This text for questions number 1- 4

Little Boy with a Slingshot

Once upon a time Sammy and his sister Marie visited their grandparents at their farm.
Sammy picked up a slingshot to play with out in the woods. He practiced in the woods,
but he could never hit the target. Getting a little discouraged, he headed back for the
lunch. As he was walking back, he saw Grandma’s pet duck.

Just out of impulse, he let the slingshot fly which hit the duck square in the head and
killed it. He was shocked and grieved. In a panic, he hid the dead duck in the pile of
woods. Marie had seen it all from the window, but she said nothing. After the lunch, the
next day Grandma said “Marie, let’s wash the dishes.” Marie said,”But Grandma, Sammy
told me he wanted to help in the kitchen.”

Then she whispered to Sammy, “Remember the duck?” Sammy got nervous knowing his
sister knew about the duck and if he did not obey, she might tell his grandparents about
it. So, without saying anything, he did the dishes.

Later that day, Grandpa asked if the children wanted to go fishing but Grandma said, “
I’m sorry but I need Marie to help make a supper.” Marie just smiled and said,” Well
that’s all right because Sammy told me he wanted to help.”

She whispered again to Sammy, “Remember the duck?” So, Marie went fishing and
Sammy stayed to help. After several days of Marie taking advantage of Sammy, he finally
couldn’t stand it any longer. He came to Grandma and confessed that he had killed the
duck.

Grandma knelt down, gave him a hug and said,” Sweetheart, I know. I was standing at
the window and I saw the whole thing but because I love you, I’ve forgiven you. I was just
wondering how long you would let Marie take advantage of you.”

1. What kind social situation has possibly inspired the creation of the story?
A. Feeling reluctant to confess their mistakes so feel guilty all the time.
B. Holding ideas that confessing their mistakes is safer than hiding them.
C. Using people’s mistakes for taking advantage of them.
D. Being not responsible for the mistakes they have committed.
E. Hiding their mistakes without feeling guilty.

2. What can we learn from the story?

A. Confess your mistakes and take away the load of guilt from your heart.
B. Other people may use your hidden mistake to make use of you.
C. By hiding your mistakes, you will feel guilty all the time.
D. We should not take other people’s honesty for granted.
E. It is easier to make mistakes than to confess them.
3. The underlined word in “Marie had seen it all from the window, ...“ (paragraph 2)
refers to the event when Sammy ....
A. killed the duck
B. hid the dead duck
C. attempted to hide his mistake
D. was using a slingshot to kill the duck
E. was practicing using a slingshot to hit targets

4. How are paragraphs 3 and 5 related?

A. Sammy’s guilt in Paragraph 3 was forgiven in paragraph 5.
B. Both paragraphs show how Mary took advantage of Sammy’s mistake.
C. Both paragraphs show Mary and Sammy were very close to each other.
D. Sammy’s mistake in paragraph 3 was being used by Mary in paragraph 5.
E. Paragraph 3 is about the Marry make use of Sammy’s guilt;. Paragraph 5 is about Sammy’s
confession.

This text for questions number 5- 6

October 25th 2019

Dear Gomad,
I received your letter explaining your inability to come here yesterday. As you know, I
celebrated my birthday on October 23rd without you. It was truly a great moment for
me. The birthday party was arranged at our residence at 7pm.
My home was beautifully decorated by our friends. New curtains, flower-pots, some
paintings, and posters looked so cool. I bought all I need for the party from the market, I
invited all our close friends and relatives.
Oh! Do you know how I missed you on that day? But you had t be busy with your
compulsions.
Anyway, please convey my regards to your parents and thanks for your birthday card and
gift you have sent to me.

Best Regards

Prayi Du Naim

5. Why did Prayi Du Naim write the letter?

A. To explain her friend his inability to come to her birthday party.
B. To invite her friend to come to her birthday party.
C. To thank her friend for his birthday’s card and present.
D. To tell her happiness during her birthday party.
E. To describe the celebration of her birthday.

6. What was the writer’s problem?

A. The writer could not see Gomad on her birthday’s celebration.
B. The beautiful decoration was not arranged by all of her friends.
C. The writer did not celebrate her birthday luxuriously.
D. The writer’s friends did not give her any present.
E. The writer did not convey her regards to Gomad’s parents.
This text s for questions 7 to 10.

