MADRASAH ALIYAH NEGERI 1 MEDAN

BANK SOAL BAHASA INGGRIS KELAS XI SEMESTER 3

1. Alya : Film of Kartini it’s so inspiring. And what do you think about the inspiring film of
Kartini?
Kayla : I think ______ .
a. Let’s go
b. Thank you, Kartini
c. You forget Kartini’s day
d. I can’t hear you call Kartini
e. I love Kartini’s film. It’s so inspiring me.

2. Fachri : I think our city is saved from the virus, so we can go around.
Pandu : But I don’t think so, _______ Our city is not saved. We must stay at home at least in
lock down time.
a. She forgets it
b. In my opinion
c. I am thinking of the virus
d. See you next time
e. You know it.

3. Hafiz: After school Aulia feels very tired and he gets dizzy.
Aqila: I think ______ And if it’s not necessary he doesn’t leave the bed.
a. He should lie down and have bed rest time.
b. You have to take him to the hospital.
c. He can see the doctor now.
d. You must go to school.
e. She would take rest.

4. Mutia : You look unhealthy, Boy.

Zayyan : Yes, I get a headache and a stomachache.
Mutia : ______ Come on, I will accompany you
going there.
Zayyan : Ok, thanks.
a. You should see a doctor.
b. You had better take a rest.
c. You need to take medicine.
d. Why don’t you continue working..
e. If I were you, I would get breakfast

5. Malikal : … our Biology class is so fun and very interesting.

Qhoifa : Yes, you are right. I think so. The Biology teacher conveys the lesson interestingly
making the classroom atmosphere becomes pleasant.
a. I’m not sure one hundred percent
b. The teacher disagrees
c. Qhoifa agrees
d. I don’t like it
e. I think

6. Arif : This day is Mother’s day and I want to give her my painting. What do you think about
it?
Raihan: It’s so beautiful and amazing, and I think you must develop your painting talent to a
professional level.
Arif : That sounds great. Thank you for your opinion, Raihan.
Raihan: It’s my pleasure.
From the conversation about the painting, Raihan is…
a. asking a time
b. asking for a gift
c. giving an opinion
d. asking for his help
e. giving a lot of hands
7. Faiz : ………..?
Cendikia : I think it’s great.
a. Have you read this book?
b. What do you think of this book?
c. What is it?
d. Do you know this?
e. How do you do?

8. Athayolla : Can you give me an opinion about my sculpture?

Fathir : Sure thing! I think you should have had fixed the hand.
Athayolla : Thanks, Fathir.
Fathir : No problem!
From the dialogue below, Fathir is…
a. asking for help
b. giving help
c. giving opinion
d. asking for an opinion
e. asking for help

9. Bowo : Oh my god, this traffic is making me crazy.

Puan : Absolutely! I think there must be an accident.
Bowo : I think so too. It’s almost seven o’clock. We’ll be late for school.
Puan : We’d better tell our teacher that we’re coming late, because of the traffic. We hope
and pray that traffic will be fine soon and we will not miss the first lesson.
Bowo : Okay, let’s call her.
What is the best solution they have?
a. make themselves crazy.
b. come late to school
c. call the teacher
d. hope and pray
e. miss the first lesson

10. Rizky : What do you think about the restaurant?

Ridho : I think the price is too expensive
From the dialogue below we can conclude that …
a. Ridho ignoring opinion
b. Rizky is rejecting opinion
c. Ridho is asking opinion
d. Rizky is accepting opinion
e. Ridho is giving opinion

11. Ade : What do you think about the fairy?

Jihan : I think she deserves to return to heaven.
We can conclude that Ade is … .
a. asking for information from Jihan
b. asking Jihan’s opinion
c. giving her opinion to Jihan
d. agreeing with Jihan’s opinion
e. disagreeing with Jihan’s opinion

12. Nazwa : … about my house design?

Ayudia : Sure thing! I think you should have added more windows.
Nazwa: Thanks, Ayudia.
Nazwa: No problem!
 a. Can you give me your opinion
b. Can I tell you my opinion
c. What if I give you suggestion
d. Do you mind buying
e. What can I help

13. Sifa : We will have a long holiday in the next semester, what are you going to do?
Indria : … .
Sifa : I do hope you have a nice trip.
a. I don’t know about holiday
b. I am Busy for holiday
c. I am thinking of going to the Beach
d. The beach is not clean
e. The holiday will be boring

