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Mata Pelajaran : Bahasa Inggris

Satuan Pendidikan : SMA
Hari / Tanggal : / Maret 2022
Alokasi Waktu : 120 menit
Dimulai Pukul : 07.30
Diakhiri Pukul : 09.30

PETUNJUK UMUM
1. Isikanlah identitas Anda ke dalam Lembar Jawaban Komputer (LJK) yang tersedia
dengan menggunakan pensil 2B, sesuai petunjuk di Lembaran Jawaban Komputer (LJK).
2. Tersedia waktu 120 menit untuk mengerjakan paket tes tersebut.
3. Jumlah soal sebanyak 50 butir, pada setiap butir soal terdapat 5 (lima) pilihan jawaban.
4. Periksa dan bacalah soal-soal sebelum anda menjawab.
5. Laporkan kepada pengawas ujian apabila terdapat lembar soal yang kurang jelas, rusak
atau tidak lengkap
6. Mintalah kertas buram kepada pengawas jika diperlukan.
7. Tidak diizinkan menggunakan kalkulator, HP, Kamus, Tabel Matematika, atau alat
bantu lainnya.
8. Periksa pekerjaan anda sebelum diserahkan kepada pengawas ujian.
9. Lembar soal tidak boleh dicoret-coret.
10. Pastikan anda telah mengisi semua data dan identitas dengan lengkap dan benar.

SELAMAT BEKERJA
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LISTENING SECTION
In this section of the test, you will have the chance to show how well you understand spoken
English. There are four parts to this section with special directions for each part
Part I
Questions 1 to 4
Directions.
In this part of the test, you will hear some dialogues and questions spoken in English. The
dialogues and the questions will be spoken twice. They will not be printed in your test book, so
you must listen carefully to understand what the speakers are saying.After you listen to the
dialogue and the question about it, read the five possibles answers, and decide which one would
be the best answer to the question you have heard. Now listen to a sample question.
You will hear:
Man : How about exercising tomorrow morning?
Woman : Alright pick me up at six
You also hear
Narrator : What will the man do?
A. do exercise at six
B. go with six woman
C. take exercise alone
D. leave the woman alone
E. come to the woman’s house
The best answer to this question is ” What will the man do?” is come to the woman’s house.
Therefore, you should choose answer (E).

1.
A. The man accompanies the woman to go home
B. The woman asks the man for some money
C. The woman refuses the man’s offer
D. The man is waiting for the woman
E. The woman takes her wallet

2.
A. planning after graduating school
B. studying at an university
C. considering the plan
D. helping the parent
E. finding a job
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3.
A. The man will buy a car for the woman
B. The woman gives suggestion to the man
C. The woman will save the rest of the money
D. The woman got the bonuses and incentives
E. The man will take the woman by motorcycle

4.
A. The woman see so many crowd along the concert
B. The woman thinks the concert is impresive
C. The man regretted to watch the concert
D. The man felt the concert was so noisy
E. The woman did not enjoy the concert

Part II
Questions 5 to 8
Directions:
In this part of the test, you will hear some incomplete dialogues spoken in English, followed by
four responses, also spoken in English. The dialogues and the renponses will be spoken twice.
They will not be printed in your test book. So you must listen carefully to understand what the
speakers are saying. You have to choose the best response to each question
Now listen to a sample question
You will hear
Man : I’ve got bad news about my test
Woman : What! You failed again?
Narrator : What will the man mostly reply ?
A. let me try again
B. don’t worry, I am fine
C. sorry, I ‘ve disappointed you.
D. never mind, You have done your best
The best answer to the question is “What will the man mostly reply?” is “sorry, I’ve
disappointed you”. Therefore, you should choose answer C

5. Mark your answer on your answer sheet

6. Mark your answer on your answer sheet
7. Mark your answer on your answer sheet
8. Mark your answer on your answer sheet
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Part III
Questions : 9 to 11
Directions :
In this part of the test, you will hear some monologues spoken in English. The dialogues or
monologues will be spoken twice. They will not be printed in your test book, so you must listen
carefully to what the speakers are saying. After you listen to the dialogue or monologue, look at
the five pictures provided in your test book, and decide which one would be the most suitable
one for the dialogue or monologue you have heard.

