PAKET 1

Choose the best answer.

The text is for questions number 1 to 2.

Tania,
Please inform your classmates to bring their smartphones next
Saturday. We will start the digital storytelling project. Make sure that
all students have decided the topics of their projects.

Best,
Ms Clara

1. What is the writer’s intention to write the text above?

A. To ask Tania’s classmates to make storytelling project.
B. To inform Tania’s classmates to bring their Smartphones.
C. To retell the students’ experience making storytelling project.
D. To tell the students how to make storytelling using smartphone.

2. What will probably Tania do after receiving the message? She will …
A. bring the smartphone on the following Saturday.
B. inform her classmates to bring smartphones.
C. write the topic of the storytelling project.
D. make a storytelling project.

The text is for questions number 3 to 5.

SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENT
Saturday, March 11th, 2017

In order to discuss our practicing schedule and new playing tactics, the girls’
basketball club will hold a meeting right after school this afternoon in the school activity
room. The meeting is expected to last around an hour and finish by 3. Every member
needs to be present at this important meeting. We will also distribute the new team
uniforms.
Should anyone unable to attend the meeting, find Mr. Taruna for permission and
further details about the agenda.
Looking forward to seeing you all in the meeting.

The chief
Sahara

3. What is the writer’s intention to write the text?

A. To inform about a meeting related to school basketbal club.
B. To announce the new tactic of playing basketball.
C. To persuade the reader to join basketball club.
D. To give information about new team uniform.

4. When will the meeting be held?

A. At 3 o’clock.
B. After school.
C. Before the school.
D. During the school time.

5. “...about practicing schedule and new playing tactics, the girls’...”

The underlined word is similar in meaning to ....
 A. movements
B. strategies
C. maneuvers
D. exercises

The text is for questions number 6 to 8.

Text for question number
Dear Kanza,

Do you have any plan for our next school holiday? My father and I are going to
Sydney to spend our holiday. We want to visit our uncle. If you want to join us, let
us know soon. You have ever told me that you wanted to see kangaroos there.

Betty

6. From the text we know that Kanza is a….

A. veterinarian
B. journalist
C. student
D. writer

7. What will Kanza do if she wants to join Betty? She will ....
A. let Betty know soon.
B. ask Betty to go to Sydney.
C. visit their uncle in Sydney.
D. persuade Betty to see kangaroo.

8. “ ..... that you wanted to see kangaroo there”

What does the underlined word refer to?
A. Betty.
B. Kanza.
C. Betty’s uncle
D. Betty’s father

The text is for questions number 9 to 11.

ANNOUNCEMENT

Ladies and gentlemen, welcome onboard Flight 4B7 with service from Hong Kong to
San Francisco. We are currently third in line for take-off and are expected to be in
the air in approximately seven minutes time. We ask that you please fasten your
seatbelts at this time and secure all baggage underneath your seat or in the
overhead compartments. We also ask that your seats and table trays in the upright
position for take-off. Please turn off all personal electronic devices, including laptops
and cell phones. Smoking is prohibited for the duration of the flight. Thank you for
choosing Mountain Airlines. Enjoy your flight.

The flight attendant

9. Where do you probably find this kind of text?

A. At a bus stop.
B. In a harbour.
C. On a plane.
D. On a train.

10. What will the readers likely do after reading the announcement? They will ….
A. secure their baggage and fasten their seatbelts
B. have their seats in downright position
 C. choose Mountain Airlines to fly
D. turn on all electronic devices

11. The plane will take off in seven minutes … the passenger must fasten their seat belts.
The correct word to fill in the blank is....
A. although
B. therefore
C. in spite of
D. in order to

The text is for questions number 12 to 15.

12. The writer’s intention to write the text is to ask someone to …

A. come to the party
B. invite Matthew to the party
C. inform Matthew about the party
D. remember the day and date of the party

13. After reading the text above, the reader will likely … extra clothes to the party.
A. Find and sell.
B. Buy and wrap.
C. Borrow and check.
D. Prepare and bring.

14. When will the party be held?

A. At noon.
B. At dawn.
C. In the morning.
D. In the evening.

15. “Bagwell Residence, 5612 Lawrence Street.”