14. Aisyah : What do you think about the math test we had just now?
Yuleka : … . I couldn’t answer number 5.
a. It’s easy I think.
b. It’s too hard to do
c. I like it
d. I don’t care
e. It is satisfying

15. Read the conversation below carefully!

Dhiya : I’m really struggling to keep up with my coursework this semester. Do you have any
advice for how to manage my time better?
Jasmine : Well, one thing you could try is making a schedule for each day and setting
specific times for studying.
Which of the following is the best response to Jasmine’s suggestion?
a. That sounds like a good idea. I’ll try that out.”
b. I don’t think that will work for me. I prefer to study whenever I have free time.
c. I already tried that and it didn’t work for me.
d. Thanks, but I think I’ll just keep doing what I’ve been doing.
e. I don’t think so.

16. Situation : You and your friends are on a trip to Pasir Putih beach. However, none of you
knows about the route to the beach.
What will be your suggestion?
a. I think we can go home now.
b. What about going to a restaurant?
c. You should open Google Maps application on your phone.
d. You should read the instruction more carefully.
e. Call police!

17. Hafidsya : What should we do today?

Fadlan : ……… we go to the library.
a. Shall I
b. Let’s
c. Why don’t
d. Would you
e. How about

18. Shafwan : I feel drowsy.

Yazri : ………
a. You should take a rest.
b. What if you study harder?
c. What about calling your friend for help?
d. You had better call the police.
e. You should finish the task
19. Amin : You look unhealthy, Boy.
Rais : Yes, I get a headache and a stomachache.
Amin : You should see a doctor. Come on, I will accompany you.
Rais : Ok.
The underlined words show ….
a. Agreement
b. Disagreement
c. Advice
d. Necessity
e. Plan

20. Situation: Your friend needs a book for his homework. But he doesn’t have enough money to
buy it.
What will you suggest him?
a. You should borrow from our seniors
b. I think you shouldn’t do the homework.
c. What if we go to the zoo?
d. You ought to get some rest.
e. Why don’t you go to book store?

21. You should …………… to pass the test.

a. Study hard
b. Studying
c. Studying hard
d. Studied
e. Studied hard

22. Aizza : …………………….

Rika : I’d love too, but I have an appointment with a friend tomorrow.
a. The fine art exhibition is great.
b. I’ll go to the fine art exhibition.
c. I’ll be grateful if l go to the art exhibition.
d. How about going to the fine art exhibition tomorrow?
e. ls there any more interested in seeing the art exhibition?

Mr and Mrs. Wahyu Renaldy invite you to share the joy of the marriage uniting their daughter
Almira Renaldy to Zaky Indika, Saturday, the tenth of August, twenty twenty-one at 03 o’clock
in the afternoon, at Urang Banjar Restaurant, JI. Krakatau Medan.

23. The purpose of the text above is to invite you ….

a. to unite Almira and Heru in a wedding party.
b. to attend Mr. and Mrs. Renaldy’s marriage.
c. to attend Almira and Zaky’s wedding party.
d. to have lunch in a Wong Solo Restaurant.
e. to marry with Mr and Mrs. Renaldy.

24. Which statement is TRUE based on text?

a. The party will be held on August 10th, 2022.
b. Zaky Indika is Mr. and Mrs. Wahyu Renaldy’s son.
c. The party will be held in Urang Banjar Restaurant.
d. Mr. and Mrs. Wahyu Renaldy will celebrate their anniversary.
e. The celebration will be held in Zaky’s residence.
25. What is the invitation about?
a. Wedding anniversary invitation
b. Honoring Mr. Mrs. Pratomo marriage
c. Wedding invitation
d. Engagement invitation
e. Dinda and Deni Marriage anniversary invitation

26. Which statement is not true in the text?

a. Dinda is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Partomo
b. The event will be held in Dian Utami street
c. The hosts of the event are Mr. and Mrs. Pratomo
d. Interested to come, please call Geo after August 1.
e. The wedding will be celebrated in the morning.

27. Sheila : Mom, have you seen my ear pods around here?
Mom: No, do you remember where you put them last time?
Sheila: I can’t seem to remember, but I remember using it in my bedroom thirty minutes ago.
Mom: …
a. You have to buy new ones.
b. You should check your bedroom more carefully.
c. You should have bought two pairs.
d. You could find the box in my room.
e. You will buy another one tomorrow

28. Farhan : There’s a lot of restaurants to choose from this app.

Rasya: I agree. But the good ones do not have the food vouchers!
Farhan : Yeah. Why don’t we just go to the drive-thru nearby?
Rasya : ………………………… Let’s go right now!
a. I don’t think so.
b. We should eat right now.
c. I think that’s a great idea.
d. I suppose we could eat tomorrow.
e. In my opinion, it’s too far away.