9
A.

C.

E.
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A.

E.
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A. .

C.

D .

E.
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Part IV.
Questions 12 to 15.
Directions
In this part of the test, you will hear several monologues. Each monologue will be spoken twice.
They will not be printed in your test book, so you must listen carefully to understand what the
speakers are saying. After you hear the monologue and the question about it, read the five
possible answers and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.

Question 12 to 13 are based on the following monologue.

12.
A. to slow a spike in coronavirus infection driven by the omicron variant
B. to implement the a curfew as the infections have been climbing
C. to welcome the tourist from international flight
D. to the restrict thetourisi who travel abroad
E. to apply the new regulation to the tourist

13
A. 20
B. 63
C. 1000
D. 35000
E. 36000

Question 14 to 15 are based on the following monologue.

14

A. to inform how to show instagram setting to public

B. to tell how to replace instagram setting into private
C. to forbide anyone from viewing photos on instagram
D. to describe the ways of confirming the instagram setting
E. to tell the reader about steps of uploading photos onto instagram

15

A. tapping the setting gear

B. scrolling the setting gear
C. tapping the instagram icon
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D. scrolling the private icon to the right

E. sliding to the right corner of the screen

READING SECTIONS
Pilihlah salah satu huruf A, B, C, D dan E dari jawaban yang dianggap benar pada soal berikut :
This text is for questions 16 to 17

SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENT
To : All students
We would like to inform you, that we would be having the school holiday from
Thursday 8th to Saturday 10th April 2021.
During the holiday, our school has already made plans! We want to go camping in
the Highlands to a place called Aviemore. It’s an outdoor centre where you can
learn to climb, canoe and fish and do all sorts of exciting things.
Of course, we have to take you to Edinburgh Castle and the Festival too. Don’t
worry, you aren’t going to be bored! The school pays for all students, so you are
free of charge.
Don’t forget to take your changing clothes with you. It may be wet. For those who
want to go, please meet Mr. Ananta at the teacher’s office.
Sincerely Yours
Principal

16. What does the text anounce ?

A. The school’s Holiday.

B. The school’s Festival
C. The school Thursday matter
D. The school plan on weekend .
E. The school activity on weekend

17. From the text we can conclude that …

A. information can be sent only by email.
B. Eriandi Hadi Putra is seeking a new job
C. Eriandi Hadi Putra has a good character
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D. Eriandi Hadi Putra is a director of ERAD

E. information will be useless after September 14

This text is for questions 18 to 20

October 12, 2019

Dear Professor Lori Smith:
On behalf of Central University, I am very pleased to have the honor of inviting
you to deliver lectures at our university as part of the Fulbright Guest Lecture
Program. We would like you to speak on “The 2018 U.S. Presidential Election”
and “Money in American Politics.”
We have arranged the lectures for November 21, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. and 3:00
p.m. We are expecting audience of approximately 40 graduate students from the
English and History Departments.
We will provide on-campus accommodations for two nights, November 20 and
21. Please let us know if you will require any audio-visual equipment or
additional technological support. Also, please keep us informed of your travel
itinerary.
I look forward to meeting you in Beijing.
Best wishes.
Sincerely yours,

Liu Gengqi
Deputy Director
International Affairs Office
Central University

18. What is the text mainly about?

A. A speech delivery
B. A speech invitation
C. An honorable lecture
D. An audience meeting
E. A graduation celebration
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19. The main idea of the second paragraph is ….

