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Text 1

THE HOLE GAME

To play this game we need two players, a hole on the ground, and a line to start from.

First, check whether the marbles are good or not and whether they are in the same size. Then, dig a hole on the ground and draw a line in a fair distance away from the hole. Next, each player carefully throws his or her marble toward the hole. The player whose marble is the closest to the hole may try to flick his marble into the hole. If he succeeds, this player may flick his or her opponent’s marble into the hole. The person who can flick both marbles (his and his opponent’s) into the hole wins. He deserves to keep both marbles.

1. What is the communicative purpose of the text?

a. To inform the readers about the hole game.

b. To describe the way things are.

c. To entertain other people.

d. To guide the readers to play the game

e. To explain the process involved in the hole game.

2. How can a player win the game?

a. When he is able to throw his marble into the hole.

b. When he is able to throw the marbles into the hole.

c. When he is able to flick his opponent’s marble into the hole.

d. When he can flick his marble.

e. When his marble is the closest to the hole.

3. What is the generic structure of the text?

a. Goal – materials – steps.

b. Title – introduction – orientation – resolution.

c. Thesis – steps – recommendation.

d. Abstract – orientation – crisis – reaction.

e. Thesis – argument – reiteration.

Text 2

DIFFERENT POND DIFFERENT FISH

“Please Be Quite”

When I studied in UNSW, Sydney during 1999-2000, I spent my Monday mornings teaching Music at Pinangsia Indonesian Kindergarten in Randwick. Although the kindergarten was an Indonesian school, we had to use English when teaching because the students were no longer able to speak Indonesian fluently. One Monday morning, because the class was so noisy, I said, “Please shut-up.” I wanted them to be quite. To my surprise one of the students asked me, “How long have you been studying English?” I was shocked. I answered it honestly, “I had been studying English for years since I was elementary school.” Later on my fellow teacher explained that I should use ‘Please be quite’ instead of ‘Shut-up’. The students thought I was being rude. I was so embarrassed. I will be more careful next time.

4. Why did the writer have to use Indonesian while teaching?

a. Because the students could not speak Indonesian.

b. Because the students were from Australia.

c. Because the students were mixed.

d. Because it was an International Kindergarten in Australia.

e. Because the class was so noisy.

5. What happened to the writer?

a. She was reminded by the student not to behave herself.

b. She was asked to speak impolitely.

c. She was amused.

d. She was uncertain with the students.

e. She spoke too loud.

6. Why was the writer shocked?

a. Because of the student’s question.

b. Because the class was too noisy to be controlled.

c. Because the students could not behave well.

d. Because she thought the student was so stupid.

e. Because she could not manage herself.

7. What is the different of “Please be quite” and “Please shut-up”?

a. Shut-up is a polite imperative.

b. Shut-up is an impolite imperative.

c. Be quite is more polite.

d. Be quite is usually used by rude people.

e. Shut-up is usually used by a more polite people.

8. The type of the text above is ….

a. Argumentative

b. Narrative

c. Report

d. Descriptive

e. Recount

Text 3

WINDMILL

A windmill is a machine for converting wind energy into mechanical energy.

A common windmill machine consists of a high steel tower on top of which revolves on motor air. The soils of the air motor are fixed onto the wind shaft and are automatically held into or furled according to whether water should be pumped or whether the mill needs to be protected from the severity of the wind.

An ordinary 8-foot wind wheel develops less than 1/10 horsepower.

A windmill is used for grinding grain, pumping water for irrigation and within the past few years for generating electricity.

9. What is the purpose of the text?

a. To describe the way windmill is.

b. To describe a windmill.

c. To inform the readers about windmill.

d. To explain about windmill.

e. To share information about windmill.

10. What kind of text is it?

a. Report text.

b. Descriptive text.

c. Explanation text.

d. Analytical exposition text.

e. Hortatory text.

11. What is the generic structure of the text?

a. Title – arguments – reiteration.

b. Title – general statement – series of descriptions.

c. Title – identification – descriptions.

d. Issue – argument – conclusion

e. Goal – material – steps.

Text 4

BOROBUDUR

Borobudur is Hindu-Buddhist temple built in the 9^th century under the Sailendra dynasty of Java. It is located near Magelang on the island of Java, Indonesia.

Abandoned in the 11^th century and partially excavated by archaeologists in the early 20^th century, Borobudur temple is well known all over the world. Influenced by the Gupta architecture of India, the temple in constructed on a hill 46 m (150ft) high and consists of eight step-like stone terraces, one on top of the other. The first five terraces are square and surrounded by walls adorned by Buddhists sculpture in bas-relief; the upper three are circular, each with a circle of bell-shaped stupa at the centre of the top circle. The way to the summit extends through some 4,8 km of passages and stairways. The design of Borobudur, a mountain symbolizing the structure of the universe, influenced temples built at Angkor, Cambodia.

Borobudur, rededicated as an Indonesian national monument in 1983, is a valuable treasure for Indonesian people.

