The document outlines various activities focused on distinguishing between fiction and formal writing, identifying disciplines related to specific texts, and improving sentence structure for academic writing. It includes examples of texts to classify, summaries of texts, and prompts for sentence combination. Each activity is scored for points, emphasizing comprehension and analytical skills.

1. ACTIVITY 1. FICTION
OR FORMAL?
(2 points each)

2. 1. If the purpose of
reading is established
early on, the reader will
save time and improve
comprehension skills.

3. 2. He turned at the sound of
his name. Beyond the light, he
could his friend, waving a
fabric that resembles a flag.
She was smiling widely.

4. 3. Synthesizing involves combining
ideas and findings of multiple sources
in order to make an overall point.
Instead of summarizing the main points
of each source, it involves looking for
similarities and differences between
the sources.

5. 4. Raul Tan Sim, 35, reported a
crime of theft exactly 4:17 in the
morning of July 12. Eight minutes
after the call, one patrol car
ridden by Henry G Solan and Orlan
K. Bugat responded to the call.

6. 5. However, the seemingly unresolved
problem in English grammar proficiency in
grammar still poses a greater need for a
more effective strategy in teaching English
grammar. Several strategies which have
been claimed as either ineffective or
effective both by different beliefs had been
held responsible for the unresolved problem
in English grammar proficiency.

7. 6. I could use some comforting
words right now, or a cup of
coffee. I really need some break
here. The work assigned to me is
breaking me apart. I thought it
was important, but it was only for
show.

8. 7. A rumbling was heard, louder
every second. Suddenly, the
ground was awash with snow –
white, cold, heavy. Their greatest
fear became a reality, an
avalanche was threatening to
bury them alive.

9. 8. Okay, it’s notable for the country
that you have other Chinese
President already kicking off his
state visit. Today is the first day. And
yet the Filipino people have
spoken. When it comes to the
China issue, they don’t trust China.

10. Activity 2. Choose from the
options the correct discipline
where the text belongs.
(2 points each)

11. 1. The growing popularity of wearable devices for
leisure activities, professional sports and monitoring
medical conditions has led to increasing interest in
the development of batteries that are flexible
enough to sit inside such devices. Until now, most
research in this field has concentrated on
modifications to the ubiquitous lithium-ion batteries
found, for example, in mobile phones. However,
these batteries – like the alkali ones in torches and
alarm clocks – can self-discharge, particularly when
left unused for a long time.
A. Biology B. Chemistry C. Literature D. Performing Arts

12. 2. Friedrich Nietzsche notably referred to the Russian novelist Fyodor
Dostoevsky as “the only psychologist from whom I have anything to
learn.” Dostoevsky’s ability to encapsulate the darkest and most
twisted depths of the human psyche within his characters has had a
profound impact on those writers operating on the periphery of
society. Through research on his writing style, biography, and a
close reading of his novel Notes from the Underground I am
exploring the impact of his most famous outcast, the Underground
Man, on counterculture writers in America during the great
subculture upsurge of the 1950s and 60s. Ken Kesey, Allen Ginsberg
and Jack Kerouac employ both the universal themes expressed by
the Underground Man as well as more specific stylistic and textual
similarities.
A. Biology B. Chemistry C. Literature D. Performing Arts

13. 3. As productions turn away from resurrecting
museum pieces, integrating costumes from two
different historical periods has become more
popular. This research project focuses on what makes
costume integration successful. A successful
integration must be visually compelling, but still gives
character depth and tell the story of the play. By
examining several Shakespearean theatre
productions, this paper has pinpointed the key
aspects of each costume integration that
successfully assist the production.
A. Biology B. Chemistry C. Literature D. Performing Arts

14. 4. Frederick Griffith, established that there was
a transforming principle in bacterial genetics in
a ground-breaking experiment, performed in
1928. He postulated that information could
somehow be transferred between different
strains of bacteria. This was long before the
discovery of DNA and was an inspired piece of
scientific detective work.
A. Biology B. Chemistry C. Literature D. Performing Arts

15. Activity 3. Combine the sentences to make
their structure complex and better fit for
academic writing. (2 points each)
Example: The company reported yearly profit
growth.
The company’s yearly profit growth stabilized
in 2012.
Answer: The company reported that yearly
profit growth stabilized in 2012.

16. 1.
The government’s deal with the public
transport company was not successful.
The government’s deal with the public
transport company will cause delays in
projects.
The government’s deal with the public
transport company will result in unsatisfied
citizens.

17. 2.
Scientists conducted experiments.
Scientists examined the effects of
algae on biodiversity.
Because of this, scientists observed
that algae increased marine life
activity.

18. 3.
There was a rice shortage.
The rice shortage affected a number of
Asian countries.
The rice shortage showed how
unpredictable nature can be if we
continue to be apathetic about improving
rice production.

19. Activity 1.
1.Formal 5. Formal
2. Fiction 6. Fiction
3. Formal 7. Fiction
4. Formal 8. Fiction

20. Activity 2.
1. B
2. C
3. D
4. A

21. Activity 3.
1. The government’s deal with the public transport
company was unsuccessful and caused delays in
projects, and will most probably result in unsatisfied
citizens.
2. Scientists observed that the experiment on the
effects of algae in biodiversity increased marine life
activity.
3. The rice shortage affected a number of Asian
countries and showed how unpredictable nature can
be if we continue to be apathetic about improving
rice production.