Reading Text for Senior High School 12 Grades

Text 1

Pirate ringleader admits to murder

JAMBI: A pirate leader admitted, Wednesday, that is gang had been involved in six
robberies and killed and tow police officers.
Itham Guntur, 27, told police investigators that the gang consisted of six people, all former
members of ship crews.” Because we are all ex-crew members, we know the major shipping
lanes, such as Sunda Strait and the East Jambi coasts very well,” he said.
Itham identified the murdered officers as Brigadier General Mulyadi form the south
Sumatra Police and Brigadier Kennedy form the Jakarta Police.
The pirates targeted cargo ships, fishing boats and oil tankers.

1. According to text 1, which statement is true?

a. The pirate ringleader had been accused of murders
b. The members of the pirate were murderers
c. The murders happened in Jambi last Wednesday
d. Two police officers had been involved in six robberies
e. Itham Guntur was one of two police officers who was involved in the robbery

2. The pronoun “he” in the second paragraph refers to…….

a. Police officers
b. Itham Guntur
c. One of the ship crews
d. Ex-crew member
e. Brigadier General Mulyadi

3. The communicative purpose of text is ………

a. To tell the readers what really happened
b. To explain sequences of events
c. To amuse the readers with problematic events
d. To inform the readers about newsworthy events
e. To describe the murderers in South Sumatra

4. A person who robs the cargo ships, fishing boat or oil tankers is called a……….
a. Robber
b. Police officer
c. Ship crew
d. Pirate
e. Ringleader

5. The text type of text 1 is called a/an …………

a. Recount

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 b. Narrative
c. Anecdote
d. News item
e. Spoof

Text 2

CHEVY RADIO FM 103.7

59 Pasir Kaliki Rd.Bandung 40172
Phone: 613902-613304
Want to feel relaxed while improving your English?
Listen regularly to our most progressive and wonderful English program:

“CHEVY RENDEZVOUS”

Broadcasted every Tuesdays, 10.15 P.M to 12.00 P.M

Our program includes:

 Songs
 World News
 News from the entertainment world ( Music, Film and Sport)
 Celebrities Interview
 Quiz
With the host of the program: Lexy & Febri

1. The text above is a kind of …..

a. Announcement
b. Advertisement
c. New item
d. Instruction
e. tips

2. What is the topic of the text above?

a. ‘Chevy Rendezvous’
b. Chevy Radio
c. Lexy and Febri
d. The hosts of the program

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 e. FM 103.7

3. What is the communicative purpose of text 2?

a. To share an amusing story with other
b. To tell the readers the location of Chevy Radio
c. To persuade the readers to tune in to’Chevy rendezfous’program
d. To ensure the readers that Chevy radio is an FM radio station
e. To describe how to enroll in’Chevy Rendesvous’ program

4. Chevy radio station is ….. from 59 Pasir Kaliki Rd.Bandung 40172.

a. Founded
b. Located
c. Broadcasted
d. Released
e. Produced

Text 3

Exit tax spoils visa-free policy

An article titled. “The ASEAN visa free pact hailed as a boon for tourism on page 10 of
The Jakarta Post, July 31, assumed that free visas and low cost airline tickets would not only
encourage people to travel but also stimulate social and commercial interaction within ASEAN
countries.
However, the hopes expressed in the article will mislead readers because the exit tax
policy imposed by the Indonesia government is higher then the price of a budget airline ticket.
I once saw an airline company charge a passenger about Rp800.000,00 for a return ticket
to Jakarta-Kuala Lumpur, which certainly attracted people to Malaysia. Unfortunately, those
people had to pay and exit tax of Rp1 million.
Finland, however, a country where I used to live in for several years, does not charge its
citizens with the exit tax. It was easy and cheap for me to travel around European countries.
Thus, in order to promote people-to-people contact in Southeast Asia, the Indonesia
government should revoke the exit tax for visits within ASEAN countries immediately.

