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Text 1: The following text is for Question 1 to 3.

Dear Mr. Shoji,

We have reviewed your application for credit, and it our pleasure to inform you that
an account has been opened for your company.
Please feel free to use your account as often as you wish. A descriptive brochure is
attached
nt which outlines the terms and condition upon which this account has been opened.
Should your credit requirement change, or should you have any question regarding to
your new account, call this office and ask to speak to one of our account representatives.
When you call, please have your account number available, in order that we might have a
quick access to your file.
Best regards,

Anton Kurniawan
1. What the main idea of paragraph three?
A. The account is free of charge.
B. Mr. Shoji should call the office for further information.
C. Mr. Shoji should change his credit requirement.
D. Mr. Shoji can open his account quite often.
E. Mr. Shoji can use his account anytime he needs.

2. What is the purpose of the letter?

A. To approve a company credit account.
B. To describe an application to open current account.
C. To describe an application to open a saving account.
D. To inform the requirement to open a bank account.
E. To inform a customer about a new charge of credit cards.

3. “A descriptive brochure is attached which outlines the terms …”

The underlined word can be replaced by …
A. Interested
B. Enclosed
C. Required
D. Amazed
E. Pushed

Text 2:The following text is for Questions 4 to 5

4. The text informs ….

A. Riverside Community Centre
B. Helping the homeless people
C. The new book fair
D. The Book fair sale.
 E. The 19th Annual Book Fair

5. The book fair will be ended at ….

A. 06:00 pm on Sunday, November 20
B. 11:00 pm on Sunday, November 20
C. 11:00 am on Sunday, November 20
D. 10.00 am on Saturday, November 19
E. 06.00 pm on Saturday, November 19

Text 3: The following text is for question 6 to 8

Fire Damaged Shopping Center
YONKERS, Nov 12 th. A four alarm fire damaged 14 stores today in the Cross County Shopping
Center, the largest shopping, the largest shopping center in Westchester County. Two fire investigators
said the blaze apparently started in a pile of cardboard cartons at the rear of a shoe store and spread
through a utilities duct above the 13 other stores. The fire started at 4.40 p.m. and was declared under
control at 6.14 p.m. The center is on the Cross County Parkway at the Gov. Thomas E. Dewey
Thruway.
Five fire-fighters were busy at the scene. Lieut. John Carey of the Yonkers Arson Squad said the cause
of the fire was under investigation.

6. The text mainly tells about

A. the Yonkers Arson Squad
B. the blaze at a shoe store
C. a fire in the shopping center
D. a shopping center in the cross contry
E. the largest shopping center in Westchester County

7. The fire has lasted about

A. half an hour
B. forty five minutes
C. one hour
D. one and a half hours
E. two hours

8. How many investigators and fire fighters were involved in the scene?
A. Two
B. Seven
C. Twelve
D. Thirteen
E. Fourteen

Text 4: The following text is for questions 9 to 12

Mr. Richard’s family was on vacation. They are Mr. and Mrs. Richard with two sons. They went
to London. They saw their travel agent and booked their tickets. They went to the British Embassy to
get visas to enter Britain. They had booked fourteen days tour. This includes travel and
accommodation. They also included tours around London.
They boarded a large Boeing flight. The flight was nearly fourteen hours. On the plane the
cabin crews were very friendly. They gave them news paper and magazine to read. They gave them
food and drink. There was a film for their entertainment. They had a very pleasant flight. They slept
part of the way.
On arrival at Heathrow Airport, they had to go to Customs and Immigration. The officers were
pleasant. They checked the document carefully but their manners were very polite. Mr. Richard and his
family collected their bags and went to London Welcome Desk. They arranged the transfer to a hotel.
The hotel was a well-known four-star hotel. The room had perfect view of the park. The room
had its own bathroom and toilet. Instead of keys for the room, they inserted a key-card to open the door.
On the third floor, there was a restaurant serving Asian and European food. They had variety of food.
 The two week in London went by fast. At the end of the 14-day, they were quite tired but they
felt very happy.

9. Which one is not the facility in the hotel where Mr. Richard stayed?
A. Bathroom and toilet
B. Perfect view of the park
C. A key-card to open the door
D. Newspaper and magazine to read
E. Restaurant of European and Asian food.

