Choose the best answer by crossing (x) a, b, c, d, or e!

No. 1 to 10 refer to the text below d. the lion became fat

e. the lion was desperate
An old lion realized one day that due to old age
he was too weary and weak to hunt for his food. 4. The footprints tell us that....
Sadly, he approached his den knowing that soon a. the pack of wolves passed the lion’s den
he would perish. He stopped at the entrance, and b. so many animals pay their respects to the
breathed difficulty, spoke in a low, soft voice to a old lion
pack of wolves which was passing by his den at c. the animals which entred the cave did not
the moment. He told them of his sad condition. leave the cave alive
Soon, the news of the lion’s illness spread d. the lion is getting better and healthier
throughout the forest and caused much concern e. the animlas want the lion passed away
among the other beasts. Out of pity, the animals soon
came one by one to pay their last respects.
5. In what ways are the lion and the fox the same?
The old lion was very happy. As each animal a. The lion and the fox are both respectable
entered has den and came within reach, the lion b. The lion and the fox are both strong
pounced on it and made it his meal. Very soon, the c. The lion and the fox are botch clever
lion became fat d. The lion and the fox are both honest
Early in the morning, the fox came. He had e. The lion and the for are patient
come to pay his respects too. The fox, well-known
for his wits and intelligence, approached the lion’s 6. What kind of quality is the writer trying to say
den with extreme caution. Standing some distance through the fox’s character?
away, he politely enquired about the lion’s health a. You may save you life by using your wits
and asked him if he was feeling any better. and intelligence
b. show respect by visiting a sick friend
“My dear friend,” said he lion, “is it you? I can c. wehn entering a lions den. Be extremely
hardly see you. You are so far away. Please come caution
closer and whisper some words into my ears to d. stand some distance away if you are facing
console me for i have not long to live. a lion
e. Earlyin the morning, the fox came
The fox, meanwhile, had been observing
closely the ground in front of the lion’s den. At 7. What is the best title fo the story above?
las, he looked up, and truning to go away, he a. A lying Lion
remarked, “Please excuse me if i do not stay, for i b. A Big Lion
feel quite uneasy at seeing the many footprints c. A Lying Fox
leading into your den, but none leaving it.” d. A Lying Fox and Lion
e. A Lion King
1. Why were the lion’s hunting days over?
a. The animals found out about the lion’s 8. An old lion realize one day that due to old age
illness he was too weary and weak to hunt for his
b. There were no more animals to hunt food. The italicized word has the closet
c. The wolves always beat the lion meaning with....
d. The lion is getting older and weaker a. heavy
e. The lion was too strong b. small
c. tired
2. These words support the view of the lion’s sad d. old
codndition, except.... e. bold
a. old age
b. too weary and weak 9. “Please excuse me if I do not stay, for I feel
c. approached his den quite uneasy at seeing the many footprints
d. breathing difficulty leading into your den....
e. has an ilness
The italicized word has the closet meaning
3. The old lion was very happy. This means with....
that....
a. close
a. many animals visited the lon out of pity
b. relax
b. the lion didn’t had to hunt for his food
c. comfortable
c. each animal that entered the den showed
d. uncomfortable
their respect
 e. enjoy hearing and smell. They do, however, have a well
10. From the story above we can assume that fox developed sense of touch in the hairs and spines
represents a characteristic of a ... person that cover their body. They may vary in size from
a. stupid about 1 mm to a giant 200 mm.
b. clever
c. lazy Spiders are known for their ability to spin silk.
d. kind They are able to produce this from glands in the
e. stubborn abdomen and the silk comes out through organs
called spinnerets. The silk is strong and elastic and
11. Which of the expressions below to ask for an is used to trap the spider’s prey. Spiders use their
opinion? webs in different ways. Some weave a net to
a. I think we have to study harder from now throw over their prey, while others attach a sticky
b. Sally, what do you say about math test blob to the end of a silken thread and whirl it
today? around in a circle to wrap around an insect.
c. Handi, do you want to join me in the Spiders suck the fluids from their victims rather
concert? than eat solid food. Then they crush the hard parts,
d. I hope I have the right time to see her mixing them with digestive juice to make them
e. I ask for the apologize into a liquid as well.

12. Which of the following is not the elemnt of a Female spiders lay large numbers of tiny eggs
narrative text? and cover them in a silken sac. Some species carry
a. plot this sac around with them. When first hatched, the
b. settings young resembled adults and slowly develop to full
c. the character’s fame size. Before mating, some spiders perform
d. characterization courtship dances. After mating, some male spiders
e. time are eaten by the female.

