HOTS ITEMS OF NATIONAL

EXAMINATION 2019/2020
Delivered by Farida Fahmalatif
PURWODADI, January 2020
 PRESTASI
1. Penulis soal Nasional (Puspendik)
2. Finalis Inobel dan karbang Kemendikbud 2018
3. IN PKB dan Instruktur K-13
4. Pemenang Simposium Guru 2015-2016
5. Peserta Terbaik diklat calon kepala sekolah
LP2KS 2014
6. Penerima Satya Lancana Pendidikan dari
Presiden Jokowi 2014
7. Guru SMK Berprestasi tingkat nasional 2014
8. Peserta Terbaik short course Vocational
Education TAFE Australia 2014
9. Guru SMK Berprestasi Prop. Jateng 2014
10. Best Participant Short Course USQ Australia
2013
11. Peserta Terbaik Best Practice Kemendikbud
2013,dll.
PRACTICE 
SESSION
UNDERSTANDING 
SOCIAL FUNCTION 
OF THE TEXT
1. TOPIC / THEME/  GENERAL IDEA
 SAMPLE-1 (DIALOGUE TEXT)

Natashia : Firman, can I borrow your motorcycle?

Firman : I am sorry, you can’t. It is being repaired right now.
Sylvania : What’s wrong with your motorcycle?
Firman : Well, I found something wrong with the brakes this morning.
They need to be adjusted.
Natashia : I hope it will have finished by 12 o’clock.
I need to deliver this package to a friend of mine.
Firman : Why don’t you take the car?
Natashia: I don’t think so. The traffic is quite bad in the lunch time.

What is the conversation mainly about?

A.  Delivering a package for lunch
B.  Repairing the brakes of the old cars
C.  Taking a motorcycle to visit a friend 
D.  Requesting permission to use a vehicle
 SAMPLE-2 (FUNCTIONAL TEXT)

An innovative “forest school” with outdoor classrooms and its own herd of alpacas is set to open in Norfolk. The seal of
approval to plans submitted by businessman Maurice Briggs to build the alternative education centre was given by South
Norfolk Council’s planning committee. 
Built on 20 acres of woodland near Wymondham, the school will offer courses to young children, adults with learning
difficulties and people at risk of social isolation.
The concept, which was first introduced to the UK about 25 years ago, will offer a distinct approach to teaching and learning
with by encouraging pupils to move away from computers and into nature. 
While there will be no electricity on site, the school will have a number of yurts and woodland shelters designed to inspire
children to learn through hands-on experiences.
“The focus is on physical development for strong mental health and keeping active while being at one with nature,” the
application said. 
Other activities at the school will include growing, harvesting and den building, and it will be open on weekdays between 8am
and 5pm. It will also offer activities outside school term times, closing only for two weeks over Christmas.  According to the
Forest School Association(FSA), forest schools originated from Denmark in the 19th century. However, they were only
introduced in the UK during the Nineties.A recent study conducted by Loughborough University, forest schools can contribute
to the development of collaborative learning skills, by encouraging children to work with others on challenging outdoor
activities.

What is the topic of the text?

A.  A newly introduced outdoor social class
B.  An innovative alpacas education center
C.  A forest school committee of Norfolk
D.  An outdoor nature-based learning
 SAMPLE-3 (FUNCTIONAL TEXT)

Spaghetti squash is a winter squash to become very familiar with this season. You can roast, boil or even microwave it, and the
stringy flesh can be used as a substitute for pasta noodles! Here are the instructions on how to cook it in the oven:
1. Cut the squash in half lengthwise with a sharp knife. Be careful, go slow, and cautiously slice the squash in half.
2. Scoop out and discard the seeds. 
3. Preheat the oven to 375°F. Place squash halves cut side up on a heavy-bottomed roasting pan. Brush with olive oil and season
with salt and pepper. You don't have to be too careful here: just slather, sprinkle, and it's ready! \
4. Roast for about 45 to 50 minutes, or until a fork punctures the flesh of the squash easily. If the squash seems to be drying out
while baking, brush with an additional tablespoon of olive oil. 
5. Remove squash from the oven and allow it to cool just enough so you can handle it, about 3 to 4 minutes. Scrape the flesh
from the squash into wonderful, stringy "noodles" with a sturdy fork and place in a small serving bowl. If some of the strands
clump, simply separate them using your hands.
6. Serve squash with a bit of butter and a teaspoon or so of your favorite fresh or dried herbs.
 