Glowing candles add the perfect romantic touch to your dinner table or holiday spread.
Burning candles often drip wax, however, leaving ugly blotches on your table. Melted
wax is not hot enough to damage your furniture, but the color can leave a stain on
1ightcolored wood, so it’s best to remove the candle wax as soon as possible. If you act
carefully, you can remove the wax without scratching or gouging the table.

Things You Will Need:

Blow dryer
White cloth
White vinegar
Water
Furniture polish

Tip
Test the vinegar solution in an inconspicuous spot underneath the table before wiping
the surface of the wood.
Warning
Never leave burning candles unattended.

Steps:
- Soften dried wax with a blow dryer on medium heat. Keep the blow dryer 3 to 4 inches
away from the table.
- Blot up the softened wax with a soft, white cloth.
- Mix 1/2 cup of white vinegar into 1 cup of water.
- Dip the cloth into the vinegar mixture, and wipe away any leftover wax.
-Clean your table with furniture polish to restore the shine.

Source : http://homeguide.sfgate.com

7. What is the objective of the text?

A. To inform the readers the function of wax.
B. To describe stages of cleaning candle wax drip.
C. To tell the readers how to minimize candle wax trip.
D. To guide the readers in softening hard candle wax drip.
E. To explain types of furniture that can damaged by candle wax.

8. How does the text benefit the readers?

A. It increases the readers’ awareness of protecting their furniture.
B. It provides essential information on tools to wipe candle wax spills.
C. It encourages the readers to collect more furniture. .
D. It gives the readers guided ways to remove candle wax spills.
E. It inform the reader’s important items at home.
9. What should be completed after dipping the cloth into the vinegar mixture?
A. Keeping the blow dryer 3 to 4 inches away from the table.
B. Softening dried wax with a blow dryer on medium heat.
C. Blotting up the softened wax with a soft cloth.
D. Never leave burning candles unattended.
E. Wiping away any leftover wax.

10. “Candle wax spills can be pretty scary, especially if it occurs on your furniture. If you don’t
do the steps orderly, your effort may not give ... good result.”
A. a
B. this
C. the
D. these
E. those

This text is for questions 11 to 14.

Skateboards
Skateboards are sport equipment used for the activity of skateboarding. A skateboard
consists of a specially designed maple wood board combined with a polyurethane coating
in order to have smoother slides and stronger durability. Most skateboards are-made
with 7 plies of this wood.

Many skateboards exist with exotic or alternative constructions. Traditional complete

skateboards consist of the deck (often with grip tape applied on top to enhance traction),
trucks (with urethane bushings), wheels (with sealed bearings), nuts, and bolts to fasten
the truck and wheel assembly to the bottom of the deck. Recently, electric skateboards
have appeared. These no longer require the propelling of the skateboard by means of the
feet; rather an eclectic motor propels the board, fed by an electric battery.

The board types depend largely upon its desired function. The two common types of
skateboards are the long board and the short board. Long boards are the type of
skateboards with longer wheelbases (over 33 inches long) and larger, softer wheels.
Short boards are the type of skateboards which commonly have a rectangular shape kick
tail at the back and a rounded nose in the front. They are usually less than 34 inches long.
Besides, long boards are usually faster and are mostly used for cruising and racing, while
short boards are mostly used for doing tricks.

11. The writer’s purpose of the text is .... .

A. to describe to the readers about skateboards in general
B. to inform the readers about skateboarding equipment
C. to explain how skateboards are classified
D. to entertain the readers by describing skateboards
E. to persuade the readers to try skateboarding

12. What can we conclude about a long board?

A. It is a good tool for pleasure.
B. It is easy to use.
 C. It is flexible to modify.
D. It is perfect for speed competition.
E. It is usually used for maneuver.

13. How do you compare paragraphs 2 and 3 in terms of the aim?

A. Paragraph 2 describes the parts of the skateboard; paragraph 3 the types of skateboards.
B. Paragraph 2 describes the skateboard construction paragraph 3 the types of skateboards.
C. Paragraph 2 describes the skateboard construction; paragraph 3 the size of skateboards.
D. Paragraph 2 describes the parts of skateboard; paragraph 3 the size of skateboards.
E. Paragraph 2describes the skateboard measurement; paragraph 3 the types of skateboards.

