ANNOUNCEMENT

All 9th grade students are required to have additional subjects after school from Monday to
Friday from 1 p.m. to 2.30 p.m. The effective date is on February 10th, 2019.
The headmaster,
Mr. Sunyoto

1. What does the text tell about?

a. Additional subjects
b. Reductional subjects
c. Holiday
d. Camping

2. How long will the program be held?

a. An hour
b. A half hour
c. One and a half hours
d. An hour and fifteen minutes

3. ‘All 9th grade students are required to have additional subjects...’

The underlined word has the closest meaning as ….
a. Started
b. Needed
c. Renounced
d. Confirmed

4. Why does the Marlowe’s issue this invitation?

A. To celebrate a housewarming party
B. To have a barbeque party
C. To be proud to show off their house
D. To be grateful to have new family member

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

A. To ask someone to prepare the party
B. To persuade someone to come to party
C. To inform a housewarming barbeque party
D. To invite someone to attend housewarming party
6. If you received the invitation, what will you do?
We will …(RSVP = please confirm whether you can come or not)
A. come to the party on time
B. confirm our coming to Meg
C. bring our own food and drink
D. prepare the equipment of barbeque

Children’s Cold & Allergy Medicine

Uses
Temporarily relieves nasal congestion due to the common cold, high fever or
other upper respiratory allergies, or associated with sinusitis.
Temporarily relieves these symptoms due to high fever (allergic rhinitis):
 runny nose
 sneezing
 itchy, watery eyes
 itching of the nose or throat
Temporarity restores freer breathing through the nose
Directions :
Do not take more than 4 doses in any 24-hour period
Age Dose
adult and children over 12 years 4 tsp every 4 hours
children 6 to under 12 years 2 tsp every 4 hours
children under 6 years ask doctor
Store in cool and dry place

7. What disease can be cured by this medicine?

A. Cold and allergy
B. stomachache
C. Sore throat
D. Sore eyes

8. From the label we know that ...

A. The medicine is only for adult
B. This medicine is in a form of syrup
C. Stomachache can be cured by medicine
D. Children under 12 years old cannot take this medicine

9. Based on the direction: Assume that you are now 15 years old, and you have to drink the drug.
How many teaspoons do you consume in a day?
A. 6
B. 12
C. 16
D. 24

Dear Amy.
This is a reminder from Lisa/Butterfly studio about your appointment on
Friday, July 10 from 11.00 AM till 2.30 PM. If you need to reschedule,
please call me at (917) 478-3387
10. What is the writer’s purpose to write the text?
A. To remind Amy to contact Lisa/Butterfly Studio
 B. To remind Amy the appointment with Butterfly studio
C. To ask Lisa to call the writer to reschedule the appointment
D. To inform Lisa/Butterfly Studio to send a reminder to Amy

11. We know from the message that Amy will have a meeting with Butterfly studio for … hours
A. two and a quarter
B. two and a half
C. three and a quarter
D. three and a half
12. “This is a reminder from Lisa/Butterfly studio about …”
The underlined word relates to …
A. message
B. appointment
C. schedule
D. studio

PARIS
Paris is the capital of a European nation, France. It is also one of the most beautiful and
most famous cities in the world. Paris is called the city of Light. It is also an international fashion
center. What stylish women are wearing in Paris will be worn by women all over the world. Paris
is also famous for its world center of education. For instance, it is the headquarters of UNESCO,
the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
The Seine River divides the city into two parts. Thirty-two bridges cross this scenic river.
The oldest and perhaps the most well-known is Pon Neuf, which was built in the sixteenth
century. Sorbonne, a famous university, is located on the left bank (south side) of the river. The
beautiful white church Sacre Coeur lies on the top of hill called Montmartre on the right bank
(north side) of the Seine.
There are many other famous places in Paris, such as the famous museum the Louvre as
well the cathedral of Notre Dame. However, the most famous landmark in this city must be the
Eiffel Tower.

