his life saving
research.
What does “esteemed” mean?
a. held over boiling water
b. very old
c. unable to chew gum
d. greatly admired

16. 1. Our baseball team's pitcher has a few
eccentric habits, such as throwing exactly
thirteen warm-up pitches and never wearing
socks.
A) normal
B) strange
C) messy

17. 2. After the heavy rains, the stream became
murky; in fact, the water was so dirty you
couldn't see the bottom.
A) cloudy
B) bottomless
C) clear

18. 3. The debris on the stadium floor
included numerous paper cups, ticket
stubs, and cigarette butts.
A) products
B) papers
C) trash

19. The coach takes every opportunity to
censure his players, yet he ignores
every opportunity to praise them.
A) approve of
B) criticize
C) choose

20. 5. The newlyweds agreed to be very
frugal in their shopping because they
wanted to save enough money to buy
a house.
A) economical
B) wasteful
C) interested

21. 6. Although Alex usually looks
unkempt, he had a very neat
appearance at his job interview.
A) orderly
B) handsome
C) messy

22. The child was rushed to the
hospital after she had an adverse
reaction to the medicine.
a. Healing
b. Harmful
c. Soothing
d. Helpful

23. The novice teacher was excited
about her first teaching job since
graduating college.
a. Experienced
b. Beginner
c. Knowledgeable
d. Stern

24. 3. The alluring aroma of the cookies
drew Sandy toward the kitchen for a
taste.
a. Unpleasant
b. Unappetizing
c. Desirable
d. Obnoxious

25. 4. The man should go to jail for his
inhumane treatment of his horses.
a. Loving
b. Caring
c. Proper
d. Cruel

26. 1. My brother said, “I just freed myself from a very
loquacious history professor. All he seemed to want
was an audience.”
a. pretentious b. grouchy c. talkative d. worried
2. There is no doubt that the idea of living in such a
benign climate was appealing. The islanders seemed to
keep their vitality and live longer than Europeans.
a. tropical b. not malignant c. kind d. favorable

27. 3. It is difficult to imagine a surfeit of talent in
one individual, yet Leonard Bernstein simply
does not have the time to make complete use
of his talent as conductor, performer, writer,
and lecturer.
a. excess
b. variety
c. superiority
d. lack

28. 4. There is a large demand all over the
United States for plants indigenous to the
desert. Many people in Arizona have made
a good business of growing and selling
cacti and other local plants.
a. native
b. necessary
c. foreign
d. alien

29. 5. After the Romans left, a millennium and a
half passed before people again lived in
such comfort. Churchill wrote, “From the year
400 until the year 1900 no one had
central heating and very few had hot baths.”
a. a decade
b. many years
c. 1000 years
d. a century

30. 6. Many years before, Caesar’s men had
tried and failed to invade Britain. No doubt
this contributed to the xenophobia of the
Romans. They were cautious about
strangers who entered their country.
a. honesty
b. fear of foreigners
c. kindliness
d. stubbornness

31. 7. Such are the vicissitudes of history.
Nothing remains the same. Three hundred
years of peace ended in darkness and
confusion.
a. evils
b. mistakes
c. changes
d. rules

32. 8. The purpose of the psychiatrist is to
mitigate the suffering of the patient.
a. make milder
b. beautify
c. increase
d. banish

33. 9. We knew he couldn’t hold out much
longer, because he had been doomed from
the beginning. One night he met his
ineluctable fate.
a. forgotten
b. inescapable
c. hidden
d. unhappy

34. 10. A combination of fog and industrial
smoke, called smog, has vitiated the air in
and around many big cities.
a. concentrate
b. fill up
c. replace
d. contaminate

44. PROBLEM AND SOLUTION

45. Obesity has become a major health issue
nowadays and this problem is aggravated by the
lack of physical activity in large segments of the
population. In addition to healthier eating habits,
one solution would be to make it easier for obese to
exercise on a daily basis. This could be done at
work, before and after shifts to obtain physical
fitness and wellness. Participation in fitness
programs sponsored by different organizations
would also be beneficial.

46. The problem and solution text structure definition is
a format of writing that involves setting up the
structure of written text to show different problems
and then how the problem is solved.
In composition, using a problem-solution format is a
method for analyzing and writing about a topic by
identifying a problem and proposing one or more
solutions. A problem-solution essay is a type of
argument

47. Purpose
- To inform the reader about the possible
solutions to the problem on several
pupils receiving poor grades in writing
assessment
- To state an issue/problem and offer
possible solutions to the problem

48. Language Features
Uses problem and solution signal words:
- because, therefore, to solve this
problem

49. Rainforests are disappearing at an alarming pace.
Urgent action is needed if they are to survive. There
are many ways of protecting the
rainforests. Many countries have set up national
parks to protect plants and animals. People have
organized campaigns to stop logging and farming in
the rainforest. Children are being educated about
the importance of rainforests and their resources so
that they make informed decisions as adults

51. Deforestation is a serious problem because forests and
trees aren’t just pretty to look at, they do an important job making
the earth’s environment suitable for life. They clean the air, store
water, preserve soil, and provide home for animals. They also
supply food, fuel, wood products and paper products for humans.
In the past fifty years, more than half of the world’s rainforests
have been destroyed.
Today, the forests of the world are being cut down at a rate
of fifty acres every minute. Scientists say that if deforestation
continues, floods may become more common, and animals will
die. To solve this, people must go for reforestation to restore
balance and must help
protect our environment.

52. It seems like there has been a surge in teen
pregnancies these days. Teen pregnancies make it
very difficult for young mothers to pursue their
dreams and meet the demands of an infant.
Fortunately, most teen pregnancies can be easily
prevented by using birth control; however, even
birth control is not 100% effective. The most
effective way to prevent teen pregnancies is
abstinence, which is 100% effective.