YAYASAN PENDIDIKAN PONDOK PESANTREN NURUL ISLAM

MADRASAH ALIYAH NURUL ISLAM DASAN BARU

Status : Terakreditasi
Alamat : Jln Tgh. Abd. Halim No 20 Dasan Baru Desa Murbaya Kecamatan Pringgarata Loteng NTB 83562

Nama :
Nomor :
Kelas :
Choose the best answer of the following questions!

Majid : I heard you passed your exams with flying colors. I am proud of you.
Wirda : thank you, Dad. I get ten for English and Math.

1. Why is Majid proud of her daughter?

Majid is proud of Wirda because she is………..
a. Diligent
b. Gorgeous
c. Tidy
d. Clean
e. Intelligent
Riki : My deep condolences for your father loss. 
Prilly : Thank you, but it feels like I’m really broken now. 
Riki : when will the funeral be held?
Prilly : this afternoon. After praying Asar
Riki : I know how it feels. I will be with you whenever you need me. I promise. 
Prilly : Thank you, you are really the best friend I’ve ever had. 

2. What happened to Prilly’s father?

a. He got lost
b. He passed away
c. He had funeral
d. He was broken heart
e. He broke his leg
3. When will the funeral be held?
a. At 04.00 a.m
b. At 04.00 p.m
c. At 10.00 a.m.
d. At 10.00 p.m.
e. At 02.00 p.m

Ana : congratulation on having a new house. I can’t believe it.

Ani : ……… I also can’t believe that my dream comes true this fast.
Ana : how much does it cost?
Ani : it costs Rp. 500.000.000
4. The best response to fill the blank is……
a. I glad you are here
b. Why don’t you believe?
c. Thanks Ana
d. I sorry to hear that
e. You are welcome

Last sunday, there was Thomas cup badminton championship between Indonesia and China. It
was held on Istora Gelora Bung Karno. I went to Istora Gelora Bung Karno with my Brother,
Andi.
Before entering Istora Gelora Bung Karno, we looked at the bus that took Indonesian badminton
team players. I saw taufik Hidayat, Muhammad Ahsan, Hendra Setiawan, Hayom Rumbaka,
Angga Pratama, Rian Agung, Simon Santoso, Sony Dwi Kuncoro and the other Indonesian
badminton players in that bus. They were very handsome. Then, we followed that bus to main-
entrance. I found that Taufik Hidayat left from the bus. When I wanted to get close to Taufik
Hidayat, a security guard held me backI thought that security guard was familiar because He was
my old friend when I was senior high school, he was Andre. After that, he let me in, finally i
could meet Taufik Hidayat and got his signature.
Then, I went back to my seat at the Istora stadium to support Indonesian team. The supporters
were very crowded. They shouted “IN-DO-NE-SI-A” during the match.

……got his signature…

5. The underlined word refers to
a. Taufik Hidayat’s
b. Andre’s
c. Indonesian’s
d. Badminton players’
e. Ahsan’s
6. Where did the writer meet Taufik Hidayat?
a. In a bus stop
b. In China
c. In front of his school
d. In Istora, Gelora Bung Karno
e. On the way home

The Maimun Palace

The Maimun Palace has been crowned as the most beautiful building in Medan, North
Sumatra. Located in the area Jl. Brig Katamso, this magnificent palace was completed around
1888 and is a legacy from the Sultan of Deli, Ma’mun Al Rashid Perkasa Alamsyah. Yellow
color on the color of this building is typical Malay.
Unique architecture is the main attraction of the Maimun Palace. European influence is
evident in the hall or living room, windows, doors and stairs in front of an inscription that reads
Latin letters, in Dutch. Meanwhile, a hallmark of Islam appeared on the roof of the curved
Persian style, which often found in buildings in the Middle East region.
The interior of the Maimun Palace is also interesting to lace. Behind the walls are solid,
there are dozens of rooms spread over two floors. Splendor was shown on the throne, European
crystal lamps, chairs, tables and cabinets. Family photographs, old weapons, including prison
space also in this palace. Although it is storing objects of historical value, the Maimun Palace
still allows tourists to visit and enjoy the splendor as well as explore the past glory of the Deli
Sultanate.

7. What is the passage about?

A. The historical building in Medan.
B. The Maimun Palace
C. The historical building in Medan.
D. The unique architecture building in North Sumatra.
E. The magnificent palace built in 1888.

8. What is the main idea of paragraph 2?

A. The main attraction in the Maimun Palace.
B. The European influence in the Maimun Palace.
C. The Islam style of the Maimun Palace.
D. The unique architecture of the Maimun Palace.
E. The Maimun Palace as an imitation of buildings in the Middle east region.