14. The underlined word in “… combined with a polyurethane coating in order to have smoother
slides and stronger durability in paragraph 1 means ....
A. stability
B. ability
C. flagrancy
D. enormity
E. permanency

This text for questions number 15- 18

Land Reclamation
Land reclamation will definitely increase land area for a certain country. More land has
been made available for development. More buildings and infrastructure can be built.

However, much greenery has been removed in order for the land needed. Land
reclamation can be damaging to corals and marine life. Corals are usually moved to
another place when land is to be reclaimed. The corals might not be able to survive in that
certain habitat, and thus die out.
In some countries, where the project is large-scale, they do not even bother to re-plant the
corals elsewhere, instead just reclaim the land on their habitat, causing them to die out
immediately. Marine life, such as fish, might not have enough food after the underwater
plantations are destroyed due to reclamation of land. This applies to the food chain. The
water might also be polluted from the soil used to reclaim land, causing the fish to die and
blocking out sunlight, depriving the underwater plants of growth. Marine habitat arc also
destroyed; therefore, the marine creatures would be forced to move to another new habitat.
Some might not be able to adapt, and thus die out. Some would just die without even
finding a new habitat, as they cannot move long distances in water.

Finally, the reasons and examples look tempting to humans, but marine life is life too! We
should try to protect it as much as possible, instead of just focusing on the advantages.

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

A. show different views about land reclamation.
B. influence readers to support land reclamation.
C. persuade readers to support land reclamation.
D. explain how important land reclamation is.
E. criticize about land reclamation.
16. The reader learn from the text that the coral should be replanted because...
A. they can survive elsewhere easily.
B. they make fish have their hiding place.
C. they could block out sunlight for the fish.
D. their habitat can be used to reclaim again.
E. they could survive as the source of food for fish.

17. What do paragraphs 2 and 3 tell about?

A. Both paragraphs tell the opinion that support and reject the idea of land reclamation.
B. Paragraph 2 tells about the opinion that support land reclamation while paragraph 3
tells about its detail.
C. Paragraph 2 tells about the opinion that support land reclamation while paragraph 3
presents the conclusion.
D. Paragraph 2 tells about the opinion that is against land reclamation while paragraph 3
presents the opinion that support it. .
E. Paragraph 2 tells about the opinion that is against land reclamation while paragraph 3
presents the conclusion.

18. “..., causing them to die out immediately.” (paragraph 2)

The underlined word refer to ,...
A. underwater plantations
B. large — scale projects
C. marine creatures
D. greenery
E. corals

This text for questions number 19- 20

EFFECTIVE MICRO ORGANISMS 4
ORGANIC FERMENTATION BACTERIA
TO INCREASE CATTLE PRODUCTIVITY

EM-4 is a mixture of micro-organisms that gives the benefit for cattle growth and
product. Usage:
1. Decrease smell pollution
2. Balance mutual micro-organisms
3. Increase quality and quantity of cattle product
How to use:
1. To get satisfying result, dissolve 1 cc eM-4 per litre of water every day
2. Spray 1 cc eM-4 per litre of water every week on the floor, wall, and manure

Agent: pt. songgolangit

persada, Jakarta
Distributor: Jl. Ki Hajar
Dewantara 46
Jakarta
Phone: (021)7894529
19. One of the benefits of the product is ...
A. For growing cattle bacteria
B. For increasing smell pollution
c. For producing cattle manure and organic fermentation bacteria
D. For increasing micro organisms
E. For increasing quality and quantity of cattle product

20. What will you do to get satisfying result?

A. Dissolve 1 cc eM-4 per litre of water every two days
B. Dissolve 4 cc eM-1 per litre of water every week
c. Dissolve 1 cc eM-4 per litre of water every week
D. Dissolve 4 cc eM-1 per litre of water per day
E. Dissolve 1 cc eM-4 per litre of water everyday

This text for questions number 21

In order to expand into the lucrative entertainment market,

ARC Computer Company
Is pleased to announce the formation of an entertainment division.
Interactive Films Company
ARc shareholders of record as of August 30, 2013, will be issued one
share of interactive Films company common stock for every five ARc shares held.
No action is required on the part of shareholders to receive interactive Films shares.

2 1 . The purpose of the text is to ....