Andriani Dutika Ikawati

Jakarta

1. Andriani Dutika Ikawati, a citizen from Jakarta, wrote a latter to The Jakarta Post in order to
…..
a. Persuade the government to put an end to the exit tax policy
b. Spoil the visa-free policy released by the government
c. Balance the price of the airline ticket and the exit tax
d. Promote people – to people contact in Southeast Asia

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 e. Impose the exit tax policy and new airline ticket

2. The exit tax spoils visa – free policy because ……………

a. The operations of budget airlines are getting more expensive
b. The exit tax is higher than the price of an airline ticket
c. The policy facilitate many tourists to visit Southeast Asia Countries
d. The exit tax is cheaper than the price of an airline ticket
e. The policy won’t charge every passenger who travels aboard

3. The writer wrote a recommendation in paragraph…………

a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
e. 5

4. The generic structure of text 3 is …….

a. Orientation- event - reorientation
b. Orientation – complication – resolution
c. Thesis – elaboration
d. Thesis – arguments – reiteration
e. Thesis – arguments – recommendation

5. The tax belongs to a/an …………

a. Explanation
b. Review
c. Discussion
d. Hortatory exposition
e. ram

Text 4

Infotainment Programs: Pro and Contra

Do you like news which reveals the live of celebrities? If you do, then you must enjoy
watching infotainment programs on TV. Many people condemn the content of the infotainment
programs. However, the TV ratings show that an infotainment program is one of the ‘most
watched’ TV program.

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 People who font of infotainment programs believe that the contents of infotainment
program are based on the fact and can encourage celebrities to do positive things in public.
They also believe that journalists of these programs always try to find the truth behind the
gossip. Moreover, celebrities need such programs to promote their profile. These programs give
a room for mutual needs: reporters and celebrities. Reporters need the story, while celebrities
need fame.
Nevertheless, there are also some people who strongly object to the good point of
infotainment programs. They say that infotainment programs are merely about slandering
another person. They say that infotainment programs are merely about slandering another
person. Sometimes, the program goes too far into the private lives of people. For example,
gossips about a divorce or about someone cheating on his / her spouse often become the
headlines. The worst thing is, sometimes, sometimes the stories are reported without firstly
seeking the information or confirmations from the person involved in the stories.
So far, infotainment programs have become a dilemma for some viewers. On one hand,
these programs can run stories on how celebrities build their career and how they feel about
being famous, but on the other hand. These programs also bring terrible consequences,
especially for celebrities whose private lives are scrutinized.
By : Th.Sudarwati

1. The text above mainly discussed about ………

a. the controversy of infotainment programs
b. the positive sides of infotainment programs
c. the negative effects of infotainment programs
d. the reasons of airing infotainment programs
e. the reasons of rejecting the infotainment programs

2. According to text 4, which statement is true…….

a. The positive side of the infotainment program is it runs news of people’s private lives
b. It is not important to search information from the person involved in the story
c. All people agree with the infotainment program because it is very entertaining
d. Even though many viewers dislike the content of the infotainment program, it still has
high ranting.
e. There is no good point in the infotainment program so it is better to ban the program as
soon as possible

3. Text 4 is the form of a/an …….

a. Description
b. Report
c. Discussion
d. Analytical exposition
e. Hortatory exposition

4. The argument ‘against’ point can be found in paragraph ……..

a. One
b. Tow
c. There
d. Four

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 e. Five

5. The communicative purpose of text 4 is……….

a. To explain how and why something occurs
b. To criticize the current issues
c. To describe an important issue
d. To share an account of unusual or amusing incidents
e. To present information and opinion about more then one side of an issue

Text 5

The Ant Bully ( Animation / Comedy, 82 minutes )

Featuring the voices of Julia Roberts, Nicolas Cage, Meryl Streep, Paul Giamatti, and
Zach Tyler Eisen. Directed by Jhon A. Davis.
A story is based on Jhon Nickle’s book about Lucas Nickle (Zach Tyler Eisen) this 10 –
year- old boy is being terrorized by a neighborhood bully and takes out his front lawn – until he
is shrunk by an ant wizard and learns much about live in the colony of ant. Very sophisticated,
imaginative, and moralistic.