29. Chayara : I prefer ballads to rock music.

Wana : Why?
Chayara : In my opinion, ….
a. Rock music is better.
b. Ballad is more boring than rock.
c. Rock sounds easier to listen to than ballads.
d. Ballad sounds really dull.
e. Ballad is more relaxing than rock.

A major affective factor in second or subsequent language literacy

development is age. As mentioned above, most learners in literate societies begin their formal
literacy education in their first language when they start school at about the age of five.
However, most second language l ea r ne rs do not b eg i n t o l e ar n l i t er a cy i n a
s e co n d l an gu age u nt i l t h e y a re ol d e r t h an t h i s (Hammond & Derewianka
1999,p.30). Some may be studying a second language at school or university while
living in their own culture. Others may have migrated to a new culture where they
must learn a second language in order to participate in the adopted society.

30. What is a major factor in learning second language to language literacy according to the
writer?
a. intelligence
b. address
c. Habits
d. Experience
e. Age

31. Some may be studying a second language at second or university while living in their own
culture. The statement above is ….
a. a thesis the writer expresses for his/her point of view
b. a supporting idea to the writer point of view
c. an opposite ideas to counter his/her ideas
d. a theme the writer uses to support his/her ideas
e. none of the options are correct

32. Why does the writer mention the name Hammond & Derewianka in his/her writing?
a. To show that s/he reads more books
b. To tell readers that s/he has read the books
c. To mention the reader that s/he they are his/her friends
d. S/he wants to support his/her point of view by quoting other ideas
e. S/he wants to describe more facts about his/her ideas

Taking care of the keyboard

The keyboard is a robust device used for inputting data on to your computer. As you type
in information, small letters are sent via the cable to the inside of the machine where they are
organized into the words that you see. Keep your cable straight. It is important that the keyboard
cable has no kinks or that no object is placed on the cable to restrict the flow of letters to the
machine. Care also must be taken that letters with sharp point do not become snared in the cable.

33. What is the function of keyboard?

a. For sending data from computer
b. For keeping data in computer
c. For storing soft files in computer
d. For inputting data on to computer
e. For seeing data in computer

34. As you type in information, small letters are sent via the cable to the inside of the machine
where they are organized into the words that you see. ‘They’ refers to …
a. Words
b. The machine
c. The cable
d. Information
e. Small letters

35. Why should the keyboard cable be kept straight and not have kinks?
a. In order to avoid restriction of the flow of letters to the machine.
b. To restrict the flow of letters to the machine.
c. In order to place object on the cable
d. To take the letters
 e. In order to snare the cable

36. Rafifah : "Would you like to have dinner with me tonight ?"
Bikafin : "Thank you. I’d love to."
From the dialogue above we conclude that….
a. Bikafin declines the invitation.
b. Rafifah wants to have dinner.
c. Bikafin asks Rafifah’s opinion.
d. Rafifah invites Bikafin to have dinner together.
e. Bikafin ask Rafifah to have dinner.

37. Adam : Amadea, I'd like to study in a state university, but I'm worried I can't pass the test.
Amadea : Why don't you join me for preparing the test in college?
Adam : By the way, how much does it cost for the college?
Amadea : Not more than a million rupiah yearly.
Adam : Okay, I'll consider it with my parents.
What is Adam's problem?
a. Parents have already chosen a university for her.
b. She is not ready to enroll herself to a state university.
c. She is confused to choose a proper university.
d. The payment to enroll to university is expensive.
e. She has good score to register in university.

Jasmine : Thanks for meeting with me during your lunch hour. I appreciate it.
Fayza : No problem. I'm happy to help. What's going on?
Jasmine : I need your advice. Should I take this new job? Or do I stick with my current one?
Fayza : Well, I think it's time for a change, right? They pay you late and you are unhappy.
Jasmine : Do you really think so?
Fayza : I think so. And I've been listening to you complain for over a year. Trust me.
Take the job. What do you have to lose?