9. When was the Maimun Palace completed?

A. Around the year 1888.
B. A century ago.
C. within 1888.
D. 1888 years ago.
E. When Ma’mun Al Rashid Perkasa Alamsyah was crowned the king.
10. “……, this magnificent palace was completed …..” (Par. 1)
The closest meaning of the underlined word is …
A. wonderful C. popular E. ugly
B. humble D. Ferocious

ANNOUNCEMENT
To all 3rd President’s Cup participants:
Please be informed that the tournament this coming August 21 (Wednesday) is cancelled due to
the current inclement weather.
It is tentatively rescheduled to August 31 (Saturday) if the weather permits. Please wait for
updates.
Thank you for your kind understanding.

11. To whom is the announcement intended?

A. All the members of Golf Club.
B. The participants of the 3rd President’s Cup.
C. People around the Golf Club.
D. All 3rd president’s club
E. The staff of Golf Club.
12. what is the announcement about?
A. the third president’s cup
B. the schedule of the competition
C. the weather forecast
D. the president’s cup prizes
E. the rescheduling of the third President’s Cup
13. Why is the tournament cancelled?
A. Because of the fund condition
B. Because of another tournament
C. Because of misunderstanding
D. Because of the cup participants
E. Because of the bad weather

14. “……. is cancelled due to the current inclement weather.”

The underlined word has the same meaning as ….
A. nasty C. harsh E. odd
B. cruel D. uptight
Raden Putra and Dewi Limaran were husband and wife. They lived in a palace. Raden Putra's
father was the king of the kingdom.
One day, Dewi Limaran was walking around in the palace garden. Suddenly she saw a snail. It
was ugly and disgusting. "Yuck!" said Dewi Limaran and then she threw it away into a river. She
did not know that the snail was actually an old and powerful witch. She could transform herself
into anything. The witch was angry to Dewi Limaran. The witch put a spell on her and changed
her into a golden snail. The witch then threw it away into the river.
The golden snail was drifting away in the river and got caught into a net. An old woman was
fishing and used her net to catch some fish. She was surprised to see a golden snail in her net.
She took it and brought it home. When the old woman woke up in the morning, she was
surprised that the house was in the good condition. The floor was mopped. And she also had
food on the table. She was thinking very hard. "Who did this to me? The person is very kind." It
happened again and again every morning.
15. What is the best tittle of the above folklore?
a. The good kingdom
b. A humble old woman
c. A golden snail
d. Timun emas
e. A lucky prince
16. What is the moral value of the text?
a. Don’t throw a snail anywhere
b. Never give up
c. Don’t be bad-tempered
d. Never underestimate anything
e. Don’t be hopeless

Dear Gigih,
Due to the English Debate Competition 2018 event on 1 December 2018, in Dubai, please come
to the selection of English Debate Competition 2018.
The top three students will become UNA’s Delegate and compete with others top
students in the world. I believe that you have the quality to pass the selection.
Best regards,
Atim Sekarwangi
17. What is the purpose f the invitation text above?

a. to inforn Atim about the debate competiton

b. to invite Gigih to join the internal selection process
c. to inform Gigih about the debate championship
d. to invite someone to delegate UNA in the debate
e. to congratulate Gigih on his success

the top three students will become UNA’s delegate….

18. The underlined word has synonym to…..

a. team
 b. competitor
c. envoy
d. favorite
e. coach
Indonesian Cow’s Foot Curry
Ingredients:
1 cow foot
4 cups coconut milk
1 turmeric leaf
2 seeds of sour mangosteen
2 lime leaves
1 stalk lemongrass
Blended spices:
1 tbsp blended red chillies
2 cm turmeric
5 pcs candlenuts
2 cm galangal
6 cloves garlic
10 pcs shallots
Steps:
1.Clean the cow’s foot from its hair, cut into several pieces and cook until tender.
2.Remove the bones and then cut the meat into small sizes according to your preference.
3.Cook the coconut milk together with the blended spices, lime leaves, sour mangosteen and
the lemongrass.
4.Add the meat pieces and cook until the coconut milk thickens and becomes oily.
5.Keep stirring until it’s well cooked to prevent the coconut milk from dissolving.
6.Lift and serve.