10. The main idea of the second paragraph is … .

A. They had variety of food.
B. They slept part of the way.
C. They had a very pleasant flight.
D. Mr. Richard’s family was on vacation.
E. They also included tours around London.

11. How was the service got by the Richards in their vacation?
A. It was free of charge
B. It was disappointed
C. It was bad
D. It was terrible
E. It was satisfied.

12. “They checked the document carefully but their manners were very polite.” (paragraph 3).
The underlined word means … .
A. Matters
B. Opinion
C. Behavior
D. Position
E. feelings

Text 5: The following text is for questions 13 to 17

DIGESTIVE SYSTEM

Human body is made up of countless millions of cells, food is needed to built up new cells and
replace the worn out cells. However, the food that we take must be changed into substances that can be
carried in the blood to the places where they are needed. This process is called digestion.
The first digestive process takes place in the mouth. The food we eat is broken up into small
pieces by the action of teeth, mixed with saliva, a juice secreted by glands in the mouth. Saliva contains
digestive juices which moisten the food, so it can be swallowed easily.
From the mouth, food passes through the esophagus (the food passage) into the stomach. Here,
the food is mixed with the juice secreted by the cells in the stomach for several hours. Then the food
enters the small intensive. All the time the muscular walls of the intestine are squeezing, mixing and
moving the foods onwards.
In a few hours, the food changes into acids. These are soon absorbed by the villi (microscopic
branch projections from the intestine walls and passed into the bloodstream.

13. What does the digestion mean?

A. The process of building up new cells
B. The process of taking food into our mouth
C. The process of replacing worn out cells
D. The process of providing energy for each cell
E. The process of changing food into substances that can be carried in the blood

14. The following sentences are correct based on the text, except…….
A. Food can be swallowed easily because of saliva
B. The function of juice is to mix food in stomach
 C. Human body is made up of countless millions of food
D. The second process of the food is in the stomach
E. The result of the food process is in form of acid and for bloodstream

15. What is the first digestive juice?

A. Enzymes
B. Glands
C. Intestine
D. Saliva
E. Esophagus

16. “these are soon absorbed by the villi…..”

The underlined word refers to …
A. Foodstuff
B. Acids
C. Villis
D. Juice
E. Cells

17. “…. ,food is needed to built up new cells and replace the worn out cells.:
The underlined word means …
A. Take place
B. Intent
C. Supply
D. Exchange
E. Platform

Text 6: The following text is for questions 18 to 22

The greenhouse effect is a warming of the air around us. It gets its name from the greenhouses
that people use to grow plants. These greenhouses let in heat from sunlight and trap it inside. Earth’s
atmosphere–the layer of air that surrounds our planet–also traps heat.
Greenhouse effect is raised temperature at a planet’s surface as result of heat energy being
trapped by gases in the atmosphere. Certain gases cause the atmosphere to act like the glass in a
greenhouse. As a result, the temperature of a planet’s surface may be higher than it otherwise would
be–on Earth about 33º C (59ºF) higher. The main gases that produce the greenhouse effect on Earth are
water vapour and carbon dioxide. Scientists suspect that increased discharge of carbon dioxide from
human activity (notably motor transport and industry) is contributing to global warming.

18. What is trapped by the atmosphere?

A. The green house
B. The heat
C. The vapour
D. The plant
E. The gas

19. The text mainly explains about ….

A. The greenhouse
B. Earth’s atmosphere
C. The plant greenhouse
D. The greenhouse effect
E. The global temperature

20. Which of the following statement is not true?

A. The earth’s temperature is cooler than it was in the past
B. The earth’s temperature is normally 330 C
C. Our atmosphere traps heat from the sunlight
D. Carbon dioxide produces the greenhouse effect
E. The scientists believe that industry contribute to global warming
21. The purpose of the text is to ….
A. Tell the result of greenhouse
B. Discuss the cause of global warming
C. Inform the danger of greenhouse effect
D. Describe the threat of greenhouse effect
E. Explain the process of greenhouse effect

22. … Scientists suspect that increased discharge of carbon dioxide from human activity. The
underlined word means ….
A. release
B. reckon
C. wreck
D. react
E. leak

