NCAE Reading Comprehension 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Read the passage: 'Although solar energy is clean and renewable, its adoption in the Philippines faces challenges. High initial costs for solar panels, inconsistent government policies, and limited storage technology are barriers. However, with the country receiving abundant sunlight year-round, the potential for solar energy remains enormous.' What is the author's tone?
- Completely pessimistic about solar energy
- Balanced, acknowledging both challenges and potential (Correct answer)
- Angry about government policies
- Indifferent about renewable energy
Correct answer: Balanced, acknowledging both challenges and potential
The author presents both the challenges (costs, policies, technology) and the positive potential (abundant sunlight, clean energy) of solar power. This balanced approach shows objectivity while remaining hopeful.
Question 2: In the sentence 'The resilient Filipino spirit shone through as communities came together after the devastating typhoon,' what does 'resilient' most likely mean?
- Weak and fragile
- Able to recover quickly from difficulties (Correct answer)
- Angry and resentful
- Fearful and cautious
Correct answer: Able to recover quickly from difficulties
In context, 'resilient' describes the Filipino spirit that 'shone through' as communities united after a typhoon. This suggests the ability to recover and bounce back from adversity.
Question 3: Read the passage: 'Before the invention of refrigeration, Filipinos preserved fish by drying, smoking, or salting them. These methods prevented bacterial growth by removing moisture. Today, dried fish or tuyo remains a popular breakfast food in the Philippines.' Which statement best summarizes this passage?
- Filipinos never ate fresh fish
- Traditional preservation methods are still relevant in Filipino food culture (Correct answer)
- Refrigeration was invented in the Philippines
- Tuyo is the only fish Filipinos eat for breakfast
Correct answer: Traditional preservation methods are still relevant in Filipino food culture
The passage discusses how traditional preservation methods (drying, smoking, salting) were used historically and notes that dried fish remains popular today, showing the enduring relevance of these methods.
Question 4: Read the passage: 'The barangay, the smallest administrative division in the Philippines, plays a crucial role in local governance. Barangay officials handle disputes, maintain peace and order, and oversee local development projects. They serve as the bridge between the national government and ordinary citizens.' What is the role of barangay officials according to the passage?
- They only collect taxes
- They handle disputes, maintain order, and connect government with citizens (Correct answer)
- They make national laws
- They only organize fiestas
Correct answer: They handle disputes, maintain order, and connect government with citizens
The passage states that barangay officials handle disputes, maintain peace and order, oversee development projects, and serve as a bridge between national government and citizens.
Question 5: Which sentence uses the word 'bark' correctly in two different meanings?
- The dog will bark at the bark of the old tree (Correct answer)
- The bark barks at the bark
- The bark of the ship sailed at bark
- She bark the tree bark
Correct answer: The dog will bark at the bark of the old tree
In this sentence, 'bark' is used as a verb (the sound a dog makes) and as a noun (the outer covering of a tree). This demonstrates how a single word can have multiple meanings depending on context.
Question 6: Read the passage: 'Traditional Filipino values such as bayanihan (community spirit), utang na loob (debt of gratitude), and pakikisama (getting along with others) continue to shape social interactions. While modernization has brought changes, these values remain deeply embedded in Filipino culture.' What does the passage suggest about Filipino values?
- They have completely disappeared due to modernization
- They persist despite modern changes (Correct answer)
- They are only practiced in rural areas
- They are borrowed from other cultures
Correct answer: They persist despite modern changes
The passage explicitly states that while modernization has brought changes, traditional Filipino values 'remain deeply embedded in Filipino culture,' suggesting their persistence despite modern influences.
NCAE Reading Comprehension 2
Read the passage: 'Although solar energy is clean and renewable, its adoption in the Philippines faces challenges.
High initial costs for solar panels, inconsistent government policies, and limited storage technology are barriers.
However, with the country receiving abundant sunlight year-round, the potential for solar energy remains enormous.' What is the author's tone?