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Reading Comprehension
Choose the correct answer by croosing the option A, B, C, or D

Text 1 is for questions 1 - 3

The Polar Bear

The polar bear is a very big white bear. We call it the polar bear because it lives inside
the Arctic Circle near the North Pole. There are no polar bears at the South Pole. The polar
bears live at the North Pole. There is only snow, ice, and water. There is not any land.
These bears are three meters long, and weigh 450 kilos. They can stand up on their back
legs because they have very wide feet. They can use their front legs like arms. The polar
bears can swim very well. They can swim 120 kilometers out into the water. They catch fish
and sea animals for food. They go into the sea when they are afraid.
People like to kill the polar bears for their beautiful white coats. The governments of
Canada, the United States, and Russia say that no one can kill polar bears now. They do not
want all of these beautiful animals to die.
1. What is the text about ?
A. The brief description about polar bears
B. The natural habiat of polar bears.
C. The way of life of polar bears.
D. The food of polar bear.

2. From the text we can inferre that ....

A. Polar bears only eat fish for live.
B. Polar bears lived in North and South Poles.
C. Polar bears are now being protected from the extinction.
D. D. People like to kill the polar bear s because they are dangerous.

3. “They go into the sea when they are afraid.” ( Paragraph 3 )

The underlined word has same meaning with ...
A. Swim
B. Dive
C. Sink
D. Float

Text 2 is for questions 4 - 7

The Taj Mahal is an enormous mausoleom complex commissioned in 1632 by the

fifth Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan to house the remains of his beloved wife, Mumtaz
Mahal. It is a symbol of love and affection.
Constructed over two decades of period on the southern bank of the Yamuna
River in Agra, India. The famed complex is one of the most outstanding examples of
Mughal architecture, which combined Indian, Persian and Islamic influences.
At its center is the Taj Mahal itself, built of shimmering white marble that seems
to change color depending on the daylight. At dawn when the first rays of the sun hits
the dome , it radiates like a heavenly pinkish palace. At daytime, when the sky is bright
and clear, it looks milky white. At a moonlit night, when the full moon rays fall on the
glistering white marble, the cool moon ray reflect back from the white marble and give
it a tinge of blue color.
Designated a UNESCO world heritage site in 1983, it remains one of the world’s
most celebrated structure and a stunning symbol of India’s rich history.
4. What is the main idea of the third paragraph ?
A. The Taj mahal shows its beauty at different time during the day.
B. The Taj mahal complex has a central dome in its center.
C. The Taj mahal represent the finest architecture of India.
D. The Taj Mahal has colorful domes.

5. When can you see the beautiful shade of blue at the Taj Mahal ?
A. In the morning
B. At the mid day
C. At the moonlit night.
D. At the late dark night.

6. How long did the Taj Mahal construction take ?

A. 2 years
B. 20 years
C. 2 centuries
D. 20 centuries

7. What does the writer intend by writing the text ?

A. To describe the Taj Mahal.
B. To inform the beauty of Agra.
C. To tell the history about Taj mahal.
D. To persuade the readers to come to India.

Text 3 is for questions 8 - 10

Connecting JetFlash (flash disk) to a Computer

1. Plug the JetFlash directly into an available USB port on your desktop or notebook
computer.

2. When the JetFlash is successfully connected to a computer, the JetFlash ‘s LED will
light up. A Removable Disk drive* with a newly assigned drive letter indicating the
JetFlash will appear in the My Computer window. In addition, a Removable
Hardware icon and anicon Quick Menu (provided you setup JetFlash elite) will
appear in the Windows System Tray.

3. After the JetFlash is connected to the computer, you can start transferring data to the
JetFlash.Just drag and drop files or folders directly onto the Removable Disk icon that
represents the JetFlash.

