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Latihan soal dan prediksi Ujian Sekolah Bahasa Inggris dan Olimpiade Bahasa Inggris tingkat SMP/MTs.

Instruction: Choose the best answer to each question, A,B,C, or D.

Recording the film is prohibited. It is considered piracy. Piracy is a crime.

1. What mustn’t we do according to the warning ?
   1. Watch the film.
   2. Enter the movies.
   3. Record the film
   4. See the piracy

2. Read the text and answer question number 2.
   

   To: Farah Congratulations, you have bought a bigger house which you have always dreamed about. I hope you will feel more comfortable. Don’t forget to invite me to your house warming party. Regards, Amanda

   “I hope you will feel more comfortable.”
   The underlined word can be replaced by ....
   1. Think
   2. Say
   3. Wish
   4. Spend

The following text is for no. 3 - 4.

From; rehan-ca-@yahoo.co.id To; ivan-98@gmail.com Dear Ivan, How’s life? I know you must be very busy these days since it’s the beginning of the term. I hope you are not too tired and still have time for yourself. I found that the school here is exciting too. I have made a lot of friends, I’ll tell you about them later on my next e-mail. I have a new hobby now. Planting! You won’t believe it. I grow so many kinds of fruit here such as guava, mango, orange, and dragon fruit. I usually buy the seed at a nearby shop. I’m crazy about planting now. I guess because it’s so easy to get the seeds or young plants, and the soil here seems so nice to plants. Everything grows easily here. I own a small farm behind my house. I love my farm. It’s about two hundred square meters. My little brother helps me at the farm. We make a great team. Well, I promise to send you some fruits when they are ripe some day and let me know how they taste. Bye, Rehan

3. What is the main idea of paragraph one?
   1. Ivan is very busy since it is the beginning of the term.
   2. Rehan found that his new school is exciting.
   3. Ivan is very tired this days.
   4. Rehan is asking about Ivan’s life.
4. Rehan will give some of his crops to Ivan when ....
   1. his brother helps him.
   2. the fruits are ripe.
   3. Ivan visits him.
   4. the plants grow well.

The following text is for no. 5 - 6.

This is Mr. Haryono’s house. It is big , clean and comfortable. There is a garden in front of the house. There are some plants and flowers in the garden. There is a living room, a dining room, two bathrooms, a kitchen, three bedrooms and garage. Mr. Haryono has some pets, a dog, a cat, and a parrot. Mr. Haryono takes care of the pets very carefully.

5. How many bathrooms are there in Mr. Haryono’s house?
   1. One
   2. Two
   3. Three
   4. Four
6. The word “pet” means ....
   1. tame animals
   2. beautiful animals
   3. favorite animals kept at home
   4. enjoyable and careful animals

The following text is for no. 7 - 10.

A man with his donkey carrying two sacks of wheat was on his way to the market. After a little while he was tired and they rested under a tree. When he woke up from his nap he could not see the donkey and started searching for the donkey everywhere. On the way he met a boy, he asked the boy, “Have you seen my donkey?” The boy asked, “Is the donkey’s left eye blind, his right foot lame and is he carrying a load of wheat?” The man was happy and said, “Yes, exactly! Where have you seen it?” the boy answered “I haven’t seen it.” This made the man very angry and he took the boy to the village chief for punishment. The judge asked, “Dear boy, if you had not seen the donkey, how could you describe it?” The boy answered, “I saw the tracks of a donkey and the right and left tracks were different. I understood that the donkey that passed there was limping. And the grass on the right side of the road was eaten but the grass on the left was not. From that I understood that his left eye was blind. There were wheat seeds scattered on the ground and I understood that he must have been carrying a load of wheat." The judge understood the boy’s cleverness and told the man to forgive the boy.

7. The text shows that the boy knew about the donkey based on ....
   1. the clues that he saw.
   2. the words which people said.
   3. the report made by passers by.
   4. the people who told him.
8. "... and I understood that he must have been carrying a load of wheat.”
   What does 'he' in the sentence refer to?
   1. The donkey
   2. The traveler
   3. The man
   4. The village chief
9. “Is the donkey’s left eye blind, his right foot lame and is he carrying a load of wheat?”
   The underlined word means that the donkey’s right foot was ....
   1. very strong.
   2. unable to walk.
   3. very weak.
   4. all right.
10. What lesson can we learn from telling the story?
    1. Punishment should be done as soon as possible.
    2. Law enforcement must be done to everyone.
    3. We should not jump into conclusion quickly.
    4. We must not punish young people especially children.

The following text is for nbr 11 - 12.

To: Sandra There will be a seminar about IT in Bandung next week. As the representatives of this company, you and Tom are supposed to join. The event will be held on Tuesday and Wednesday. Please contact the secretary. She has arranged accommodation for both of you. Gerry Manager

11. How many days will the event be held?
    1. One
    2. Two
    3. Three
    4. Four
12. What should Sandra do after reading the message?
    1. Contact the secretary
    2. Arrange the seminar
    3. Go to Bandung
    4. Arrange the accommodation

The following text is for nbr 13 - 14.

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13. What is the benefit of consuming NatraBurstTM?
    1. Increase appetite
    2. Decrease energy
    3. Promote fat loss
    4. Promote healthy hair
14. The purpose of the text is ....
    1. To warn the readers of the dangers of the product
    2. To describe the composition of the product
    3. To persuade people to consume the product
    4. To tell the readers how to use the product

The following text is for nbr 15 - 17.

Tobey Maguire Tobey Maguire is an American actor. His full name is Tobias Vincent Maguire. He is known for his ...(44)... as Peter Parker/Spider-Man in the Spider-Man film series. He stands about 172 cm. Besides, he has a ...(45)... body that can really figure a super hero. He has straight black hair. His ...(46)... features really support his role as a super hero. Moreover, he is very friendly that makes him lovable.

15. 1. role
    2. name
    3. play
    4. act
16. 1. thin
    2. tall
    3. strong
    4. slim
17. 1. physical
    2. physics
    3. physically
    4. physician

The following text is for nbr 18 - 19.

Dear Parents, We would like to announce the available roster of tutorial services offered by our school. This is part of our after-school academic immersion program: Algebra for elementary and high school levels History, Science and Chemistry Specific subjects for high school levels Schedule of Sessions: 1 1/2 hours Monday to Friday except holidays. Class Size: Maximum of 10 students. Fee: $250/quarter. For further information, you may contact our office at 555-2773.Thank you very much. Academic Advisor

18. What is the announcement about?
    1. Algebra class
    2. Specific subjects for students
    3. The roster of tutorial services
    4. History, science, and chemistry lessons
19. We can conclude that ....
    1. The services are free of charge.
    2. The programs will be held during weekend.
    3. There will be no more than 10 students in a class.
    4. This is not part of after-school academic immersion program.

The following text is for nbr 20 - 21.

Dear Talitha, Next week, Afif, Firda, and I will visit uncle Holid in Sumenep. Do you want to go with us? Let me know soon. Tiara

20. From the text we know that ....
    1. Talitha ask Tiara to visit her uncle in Sumenep.
    2. Talitha will visit her uncle in Sumenep next week.
    3. Tiara doesn’t want to visit her uncle in Sumenep.
    4. Tiara, Firda, and Afif will visit their uncle in Sumenep.
21. "Let me know soon"
    What does the underlined word mean?
    1. After some period
    2. In a short time
    3. During some time
    4. Once in a while

The following text is for nbr 22 - 24.

When I was in 1st grade of junior high school, my friends and I went to Bali. We were there for three days. I had many impressive experiences during the vacation. On the first day, we visited Sanur Beach in the morning. We saw the beautiful sunrise together. It was a great scenery. Then, we checked in to the hotel. After preparing ourselves, we went to Tanah Lot. We met many tourists there. They were not only domestic but also foreign tourists. On the second day, we enjoyed the day on Tanjung Benoa beach. We played so many water sports such as banana boat, jet ski, and speedboat. We also went to Penyu Island to see many unique animals. They were turtles, snakes, and sea birds. We were very happy. In the afternoon, we went to Kuta Beach to see the amazing sunset and enjoy the beautiful wave. On the last day, we spent our time in Sangeh. We could enjoy the green and shady forest. There were so many monkeys. They were quite tame but sometimes they could be naughty. We could make a close interaction with them. After that, we went to Sukowati market for shopping. I bought some Bali T-Shirt and souvenirs. In the evening, we had to check out from the hotel. We went back home bringing so many amazing memories of Bali.

