Home Alone

Home alone is family comedy film written and produced by John Hughes and directed by
Chris Columbus in 1990 in America. The film stars Macaulay Culkin as Kevin McCallister,
an eight-year-old boy who left behind when his family flies to Paris for their Christmas
vacation. Kevin initially enjoy being home alone, but didn’t last long because he has to racing
against two burglars played by Daniel Stern and Joe Pesci. The film also features Catherine
O'Hara and John Heard as Kevin's parents. As of 2009, Home Alone was the highest-grossing
comedy of all time.
The night before flight, the McCallister family gather. Kevin, their son (eight-year-old) feel
tortured by his siblings and cousins. After fight with Buzz, his older brother, Kevin go to the
third floor of the house and hope his family disappear. Electrical outage during the night reset
the alarm clock cause they oversleep and rush to reach flight on time. They realize Kevin is
left behind when already airborne. They not found flight fot the next two days.
Meanwhile, Kevin wake up to find the house empty and enjoy with his freedom. Until
robbers come because realize Kevin is alone and make Kevin have to racing against them. On
Christmas Day, Kevin is disappointed because his family is still gone. Then his mother come
and after that flown directly from Paris to Chicago, but Kevin keep secret about encounter
with Harry and Marv.
Good plot and implausible make we hard believe. Sometime this is shows genius of John
Hughes written movie’s screenplay. Macaulay Culkin also very talented in many scene and
has to carry almost the whole movie. But this film appartently not possible happen in fact
because that over. So this film only as consolation.
Overall, this is good film, especially to consolation when holiday. This film can watch to all
age. And contains some message to parents to them child.
1. The text mainly review …
a. talent of Macaulay Culkin
b. John Hughes written the movie’s screenplay of Home Alone
c. the film Home Alone stars of Macaulay Culkin
d. The Home Alone movie
e. A family film in America
2. What is the purpose of the text?
a. to describe about Home Alone movie
b. to entertain the reader about Home alone movie
c. to review a film
d. to critique or evaluate an event is the Home Alone movie
e. to critique or evaluate an art work is the Home Alone
3. “Good plot and implausible make we hard believe.”
The underlined word can be replaced by the word …
a. difficult
b. soft
c. easy
d. different
e. obtain
4. The following statement is TRUE based on the text, except …
a. Kevin keep oneself about encounter with Harry and Marv
b. Kevin follow with his family go to Chicago
c. Kevin feel comfortable in home alone
d. the family pick up Kevin to Chicago
e. Kevin had to against the robbers
5. Why the McCallister family can oversleep?
a. because the alarm clock is off
b. because they rush untuk to reach flight on time
c. because they sleep during the night
d. because his family disappear
e. because there are electrical outage
6. “… Kevin go to the third floor of the house and hope his family disappear.”
The underlined word has the opposite meaning to …
a. flown
b. aircraft
c. touch down
d. go down
e. descend
7. “They not found flight fot the next two days.”
The underlined word refers to …
a. Buzz
b. Kevin
c. Kevin's parents
d. McCallister family
e. Daniel Stern and Joe Pesci
8. “Sometime this is shows genius of John Hughes written movie’s screenplay.”
The underlined word has the synonym of …
a. sail
b. desktop
c. film script
d. partition
e. themes film
9. How Kevin can left behind?
a. they forget with Kevin because Kevin in the third floor of the house
b. the McCallister family very hurry to achieve the flight
c. electrical outage during the night reset the alarm clock the McCallister family
d. Kevin feel tortured by his siblings and cousins
e. they not found flight fot the next two days
10. The fourth paragraph mainly tell us about
a. a good plot in the Home Alone movie
b. the lack and overplus about this film
c. the film of Home Alone only as consolation
d. of John Hughes written movie’s screenplay
e. this film isn’t possible happen in fact
 The Heretic's Daughter
A Novel
by Kathleen Kent
Paperback, Oct 2009,
368 pages.

review by : Diska Amanda

I absolutely love this novel, and this book will always hold a special place in my
heart. Kathleen Kent's novel, from the perspective of young Sarah Carrier, was moving and
informative. The Salem witch trials, and that time in history, were obviously well researched
by Kent and written so that the reader can see and feel what the characters lived through.

