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Questions 1 to 3 are based on the following text.

The latest round in an ongoing debate over global-warming trends claims that
warming has indeed slowed down this century. An obvious slowing in the rise of global
temperatures was recorded at the beginning of the twenty-first century. This was referred
to as a "hiatus" or a "pause". This hiatus was first observed several years ago. Climate-
change skeptics have used this as evidence that global warming has stopped permanently.
But in June the previous year, a study in science claimed that the hiatus was just an artifact
which disappears when biases in temperature data are corrected.

Now a prominent group of researchers is countering that claim. They argue in Nature
Climate Change that even after correcting these biases the slowdown was real. "There is this
mismatch between what the climate models are producing and what the observations are
showing," says lead author John Fyfe. "We can't ignore it." Fyfe uses the term "slowdown"
rather than "hiatus". He also stresses that it does not in any way weaken global-warming
theory.

The study that questioned the existence of the slowdown corrected known biases in
the surface temperature record maintained by the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration (NOAA). The finding showed differences in temperature readings from ships
and buoys. This effectively increased the record about warming. The researchers also
extended the record to include 2014. This set a new record high for average temperatures.

Thomas Karl, director of National Centers for Environmental Information in Asheville,

calculated the rate of global warming between 1950 and 1999 as being 0.113°C per decade.
This was similar to the 0.116°C a decade calculated for 2000-14. This, Karl said, meant that
an assessment done by the influential Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change in 2013
showing that warming had slowed was no longer valid.

(Adapted from www.nature.com)

1. The passage above mainly discusses about….

A. the hiatus observation was first carried out several years ago
B. the reason why global warming is slowing down in this century
C. global warming is a verifiable issue in the space of a decade
D. the contention about global warming and whether it is indeed slowing this period
E. the view of study in science that the hiatus is an artifact which vanishes

2. The word “prominent” in paragraph 2 means….

A. Well-known
B. Promenade
C. Shrewd
D. Indolent
E. Magnificent

3. Why have some claimed that global warming a fabricated issue?

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A. Because there’s no valid data to prove that global warming is real.

B. Since the existence of the slowdown corrected known biases in the surface
temperature record upheld by the US NOAA.
C. As an assessment done on Climate Change presenting that warming had slowed was
no longer valid.
D. For the researchers is countering that in Nature Climate Change even after
correcting these biases the slowdown was real.
E. Because of the diversification in temperature readings from ships and buoys, the
study found.

The following text is for questions 4 to 5.

Over the last two decades, the use of ICT has been an important topic in education.
On the one hand, studies have shown that ICT can enhance teaching and learning
outcomes. For example, in science and mathematics education, scholars have
documented that the use of ICT can improve students’ conceptual understanding,
problem solving, and team working skills. Consequently, most curriculum documents
state the importance of ICT and encourage school teachers to use them. However,
teachers need to specifically trained in order to integrate ICT in their teaching.

Schools are known to be resistant to innovation and change, however, the spread of
ICT is beginning to affect how teachers teach. One of the current issues about the use of
ICT is how it is integrated into the curriculum. The curriculum document provides
arguments for introducing ICT in the school setting. Therefore, schools expect that
graduates from teacher education programs have a reasonable knowledge of how to use
ICT. However, this may not be the case because most current teachers’ pre-service
preparation, and subsequent in-service courses were designed by using traditional
educational technology and settings. Thus, the participants in these courses are not
familiar with the processes, interaction patterns, features, and possibilities of teaching
learning processes based on ICT.

Effective development of pre-service teachers’ ICT proficiency does not seem to be a

direct process, but is the one asking for a careful, complex approach. First, a need
assessment is important to find out what ICT skills and knowledge teachers need at
schools. Second, designers of teacher education programs should know the pre-service
teachers’ perceptions of ICT and their attitudes toward ICT integration into curriculum.
Third, teacher education programs need to consider the two typical arguments that
support the ICT use in schools.

(Adapted from www.cjlt.ca)

4. Which of the following best restates the sentence “Over the last two decades, the
use of ICT has been an important topic in education. On the one hand, studies have
shown that ICT can enhance teaching and learning outcomes.” in paragraph 1?

A. ICT usage has been a vital topic in education and studies indicate that ICT can
develop teaching and learning upshot.
B. Studies have shown that ICT can enrich teaching and learning end result

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C. The use of ICT has been an insignificant topic in education. Also, studies have shown
that ICT can enhance teaching and learning outcomes.
D. Over the last two decades, the use of ICT has been an important topic in educational
method.
E. Over the preceding two decades, studies have exposed that ICT can increase
teaching and learning outcomes.

5. Based on the passage, paragraph 1 most likely discusses…

A. Educational growth in the last two decades

B. The development of education by using ICT
C. The advantages of using ICT in the learning process
D. Teachers need to be trained in order to integrate ICT in their teaching
E. ICT and education in today’s learning development

Question number 6 to 8 are based on the following text.

Sleepiness after eating is a response of the body to chemical changes during the
digestion process. This is normal and it happens to everybody. However, if sleepiness
occurs every time after eating and obstructs your ability to function, this may be a
concern. Sleepiness after eating is caused by many factors, such as the type of food you
consume, messy sleeping habits, your health condition and so forth. The body requires
energy to function and this energy is obtained through food. Post-eating, the body
releases hormones such as amylin, glucagon and cholecystokinin. These hormones
increase blood sugar levels, creating a feeling of fullness and producing insulin that will
be streamed through cell tissues and provide energy for them. At the same time, the
brain releases serotonin that causes drowsiness.

