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Learning English
Learning English through music and songs can be very enjoyable. You can mix pleasure with learning when
you listen to a song and exploit the song as a means to your English progress. Some underlying reason can be
drawn to support the idea why we use songs in language learning.
Firstly, “the song stuck in my head” Phenomenon (the echoing in our minds of the last song we heard after
leaving a restaurant, shopping malls, etc) can be both enjoyable and sometimes unnerving. This phenomenon
also seems to reinforce the idea that songs work on our short-and-long term memory.
Secondly, songs in general also use simple conversational language, with a lot of repetition, which is just what
many learners look for sample text. The fact that they are effective makes them many times more motivating
than other text. Although usually simple, some songs can be quite complex syntactically, lexically and
poetically, and can be analyzed in the same way as any other literary sample.
Furthermore, song can be appropriated by listener for their own purpose. Most pop songs and probably many
other types don’t have precise people, place or time reference.
In addition, songs are relaxing. They provide variety and fun, and encourage harmony within oneself and within
one group. Little wonder they are important tools in sustaining culture, religion, patriotism and yeas, even
revolution.
Last but not least, there are many learning activities we can do with songs such as studying grammar, practicing
selective listening comprehension, translating songs, learning vocabulary, spelling, and culture.
From the elaboration above, it can be concluded that learning through music and songs, learning English can be
enjoyable and fun

1. What is the text about ….

a. Music listeners
b. The phenomenon
c. Very enjoyable music
d. Using songs in language learning
e. Learning songs

2. Based on the text, there are …. reasons for using songs in learning language
a. 4
b. 6
c. 2
d. 5
e. 3
3. “They provide variety and fun, and encourage harmony within oneself and within one group.”
The underlined word refers to ….
a. Learners
b. People
c. Song
d. Activities
e. Groups

Smoking in Restaurant
Smoking in restaurants is just not on. It must not be allowed because it is rude, harmful to others and dangerous
for the smokers.
Firstly, smoking in a restaurant is impolite. The smell of the smoke affects all people and can turn them off their
food. People pay to taste good food and not to be put off by foul smelling smoke.
Another reason smoking should not be allowed in restaurant is the harm it can do to others. Passive smoking
that is breathing in smoke made by a smoker can lead to asthma attacks and even cancer.
Finally, smoking is dangerous and a health risk to the smokers. Cigarettes cause heart and lung disease and
people should not smoke anywhere, not just in restaurants.
Therefore, smoking in restaurants is impolite, harmful to others and a health risk to the smokers and should not
be allowed in any restaurants.

4. Smoking in the restaurants must be avoided because……

a. All answers are correct
b. It’s dangerous to the smokers
c. It is impolite
d. It can cause hearth and lung disease
e. It is harmful to others

5. We have many reasons to say that smoking must be avoided. The word reasons mean…..
a. point of view
b. argument
c. reinforcement
d. statement
e. conclusion

6. What is the purpose of the text?

a. To argue about smoking to the readers
b. To tell a story to the readers
c. To inform to the readers
d. To persuade the readers
e. To describe to the readers

7. The synonym of the word dangerous in the text is……

a. impolite
b. health risk
c. disease
 d. rude
e. harmful

8. “Smoking in restaurants is just not on. It must not be allowed because it is rude, harmful to others and
dangerous for the smokers.” The sentence above characterize as….. of the text.
a. arguments
b. topic sentence
c. supporting details
d. thesis
e. reiteration

Dust Bin
To improve comfort and cleanliness at our school, a number of dust bins should be increased.
When we look at classrooms, school corridors and school yard, there are paper mineral water cups, straws, and
napkins here and there. The condition of uncleanliness and discomfort really hinders learning and teaching
environment. Litters thrown carelessly cause disease, especially empty plastic cup or glasses. They can be
filled out with water coming from the rain. This can be placed for dengue mosquitoes to spread out. Besides,
these rubbish can deteriorate the scene. Well painted wall and green school yard do not mean anything litters
are scattered everywhere.
Anyway I notice that most of the students in our school have responsibilities for the school environment. They
put their litters on the proper places. But some are not diligent enough to find the dust bins. The numbers of
dust binds in our schools are not enough. More dust bins should be put beside each of steps, outside of the
classrooms, and some more also the corridors. Probably one dust bin should be in every ten meters. So when
students want to throw away their litters, they can find the dust bins easily.
When school is equipped with sufficient dust bins, we do not have problems of freak and discomfort any more.
Our school will be very clean and become a nice place to study.

