This text is for no.

1 - 2

Hello Felyta!

It’s been too long since our last visit, and I thought I’d write to you to see how everything is. So,
how are you and the family doing? I remember precisely and perfectly Janice is just about to
start kindergarten, right? That must be exciting; she was always such a bright girl. And what
grade is Silas going into? 7th or 8th? He’s growing up so fast. They both are, really.

        My kids are getting ready for the school year as well. Galen just mentioned you guys the
other day while we were at the park. He remembered how Janice was throwing the pebbles last
time and asked when he’d get to play with her again. I really hope that I can tell him you’ll all be
visiting soon. You guys should drive up for a weekend out with us. There’s a new restaurant in
town, and I think you’d like it; it’s very simple and cozy.  

        We all miss you very much, Felyta, and the family is welcome to come visit any time at all. I
hope all is well with everyone. Please send hellos from all of us to your family. Talk to you soon.

Love,

Maria

1. From the text we know that Maria remembered that ….

A. Felyta was her neighbor.
B. they used to be classmates.
C. their children went to the same university.
D. they always celebrated Christmas together.
E. Felyta’s daughter was going to enter kindergarten.

2. Which statement is correct based on the text?

A. Felyta invites Maria to come to her town.
B. Felyta and Maria are neighbors.
C. Silas is Janice’s older sister
D. Galen and Janice are siblings
E. Galen is Janice’s son

Thus text is for question no 3 - 6

Once upon a time, there was an office worker whose name was Charles. He worked in the
same insurance office for many years. But during that time, he became more and more
unhappy. While he worked, he dreamed constantly, and in his dream he was always a hermit,
he stayed in this room. He didn’t like people. He especially didn’t like people when they talked.
He wanted peace. Life went on for Charles in this way until he became desperate.

His big opportunity came when he learned about a sea voyage the two of his friends were
planning. They expected to make the trip during their summer vacation. Charles asked to join
them. While they were sailing, our hero talked to his friends about the joys of hermits’ life. He
talked until he finally convinced them and they decided to stop at the first island that they found.

A few days after this decisions, they saw the island in the distance where they decided to live.
Before they went ashore, Charles asked the other two to make a promise not to say a word after
they reached the island. They were to remain perfectly quiet during their stay.

During the first few days after they landed, they built a little house where they planted a garden.
The island was paradise for Charles because this was the peace that he wanted.

3. The purpose of the text is to … .

A. entertain the readers
B. persuade the readers to be a hermit
 C. tell the past experience of Charles
D. to describe Charles’ experience
E. to evaluate the past experience

4. The expected to make the trip…. (par. 2)

The word expected can be replaced by….
A. asked
B. wanted
C. aimed
D. hope for
F. had

5. Which of the following statements is true according to the text?

A. Charles wanted to be a sea voyager.
B. Charles disliked the noisy condition.
C. Charles liked people when they talked.
D. Charles disliked peace and silence.
E. Charles dreamed to live in the city.

6. Why did Charles become more and more unhappy?

A. He worked in a company that made him talked with many people.
B. He wanted to make a sea voyage with his two friends
C. He didn’t like to work as an office worker
D. He dreamed while he was working
E. He wanted to to live in Paradise

This text is for question no 7 - 8

Herry

Would you please deliver my laptop and flashdisk to Uncle Jack? He

needs them for his presentation at the meeting tomorrow, but before
you go to his house, I”d like you to go to the stationary shop, to buy
a tube of ink and paper because he wants to print some of his paper
for the presentation. Don’t forget to tell him to return them before
Wednesday.
My best wihes for Ani and Linda.

Love

Mom

7. The text tells us about … .

A. The meeting tomorrow
B. Uncle’s Jack’s presentation
C. Paper for the presentation
D. Best wishes for Ani and Linda
E. Things to bring ang buy for Uncle Jack

8. Don’t forget to tell him to return them before Wednesday.

The underlined word refers to … .
A. a tube of ink and paper
B. laptop and flashdisk
C. his paper for presentation
D. presentation
E. printer

The following text is for no 9 - 11

One day a blackbird and a dove called upon a peacock.

 The peacock received both of them very kindly on his arbor.
“I have a long wished to meet you,” said the blackbird. “Many have told me of your
beauty and of your grace. I find that they do not tell me half”. He stroked for peacock’s
coat lovingly as he praised him. The dove was silent.
At last they bade the peacock good bye, the blackbird making many low bows.
As they started home the blackbird said, “I hope I may never meet that stupid
peacock again. I cannot bear him. Did you notice his feet? I felt like laughing every time. I
looked at them. His voice makes me shudder. What can anyone see to praise in that
bird?”.
“I did not notice his feet nor his voice,” said the dove. “he has a noble form and his
dress is very beautiful. The rainbow and the flowers are not more beautiful.”
The blackbird turned away in shame. He wished to hear fault found with the peacock,
but the dove gave only the highest price.