Additional Notes:
 If you have leftover cooked spaghetti squash, it keeps wonderfully in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days and reheats in the
microwave.

What does the text mainly concern?

A.  Operating the oven to cook seasonal drink
B.  Steps on preparing a seasonal common dish
C.  Instructions to make pasta noodles using flesh
D.  Using special pasta for family’s winter gathering
 SAMPLE-4 (SHORT CONVERSATION)

What are the speakers talking about?

A.  Their habit of drinking coffee

B.  The best time of drinking coffee
C.  Their morning and afternoon activity
D.  The woman’s reason why she likes fruit juice
 SAMPLE-5 (SHORT TALK)

What is the announcement about? 

A.  The schedule of the mono rail train

B.  The workers at the mono rail station
C.  The facilities of the new mono-rail station 
D.  The information needed by the new passengers
PURPOSE OF THE TEXT WRITER
 SAMPLE-7
Smithfield Elementary School (SHORT FUNCTIONAL TEXT)
 Main Street
Smithfield, CA 08055 

Dear Mr. Doe, 

I am interested in applying for an elementary-level teaching position in your school district. As a graduate of Berkeley
University, I have student teaching experience on the third- fourth-, and sixth-grade level, in both suburban and urban
school districts. I believe my teaching experience and passion for community engagement make me an ideal candidate
for a teaching position at your school. 
I have experience teaching elementary-level students in a variety of settings. I am currently teaching third-grade
children at an inner-city charter school. As a former education coordinator at a local museum, I also have experience
teaching fourth-grade students in a small suburban school system. Your school emphasizes its unique position as a
school that caters to both inner-city and suburban students, so I think my varied experiences would make me an asset
to your program. 
Your school also strives to engage students in the larger community. I have lots of experience incorporating community
service projects into my classrooms. For example, as a student teacher, I led a unit for third-graders on plant life, and
we volunteered at a local community garden. I would love to find ways to integrate service learning into my lesson
plans. 
It is my goal to combine my range of experience with my ability to be a compassionate, enthusiastic, intelligent teacher
who will make a positive contribution to your school district and larger community. I would welcome an interview and
hope to hear from you at your earliest convenience.
 
Sincerely,
Alissa McIntire

Why does Allysa apply for the job?

A.  To broaden her knowledge to be the museum coordinator
B.  To apply her knowledge at the Berkeley university
C.  To be accepted as the teacher of an urban school
D.  To be a chosen candidate to the position needed
 SAMPLE-8 (FUNCTIONAL TEXT)

Enzo Anselmo Ferrari was born on February 18, 1898, in Modena, Italy. The second child of parents Adalgisa and Alfredo, a metal worker,
Ferrari was bitten by the racing bug at age 10, when his dad took him to watch a motor car race in Bologna. Ferrari also dreamed of
becoming an opera singer, but the deaths of his father and brother from the flu in 1916 forced him to grow up quickly, and he left school to
become an instructor for Modena's fire service workshop. Ferrari joined the Italian Army in 1917 and shoed mules for the 3rd Alpine
Artillery Division, enduring his own serious battle with the flu before earning an honorable discharge.
 
