PEMERINTAH KOTA SURAKARTA

DINAS PENDIDIKAN PEMUDA DAN OLAHRAGA

LATIHAN UJIAN NASIONAL
Tahun Pelajaran 2014/2015

Mata Pelajaran : Bahasa Inggris Hari, tanggal : 4 Maret

2015

A. Choose the correct answers by crossing (x) a, b, c, or d in your answer sheet!

Text for questions no 1

Ladies & Gentlemen, now we're approaching Seoul where the local time is 09:00.  At this
stage you should be in your seat with your seatbelt firmly fastened.  Personal television
screens, footrests and seat tables must be stowed away and all hand luggage stored either in
the overhead lockers or under the seat in front.  Please ensure all electronic devices including
laptop computers and computer games are turned off.
Thank you for have been flying with us.

1. What can we conclude from the text about?

A. It is the announcement during a flight before landing time.
B. The announcement is about how to take care of electronic devices.
C. The announcement is addressed to the audience of a show somewhere in
Seoul.
D. The announcer tells the listeners not to bring any PC, tablets, laptop, and
computers.

Text for questions no 2 – 3

The blobfish is a fish that inhabits the deep waters

off the coasts of Australia and Tasmania. Due to
the inaccessibility of its habitat, it is rarely seen by
humans.
Blobfish are found at depths where the pressure is
several dozens of times higher than at sea level,
which would likely make gas bladders inefficient.
To remain buoyant, the flesh of the blobfish is primarily a gelatinous mass with a
density slightly less than water; this allows the fish to float above the sea floor
without expending energy on swimming. The relative lack of muscle is not a
disadvantage as it primarily swallows edible matter that floats by in front it.

2. What is the text telling us about?

A. Fish
B. Blobfish
C. The habitat of blobfish
D. Australian and Tasmania Coasts

3. What makes this creature floating above sea floor?

A. Its body has gas bladder
B. It has much energy to float and swim
C. The pressure in the depth is higher than at sea level
D. The water density where it lives is higher than of this creature
Text for questions no 4 – 6
Mammatus Clouds

Mammatus are pouch-like cloud structures

and a rare example of clouds in sinking air, -
most clouds form in rising air. Although
mammatus most frequently form on the
underside of a cumulonimbus, they can
develop underneath cirrocumulus, altostratus,
altocumulus and stratocumulus.
For a mammatus to form, the sinking air
must be cooler than the air around it and have high liquid water or ice content. They
derive their name from their appearance, like the bag-like sacs that hang beneath the
cloud resemble cow's udders.
Mammatus are long-lived if the sinking air contains large drops and snow crystals
since larger particles require greater amounts of energy for evaporation to occur.
Over time, the cloud droplets do eventually evaporate and the mammatus dissolve.
Despite popular misconception, mammatus clouds are not a sign that a tornado
is about to form. While associated with thunderstorms, mammatus clouds are not
necessarily an indicator of severe weather. In fact, mammatus are usually seen after
the worst of a thunderstorm has passed.Mammatus result from the sinking of moist
air into dry air. They are in essence upside-down clouds. The sharp boundary of
mammatus is much like the sharp boundary of a rising cumulonimbus cloud before an
anvil has formed.

4. What is the last paragraph about?

A. The description of the mammatus clouds
B. The process how mammatus clouds are formed
C. The popularity of mammatus clouds among other kinds of clouds
D. The wrong belief about the situation when mammatus clouds occur

5. Where do mammatus clouds mostly occur?

A. Underside of cumulonimbus
B. underneath of cirrocumulus
C. above the stratocumulus
D. in the cool sinking air

6. What do most people believe when mammatus clouds are seen?

A. It is a sign that a tornado is about to come soon.
B. It is not an indicator of severe weather to come afterward.
C. It is like the bag-like sacs that hang beneath the cloud resemble cow's udders.
D. It is rare example of clouds in sinking air that frequently occur underside
cumulonimbus.
 Text for questions no7 – 8

7. What is the function of the product advertised?

A. To keep our skin and body cold
B. To cure our fever and cold
C. To refrigerate something
D. To relieve our pain

8. “Instant cold. No refrigeration needed” What does it mean?