19. What is the text about?

A. The description of Indonesian cow’s foot curry.
B. Indonesian cow’s foot curry in some provinces.
C. How to make Indonesian cow’s foot curry.
D. The ingredients of Indonesian cow’s foot curry.
E. How to get Indonesian cow’s foot curry.
20. What should we do after cutting the meat?
A. Cook the coconut milk with the blended spices and other ingredients.
B. Cook the meat with the blended spices and other ingredients.
C. Cook the meat with the coconut milk.
D. Fry it with other ingredients.
E. Clean the cow’s foot from its hair.
21. The blended spices consist of the following, except ….
A. lemon grass D. Turmeric
B. candlenuts E. red chillies
 C. garlic
Ants are small insects. Like all insects, ants have six legs. The smallest ants are 0.03 inch (0.7
millimeter) long. They are hard to see! The biggest ants are almost 1.25 inches (3 centimeter)
long.
An ant's body looks like it has a very thin waist. The narrow waist lets the ant bend when it goes
around turns in underground tunnels. Male ants and young queen ants have wings. The workers
of many species of ants have a stinger that they use to fight enemies.
An ant has a mouth with three parts. The most important mouthparts are its jaws. Ants can move
them from side to side. They use their jaws for digging, carrying things, collecting food, building
nests, fighting, and cutting. Ants use their lower jaws for chewing. They use their tongues to
suck up liquids. Adult ants can swallow only liquid foods. Some ants chew solid foods until the
food turns into a liquid.
Ants live in groups called colonies. There are three kinds of ants in each colony: workers,
queens, and males. Each kind of ant does a different job. Worker ants dig tunnels, raise young
ants, collect food, and build and clean the nest. The job of the queen is to lay eggs. Male ants
mate with queens. Males die a few weeks after mating.
22. What is the text about?
A. how ants live C. a colony of ants E. kinds of ants
B. small insects D. the description of ants
23. Which of the following is not the characteristic of ants?
A. They live in colonies D. They have three parts of legs
B. They are small E. They have a very small waist
C. They have wings
24. The ant's jaw can be used to the following things, except ….
A. moving things D. chewing solid food
B. raising the young E. making holes on the ground
C. gathering food
25. What is the purpose of the text?
A. To inform the readers about ants generally
B. To tell the readers about ants
C. To amuse the readers with a funny stry
D. To tell the readers some past evetns
E. To let the readers know the steps of avoiding ants

There are at least three categories of students who experience difficulties of using English
for academic purpose. Firstly, these are the students who cannot translate words or terms into
their own vernacular, perhaps because their English language vocabulary size or their skilled
capacity of using the language is scanty. The students may actually have concepts involved in
what they are studying but cannot connect these with the new terms spoken or written in English.
For example, an Indonesia student who has already known the psychological concept ‘self
esteem’ may not comprehend the texts.
Secondly, it is likely that there are a group of students who can translate words or terms into
their native language but cannot see the relevance of the terms, because they do not have related
concept which enable them to construct elaborate meaning. For example, students studying
mathematics may know the meaning of generally in daily conversation as true in some
circumstance but cannot perceive it as a mathematical that means true in all circumstances. With
respect to this, it is obvious that the student’s ability of translating or finding meaning will not
guarantee understanding a paragraph if their command of background knowledge of the topic
which is written in that paragraph.
Thirdly, there likely to be some students who have appropriate discrete conceptual knowledge
but who are not able to form appropriate connections between concepts. The students may really
have desirable conceptual language pertinent to the topic being learnt but in the form of distinct
or separate parts. Unfortunately, the students are not sufficiently capable of associating the
concepts owing to very limited command of academic language processing and capabilities in
other reasoning. In other words, they are not able to para-phrase, analyze, summarize, and draw
inferences to build a new critical and logical synthesis.
26. What does this passage mainly discuss?
A. The difficulties of language use encountered by overseas students.
B. The difficulties of reading texts encountered by overseas students.
C. The difficulties of learning English faced by students.
D. The difficulties of learning ‘self-esteem’ faced by overseas students.
E. The difficulties of comprehending texts in conceptual knowledge.
27. What problem faced by the first category of students?
A. A difficulty of translating words into Indonesian.
B. A difficulty of translating words and terms into English.
C. A difficulty of translating Indonesian into English.
D. A difficulty of translating their language into any other language.
E. A difficulty of translating words and terms into their own language.

