This text is for questions 16 to 19.

A Life Lesson

By Anonymous.

I lost my father when I was only nine years old. This was the biggest loss I have had. He
was everything to me, his only daughter. We were so close. I did not lose him to death though. I
lost him in a much harder way: I lost my father to drugs. He got addicted and started to ignore
my brother and me.

One cool Summer night, my brother, a couple of our friends, and I were watching Scary
Movie 3 in the living room. Around 9:30 pm, when I looked toward the kitchen, I saw orange
and yellow flames reflecting of the door’s window. It was a mess explosion caused by his
careless actions under the influence of the drugs.

After the fire was out, I saw my dad run around to the backyard and jump into the pool. I
knew then that he had gotten burned. Fie ended up confined in the hospital. After he got better,
they put him in jail for a month under drug charges. I was so mad and hurt, and suffered from
severe depression. It destroyed my health and my social life.

One day, one of my teachers stopped me in the hail to ask if I was okay. She asked if she
could help me, if l would tell her what was going on. So I did. She helped save me and lift me
back up. After a while, I started to feel and do better. She is now one of my greatest friends and
mentors, and we talk daily. I could never repay her for everything she has done for me.

Through my experiences, I learned never to do anything without thinking of how it will

impact the people around me.

(Adapted from “A Life Lesson” by Anonymous. Teen ink),

16. What was the source of the writer’s problem?

A. Her father was a victim of an explosion.

B. Her father was confined to the hospital.
C. Her father was heavily addicted to drugs
D. Her father was imprisoned for drug Offenses.
E. Her father destroyed her health and social life.

17. Paragraph 4 is about...

A. how the writer solved her problem..

B. how her teacher helped her recover.
C. how the teacher stopped her in the hail.
D. how the writer met her only best friend.
E. how the writer repaid her teacher’s kindness.

18. How did the writer recover from her difficult situation?

A. She went to see doctors in hospitals.

B. She left her father and her home.
C. She stopped going to school.
D. She abandoned her friends.
E. She talked to her teacher.

19. the writer’s father got burned ... the mess explosion.
Which of the following completes the sentence best?

A. Since.
B. Despite.
C. Because.
D. Because of.
E. Consequently.

This text is for question 20 to 23.

Little Boy with a Slingshot

Once upon a time Sammy and his sister Marie visited their grandparents at their farm.
Sammy picked up a slingshot to play with out in the woods. He practiced in the woods,
but he could never hit the target. Getting a little discouraged, he headed back for the lunch.
As lie was walking back, he saw Grandma’s pet duck.

Just out of impulse, he let the slingshot fly which hit the duck square in the head and killed it. He
was shocked and grieved. In a panic, he hid the dead duck in the pile of Woods. Marie had seen
it all from the window, but she said nothing. After the lunch, the next day Grandma said, “Marie,
let’s wash the dishes.” Marie said, “But Grandma, Sammy told me he wanted to help in the
kitchen.”

Then she whispered to Sammy, “Remember the duck?” Sammy got nervous knowing his
sister knew about the duck and if he did not obey, she might tell his grandparents about
it. So, without saying anything, he did the dishes.

Later that day, Grandpa asked if the children wanted to go fishing but Grandma said, “I’m
sorry but I need Marie to help make a supper.” Marie just smiled and said, “Well that’s
all right because Sammy told me he wanted to help.”

She whispered again to Sammy, “Remember the duck?” So, Marie went fishing and
Sammy stayed to help. After several days of Marie taking advantage of Sammy, he finally
couldn’t stand it any longer. He came to Grandma and confessed that he had killed theduck. ‘

Grandma knelt down, gave him a hug and said, “Sweetheart, I know. I was standing at the
window and I saw the whole thing but because I love you, I’ve forgiven you. I was just
wondering how long you would let Marie take advantage of you.”

(Adapted from https ://J/www. Moral stories.org/

20. What kind social situation has possibly inspired the creation of the story?
A. Feeling reluctant to confess their mistakes so feel guilty all the time.
B. Holding ideas that confessing their mistakes is safer than hiding them.
C. Using people’s mistakes for taking advantage of them.
D. Being not responsible for the mistakes they have committed.
E. Hiding their mistakes without feeling guilty.

