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Why did the fairies sing above the old
QUESTIONS NUMBER 01 – 35
This text is for questions 1 to 4
Once upon a time there was a good old
woman who lived in a little house. She had in
her garden a bed of beautiful striped tulips.
One night she was wakened by the
sounds of sweet singing and of babies laughing.
She looked out of the window. The sounds
seemed to come from the tulip bed, but she
could see nothing.
The next morning she walked among
her flowers, but there were no signs of any one
having been there the night before.
On the following night she was again
wakened by sweet singing and babies laughing.
She rose and stole softly through her garden.
The moon was shining brightly on the tulip bed.
And the flowers were swaying to and from. The
old woman looked closely and she says,
standing by each tulip. A little fairy mother
who was crooning and rocking the flower like a
cradle, while in each tulip – cup lay a little fairy
baby laughing and playing.
The good old woman stole quietly back
to her house, and from that time on she never
picked a tulip. Nor did she allow her neighbors
to touch the flowers.
The tulips grew daily brighter in color
and larger in size, and they gave out a delicious
perfume like that of roses. They began, too, to
bloom all the year round. And every night the
little fairy mothers caressed their babies and
rocked them to sleep in the flower – cups.
The day came when the good old
woman died, and the tulip – bed was torn up by
folks who did not know about the fairies, and
parsley was planted there instead of the flowers.
But the parsley withered, and so did all the
other plans in the garden and from that time
nothing would grow there.
But the good old woman's grave grew
beautiful, for the fairies sang above it, and kept
it green, while on the grave and all around it
there sprang up tulips, daffodils and violet, and
other lovely flowers of spring.
1. What is the text about?
a. The fairy mothers and fairy babies.
b. The mysterious laugh of a baby.
c. The old woman and the fairy tulips.
d. A little house in a big garden
e. A bed of beautiful striped tulips.
2.
woman’s grave? Because
a. The woman asked them to do so
b. They were entertaining some fairy
babies
c. They made the flowers bloom
d. They loved to sing
e. The woman had protected the tulips
from being picked
3. What can you learn from the text?
a. Picking flowers is allowed.
b. Someone doing something good will
get something good in return.
c. Having a garden is important for us
d. We will become good people by
planting flower.
e. Planting flower will give us many
benefits.
4. “…., and the tulip-bed was torn up by
folks who did not know ….” (Paragraph
7)
a. Neighbors.
b. Children.
c. Enemies.
d. Relatives.
e. Teenagers.
This text is for questions 5 to 9
Why do People Need Glasses?
When we use a camera, the image of an
object is focused on the lens which is produced
upside-down and reduced on to the film.
With the eye, the lens is the pupil and
the film is the retina. When an object is "in
focus" - that is, seen clearly – the image is
formed on to the retina.
If the image is behind the retina, that is
long-sightedness, where a person sees best
things which are furthers away.
If the image is in front of the retina that
is short-sightedness, where a person needs to
have things close to be able to see them clearly.
Just as a photographer would adjust his
camera, so an optician carries out tests and
finds the best lenses to enable a person to focus
an image on the retina.
Many people wear glasses for reading,
drawing, studying, watching television,
computer work and driving.
Any artificial light alters the elasticity of
the eye and its ability to focus
 5. What is the text about?
a. Some eye problems.
b. A description of the eye.
c. An explanation of how eyes work.
d. How an eye is similar to a camera.
e. How an eye is similar to a camera
6. Where is the image formed on a person
who sees best something which is far
from him/her?
a. On his retina.
b. Behind his pupil.
c. Behind his retina.
d. In front of his pupil.
e. In front of his retina.
7. “Just as a photographer would adjust his
camera…” (paragraph 5)
What is the synonym of the word
‘adjust’?
a. Adapt.
b. Supply.
c. Increase.
d. Reduce.
e. Upgrade
8. Which of the statements is NOT TRUE
based on the text?
a. The retina works like the film of a
camera.
b. Any artificial light alters the
elasticity of the eye.
c. An image is seen clearly if it is
formed on the pupil.
d. The pupil of the eye works like the
lens of a camera.
e. An optician’s task is to enable a
person to focus an image on the
retina.