28. “…….. their skilled capacity of scanty. using the language is.” (Paragraph 1)
The closest meaning of the underlined word is …..
A. nothing D. plentiful
B. efficient E. sufficient
C. very limited

29. What is the purpose of the text?

A. To inform the readers about English study generally
B. To tell the readers about one’s experience
C. To inform readers about some difficulties faced by students in learning English
D. To tell the readers some past events
E. To let the readers know the steps of learning English
Dr. ABDULRACHMAN SALEH
Born into a family of doctors in KampungKetapang, Kwitang Barat, Jakarta. Abdulrachman
Saleh also became a doctor. After finishing MULO, he studied at STOVIA. While still a
student, he was appointed assistant at the laboratory of physiology. Graduating from STOVIA,
Abdulrahman Saleh continued his work at the lab while having his own medical practice.
Abdulrachman Saleh’s role in medicine was significant. He became a lecturer in Jakarta,
 Surabaya, Malang and Klaten. For his meritorious service in medicine, specially in Physiology,
in 1958, the University of Indonesia bestowed the title Father of Physiology.
Abdulrachman Saleh was a man of many interests. He was involved in youth organisations
like Boy Scouts and Indonesia Muda. He was also a member of Aeroclub and co-founded the
VerenigdeOosterse Radio Omroep(VORO), an organization of broadcasters. It was he who
established the Voice of Free Indonesia, the radio station which spread the proclamation of
Indonesia’s independence to the world.
30. The reason why Abdulrachman Saleh was bestowed the title Father of Physiology is …
A. He was a lecture in the Medical Faculty of the University of Indonesia.
B. He had significant contribution in physiology.
C. He was a lecturer in many parts of Indonesia.
D. He was a lecturer as well as a doctor.
E. He was a professor in physiology.
31. What is the main idea of the first paragraph?
A. Abdulrachman Saleh became a doctor because of his family.
B. Abdulrachman Saleh started his career as a doctor in STOVIA.
C. Abdulrachman Saleh studied at the medical school in STOVIA.
D. Abdulrachman Saleh was appointed assistant at the laboratory of physiology.
E. Abdulrachman Saleh had his own medical practice while becoming an assistant
32. “He was involved in youth organizations like Boy Scouts and ….” (Paragraph 3)
The underlined word is closest meaning to ….
A. noted D. engaged
B. excluded
C. supposed E. inspired
June 12, 2019
Mr. William Chan
Personnel Manager
Wong and Lim Consulting
PO Box 583, Kwai Chung
Kowloon

Dear Mr. Chan,

       I am writing to apply for the post of Management Trainee, which was
advertisedon the Student Affairs Office notice board of the Hongkong Polytechnic
University on 1 March 2005.
My working experience at Lucky Star Garment Manufactory Limited improved my
leadership skills, communication skills and ability to work in a team environment. I
have fluent spoken and written English. I also have fluent spoken and written
Mandarin, and can therefore work in mainland China.
Currently I am studying a B.A. in Management at the Hongkong Polytechnic
University, graduating in 2005. Subjects which I am studying that are relevant to the
post of Management Trainee include Operations Management, Human Resources
Management, Accounting, Marketing and strategic Management.
 During my studies I have had the post of Executive in management Society. While
leading and organizing Management Society. While leading and organizing
Management Society activities I have improved my ability to lead and supervise
subordinates effectively, ability to work under pressure and ability to work in a team
environment.
Working for Wong and Lim Consulting appeals to me because it has a good
reputation and it provides excellent training. Your organization produces a high-
quality service, and I can contribute to this with my leadership skills and my ability
to work under pressure.
I am available for interview at any time. I look forward to meeting you.

Yours sincerely,
Khairil Anwar
Excl : Resume

33. What skills and personnel qualities are required?

A. Hard worker
B.  Fluent spoken and written Mandarin
C.  Have known about environment
D.  Leadership skills, communication skills and ability to work in a team environment
E.  Willing to work overtime
34. What is the name of the company or organization Khairil Anwar applying to?
A. Lucky Star Garment Manufactory Limited
B. Hong Kong Polytechnic University
C. Marketing and Strategic Management
D. Executive in the Management Society
E. Wong and Lim Consultant  
35. What does Mr. Khairil enclose the application letter with?
A.  Address C. Resume E. Skills
B.  Job interview D. Reputation
36. How does Mr. khairil know this ad?
A. From Student Affairs Office notice board
B. From Wong and Lim Consulting
C. From Lucky Star Garment Manufactory
D. From Hong Kong Polytechnic University
E.  From Management Society

