Text 1

Dear friends,

Maybe some of you have been informed that I recently got a new position in another company, and I
am going to leave this company at the end of this week. So please, take this as my true farewell to all
of you.

I want you all to understand that I have mixed feelings about this situation. I am excited about my
new professional opportunity, on te other hand, I feel sad to leave this amazing company where I
have found so many wonderful friends and colleagues.

The last three years in Delta tech group have been the best time in my profession to date. I
experienced working with many people who eventually become my comrades for a long time. I hope
my new position will provide an equally valuable experiences and compassionate friends.

Please accept my deepest gratitude for making my time in Delta tech a truly unforgettable one. A
warm welcome to you all who may wish to stay in touch or talk to me before I leave on Friday, and I
will be happy to provide you with my new phone number and email.

Wishing you and Delta tech team the best.

Yours faithfully,

James Nadal

1. Based on the text, we can conclude that both the sender and hid friends previously were…
A. Colleagues at work
B. Owners of the company
C. The official sender’s secretary
D. New directors of the instance
E. New candidates for staff’s agency
2. Paragraph 2 is written to…
A. Provide information about the sender’s new position
B. Give specific details about the sender’s new job
C. Express the sender’s feeling about the farewell
D. Argue with the sender’s colleagues at work
E. Inform the solution to fill a job vacancy
3. How do you analyze the content of paragraph 3 and 4?
A. Paragraph 3 informs us of the writer’s previous job while paragraph 4 describes how the
writer leaves.
B. Paragraph 3 tells us about the depth of feeling of the writer whereas paragraph 4 wants
us to know the writer’s appreciation.
C. Paragraph 3 entertains the readers how the writer achieves his grade; paragraph 4
expresses what the writer feels
D. Paragraph 3 describes why the writer works whereas paragraph 4 describes how the
writer takes leaving to a new company.
E. Paragraph 3 talks about the writer’s experience in his old company and paragraph 4
declares the writer’s gratitude to his teamwork
4. The followings are some answers in response to the letter.
1. Thank you for your mentorship and advice over the years. It’s been an invaluable
resource that I’m going to miss. Enjoy your new job!
2. We are proud to have a boss who not only commands, but also shows us how to achieve
success.
3. You will be truly missed here. Good luck with your new job.
4. Good luck with your new adventure! It’s been a real pleasure working for you over the
past few years.
5. You are no longer my co-worker, but you are still a significant friend to me. Good luck
with your new career!
6. You will always be a part of us. We will miss you. See you in our new office.
Which of the answers are appropriate to respond?
A. 1, 2 and 4
B. 2. 4 and 5
C. 4, 5 and 6
D. 1, 3,4 and 5
E. 1, 2, 4 and 6
5. According to the text, which of the following statements is true?
A. The writer is feeling pressured to leave his old company
B. The writer’s last job didn’t give him valuable experience
C. The writer feels happy because he will leave his old company
D. The writer hopes to keep in touch with his colleagues in his old company
E. The writer has worked in the organization less than three years before leaving it.