A. persuade the readers to be a client of the computer company
B. retell the readers about the interactive Films company
C. present two points of view about the Films company
D. inform about the company’s recent expansion
E. describe the Films company

This text for questions number 22- 23

KOMODO DRAGON INDONESIA
The komodo dragon truly lives up to its name, being the largest species of lizard
ever known and capable of growing up to 3 m in length and weighing up to 70 kg.
This sheer size, when combined with the dragon’s predatory nature, demands that
caution be exercised when in its immediate vicinity.
Moreover, the dragon is also famous for its ferocious bite, which combines
serrated teeth with a mysterious toxic saliva. Scientists still debate whether this
saliva contains venom or bacteria but either way, the dragon’s fearsome
reputation is well known.
The killing machine is only found on a few islands in the Komodo National Park, a
conservation area listed in two international groups: UNESCO World Heritage and
the New 7 Wonders of Nature.
22. Why is Komodo lizard called Komodo dragon?
A. It lives in Komodo island
B. It is a mysterious lizard
 C. It is the largest lizard
D. It looks ferocious
E. It is a predator

23. The bite of Komodo is ferocious because ...

A. It has a famous bite
B. Its size is very big
C. It combines with its predatory nature
D. It contains venom and bacteria
E. It has a combination of serrated teeth and toxic saliva

This text is for question number 24 to 26

The Jacaranda Tree
The Jacaranda tree is beautiful flowering tree that is native to areas of the Caribbean,
Mexico, South America and Central America; however, it is extremely popular across
Australia, Israel, Africa and the south western portion of the United States. Depending
on the species, it can range anywhere from a 6 feet (2 m) tall shrub to a picturesque
45 feet (18 m) tall tree. Its leaves resemble a feather and its flowers vary from purple
to blue to white. During autumn, the leaves turn yellow and both the leaves and the
brilliant blossoms fall to the ground.
Although the Jacaranda tree is clearly loved and valued for its aesthetics, it also has
other important uses. One of the most popular varieties is the blue Jacaranda. Its
flower are striking sight in any town, or to line any street. It is perfect for cooling
patios or other sunny spots, especially since it can grow to 60 feet (18 m) wide. Other
species of the Jacaranda have additional uses. For example, the Jacaranda copaia is
used for its timber to make furniture, plywood, wood boxes, matchsticks and paper.
In Grafton, Northern Rivers New South Wales, Australia, the Jacaranda Festival is
held every year from the last weekend of October until the first weekend of
November
– during the area’s spring season. It is a celebration of the generosity that nature
bestowed on the people of the region and is based on the marvellous sight
provided by the many flowering Jacaranda trees in Grafton. Through the course of
the festival many fun festivities take place, such as the crowning of the Jacaranda
Princess and Queen and the Jacaranda ball.
24. In autumn, the Jacaranda flowers ....
A. Fall down
B. Turn around
C. Turn yellow
D. Look the same
E. Vary from purple to blue

25. The blue Jacaranda and Jacaranda copaia have one thing in common, that is ....
A. They are rare
B. They are purple
C. They are useful
D. They blossom in autumn
E. They grow well in Europe
 26. We know from the text that in spring....
A. The Jacaranda leaves will fall and make streets dirty
B. The Jacaranda trees reach their peak of 18 metres tall
C. It is the best time to start planting Jacaranda trees
D. The leaves of Jacaranda trees fall to the ground
E. The Jacaranda trees are blossoming

This text is for question number 27 and 28.

CAPTAIN PHILLIPS
Captain Phillips is an upcoming 2013 American biographical action thriller film
directed by Paul Greengrass based upon the book, A Captain’s Duty: Somali
Pirates, Navy SEALs, and Dangerous days at Sea, by Richard Phillips with Stephan
Talty, and starring Tom Hanks. It is produced by Scott Rudin, Dana Brunetti, and
Michael De Luca. The film tells a biopic of merchant mariner Captain Richard
Phillips, who was taken hostage for several days by Somali Pirates when the
container ship Maersk Alabama which sailed from southern Oman drown along the
coast of Somalia and then to Kenya was hijacked in 2009.
Captain Richard Phillips (Tom Hanks), a veteran merchant mariner, still lives in
his native New England, and he’s a plainspoken family man full of anxiety about
the economically bleak new world his kids are facing. When his wife (Chaterine
Keener) drops him off at the airport, we can see reverse her. The film then cuts
to Somalia, a land of dust and poverty, where the pirates are recruited for their
mission as if they were migrant farm workers lining up to be chosen for that
day’s labor. Greengrass doesn’t have to fill in much about the violent, chaotic
breakdown of Somalia to let us know that these men have little choice.
The film does not generate quite the same level of excruciating suspense as some of
Greengrass’ previous triumphs, but it nonetheless holds us hostage as it proceeds. As
for the four Somali immigrants, they are remarkably effective in their first
professional acting gigs

