Choose the correct answer by choosing a, b, c, d, or e!

Questions for number 1- 5

The government has just published a report which suggest that television is partly
responsible for the serious increase in crime over the last ten years. The exposure of violence
or pornography harmfully effects on children.
Many people who are alive today know what it is like to live in a world without television.
Television as we know is only about forty years old. Yet it is so much a part of our lives that it
seems as if it had always existed.
Some people think that the years before the invention of television were a better time. They
claim that families talked more and did more things together. More books were read. People
used their imaginations more fully. People got more outdoor exercises.
But others disagree.They claim that television is a powerful educational tool. It informs
us of what is going on in the world, from a famine in Africa to a local politics and fashion. It helps
us understand how people live, work, and struggle.
In 1961, Newton Minow, a government official, called prime-time schedules “ a vast
wasteland.” Television is credited with being a great teacher, but it is also blamed for the poor
reading and writing skills of our population. Television gets praised for helping us understand
the people of the world. But it has been accused of helping to destroy family life. Television
keeps us informed about the political issues of the day.
Experts will probably continue to argue about television’s value. But everyone agrees that it is
one of the most significant inventions of the twentieth century.

1. The writer wants to tell …..

A. The development of television
B. The advantages of television program
C. How television destroys people’s life
D. How television improves people’s knowledge
E. The influence of television on people’s daily life

2. Many people claim that television is a powerful educational tool. From this
statement we know that they….. with the existence of television.
The right words to fill in the points above are…
A. Love
B. Agree
C. Prefer
D. Satisfy
E. Choose

3. Which of the following is good for children in watching TV?

A. The children should watch the violence on TV
B. Children may watch TV whenever they like
C. There shouldn’t be government censorship of TV program
D. Children should spend all their time to watch TV program
E. Children should be accompanied by their parents in watching TV

4. “ ….. what is going on in the world, from famine in Africa …” (Paragraph 4)

The underlined word means lack of ….
A. Food
B. Education
C. Water
D. Entertainment
E. Nutrient

5. The type of the text is ….

A. Report
B. News item
C. Explanation
D. Discussion
E. Hortatory exposition
The following text is for questions 6-11

In 1956 a Brazilian scientist imported some special bees into Brazil from Africa. The
African bees were the same size as ordinary bees. But they were much stronger and more
dangerous. A sting from one of these bees can kill a man of even a buffalo very quickly.
The scientist imported the bees because he wanted to breed a new type of bees using
the African bees and ordinary European bees. He wanted to combine the strength of the African
bee with the safety of the European bee. Unfortunately, in 1957, 26 queen bees escaped and
began to breed in the jungles of Brazil. They spread very quickly and since that time they have
been moving slowly north- wards, covering 300 to 400 kilometers a year. Over 200 people have
died after being stung by the killer bees, and thousands of animals have also died. By March
1978 the killer bees had reached Venezuela and in 1980 they arrived in Panama. If they
continue to move at the same speed will reach the USA in 1988.
Today scientists from many different countries are trying to find ways of stopping the
killer bees. But if they cannot be stopped, the Americans, like the Brazilians, will have to learn
how to live with a new a very dangerous visitor.

6. Which bees kill people?

A. The African bees
B. The new type of bees
C. The European bees
D. The ordinary bees
E. The passage does not say

7. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A. The imported African bees are stronger but not as dangerous as the European bees
B. The African bees are smaller but more dangerous than the European bees
C. A sting from the African bee is so poisonous that it can kill a buffalo in a very
short time
D. Scientists have been successful in stopping the killer bees
E. A scientist wanted to breed a new type of bees that give more honey

8. Which of the following is NOT TRUE according to the passage?

A. A Brazilian scientist wanted to have a new type of bees
B. Scientists are trying to prevent the killer bees from moving north-wards
C. Many people have died because of the poisonous sting of the African bees
D. The dangerous bees moved to Venezuela before reaching Panama
E. The imported African bees are less dangerous than the European ones

