WorksheetsApplicant Examination
Total questions: 61
Worksheet time: 26mins
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TEST I. READING COMPREHENSION
Instructions: For each question, carefully read the provided information and respond accordingly.
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1. For a fisherman, a granted fishing permit was tangible, whereas a verbal assurance was not. The word tangible in this sentence means:
a)
a. Basic
b)
b. Untouchable
c)
c. Actual
d)
d. Legal
e)
e. None of these
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2. The fisherfolk’s incorrigible habit of illegal fishing puzzled the environmental officer.
The word incorrigible in this sentence means:
a)
a. Appalling
b)
b. Reformed
c)
c. Incurable
d)
d. Frustrated
e)
e. None of these
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3. The environmental officer found the community's commitment to conservation laudable.
The word laudable in this sentence means:
a)
a. Praiseworthy
b)
b. Doubtful
c)
c. Weak
d)
d. Unnecessary
e)
e. None of these
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4. Once the researcher opened the database and began inputting data, completing the report became easy.
If we change the start of the sentence to:
Completing the report became easy...
What will the ending be?
a)
a. After starting.
b)
b. After opening the database.
c)
c. Once the researcher opened the database and began inputting data.
d)
d. Once they opened the database and began inputting data.
e)
e. None of these
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5. The researcher's meticulous approach ensured accurate data collection for biodiversity study.
The word meticulous in this sentence means:
a)
a. Careful
b)
b. Reckless
c)
c. Rushed
d)
d. Unclear
e)
e. None of these
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6. The Palawan Council for Sustainable Development (PCSD) enlists volunteer Environmental Enforcement Officers (VEEOs) who undergo specialized training to assist government agencies in monitoring and enforcing environmental laws. These volunteers help implement conservation policies and ensure compliance with environmental regulations across Palawan. While VEEOs play a crucial role in supporting sustainability efforts, they do not replace full-time enforcement personnel but serve as an extension of the government's conservation initiatives.
Based on the passage, it can be inferred that:
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a. Experienced VEEOs are responsible for supervising newly recruited VEEOs.
b)
b. The primary responsibility of a VEEO is to engage directly with individuals violating environmental laws.
c)
c. Members of the community who become VEEOs are driven by a passion for environmental protection and sustainability.
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d. VEEOs, once fully trained, have the authority to enforce environmental laws independently without government oversight.
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7. The Palawan Council for Sustainable Development (PCSD) oversees environmental conservation and wildlife protection across Palawan. Through its Wildlife Enforcement and Protection Program, PCSD works with local agencies and communities to rescue, rehabilitate, and manage both terrestrial and marine wildlife, including endangered species. PCSD operates across Palawan’s municipalities, from northern islands like Coron and El Nido to the southern areas of Balabac. The agency enforces environmental laws, monitors protected areas, and responds to wildlife emergencies 24/7 in its jurisdiction.
Based on the passage, it can be inferred that:
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a. PCSD is responsible only for protecting marine wildlife.
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b. PCSD provides conservation and rescue services for some municipalities in Palawan.
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c. PCSD operates both within and outside the province of Palawan.
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d. Services are provided to any municipality or protected area within the regions covered by PCSD.
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8. In the Palawan Council for Sustainable Development (PCSD), accurate documentation and data management are essential for monitoring environmental programs. Whether working on reports, research data, or permits, saving work frequently ensures that important information is not lost due to technical failures. Failing to do so can result in lost progress, delays, and frustration.
Which sentence best expresses the main idea?
a)
a. Environmental data systems are unreliable.
b)
b. PCSD should improve its digital infrastructure.
c)
c. Losing unsaved work is frustrating, but preventable.
d)
d. A responsible PCSD Staff member always saves their work.
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9. Palawan is one of the most biodiverse places in the Philippines. It is home to various unique species of flora and fauna. The province is also recognized for its sustainable tourism efforts and environmental conservation programs. Organizations such as PCSD ensure that development does not harm natural ecosystems.
What is the main idea of the passage?
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a. Palawan is a top tourist destination.
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b. Palawan is rich in biodiversity and focuses on conservation.
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c. PCSD is the only organization protecting Palawan.
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d. Palawan has a variety of plants and animals, but no conservation efforts.
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10. The PCSD has implemented stricter policies on wildlife trade. As a result, illegal poaching cases have significantly decreased. However, some groups argue that more education and awareness programs are needed to ensure long-term protection of endangered species.
What can be inferred from the passage?
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a. Wildlife trade in Palawan is now completely eliminated.
b)
b. Education programs are more important than policies.
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c. Illegal poaching is not a major concern in Palawan.
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d. Stricter policies alone are not enough to protect endangered species.
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11. The Palawan Council for Sustainable Development (PCSD) has made great efforts to protect the environment. It enforces strict regulations on land use and wildlife preservation. _____________ As a result, Palawan remains one of the most ecologically preserved provinces in the Philippines.
Which sentence best fits in the blank?
a)
a. However, some areas still experience illegal logging.
b)
b. PCSD also collaborates with local communities to promote eco-friendly practices.
c)
c. Many tourists visit Palawan because of its beautiful beaches.
d)
d. Palawan has many indigenous communities that depend on farming.
