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 Grade 7 Phil-IRI Practice
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Read each selection silently. Then read the questions that follow and write the letter of the best
answer in the answer sheet.

Selection A
Tropical cyclones are warm-core low-pressure systems
associated with a spiral inflow of mass at the bottom level and
a spiral outflow at the top level. They always form over oceans
where sea surface temperature and air temperatures are greater
than 26°C. The air accumulates large amounts of sensible and
latent heat as it spirals toward the center. It receives this heat
from the sea, and the exchange can occur rapidly because of the
large amount of spray thrown into the air by the wind. The energy
of the tropical cyclone is derived from the massive liberation of the latent heat of condensation.
The Philippines is prone to tropical cyclones due to its geographical location which generally
produces heavy rains, flooding in large areas, and strong winds. Consequently, it results in heavy
casualties to human life and the destruction of crops and properties
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1. Which of the following is NOT true about tropical cyclones?

A. They typically develop over warm ocean waters with temperatures exceeding 26°C.
B. As it moves inward, the air gathers plenty of heat from its temperature and moisture
  content.
C. The tropical cyclone gets its energy from the repression of heat when water vapor
  condenses.
D. Tropical cyclones are swirling storms with low pressure and warm air at their core,
  drawing in surface air and expelling it in a spiral pattern at higher altitudes.

2. Which of the following words means the same as latent?

A. contained C. underlying
B. obvious D. veiled

3. Which of the following is NOT an effect of a cyclone?

A. flooding C. freezing temperatures

B. heavy rains D. destruction of crops and properties

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 4. What meaning can be inferred from the sentence that follows which was taken from the first
paragraph of the selection?

It receives this heat from the sea, and the exchange can occur rapidly because of the large
amount of spray thrown into the air by the wind.

A. Cyclones receive heat from the sun.

B. The exchange of heat happens gradually.
C. Tropical cyclones are never formed on land.
D. The wind plays a vital role in the creation of cyclones.

5. Which of the following sentences carries the same meaning as the sentence that follows
which was taken from paragraph 1 of the selection?

The energy of the tropical cyclone is derived from the massive liberation of the latent heat of
condensation.

A. A tropical cyclone’s energy comes from its contained precipitation.

B. A tropical cyclone’s strength is determined by the amount of water vapor it carries.
C. A tropical cyclone’s power is derived from the freezing and releasing of water vapors into
  the air.
D. A tropical cyclone gets its power from releasing stored heat as water vapor turns into
  water droplets.

6. Which of the following can be a title for the selection?

A. Where Tropical Cyclones Occur

B. The Formation and Effects of Tropical Cyclones
C. How to Lessen the Strength of a Tropical Cyclone
D. The Strength and Destructive Nature of Tropical Cyclones

7. Which of the following sentences means the same as the topic sentence of the selection?

A. A tropical cyclone’s energy comes from the vast release of condensation’s latent heat.
B. As a tropical cyclone spirals inward, the air gathers significant sensible and latent heat.
C. Tropical cyclones are warm-core, low-pressure systems characterized by spiral inflow at
the bottom and outflow at the top.
D. The Philippines’ geographic location makes it susceptible to tropical cyclones, leading to
heavy rains, widespread flooding, and strong winds.

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Selection B
Booms are temporary floating
barriers that are used to contain marine
spills, protect sensitive wetlands, and
assist in recovery. The trajectory map of
the University of the Philippines Marine
Science Institute (UPMSI) serves as a guide to installing the booms. The UPMSI projected that the
oil spill could reach the northern Palawan mainland and threaten over 36,000 hectares of marine
habitats.

Using improvised spill booms is a feasible precautionary measure to prevent damage

to marine environments. These booms are made from indigenous materials that are readily
accessible to the immediate communities.

The DENR-Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) MIMAROPA, together with the PCG
and LGU, has installed provisional spill booms made of cogon and sawali in Casiligan River
and Calimawawa River in Oriental Mindoro province to prevent the oil spill from reaching the
mangrove forests, coral reefs, and other marine life.

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8. Which of the following does a spill boom NOT do?