27. The text is a review of a ....

A. Song D. Movie
B. Book E. Painting
C. Novel

28. According to the text, Captain Phillips ....

A. Travelled from Somalia to Kenya to find a ship
B. Hijacked a container ship
C. Hijacked many ships in Somalia
D. Was a hostage by Somalia pirates
E. Was a sailor in Southern Oman
This text is for question number 29 and 30.
‘Laskar Pelangi’: The Audacity of Hope
This is a movie adapted from a best-selling Indonesian novel. It took 40 days of filming on Belitung
Island, Bangka-Belitung province. Involving 12 local actors, it reportedly cost Rp. 8 billion. With all the
efforts of transforming Laskar Pelangi (Rainbow Warrior) into a moving picture, will it satisfy readers’
imaginations?
Laskar Pelangi, the novel, was written by Andrea Hirata in 2005, based on his own experiences. It is
about an inspiring teacher and her 10 students in the poverty-stricken Kampung Gantong in Belitung.
The poor condition of their school building does not dampen their high spirits and hopes for a better
future.
Two years later, the novel became a phenomenon in Indonesian literature. With its humanistic touch,
Laskar Pelangi has sold more than 500,000 copies and has won the position of Must-Read Novel in every
corner of the nation’s bookshops and media review pages. It has finally overcome the domination of teen-
lit, chick-lit and even religious novels, the popular theme of today.
Andrea entrusted the filming of the story to the respected figures in the film industry, Mira Lesmana and
Riza, as producer and film director. In July 2007, Mira and Riri started the pre- production, which took a
year to finish. Together with the scriptwriter Salman Aristo they decided to create a different scenario for
the film.

29. What is the main idea of the second paragraph?

A. “Laskar Pelangi” is the story of poor people at the Bangka Belitung province
B. “Laskar Pelangi” is the story of poor school children of the Belitung island
C. “Laskar Pelangi” is about poverty in Kampung Gantong in Bangka Belitung
D. “Laskar Pelangi” is about an inspiring story towards a better life
E. “Laskar Pelangi” is about Andrea Hirata

30. From the text above, we know that ....

A. the movie was played by poor children
B. Andrea Hirata is the producer of Laskar Pelangi
C. the novel of Laskar Pelangi was a phenomenal work of literature
D. people like the movie better than the novel
E. people like the novel better than the movie

This text is for question number 31 and 32.

Nature vs Nurture

People wondered for a long time how their personalities and behaviours are formed. Two distinct schools of
thought on the matter have developed. The two approaches are very different from one another. The
controvercy is often referred to as nature and nurture.

Those who support the nature side of the conflict believe that our personalities and behaviour patterns are
largely determined by biological and genetic factors. That our environment has little to do with our abilities,
characteristics and behaviour is central to this theory.

Proponents of the nurture theory claim that our environment is more important than our biologically based
instinct in determining how we will act. They see humans as beings whose behaviour is almost completely
shaped by their surroundings.
Neither of these theories can yet fully explain human behaviour. In fact, it is quite likely that the key to our
behaviour lies somewhere between these two extremes. That the controvercy will continue for a long time is
certain.

31. What do the nurture supporters think about human personality?

A. Human personalities are developed for a long time
B. Genetic factors play big roles in a person behaviour
C. Our abilities are determined by our biological parents
D. Our environment plays an important role in our personalities
E. Our behaviour isn’t determined by our surrounding

32. The main idea of the first paragraph is ...

A. There are two opinions about what determines our personalities
B. Personalities and behaviour are formed by nature and environment
C. The nature and nurture are two matters that determine our personalities
D. The environment has no influence on the formation of our personalities
E. There is a conflict between nature supporters and environment supporters