How Wind Explodes a House

There is a kind of wind that can make a house explode. Not a whispering kind of wind that
tugs a kite into the sky, or a puffing kind of wind that billows your shirt, but a bowling, whirling
kind of wind called a tornado.
 With a noise likes a roar of a thousand lions, a tornado screams over a house. Swoosh!!
Suddenly, all the air around the house is gone … sucked away by the whirling wind. Boom!
Air inside the house bursts out, and the house explodes like a ballon. The explosion pops out
windows, blow down walls, and tears off the roof. Shattered glass and splinters of walls and roof
whirl away in the wind.
But if windows and doors of a house are open when a tornado strikes, the air can rush out the
windows, and swirl out the doorways, without blowing the house pieces.
37. The wind that makes the house burst out is ….
A. whispering wind C. puffing wind E. blowing wind

B. gentle wind D. whirling wind

38. What is tornado? It is …
A. the roar of a thousand lions D. the air that can rush out the windows
easily
B. the scream inside the house E. the strong air blowing the house into
pieces
C. the air swirling out the doorways
39. What is the communicative purpose of the text?
A. To describe about wind.
B. To describe about the explosion of a house.
C. To give information about a house explosion.
D. To tell about the kinds of wind explode a house.
E. To explain about how a house exploded by wind.
…can make a house explode…..
40. The underlined word above has similar meaning to…..
A. Waste
B. Burst
C. Break
D. Fly
E. Hit

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)
41.What is the text about?
A. Signing a letter of agreements to build a permanent house
B. Planning to displace the temporary house
C. Building temporary houses for displaced family
D. New luxury house will be built by BNI
E. Assistant Secretary has built temporary houses

42.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. Bank Mandiri will be built in the South Sibayala
D. Shelters will be built by two state banks for the earthquake victims
E. Bank BNI will be built by the earthquake victims in Jonoge Village of Sigi

43.What makes 400 families displaced?

A. 7.4-magnitude earthquake
B. Local governement
C. Temporary shelters
D. 400 houses
E. Mandiri bank and BNI

44.“The temporary houses will be constructed on pieces of lanD..” The temporary word has
antonym of ……..
A. Momentary
B. Transitory
C. Limited
D. Permanent
E. Seasonal

Ladies and Gentlemen, in case of emergency, take the life jacket which is located under your
seat.
Put the life jacket over your head and then fasten the jacket tapes around your waist.
Do not inflate the jacket until you left the aircraft. The jacket will be automatically inflated by
pulling a cord, but if not, you can blow into the chip to inflate it.
A light is attached to the jacket for attracting attention. The life jacket should be removed only in
case of emergency.
The use of TV set, AM and FM radios and radio cassettes recorders, walkman, and any mobile
phones are prohibited on board as they interfere the communication and navigational system.
We wish you an enjoyable flight.
45.Where is the life jacket located?
A. Over the head
B. Around the waist.
C. Under the seat.
D. Outsite the aircraft.
E. In the back of the seat.

46.What can interfere the navigational system

A. Table.
B. The life jacket.
C. The attached light.
D. The belt
E. Mobile phones

47. …then fasten the jacket tapes around your waist…. (paragraph 2)
The underlined word is close in meaning to….
A. Loose
B. Unbend
C. Insert
D. Discover
E. Tie
The old witch locked Hansel in a cage and set Gretel to clean the house.  She planned to eat
them both.  Each night the children cried and begged the witch to let them go.
Meanwhile, at home, their stepmother was beginning to wish she had never tried to get rid of
the children.  “I must find them,” she said and set off into the forest.
Many hours later, when her feet were tired from walking and her lips were dry from thirst,
she came to the cottage belonging to the witch.  The stepmother peeped through the window. 
Her heart cried out when she saw the two children.
She picked up the broom leaning against the door and crept inside.  The witch was putting
some stew in the oven when the stepmother gave her an almighty push.  The witch fell into
the oven and the stepmother shut the door.
‘Children, I have come to save you,’ she said hugging them tightly.  I have done a dreadful
thing.
I hope in time you will forgive me.  Let me take you home and become a family again.  They
returned to their home and the stepmother became the best mother anyone could wish to
have, and of course they lived happily ever after!
48.The story is about….
A.  Two children went to school for the first time
B.  A stepmother who saved her children from a witch
C.  A father who begged a witch for money
D.  A witch who is really kind
E.  Two children saved their stepmother from a witch

49.Which statement is FALSE about the witch?

A.  She locked Hansel in a cage
B.  She fell into the ocean
C.  She planned to eat Hansel & Gretel
D.  She hated the children
E.  She set Gretel to clean the house

50. “The witch fell into the oven and the stepmother shut the door.” (Paragraph 4).  The
underlined word “shut” can be replaced by the word…
A.  Closed
B.  Painted
C.  Opened
D.  Polished
E.  Marked