This text is for questions 1 and 2.

Mrs. Emily;
My daughter just told me that you give a visit to our home this morning I am so sorry I was
not at home. I have medical check-up at the central hospital in town. I would like to ask you
to have dinner next Saturday night so we can have a chat. I will be happy if you could come.
Mrs. Diana

1. Mrs Diana writes the message to Mrs Emily to ...

A. meet her daughter and ask her to give a visit
B. apologize and invite her for dinner
C. ask her to have dinner and show her medical record
D. come to her house and accompany her to hospital
2. What will Mrs. Emily do on receiving the message?
A. Forgive all Mrs Diana's mistakes.
B. Tell Mrs Diana whether she could come for dinner or not.
C. Inform Mrs Diana that she will give a visit soon.
D. Come to Mrs Diana's house for dinner.
This text is for questions 3 to 5.
Pre-School Open House
Saturday, March 23
9: 00 am 12:00 Noon
Opening available for 3 & 4 year olds Tuition-free opening for kindergarten
New Discoveries Montessori Academy
DISCOVER SOMETHING GREAT
Authorized by Audubon Center of the North Woods
For an application or more information:
1000 5th Ave. SE, Hutchinson, MN 55350
320 234-6362 (NDMA)
inforibnewdiscoveries.or2 wwvv.newdiscoveries.or
3. What is the writer's intention to write the text?
A. To inform a Pre-School Open House.
B. To invite someone to come to a Pre-School.
C. To persuade people to study at a Pre-School.
D. To tell new discoveries of a Pre-School.
4. Why do people want to attend to the pre-school?
A. They will get some toys
B. They will obtain a set of stationary
C. The tuition is free for the student's candidate
D. The registration is free for the attendants
5. "Tuition free for kindergarten"
The underlined word is closest in meaning to ....
A. school fee C. transfer fee
B. course fee D. registration fee

This text is for questions 6 to 8.

ATTENTION PLEASE!!
OUR SCHOOL WILL HAVE A SINGING
COMPETITION THAT WILL BE HELD ON 16
OCTOBER 15TH 2014
REGISTRATION WILL BE HELD ON 911-1-14TH
FREE REGISTRATION AND FULL OF PRIZE!
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT OUR OSIS CHAIRMAN
ENGLISH AREA cara belajarbahasainggrisoke.com
6. The text is most likely found at ....
A. the principal room C. the library door
B. the announcement board D. the entrance gate of a school
7. What should the students do if they want to join the competition?
A. Meet the OSIS chairman. C. Register on 9th — 14th, October.
B. Prepare the singing competition. D. Contact to the OSIS chairman.
8. The competition is free registration....full of prize
A. or C. and
B. but D. if
This text is for questions 9 and 10.
Dear Evan,
I'd like to invite you for dinner to our house warming this week on Saturday at 6 p.m. Please
confirm your attendance.

Best, Rian

9. Why does Rian write this card?

A. to celebrate a house warming C. to come on time for a house warming
B. to remind about the house warming D. to confirm a house warming
10. What should Evan do after receiving this card?
A. call Rian C. save this card
B. come with Rian D. set a reminder

This text is for uestions 11 and 12.

Dear Asti,
Please come to OSIS meeting which will be held on:
Day : Monday, 13 April 2017
Time : during lunch break
Place : OSIS secretariat
Agenda : Welcome freshman
Looking forward to your coming.
Regard, Febri
11. What time is the meeting held?
A. at 9 o'clock C. at 11 o'clock
B. at 10 o'clock D. at 12 o'clock
12. "welcome freshman". What does the underlined word mean?
A. current students C. new students
B. old students D. good students

This text is for questions 13 to 15.

No budget / no worries
RODEO INN
Offers minimalist accomodation
very suitable for backpackers
Start from Rp. 80.000/night
*book in advance. (tel. 0271-333-444)
13. The advertisement above is intended for ...
A. travelers C. family
B. students D. businessman
14. What is the good point about RODEO INN?
A. no budget C. telephone is provided
B. minimalist accomodation D. cheap price
15. "Book in advance". The underlined words are closest in meaning to...
A. directly C. lately
B. early D. immediately
The following text is for questions 16 to 19.
I have a close friend. Her name is Nurlela. She is beautiful, attractive and fashionable. She is
always well-dressed in every moment. She gives much attention on her appearance.
Recently, she bought a new stylish bag made from sting ray fish skin. Her new sting ray fish
bag is luxurious, she looks amazing with the bag. When she is walking all her friends
including me turn around and give special attention. The bag that she carries and her
clothing style makes her stunning. She really has got perfect appearance.