8. “In addition, a Removable Hardware icon and an icon Quick Menu ( provided you setup
JetFlash elite ) will appear in the Windows System Tray.” ( Step 2 )
The sentence implies …
A. If the icons do not appear, you must reinstall the JetFlash elite.
B. If the icons do not appear, you must check your hardware configuration.
C. In some computers with different operating systems, the icons may not appear.
D. You must install the icons so that the icons may appear in the Windows System
Tray.
9. “ Quick Menu ( provided you setup JetFlash elite ) ... ( Step 2 )
The underlined word refers to ...
A. the writer
B. the computer user
C. the JetFlash owner
D. the JetFlash seller.

10. “In addition, a Removable Hardware icon and an icon QuickMenu (provided you setup
JetFlash elite) will appear in the Windows System Tray.”
The word 'icon' in the sentence is similar in meaning to ....
A. Port
B. Cable
C. Symbol
D. drive

Text 4 is for questions 11 - 14

Lionel Messi was born, 24 June 1987, in Rosario, Argentina to a working-class family. His
father was a factory steel worker, and his mother a cleaner.

He began playing from an early age, and his talent was soon apparent. However, at the age
of 11, Messi was diagnosed with growth hormone deficiency (GHD). This was a condition
that stunted growth and required expensive medical treatment, including the use of the drug
Human growth hormone.

His local club, River Plate were interested in signing Messi but didn’t want to pay for his
medical treatment. However, Messi was given a trial with Barcelona, and coach Carles
Rexach was impressed – offering Messi a contract (written on a paper napkin!) which
included paying for Messi’s treatment in Spain. Messi moved to Barcelona with his father
and became part of the prestigious FC Barcelona youth academy

11. What is the text about ?

A. Lionel Messi’s life.
B. Lionel Messi’s career.
C. Lionel Messi’s childhood
D. Lionel Messi’s football club.

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

A. Messi started playing football after recovered from his illness
B. Messi could not play footbal because of his GHD.
C. Messi required expensive medical treatment for his illness
D. Messi was diagnosed with GHD when he was eleven years old.

13. Why did Messi move to Barcelona ?

A. He didn’t get payment from his first club
B. He tried to play with FC Barcelona in Spain.
C. He signed his contract to play footbal with the River Plate Club.
D. He got a contract with FC Barcelona and had his medical treatment.
14. “ ... and required expensive medical treatment,..” ( Paragraph 2 )
What is the closest meaning of the underlined word ?
A. Used
B. Needed
C. Included
D. Diagnosed

Text 5 is for questions 15 - 17

30th January 2019

Vice-President of Sales
PT. Bonaventura Enterprises
Jl. Merdeka no 45
Jakarta Selatan
Dear Sir,
I am applying for a position as Sales Manager in your company, as I feel my background in
developing a sales department will be of interest to you.
As my resume indicates, I joined PT. Loker Seni., in the capacity of trainee and moved up
the ladder to my current position of Sales Manager. In each year of my employment, I was
successful in opening news account, penetrating existing ones, and reopening closed
business. As a result, I was responsible for sales increase of 20% to 25%.
As sales manager I was involved in recruiting, training, and supervising a staff of 120
salespeople and was responsible for sales worldwide.
I am looking forward to meeting you. When can we set up an appointment for an interview?
I may be reached at 021-7856729.

Sincerely,
Budi Kusuma

15. What position does the writer apply for ?

A. Vice President.
B. Sales Manager.
C. Training manager.
D. Recruitment Manager.

16. From the text we can inferre that ...

A. The writer has great experience in the sales management.
B. The writer hasn’t worked before applying the position.
C. The writer wanted to see the vice president.
D. The writer wants to be the vice president.