1. The text above is in the form of a/an ……

a. Report
b. Review
c. Discussion
d. Explanation
e. Description

2. The ant bully is not only …… but also …….

a. A romance – a comedy film
b. Imaginative – sophisticated
c. Moralizing – romantic
d. Animated – scientific
e. Based on jhon Nickel’s book – Jhon Nickel’s lives

3. The communicative purpose of text 5 is ………

a. To persuade the readers to see the artwork
b. To present information and opinions about
c. To critique the art work for a public audience
d. To tell the readers how to do something
e. To explain the readers how and why something occurs

Text 6

Once upon a time there lived as neighbors, a bear and a rabbit. The rabbit was a good
shot and the bear, Bering very clumsy, could not use the arrow to good advantage.

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 The bear was very unkind the rabbit and asked the rabbit to take his bow and arrow
and came with the bear to the other side of the hill. The rabbit, fearing to arouse the bear’s anger
by refusing, consented to go with the bear and shot enough buffalo to satisfy the hungry family.
Indeed, he shot and killed so many that there was lot of meat left after the bear and his family
had loaded themselves and packed all they could carry home. However, the poor rabbit could
not event taste the blood from the butchering, as the gluttonous bear world throw earth on the
blood and dry it up. Poor rabbit would have to go home hungry after his hard day’s work.
The bear was the father of five children. The youngest bear was very kind to the rabbit.
The mother bear, knowing that her youngest child was a very hearty eater, always gave him an
extra large piece of meat. The baby bear did not eat this extra large piece of meat. Instead, he
would take the meat outside and would pretend to play ball with it, kicking it towards the
rabbit’s house, and when he got close the door he would give the meat such a great kick that it
would fly in to the rabbit’s house. In this way, the poor rabbit would get his meal unknown to
the papa bear.
(Taken from: Look Ahead 3, PT Erlangga)

1. How was the youngest bear according to the writer?

a. Greedy
b. Humble
c. Poor
d. Humorous
e. Generous

2. The complication started when …….

a. The bier was very unkind to the rabbit as every morning the bear would call over to the
rabbit and asked the rabbit to take his bow and arrows and came with the bear to the
other side of the hill.
b. The rabbit, fearing to a rouse the bear’s anger by refusing, consented to go with the bear
and shot enough buffalo to satisfy the hungry family
c. The rabbit shot and killed so many that there was a lot of meat left after the bear and his
family had loaded them selves and packed all they could carry home
d. The bear would throw earth one the blood and dry it up.
e. The poor rabbit could not even taste the blood form the butchering

3. “The poor rabbit could not even taste the blood from the butchering, as the gluttonous bear
would throw earth on the blood and dry it up.” ‘Gluttonous’ has almost the same meaning
as…..
a. Humble
b. Glad
c. Fat
d. Greedy
e. Generous

4. What did we learn from the story?

a. Being honest is not always wise
b. Being a miser is sometimes important

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 c. To love means to share
d. All that glitters is not gold
e. To be generous is not good

5. The communication purpose of text 6 is …….

a. To tell the readers what really happened in the past
b. To amuse and entertain the readers with problematic events
c. To inform the readers about how and why something works
d. To present information about a current issue
e. To describe an event in the past.

Text 7

Official name : Union of Myanmar

Capital : Yangon
Area : 678,500 sq. km
Population : > 47 million
Literacy Rate : 95,75% (by 2005)
Religion : Buddhism, Chistianity, Muslims, and Hinduism
Head of State : Senior General Than Shwe
Prime Minister : General Soe win
Foreign Minister : Nyan Win
Location : Bordering Bangladesh, India, China, Laos, and Thailand
Major Industries : Agro- Based, wood – based, textiles, heavy, industries and steel
Major Export : Rice, teak, beans, and pulses, rubber, coffee, minerals, and gems
Major Import : Tillers, tractor, fertilizer, diesel fuel, cement, dumpers, loaders and
spare parts, and water pumps.
( Taken from: “The Jakarta Post” 2006 )