9. When the passage was written?

A. The killer bees had already reached the USA
B. Thousands of animals had already died
C. Scientist had found ways of stopping the killer bees
D. The Brazilian scientists had already bred a new type of bees
E. People in Brazil had already known how to live with the killer bees

10. “But they were much stronger and more dangerous”. (paragraph 1)
Who is the underline word?
A. Brazilian scientist D. The African bees
B. The scientist E. The Brazilians
C. The Americans

11. “But will have to learn how to live with a new a very dangerous visitor”. (paragraph 3)
Antonyms the underline word are…
A. Unsafe D. Hazardous
B. Harmful E. Grievous
C. safe
The text is for questions 12-17

Once there was a farmer from Laos. Every morning and every evening, he ploughed his
field with his buffalo.
One day, a tiger saw a mouse deer, and a cockerel walking together to meet a snail. On
their way, they saw a farmer and a buffalo working in the field. The tiger said to the mouse deer
and a cockerel, “I wonder how stupid the buffalo is. He lets himself being ruled by the small
animal.” “You are right. The big animal is really stupid. I’m sure he knows very well that the
small animal has killed my brothers and sisters for their meals”, said the cockerel. “Well, if it
were true, the small animal must be.heartless one. I think you’d better ask the big animal, Tiger”
said the mouse deer.
After the man went home, the tiger spoke to the buffalo, “You are so big and strong. Why
do you do everything the man tells you?” The buffalo answered, “Oh the man is very intelligent.”
The tiger asked, “Can you tell me how intelligent he is?” “No, I can’t tell you,” said the buffalo,
“but you can ask him”.
So the next day the tiger said to the man, Can I see your intelligence?” But the man
answered, “It’s at home.” “Can you go and get it?” asked the tiger. “Yes,” said the man, “but I’m
afraid you will kill my buffalo when I’m gone. Can I tie you on a tree?”After the man tied the tiger
on the tree, he didn’t go home to get his intelligence. He took his plough and hit tiger. Then he
said,”Now, you know about my intelligence even if you haven’t seen it”

12. The tiger became more curious because of …

A. the snail’s advice. D. the mouse deer’s request.
B. the cockerel’s story E. the big buffalo’s suggestion.
C. the man’s intelligence.

13. Which of the following was surprised to see the buffalo and the farmer working on the
field?
A. The lion D. The cockerel
B. The tiger E. The mouse deer.
C. The snail

14. What lesson can we learn from the story?

A. Don’t leave your intelligence at home.
B. Intelligence can’t be judged from appearance.
C. Don’t compare man’s intelligence to animal’s.
D. The bigger a person, the more intelligence he is.
E. The smaller a person, the more intelligence he is.

15. The main idea of paragraph 2 is…

A. The buffalo is very useful for the farmer.
B. The mouse deer didn’t believe the cockerel’s story.
C. The cockerel supported the tiger’s idea to ask the buffalo.
D. The tiger was surprised to hear the cockerel’s story about his family.
E. The mouse deer told the tiger to ask the buffalo to get the answer to their
surprise.

16. The tiger wondering how stupid buffalo because of…

a. The buffalo gave advice to tiger to meet the man
b. he saw the mouse deer, and a cockerel walking together to meet a snail
c. he saw the buffalo is working with farmers in the field.
d. the buffalo can’t told how the man’s intelligence.
e. a tiger saw a mouse deer, and a cockerel walking together to meet a snail.

17. Which of the following is true of the story?

a. The small animal is really stupid
b. the big animal has killed brothers and sisters the cockerel
c. The man lets himself being ruled by the small animal.
d. The buffalo lets himself being ruled by the small animal
e. The tiger is big and strong
18. Read the dialogue!

Ita : Hey, you. stop!

Vita : What’s up?
Ita : You are to blame for steel my earphone
Vita : I’m not. I don’t do that.
Ita : But everybody in class said you do that. You have to be responsible for this!
Vita : Prove it. I will change your earphone if you can prove it.
Ita : OK. I will.
Underlined word is an expression of…
A. Blaming D. Sadness
B. Suggestion E. Embarrasment
C. Accusing

19. Read the dialogue!

Man : Finally, I can enjoy my spare time after the hectic day.
Woman : That’s great! Take your time. Anyway, What do you like doing during your free
time?
Man : ...
Narrator : What is the best response?