38. What does Fayza suggest for Jasmine ?

a. rejects the offer for her new job
b. accepts the offer for her new job
c. changes Jasmine 's opinion
d. joins her job in her office
e. has same job with her

39. Why does Jasmine have to leave the current job?

a. She wants to work with Fayza.
b. Fayza gives a new job to her.
c. She is unhappy with the late payment of the current job.
d. She is going to have lunch with Fayza.
e. She has got big salary from the new job.

40. Camilla : So what do you think of my singing?

Mahreen : It's really good, but I suggest to try singing in a high tune.
Camilla : Thanks, Mahreen.
John: No problem, Dave!
From the dialogue above, Camilla is…
a. Asking for help
b. Giving an opinion
c. Asking for an opinion
d. Giving help
e. Giving attention

41. Azqa : Hi, Azqy. I hear that you're getting an English test tomorrow. I think you should
prepare it well.
Azqy : Yes, that's right, Azqa. I have been learning all day long.
Azqa : That's very good. I hope you will get a good score.
Azqy : I hope so. Thanks Azqa.
What are they talking about?
 a. Learning English
b. Expressing hope
c. English Test preparation
d. Good score
e. Getting an English score

42. Aqila : Ayyas, are you free on Friday after school?.

Ayyas : No, I'm not. I'm going to see the dentist.
Aqila : Oh, that's OK. What time?
Ayyas : Five o'clock.
Aqila : Can you come to my house after it? I'm having ‘Syukuran Event of my new baby’.
Ayyas : Sounds great!

What do we understand from the conversation?

a. Ayyas can't come to the party.
b. Ayyas will not go to the dentist.
c. Ayyas will come to the party at 5 o'clock.
d. Ayyas can't see the dentist because of the party.
e. Ayyas will come to the party after seeing the dentist

STUDENT ORGANIZATION
SMA Sekeping Hati
Jl. Maju Tak Gentar No. 8C

Dear Cheila,

We invite you to attend our meeting that will be held:

On Saturday, August 8, 2023
At 01.30 p.m. – 02.30 p.m.
In the school hall
Agenda : Final preparation for the Pentas Seni competition on next Tuesday, August 11 2023.

Please come on time, see your there.

Afand,
Chair Person
43. When will the competition be held?
a. On Tuesday, August 11, 2023
b. On Sunday, August 8,2023
c. On Saturday, August 8,2023
d. On Friday, June 8,2023
e. On Saturday, June 8,2023

44. How long will the meeting last?

a. One hour
b. Two hours
c. Thirty minutes
d. One and a half hour
e. Two hours and thirty minutes.
45. What is the name of the competition?
a. Final Preparation of Pentas Seni Competition
b. Preparation of Pentas Seni Competition
c. Student Organization Competition
d. Pentas Seni Competition
e. School Hall Competition
46. Based on the text, we know that .…
a. The meeting will be held in the Pentas Seni.
b. The meeting only invites Cheila.
c. The meeting will be held in the morning.
 d. The competition will be held in the evening.
e. Afandi is the leader of the Student Organization.

Dear all colleagues,

Warmly invites you in a monthly regular meeting

Tuesday, June 2, 2019
7.30 – 9.30 p.m.
Room 909, second floor
Let us know if someone wants to lead the group in a discussion of a specific topic of their choice.
Bring your news. Bring your solutions.
47. When will the meeting take place?
a. June 2, 2019
b. In the morning
c. 7.30 p.m. – 9.00 p.m.
d. In the second week
e. The third month
To celebrate the Indonesian Independence Day, All students are invited to join a writing
competition.
Express your love to our country through writing. Contact each class captain for further
information.
(OSIS)
48. The event was made by ….
a. The school
b. The government
c. The authority
d. The student organization
e. Personal
49. Independence day of Indonesia is celebrated on …….
a. August 7th
b. August 17th
c. August 27th
d. April 21st
e. April 1st
50. The contestant can ask this information to ….
a. The student organization
b. Headmaster
c. The captain of the class
d. The teacher
e. Their friends
Students Organization
SMA Negeri 21
Jl. Kalima No.12 Jakarta 13780
Dear Natasya,
We invite you to attend our meeting that will be held on Saturday, April 24th, 2018 at 1.30 p.m -
2.30 p.m. in the school hall. The agenda is ‘Final Preparation for the PORSENI 2018
competition
Please come on time. See you there!

