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The number of damaged roads linking Jakarta with West Java has certainly provoked
complaints from locals and road users. Take for an example, the roads in Bekasi and Tangerang,
which have been the focus of the media.
The poor condition of these roads not only jeopardizes road safety but also gives a squalid
impression. Moreover, the condition will get worse when it rains. The roads are transformed into
water pools or puddles, which can easily cause accidents if motorists are not careful.
No wonder if some people question why there are so many damaged roads and why repairs do
not seem to last long. The government should pay special attention to these problems.
In my opinion, the road should be repaired using the right sort of asphalt, stones and sand.
Repairs should be done carefully so that the roads can be prevented from constant damage.
Otherwise, the repairs would be useless.

Taken from : Jakarta Post, 2005

1. The main reason why local and road users complain about the poor condition of roads in Jakarta is
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A. the roads become into water pools or puddles in rainy season
B. there is no attention from the government about the problem
C. it endangers road users when they pass into these roads
D. the damaged roads are repaired by the Government carelessly so they are easily broken
E. the repairs of the roads need more time to do

2. “The government should pay special attention to these problems.”

What does the underlined word refer to?
A. The accidents occurred during rainy season
B. The worse conditions during the rainy season
C. The poor condition of the roads
D. The repair of the damaged roads
E. Complaints from locals and road users

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3. What is the main idea of paragraph four?

A. Locals and road users complain to local government about damaged roads in Jakarta
B. Damaged roads endanger the road users
C. The writer suggests the government to repair the damaged roads carefully
D. There are some questions from people about action to repair the roads
E. Repair of the roads is useless

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Continued progress in advanced technology is not necessary. Already the technical progress in
our world has caused severe pollution in the air and in the water. Although the technical progress in
previous years has been helpful, recent technology has significantly increased pollution. Another
reason to stop technical progress is that many inventions which were developed for good causes are
now also used for powerful weapons to have been found have serious side effects. For example,
pesticide put inside particle boards to prevent termites has now be found to be toxic to human life.
Technology does not always bring good effects; for example, computers do much work faster than
man, but then man loses his job to a machine. Because no man can guarantee that technology will
have only good effects and will be used only for the benefit of man, we should delay the continued
development of technology.

4. The text mainly tells us about ….

A. The advantage of technical progress in our world
B. The necessity to delay technical progress
C. The development of technical progress to fulfill human’s needs
D. The examples of negative impacts caused by technical progress
E. The postponement of technical progress due to negative impacts

5. Why should we postpone continuing development of technology?

A. Because it brings good effects and bad effects for us
B. Because human does not need it anymore
C. Because no one can promise that technology will be only used for prosperity
D. Because technology will create new innovation that gives benefit to us
E. Because technical progress helps our job

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6. “For example, pesticide put inside particle boards to prevent termites has now be found to be toxic
to human life.”
What does the underlined word mean?
A. proscribe
B. authorize
C. allow
D. accept
E. enroll

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Three landslides struck Bangli district in Bali on Friday leaving 12 people dead and five
others injured, according to the Bali Disaster Mitigation Agency.
Heavy rainfall on the tourist island over the past several days has generated floods across the
province leading to landslides hitting Songan, Awan, and Sukawana villages, located in Kintamani
sub-district on the slopes of Mount Batu, agency spokesperson Sutopo Purwo Nugroho said.
“We warn people to continue to be vigilant about further disasters," Sutopo said, adding that
more heavy rain was likely in Bali and people should be aware of the possibility of landslides and
floods.
Members of two families were among those killed in Songan village including a 1-year-old
boy, his 7-year-old sister and their mother. Four people were killed in Awan village, and one person
died in Sukawana village.
The agency said two people in Songan village were hospitalized with severe injuries, two
others suffered minor injuries, and five homes were buried. (dan)

Source : http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2017/02/10/children-among-12-killed-in-bali-
landslides.html

7. The news tells us about ….

A. The number of victims in Bali landslides
B. Landslides happened in some areas in Bali
C. Heavy rain caused floods in Bali
D. The possibility of landslides and floods in Bali
E. The victims’ evacuation in Bali landslides

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8. What is expected by Sutopo as the agency spokeperson to people about Bali landslides?
A. to evacuate their relatives to other safe places
B. to be more cautious about floods and landslides that might be happened
C. to help the victims of the disasters
D. to hospitalize injured people in that disaster
E. to be aware of heavy rainfall