Text for number 1 to 4

The Surabaya Police have arrested a man, identified only as MN, for allegedly buying an infant
via Instagram.
MN was arrested at his house on Jl. Karah in Jambangan district in Surabaya, East Java, on
Sunday. He was found to have paid some Rp 3.8 million (US$250) for a baby boy when he was
only three days olD.
Surabaya police chief Sr. Comr. Rudi Setiawan said recently that the transaction was conducted
in Semarang, Central Java, on Sept. 23. The baby’s parents live in Tangerang in Banten.
“The baby is now safe with the Surabaya administration,” Rudi said on Monday (The Jakarta
Post, Tue, October 16, 2018)

1. What is the purpose of the text?

A. To inform readers about arrested man for buying an infant
B. To describe the important person for readers
C. To argue that arresting the man is important
D. To explain how police arrested the man
E. To convince reader that buying infant is illegal
2. What is the generic structure of the text above?
A. Orientation – Complication – Reorientation
B. Orientation – Series of event – Reorientation
C. Stating thesis – Arguments – Reiteration
D. Goal – Equipments – Steps
E. Newsworthy event – Background events – Sources
3. “MN was arrested at his house…” The underlined word refers to a house belongs to…….
A. The police officer
B. The arrested man
C. The infant parent
D. A Surabaya administration officer
E. A Semarang administration officer
4. “…for allegedly buying an infant” The infant word has similar meaning with ……
A. Adult
B. Teenager
C. Child
D. Grown
E. Man

Text for number 5 to 8

Two state-owned lenders — Bank Mandiri and Bank BNI — will build temporary houses for
400 families displaced by the recent strong earthquake that hit Sigi District, Central Sulawesi
ProvincE.
Second Assistant Secretary of Sigi District Government Iskandar Nontji informed that the
temporary houses for 100 families will be constructed by Bank Mandiri in the South Sibayala
area of Dolo Sub-district. Meanwhile, Bank BNI will erect the temporary shelters for 300
families in Jonoge Village of Sigi Biromaru Sub-district that severely suffered from soil
liquefaction during the 7.4-magnitude earthquake that rocked the area on Sept 28, he noteD.
The temporary houses will be constructed on pieces of land, owned by the sub-district
government, village, and community members, he stated, adding that the Sigi district
government will facilitate all related parties to sign a letter of agreement.
“We are going to provide a letter of agreement that will be signed by all related parties to avoid
any unexpected eventuality in the future,” he explaineD. (Antara, 17th October, 2018)

5. What is the text about?

A. Building temporary houses for displaced family
B. Planning to displace the temporary house
C. Signing a letter of agreements to build a permanent house
D. New luxury house will be built by BNI
E. Assistant Secretary has built temporary houses
6. What can we infer from the text?
A. The temporary house will be build in the family lands
B. The displaced family will build 400 houses for two state banks
C. Shelters will be built by two state banks for the earthquake victims
D. Bank Mandiri will be built in the South Sibayala
E. Bank BNI will be built by the earthquake victims in Jonoge Village of Sigi
7. What makes 400 families displaced?
A. Local governement
B. 7.4-magnitude earthquake
C. Temporary shelters
D. 400 houses
E. Mandiri bank and BNI
8. “The temporary houses will be constructed on pieces of lanD..” The word temporary has
antonym of ……..
A. Momentary
B. Transitory
C. Limited
D. Permanent
E. Seasona

The following text is for number 9 to 13

Nuclear power is the controlled use of nuclear energy. Nuclear energy is energy in uranium
that can be released by nuclear reaction in a machine is called a nuclear reactor. This energy
is made into electricity, which can be used to power machine and heat home. 14% of the
world’s electricity came from nuclear power. But, the use of nuclear power cause some
hazard.
There are three separate sources of hazard in the process of supplying energy by nuclear
power. First, the radioactive material must travel from its place of manufacture at the power
station. Although the power stations themselves are solidly built, the containers used for the
transport of the materials are not. There the normally only two methods of transport
available, namely road or rail. Unfortunately, both of these involve close contact with the
general public, since the routes are sure to pass near, or even thought, heavily populated
areas.
 Next, there is the problem of waste. All nuclear power station produced wastes that
in most cases will remain radioactive for thousands of years. It is impossible to make
these wastes non-radioactive, and so they must be stored in one of the inconvenient
ways that scientist have invited. For example they may be buried under ground, or
dropped into abandoned mines, or sunk in the sea. However, these methods do not
solve the problem, since an earthquake could easily crack the containers open.
Finally, there is the problem of accidental exposure due to a leak or an explosion at
the power station. As with the other two hazards, this is not every likely, so it does
not provide a serious objection to the nuclear program. Nevertheless, it can happen.
Separately, these there types of risks are not a great cause for concern. On the
whole though, the probability of disaster is still high.

9. The text above is about….

A The disadvantages of a nuclear power.
B. The legend of nuclear.
C. The writer’s experience when he worked in the nuclear plant.
D. Discussion about the advantages of nuclear power.
E How to make a nuclear plant.