1. What the purpose of the text above?

a. To describe the basic facts of Myanmar to the readers
b. To persuade the readers to come to Union of Myanmar
c. To in form about how to own majors industries in Myanmar
d. To explain how to export commodities to Myanmar
e. To tell the major products from Myanmar to the readers

2. The topic of text 7 is …….

a. The geography of Myanmar
b. The major commodities of Myanmar
c. The best way to deal with export import in Myanmar
d. The policy in Union of Myanmar
e. The basic facts of Myanmar

3. The following are the major imports of Myanmar, except …….

a. Cement
b. Loaders
c. Tillers

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 d. Fertilizer
e. Rubber

4. Text 7 is in the from of a/an ……

a. Report
b. Description
c. discussion
d. Analytical exposition
e. Hortatory exposition

Text 1
Taj Mahal is one of the seven wonders of the world. It impresses many people because
it is the symbol of love from a husband to his wife.
Taj Mahal stands in the city of Agra, in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh ,on
the banks of the Yamuna River. It was built in the memory of the beautiful Muntaz Mahal, who
won the heart of a Mughal prince, Shah Jahar. Muntaz Mahal died during the birth of their
child, Gauhara Begum. The construction of Taj Mahal was begun soon after Mumtaz’s death.
The focus the Taj Mahal is the white marble tomb. Four minaret’s frame the tomb.
Meant while, the main chamber houses the cenotaphs of Muntaz Mahal and her husband, with
their graves located on lower level.

1. What is the purpose of the text above?

a. To entertain people about Taj Mahal
b. To persuade people about the beauty of Taj Mahal
c. To describe Taj Mahal
d. To inform the readers about Taj Mahal
e. To retell the story behind the building of Taj Mahal

2. Why does Taj Mahal become so famous?

a. Because Taj Mahal is one of the seven wonders in the world
b. Because Taj Mahal in the symbol of love from a husband to his wive
c. Because Taj Mahal stands in the city of Agra
d. Because Taj Mahal was built in the memory of the beautiful Mumtaz Mahal.
e. Because Taj Mahal is the place to show a man’s love

3. Which statement is not true based on the text?

a. Taj Mahal is only found in India
b. Many people in the world are impressed by Taj Mahal
c. Taj Mahal is located in the city of Agra
d. Gauhara Begum was the wife of Shah Jahan
e. There are four minarets in Taj Mahal

4. “The focus of Taj Mahal is the white marble tomb.”

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 a. Grave
b. Chamber
c. House
d. Marble
e. Symbol

Text 2

What Young Published Women are Thinking, Saying and Doing

(By: Sherry’s Handle and Blue Press )

It’s a wonderfully inspirational book on young women’s issues. The topics covered are
so varied starting from how to boost self – confidence and self image, to struggle, and to get
success. A collection of essays, articles, stories taken from a magazine by, from, and for young
women called Blue Jean. This book is so worthy to be read because it inspires young women to
be outspoken, independent and self – sustainable. Considering that the pop culture has
promoted unrealistic and artificial lifestyle which young women are often victims, this book is a
worthwhile alternative.

1. What might the writer think about the book?

He / She might think that the book …..
a. Is independent
b. Is too various in content
c. Will give a lot of information to young women
d. Is the only alternative book
e. Will make young women become the victims

2. What is the purpose of text 2?

a. To persuade the readers to buy the book
b. To in from the readers about the book
c. To evaluate the book
d. To retell the events in the book
e. To explain the process involved in the making of the book

3. Why does the writer think that the book is a worthwhile alternative? Because ……..
a. It’s a wonderfully inspirational book
b. The topic covered is so varied
c. It makes young women to be outspoken
d. The pop culture has promoted unrealistic and artificial lifestyle
e. It prevents young women to be the victims of the pop culture

4. “Considering that the pop culture has promoted unrealistic and artificial lifestyle ….. “ The
Underlined word is synonymous with the word …..
a. Fake
b. Man – made
c. Natural