9. “Any artificial light alters the elasticity
of the eye and its ability to focus.” (Last
paragraph)
What does the word ‘its’ here refer to?
a. Artificial light
b. Any light.
c. The elasticity of the eye.
d. The eye.
e. The pupil of the eye.
This text is for questions 10 to 14
Asthma
Asthma is a chronic (long-term) lung
disease that inflames and narrows the airways.
Asthma causes recurring periods of wheezing (a
whistling sound when you breathe), chest
tightness, shortness of breath and coughing.
The coughing often occurs at night or early in
the morning.
Asthma affects people of all ages, but it
most often starts in childhood. In the United
States, more than 22 million people are known
to have asthma. Nearly 6 million of these
people are children.
The airways are tubes that carry air into
and out of your lungs. People who have asthma
have inflamed airways. This makes the airways
swollen and very sensitive. They tend to react,
strongly to certain substances that are breathed
in.
When the airways react, the muscles
around them tighten. This causes the airways to
narrow, and less air flows to your lungs. The
swelling also can worsen, making the airways
even narrower. Cells in the airways may make
more mucus than normal. Mucus is a sticky,
thick liquid that can further narrow your
airways.
This chain reaction can result in asthma
symptoms. Symptoms can happen each time the
airways are irritated.
Sometimes symptoms are mild and go
away on their own or after minimal treatment
with an asthma medicine. At other times,
symptoms continue to get worse. When
symptoms get more intense and/or additional
symptoms appear, this is an asthma attack.
Asthma attacks also are called flare-ups or
exacerbations.
It's important to treat symptoms when
you first notice them. This will help prevent the
symptoms from worsening and causing a severe
asthma attack. Severe asthma attacks may
require emergency care, and they can cause
death.
10. Below are the effects of asthma, except
a. Recurring periods of wheezing
b. Shortness of breath
c. Sneezing all the time
d. Chest tightness
e. Coughing
11. How is the airways condition of people
who suffer from asthma?
a. They are broken.
b. They are swollen and wide.
c. They are inflamed and wide.
d. They are inflamed and narrow.
 e. They are narrow but not swollen.
12. What are flare ups?
a. Chronic lung disease which narrows
airways.
b. Tubes that carry air into your lungs.
c. The result of the chain reaction.
d. Sticky, thick liquid.
e. Asthma attacks.
13. Which statement is NOT TRUE about
asthma?
a. There is not much air flowing to the
lungs.
b. The muscles around the airways
tighten.
c. Cells in the airways may make less
mucus than normal.
d. Mucus may make the airways
narrower.
e. The airways tend to react strongly to
certain substances that are breathed
in.
14. “When symptoms get more intense
and/or…”. (Paragraph 5) what does the
word ‘intense’ mean?
a. Slight.
b. Often.
c. Various.
d. Serious
e. Intangible.
This text is for questions 15 to 18
Mobiles: Good or Bad?
Everywhere you go nowadays, you see
people using mobiles. From school children to
retired people, you see them talking in the
supermarkets, on trains, in the street,
everywhere! So what are the advantages of
mobiles?
First of all, they are very convenient
because you can phone from nearly anywhere.
Another advantage is that they are really useful
in emergency situations. For example, if you
are alone, in your car and it breaks down, you
can get help quickly. In addition, you can also
use your mobile to text your friend or connect
to the internet.
However, there are disadvantages such
as the cost. Some mobile calls still cost more
than normal calls. Furthermore, it can be
annoying if you are on a train or a bus and you
have to listen to someone else’s boring
conversation. Another disadvantage is that
people can contact you anywhere, at any time,
unless you switch your phone off!
In conclusion, there are both advantages
and disadvantages to mobiles. Personally, I feel
mobiles are a good thing because they give us
more freedom and make communication easier.
15. What is the purpose of the text?
a. To present an issue from two points
of view.
b. To explain why something happens.
c. To describe the way thins are.
d. To entertain the readers.
e. To criticize a literary work.
16. The following are the advantages of
having mobiles, except
a. We can call someone from
everywhere
b. It is important in emergency
situations
c. We can connect to the internet
d. We can send messages to friends
e. People can contact us any time
anywhere
17. What is the writer’s opinion about
mobiles?
a. He/she thinks that mobiles are not
good for people.
b. He/she thinks that mobiles are
beneficial.
c. He/she doesn’t need mobiles.
d. He/she thinks that mobiles are
unnecessary.
e. He/she thinks that mobiles are the
best gadget for communication.
