Choose the correct answers

Read the following text and answer the question no 1 to 3

Reptiles are animal with tough, dry skin covered with horny scale. Some of the
most widespread living reptiles are turtle, lizards, snakes, crocodiles and
alligators. Reptiles are vertebrates (animal that have a backbone). While they
share common characteristics to other vertebrates (fish ,amphibians, birds, and
mammalians ) , reptiles also display a unique combination of characteristics that
distinguishes them from other vertebrates.

Like amphibians , modern reptiles are cold – blooded, or exothermic. This means
that they are unable to produce their on body heat, so they rely on the sun for
warmth, and much of their behavior is directed toward regulating their body
temperature.

Reptiles breathe with air with lungs, as mature amphibians, bird, and
mammals do. And like amphibians and mammals, most reptiles, with the
exception of turtle , have teeth

1. What is the text about ?

A. Turtles and lizards
B. Amphibians
C. Reptiles

D.Vertebrate

ANSWER : C

2. Which of following statement is TRUE based on the text

A. Reptiles have no backbone
B. Reptiles are endothermic animals
C. Reptile are able to produce the heat
D. Reptiles breathe with lungs

ANSWER : D

3. …. they are unable to produce their own body heat, so they rely on the sun for warmth
The underlined word “rely on” mean …
A. want
B. absorb
C. require
D. take
ANSWER : C

Text for questions no 4 - 7

Soya is one of my best friends. She is 23 years old. She comes from Quebec, Canada.
She lives in Quebec, but this year she is living in Madrid because she is learning Spanish.
She speaks French and English very well. This year she is a college student.
Soya is very beautiful in her oval face. She is quite tall. She has long blond hair and
fair skin. Her eyes are green. Her skin is fair. She is very kind to everyone. Everybody likes
her.
 Soya likes and good at a lot of things. She loves music and dancing. She likes writing
songs, too! We like spending time together because it's fun. Sometimes we sing her songs.
She has a beautiful voice! Soya also likes computers. She's very good at computers! She has
a blog and she often posts about her day. Her family read her posts and they post comments!
Soya doesn't like waiting for the bus! And she hates shopping, too!
Soya and I like spending time together. We have fun together. And she can practise
her Spanish! I am learning French, too! I like her because she's always there when I need
her.
That's all.

4. The text above is written to ….

A. describe about the importance of friendship
B. inform about writer’s friend’s description
C. tell about Soya’s hobbies and hatred
D. tell about Soya’s experience

ANSWER : B

5. From the text we may conclude that Soya is ….

A. kind, intelligent and helpful
B. funny, smart and humorous
C. clever, funny and intelligent
D. popular and attractive

ANSWER : A

6. Paragraph three is talking about Soya’s ….

A. blog and website

B. physical description
C. hobbies and habits
D. small happy family

ANSWER : C

7. ‘She has long blond hair and fair skin.’ (second paragraph)
The underlined word means …. colour.
A. pale yellow
B. pale white
C. reddish brown
D. greenish yellow

ANSWER : D

This text is for questions number 8 – 10.

Bees and wasps are easy insects to spot because of their black and yellow, or black and
white, striped bodies. Wasps and worker bees have a stinging tail. Bees only sting in self-defense
and usually die afterwards.
Honeybees are ruled by a queen. They build wax rooms, called cells. The queen lays an
egg in each cell. This grows into a larva. The worker bees feed it. Soon it grows into an adult
and emerges.
Bees collect the sweet juice, or nectar, from flowers and use it to make honey. They keep
the honey in cells to feed their growing young.
The bumblebee is larger and furrier than the honeybee. It collects pollen from flowers
using its hind legs. The bee carries the pollen in pollen sacs. Flowers need bees to spread pollen
in order to reproduce.
Wasps are different from bees because they feed their young on insects, not honey. They
use their sting to kill the insects. Adult wasps eat the sugars found in fruit, and so are attracted
by the smell of sweet food or liquids.
 8. What is the topic of the text above?
A. Bees and wasps, and their similar habits and characteristics.
B. Bees and wasps, and their different ways to grow their young.
C. Bees and wasps as well as how the former differs from the later.
D. Bees and wasps as well as their contribution to plant reproduction.

