17. What does the author mean in saying that we need to value each grain and be RICEponsible in our actions?
a. We need to feed the hungry and the undernourished.
b. If you have excess food, don't hesitate to share it with others.
c. The author wants everyone to be creative and never disregard leftovers. d. We should cook and serve meals enough for the household to reduce food wastage.
18. What is the opposing idea expressed in the text?
a. The Philippines is a big producing-rice country, so Filipinos can't stop wasting it. b. The rice that we waste can just be the very rice we need to feed the hungry.
c. Filipinos have spent most of their income on food; however, it is not enough to feed a big family.
d. A huge amount of rice is wasted, wherein a number of Filipinos are hungry and undernourished
19. A woman was not immediately accommodated by the waiter inside a restaurant because of her skin color. Does the given scenario illustrate racism? a. Yes, because the skin color was the primary consideration of the waiter in accommodating the woman.
b. Yes, because the waiter and the woman belonged to different races. c. No, because the waiter was busy entertaining other customers inside the restaurant.
d. No, because racism is not an issue at all
20. Linda was not hired during her job interview because she was already 40 years old. Does the given scenario illustrate ageism?
a. No, because age is not a factor in hiring employees
b. No, because there was no discrimination that happened.
c. Yes, because Linda was not hired considering her age.
d. Yes, because Linda was already experienced working in several companies.
21. Select the RELEVANT evidence for this claim: Children should be given allowance for doing chores.
a. Earning for chores will help children learn responsibility very early in life.
b. Giving the children an allowance would make them work independently.
c. Receiving money after working on chores is not good for children.
d. Allowing the children work at early age can make or mold them into responsible teenagers.
22. Select the RELEVANT evidence for this claim: Schools should start later in the morning.
a. Students would not be motivated to go to school anymore.
b. Teachers would be given more time to prepare on their lessons.
c. Students would be more awake in class for​