18. “…and it breaks down, …” (Paragraph
2) what does the word ‘it’ refer to?
a. The mobile.
b. The situation.
c. The bus.
d. The car.
e. The train.
This text is for questions 19 to 22
Studying in a foreign country is
becoming more and more popular. The
experience is valued by students and potential
employers. However, there are positive and
negative points to be taken into account.
 On the positive side, studying abroad
has many advantages. By studying abroad, a
student will acquire advanced language skills.
This can of course, enrich his/her knowledge,
which can be a valuable asset for the student’s
future. The student will also experience a
different educational system which is
instructive and insightful. And the interesting
thing about studying abroad is that the student
can make friend from all over the world.
Besides making new friends, the students also
has an opportunity to travel around the country.
On the negative side, the travel and
living costs of studying abroad may be higher
than if the student studies in his/her own
country. And if the student’s command of the
foreign language is not good enough, he/she
will learn only a little and their academic
performance in that language may be limited.
He/She may also find the type of teaching
unproductive, with less teacher/student contact
and larger classes than in the student’s home
country. Moreover, having many friends from
different cultures can be troublesome because
sometimes the student has difficulty adapting to
a different social environment.
Therefore, to study abroad, a student
should be mentally prepared and get as much
information about the destination country as
possible, so that he/she will be able to take
advantage of the opportunity.
19. What is the main idea of paragraph two?
a. What a student should prepare
before studying abroad.
b. The living costs of studying abroad.
c. The negative sides of studying
abroad.
d. The positive sides of studying
abroad.
e. The popularity of studying abroad.
20. Having many friends from different
cultures can be troublesome for a
student who studies abroad because
a. The cultures are different
b. Sometimes they don’t care about
cultures
c. Sometimes he/she has difficulty
adapting to a different social
environment
d. Living in another country needs
hard efforts
e. He/she lives far from his/her family
21. Which of the following statements is
NOT TRUE according to the text?
a. Studying abroad can advance
language skill.
b. Studying abroad can enrich the
student’s knowledge.
c. Students must have enough
information about the destination
country.
d. Students can make many friends
from all over the world by studying
abroad.
e. Living cost of studying abroad is
less than studying in the student’s
home country.
22. “ …, a student will acquire advanced
language skills.” (Paragraph 2). What is
the synonym of the word ‘acquire’?
a. Need
b. Get
c. Show
d. Make
e. Describe
This text is for questions 23 to 26
Working and going to school is
challenging, it can be a rewarding experience if
you use some foresight. However, you’d better
think a hundred times before you decide to take
a part time job. There are a lot of things that
should be factored in on the decision to take a
part time job.
On the negative side, working and still
managing to maintain a good grade at school is
not an easy task. Having less time for
schoolwork becomes the main negative effect.
Consequently, many students who work part
time fail to perform at their best both on
schoolwork and on examinations. Moreover, a
part-time job can really interfere with the
students ‘free time. It also cuts into their studies
and/or social life.
On the positive side of things, a part
time job helps students to support day to day
living expenses. Working can be a valuable part
of a student’s life, if taken on responsibly.
Students can derive a great deal from working,
considerably more than just money. In most
cases, they can acquire a nice dose of discipline
and a whole new set of skills and experiences.
Another benefit of part-time work is the
opportunity to expand the resume. Ideally, a
student should try to find a job that is related in
some way to his/her selected field of study. But
even not, a student can still gain some work
experience and develop skills.
Working takes a lot of time and energy,
so students need to make sure to be able to
handle both employment and their current
commitments. Finally, if you are considering
working part-time, talk to your school
counselor to discuss this move. Simply explain
your goals to someone else can help you make
decisions and figure out your priorities.