In 1919, Enzo Ferrari moved to Milan to work as a test driver for Costruzioni Meccaniche Nazionali. Given the chance to compete with the
company's racing team, he made his debut at the 1919 Parma-Poggio di Berceto hillclimb race, finishing fourth in his division. He left CMN
the following year to join Alfa Romeo.Ferrari resumed designing racing cars at the conclusion of the war, and in March 1947 he took the
first official Ferrari, the 125 S, out for a test-drive. The marque scored its first win that year, at the Rome Grand Prix, and went on to notch
victories at the Mille Miglia in 1948, the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1949 and the British Grand Prix in 1951. In 1952 and 1953, Ferrari driver
Alberto Ascari won the world racing championship. Around this time, the company also began producing cars for road use, with the rich
and famous lining up for a chance to purchase one of these dazzling vehicle.
The Scuderia Ferrari team won several F-1 championships with driver Michael Schumacher between
1999-2004. The name of the company's founder was given to the 2003-2004 production model. It was built with F-1 technology: carbon-
fiber body, F-1 sequential-shift transmission, and carbon-ceramic brake discs. The Enzo Ferrari is the first model to have the new V12
power plant, making it the fastest street-legal race car Ferrari has ever produced. It shares the base platform with its twin, the Maserati
MC12, which is both a street car and a GT racing car. Only 399 Enzo Ferraris were built and sold to subscribers.

Why did the writer compose the text?

A.  entertain the reader about Enzo Ferarri
B.  know how Enzo Ferrari produce racing cars
C.  give brief information about a famous car racer
D.  explain Ferrari debut in world racing championship
BENEFIT OF READING THE TEXT
 SAMPLE-9 (FUNCTIONAL TEXT)

Raja Ampat or The Four Kings is a famous island located off the northwest tip of Bird's Head Peninsula on the
island of New Guinea, in Indonesia's West Papua Province. It is well known as a diving heaven for people around
the world. 
Raja Ampat covers 9.8 million acres of land and sea, home to 540 types of corals, 1,000 types of coral fish and 700
types of mollusks. It makes Raja Ampat as the most diverse living library for world’s coral reef and underwater
biota. Beside that, Raja Ampat has a beautiful scenery, especially from its underwater corals and its beach. 
Under the water of Raja Ampat Island, we can see many natural coral’s reef that are never touched by human. We
can also see many fishes that have many colors and types. They usually hide between the coral reefs to take a rest
or brood their eggs. Not only that, we can see many war planes and ships that were sunk in World War II. 
Because of its beautiful underwater scenery, many tourists come to Raja Ampat island. They come from Indonesia
or from other countries. They come to Raja Ampat by planes or by ships, but most tourists go to Raja Ampat by
planes to shorten their trip times.
There are many things that you can catch a glimpse of beside the underwater scenery. You can meet many
fishermen around the beach. Some of them become the tourist guides for the foreign tourists. The fishermen are
very friendly and they will offer you “Pinang” (betel nuts) or some sweet candies.
 
After reading the text, the readers will most likely .... 
A.  understand the origin of the name of Raja Ampat
B.  donate some money to rebuild the sunk ships
C.  be more knowledgeable about Raja Ampat
D.  be able to take care of underwater lives
 SAMPLE-10 (FUNCTIONAL TEXT)

Kalibiru is a natural tourism village in Manoreh Hills. It is a village known mostly for its ecotourism.
Firstly opened in 2008 and managed by a local citizen to be tourism destination. Kalibiru is located
in Hargowilis village, Kokap sub-district, Kulon Progo Regency of Yogyakarta.
Kalibiru has a very beautiful natural landscape with a very wide strecth of hills. It presents
wonderful scenery and the weather is very cool. People in Kalibiru Village are also friendly and
polite.. This is also the main attraction of Kalibaru village that makes many people visit this place. 
The perfect time to visit Kalibiru is during the late afternoon, when the sun begins to set, adding
more peace to the surrounding atmosphere. There are pine trees growing just at the edge of a cliff
around area. This is the exact spot to enjoy the wonderful view of the mountains of Manoreh. You do
not need to feel afraid to climb up the provided hung stairs and sit on the wooden board. From that
spot, you can see the sun heads to its home beautifully. You can feel that time passes so slowly. You
can forget all thoughts about your piles of works to just enjoy the wonderful scenery in front of you.