16. What is the writer's purpose to write the text?

A. To tell about a friend's physical appearance.
B. To show her jealousy.
C. To describe a fashionable model.
D. To admire her friend's style.
17. According to the text, Nurlela has a perfect appearance because ...
A. her bag and her cloth are always match.
B. she likes to wear luxurious dress.
C. she likes to buy a new dress and a new bag.
D. she always looks smart and beautiful.
18. The writer describes Nurlela as a ... girl
A. nice C. simple
B. humble D. gorgeous
19. "..., she looks amazing with the bag."
The underlined word is closest meaning to....
A. fantastic C. interesting
B. extraordinary D. charming

The following text is for questions 20 to 23.

The Flatiron Building is one of the most famous historic landmarks in New York. The iconic
twenty-one story building, best known for its triangular shape. was one of the early
spectacular high-rises that have come to define Manhattan.
The Flatiron Building was constructed between 1901 and 1903 at the intersection of
Broadway and Fifth Avenue, at the time one of the most prominent locations in New York
City. It is situated near Madison Square at the end of the Ladies' Mile. one of Manhattan's
most important shopping districts at the turn of the nineteenth century.
The Flatiron Building was designed by Chicago's Daniel Burnham as a steel-frame
skyscraper clad in white terra-cotta. At 21 stories and 93 meters, it was one of the city's
tallest buildings. Its singular shape and prominent location soon made it one of New York
City's most famous landmarks.
The building probably featured on more postcards than any other building of its time. The
whole area, the Flatiron district, was even named after the building. Originally the Flatiron
Building featured an observation deck on the top floor, but taller buildings have taken over
this function. It is still, however, a popular tourist attraction, and one of the most
photographed landmarks in New York.

20. The text highlights ...

A. the unique material of the building C. the common function of the building
B. the simple construction of the building D. the attractive aspects of the building
21. The text describes The Flatiron Building related to its ....
A. color, shape, price, size, location
 B. weight, length, function, size, location
C. height, shape, material, location, function
D. location, history, material, size, age
22. Because there are other taller building in the city, the Flatiron building changes ....
A. its location C. its function
B. its shape D. its name
23. "..., it was one of the city's tallest building." (paragraph 3) The word 'it' refers to
A. The Flatiron Building C. Chicago's Daniel Burnham
B. a landmark D. a steel-frame skyscraper

The following text is for questions 24 to 27.

I absolutely loved my 15' Birthday. I've always wanted to fly in balloon and the trip given by
my grandparents as a present is really fun. Des, the pilot and Colin. the road crew were very
professional but extremely friendly and welcoming.
Flying up, up and away on a hot air balloon ride is a truly unforgettable experience like no
other.
I enjoyed breath-taking views, landmarks and the wonder of nature from a new and unique
perspective as they took me to the skies in one of their colourful hot air balloons. I felt
exciting and enthusiastic, as I drifted gently across the UK's stunning landscapes at anything
up to 5,000 feet. Raised smoothly and silently towards the clouds, the only noise the
occasional burst of the burners, I was travel where the wind took me. It was a memories to
last a lifetime on my personal hot air balloon experience, which I would tell people about
again and again.
Once my flight was over, I sat and sipped a glass of hot chocolate after landing. and I found
myself wanting to do it all over again.

24. What is the text about?

A. Hot air balloon as a birthday present
B. Enjoying scenery with grandparents
C. Spending the time with grandparents on birthday
D. A wonderful birthday present
25. What did the writer do when she was in the sky with a hot balloon?
A. Listened to the burst of the burners C. Touched the clouds
B. Enjoyed the wind blowing D. Enjoyed the landscapes below
26. The writer found ... when the balloon flew among the clouds.
A. past memories pass by C. quiet and peaceful atmosphere
B. the strong wind hit her face D. the noise of the burners
27. "..., as I drifted gently to across the UK's ...
The underlined word is closest in meaning to....
A. flew C. moved
B. hiked D. walked

The following text is for questions 28 to 31.