Farhan Rusydi
Chairperson
51. What will the meeting discuss?
a. The result of PORSENI 2018.
b. The final preparation for the PORSENI 2018 Competition
c. The competition for PORSENI 2018
d. The competition for the student organization
e. The school competition
52. The meeting will be held ….
a. In the afternoon
b. In the evening
c. In the morning
d. At night
e. Not long after the break
53. ‘See you there!’ What does the word you refer to?
a. Farhan Rusydi
b. Natasya
c. The reader
d. The writer
e. The chair person

Glad if you can attend and laugh with us In respect of our Daughter’s perseverance and
persistence
Camilla Aizza has graduated from an M. Si.
(Master of Science from Bandung Technology Institute)
Accompany with us on
Sunday, October 30, 2019 at 8 p.m.
The Suite Room, Adi Mulia Hotel Medan.
Carson Harry and Fenita Azizi
RSVP 65413456
54. Who is graduated from Bandung Technology Institue?
a. Carson Harry
b. Fenita Azizi
c. Camilla Aizza
d. Carson’s son
e. Fenita Azizi and Carson Harry
55. Based on the invitation text above, we can conclude that…
a. The party will be held in a restaurant
b. Camilla is the child of Carson Harry and Fenita Ani
c. The party ended at 8 p.m
d. The party is to celebrate Camilla’s Birthday
e. Fenita Azizi and Carson Harry live in Bandung
56. How do the guests confirm their attendance to the event?
a. By sending e-mail to Camilla
b. By directly coming to Adi Mulia Hotel
c. By visiting Carson and Fenita’s residence
d. By contacting the phone number in the invitation
e. By meeting the committee of the event

Nayla & Syafrizal

are waiting you to their wedding
Time : 19.30
Date : 12th of April, 2023 Sunday
Place : Bali Lestari Beach
57. What does the purpose of the text?
a. To offer something or an event to the people
b. To invite people to an event
 c. To inform about an event
d. To express personal greeting and congratulation
e. To give direct information
58. What party does Nayla and Syafrizal hold?
a. Circumcision party
b. Farewell party
c. Wedding party
d. New born baby party
e. Birthday party
59. What day does it happen?
a. Monday
b. Sunday
c. Wednesday
d. Friday
e. Saturday
60. Where does the event take place ?
a. at the school
b. at the beach
c. at Bali Lestari Beach
d. at the hotel
e. at the home

