NCAE Reading Comprehension 1 — Questions and Answers
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?
- Philippine eagles eat monkeys
- The Philippine eagle is endangered and conservation efforts exist to protect it (Correct answer)
- Eagles are the largest birds in the world
- Deforestation only affects eagles
Correct answer: The Philippine eagle is endangered and conservation efforts exist to protect it
The main idea encompasses the key points of the passage: the Philippine eagle's endangered status and the conservation efforts to protect it. The other options are either details or inaccurate statements.
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 Originally made from US military jeeps left over from World War II, they are now custom-built and decorated with colorful designs.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?
- They are only used by tourists
- They have historical significance and cultural importance to Filipinos (Correct answer)
- They are no longer in use
- They were invented in the Philippines before World War II
Correct answer: They have historical significance and cultural importance to Filipinos
The passage indicates that jeepneys originated from WWII military jeeps and have become an iconic cultural symbol. This shows they have both historical significance and ongoing cultural importance in Filipino life.
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?
- They are made of chocolate
- Chocolate is grown on these hills
- The brown grass during dry season makes them look like chocolate mounds (Correct answer)
- Spanish colonizers named them after chocolate
Correct answer: The brown grass during dry season makes them look like chocolate mounds
According to the passage, the hills get their name because the grass turns brown during the dry season, making them resemble chocolate-colored mounds. The name is descriptive of their appearance, not their composition.
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?
- She does not care about her brother
- She is observant and concerned about her brother's well-being (Correct answer)
- She is the one causing her brother's sadness
- She always asks her brother about school
Correct answer: She is observant and concerned about her brother's well-being
Maria noticed behavioral changes in her brother and proactively asked about his well-being, demonstrating both observational skills and genuine concern for him.
Question 5: Which of the following is a statement of opinion rather than fact?
- The Philippines is an archipelago with over 7,000 islands
- Filipino cuisine is the best in Southeast Asia (Correct answer)
- Manila is the capital of the Philippines
- The Philippine population exceeds 100 million
Correct answer: Filipino cuisine is the best in Southeast Asia
Stating that Filipino cuisine is 'the best' is a subjective opinion that cannot be objectively measured or verified. The other statements are facts that can be confirmed with data.
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?
- To entertain readers with fiction stories
- To teach the Spanish language to Filipinos
- To expose the injustices of Spanish colonial rule (Correct answer)
- To promote tourism in the Philippines
Correct answer: To expose the injustices of Spanish colonial rule
The passage clearly states that Rizal wrote his novels 'to expose the injustices of Spanish colonial rule in the Philippines.' His works were social commentary designed to awaken Filipino consciousness.
NCAE Reading Comprehension 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?