The story happened quite a long time ago, when people were easily suspicious of
everything and easily intimidated. It happened to Sarah carrier and her family and some
unlucky people who were blamed by others for something they didn’t do.
Sarah and her family lived in the city of Andover, New England. She was only about
ten years old when she realized that people living around their house were not really
welcoming her family. Things got worse when her mother was arrested and sent to jail
because of something she didn’t commit. She was accused of practicing black magic just
because some women said so. They pretended to suffer from some kind of disease and
pointed out that it was Martha Carrier’s doing. Following her mother, Richard, Sarah’s oldest
brother was also sent to jail. Later on, even Sarah and her brothers Andrew and Tom were
also put behind bars. It hurt Sarah when her mother asked her to admit that her mother was
indeed practicing black magic. Her mother then was sentenced to death and Sarah and her
brothers were released. So many years later, Sarah finally found out why her mother admitted
being guilty of practicing black magic. Read the book and you’ll find a touching story of how
much a mother loved her family so dearly.
Questions :
11. The text is mainly about…
a. A review of a novel, The Heretic’s Daughter
b. The process in making the new novel, The Heretic’s Daughter
c. An amusing story dealing with experience in different ways
d. An account of an unusual or amusing incident retold by the novel
e. The description how the novel is accomplished through a series of steps
12. “…when people were easily suspicious of everything….”
The antonym of the underlined word is…
a. Distrustful
b. Leery
c. Mistrustful
d. Skeptical
e. well thought
13. “They pretended to suffer from some kind of disease…”
The synonym of the underlined word is…
a. Anguish
b. snug
c. cushy
d. amused
e. satisfied
 14. Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE according to the text?
a. Sarah's mother has a black magic
b. Sarah's mother loves her children
c. Sarah's mother told her to admit that her mother has a black magic
d. Sarah's mother has been accused of black magic
e. Sarah's mother in law died of death
15. From the text above we know that Sarah’s Mother is a/an
a. a strange woman
b. women who self-centered
c. woman who loved her children
d. woman who brings bad luck
e. women who have black magic

The following text is for questions 1 to 5.

It was the dawn of science and technology. Anything seemed possible –even the creation of
life itself. Victor Frankenstein becomes obsessed with this idea and works relentlessly to
prove his theories; but the glory he imagined becomes a living nightmare –not only for him,
but for his friends and family too.

Mary Shelley’s gothic horror story- Frankenstein-was first published in 1818 and has been
the inspiration behind numerous stage productions and films – many of which strayed a long
way away from her original masterpiece. Classical Comics presenting a full-colour graphic
novel remains true to this classic tale, bringing the original story to life which has never been
created before.

This graphic novel is available in two versions: Original Text and Quick Text editions. The
Original Text stays faithful to Shelley’s original text, while the Quick Text brings the story
up to date by presenting the text into a more simplified style so that the tale is accessible to
all readers.

The Quick Text edition will allow you to soak up a general feeling for the characters and
locations, while the Original Text version will help you easily slip into the language in which
the novel was written.

Even if you’re not studying the original, this graphic novel is worth buying. It’s a great story,
and should be one that everyone has the chance to read. Now, thanks to this release, even
those who don’t particularly like to read too much are given the chance to find this tale and
hopefully it may encourage them to search out the original book too.

As with previous Classical Comics, the presentation is first class. The best grade glossy paper
really helps to set this graphic novel head and shoulders above the usual comic book releases
on the market. Not only that, you also get a pretty comprehensive biography of Shelley; Mary
Shelley’s Family Tree; a feature that explains what life was like in the year of the book’s
release; and a brief look on how Frankenstein has been adapted to many different formats
over the years.