10. The text above is included into….

A analytical exposition
B hortatory exposition
C. narrative
D recount
E discussion

11. There are …. arguments provided in the text above.

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

12. The second argument discusses about ….

A. The waste of nuclear power.
B. Nuclear power that faces disaster.
C. How to transport the nuclear energy.
D. How to make a nuclear plant.
E. How to stop a nuclear plant.

13. On the whole though, the probability of disaster is still high

The synonym of the word the whole is…….
A. all
B. nothing
C. several
 D. parts
E. good

The following text is for number 14 to 18

Integrated Pest Management

There is no best way to ideal with pests in agriculture. Pesticides which are commonly
used may cause many problems. I think combining different management operation is the
most effective way to controls pests.
Firstly, the chemicals in the pesticides my build up as residues in the environment and in
the soil which absorbs the chemical. This reduces the quality of farm product.
Secondly, pests can gradually become resistant to pesticides. This means that newer and
stronger ones have to be developed.
Lastly, some pesticides affect non target plants and animals such as fish and bees. This
affects the ecology and environment as well.
So, understanding of ecology of an area helps a lot in pest control. Pesticides should be
chosen and applied carefully so that they don’t affect the ecological balance and
environment.
Therefore, integrated pest management is a safe and more affective option to fight pest in
agriculture and livestock.
14. Which of the following is not directly affected by pesticides used?
A. Plants.
B. Ecology.
C. Animals.
D. environment.
E. Human Beings.
15. What can you say about paragraph two and four?
A. The fourth paragraph supports the idea stated in paragraph two.
B. Both paragraph tell about the disadvantages of using pesticides.
C. Both paragraphs tell about how pesticides affect the quality of farm products.
D. The statement in paragraph is contrary to the statement in paragraph four.
E. The second paragraph tells about the effects of using pesticides on animals mentioned in
paragraph four.
16. One of the disadvantages of using chemical pesticides is….
A. killing fish and bees.
B. increasing crops productivity.
C. creating balanced ecosystem.
D. causing the pets to become inactive
E. helping reduce pollutants in the environment.
17. “Secondly, pest can gradually become resistant to pesticides.” (paragraph 3)
 The word resistant in the sentence above means….
A. weak
B. fragile
C. damage
D. unaffected
E. unbalanced
18. The text above can be included in….
A. hortatory exposition
B. analytical exposition
C. report
D. explanation
E. narrative

The following text is for number 19 to 21

Circuses Should Not Use Animals

Animals should not be used in circus. The environment where they perform and their
living conditions are usually inappropriate. Tigers, for example which naturally live in
wilderness, must perform tricks on a narrow stage and spend their lifetime in a small cage.
Besides, the living conditions of the circus animals are poor. They live in a cramped
condition most of the time. They actually need more space to roam. They also do not have
freedom to live with their own kind.
We should ban the use of animals in circus and their confinement there.

19. Why does the writer consider circus inappropriate place to live for animals?
A. It resembles the animal's natural habitat.
B. It is the place where the animals are tortured.
C. It is the place to get public amusement.
D. It provides animals bad food.
E. It costs animals ill condition.

20. According to the text, ... .

A. Tigers are the most suitable animals to perform tricks.
B. Tigers are the smartest animals.
C. The highlight of the circus is on the animals.
D. The animals are the main performers in the circus.
E. Animals receive ill treatment in a circus.

21. "They live in a cramped condition most of their time (Paragraph 3).

The underlined word is closest in meaning to.
A. clean and neat
B. dirty and messy
C. poor and spacious
D. small and crowded
E. large and quiet
The following text is for number 22 to 25

A legendary boxer, Mike Tyson was born in Brooklyn, New York, on June 30, 1966. He is renowned as
“Iron Mike”, for his strong neck. He is a special boxer because he almost always defeated his opponents
within 4 rounds. At age 20, he became the youngest heavyweight boxing champion of the world in 1986.
However, he lost the title in 1990 after he was jailed for three years for rape.
His personal life was not as successful as his career. After six years of marriage, his wife, Monica Turner
filed for divorce in 2003. He has a daughter, Milan, and a son, Marocco from his marriage to Lakiha
“Kiki” Spicer. In 2003, he was declared bankrupt due to his enormous spending, multiple trials and
bad investments. To pay off debt, he fought in a series of exhibition matches.
Retired as a boxer, Tyson has played in several films, including a documentary and a Broadway show
on his life. Tyson made his fortune by playing in the hit comedy The Hangover with Bradly Cooper.

22. What is the purpose of the text?

A. To tell why Tyson became the youngest heavyweight boxing champion
B. To describe Tyson from two points of view
C. To tell how Tyson defeated his opponents
D. To entertain the readers
E. To tell of Tyson’s biography
23. In what year did Tyson get married to Monica Turner?
A. 1986
B. 1997
C. 1998
D. 2003
E. 2009
24. “….his enormous spending.” ( paragraph 2 ). What does the underlined word mean?
A. Huge
B. Smart
C. Unique
D. Reasonable
E. Remarkable
25. What is the genre of “The Hangover” movie?
A. Comedy
B. Horror
C. Trailer
D. Action
E. Romance