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6. Anisah : We will hold Tahfidz Inauguration next month. Would you like to come to the program?
Amirah : _________________
A. I think you should check first D. Are you the leader?
B. Congratulation. That’s a good program E. Thank you
C. I’d love to. I will see the performance
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The following text is for questions 9 to 11
SEA STARS
Sea stars, commonly called, “starfish” are not fish. Sea stars live underwater, but that is where their resemblance to fish ends. They
do not have gills, scales, or fins. Sea stars live only in saltwater. Sea water, instead of blood, is actually used to pump nutrients through
their bodies via a 'water vascular system.'
Also, sea stars move by using tiny tube feet located on the underside of their bodies. With so many little legs, starfish can reach
enormous speeds. Adult sunflower sea stars can move at the astonishing speed of one meter per minute using 15,000 tube feet. Tube
feet also help sea stars hold their prey.
Sea stars are related to sand dollars, sea urchins, and sea cucumbers, all of which are echinoderms, meaning that they have five-
point radial symmetry. However, this does not mean that all sea stars have five arms and species with 10, 20, or even 40 arms exist! If
one of these arms is lost, a sea star has the amazingly ability to regenerate it.
9. What is the purpose of the text?
A. To tell how sea stars live. D. To compare between sea stars and fish.
B. To describe particular sea stars. E. To inform general description of sea stars.
C. To convince that sea stars are not fish.
11. “Adult sunflower sea stars can move at the astonishing speed …”(Paragraph 2)
The underlined word is closest in meaning to ….
A. exciting B. amazing C. attractive D. wonderful E. fascinating
15. “By 18 March to secure your free entry” (The last line).
The underlined word is closest in meaning to ….
A. attach B. assure C. acquire D. obtain E. lock
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The following text is for questions 20 and 22.
The Great Wall, one of the greatest wonders of the world, was listed as a World Heritage by UNESCO in 1987. Just like a gigantic
dragon, it winds up and down across deserts, grasslands, mountains and plateaus, stretching approximately 21,196 kilometers from east to
west of China.
With a history of about 2,700 years, some of the Great Wall sections are now in ruins or have disappeared. However, the Great Wall of
China is still one of the most appealing attractions all around the world owing to its architectural grandeur and historical significance.
The Great Wall of China is the longest man-made structure in the world. Traversing northern part of the country, what was a huge military
line of defense in the past has now become a unique world heritage site and a symbol of China. With a total length of 21,196.18 km
(13,170.70 miles), equal to half the length of the Equator, the Great Wall of China is the longest feat of human engineering. The average
height of the walls is 6 to 7 meters (20 to 23 feet), and the highest is 14 meters (46 feet). The average width is 6.5 meters (21.3 feet).
Having a wonderful Great Wall tour is a must for one’s China trip. Along this super long wall, Beijing ranks the top destination for its
proper maintenance of the abundant wall relics of the Ming Dynasty. Badaling and Mutianyu are best sections to see neat and complete walls
and beacon towers; while Jinshanling and Simatai offer challenging Great Wall hiking routes with open and wild scenery.
20. What benefit can we learn from text? We know ….
A. the history of the great wall D. the reasons why we should go to the china
B. the location of the great wall E. the explanation how the great wall was built
C. the facts about the great wall in china
22. The grandeur of its architecture ... people to see the Great Wall.SD
A. attracts B. attracted C. will attract D. is attracting E. was attracting
29. The word display on the text above has closest meaning to…
A. disappointed B. implement C. approve D. exhibit E. play
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A. landfill sites will decrease D. natural habitats will never be affected
B. climate change will continue E. air and water pollution will be affected
C. more new products will be reduced
33. “Recycling reduces the need for extracting (mining, quarrying and logging), refining and processing raw materials all of which create
substantial air and water pollution.”
Based on this quote, we conclude that the writer is telling us that ….
A. recycling saves us money D. recycling conserves raw materials
B. recycling reduce landfill E. recycling helps protects the environment
C. recycling saves energy
34. Recycling reduces the need for extracting ... it reduces pollution.
A. because C. where E. so
B. after D. but
36. Without public speaking skills, someone who is preparing a speech for a seminar will not probably be able to ….
A. speak out in front of the audience D. make a better relationship with others
B. learn a lot of things from the seminar E. contribute to the growth of knowledge
C. deliver a relevant subject matter well
38. “These will boost your personal quality in connecting with people.” (Last paragraph)
The underlined word means ….
A. make B. reduce C. develop D. increase E. convince
3. On a debate, a speaker said that the next general election will cause social crash.
You do not agree with the opinion. What do you say?
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