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Choose A, B, C, or D for the best answer.

Read the text to answer question 1.

Please note Assembly will start at 3.15 pm

every Thursday in Term 2 as we are very
busy preparing our acts for the school
concert at the end of this term.
1. The note tells the time for…
A. term 2.
B. assembly.
C. school concert.
D. preparation of acts.
Read the text to answer questions 2 and 3.

Santi,
Our plan to visit our friends who suffer from
Merapi eruption is cancelled. The weather is
not good to fly. I will let you know later.
Sari

2. From the text we know that …

A. Santi and Sari go to Merapi.
B. Sari suffers from Merapi eruption.
C. Merapi‟s weather is fine.
D. Sari and Santi cancel their visit.
3. How are Santi and Sari going to visit their friends?
A. By bus
B. By ship
C. By train
D. By plane
Read the text to answer questions 4 and 5.
4. What does the text announce?

ANNOUNCEMENT
To : All students of SMP Bahagia Semarang.
To celebrate the National Education Day, Students Council will hold some interesting
programs such as English Speech Contest, Debate, and Class Wall Magazine Competition.
When: May 2, 2012 8 am onwards.
Where: School hall
Registration: Mr.Andi, the coordinator of this program.

A. A Student Organization
B. An English Speech Contest
C. A National Day Celebration
 D. A National Education Day cceremony
5. Based on the text we can say that ...
A. the programs will last for 4 hours.
B. the programs will be held in the morning.
C. two competitions will be held.
D. Mr. Andi is the organizer of the programs.
Read the text to answer question 6.
LIBRARY BOOKS
Please make sure all library
LIBRARY books are returned to the
Library before the end of Term 2

6. What does the text remind us about?

A. Being sure about books
B. Returning library books
C. When to return all library books
D. Where to return the library books
Read the text to answer questions 7 to 11

If you are a sports fan, you are sure to know the name Michael Jordan. He is probably the
greatest basketball player the world has ever seen. Although his career as a player is over, his fame
will live on for many years to come.
Michael Jordan certainly looks like a star. He is tall, well-built and handsome, with friendly
brown eyes and a wide grin. He always manages to look well-dressed, even in his casual clothes or
smart suits.
His personality, too, is as outstanding as his playing ability. Michael is a very determined
person. This has made him a successful basketball star. He has given lots of money and support to
charities.
All in all, Michael Jordan is not only a great athlete, but also a warm, caring person. Is it no
wonder that so many boys have dreamed of growing up to be just like him?

7. The best title for the text is…

A. a warm, caring person.
B. Michael Jordan.
C. a sports fan.
D. a famous star.
8. Why is he famous?
A. He is handsome.
B. He gives charity.
C. Sports fans know him.
D. The author admires him.
9. What is the main idea of the third paragraph?
A. Michael Jordan is handsome.
B. Everyone dreams to be Michael Jordan.
C. His playing ability is great.
D. Michael Jordan has great personality.
10. The word outstanding in “His personality, too, is as outstanding as his playing ability”
means…
A. great.
B. warm.
C. famous.
D. determined.
11. The text indicates that the writer is…
A. Michael Jordan‟s son.
B. Michael Jordan‟s fan.
C. Michael Jordan‟s coach.
D. Michael Jordan himself.
Read the text to answer questions 12 to 14.

Dear Mira,
I am sorry I have to tell you that I can’t come to your house to
work on our project as we have planned before. Unexpected
thing happens. My grandma must be hospitalized soon. I’ll tell
you about our plan later.
- Dinda -

12. What is the message about?

A. A sick grandma
B. A delay of an activity
C. A Working project
D. A great plan
13. Dinda can‟t come to Mira‟s house because…
A. the project has not planned.
B. she has to work in the hospital.
C. her grandma is sick.
D. Dinda must be hospitalized
14. From the message above we know that...
A. Dinda and Mira have to work together on their project.
B. Dinda‟s grandma involves in the project.
C. Dinda and her grandma will meet Mira at the hospital.
D. Dinda expect Mira to stay in the hospital with her.
Read the text to answer question 15

CAUTION
EYE PROTECTION MUST
BE WORN IN THIS AREA

15. The above caution means ...

A. we need to buy eye-protection equipment.
B. It is very easy to find eye-protection equipment.
C. some students are using eye-protection equipment.
D. it is very important to wear eye protection equipment.
Read the text to answer questions 16

KEEP A SAFE DISTANCE

FLAMMABLE LIQUID

16. What does the warning mean to other road users?

A. It warns them not to drive their vehicles close to this vehicle.
B. It encourages them to drive their vehicles close to this vehicle.
C. It tells them to pass through this big vehicle.
D. It urges them to carry liquid in their vehicles.