22. What does the second paragraph talk about?
    1. The writer visited some places on the first day tour.
    2. The writer visited Sanur beach in the morning.
    3. The writer checked in to the hotel.
    4. The writer met some domestic and foreign tourists.
23. What did the writer and friends do in Kuta Beach?
    1. They played sand.
    2. They saw the sunset.
    3. They swam in the beach.
    4. They surfed on the sea.
24. During the holiday the writer and friends did the following activities except ....
    1. They saw the sunrise in the morning.
    2. They visited Sanur, Tanah Lot beaches.
    3. They camped in the forest of Sangeh.
    4. They played so many water sports.

The following text is for nbr 25 - 27.

Iguana is a herbivorous genus of lizard native to tropical areas of Central America and the Caribbean. The two species are included in the genus Iguana, the Green Iguana, which is widespread throughout its range and a popular pet, and the Lesser Antillean Iguana, which is endemic to the Lesser Antilles and endangered due to habitat destruction. The two species possess a dewlap, a row of spines running down their back to their tail, and a third “eye” on their head. This eye is known as the parietal eye, visible as a pale on the top of the head. Behind their neck are small scales which resemble spikes, known as tuberculate scales. These scales may be a variety of colors and are not always visible from close distances. They have a large round scale on their cheek known as a subtympanic shield. Iguanas have excellent vision and can see shapes, shadows, colors and movement at long distances. Iguanas use their eyes to navigate through crowded forest, as well as for finding food. They use visual signal to communicate with other members of the same shapes.

25. What does paragraph two tell us about?
    1. Iguana’s anatomy
    2. The iguana’s scales
    3. The function of iguana’s eyes
    4. Iguana’s habitat
26. What are the species of iguana?
    1. Tuberculate and subtympanic
    2. The green iguana and the The Lesser Antillean Iguana
    3. The American iguana and the Caribbean iguana
    4. The Lesser Antillean Iguana and tropical lizard
27. Iguana is a herbivorous genus ....
    The underlined word means ....
    1. like to eat leaves
    2. like to eat meat
    3. like to eat fish
    4. like to eat creatures

The following text is for nbr 28 - 29.

INGREDIENTS 1 Small chicken, cut into pieces 2 cups fresh coconut milk (or 200 ml thick coconut milk and 200 ml water) GRINDED SPICES Shallots, garlic, galangal, lemongrass, cumin, salt, pepper, coriander COOKING DIRECTIONS Boil chicken. Allow 2 cups of broth to remain in the pot. Fry the grinded spices with 2 spoons of vegetable oil. Add the spices into the boiled chicken; turn to low heat until it is tender. Add the coconut milk, stir, continue simmer to enhance flavor. Serve your white chicken curry while hot.

28. What is the text about?
    1. How to grind spices
    2. How to fry chicken
    3. How to make thick coconut milk
    4. How to cook white chicken curry
29. Why do we need to simmer after adding coconut milk?
    1. To make the chicken tender
    2. To get attractive color
    3. To make the curry spicy
    4. To enhance flavor
30. Arrange these words into a good sentence.
    the - yesterday - attractive - was - my - life - most - school – day - of
     1             2                 3             4       5       6        7            8           9    10
    The best arrangement of the words is ....
    1. 2 – 4 – 5 – 8 – 6 - 10 – 1 – 3 – 7 – 9
    2. 2 – 4 – 1 – 7 – 3 – 9 – 10 – 5 – 8 – 6
    3. 5 – 6 – 4 – 1 – 7 – 3 – 8 – 9 – 10 - 2
    4. 5 – 8 – 6 – 2 – 4 – 1 – 7 – 3 – 10 – 9
31. Arrange the following sentences into a good paragraph.
    1. It is at 69 Sultan Agung Street.
    2. I put the computer on my table.
    3. I love my office because it is very comfortable.
    4. This is my office.
    5. There is also a cupboard near my table.
    6. In my office there is a set of personal computer.
    7. I keep some books in the cupboard.
    The best arrangement of the sentences is ....
    1. 3 – 6 – 2 – 4 – 1 – 5 – 7
    2. 3 - 4 - 1 – 5 – 7 – 6 – 2
    3. 4 – 3 – 1 – 6 – 2 – 7 – 5
    4. 4 – 1 – 6 – 2 – 5 – 7 – 3

The following text is for nbr 32 - 34.

I live in a village called Amed in Bali, about a two-hour drive from Kuta. It is a beach village and one of the best places for scuba diving in Bali. To reach my village, you will need a lot of energy because it is an exhausting trip. The road is curved and there are many ups and downs too. But as soon as you arrive in Amed, your efforts will be paid off by the beauty of my village. Unlike other places in Bali, Amed is a calm and peaceful place. The bay, some sandy, other rocky appears to be lined with traditional fishing boats called jukung. From the top of hill, people can enjoy the beautiful scenery. There are no factories or industries in Amed, so the water and the soil in my village are still clean and unpolluted. This is needed to produce salt by the people in the village.

32. What is the text about?
    1. Bali
    2. Kuta
    3. Amed village
    4. Kuta Beach
33. What is the main idea of paragraph 2?
    1. Unpolluted village.
    2. places for scuba diving in Bali.
    3. Amed village description.
    4. The stunning beaches in Bali
34. It is a beach village (paragraph 1). What does the word “It” in the sentence refer to?
    1. the beauty of my village
    2. Kuta
    3. Unpolluted village
    4. Amed village

The following text is for nbr 35 - 38.

Once upon a time, there was a selfish and greedy man who lost thirty gold coins. He went to his friend’s house and told her how he lost his gold coins. His friend was a kind woman. As the woman’s daughter was walking along the street, she found thirty gold coins. When she arrived home, she told her mother what she had found. The girl’s mother told her that the gold coins belonged to her friend and she asked him to come. When the selfish man arrived, she told him how her daughter had found his thirty gold coins and handed them to him. However, after counting the gold coins, the man said that ten of them were missing. He accused the girl of taking the coins, as he had forty gold coins. He added that he would claim the outstanding 10 gold coins from her, but the woman refused. Then, the man went to court and informed the judge about what had taken place between him and the girl’s mother. When the girl and her mother arrived, the judge asked the girl how many gold coins she had found. She replied thirty. The judge then asked the selfish man how many gold coins he had lost and he answered forty. The judge then told the man that the gold coins did not belong to him, because the girl found thirty- gold coins, not forty as he claimed. If anybody was looking for thirty gold coins, he would send for the girl. On the contrary, if forty gold coins were found, he would send them for the man. Finally, the man confessed that he lied and lost only thirty gold coins. However, the judge did not listen to him.

35. How did the judge give solution?
    1. Give the money to the man
    2. Listen to the sound to pay the food
    3. Lie to the man to go away
    4. Give the money to the poor girl
36. Who found the man’s gold coins?
    1. The woman.
    2. The judge.
    3. The woman’s daughter.
    4. The man’s daughter.
37. Why did the judge finally decide that the gold coins belonged to the girl?
    1. The girl found thirty gold coins, not forty.
    2. The girl found forty gold coins, not thirty.
    3. The man lost thirty gold coins.
    4. The girl was poor.
38. From the story we can learn that we should be ....
    1. generous
    2. helpful
    3. friendly
    4. honest

The following text is for nbr 39 - 41.

Over a river there was a very narrow bridge. ...(43)... a goat was crossing this bridge. Just at the middle of the bridge he ...(44)... another goat. There was no room for them to pass. "...(45)...," said one goat to the other, "there is no room for both of us". "Why should I go back?", said the other goat. "Why should not you go back?"

39. 1. Today
    2. One day
    3. Tomorrow
    4. The next day
40. 1. kept
    2. let
    3. met
    4. said
41. 1. Come here
    2. Come in
    3. Go ahead
    4. Go back

The following text is for nbr 42 - 44.