First wash cycle
There may be water left inside your machine after factory tests and trials. It is recommended
that the first wash cycle should be made without any laundry so that carry out this water;
pour half a measuring cup of normal all purposes detergent into compartment 2 and select
cotton program at 90°C.
BEFORE WASHING
Discrimination of your laundry
· Discriminate your clothes according to their types (cotton. synthetic, sensitive. woolen,
etc.), washing temperatures and level of dirtiness.
· Never wash your white and coloured clothes together
· Since your new coloured clothes may shed dye on the first wash, wash them
 separately.
· Be careful that no metal pieces are found on or in the pockets of your clothes. remove
if there is any. Zip and button your clothes.
Remove the plastic or metal hooks of the curtains and laces or place them inside a
washing bag and tie

28. What is the purpose of the text?

A. To show us how to get the washing machine.
B. To describe the washing machine in more detail.
C. To tell what to do before washing the laundry.
D. To inform the steps how a washing machine is made.
29. To avoid the machine broken....
A. we have to stop washing curtain and laces
B. we must separate the coloured clothes from the plain ones
C. we should remove metal and plastic pieces from the clothes
D. we must zip and button our clothes
30. We discriminate the clothes according to their type because ....
A. different types of clothes needs different type of washing
B. each clothes has different level of dirtiness
C. our clothes needs special attention
D. each type of clothes needs different temperature

31. of curtains and laces or place them inside a washing bag"

What does the underlined word refer to?
A. laces C. plastic metal hooks
B. curtains D. metal hooks
The following text is for questions 32 to 35.
One day a king stepped out of the gates of his palace and found a man standing there. The
man had a plump chicken in his hands. On seeing the king , he bowed respectfully and
said: "Maharaj, I gambled in your name and won this chicken. It belongs to you. Please
accept it."
"Give it to my poultry keeper," said the king.
A few days later the king saw the man standing outside the gates again. This time he had a
goat with him. "I won this goat in your name, Maharaj." he said after saluting the ruler. "It
belongs to you."
The king was pleased.
"Give it to my goatkeeper," he said.
Some weeks later the man was at the palace gates once again.
This time he had two men with him.
"I lost 500 varahas to each of these men while playing in your name, Maharaj." said the man.
"I have no money to pay them."
The king realized he had made a mistake in accepting the man's gifts on the previous
occasions. Now he could not refuse to help him. He paid off the two men and warned the •
gambler never to • la in his name again.

32. The text tells us about...

A. a tricky gamblers C. a man with his bad habit
B. an innocent king D. a misfortune gambler
33. What was the main problem?
A. The king didn't believe in the gamblers.
B. The gamblers brought gifts to the king.
C. The king was thoughtless when receiving the gifts.
D. The gamblers won the game.
34. What happened when the gamblers lost in the game?
A. The gamblers got punishment. C. The king got angry.
B. The king had to pay them off. D. The gamblers has to give the gifts back.
35. Based on the text, how is the gambler?
A. Deceitful C. Loyal
B. Obedient D. Arrogant
This text is for • uestions 36 to 39.
The word tornado is from the Spanish word tronada, which means "thunderstorm". It is a
violent, dangerous, rotating column of air which is in contact with both the surface of the
earth and a cumulonimbus cloud. Cumulonimbus cloud is a type of cloud that is tall, dense,
and involved in thunderstorms and other intense weather. It is a result of atmospheric
instability.
Tornadoes come in many sizes but are typically in the form of a visible condensation funnel.
It is a funnel-shaped cloud of condensed water droplets, associated with a rotating column of
wind and extending form the base of a cloud. This funnel's narrow end touches the earth and
is often encircled by a cloud of debris and dust. Most tornadoes have wind speeds, between
64 km/h and 179 km./h.
Although tornadoes have been observed on every continent except Antarctica most occur in
the United States. They also commonly occur in Southern Canada, South-Central and
Eastern Asia, East Central South America.