ANSWER : B

9. What is the main idea of paragraph three?

A. Bees collect nectar as their young’s diet.
B. Bees make honey to feed their young.
C. Honey is made of nectar from flowers.
D. Cells are the places to keep the honey.

ANSWER : B

10. If you want to add some information about how bees help plants in producing fruit, in
which paragraph will you put this additional information?
A. Second.
B. Third.
C. Fourth.
D. Fifth.

ANSWER : D

11.Tina : Anisa.Sorry disturb you,but I need your help.

Anisa : Oh, that’s alright.I’m just washing my dishes

What is Anisa doing?

A. She is cleaning her dishes

B. She is washing her dishes
C. She is disturbing Tina
D. She is helping Tina

ANSWER : B

12. Complete the following sentence

Today is a busy day. We are ....... English competition.I am working with my team

A. has

B. had
C. have
D. having

ANSWER : D

13. We are ....... our presentation.I am writing on my paper,Dina and Tony are discussing it.

. A. Prepare

B .Preparing

C. Prepares
 D. preparation

ANSWER : B

14. We are all nervous,but we hope we can .............the competition.

A. Win

B. wims

C. winner

D. winning

ANSWER : A

The dialogue is for no 15 to 17

Teacher : Why do you not submit your task Andreas?

Andreas : I’m sorry ma’am.I don’t do that.

Teacher : Why ? Can you give a reason.

Andreas : Because I should go to the hospital ma’am

Teacher : What do you do there ?

Andreas : My grandmother is sick and I should to keep them.

Teacher : It’s okay,but don’t do this again.

Andreas : Sure ma’am,thank you.

Teacher : You’re welcome.

15. Why is Andreas in the hospital?

A. Because of his mother.
B. Because of his grandmother.
C. Because of her mother
D. Because of her grandmother.

ANSWER : B

16. What does he do in the hospital?

A. He keep his grandmother.
B. He keeps his grandmother.
C. He is keeping his grandmother.
D. He kept his grandmother.

ANSWER : B

17. Why do you not submit your task .....? What is the closed meaning of the word “submit”?
A. Collect
B. Return
C. Do
D. Give

ANSWER : A
18. We wish tomorrow will be …. than today.
A. good
B. well
C. better
D. best
ANSWER : C

19. Didi is 14 years old. Dody is 17 years old.

Dodo is 15 years old. Which is the correct sentence?
A. Dodo is younger than Dody
B. Didi is as old as Dodo
C. Dodo is as young as Dody
D. Dody is not older than Dodo
ANSWER : A

20. Didi is 14 years old. Dody is 17 years old.

Dodo is 15 years old. Who is the youngest?
A. Didi and Dody
B. Dodo and Didi
C. Didi
D. Dodo
ANSWER : C

21. Didi is years old. Dody is 17 years old.

Dodo is 15 years old. Who is the oldest?
A. Didi and Dody
B. Dodo and Didi
C. Dody
D. Didi
ANSWER : C

22. My pen is 13 cm long. Rinto’s pen is 19 cm long. Bronto’s pen is 16 cm long. The right
sentence is …
A. Rinto’s pen is as short as my pen
B. Rinto’s pen is as long as my pen
C. Bronto’s pen is longer than Rinto’s
D. Bronto’s pen is longer than my pen
ANSWER : D

23. My pen is 13 cm long. Rinto’s pen is 19 cm long. Bronto’s is 16 cm long. Which is the
shortest one?
A. Bronto’s and Rinto’s
B. Bronto’s pen
C. Rinto’s pen
D. My pen
 ANSWER : D

24. My pen is 13 cm long. Rinto’s pen is 19 cm long. Bronto’s is 16 cm long. Which is the
longest one ?
A. Bronto’s and Rinto’s
B. Bronto’s pen
C. Rinto’s pen
D. My pen
ANSWER : C