This text for questions 33-34

Cancer is a group of diseases that can cause almost any signs or symptoms. The signs and symptoms will
depend on where the cancer is, how big it is and how much it affects the organs or tissues. If a cancer has
spread (metastasized), signs or symptoms may appear in different parts of the body.
As a cancer grows, it can begin to push on nearby organs, blood vessels and nerves. This pressure cause some
of the sign and symptom of cancer. If the cancer is in a critical area. Such as certain parts of the brain, even the
smallest tumor can cause symptoms. But sometimes cancer start in places where it will not cause any signs or
symptoms until it has grown quite large. Cancers of the pancreas, for example, usually do not cause symptoms
until they grow large enough to press on nearby nerves or organs (this causes back or belly pain). Others may
grow around the bile duct and black the flow of bile.
This causes the eyes and skin to look yellow (jaundice). By the time a pancreatic cancer causes signs or
symptoms like these, it’s usually in an advanced stage. This means it has grown and spread beyond the place it
started the pancreas.
A cancer may also cause symptoms like fever, extreme tiredness (fatigue) or weight loss. This may be because
cancer cells use up much of the body’s energy supply, or they may release substances that change the way the
body makes energy from food. Or the cancer may cause the immune system to react in ways that produce
these signs and symptoms. Sometimes, cancer cells release substances into the bloodstream that cause
symptoms which are nor usually linked to cancer. For example, some cancers of the pancreas can release
substances that raise blood clots in veins of the legs. Some lung cancers make hormone-like substances that
raise blood calcium levels. This affects nerves and muscles, making the person feel weak and dizzy.
Treatment works best when cancer is found early while it’s still small and is less likely to have spread to other
parts of the body. This often means a better chance for a cure. Especially if the cancer can be removed with
surgery.

33. From the text, we learn that ....

A. there is no disease which has no cure
B. we should seek early detection of cancer to have the best treatment
C. we should ignore any signs of cancer because it can be removed with surgery
D. when we feel weak and dizzy, it is sign of cancer
E. healthy lifestyle can prevent us from cancer

34. “ ... how big it is and how much it affects the organs or tissues” (Paragraph 1).
The underlined word is closest in meaning to ....
A. influences D. changes
B. converses E. culminates
C. recovers

This text is for question number 35 and 36.

Faster planes and cheaper flights are making travel easier than before. In the most ‘developed’ societies,
visiting exotic places is a sought-after status symbol. The tourism industries of both developed and developing
countries have recognized this fact and are learning to take advantage of it.
There are, however, a few problems associated with this new industry. Initially, there is the increasing crime
rate. Some locals see tourists as easy prey because, not only are they unfamiliar with the territory and
therefore unable to take care themselves, but also they carry visible items of wealth, such as cameras and
jewelry which can be disposed of quickly for profit.
Another major problem is health. With greater mobility comes greater danger of spreading contagious
diseases around the world. One carrier returning home could easily start an epidemic before their illness is
diagnosed. Moreover, the emergence of many diseases which resist antibiotics is causing scientists to be
increasingly concerned about this issue.
Also to be considered is the natural environment, which can be seriously threatened by too many visitors.
Australia’s Great Barrier Reef, for example, is in danger of being destroyed by tourists and there are plans to
restrict visitors to some of the more delicate coral cays.
These are just three of the reasons why any country should be wary of committing itself to an extensive
tourism development programme.

35. Why does the natural environment become one of the serious problems associated with the faster planes and
cheaper flight? Because ....
A. It easily started an epidemic before their illness was diagnosed
B. It can be destroyed by too many visitors
C. The health problem will increase
D. They carry visible items of wealth
E. It can increase crime rate

36. “One carrier returning home could easily start an epidemic before their illness is diagnosed.” (paragraph 3)
The underlined word means ....
A. Found D. Examined
B. Observed E. Healed
C. Identified
This text for question 41-42
BRITAIN: They have a show. They have a social
networking. Now comes, Wikileaks –the album.
Wikileaks is branching out into the entertainment
industry, announcing a “Beat the Blockade” CD
intended to raise money to keep the online
transparency advocates afloat.
The group said in a statement late Thursday that
the CD would feature 12 songs including “Where
There Are No Secret,” “The Ballad of Julian
Assange,” and “ Manning”.It’s the latest attack
outside the secret busting business for Wikileaks,
which has spawned a TV show called “The World
Tomorrow” and started its own social network,
called Friends of Wikileaks.
Wikileaks chief Julian Assange says his website,
which once featured an anonymous electronic
drop box for secret document,has been effectively
mothballed by a US financial blockade. - AP
41. What is the text about?
A. A website name Wikileaks
B. A TV show called “The World Tomorrow
C. Wikileaks’ CD entitled “Beat the Blockade”
D. Wikileaks’ anonymous electronic drop box
E. The secret-busting business for Wikileaks
42. What is meant by the latest attack outside
Outside the secret-busting business for
Wikileaks?
A. The website business of Wikileaks
B. The TV show called “The World Tomorrow
C. The social network called Friend
of Wikileaks
D. The music CD called “Beat the
Blockade”
E. The electronic box for secret
Documents

