An EXERCISE, due to the Preparation of MID TEST

For XI Grade - Factual Report and IF Clause

PART 1
1. If she works harder, she ... her paper in time.
a) will finish d) will be finishing
b) would finish e) will have finished
c) has finished
2. If his mother had not been ill, Tory would have joined the study tour to Jakarta. We conclude that
Tory ...
a) Has just come back from the study tour.
b) Went to Jakarta for study tour.
c) Left his sick mother at home.
d) Refused to join the study tour to Jakarta.
e) Went to Jakarta after her mother had recovered.
3. If she had come to the meeting yesterday afternoon, she ... involved in decision making.
a) Were d) Would have been
b) Would be e) Was
c) Had been
4. There would be a risk of accident if you ... that cable on the floor.
a) Would leave d) Would have left
b) Left e) Leave
c) Were left
5. Annie ... you if she had had your phone number.
a) Had called d) Would have called
b) Would call e) Will call
c) Calls
6. The truth implied by the sentence in problem “Annie ... you if she had had your phone number.”
is ...
a) Annie doesn’t have your phone number.
b) Annie had your phone number.
c) Annie wouldn’t have your phone number.
d) Annie didn’t have your phone number.
e) Annie called you.
7. One of the following sentences has a slight possibility to happen in reality.
a) I would call you if I had cellphone.
b) If I were you, I would marry her.
c) If Mrs. Patty can finish the abstract this evening, she will go to France to attend the seminar.
d) She will attend the meeting if she can catch the bus on time.
e) If Donna and Wina had not been in last night party, I would have been there.
8. Allen : How was the conference?
Felice : It was boring. The conference would have been more interesting if the committee had
chosen Prof. Wells as the speaker.
From the sentence, we know that ...
a) The speaker of the conference was not Prof. Wells.
b) Prof. Wells could not come to the conference.
c) The speaker of the conference is not Prof. Wells.
d) The conference was very interesting.
e) Prof. Wells was not interested in coming to the conference.
9. Joe : I think it is the best laptop here. We have searched all stores and this laptop has the best
specifications.
Eddie : Yeah ... I only have Rp 5.000.000,- but this laptop costs Rp 8.000.000,-
Joe : Let’s find another type.
Choose the correct sentence to fill the blank ...
a) If I had more money, I would buy that laptop.
b) I would have bought that laptop if I had had more money.
c) When I had more money, I would buy that laptop.
d) If I have more money, I will buy that laptop.
e) If I had more money, I would have bought that laptop.
10. Katy : Why are you late again?
Igor : I got a traffic jam.
Katy : Igor, the boss will fire you if you are late again. Please be on time.
From the conversation between Igor and Katy, it can be inferred that ...
a) It is possible for the boss to fire Igor anytime when he comes late again.
b) It is impossible for the boss to fire Igor anytime when he comes late again.
c) Firing Igor is nonsense when he comes late again.
d) It was possible for the boss to fire Igor anytime when he comes late again.
e) It was improbable for the boss to fire Igor anytime when he comes late again.

PART 2
A. walrus ivory C. winters E. stone stove G. pleasant- smelling I. distances
B. ice and snow D. house F. permanent H. outer fur clothing J. utilize

Eskimo-es live in a land where the (1) are long and very cold. During the short
summer months, they live in (2) homes of stone or earth. However, their homes are
useless when the Eskimo-es have to travel great (3) to hunt for food. During such
periods, they need temporary homes to live in and the only available material that the
Eskimo-es can use are (4) .
 Given the absence of the usual building materials, the indigenous Eskimo-es have learned
to (5) the snow and convert it into a snug, warm shelter called an igloo. In the
language of the Eskimo-es, the word ‘igloo’ simply means (6) . The igloo is made of
blocks of hard-packed snow fitted together to make a low, domed-shaped building. The blocks
are cut out with a knife made from (7) as snow does not stick to this kind of knife.
Using this method, an Eskimo takes only a few hours to build his home.
Inside the igloo, it is warm enough for the family to take off their (8) . A platform
of snow, covered with fur and skins, serves as the family bed. During the cold, arctic nights,
the entire family sleeps together for warmth. Cooking is done on a (9) or lamp that
burn seal fat or blubber. A small opening at the top of the igloo lets the smoke out and the
fresh air in. Even though the air in the igloo may not be clear or (10) , it serves its
purpose as a warm, comfortable shelter for the Eskimo family.