A. It needs to be refrigerated first before we use it.
B. We don’t have to refrigerate to make it cold.
C. It will be cold instantly in the refrigerator.
D. We may use it when we get cold.
Text for questions no9 – 11

Have you ever wondered why a text message is limited to 160 characters? Well it’s
actually a pretty unscientific reason, but let me tell you the story as to why our text
messages are only 160 characters.
So back in 1985 there was this guy named Friedhelm Hillebrand, who was the
chairman of the non-voice services committee within the Global System for Mobile
Communications (GSM), a group that sets standards for the majority of the global mobile
market. This guy had the task of setting the limit on the amount of characters a text
message could contain.
To do this, Friedhelm sat at his typewriter, typing out random sentences and
questions on a sheet of paper to see what the average amount of characters he used
was. He found that each set of sentences, ran just under 160 characters in length. That
was good enough for him, so he told his committee that text messages would be limited
to 160 characters. Pretty scientific right?
Friedhelm’s methods didn’t sit well with the rest of the committee, as they doubted
a text message limited to 160 characters would be enough space to prove a useful form
of communication. So to calm their fears, he backed up his assumption of limiting text
messages to 160 characters by doing the following “market research”.
Friedhelm took a bunch of postcards that he had received and found that often
these postcards contained fewer than 150 characters. By this finding, he was being nice
by offering consumers an additional 10 characters.
Friedhelm then analyzed a bunch of messages sent through Telex (a telegraphy
network for business professionals). Even though these Telex transmissions didn’t have
a limit on the amount of characters they were able to send, he found that on average the
Telex messages were about the same length as the postcards.
So that’s why text messages are limited to 160 characters, pretty cool story, right?

9. What does the text tell us about?

A. The reason why the text message olny consists of 160 characters.
B. The ammount of characters in a single message should be 160.
C. The lenght of the message that is used in communication.
D. The numbers of characters people use in sending Telex.
 10. The committee didn’t agree with Friedhelm’s idea about the amount of characters a
message contain. What did he do to prove his idea?
A. Sitting at his typewriter and typing out random sentences and questions on a
sheet of paper to see the average amount of characters he used.
B. Discussing with the committee in the Global System for Mobile Communications
(GSM).
C. Analyzing a bunch of messages sent through Telex and postcards that he
had received.
D. Asking the scientists to write some messages on postcards and Telex.

11. Who was Friedhelm Hillebrand?

A. One of the committee in the Global System for Mobile Communications
(GSM).
B. An employee that worked at Telex, a telegraphy network for business
professionals.
C. A person who disagree about the limitation of the amount of characters in a text
message.
D. Someone who was responsible to set the amount of characters a text message
could contain.

Text for questions no12 – 13

12. What is the purpose of writing the text?

A. Informing us about the official opening of the environmental study
B. Asking people to come the playground that is full of vegetation
C. Telling the readers when the event will be held
D. Inviting someone to come to an event

13. Who do you think Dr. Blackis?

A. One of their classmates
B. An expert of the local plants
C. The one who conducts environmental study
D. The creator of the enviromental playground
14.
Text for questions no14 – 16

How to Save Electricity

Most people want to save electricity, and lower their electric bill but they don't want to
cut out things you need. You could stop throwing away money on your electric bill
every month by saving electricity with these simple steps.

Things You'll Need

Electricity
Home
Electric bill

Instructions
1) To save electricity on appliances keep everything unplugged including the
toaster, blender and any other kitchen appliance.
2) Unplug the computer when it is not in use. This does not affect the computer, and
they will draw a small charge when not in use. This simple step can save
electricity that is being used for hours every day.
3) Keep all chargers unplugged, especially laptop charges, GPS chargers and
anything else. These use electricity when not in use.
4) Turn off the water heater when you go on vacation, and if you really want to save
electricity, turn it off during the day. This simple step can save an enormous
amount of electricity every month.
5) Remove halogen and incandescent bulbs and replace them with compact
fluorescent bulbs in every lamp and ceiling fixture. These bulbs will save a great
deal of electricity because they are so energy efficient. That is a great way to
save electricity.
6) Keep DVD players, TVs and other audio and stereo equipment plugged into a
multi-port surge protector which you can turn off with one simple switch. This
allows you to save electricity the easy way, by just turning off the main power port
switch.

