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3. Woman : Have you heard that the government will subsidize farmers who use organic farming?
Man : ... because not many farmers are willing to do organic farming without some
support from the government.
a. I disagree with the idea
b. I don’t really care about it
c. I think this is not a good idea
d. I think it is a good idea
e. I think the government should think about it twice
4. Man : Do you think that free education for poor people will be an effective policy?
Woman : ... because this is what they really need.
a. I think this will help them a lot
b. I don’t think that this is good
c. I think they will be spoiled
d. I don’t think that it’s necessary
e. I disagree with the idea
5. Man : ... I’ve booked the table but you give it to other customers.
Woman : I’m really sorry, Sir. We’re going to fix it.
a. I really don’t mind
b. This is really a nuisance.
c. This is nice.
d. I like it.
e. I am really happy with that.
8. Woman : There were so many people watching my performance and I made a mistake in front of
them. ....
Man : That’s fine. Mistakes are not always bad things. You can learn from it and you won’t make
the same mistake in the future.
a. I was so happy.
b. I was in doubt.
c. I was so embarrassed.
d. I did not agree.
e. I was little bit fuzzy.
12. Why did the King ask his daughters to bring him a birthday present that was the most necessary thing in human
life?
a. To show that he was the most powerful man in the kingdom.
b. To see who loved him most.
c. To decide who would be his cook.
d. To decide who would marry with the prince.
e. To decide who would be the next queen
13. Why did the King drive his youngest daughter out of his castle?
a. Because she wanted to become a cook.
b. Because he thought that she did not respect him.
c. Because the King did not want her got married with the Prince.
d. Because he wanted to prepare her to become the queen.
e. Because she did not want to give him any birthday gift.
15. Why did the King ask the famous cook to prepare the wedding fiest?
a. Because the King knew that it was his daughter.
b. Because people believed that she was the best cook in the kingdom.
c. Because she applied for the position of King’s cook.
d. Because the King wanted to prove that salt was not so importance.
e. Because the King did not any other cook in the kingdom.
16. How did the King’s daughter prove that salt is the most necessary thing in human live?
a. By giving the King a container of salt.
b. By telling the King that she is the famous cook.
c. By serving dishes cooked with much salt.
d. By serving very sweet dishes.
e. By serving dishes cooked without salt.
22. How much money did the blonde benefit from the game?
a. $5.00
b. $50.00
c. $500.00
d. $510.00
e. $490.00
24. The word “miffed’ in the last paragraph has the similar meaning to…
a. shy
b. happy
c. generous
d. doubt
e. angry
28. “Intolerant schools make up problems as an excuse for not allowing Muslims freedom of religious expression”
(paragraph 5). The sentence implies…
a. Muslims freedom of religious expression may cause problems.
b. Many social conflicts arouse because of Muslims freedom of religious expression.
c. Schools should not be tolerant to any freedom of religious expression.
d. Schools are allowed to ban Muslim headscarf because it may cause problems.
e. Schools should not ban Muslims freedom of religious expression on any reason.
It was a warm summer morning. My parents came into my room. “Dan, wake up,” my father said, trying not
to sound so stern. My mother sat on the edge of my bed, “Dan you have a piece of mail from the United States Draft
Board.” My mother started sobbing immediately. I sat straight up in my bed. I could hardly swallow the lump in my
throat. I didn’t want to open the letter. My father said, “Dan take it, open it, see what it says”. I started opening the
letter then stopped; I still had a hard time making myself open it. Once I got it opened, our suspicions were
confirmed. I was to be at our National Guard Armoury.
Later that day I called each of my best friends, only Charles had gotten the same letter as I. Charles and I
went to hang out together that night, talking, joking. What we didn’t talk about was just how scared we actually
were. Charles and I talked every day after that, even about how scared we were. We would talk about how proud we
were, because we would be second generation soldiers. We tried to find as many positives as possible, because we
knew there was no way out.
The day had come. My family was standing in front of the Armoury; my dad with his chest out full of pride
and my mother crying. Several of our high school friends were there too. We loaded up and said our goodbyes, and
then the bus started rolling away. I knew as well as all of my family and friends, this could be the last time I ever saw
them. I tried to keep from crying; as I looked around at the other fellows I knew it was ok.
I have not had time to collect my thoughts for weeks. The training was gruelling and then came the
assignments. They shipped me straight to the war. I am not sure what has become of Charles. I have made some
friends. They are putting my platoon with an experienced combat platoon tomorrow so I do not know when I will be
able to write more.
Well, this is the day of love. I want my family to know that I love them. Mom, you were the best. Dad, you
made me into the man I am today. I hope that you are proud of me. I love my country and am proud to be a soldier
for her. The bullets are soaring around us like fireflies. We are closing in on a target. I do not know if I will get home.
There is a feeling in the pit of my stomach that I cannot explain. I think God is telling me something is going to
happen. This fox hole is dark and wet and miserable. Fear has never been in my vocabulary and it still is not today.
Just know that my thoughts are with my family at home even though I will not be with them again. I love you, mom
and dad.
Adapted from: http://www.studentshortstory.com
32. What did Dan and Charles actually feel after they were registered as the soldier of the National Guard?
a. They felt very proud.
b. They felt so scared.
c. They felt very proud and scared.
d. They were happy.
e. They were happy and scared.
39. Agung : ….
Candra : I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to hit you.
a. Thank goodness!
b. What a relief!
c. Whew!
d. Terrific!
e. Ouch!