The benefit readers can get after reading the text that they .... 
A.  are informed about natural beauty of Kalibiru and the best time to visit it
B.  are aware of the importance of creating ecotourism like the one in Kalibiru
C.  are knowledgeable about the distance and the access to go to Kalibiru
D.  are strongly persuaded to make a visit to Kalibiru at the right time
TARGET OF AUDIENCE
 SAMPLE-11 (SHORT TALK)

Who will mostly find the building useful? 

A.  Kids that is less than 125 cm high
B.  People who is over 60 years old
C.  Adults
D.  Infants
 SAMPLE-12 (FUNCTIONAL TEXT)

January, 23 2019
Dear Mr. Potter,
  
On behalf of the Tiger Rowing Club, I would like to invite you and the fan Dance Rowing Club to the 24th Annual
Golden Wave Regatta, to be held July 2nd in Sambakan. The race will be held on the Dukon River. It will run over the
same course as last year. Amateur teams from 11 countries will compete, promising that the Regatta will be the highlight
of the international rowing competition circuit’s activities. 
As with all attending clubs and special guests, you are invited to sit with other club commissions in the Lotus Pavilion
V.I.P. Observation Deck. 
Lunch will be served at 12 noon, with events schedule to get underway by 2 o’clock.
Do let me know if you and your club will be able to attend. 

Sincerely,
Raymond Heart,
Event Coordinator

What is Mr. Potter?

A.  An event organizer of the club
B.  A rowing racer of Tiger club
C.  A committee of the event
D.  An observer of the race
ROLE OF THE SPEAKER/ WRITER
 SAMPLE-13 (SHORT FUNCTIONAL TEXT)

I have been working for ten years in NASA and I had a very funny experience to share. One day, a blond, a
brunette, and a redhead were trying out for a new NASA experiment on sending women to different planets.
First, they called the brunette in and asked her a question.
“If you could go to any planet, what planet would you want to go to and why?”
After pondering the question she answered,” I would like to go to Mars because it seems so interesting with
all recent news about possible extra-terrestrial life on the planet.”
They said, “well okay, thank you” and told her that they would get back to her.
Next, the redhead entered the room and the NASA people asked her the same question. In reply, “I would
like to go to Saturn to see all of its rings”. Again, “Thank you” and they would get back to her.
  Finally, the blond entered the room and they asked her the same question they asked brunette and the
redhead. She thought for a while and replied, “I would go to the sun” 
The people from NASA replied, “why, don’t you know that if you went to the sun you would burn to death?”
The blond smirked and put hands on her hips. “Are you guys dumb? I’d go at night.”
 
The role of text writer is as a/an ….
A.  interviewer
B.  interviewee
C.  researcher
D.  astronaut
6. RELATIONSHIP OF THE WRITER AND THE
RECIPIENT
  

SAMPLE-14 (SHORT FUNCTIONAL TEXT)

Dear Eveline, 
 
I really want to thank you for all of the trouble you went to entertain the entire family over the past holiday season. 
I know that you organize these holiday gatherings because you enjoy doing it and you love to have everyone get
together at your place. Nevertheless, I just want to make sure that you understand how much the rest of us
appreciate everything you do to make these get-togethers happen. 
Having helped Lanny organize a few much smaller social gatherings over the years I know how much work is
involved. I realize how much planning and preparation you must have to do each and every year so that the entire
extended family and assorted friends and acquaintances have a happy and fun holiday celebration. It's amazing
really, that you are able to do such a great job, year after year, in parallel with your other duties, both as a mom and
an active volunteer worker! 
So Joanne, on behalf of everyone I want to express my sincere thanks to you for all that you do to assemble and
entertain us during the holiday season. You really are the glue that holds our extended family together! 
With love and admiration, 

George
 
Who is George?
A.  A person being an active volunteer worker
B.  The person Eveline having worked with
C.  One of Lanny’s colleagues at work
D.  One of Eveline’s relatives
7. THE SETTING/ PLACE
 SAMPLE-15 (SHORT FUNCTIONAL TEXT)

We are pleased to announce that the winner of our fall sales contest is Dale Smith.
Congratulations, Dale! 
Dale was successful in securing 50 new clients in the month of November, which
breaks the record held by Macroz since last January. His achievement is
particularly impressive since it happened in a month that is generally considered
slow, showing once again that it can be done.
For his outstanding work he will receive a trip for two to Honolulu, Hawaii.
We wish him and his wife bon voyage.
Our next contest begins in January. Get ready, the next winner may be you.