12. What is the genre of the text?

a. Narrative text.

b. Report text.

c. Explanation text.

d. Recount text.

e. Descriptive text.

13. What is the main idea of the 2^nd paragraph?

a. Borobudur was abandoned in 11^th century.

b. The design of Borobudur influenced temples built at Angkor.

c. Bodobudur was partially excavated by archaeologists in the early 20^th century

d. Borobudur is a famous temple.

e. Borobudur was influenced by the Gupta architecture of India.

14. The text is written to ….

a. describe the way Borobudur is.

b. describe Borobudur.

c. tell about Borobudur.

d. inform about Borobudur.

e. share information about Borobudur.

15. What is the topic of the last paragraph?

a. Borobudur was rededicated as an Indonesian national monument in 1983.

b. Borobudur is an Indonesian national monument.

c. Borobudur is located in Indonesia.

d. Borobudur was found in 1983.

e. Borobudur is Indonesian precious treasure.

16. What is the antonym of excavated?

a. Dig out.

b. Burry.

c. Unearth.

d. Hollow out.

e. Dumped.

17. The generic structure of the text is ….

a. Title – identification – description.

b. Description – history – conclusion.

c. Title – process – goal.

d. Identification – complication – resolution.

e. Title – general statement – description.

Text 5

FASHION

Why is there always something to take great care of when you start a new thing? You plan your outfit weeks before, choose the most appropriate suit, the right colour, the shoes, the bag, the jeans and T-shirt. For adolescent group, it’s just something that comes naturally. The way you dress can help you when you want to give the best impression and win the people over by the end of the meeting! It’s true, isn’t it?

About ten days ago, Vicky received her list of new students. The registration form had a space for their dates of birth, which are only completed if the students are under age. She read trough the names and realized that their dates of birth were around 9 and 10 year olds.

She found it strange that the list had been handwritten, they normally come straight out of the computer. However, she ignored it.

Then, she realized that the starting date was actually the first day of Spanish Carnival. So, she decided to wear a teddy bear suit, bring her box of cuddly toys and base her first class on animals and colours. When the date came, she walked happily and met the Director of Studies. He explained that Vicky would teach an adult English class. The secretary then interrupted to apologize her about giving her the wrong details for her new class due to the re-programmed computer had caused the losing of some school’s vital information. That’s why her register was handwritten! Vicky was so embarrassed because of her appearance.

Be careful! You would never know what could await you in your next English class!

18. Based on the story, common things we usually do when we start a new thing are, except ….

a. we have to pray

b. plan our outfit

c. choose the most appropriate suit

d. choose the right clothes colour

e. choose our dress

19. Why should we care of our performance?

a. To impress ourselves.

b. To be kind.

c. To be generous.

d. To step over the people.

e. To make everyone attracted.

20. Details of the unusual incident can be found in paragraph ….

a. 1

b. 2

c. 3

d. 4

e. 5

21. What is the objective of the text?

a. To inform event of the day.

b. To tell about past event.

c. To share with others an account of an amusing incident.

d. To tell people that something is the case.

e. To give argument why she had the wrong costume.

22. The generic structure of the text is ….

a. Title – sequenced of events – reorientation.

b. Title – orientation – crisis – incident – coda.

c. Title – events – twist.

d. Thesis – argument – recommendation.

e. Issue – argument – conclusion.

23. The synonym of “strange” in paragraph 3 is ….

a. typical

b. usual

c. ordinary

d. odd

e. common

Text 6

BEING FAT IS A SERIOUS PROBLEM

Do you know if you are too fat, you may have serious problems with your health? A group of doctors wrote a report about some effects of too much fat.

One important effect is on the heart. If you are too fat, you heart has to work harder. This may lead to a heart attack; or it may lead to other heart problems. In addition, extra fat can also change the amount of sugar in your blood. This can cause serious disease such as diabetes. Furthermore high blood pressure is another possible result of being fat.

More studies are needed about all these problems but one thing is clear, extra fat may make your life shorter.

24. The conclusion of all the fact is that ….

a. being fat is not too good

b. being fat means we don’t have problem

c. we may get fat

d. life is beautiful

e. extra fat can reduce your life time.

25. How many arguments offered by the writer?

a. 1

b. 2

c. 3

d. 4

e. 5

26. What is the purpose of the text?

a. To present three points of view about being fat.

b. To persuade the readers not to have too much fat.

c. To inform us about fat.

d. To guide us to stay healthy.

e. To report a phenomena.

27. Which of the following that is not the effect of being too fat?

a. Sugar blood.

b. Diabetes.

c. Heart attack.

d. High blood pressure.

e. Heart problems.

28. The text organisation is ….

a. title – general statement – conclusion

b. identification – description

c. title – argument for – argument against

d. thesis – arguments – reiteration

e. title – sequenced of explanation – closing

29. Amin : Did Amik speak confidently enough at his job interview, Mir?

Amir : No, he didn’t. He should have prepared herself well.

