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THE PRAMBANAN TEMPLE
The Prambanan Temple Compounds was built in the 10th century. This temple compound is considered
as the most beautiful Hindu temple in the world. The Prambanan Temple is located close to another
famous temple in Indonesia (a Buddhist one), Borobodur Temple Compounds. This temple complex in
Java consists of three main temples. Each of these temples is dedicated to the three great Hindu
divinities: Shiva, Vishnu, and Brahma. The biggest of the three temples is dedicated to Shiva, which
measures at 47 meters in height.
The temple compound was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1991 for its cultural value. It
is also the largest Hindu temple in Indonesia, and one of Asia’s biggest. The architecture of the temples
is classified by the use of tall and pointed details, which is common in Hindu type architecture. The
temple attracts several visitors all year round.
The high structures that compose the Prambanan Temple Compounds are reminiscent of a typical Hindu
architectural design. It follows the Mandala temple complex plan, just like Borobodur does.
The base of the temple is known as Bhurloka, which consists of a large space marked by a rectangular
wall. It represents the unholy area in Hindu belief. The central part is the Bhuvarloka. It represents the
central part of the complex or the ‘middle world’ in Hindu belief. Finally, the Svarloka is the top part of
the temple and represents the realm of the gods. This is the holiest zone in the temple.(251 words)
1. What is the writer’s intention to write the text?
A. To entertain the readers.
B. To describe the historical place
C. To tell past events.
D. To describe a particular place.
E. To inform the readers newsworthy or important events of the day.
2. What is the main idea of the first paragraph?
A. The base of the temple is known as Bhurloka
B. The whole zone of the temple and the meanings.
C. The central part is the Bhuvarloka.
D. the Svarloka is the top part of the temple and represents the realm of the gods
E. This is the holiest zone in the temple.
prepare yourself well for the test. It will be held in the language laboratory next week.
Due to the large number of twelfth grade students, the test will be divided into some periods and the
periods will last for three days. For further information about the schedule, please see the information
on the announcement board. Thank you.
4. Who will join the TOEFL test?
A. The students of grade ten will.
B. The students of grade eleven will.
C. The students of grade twelve will.
D. The students and teachers will.
E. All students will.
5. How can the students know the schedule of the test?
A. By listening to the next announcement.
B. By asking the class captain about it.
C. By asking the principal about it.
D. By reading a brochure about it.
E. By reading it on the announcement board.
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A long time ago, a very rich family Lived in Bali. The father, Sidi Mantra, was very famous for his
supernatural power. He lived happily with his wife and their only child, Manik Angkeran. Manik
Angkeran liked gambling a lot. His parents became poor because of this. They told Manik Angkeran to
stop gambling, but he never listened. Instead, he kept on begging for money to his parents. Finally, Sidi
Mantra decided to go to Mount Agung where a mighty dragon lived. It could provide jewels to the
people who say the mantra and ring the bell. Sidi Mantra had the bell and knew the mantra. In front of
the dragon, he said, “My name is Sidi Mantra. I have a problem. My son likes gambling and made me
poor.” After he said the mantra and rang the bell, jewels came out from the dragon’s body. He was very
happy and brought the jewels home.
Manik Angkeran heard that his father got some jewels from a dragon that lived in Mount Agung. So he
stole his father’s bell and went there. When he arrived at mount Agung, Manik Angkeran rang the bell.
The dragon knew him. It gave him some jewels. Suddenly he had a bad idea. He wanted to kill the
dragron and stole all its jewelleries. The dragon knew his plan and it killed Manik angkeran. Sidi Mantra
was very sad.
He asked the dragon to bring his son back to life. The dragon agreed, with one condition, they had to
live in separated places. When Manik Angkeran came alive, Sidi Mantra draw a line between them on
the ground. From the line, water flowed out. Soon it became a river.
Finally, it became a strait and separated Java from Bali. Today people called it Bali Strait.