14. What is the social function of the text?

A. Telling us how to save our electricity
B. Informing us how to keep safe from electricity
C. Describing us the importance of electricity
D. Explaining us the ways to maintain electronic appliances

15. Why should we replace halogen bulbs with compact fluorescent bulbs?
A. Halogen bulbs are energy consuming
B. Compact fluorescent bulbs  are much brighter
C. Compact fluorescent bulbs consumes more energy than halogen bulbs
D. Halogen bulbs needs less energy than compact fluorescent bulbs 

16. How do people usually pay their electricity bill?

A. Daily
B. Weekly
C. Monthly
D. Annually
Text for questions no 17 – 18

Dear David,
Thanks so much for meeting me for coffee this week. While I don’t think I can utilize
your services right now. I will certainly give you a call in the future of refer you to
others. I really enjoyed chatting with you and I know you must have a great
relationship with your customers. I can tell you are an asset to your company.
Please keep me in mind for the future and keep me posted on developments with your
company as well.
Warmly regards
Cole

17. Why did Cole write David the message?

A. She had special relationship with David.
B. She wanted David to keep remember her in the future.
C. She thanked David for the meeting and the chat the week before.
D. She wanted to thank David because he was one of Cole’s good customers.

18. From the text we may conclude that David is ....

A. The owner of his company
B. Friendly and nice person
C. Hardworking boy
D. A great person

Text for questions no 19 – 21

Penataran Temple

Located in Panataran village, Nglegok district, arround 10 km north of Blitar

regency, Penataran temple is the largest Hindhu temple complex in East Java
province. Believed to have been under construction from the 12th Century to the 15th
Century, it played a significant role in the Majapahit Kingdom, especially in its golden
periods under King Hayam Wuruk.
Dedicated to the god Siva, Penataran temple was in use for at least three
hundred years, from the 14th to 16th centuries. Nagarakartagama clearly indicates that
Penataran temple has important role in Majapahit kingdom that King Hayam Wuruk
and his Patih (Prime Minister) Gajah Mada visited several times. 
Penataran temple is a large complex with 3 courtyards and in many ways
strongly recalls a modern day Balinese temple. Entering the temple area, in the main
 gate, visitors are greeted two statues, called Dwaraphala or Mbah Bodoby local
people. 
The statue was revealed Penataran temple history. On its pedestals inscribed
several number in Old Javanese letters, Saka year 1242 or 1320 AD. The statue also
mentioned the sacred building named Palah and inaugurated as state-temple under
King Jayanegara (1309-1328) BC. 
There are several building in the second yards, including Bale Agung, Candi
Angka Tahun or numbered temple (because its has several number related to its
history) and Candi Naga, decorated with a dragon wrapped around temple. 
Main temple, Penataran temple, is the biggest temple in the complex, located in
the third yards. Its 7,10 meters high equipped with beautiful reliefs and animal tales
such Ramayana, deceived hunter, and the arrogant turtle. 
Nowdays, Penataran temple is one of the famous landmark for Blitar, beside
Bung Karno grave, Mount Kelud and Tambakrejo beach. The site was added to the
UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List on October 19, 1995 in the Cultural category

19. What is the text mainly talking about?

A. The construction process of the temple of Penataran
B. The village of Penataran, in district of Nglegok, Blitar
C. The largest Hindhu temple complex in East Java province
D. The statues and buildings in and around the temple of Penataran

20. Where can we find the relief of the story of Ramayana?

A. In the main building of the temple
B. In the complex of Penataran temple
C. In the second yards of the temple complex
D. In the main gate, particularly on the statues called Dwarapala

21. “The site was added to the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List on October 19,
1995”
The word ‘the site’ in the sentence refers to ....
A. Bung Karno grave
B. The Temple of Penataran
C. The landmarks of Blitar regency
D. Mount Kelud and Tambakrejo Beach