Text 7: The following text is for questions 23 to 25

Surat Kecil untuk Tuhan Film

Type of Film : Drama/Family
Producer : Sarjono Sutrisno
Production : Skylar Pictures
Duration : 100 minutes

The story was based on a true story and from the novel having the same title. The film tells us
about Gita Sesa Wanda Cantika or Keke (Dinda Hauw), a 13-year-old who was quite fortune, since she
had a wealthy family, she had two elder brothers and parents who loved and cared about her. In
addition, Keke also had six loyal friends who always accompanied her. Her life was even more
complete with the presence of a lover, named Andy (Esa Sigit), who was also very fond of her.
Everything seemed so perfect. Until then cancer attracted her. Keke suffered from
Rhabdomyosarcoma (cancer which attacks solt tissue), and she was the first Indonesian person who
was attacked by the cancer. This beautiful girl, then, turned into a “monster” and she was forced to
undergo a series of chemotherapy and radiation for almost a year. Consequently, Keke’s hair began to
fall out, her skin became dry and often nausea. Keke’s and her family’s patient paid off. She was
declared cured and could do her activities as usual.
Unfortunately, a year later the cancer returned. This was even more serve and lethal. Keke
understood that it was impossible for her to survive, but she didn’t give up and go down. Her passion to
continue to be the best was not even weakened. She was just like the star of aerius which was still
shining brightly despite the clouds covered the sky.
(adapted from: http://diandrabook.wordpress.com/2011/11/18/mengenal-wanita-dalam-buku-sarinah-mengulas-ide-dan-
pemikiran-cemerlang-dr-ir-soekarno)

23. Why was Keke fortunate?

A. She had only a few friends
B. She could hardly get anything she wanted
C. She had family and friends who loved her
D. She had two elder sisters who always accompanied her
E. She suffered from deathly cancer

24. Which of the statements is NOT TRUE according to the text?

A. Keke came frome a rich family
B. She had six good friends and a caring lover
C. Keke’s brothers and parents loved her very much
D. At last, Keke was successfully cured from deadly cancer
E. Keke was the first Indonesian person who suffered from Rhabdomyosarcoma

25. What made Keke’s hair begin to fall out, her skin become dry and often nausea?
A. She had to take medicines for almost a year.
B. She had to stay at the hospital for medication for a year
C. She had to cut her hair to prevent to deathly cancer from spreading
 D. She had to undergo a series of chemotherapy and radiation for more than a year
E. She had to undergo a series of chemotherapy and radiation for almost a year

Text 8: this text is for questions 26 to 29

BEAUTY PAGEANT
Sending an Indonesian woman to participate in the world beauty pageant always provokes
(memancing) a controversy. Nevertheless, for several times, Yayasan Putri Indonesia still insists
(meminta dg tegas) on sending Putri Indonesia to the Miss Universe competition.
Some people consider that Miss Universe competition is not in line with Indonesian culture.
What most Indonesian people concern (kegelisahan) in the fact that the competition requires each
contestant to wear a swimsuit and walk through a catwalk in a session called swimsuit contest. This
matter is still extremely unacceptable in Indonesian culture.
On the contrary, many people argue that being a Miss Universe is something that can be really
proud of. Miss Universe possesses the righteous mission: making more people aware of the problems in
the world. What Yayasan Putri Indonesia is doing should be appreciated and perceived as one of the
efforts to put Indonesians take part in international community.
Nevertheless, I believe that it is still not about time for Indonesian women to take part in the Miss
Universe Contest.

26. The following statements are TRUE based on the text, except ….
A. Joining Miss Universe Contest is still very controversial in Indonesia
B. People finally give their approval about sending Putri Indonesia to Miss Universe Contest
C. Yayasan Putri Indonesia strongly demands to send Putri Indonesia to Miss Universe
competition
D. Some people object to one of the requirements in Miss Universe Contest
E. Sending Putri to Miss Universe Contest gives both advantages ad disadvantages.

