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Read the following text and answer number 1-5!

In total, the plant has need of at least 16 elements, of which the most important are carbon,
hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, phosphorus, sulfur, potassium, calcium, and magnesium.
The plan obtains carbon and hydrogen dioxide from the atmosphere; other nutrients are taken
up from the soil. Although the plant contains sodium, iodine, and cobalt, these are apparently not
essential. This is also true of silicon and alumunium.
Overall chemical analysis indicate that the total supply of nutrients in soils is usually high in
comparison with the requirements of crop plants. Much of this potential supply, however, is bound tightly
in forms that are not released to crops fast enough to give satisfactory growth. Because of this, the farmer
is interested in measuring the available nutrient supply as contrasted to the total quantities.

1. Which of the following elements is not taken up from the soil?

a) Potassium
b) Magnesium
c) Carbon
d) Calcium

2. Why do farmers prefer considering the only available nutrients to the total quantities of nutrient
found in the soil? Because . . . . .
a) They do to know how to obtain all the nutrients
b) Chemical analysis indicate that the soil constrains all the nutrients needed
c) The nutrient are in the soil
d) Most of the nutrients are bound in compounds

3. The topic of paragraph three is about . . . . .

a) The result of chemical analysis
b) The requirement of crop plants
c) Giving satisfactory growth to the plants
d) Measuring the available nutrients supply

4. How many elements which are not very important can be found in the plants?
a) Three
b) Five
c) Seven
d) Nine

5. . “the plant obtains carbon and hydrogen dioxide . . . . .”(pharagraph 2). Obtain means
a) Gets
b) Takes
c) Puts
d) Gives

The following text is for question 6 and 7

Text Reading – Congratulating

6. What is the purpose of the text?
a) To ask people to support Octari
b) To congratulate Octari on her success
c) To inform people about the best singer
d) To motivate Octari to be a professional singer

7. What expression does the principal use to praise Octari?

a) Congratulation
b) You are the best
c) Keep on practicing
d) Be a professional singer

The following text is for question 8 and 9

Text Reading – Invitation

8. Who will go swimming?
a) Nurul and nina
b) Nina and nurul
c) Nina and mutia
d) Mutia and I

9. What is the writer’s purpose of writing the message?

a) To treat someone on a birthday
b) To ask someone to join an activity
c) To remind someone about an activity
d) To show someone’s attention to a friend

This text is for questions no. 10-15

My Best Friends

I believe that a friend is an angel who lifts us off our feet when our wings have trouble
remembering how to fly. It means that our friends are people who will always be there for us any time we
need them.I’m so lucky because I have three best friends. They are Firsty, Ronald and Jonathan.

Firsty is the youngest among us because she was born in December. We call her “The Sweety
Firsty”. Her father is French. She is tall and slim. She’s about 171 cm. She has long straight hair. Actually
the color of her hair is blonde. However, she dyed her hair black since last year. She has beautiful blue
eyes, an oval face and pointed nose. “The Sweety Firsty” is a cheerful, confident, and determined girl.
However, she is a little bit careless and stubborn. She has many cats in her house. There are about nine
cats. She loves them all.

Jonathan is a funny person. He can always fi nd a way to make the people around him laugh. I
wonder what it is in his head for he can create jokes spontaneously. Jonathan’s nick name is Jo. He is
plump. He’s about 168 cm tall. His weight is 80 kg. Jo is a humorous, friendly and an easy going person.
About me? Well, my name is Hana. I’m the shortest one among them. I’m about 160 cm tall. I have long
wavy hair with round face. They say that I’m a bit sensitive. I love painting. I spend much time in my small
studio just painting. That’s all about me and friends of mine. Even though we are quite different, we love
each other and will keep this relationship for good.

10. The purpose of the text is …

a. to describe people and characters
b. to tell a sequence of events
c. to entertain the readers
d. to persuade the readers to have many friends

11. Which of the followings are Firsty’s characters?

a. cheerful, humorous, and sensitive
b. cheerful, confi dent, and strong-minded
c. determined, sensitive, and funny
d. determined, humorous, sensitive
12. What is Jonathan like?
a. He is fat, easy going, and funny. c. He is plump, humble, and sensitive.
b. He is fat, stubborn, and funny. d. He is friendly, easy going, and slim.

13. What is Hana’s favorite?

a. She loves Chemistry. c. She loves painting.
b. She loves cats. d. She loves singing.

14. Which statement is true according to the text?

a. Firstly has a round face. c. Hana has long straight hair.
b. Jonathan wants to be a chemist. d. Jonathan is plump...

