The text below is for question number 1 – 7

Peter is the youngest in our family. He is fourteen years old and four years younger than me. He
has long and straight hair, bright eyes and a friendly smile. Sometimes he is rather naughty at
home, but he usually does what he is asked to do.
Peter is interested in sports very much, and at school, he plays football and tennis. He is the best
badminton player in our family.

1. How old is Peter? He is … years old.

a. Four
b. Fourteen
c. Forty
d. Ten

2. The writer is … years old.

a. Fourteen
b. Sixteen
c. Eighteen
d. Nineteen

3. From the text, we may conclude that….

a. Many people do not like Peter
b. People is older than the writer
c. Peter is a welcoming person
d. Peter is not diligent at all

4. What is the text mostly about?

a. Peter
b. Peter’s hobby
c. Peter’s family
d. Peter’s elder brother

5. ”He is fourteen years old younger than me.”

The underlined word refers to ….
a. Peter
b. The writer
c. Football player
d. the writer’s family

6. “Peter is interested in sports very much, and at school he plays football and tennis.” The
underlined phrase can be replaced by
a. Dislike sport
b. Really likes sport
c. Hates sport very much
d. Finds sport not really entertaining

7. Which of the following statement is not true about Peter?

a. He has long and curly hair
b. He has bright eyes
c. He is interested in sports
d. He plays football and tennis
The following text is for questions number 8 to 10 .

Boyolali regency is located in north of Solo and east of Merapi and Merbabu Mountains.
This regency has been known for its production of fresh milk for a long time. No wonder, the cow
statues adorn Boyolali town.

There are six main cow statues in Boyolali. They are displayed in different places. The
statues are made of concrete. The colour and shape are made in such a way to resemble the real
cows. However, the size is made bigger to catch the eye.
Besides decorating the town, the statues also turn out to be helpful for people from out of
town to find places they are seeking in Boyolali. By mentioning the position of the statue, people
can get their way easily.

8. The text mainly tells us about ....

a. the colour of the statues
b. cow statues in Boyolali
c. a town called Boyolali
d. how to raise cows

9. " ... they are seeking in Boyolali" (paragraph 3)

What does the underlined word refer to?
a. People from out town
b. Places in Boyolali.
c. Cow statues.
d. Real cows.

10. What is the main idea of the last paragraph?

a. The statues help people to find places easily.
b. The statues decorate the town beautifully.
c. The cow can get their way easily around the town.
d. The people from out of town easily find the statues

Read the text and answer questions 11 to 15

Milo is my pet. He is my lovely cat. He is not an expensive cat. I found him in front of
my house. Though he is not a pricey cat, I love him so much.

Milo has long whiskers and green eyes. He is orange with two gradations of colors.
He is not fat though he eats a lot because he is very active. He likes to play with balls, but his
favorite toy is a ball of yarn. He likes to roll it and then chase it. Once he catches it, he throws
it from one of his front paws to the other one. At night, he always sleeps with me.

11. How many gradations of colors does the cat have?

a. One.
b. Two.
c. Four.
d. Three.
12. Which of the following statement is not true about Milo ?
a. He has two gradations of colors.
b. He is fat cat.
c. He likes to play with a ball of yarn.
d. He has long whiskers and green eyes.
 13. What is the text about?
a. Instructions to have a cat.
b. A description of cats in general.
c. A description of the writer's cat.
d. A story about a cat's adventure.
14. What does the word "pricey" mean?
a. Cheap
b. Expensive
c. Reasonable
d. Economical
15. He likes to roll it and then , , , . .
What is the underlined word refers to . . . .
a. Cat
b. Milo
c. Ball of yarn
d. Writer’s pet

Read the text and answer questions 16 to 20

Tabuik Ceremony is a traditional on the west coast of west Sumatra, Indonesia,

especially in Pariaman. It is held at the Asura day which falls on the 10th of Muharram of the
Islamic calendar. In Bengkulu it was known as Tabot. Tabuik is the made of bamboo, rattan,
and paper. During the week of Tabuik, many activities are held including kite race and other
traditional activities. Tabuik is also a term used to refer to the high funeral biers carried
around during the remembrance procession. On the appointed day, all participants of the
ceremony gather in the centre of the city.All government officials also attended his colossal
ceremony in the west Sumatra.
One Tabuik was carried by 40 people. Behind Tabuik, a group of people wearing
traditional clothes carry various of percussion stop, dozens of people perform martial arts
accompanied by Minang Tetabuhan.
The sunset marks the end of the procession the Tabuik was the bought to a shore and
then floated out to sea. This is conducted as they believe that throwing Tabuik into the sea
will dispose of bad luck.

16. What is the text about?

a. West Sumatra martial arts
b. Tabuik ceremony in West Sumatra
c. Islamic ceremony in West Sumatra
d. A traditional ceremonies during Asura

17. What is the main idea of paragraph three?

a. Tabuik ceremony is a traditional from the west Sumatra
b. The Tabuik will dispose bad luck if thrown to the sea
c. People wear traditional dress during the ceremony
d. The Tabuik ceremony is ended when the sun set

18. Where is Tabuik come from?

a. Minangkabau
b. Pariaman
c. Bengkulu
d. West Coast
19. Why must Tabuik be thrown into the sea?
a. To symbolize the end of the ceremony
b. To show that the ceremony Is over
c. To mark the disposal of bad luck
d. To complete the procession

20. What is the purpose of the text?

a. To describe Tabuik ceremony
b. To understand Minangkabau culture
c. To explain the procession of throwing Tabuik
d. To give information about the local traditional on West Sumatra
This was the first time I've spent much money on a bag and I don't regret it.
The bag is wonderful. It is made of thin but strong leather. The weight is light and the size keeps
it from getting stuffed with junk. It has a long shoulder strap that I like because it keeps the bag
hands-free. Its neutral color is fun and sporty. The design is simple and well-made.
The bag is very functional. It is the perfect size to carry a cell phone, a pocket sized wallet, a
small book, a pack of gum, and pens. It also fits well into my laptop backpack for bike
commuting to school. This bag also has more pockets inside so my small items don't all fall to the
bottom. In overall I really satisfy with bag
18. Where does the writer usually put her small items?
a. In her pockets.
b. In her laptop backpack.
c. In her pocket size wallet.
d. In the pockets of her leather bag.

19. What makes the small items of the writer not falling down in the bag?
a. The satisfying bag
b. Her laptop backpack
c. A pocket-sized wallet
d. The pockets inside the bag

20. “I've spent much money on a bag and I don't regret it”. The underlined word refers
to …the bag.
a. Having
b. seeing
c. buying
d. loving

21. What is the main idea of the last paragraph?

a. The writer has a new bag.
b. The bag is very functional.
c. The bag has many pockets.
d. The writer is satisfied with the bag

22. What is the purpose of the text?

a. To retell the past event
b. To entertain the readers
c. To describe the writer‟s new bag
d. To give instruction how to buy a bag