A. Well go on a vocation D. I was in a rush

B. I love reading books E. Sorry, i didn’t like
C. Please get relaxed

The following text is for questions 20-21

Jakarta, 14 February 2017

Mr. Darianto
General Manager
Jaya Hotel
Dear Sir,

I would like to introduce our company, Samudra service Ltd, Which has been in the bussiness
of providing house-keeping services for the past 3 years.
We have a well esthablished track record and our service have always met high customer
satisfaction.
We offer great services at very competitive prices and never compromise on the quality of our
services.
We would like to offer our services to your hotel. Mr. Sungkar, our General Manager, will be in
touch with you personally next week, to discuss the details.
We look forward to a fruitful working relationship in the future.

Sincerely,

Nia Pusparini
(Owner of Samudra Services Ltd)

20. The reason the general manager of Samudra Services Ltd will be meeting Mr. Darianto is
to...
A. Promote personal relationship
B. Keep in touch with Nia Pusparini
C. Discuss the details of the hotel services
D. Offer house-keeping services to jaya Hotel
E. Meet customer satisfaction

21. According to the text, we know that Nia Pusparini ...

A. Is the general manager of Sumadra Services Ltd
B. has a house – keeping service company
 C. Is the manager of Jaya Hotel
D. Works for Mr. Darianto
E. Works for Mr. Sungkar

The text is for questions 22-25

Once upon a time, there was a king who ruled in Teberu Lombok, who had a beautiful
daughter called Puteri Mandalika. Because of her beauty, princes and kings from other kingdom
around Teberu wished that she would be their wife. Six of them came to Teberu and ask for her
hand of marriage. They were Prince Bumbang, Prince Aryo Johor, Prince Singa Trasak, Prince
Daria Loka, Prince Gunung Piring and Prince Bungsu. Each prince wanted to win the hearth of
Puteri Mandalika.
Her father, the king of Teberu, was very confused and did not know what to do. If he
chose one prince instead of another then it would create jealousy and there could be war
against his kingdom. All the princes were handsome and powerful and so the king allowed his
daughter to make her own choice. But Puteri Mandalika was confused too and she also knew
the dangerous risk that her kingdom and people would get, if she chose either one of the
princes.
After several days of serious thinking, Puteri Mandalika met her parents and asked her
permission to announce her decision in front of all the princes and the people of Teberu the
next day in the beach. Early next morning, everybody gathered on the beach. There was a
gentle breeze with small waves breaking softly across the shore. Everybody was looking at
Puteri Mandalika, waiting for her announcement.
Meanwhile, the six princes prayed in their heart that he would be the chosen one. Then
in a loud and clear voice, Puteri Mandalika Said, ”Oh my beloved mother and father, all the
princes and especially the people of Teberu Kingdom. Today I would like to announce that I will
not give myself to any one of the princes, but rather to all people of Teberu and my own
kingdom.” Then Puteri Mandalika threw herself into the sea from the top of a hill and
disappeared. Everybody desperately search for her but she could not be found and people
believed she was transformed into flowing sea worms called “nyale”. .

22. The second paragraph is called ……

A. orientation
B. complication
C. resolution
D. identification
E. conclusion

23. Why was it hard for the princess to choose one of the princes?
A. She loved all the princes.
B. All the princes were handsome.
C. All the princes were powerful.
D. She was afraid of the dangerous risk.
E. Her father permitted her to marry.

24. “Six of them came to Teberu and ask for her hand of marriage.” (Paragraph 1)
The underlined phrase can be replaced by …..
A. Intend D. accompany
B. Admit E. Propose
C. promise

25. From the text we may conclude that ………

A. Putri Mandalika sacrificed herself to the sea for the sake of her people.
B. Putri Mandalika was a selfish princess.
C. One of the princes won the heart of Putri Mandalika.
D. The war happened against the kingdom due to the princess’ decision.
E. The people of Teberu kingdom hated the princess.