16. The text is about ….

a. the quick text and original text of Frankenstein story
b. the simplified text of the up dated horror story
 c. the horror story written by Frankenstein
d. the original text of the author’s novel
e. the updated of classical horror story
17. The simple way to understand the story is to read ….
a. the original text
b. classic comics
c. the quick text
d. the original book
e. the author’s biography
18. The main idea of the third paragraph is ….
a. Victor Frankenstein wrote his story with gothic horror style
b. there are two versions of the graphic novel to enjoy
c. recognize the different life of Frankenstein story
d. have the inspiration to put the story to a film and drama products
e. remind the life of Mary Shelley, the author of Frankenstein
19. The original text of Frankenstein graphic story makes the readers ….
a. understand the style of writing in its era
b. curious about the historical background of story
c. recognize the different life of Frankenstein story
d. have the inspiration to put the story to a film and drama products
e. remind the life of Mary Shelley, the author of Frankenstein
20. “ … many of which strayed a long way away from …” (Paragraph 2).
The underlined word can be replaced with ….
a. Wandered
b. Changed
c. Directed
d. Pointed
e. Avoided
Harry Potter and Philosopher’s Stones

Judged by this first volume, the Harry Potter books are a fine addition to English children’s
fantasy literature. Harry Potter, orphaned when his parents are killed by the evil wizard
Voldemort, is taken in by his aunt and uncle, who are Muggles – ordinary, non-magical
people. Harry is rather out of place there, but things improve greatly for him when goes to the
Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry – except that one of the staff is in league with
Voldemort.

Part of the attention of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone comes from the familiar but
at the same time exotic setting of an English public school, complete with houses and
schoolboy adventures, in which Harry and his friends Ron and Hermione struggle to save the
world and win the house cup.

So Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone will be a great Christmas present for kids who
haven’t read it yet – and it is a book that adults (at least those without stunted imaginations)
can read as well.
A book review by Danny Yee @ 2000
http://dannyreviews.com/
 21. The story of Harry Potter began when ....
a. he became an orphan
b. his uncle and aunt adopted him
c. Voldemort was killed
d. his parents killed Voldemort
e. his uncle and aunt killed Voldemort
22. When Harry Potter lived with his uncle and aunt, ....
A. he felt uncomfortable
B. he befriended Voldemort
C. things improved in his life
D. he had fantasy about magic
E. he became ordinary people
23. We can conclude from the first paragraph that ....
A. Harry Potter’s parents were muggle
B. Harry Potter lived in a magical place
C. Harry Potter is a relative of Voldemort
D. Harry Potter’s parents adopted him as an orphan
E. Harry Potter enjoyed his life with his uncle and aunt

2012 Film
2012 is Roland Emmerich's film which uses the Mayan calendar and other endof-days
prophecies for their doomsday scenario. It images the world coming to an end in 2012.

2012 film brings off a series of wonders. The movie hits its peak early on. It starts when
Cussack drives a limo through the streets of Los Angeles as freeways and skyscrapers
crumble all round him from the shock of a 10.5 R.S. earthquake. The preposterous flying
sequence is equally thrilling. The climax occurs aboard the giant ark, when an equipment
malfunction threatens almost the entire mission.

Unfortunately, the crucial sequence is not filmed or edited with the necessary clarity. In 2012
film, Emmerich leaves us confused as to exactly what is happening to whom. However,
Emmerich' 2012 deserves credit for casting Cussack.

McCarthy has perhaps his best role ever as Peet's cocky. Danny Glover lends dignity to the
role of the president. Chiwetel Ejiofor, as the chief scientist, brings a moving sense of
anguish to a stock role. Piatt has fun playing the villain of the piece, and Woody Harrelson
also chews the scenery as a bugeyed radio prophet trying to warm his listeners about
Armagedon.

All in one, 2012's cinematography, production design and visual effects are awards-worthy.
Music also propels the movie. It presents American Idol runner-up. Adam Lambert, who
provides a rousing anthem over the end credits.
24. The film 2012 comes to the climax when ....
A. the skyscrapers were crumbling
B. the entire mission was threatened
C. a shocking 10.5 R.S. earthquake happened
D. the preposterous flying sequence is equally thrilling
E. an equipment malfunction threatens the mission
 25. The Maya calendar predicts that ....
A. the doomsday will happen in 2072
B. Roland Emmerich will make a 2012 film
C. the end of the day will happen in Los Angeles
D. a 10.5 RS earthquake will happen in Los Angeles only
E. the giant ark will save some people from the earthquake
26. Based on the text, we know that ....
A. Cussack plays a character in 2012 film.
B. 2012 film is based on Cussack's true experience.
C. a series of wonders happened in the Mayan calendar.
D. Adam Lambert stars 2012 movie.
E. in this film, doomsday happens before 10.5 R.S. earthquake occurs.
‘Laskar Pelangi’: The Audacity of Hope