A. the committee invited Professor Smith on November 21, 2018
B. the lectures were held at the English and History Department
C. the committee had organized the preparation of the lectures
D. Professor Smith gave lectures to forty graduate students
E. the lectures were followed by forty graduate students

20. “…, please keep us informed of your travel itinerary.” (paragraph 3). The underlined word
has the same meaning as ….
A. plan
B. hope
C. need
D. arrival
E. Purpose

This text is for questions 21 to 22

Ready to serve: Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) leadership candidate Insp. Gen. Firli
Bahuri of the National Police salutes House of Representatives members during a fit and proper
test session for his candidacy at the House complex in Senayan, Central Jakarta, on
Monday.(JP/Dhoni Setiawan)

21 From the caption we can conclude that Insp. Gen. Firli Bahuri ….

A. is a former of policeman.
B. is a tester of fit and proper test.
C. is a member of House of Representatives.
D. has not finished having fit and proper test.
E. does not respect to House of Representatives members.
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22. Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) leadership candidate Insp. Gen. Firli Bahuri
of the National Police…
The similar meaning of the underlined word is…

A. Oblivion
B. Abolition
C. Elimination
D. Obliteration
E. Suppression

This text is for questions 23 to 25

If you travel to Seattle there’s one landmark you’re sure to notice right away. Standing tall
against the backdrop of the city skyline, you’ll spot a thing that looks a bit like tower crossed
winth an unidentified flying object (UFO). What are we talking about? The space Needle, of
course!

In 1962, Seattle hosted the World’s Fair, which focused on what life migth be like in the 21 st
century. The city wanted an iconic landmark to be built for the World’s Fair that would represent
its futuristic vision.

Inspired by the Stuttgart Tower in Germany, Edward E. Carlson sketched an initial drawing that
featured a structure that resembled a tethered balloon. Over several years and with input from
others, incluiding architect John Graham, Carlson design morphed into the familiar flying saucer
shape we know today.

Today the space Needle stands 605 feet tall and is 138 feet wide. Weighing 9,550 tons, the
structure can withstand winds of up 200 miles per hour, as well as erathquakes of up to 9.1
magnitude. The top of the Space Needle also features 25 lightning strikes the structure receives
each day. Many visitors enjoy the 41-second lift ride to the observation deck at 520 feet
Adopted from: https://wonderpolis.org/wonder/what-is-the-space-needle (4th November 2017)

23. What is the main idea of paragraph three?

A. The shape of the Space Needle.
B. The sketch of the Space Needle.
C. Architects who designed the Space Needle.
D. The development of the Space Needle’s design.
E. The Space Needle’s design inspired by Stuttgart Tower.
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24. From the text we can conclude that . . . .

A. the Space Needle is susceptible to winds
B. the Space Needle is susceptible to earthquakes
C. the Space Needle was designed by John Graham
D. visitors can see mountains from in the observation desk
E. visitors can observe a flying saucer in the Space Needle

25. “. . . that featured a structure that resembled a tethered balloon.” (Paragraph 3) What is
the closest meaning of the underlined word?
A. Tied
B. Joined
C. Flown
D. Popped
E. Moored

This text is for questions 26 to28

There was an old man and his only grandson, named Nondo, who lived not far from the jungle. The
man collected firewood to live. Unfortunately, Nondo had a limp, so he could not help his
grandfather in the jungle. However He was very diligent doing the house chores.

One day Nondo asked his grandfather, if he could go with him to the jungle, Grandfather forbade
him, but Nondo didn’t give up, he asked the same every day, he really wanted to see animal in the
jungle, One day grandfather let Nondo accompany him to the jungle, He advised Nondo to stay
close to him. Nondo promised to.

In the jungle there were many things to see and Nondo forgot his promise, he separated from
grandfather. When he realized it, he tried to cry out to his grandfather, but grandfather didn’t hear
him. However , grandfather also realized he lost Nondo and tried to find him, but it was in vain. He
woshedNondo was home, but he wasn’t there.

The next morning the grandfather went to the jungle to look for Nondo, On his way he saw bird
singging’ Moo poo……Moo poo…” Grandfather heard the sound as Opoku …..opoku…. which
meant ‘ my grandpa …..my grandpa. Being really curious, he got closer to the bird. To his surprise,
the bird limped! Grandfather cried, he remembered his grandson, he was sure that his grandson had
changed into a bird

Since then people named the bird Moo poo, it can be found in Minahasa, North Sulawesi

26. What is the main idea of paragraph 2?

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A. Nondo and his grandfather were hunters

B. Nondo separated from his grandfather
C. Grandfather attempted to find Nondo
D. Nondo’s intention to go to the jungle
E. Nondo promised to his grandfather

27. What we can learn from the story?

A. We have to be diligent.
B. We should not hunt bird.
C. We have to keep our promise.
D. We must keep the jungle green.
E. We should respect elder people.