27. “What Yayasan Putri Indonesia is doing should be appreciated and…”

The underlined word means ….
A. Took apart
B. Joined
C. Participated
D. Respected
E. Responded

28. The followings are the reasons why some people refused sending Putri Indonesia to Miss Universe
Contest, except:
A. It is not suitable with Indonesia’s culture
B. It is unsuitable with Indonesia’s moral
C. The contestant must be beautiful and polite
D. The contestant must wear swimsuit
E. The contestant must join swimsuit contest

29. Putri Indonesia can make Indonesia proud of because ….

A. It is the efforts to put Indonesians take part in international community
B. Putri Indonesia can make herself proud of
C. Putri Indonesia takes apart in swimsuit contest
D. Miss Universe can make Indonesians’ righteous better
E. Miss Universe is making not to aware of the problems in the world

Text 9:The following text is for Questions 30 to 32

Although a jaguar does not live in Asia. It’s famous there because there is a car named after the
animal. It can be stated in some points.
The jaguar belongs to the cat family. It is some one of the four big (roaring) cats along with a
lion, the tiger and the leopard. Because it has spots, a jaguar is often mistaken for a leopard. However, a
jaguar has large rosette marking, a stronger body and a shorter tail. The jaguar is brownish-yellow in
color and has spot on the head.
Jaguar live in variety of location. The rainforest and wet grasslands of Central and South
America form the habitats of the jaguar.
 The jaguar is an excellent hunter. While the other three roaring cat kill their prey by biting it at
the neck, the jaguar kill its prey by biting through its skull. It usually kills small animals for food but
can attack and kill cattle or deer.

30. Which of the following is the characteristic of the jaguar?

A. It belongs to a tame animal.
B. It has spot in its body.
C. It is found in Asia.
D. It has smaller rosette marking.
E. It kills its prey by biting at the neck.

31. How does the jaguar differ from other wild cats according to the text?
A. It doesn’t live in rainforest.
B. It kills its prey by biting it at the neck.
C. Unlike the other cats, it is reddish-yellow in color.
D. It is the only wild cat which has spot on its body.
E. Other cat, except the leopard, do not have spot on their body.

32. What is the main idea of paragraph four?

A. How jaguar hunts.
B. How a jaguar and leopard differ.
C. The description of a jaguar.
D. The jaguar’s habitat.
E. The jaguar’s diet

Text 10:The following text is for Questions 33 to 34

ESTATE AUCTION
An auction for the estate of Raul Diego Will be held on Saturday, February 16, at 11 A.M.
(Preview starts at 10 A.M.) Location: 5667 North Hedge Lane

Some of items to be auctioned 2004 Mercedes China and Crystal Jewelry Stamp collection

Questions?
Oriental rugs Please call Estate Planners at
778-0099 between noon and 5 P.M.

33. What event is being announced?

A. A show
B. A course
C. A public sale
D. A seminar
E. A job training

34. Where will the auction probably take place?

A. At the Town Hall
B. At a hypermarket
C. At Raul Diego Estate
D. At 5667 North hedge lane
E. At the Estate Planners Office

Text 11:The following text is for Questions 35 to 37

Adoption
Adoption is the process by which people take a child who has not born to them and raise him or
her as a member of their family. By low, adopted children differ from foster children. An adopted child
has all the legal right of a member of the family that raises him or her. A foster child does not.
Parent place their children up for adoption for many reasons. Some parents’ feel they cannot
adequately care of their off springs because of health or economic condition. Some others, especially
unwed parent, my not want to raise a child.
 But there are couples who cannot have children of their own. Adoption gives them opportunity
to raise a family. They can get one from an adoption agency if they have all the requirements asked.
Stats laws prohibit adoption agencies from revealing the identity of the natural parents to the
adoptive parents. These laws also forbid agencies from disclosing the identity of the adoptive parents to
the natural parents. In same states, the law permits adopted persons who are at least 18 year old to see
their birth certificates including the natural parents’ names.
On the contrary, many adopted people worked to change the laws. They argue that people have
a right to know their identity. They said that keeping secret their adoption records violates their right.
On the other hand, many people feel adoption record should be kept secret. If not, natural
parents might change their minds years later and take the child away from the parents who raised him
or hem.
Some experts advise that a child should known that most adoptions by the age 6 or 7. Surveys
have shown the most adopted children develop normally.

35. Which of the following is NOT reason why parents place their child up for adoption?
A. He or she is from a poor family.
B. His or her parents do not love them.
C. His or her parents are not in good health.
D. His or her parents do not want to raise him/her.
E. His or her parents cannot afford to give good education.