Text for question no22 – 23

22. What is the letter about?

A. Substitution of a mirror and a gift card sending
B. Time when the mirror and gift card arrive
C. Appreciation for continued relationship
 D. Fifteen new locations of Divine Decor

23. “The card is a token of our appreciation for your continued relationship with Divine
Decor”
What does the word ‘your’ in the text refers to?
A. Ashley Madison
B. Divine Decor
C. Lenore Ericson
D. The reader

Text for questions no 24 – 25

24. What is the communicative purpose of the text?

A. To persuade the readers to fly frequently with the airlines
B. To give detail information about the flight status
C. To inform the readers about the flight schedule
D. To tell the readers about the fare of an airline

25. How many city destinations are the airlines going to?
A. nine
B. ten
C. eleven
D. twelve

Text for questions no 26 – 28

How to Cook Snails

Snails are a delicacy in many cultures. They serve as a lovely appetizer to virtually any
meal, and thankfully, they are relatively easy to prepare.
Things You'll Need
Snails
Cornmeal
Large pot
Water
Large spoon

Instructions
 1) Clean the snails by feeding them cornmeal for about two weeks. This
cleanses them, ensuring any toxins or impurities are out of their bodies. Stop
feeding the snails two days before cooking them.
2) Clean the snails under running water to remove any dirt or debris.
3) Boil a large pot of water.
4) Drop snails into the boiling water and let them remain there for about 15
minutes.
5) Skim the top of the water with a spoon or spatula to remove the foam that
gathers at the top. This foam will be murky and needs to be removed every
few minutes. When the foam stops forming, the snails are fully cooked.
6) Remove the snails from the water.
7) Remove any remaining shells from the snails. Quite often, the snails will
separate from their shells during the boiling process but you may need to
remove a few shells.
8) Chop the snails into small pieces and then season as you wish.

26. What is the text above about?

A. Steps how to cook snails correctly
B. Ways to take care of live snails
C. Opinion about cooking snails
D. Snails as lovely appetizer

27. What must we do to remove all the dirt and debris of the snails?
A. Feed them only with cornmeal about two weeks
B. feed them two days before we cook them
C. Clean them under running water
D. Boil them in a large pot of water

28. When do we know that the snails are fully cooked?

A. Only in a few minutes
B. After boil them for fifteen minutes
C. When there is no more foam in the pot
D. If the foam in the pot becomes murky

Text for questions no 29 – 30

congrat ulation
 29. What is the communicative purpose of the text?
A. To congratulate someone on his success
B. To tell someone that he passes on a test
C. To invite someone to join a driving test
D. To admire on someone achievement

30. Besides, the writer also suggests something else. What is it?
A. To be a nice and slow person
B. To become a racer someday
C. To drive slowly and nicely
D. To have a driving test

31. Arrange the following words into a meaningful sentence.

t h e most vivited on t h e west tourism area is of ¿ Lombok t h e island coast Senggigi Beach
− − − − − − − −
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