Text 2
Kota Lama Semarang in Central Java has been named as a national heritage site by
the Indonesian Ministry of Education and Culture.
Deputy Mayor of Semarang, Hevearita Gunaryanti Rahayu confirmed on August 21.
“Yes, it is correct,” she told Kompas.com, referring to the status of Kota Lama Semarang. The
deputy mayor, who is also the head of the Old City Management Board (BPK2L), said the new
status for Kota Lama Semarang was based on a new Regulation of the Ministry of Education
and Culture No. 682/P/2020, signed on August 12, 2020.
The deputy mayor, who is known as Ita, said that the plan had been going through a
long process since 2017. It started with the plan to promote Kota Lama Semarang to become
a UNESCO Heritage site. To be listed as national heritage, a city should be listed first in
provincial level.
Ita and the team then fought for the national heritage status. However, through the
discussions with the experts of the national heritage sites, it would not be enough for Kota
Lama Semarang alone to fulfil the requirements. The reason was she said, many countries
such as in European Countries already have centuries – old buildings that are similar to Kota
Lama Semarang.
The national heritage sites team suggested that the historical stories behind Kota
Lama Semarang and its surrounding areas must be emphasized, she said. “Currently, Kota
Lama areas is a part of Semarang Old Town. Its areas are made up of three areas namely
Kauman, Malay, and China Town,” she said. “This is the highlight of our city. Since thousands
of years ago, four ethnic groups have coexisted peacefully until now,” Ita added.
6. What is the topic of the text?
A. Kota Lama Semarang becomes a national heritage site.
 B. The process to register Kota Lama Semarang a national heritage site.
C. Kota Lama Semarang has not been listed as a national heritage site
D. Semarang invited the Minister of Education and Culture to visit the old city
E. The Deputy mayor of Semarang named Kota Lama Semarang as a national heritage
7. “It started with the plan to promote…”
The underlined word refers to …
A. Kota Lama Semarang
B. UNESCO heritage sites
C. The national heritage sites team
D. The new status of Kota Lama Semarang
E. A new regulation of the Ministry of Education
8. According to the text, we can conclude that …
A. The process to be named a national heritage site took a short period.
B. Semarang cannot fulfil the requirements due to lack of information
C. Ita suggested to emphasize the story behind Kota Lama Semarang and its surrounding
D. Because of its similarity to other cities in European countries, it is named a national
heritage site.
E. For generations, four diverse cultures have coexisted peacefully in Semarang’s historical
center
9. “ … four ethnic groups have coexisted peacefully until now.”
How do we rephrase the sentence above?
A. We want to highlight that there is a story to tell
B. Four different communities have lived harmoniously for centuries until now.
C. It would not be enough for Kota Lama Semarang alone to fulfil the requirements.
D. Kota Lama Semarang, which also comprises three other historical locations namely
Kauman, Malay, and Cina Town
E. Many countries in Europe already have centuries – old buildings that are similar to Kota
Lama Semarang.
10. “It started with the plan to promote Semarang Old Town to become a UNESCO Heritage site.”
The word “site” has different meaning with …
A. Spot
B. Place
C. Location
D. Position
E. Website
11. “Semarang Old Town in Central Java has been named as a national heritage site by …”
The underlined word has similar meaning with …
A. Inheritance
B. Derivation
C. Parentage
D. Estate
E. Origin

Text 3

On Friday, 11 February 2022, Nadiem Anwar Makarim, the Minister of Education, Research,
Culture and Technology (Mendikbudristek) launched the Kurikulum Merdeka program.
 “The Kurikulum Merdeka has been applied in around 2.500 schools and vocational schools in
Indonesia during 2021/2022 school year. It is a part of the learning with new paradigms,” said
Nadiem during the launch of Merdeka Teaching Platform. It is said that the new curriculum will be
applied from kindergarten to high school.

In 2022/2023 school year, all education units may choose to implement their curriculum
based on the school readiness while referring to the Kurikulum Merdeka.

Furthermore, Nadiem also stated that the new curriculum would provide autonomy and
independence for both schools and the students. Later, specialization majors such as Science, Social
Studies, and Languages are no longer present in senior high schools.

Nadiem emphasized that, “In senior high schools that implement Kurikulum Merdeka, there will
be no specialization majors for students.”

12. What can we infer from the text?

A. Kurikulum Merdeka will be implemented gradually
B. The precious curriculum is no longer used
C. Schools will need a lot money to implement the curriculum
D. The Ministry should hold workshops for students as a socialization tool.
E. The new curriculum serves as a guideline for schools to create their own curriculum.
13. “Later, specialization majors such as Science, Social Studies, and Languages are no longer
present in senior high schools.”
What does the sentence imply?
A. Students in high school will not et any special subjects.
B. Scholls are free to give any special subjects to their students.
C. There will be no program for special students in high school.
D. The subjects like social studies, science, and language will be omitted.
E. There won’t be specialization majors in high school.
14. “In 2022/2023 school year, all education units may choose to implement their curriculum
based on the school readiness while referring to the Kurikulum Merdeka.”
The sentence means that …
A. In implementing the Kurikulum Merdeka, education units and teachers can take the
initiative to develop their capacity independently.
B. On its implementation, the curriculum focusses on essential materials and character
development of the Pancasila Student Profile.
C. There is no instant learning process, especially for things as complex as implementing a
new curriculum by changing the way of teaching in te classroom.
D. The Kurikulum Merdeka is a flexible curriculum that can be operated according to the
needs of any school, including schools with minimal facilities.
E. Each educational unit has different characteristics, so the Kurikulum Merdeka in one
school will not be the same as in other schools.
15. “It is said that the new curriculum will be applied from kindergarten to high school.”
The sentence has the same meaning as …
A. Kindergarten and high school level ought to apply the new curriculum
B. The implementation of this curriculum is for four levels of education.
C. The curriculum is not only for kindergarten but also for high school level.
D. Schools that apply the curriculum must be above high school level and below
kindergarten.
 E. Every school level must use the curriculum as a reference for them to organize their
education system.