28. However He was very diligent doing the house chores. ( Paragraph 1 )
What is the closest meaning of the underlined word?
A. Odd jobs
B. Farm duties
C. Every day jobs
D. Responsibilities
E. Household tasks

This text is for questions 29 to 32

The first Dutch expedition to Indonesia was in 1595. This was led by Cornelius de Houtman. In
1596 the Dutch expedition had made contact with the Portuguese and Indonesians. Then at the
start of the century in 1602, the Dutch East India Company was established. Another name for the
Dutch East India Company is the Vereenigde Oost-Indische Compagnie more commonly known
as the VOC. The VOC was made to protect trade in the Indian Ocean and to assist in war of
independence from Spain. Only a year after the VOC was created, the Dutch built their first
permanent trading post in Banten, West Java.

In 1611 the Dutch were not the only ones in Indonesia. The British established several trading
posts in Indonesia. The British would remain in Indonesia until 1824. Two years later on January
27, 1613 a Dutch fleet arrived at Solor. There were nearly 30 Portuguese and 1000 natives to
defend the fort for Captain Manuel Alvares. Yet after 3 months of siege, the Dutch finally had
Solor Fortress on April 18, 1613. The Dutch would rename it Fort Henricus. In 1619 the Dutch
would rename the city of Jayakarta to Batavia and it became the new VOC headquarters.

Then on February 27, 1623 the chief of the English East India Company, Gabriel Towerson was
put on trial and then beheaded along with 9 other English men, 10 Japanese traders and one
Portuguese man for conspiracy against the Dutch
29. What is the communicative purpose of the text?
A. To tell the beginning expedition of the Dutch.
B. To retell some conspiracies against the Dutch.
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C. To describe the British trading posts in Indonesia.

D. To inform the establishing of Dutch East India Company.
E. To explain the building of the Dutch permanent trading posts.

30. Why did the Portuguese and natives defend the fort together? Because ….
A. the Dutch wanted to have the fort and found a trading post
B. the British had several trading posts in Indonesia
C. they wanted to protect the fort from Spain
D. they did conspiracy against the Dutch
E. the Dutch would rename the fort

31. From the text we can conclude that ….

A. Banten was the new VOC headquarter in Batavia
B. the British controlled over the fort for three months
C. VOC was founded to help the Dutch trading in Banten
D. the Portuguese had to leave Solor after three months defending the fort
E. the British, the Dutch and The Portuguese decided to cooperate in trading

32. In1613 the Portuguese and the natives did spices trading in Solor … the Dutch
could undertake it after three months of siege.
What is the suitable word to complete the sentence?
A. but
B. and
C. when
D. after
E. before

This text is for questions 33 to 36

Starting to use a lawnmower is occasionally intimidating. The

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following are steps on how to use it.

1. Prepare to start the lawnmower. Move the lawnmower to an open, grassy

area. Clear away any children's toys or rocks.
2. Make sure your mower has gas and oil.

3. Check the spark plug. There should be a single spark plug end sticking out
on the back or side of the motor, with a lead that looks a thick wire with a
rubber cap attached to it.

4. Prime the carburetor. Locate the prime button, which is usually a red or
black squishy button somewhere on the mower's body. Push it between
three and four times in order to force the gasoline into the lines. Don't go
crazy with the squishing, or you'll flood the engine.

5. Open the throttle. Put the throttle lever in a mid-to-high position. lf you
skip this step, the engine won't be able to keep going once you've started it.

6. Pull the starter cord. lf your lawnmower has a horizontal lever near the
handle, hold it against the handle. Next, grip the handle of the starter
(attached at the end of a rope or cord) and pull upward quickly and firmly.
You may have to do this several times before the motor starts up.

