Choose the correct answer

I love living in Australia …. the weather.

a. Because
b. Since
c. As
d. Because of
e. But

1. The increase in the number of cans on the road has resulted …. more and
more traffic jams.
a. in
b. to
c. at
d. for
e. and

2. “He got to work really, really late “Cos he missed his train”. Which cause and
effect word is ‘Cos short for?
a. due to
b. because
c. as
d. since
e. neither

3. Keith lost his job due …. cutbacks in the department.

a. for
b. At
c. To
d. By
e. Either

4. The increase in tropical storms in recent year has been …. global warming.
a. put up with
b. put down to
c. set down to
d. put to
 e. both

Long Drought 2011

Drought during 2011 has caused many problems. First, the people lack of clean
water to either take a bath, wash clothes of drink. Consequently, the government has
to spend more expenditure in social welfare. Second, many breeders do not find
grass for their cattle, sheep and goats. As result, their animals get thinner day after
day due to lack of enough food. Third, many farmers who depend on rainfall can’t
cultivates their land. Consequently, they do not get regular income from
agribusiness. This also causes the farmer labors of losing their jobs. Therefore,
poverty rate gets increased this year. Finally, the drought has a great impact on the
water reservoir: dams, lake, Canal. Their water levels go down of even totally dry. All
of those conditions are clearly due to mono cause that is long drought in our country.

5. …. being very rich, he never shows off.

Other than
Despite
Instead
Although
Furthermore

6. I am not feeling well, …. I will come to the party.

because
however
since
unless
eventhough

7. …. I had my lunch, I didn’t miss Pizza.

Although
Moreover
Finally
Already
Since
8. She never helps anyone …. having a lot of money.
whenever
however
inspite of
instead
eventhough

9. You shouldn’t go out … it’s raining heavily.

for
already
because
weather
but
10. I will follow you …. You go.
because
but
although
wherever
case
11. …. I was walking on the street, the accident happened.
While
When
Whereas
Unless
Otherwise
12. I can’t go further …. the street congestion.
because
because of
although
otherwise
whereas

13. Rita still got the bad mark…. she learns hard.
although
because
but
and
Whenever
14. She has decided to move to Portland …. there are more opportunities for
employment in that city.
because
wherever
if
as long as
whenever

15. You can borrow my car …. you agree to be very careful with it.
because
wherever
whenever
if
as long as

16. They’ll have a good com harvest this year …. It rains a lot and prevents them
from harvesting their crops.
unless
whereas
But
if
so

17. Our neighbor is going to buy a gun …. she can protect herself from intruders who
break into her apartment.
so that
due to
because
go
over

19 …. he can save a lot of money by taking the bus, Russ still drivers his car
into the city every day.
a. Although
 b. So
c. So that
d. Mark
e. And

20 Dessert are harsh and dry …. many plants grow there.

a. so
b. for
c. yet
d. or
e. and

Barbecue in the park

Last Sunday, my friend and I went to the park because David’s family invited us a
barbecue party in the park. We lived nearby so we just walked there.
When we got to the park, there were not many people. David’s family was already
there. They arrived there early to get the best picnic spot with an electronic barbecue
grill nearby. When we arrived, they were cleaning the barbecue. After making sure the
barbecue was clean, they turned the barbecue on by pushing the button. The electric
stove turned on and the metal plate became hot.
David’s mother put some cooking oil on the metal plate, and after that she put some
sausages, beef steaks, and some onions on the barbecue. Meanwhile, David’s father
was preparing the bread, butter and the drinks.
While waiting for the meat to cook, David and I joined other boys playing football.
When we got tired, we stopped and enjoyed the sausages, steaks, and some cold
soft drinks. The food was delicious. I think David’s mother is one of the best chef in
the world.

16 Choose the question a,b,c,d or d from read the text below

When did the writer have a picnic?

a. Last Sunday
b. Last Saturday
c. Last Friday
d. Last Wednesday
e. Last Monday
17. Who invited the writer to the park?
a. Brandon
 b. Alex
c. David
d. Kumare.
e. Neni

18. What tense do we find mostly in the text above?

a. Present tense
b. Past tense
c. Perfect tense
d. Future tense
e. Adverbial tense

19. What did the writer and his friends do while they are waiting for the cook?

a. Played football
b. Slept
c. Read
d. Studied
e. Climbed a tree

20. What is the purpose of the text?

a. Retell the picnic experience
b. To amuse the reader about the legend of picnic
c. To urge people the importance of picnic
d. To discuss the positive and negative side of picnic
e. I think David’s mother is one of the best chef in the world.

Holiday in Jakarta

Last holiday, I went to my brother’s home in Jakarta. I went to Jakarta with my

father. We went to Jakarta city by the train. Jakarta it was very interesting, but the
atmosphere was too hot for me.
A few days later, my brother and I went to the zoo in Jakarta. We went to be zoo by
taxi. The zoo was very crowded. There were many traders. After bought the ticket, we
went to see the animal in the zoo.
First, I saw many pelican birds. They were very hungry, so the zoo keeper fed the
bird. Then I saw many deer eaten many hay. In the same cage, I saw ostrich. It was
very big. It couldn’t fly but could run very fast. Its stomach was very big too. After
that, we went to take the boat which was pictured with the image of goose.
Before went back home, we bought some drink and food. We rested in a restroom. I
was very happy it this holiday. I hoped the next holiday would be good too.
 21.Where did the writer go?
a. Surabaya
b. Semarang
c. Bandung
d. Surakarta
e. Jakarta
22. How did the writer go in vacations?
a. By foot
b. By motorcycle
c. By train
d. By car
e. By cart
23. How did the writer go to the zoo?
a. By train
b. By cart
c. By foot
d. By taxi
e. By motorcycle

24. What did the writer do before went home?

a. Slept in the zoo
b. Argued with his father
c. Bought food and drink
d. Went around
e. Watched the movie

25. What kind of the text is that?

a. Narrative text
b. Recount text
c. Discussion text
d. Hortatory exposition
e. Analytical exposition

Traveling By Air

I really hate flying. Once something happen to me. When I was on board, the plane
started taking off. It seemed that everything was all right. But suddenly I saw smoke
coming from engine of the plane. The engine was on fire and the plane started to
rattle. Suddenly the captain said to us in a very calm voice. “Ladies and gentleman,
we are having a little problem with one of the engines. There is no need to panic.
Keep your seat belts fastened. We are going to return the airport.”