7. The moral value that can be obtain from the story is . . . .
A. honesty is the best policy
B. familiarity breeds contempt
C. good things come to those who wait
D. don’t put all your eggs in one basket
E. a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush
8. What happened after Sidi Mantra accepted the agreement he had made with the dragon?
A. The dragon killed his son.
B. He asked the dragon to revive his son.
C. They lived together happily ever after.
D. He drew a line to make a trap for his son.
E. They were separated by a strait his father created.
Last holiday my students and I went to Jogjakarta. We stayed at Morison Hotel which is not a long way
from Malioboro. On Friday, we went to the sanctuaries in Prambanan. There are three major sanctuaries,
the Brahmana, Syiwa and Wisnu sanctuaries. They are truly stunning. We went by just Brahmana and
Syiwa sanctuaries, on the grounds that Wisnu sanctuary is being remodeled. On Saturday morning we
went to Yogya Kraton. We spent around two hours there. We were fortunate on the grounds that we
were driven by a brilliant and amicable aide. At that point we proceeded with our adventure to
Borobudur. We touched base there at four p.m. At 6 p.m. we heard the declaration that Borobudur
entryway would be closed. In the evening we left Jogjakarta by bus. Read more :
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To:
The Principal of Harapan Bangsa Senior High School
Jl. Merdeka 51 Mataram
25 February 2019
Dear Sir,
To celebrate the 55th anniversary of our school, we will hold a big event in which students can
participate in any one of the competitions such as singing, modern and traditional dances, sport
activities/games, Indonesian and English debate competition, talent show, and many more.
We believe the saying ‘the more the merrier’. Therefore, we’re pleased to invite your students to
participate in this celebration. We’ve enclosed details of schedule and activities. If you need further
explanation regarding the event, feel free to contact Hani (087876441) or Risma (087744509).
Registration will be open from February 28th to March 10th . Register immediately, otherwise, you’ll
miss it.
Yours thruthfully,
Iryani Suhendar
Principal of Sukahati Senior High School
Seeking the appropriate accessory for our vehicle is adventurous. We have to ensure that the
accessory perfectly match both our standard and our auto’s. If we have a vehicle, we ought to seek an
add-on which complements it. One of adds-on which is available aftermarket is push bars.
Front side of a vehicle is the most attracting eyes catching. We have to be very selective in choosing
the accessory. Why do we have to install the push bar for the front section of our vehicle? That is
because it has a guard and modish function. First, it is for safety. When we drive along the street, it
seems that collisions often happen. Of course we do not like the front side of our vehicle become
scratched or damaged. Preventing that further risk for the collisions, a push bar is very helpful.
Installing accessory to a vehicle should
increase the beauty sense. Modification is really
an art. By installing the appropriate push bar, the vehicle will look stronger, tougher, more muscle, but
keep elegant and soft. It will be clearly seen when it is compared to the original plain look.
So why do we keep the plain look if we can change jut with an easy step. However, we have to
select the adds-on carefully to match well for our vehicle.
18. Some people add a push bar on their vehicles because ________.
A. modification is really an art
B. the accessory perfectly match both our standard and our auto’s
C. we can change jut with an easy step
D. it may scratch the side of a car
E. the vehicle will look stronger, tougher, more muscle, but keep elegant and soft
19. “That is because it has a guard and modish function.” (Paragraph 2)
The word ‘it’ refers to ________.
A. front side of a vehicle
B. accessory
C. the push bar
D. a vehicle
E. modification
20. “If we have a vehicle, we ought to seek an add-on which complements it.” (Paragraph 1)
The word ‘to seek’ means ________.
A. to look for
B. to look after
C. to look up
D. to look ahead
E. to look back
Jimmy: “ Harry! What’s the matter? You look pale. Are you sick?”
Harry : “I just had a terrible experience.”
Jimmy: “Sit down. What if I get you a glass of water?”
Harry : “No thanks, Jim. I’ll be fine in a minute.”
Jimmy: “Did you have an accident?”
Harry : “Not quite, but almost. I was crossing the street just now and was almost hit by a car.
Fortunatelly, I jumped backward in time.”
Jimmy: “How awful! Did you get the license number of the car? Let me accompany you report the
man to the police department.”
Harry : “Before I realize what happened, the car was gone.”
IRAN. Nineteen people have died and 139 people have been infected by coronavirus in Iran, health
ministry spokesman Kianush Jahanpur said on Wednesday in an announcement on state TV.
Iran has had the highest number of deaths from coronavirus outside China, where the virus emerged in
late 2019.
Iranian officials announced the first deaths and infections from coronavirus in the Islamic Republic last
week, and the spike in numbers in a short period of time has led Iranians to criticize authorities online
and accuse them of a cover-up, a charge officials have denied.
Several of Iran's neighbors have closed their borders and banned flights from Iran due to fears over the
virus, which could hurt the Islamic Republic's already fragile economy.
Kuwait, Iraq, Bahrain, Oman, Lebanon, the United Arab Emirates and Afghanistan have all reported
cases of coronavirus involving people who traveled to Iran.
President Hassan Rouhani said on Wednesday that coronavirus must not become an enemy weapon that
prevents business in Iran, according to the official presidency website.