What is the meaning of the underlined word?
A. Place for living.
B. Place for praying.
C. Place for working.
D. Place for having meal.
The text is for questions number 16 to 18.

16. The writer’s intention in writing the text is ….

A. to insist the readers to use the latest computer product
B. to inform the readers about the computer’s product
C. to explain the benefit of latest computer’s product
D. to promote a certain computer’s product sale

17. What is the topic of the text?

A. Computer online store.
B. Computer product sale.
C. Computer banner template.
D. Computer animated banner.

18. “…widest range of all product”.

The closest meaning of the underlined word is ….
A. lowest
B. smallest
C. broadest
D. narrowest

The text is for questions no. 19 – 21

19. The text is likely addressed to ….

A. grandmothers
B. food selllers
 C. cooks
D. chefs

20. What does the text focus on?

A. Cooking utensils.
B. Cooking course.
C. Cooking products.
D. Winter cuisine.

21. “Winter cooking course for domestic workers and nannies”

The underlined word has the closest meaning to ….
A. house
B. national
C. internal
D. civil

The text is for questions no 22 to 25

Someone that I admire most is my mother. She is my idol. In my opinion, my mother is not
only beautiful but also kind. In addition she is a good housewife.
Her beauty comes from her good looking physical appearance. She is average in height.
Her straight black hair is shining. Furthermore, the color of her eyes is like honey. And her light
brown skin is still very supple. She looks attractive in whatever clothes she wears.
Beside the attractive of her appearance, my mother is very kind. She likes to help people.
For example, whenever there the sick people in our neighborhood, she will give a visit. She often
gives food and drink to the unfortunate people. She pays the school fee of some orphans in the
surroundings. And something that impressed me more is she doesn’t like other people know
whenever she does good deed.
My mother is a good housewife. She takes care of her family well. For instance, she
prepares all the healthy food for the whole family. She keeps the house clean and organized. She
makes sure that the whole family’s needs are fulfilled. She is a great mother and I love her very
much.

22. What is the writer’s intention to write the text?

A. To criticize the writer’s mother.
B. To admire the writer’s appearance.
C. To show the writer’s pride to his mother.
D. To describe the writer’s mother appearance.

23. What does the writer’s mother look like?

A. She has good looking physical appearance, but unattractive.
B. She has shining black hair and light brown skin.
C. She has average in height and long curly hair.
D. She is tall and has straight black hair.

24. Based on the information on paragraph 3, the writer’s mother is a/an … person.
A. curious
B. obvious
C. generous
D. hazardous

25. “She pays the school fee of some orphans in the surroundings.” (paragraph 3, line 3)
The underlined word means ....
A. children whose parents are dead
B. children whose parents are poor
C. children whose parents are rich
D. children who have no home
The text is for questions no 26 to 29

Disney World Resort is one of the most visited largest recreational resorts in the world.
It has four different theme parks: The Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney MGM Studios, and
Disney’s Animal Kingdom.
The Magic Kingdom theme park is the park first built in the resort. This theme park is
represented by Cinderella’s castle. It has about forty eight attractions in seven themed Lands.
Unlike the Magic Kingdom, Epcot contains tunnels underneath the buildings. The tunnels
are used primarily for the support facilities necessary for merchandise shops and restaurants.
Spaceship Earth is the icon of Epcot. At Epcot, guests can visit Future World that offers
innovative aspects and applications of technology. Guests can also visit pavilions reorienting
eleven countries such as China, United Kingdom, France, Morocco, Japan, and Italy in World
Showcase.
The other two theme parks at Disney World Resort are Disney - MGM Studios and
Disney’s Animal Kingdom. At Disney –MGM Studios, guests can enjoy rides and shows based on
Hollywood movies. At Disney’s Animal Kingdom, they can take a safari ride to see elephants,
giraffes, hippos, rhinos, and lions. There are also two Disney water parks: Blizzard Beach and
Typhoon Lagoon. Both parks have water slides and other water adventures.