Donna has just returned from her vacation in Kuala Lumpur. She was really happy. One of the best moments was when she explored Kuala Lumpur in one day by boarding the KL Hop-on Hop-off. For your information, KL Hop-on Hop-off is a semi-glass-roofed double decker bus, which will stop at over 40 tourist attractions. So, passengers can get on board and alight at they places they want to visit. She started her trip from bus stop 6 in Bukit Bintang district and alighted at bus stop 8. She then walked to Chinatown, along Petaling Jaya Street. It is the place where we can buy goods at lower prices. She bought T-shirts and a wallet. Then, she continued walking to the bus stop 9. Her second stop was National Palace. During the trip, she passed by Little India where there are many Indian stores. In that place, she witnessed the exchange of the palace sentry on duty. She continued on her trip and stopped at Merdeka Square. There are many important and historical buildings near the place, such as Jamek Mosque and St. Mary Church. Then, her next destination was Petronas Towers. She was amazed by the sixth tallest building in the world. Her final stop was Kuala Lumpur Tower. Luckily, there was a festival held there. She also had a chance to go to the observation deck, to see Kuala Lumpur from above.

42. What is the main topic of the text?
    1. Donna’s holiday experience in Malaysia.
    2. A semi-glass-roofed double decker bus called KL Hop-on Hop-off.
    3. Donna’s trip in Kuala Lumpur in one day,using the KL Hop-on Hop-off.
    4. Interesting places in Kuala Lumpur.
43. Donna visited the following places, EXCEPT ....
    1. Little lndia
    2. Chinatown
    3. Merdeka Square
    4. Kuala Lumpur Tower
44. Donna took a trip around Kuala Lumpur by ....
    1. car
    2. bus
    3. train
    4. monorail

The following text is for nbr 45 - 47.

The Sahara Desert is the largest in the world. It is bigger than the four next largest deserts put together. It is as vast as the whole of the United States of America including most of Alaska and nearly as big as the whole of Europe. The Sahara desert was once green with trees and plants. Giraffes, elephants, and rhinos wandered across it. We know this because they are shown in rock paintings found in south-east Algeria, drawn thousands years ago. Even as recently as the 1820s a Frech explorer heard lions roaring in the forest where now there is only desert. The world’s deserts are growing bigger. The Sahara is growing by 1.5 million hectares every year. That is an area three quarter the size of Wales every year, or four football fields every minutes.

45. The Sahara is almost as large as ....
    1. the whole of Europe
    2. four the largest deserts put together
    3. the whole of United States of America
    4. southeast Europe
46. The following statement is true except ....
    1. the Sahara grows every year
    2. Sahara is larger than any other deserts
    3. Sahara is the largest in the world
    4. Sahara is smaller than the United States of America.
47. “We know this because they are shown in rock paintings” The underlined word means ....
    1. described
    2. displayed
    3. Knew
    4. understood

The following text is for nbr 48 - 50.

My Uncle Martin is my mother's elder brother. He is my favorite among my mother's brothers. He is a very interesting man. He lives quite near us with my Aunt Angela and my cousins Anne and Bob. I often go to his house. He is about 45 with grey hair. He is still quite good-looking. He is tall and well-built. He has blue eyes and a strong face. He wears glasses. He is short sighted. He takes them off when he doesn't work. Uncle Martin is a textile engineer. He works for a big firm in the city. He travels widely in his job. He is an expert in solving problems with machines. At present, he is in the United States. He is visiting the firm's customers there. He is very fond of the sea. He has a boat at the seaside. He goes there every weekend in summer to sail it. I sometimes stay with my cousins at their house on the coast. When Uncle Martin is at home he usually takes us out in the boat.

48. What is the first paragraph about?
    1. An elder brother
    2. My uncle Martin
    3. Martin's favorite uncle
    4. My Mother’s favorite uncle
49. Which paragraph talks about the physical description of Uncle Martin?
    1. 1
    2. 2
    3. 3
    4. 4
50. “He goes there every weekend in summer to sail it”.
    What does ”there” refers to ... in paragraph 3
    1. the sea
    2. the boat
    3. the United States
    4. the summer

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Reading Section

In questions 16 to 50, choose the best answer to the questions below.

16. Passenger: Can we carry live animals?
    Officer: ..., Sir. We don’t handle live animals.
    1. I’m afraid you can't
    2. I feel certain about it
    3. You may take 2 animals
    4. I am not really into animals
17. Myer is situated in the Murray Street Mall/Forrest Place shopping area. The store is surrounded by a wide two-storey terrace, which also features some specialty shops.
    
    What is Myer according to the above text?
    1. Street mall
    2. Shopping area
    3. A two-storey terrace
    4. A shop.
18. Dio comes from Magelang, Central Java. He has just graduated from a state university in Semarang. Now he works in an insurance company in Jakarta.
    
    Which of the following sentences is NOT true based on the above text?
    1. Before moving to Jakarta, Dio lived in Magelang.
    2. Dio has just finished his study.
    3. Dio moved to Semarang to find a job.
    4. Dio is an employee of a company in Jakarta.
19. Gita : You were late this morning. What happened?
    Raymond : I got up late and missed the bus.
    Gita : Oh, you should try to be an early riser, Raymond.
    Raymond : I know. I wouldn't have missed the bus if ....
    1. you reminded me.
    2. I lived near the office.
    3. I got up late.
    4. I had gotten up earlier.
20. Yudi: What do you think about the service of the hotel?
                  A                 B
    Tati: I was disappointing with it. I will never stay there again.

6. Reading Comprehension:

Questions 21 - 30 are based on a selection of reading materials. Choose the best answer A, B, C, or D to each question.
Questions 21 – 22 refers to the following letter

Dear Sir, Thank you very much for the fast delivery of the pots we ordered. However, I feel far from satisfied as many of the pots are damaged. I would be grateful if you could send me new ones at absolutely no cost to replace the damaged ones. I would suggest that you handle the delivery more carefully to avoid damage. Sincerely,

21. What is the purpose of the letter?
    1. To address a complaint
    2. To ask for fast delivery
    3. To express satisfaction
    4. To place an order
22. What does the writer expect?
    1. Damaged pots
    2. Fast delivery
    3. Free replacement
    4. Discounted price

Questions 23 – 24 refer to the following text

When it was opened in 1962 as the first international hotel built for international standard, Hotel Indonesia was the pride of Indonesia. It was very luxurious seen by Indonesian. Today it may have lost more staffs. It is located in the midst of new and more luxurious and modern hotels. It is taking a step down in its appearance and servers. Anyway, it still stands up as a monument of the past.

23. What is the topic of the text?
    1. The pride of Hotel Indonesia
    2. The first international hotel in Indonesia
    3. The modern competitors of Hotel Indonesia
    4. Hotels with international standard
24. How long has the hotel been operating?
    1. Five years
    2. Ten years
    3. Less than fifty years
    4. More than fifty years

Questions 25 – 27 refer to the following text

After his graduation from high school in 1979, Obama moved to Los Angeles and studied at Occidental College for two years. He then transferred to Columbia University in New York City. Obama entered Harvard Law School in late 1988. He was selected as an editor of the law review based on his grade and writing competition. In 1990, he became the first Black president of the Harvard Law Review. He graduated with J.D. magna cum laude from Harvard in 1989.

25. What is the topic of the text?
    1. Obama’s carreer in politics
    2. Obama’s educational background
    3. Obama’s graduation from high school
    4. Obama’s graduation from Harvard
26. Which is NOT true according to the text?
    1. Obama was the first Black president of the Harvard Law Review.
    2. In Harvard Law School, Obama was selected as an editor of the law review.
    3. Before studying in Columbia University, Obama went to Occidental college in Los Angeles.
    4. Obama graduated from a high school in Los Angeles.
27. “... based on his grade and writing competition.”
    The word “grade” is similar to ....
    1. Mark
    2. Brand
    3. Name
    4. Qualification

Questions 28 – 30 refer to the following procedural text

Crisp Roast Duck Ingredients: 1 Long island duck 2 cups boiling-hot water 1 tablespoon salt 1 teaspoon black pepper Steps: Put oven rack in the middle position and preheat oven to 200° C. Rinse duck inside and out. Prick skin all over with a sharp fork. Pour boiling-hot water over duck (to tighten skin). Cool duck. Rub duck inside and out with salt and pepper Roast duck, breast side up, until skin is brown and crisp, then remove from the oven.