25. The cotton bag usually is …. than a plastic bag.

A. Bronto’s and Rinto’s
B. More expensive
C. Most expensive
D. As expensive as
ANSWER : B

26. Smoking is a bad habit but smoking is public area is ….

A. good
B. better
C. bad
D. worse
ANSWER : D

27. I usually come on time to school. But this morning I ….

A. am late
B. was late
C. am coming late
D. was coming late
ANSWER : B

28. I have many sweet memories in my primary school. My friends and I often …. along the
river near our school.
A. play
B. played
C. playing
D. plays
ANSWER : B

29. When I was a baby, I …. In a baby cot in my parents bedroom.

A. sleep
B. sleeps
C. sleeping
D. slept
ANSWER : D
30. Last year I …. many new things in Grade VII. It …. My first time to go to school on my
bike.
A. learn – is
B. learns – is
C. learning – was
D. learned – was
ANSWER : D

31. Who …. All the windows last night ?

A. close
B. closes
C. closed
D. closing
ANSWER : C

32. My sister …. feel well because she …. have breakfast this morning.
A. didn't - didn't
B. didn't - did
C. did - didn't
D. was - was
ANSWER : A

33. Yoan : When …. you visit Prambanan Temple ?

Vicky : Last month
A. do
B. did
C. are
D. were
ANSWER : B
The following text is for no. 34 to 36

Last Friday, a friend of mine asked me to accompany him to buy a new shirt at a department store.
We left home at 03.00 p.m. by motorcycle. As soon as we arrived there, we went to the clothes
section. I let him choose one. An hour later, I got bored watching him confused in choosing a shirt.
So I left him and went to the cassette counter. Thirty minutes later, I went back to the clothes
section but I couldn’t find him there. My cell phone was broken so I couldn’t call him. I went to
the parking area. I saw his motorcycle was there but I couldn’t find him. I waited for him for a few
moments then finally I gave up and decided to go home.

When I arrived home, my mother told me that my friend called. She said that he was in the
department store looking for me. My mother asked me to come back to the department store.
Reluctantly, I walked to the department store and you know what? When I arrived there his
motorcycle was not in the parking area. He just went home. I was very tired. There was no other
choice, I had to walk home again. When I arrived home, I was so tired. I was very angry but when
I saw my friend’s broad smile greet me in front of the door, I just could not help laughing.

34. The text above is about …

A. The writer and his friend.
B. The writer friends.
C. An embarrassing day.
 D. Shopping with mother.

ANSWER : A

35. The writer couldn’t contact his friend because …

A. He was in the parking area.
B. His cell phone was broken.
C. He went home alone.
D. His friend was still choosing a shirt.

ANSWER : B

36. From the story above we can conclude that there was a problem because …
A. The writer’s friend was in the clothes section.
B. The writer and his friend couldn’t ride the motorcycle.
C. The writer couldn’t contact his friend.
D. The writer and his friend decided to go to the department store.

ANSWER : C

The following text is for no. 37

On Wednesday, my students and I went to Yogyakarta. We stayed at Dirgahayu Hotel which is

not far from Malioboro.

On Thursday, we visited the temples in Prambanan. There are three big temples, the Brahmana,
Syiwa and Wisnu temples. They are really amazing. We visited only Brahmana and Syiwa temples,
because Wisnu temple is being renovated.

On Friday morning we went to Yogya Kraton. We spent about two hours there. We were lucky
because we were led by a smart and friendly guide. Then we continued our journey to Borobudur.
We arrived there at four p.m. At 5 p.m. we heard the announcement that Borobudur gate would be
closed.

In the evening we left for Jakarta by wisata bus.

38. What is the purpose of the text ?

A.Entertain readers.
B. Describe the smugglers
C. Report an event to the police.
D. Tell past events.

ANSWER : D

39. How long did they spend holiday in Jogjakarta?

A. For two hours
B. For one hour
C. For three days
D. For four days

ANSWER : C

This text is for no. 40-41

“I had a terrible day yesterday. First, I woke up an hour late because my alarm clock didn’t go off.
Then, I was in such a hurry that I burned my hand when I was making breakfast. After breakfast,
I got dressed so quickly that I forgot to wear socks.