A. 9–2–6–4–1–3–8–5–7
B. 8–9–4–1–3–2–5–6–7
C. 2–8–5–7–6–4–1–9–3
D. 1–3–6–4–9–2–8–5–7

Text for questions no 32 – 34

Eddie Regan Murphy was born on April 3, 1961, in Brooklyn, New

York. He began doing stand-up comedy as a teenager and later joined
the cast of NBC's Saturday Night Live. At age 21, Murphy co-starred
with Nick Nolte in 48 Hours and went on to further box-office success
with Beverly Hills Cop. He continues to star in many movies, including
comedies, dramas and family films.
Murphy spent his early years in the projects of Bushwick with his
father, Charles Murphy, a New York City police officer and amateur
comedian, his mother, Lillian Murphy, a telephone operator, and his brother Charles. His
parents divorced when he was three; five years later, his father died.
When Murphy was 9 years old, his mother married Vernon Lynch and the family
moved to the primarily African-American suburb of Roosevelt, Long Island.
Murphy watched a lot of television growing up and developed a great skill for
impressions, doing such characters as Bugs Bunny, Bullwinkle, and Sylvester the Cat.
Although he was never a dedicated student, Murphy found a great forum for his
verbal agility in grade school, excelling in the popular game of "ranking"—trading witty
insults with classmates. Hosting a talent show at the Roosevelt Youth Center at age 15,
Murphy delighted his young audience with an impersonation of Al Green.
This early success ignnited a passion for showbiz, and Murphy began working on
his comedy routines after school and performing stand-up at local bars, clubs, and "gong
shows." His schoolwork suffered, however, and Murphy had to repeat the 10th grade as
a result.
By doubling up on classes, and attending summer and night school, he graduated
only a couple of months late. Murphy was voted the "most popular" boy in his graduating
class. His declared career plan: comedian.
 32. What is the text about?
A. Eddie Murphy’s life
B. Being a film star in New York
C. Murphy’s favourite TV programs
D. How to become a comedian actor

33. How did Murphy improve his skill in acting?

A. By watching a lot of TV programs
B. By being active in stand up comedy
C. By learning from his father and brother
D. By attending summer and night school

34. How old was Murphy when his father passed away?
A. Three
B. Five
C. Eight
D. Nine

Text for questions no 35 – 36

35. Who sent the post card?

A. Arnold
B. Camilla
C. Jessie
D. Diego

36. From the text we can say that the writer ... the place she lived in.
A. loved so much to
B. reconstructed
C. bought
D. built

Text for questions no 37 – 39

Welwitschia mirabilis

Weird, peculiar, wonderful, strange, bizarre,

fascinating, and of course, unique, are the kind
of words that are used to describe the
welwitschia. It is one of the few things on Earth
that can truly claim to be one of a kind. There
really is nothing like it.
 An adult welwitschia consists of two leaves, a stem base and roots. That is all!
Its two permanent leaves are unique in the plant kingdom. They are the original
leaves from when the plant was a seedling, and they just continue to grow and are
never shed. They are leathery, broad, strap-shaped and they lie on the ground
becoming torn to ribbons and tattered with age. The stem grows to about 500 mm in
height. The largest recorded specimen is in the Messum Mountains (is 1.8 m high)
and another on the Welwitschia Flats near the Swakop River is 1.2 m tall and 8.7 m
wide. Carbon dating tells us that welwitschias are 500-600 years old, although some
of the larger specimens are thought to be 2000 years old. Their estimated lifespan is
400 to 1500 years. Growth occurs annually during the summer months.
The sexes are separate, i.e. male plants and female plants. The male cones are
salmon-coloured, small, oblong cone-like structures, and the female cones are blue-
green, larger and more tapering. Cone-bearing plants are often wind pollinated,
producing masses of pollen and all at the same time. Welwitschia is clearly not wind
pollinated, as it produces smaller amounts of pollen, with the nectar to attract insects,
and the flowers open in succession over an extended period, which also encourages
cross-pollination.
The seeds are 36 x 25 mm and have a large papery wing and are dispersed by
wind, in spring, when the female cone disintegrates. The seeds remain viable for a
number of years. They germinate only if fairly heavy rain is spread over a period of
several days. As these conditions rarely occur, it often happens that many plants in
some colonies are the same age, as they all germinated in the same good year. The
seedlings, once established,depend on the fog for survival until the next rains occur.
There are more remarkable features that make Welwitschia so difficult to
categorise: 
Unlike any other plant, the apical growth point of the stem stops growing from an
early stage. This causes the stem to grow upwards and outwards, away from the
original apex (which remains dead), resulting in the characteristic obconical shape. In
older specimens, continued growth results in the undulating of the stem margin. This
growth habit is unique.
Welwitschia mirabilis grows in isolated communities in the Namib Desert, in a
narrow strip, about 1000 km along up the coast from the Kuiseb River in central
Namibia to Mossamedes in southern Angola. The plants are seldom found more than
100 to 150 km from the coast, and their distribution coincides with the fog
belt. Welwitschia is still common in its habitat and shows variability, which is a sign
that it is far from extinction. They are neither endangered nor rare, nevertheless they
are protected by law.