( Adapted from: Microsoft “Encarta” 2006 )

26. Whas is topic of the text?

A. The Magic Kingdom.
B. Disney MGM Studios.
C. Disney World Resort.
D. Disney’s Animal Kingdom.

27. What contains tunnels underneath the buildings?

A. Epcot.
B. The Magic Kingdom.
C. Disney MGM Studios.
D. Disney’s Animal Kingdom.

28. What will the readers likely do after reading the text?
A. Take part in keeping Disney World Resort famous.
B. Persuade their friends to visit Disney World Resort.
C. Make Disney World Resort as their only destination.
D. Want to visit and see the beauty of Disney World Resort soon.

29. “… they can take a safari ride to see elephants ….” (paragraph 4)
The underlined word refers to ….
A. movies
B. guests
C. studios
D. shows

The text is for questions no 30 to 33

Last December, at the end of the year, my brothers and I went to Tanjung Setia
beach to spend our school holiday. It was located about 23 kilometers from our city Bandar
Lampung. We took 40 minutes to reach there by motorcycle.
We arrived at the beach in the morning. It was amazing; The situation at the beach
was still quiet. Its scenery was very beautiful. We went for a walk along the beach because
the weather was still cold. After it got warmer we swam in shallow water and played in the
wave. After having a quick dip in the ocean, which was really cold and windy, we took a
rest and had lunch. There were not many people there. We thought that it happened
because of the weather was too windy, but we finally realized that it was Christmas holiday
so almost all of the Christians tourists spending time at home to have a celebration.
At the afternoon we went down to the beach. We did not swim but we sat on the
bench at the seashore. We were amazed to see the high wave. It was so high that nobody
was brave enough to surf on it by that time. After we enjoyed sunset, we decided to go
home, we were both totally exhausted but we were so happy.

30. The topic of the text is ….

A. the writer‘s experience of visiting Tanjung Setia beach
B. the popular tourist destination in Bandar Lampung
C. the smart way spending school holiday
D. the promotion of natural tourism

31. Why did nobody surf at the beach?

A. The wave was so high.
B. The day was getting dark.
C. The weather was very cold.
D. The visitor was exhausted.

32. What did the writer and her brothers do at the afternoon?
A. They did surfing.
B. They enjoyed sunset.
C. They took some photos.
D. They swam at the shallow water.

33. “Its scenery was very beautiful” (paragraph 2 line 2)

The underlined word has the closest meaning to ….
A. view
B. reef
C. wave
D. passion

The text is for questions number 34 to 37.

We use the heat of an electric iron to remove wrinkles from fabric and get our clothes
tidy. In order to do so, we need to follow theses following steps:
1. Prepare the iron, the clothes, a place mat or any flat surface board, some clothing
hangers.
2. Plug the iron cable into the electricity socket. And wait until it gets warmer.
3. Place the clothes on the place mat.
4. Apply the iron on the clothes surface evenly.
5. Flip the clothes and apply the iron on the other side of the clothes evenly.
6. Put the clothes on the clothing hangers.
7. Continue with another clothes
34. What is the writer’s intention to write the text above?
A. To tell how to use an electric iron.
B. To describe how to buy an electric iron.
C. To persuade people to use an electric iron.
D. To tell the writer’s experience in using an electronic iron.

35. What should we do after placing the clothes on the place mat?
A. Continue ironing with another clothes.
B. Put the clothes on the clothing hanger.
C. Plug the iron cable into the electric socket.
D. Apply the iron on the clothing surface evenly.
 36. What will probably happen if the electricity is turned off?
A. The wrinkles of the clothes will be removed easily.
B. The iron will not be able to be operated.
C. The iron will make the clothes tidy.
D. The iron will get warmer.

37. “And wait until it gets warmer.” (step 2)

What does the underlined word refer to?
A. The iron.
B. The cloth.
C. The electricity socket.
D. The clothing hanger.

The text is for questions number 38 to 41.