Text 4
The Importance of Reading
Reading books is regarded as an activity that benefits mind and brain. When we compare
the life of people who read and those who don’t, we can see the difference between them.
People who don’t have a reading habit most likely are imprisoned in their own space. They
have limited connection and knowledge of what’s happening outside their little worlds. They
might not be good at conversing with people outside their environment. This situation feels
like prison, and there is no escape. Thus, a reading habit is important for human beings.
There are some reasons why we should read.
Firstly, reading can develop critical thinking skills. Nowadays, this skill is important as it is
teaching people the way to make the best possible decisions while considering the pros and
cons, as well as other aspects of topics or issues. By reading a lot of books, readers will
acquire a lot of information that will be useful for later time. For example, someone who
likes reading mystery books can sharpen their minds through seeking the clues or
foreshadowing happenings and trying to guess the twists and turns of the story. On the other
hand, someone who likes non – fiction books might be able to expand their thinking process
and build definitive arguments.
Secondly, readers can build their self – confidence through reading. The research found
that about 20% people who read for 30 minutes a week, are likely to have greater life
satisfaction, the other 21% readers are less likely to have feelings of depression, and 10%will
have good self-esteem over those who don’t read. Apparently, the knowledge people get
from reading will affect on how they see the world, therefore, they will have better
confidence and wisdom on how to deal with life problems.
Lastly, readers will expand their horizons and perceptions of things. They will not know
and learn about other cultures and places. Books allow readers to travel and see things they
have never seen before. When we read fiction books, we are transported into different
realms where our imagination is purely based on the author’s image.
To conclude, a reading habit can make readers feel happier with themselves and they also
get many benefits to nurture their mind and soul.

16. The text is written with the aim to …

A. Describe what a critical thinking is
B. Show the easiest way to improve knowledge
C. Explain how to build self-esteem by reading
D. Persuade the readers to cultivate the habit of reading
E. Tell the readers the importance of reading non – fiction books
17. The similarity of idea in paragraph 2 and 4 is that …
A. The main topics of both paragraphs are stated implicitly
B. The idea in paragraph 2 is discussed further in paragraph 4
C. Both paragraphs frame each idea against the main idea of the passage.
D. Paragraph 2 discusses critical thinking skills while paragraph 4 tells about perceptions.
E. Both paragraphs represent the idea of intelligence improvement as the result of reading.
18. What is one of the benefits of reading as stated in the text?
A. It may help readers develop their critical thinking abilities.
B. They are solely aware of what is happening in their immediate area
 C. They are confined to the time and space of their immediate environment
D. Thay can only interact and converse with a select group of friends and acquaintances
E. Comparing the differences between fiction and imagination is easy to understand.
19. The following are comparisons between the third and the fourth paragraph.
1. The way the reader thinks is shown in paragraph 3 and the things the reader gets are
stated in paragraph 4.
2. Readers’ self-confidence development is stated in paragraph 3 while understanding
uncommon matters is implied in paragraph 4
3. Paragraph 3 tells us about the readers’ habit while the fourth paragraph gives us the way
in which readers establish their thoughts.
4. The third paragraph is about the readers’ perceptions depending on the books they read
and how they build their self- confidence, while the way the readers speak in daily
conversation is stated in paragraph four.
Which of the statements are true based on the text?
A. (1) and (2)
B. (2) and (3)
C. (3) and (4)
D. (1), (2) and (3)
E. (1), (2) and (4)
20. If you are a parent and want to motivate your children to read, which of the following actions
won’t you do?
A. Introduce your favourite books to your children and learn about their interest in book
genres. If they are happy and interested in the books, they are willing to read.
B. Teah children from an early age to read books and limit their screen time. During free
time, read books together rather than playing games.
C. Always bring a favourite book. When your family goes somewhere, you can put a book
that your child really likes into his / her bag.
D. Make a list of must – read daily books for your children. Don’t force them to read so they
can find joy and pleasure in reading by themselves.
E. Take the children to the bookstores and pick books that the parents like according to
their job /profession.
21.