13. The text is written to…

A. tell how beautiful the view in Paris
B. inform that Paris as the fashion center
C. explain the tourist attraction in Paris
D. describe what Paris looks like

14. In the second paragraph, the writer describes…

A. The beauty of Seine river
B. The number of bridges in Seine river
C. Many bridges and building on the riverside
D. Famous museum and tower in Paris

15. Paris is also famous for … international center of fashion

A. it
B. its
C. them
D. their

The Lion and the Goat

It was a very hot day. Everybody was suffering from the heat. Everybody was very thirsty
and it was hard to find water. The river and the spring were dry. It was a very hot summer.
A tired lion was walking weakly. He walked everywhere to find water. “If I cannot find
water soon, I’m going to die,” the lion thought.
 Not far from the lion, there was a goat. He was thirsty, too. As they walked, they came to
a small fountain. How happy they were! “Hey, stay away from my fountain!” snapped the lion.
“Your fountain? It’s mine!” the goat snapped back. “I got here first!” said the lion. “No! It was I
who got here first,” replied the goat. They began to fight over the fountain.
Finally, they got tired of fighting. So, they took a rest. When they looked up, they saw a
flock of vultures above them. “Hey, do you see the vultures?” asked the lion. “Yes, I think they
are waiting to see who is going to die. What do you think?” said the goat. “Let’s stop this fight.
We’d better make friends,” said the lion. “It’s much better to make friends than to make an
enemy,” replied the goat. Then, they drank from the same fountain.
16. What can we learn from the story?
A. Unity brings prosperity
B. No man can serve two masters
C. Every cloud has a silver lining
D. One good turn deserves another

17. What happened at the end of the story?

A. The vultures ate the two fighting animals
B. The goat and the lion became enemies forever
C. The goat, the lion and the vultures became friends
D. The goat and the lion drank from the same fountain

18. “Yes, I think they are waiting to see who is going to die.”
The underlined word refers to …
A. The goat and the lion
B. The vultures
C. The fountain
D. friends

Some people learn a second language easily. How can you help yourself learn a new
language, such as English? There are several ways to make learning English a little easier and
more interesting.
The first step is to feel positive about learning English. If you believe that you can learn,
you will learn. Be patient. You do not have to understand everything all at once. It is natural to
make mistakes when you learn something new. We can learn from our mistakes. In other words,
do not worry about taking risks.
The second step is to practice your English. By writing in a diary every day, you will get
used to write and express your ideas in English. In addition, you must speak English every day.
You will all make mistakes, but gradually you will become comfortable communicating in
English.
The third step is to keep a record of your language learning. Perhaps the lesson was
difficult, but you tried to understand it. Write these accomplishments in your journal. You will
enjoy learning English, and you will feel more confidence in yourself.

19. The writer shares the tips to show…

A. how to learn English more interesting
B. people how to practice English
C. description of English lesson
D. what English lesson is

20. To make learning English easier and more interesting, we should…

A. practice our English
B. make mistakes
C. be patience
D. feel discourage
21. “Perhaps the lesson was difficult, but you tried to understand it.”
What does the underlined word refer to?
A. The step
B. The record
C. The lesson
D. The journal

Tsunami is a Japanese word meaning harbour wave. Tsunamis are sometimes called tidal wave
s, because the initial change in water level resembles that of a rising or falling tide, but they are cre
ated in an entirely different way.
Tsunamis share many characteristics with the waves you’ve encountered at the beach. But it is
how they differ from the surf you splash in that makes them much more dangerous, very unpredict
able, and often deadly.
Tsunamis are ripples that form on the ocean surface above where the seafloor is abruptly disturb
ed, displacing the water above it. Sometimes they consist of single waves, but very often a sequen
ce of waves is created. Anything that causes a seafloor disturbance can produce a tsunami. Earthqu
akes, volcanic explosions, undersea landslides and meteor impacts are common causes.
The biggest tsunamis are created when powerful earthquakes happen at shallow depths below th
e seafloor (most often at plate subduction zones), because such earthquakes produce large seafloor
displacements and vibrations over large areas. The destructive tsunamis that struck Indonesia in 20
04 and Japan in 2011 were caused in this way.

