Question 1 to 2 (Discussion Text)

Passage 1

People still collect information you need from the view screen of your home computer
System. The computer is virtually all rare books but an electronic library where information
on every subject is stored in computer memory banks to a his service at your fingertips is like
having a huge brand-new encyclopedia.
Having this all the time. The computer can tell you anything you want to know, and the
information homes at all the very latest available. There need be only one central library to
which commentators are always the es schools, and colleges are connected. At the library
experts are constantly busy, homes, offices at the very latest information as they receive it. In
theory one huge electronic library could serve the whole world!

Passage 2
F-books have not spelled the demise of the local library in New York. In fact, according to a
new report from the Center for an Urban Future, 40.5 million people visited the city's public
libraries, more than all of the city's professional sports teams and major cultural institutions
combined. The report "Branches of Opportunity" looks at the changing role of the city's
libraries in the digital age. It finds that while public libraries are serving more New York than
ever, they are "undervalued by policymakers and face growing threats". New York City's
library system is a unique hybrid. Three organizations-the New York Public Library, along
with the Brooklyn and Queens libraries-operate 206 local branches throughout the five
boroughs.

1. Based on the information in both passages, it can be hypothesized that .

A. conventional libraries will continue despite of the threats
B. policies should be made to conserve common libraries
C. threats to book publishers becomes more serious
D. electronic libraries will gain much popularity
E. unpopularity of ordinary libraries is obvious

2. The topic discussed in both passages is ..

A. the electronic library establishment in the digital era
B. the importance of libraries in the computer era
C. the preference to choosing public libraries
D. the advanced technology in managing libraries
E. the number of public library visitors in New York

Question 3 to 4 (Discussion Text)

Why would an English-speaker never dally-dilly, or walk in a zag-zig? Confused? The

answer lies in the unofficial law of language. English has no government - nobody or
academy rating has been passed not by rules or development. But sometimes, we come
against a curious law that has been passed in by any formal authority, but by the speakers
themselves the technical name.

Very few of us would know that we follow an ancient protocol that goes by the technique of
'ablate reduplication'. It dictates that, in any duplicating word combination, we always sound
(as in 'pit'), or the 'e' (as in 'see'), first, before an 'a' or an 'o - hence fiddle-addle ding dong',
and riff-raff. No native speaker of English would never dally-dilly or shilly-shally on his way
to a song-singing while wearing flip-flops.

The same law is found in many languages. The Japanese have the beautiful "kasa koso' (tho
rustling sound of dry leaves) while the Germans might speak of Quitsch Quatsch
('fiddlesticks'). Warrior(muddle), or of Kissograms (their version of the French bric-a-brac-
and there's another We've all been doing this since centuries, yet the reason about
reduplication exists has never been fully nailed down. Sound is definitively key- when we
produce an i' or 'e', we position our tongue higher in our mouth, whereas the 'a or o pushes it
lower. This high vowel low vowel sequence produces a pleasing rhythm, even if it's one we
reserve mostly for these playful combinations otherwise we might all be eating porridge for
breakfast. Luckily for native speakers we ever need to know what we don't know; we just...
know it!

3. It can be interred from the passage that ablaut reduplication means

A. any unwritten grammar rules
B. a linguistic term for repeating words
C. one of the methods to construct new words
D. repeated words that change form by shifting a vowel
E. the sequence of vowel production in the mouth Owng is most similar to the action of
Fnalish speakers who use the ablaut

4. Reduplication without knowing the reason it exists?

A. Spanish people roll the Rs in Spanish easily.
B. English people drive on the left side of the road.
C. Young New Zealanders learn Maori language in kindergarten.
D. A recent-promoted worker celebrates his/her achievement.
E. indonesian parents try to teach their children to use the right hand instead of the let one.

Question 5 to 6 (Analytical Exposition)

There is no best way to deal with pests in agriculturE. Pesticides which are commonly used
may cause many problems. I think combining different management operations is the most
effective way to control pests.

Firstly, the chemicals in the pesticides may build up as residues in the environment and in the
soil which absorbs the chemicals. This reduces the quality of farm product.
Secondly, pests can gradually become resistant to pesticides. This means that newer and
stronger ones have to be developed.

Lastly, some pesticides affect non target plants and animals such as fish and bees. This affects
the ecology and environment as well.

So, understanding of ecology of an area helps a lot in pest control. Pesticides should be
chosen and applied carefully so that they don’t affect the ecological balance and
environment.
Therefore, integrated pest management is a safe and more effective option to fight pest in
agriculture and livestock.

