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Lesson 1: The Study of Contemporary Issues

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A problem can be considered a contemporary issue if it is not happening at present and has no effect in the present society.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

2.

It is important to study contemporary issues because it encourages us to cultivate personal abilities and skills in learning and thinking.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

3.

In general, being aware of contemporary issues can help expand our knowledge and sharpen our minds as students and become responsible citizens of our country and the global community.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

4.

Contemporary Issue is vital and valuable in our society.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

5.

The events that happened in the past decades are part of contemporary times and they are not affecting the present generation.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

6.

The personal characteristics of a person often cover a contemporary issue.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

7.

We should know the significance and scope of certain contemporary issues so that we can be aware of their effects on the people.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

8.

The contemporary issue has no clear effect or influence on society or the population in general.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

9.

In today's modern world, there are many sources where we can get information on contemporary issues.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

10.

Current events are issues that are fresh in the mind of the people who witnessed them.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

11.

In studying contemporary issues, we don't use different statistical approaches to analyze quantitative data about social events.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

12.

A newspaper is an example of a source of data when gathering information about a certain event.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

13.

An event can be recognized as a contemporary issue if it is being talked about by various groups in society.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

14.

Controversial issues are issues being talked about in society wherein the public positively reacts to the anomalous activity of the government.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

15.

Current events & contemporary issues should be gathered and analyzed to determine whether these have a positive or negative impact on the present.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

16.

Click TRUE if the words/phrases are considered to be a contemporary issue and FALSE if not.


(Spanish conquest in the Philippines)

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

17.

Click TRUE if the words/phrases are considered to be a contemporary issue and FALSE if not.


(Climate Change)

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

18.

Click TRUE if the words/phrases are considered to be a contemporary issue and FALSE if not.


(Poverty)

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

19.

Click TRUE if the words/phrases are considered to be a contemporary issue and FALSE if not.


(Discovery of Tabon Man)

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

20.

Click TRUE if the words/phrases are considered to be a contemporary issue and FALSE if not.


(Graft and Corruption)

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

21.

Click TRUE if the words/phrases are considered to be a contemporary issue and FALSE if not.


(Gender Inequality)

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

22.

Click TRUE if the words/phrases are considered to be a contemporary issue and FALSE if not.


(Overpopulation)

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

23.

Click TRUE if the words/phrases are considered to be a contemporary issue and FALSE if not.


(Japanese Occupation in the Philippines)

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

24.

Click TRUE if the words/phrases are considered to be a contemporary issue and FALSE if not.


(Corona Virus 2019)

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

25.

Click TRUE if the words/phrases are considered to be a contemporary issue and FALSE if not.


(Illegal Logging)

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

26.

Click TRUE if the words/phrases are considered to be a contemporary issue and FALSE if not.


(Independence Day of the Philippines)

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

27.

Click TRUE if the words/phrases are considered to be a contemporary issue and FALSE if not.


(Global Warming)

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

28.

Click TRUE if the words/phrases are considered to be a contemporary issue and FALSE if not.


(Unemployment)

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

29.

Click TRUE if the words/phrases are considered to be a contemporary issue and FALSE if not.


(Philippine is an archipelago)

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

30.

Click TRUE if the words/phrases are considered to be a contemporary issue and FALSE if not.


(SOGIE Bill)

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

31.

In general, a primary source is better than a secondary source.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

32.

In order to analyze, and interpret gathered data effectively, writers of news stories and other communicators of information should only refer to secondary sources.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

33.

Sources of information are important because they help us to understand better the events and issues in our country.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

34.

Speeches, diaries, and letters are examples of secondary sources.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

35.

It is not essential to analyze the sources of data that we read, watch, and hear because of our personal perspectives and opinions.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

36.

A secondary source is usually used by researchers to analyze and understand past events.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

37.

There is always a need to present the good as well as the bad side of an issue.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

38.

A newspaper is a primary source of information.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

39.

One important exercise in critical thinking is the analysis and comparison of how the different sources tackle an issue.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

40.

The process of forming inference is similar to making a hypothesis.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

41.

Identify the given if it's a primary or secondary source of data.


(Books)

a)

Primary Sources

b)

Secondary Sources

42.

Identify the given if it's a primary or secondary source of data.


(Articles)

a)

Primary Sources

b)

Secondary Sources

43.

Identify the given if it's a primary or secondary source of data.


(Letters)

a)

Primary Sources

b)

Secondary Sources

44.

Identify the given if it's a primary or secondary source of data.


(Drawings)

a)

Primary Sources

b)

Secondary Sources

45.

Identify the given if it's a primary or secondary source of data.


(Speeches)

a)

Primary Sources

b)

Secondary Sources

46.

Identify the given if it's a primary or secondary source of data.


(News Reports)

a)

Primary Sources

b)

Secondary Sources

47.

Identify the given if it's a primary or secondary source of data.


(Commentaries)

a)

Primary Sources

b)

Secondary Sources

48.

Identify the given if it's a primary or secondary source of data.


(Documents)

a)

Primary Sources

b)

Secondary Sources

49.

Identify the given if it's a primary or secondary source of data.


(Photos)

a)

Primary Sources

b)

Secondary Sources

50.

Identify the given if it's a primary or secondary source of data.


(Biographies)

a)

Primary Sources

b)

Secondary Sources