You can imagine how frightened I was, but the crew was fantastic. The flight
attendants were really calm and told us not to worry. One of them told me to relax
and said that everything would be all right.

A few minutes later, we were coming in to land, the pilot made a smooth landing on
the runway. It was over, and we were safe.

I took a taxi and went home. From that day on, I decided not to fly anymore.

26. What does the writer hate?

a. Flying
b. Walking
c. Running
d. Sleeping
e. Studying

27. What happened to the engine after it took off?

a. Smoking
b. Off
c. Landed
d. Flew
e. Fine
28. What did the writer feel about the experience written at the text?

a. Happy
b. Frightened
c. Relax
d. Sad
e. Contemplative
29. What was the flight attendant’s expression when explaining the situation
within the plane?

a. Calm
b. Happy
c. Sad
d. Cry
e. Hysteric
30. How did the writer go home after the plane incident?

a. By bus
b. On foot
c. By taxi
d. By plane
e. By car

One day I went to Bandung with my friend for a vacation. We went there
on night bus. When arrived in Cianjur, the bus stopped for a rest. I got off
the bus to get a cup of coffee, but my friend didn’t. He went to a mosque
to pray. It took only a few minutes to pray, but went I came out again the
bus was not there. It had gone! Shocked and confused. I asked the
shopkeeper about the bus. She said that the bus had departed about five
minutes ago.

I tried to call my friend on my cell phone, but the battery was running low. I
couldn’t do anything but hope and pray. After several minutes, my wish
came true. The bus came back! Got on the bus and walked to my seat. I
was so ashamed when everybody on the looked at me. I could feel my
face turned red.

I asked my friend why she didn’t tell the driver that I was still outside. “I
did, I told him several times that you were outside, but he said that you
were in the bus toilet because he saw a man going into the toilet,” my
friend replied, laughing. The other passengers smiled at me. I was so
embarrassed.

31. What did the story tell us about?

a.The writer was left by the bus on his trip to Bandung

b. The writer arrived in Cianjur to visit his relatives
c. The writer could contact his friend with the cell phone
 d. the writer got off the bus to get a cup a coffee
e. The writer and his friend enjoyed their trip to Bandung
32. What did the writer do when the bus stop for a rest in Cianjur?
a. Drink a cup of coffee and prayed
b. Bought souvenir and went to the toilet
c. Drank a cup of coffee
d. Drunk a cup of milk and bought souvenir
e. Drunk a cup of coffee and went to the toilet

33. Why couldn’t the writer call his friend?

a. He didn’t bring his cell phone
b. The battery was running low
c. The writer’s cell phone was stolen
d. The writer’s cell phone was broken
e. There was not any signal in his cell phone
34. How did the writer feel?
a. He felt happy
b. He felt awful
c. He felt sad
d. He felt angry
e. He felt shy

The following text is for number 20-24

Tessie

We were moving house and dad asked me to help him sort out all the boxes in the
storeroom. I hadn’t been in the storeroom for aged and wondered what we would
find. One wall was line with shelves, stacked with boxes almost to the ceiling there
where many other wrapped up objects of different shafts and sizes. Dad opened the
boxes and rummage through them. I moved over to a wooden box and was just
about to lift the lid when it toppled over. Everything fell out into a heap. Be careful!’
shouted dad, There may be something fragile in there

Then I saw it! My heart began to pound and many knees began to shake. It was a rubber ring.
It had belonged to my beloved dog. Tessie. She died two years ago.

I was only four when we got Tessie. I chose her from among other puppies. She was my best
friend. Although she had a basket in the kitchen she would creep up to my room at night and
sleep in the bottom of the bed. If I was cold she would snuggle up next to me.

Tessie could do anything. She could beg and sit and shake a paw. I taught her to fetch
things. One Christmas, I bought her rubber ring. I wrapped it up in shiny paper and place it
under Christmas tree. She played with it every day. Tessie would wait at the front door went
she knew it was time for me to come home from school. She would howl the painting with
the rubber ring in front of her. If didn’t play, she would howl and wouldn’t stop until did. In the
weekend we would take the ring to the playground and play four hours and hours until
neither of us could run anymore.

Then one day Tessie fell ill. She didn’t wait for me by the front door anymore and she didn’t
want to play with the ring. I tried to encourage her, “Come on, Tessie. Come and play.”

Seemed out of breath she couldn’t walk very well and she wasn’t eating properly. Mum and I
took her to the vet. The vet shook her head and told us that Tessie was really sick. There,
nothing they can do for her, ‘mum whispered to me.

I went to the room where Tessie was waiting and said my goodbyes I felt her warm fur for
the last time on my face and then I ran outside and cried…..

“What’s the matter, son?” asked Dad.

He put an arm around my shoulder. We all miss her, ‘said Dad sadly, ‘She was a good dog, a
really good dog. I nodded and put the ring hack in the box.

What kind of the text is that?

a. Recount
b. Narrative
c. Procedure
d. Report
e. News item