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The following text is for question number 1

Be Careful!
Many Students crossing the street

1. What does the text mean?

A. Students should cross the street carefully
B. We should cross the street carefully
C. We should not cross the street because many students cross the street
D. We should be careful while driving because there are many students cross the
street

The following text is for questions 2 to 3

Dear willy,
Congratulations!
Wishing you luck and success in all that You do. Your new job is
something to celebrate. You are someone to congratulate.

From Cathy

2. From the text we know that Willy is .....

A. Successful In finishing the job
B. Lucky for choosing a good job
C. Successful in having a new job
D. Hardly to share the job
3. Your new job is something to celebrate? The underlined word is closest in
meaning to ....
A. Tribute
B. Rejoice
C. Dedicate
D. Publicize

The following text is for question number 4 to 5

4. What is the writer’s purpose to write the text?

A. To show his dislike of the teacher.
B. To get attention of his teacher.
C. To make the readers know the character of his teacher.
D. To make the readers impressed by his teacher.
5. The writer’s describe Mr. Tucker as a …..
A. Serious man
B. Humorous man
C. Easy going man
D. Friendly man
Read the text and answer questions 6 to 8
Meat Floss Porridge
Ingredients:
- 250 cc hot water
- 50 gram instant porridge
- 1 spoon soya sauce
- 1 spoon chili sauce
- Crackers
- 10 gram meat floss
Suggested Preparation:
1. Put instant porridge into a bowl.
2. Pour 250 cc hot water, stir well.
Leave it for about 3 minutes until porridge thickened.
3. Add soya sauce and chili sauce (as much as you like).
4. Then, spread crackers and meat floss.
The porridge is ready to be served.
6. How much instant porridge do you need to make the meat floss porridge?
A. 250 cc.
B. 50 gram.
C. 1 spoon.
D. 10 gram.
7. What should we do after stirring the porridge?
A. Put the instant porridge into a bowl.
B. Add soya sauce and chili sauce.
C. Add crackers and meat floss.
D. Wait for about 3 minutes.
8. “… until the porridge thickened”.
What is the meaning of the underlined word?
A. To become solid.
B. To get weak.
C. To raise the volume.
D. To become powder.

Read the text and answer questions 9 to 11

Ki Hajar Dewantara
Ki Hajar Dewantara is well-known as the father of Indonesian Education.
His real name is Raden Mas Suwardi Suryaningrat. When he was 40 years old, he
changed his name into Ki Hajar Dewantara. He was born in Yogyakarta, on May
2, 1889. Then, his birth date is commemorated as National Education Day. He was
the grandchild of Sultan Pakualam III. ….(10) he was born as a blue-blooded
child, he could go school.
Ki hajar dewantara went to ELS school which was the primary school of
Netherlands. Then, he continued his study to STOVIA, a medical school for the
native of Indonesia. But, during his study at STOVIA, he was sick so that he
couldn’t finish it. Ki Hajar Dewantara had ever worked as a ….(11) in many
popular printed media at that time, such as Mideen Java, Sedyotomo, De Ekpress,
Kaoem Moeda, Poesara, Oetoesan Hindia, dan Tjahaja Timoer. His writings in
those various media were very communicative and critical. Therefore, those could
burn the spirit of the society.
 After colonial period and Indonesia reached its Independence, he was
trusted to be the minister of culture and education. Then, he got an appreciation of
the honourable Doctor from Gadjah Mada University. Besides, he was also
awarded a title as the father of national education and national hero by President
Soekarno over his effort in struggling education for Indonesia. He died on April 26,
1959 in Yogyakarta had sold over 6 million units.

9. Why did he discontinue his study at STOVIA?

A. Because he was sick.
B. Because he chose to work.
C. Because he became writer in the newspaper.
D. Because he studied in Gadjah Mada University.
10. The most suitable word to fill the blank is ...
A. When
B. Because
C. Although
D. While
11. The most suitable word to fill the blank is ...
A. Author
B. Educator
C. Command
D. Journalist

The following text is for question number 12 to 14

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

12. What is the announcement about?

A. Algebra class.
B. Specific subjects for students.
C. The roster of tutorial services.
D. History, science, and chemistry lessons.
13.
14. We can conclude that ...
A. The services are free of charge.
B. The programs will be held during weekend.
C. There will be no more than 10 students in a class.
D. This is not part of after-school academic immersion program.
Read the text and answer questions 15 to 16
Dear Frank:
It's been said that "A friend in need, is a friend indeed." No words could better
describe what your friendship has meant to us over the years.
Marie and I appreciate your taking the kids out to dinner last Thursday, so that we
could be with her mom at the hospital.
It's wonderful to have friends like you, who are always there for us when we need
you most.
Marie and I want you to know that we cherish your friendship. Should you ever
need us in any way, please don't hesitate to call on us.