21. What can we learn from the story?

A. Confess your mistakes and take away the load of guilt from your heart.
B. Other people may use your hidden mistake to make use of you.
C. By hiding your mistakes, you will feel guilty all the time.
D. We should not take other people’s honesty for granted.
E. It is easier to make mistakes than to confess them.

22. The underlined word in “Marie had seen it all from the window, ...“ (paragraph 2) refers to
the event when Sammy ....
A. killed the duck
B. hidthe dead duck
C. attempted to hide his mistake
D. was using a slingshot to kill the duck
E. was practicing using a slingshot to hit targets

23. How are paragraphs 3 and 5 related?

A. Sammy’s guilt in Paragraph 3 was forgiven in paragraph 5.
B. Both paragraphs show how Mary took advantage of Sammy’s mistake.
C. Both paragraphs show Mary and Sammy were very close to each Other.
D. Sammy’s mistake in paragraph 3 was being used by Mary in paragraph 5.
E. Paragraph 3 is about the Marry make use of Sammy’s guilt;. Paragraph 5 is about
Sammy’s confession.

This text is for questions 24 and 25.

Doe University is pleased to offer our employees a new company savings plan. In
cooperation with Doe Credit Union, employees may now have money deducted directly from
their paychecks and put into a special account. We have a variety of special accounts from
which to choose. Please refer to the enclosed brochure for ‘more information.
This is a relatively painless way to save, and we appreciate the credit union’s cooperation
in assisting all of us in the difficult task f putting aside money for the future. If you have
further questions or want to enroll in a specific plan, please call the credit union at 555-5555.
(http://www.writeexpress.com/announcement.htm)

24. With the announcement, the employees of Doe University are invited to ..,,
A. take the new savings plans offered by the university
B. think about their future by putting aside their money
C. take a special saving account in Credit Union
D. save their money in Credit Union
E. plan for their future by saving

25. How will the employees of Doe University save their money?
A. They will transfer from their account to a special account given by Credit Union.
B. Credit Union will automatically deduct from their paychecks monthly.
C. Their money will be deducted by Credit Union and put in a special account.
D. Their paychecks will be directly deducted from their account. .
E. They have to put aside the money to Credit Union monthly.

This text is for questions 26 and 27

October 25th 2018

Dear Gomad,
I received your letter explaining your inability to come here yesterday. As you know, I
celebrated my birthday on October 23rd without you. It was truly a great moment for me. The
birthdayparty was arranged at our residence at 7pm.

My home was beautifully decorated by our friends. New curtains, flower-pots, some
paintings, and posters looked so cool. I bought all I need for the party from the market, I
invited all our close friends and relatives.

Oh! Do you know how I missed you on that day? But you had t be busy with ýour
compulsions. Anyway, please convey my regards to your parents and thanks for your birthday
card and gift you have sent to mc.

Best Regards

Prayi Du Naim

26.Why did Prayi Du Naim write the letter?

A. To explain her friend his inability to come to her birthday party.

B. To invite her friend to come to her birthday party.
C. To thank her friend for his birthday’s card and present.
D. To tell her happiness during her birthday party.
E. To describe the celebration of her birthday.

27. What was the writer’s problem?

A. The writer could not see Gomad on her birthday’s celebration.
B. The beautiful decoration was not arranged by all of her friends.
C. The writer did not celebrate her birthday luxuriously. .
D. The writer’s friends did not give her any present.
E. The writer did not convey her regards to Gomad’s parents.

This text s for questions 28 to 31.

Glowing candles add the perfect romantic touch to your dinner table or holiday spread.
Burning candles often drip wax, however, leaving ugly blotches on your table. Melted wax
is not hot enough to damage your furniture, but the color can leave a stain on 1ightcolored
wood, so it’s best to remove the candle wax as soon as possible. If you act carefully, you
can remove the wax without scratching or gouging the table.

Things You Will Need:

Blow dryer
White cloth
White vinegar
Water
Furniture polish

Tip
Test the vinegar solution in an inconspicuous spot underneath the table before wiping the
surface of the wood.
Warning
Never leave burning candles unattended.

Steps:
- Soften dried wax with a blow dryer on medium heat. Keep the blow dryer 3 to 4 inches
away from the table. .
- Blot up the softened wax with a soft, white cloth.
- Mix 1/2 cup of white vinegar into 1 cup of water.
- Dip the cloth into the vinegar mixture, and wipe away any leftover wax.
.
Clean your table with furniture polish to restore the shine.