5. What can you say about paragraph two and four?

A. The fourth paragraph supports the idea stated in paragraph two.
B. Both paragraphs tell about the disadvantages of using pesticides.
C. Both paragraphs tell about how pesticides affect the quality of farm products.
D. The statement in paragraph is contrary to the statement in paragraph four.
E. The second paragraph tells about the effects of using pesticides on animals mentioned in
paragraph four.

6. One of the disadvantages of using chemical pesticides is …

A. killing fish and bees.
B. Increasing crop productivity.
C. creating balanced ecosystem.
D. causing the pests to become inactive
E. helping reduce pollutants in the environment.

7. Choose the one word or phrase which would not be appropriate in standard written
English!
A : Let’s to the point, I have a new project. I will make the new product
A
by using the newest of our technology.
B
B : I’m on the line, sir.
Boss : Based on the report, the last of our products were good in the
C
market. But there was a problem of price, wasn’t it?
D
A : Yes, sir. That was more expensive , because we used the outside service.
E

8. Choose the one word or phrase which would not be appropriate in standard written
English!
Beryl : This new product will use the newest of our technology. But there is a
A
problem. We need someone to be an IT staff. Because the IT manager needs someone
B
to help him. And the outside service won’t be needed anymore. That can increase the
C
price of the product. We can sell the newest product at a low price. That will be cheaper than
before. Can you do it for me to find that man?
D
Ririn : Yes, sir. I’ll find the person to help the IT manager.
E

Questions 9 to 10 are based on the following text (Narrative Text)

Once upon a time Sammy and his sister Marie visited their grandparents at their farm.
Sammy picked up a slingshot to play with out in the woods. He practiced in the woods but he
could never hit the target. Getting a little discouraged, he headed back for the lunch. As he
was walking back he saw Grandma’s pet duck.

Just out of impulse, he let the slingshot fly which hit the duck square in the head and killed it.
He was shocked and grieved. In a panic, he hid the dead duck in the pile of woods. Marie had
seen it all from the window but she said nothing. After the lunch, the next day Grandma said,
“Marie, let’s wash the dishes.” Marie said, “But Grandma, Sammy told me he wanted to help
in the kitchen.”

Then she whispered to Sammy, “Remember the duck?” Sammy got nervous knowing his
sister knew about the duck and if he doesn’t obey, she may tell his grandparents about it. So
without saying anything he did the dishes.

Later that day, Grandpa asked if the children wanted to go fishing but Grandma said, “I’m
sorry but I need Marie to help make a supper.” Marie just smiled and said, “Well that’s all
right because Sammy told me he wanted to help.”

She whispered again to Johnny, “Remember the duck?” So Marie went fishing and Sammy
stayed to help. After several days of Marie taking advantage of Sammy, he finally couldn’t
stand it any longer. He came to Grandma and confessed that he had killed the duck.

Grandma knelt down, gave him a hug and said, “Sweetheart, I know. I was standing at the
window and I saw the whole thing but because I love you, I forgave you. I was just
wondering how long you would let Marie take advantage of you.”   

9. Why didn’t Sammy tell to his grandmother that he had killed the duck? Because ….
A. He was relieved that he could hit the target
B. He waited for his sister tell his grandparents about it
C. He was afraid of saying about the duck
D. He did not want to tell about it
E. He wanted to tell about the truth later

10. What is the moral value of the story?

A. Practice makes perfect
B. What is bad in one case may be good in another
C. Don’t trust people easily
D. You should confess of your mistakes
E. Keep going and do the best

Question number 11 to 12 are based on the following text. (Descriptive Text)

I have a place I love to go. It’s a fort, or a clubhouse, where I can go with friends. We can
hang out there, plan neat stuff, eat, and rest. Shadow Fort is my favorite place for lots of
reasons.

First of all, there’s plenty of room for a few kids. It’s large (gargantuan to me). The fort is 3
ft. 8 in. high, 5 ft. 3 in. long, and 3 ft. 6 in. wide. There’s a place in back (we call it the
pantry) for crackers, grapefruit, avocados, potatoes, carrots, berries, and Spanish moss. The
roof is made of 4-ft. palm leaves and smaller fronds.