With warm affection,

Tim and Marie

15. Why does the Tim and Marie write that massage?
A. To inform about took the kids out dinner.
B. To say thankyou to Frank.
C. To ask for his help.
D. To ask Frank to bring the kids out.
16. “….so that we could be with her mom at the hospital. “. The word her refers to
.…
A. Marie
B. Frank
C. The kids
D. Tim

Read the text and answer questions 15 to 16

ANTIBACTERIAL ANTISEPTIC SOAP

Zui Yan is a natural alcohol-free instant hand sanitizer. It’s unique, non-
greasy formula kills 99.99% of known bacteria instantly! It is formulated
with a moisturizing blend of aloe vera, charmomile and lavender exctract.
Zui Yan’s gentle foaming formula supplies twice as many aplications as
alcohol-based gels. Available in bottles and wall dispensers. Guaranteed
not to dry skin-pure and gentle enough for frequent cleansing when soap
and water are not available.

17. What is the purpose of the text?

a. To promotion health product.
b. To advertise instant hand sanitizer.
c. To tell how to clean bacteria.
d. To tell foaming formula.
18. “It’s unique, non-greasy formula kills 99.99% of known bacteria instantly a.
Zui Yan…”. The underlined word means …..
A. Oily
B.
 19. The label is telling us about … of a product.
A. The steps.
B. The goals.
C. The materials.
D. The nutrition information “This product contains no artificial …”
20. How much sodium does the product contain per 100 g?
A. 45 mg.
B. 148 mg.
C. 565 mg.
D. 709 mg.

Ginger is a type of tropical plant. It is typically used in a variety of cuisines

around the world. It can also be used to add color and flair to gardens and landscapes.
The most common type of ginger used in cooking today is Zingiber officinale.
As a root plant ginger can reach up to 4 feet high, with a stalk containing
clusters of small, yellow flowers. When eaten, ginger has a spicy taste--though this dulls
as the plant ages. Young ginger plants are typically moist and fleshy, and become drier
and more fibrous as they age.
The root of the ginger plant is most often used in cooking. It can be grated,
shredded, or even sliced over various items. It is a commonly used ingredient for
baking, and is used regularly in cookies, cakes, pies, and other desserts. This plant can
also be used as a complementary spice to meats, fish, or even pasta dishes.
According to Disabled World, ginger is often used in the treatment of cure of
nausea, motion sickness, and upset stomachs. In addition, ginger use has been found to
be effective in the treatment of cataracts, ammenorhea, and heart disease.
 21. What is the main idea of paragraph 3?
A. Ginger can also be used as a complementary spice to dishes.
B. Ginger is used regularly in cookies, cakes, pies, and other desserts.
C. Young ginger plants are typically moist and fleshy.
D. The root of the ginger plant is most often used in cooking.
22. People use ginger to cure heart disease because it is … for it.
A. Effective.
B. Worthless.
C. Invaluable.
D. Inefficient.
23. “…and become drier and more fibrous as they age.”
What does the underlined word mean?
A. Grow old.
B. Become ripe.
C. Get wet.
D. Be rotten.

Do you know why the roofs of houses in West Sumatra have the shape of buffalo horns?
Here is the story….
Once upon a time there was a kingdom in West Sumatra. The people worked as farmers.
Their lives were full of happiness. The land was fertile and the weather was always
beautiful. The people also had a wise king. He always protected the people.
However, soon their happy lives would be disturbed. Majapahit, a kingdom from Java
would attack them. The people were so scared. They were so restless. They went to the
king to talk about it. The king tried to calm them down.
"Don't worry, my fellow countrymen. I know Majapahit has many soldiers. They are
also great in war. If we fight them, maybe we lose. But I have an idea how to beat
them," said the king.
Then he continued. "We can challenge them to a buffalo fight. If their buffalo dies, we
win. But if our buffalo dies, they win."
"We have to make sure our buffalo will win, Your Majesty. How?" asked one of the
people. The king smiled.
He continued, "We just need to find a strong baby buffalo."
The king then ordered his people to give him the strongest baby buffalo. After that, the
strong baby buffalo was separated from his mother. They did not give any food to the
baby buffalo for several days. The baby buffalo was very hungry! The baby buffalo
cried and cried. He asked for food.
Then the king took two sharp knives and attached them strongly to the baby buffalo
horn. Now it was time for the buffalo battle. Everyone gathered on the field. The
Majapahit soldier released a big and wild buffalo out of his cage. Everyone was
surprised with the size of the buffalo.
Later, the West Sumatran released their baby buffalo. The Majapahit soldiers were
laughing.
"Ha ha ha. It's so small. How can you win?"
They did not know that the hungry baby buffalo had two sharp knives on the horn. The
baby buffalo ran fast towards the big buffalo and went straight under the big buffalo's
stomach to find the teat.
The knives at the baby buffalo's horns cut through the big buffalo's stomach. The big
buffalo fell down to the ground and died.
"Yes! We win, we win, we win!" The people of West Sumatra cheered.
Then, the king changed the name of the kingdom into Minangkabau. It means
"victorious buffalo."That is why the roofs of the houses in West Sumatra are similar to
the form of buffalo horns and the traditional headdress of the women of West Sumatra
is also like buffalo horns.
24. What does the story mainly tell us about?
A. The legend of small buffalo.
B. The legend og Minang Kabau kingdom.
C. The contest of buffalo fighting.
D. The battle between Majapahit and Minangkabau Kingdom.
25. It means "victorious buffalo".. (last paragraph)
What is the synonym of the underlined word?
A. Lose
B. Pass
C. Fail
D. Win
26. What can we learn from the story?
A. The smallest always wins against the the strongest.
B. The cleverer can defeat the stronger.
C. The stronger will loses.
D. The smallest always be a winner.

