BUNSURAN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOLBunsuran I, Pandi, Bulacan

Summative TestENGLISH GRADE 9

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS: Read and understand the questions carefully. Strictly no erasures!

Write T if the statement is True and F if the statement is False._______1. Modern Korean literature developed at the beginning of the 20th century._______2. In 1446, a group of Korean scholars under King Yi Sejong ‘s guidance, devised the unique “hangeul”._______3. The Joseon Dynasty ruled in Korea for more than 400 years._______4. The adoption of Shamanism established cultural values supporting good governance in Korea that helped them to achieve a stable politics._______5. Cohesive devices show the logical relationships between the various parts of an essay as well as between sentences and paragraphs._______6. Yi Mongyong, as an amhaeng osa or magistrate, traveled around the country with his attendants, disguised as beggars. They inquired everywhere after the needs of the people in order to assess the quality of local districts’ administrations._______7. Panja, the retired kisaeng and mother of Ch’unhyang, means Moon Plum._______8. Wolmae is the magistrate of Unbong who shows compassion to the beggar._______9. Mostly, yangban is the patron of kisaeng in ancient Korea for they are noble._______10. Literature mirrors the psyche, temperament, culture and traditions of the people.

Choose the word that best fits the meaning of the unfamiliar word. Encircle the letter of you answer.11. "How unhappy are the poor people of this country! First the injustice of the magistrate, then you, the King's

Inspector, who should help and protect the unhappy people - you think immediately to condemn to death a poor girl whom you desire.

a. poor people b. justice c. inspector d. poor girl12. It is against the human rights to put cangue on prisoners in ancient China.a. human rights b. cuff c. prisoners d. Chinab.

Identify who or what is being described in the following statement._____________13. It is the bridge near a pavilion._____________14. It is the ancient Korean government examination._____________15. It is the province where the town of Namwon is located._____________16. He had much literary talent and grew up to be a handsome young man.

Arrange the following statements according to its proper sequence. Use letter A as the first and letter E as last. _______17. When the bacon is cooked, drain it on paper towel._______18. Then, cook the whole sandwich in the broiler until the cheese has melted._______19. Try the grilled bacon and cheese, the next time you are hungry. _______20. Arrange it on the bread and put a slice of cheese on its top._______21. Wow! You have just made yourself a yummy sandwich!_______22. First, fry the bacon slowly over a medium heat.

Complete each sentence with the appropriate cohesive device to clearly express the relationship of ideas. Choose the letter of the correct answer from the choices below. The answer can be repeated.

a. but c. for e. lately g. because i. andb. finally d. indeed f. however h. at first j. or

_______23. ______, time flies by so fast._______24. She must have cooked the dish ______ she would starve herself._______25. They received a high remark on their exam ______ they had studied hard._______26. The presentation begun smoothly, ______ due to technical failures, it ended too soon. _______27. ______, he realized what she said about the butterfly must pursue the flower._______28. Our class was so intimidated to our adviser ______._______29. ______, I begin to strive hard in my studies._______30. It falls as rain ______ of the pull of gravity of the earth.