Where can you probably find the information?

 A.  In the office lounge
B.  In the newspaper
C.  On magazine
D.  On television
 UNDERSTANDING
 RETHORICAL STRUCTURE OF THE TEXT
1.  THE MAIN IDEA/TOPIC OF THE PARAGRAPH
 SAMPLE-16 (SHORT FUNCTIONAL TEXT)

We are pleased to announce that the winner of our fall sales contest is Dale Smith.
Congratulations, Dale! 
Dale was successful in securing 50 new clients in the month of November, which
breaks the record held by Macroz since last January. His achievement is
particularly impressive since it happened in a month that is generally considered
slow, showing once again that it can be done. 
For his outstanding work he will receive a trip for two to Honolulu, Hawaii. 
We wish him and his wife bon voyage.
Our next contest begins in January. Get ready, the next winner may be you.

The second paragraph mainly tells about ...

A.  Macroz’s impressive success
B.  Dale’s noble attainment
C.  Macroz’s new record
D.  Dale’s new clients
2. THE INFERENCE/ CONCLUSION
 SAMPLE-17 (FUNCTIONAL TEXT)

An innovative “forest school” with outdoor classrooms and its own herd of alpacas is set to open in Norfolk.
The seal of approval to plans submitted by businessman Maurice Briggs to build the alternative education centre was given by South
Norfolk Council’s planning committee. 
Built on 20 acres of woodland near Wymondham, the school will offer courses to young children, adults with learning difficulties and
people at risk of social isolation. 
The concept, which was first introduced to the UK about 25 years ago, will offer a distinct approach to teaching and learning with by
encouraging pupils to move away from computers and into nature. 
While there will be no electricity on site, the school will have a number of yurts and woodland shelters designed to inspire children to
learn through hands-on experiences. 
“The focus is on physical development for strong mental health and keeping active while being at one with nature,” the application
said. 
Other activities at the school will include growing, harvesting and den building, and it will be open on weekdays between 8am and
5pm.
It will also offer activities outside school term times, closing only for two weeks over Christmas. 
According to the Forest School Association(FSA), forest schools originated from Denmark in the 19th century.
However, they were only introduced in the UK during the Nineties. 
A recent study conducted by Loughborough University, forest schools can contribute to the development of collaborative learning
skills, by encouraging children to work with others on challenging outdoor activities.

It can be concluded from the text that forest schools ...

A.  are quite stimulating
B.  have been very popular
C.  prove to be conventional
D.  will be established in the UK
 SAMPLE-18 (DIALOGUE TEXT)

Fahma : Firman, can I borrow your motorcycle?

Widi : I am sorry, you can’t.
It is being repaired right now.
Fahma : What’s wrong with your motorcycle?
Widi : Well, I found something wrong with the brakes this morning.
They need to be adjusted.
Fahma : I hope it will have finished by 12 o’clock. I need
to deliver this package to a friend of mine
Widi : Why don’t you take the car?
Fahma : I don’t think so. The traffic is quite bad in the
lunch time.

From the text, we know that ….

A.  Widi is going to lend his car
B.  Fahma won’t take the motorcycle
C.  Widi will take Fahma to deliver the package 
D.  Fahma is going to wait for the motorcycle to fix
 SAMPLE-19 (SHORT CONVERSATION)

What can we conclude from the conversation?

A.  The man is the owner of the company. 
B.  The woman may be accepted for the job.
C.  The man likes someone who is always busy.
D.  The woman loves the United States so much.
DETAILS OF EVENTS/ ACTIVITIES
 SAMPLE-20 (SHORT CONVERSATION)

Why couldn’t the man come to the party?