This is a movie adapted from a best-selling Indonesian novel. It took 40 days of filming on
Belitung Island, Bangka-Belitung province. Involving 12 local actors, it reportedly cost Rp 8
billion. With all the efforts of transforming Laskar Pelangi (Rainbow Warrior) into a moving
picture, will it satisfy readers’ imaginations?

Laskar Pelangi, the novel, was written by Andrea Hirata in 2005, based on his own
experiences. It is about an inspiring teacher and her 10 students in the poverty-stricken
Kampung Gantong in Belitung. The poor condition of their school building does not dampen
their high spirits and hopes for a better future.

Two years later, the novel became a phenomenon in Indonesian literature. With its
humanistic touch, Laskar Pelangi has sold more than 500,000 copies and has won the position
of Must-Read Novel in every corner of the nation’s bookshops and media review pages. It
has finally overcome the domination of teen-lit, chick-lit and even religious novels, the
popular theme of today.

Andrea entrusted the filming of the story to the respected figures in the film industry, Mira
Lesmana and Riza, as producer and film director. In July 2007, Mira and Riri started the pre-
production, which took a year to finish. Together with the scriptwriter Salman Aristo they
decided to create a different scenario for the film.

27. What is the main idea of the second paragraph?

A. ‘Laskar Pelangi’ is the story of poor people at the Bangka Belitung province.
B. ‘Laskar Pelangi’ is the story of poor school children of the Belitung Island.
C. ‘Laskar Pelangi’ is about poverty in Kampung Gantong in Bangka Belitung.
D. ‘Laskar Pelangi’ is about an inspiring story towards a better life.
E. ‘Laskar Pelangi’ is about Andrea Hirata
28. From the text above, we know that....
A. the movie was played by poor children
B. Andrea Hirata is the producer of Laskar Pelangi
C. the novel of Laskar Pelangi was a phenomenal work of literature
D. people like the movie better than the novel
E. people like the novel better than the movie
 This series is based on a true story of a girl named Aya Kito who was stricken by a
cruel disease called Spinocerebellar Degeneration. This disease affects Aya’s nervous system
and as the name’s suggest, it poses a degeneration of her movement, and will eventually
affect her mobility, speech and even her ability to eat. The theme of this series is very
depressing but the overall tone is very heartwarming. Aya Kite’s diary was made into a best-
selling book and the series follows her sufferings as she struggles to find hope, strength and
courage to face such a devastating disease.
29. What is the most suitable title for the text?
a. The Spinocerebellar Degeneration
b. The legend of Aya Kito
c. Aya Kito’s suffering
d. The tear jerking scene
e. Aya Kito’s true story
30. Which of the following statement is NOT TRUE according to the text?
a. The story was based on Aya’s letters
b. The story was based on a true story
c. The disease is devastating
d. The diary was bestseller
e. Aya was a strong girl