1. The text tells us about .

a) Where the igloo is built.
b) Where the Eskimo-es live.
c) How the Eskimo-es find their food.
d) How and where the Eskimo-es live.
e) Where the whole family sleeps together.
2. Why do the Eskimo-es use a walrus ivory knife? Because .
a) It is easy to cut the food.
b) It is sharp enough to cut the animals.
c) It is more comfortable to find some food.
d) This kind of knife doesn’t stick to the snow.
e) This kind of knife is useful to hunt for food.
3. The purpose of the text is .
a) To entertain the Eskimo-es family.
b) To describe how the Eskimo-es live.
c) To describe how the Eskimo-es cook their food.
d) To tell why the Eskimo-es should hunt for food.
e) To tell the traditions of the Eskimo-es.
4. Why are permanent settlements useless to an Eskimo hunter? Because .
a) They have to utilize the snow and convert it into a snug.
b) Their permanent settlements are made of stones or earth.
c) Their permanent house are made of ice and snow.
d) Their temporary house are made of ice and snow.
e) They have to take long distances to hunt for food.
5. “... comfortable shelter for the Eskimo family.” (last sentence)
The underlined can be best replaced by .
a) Proper
b) Precious
c) Convenient
d) Perfect
e) Suitable

PART 3

A. ethnic Chinese C. customs & traditions E. populations G. new-year visit I. public holiday
B. Lunar New Year D. geographic neighbors F. firecrackers H. Lantern Festival J. red packets

Chinese New Year, also known as Spring Festival, is the most important of the traditional
Chinese holidays. It is often called the (1) , especially by people in mainland China
and Taiwan. The annual festival traditionally begins on the first day of the first month in the
Chinese calender and ends on the 15th. The last day is called (2) when you see people
light many beautiful lanterns off all different sizes.
Of course, the special moment is celebrated in areas with large populations of (3) .
Further, Chinese New Year has influenced on the new year celebrations of its (4) , as well
as cultures with whom the Chinese have had extensive interaction, such as Korean, Mongolian,
Nepalese, Bhutanese, Vietnamese and formerly the Japanese culture at least prior to 1873.
In mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia and other
countries with significant Han Chinese (5) , Chinese New Year is also celebrated and
observed as a (6) . The special moment has,to varying degrees, become part of the
traditional culture of these countries. In Canada, although Chinese New Year is not an official
holiday, many ethnic Chinese hold large celebrations and Canada Post issues Chinese New Year
stamps in domestic and international rates.
There’s something you should know about the celebration. Well, within China, regional
(7) concerning the celebration of the Chinese New Year vary widely. However, they
still share many common themes such as the reunion dinner on New Year’s Eve, as well as
setting of (8) .
What are the particular things or activities found or done in the celebrations? During the
celebrations people visit relatives and friends, a practice known as a (9) . They
usually wear new clothes to signify a new year and you will see that red color dominates all
decorations or accessories. Last but not least, there is also the tradition to give (10)
to children by the married and elders.
ESSAY
1. What is the most important of the traditional Chinese holidays?
2. Who calls Chinese New Year as Lunar New Year?
3. “The annual festival traditionally begins on the first day of the first month ...”
What does the word ‘annual’ mean?
4. When does the Spring Festival traditionally start and end?
5. When do people light many beautiful lanterns of all different sizes?
6. What common themes do people share in the Chinese New Year celebration?
7. What color dominates all decoration and accessories in the Chinese New Year celebration?
8. During the celebration what do married people and elders give to children?