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 d. Unique
e. Distinctive

Text 3

Madonna sues Manhattan co –op Board

NEWYORK, Madonna has sued the people who run her luxury co- op building
overlooking Central Park, complaining they won’t let her buy a neighbor’s apartment.
Madonna claims in court papers that the co-op’s board of directors wrongfully blocked her
purchase of the seventh – floor apartment at1 W.64th Street on the upper West Side. The Material
Girl
Actress, who already owns a large apartment in the building, is asking the court to let
the sale go through and award her legal fees, according to a notice filed Wednesday in
Manhattan’s State Supreme Court. The 49- years – old singer moved in to the building after she
was rejected by the 1985 presently home to U2 front man, Bono.
Midboro Management Inc, the company that manages the west 64th Street building,
refused to give comments on the dispute, and the co – op board president did not answer a call
Friday for comment.
(Taken form: “The Jakarta Post” 2007)

1. Who owns the apartment building at the Ritzy San Remo now?
a. Bono
b. Madona
c. Manhattan Co-op
d. Midboro Management Inc
e. The Material Girl actress

2. Why did Madonna sue the Manhattan Co – op Board?

a. She wanted to sell the seventh – floor apartment at 1 W.64th street
b. They sold the apartment at 1 W.64th Street to Bono
c. They prevent her from buying the apartment at Upper West Side
d. They rejected Madonna at the Ritzy San Remo in1985
e. Midboro Management Inc. managed the W.64th Street building wrongfully

3. “The company that manages the W.64th Street building refused to give comment on the
dispute
The sentence above means …..
a. They keep silence to the press
b. They prosecuted Madonna’s sue
c. They rejected Madonna’s sue
d. They sold the building at the Ritzy San Remo to Bono
e. They complained about Madonna’s sue

Text 4

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 Have you ever got stuck in a cable car? Well, I have. Last February, I went on a ski trip
to remember!
The first morning, I got into a cable car and I was so excited. I wanted to go to the top
of the mountain and sky down. The cable car started up and I looked down. The mountain was
to beautiful. But, suddenly, there was a terrible noise. Then, the car stopped. It didn’t move and
it was quiet everywhere.
It started snowing and it began to get dark. I was alone for, at least, two hours. I
thought, ”They’ve forgotten me!” I felt so hopeless. Fortunately, at last, the car started back. It
went very fast.
“Sorry,” a man said when I climbed out of the car.” We’ve never had this problem
before. Please try again tomorrow.”
“He’s joking,” I thought. “I’ve had enough of cable cars for a lifetime.”

1. What kind of experience did the writer have in the text?

a. Sad experience
b. Funny experience
c. Happy experience
d. Frightening experience
e. Exciting experience

2. “I’ve had enough of cable cars for a lifetime.” What does the writer imply from the sentence?
a. The cable car was so wonderful
b. He will ride a cable car for the rest of his life
c. He does not want to have another experience with cable cars
d. He enjoyed the experience so much
e. He will never miss the experience

3. “ ….. and it was Quiet everywhere.”

The underlined word has the same meaning as ….
a. Noisy
b. Tranquil
c. Spook
d. Scary
e. Interesting

4. Text 4 is in the form of a …..

a. Report
b. Description
c. Narrative
d. Spoof
e. Recount

Text 5

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 Once upon a time, there was a fisherman named Batara Guru Sahala who lived in
Batak land. One day, he caught a fish that could talk. The fish begged Sahala to set it free and he
did accordingly.
As soon as the fish was free, it changed into a woman. She was so beautiful that Sahala
fell in love with her at once. He asked her to merry him. The woman agreed to merry Sahala,
but in one condition: he had to keep the secret that he would not tell anyone about it.
They were happily married and had tow daughters. Every morning Sahala went out
fishing. His daughters would bring him his lunch. One day, however instead of bringing the
food to their father, the tow girls ate it.
When Sahala knew what they had done with the meal. He got very angry. He shouted
at them saying, “You behaved exactly like the daughters of a fish.”
The girls did not understand what their father meant. They went home and asked their
mother about it. Their mother was very annoyed. Although Sahala apologized to her later, she
would not forgive him for breaking his promise.
From that moment on, Sahala took a lesson that he should not have broken his own
promise. Sahala was so grief – sticker that he decided to wander for the rest of his life.