15. A word in the text that has the same meaning as “strong-minded” is …
a. Sensitive c. Confident
b. Determined d. cheerful

This text is for questions no. 16-19

The Story of the Smart Parrot
A man in Puerto Rico had a wonderful parrot. There was no another parrot like it. It was very, very
smart. This parrot would say any word-except one. He would not say the name of the town where he was
born. The name of the town was Catano. The man tried to teach the parrot to say Catano. But the bird
would not say the word. At first the man was very nice, but then he got angry. “You are a stupid bird! Why
can’t you say the word? Sat CAtano, or I will kill you!” but the parrot would not say it. Then the man got
to so angry that the shouted over and over, “Say Catano, or I’ll kill you!” but the bird wouldn’t talk.
One day after trying for many hours to make the bird say Catano, the man got very angry. He
picked up the bird and threw him into the chicken house. “You are more stupid than the chickens. Soon I
will eat them, and I will eat you, too.”
In the chicken house there are four old chickens. They were for Sunday’s dinner. The man put the parrot
in the chicken house and left.
The next day the man came back to the chicken house. He opened the door and stopped. He was
very surprised at what he saw!
He saw three dead chickens on the floor. The parrot was screaming at the fourth chicken, “Say
Catano, or I’ll kill you!
16. Where does the story take place?
a. London c. Jakarta
b. Puerto d. Indonesia
17. What is the word that the parrot cannot say?
a. Catano c. Canato
b. Tacano d. Nacato

18. How often did the owner teach the bird how to say the word?
a. Always c. Many times
b. Everyday d. Every second

19. Which statement is true according to the text?

a. The parrot could say Catano
b. At last the parrot could say Catano
c. Catano was the name at the parrot
d. The man never got angry at the parrot

This text is for questions no. 20-22

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. Peple got more outdor
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.
20. The writer wants to tell …..
a. the development of television
b. the advantages of television program
c. how television destroys people’s life
d. the influence of television on people’s daily life

21. Many people claim that television is a powerful educational tool. From this statement we know that
they ….. with the existence of television.
a. Love
b. Agree
c. Prefer
d. Satisfy

22. 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 be accompanied by their parents in watching TV

This text is for questions no. 23-25

Mr. Pambudi is a Veterinarian

Mr. Pambudi, my new neighbor, is a well-known veterinarian in our city.
He is a person who has studied to be a doctor of animals. He takes care of animals’ health. Many pet
owners use his services to help them take care of their pets.
He takes care of cats and other small animals. Sometimes, he takes care of larger animals such as
horses, cows.
If you have a pet at home, your pet has probably seen Mr. Pambudi. He can help you decide what
kinds of food your animals should eat, what shots your pet will need, and how you should take care of
your animals. It is important to take your pet to see Mr. Pambudi to make sure it stays healthy.

23. What is the purpose of the text? It is …

a. To describe a veterinarian in general. c. To entertain the reader with a story.
b. To describe a particular person. d. To tell the past event.

24. The paragraph 1 belongs to …

a. Orientation. c. Reorientation.
b. Identification. d. General classification.

25. What does not Mr. Pambudi take care of?

a. Cats c. Cows.
b. Horses d. Wild wolves.
This text is for questions no. 26-28

Hi, Guys! Our neighborhood will hold a Fund Raising Activity

next month. It is intended to help victims of the landslide which
happened yesterday. Everyone who is interested in this
activity, please join us. You are also invited to donate your used
clothes. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact
Ms. Maryam as chief program coordinator at her house from
07.00 a.m. – 03.00 p.m. Monday to Friday.
Committee

26. What is the announcement about?

a. neighborhood's activity
b. Ms. Maryam's program
c. Victims of a landslide
d. Fund raising activity

27. Where can Ms. Maryam accept her neighbors' questions?

a. At her house
b. At her office
c. At the neighborhood
d. At the landslide area

28. If you have any question, please feel free to contact Ms. Maryam. This sentence has the same meaning
as …
a. Ms. Maryam is always ready to give information you need
b. Ms. Maryam is always ready to ask your questions
c. You are not charged if you contact Ms. Maryam
d. Ms. Maryam has questions to ask

This text is for questions no. 29-31

ROOM FACILITIES
The hotel provides 82 comfortable guest rooms that consist of Supeior Rooms, Superior Seaview
Rooms and 22 Deluxe Cottages with modern Balinese style architecture, private balcony and international
standard facilities. Each room has a private balcony, fully air conditioned, a telephone, a mini bar,
radio/music, intrenational TV channels, in house movie, tea and coffee making facilities, a hair drier,
slippers, an umbrella, a bath/showre with hot and cold running water and a safe deposit box.
FOR INFORMATION, PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT US ON :
Phone : +62 361 751961, Fax : +62 361 751962
e-mail : reservation [at] kutaseaviewhotel [dot] com or sale [at] kutaseaviewhotel [dot] com
website : www [dot] kutaseaviewhotel [dot] com
29. What does the advertisement promote ?
a. The location of the hotel c. The cottage
b. The hotel rooms d. The facilities