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12. The PCSD has implemented several programs to combat deforestation in Palawan. It works with government agencies and non-profit organizations to restore degraded forests. _____________ These efforts help ensure a sustainable future for both the environment and the communities that rely on it.
Which sentence best fits in the blank?
a)
a. Illegal mining continues to threaten some forested areas.
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b. PCSD also encourages tree-planting initiatives among local residents.
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c. Many tourists visit Palawan for its diverse marine life.
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d. The climate in Palawan is generally warm and humid.
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13-16. PCSD plays a vital role in ensuring the balance between economic growth and environmental conservation in Palawan. Many believe that its efforts are effective, but others argue that more policies should be implemented. One of PCSD’s most successful programs is the Strategic Environmental Plan, which has guided sustainable development in the province.
Identify whether the following statements are FACT (F) or OPINION (O).
13. PCSD ensures a balance between economic growth and environmental conservation.
14. The Strategic Environmental Plan is one of the most successful programs.
15. Many believe PCSD’s efforts are effective.
16. The Strategic Environmental Plan guides sustainable development.
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Instruction: For items no. 17-20 choose the correct order of sentences from the given choices to form a coherent paragraph.
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Items No. 17-18
(1) The Palawan Council for Sustainable Development (PCSD) was established to promote sustainable development.
(2) Protecting Palawan’s biodiversity and natural resources is its main goal.
(3) It implements policies and programs to ensure responsible resource management.
(4) This is why PCSD plays a crucial role in environmental protection.
a)
a. 2-4-1-3
b)
b. 4-3-2-1
c)
c. 3-1-4-2
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d. 1-4-2-3
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Items No. 19-20
(1) Community involvement is crucial for the success of conservation efforts.
(2) Sustainable practices ensure that future generations will benefit from natural resources.
(3) Educating the public about environmental issues encourages responsible actions.
(4) PCSD organizes workshops and training sessions to promote awareness.
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a. 3-1-4-2
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b. 1-3-4-2
c)
c. 4-1-3-2
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d. 2-4-3-1
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TEST II. NUMERICAL REASONING
Instruction: Analyze the given data and select the correct answer based on numerical calculations.
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1. The PCSD team planted 3 mangrove trees for every 2 nipa palm trees. If they planted 90 nipa palm trees, how many mangrove trees did they plant?
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a. 120
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b. 130
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c. 135
d)
d. 140
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2. A research team collected 1,250 mangrove seedlings for reforestation. If they planted 250 seedlings per day, how many days did it take to plant all the seedlings?
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a. 4
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b. 5
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c. 6
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d. 7
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3. A PCSD team traveled 240 km to a marine sanctuary. If their speed was 80 km/h, how long did the trip take?
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a. 2 hours
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b. 3 hours
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c. 6 hours
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d. 8 hours
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4. A wildlife monitoring report shows the following number of turtle sightings in different months:
January: 12
February: 18
March: 15
April: 20
What is the average number of sightings per month?
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a. 15
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b. 16
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c. 17
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d. 18
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5. A PCSD team needs 120 liters of fuel for a boat trip. If each container holds 30 liters, how many containers do they need?
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a. 3
b)
b. 4
c)
c. 5
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d. 6
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6. What is the next number in the sequence? 5, 10, 20, 40, ___
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a. 50
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b. 65
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c. 80
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d. 110
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7. A research center had 600 visitors last month. If 40% were students, how many students visited?
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a. 160
b)
b. 220
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c. 240
d)
d. 180
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8. A river cleanup initiative successfully removes 2,400 kilograms of waste. If plastic waste makes up 30% of the total, how many kilograms of plastic were removed?
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a. 600 kg
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b. 720 kg
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c. 800 kg
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d. 840 kg
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9. A manufacturer spends X pesos per unit to produce the first 1,000 units. All additional units cost X÷3 each. If X = ₱1.50, what is the total cost to manufacture 4,000 units?
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a. ₱3,500
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b. ₱3,000
c)
c. ₱4,000
d)
d. ₱3,250
e)
e. ₱4,500
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10. A survey was conducted among local communities regarding their preferred method of accessing environmental resources. 3/16 of the respondents said they preferred a self-service system for water collection. 5/8 said they preferred an assisted system. The remaining 75 respondents had no clear preference.
How many people preferred the self-service system?
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a. 75
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b. 125
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c. 100
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d. 133
e)
e. 150
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11. A container of soft drink was shared between four work teams of employees. The first team took 1/3 of the total soft drink. The second team took 1/2 of what was left. The remaining two teams shared the remaining soft drink equally.
If the original amount of soft drink was 240 liters, how many liters did the third team get?
a)
a. 25
b)
b. 40
c)
c. 80
d)
d. 175
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e. None of these
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12. Mary works as an environmental field researcher in Palawan. She must give 5 out of every 6 pesos she earns each week to environmental fees and taxes.