1. What is the purpose of the text?

a. To persuade the readers
b. To entertain the readers
c. To describe Sahala’s life
d. To retell the events happened in Sahala’s life
e. To explain how to break apromise

2. Why couldn’t Sahala keep his promise? Because he ……

a. Was very angry
b. Was very hungry
c. Did not love his wife
d. Did not like his daughters
e. Did not get his meal

3. What moral lesson can we take from the story?

a. A husband should be loyal to his wife
b. Children should pay respect to their parents
c. A man should take car of his family well
d. A man should keep his promise well
e. A women is sometimes too emotional

4. “Once upon a time, there was a fisherman named Batara Guru Sahala who lived in Batak
Land.
One day, he caught a fish that could talk.” This part of the text is called the …..
a. Orientation
b. Complication
c. Description
d. Re – orientation
e. Resolution

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Text 6

Beauty Pageant

Sending an Indonesian woman to participate in the world beauty pageant always

provokes a controversy. Nevertheless, for several times, Yayasan Putri Indonesian still insists
on sending Putri Indonesia to the Miss Universe competition.
Some people consider that Miss Universe competition is not in line with Indonesia
culture. What most Indonesian people concern is the fact that the competition requires each
contestant to wear a swimsuit and walk through a catwalk in a session called swimsuit contest.
This matter is still extremely unacceptable in Indonesian culture.
On the contrary, many people argue that being a Miss Universe is something that can
be really proud of. Miss Universe possesses the righteous mission: making more people a were
of the problems in the world. What Yayasan Putri Indonesia is doing should be appreciated and
perceived as one of the effort to put Indonesians take part in international community.
Nevertheless, I believe that it is still not about time for Indonesian women to take part
in the Miss Universe Contest.

1. What is the purpose of the text?

a. To persuade the readers about the importance of joining a beauty pageant
b. To retell the event of the beauty pageant
c. To describe the beauty pageant
d. To present tow opposing opinions about beauty pageant
e. To explain the advantages of joining a beauty pageant

2. What is the last paragraph called?

a. Reorientation
b. Reiteration
c. Conclusion
d. Resolution
e. Source

3. The following statements are true based on the text, except …..
a. Joining Miss Universe Contest is still very controversial in Indonesia
b. Yayasan Putri Indonesian Strongly demands to send Putri Indonesian to the Miss
Universe competition
c. Some people object to one of the requirements in Miss Universe Contest
d. Sending putri Indonesia to Miss Universe Contest gives both advantages and
disadvantages
e. People finally give their approval about sending Putri Indonesia to Miss Universe
Contest.

4. Text 6 is called a / an ……
a. Exposition

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 b. Discussion
c. Explanation
d. Description
e. Report

Text 7

It is good news that the graft Eradication Commission has resolved to eradicate graft at
the religious Affair Ministry, which, according to the finance and Development Supervisory
Board ( BPKB ), is the most corrupt ministry in the country. Reportedly, middle – ranking
official at the ministry can become very wealthy and afford to drive a BMW to the office.
The recent cancellation of Haj pilgrimages for 30,000 would – be pilgrims must have
been God’s way of showing the graft at his ministry. These 30,000 would be haj pilgrims have
been cheated by the religious affairs ministry.
The commission must take a swift action to prevent more leakage on the state budget
done by some corrupt officers in the ministry.