9. What can we conclude about the dove character?

A. He was cruel
B. He was greedy
C. He was kind
D. He was dishonest
E. He was cunning

10. What did the blackbird do to the peacock?

A. He praised the peacock before their other friends.
B. He said bad things about the peacock behind her.
C. He made the peacock frightened.
D. He wanted to kill the peacock.
E. He poisoned the peacock.

11. What can we learn from the story?

A. Be a good neighbor
B. Don’t be so arrogant
C. We must help each other
D. Don’t be envy with other’s beauty
E. A friend in need is a friend indeed.

Thus text is for no 12 - 14

Thousands of monkeys are bred or captured from the wild to be used as street
performers, or known as “topeng monyet”. The monkeys are used to perform street shows;
wearing funny masks, riding bicycles, performing acrobatic moves and doing amusing
things. However, such shows should be banned for few reasons.

First, topeng monyet is a kind of exploitation of monkeys for money. The monkeys are
hung from chains for long periods to train them to walk on their hind legs like humans. Their
teeth are extracted so they can’t bite and they are tortured to remain obedient. The
monkeys are often outfitted in dresses and cowboy hats and forced to carry parasols or ride
tiny bikes. This animal abuse will definitely hurt the monkeys.

Second, the ban of masked monkey show can help improve public order. Topeng
monyet is often performed when traffic is backed up at notoriously congested intersections.
This will disturb the sight and create traffic jams for many motorists or pedestrians will slow
down to watch the shows.

Third, banning the dancing monkeys is a necessary public health measure. It is

important to rescue the monkeys from street performances and help prevent diseases
carried by the monkeys.

The monkeys used in topeng monyet may not be healthy and may have potential to
some diseases such as tuberculosis and hepatitis.

Considering the reasons stated above, topeng monyet should be banned for it
exploits the monkeys, causes traffic jams and spreads illnesses such as tuberculosis and
hepatitis.

12. What is the text about?

 A. Monkeys exploitation for money.
B. Training monkeys for acrobatic shows
C. Efforts to stop masked monkeys performances.
D. Reasons why it is necessary to ban topeng monyet.
E. Rescuing monkeys from extinction and exploitation.

13. Why should topeng monyet be banned?

A. It helps improve public orders.
B. It distracts ones’ sight and disrupts traffic.
C. It frightens the street users.
D. It makes people laughs.
E. It cause cancer

14. How are the monkeys mistreated?

A. They are kept unhealthy
B. They are forced to eat much
C. They are left hanging on trees
D. They are placed in old cages.
E. They are tortured to be obedient.

This text is for no. 15 - 18

There are many reasons why people become vegetarians, including personal health, the
environment, and the economy.

A vegetarian is a person who does not eat meat, poultry, and fish. Vegetarians mostly eat
fruit, vegetables, legumes, grains, seeds, and nuts. Vegetarians also consume eggs and
dairy products, but they avoid meat products, such as beef, chicken stocks, and gelatin.

According to research, vegetarians have lower risk of heart disease, high cholesterol,
diabetes, obesity, and high blood pressure. This may happen due to a healthy vegetarian
diet, which has low fat but high fiber.

However, a vegetarian diet can be high in fat if it includes excessive amounts of fatty
snacks, fried food, whole dairy products, and eggs.

At the same time, a vegetarian diet can be simple and easy to prepare. Therefore, a
vegetarian diet must be well-planned to prevent and treat certain diseases.

15. What meal is not consumed by vegetarians?

A. Dairy products
B. Fried food
C. Sausages
D. Milks
E. Nuts

16. Why does a vegetarian have a lower risks of many diseases. They … .
A. Eat vegetables every time
B. Consumes low fat but high fiber food.
C. Avoid excessive amounts of fatty snacks.
D. Have well-planned agenda of what to eat.
E. Can control their appetite for large portions.
 17. According to the text, which of the following statements is true?
A. Being a vegetarian help keep your body strong
B. Vegetarians may not eat fatty snacks.
C. Eggs do not contain any fat or fibre
D. Vegetarians do not consume gelatin.
E. Vegetarian have high cholesterol.

18. “. . . if it includes excessive amounts of fatty snacks . . .”

What does the underlined word means?
A. Very few
B. Very wide
C. Too many
D. Little
E. less

This text is for no 19 - 20

A Long time ago a very cruel king named Virat Singh. He was the ruler of Vijay Nagar. All
citizens were fearful because of his cruelty.

Virat has a dog named Jack, which he used to love more than anything, one fateful morning
Jack died. Virat Singh organized last rituals for the dog, entire city came to the cremation
ground. Virat Singh was very happy to see that people love him so much and he felt he is
the most popular king in the world. After few days Virat Singh died, but nobody came for his
funerals.

19. We can infer from the text that … .

A. All people loved Virat Sigh
B. Jack is obedient and loyal dog
C. Jack died after the king abandoned him
D. The people loved king’s dog more than loved the king
E. The people are afraid to come to the king’s funeral
20. All citizens were fearful because of his cruelty.
The anonym of the underlined word is … .
A. scared
B. brave
C. confident
D. shy
E. nervous