36. The writer’s purpose in writing the text is….

A. To tell the readers how to adopt a child.
B. To describe people who adopt a child
C. To explain the readers how an adopted child is raised.
D. To persuade people to have a foster child or to adopt a child.
E. To inform the readers the reasons and problems of adopting a child.

37. Which of the following is the most improbable reason why adopted children want to have/know
their adoptive records?
A. They want to know their natural parents.
B. They want to know why they are adopted
C. They want to know their status in adoptive parents.
D. They want to pay back their adoptive parents expenditure.
E. They want to know why their parents place theme up for adoption.

Text 12: The following text is for questions 38 to 39

From : Ellina <ellina_w@gmail.com>
To : Mr. Fariandly Ilham
<universe_airlines@gmail.com
Cc :
Sent : Thursday, 23rd February 2012 10 a.m.
Subject : Application letter
Attention : Mr. Fariandly Ilham
Personal Direction, Universe Airlines
Dear Sir,
I am responding to your recent advertisement in the Indonesia post for a bilingual
international flight attendant. I think I could be a good flight attendant for Universe Airlines
because I’m a very friendly person and I really love traveling. I also enjoy meeting people.
As you can see from my resume and references attached, I’ve had a lot of experience
working with tourists guide for about one year, and another two years as a tour consultant at the
same company.
I would be really very glad if you would take into your consideration.
I’m looking forward to having your invitation for an interview

Yours truly,

Ellina Winarti
38. Where did the applicant work before?
A. At a travel agency.
B. At the Indonesia Post
C. At the Universe Airlines
D. At a multinational airlines
E. At an international company

39. “I’m looking forward to having your invitation for an interview.”

What does the sentence mean?
A. I’m going to be interviewed
B. I’m expecting you for an interview.
C. I’m waiting for an interview invitation.
D. I’m going to be invited for an interview.
E. I’m going to invite you for an interview

Text 13: The following text is for questions 40 to 43

Higher Education for Women

In this modern era, there are still some parents who are reluctant about sending their daughter to
college. The narrow attitude shown to women’s education is largely due to the traditional role of
women in society. A woman is expected to be a wife and a mother. Most parents believe that if their
daughter gets married and choose to be a housewife, then the higher education will be a waste.
However, an educated woman is not only a better wife but also contributes something to the society.
Nowadays, more and more women are successfully combining their career and marriage. Educated
woman are richer both emotionally and financially. They are able to find an outlet for their monotonous
drudgery of their housekeeping. They bring more satisfaction and contentment to their lives.
Depriving girls of higher education is crass discrimination. Times have changed; modern
society needs the talent of each people regardless of gender. Today, women work alongside men. In
fact, in the last few decades, women have made outstanding contributions to society.
Women should be given the freedom to be educated whether or not they get married or gep to
work after finishing their education, because it is only through education that a woman will find herself
useful and discover what she wants in life. A woman who works is not an insult to her husband.
Conversely, her husband should feel proud of her achievements since marriage is actually an equal
partnership.
Therefore, parents should not think that girls should less education just because they will get
marriage one day
40. What makes parents reluctant to send their daughters to college?
A. They think education will be a waste
B. Traditional rule of women in society do not need high education
C. They have to contribute something to the society
D. More women are successful in their career
E. It is a waste for women to go to college

41. What is the main purpose of the text?

A. to persuade readers what should and should not do about education
B. to put forward a point of view or argument about higher education for women
C. to tell the parents in this modern era about how to educate their daughters
D. to explain to readers about haw to give education for their daughters
E. to describe the fact about how some parents educate their daughter

42. Modern society needs …

A. educated career women
B. marriage women
C. educated women
 D. good housewives and mothers
E. Talented people regardless gender

43. “In fact, in the last few decades, women have outstanding contributions to society.” (paragraph 3)
The synonym of the underlined word is …
A. Main
B. Major
C. Ordinary
D. well-known
E. remarkable