Once upon a time, there was a king, named Midas. He was a very wealthy king. His hobby
was collecting money and gold. One morning, as he was sitting alone in the garden, Dionysus, the
god of harvest, came to him and said, "Midas, I grant you a touch of gold. Whatever you touch, it
will turn into gold. Be careful. What you think will bring you the most happiness but may cause you
the greatest grief. So think first before you touch any object or you will regret. Midas was very
happy. He didn't hear Dionysus' warning. He touched a tree and it turned to gold. He touched his
palace and it turned to gold. Midas danced joyfully.
One day, the worst thing happened when his daughter ran to him crying and complained that
all the flowers in the garden had turned to gold. When Midas touched his beloved daughter, she
turned to gold. He was extremely unhappy.
Finally, Midas went back to Dionysus and said, "Please take back your gift. I no longer want the
golden touch. I realized that wealth does not always bring happiness. Dionysus laughed,"Go and
bathe in the river of Poctulus. The spell will be underdone and your woe will be gone.” The king
rushed to his palace. He poured the water to his daughter and she came back to alive.

38. What is the story about?

A. A King and his golden touch.
B. A generous wealthy king.
C. A king and his daughter.
D. A king and Dionysus.

39. What was the problem of the story above?

A. Dionysus could turn anything into gold with his touch.
B. The God of harvest granted Midas a touch of gold.
C. King Midas didn’t hear Dionysus warning.
D. King Midas wanted to be very wealthy.

40. What did King Midas feel after he touched his daughter?
He felt very ….
A. confused
B. excited
C. upset
D. sad

41. From the text we know that King Midas was ….

A. wealthy and generous
B. wealthy but greedy
C. wealthy but stingy
D. wealthy and wise
The text is for questions number 42 to 45.

A halo, also known as a nimbus, icebow or gloriole, is an optical phenomenon produced by

ice crystals creating colored or white arcs and spots in the sky. Many are near the sun or moon but
others are elsewhere and even in the opposite part of the sky. They can also form around artificial
lights in very cold weather when ice crystals called diamond dust are floating in the nearby air.
There are many types of ice halos. They are produced by the ice crystals in cirrus clouds
high (5–10 km) in the upper troposphere. The particular shape and orientation of the crystals is
responsible for the type of halo observed. Light is reflected and refracted by the ice crystals and
may split up into colors because of dispersion. The crystals behave like prisms and mirrors,
refracting and reflecting sunlight between their faces, sending shafts of light in particular directions.
Atmospheric phenomena such as halos were used as part of weather lore as an empirical
means of weather forecasting before meteorology was developed.

42. What does paragraph two tell us about?

A. The types of ice halos.
B. The reflection of ice halos.
C. Halos produced in the upper troposphere.
D. Crystals that behave like prisms and mirrors.

43. What causes the light being reflected and refracted by ice crystals and split up into colors?
A. Troposphere.
B. Ice crystals.
C. Dispersion.
D. Sunlight.

44. What is a halo based on the text above?

A. The ice crystals caused by dispersion.
B. Sunlight that behave like prisms and mirrors.
C. Something found in the opposite part of the sky.
D. A white arc-shaped optical phenomenon produced by ice crystals.

45. The text is likely useful to ….

A. students who learn physics related to natural phenomena
B. weather forecaster who need natural data for their jobs
C. aviation crew who want to know the weather condition.
D. farmers who need information about climate

The text is for questions number 46 to 48.

The Chinese alligator is one of just two alligator species in the world. Compared to its cousin
the American alligator, the Chinese version is relatively small, with an average total length of about
five feet in males and 4½ feet in females. The Chinese alligator has a more robust head than its
American counterpart, and its snout is tapered and turns up slightly at the end. The Chinese
alligator’s blunt teeth are perfect for crushing shelled animals, like clams and snails. But the menu is
quite varied, and also includes insects, fish, and the occasional small mammal or bird.
During the cold, dry months (October - March), Chinese alligators hunker down in caves or
burrows and brumate, rather than truly hibernate -- a way that reptiles respond to cold weather. In
April, they emerge and spend much of the day basking in sunny spots. As summer begins, the
animals become more nocturnal. This is also the time when they begin their mating rituals. Females
build nests and lay their eggs (anywhere from 10 to 40 or more at a time). The young hatch in
September, and they benefit from maternal care: moms help the young hatch and then carry the
little ones from the nest to the water.