Text 2 for question 2 to 3

Since the first production of “Private Lives” in 1930, with the theatre’s two leading
sophisticates Noel Coward and Gertrude Lawrence in the leads, the play as tended to be
chosen as a vehicle for starts.
QUT Academy of the Arts’ production boasted no ‘stars’, but certainly fielded
potential stars in a sparkling performance that brought out just how fine a piece of
craftsmanship Coward’s play is. More than 60 years later, what new could be deduced from
so familiar a theme? Director Rod Wissler’s highly perceptive approach went beyond the
glittery surface of Witty banter to the darker implications beneath.
With the shifting of attitudes to social values, it became clear that Victor and Sibly
were potentially the more admirable of the couples, with standards better adjusted than the
volatile and self-indulgent Elyot and Amanda.
The wit was there, dexterously ping-ponged to and fro by a vibrant Amanda
(Catherine Jones) and a suave Elyot (Daniel Kealy). Julie Eckersley’s Sibly was a delightful
creation, and Phillip Cameron-Smith’s more serious playing was just right for Victor. Jodie
Levesconte was a superb French maid, James Maclean’s set captured the thirties atmosphere
with many subtle touches.
All involved deserve the highest praise.
31. According to the passage, “Private Live” brought out a sparkling performance of the
stars because of the great work of ….
a. QUT Academy of the Arts
b. Director Rod Wissler
c. Victor and Sibly
d. Catherine Jones and Daniel Kealy
e. Noel Coward and Gertrude Lawrence
 32. Who did act as couples for Victor and Sibly in the “Private Live”?
a. Noel Coward and Gertrude Lawrence
b. Phillip Cameron Smith and Julie Eckersley
c. Catherine Jones and Daniel Kealy
d. Jodie Lavesconte and James Maclean
e. Rod Wissler and Noel Coward
33. “All involved deserve the highest praise”. (the last paragraph)
The closest word in meaning to the underlined word is ….
a. Earn
b. Energetic
c. Honour
d. Charming
e. Bright

The following text is for questions 23 to 25.

Reading the three plots of Marry Higgins Clark in All Through the Night concern a stolen
gold ornamental cup, a missing baby, and a will which seems to be deceitful. To solve the
mystery, she revives her beloved characters; Alvirah, the former cleaning woman; and Willy
Meeham, the plumber who won the lottery. They left their life in Jackson Heights, Queens,
for an apartment on Central Park. The two have fun along the way solving the puzzle.

The pace is swift and the story is pure escape - totally fun Mary Higgins Clark. I admit,
however, that l am still trying to know what melody of the song "All Through the
Night" sounds like.

This holiday season, put aside your chores and curl up on couch with All Through the Night.
When you close it you will be relaxed and more ready to enjoy the festivities. And then you
might just want to tuck a copy into someone's stocking or gift bag, as well.
34. What is the writer's suggestion for the holiday season?
A. Left your life for an apartment in Central Park.
B. Put aside your chores and read the novel.
C. Tuck a stocking into someone's gift bag.
D. Stole a gold ornament and he deceitful.
E. Have fun and solve some puzzles.
35. What intrigues the writer about All Through the Night?
A. lt made her curl up on couch all day.
B. It made her ready for any festivities during holiday.
C. She didn”t know the melody of the song in the book.
D. She wanted to escape every time she read the book.
E. She closed it and got relax.
36. In the first paragraph, the reviewer ....
A. introduces the Marry Higgins Clark
B. analyzes the three plots in the story
C. mainly discusses about Alvirah
D. is solving all of the mystery
E. summarizes the characters
 The story to ‘Kung Fu Panda

The story to ‘Kung Fu Panda’ is nothing really new, but it is told so well as to actually pack
an emotional punch. And it never comes off as laughable, which in lesser hands could easily
have happened. Speaking of laughs, there are many to be had here as well. ‘Kung Fu Panda’
works on just about every level a family movie can.

The cast features Jack Black as Po the Panda. The furious five, the most feared group of
warriors in all of China, consists of Tigress (Angelina Jolie), Monkey (Jackie Chan), Mantis
(Seth Roger), Viper (Lucy Liu), and Crane (David Cross). Their master is Shifu (Dustin
Hoffman), a fur ball creature who is a legendary teacher of Kung Fu. Escaped from prison
and on hi way to claim the Dragon Scroll, which will make him the all powerful Dragon
Warrior, is the good gone bad Tai Lung (Ian McShane). But first, he’ll have to muscle his
way around 400 pounds of panda to get to it.

‘Kung Fu Panda’ is a damn good time at the movies. This was the movie that Dreamworks
Animation so desperately needed after the disappointing ‘Shrek The Third’. With gorgeous
animation, spectacular action, a great cast and dramatic weight of an Akira Kurosawa film,
Kung Fu Panda is one of the favourite movie of the year.