28. What’s the text about?
    1. The ingredients to prepare crisp roast duck.
    2. What’s needed to make some food.
    3. The steps to make a delicious food.
    4. How to make crisp roast duck.
29. What do we need to prick the skin of the duck?
    1. Salt.
    2. Black pepper.
    3. A sharp fork.
    4. Boiling-hot water
30. What do we do to tighten the skin of the duck?
    1. Rinse duck inside and outside.
    2. Prick skin all over with a sharp fork.
    3. Pour boiling-hot water over duck.
    4. Cool the duck.

7. Incomplete Dialog:

Questions 31 to 40, choose the most appropriate answer

31. Nia: “Andri looks happy today. I think he has just got good news.”
    Joni: “.... He has been promoted to a higher position.”
    1. That’s impossible.
    2. That’s right.
    3. You are probably right.
    4. Noone can be sure of that.
32. Udin: “May I borrow your pen, please?”
    Emi: “Of course, but ....
    Udin: “Yes, I’ll use it for a moment.”
    1. may I use it please?
    2. no need to return it to me.
    3. you may not borrow it.
    4. don’t forget to return it to me.
33. Alya: “Toni, ....”
    Toni: “I’m sorry but we must get to school on time.”
    Alya: “Yes, I know, but it’s dangerous. The traffic is very heavy.”
    1. A. can you drive faster?
    2. don’t drive too fast.
    3. would you be on time?
    4. we must not be late
34. Okta: “Can you tell me about your present job?”
    Lia: “I’m a mechanic. ....”
    1. My duty is repairing cars.
    2. I’m responsible for painting cars.
    3. I’m used to driving trucks.
    4. I’m in charge of car licensing.
35. Clerk: “Would you like regular or express mail, Sir?”
    Tia: “.... It’s urgent.”
    1. Whichever is cheaper.
    2. It doesn’t matter.
    3. I prefer regular to express mail.
    4. I’d rather have express mail.
36. Caller: “Good morning. May I speak with the Headmaster?”
    Gita: “Who’s speaking, please?”
    Caller: “This is Mr. Sukardi from the Education Office.”
    Gita: “.... I’ll inform him.”
    1. Would you call back, please?
    2. Would you leave a message?
    3. Would you hold on a minute?
    4. Would you hang up?
37. Puji: “Can you come over to my house for dinner tomorrow night?”
    Ayi: “I’m sorry, but I’ll have to go to Surabaya tomorrow. ....”
    Puji: “Never mind.”
    1. I wish I could come.
    2. I certainly hope so.
    3. I’ll go to your house.
    4. I wish you would invite me.
38. Rinda: “What are you going to do after you graduate?”
    Yuni: “.... I need to raise some money before I can continue my study.”
    Rinda: “That’s good. I wish you good luck with your plan.”
    1. I wish I could find a job.
    2. I am going to look for a job.
    3. I will continue my study.
    4. I don’t know what to do.
39. Manager: “Have they sent the proposal?”
    Secretary: “Yes, they have. ....”
    1. It was sent by air mail this morning.
    2. They would send it immediately.
    3. They send it by air mail.
    4. They would have sent it if it had been possible.
40. Deka: “Is the copier still broken? I hate going out to copy these documents.”
    Fita: “I think you can use it. ....”
    Deka: “Really? I’ll have a look. Thanks for informing me.”
    1. It will be repaired.
    2. It’s being repaired.
    3. It has been repaired.
    4. It is repaired.

8. Cloze Test:

Choose the most appropriate word or phrase to complete the texts.
Questions 41 – 44 refer to the following letter

INTERNAL MEMORANDUM To: Hesti Fajira From: Gita Sagita Date: Feb 01st, 2013 Subject: Office Furniture We need some ...(41)... chairs for visitors to go in the managers” offices. Can you ...(42)... it? We need 10 chairs in ...(43)... beige or dark brown. The maximum amount of money you can ...(44)... is Rp. 1 million. Thank you.

41. 1. comfort
    2. comfortably
    3. uncomfortable
    4. comfortable
42. 1. arrangement
    2. arrange
    3. to arrange
    4. be arranged
43. 1. both
    2. neither
    3. either
    4. not only
44. 1. buy
    2. sell
    3. earn
    4. spend

Questions 45 – 47 refer to the following announcement

NOTICE For security ...(45)..., this gate is kept locked 24 hours a day. All authorized facility users can use their regular storage room key to access both this gate and the front and side gate to the yard. Anyone who does not have a storage room key is ...(46)... unauthorized users who pose a threat to the security of both persons and goods in our buildings. For the security of all and for the effectiveness of our reliable storage service, we ask that you keep this gate locked at all times. Do not prop the gate at anytime, even temporarily for loading and unloading. Do not insert any foreign matter into the automatic bolt chamber. Thank you for your ...(47)....

45. 1. purposes
    2. porpoises
    3. proposals
    4. proposes
46. 1. consideration
    2. considerably
    3. considered
    4. considering
47. 1. cooperative
    2. cooperation
    3. cooperate
    4. cooperatively

Questions 48 – 50 refer to the following advertisement

TELEPHONE SERVICE OFFER Sign up now for our long distance service and ...(48)... free activation. That’s right, no charge! Our connection gives you single or multiple lines for one, low price. Today, ...(49)... than ever, an extra line is a necessity, not a luxury. Don’t ...(50)... more with other companies, when you can choose up to three lines for the same price. It’s easy.

48. 1. receiving
    2. received
    3. receipt
    4. receive
49. 1. more
    2. much
    3. many
    4. most
50. 1. payable
    2. payment
    3. pay
    4. paid

Reading Section

Choose the best answer to the questions below.

16. Budi: Why do you like the new employee?
    Kiki: Because he works ... than others do.
    1. most carefully
    2. most careful
    3. more careful
    4. more carefullly
17. Manager: What did the caller say?
    Secretary: He said that he wanted to offer some services that will help our company improve productivity.
    In the above dialogue, the secretary is ....
    1. conveying a telephone message
    2. leaving a telephone message
    3. calling the service agency back
    4. arguing with the manager about productivity
18. Man : Who is that pretty girl over there?
    Woman : Oh, she's Hesti, our receptionist.
    Man : What does she do?
    Woman : She ....
    1. handles our customers' payment receipts.
    2. keeps the record of our financial transactions.
    3. helps us maintain our office equipment.
    4. greets and gives directions and information to visitors.
19. Yeni: I didn’t see you at Kiki’s party yesterday. Where were you?
    Ira: I didn’t come, and I feel sorry about that. I would have come if ....
    
    1. Kiki told me about the party.
    2. you came to the party, too.
    3. she invites me to the party.
    4. I hadn't been very busy.
20. Reni: What did you think about the service in the new restaurant?
    Cita: .... The food was also delicious.
    1. I was very disappointed.
    2. It was very satisfying.
    3. Your idea is very interesting.
    4. I don't really like fast food.

Questions 21 – 22 refer to the following letter:

Dear Sir, I would like to book a single room for the nights of April 6, 7, and 8. Would you mind reserving me a quiet room away from the street? I expect to arrive at around 8 p.m. and would like to have dinner in the hotel. Could you please let me know your current room rates? Yours faithfully,

21. What is the purpose of the letter?
    1. To reserve a book
    2. To confirm a reservation
    3. To reserve a room
    4. To fix room rates
22. What information does the writer expect to have?
    1. The time of arrival
    2. Where to have dinner
    3. The location of the room
    4. Room rates

Questions 23 – 24 refer to the following text:

Trans Asia Airline has come a long way since it started out in 1956 with a fleet of five small aircrafts. Last year, it took delivery of five Airbus A321s and signed a contract to buy ten Airbus narrow-bodied 321s of which the first plane will be delivered next year. This July it signed an agreement with Boeing to purchase four 787s.