37. What is the communicative function of the text?

A. To describe the specific characteristic of Welwitschia plant
B. To tell generic description about the Welwitschia plant
C. To inform the extinction of Welwitschia plant
D. To explain how to grow Welwitschia plant

38. What is not true about Welwitschialeaves?

A. They are only two along their lives.
B. They never die since they were seedlings.
C. They continue to grow for hundreds of years.
D. They will lie on the ground when they are old enough.

39. Where can we find the plants?

A. We can only find them in central Namibia to Mossamedes in southern
Angola.
B. We can find them in their habitat; it is about 1000 km from the coast.
C. It is hard to find for they are endangered and almost in extinction.
D. They can be easily found in any desert all around the world.

Text for question no 40

 40. What does the text tell us?
A. Driving and riding a horse is dangerous.
B. Driving and texting are both dangerous.
C. Don’t do texting when riding a horse.
D. Texting is dangerous while driving.

Text for questions no 41 – 44

Once upon a time, there was a flock of doves that flew in search of food led by their
king. One day, they had flown a long distance and were very tired. The dove king
encouraged them to fly a little further. The smallest dove picked up speed and found
some rice scattered beneath a banyan tree. So all the doves landed and began to eat.
Suddenly a net fell over them and they were all trapped. They saw a hunter
approaching carrying a huge club. The doves desperately fluttered their wings trying to
get out, but to no avail. The king had an idea. He advised all the doves to fly up together
carrying the net with them. He said that there was strength in unity.
Each dove picked up a portion of the net and together they flew off carrying the net
with them. The hunter looked up in astonishment. He tried to follow them, but they were
flying high over hills and valleys. They flew to a hill near a city of temples where there
lived a mouse who could help them. He was a faithful friend of the dove king.
When the mouse heard the loud noise of their approach, he went into hiding. The
dove king gently called out to him and then the mouse was happy to see him. The dove
king explained that they had been caught in a trap and needed the mouse’s help to gnaw
at the net with his teeth and set them free.
The mouse agreed saying that he would set the king free first. The king insisted that
he first free his subjects and the king last. The mouse understood the king’s feelings and
complied with his wishes. He began to cut the net and one by one all the doves were
freed including the dove king.
They all thanked the mouse and flew away together, united in their strength.
Source: http://www.moralstories.org/fables

41. What is the story about?

A. Doves and a mouse
B. A dove hunter
C. King of doves
D. A faithful mouse
42. How did the doves find help to escape from the hunter’s trap?
A. By flying high over hills and valleys to get the net loosen by itself
B. By flying to a hill near a city of temples where there lived a mouse
C. By biting at the net with their sharp beaks and set them free
D. By asking the hunter to cut the net of the traps
43. What can we learn from the story above?
A. All creatures are equal
B. Unity is much stronger
C. We must help each other
D. Stay away from the hunters
44. Where did the doves get trapped?
A. Over the hill
B. In the valley
 C. Inside the net
D. Under a banyan tree

