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Group Screening Test, English 6
Group Screening Test, English 6
Grade 6
Read each selection silently. Then read the questions that follow and write the
letter of the correct answer in the answer sheet:
A.
Chameleons
Chameleons are extraordinary animals. They are one of the few animals that
can change their color. This is their way of hiding themselves. Chameleons that live
in trees are often green. Those that live in desert lands are usually brown.
It is also their way of keeping warm. Turning a darker shade helps them
absorb more heat. They also change colors to send messages to other chameleons.
Their bright colors may attract another chameleon or warn enemies.
B.
The Philippine Eagle
The Philippine Eagle has replaced the maya as our national bird. It is one of
the three largest and strongest eagles in the world. But it is in danger of
extinction. Hunting and deforestation have caused the number of Philippine Eagles
to dwindle. Scientists have tried to increase their number by breeding them in
captivity. The first eagle to be bred in captivity is Pag-asa. At 25 years old, Pag-
asa is not yet suited to be released to the wild as she has developed dependency on
her human keeper.
8. The Philippine Eagle is in danger of extinction. It means this type of eagle will
eventually ________________.
a. disappear
b. increase
c. migrate
d. starve
9. When birds are bred in captivity, they are _____________.
a. allowed to freely fly in the wide forest
b. cared for in a safe environment
c. caught and sold as pets
d. given a diet of bread
10. What is responsible for the decrease in the number of Philippine Eagles?
a. their migration to cooler countries
b. their transfer to warmer places
c. the activities of humans
d. lack of available food
Phil-IRI Group Screening Tests in English
Grade 6
11. Pag-asa is the name of the first eagle which
a. was discovered first in our country.
b. was born in captivity.
c. was kept in the wild
d. was given as a gift.
12. What is the problem posed in the selection? The Philippine Eagles
_______________________________.
a. are in danger of being gone forever
b. are dying because of a disease
c. migrate to other countries
d. are not growing fast
13. The purpose for writing the selection is to
a. invite researchers to study the Philippine eagle.
b. make the reader proud of the Philippine eagle.
c. warn the hunters not to harm the Philippine eagle.
d. raise an alarm about the possible disappearance of the Philippine Eagle.
14. A good title for this selection is
a. Help Save the Philippine Eagle
b. See the Rare Philippine Eagle
c. Breeding the Philippine Eagle
d. The Effects of Deforestation
C.
Home to Millions of Fish
Coral reefs are found in shallow areas of tropical ocean waters. They are like
beautiful underground gardens that grow in salty waters. Millions of fish and sea
plants make their home in the reefs as these provide a safe sanctuary for them.
They allow small fish to hide from large predator fish. But many coral reefs are in
trouble. Water pollution is destroying many reefs. Tourism likewise harms them. If
reefs are damaged, we will lose many of our most beautiful fish.