23. What is the topic of the text?
    1. The increasing fleet of the airline
    2. A new contract with Boeing
    3. Airbus planes
    4. The way Perkutut Airline signs agreements
24. How long has the airline been operating?
    1. Five years
    2. Ten years
    3. Less than fifty years
    4. More than fifty years

Questions 25 – 27 refer to the following text:

Benjamin Franklin, an American printer, patriot, and inventor, experimented with electricity. He thought lightning and electricity were the same thing. He did a dangerous experiment in the mid-1700s to find out electricity. Franklin flew a kite during a thunderstorm. He attached a metal key to the kite string. An electric charge ran down the wet kite string to the key. The charge made a spark when it hit the key. This showed Franklin that lightning was electricity.

25. What is the topic of the text?
    1. Franklin’s kite
    2. The spark which hit the key
    3. Lightning and thunderstorm
    4. The discovery of electricity
26. Which is NOT true according to the text?
    1. To find out electricity, Franklin did a dangerous experiment.
    2. Franklin liked playing with a kite.
    3. Franklin believed that lightning and electricity were one thing.
    4. When the electric charge hit the key, a spark was created.
27. “...an American printer, patriot, and inventor, ....”
    The word “inventor” is close in meaning to ....
    1. Worker
    2. Artist
    3. Investor
    4. Discoverer

Questions 28 – 30 refer to the following procedural text:

Ingredients: 6 medium lemons, should yield 1 cup of juice 3 1/2 cups water 3/4 cup sugar (can be adjusted by +/- 1/4 cup to taste) Steps: Juice the lemons on a citrus reamer, rolling the lemons on the counter with moderate pressure prior to juicing will result in more juice from each lemon. Try to keep out the seeds. If you prefer lemonade with no pulp, strain the juice to remove it. Dissolve the sugar in the water. Heat may be helpful if using a large amount of sugar. Combine the juice and sugar water in a pitcher. Stir well. Chill or serve over ice cubes.

28. What might be the best title for the text?
    1. How to prepare lemonade
    2. How to prepare lemon cubes
    3. How to prepare lemon flavored soda
    4. How to prepare sugared lemon
29. The word “chill” is close in meaning to ....
    1. serve
    2. combine
    3. heat
    4. cool
30. According to the text, filtering the juice will result in ....
    1. the juice without seeds
    2. the juice without pulp
    3. the juice without sugar
    4. the juice without water
31. Bram: “Look. The interviewee is very confident. I think he is very experienced.”
    Joni: “.... He can answer all the questions fluently.”
    1. You are wrong.
    2. I’m doubtful about that.
    3. That’s questionable.
    4. You are right.
32. Santi: “I brought some sandwiches. ....”
    Lina: “Thank you. Mmmm. It's very delicious.”
    1. Would you like some?
    2. May I have some?
    3. Do you have sandwiches?
    4. Do you like eating sandwiches?
33. Ali: “I’m getting nervous. Is it all right if I smoke?”
    Ira : “.... I feel dizzy when people smoke around me.”
    Ali: “Well, I’ll walk around for a moment then.”
    1. Of course it is.
    2. Please do.
    3. I wouldn’t mind at all.
    4. I’d rather you didn’t.
34. Yudi: “What does your sister do?
    Ika: “She works as a receptionist in a hotel. ....”
    1. She is in charge of serving food.
    2. She is responsible for handling guests.
    3. She does a lot of filing.
    4. Her duty is making phone calls.
35. Agent: “Which would you like, economic or business class?”
    Tourist: “.... It’s much more comfortable.”
    1. I’ll take the economic class.
    2. I prefer economic to business class.
    3. I would rather have business class.
    4. I like both.
36. Caller: “Good morning. Can I speak to Ahmad Harun, please?”
    Mika: “I’m afraid he’s in a meeting until lunchtime. ....”
    Caller: “Well, I’d like to confirm our appointment. It’s Aji Jaya here.”
    1. May I call you again?
    2. May I leave a message?
    3. Would you leave a message?
    4. Can you hold on a minute?
37. Edo: “Do you still go to the gym?”
    Sita: “Not anymore. ....”
    Edo: “That’s too bad. We need exercise to stay healthy.”
    1. I used to go there once a week.
    2. I go there every Saturday.
    3. I am used to exercises.
    4. I wish you would invite me.
38. Mr. Ali: “You haven’t submitted your assignment, have you?
    Andi: “No, I haven’t, Sir. I’m sorry, but ....
    Mr. Ali: “OK. Tomorrow is the deadline.
    1. I have finished it, haven’t I?
    2. I will submit it if I have time.
    3. I wish I could help you with it.
    4. I will submit it tomorrow.
39. Hani: “Have you ever been here before?”
    Umi: “Yes. When I was a child, ....”
    Hani: “That was a long time ago, then.”
    1. I will go here with my father.
    2. My father brought me to this place.
    3. I planned to go here with my father.
    4. My father has been here with me.
40. Assistant: “Can I help you, Sir?”
    Rendy: “Yes, certainly. ....”
    Assistant: “Oh, you can see over there, Sir. Follow me.”
    1. I looked for leather shoes.
    2. I am looking for leather shoes.
    3. I have looked for leather shoes.
    4. I was looking for leather shoes.

8. Cloze Test:

Choose the most appropriate word or phrase to complete the texts.
Questions 41 – 44 refer to the following letter.

Jalan Kertanegara 47 Semarang 50251 January 11, 2007 Human Resources Manager Cloverleaf, Inc. Jalan Pandanaran 51 Semarang 50242 Dear Sir/Madam, I am seeking ... (41) ... in your engineering department where I may use my training in computer sciences to solve engineering problems. I expect to receive a bachelor of science degree in engineering from Semarang State University in June, when I will have completed the computer systems engineering program since September 2006. I have been participating in the professional training program at computer systems in Salatiga. Most recently, I have been a programmer trainee in the engineering department and have gained a great deal of ... (42) ... in computer applications. Details of the academic courses I have taken are contained in the ... (43) ... resume. I look forward to ... (44) ... from you soon. I can be contacted at my office (8442116 ext. 232) or via e-mail (marina.t@aol.com). Yours sincerely Marina Tumewu

41. 1. a position
    2. a promotion
    3. an application
    4. an interview
42. 1. experiment
    2. salary
    3. science
    4. experience
43. 1. enclosure
    2. enclosing
    3. enclosed
    4. enclose
44. 1. hear
    2. hearing
    3. heard
    4. be heard

Questions 45 – 47 refer to the following announcement:

CLASS REGISTRATION REMINDER Class registration begins July 11. and classes begin July 18. If you ... (45) ... for a class after July 17 you will have to pay a Rp 250,000 late registration fee. You will have to have a signed permission letter from the course instructor if you sign up for an advanced level class.If a class ... (46) ... due to low enrollment, the University will contact you. We recommend that you provide your phone number and e-mail address on your course selections is no longer available. We cannot ... (47) ... you if we don’t have this information. Our staff is not responsible for searching for you in a directory.

45. 1. register
    2. to register
    3. will register
    4. registered
46. 1. cancels
    2. is cancelled
    3. will cancel
    4. be cancelled
47. 1. recommend
    2. enroll
    3. instruct
    4. contact

Questions 48 – 50 refer to the following advertisement.

KUTA PARADISO HOTEL A free-form swimming pool ... (48) ... a relaxing range of options; a tropical oasis which includes a lap pool and terrace bar. Sun loungers and pavilion areas create ample space for leisure and a regular program of water sports and activities is held ... (49) .... A fully-equipped gymnasium, health club and massage center is ...(50)... for guest use, with experienced health and fitness professionals to provide expert assistance. At poolside, the Laguna Pool Terrace serves drinks and light meals throughout the day.

48. 1. offer
    2. offers
    3. offered
    4. is offered
49. 1. day
    2. today
    3. daily
    4. one day
50. 1. available
    2. availability
    3. unavailable
    4. availed

Listening Section

In this section of the test, you will have the chance to show how well you understand spoken English. There are 4 parts to this section, with special directions for each part.

Part I: Pictures

Questions: 1 to 3
Directions:
For each item, there is a picture in your test book and four short statements about it on the tape. These statements will be spoken twice, but are NOT WRITTEN out in your test book, so you must listen carefully. You must choose one statement – (A), (B), (C), or (D) – that best describes the picture. Then, on your answer sheet, mark your choice.
Example: Look at the picture and listen to the four sentences.