36. What is the text mostly about?

A. The formation and the shape of tornado.
B. The cause and the danger of tornado.
C. The kinds and the effect of tornado.
D. The effect and the size of tornado.
37. Tornado happens because of the air, the earth and a cumulonimbus cloud ....
A. meets in large places C. touch each other
B. come in different time D. leave after one another
38. What happens when the funnel's narrow end touches the earth?
A. Debris and dust will be vanished. C. Debris and dust will be buried.
B. It will bring debris and dust. D. It will destroy debris and dust.
39. Who probably writes the text?
A. A reporter C. A historian
B. A scientist D. A student
This text is for questions 40 to 42.
Closely related to horses and donkeys, Zebra is best known for its black and whhe striped
body. In fact, zebra stripe pattern are unique to each individual. These stripes are believed to
be camouflage devices that help zebras hide well in the grass.
Plains zebra are found on the savannas from Sudan to northern Zimbabwe in eastern Africa.
Grey's zebras are now mostly restricted to parts of northern Kenya. Mountain zebras occur in
south-western Africa with cape mountain zebras in South Africa and Hartmann's mountain
zebras in Namibia and Angola. Zebras are herbivorous and primarily eat at variety of
grasses. They are also known to eat shrubs, herbs, twigs. leaves and bark.
Zebras as very social animals and live in large groups. A group made up of one stallion and
up to six mares and their young, while Grey's zebras come together as groups for short
periods of time. Sometimes herds come together to form temporary groups of up to 30
members. Zebras sleep standing up, and only when they are in groups that can warn them
of danger. If they spot a predator, they will bark or whinny loudly to warn the others in the
group.
40.
A.
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40. The text is aimed to give the description of ....
A. why zebra is unique
B. how close the relationship of horses, donkey and zebra
C. what kind of animal zebra is
D. how zebra survives
41. The text tells us about zebra related to its ....
A. physical appearance, life cycle, reproduction, diet
B. survival device, diet, social life, habitat
C. special ability, life cycle, diet, habitat
D. social life, diet, habitat, special ability
42. "In fact zebra stripe patterns are unique to each individual." The sentence implies
that ....
A. no zebra is alike
B. all zebra has similar stripe
C. all zebra has the same pattern
D. the pattern of the zebra is almost the same
This text is for questions 43 to 45.
It was the last day of our vacation. My sister and I were buying some souvenirs • when we
saw a poster for a Jay-Z concert. We tried to buy tickets but they had sold out. We were
really disappointed because we had wanted to do something special on our last night. In the
end, we went to a restaurant. While we were ordering our meal, Jay-Z walked in and sat at
the table next to us! We told him we were big fans of him. We really wanted to watch his
concert but the tickets were sold out. He felt sorry and invited us to the concert. We had the
best night ever.
(taken form Got it level 3 student book and workbook. Philipina Bowen and Dennis Delaney)

43. The writer shares his experiences to show ...

A. how lucky he was to get a chance to see Jay Z concert
B. how easy to get the tickets for the concert
C. how wonderful the Jay-Z concert was
D. how important the last day of his holiday was
44. The writer was surprised to see Jay Z at the restaurant because it is....
A. well planned C. unplanned before
B. accidently D. on purpose
This text is for• questions 49 and 50.
Congratulation
Syafira Ananda

The 1' winner

National English Debating Competition 2016
We are proud of your achievement and wish
you best of luck in the future

Principle

45. The writer wouldn't watch the Jay-Z concert ... he didn't go to the restaurant.
A. so C. but
B. if D. since
This text is for questions 46 to 48.
The Hen and The Butterfly
Once upon a time, in a beautiful morning, a hen and her children searched for food in the
backyard. There were many seeds and falling fruits to fulfil their appetite for breakfast.
Suddenly, she saw a small moving object under tree branch not far from the backyard. She
came closer and found out that a butterfly was stuck under that branch.
"Oh, hen, can you do me a favour to lift this branch? It fell on my right wing. so
I can't move anywhere", begged butterfly to hen. "How pity you are. Be ready butterfly.
I will try to remove this branch", said hen. So, she helped the butterfly and succeeded.
Unluckily, butterfly's right wing was broken and flying was impossible to do. Kind hen offered
butterfly a shelter in her cage until it was ready for butterfly to fly again. Time passed by and
finally butterfly could fly freely with happiest face ever. "Thanks hen, we will be best friend
forever from now on", butterfly shouted while flying away.
From that moment, butterfly and hen are still the best friend until today. Whenever we find
hen searching some food, there must be butterfly flying around nearby. A friend in need is a
friend indeed.

46. The purpose of the story teaches the readers about ....
A. responsibility C. friendship
B. bravery D. loyalty
47. If the kind Hen didn't help her, the butterfly will die of ....
A. poverty C. bleeding
B. starvation D. depression
48. "It fell on my right wing."
The underlined word refers to ....
A. the moving object C. the branch of the tree
B. the hen cage D. the food
49. Thy did the principle write that card?
A. to appreciate Syafira's achievement C. to celebrate Syafira's achievement
B. to express wishes to Syafira D. to invite Syafira to the same event
50. "We are proud at your achievement". We can infer from the statement that the principle
is ... with Syafira's achievement
A. amazed C. grateful
B. surprized D. delighted