1. How does the writer feel about the Graf eradication commission commitment to eradicate
graft at Religious Affairs Ministry? The writer feels …..
a. Sad
b. Happy
c. Surprised
d. Disappointed
e. Bored

2. Which statement is not true based on the text?

a. The religious Affairs Ministry in the most corrupt ministry in the country
b. Middle rank officers in the religious ministry can be very rich.
c. There was cancellation of haj pilgrimage
d. The religious Affairs Ministry has taken care the pilgrimage professionally.
e. The writer suggests that a swift action need to be taken over the leakage in the ministry

3. “…. The Graft Eradication Commission has resolved to eradicate graft at the Religious Affairs
Ministry.” The underlined word has almost the same meaning as ……..
a. Stop
b. Generate
c. Disseminate
d. Substitute
e. Destroy

4. The organization of text 7 consists of …….

a. Issue – arguments for (+) – arguments (-) – conclusion
b. Thesis – arguments – reiteration
c. Thesis – arguments – recommendation
d. General statement – a sequence of explanation – closing
e. General classification – description

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Text 8

Jakarta : City officials will donate their annual bonus worth Rp 330 million in total to a
project helping develop fishing villages on Jakarta’s north coast.
Governor Sutiyoso said, Thursday, That some 80 high – rangking city official had
agreed to donate their annual bonus, popularly called the 13th salary because it is equivalent to
one month’s pay.
He said that the money would be allocated in this year’s city additional budget and the
paying out would be conducted in September.
(Taken from ; the Jakarta post 2006)

1. What is the text about?

a. The plan of Governor Sutiyoso to help other people
b. The project development on fishing villages
c. The annual bonus of high – ranking official
d. The donation of annual bonus for the development of fishing villages
e. The paying out of the donation will be conducted in September

2. What do you call the first paragraph of the text?

a. Orientation
b. Thesis
c. Newsworthy event
d. General classification
e. Identification

3. Which statement is not true based on the text?

a. There is project helping develop fishing villages
b. Some high – rangking city official had agreed to donate their annual bonus
c. Governor Sutiyoso supported the program
d. The donation would be channeled directly to the needy
e. The paying out will be conducted in September

Text 9

Mrs. Andrews had a young cat and it was the cat’s first winter. One evening, the cat
was outside when it began to snow heavily. Mrs. Andrews looked for it everywhere and
shouted its name. But she did not find it. So, she telephoned the police and said. “I have lost a
small black cat. Found
Has a anybody found one?”
“No, ma’am,” said the policemen at the other end.” But, cats are very strong animals.
They sometimes live for days in the snow and when it melts or somebody finds them, they are
quite alright.”
Mrs. Andrews felt happier when she heard that, “I think you’re right, officer,” she said,
“and besides, our cat is very clever. She almost talks.”
The policeman was getting rather tired.”Well, then, ”he said,” why don’t you put your
telephone down? Perhaps she is trying to telephone you now.

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1. What does the text mostly tell about?
a. The woman and her cat
b. The policemen and the cat
c. The woman and her clever losing cat
d. The police and the losing cat
e. The description of a woman about her losing cat

2. What is the last paragraph called?

a. Reorientation
b. Twist
c. Conclusion
d. Resolution
e. Reiteration

3. How did the policeman feel when the woman said that her cat almost talked? He felt ……
a. Sad
b. Disappointed
c. Tired
d. Excited
e. Happy

Man jailed for striking RI maid

SINGAPORE – A supervisor was jailed for tow months for repeatedly striking his
Indonesian maid on the head and back with a television remote control, news report said on
Thursday.
Muhamad Shafiq Woon Abdullah admitted in a Singapore court he physically abused
the woman on several occasions between June and October 2002, The Strait Times said.
The magistrate’s court heard that Shafiq, 31, began striking Winarti, 22, about a month
after she started working for him. He it her on the head with the TV set’s remote control
because he was unhappy with her work. On one occasion, he punched her on the back after
accusing her of daydreaming.
S.S Dhilon, Shafiq’s lawyer, said his client lost his “better senses” when he saw his
daughter’s face covered as she lay in bed. He said his client thought the maid had put the child
in danger.-DPA