22. These are the common causes of tsunamis, except….

A. Undersea landslide
B. Volcanic explosion
C. Earthquakes
D. Planet impact

A. The fourth paragraph tells us about…

A. How the biggest tsunamis are formed
B. The meaning of tsunami
C. Why tsunamis are dangerous
D. The characteristics of tsunamis

B. Anything that causes a seafloor disturbance can produce a Tsunami.

The closest meaning with the underlined word is ….
A. annoyance
B. demolition
C. destruction
D. breakdown

Last year I went to a dance party. In the middle of party, I saw a guy that I had a crush on. To
get his attention, I went to the stage and started to dance with my friends. It was my first dance
and I was so busy dancing that I did not pay attention to anything else. I did not realize that I got
too close to the rim of the stage. Suddenly, I tripped and fell of the stage. The music stopped for a
while and everyone laughed, including the guy that I had a crush on. I felt so stupid. It was a
dance party that I would never forget.
25. Why did she dance on the stage?
A. She was stupid
B. She was a dancer
C. She was invited to dance
D. She wanted to get the guy’s attention

26. What things made the writer feel so stupid?

A. she can’t dance
B. the music stopped
C. everyone laughed at her
D. her carelessness falling of the stage
Skin Cream

Indications : For minor burns, insect bites, and minor cuts. Helps prevent infection.
Direction : Apply a thin layer on the affected area three times a day. Do not use it for more
than two weeks.
Caution : Do not use on deep wounds. For external use only.
Keep out of children's reach. Consult a doctor if irritation occurs.
Net weight : 5 gram
Expiration :January 2018

27. Someone who … by insects can use this skin cream

A. bites
B. bit
C. is biten
D. has biten

28. It is not suggested to use this product for ....

A. less than two hours
B. more than three hours
C. less than two weeks
D. more than two weeks

29. "Consult a doctor if irritation occurs".

The underlined word has the same meaning with ....
A. illness
B. pain
C. injury
D. hurt

30. From the label above, we know that ___

A. The product is for a deep wound
B. We can use this product for two weeks
C. LWe must use this cream after January 2018
D. This medicine is for internal use only

To Visitors of the Jungle Water Park

The jungle water park has been

temporarily closed

Starting the days of renovation to the end

Of every month, we worked very hard.
We expect to re-open the park following
What will likely be many months of renovation.
Stay tuned for future updates as more
Information becomes available.

31. Why does the writer write the text?

A.To inform the closing of the park
B.To update the renovation of park
C.To explain the reason of park’s closing
D.To announce the re-opening of the park

32. When will the renovation last?

A. The end of the month
B. After several months
C. More than a month
D. Next month
33. “The jungle water park has been temporarily closed.”
The underlined word is closest in meaning to …
A. Permanently
B. Everlastingly
C. Momentarily
D. Persistently berkelanjutan

34. After reading the notice, the visitors … come to visit the Jungle Water Park during the
renovation
A. Must
B. Should not
C. Would
D. could not .

It’s Tanmayi & Tanisha’s

Birthday Party

You are specially invited to celebrate Tanmayi & Tanisha’s 6th

Birthday at The POLLIWOGS! Come and join us for a fun-filled
time of jumping, crawling, climbing and many more surprises

Party date : 15th May 2011 (Sunday)

Party Time : 1.30 pm to 4.00 pm
Party Venue : 1020 East Coast Parkway, #01-02 Singapore
44978(Next to Burger King behind Waraku Restaurant)

Please text Aparna at 92715975 to RSVP by 5th May 2011

Please remember to bring SOCKS for all adults and children

Look forward to seeing you there

35. What is the writer intention to write the text ?

A. To make people learn fun activity at birthday celebration.
B. To tell about Tanmayi and Tanisha 6th birthday.
C. To make people attend a birthday party.
D. To invite people to come to Polliwogs.

36. What will someone probably do on receiving the invitation above?

A. Buy socks for all adults and children.
B. Confirm his/her coming to Aparna.
C. Call Tanmayi and Tanisha soon.
D. Check the party location

37. The writer invites someone to …

A. Join a fun-filled time of jumping and crawling.
B. Celebrate Tanmayi and Tanisha birthday
C. Bring socks for all adults and children
D. Come to birthday party at Waraku restaurant