Next, I ran out of the house trying to get the 9:30 bus, but of course I missed it. I wanted to take a
taxi, but I didn’t have enough money.
Finally, I walked the three miles to my school only to discover that it was Sunday! I hope I never
have a day as the one I had yesterday.”

40. What happened to the writer yesterday?

A. He has a terrible day.
B. He gets a terrible day.
C. He got a terrible day.
D. He had a terrible day.

ANSWER : D

41. How could the writer wake up late?

Because .......
A. he burned his hand when he was making breakfast
B. his alarm clock didn’t go off.
C. he missed the bus
D. he discovered that it was Sunday

ANSWER : B

The following text is for no. 42-45

On Saturday night, we went to the Town Hall. It was the last day of the year and a large crowd of
people had gathered under the Town Hall clock. It would strike twelve in twenty minutes’ time.
Fifteen minutes passed and then, at five to twelve, the clock stopped. The big minute hand did not
move. We waited and waited, but nothing happened. Suddenly someone shouted,”It’s two minutes
past twelve! The clock has stopped!” I looked at my watch. It was true. The big clock refused to
welcome the New Year. At that moment, everybody began to laugh and sing.

42. When did the clock stopped?

A. At 5.12
B. At 11.55
C. At 12.00
D. At 12.02
ANSWER : B
43. Why did the people gather under the Town Hall clock?

A. To welcome the New Year

B. To see the newly bought clock

C. To strike the laughing people

D. To stop people who shouted

ANSWER : A

44. Based on the text, where was the writer?

A. At the center of the town

B. At home

C. At the beach

D. At the market

ANSWER : A

45. When did the event happen?

 A. In the middle of the year

B. The end of the year

C. Christmas celebration

D. At the weekend as usual

ANSWER : B

This text is for no. 46.

46. What is the caution about?

A. Telling people to plug in the wire
B. Forbidding people to touch the wire
C. Explaining why the wire is dangerous
D. Telling people how to connect the wire

ANSWER : B

47. Where can we read such warning?

A. At the beach
B. In a swamp
C. At the lake side
D. In a water park

ANSWER : A

This text is for no. 48-49

Dear Rayhan

I remembered we played in the rain yesterday. Today, you are

absent because of fever. Hope you get well soon and we could
enjoy playing in the rain again.

Reno

48. What is wrong with Rayhan?

A. He played in the rain
B. He is in hospital now
C. He has a fever
D. He is all right

ANSWER : C

49. What are likely Reno and Rayhan

A. Teachers
B. Students
C. Players
D. Principals
ANSWER : B

The following text is for no. 50

To: all member of Theater Club

From: Mr. Satrio
Date: December, 1st 2017
Subject: Theater Rehearsal

To all member of Theater Club, don’t forget to attend our rehearsal

tomorrow at 02:00 PM in Theater Building.

50. What does the writer write the text for?

A. To ask the students to come to the theater

B. To ask the member of Theater Club to come to the theater.

C. To invite the students to practise together

D. To invite the member of Theater Club to practice together.

ANSWER : D

51. Arrange these sentences to make a good text.

1. I am working with my team.
2. I am writing on my paper,Dian and Tony are discussing it.
3. Today is a big day.
4. We are all nervous,but we hope we can win the competition.
5. We are having English contest.
6. We are preparing our presentation.
A. 3-5-2-1-4-6.
B. 3-5- 1-6-2-4.
C. 3-5-1-4-6-2.
D. 3-1-2-5-4-6.
ANSWER : B

The text for numbers 52 to 54.

Musician. Born March 1st, 1994, in Ontario, Canada, Justin Bieber was raised by a single mom in the small town
of Stratford. Bieber, whose debut album My World hit stores in November 2009, is a true overnight success, having gone
from an unknown, untrained singer whose mother posted YouTube clips of her boy performing, to a budding superstar with
a big-time record deal, all in just two years.

Bieber always had an interest in music. His mother gave him a drum kit for his second birthday and, as he tells it, he was
“basically banging on everything I could get my hands on.”