A. Contain spills. C. Protect wetlands.

B. Aid in recovery. D. Catch marine life.

9. Which of the following words does NOT mean the same as feasible?

A. achievable C. unbelievable
B. practicable D. workable

10. What event may have happened BEFORE paragraph 1 of the selection?

A. An airplane crashed into the sea.

B. A natural calamity hit the Palawan region.
C. An oil spill happened near the Palawan region.
D. Several marine animals died because of dynamite fishing.

11. Which of the following is TRUE about the spill booms made of cogon and sawali?

A. They are non-biodegradable.

B. They were made by the locals.
C. They are made of indigenous materials.
D. They were delivered by the University of the Philippines Marine Science Institute (UPMSI).

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 12. Which of the following is the best definition of the word trajectory?

A. The measure of weight or mass expressed in kilograms

B. The path an object follows in air or space, influenced by forces
C. The quantifiable duration within which an action, process, or condition occurs
D. The distance or space between two things, like points, lines, surfaces, or objects

13. Which of the following can be a title for the selection?

A. How to Protect Marine Life

B. Utilizing Improvised Spill Booms
C. The Oil Spill Near Palawan Province
D. How Marine Life is Threatened by Oil Spills

Selection C
The Department of Environment and Natural
Resources (DENR) is considering tapping fisherfolk to
control the growth of water hyacinths or water lilies in
major waterways, particularly in the Pasig River and
Laguna de Bay.

The problem of the proliferation of water

hyacinths was among the issues tackled when
Environment Undersecretary for Solid Waste
Management and Local Government Units (LGUs)
Concerns Benny D. Antiporda met with members
of the Manila Bay Anti-Pollution Task Force (APTF)
last March 11 to discuss the ongoing rehabilitation of
Manila Bay.

The proliferation of invasive water species is known to cause major obstructions to smooth
navigation flow along waterways.

A sub-committee on water hyacinth was then created to control and minimize the growth
of the water plant while the Manila Bay APTF will also look into the possibility of employing the
services of local fisherfolk to harvest water lilies.

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 14. Whose services will be tapped to alleviate the water hyacinth problem in Pasig River and
Laguna de Bay?

A. local residents C. Manila Bay Anti-Pollution Task Force

B. local fisherfolk D. Department of Environment and Natural Resources
  (DENR)

15. Which of the following CANNOT be concluded as an obstruction problem on the waterways
caused by the water hyacinths?

A. Lowering of oxygen levels underwater

B. Slowing of the traffic flow of water vehicles
C. Blocking of the passageway of water vehicles
D. Malfunctioning of a boat’s propeller due to leaves and stems

16. In which bodies of water do the water hyacinths pose a problem?

A. Marikina River and Manila Bay

B. Pasig River and Laguna de Bay
C. Alabang River and Zapote River
D. Tullahan River and Manggahan Floodway

17. How will the fisherfolk help in the problem mentioned in the selection?

A. They will transfer the water hyacinths elsewhere.

B. They will regulate the traffic flow along the waterways.
C. They will harvest the water hyacinths from the waterways.
D. They will cut water hyacinths that get tangled in motor boats.

18. Which of the following means the same as the third paragraph of the selection?

A. The spread of the invasive water species impedes smooth sailing along rivers and
streams.
B. The increase in population of the water plants hinders the growth of marine life along
rivers and streams.
C. The growth of the water species can end the operation of water transport services along
rivers and streams.
D. The expansion of the water hyacinths can cause irreparable damage to water vehicles
that traverse along the rivers and streams.

19. What is the selection all about?

A. Cooperation among cities to manage the plant problem in waterways

B. The threat on marine life of the uncontrollable growth of water hyacinths
C. How to improve the traffic flow of water vehicles on Metro Manila’s waterways
D. Fisherfolk involvement in waterway plant management for Manila Bay rehabilitation
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20. Which of the following is NOT a possible title for the selection?

A. DENR Considers Fisherfolk Aid in Water Hyacinth Control

B. Controlling Water Hyacinth Proliferation in Philippine Waterways
C. Exploring Fisherfolk’s Help to Combat Water Hyacinths’ Proliferation
D. Combatting the Water Pollution Problem in Metro Manila’s Waterways

Selection D
The observed excessive amount of rainfall in the country for July may have been due to the
following atmospheric systems: southwest monsoon, low-pressure areas (LPAs), intertropical
convergence zone (ITCZ), severe thunderstorms, and the passage of three tropical cyclones.