From the dialogue we know that …

a. Amik got the job.

b. Amik was good at the interview.

c. Amik were not ready for the interview

d. Amik was so confident at the interview.

e. Amik were ready pleased with the interview.

30. Kardi : I’m going to quit the job.

Slamet : If I were you, I’d think twice before I made a decision.

In the dialogue Slamet ….

a. asks Kardi to quit the job

b. supports Kardi’s decision

c. suggests Kardi quit the job

d. says he would quit the job too

e. advises Kardi to reconsider his decision

31. Diman : Jeng, what were you doing when I phoned your mother last night?

Ajeng : I … TV

a. have watched

b. was watching

c. am watching

d. will watch

e. watch

32. Hendro : Hi, Lely. I’m thinking of going to the expo of education. … ?

Lely : What a good idea. I’d love to.

a. What is your plan

b. When will we go there

c. Are you afraid of coming

d. Do you want to go with me

e. Are you interested in education

33. Doctor : Open your mouth!

Mother : What did the doctor tell you?

Son : He told me ….

a. whether I open my mouth

b. that I opened his mouth

c. if I opened my mouth

d. to open my mouth

e. opened my mouth

34. Rama : Do you feel like coming to my house for dinner tonight? I have prepared special refreshment for you.

Dini : I wish I could. Thanks for inviting me anyway.

From the dialogue we know that Dini … Rama’s invitation.

a. agrees

b. accepts

c. inclines

d. declines

e. disagrees

35. Malik : What is your plan for the coming holiday?

Anas : … to the orphanage to help the children with their lessons. I want to spend my holiday for something useful.

a. I often go

b. I like going

c. I prefer going

d. I’m used to going

e. I’m thinking of going

36. Student 1 : The making of Panama Canal … by a French.

Student 2 : Oh, I didn’t know that.

a. started

b. had started

c. would start

d. was started

e. was starting

37. Mr. Joko : It’s a beautiful painting. Did you paint it?

Santoso : Yes, thank you. I have been painting since I was young.

Mr. Joko : I am incapable of painting though I have been taking extra painting lessons.

From the underlined utterance express ….

a. intention

b. agreement

c. disagreement

d. capability

e. incapability

38. Our teacher … us 14 units of English lesson by the end of this year.

a. will taught

b. have taught

c. will had taught

d. will have taught

e. have been taught

39. Susilo : What’s wrong with your camera, Bang?

Bambang : The lens doesn’t focus well.

Susilo : Do you need a hand?

Bambang : No, thanks. I can fix it myself.

From the dialogue we know that Susilo … to Bambang.

a. wants to help

b. asks his hand

c. asks permission

d. offers some help

e. wants to give his hand

40. Rendi : What would you give me if you were sent abroad?

Rusgian : If were sent abroad, I … a dictionary for you.

a. would have bought

b. will have bought

c. would buy

d. will buy

e. bought

41. Dina : Hari! Buyung has got a job at Lippo Bank.

Hari : Oh, it’s really good news.

The underlined utterance express ….

a. certainty

b. gratitude

c. sympathy

d. agreement

e. prohibition

42. Wahyu : Do you know that the rate of U.S. dollars will be higher and higher?

Prihartini : Yes, but I am … to hear that. It threatens the economy of our country.

a. not able

b. satisfied

c. probable

d. not certain

e. not delighted

43. Dayvi : You were accused of having engaged in corruption. People say you have a lot of money.

Selvian : It’s not true. I made all the money legally.

From the text we know that Selvian … the rumour.

a. denies

b. agrees

c. refuses

d. accepts

e. disagrees

44. Customer : I want that refrigerator. Can you deliver it to my house?

Cashier : Sure, I’ll have it … this afternoon.

a. delivering

b. to deliver

c. delivered

d. deliverer

e. delivers

45. Benny : I lost my money and some documents on my way home yesterday.

Mother : How come? You should not have brought the documents with you

From the underlined words we know that Benny … the documents.

a. brings

b. brought

c. will bring

d. is bringing

e. has to bring

46. Robby : Did you meet Ann at the party last night?

Fanani : Yes, I did. I wish you had been there.

We can conclude that Robby … at the party.

a. is

b. was not

c. has been

d. had been

e. would not be

47. Bagus : Excuse me, Sir. … to go to the restroom? I have a terrible stomach ache.

Teacher : All right.

a. Would you like

b. Do you mind if

c. Do you think it is necessary

d. May I have your permission

e. Is there anything I can do for you

48. Rully : It’s getting late Ani. Let me take you home.

Ani : Oh, ….

Rully : It’s my pleasure.

a. not bad

b. not at all

c. thanks a lot

d. you’re welcome

e. it’s not necessary

Text 7

Newspapers are printed to give fast information. If (49)______ wants to know the main point of the news, he just (50)______ at the front page.

49. a. a publisher

b. a seller

c. a writer

d. a reader

e. an editor

50. a. glances

b. looks

c. stares

d. reads

e. sees

“God will not change people’s destiny except they want to change it by themselves.”
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