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.
61. Which of the following is not directly affected by pesticides used?
a. Human Beings
b. Plants
c. Ecology
d. Animals.
62. Environment.
What does paragraph two tell about?
a. It tells about the good thing of using pesticides.
b. It is about the effect of using pesticides on animals.
c. It tells about how pesticides affect the quality of farm products.
d. It is about the benefit of pesticide residue in the environment.
63. It talks about the chemical substances in pesticides
One of the disadvantages of using chemical pesticides is …
a. increasing crops productivity.
b. creating balanced ecosystem.
c. causing the pests to become inactive
d. killing fish and bees
e. helping reduce pollutants in the environment.
64. Secondly, pests can gradually become resistant to pesticides. (paragraph 3). The word
resistant in the sentence above means …
a. Weak
b. Fragile
c. Broken
d. Unbalanced
e. Unaffected
In Australia there are three levels of governments, the federal government, state
government, and local government. All of these levels of government are necessary. This is so
for number of reasons.
First, the federal government is necessary for the big things. They keep the economy in order
and look after like defense. Similarly, the state government look after the middle sized things.
For example they look after law and order, preventing things like vandalism in school. Finally,
local government looks after the small things. They look after things like collecting rubbish;
otherwise, everyone would have disease.
Thus for the reasons above, we can conclude that the three levels of the government are
necessary.
65. What kind of text is this?
a. Report
b. News item
c. Explanation Text
d. Descriptive text
e. Analytical Exposition
66. Who is responsible for defense?
a. State Government
b. Federal and State Governments
c. Federal and Local Governments
d. Federal government
e. Local Government
67. The litter management is the responsibility of ….
a. all governments
b. Federal government
c. local government
d. none of governments
e. State government
Smoking
Smoking in restaurant is just disturbing. It must not be allowed because it is rude, harmful to
others and dangerous for the smokers.
Firstly, smoking in a restaurant is impolite. The smell of the smoke affects all people and can
turn them off their food. People pay to taste good food and not to be put off by foul smelling
smoke. Another reason for smoking should not be allowed in restaurant is the harm it can do to
others. Passive smoker that is breathing in smoke made by a smoker can lead to asthma attacks
and even cancer. Finally, smoking in restaurant is dangerous and a health risk to the smokers.
Cigarettes cause heart and lung disease.
Therefore, smoking in restaurant is impolite, harmful to others and a health risk to the smokers
and should not be allowed in any restaurants.
68. Smoking in restaurant must be avoided because……
a. It is harmful to other.
b. It is impolite.
c. It’s dangerous to the smokers.
d. It can cause heart and lung disease
e. All answers are correct.
69. We have many reasons to say that smoking must be avoided. The word reason mean…..
a. Conclusion
b. summary
c. reinforcement
d. statement
e. argument
70. Smoking in restaurant is just disturbing. It must not be allowed because it is rude, harmful to
others and dangerous for the smokers (paragraph 1). What does the bold typed word in this
paragraph refer to?
a. Smoking
b. Restaurant
c. Smoking in restaurant
d. Others
e. Smokers
71. Since we can find a thesis, arguments and reiteration in the text, so we can conclude that this
text belongs to…..
a. Description
b. Narration
c. Anecdote
d. Analytical Exposition
e. Procedure
72. The synonym of the word dangerous in the text is……
a. Rude
b. Impolite
c. harmful
d. health risk
e. disease
73. Smoking in restaurants is just disturbing. It must not be allowed because it is rude, harmful to
others and dangerous for the smokers. The sentences above characterize as….. of the text.
a. Thesis
b. Arguments
c. Reiteration
d. Title
e. Supporting details
School Uniform
School uniform is special clothes worn by all students of a particular school. The uniform
of a school may differ from others. Why should schools use uniforms? Below are some reasons.
First of all, Notre Dame’s Department of Sociology produced a study in 1998 concerning
school uniforms. Their findings using 10th grade students showed that uniforms have no direct
effect on “substance abuse, behavioral problems or attendance.”
Secondly, uniform helps to create a strong sense school ethos and a sense of belonging to
a particular community. As such it promotes discipline and helps to drive up academic standards,
which is why a uniform is often adopted by schools which are being reopened with a fresh start
after being classified as failing.
Finally, uniform acts as a social leveler, under which all students are equal in the eyes of
the school and of each other. In institutions without uniform students are often competitive and
worry endlessly about their appearance and the clothes they should wear. Pupils without
expensive designer clothes and trainers may be singled out as social outcasts, or stigmatized as
being from poor backgrounds. For these reasons many parents prefer uniforms as they save them
money on buying clothes for school wear.
Considering the findings, schools should implement the uniform as their identity. The
government should also publish some kind of rule which makes uniform compulsory for schools.
74. What is the text about?
a. Why parents buy uniforms for their children
 b. The importance of school uniform
c. Cloths for the school identity
d. What we should wear at school
e. The equality among students
75. In schools without uniform, student will be regarded poor because s/he … .
a. does not wear a school uniform
b. wears no expensive designer clothes
c. cannot afford to buy a school uniform
d. posses a bad academic record
e. has a bad attitude at school
76. Their findings using 10th grade students showed that uniforms have no direct effect on
“substance abuse, behavioral problems or attendance (par.2). What is the antonym of
attendance?
a. Absence
b. Presence
c. Assistance
d. Abuse
e. Quarrel

Palestine

Palestine is a nation, which is held in high esteems in Islamic history and has great significance
for Muslims. Some of the major reasons for Palestine being of significance to Muslims are:

Allah has named it the Holy Land and the Blessed Land” in the Quran. It’s mentioned in Surah
Al- Ma’idah ( 5:21 ):

“O my people, enter the Holy Land which Allah has assigned to you and do not turn back (from
fighting in Allah’s cause ) for then you will be returned as losers.”

It was the home of many Prophets and great men. Palestine was the birthplace of many Prophets
including Hazrat Ibrahim, Ishaq, Dawud, Yaqub, Sulayman, Zakariya, Yahya, Isa and other
companions like Irmiya, Maryam, Samuil, Talut, Uzair and Yusha.

Palestine is home to one of the Sacred Masjid in Islam, the Masjid al-Aqsa. Masjid Al-Aqsa is
the third holiest site in Islam. It was the first Qiblat for Muslims. Many references from religious
books have been given with respect to this mosque. Palestine was the site of the miraculous night
journey of Prophet Muhammad .

In conclusion, Palestine, a country blessed by Allah the Almighty, as it is high esteem in Islamic
history, is very important for Muslims.

