CHOOSE THE CORRECT ANSWER BY CROSSING (X) A, B, C, D, OR E!

The following text is for questions 1 to 4

Here is my unforgettable experience. One day I joined a story telling contest. Two of my
friends and I had been chosen to take a part in the final round at the district level. I was very
happy and eager to win the competition.
For preparation, I had to memorize and understand the story well. My teacher guided and
taught me pronunciation, facial expression and gestures. One day, before performing, my friends
and I were busy to prepare the props and costumes for the competition. Thing that me sad was
my teacher rented the props and costumes for my friends but not for me. My two friends had
beautiful costumes and luxurious props. Although I just wore the simple ones, I performed my
best to win the competition.
The competition started. I got number 29 and my friends got number 5 and 10. I was nervous
but I showed my best performance on stage. Lots of people took photos and videos of me.
Finally, anxiety was gone after I had finished performing. And then, the announcement came
which made three of us very uneasy. Luckily I was chosen as the first winner. I went to the stage
and all the judges congratulated me and gave a plague, trophy, and money. I was very happy.
1. What is the writer’s intention to write the text?
A. To tell his achievement
B. To win the competition
C. To describe his feeling to the teacher
D. To show his disappointment to teacher.
E. To tell his expectation to be the winner.

2. Why did the writer feel sad before the competition?

A. She had no luxurious gown.
B. Her teacher really cares about her.
C. Her teacher was not fair to her.
D. Her friends did not support her.
E. She only had a very simple dress

3. From the text it can be concluded that ….

A. Practice makes performance go well.
B. Being nervous helps perform well on the stage.
C. Wearing simple clothes can help win the competition.
D. It is necessary to wear beautiful costumes for the competition
E. Beautiful costumes and luxurious props are the requirements for the competition.

4. "…..I was nervous, I showed my best performances on the stage."

The sentences can be connected by which of the following words?
A. However
B. Although
C. Because
D. But
E. If

The following text is for questions 5 to 7.

On Wednesday, my students and I went to Yogyakarta. We stayed at Dirgahayu Hotel which
is not far from Malioboro.
On Thursday, we visited the temples in Prambanan. There are three big temples, the
Brahmana, Syiwa and Wisnu temples. They are really amazing. We visited only Brahmana and
Syiwa temples, because Wisnu temple is being renovated.
On Friday morning we went to Yogya Kraton. We spent about two hours there. We were
lucky because we were led by a smart and friendly guide. Then we continued our journey to
Borobudur. We arrived there at four p.m. At 5 p.m. we heard the announcement that Borobudur
gate would be closed.
In the evening we left for Jakarta by wisata bus.
 5. The text above mainly discusses about ...
A. The writer’s trip to Yogyakarta
B. The writer’s first visit to Prambanan
C. The writer’s impression about the guide
D. The writer’s experience at Yogya Kraton
E. The writer’s impression about Borobudur

6. The purpose of the text is to ...

A. Tell past events
B. Entertain readers
C. Describe the smugglers
D. Report an event to the police
E. Inform readers about events of the day

7. What are the big temples in Prambanan?

A. Angkor wat, syiwa, and sudra temples
B. Paria, brahmana, and temples
C. Brahmana, syiwa, and wisnu temples
D. Wisnu, syiwa, and borobudur temples
E. Borobudur, syiwa, and brahmana temples

The following text is for questions 8 to 9.

General Sudirman was a high ranking Indonesian military officer during the Indonesian
national revolution.
He was the first commander-in-chief of the Indonesian Armed Forces, he continues to be
widely respected in the country. On 12 November 1945, at an election to decide the military’s
commander-in-chief in Yogyakarta. The 24 years old Sudirman was chosen over Oerip
Soemohardjo in a close vote. While waiting to be confirmed, Sudirman ordered an assault on
British and Dutch forces in Ambarawa. The ensuing battle and British withdrawal strengthened
Sudirman’s popular support, and he was ultimately confirmed on 18 December. General
Sudirman commanded military activities throughout Java, including a show of force in
Yogyakarta on 1 March 1949. When the Dutch began withdrawing, in July 1949 Sudirman was
recalled to Yogyakarta and forbidden to fight further.
In late 1949 Sudirman’s tuberculosis returned, and he retired to Magelang, where he died
slightly more than a month after the Dutch recognised Indonesia’s independence. He is buried at
Semaki Heroes’ Cemetery in Yogyakarta.
8. What is the monologue about?
A. A biography of General Soedirman
B. The family of General Soedirman
C. The death of General Soedirman
D. A spirit of General Soedirman for the Indonesian Armed Forces
E. The military forces commanded by General Soedirman

9. What can we infer from the monolugue?

A. His uncle’s name was also Soedirman
B. January is the month of Maulud
C. Soedirman was shot and died in the military war
D. Soedirman died when he was relatively young
E. Soedirman died on 1 March 1949
The following text is for questions 10 to 13.
Siti Nurhaliza is a Malaysian pop singer and song writer. She was born in January 11, 1979 in
Berek Polis Kg. Awah, Temerloh as the fifth child in the family of eight sibling. Right now she
is the most succesful Malaysian singer. Siti's family members are music lovers; Her grand father
was a famous violinist while her mother was a famous local traditional singer.
       Siti Nurhaliza attended pre-school at the Sekolah Tabika Perkep, Balai Polis Kampung
Awah, Temerloh. Here, she showed her early singing talent at the age of six when she sang
"Sirih Pinang," a Malay traditional song at her kindergarten's end of year event. Siti had also won
a singing contest when she was twelve years old. She sang patriatic song in the event. At the age
of 13, she started her career by performing in wedding ceremonies and dinner parties. The local
community loved her performance. At 16, she competed in the 1995 RTM Juara Bintang
Competition where she met Adnan Abu Hassan, a famous Malaysian music composer. He helped
her with her vocal performance and she won the contest.
       Siti Nurhaliza was granted a contract with Suria Records and in 1996 she released her first-
titled album, Siti Nurhaliza. After the release of her first album, Siti became a well known figure
in Malay pop culture.
10. The text above tells us about ....
    A. The fifth child in the family of eight siblings.
    B. Malaysian traditional singer.
    C. Malaysian pop singer and song writer.
    D. The most successful Malaysian.
E. The local actress in Malaysia.