30. How many rooms does the hotel provide ?

a. Twenty two c. Eighty two
b. Thirty six d. Sixty two

31. The guest can enjoy watching movies since the hotel offers
a. A cinema c. TV Bar
b. A mini bar D. In house movie

This text is for questions no. 32-34

The sense of taste is one of a person's five senses. We taste with the help of taste-buds in the
tongue.There are four main kinds of taste: sweet, sour, salty, and bitter. All other tastes are just mixtures
of two or more of these main types.
The surface of the tongue has more than fifteen thousand taste-buds (or cells). These are
connected to the brain by special nerves which send the so-called 'tastes messages.When the tongue
comes into contact with food of any kind, the taste-buds will pick up the taste. The nerves then send a
message to the brain. This will make us aware of the taste. All this happens in just a few seconds.
 There are four kinds of taste-buds, each of which is sensitive to only a particular taste. These four
groups are located in different parts of the tongue.The taste-buds for salty and sweet tastes are found
round the tip of the tongue and along its sides. Sour tastes can be picked up only at the sides of the tongue.
The taste-buds of the bitter taste are found at the innermost edge of the tongue. There are taste-buds at
the centre of the tongue.
The senses of smell and sight can affect taste. The good smell of food increases its taste. Similarly,
attractive colours can make food appear tastier and more delicious. If food does not smell good or is dull-
coloured, it will look tasty and may not taste good at all.
Very hot or cold sensations can make the taste-buds insensitive. Food that is too hot or too cold,
when placed in the mouth, will have no tastes at all.
32. We can taste any kind of food because of ........
a. The good smell of food c. The taste-buds in the tongue
b. The four main kinds of taste d. The senses of smell and sight

33. When we eat very hot or cold food ........

a. The food will lose its taste c. The taste of the food increases
b. The food won't smell good d. The taste-buds will be sensitive

34. The senses of smell and sight ........

a. Increase the taste of the food c. Make food more delicious
b. Affect the taste of the food d. Make the food look good

This text is for questions no. 35-37

Cars Should Be Banned In The City
Cars should be banned in the city. As we all know, cars create pollution, and cause a lot of road
deaths and other accidents.
Firstly, cars, as we all know contribute the most of pollution in the world. Cars emit a deadly gas
causes illnesses such as bronchitis, lung cancer, and trigger of asthma. Some of these illness are so bad
that people can die from them.
Secondly, the city is very busy. Pedestrians wander every where and cars commonly hit
pedestrians in the city, which causes them to die. Cars today are our roads biggest killers.
Thirdly, cars are very noisy. If you live in the city, you may find it hard to sleep at night, or
concentrate in your homework, and especially talk to someone.
In conclusion, cars should be banned from the city for the reasons listed.
35. What type of the text above?
a. Narrative. c. Analytical.
b. Report. d. Explanation.

36. What one of the diseases caused by pollution?

a. HIV / AIDS c. LIVER
b. BRONCHITIS d. CHOLERA

37. What tense is mostly used in the text?

a. Past tense c. Present continuous tense
b. Simple present tense d. Simple perfect tense

This text is for questions no. 38-39

Scientists believe that the earth's original atmosphere probably consisted of ammonia and
methane. Perhaps 20 million years ago the atmosphere evolved into something resembling the modem
composition of 78 percent nitrogen. 20 percent oxygen, and a variety of other gases. One factor that
was instrumental in causing the charge in the atmosphere was the ev olution ot plant life; oxygen is pan
ofthe modem day atmosphere because of plant life and the process of photosynthesis that goes along w
ith it.

38. The topic of the passage is

a. the static atmosphere
b. the change in the atmosphere O' the earth's original atmosphere
c. the process of photosynthesis
d. the evolution of plant life

39. Changes in the earth's atmosphere took place because ofthe following except .
a. the changing composition of gases d. the process of photosynthesis
b. the development in plant life e. the evolution ofthe ecosystem
c. the earth's original atmosphere

This text is for questions no. 40

There are many different causes of car accidents in the United States. Sometimes accidents are
caused by bad .-.eather. Ice or snow can make roads very dangerous. Accidents also can result from
problems with the car. Even a small problem like a flat lire can be serious. Bad roads are another caused
drinking too much alcohol. In fact, this is one of the most important causes of accidents.

40. What is the paragraph about?

a. Problems with the car engines
b. Results of car accidents
c. The frequency of car accidents
d. Car accidents and their causes