37. Which of the following quality does not describe the movie?
A. Funny
B. Touching
C. Stunning movie picture
D. Excellent actors
E. Unexciting
38. Shrek The Third is ….
A. as desperate as Kung Fu Panda
B. not produced by Dreamworks
C. not a moving picture
D. not a first-rate movie
E. a brilliant movie
39. The antagonist role of the movie is ….
A. Po
B. Tigress
C. Shifu
 D. Tai Lung
E. Viper
40. The phrase ’a full ball creature’ means….
A. An animal who likes to play fur ball
B. A ball-size creature which is hairy
C. An animal with black and white skin
D. An animal who is good at Kung Fu
E. A hairy animal
The Amazing Spiderman 2
The Amazing Spider-Man 2 ,released with the subtitle Rise of Electro in some markets is a 2014
American superhero film featuring the Marvel Comics character Spider-Man, directed by Marc
Webb and released by Columbia Pictures. It is the fifth theatrical Spider-Man film produced
by Columbia Pictures and Marvel Entertainment, and serves as a sequel to The Amazing Spider-Man.
I was skeptical when I wanted to watch this movie, but I was wrong and I think this second sequel is
really great. Unlike its predecessor, this film is full of action, humor, and emotional. Played by the big
players, the story is well-written. The action is really spectacular and the final scene makes me
satisfied.

The story begins when Peter Parker (Andrew Garfield) struggled to maintain his relationship with
Gwen (Emma Stone) after her father’s death. His actions also causes the emergence of a new
enemy, Electro, a villain played by James Foxx. Peter also continue to investigate what happened to
his father and reunited with his old friend, Harry Osborn. This movie is ended by the death of Gwen
that makes the audience will be very emotional and sad.

However I have to criticize about this film addressed to Paul Giamatti who plays Rhino. His
appearance is too over. His acting also does not show that he is a feared villain. It would be a serious
problem for the next Spiderman series. So I hope he can improve his acting better than before.

Overall, I think this is the best superhero movie since the appearance of The Dark Knight Rises. The
script is well-written and convincing. I am sure the next series will be outstanding superhero movie. I
recommend this movie to anyone who loves Spider-man or other superhero movies.

Question :

41. What kind of the text ?

a. Descriptive text
b. Report
c. Narrative
d. Review text
e. Recount
42. The text is mainly about…
a. A review of a film, The Amazing Spiderman 2
b. The process in making the film of Amazing Spiderman 2
c. The description how the film is recommended
d. Describe the film of Amazing Spiderman 2
e. An amazing story dealing with experience in different ways
43. Who is director of the film ?
a. Peter Parker
b. Colombia Pictures
c. Marvel
d. Marc Webb
e. Andrew garfield
44. What is main idea of third paragraph ?
a. Paul should improve his acting better
b. criticize about this film addressed to Paul Giamatti
c. Paul Giammati played as Rhino
d. His acting also does not show that he is a feared villain
e. Paul Giamatti didn’t have experience to act
45. “The script is well-written and convincing” (Last Paragraph)
The synonym of the underlined word is…
a. Suspect
b. Impeach
c. Conclusive
d. Amazing
e. Suprising
46. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the text?
a. released with the subtitle Rise of Electro in some markets is a 2015
b. Paul Giamatti who plays Rhino. His appearance is nice
c. is the second place superhero movie after The Dark Knight Rises
d. It is the fifth theatrical Spider-Man film
e. This movie is ended by the death of Gwen father
47. “The action is really spectacular and the final scene makes me satisfied” (second paragraph)
The antonym of the underlined word is…
a. Content
b. Compensation
c. Pleased
d. Amused
e. Disappointed
48. What the last paragraph tells about?
a. The last opinion consisting the appraisal or the punch
b. The amazing Spiderman 2 is recommended film
c. The Amazing Spiderman 2 is the best film ever
d. The next series will be outstanding superhero movie
e. The fifth theatrical Spider-Man film produced by Columbia Pictures
49. What kind of movie is The amazing Spiderman 2 ?
a. Animation movie
b. Romance Movie
c. Documentary
d. Action movie
e. Horror movie
50. What is the purpose of the text ?
a. used to critic the events or art works for the reader or listener, such as movies, shows,
book, and others.
b. To entertain the reader about the film
c. To describe the fim
d. Retell the reader about brief story of the film
e. To inform the reader about what was happenned