Source :http://homeguide.sfgate.com

28.What isthe objective of the text?

A. To inform the readers the function of wax.

B. To describe stages of cleaning candle wax drip.
C. To tell the readers how to minimize candle wax trip.
D. To guide the readers in softening hard candle wax drip.
E. To explain types of furniture that can damaged by candle wax.
29. How does the text benefit the readers?
A. It increases the readers’ awareness of protecting their furniture.
B. It provides essential information on tools to wipe candle wax spills.
C. It encourages the readers to collect more furniture. .
D. It gives the readers guided ways to remove candle wax spills.
E. It inform the reader’s important items at home.

.
30. What should be completed after dipping the cloth into the vinegar mixture?
A. Keeping the blow dryer 3 to 4 inches away from the table.
B. Softening dried wax with a blow dryer on medium heat.
C. Blotting up the softened wax with a soft cloth.
D. Never leave burning candles unattended.
E. Wiping away any leftover wax.

“Candle wax spills can be pretty scary, especially if it occurs on your furniture. If you don’t
do the steps orderly, your effort may not give ... good result.”
A.a
B. this
C. the
D. these
E. those

This text is for questions 32 to 35.

Skateboards .
Skateboards are sport equipment used for the activity ofskateboarding. A skateboard consists
of a specially designed maple wood board combined with a polyurethane coating in order to
have smoother slides and stronger durability. Most skateboards are-made with 7 plies of this
wood.

Many skateboards exist with exotic or alternative constructions. Traditional complete

skateboards consist of the deck (often with grip tape applied on top to enhance traction),
trucks (with urethane bushings), wheels (with sealed bearings), nuts, and bolts to fasten the
truck and wheel assembly to the bottom of the deck. Recently, electric skateboards have
appeared. These no longer require the propelling ofthe skateboardbymeans ofthe feet; rather
aneclectic motor propels the board, fed by an electric battery. b

The board types depend largely upon its desired function. The two common types of
skateboards are the longboard and the short board. Longboards are the type of skateboards
with longer wheelbases (over 33 inches long) and larger, softer wheels. Short boards are the
type of skateboards which commonly have a rectangular shape kick tail at the back and a
rounded nose in the front. They are usually less than 34 inches long. Besides, longboards are
usually faster and are mostly used for cruising and racing, while short boards are mostly used
for doing tricks.
32.The writer’s purpose Of the text is .... .
A. to describe to the readers about skateboards in general
B. to inform the readers about skateboarding equipment
C. to explain how skateboards are classified
D. to entertain the readers by describing skateboards
E. to persuade the readers to try skateboarding

33. What can we conclude about a longboard?

A. It is a good tool for pleasure.
B. It is easy to use. .
C. It is flexible to modify.
D. It is perfect for speed competition.
E. It is usually used for maneuver.

34. How do you compare paragraphs 2 and 3 in terms of the aim?

A. Paragraph 2 describes the parts of the skateboard; paragraph 3 the types of skateboards.
B. Paragraph 2dcscribes the skateboard construction paragraph 3 the types ofskateboards.
C. Paragraph 2 (describes the skateboard construction; paragraph 3 the size of skate boards.
D. Paragraph 2 describes the parts of skateboard; paragraph 3 the size of skateboards.
E. Paragraph 2describes the skateboard measurement; paragraph 3 the types of skate boards.

35. The underlined word in “… combined with a polyurethane coating in order to have smoother
slidesand stronger durability in paragraph 1 means ....

A. stability
B. ability
C. flagrancy
D.enormity .
E. permanency

This text is for questions 36 and 37.

There is no best way to deal with pests in agriculture. Pesticides which are commonly
used may cause many problems. I think combining different management operations
is the most effective way to control pests.

Firstly, the chemicals in the pesticides may build up as residues in the environment and
in the soil which absorbs the chemicals. This reduces the quality of farm product.
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Secondly, pests can gradually become resistant to pesticides. This means that newer
and stronger ones have to be developed.

Lastly, some pesticides affect non target plants and animals such as fish and bees. This
affects the ecology and environment as well.
So, understanding of ecology of an area helps a lot in pest control. Pesticides should
be chosen and applied carefully so that they don’t affect the ecological balance and
environment.