But it was an obscure talent contest in his hometown, in which the 12-year-old Bieber finished second that put him
on the road to superstardom. As a way to share his singing with family, Justin and his mom began posting clips of Bieber
performing covers of Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, and Ne-Yo on YouTube.

Within months, Justin was an Internet sensation, with a large following of fans, and an eager manager arranging
for the teenager to fly to Atlanta to consider a record deal. There, Bieber had a chance meeting with Usher, who eventually
signed the young singer to a contract.

Bieber’s first single, One Time, went certified platinum in his native Canada shortly after its release. His album
matched that success, selling more than 137,000 copies within a week of hitting stores. Bieber now lives and works in
Atlanta.

Taken from: http://www.biography.com

52. How did Justin Bieber and his mom share his singing?

A. Posting clips on youtube.

B. Promoting his clips on youtube.
C. Meeting with usher.
D. Having a deal record.

ANSWER : A

53.What happened to Justin Bieber after meeting Usher?

A. He was surprised to meet his idol.

B. Usher gave a contract to Justin Bieber as young singer.
C. Justin became famous singer.
D. Usher rejected to give justin bieber a contract.

ANSWER : B

54.When did Justin Bieber meet Usher at the first time?

A. In Canada
B. In Ontario
C. In Atlanta
D. In California
ANSWER : C

Teks for no 55
“We have no place for your books,Rina,”mum said lask week.”There are so many books,”she
added.
So I tried to think of a good way tao solve the problem,I loved my books so much,but they
were too many now.Then,my friend,Tania,gave me the idea of donating the books to the needy. I
agreed with her suggestion.Mum wrote about the idea on her Facebook page.
Suprisingly,there were many responses from her friends,but we decided to choose the
response from a friend in Tawangsari,village. His name was,Bagio. So I chose about 60 books to
be packed.Mum and Tania helped me.Then ,mum sent the package to the address in Tawangsari.
A month after that, Bagus posted several photos of his library on Facebook. The new library was
in the garage.Bagus was so graceful for our help. I was so happy, too, to see the photos of some
groups of kids reading my books in the new library.

55. All the sentences are wrong based on the text ,except...............
A. The writer’s mother complained about the number of books.
B. Rina’s mother did not agree with the idea.
C. There were only a few responses from the writer’s mother friends.
D. Bagio was a headmaster.
ANSWER : C

56. There is a notice outside a farm that says SAFETY SHOES REQUIRED.
The notice means ....

A. People have to bring safety shoes to enter the farm.

B. People have to wear safety shoes to enter the farm.
C. People have to buy safety shoes in the farm.
D. People have to change their safety shoes to enter the farm.

ANSWER : B

57. If you want to make a notice that asks people not to step on the grass, the notice will
show the following phrase ....

A. No littering.
B. Keep off the grass.
C. Please you do not step on the green grass.
D. No walking.
 ANSWER : B

The following text is for no. 58

58. What does possibly Cindera do?

A. A student.
B. A secretary.
C. A teacher.
D. A doctor.

ANSWER : A

The follwing song is for no 59-60

Que Sera, Sera

Doris Day

When I was just a little girl

I asked my mother, "What will I be?
Will I be pretty?
Will I be rich?
Here's what she said to me

Que sera sera,

Whatever will be, will be
The future's not ours to see.
Que sera, sera
What will be, will be
When I grew up and fell in love
I asked my sweetheart
What lies ahead
Will we have rainbows
Day after day
Here's what my sweetheart said

Now I have Children of my own

They ask their mother
What will I be
Will I be handsome
Will I be rich
I tell them tenderly

"Que sera, sera,

Whatever will be, will be
The future's not ours to see.
Que sera, sera
What will be, will be."

59. What is the moral value of the song?

A. The anxiety of the future.
B. The future can be something hard
C. We must be optimis in facing the future
D. We must think too much in facing the future

ANSWER : C

60. ‘When I grew up and fell in love’.

What is the meaning of the word ‘grew up’?
A. Infant
B. Baby
C. Teenage
D. Mature

ANSWER : D

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