Text 14: The following text is for questions 44 to

Coffee cherries must be processed soon after harvesting to prevent the pulp from he fermenting around
the bean. There are two types of processing known as dry and wet processing.
Dry processing is sometimes called “unwashed” or “natural” processing. Cherries are spread
outside for 15 to 20 days. The cherries are exposed to the sun and stirred regularly to help them dry
evenly. The dried cherries are then hulled by hand or by machine, removing the dried out pulp and
parchment. This is the way coffee has been processed for centuries.
The other type of processing is know as wet or “washed” processing. A few hours after the
cherries are harvested, the pulp is removed from the cherries. The beans are then washes and rising.
Small amount of fermentation don’t hurt the bean, but soften the remaining pulp and skin, making them
able to be easily rinsed off. This is a better type of processing because it causes less damage to the bean
than dry processing.
Once the coffee beans have been processed, they are sorted by size and looks, than bagged
ready for shipment. Coffee beans that don’t make the “grade” for export are normally used on local
basis.
The most important step in getting coffee into your cup is the roasting. Roasting coffee is both
an art and a sciences, requiring year of experience and the right type of the roasting equipment.
Green coffee bean are roasted at temperatures ranging from 370 to 450 degrees for up to 20
minutes. During this time they lose 18 to 23 % of their weight and increases in size by 35 to 60%. They
change color from a light straw green color to medium brown or dark brown, depending upon the
degree of roast. The bean splits open and brings out the rich aroma of the coffee.
Roasting is merely the “cooking” of the bean. How much the bean roasted is that is called the
degree of roast. The less it is cooked, the “lighter” or “milder” the roast. There are different terms used
for the degree of roast. Some use the words Mild-Mild-Medium-Medium-Medium-Dark-Dark.
Today, another common naming of roasting is after countries- American roast, French roast,
French roast, Italian roast, Turkish roast. These all go from light to dark, from mild in taste to down-
right burnt tasting.
Adoptep from: http//chilipaper.com/FNCC/how_coffee_is _processed_roas.htm (16 th November 2011)

44. What is the text about?

A. How to make coffee.
B. How to cultivate coffee.
C. How to differenciate bad and good coffee.
D. The two different ways of coffee processing.
E. The different coffee processing in different countries.

45. Which of the following is NOT what happens when the green beans are roasted?
A. The bring out the aroma of the coffee
B. They are heavier than before.
C. Their size gets bigger.
D. They split open.
E. They change color.

46. What is the use of the fermentation?

A. To make the beans last long.
 B. To remove the dried out pulp.
C. To change the color of the beans.
D. To soften the reaming pulp and skin.
E. To bring out the rich aroma of the coffee.

47. Arrange the following sentence into a good paragraph.

1) But Minos, fearing Daedalus might reveal the way out, imprisoned him and his son, Icarus.
2) The wax gradually melted, and Icarus fell into the sea.
3) Minotour was Minos’ own monster son, half man half bull.
4) Once in Greek, there was a king named Minos.
5) Luckily, they could escape by making wings of wax feather. Daedalus warned Icarus to fly
away from the sun.
6) One day, the king ordered a man called Daedalus to build a place to hold the Minataur.
7) Ignore his warnings, Icarus flew near the sun.
8) Daedalus built the labyrinth-a maze of tunnels.
Adaptep from: Maureen Spurgeon (transl,), 366 Questions and Answers, England, Brown Watson, 2008.
A. 4-8-6-3-1-5-7-2
B. 4-6-7-8-1-3-5-2
C. 4-6-3-8-1-5-7-2
D. 4-6-3-1-8-5-7-2
E. 4-3-6-8-1-5-7-2

Text 14: For questions 48 to 50, complete the text with the suitable words.
The Byron Bay region is part of Australia’s Green Cauldron, recognized by Tourism Australia
as one of Australia’s iconic National Landscapes in June 2008. This geological wonder….(48) over
5,000 km3 across the Queensland and New South Wales Border. It ….(49) two of Australia’s best
known stretches of coastlines, the Gold Coast and Byron Bay, and offers a unique additional experience
to the coast. The township of Byron Bay is the mainland of Australia’s eastern most point and is an
easy 45-minute-drive from Gold Coast International Airport. Byron Bay was ….(50) as one of 26 top
south Pacific destinations by Tripadvisor members two years in a row.
Adopted from: Air Asia, The Ultimate Guide Byron Bay & Beyond Brochure.

48. A. spans
B. steps
C. sets
D. seizes
E. spaces

49. A. finds
B. gives
C. links
D. reaches
E. corresponds

50. A. felt
B. voted
C. sought
D. conveyed
E. mentioned