23. The text mainly discusses about ……
for students.
a. Pros and cons of taking full time
jobs
b. The positive side of taking part time
jobs
c. The negative side of taking part time
jobs
d. Pros and cons of taking part time
jobs
e. Pros and cons of going to school
24. Which of the following statements is
NOT TRUE base on the text?
a. Working and still managing to
maintain good grades at school is
easy
b. Students should think deliberately
before taking a part time job
c. By taking a part time job, a student
will be more discipline
d. A part time job interferes with
student’s social life
e. A part time job takes much time and
energy
25. ‘It also cuts into their studies and/or
social life.’ (Paragraph 2) what does the
word ‘it’ refer to?
a. The student
b. A part time job
c. Student’s free time
d. Schoolwork
e. An exam
26. “….it can be a rewarding experience if
you use some foresight.” (Paragraph 1)
The antonym of the word in bold is….
a. Interesting
b. Important
c. Valuable
d. Satisfying
e. useless
This text is for questions 27 to 30
Herbal medicine is becoming ever more
popular in today’s world as people seek out
natural remedies. There are many advantages
and disadvantages of herbal medicines.
The advantages of using herbal
medicines are numerous. Herbal medicines tend
to be more effective for long-standing health
complaints that don’t respond well to modern
medicines. Herbs typically have fewer side
effects, and may be safer to use over time.
Another advantage of herbal medicines
is the cost. Herbs cost much less than
prescription medicines. Research, testing and
marketing add considerably to the cost of
prescription medicines. Herbs tend to be
inexpensive compared to drugs.
27. What is the text about?
a. The cost of herbal medicines.
b. The quality of herbal medicines
c. The risks of using herbal medicines
d. The importance of herbal medicines
e. The advantages and disadvantages
of herbal medicines
28. Alternative treatments treat sudden
illness and accidents ….. than modern
medicine.
a. Effectively
b. Ineffectively
c. More effectively
d. Less effectively
e. properly
29. “Because herbal products are not tightly
regulated, ….” (Paragraph 7) the word
in bold has similar meaning to ….
a. Badly
b. Strictly
c. Mainly
d. Slowly
e. efficiently
30. The following is NOT the reason why
people like consuming herbal medicine,
…..
a. It is cheap
b. It can be grown at home
c. It can cure serious trauma
d. It doesn’t need specific prescriptions
 e. It may be safer than mainstream
medicine
This text is for questions 31 to 33
Let’s go to:
Labrador Park
A gazette nature reserve with a wondrous
Variety of flora and fauna
Plus, a secondary forest along a cliff with
A panoramic view of the sea.
You can also enjoy the old gun emplacements
Of the 19th century fort and an authentically
Restored 6-inch Quick-Firing Gun.
The available storyboards will give you a
detailed
Account of the park’s military history.
We offer you:
Guided tours of the war tunnels conducted daily
From 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. (last tour is at 6 p.m.)
Call 6339 6833 for more information
31. What is the text about?
a. A forest
b. A cliff
c. A fort
d. A park
e. A gun
32. When was the fort built?
a. Before the 19th century
b. Between 1800s-1900s
c. After the 19th century
d. In 1800s
e. In 1900s
33. A gazette nature reserve with a
wondrous variety of flora and fauna.”
The word in bold means….
a. Inspiring wonder
b. Uninteresting
c. Totally ugly
d. Unimportant
e. Truly will
This text is for questions 34 to 35
Jalan Juanda 18
Jombang
January 24, 2010
My dear Uncle,
I have just remembered that today is
your birthday. That's why; I want to begin this
letter with the old greeting: "Happy birthday,
many happy returns of the day! I hope today
will be peaceful and happy for you, and that
you will be spared in happiness and health to us
for years yet. "
Uncle, you have always been a kind and
generous uncle to me. Therefore, I take this
opportunity of thanking you from the bottom of
my heart for all you have done for me. And I
know all your nieces and nephews feel the
same.
I was so glad to hear from father that
you are still hale and hearty, and can take your
four – mile walk every day, and still play a
good set of tennis.
I am sending you a book which I think
you will like it. You are a great reader, and I am
glad that your eyesight remains as good as ever.
With love and best wishes,
Your loving nephews
Diana
34. What is the purpose of the letter?
a. To congratulate someone on his
birthday
b. To remind someone about his
birthday
c. To greet someone after separating
for a long time
d. To tell someone surprising news
e. To inform someone about something
35. According to Diana, how is her uncle?
a. He is polite
b. He is friendly
c. He is generous
d. He is smart
e. He is cruel