Text for questions no 45 – 46

BANANA TREAT
There once lived a group of monkeys in a jungle. An old monkey was the chief of the
group and he ruled them wisely and well. One day, the chief's wife had a wish, "Husband,
I think we should all go on a fast." "Why?" he asked. "For the well-being of all the
monkeys," she replied. Although the chief was not very enthused, he agreed.
He called all the monkeys together to make the announcement. "My friends, today
we shall all fast for the well-being of everyone. So, no one will eat a bite of food today!"
All the monkeys readily agreed. "Whatever you say, chief!" they chorused.
The chief thought for a moment. "When we break our fast, we will all be ravenous.
So, I suggest we find food and keep it ready to eat when the fast is over." The monkeys
thought this was an excellent idea. Several of them set off to find food. They climbed
trees and explored until they came upon a banana tree. Chattering excitedly, they
plucked many delicious yellow bananas and returned home.
"Good work! Now we will have enough food to break our fast with," said the pleased
chief. All the bananas were placed under a tree. "Shall we all prey before we begin our
fast?” suggested a monkey.
They all sat around silently, praying. A thought struck the chief's wife. "When we
break the fast, we will all be so hungry that we will all pounce on the bananas together.
Perhaps, we should distribute each one's share beforehand to save time later.” The Chief
thought this was a brilliant suggestion. He appointed a monkey to distribute the bananas
equally among all the monkeys.
Each monkey came up to the pile and collected his or her share of the bananas.
Then each of them sat down in his or her place, waiting for evening. They chanted
prayers for a while. Slowly, the sight of the juicy bananas got too much for some of the
young ones. Finally, one youngster stood up. "Sir, why don't we keep one banana ready
to eat? Then we can save some more time," he suggested. The chief was pleased with
the idea. "What a lovely idea! Our group is filled with intelligent monkeys! Everyone peel
a banana and keep it ready!" So, all the monkeys peeled one banana and kept it ready in
their hands.
By now the temptation of a peeled banana in their hands was too much to bear. One
by one the monkeys started getting impatient. But no one dared to disobey the chief. The
chief himself was getting impatient and hungry. "This fast was not such a great idea. Why
did I listen to my wife? When will evening come?" he mused. Suddenly, a baby monkey
said to his father, "Father, can I keep the banana in my mouth? I promise not to eat!" The
father was not sure. He asked the chief. "He won't eat it," he promised. The chief thought
this was a good idea for everyone.
"Al right! Everyone can place the banana in his or her mouth. This way the moment
the fast is over, we can chew it and swallow it. But under no circumstances should you
eat it! He instructed.
"As long as we don't eat it, it's fine," agreed the baby monkey's father. One by one
the monkeys put bananas in their mouths. They looked at each other comfortably as they
continued the fast.
Before they knew it, they were biting into the delicious bananas! And shortly
afterwards all the bananas had disappeared down their stomachs! So much for a day of
fasting! But on the brighter side, the monkeys definitely looked happy and satisfied!
Source: http://www.kidsgen.com/stories/folk_tales

45. Who has an idea of the fasting day?

A. The oldest and the wisest monkeys.
B. The youngest among the monkeys.
C. The chief of the monkeys.
D. The chief’s wife.

46. What is the story about?

A. The obedience to the leader
 B. The intelligence of the chief
C. The importance of the bananas
D. The discussion among monkeys

Text for questions no 47 – 49

Once, two friends were walking through the forest. They knew that anything
dangerous can happen to them at any time in the forest. So they _____ (47) each other
that they would remain united in any case of danger.
Suddenly, they saw a large bear approaching them. One of the friends at once
climbed a nearby tree. But the other one did not know how to climb. So being led by his
common sense, he lay down on the ground breathless, pretending to be a ______ (48)
man.
The bear came near the man lying on the ground. It smelt in his ears, and slowly
_____ (49) the place,because the bears do not touch the dead creatures.Now the friend
on the tree came down and asked his friend on the ground, “Friend, what did the bear tell
you into your ears?” The other friend replied, “The bear advised me not to believe a false
friend.”

47. A. promise
B. promised
C. are promising
D. are promised

48. A. dead
B. died
C. dying
D. deadful

49. A. is leaving
B. leaving
C. leave
D. left

50. Arrange these sentences to make a good text.

1. The pair began producing music, but steered clear of the Gangsta Rap sound that
was emerging on the West Coast in groups like Public Enemy and NWA. His early
success put any thoughts of attending college out of Smith's mind.
2. Smith began rapping at age 12, emulating heroes like Grandmaster Flash but
tingeing his rhymes with a comedic element that would later become his trademark.
3. Will Smith was born as Willard Christopher Smith Jr. on September 25, 1968, in
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to mother Caroline, a school board employee, and father
Willard C. Smith, a refrigeration company owner.
4. Smith was a good student whose charming personality and quick tongue were
renowned for getting him out of trouble, a trait for which he soon gained the nickname
"Prince.''
5. At 16, Smith met a DJ at a party by the name of Jeff Townes. The pair became
friends, and the duo DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince was born.

The best arrangement is ....

A. 2 – 4 – 5 – 1 – 3
B. 3 – 4 – 2 – 5 – 1
C. 4 – 1 – 2 – 3 – 5
D. 3 – 4 – 2 – 1 – 5