Read the text to answer questions 17 to 18

The rich flora of Indonesia includes many unique varieties of tropical plant life. Rafflesia
arnoldi is the largest flower in the world. Due to the richness of the flora and natural resources,
many Indonesian people have made a good living. To care for animals and plants in the country,
the fifth of November was designated as the national Flora and Fauna Day. To foster the
society‟s love for its fauna, the Komodo reptile (Varanus komodoensis) has been designated as
Indonesia national animal.
17. The text mostly talks about ....
A. Raflesia arnoldi.
B. Komodo reptile.
C. The national flora and fauna day.
D. Indonesia national animal.
18. From the above text we know that ...
A. Raflesia arnoldi is the largest flower in the world.
B. Raflesia arnoldi is only in Indonesia.
C. Raflesia arnoldi was designeated on the fifth of November.
D. Raflesia arnoldi is the most beautiful flower in the world.
This dialogue is for questions 18

A B
(56 kg) (56,5 kg)

Andi : What do you think of these two boxes?

Anto : I think box A is ……. than box B.
19. A. much heavier
B. much lighter
C. bit heavier
D. bit lighter
The following table is for questions 20 and 21
Name of Tourism Spots
Number of Visitors in 2014
in Batu - Malang
Jatim Park 1 2.550.345
Jatim Park 2 3.475.785
Batu Night Spectacular 2.680.490
Museum „Angkut‟ 2.890.000
20. Jatim Park 1 got ….. visitors in 2014
A. fewer
B. least
C. many
D. fewest
21. Based on the table we can conclude that ….
A. There are more visitors in Museum „Angkut‟ than that in Jatim Park 2.
B. There are less visitors in Batu Night Spectacular than that in Jatim Park 1.
C. Most people visit Jatim Park 2.
D. Least of people visit Museum „Angkut‟.
The following dialogue is for the questions 22 and 23
Gabrielle : What mark did you get you at the latest math test?
Alexander : Seven. What about you?
Gabrielle : I got eight. It is worse than my mark in the previous test.
Alexander : So is my mark. I think the latest test was more difficult than the previous one.
Do you agree with me?
Gabrielle : Yes. The previous test was easier than the latest one.
22. Which one is higher in getting mark of the latest math test?
A. Gabrielle
B. Alexander
C. None
D. Both
23. They got worse for the latest math test because …..
A. They didn‟t prepare it well.
B. The latest test was more complicated than the previous one.
C. The previous test was more difficult than the latest one.
D. The latest test was as easy as the previous one.

Read the text to answer questions 24 and 25.

Scout Association of SMPN 1 Taruma Jaya

To: All members
In order to celebrate our Independence Day, we are going to go camping at Pangrango
Mountain from 14 to 16 August 2011.
The contribution is Rp. 50. 000. Those who want to join the activity please contact Mr. Gunawan.
Registration will be opened starting from 5th August 2011.
For further information, please contact the committee.
Nanda.
Chair person
24. The camping will start on...
A. 5 August 2011
B. 14 August 2011
C. 15 August 2011
D. 16 August 2011
25. Whom should you meet to register for the program?
A. The chair person.
B. The committee
C. Mr. Gunawan
D. Nanda
Read the text to answer questions 26 to 28

My Worst Mistake
Hi Diary,
I‟ve just had the worst day ever! It all began at morning break. This horrible
boy came over and pushed me for no reason. When I pushed him back I was the one
who got into trouble. I was given a nasty note from Ms Thomas to take home to
mom.
Later when mum read the note she blamed me – she wouldn‟t even listen to
my side of things. It‟s not fair. Now I‟m grounded for a month and all I did was stick
up for myself.
Still I have learned one thing today – violence won‟t solve my problems but
telling tales just might!

