TOWARDS ONE ASIA

Historic changes in Asia brought dramatic and sometimes tragic events in the quest for a
peaceful and independent life. Even today, in the international relations of the states in the multi-
faceted Asian continent, we see the interaction, interlacing, and clashing of diverse factors –
historical, political, socio-economic, cultural and psychological. We are aware of the complex
problems which the Asian people have inherited from both the distant and the recent past. Among
these are the gaps in the levels of economic development of the various countries on the continent,
the dependent status of many of them in the system of the world’s capitalist economy, territorial
disputes, religious contradictions, ethnic differences, among others. These complicated problems
become more acute because of acts of subversion of forces hostile to the peace and freedom of Asian
nations. As a result, instability still prevails in the Asian region.
There are several forces in Asia which firmly uphold the cause of peace. These are the growing
movement of peace-loving, anti-war, and anti-nuclear forces belonging to the progressive parties and
public organizations of practically every country in the region. These forces are in the vanguard of
intensifying the struggle for peace and stability in the Asian continent.
However different their approaches to existing problems may be, the Asian nations are linked by
common historical destinies and vital interests. They are coping with these tasks in some similar
ways. This is precisely the reason that dictates the necessity of cooperation and good neighborly
relations. It is then necessary for Asian countries to actively participate in the social, economic, and
other fields on a bilateral and multilateral basis. These could be in education and skills training in
agricultural and industrial development. Such good-neighbor cooperation is an effective way of
improving the international climate in Asia.
This situation in Asia and the adjoining countries urgently requires that the Asian countries
evolve politics aimed at averting the threat of nuclear way and achieving peaceful solution to all
issues. This is a choice that Asian can and must make.
These joint efforts could bring about an all-Asian forum to consider the complex issues
concerning security and cooperation among the Asian nations.

1. If “One Asia” were written in verse, what would it be? It is a/an __________ text.
a. literary c. Informational
b. non-literary d. instructional
2. If the reading text is informational it would
a. give clear directions or steps in doing activities.
b. be rich in opinions and reactions
c. be accompanied with pictures.
d. provide the facts needed to describe and discuss the topic or subject.
3. Which of the following choices refers to a kernel sentence?
a. simple c. extended
b. active d. declarative
4. Which of the choices best completes the sentence, “We want to explore a new and _______ destination in
Asia?”
a. excite c. exciting
b. excited d. excitement
5. What kind of business letter is this excerpt, “Attached is a photocopy of the article, Towards One Asia, which
we will be publishing once we receive your permission to print it” from? It is from a letter of __________.
a. authorization c. request
b. excuse d. complaint
6. Asia’s transformation is due to its fast growing economy. The underlined expression means_______.
a. change c. location
b. transfer d. position
7. What is the kernel sentence in this statement, “They are coping with these tasks in some similar ways.”?
a. they are c. these tasks in some
b. they are coping d. tasks is some similar ways
8. Which of the choices will you refer to determine if the reading selection is an informational text?
a. It is accompanied with pictures.
b. It is rich in opinions and reactions.
c. It gives clear directions or steps in doing activities.
d. It has all the facts needed to describe and discuss the topic or subject.
9. In order to meet criteria on suitability, the writer must consider_____.
a. audience and purpose b. length of the text
 c. format and style d. point of view
10. Which of the following choices refers to plagiarism?
a. The paraphrased material uses 80% of the words from the original source and includes a parenthetical
citation.
b. The words taken from a source are copied exactly, enclosed in quotation marks, and followed by a
credit.
c. The writer did not acknowledge the source since only the ideas and not the exact words are used.
d. The same requirement was submitted by the student to her two professors for an adjunct project.
11. Which of the following choices is highly reflected in the reading text?
a. S-symbol c. F- figurative language
b. I- imagery d. T- theme
12. Why is it important to achieve brevity in writing?
a. Verbose writing is not synonymous with intelligence.
b. Big words are not needed to make your sound smart.
c. Ideas are better expressed when explained concisely.
d. Less is more.
13. Which of the choices should not be published in a literary folio or magazine?
a. poems c. photographs
b. editorial d. book review
14. Business letters are for_____.
a. banking transactions
b. financial business transactions
c. transactions in small enterprises or industries
d. communications in formal written language involving various purposes
15. As the editor in chief of your school organ you will write a letter to the principal to send you to an
international seminar on journalism. What kind of letter will you be writing?
a. Letter of Request c. Letter of Complaint
b. Letter of Approval d. Letter of Authorization
16. As a member of the organizing committee on choral interpretation, what will you look for in a text which
will be used by the competing participants?
a. vivid words c. an enchanting story
b. variety of roles d. repetitive verse or rhythm
17. The ONE ASEAN Committee has asked you to be a judge of the literary folio competition. Which of the
criteria below will you use to determine the folio’s depiction of the theme?
a. responsive c. concise
b. engaging d. formal
18. You have been asked by your teacher to make a report on the historic changes in Asia. When you use a
direct quotation from a source, you need to cite the following except the _____.
a. author’s name c. year of publication
b. page number d. publishing company
19. You are a judge in an informative speech delivery contest, which of the criteria would you use to assess the
provided information?
a. accurate c. audience-centered
b. concise d. meaningful