Iran's economy has been battered since the United States withdrew from a multilateral nuclear deal in
2018 and reimposed sanctions on Tehran.
"Corona should not be turned into a weapon of our enemies for shutting down work and production in
the country," Rouhani said. "The Americans and our enemies during this time, around two years of
which have passed, have wanted, with their sanctions and propaganda, to shut down production and
economic activities in this country and for the people to suffer."
25. “Iran's economy has been battered since the United States withdrew”
What is the similar meaning to the underlined word?
A. Puzzled
B. maltreated
C. cursed
D. Ascended
E. Perplexed
April 2010
MS. PASSANA PONG
The Administrative Officer
The Royal Thai Embassy in Manila
Dear Ms. Pong:
I am a Communications graduate of the University of the Philippines-Diliman with several years of
working experience gained from some of the Philippines’ reputable private firms, a non-governmental
organization, and government.
I am writing to apply for the position of Executive Assistant advertised on jobstreet.com.ph on 10 May
2010. This position particularly interests me because it would enable me to make full use of my
administrative and organizational skills. I have well-developed written and oral communication skills
that can be very useful in carrying out the duties for the above-mentioned position.
On top of these competencies, I adhere to a work ethic and can effectively interact with people across all
levels of the organizational structure. I believe I can be an asset to your organization.
My resume is enclosed with this cover letter. It shows my overall expertise and experience in the field. I
would welcome the opportunity to discuss my suitability for the position and comply with your other
requirements. I can be contacted during working hours at (632) 857-0100 local 1101.
Thank you very much.
Sincerely,
ADE IWAN
Applicant
Sumber https://www.jatikom.com/2018/11/contoh-application-letter-
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When you realize that the nature has a wonderful sound which comes
from the sounds of millions of animals, splashes of water, and freeze.
Earthquakes-being among the deadliest natural hazards-strike without any prior warning, leaving
catastrophe in their wake with terrible loss of human lives as well as economic loss.
Technically, an earthquake (also known as tremor, quake or temblor) is a kind of vibration through
the earth’s crust. This vibration occurs as a result of powerful movement of rocks in the earth’s crust.
These powerful movements trigger a rapid release of energy that creates seismic waves that travel
through the earth. Earthquakes are usually brief, but may repeat over a long period of time. (Earth
Science 2001).
Earthquakes are classified as large and small. Large earthquakes usually begin with slight tremors
but rapidly take form of violent shocks. The vibrations from a large earthquake last for a few days
known as aftershocks. Small earthquakes are usually slight tremors and do not cause much damage.
Large earthquakes are known to take down buildings and cause death and injury (Richter, 1935).
According to some statistics, there may be an average of 500,000 every year, but only about 100,000 can
be felt and 100 or so can cause damage per year.
ESSAY:
A customer at Stingray Fishmongers marveled at the owner’s quick wit and intelligence.
“Tell me, Simon, what makes you so smart?”
“I wouldn’t share my secret with just anyone,” Simon replied, lowering his voice so the other
shoppers wouldn’t hear. “But since you’re a good and faithful customer, I’ll let you in on it. Fish heads.
You eat enough of them, you’ll be positively brilliant.”
“Do you sell them here?” the customer asked.
“Only $4 a piece,” said Simon.
The customer bought three. A week later, he was back in the store complaining that the fish
heads were disgusting and he wasn’t any smarter.
“You didn’t eat enough,” said Simon. The customer went home with 20 more fish heads. Two
weeks later, he was back and this time he was really angry.
“Hey, Simon,” he complained, “you’re selling me fish heads for $4 a piece when I can buy the
whole fish for $2. You’re ripping me off!”
“You see?” said Simon. “You’re smarter already.”
Source: October 25, 2009 <http://www.guy-sports.com/humor/stories/story_fishy.htm>
35. What can you suggest for the condition of the picture above?
Answer :
I think that the government should have good strategy for solving the garbage problem by
finding the recycle system
I suggest that the government applies some strict rules for illegal littering.
701-235 Sherbrooke
St. Montreal, QC H3C 11.4
May 23, 2019
Dear Dannis,
All the best for you in the New Year! How are things going in your city? I must say, I am jealous of
you. You live in a warm country while I am almost freezing here.
I heard from your aunt that you will be working in Bali in the middle of this year. Is that right?
I am happy for you. Your dream comes true. You’ve always wanted to work in Bali. It must be nice
to work in such a beautiful place. I hope everything will be running well. I wish I have a chance to visit
you someday.
Write to me whenever you can. I am really happy to receive your letters and to get the details of your
life in your country, especially in Bali.
George