Therefore, integrated pest management is a safe and more effective option to fight pest
in agriculture and livestock.

36. The text above mainly discusses ....

A. the importance to manage pest control
B. the soil roles on pesticides effects
C. pesticide effects on the environment
D. pest immunity towards the chemicals
E. the importance of ecological balance.

37. From the text, we know that

A. non target plants and animal may be dead because of pesticides
B. dealing with pest is not important in the agriculture
C. the soil can reduce the quality of farm product
D. pesticides are used to control pests effectively
E. pesticides should be seen as the best pest control

This text is for questions 38 and 39.

Bullying is the use of force or coercion to abuse or intimidate others. The behavior
can be habitual and involve an imbalance of social or physical power. It can include
verbal harassment or threat, physical assault r coercion and may be directed
repeatedly towards particular victims, perhaps on grounds of race, religion, gender,
sexuality, or ability. The victim of bullying is sometimes referred to as a “target”.

Bullying can occur in any context in which human being interact with each other. This
includes school, church, family, the workplace, home, and neighborhoods.

Bullying is absolutely wrong for several reasons. First, nobody wants to get bullied.
Imagine if you or your family member is one who is being bullied. What do you think
willhappen to him/her? Nobody wants to live his /her life like a frightened rabbit,
right?

Second, the victims can make a revenge by telling their parents, teachers or even your
principal about what you have done to them, and surely, you will be in a very, very
bigtrouble.

Finally, bullying can result in very serious consequences. Maybe it is done for fun,
but the victims can consider it as a deep traumatic experience that can lead to depression, or even
suicide. When that happens, surely you will forever be regretful.

From the facts above, it is clear that bullying is wrong, and it onlybringsnegative impacts.
38, How may bullying be carried out?
A. People impose coercion on us to abuse us.
B. People experience traumatic experiences.
C. We .reject an intimidation from others.
D. We distribute equal treatment.
E. We make people regretful.

39. The underlined word in,”... physical assault or coercion ...“(paragraph 1) can be best replaced
with ....
A. defense
B. retreat
C. attack
D. charge
E. crime

This text is for questions 40 to 43.

Land Reclamation
Land reclamation will definitely increase land area for a certain country. More land has been
made available for development. More buildings and infrastructure can be built.

However, much greenery has been removed in order for the land needed. Land reclamation can
be damaging to corals and marine life. Corals are usually moved to another place when land is
to be reclaimed. The corals might not be able to survive in that certain habitat, and thus die out.
In some countries, where the project is large-scale, they do not even bother to re-plant the corals
elsewhere, instead just reclaim the land on their habitat, causing them to die out immediately.
Marine life, such as fish, might not have enough food after the underwater plantations are
destroyed due to reclamation of land. This applies to the food chain. The water might also be
polluted from the soil used to reclaim land, causing the fish to die and blocking out sunlight,
depriving the underwater plants of growth. Marine habitat arc also destroyed; therefore, the
marine creatures would be forced to move to another new habitat. Some might not be able to
adapt, and thus die out. Some would just die without even finding a new habitat, as they cannot
move long distances in water.

Finally, the reasons and examples look tempting to humans, but marine life is life too! We
should try to protect itas much as possible, instead of just focusing on the advantages.

40. The purpose of the text is to...

A. show different views about land reclamation.
B. influence readers to support land reclamation.
C. persuade readers to support land reclamation.
D. explain how important land reclamation is.
E. criticize about land reclamation.

41. The reader learn from the text that the coral should be replanted because...
A. they can survive elsewhere easily.
B. they make fish have their hiding place.
C. they could block out sunlight for the fish.
D. their habitat can be used to reclaim again.
E. they could survive as the source of food for fish.

42. What do paragraphs 2 and 3 tell about?

A. Both paragraphs tell the opinion that support and reject the idea of land reclamation.
B. Paragraph 2 tells about the opinion that support land reclamation while paragraph 3 tells about
its detail.
C. Paragraph 2 tells about the opinion that support land reclamation while paragraph 3 presents
the conclusion.
D. Paragraph 2 tells about the opinion that is against land reclamation while paragraph 3 presents
the opinion that support it. .
E. Paragraph 2 tells about the opinion that is against land reclamation while paragraph 3 presents
the conclusion.