26. What did the writer take home for his mom?
A. Good report from school
B. The photo of the horrible boy
C. The nasty note from Ms. Thomas
D. Punishment letter from the principal
27. What is the main idea of paragraph 2?
A. The boy had a horrible life.
B. The writer was blamed by his mom.
C. Ms. Thomas gave him a nasty note.
D. Something has to be learned from his experience.
28. What did the writer learn from his experience?
A. Violence won‟t solve problems.
B. Telling tales makes life worse.
 C. Being given a nasty note is a fun.
D. Making friend is not necessary.
Read the text to answer questions 29 to 33
One bright morning, a fisherman had been sitting in his boat for hours. He had been
waiting for a big fish to take his bait. It seemed his unlucky day, since no fish appeared. He was
preparing to go home in despair when suddenly his rod moved. He pulled it and a big golden fish
was on the hook. He released it from the hook and put it in his boat. “This is more than enough
for dinner”, the fisherman said.
Suddenly, the fisherman heard a low voice saying, “Please don‟t eat me. I‟ll make you rich
if you don‟t kill me”. The fisherman was shocked knowing that the fish talked to him. He was
going to throw it back to the sea but the fish forbade him. “Don‟t do that, otherwise, you‟ll be
sorry. Take me home and put me in aquarium”, the fish said.
Immediately, the fisherman put the fish in aquarium on arrival home. Then, he asked,
“Well, I have fulfilled your wish. How can I be rich?”
“Let me tell you a secret, Master. You will find gold from my scales tomorrow morning.
Collect and sell it. Promise me not to tell anyone about this secret”, the fish explained.
At first the fisherman didn‟t believe what the fish said. However, he found gold in
aquarium the next morning. Soon, he collected it. He didn‟t want his neighbors to know what
had happened. Then, he sold the gold and received a lot of money. It happened day to day and
the fisherman‟s life changed. He had become a rich man. He took care of the fish tenderly.
29. The best title of the text is ….
A. The Lucky Fisherman
B. The Fisherman and the Gold Fish
C. The Secret to be rich
D. The Kind Gold Fish
30. The fisherman was going to throw the fish back to sea because ….
A. It was not the fish he wanted.
B. It was golden fish.
C. It could talk.
D. It was frightening.
31. The main idea of paragraph 4 is …..
A. The fisherman collected the gold.
B. The fisherman didn‟t believe what the fish said.
C. The fisherman took care of the fish tenderly.
D. The fisherman‟s life changed.
32. “He took care of the fish tenderly” (Paragraph 5). The antonym of the word “tenderly” is ….
A. kindly
B. gently
C. roughly
D. willingly
33. “Don‟t do that, otherwise, you‟ll be sorry….(paragraph 2)”. T
The word „sorry‟ has similar meaning with ….
A. regretful
B. painful
C. helpful
D. sad
Read the text to answer questions 34 to 37.
It was said that the fish originally lived on the land. They lived with other animals side by
side peacefully. One day a fisherman caught a fat fish and took it home. He gave it to his wife
and said, “Dear, look what I have today. I found this fat fish in my trap. We will have a big meal
tonight”. However, the fisherman‟s wife wondered how to cook it because it had hard scales.
The fish heard the conversation between the fisherman and his wife. It didn‟t want to lose
its life. It tried hard to find an idea how to free itself. Suddenly, it had an idea. It told the woman
to put it in the lake behind her house for one night. Its scales would soften by next morning. The
woman agreed and threw the fish into the lake. The fish was a good swimmer, so it swam away
as fast as it could. It smiled and said, “Thank you for releasing me. From now on, I‟ll stay in
water because it is much safer here. I‟ll tell my friends and family about this new living habitat.
Bye!” Since that time, fish live in water.