Moreover, food also influences melatonin production in the brain. This is the
hormone that is responsible for sleepiness post-meal. Some foods that are rich in
protein, such as meat, poultry, eggs, fish, spinach, tofu, cheese and soybeans can trigger
more drowsiness than others. Additionally, foods containing carbohydrates also help
produce serotonin and tryptophan amino acids found in the brain. This is the reason
why you feel sleepy after eating carbohydrate-rich foods.

Overeating can also cause sleepiness. Post-meal, the body streams more blood to
the digestive system to better digest foods in massive amounts. This causes a temporary
blood and nutrients shortage in the brain. To prevent post-meal drowsiness, it’s better
to eat a balanced diet containing vegetables, grains and good fats to provide continuous
energy. Drink lots of water and limit your sugar intake.

Bad sleeping patterns can also cause sleepiness after eating. After a meal, the body
feels full and relaxed, making the body feel like it is resting, resulting in a feeling of
sleepiness, particularly if you didn’t get a good night’s sleep the night before. To avoid
this, improve your sleeping habits to prevent stress. Engaging in regular physical exercise
can help you get a good night’s sleep. It is recommended that you avoid napping if you
are having trouble sleeping at night.

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(Adapted from www.thejakartapost.com)

6. What is the author’s purpose in writing the passage?

A. To discuss the amount of food to consume so as not to feel sleepy

B. To inform the readers about the factors of sleepiness after eating
C. To argue the effect of eating too much foods for the brain
D. To tell the readers the benefit of eating certain foods
E. To investigate what causes drowsiness after overeating

7. By writing the sentences in paragraph 2, the author intends to tell the readers
about….

A. Foods that are rich in protein, such as meat, eggs, fish, tofu, cheese and soybeans
can generate more drowsiness
B. Overeating protein and carbohydrate-rich foods obstructs your brain’s ability to
function well
C. The reason why carbohydrate-rich foods make you feel sleepy
D. Food combinations containing tryptophan amino acid and carbohydrates make you
feel drowsy
E. The hormone melatonin production in the brain is responsible for sleepiness after
eating

8. It can be predicted from the passage that….

A. The finer you manage your sleep, the more lethargic you feel
B. The more fish you eat, the better it is for the brain
C. The less you eat carbohydrate-rich foods, the less you will feel drowsy
D. The less meat you eat, the more you will feel drowsy
E. The less you consume protein and carbohydrates, the better it is for the body

The text below is for queries 9 to 10

Indonesia is the world’s third-largest coffee producer and exporter, after Brazil and
Vietnam. National coffee output has grown over the past decades, albeit not in a linear
fashion as harvests fluctuate strongly from one year to another depending on the
weather. With per-capita coffee consumption on the rise both in Indonesia and the
wider region, there is obvious room for further growth, but there is also an obvious need
for investment. The capital required to take Indonesia’s coffee industry to the next level
presents appealing prospects for investors, while the country’s burgeoning coffee
culture also brings opportunities for foreign exporters.

Indonesia’s tropical climate produces almost ideal conditions for planting coffee. Today,
most Indonesian coffee comes from Sumatra, but Sulawesi and Kalimantan, the Lesser
Sunda Islands of Bali, Sumbawa and Flores as well as the country’s easternmost region of
Papua all contribute to national output. Robusta coffee makes up more than three
quarters of Indonesia’s produce; the remainder is of the milder Arabica type. The
numerous coffee-growing regions in the country produce beans of distinct flavors and

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properties, and a number of highland Arabica coffees from Indonesia are recognized by
aficionados the world over.

Indonesian coffee exports rose from 336,840 tonnes (or 5,614,000 60-KG bags) in crop
year 2000/2001 to 656,400 tonnes (10,940,000 bags) in 2012/2013, according to data
collated by the International Coffee Organization. Total production over the same period
increased from 419,220 tonnes to 763,800 tonnes. At present, the principal destinations
for Indonesian coffee are the US, Japan and Western Europe (particularly Germany), but
Indonesia is well placed to capitalize on the fast-rising demand in the ASEAN region and
in China.

Indonesian per-capita consumption of around 1.2 kg in 2012 pales against more than 4
kg in the US, around 7 kg in the world’s number one coffee producer Brazil and more
than 10 kg in various European countries. But with Indonesian per-capita consumption
having already doubled in just a few years, domestic demand looks to be on a fast
growth trend. This puts the world’s fourth-most populous country on course to become
a leading coffee market. Local demand is driven by the lifestyle changes that accompany
urbanization and economic development. Caffeine consumption tends to increase when
a larger part of the labor force works in an office environment.

(Adapted from www.gbgindonesia.com)

9. What is the best summary of the passage?

A. The primary destinations for Indonesian coffee export are the US, Japan and
Western Europe
B. Total production of Indonesian coffee over the same period has increased
C. Indonesia is well placed to capitalize on the fast-rising demand in the ASEAN region
D. The various coffee-growing in the country produce beans of distinct flavors
E. Indonesia’s coffee growing and Indonesia’s coffee industry needs growth capital

10. What can be inferred from paragraph 3 in the passage?

A. The coffee export has decreased in several years

B. Total production deducted from 419,220 tonnes to 763,800 tonnes
C. Indonesian coffee exports increased from 2000/2001 to 2012/2013
D. Indonesia is in a good site to take advantage of fast-rising demand in ASEAN
E. The US, Japan and Western Europe are the destination for Indonesian coffee