If Mary gets to keep ₱10 this week, how much did she earn in total this week?
a)
a. ₱30
b)
b. ₱56
c)
c. ₱50
d)
d. ₱60
e)
e. None of these
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13. A wildlife patrol race was scheduled to start at 4:10 PM, but due to unexpected delays, it started 10 minutes late. The first patrol team finished 1 hour and 15 minutes after the race began. The second patrol team finished 15 minutes after the first team.
At what time did the second patrol team cross the finish line?
a)
a. 6:00 PM
b)
b. 5:40 PM
c)
c. 5:50 PM
d)
d. 4:30 PM
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14. A jar contains 88 coins made up of gold and silver coins. There are 1/3 as many silver coins as gold coins.
How many gold coins are in the jar?
a)
a. 44
b)
b. 66
c)
c. 33
d)
d. 22
e)
e. None of these
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15. A farmer in Palawan bought chickens, ducks, and cows to restock his farm and support his wife's milk-making enterprise.
Total cost of all animals: ₱11,425
Chickens: 50 at ₱65 each
Cows: ₱45 each
Ducks: 10 in total
Total number of animals: 75
What is the cost per duck?
a)
a. ₱700
b)
b. ₱750
c)
c. ₱540
d)
d. ₱120
e)
e. None of these
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16. 144, 121, 100, 81, ?
a)
a. 54
b)
b. 67
c)
c. 64
d)
d. 70
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17. 1, 4, 9, 16, ?, 36
a)
a. 20
b)
b. 21
c)
c. 25
d)
d. 30
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18. 98123, 9812, ?, 98, 9
a)
a. 981
b)
b. 982
c)
c. 9811
d)
d. 983
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19. Find the value of x if y = 8 in the equation: 2x+4y=50
a)
a. 9
b)
b. 8
c)
c. 10
d)
d. 4
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20. 25 is multiplied by 10 to the fifth power is?
a)
a. 2,500,000
b)
b. 250,000
c)
c. 25,000
d)
d. 0.000025
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21. What is the ratio of 3/4 to 2/5?
a)
a. 5:4
b)
b. 3:2
c)
c: 8:15
d)
d. 15:8
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22. 4/7 x 3/5 = ?
a)
a. 7/20
b)
b. 12/35
c)
c. 4/15
d)
d. 3/7
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23. What is the greatest common factor of 48 and 72?
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a. 12
b)
b. 24
c)
c. 18
d)
d. 36
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24. −324 ÷ 6 = ?
a)
a. -54
b)
b. 54
c)
c. -60
d)
d. 60
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25. A5, D25, G125, J625, M3125, ________?
a)
a. P15525
b)
b. P15625
c)
c. O15525
d)
d. O15625
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TEST III. GRAMMAR
Instructions: Choose the correct answer that best completes each sentence.
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TEST III. GRAMMAR
1. The environmental officer ________ the report before submitting it to the board.
a)
a. have reviewed
b)
b. has reviewed
c)
c. was reviews
d)
d. reviewing
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2. By the time the researchers finished the survey, they _________ over 100 species of flora and fauna.
a)
a. identified
b)
b. identify
c)
c. have identified
d)
d. will identify
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3. Neither the staff nor the officers _________ responsible for the delay.
a)
a. is
b)
b. are
c)
c. was
d)
d. were
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4. We appreciate your hard work and commitment __________ sustainable development.
a)
a. for
b)
b. in
c)
c. to
d)
d. at
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5. The community ________ about environmental conservation when the PCSD team arrived.
a)
a. learned
b)
b. learns
c)
c. was learning
d)
d. were learning
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Instruction: Each sentence below contains an error. Identify the incorrect word or phrase and choose the correct answer.
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6. The director and his team is currently evaluating the impact of tourism on Palawan’s protected areas to ensure sustainability.
a)
a. is
b)
b. evaluating
c)
c. impact
d)
d. sustainability
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7. She is responsible for manage the implementation of sustainable development policies across different municipalities in Palawan.
a)
a. responsible
b)
b. for manage
c)
c. implementation
d)
d. different
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8. The researchers presented their findings on the effects of climate changes on marine life, emphasizing the urgent need for conservation efforts.
a)
a. researchers
b)
b. findings
c)
c. effects of climate changes
d)
d. urgent
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9. During the field study, we was able to identify several endangered species.
a)
a. During
b)
b. was
c)
c. identify
d)
d. species
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10. The researchers collected datas on marine biodiversity last month.
a)
a. researchers
b)
b. collected
c)
c. datas
d)
d. last
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Instructions: Below is a short passage that is grammatically incorrect and disorganized. Your task is to rewrite the passage in proper grammatical order while ensuring correct sentence structure, subject-verb agreement, punctuation, and logical flow.
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was very excited Ana for her first day at the PCSD office. early she wake up, get dressed quickly, and hurrying to the bus station. The job she applied last month, and finally she got hired. In the office, she was introduce to her colleagues, who were very welcoming. The supervisor gave her a tasks list, but she wasn't sure where should she start. She decided asking help from her coworker, which explain to her the priority tasks. By the end of the day, Ana feel relieved and confidence that she will do great in her new role.
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