46. Why is the text written?

A. In order to know the species of alligator.
B. To bring readers to recognize Chinese alligators.
C. To give information about alligator population.
D. In order to show the features of Chinese alligators.
 47. Paragraph two describes Chines alligators in term of their ….
A. general features
B. population
C. habitat
D. habit

48. From the text we know that Chinese alligators ….

A. are carnivorous
B. have sharp teeth
C. are always active at night
D. lay eggs in September

The text is for questions no 49 to 51.

Last month, My sister and I went shopping. Actually I want to buy a pairs of
trousers. My sister would buy nothing. She just accompanied me. When we walked around
the rows of clothes I saw a red jacket displayed. I came closer to it to check price of the
jacket. It was 275.000 rupiahs. I had only 200.000 rupiahs. I love the jackets very much. I
decided not to buy trousers. We went home to check my saving.
I arrived at home. Apparently my saving was not enough to buy the jacket. I was so
disappointed because I wanted it so much and I didn’t want to ask money to my parents
because my parents had just paid many things including my school fee.
The next day it was a lucky day. It was announced that I won the writing
competition conducted by Cerdik Cendekia Course in my town. My articles were the best,
and I got prize 500. 000 rupiahs.
How lucky I was, I could buy my favorite jacket. I did not forget to treat my sister
having steak in a restaurant.

49. What would the writer likely do if he did not get the prize 500.000?
A. He would never join the contest.
B. He would not buy his favorite jacket.
C. He would treat his sister having steak.
D. He would not save his pocket money.

50. Why did the writer decide not to buy a pair of trousers?
A. He should come home soon.
B. He did not have enough money.
C. He did not like to bother his parents.
D. He changed his mind to buy a jacket.

51. The writer knew his parents well …he did not ask more money.
The correct word to complete the sentence is ....
A. however
B. moreover
C. so that
D. since

The text is for questions no 52 to 54.

Once a fox was roaming around in the dark. Unfortunately, he fell into a well. He tried his
level best to come out but all in vain. So, he had no other alternative but to remain there till the
next morning. The next day, a goat came that way. She peeped into the well and saw the fox there.
The goat asked “what are you doing there, Mr. Fox?”
 The sly fox replied, “I came here to drink water. It is the best I have ever tasted. Come and
see for yourself.” Without thinking even for a while, the goat jumped into the well, quenched her
thirst and looked for a way to get out. But just like the fox, she also found herself helpless to come
out.
Then the fox said, “I have an idea. You stand on your hind legs. I’ll climb on your head and
get out. Then I shall help you come out too.” The goat was innocent enough to understand the
shrewdness of the fox and did as the fox said and helped him get out of the well.
While walking away, the fox said, “Had you been intelligent enough, you would never have
got in without seeing how to get out.”

52. The text is intended to ….

A. describe the life of the fox
B. amuse the readers with the story
C. tell the readers how to solve a problem well
D. retell the fox’s experience in cheating the goat

53. What happened after the fox could get out of the well?
A. The fox asked someone else to help the goat.
B. The fox helped the goat get out of the well.
C. The fox left the goat alone in the well.
D. The fox kept his promise

54. “Then I shall help you come out too.” (paragraph 3)

The underlined word refers to ….
A. The fox
B. The goat
C. The writer
D. The reader

The text is for questions no 55 to 57.

55. What is the benefit of reading the label above?

 A. We can buy the product easily.
B. We will know how to make the product.
C. We know where to get the product easily.
D. We get the detailed information of the product.

56. How many kinds of vitamin does the product contain?

A. One.
B. Two .
C. Three.
D. Four.

57. “Original strawberry lemonade flavored”

The closest meaning of the underlined word is ....
A. traditional
B. artificial
C. natural
D. special

The text is for questions no 58 to 60.

58. The writer writes the text to … .

A. ask Esther to practice singing
B. praise Esther about her success
C. wish Esther to be a popular singer
D. give Esther information about the contest

59. “I know how long and how hard you practiced.”

The sentence means that Esther is a … .
A. polite girl
B. lazy student
C. hard worker
D. honest person

60. “We wish you all the best in pursuing your dream to be a popular singer some day.”
The underlined word has similar meaning with … .
A. ignoring
B. avoiding
C. searching
D. forgetting