On the banks of the Chao Phraya, Bangkok’s “River of Kings”, lies a hotel that has
already set new standards of hospitality for this celebrated city.
Set in magnificently landscape tropical gardens, the Shangri-La Bangkok provides guests
with all the charm and warmth of the orient and, at the same time, unsurpassed range of facilities
and leisure activities.
There is a choice of 12 superb settings in which to wine and dine, a large free-form
swimming pool that overlooks the river, convention and meeting facilities for up to 2000 people,
and a 24-hour business centre.
And, from every single guest room and suite, there is a breathtaking view of all the exotic
hustle and bustle of the fabled “River of Kings”.
 One might expect such a well-equipped and positioned hotel to be miles away from the
city center but, at Shangri-La Bangkok the business district and main shopping areas are mere
minutes away.
From more than 200 years, Bangkok’s granduer has been reflected in the waters of the
Chao Phraya. Today, the Shangri-La Bangkok towers beside this majestic river, offers its guests
the golden promise of the East.

38. “Today, the Shangri-La Bangkok towers beside this majestic river, offers its guests the
golden promise of the East.”
What does the underlined word refer to?
A. The waters of Chao Phraya
B. Shangri-La Bangkok towers
C. The majestic river
D. Rivers of King

39. If we stay in Shangri-La Bangkok, we can ….

A. have a meeting for up 2500 people
B. enjoy the view of River Kings
C. enjoy swimming in the river
D. hardly to go shopping

40. The text mainly focuses on…………..

A. Bangkok’s granduer
B. Bangkok’s ”River Kings
C. Shangri-La Bangkok
D. the water of the Chao Praya

41. “…and warmth of the orient and, at the same time, unsurpassed range of facilities and leisure
activities.”
What is the similar meaning of the underlined word?
A. Spare time
B. Rush hour
C. Densely
D. crowded

42. What probably makes people interested to stay in this hotel?

A. The beautiful scenery around it
B. The luxurious rooms
C. The completed facilities
D. The shopping area in hotel

The Dog and the Shadow

It happened that a Dog had a piece of meat and was carrying it home in his mouth to
eat it in peace. Now on his way home he had to cross a plank lying across a
running brook. As he crossed, he looked down and saw his own shadow reflected in the
water beneath.
Thinking it was another dog with another piece of meat, he made up his mind to
have that also. So he made a snap at the shadow in the water, but as he opened his
mouth the piece of meat fell out, dropped into the water and was never seen more.
He was sad and realized that he should not be greedy.

43. What is the moral value of the story?

A. Work hard to find another meat
B. Be patient to find meat
C. People should not be greedy
D. Beware to the shadow
 44. What is the main idea of paragraph 1?
A. A dog has a piece of meat
B. A dog and the shadow
C. A dog on his way home
D. A dog has a piece of meat and was carrying it home

45. “… he made up his mind to have that also”. What does “that” refers to?
A. Another dog
B. Piece of meat
C. His mind
D. The shadow

46. Arrange the words into the correct order !

Make - blender - pitcher - sure - base. - on the - is installed - properly – the

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
A 5–8–9–2–3–7–4–6-1
B 1–4–9–3–7–5–8–6-2
C 1–4–9–2–3–7–8–6-5
D 5– 4 – 9 – 2 – 3 – 8 – 6 – 7 – 1

A Trip to the Zoo

Yesterday my family and I went to the zoo to see the elephant. When we got to the zoo,
we went to the shop to buy some food to give to the animals.
After getting the food, we went to the nocturnal house where we saw birds and reptiles
which only come out at night.
Before having lunch, we went for a ride on the elephant. It was a thrill to ride it. Dad
fell off when he let go off the rope, but he was ok.
During the lunch we fed some birds in the park. In the afternoon we saw the animals
being fed.
When we returned home we were very tired but happy. It was because we had so much
fun activities at many places at the zoo.

47. What happenend to the writers'dad when he rode an elephant?

A. He felt a thrill.
B. He felt fun.
C. He fell off.
D. He fail ed.
48. Why did the writer and his family feel very tired after having a trip to the zoo?
A. They had to visit many places in the zoo.
B. They took a long time to reach the zoo area.
C. They had to feed a lot of animals in the zoo.
D. They had no time to take a rest in the zoo.
49. ... our family felt tired after visiting the zoo, we were still happy.
A. Since
B . Because
C . Although
D . Nevertheles

50. “ It was a thrill to ride it.”

The underlined word is the closest meaning to…
A. Feel of excitement
B. Good Desire
C. New experience
D. embarrasement