1. Why did Shafiq strike Winarti? Because …..

a. He was not satisfied with her work
b. He had lost his senses
c. He saw his daughter was not well treated
d. She broke his TV set
e. He punched her on the back

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2. “…. The maid had put the child in danger.” This means that the maid had …. The child’s
safety.
a. Saved
b. Threatened
c. Protected
d. Endangered
e. Destroyed

3. The communicative purpose of text 2 is ……

a. To amuse the readers with actual or imaginary experience in different ways
b. To persuade the readers that something is the case
c. To show how to do something through a set of steps
d. To inform the readers about events of the day which is considered newsworthy
e. To describe the way things are

4. The organization of the text consists of …..

a. Goal – material – methods
b. Newsworthy event – background event – sources
c. Thesis – arguments – recommendation
d. Thesis – arguments – reiteration
e. Orientation – complication – evaluation – resolution

5. Paragraph 3 is the …. of the news.

a. Orientation
b. Thesis
c. Reiteration
d. Background events
e. Source

Text 3

MISS INDONESIA

Hey,,,,,,,,,,Guys !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I’m CHIKA, 17 years old.
I’m from Central Java. Vote me for:
Miss Indonesia 2008

You won’t be disappointed 'coz:

 I can speak French, English and Mandarin
 I can dance traditional and international dance
 I won the Denok Danang 2005 Contest in Central Java
 I have a special talent in modeling
So, support me and vote me by SMS. Type MI space Chika Send it to 8002

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Thanks and wish me luck!!!!!

1. The purpose of the text above is …….

a. To persuade the readers to vote for Chik
b. To describe the requirement of Miss Indonesia Contest
c. To tell the readers the process of becoming Miss Indonesia
d. To tell the readers the procedure to be Miss Indonesia
e. To the vision and mission of Miss Indonesia

2. Text 3 is called ……….

a. A map
b. An advertisement
c. A note
d. A booklet
e. A poster

3. You won’t be disappointed ‘coz:

* I can speak French, English and Mandarin.
* I can dance traditional and international dance
* I won the Denok Danang 2005 Contest in Central Java
* I have a special talent in modeling
What do you call part of the information above?
a. Identification
b. Orientation
c. Argument
d. Issue
e. Topic

Text 6

Abortion: Legal or Illegal?

There has been a great deal of discussion on the problem of abortion. The discussion
includes; “Is abortion legal or illegal?”
When a country faces the problem of overpopulation, the government applied some
method to solve it. One of them is the method of contraception. However, this method is not
one hundred percent successful. Consequently, some people argue that the abortion is the only
effective way out.
Nevertheless, abortion may cause many negative effect for women’s health. Women
risk their health and lives in bearing the weight of the operation and its consequences. The most
common complication are inflammation, infertility, endometriosis and many other kinds of
ovary illnesses.
So far, abortions have become a dilemma for countries with a large number of citizens.

1. What do you call the text above?

a. Explanation
b. Exposition

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 c. Discussion
d. Description
e. Report

2. In which paragraph does the text state pro and contra arguments?
a. Paragraph 1 and 2
b. Paragraph 1 and 3
c. Paragraph 2 and 3
d. Paragraph 2 and 4
e. Paragraph 3 and 4

3. The last paragraph is called the …….

a. Reiteration
b. Orientation
c. Conclusion
d. Recommendation
e. Explanation

4. “ The government has applied some method to solve it.”

The underlined word refers to …..
a. Abortion
b. Overpopulation problem
c. Contraception problem
d. Complication
e. Discussion

5. “However, the method of contraception is not one hundred percent effective and successful.
Consequently, some people argue that the abortion is the only effective way out.”
In other words, we can say ……
a. Abortion becomes the only way out because contraception method is not one hundred
percent effective
b. Although abortion becomes the only way out, contraception method is not one hundred
percent effective
c. Since contraception methods are one hundred percent effective, abortion becomes the
only way out
d. In spite of one hundred percent success of contraception methods, abortion becomes the
only way out.
e. If abortion becomes the only way out, the contraception method will not be one hundred
percent effective

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