This text is for questions 26 to 29.

Movie Review:
Gie
By Ayesa Vawandia
 Gie is a film adapted from a book entitled Catatan Seorang Demonstran (Notes of a
Demonstrator), a collection of journal entries by Soe Hok Gie. The film tells the life story of the
famous young, Indonesian-Chinese activist named Gie.
The movie starts from Gie’s teenage life during high school. Several scenes show the
critical nature of Gie and the fact that he always expresses his opinion since he was young.
Also, several scenes show his interest in languages and books. He spends his free time by
reading, or writing articles and he always writes in his journal every day. His critical behavior
reaches a peak when he enters University of Indonesia, Facully of Letters, majoring in History.
There is revolution at that time. Gie then decides to establish a new organization with his friends
named “MAPALA”. Gie also writes articles about Indonesia’s government for several
newspapers, such as Kompas and Sinar Harapan.
The film not only tells Gie’s life as an activist. There are also several scenes focused on
Gie’s private life, with the role of fictional characters intended to dramatize the story. All of them
can be played by Nicholas Saputra as the main character.
The film’s duration prevented director Riri Riza from being able to deliver a complete
picture of Gie. Several parts seem unclear, such as Gie’s father’s silent and reclusive
characteristics. Gie himself doesn’t seem as outspoken as we would expect from a young
activist.
Overall, this movie is about Soe Hok Gie’s path of life. This is a good movie for anyone
who wants to know more, or recall the figure of Soe Hok Gie—a young famous activist in the
60’s.
Adopted from: http://whiteboardjournal.com/news/entertainment/movie-review-gie.html (March 24, 2014)

26. What does Gie tell us about?

A. The life story of an activist.
B. The life story of a journalist.
C. The life story of a student.
D. A student’s criticism against the government.
E. The establishment of “MAPALA” organization.

27. What does Gie usually do in his spare time?

A. Goes on a strike. D. Reads and writes literary arts.
B. Hangs out with his friends. E. Has discussions with his friends.
C. Reads and writes articles.

28. Which statement is NOT TRUE about Gie?

A. He always expresses his opinions since he was young.
B. He and his friends establish “MAPALA”.
C. He is interested in languages and books.
D. He studies in the Faculty of Letters.
E. He only writes articles for a certain newspaper.

29. What is the main idea of paragraph two?

A. What the movie is based on.
B. The story plot of Gie .
C. The weakness of Gie .
D. Gie’s father’s characteristics.
E. The reviewer’s conclusion about the movie.
30. (1) The lion saw its reflection in the well and thought it was its enemy.
(2) So, it told the lion there was a very strong animal that looked like the lion.
(3) The rabbit took the lion behind a hill and pointed to a deep
(4) The rabbit could stand it no longer and wanted to teach the lion a lesson
(5) So, it plunged into the well and drowned
(6) A long time ago, there was a lion that always frowned upon the rabbit and frightened it.
(7) The lion was angry and asked the rabbit to show it the animal

The correct arrangement for the sentences above is...

A. 6-4-7-5-2-3-1 D. 6-4-3-1-5-2-7
B. 6-4-7-3-1-2-5 E. 6-4-2-7-3-1-5
C. 6-4-5-2-7-1-3
II. ESSAY
1. Change into Indirect Speech
a. Direct : “Don’t shout”, “ i said to Jim.
b. Diret : Clara asked me,”Will you go to the Mall?”
2. Arrange the following words in the correct order
tree –take shelter – big –don’t – that – catepillars – please – under – because of
3. Arrange the following sentences in the correct order
a. No! I just don’t understand why our teachers continuously give us assignments. I
don’t have much time to do my hobby, you know.
b. Alas! Assignment incessantly!
c. Please be cool.You can do your hobby during weekends.
d. Is there anything wrong, Sapta?
4. Make a short dialog by using asking about plans ?
5. Complete the sentence with “ althought” or “ in spite of “
a. ...the heat was turned all the way up, the house was still cold
b. ...all my careful plans, a lot of things went wrong.

“ BE SUCCESSFUL”