34. The text mostly talks about ….

A. The story what the fisherman caught.
B. The story how the fish releases itself from the fisherman
C. The story how to cook the fish.
D. The story why the fish live in the water
35. What is the main idea of paragraph 2?
A. The new habitat of the fish.
B. The conversation between the fisherman and his wife.
C. The fish was a good swimmer.
D. The fish‟ idea to release itself from the fisherman.
36. Why did the fish like to stay in water?
A. It was much cooler.
B. It was much safer
C. It was more comfortable.
D. It was nicer.
37. …. ”Its scales would soften by next morning”….(paragraph 2)
The antonym of the word „soften‟ is ….
A. enlighten
B. harden
C. lengthen
D. shorten
For questions 38 to 41Complete the text with appropriate verb.
It was early in the morning we (38)….. Ubud and travelled to Gili Air which is one
of three islands of Lombok. It took 4 hours in total by boat. The travelling was not bad but
it was a hot day. I said to Jane on the slow boat " It`s alright babe, it won`t be so hot and
stuffy once we get moving.”
When we (39) ... to Gili Air it was still quiet so we were able to get a bungalow near
the beach for about $ 15 a night plus breakfast. We shared our room with quite a number of
geckos. Some of them were quite large ones.
The weather was still hot when I went diving. Jane waited for me at the seashore.
She observed some fishermen who had just caught some fish. She did not want to dive
because she had a trauma with sea animals. We had three days here which we (40) ….
walking around the island which took about an hour. Every night, we (41) … on the
couches near the beach and watched the waves and the stars.
It was a fantastic journey that I ever had.
38. A. arrived
B. got.
C. left.
D. went
.
39. A. saw
B. got
C. left.
D. went
.
40. A. wasted
B. got.
C. took.
D. spent.
.
41. A. enjoyed
B. sat.
C. walked.
D. had.
 .

Read the text to answer questions 42 to 44

I have got an unforgettable experience last lebaran day. My family and I went to my mother’s
hometown to celebrate “Idul Fitri”. We went by aero plane. At the airport, my family and I had to
walk through the metal detector. When I got the turn to walk through it, suddenly the alarm
beeped. The woman who worked as the airport security said, “Come here, you need get your belt
off.” I took my belt off, but alarm still beeped. The security asked me to take my wallet from my
pocket. I did what she ordered. Still the alarm beeped.
After that the security asked me to turn back and she checked my body. She touched my left
pocket. Then she told me, “There was something in it. It might be the thing that made the alarm
beeped.” I took out something from my left pocket. The woman laughed and said, “That has
made the alarm beep”. It was a silver pen. I felt embarrassed because everybody stared at me
curiously.

42. What does the second paragraph tell us about?

A. The writer and his family walked through metal detector.
B. The writer‟s silver pen made the metal detector beep.
C. The security checked the writer‟s pockets.
D. Everybody stared at the writer.
43. From the text, we can conclude that ….
A. The security guard was a fussy woman.
B. You are not allowed to wear belts at the airport.
C. The alarm beeped because there was a metallic object.
D. The writer‟s appearance attracted everybody‟s attention.
44. Why did the airport security tell the writer to take his belt off?
A. Because the alarm beeped when he passed through metal detector.
B. Because it was unforgettable experience last lebaran.
C. Because she worked as the airport security officer.
D. Because everybody stared at him curiously.
Read the text to answer questions 45 to 47
My bedroom is (45) …. It’s about four meters long and three meters wide. There is a bed
near the door. A desk and a chair stand near the window. On the corner, stand three-door
wooden cupboards to (46) … all my clothes. In the centre of the ceiling, a twenty-watt spiral lamp
gives enough light for the entire bedroom and functions as a reading lamp as well. I really have to
thank my father who designed the room because I have enough space and I live (47) … in it.

45. A. fabulous
B. spacious
C. hazardous
D. tremendous
46. A. keep
B. keeps
C. kept
D. keeping
47. A. comfortably
B. awkwardly
C. clumsily
D. quietly
For questions 48 to 49, arrange the words into a meaningful sentence!
48. women – village – the – went – to – remote – city – the – from – the
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
A. 3-6-4-1-2-5-8-7-9-10
 B. 3-6-5-2-1-4-8-7-9-10
C. 3-1-9-8-6-2-4-5-10-7
D. 3-1-4-5-2-8-6-9-10-7
49. best – Nafa – among – the – mark – this year – others – achieved
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
A. 2-8-4-1-3-5-7-6
B. 2-8-4-1-3-6-7-5
C. 2-8-4-1-5-3-7-6
D. 2-8-4-1-5-7-6-3
For question 50, arrange the sentences to build a good paragraph.
50. (1) Consequently, I lost my balance and fell.
(2) One day, I rode my bicycle not far from my house.
(3) I turned my head and saw Aska, my close friend.
(4) I broke my right arm and had to be hospitalized.
(5) I was so happy that every day I rode my bicycle.
(6) I passed a bend and heard somebody call me.
(7) When I was six years old, I was given a new bicycle.
A. 7-5-2-3-6-1-4
B. 7-5-2-4-3-1-6
C. 7-5-2-6-3-1-4
D. 7-5-2-6-4-3-1