Tropical Storm Dodong traversed the extreme northern Luzon (13 – 15 July). Super Typhoon
Egay (20 – 27 July) and Typhoon Falcon (26 July – 01 August) both entered the Philippine Area
of Responsibility (PAR) but did not make a landfall. The
subsequent tropical cyclones during the month contributed
to the enhanced southwest monsoon that affected the
provinces in the western sections of Luzon and Visayas,
where floods occurred.

In addition, the ITCZ and localized thunderstorms

induced heavy rainfall that caused severe flooding over
some areas in Visayas and Mindanao. Heavy rainfall from
these hydrometeorological hazards caused severe flooding
and flash floods and likely damaged crops in many farm
areas of the Philippines.
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21. Which of the following names of typhoons did the Philippines NOT experience?

A. Dodong C. Falcon
B. Egay D. Gorio

22. Which of the following means the same as induced?

A. anticipated C. generated
B. duplicated D. invited

23. How did the series of tropical cyclones in July affect the regions of Luzon and Visayas?

A. It intensified the strong winds in the entire Luzon and Visayas regions.
B. It attracted another cyclone to enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility.
C. It caused severe damage in the entire Mindanao region of the Philippines.
D. It amplified the southwest monsoon and caused floods in the western parts of Luzon and

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   Visayas.

24. Which of the following is TRUE about tropical storms Dodong, Egay, and Falcon?

A. Tropical Storm Dodong moved across the entire Luzon.

B. All three typhoons entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) and made a landfall
  in the country.
C. Super Typhoon Egay and Typhoon Falcon overlapped in the Philippine Area of
Responsibility (PAR).
D. Typhoon Falcon entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) the day after super
  typhoon Egay left.

25. Which of the following is likely the reason the Philippines is frequented by typhoons?

A. It is in a high-altitude area.
B. It is located near the equator.
C. It has several waterways that attract typhoons.
D. It is located near an area where typhoons usually form.

26. Which of the following is NOT a possible title for the selection?

A. July Philippine Rainfall Analysis

B. Understanding July’s Atmospheric Dynamics
C. Reasons the Philippines is Frequented by Typhoons
D. The Impacts of Tropical Typhoons and Atmospheric Systems

27. Which of the following means the same as the topic sentence of the selection?

A. Three cyclones intensified the southwest monsoon, causing floods in western Luzon and
 Visayas.
B. The ITCZ and isolated thunderstorms brought heavy rain, leading to severe flooding in
parts of Visayas and Mindanao.
C. The following tropical cyclones in the month intensified the southwest monsoon, causing
  floods in eastern Luzon and Visayas provinces.
D. The southwest monsoon, low-pressure areas, intertropical convergence zone, severe
  thunderstorms, and three cyclones led to heavy July rainfall in the Philippines.

Selection E
Since 2010, the Department of Environment and Natural
Resources (DENR) has been successful in seizing elephant
tusks, marine and forest turtles, Palawan pangolins, and
other endangered animals from poachers and illegal wildlife
traders. The fight against illegal wildlife trade continues
because the extinction of species is irreversible and losses are

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permanent.

The DENR has been implementing programs to conserve threatened

species, such as the Philippine eagle (Pithecophaga jefferyi), Philippine tarsier
(Carlito syrichta), marine turtles, Philippine tamaraw (Bubalus mindorensis),
and Philippine crocodile (Crocodylus mindorensis).

These conservation efforts have increased the population

of tamaraw to 405 in 2015 from 382 in the previous year, and
the Philippine cockatoo (Cacatua haematuropygia) to 535 in
2015 from 239 in 2010. Sightings of the majestic Philippine eagle
also increased from 39 to 47.

Between 2010 and 2015, at least 70 new wildlife species

were also discovered, which include birds, reptiles, amphibians, and rodents

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28. What caused the dwindling of the population of the animals mentioned in the selection?

A. inbreeding and hunting

B. disease and malnutrition
C. deforestation and encroachment
D. poaching and illegal wildlife trade

29. Which of the following means the same as majestic?

A. common C. glorious
B. flamboyant D. mysterious

30. Which of the following is NOT a conclusion that can be deduced from the first paragraph of
the selection?

A. All wildlife was considered either endangered or vulnerable before 2010.

B. It was in 2010 that a program to conserve threatened species was beefed up.
C. The battle against illegal wildlife persists despite the initial success in doing so.
D. There were almost no conservation programs for endangered animals before 2010.