Second, this fort is the first structure I ever built, with the help of my friend Kevin. We built
it during a light shower. It was only a few vines that tangled together to make a kind of cave
that we could crawl under. We worked fast to put palm fronds and leaves over the vines.
“Quick! Let’s get inside!” I shouted to Kevin. We got inside in the nick of time. It began to
rain powerfully, and oh how the wind blew! But our fort kept us safe and dry. Later we
named it Shadow Fort because it sits in a shady area.

Finally, Shadow Fort is my favorite place because it has everything we need. We keep food in
the pantry, a small cot to sit on, and we even have a plywood door. One time Kevin fell out of
a tree and hurt his ankle. I helped him back to Shadow Fort where he rested on the cot. Then
I made some “dinner”—crackers, carrots, and berries for dessert.
Can you see why Shadow Fort is my favorite place? I hope so. When I’m there, I feel happy
as a cat with cream!

11. In the second paragraph, the writer describes about ....

A. the roof of the room
B. the pantry at the back
C. the height of the room
D. the room for kids at Fort
E. the Shadow Fort

12. The text mostly talks about the writer’s ....

A. favorite interests to do with friends
B. favorite place to visit, Shadow Fort
C. unforgettable story of Shadow Fort
D. nice experience to hang out at Fort 
E. the fort because it has everything need

13. 'If her mother had not been ill, Ati would have joined the study tour to Lombok.' From
the above sentence we may conclude that Ati...
A. has just come back from the study tour
B. went to Lombok for the study tour
C. left her sick mother alone at home
D. refused to join the study tour to Lombok
E. went to Lombok after her mother had recovered

14. Many people could have been rescued from the landslide if immediate help had arrived.'
From the above statement we may conclude that
A. a rescue team came immediately to help the victims
B. a lot of people died because of the landslide
C. the landslide did not harm anyone
D. many people rescued themselves from the landslide
E. it was just a minor landslide

Question number 15 is based on the following text. (Report Text)

... has been increasing at a worrying rate. If consumed in a ... state, it may prove fatal to both
– human beings and the environment. Let us find out how ... the ecological balance and poses
a threat to our lives. First, it is agricultural pollution. Excess fertilizers, pesticides and
insecticides used for ... procedures often get discharged in water bodies right from streams to
lakes and seas.

15.
A. air pollution - harmful - this pollution affects - carrying
B. water pollution - contaminated - this pollution affects - agricultural
C. water pollution - excess - consist - domestics
D. air pollution - contaminated - domestics - chemicals
E. air pollution - consist - domestics - chemicals

Question number 16 is based on the following text. (Report Text)

Another way water pollution happens is .... During mining, the rock strata is crushed with the
help of ...on a large scale. These rocks are often composed of sulfides and heavy metals,
which when combined with water from ... and other harmful pollutants. Next, it happens
through the so-called sewage water. The leftover or excess water that is left after carrying out
domestic and ... activities is called sewage water which consists of a lot of chemicals, and is
left untreated. People flushing medicines and other chemical substances down the toilet has
been a cause of concern for the developed countries today. Also, the burning of fossil is
another source.

16.
A. many activities - domestic - heavy metals - pollutants
B. mining activities - heavy metals - sulfides - concern
C. mining activities - heavy equipment - sulfuric acid - industrial
D. another way - carrying - sewage water - untreated
E. Many activities - heavy metals - harmful pollutants - medicines

Question number 17 is based on the following text. (Short Functional Text)

窗体底端
I went to the .... and ordered seven meals with no pickles. When I received my order, I
checked that all of the sandwiches and fries were .... and drove away. When I got home, I
realized my number seven had pickles on it. I’m allergic to pickles, and I didn’t want to ....
the sandwich, so I drove back to the drive through .... and get it fixed.

A. drive through - in the bag paid - to explain the situation - waste

B. Disappointed - to explain the situation - to pickle - wastes
C. to explain the situation - bag paid - waste - discounts
D. drive through- discounts - waste- bag paid
E. to explain the situation - bag paid - disappointed - waste

18. Choose the one word or phrase which would not be appropriate in standard written
English!
Arkan : Okay, I will tell you about that. Actually you have to wait the announcement,
because if I inform you about that before the announcement, I will be punished by the
A
company. May be I will tell you about the information that I get.
B
Farhan : Sure, no problem sir, because I want to prepare all of the things before I join
C
to the training.
Arkan : Okay, I heard that the training place is in Bali, Surabaya, Bandung, or
D
Yogyakarta. Who joins the training will has been placed between those places.
E
Farhan : How long that I will join the training boss, and how about my job here

Question number 19 to 20 are based on the following text. (Descriptive Text)

Blueberries, cranberries, and huckleberries and related plants have been found to contain
resveratrol, a potential anti-cancer agent, according to Agricultural Research Service (ARS)
scientists who made the discovery. This new finding from ARS adds to previous research by
other scientists who found that dark skinned bunch grapes contain resveratrol.