13. “I warn you not to step on the grass”. The 16. There are over 3000 species of spiders and they
statement above is used for.... belong to the Arachnid family.
a. giving a warning
The statement tells the reader about....
b. giving suggestion
c. asking permission a. behaviour of a spider
d. giving opinion b. colony of a spider
e. giving order c. species of a spider
d. friends of a spider
14. The computer program helps students to e. habitat of a spider
complete their task
17. The text above is a kind of .... text
The italicized words is considered as a....
a. narrative
a. noun b. news report
b. verb c. expository
c. adjective d. recount
d. noun phrase e. information report
e. adverb
18. From the text above, we can conclude that
15. Narrative text can be found in the following, spiders....
except.... a. are not insects
a. report b. are mammals
b. stories c. are marsupials
c. fables d. eat leaves
d. folktales e. have least numbers of species
e. legend
19. Some weave net to throw over their prey, while
Read the text below! others attach a sticky blob to the end... the
Spider italicized wod has the closet maning to....
a. break
There are over 3000 species of spiders and they b. knit
belong to the Arachnid family. Spiders are not c. make
insects, but are related to scorpions and other d. live
arachnids that have eight legs and no antennae. e. inhabit
Most spider have poor eyesight and little sense of
20. They are able to produce this from glands in the d. impatient
abdomen and the silk comes out through organs e. agreement
called spinnerets. The word they, refers to....
a. spinnerets 28. Well, you should talk to her before decide it.
b. organs The statement below is used for....
c. glands a. giving advice
d. spiders b. asking advice
e. none of the options correct c. showing sadness
d. showing expectation
21. What is the best description of the silk produce e. offering something
by spiders?
a. rigid 29. The correct expression to ask for advice is....
b. not elastic a. I think you should eat all the burger
c. stretchy b. Don’t worry, I shouldn’t be late
d. made of plastics c. Should I bring the camera tomorrow?
e. none of the options are correct d. Should you have question, please ask
e. In my opinion, be your self
22. Which of the following is common spiders’
prey? 30. The correct expression to give a warning is....
a. butterfly and snake a. Don’t go there!
b. butterfly and birds b. Please, give me a warning
c. flies and birds c. There is a warning on the board
d. ants and tarantula d. Watch out! It’s a snake
e. files and ants e. Please, help me