43. “..., causing them to die out immediately.” (paragraph 2)

The underlined word refer to ,...
A. underwater plantations
B. large — scale projects
C. marine creatures
D. greenery
E. corals

This text is for questions 44 to 47.

The Jakarta-based Human Rights Working Group (HRWG) hopes the upcoming meeting
between the Indonesian government and a United Nations committee on migrant workers
will provide momentum for the country to revise its regulations its the protection of
migrant workers’ rights.

HRWG program manager Daniel Awigra said that the committee may push countries,
including Indonesia, to ‘align their laws with universal standards, as cited in the
International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and
Members of Their Families.

“in our report submitted to the committee, we urge the committee to recommend that the
government (heed) the convention in the revision of the 2004 Law on the Protection of
Indonesian Migrant Workers,” Daniel said in a statement on Thursday.

He added that the revision had been deliberated at the House of Representatives. The latest
draft, however, still favored private recruitment agencies and lacked tight standards in the
recruitment process, he said.

The UN committee will hold a dialogue for the first time with Indonesia on September 4
to 6 in Geneva, Switzerland, regarding the government’s progress in implementing the
multilateral convention on migrant worker protection. In April, Indonesia sent an initial
report to the committee as a requirement for countries that have ratified the convention,
(kuk/bbs)

44. What does the writer tell the news for?

A. For showing that migrant workers need the protection.
B. For telling about migrant worker’s movement.
C. For presenting migrant workers with regulation.
D. For reviewing the need of revising regulation for migrant workers.
E. For informing about what the government needs to do with laws for migrant workers.

45. After reading the news, the readers most likely... .

A. will go to UN meeting on migrant workers.
B. may be aspired to be a migrant worker.
C. find a migrant work to motivate him to work.
D. apply for any job opportunities available.
E. support the government to revise laws on migrant workers.

46. The underlined word in paragraph three refers to...,

A. Human Rights Working Group
B. house of Representatives
C. private agencies
D. migrant’s families
E. migrant workers

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

A. Multilateral convention is held in a neutral country.
B. UN’s plan to talk with Indonesia on migrant workers protection.
C. Countries to join the convention need to meet a set of requirements.
D. The government takes steps to solve the problem of migrant-workers.
E. The UN committee will talk about Indonesia’s progress on.

This text is for questions 48 and 49.

Global Corn
Hero Street No. 27
577789 Jakarta
Indonesia
August 26, 2018

Agung Jaya Group

Chang Widodo
Berliari Street No. 290
587554 Surabaya
Indonesia
SUBJECT: Business Meeting

Dear Sir,
Referring to our last Tuesday, we take this opportunity to invite to the project kick
off meeting to be held on Wednesday, September 5, 2018.

The meeting is intended to gather potential stakeholders in order to create strategies and
design fertile environment that support synergies for all involved parties and community in
general. The meeting will be held in Jakarta, starting from 09.00 a.m. to 11.00 a.m.

We are looking forward to more fruitful business deals and a great association with you in
the days ahead.

Please confirm your attendance by ernai1 (meetingjakarta@global.com.co.id) or on the

following phone number (021-56785648). If you need further information or assistance do
not hesitate to contact me.

Sincerely,

Cahyo Santosa

Regional Manager

48. Why does Mr. Santosa send the letter?

A. Gathering potential stakeholders in order to create business strategies.
B. Inviting Mr. Widodo to a project kick-off meeting.
C. Supporting all involved parties and community in general.
D. Requesting Mr. Widodo to support the meeting.
E. Establishing a cooperation with a foreign company.

49. The underlined word in “Please confirm your attendance” (paragraph 4) is closest in meaning
to ....
A. reserve
B. propose
C. ensure
D. arrange
E. apply

50. Read the caption and answer the following question

The city administration of Bandung provides a bike-sharing facility for residents.
The designated posts offer the service can simply be visited after the visitor shows
an e-ID: Thisbike-sharing facility offers a new way to explore Bandung.

Thecaption isto show us that .... .

A. bike is an old4ashiôned public transportation
B. anew building is opened to share a bike
C. bike is anew way to explore Bandung
D. there are many places to visit in Bandung
E. how important e-ID is in Bandung