1. The girl is wearing a T-shirt.
2. The girl has curly hair.
3. The girl looks unhappy.
4. The girl is holding something.

Choice (D) – The girl is holding something – best describes what is seen in the picture. Therefore, you should mark (D) on your answer sheet.
Now let’s begin with picture number 1.

1. 
2. 
3. 
4. 

Part II: Questions - response

Questions 5 to 8.
Directions:
In this part of the test, you will hear several questions spoken in English, followed by three responses, also spoken in English. The question and responses will be spoken twice. They will not be printed in your test book, so you must listen carefully to understand what the speakers are saying. You have to choose the best response to each question.
Now listen to a sample question.
You will hear; “Where can I pick up my tickets?”
You will also hear:

1. Thursday morning, if that’s convenient.
2. At the Overseas Travel Desk.
3. I think it’s at nine o’clock.

Choice (B) – “At the Overseas Travel Desk” – is the appropriate response to the question “Where can I pick up my tickets?” Therefore you should mark (B) on your answer sheet.
Now let’s begin with question number 5.

5. Mark your answer on your answer sheet.
6. Mark your answer on your answer sheet.
7. Mark your answer on your answer sheet.
8. Mark your answer on your answer sheet.

Part III: Short Conversations

Questions 9 to 12
Directions:
In this part of the test, you will hear several short conversations. You will hear the conversations twice. The conversations will NOT be printed in your test book, so you must listen carefully to understand what the speakers are saying. In your test book, you will read a question about each conversation. The question will be followed by four answers. You have to choose the best answer to each question, and mark it on your answer sheet.
Example:
You will hear:

Man: "Are you a student here?"
Woman: "Yes, Sir."
Man: "Where is the English class?"
Woman: "Next to the laboratory."

You will read: Where does the dialogue probably take place?

1. At the hospital.
2. At the station.
3. At the market.
4. In a school.

Choice (D) “In a school” is the best answer to the question “Where does the dialogue probably take place?“ Therefore, you should mark (D) on your answer sheet.

9. What is the weather possibly like?
   1. It’s sunny.
   2. It’s snowy.
   3. It’s foggy.
   4. It’s cloudy.
10. What time does the woman usually arrive at school?
    1. 6 am.
    2. 6:20am.
    3. 7 am.
    4. 8 pm.
11. What does the man want?
    1. Meal
    2. A more comfortable room
    3. Laundry service
    4. Maid service
12. Why didn’t the man take the woman’s paper?
    1. She hadn’t read it.
    2. He doesn’t want a paper.
    3. He wanted to buy his own copy.
    4. He wanted a different one.

Part IV: Short Talks

Questions 13 to 15
Directions:
In this part of the test, you will hear several short talks. You will hear the talks twice. They will NOT be printed in your test book, so you must listen carefully to understand what the speakers are saying. In your test book, you will read a question about each short talk. The question will be followed by four answers. You have to choose the best answer to each question, and mark it on your answer sheet.

13. What should you do if you want to talk to an advisor?
    1. Call during business hours
    2. Visit their office in person
    3. Stay on the line
    4. Return the call
14. What has this study found?
    1. Managers are more efficient than secretaries.
    2. Secretaries are more efficient than managers.
    3. Secretaries ask managers for help.
    4. Secretaries do too much work.
15. How long do most colds last?
    1. 1 day
    2. 1-2 days
    3. 3 days
    4. 3-5 days

This is the end of the listening section.

Listening Section

In this section of the test, you will have the chance to show how well you understand spoken English. There are 4 parts to this section, with special directions for each part.

Part I: Pictures

Questions: 1 to 3
Directions:
For each item, there is a picture in your test book and four short statements about it on the tape. These statements will be spoken twice, but are NOT WRITTEN out in your test book, so you must listen carefully. You must choose one statement – (A), (B), (C), or (D) – that best describes the picture. Then, on your answer sheet, mark your choice.
Example: Look at the picture and listen to the four sentences.

1. The girl is wearing a T-shirt.
2. The girl has curly hair.
3. The girl looks unhappy.
4. The girl is holding something.

Choice (D) – The girl is holding something – best describes what is seen in the picture. Therefore, you should mark (D) on your answer sheet.
Now let’s begin with picture number 1.

1. 
2. 
3. 
4. 

Part II: Questions - response

Questions 5 to 8.
Directions:
In this part of the test, you will hear several questions spoken in English, followed by three responses, also spoken in English. The question and responses will be spoken twice. They will not be printed in your test book, so you must listen carefully to understand what the speakers are saying. You have to choose the best response to each question.
Now listen to a sample question.
You will hear; “Where can I pick up my tickets?”
You will also hear:

1. Thursday morning, if that’s convenient.
2. At the Overseas Travel Desk.
3. I think it’s at nine o’clock.

Choice (B) – “At the Overseas Travel Desk” – is the appropriate response to the question “Where can I pick up my tickets?” Therefore you should mark (B) on your answer sheet.
Now let’s begin with question number 5.

5. Mark your answer on your answer sheet.
6. Mark your answer on your answer sheet.
7. Mark your answer on your answer sheet.
8. Mark your answer on your answer sheet.

Part III: Short Conversations

Questions 9 to 12
Directions:
In this part of the test, you will hear several short conversations. You will hear the conversations twice. The conversations will NOT be printed in your test book, so you must listen carefully to understand what the speakers are saying. In your test book, you will read a question about each conversation. The question will be followed by four answers. You have to choose the best answer to each question, and mark it on your answer sheet.
Example:
You will hear:

Man: "Are you a student here?"
Woman: "Yes, Sir."
Man : "Where is the English class?"
Woman: "Next to the laboratory."

You will read: Where does the dialogue probably take place?

1. At the hospital.
2. At the station.
3. At the market.
4. In a school.

Choice (D) “In a school” is the best answer to the question “Where does the dialogue probably take place?“ Therefore, you should mark (D) on your answer sheet.

9. What time is it?
   1. Two o’clock
   2. Ten minutes past two
   3. Three o’clock
   4. Three fifty
10. What are they talking about?
    1. The opponent’s football team.
    2. A ball.
    3. A football match.
    4. Their team’s loss.
11. What is the man ordering?
    1. A napkin.
    2. A glass of water.
    3. Room equipment.
    4. A chicken sandwich.
12. What does the woman prefer to do?
    1. Going to the fair.
    2. Staying at home.
    3. Living in a windy town.
    4. Going out for dinner.

Part IV: Short Talks

Questions 13 to 15
Directions:
In this part of the test, you will hear several short talks. You will hear the talks twice. They will NOT be printed in your test book, so you must listen carefully to understand what the speakers are saying. In your test book, you will read a question about each short talk. The question will be followed by four answers. You have to choose the best answer to each question, and mark it on your answer sheet.

13. Who should listen to the announcement?
    1. Bus drivers
    2. Bus passengers
    3. Bus conductors
    4. Bus station workers
14. Why are the closings taking place?
    1. It’s Sunday.
    2. There is no transportation.
    3. It’s a national holiday.
    4. The weather is bad.
15. What does the company provide?
    1. Conference planning
    2. Furniture rentals
    3. Food for business occasions
    4. Maid service

This is the end of the listening section.

Latihan soal dan prediksi Ujian Sekolah Bahasa Inggris dan Olimpiade Bahasa Inggris tingkat SMP - MTs.

Instruction: Choose the best answer to each question, A,B,C, or D.

1. What does the caution mean?
   
   1. Children are playing games around the place.
   2. Children are not allowed to play around the area.
   3. It is the place for children to play.
   4. Be careful because children usually play.

2. The notice means that ....
   
   1. the parking lot is only permitted for visitors
   2. only people having permission can park their car.
   3. visitors are permitted to leave their vehicle
   4. people must take a ticket before parking their car

Read this text and answer questions 3 and 4.

Bandung, January 1st, 2014 Dear Lusi, This card comes with living wishes especially for you. To wish you lots of happiness today and all year through. Happy New Year 2019 Love Susan

3. The word “wish” in the text nearly means ....
   1. see
   2. look
   3. hope
   4. want
4. The purpose of the text above is ....
   1. to remind someone about New Year
   2. to greet someone for the New Year
   3. to inform everyone about New Year
   4. to invite someone to a New Year Celebration

Read the text below and answer question 5 and 6.