9. What is the writer’s intention? To ….readers to do something good.

a. explain
b. attract
c. entertain
d. inform
e. describe

10. According to the writer, more dust bins….. in every ten meters.
a. should be placed
b. are not required
c. should be painted
d. are unnecessary
e. should be decorated

11. What is the writer’s argument on a sufficient number of dust bins?

a. They can serve janitor’s energy
b. They make school environment neat
c. Students can throw garbage away easily
d. Students are asked to clean them
e. They can prevent litters
12. What is the writer’s suggestion?
a. To hire more gardeners
b. To use dustbins efficiently
c. Students are asked to give more dustbins
d. To buy more dustbins
e. To ask parents to give more dustbins

13. Besides, these rubbish can deteriorate the scene .(Paragraph 2).
What is the Antonym of underlined word….
a. Destroy
b. Improve
c. Minimize
d. Reduce
e. Worsen

READING
People read for different reasons and purposes. Newsreader, for example, read for a living and students read for
learning. Others read for knowledge and some read for enjoyment and pleasure.
Newsreaders are specially trained to read the news accurately, carefully, and distinctively. Students have to read
textbooks in order to absorb the contents in their memories for examination. Businessmen, politicians, scientist,
and lecturers read for knowledge, others read to kill time, or for enjoyment and pleasure.
Nevertheless, good books are not cheap. One way to minimize the cost is by exchanging books with friends.
The other way is by going to book rentals or borrowing books from libraries.
Sometimes, there are many book exhibitions held in big cities. Some publishers take these kinds of event as an
opportunity to offer huge discounts. Books lovers can take this opportunity to get many books at a low cost.

14. Why do people read?

a. Everyone does it because he/she has nothing to do
b. Some people read to practice their voice
c. They want to show off their knowledge
d. Some people do it for a living, some for learning, some for knowledge, and some for pleasure
e. Some people read because they see others doing so

15. According to paragraph 2, who reads for knowledge?

a. Students
b. Workers
c. Businessmen and politicians
d. Housewives and daughters
e. Newsreaders

16. Good books are sometimes expensive. What can people do to minimize the cost?
a. Borrow books from libraries
b. Make a copy of the books
 c. Read the books at the bookstore
d. Wait patiently until sale season
e. Buy second books

17. What is the advice that the writer gives to the readers?
a. To travel to big cities
b. To meet publishers
c. To buy a newspaper
d. To buy expensive books
e. To borrow books from libraries

18. “Books lovers can take this opportunity” (last sentence of paragraph 4), we can say it in other word …
a. Books lovers can be taken by this opportunity
b. Books lovers can be took by this opportunity
c. This opportunity can be taken by books lovers
d. This opportunity can be took by books lovers
e. This opportunity can be take by books lovers

19. "Edensor" is the novel which … by Andrea Hirata last year.

a. Have written
b. is written
c. was written
d. were written
e. had written

The Importance of Reading

I personally think that reading is a very important activity in our life. Why do I say so?
Firstly, by reading we can get a lot of knowledge about many things in the world such as Science, technology,
sports, arts, culture, etc. written in either books, magazine, newspaper, etc.
Secondly, by reading we can get a lot of news and information about something happening in any parts of the
world which can we see directly.
Furthermore, reading can give us pleasure too. When we are tired, we read books, newspaper, or magazine on
the entertainment column such as comedy, short story, quiz, etc. To make us relaxed.
Finally, reading can also take us to other parts of the world. By reading a book about Papua, we may feel we’re
really sitting in the jungles not at home in our rooms.
From the facts above, it’s obvious that everyone needs it to get knowledge, information, and also entertainment.
Or in summary we can say reading is truly important in our life.

20.Why is reading very important in our life? Because…..

a. By reading we can get a lot of knowledge, news, information, and entertainment
b. By reading, we are always relaxed.
c. By reading, we can get a lot of friends, relatives, experience, etc.
d. By reading, we can get little knowledge but a lot of entertainment.
e. By reading, we are always happy.