31. Which of the following animals experienced a population increase because of DENR’s
conservation efforts?

A. Philippine crocodile, elephants, snakes

B. Philippine monkey, Philippine rat, forest frogs,
C. Philippine eagle, Philippine cockatoo, Philippine tamaraw
D. Palawan pangolins, marine and forest turtles, Philippine tarsier

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 32. Which of the following best defines the word irreversible?

A. can be made again

B. not probable to start again
C. not possible to return to the previous condition
D. can be changed back to what something was before

33. Which of the following can be a title for the selection?

A. Human Threat to Wildlife Survival

B. Philippine Wildlife’s Diminishing Population
C. Philippine Wildlife Conservation Achievements
D. Restoring the Balance of the Wildlife Ecosyste

Selection F
Durian fruit is a tropical fruit that has a strong smell, adding
to its appeal, distinguished by its large size and spiky, hard outer
shell. Durian is rich in fiber, vitamin B, vitamin C, and various
healthy plant compounds, such as anthocyanins, carotenoids,
polyphenols, and flavonoids that function as antioxidants.

Traditionally, durian is considered “heaty” because it can

raise body temperature and eventually elevate blood pressure. A
study conducted by Kumolosasi et al in 2016 showed that consumption of durian at an average
amount of 250 grams does not affect systolic and diastolic blood pressure or heart rate.
However, a higher consumption of 500 grams alters the heart rate.

According to nutritionist Dr. Teresita Ungson, eating durian does not lead to high blood
pressure. However, it contains high amounts of sugar, fat, and calories. Also, 100 grams of durian
meat contain 430 micrograms of potassium, equivalent to eating a piece of banana.

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Note: All the selections are excerpts taken from the following official Philippine government websites: Department of Science and
Technology, National Nutrition Council, and Department of Environment and Natural Resources.

34. Which of the following is the traditional perception of durian?

A. Many find the strong smell of durian interesting.

B. It is a fruit rich in fiber, vitamins, and healthy plant compounds.
C. Eating durian can increase body temperature and blood pressure.
D. Durian’s nutritional profile and benefits resemble that of a banana’s.

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35. What CANNOT be inferred from the third paragraph of the selection?

A. Eating durian does not directly cause high blood pressure.

B. Durian is a viable alternative to a banana because of its potassium content.
C. Moderation should be observed in consuming durian because of its sugar, fat, and calorie
  content.
D. Durian should be eaten every day to help the body reap its nutrients and antioxidant
  properties.

36. Which of the following sentences in the selection supports the idea given in the sentence that
follows which was taken from the third paragraph of the selection?
According to nutritionist Dr. Teresita Ungson, eating durian does not lead to high blood
pressure.

A. Also, 100 grams of durian meat contain 430 micrograms of potassium, equivalent to
  eating a piece of banana.
B. Traditionally, durian is considered “heaty” because it can raise body temperature and
  eventually elevate blood pressure.
C. Durian is rich in fiber, vitamin B, vitamin C, and various healthy plant compounds, such as
  anthocyanins, carotenoids, polyphenols, and flavonoids that function as antioxidants.
D. A study conducted by Kumolosasi et al in 2016 showed that consumption of durian at an
  average amount of 250 grams does not affect systolic and diastolic blood pressure or
  heart rate.

37. What is the implied message given in the third paragraph of the selection?

A. care C. disinterest
B. caution D. doubt

38. What relationship is implied in the sentence that follows which was taken from the second
paragraph of the selection?
Traditionally, durian is considered “heaty” because it can raise body temperature and
eventually elevate blood pressure.

A. causal C. dichotomous
B. comparative D. parallel

39. What is the selection all about?

A. Reasons to avoid consuming durian

B. Reasons to include durian in everyday diet
C. Durian’s nutritional profile against other fruits
D. Durian’s health perks and effects on blood pressure and heart rate

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 40.Which of the following is NOT a possible title for the selection?

A. The Durian Fruit and Its Health Benefits

B. A Tropical Gem with Health Considerations
C. Why Durian is a Controversial Tropical Fruit
D. The Nutrient Profile and Health Implications of Durian

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