NCAE Reading Comprehension

Question 1

Read the passage: 'The Philippine eagle, also known as the monkey-eating eagle, is one of the largest and most powerful eagles in the world.
Found only in the forests of the Philippines, it is critically endangered due to deforestation and hunting.
Conservation efforts are underway to protect this majestic bird.' What is the main idea of this passage?

Accepted Answer

The Philippine eagle is endangered and conservation efforts exist to protect it

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Philippine eagles eat monkeys

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Eagles are the largest birds in the world

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Deforestation only affects eagles

Question 2

Read the passage: 'Jeepneys are a popular means of transportation in the Philippines. Originally made from US military jeeps left over from World War II, they are now custom-built and decorated with colorful designs. Despite modernization efforts, jeepneys remain an iconic symbol of Filipino culture.' What can be inferred about jeepneys?

Accepted Answer

They have historical significance and cultural importance to Filipinos

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They are only used by tourists

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They are no longer in use

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They were invented in the Philippines before World War II

Question 3

Read the passage: 'The Chocolate Hills of Bohol are a geological formation consisting of at least 1,260 hills spread over an area of more than 50 square kilometers. During the dry season, the grass covering the hills turns brown, giving them a chocolate-like appearance.' Why are they called Chocolate Hills?

Accepted Answer

The brown grass during dry season makes them look like chocolate mounds

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They are made of chocolate

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Chocolate is grown on these hills

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Spanish colonizers named them after chocolate

Question 4

Read the passage: 'Maria noticed that her younger brother was quieter than usual at dinner. He barely touched his food and kept his eyes on his plate. When she asked if everything was okay at school, he hesitated before whispering that some classmates had been teasing him.' What can you conclude about Maria?

Accepted Answer

She is observant and concerned about her brother's well-being

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She does not care about her brother

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She is the one causing her brother's sadness

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She always asks her brother about school

Question 5

Which of the following is a statement of opinion rather than fact?

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Filipino cuisine is the best in Southeast Asia

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The Philippines is an archipelago with over 7,000 islands

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Manila is the capital of the Philippines

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The Philippine population exceeds 100 million

Question 6

Read the passage: 'Dr. Jose Rizal wrote Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo to expose the injustices of Spanish colonial rule in the Philippines. His writings inspired the Philippine Revolution and he is considered the national hero.' What was the purpose of Rizal's novels?

Accepted Answer

To expose the injustices of Spanish colonial rule

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To entertain readers with fiction stories

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To teach the Spanish language to Filipinos

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To promote tourism in the Philippines