This text is for questions no.31 to 33

KOMODO DRAGONS
Komodo dragon is a member of the monitor family, Varanidae. It is the
world's largest living lizards. It grows to be 10 feet (3 meters) long and weighs
up to 126 kg and belong to the most ancient group of lizards still alive.
It is found mainly in the island of Komodo and on other small islands,
Rinca, Padar, and Flores. The natives call the dragon, ora, or buaya darat (land
crocodile).
The Komodo dragon has a long heavy tail, short, strong legs, and rough
skin. It is covered with small dull, colored scales. It can sprint at up 18 km per
hours, but only for short distances. When it opens its wide red moth, it shows
row of teeth like the edge of a saw.
Komodo dragons are good simmers and may swim the long distance
from one island to another. Like other lizards, they swim by undulating their
tails, and their legs held against their body.
 The Komodo dragon is totally carnivorous. It hunts other animals during
the day. It hunts deer, wild pigs, water buffaloes, and even horses. While smaller
komodos have to be content with eggs, other lizards, snakes and rodents.
Komodo dragons are cannibals. The adult will prey on the young one as well as
the old and sick dragons.
Lizard digs a cave with its strong claws in the cave at night.
27. What is the text tell you about?
A. The Komodo monitor, is a large species of lizard found in the Indonesian.
B. The way Komodo dragons hunt and ambush prey.
C. The weight of comodo.
D. The Komodo dragon.
28. Where can we find the Komodo dragon?
A. The Indonesian Islands.
B. The largest Island.
C. The largest reptile.
D. The weight of komodo.
29. What is the main idea of paragraph 5?
A. komodo dragons feed on young dragons.
B. komodo dragons get their food by hunting.
C. komodo dragons are carnivorous and also cannibals.
D. komodo dragons are cannibals because they hunt other animals.
30. … these lizards dominate the ecosystems. The underlined word has the same
meaning with …
A. Weak
B. Soft
C. Take charge
D. Slave

Semarang is my favourite city in this country. It’s old but beautiful, clean, no too
large, and it has something for everybody. I love the streets and buildings there. The
streets are flat and clean, with beautiful old brick houses on the left and right,
especially on Raden Patah, Marabunta and Swari Streets.
One of my favourite things to do in Semarang is to get on an andong and becak. It
takes you to most parts of the city. It’s slow but very exciting and you can see
beautiful views along the streets.
The weather in Semarang is rather hot for me. Fortunately, I wear a veil on my head.
The wind breezes through my veil. When I look at the sky, it’s blue and very nice.
I enjoy Semarang cuisine. I always buy lumpia, tahu petis and es gempol, which is
my favourite. People can also get bandeng presto as a gift for relatives.
31. What does the text tell us about?
A. It explains about andong
 B. It tells us about the food in Semarang
C. It describes things we can find in Semarang
D. It tells us about the sreets in Semarang
32. The main idea of the last paragraph is …..
A. Semarang’s cuisene.
B. Semarang’s street.
C. Semarang’s tourism.
D. Weather in Semarang.
33. “… it’s blue and very nice”. (paragraph 3)
The underlined word “it” refers to ….
A. The writer’s head
B. The writer’s veil
C. The weather
D. The sky

Let’s Laund our Clothes:

1. First, load the washing machine with dirty clothes.
2. Then add 1 or 2 cups of washing powder.
3. Press the ‘on’ bottom
4. Set the timer.
5. Now open the lid and unload the machine.
6. Put the clean clothes in the clothes basket.
7. Now hang its on the clothes line.
34. What does the text tell us about?
A. It explains about washing machine
B. It tells us about the steps to laund our clothes
C. It describes things we can find in washing machine
D. It tells us about the clothes
35. How much cups of washing powder can be used?
A. 1 to 2 cups
B. More than 2 cups
C. Less than 2 cups
D. 4 cups
36. “Now open the lid and unload the machine”. The underline word means is ….
A. Cap
B. Box
C. Machine
D. Cover
37. “Now hang its on the clothes line”. The underline word refers to ….
A. The machine
B. The washing powde
C. The clothes
D. The dirty clothes

(38)..
(39)..

(40)..
38. A. examination
B. meeting
 C. holiday
D. party

39. a. took
B. paid
C. sold
D. ran

40. a. and
B. because
C. although
D. therefore

Read the text to answer questions 41 and 42.

ANNOUNCEMENT

To : All students of SMP 1 Batu

To celebrate the National Education Day, students body will hold some interesting
programs such as English Speech Contest, debate, and Class Wall Magazine
Competition.
When : March 2nd 2013 8 am onwards.
Where : School hall

41. What does the purpose of the text?

42. “Students body will hold some interesting programs”.
The underlined word is similar meaning with.......

Read the text to answer questions 43 and 44.

43. What is the text about?

44. What should you do first on before going to the party?