77. What does the text tell us about?

a. The importance of Palestine for Muslims.
b. The high esteem of Palestine.
c. The third holiest site in Islam.
d. The birth place of many prophets.
e. The story of Palestine.
78. The following statements are TRUE based on the text, EXCEPT … .
a. Palestine was the birthplace of many Prophets, like Ibrahim and Sulaiman.
b. Masjid al-Aqsa was the first Qiblat for Muslims.
c. Prophet Muhammad was born in Palestine.
d. Allah has named Palestine the Holy Land and the Blessed Land.
e. Masjid Al-Aqsa in Palestine is the third holiest site in Islam.
79. Allah has named it the Holy Land and the Blessed Land” in the Quran. It’s mentioned in
Surah Al- Ma’idah ( 5:21 )….
The word it refers to … .
a. Land
b. Qur’an
c. Surah Al-Ma’idah
 d. Palestine
e. Masjid Al-Aqsa

Seat Belt

Nowadays, the police have been applying the new regulation concerning the use of seat
belts. In European countries, this regulation has been applied for a long time. Seat belt has
benefits for everyone while driving a car. Here are some of the arguments why seat belt is
important.

The use of seat belt has been proven to reduce the risk of injury or death in an accident.
Seat belt has become a standard component in cars.

The research shows that most car accidents will cause an injury to the head. Frequently,
drivers or the passengers driving without seat belts die because of this. By wearing the seat belts,
the injury will not happen since the seat belts restrain our body on the car seat when the accident
happens.

Regarding to the arguments above, it can be seen that seat belt is very important to use
while driving in order to reduce the risk of injury or death in an accident. .

80. What is the writer’s intention?

a. To describe the use of seat belt.
b. To present two points of view about the seat belt.
c. To tell the readers the importance of seat belt.
d. To tell the readers who use seat belts.
e. To explain about the use of the seat.
81. Which is NOT TRUE according to the text?
a. The regulation of the use of seat belt makes controversial.
b. The use of seat belts can reduce the risk of car accidents.
c. The regulation of the use of seat belts has been applied for a long time.
d. Passengers of a car do not need to use seat belts.
e. Every car has to be completed with seat belts.
82. “Frequently, drivers or the passengers driving without seat belts die because of this.
What does the underlined word refer to?
a. drivers
b. driving without seat belts
c. the car accident
d. wearing the seat belt
e. the recent traffic conditions
83. Why does wearing seat belt prevent us from being injured when the accident happens?
a. Because seat belt restrain our body on the car seat.
b. Because we do not get injury on head.
c. Because seat belt should be applied in a car.
d. Because the car does not hit another car having no seat belt .
e. Because there are many seat belts in the car.

Male chauvinism (men's believe in male superiority) extends even into the area of
automobile driving, it seems. They believe that they are far better drivers than women. Men
consider women drivers incompetent, inattentive and even dangerous behind the wheel.
However, statistics prove that women are, in fact, safer drivers than men. For example,
insurance rates for women are 20 percents than they are for men. Another proof is that more
accidents are caused by male drivers between the ages of 18 and 25 than by any other groups.
Also the greater percentage of accident involving death is caused by men. Although women are
criticized for being too cautious, they are really just being safe drivers.
The reason for women driver's safer habits can perhaps be found in the differing attitudes
of sexes toward automobiles as a convenience, like a washing machine.
On the other hand, men regard the automobile as an extension of their egos. Using it as a
weapon when they feel particularly aggressive or using it as a status symbol.
 In all, women are safer drivers because of their attitude. Men can learn to become safe
drivers if they adopt the attitude that an automobile is merely a convenience.

84. The text is about … .

a. Road accidents
b. Women attitude towards automobile
c. Male superiority in automobile driving
d. A comparison between men and women drivers
e. Statistics about the number of road accidents
85. How many percents are the insurance rates for women than they are for men?
a. 25 percents
b. 20 percents
c. 18 percents
d. Only 2 percents
e. More than 20 percents
86. What do men think of women in the area of automobile driving?
a. Women are safer in driving.
b. Women are incompetent drivers and dangerous behind wheel.
c. Women are attentive while driving.
d. Women are aggressive in driving.
e. Women are too fast while driving
87. In term of car accidents, the statistics proves that car accidents caused by … .
a. men are higher than those of women
b. men are lower than that of women
c. men are as high as that of women
d. women are equal to that of men
e. women are the same as that of men
88. Which of the following you don’t agree with about men drivers?
a. They are safe and careful drivers.
b. They cause more accidents than women.
c. They consider themselves to be competent drivers.
d. They feel that using a car shows status of symbol.
e. They regard automobiles as an extension of their egos.
89. We can understand from the text that … .
a. Men always criticize women for their bad driving attitude.
b. women show their egos by aggressive driving
c. the statistic shows women drive the car carelessly.
d. young women drivers get many accidents.
e. men underestimate women