Using chemical identifi cation procedures, the team of scientists measured the resveratrol
content of 30 whole fruit samples of blueberry, cranberry, huckleberry and related plants. The
samples represented five families and 10 species of Vaccinium fruit. They also measured
resveratrol in skin, juice/pulp and seed samples of muscadine grape. Because of its important
biological properties, resveratrol has been examined extensively in grapes. Studies showed
the compound protects the grapes from fungal diseases. It also provides health benefi ts for
consumers by reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease. The compound’s anticancer
potential warranted examination in other fruits.

The team’s studies showed that several fruit samples of Vaccinium contain varying amounts
of the compound. Analysis of the extracts of the skin, juice/pulp and seed of muscadine
grapes showed that concentration of resveratrol more than Vaccinium and muscadine sample
is continuing. The new data could help build a foundation for increasing resveratrol in those
berry and grape crops that are important to many small farmers. Future research goals will
include enhancing production of resveratrol in selected species.
19. From the text, we know that resveratrol .…
A. Is anticancer agent and benefit for reducing heart disease
B. Examines grapes and measures of fruits as sample disease
C. Shows the protection for increasing health in selected fruits
D. Reduces minerals and vitamins in some fruits
E. Protects any fruits from fungal diseases

20. Resveratrol has been tested in grapes because of ….

A. Its advantages by extracting health substances
B. Its disadvantages as anticancer substances
C. Its important biological substances
D. Its risk at cardiovascular diseases
E. Its relationship to the fruit

Question number 21 to 22 are based on the following text. (Descriptive Text)

The plane with largest wingspan ever built was nicknamed the Spruce Goose. The wingspan
of the Spruce Goose was 320 feet (almost 100 meters), and the plane weighed 200 tons. It
was so big that it needed eight engines to power it.

The plane was designed by Howard Hughes in response to a U.S government request for a
plane that was able to carry a large cargo for the war effort. It was made of wood because
wood is a less critical material in wartime than metal.

The plane was so difficult to build that it was never really used. It was flown one time only,
by Hughes himself on November 2, 1947; during that flight, it travelled a distance of less that
one mile over the Los Angeles Harbor, but it did fly. Today, the Spruce Goose is on exhibit
for the public to see in Long Beach, California.

21. According to the text, why did the plane need eight engines to power?
A. It was very big and heavy and made of wood
B. It was very big and heavy and made of metal
C. It has the largest metal wingspan
D. It has the largest wooden wingspan
E. It was the largest cargo for the war

22. What is the main idea of paragraph two?

A. The cargo plane was made of metal
B. The large cargo was the US government’s plane
C. The US government requested to carry’ critical materials
D. Howard Hughes designed a plane to carry a critical materials for wars
E. The plane was designed to carry a large cargo

23. Past Perfect Continuous Tense

Choose the one word or phrase which would not be appropriate in standard written English!
Dodi : Hi, there ! Had you been watching TV when I called you yesterday?
 A B
Naufal : No, I hasn’t been watching TV, but reading book when you called me.
C
Dodi : I see. I heard that last week, when you had been playing football with your
D
friends, suddenly the rain fell.
E
24. Future Continuous Tense
Choose the one word or phrase which would not be appropriate in standard written English!
Rizki: “We are going camping near Mt. Rainier this weekend. What will you do?”
A B

Raiz: “I am going stay home.”

C
Rizki: “Would you like to come along with us?”
D
Raiz: “I don’t have any camping equipment.”
E

Question number 25 is based on the following text. (Invitation)

MR and MRS YOSEPH SEMBIRING invite you to share the joy of the marriage uniting
their daughter Alice Sambiring to Jeffry Sitorus Friday, the thirteenth of June two thousand
and eight At three o’clock in the afternoon Gajah Wong Restaurant jl. Affandi Yogyakarta

25. The purpose of the text is to invite you?

A. to attend MR and MRS sembiring’s marriage
B. to unite Alice and Jefry in a wedding party
C. to attend Alice and Jeffry’s wedding party
D. to marry with MR and MRS Sembiring
E. to marry with MR and MRS Sembiring’s daughter.