This text for question 43

Steven Paul Jobs, popularly known as Steve Jobs, was born on 24th February 1955 to Joanne Simpson and
Abdulfattah “John” Jandali, two University of Wisconsin graduate students who gave up their unnamed son for
adoption. His father, Abdulfattah Jandali was a Syrian political science professor and his mother, Joanne
Simpson, worked as a speech therapist. Shortly after Steve was put up for adoption, his biological parents
married and had another child, Mona Simpson. It was not until Jobs was 27 that he was able to uncover
information on his biological parents.
As an infant, Steven was adopted by Clara and Paul Jobs and named Steven Paul Jobs. Clara worked as an
accountant and Paul was a Coast Guard veteran and machinist. The family lived in Mountain View within
California’s Silicon Valley. As a boy, Jobs and his father would work on electronics in the family garage. Paul
would show his son how to take apart and reconstruct electronics, a hobby which instilled confidence,
tenacity, and mechanical prowess in young Jobs.
After he enrolled in high school, Jobs spent his free time at Hewlett-Packard. It was there that he befriended
computer club teacher Steve Wozniak. Wozniak was a brilliant computer engineer and the two developed
great respect for one another.
In 1976, when Jobs was just 21, he and Wozniak started Apple Computers. The duo started in the Jobs family
garage and funded their entrepreneurial venture after Jobs sold his Volkswagen bus and Wozniak sold his
beloved scientific calculator.

43. How did Steve Jobs start learning electronics?

A. He learned it from Jandali
B. He took apart electronics
C. His father encouraged him
D. Steve Wozniak introduced it to him
E. Paul Jobs taught him

This text for question 44

The emergence of the internet has given entrepreneurs many ways to make money. Writers are one group
that have benefited from their talents as a result in the rise of internet based jobs
Blog writing is an increasingly popular way to earn money online determined by the owner of the blog. They
are very popular because Blogs are usually written on a certain subject area but can vary as its content is heir
simplicity to get up and running. There are many free websites out there that will help you set up your own
blog if you choose to go that route because blog plus advertisement is a potential money.
Writing is also good money to earn money online. Make sure to gear your articles to promote and advertise
your own business ventures. These articles are a free way to market the products and services you offer for
free. The most effective advertising with these articles comes from the dialogue box that is inserted at the end
of each article. These dialogues boxes contain links to basically any website you like to drive traffic to. For
instance, you might have one link in your dialogue box to a product you are selling and one to a blog where
you are promoting a discussing other products. Writing takes some time to gain credibility through but once
it’s done earning potential can become very powerful.

44. From the text we can conclude that …

A. internet helps to get credibility online
B. internet entrepreneurs get profit online
C. writing isn’t away to earn money online
D. blog writing is potential earning online
E. searching internet help to get profit online

This text for question 45

In daily life, every person faces many kinds of problems. He/she must find ways to solve the problems. One of the ways
is compromise. A compromise is an agreement in which people involved in an argument reduce their demands or
changes their opinion in order to agree with each other. In other word, they can make a win-win solution.
In the traditional market, a seller and a buyer meet to do a trading process. They discuss to get the deal for the price of
some goods. The buyer usually bargains for the low prices until the seller agrees. If there is a deal between two sides, a
compromise has done. Compromise makes both the seller and the buyer solve the problems without any
disappointment.
A compromise is also necessary for people to work in group to discuss a problem as we know, they may have different
opinions and ideas to solve the problems. For example, while they are discussing the problem, they sometimes argue to
each other. By having a compromise, they can accept the agreement.
In conclusion, compromise makes the problem solved in a simple way and also gives benefits to both sides.