Although there is a great deal of variation within each gender, on the average, men and
women discuss a surprisingly different range of topics. According to some studies, women and
men ranging in age from seventeen to eighty described the range of topics each discussed with
friends of the same sex. Certain topics were common to both men and women; work, movies,
and television proved to be frequent topics for both groups.
The differences between men and women were more striking than the similarities.
Female friends spend much more time discussing personal and domestic subjects, relationship
problems, family, health and reproductive matters, weight, food and clothing. Men, on the other
hand, are more likely to discuss music, current events, sports and business. Women are more
likely to gossip about close friends and family. By contrast, men spend more time gossiping
about sports figures and media personalities. These differences can lead to frustration when men
and women try to converse with one another.

90. It is stated in the passage that women … .

a. are unwilling to discuss personal subjects
b. are more interested in discussing relationship problems than are men
c. never talk about other men and women
d. don’t like gossiping about anything
e. discuss more important issues than men

91. According to the passage, men … .

 a. need to learn to communicate better
b. are not likely to gossip on anything
c. have no common topics with women
d. get frustrated more whenever they try to converse with women
e. like talking about movies and television as much as women do

92. Men, on the other hand, are more likely to discuss music, current events, sports, and
business. The word sport has closest meaning to … .
a. Jogging
b. Activity
c. Exercise
d. Duty
e. Competition

93. Certain topics were common to both men and women; work, movies, and television proved
to be frequent topics for both groups. (paragraph 1) The words both groups refer to … .
a. Men and women
b. Movies and television
c. Certain topics
d. Frequent topics
e. Friends

The Effect of Cramming

How do you study when the test is coming? Do you start preparing for the test weeks or months
before the test or leave things to the last hour? If you start studying weeks or months before the
test, it is great. However, if you study all the material in the last hour or minute, it is not good for
you and it is called cramming. Cramming is the situation when students stay up until morning to
study before their test. This habit can lead to negative impacts for some reason.

The first reason is that disruptions in the regular sleep cycle can cause temporary intellectual
lapses. For most students, less sleep can make them could not focus in the class. Additionally,
cramming can leave us with “something that I have seen before” in our memory. However, being
able to recognize something is not the same as being able to recall it. Besides that, each person
has their different sleeping time, so some of them often use a stimulant for cramming.
Furthermore, that stimulant gives bad effect to its consumers. The example stimulant is coffee. It
causes many problems such as Caffeine Intoxication Syndrome, anxiety, panic, headaches, and
so on.

To sum up, cramming is bad because it disturbs our regular sleep cycle which cause temporary
intellectual lapses and using stimulant for cramming gives bad effect to our health.

94. What is cramming based on the text?

a. Preparing for the test weeks or months before the test to the last hour
b. The use of stimulant for different sleeping time.
c. Being able to recognize something
d. Disruptions in the regular sleep cycle which causes temporary intellectual lapses.
e. The situation when students stay up until morning to study before their test.
95. What is NOT the negative impact of cramming based on the text?
a. disruptions in the regular sleep cycle
b. study all the material in the last hour or minute
c. causing temporary intellectual lapses
d. students could not focus in the class
e. recognize something but not being able to recall it
96. “… being able to recognize something is not the same as being able to recall it.”. The
underlined word has the same meaning with _____ .
a. Contact
b. Forget
c. Remember
 d. Memorize
e. Understand
97. Cramming is not good for students because ______ . (Paragraph-2)
a. of less sleep can make them could not focus in the class
b. they drink coffee.
c. they can recall something they’ve learned.
d. of having a test tomorrow
e. have to study more whole night.
98. The text above uses some “conjunctions”, EXCEPT ….
a. thus
b. additionally
c. furthermore
d. the first
e. beside that
99. “Cramming is the situation when students stay up until morning to study before their test.”
From this sentence you can analyze that the text uses “Simple Present Tense” as one of its
language features. What “verbs” applied in the sentence to identify it?
a. is, when
b. situation, test
c. is, stay up
d. when, before
e. when, until
100. “Cramming is the situation when students stay up until morning to study before their
test.” What does the word their refer to?
a. Cramming
b. Students
c. Morning
d. Test
e. Situation