33. What is the topic of the text?

A. Ways to fix a lawnmower
B. Lawnmower components
C. Steps to use a lawnmower
D. The use of a lawnmower safely
E. The benefit of using a lawnmower

34. Which of the following steps is not found on the text?

A. Make sure your mower has gas and oil.
B. Locate the prime button
C. Check the spark plug
D. Open the throttle
E. Push carburetor

35. Why should we place the throttle lever in a mid to high position? To avoid ...
A. the machine stop
B. the motor start up
C. the machine break
D. an accident happen
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E. the lever firmly attach

36. “Locate the prime button” (Step 4). The underlined word has the closest meaning to....
A. big
B. main
C. huge
D. extra
E. catchy

This text is for questions 37 to 40

Gold has become a precious metal to mankind since it was the dawn of civilization.
The nature of gold is soft and malleable which people can easily make and change to
any forms. It can be done just by using a simple technology. The beautiful golden
and shiny color does not easily fade out. The form of gold can be as jewelry, bar, or
coin. Nowadays, gold coin, such as gold IRA, becomes an advantageous investment.
Gold is safe and profitable for investment. In uncertain situations, many people are
turning to gold because gold has a more stable value and regarded as currency
without assets limitation. It is secure and can be cashed out at any time we need. The
Gold values tend to be stable; take a look an IRA gold discussion. It is zero inflation
effect. It is very rare that the gold prices fall. Even every year, the gold price tends
to increase.
Investments in the form of coins, it is famous as gold coin, is more profitable if it is
compared with the investment of gold in the form of jewelry. Gold coin, for
example gold 401k which some people call 401k gold, is very good when it is used
as an alternative investment, whether it is for the medium-term investment or long-
term investment. Besides, gold coins need less cost in production and manufacturing
so it is more lucrative than investing gold in the form of jewelry.
Moreover, some people do not just think gold as an investment, but also as
collections. Since it is used as a collection, the uniqueness and rareness are the point.
There might be coins that cost up to more than a million because of the history
variables, ownership, and perhaps an important event when the coin is launched.
From the reason above, if we decide to make an investment, it could be useful
to consider investing gold.

37. What does the text mainly discuss?

A The collection of the gold.
B The production of the gold.
C Gold in the form of jewelry.
D The increase of the gold price.
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E The advantages of gold investment.

38. What is the topic of paragraph three?

A. Keeping gold as collection.
B. Production cost of gold coins.
C. The important of gold investment.
D. The benefit of gold coin investment.
E. The investment of gold in the form of jewelry.

39. We can conclude from the text that ….

A. gold investment is a good investment because of its preciousness
B. the benefit of gold investment is caused by its stable value
C. gold investment is a good alternative investment
D. people keep the gold because of its uniqueness
E. many people keep gold as collections

40. Many people are turning to gold … its stable value

A. since
B. due to
C. despite
D. though
E. even if

This text is for questions 41 to 44

The Jakarta – based Human Rights Working Group (HRWG) hopes the upcoming
meeting between the Indonesian government and a United Nations committee on migrant
workers will provide momentum for the country to revise its regulations on the protection
of migrant worker’s rights.
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HRWG program manager Daniel Awigra said that the committee may push countries,
including Indonesia, to align their laws with universal standards, as cited in the
International Convention o the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and
Members of Their Families.

“In our report submitted to the committee, we urge the committee to recommend that the
government [heed] the convention in the revision of the 2004 Law on the Protection of
Indonesian Migrant Workers,” Daniel said in a statement on Thursday.
He added that the revision had been deliberated at the House of Representatives. The
latest draft, however, still favored private recruitment agencies and lacked tight standards
in the recruitment process, he said.

The UN Committee will hold a dialogue for the first time with Indonesia on September 4
to 6 in Geneva, Switzerland, regarding the government’s progress in implementing the
multilateral convention on migrant worker protection. In April, Indonesia sent an initial
report to the committee as requirement for countries that have ratified the convention.

(kuk/bbs)

41. What does the writer tell the news for?

A. For telling about migrant worker’s movement.
B. For presenting migrant workers with regulation.
C. For showing that migrant workers need the protection.
D. For reviewing the need of revising regulation for migrant workers.
E. For informing about what the government needs to do with laws for migrant workers.