To: Dona Please let others know that the scout meeting is postponed until Mr. Brown is back from Egypt. Sender: Riry +6289775460420

5. The scout meeting is postponed because of Mr Brown’s ....
   1. absence
   2. meeting
   3. coming
   4. information
6. "Please let others know ...."
   The word "others" refers to ....
   1. Dona and Riri
   2. Riry and Mr Brown
   3. Mr. Brown and Dona
   4. scout members

Read this text and answer questions 7 and 8.

7. The party will be held ....
   1. in the morning
   2. in the evening
   3. in the afternoon
   4. at night


8. The purpose of the text above is ....
   1. to forbid someone to come to a birthday party
   2. to invite someone to attend a birthday party
   3. to inform everyone about a birthday party
   4. to remind someone to celebrate a birthday

Read the following text to answer questions 9 and 10.

ANNOUNCEMENT To: All students of Junior High School 2 Probolinggo To celebrate the National Education Day the Board of Student Association will hold some interesting programs. They are English Speech Contest, English Story Telling contest and Wall Magazine Competition. The programs will be held on January, 4th , 2010, 8 am – 1 p.m. All classes must take part in the programs and should report their participation to their home teachers. For detailed information, please contact Ms. Erika, the coordinator of this program.

9. Who is in charge of the program?
   1. The students
   2. The teacher
   3. Ms. Erika
   4. Board of Students Association
10. The text is about ....
    1. programs to celebrate the National Education Day
    2. explaining special programs in January
    3. inviting students to come to school in January
    4. informing some programs on Jan 4th, 2010

Read the following text to answer questions 11 to 12.

ANNOUNCEMENT FRIDAY January 25TH, 2010 The girls’ basketball meeting is held after school today in the school library. The meeting is expected to last around 45 minutes and finish by 5. Every member must be present in this important meeting. Should anyone be unable to attend the meeting, find Mr. Elder for permission and further details about the agenda. Looking forward to seeing you all in the meeting.

11. When will the meeting start?
    1. Around 4.05 p.m.
    2. At about 4.15 p.m.
    3. At 4.50 p.m
    4. At 5.00 p.m
12. What should a student do if she is not able to attend the meeting?
    1. Go home
    2. Go to the library
    3. Ask for permission from Mr. Elder
    4. Let the class teacher know about her absence

Read the following text to answer questions 13 to 15.

Bees are flying insects closely related to wasps and ants, and are known for their role in pollination and for producing honey and beeswax. There are nearly 20,000 known species of bees in nine recognized families though many are undescribed and the actual number is probably higher. They are found on every continent except Antarctica, in every habitat on the planet that contains insect-pollinated flowering plants. Bees have a long proboscis (a complex "tongue") that enables them to obtain the nectar from flowers. They have antennae almost universally made up of 13 segments in males and 12 in females, as is typical for the super family. Bees all have two pairs of wings, the hind pair being the smaller of the two; in a very few species, one sex or caste has relatively short wings that make flight difficult or impossible, but none are wingless. The smallest bee is Trigona minima, a stingless bee whose workers are about 2.1 mm (5/64") long. The largest bee in the world is Megachile pluto, a leafcutter bee whose females can attain a length of 39 mm (1.5"). Members of the family Halictidae, or sweat bees, are the most common type of bee in the Northern Hemisphere, though they are small and often mistaken for wasps or flies.

13. What is the text about?
    1. Describing bees in general
    2. Explaining bees in Antarctica
    3. Telling the habitat of the bees
    4. Giving information about bees in the Northern Hemisphere
14. Which of the following sentences describes the physical appearance of bees?
    1. None has wings
    2. It has 13 antennae
    3. Its length is 39 mm
    4. Its tongue is complex
15. “They are found on every continent except Antarctica, ....”
    The word “they” refers to ....
    1. ants
    2. bees
    3. insects
    4. flying insects

Read the following text and answer questions 16 to 18.

The weather was very clear. My family and I decided to go camping last holiday. Father prepared the tent and other equipment. Mother prepared the cooking and eating utensils. I took my fishing rod and my brother brought his sport equipment. When everything was ready, we left for the camping site in countryside. There were many campers when we arrived at the camping site. Unfortunately, the good location near the river had been occupied by other campers so we had to look for another place. Finally, we found a good place little bit further. It was near a big tree. After setting up the tent, my father and I went fishing. We joined other people sitting on the rock near the river. In the evening, Father made a fire. Mother cooked the fish we caught. I could say that it was the best fish I had ever tasted. Sleeping in the tent was a very wonderful experience. I woke up early in the morning. I felt fresh. Then I accompanied my brother playing ball. In the afternoon, we went back home.

16. What is the purpose of the text above?
    1. To describe a camping site
    2. To give instruction how to set up the tent
    3. To retell the writer’s past camping experience
    4. To inform people the new camping site
17. Where did the writer and his family set up their tent?
    1. Near the river
    2. Near the big tree
    3. At the back of the river
    4. Far away from other campers
18. “... the river had been occupied by ...”
    The underlined word is similar in meaning to ....
    1. inhabited
    2. authorized
    3. bought
    4. grabbed

Read the following text and answer questions 19 to 22.

MAKING CANDLES Making coloured and scented candles is really quick and simple. What's more, you'll save so much money. If making candles is easy, why do you ever buy one from a shop? What you need in making candles are wax, moulds, wick, dye discs, essential oils, and a double boiler. All these materials are available from craft shops. Or if you do not want to buy them, you can improvise with an old saucepan, Pyrex jug, or even a sturdy can, in a pot of water. After providing the materials, follow this procedure or instruction in making candles! First of all, melt the wax. All wax has a flash point, so to prevent it from bursting into flames; you must melt it in a double boiler, with water at the bottom of the pan. Then, prepare the mould with the wick. Thread the wick through the mould and make sure that you leave a good few centimeters sticking out of the hole in the bottom. After that, add the scent. If you want a scented candle, add a few drops of essential oil to the melted wax. You can use any essential oil you like, as long as it doesn't contain water. Next step, pour the wax into the mould. Try and tip the wax into the mould quickly, all in one go, to minimize spillage and air bubbles. Then, release the bubbles and top it up. Releasing the air bubbles will eventually make the candle sink, so you will need to top it up with more melted wax. Finally, remove it from the mould. After four or five hours, the candle can be taken out of its mould. Your candle is now ready for display. Remember, you must always leave it for a day before lighting it. Source: www.channel4.com/4homes/design-style/how-to-guides/how-to-make-candles-intro-09-04-21_p_1.html

19. What does paragraph one tell us about?
    1. The steps in making candles
    2. The materials we need in making candles
    3. The goal of the text in making candles
    4. The way to make candles
20. What should you do after melting the wax?
    1. Pour the melting wax into the mould
    2. Remove the melting wax from the mould
    3. Prepare the mould with the wick
    4. Release the bubbles and top it up
21. Where can you buy the materials for making candles?
    1. At the handicraft shop
    2. At the super market
    3. At the stall
    4. At the craft shop
22. “..., so to prevent it from bursting into flames you ...”
    The word “bursting” means ....
    1. exploding
    2. melting
    3. satisfying
    4. becoming

Read the following text and answer questions 23 to 26.

THE SMARTEST PARROT Once upon time, a man had a wonderful parrot. There was no other parrot like it. The parrot could say every word, except one word. The parrot would not say the name of the place where it was born. The name of the place was Catano. The man felt excited having the smartest parrot but he could not understand why the parrot would not say Catano. The man tried to teach the bird to say Catano, however the bird did not say the word. At first, the man was very nice to the bird but then he got very angry. “You stupid bird!” pointed the man to the parrot. “Why can’t you say the word? Say Catano! Or I will kill you” the man said angrily. Although he tried hard to teach, the parrot would not say it. Then the man got so angry and shouted to the bird over and over; “Say Catano or I’ll kill you”. The bird kept silent. One day, after trying so many times to make the bird say Catano, the man really got very angry. He could not bear it. He picked the parrot and threw it into the chicken house. There were four old chickens for next dinner “You are as stupid as the chickens. Just stay with them” Said the man angrily. Then he continued to mumble; “You know I will cut the chicken for my meal. Next it will be your turn, I will eat you too, stupid parrot”. After that he left the chicken house. The next day, the man came back to the chicken house. He opened the door and was very surprised. He could not believe what he saw at the chicken house. There were three death chickens on the floor. At the moment, the parrot was standing proudly and screaming at the last old chicken; “Say Catano or I’ll kill you”.