11. At what age did Siti Nurhaliza show her talent in singing?
    A. 6.
    B. 12.
    C. 13.
    D. 15
E. 16

12. What does the second paragraph tell us about?

    A. Siti Nurhaliza released her first album.
    B. Siti Nurhaliza started her career in singing from early childhood.
    C. Siti Nurhaliza won a singing contest.
    D. Siri Nurhaliza met Adnan Abu Hassan for the first time.
E. Siti is a popular Malaysian singer.

13. "Here, she showed her early singing talent...''

    The underlined word refers to ....
    A. the Sekolah Tabika Perkep, Balai Polis Kampung Awah. Temerloh
    B. In wedding ceremonies and dinner parties
    C. the 1995 RTM Juara Bintang Competition
    D. Berek Polis Kg. Awah, Temerloh
E. Suria records
The following text is for questions 14 to 17.
I really enjoyed my holiday in Australia. Last Sunday I visited a marine park called Sea
World which is at surfers’ Paradise near Brisbane. It’s Australia’s largest marine park and I had a
wonderful day there.
The first thing I saw was the Oceanorium where you can watch all sorts of sea fish and
animal under water. There were huge turtles, sharks, and a beautiful tropical sea fish. The most
exciting thing was watching a man feeding the sharks. He wore a special diving suit. Then I
watched the performance of sea animals. The saw was in a big outdoor swimming pool. There
were killer whales, dolphins and sea lions, and they did all sort of fantastic things in the water.
One of the girls in the show rode around the pool on the back of killing whale, and another girl
rode underwater on the back of a big turtle. After the saw I had lunch. There were several big
restaurant at the park and I had lunch in a restaurant that was shape like a ship! Then I watched a
wonderful water-ski show which was held on a lake.
There were lots of other things to do at the park. There was lake cruising, a train ride, a big
water slide, swimming pools, and an incredible roller coaster called the ‘corkscrew’- because it
goes three loops upside down. But I wish I had gone on the roller coaster ride before lunch rather
than after it!
14. Which of the following sea animals is known as ‘killer’?
A. Sea lions                                                                                   
B. Dolphins                                                          
C. Seals
D. Turtles
E. Whales

15. What is the main idea of paragraph two?

A. There was a water-ski show held on a lake.
B. The sea animals performed fantastic things in the water.
C. The writer had lunch in one of the restaurants at the park.
D. The Oceanorium displayed all sorts of fish and animals under water
E.  The writer visited the Oceanorium to watch all sorts of fish and performance

16. Which of the following had made the writer very excited?
A.  Watching a girl riding on a back of a turtle             
B.  Watching a girl riding on a back of a whale   
C.  Watching a man feeding the shark 
D.  Riding the roller coaster 
E.  Water skiing on the lake

17. “There were huge turtles, sharks, and a beautiful tropical sea fish.” (Paragraph 2)
      The antonym of the underlined word is …………
A.  tiny                                                                  
B.  massive                           
C.  enormous                                                         
D.  wide        
E.   heavy
 The following text is for questions 14 to 17.
DR. ABDULRAHMAN SALEH
1909-1947
Born into a family of doctors in Kampung Ketapang, Kwitang Barat, Jakarta,
Abdulrachman Saleh also became a doctor. After finishing MULO, he studied at STOVIA.
While still a student, he was appointed assistant at the laboratory of physiology. Graduating from
STOVIA, Abdulrachman Saleh continued his work at the lab while having his own medical
practice.
Abdulrachman Saleh’s role in medicine was significant. He became a lecturer in Jakarta,
Surabaya, Malang, and Klaten. For his meritorious service in medicine, specifically in
physiology, in 1958, the University of Indonesia bestowed him the title of Bapak Ilmu
Faal (Father of Physiology).
Abdulrachman Saleh was a man of many interests. He was involved in youth organizations
like Boy Scouts and Indonesia Muda. He was also a member of Aeroclub, and co-founded
theVerenigde Oosterse Radio Omroep (VORO), an organization of broadcasters. It was he who
established the Voice of Free Indonesia, the radio station which spread the proclamation of
Indonesia’s independence to the world.  
18. Abdulrachman Saleh was bestowed the title Father of Physiology because ....
A. he was a lecturer in the Medical faculty of the University of Indonesia
B. he was a lecturer as well as a doctor
C. he had significant contribution in physiology 
D. he was a lecturer in many parts of Indonesia
E. he was a professor in physiology

19. The main idea of the first paragraph is that Abdulrachman Saleh ...
A. had his own medical practice,
B. studied at the medical school in STOVIA.
C. became a doctor because of his family.
D. was appointed assistant at the laboratory of physiology.
E. started his career as a doctor in STOVIA. 

20. Besides medicine, Abdulrachman also had a special interest in ....

A. laboratorium assistance
B. student organizations 
C. aero plane designing
D. broadcasting
E. politics

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