21.If we want to get knowledge, what should we do?

a. buy a lot of books
b. borrow a lot of books
c. look for newspaper and magazine
 d. sell and buy many expensive books
e. Read a lot of books and other printed materials.

22. What does the text tell us about?

a. The purpose of reading
b. The importance of reading
c. The disadvantages of reading
d. The function of reading
e. The description of reading

23. …,it’s obvious that everyone needs it to get …. (par. 6). The word “it” refers to ….
a. Information
b. reading
c. knowledge
d. entertainment
e. pleasure

24. Paragraph…. in the text is the thesis.

a. 2
b. 1
c. 4
d. 5
e. 3
There are many reasons for keeping dogs as pets in the city area, but many people feel that
keeping pet dogs should not be allowed in the city. Dogs are often not taken care properly. They are
kept in small backyards and rarely taken for walks. They are left in the yard all day by themselves
while the family is at work. Very little attention is given to the dog and it is not a very good life for it.
It is no wonder why these dogs bark and disturb the neighbors and become a nuisance to the
community.
On the other hand, not all people treat their dogs this way and why should the people receive a lot of
pleasure and enjoyment from dog's suffer? Dogs can make a lonely person's life happy or make
wonderful playmate. It can also teach a child responsibility as they not only get to lay with the dog,
but also need to exercise, feed, and care for the dog
I feel that we should be allowed to keep dogs in the city, because if it is taken care of
properly, dogs can be a great source of pleasure. As a child I used to enjoy playing and taking care of
my pet. There is not greater loyalty a person can get than from a well-cared dog.

25. Some people do not like the presence of pet dogs in their surroundings because ....
a. the dogs are left in the yards
b. the dogs are often neglected Often : sering Environment : Lingkungan
c. the dogs often bark and disturb the neighbours Neglected : Diabaikan
d. the dogs play with the owner's child Owner : pemilik
e. the dogs guard the security of the environment
Loyal : setia
26. The main idea of the last paragraph is .... Great Source of pleasure : Hal yang paling
a. pet dogs are loyal animals menyenangkan
b. pet dogs are more loyal than humans Objection : keberatan Took care : Menjaga
 c. dogs can be a great source of pleasure
d. the writer has no objection to keeping dogs in the city
e. the writer used to play and took care of his pet when he was a child.

27. We can infer from the text that keeping pet dogs in the city will not cause any problem as long as ....
a. the dogs are amusing
b. the neighbours like having pet dogs Infer / conclusion : Kesimpulan/disimpulkan
c. the dogs do not bark at the neighbours
d. the writer has succeeded in persuading the neighbours
e. its presence does not disturb the neighbourhood

Being on time is a beautiful social ethic and one of great importance, as it creates efficiency in
system and implies respect for one another. However, it is one the many values that is not easy for our
students to learn.
Inner discipline, one that comes from an understanding of the set rules and regulation, is the
highest form behavior. Most excellent school try to instill this with a loving environment. Why, even
adults arrive late to meeting, work, etc. Here, we do not agree that late comers should be shut out.
They can be given warnings, most of which are enough to make them try their best to reach the school
on time latter .If this fails, invite the parent to school.
By closing the gates, the school is behaving cruelly, to which we prefer not to expose our
children. Every school has responsibility to implant good educational principle, but It should be in
appropriate ways. Good schools create competitive students who can organize themselves effectively
in society, so that everyone gets a quality life as a result of the ethics and values learned for as long as
12 years.Children are precious and dependent on the adult for guidance. Understanding them is the
key, and to this end, both parents and schools must work hand in hand without playing the blame
game.

28.What should the school do if a student can’t stop his/her habit to come late to school?
a. Punish him/her
b. Shut him/her out
c. Fail him/her
d. Talk to his/her parents
e. Try to understand him/her

29. What does the writer think to be “the highest from of behaviour” (in the second paragraph)?
a. Respect for one another
b. Not being late to school
c. Understanding the regulations
d. Understanding the rules
e. Inner discipline

30.”Children are precious and dependent on the adults for guidance.” The underlined word is closest in
meaning to ….
a. Valuable
b. Excellent
c. Clever
d. Innocent
e. Naive