23. Why did the man feel so angry with the parrot?
    1. It could say everything except Catano
    2. It couldn’t say anything
    3. It was a parrot like others
    4. It was a stupid parrot.
24. What is the purpose of the text above?
    1. To describe a very cunning parrot
    2. To tell us about a cruel man who owned a parrot
    3. To entertain the readers by telling about the smartest parrot
    4. To explain why the parrot owner was very angry
25. From the text we learn that ....
    1. we have to respect others
    2. we have to imitate others
    3. we should not force others to do something
    4. we must not hurt others’ feeling
26. “... the parrot was standing proudly and screaming at the last old chicken ....”
    The word “proudly” nearly means ....
    1. arrogantly
    2. bravely
    3. smugly
    4. humbly

Read the following text and answer questions 27 to 30.

27. The label tells us about ... of a dietary supplement.
    1. the information
    2. the usage
    3. the materials
    4. the benefits
28. When would it be best to consume the product?
    1. Before April 27th, 2014
    2. After April 4th, 2014
    3. During April 4th, 2014
    4. On April 4th, 2014
29. How many soft gels does someone take everyday?
    1. 1 gel
    2. 15 mg
    3. 200 IU
    4. 600 mg
30. “Daily value has not been established.” (Line 10)
    What is the meaning of the word “established”?
    1. Ordered
    2. Determined
    3. Carried
    4. Helped

Read the text below to answer questions 31 to 35.

A cactus (plural: cacti) is any member of the plant family Cactaceae, native to the Americas. They are often used as ornamental plants, but some are also crop plants. Cacti are grown for protection of property from wild animals, as well as many other uses. Cacti are parts of the plant order Caryophyllales, which also include members like beets, gypsophila, spinach, amaranth, tumbleweeds, carnations, rhubarb, buckwheat, plumbago, bougainvillea, chickweed and knotgrass. Cacti are unusual and distinctive plants, which are adapted to extremely arid and hot environments, showing a wide range of anatomical and physiological features which conserve water. Their stems have adapted to become photosynthetic and succulent, while the leaves have become the spines for which cacti are well known. Cacti come in a wide range of shapes and sizes. The tallest is Pachycereus pringlei, with a maximum recorded height of 19.2 m, and the smallest is Blossfeldia liliputiana, only about 1 cm in diameter at maturity. Cactus flowers are large, and like the spines and branches arise from areoles. Many cactus species are night blooming, as they are pollinated by nocturnal insects or small animals, principally moths and bats. Cacti range in size from small and globular to tall and columnar.

31. Where can we find cacti mostly?
    1. In the jungle
    2. On the beach
    3. On the mountain
    4. In the arid and hot region
32. Why do cacti mostly bloom at night?
    1. Because their flowers are large.
    2. Since cacti are unusual and distinctive plants.
    3. Since cacti are pollinated by nocturnal insects.
    4. As the afternoon period is used for photosynthetic process.
33. What does the first paragraph tell us about?
    1. The members of cacti
    2. The habitat of cacti
    3. The use of cacti
    4. Types of cacti
34. The text is written to ....
    1. give information about American cacti
    2. explain physical features of cacti
    3. describe cacti in general
    4. talk about the life of cacti
35. “Cacti are unusual and distinctive plants, which ...”
    The synonym of the word “distinctive” is ....
    1. typical
    2. antique
    3. unique
    4. different

Read the following text and answer questions 36 t0 38.

36. What is being advertised?
    1. A white buffalo
    2. A strange place
    3. A museum
    4. A miracle
37. Why is the buffalo called a miracle?
    1. The museum opens on work days only.
    2. Ripley’s Believe It or Not is a name of a museum.
    3. White buffaloes are rarely found.
    4. The museum collections are on TV programs too.
38. What is the purpose of the advertisement above?
    1. To describe the white buffalo
    2. To invite people to see the white buffalo
    3. To show the readers about the castle of the white buffalo
    4. To tell people the breeding of the white buffalo.

Read the letter below to answer questions 39 to 43.

Dear Nan, We are having a great holiday here on the Gold Coast. Yesterday we went to the Movie World. When we got up in the morning, it looked like rain. After a while the cloud disappeared. And it became a sunny day. We then decided to go to the Movie World. The first ride I went on was Lethal Weapon. Next I saw the Police Academy show. After that I had lunch as I was really hungry. Meanwhile, Mum and Kelly queued for the Batman ride. About one o’clock we got a light shower of rain but it cleared up soon after. We then went on all the other rides. It was a top day. See you when you get back. Love, Sam

39. What is the letter about?
    1. Sam’s holiday
    2. The Gold Coast
    3. The Movie World
    4. The Shower of Rain
40. What is the main idea of paragraph 3?
    1. The weather in Gold Coast
    2. Police Academy Show
    3. Sam’s activities in the Movie World
    4. A great holiday in the Movie World
41. Where did Sam spend his holiday with his family?
    1. On the Gold Coast
    2. In the Movie World
    3. In Lethal Weapon
    4. At the Police Academy
42. The word ‘we’ in the text refers to ....
    1. Sam and Nan
    2. Sam and Mum
    3. Mum and Kelly
    4. Sam, Mum, and Kelly
43. The word queued in paragraph 3 means ....
    1. went on
    2. lined up
    3. sat down
    4. waited for

For questions 44 to 47, choose the best words to complete the text.

Many people call platypus duckbill because this animal has a bill like duckbill. Platypus ...(44)... a native Tasmania and southern and eastern Australia. Platypus ...(45)... a flat tail and webbed feet. Its body length is 30 to 45 cm and covered with a thick and woolly layer of fur. Its bill is detecting prey and stirring up mud. Platypus' eyes and head are small. It has no ears but has ability to sense sound and light. Platypus ...(46)... in streams, rivers, and lakes. Female platypus usually digs burrows in the streams or river banks. The burrows are blocked with soil to ...(47)... it from intruders and flooding. In the other hand, male platypus does not need any burrow to stay.

44. 1. is
    2. are
    3. was
    4. were
45. 1. has
    2. had
    3. have
    4. having
46. 1. live
    2. lives
    3. lived
    4. living
47. 1. protecting
    2. protected
    3. protects
    4. protect

48. Arrange the following jumbled words to make a good sentence.
    (1) her class – (2) in – (3) diligent – (4) Jessica – (5) very – (6) is – (7) student – (8) a
    1. 4 – 6 – 8 – 5 – 3 – 7 – 2 – 1
    2. 4 – 2 – 1 – 6 – 8 – 5 – 3 – 7
    3. 2 – 1 – 4 – 6 – 8 – 5 – 7 – 3
    4. 2 – 1 – 8 – 5 – 3 – 7 – 6 – 4
49. Arrange the following jumble words to make a good sentence.
    (1) a phone call – (2) her – (3) there – (4) for – (5) was – (6) the geography teacher – (7) was teaching – (8) while
    1. 8 – 6 – 7 – 3 – 5 – 1 – 4 - 2
    2. 8 – 2 – 7 – 6 – 5 – 4 – 3 – 1
    3. 6 – 7 – 2 – 8 – 3 – 5 – 1 – 4
    4. 3 – 5 – 1 – 4 – 6 – 8 – 2 – 7
50. Arrange the following sentences to make a good paragraph.
    
    1. Jack had an accident a few days ago.
    2. Jill went to the hospital too visit him.
    3. He is still in the hospital now.
    4. She is at the hospital now.
    5. He had to go to hospital.
    1. 1-4-3-5-2
    2. 1-3-5-4-2
    3. 1-2-3-4-5
    4. 1-5-3-2-4

Updated:

April 16th, 2013: Corrections on nbr. 9, text nbr 44-47.