23. Paragraph 4th tells you about spiders...

a. reproduction No. 31 to 40 based on the text below
b. appearances The Importance of Rainforests
c. family
d. behaviour Rainforests are one of the most complicated
e. none of the options correct environments on Earth. They are recognized
worldwide as containing the richest source of
24. Spider’s food is explained in paragraph.... plants and animals and are believed to contain
a. I nearly three-quarters of all the varieties of life on
b. II Earth. This is remarkable because rainforests
c. III cover only about six per cent of the Earth’s land
d. IV surface.
e. V Rainforests are the oldest major ecosystem,
having survived climate changes for more than
25. What paragraph should you read to find one million years. They provide habitats for more
spiders’ appearances? species of plants, animals, insects and birds than
a. I any other environment found on our planet.
b. II Scientists estimate that between 60 and 90 per cent
c. III of all species of life are to be found in rain forests.
d. IV Unfortunately, the widespread destruction of many
e. V of the world’s rainforests has caused a significant
decline in the number of plant and animal species
26. Which of he expressions below show giving on Earth.
request....
a. Yes sure, go a head Rainforests influence both our local and global
b. No, don’t do that climates. For example, between 50 and 80 per cent
c. No, I don’t like it of the moisture in the air above rainforests comes
d. Yes, that’s perfect from the rainforest’s treees. If larege areas of these
e. No, I’m sorry to hear that lush rainforests are cleared, he average rainfall in
the area will drop. Eventually, the area’s climate
27. I feel so relief as I have completed the task will get hotter and drier. This process could
from my teacher. The statement above is to convert rainforests into a sparse grassland or
show.... desert. Rainforests are als able to absorb over 90
a. pain per cent of the rainfall in their leaves and mosses.
b. happiness By doing this, they are able to slow down water
c. release run-off by gradually releasing the water over time
into streams and rivers. This helps to control soil d. control
erosion and flooding. e. divide
Rainforests are vital to the Earth in helping to 35. Which paragraph should you read to find the
recyle carbon and oxygen. Carbon dioxide (CO2) amount of carbon in the rainforest?
is the gas put into the air globally by humans, a. Paragraph 2
mainly by the burning of fossil fuels (for example b. Paragraph 3
in cars and factories). Rainforests are able to c. Paragraph 4
remove carbon dioxide from the air and return d. Paragraph 5
oxygen in its place. This is why our global e. Paragraph 6
rainforests are often called the Earth’s “lungs’.
Rainforests are major producers of the Earth’s 36. The climate condition is affected by the
oxygen. In fact, scientsists believe that nearly 50 existence of rainforest. In which paragraph can
per cent of the Earth’s oxygen is produced by you find this idea?
rainforests in the Amazon region alone. a. Paragraph 1
Nearly 40 per cent of the world’s carbo is b. Paragraph 2
contained in the trees of the rainforests. As c. Paragraph 3
rainforests are cut down and burned, carbon d. Paragraph 4
dioxide is released into the Earth’s atmosphere. e. Paragraph 5
Eventually, as this gas builds up the atmosphere,
leading to what scientists call the enhanced 37. If large areas of these lush rainforests are
greenhouse effect. To sum up, the role of the cleared, the average rainfall in the area will
rainforests is essential for human life. It creates drop (paragraph 3).
equilibrium in our environment and its resources The word these refers to....
are significant for human beings survival.
a. rainforest’s trees
(taken from SOSE: Studies of society and b. climates
environment, 2000) c. rainforests
d. moistures
31. The text above is best entitied.... e. desert
a. Rainforest, the Complicated Environment
b. The importance of Rainforest 38. Eventually, as this gas builds up the
c. Rainforest are Vital to Humans atmosphere, .... (paragraph 5). The underlined
d. Rainforest are cut down and burned word can be best replaced by....
e. Rainforest a. at first
b. lately
32. The main idea of paragraph 1 is.... c. in the middle
a. rainforests cover about six per cent of the d. in the long run
Earth’s land surface e. next
b. nearly three-quarters of all the varieties of
life on Earth live in rainforest 39. The writer’s aim to write this is to....
c. rainforest is a complex environment where a. argue about the importance of rainforest
living and non living things live b. expose analytically on the importance of
d. none of the options are correct rainforest
e. rainforest is the important natural sources c. inform us on the importance of rainforest
d. compare different rainforest in the world
33. Rainforest are the oldest major ecosystem, e. persuade the reader
having survived climate changes for more than 40. The text above is a .... text
one million years. The underlined word has the a. narrative
closest meaning to.... b. analytical exposition
a. main c. recount
b. complex d. descriptive
c. complicated e. procedure
d. surrounded
e. minor 41. I am very pleased, thank you. The statement
34. Rainforests influence both our local and global above is to show....
climates. The underlined word can be replaced a. pleasure
by.... b. happines
a. inform c. pain
b. provide d. release
c. react e. agreement
42. I am suffering from a headcache. The statement 48. Cinta: “Why don’t you take the bus to work?
is used for.... The driving is rushing out and the traffic is
a. showing sadness terrible.”
b. showing pain
c. asking advice Johan: “I would, but I’m afraid that there won’t
d. giving suggestion be any seats left for the time the bus comes to
e. showing expectation my stop.”
Why does Johan not want to go by bus?
43. The correct expression to show pain....
a. I’m very pleased, thank you a. Johan takes the bus to work.
b. I’m sick b. Johan wants Cinta to go with him.
c. Congratulations for you! c. Cinta prefers driving in the rush hour.
d. Look!It’s dangerous d. Cinta wants to ride to work with Johan.
e. Don’t go there! e. Johan has to stand on the bus if he takes it
to work.
44. Which of the elements of analytical
exposition.... 49. Teacher: “What’s the matter with you?”
a. thesis Student: “I am sorry, ma’am, I didn’t
b. steps
c. materials Know.”
d. goals
Teacher: “I’m sure you didn’t study last night.
e. description
What did you do?”
45. That man.... is standing under the tree is my Student: “….”
uncle
a. whom How might the student respond to the teacher’s
b. which question?
c. whose a. The movie was interesting.
d. who b. I wasn’t busy last night.
e. where c. I studied too late last night.
d. I watched an interesting movie until late
46. Has Ali got a headache? last night.
a. Yes, he has. e. The movie was easy to understand.
b. Yes, it is.
c. No, he has not. 50. Andi: “We went to Bandung yesterday. We
d. No, it is not. spent our time shopping.”
e. Yes, he does.
Cika: “So, what do you think about Bandung?”
47. Bela: “Steve, what seems to be the problem?” Andi: “….”
James: “Well, I have a bad cold and the doctor What is Andi’s best responses?
gave me some medicine.”
a. I think it is beautiful.
Bela: “Listen! Forget about the medicines. Try this b. I think Bandung Is a beautiful capital.
herbal one.” c. I think it is beautiful view.
James: “Oh, no, thanks.” d. I think it is not interesting.
e. I think it is not bad.
What does Bela offer?
a. Herbal medicine.
b. Some medicine.
c. Fresh herbal.
d. Cool drink.
e. The doctor.