45. We know that from the text that a compromise ….

A. Can lead to a simple and useful solution
B. Forces someone to make an agreement
C. Makes people argue with each other
D. Faces many kinds of problems
E. Makes both side happy
This text for question 46
Dear Sir,
I understand that my payment is three weeks late, but that does not justify your collections office’s actions. During the
past five days I have received three telephone calls and four letters. In addition, one of your representatives has
contacted two of my relatives who have nothing to do with my finances. By anyone’s definition this is harassment. I
expect you to stop contacting me every day and to stop calling my relatives.
In the meantime, please know that I plan to send you a payment within the next few days. The money will reach your
office in about a week.
Sincerely yours

Andrew Barkley

46. What does the letter tell us about?

A. A complaint about the harassment done by the writer’s relatives.
B. A complaint about improper actions of payment collection
C. A complaint about the late payment over something.
D. An apology for being late of payment.
E. A promise to do payment in about a week

This text for question number 47

Every American is proud of the Statue of Liberty, a symbol of freedom. The Statue of Liberty, one of the largest
ever built, stands on Liberty Island in New York Harbor and has greeted millions of American immigrants who
have come from Europe to the New World.
The Statue of Liberty was built by Fredrick Bartholdi. The French gave it to America as a gift in honour of the
revolutions for freedom and liberty in both countries.
The monument was built out of copper plates that were put on a steel frame. Together with the concrete
which it stands on the statue rises almost 100 metres into the sky. It shows a woman in a robe, wearing a
crown with 7 spikes and holding a torch in her hand. In her left hand she holds a tablet with the inscription
“July 4, 1776”, the date of the Declaration of Independence.

47. What was the reason for the French give the Statue of Liberty to America?
A. America needed it to greet millions of immigrants.
B. French presented to American people as a present for their struggle
C. French wanted to protect a lot of immigrants in new world.
D. French intended the Statue of Liberty as the representative of Europe.
E. America come from Europe to the New World
This text for question 48

175A Fairmont Ave.

Toronto, ON
M5W 1F2
August 18, 2016
Dear Leonard:

I (would like to express my sincere condolences on) was shocked with the recent passing of your father.
Pamela and the children also send their thoughts and prayers to you and your family at this difficult time.
Although I didn’t know your dad that well, on the half dozen or so occasions that I spent time in his company
over the years, I did come to realize his great kindness and compassion towards those less fortunate than him.
And I do know that he was very highly respected throughout this community and profession, and his good
works changed the lives of many.
You were truly fortunate to have such a man as a model in your life.
As you know, it was not that long ago that my own father passed away, so I have some idea of what you and
your family are going through. I realize that no words of comfort are quite enough to replace the loss.
Please pass my deepest sympathies on to your mother, and brother, and sister, and to all of your father’s
grandchildren.

Yours in sympathy,
Gord Henderson

Here are five habits done by people

1. He visited his hospitalized staffs.
2. He built some companies for people
3. He respected others more than himself.
4. He inspired people through his hard works.
5. He gave some scholarships for poor students.

49. Which activities had Leonard’s father possibly done?

A. 1, 2, 3
B. 1, 2, 4
C. 1, 4, 5
D. 2, 3, 4
E. 2, 4, 5

This text for question number 50

A Life Lesson
By Anonymous
I lost my father when I was only nine years old. This was the biggest lose I have had. He was everything to me,
his only daughter. We were so close. I did not lose him to death though. I lost him in a much harder way. I lost
my father to drugs. He got addicted and started to ignore my brother and me.
One cool summer night, my brother, a couple of our friends, and I were watching Scary Movie 3 in the living
room. Around 9:30 pm., when I looked toward the kitchen, I saw orange and yellow flames reflecting off the
door’s window. It was a mess explosion caused by his careless actions under the influence of the drugs.
After the fire was out, I saw my dad run around to the backyard and jump into the pool. I knew then that he
had gotten burned. He ended up confined in the hospital. After he got better, they put him in jail for a month
under drug charges. I was so mad and hurt, and suffered from severe depression. It destroyed my health and
my social life.
One day, one of my teacher stopped me in the hall to ask if I was okay. She asked if she could help me, if I
would tell her what was going on. So I did. She helped save me and lift me back up. After a while, I started to
feel and do better. She is now one of my greatest friends and mentors, and we talk daily. I could never repay
her for everything she has done for me.
Through my experiences, I learned never to do anything without thinking of how it will impact the people
around me.
(Adapted from “A Life Lesson” by Anonymous, Teen Ink)
50 What was the source of the writer’s problem?
A. Her father was a victim of an explosion
B. Her father was confined to the hospital
C. Her father was heavily addicted to drugs
D. Her father was imprisoned for drugs offenses
E. Her father destroyed her health and social life
Answer : C