17. What will the writer probably do after sending his letter ?
A. Call the vice president.
B. Work for PT. Loker Seni.
C. Wait for a job enterview.
D. Wait for the new sales manager.
Text 6 Job Vacancy is for questions 18 - 20

Urgently required

A well established company dealing with manufacture has vacancies for :

1. Secretary
2. Salesperson
3. Cashier

Requirements :
- Male/ female
- Single
- Vocational school graduate
- Max 25 years old
- Experience in the same field is preferable

Application letter with CV and recent photograph should be sent within a week to :
HRD of PT Cahaya Makmur Manufacture
Jl. Sultan Mahmud No. 70, Tanjung Pinang Kota
Tanjung Pinang

18. What is the text about ?

A. Application letter
B. Cashier recruitment.
C. Job Vacancies
D. Experience in manufacture field.

19. Where should the application letter be sent ? To ...

A. The established company.
B. The manufacture company.
C. The General Manager Office.
D. The HRD of PT Cahaya makmur manufacture.

20. “ Application letter with CV and recent photograph ...”

The underlined word means ...
A. Newest
B. Oldest
C. Biggest
D. Largest

Text 7 Announcement is for questions 21 - 22

ANNOUNCEMENT

Because of the high demand for electrical power due to extremely cold weather,
the city is facing a serious power shortage. We are asking residents to help us
avoid this situation. Please reduce your power consumption as much as possible.
Lower household heat to sixty degrees. Turn off all unnecessary appliances.
Postpone energy-consuming tasks as doing the laundry.
21. What should the residents do according to the announcement ?
A. Reduce their power consumption.
B. Turn off all the appliances
C. Switch on the house heater.
D. Do their laundry

22. “...reduce your power consumption as much as possible”

The underlined word “your” refers to ... er plant officer.
A. The writer.
B. The readers.
C. The annoucer.
D. The residents.

Text 8 Invitation is for questions 23 - 24

You’re invited to :

Farah’s 13th Birthday Party

Sunday, September 24th, 2017
11.00 am
Jl. Semeru 16, Banjarmasin

REGRETS ONLY :
081547655893

Be there! We will have fun!

23. What may the guest do if they can’t come to the party?
A. bring the invitation letter
B. call the party organizer
C. have fun with Farah
D. give the birthday present

24. When was Farah born?

A. September 24th, 2004
B. September 24th, 2005
C. September 24th, 2006
D. September 24th, 2007

Questions 25 - 26 refer to the following dialogue

Elsa : Rani, are you OK?

Rani : I’m having headache.
Elsa : Is there anything that I can do for you?
Rani : No need, thanks. Everything will be OK.
Elsa : I hope you’ll better soon, then.
Rani : I hope so.
25. What is the dialogue talking about?
A. asking about someone opinion
B. giving advice to other
C. offering some help to other
D. telling about someone plan

26. What does Rani want Elsa to do?

A. Get her some help
B. Take everything away
C. Buy her some medicine
D. Nothing

Questions 27 - 28 refer to the following dialogue

A man : Excuse me , Would you please give me a hand ?
A girl : Sure, What can I do for you, sir ?
A man : I look for a novel of Andrea Hirata, please!
A girl : What is the book’s tittle , sir ?
A man : Ehm... let me think first. Laskar Pelangi.
A girl : OK, I will check first. Here you are, Sir.
A man : Thank you. Can I pay it here ?
A girl : No , please do it to the cashier.
A man : Allright.

27. Where does probably the dialogue take place ?

A. at a bookstore
B. at a drugstore
C. at a library
D. at a ticket sales

28. What does the man want the girl to do ?

A. give him a hand.
B. pay a novel for him.
C. buy a novel for him.
D. look for a novel for him

Questions 29 - 30 refer to the following dialogue

Reisya : I haven’t seen Robert for a while. He borrowed my camera and

backpack. I don’t want him to feel like he is being rushed though.
Liliana : Why don’t you give him a call?
Maybe you should ask him the reason. Why he has not returned them.
Reisya : Okay, that’s what I will do tonight.