42. After reading the news, the readers most likely ….

A. may be aspired to be a migrant worker.
B. apply for any job opportunities available.
C. will go to UN meeting on migrant workers.
D. find a migrant work to motivate him to work.
E. support the government to revise laws on migrant workers.

43. The underlined word in paragraph three refers to ….

A. Human Right Working Group.
B. House of Representative.
C. migrant’s families.
D. migrant workers.
E. private agencies.

44. What is the main idea of the last paragraph?

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A. The government takes steps to solve the problem of migrant-workers.

B. Countries to join the convention need to meet a set of requirements.
C. UN’s plan to talk with Indonesia on migrant workers protection.
D. The UN committee will talk about Indonesia progress on.
E. Multilateral convention is held in a neutral country

This text is for questions 45 to 47

Dear Sabrina,

Please let me express my deepest sympathies to you and your younger brother
and sisters. I was shocked and shattered when I heard about Frank’s horrific accident. I
can't even imagine what you have been going through for the past ten days.
As you know, your brother and I have been colleagues and friends for the past
eight years. His tragic loss leaves a terrible void in our office. He was so well-liked and
respected by everyone who came into contact with him, both colleagues and clients alike.
He had tremendous people skills, and as such, was a role model in our company and the
industry at large.
I trust that, when they are older, your younger siblings will be made aware of
what an outstanding person Frank was in his professional life.
Sabrina, please feel free to contact me if I can help in any way while you go
through this very difficult period. I will support you in any way that I can should you
reach out to me.
Also, please tell your siblings how terribly devastated all of us are here at the
company due to their lovely brother's tragic passing.
Sincere sympathy,

Darlene Francis

45. What is Darlene’s main purpose to write the letter?

A. To encourage Sabrina to visit her and talk about anything
B. To ask Sabrina to consult with her about any problem she has
C. To persuade Sabrina to cheer up her younger brother and sisters
D. To show her condolence and sympathy to Sabrina and her siblings
E. To inform Sabrina about her office’s atmosphere after the death of Frank
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46. Why did Frank’s death leave a terrible empty space in Darlene’s office? It is because Frank
was a ...
A. lovely friend
B. skillful person
C. respected worker
D. role model in their company
E. outstanding in both personal and professional life

47. “…your younger siblings will be made aware of what an outstanding person …” ( Paragraph
3) . What is the closest meaning of the underlined word?
A. Awake
B. Sensitive
C. Attentive
D. Conscious
E. Responsive

This text is for questions 48 to 50

.Here is my unforgettable experience. One day I joined a story telling contest. Two of my friends and I
had been chosen to take a part in the final round at the district level. I was very happy and eager to win
the competition.
For preparation, I had to memorize and understand the story well. My teacher guided and taught me
pronunciation, facial expression and gestures. One day, before performing, my friends and I were busy to
prepare the props and costumes for the competition. Thing that made me sad was my teacher rented the
props and costumes for my friends but not for me.
My two friends had beautiful costumes and luxurious props. Although I just wore the simple ones, I
performed my best to win the competition. The competition started. I got number 29 and my friends got
number 5 and 10. I was nervous but I showed my best performance on stage. Lots of people took photos
and videos of me.
Finally, anxiety was gone after I had finished performing. And then, the announcement came which
made three of us very uneasy. Luckily I was chosen as the first winner. I went to the stage and all the
judges congratulated me and gave a plague, trophy, and money. I was very happy.

48. What is the main idea of paragraph three?

A. Writer told about her performance.
B. Writer wore beautiful costume.
C. Writer won on the competition.
D. Writer told about her friends.
E. Writer had luxurious props.
49. From the text it can be concluded that . . .
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A. practice makes performance go well

B. being nervous helps perform well on the stage
C. wearing simple clothes can help win the competition
D. it is necessary to wear beautiful costumes for the competition
E. beautiful costumes and luxurious props are the requirements for the competition

50. … I was nervous, I showed my best performances on the stage.

The sentences can be connected by which of the following words?
A. However
B. Although
C. Because
D. But
E. If