29. Why didn’t Reisya call Robert?

A. She didn’t want Robert to feel embarrassed by her.
B. She suspected Robert stole her camera and backpack
C. She hasn’t seen Robert for a while
D. She felt reluctant to go with Robert.
30. What is Liliana’s advice?
A. Reisya should ask Robert for the reason
B. Reisya should go to Robert’s house
C. Reisya should take back her camera
D. Reisya should phone Robert

Questions 31 - 32 refer to the following dialogue

William : What do you plan after finishing your study here, Tom?
Tom : I want to continue my study to university. I am interested in engineering very much and
I want to be an architect. How about you, William?
William : I like getting along with people and want to be a tourist guide. I will take foreign
language course.
4. Tom : That’s a good plan to do. You can enjoy your life by travelling around the world.
William : Yes, you are right. That’s what I really want. Travelling around the world.
Tom : Great !

31. What does the dialogue talk about?

A. The students’ plan on their future
B. Tom’s idea to suggest William
C. William’s dream for travelling.
D. William’s plan to get a job.

32. What will Tom do to reach his dream ?

A. Going to university.
B. Getting along with people.
C. Travelling around the world.
D. Taking foreign language course.

Incomplete dialogues
33. Aditya : What do you think is the best way to get the office ?
Rudy : We take the train. We could get some work done on the way.
Aditya : ... That’s the best plan , I think.
A. I am not sure
B. I don’t think so
C. I couldn’t agree more.
D. I have no idea about it.

34. Teacher : Your English score was so good in the final test. Congratulations !
Bimo : ..., sir. I had prepared it well since I was at the first semester.
A. I’m sorry
B. Thank you
C. I don’t know
D. I disagree with you.
35. Dito : I feel tired and sleepy. But this report should be finished this afternoon. Do
you have any idea ?
Surya : If I were you , ...
A. I took a rest first.
B. I will go home and sleep.
C. I would take a little break.
D. I had gone out for refreshment.

36. Aleena : Holiday is coming. Have you mad any plans ?

Lucy : Yes,...
A. I am going to visit Botanical Garden in Bogor.
B. I was travelling around Java with my parents.
C. I have been to Raja Ampat in Papua.
D. I went to Bali with my friends.

37. Rino : This room is quite dark. I can’t read my novel. Could you switch on the lamp ?
Deva : ... I’ll do it at once.
A. I’m sorry.
B. Thank you.
C. My pleasure.
D. You’re welcome.

38. Andine : I’m very tired of having non-stop walking for one hour. I feel thirsty.
Dino : ... ?
Andine : That’s very kind of you.
A. Can you give me some water, please.
B. Would you like some mineral water.
C. Do you want some cookies.
D. Do you like ice cream.

39. Ario : Hi , Juna. Where is your motorcycle. Why don’t you ride it to school ?
Juna : ... in the garage.
Ario : What’s wrong with it ?
Juna : Its brake doesn’t work.
A. It needs some modification.
B. It lost the engine last night.
C. It is being repaired.
D. It got a flat tyre.

40. Tio : The final examination is getting closer. What do you think if we have a study
club ?
Ali : ... We can discuss our difficulties about the test items and find out the solution.
A. I don’t know about it.
B. I don’t think we can do it.
C. I don’t have any idea.
D. I don’t have any objection.
II. ESSAY

This text is for questions 41 – 43

Google Inc., is an American public corporation specializing in the internet search.

It also generates profits from advertising bought on its similarly free-to-user, e-mail,
online mapping, office productivity, social networking and video-sharing service. Advert
– free version are available via paid subscription.
Google has more recently developed an open source web browser and mobile
phone operating system. Its headquarters, often referred to as the Googleplex, is
located in Mountain View, California. As of March 31, 2009, the company had
19,786 full-time employees. It runs thousands of server across the world, processing
millions of search requests each day and about one petabyte of user-generated data
each hour.

41. What is the text about ?

42. How can the company get profits ?
43. “ It runs thousands of server accross the world” The word it refers to ...

44. “ If I had a lot of money, I would buy a new smartphone.”

The sentence means ...

45. “The students clean the classroom every morning.”

Change the sentence into passive voice.

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