A.  He woke up late.
B.  His car didn’t work.
C.  He had to meet his new boss.
D.  His car was regularly repaired.
 SAMPLE-21 (SHORT TALK)

What is the Outer Space Castle? 

A.  A ride taking people to rapidly in circle
B.  An attraction designed for the elderly
C.  The newest ride at Sunnyland
D.  A ride near the Portogyro
 SAMPLE-22 (FUNCTIONAL TEXT)

An innovative “forest school” with outdoor classrooms and its own herd of alpacas is set to open in Norfolk. 
The seal of approval to plans submitted by businessman Maurice Briggs to build the alternative education centre was given by
South Norfolk Council’s planning committee. 
Built on 20 acres of woodland near Wymondham, the school will offer courses to young children, adults with learning difficulties
and people at risk of social isolation.
The concept, which was first introduced to the UK about 25 years ago, will offer a distinct approach to teaching and learning with
by encouraging pupils to move away from computers and into nature.
While there will be no electricity on site, the school will have a number of yurts and woodland shelters designed to inspire
children to learn through hands-on experiences.
“The focus is on physical development for strong mental health and keeping active while being at one with nature,” the
application said. 
Other activities at the school will include growing, harvesting and den building, and it will be open on weekdays between 8am and
5pm.It will also offer activities outside school term times, closing only for two weeks over Christmas. 
According to the Forest School Association(FSA), forest schools originated from Denmark in the 19th century. 
However, they were only introduced in the UK during the Nineties.
A recent study conducted by Loughborough University, forest schools can contribute to the development of collaborative learning
skills, by encouraging children to work with others on challenging outdoor activities.

On what main point does the forest school focus?

A.  Physical development for strong mental health
B.  Some activities outside school term times
C.  Designing electric yurts and shelters
D.  Setting up computers in the nature
4. DETAILS OF STEPS
 SAMPLE-23 (FUNCTIONAL TEXT)

Spaghetti squash is a winter squash to become very familiar with this season. You can roast, boil or even microwave it, and
the stringy flesh can be used as a substitute for pasta noodles! Here are the instructions on how to cook it in the oven: 
1.  Cut the squash in half lengthwise with a sharp knife. Be careful, go slow, and cautiously slice the squash in half.
2.  Scoop out and discard the seeds. 
3.  Preheat the oven to 375°F. Place squash halves cut side up on a heavy-bottomed roasting pan. Brush with olive oil and
season with salt and pepper. You don't have to be too careful here: just slather, sprinkle, and it's ready! 
4.  Roast for about 45 to 50 minutes, or until a fork punctures the flesh of the squash easily. If the squash seems to be drying
out while baking, brush with an additional tablespoon of olive oil. 
5.  Remove squash from the oven and allow it to cool just enough so you can handle it, about 3 to 4 minutes. Scrape the
flesh from the squash into wonderful, stringy "noodles" with a sturdy fork and place in a small serving bowl. If some of the
strands clump, simply separate them using your hands.
6.  Serve squash with a bit of butter and a teaspoon or so of your favorite fresh or dried herbs. 

Additional Notes:
If you have leftover cooked spaghetti squash, it keeps wonderfully in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days and reheats in the
microwave.

What should we do if the food seems to dry out while cooking? 

A.  Puncture it with a fork
B.  Remove it immediately
C.  Brush it for about 3 minutes
D.  Add a tablespoon of olive oil
5. DETAILS OF OBJECTS/PLACES/etc.
 SAMPLE-24 (FUNCTIONAL TEXT)

Raja Ampat or The Four Kings is a famous island located off the northwest tip of Bird's Head Peninsula on the
island of New Guinea, in Indonesia's West Papua Province. It is well known as a diving heaven for people around
the world. 
Raja Ampat covers 9.8 million acres of land and sea, home to 540 types of corals, 1,000 types of coral fish and 700
types of mollusks. It makes Raja Ampat as the most diverse living library for world’s coral reef and underwater
biota. Beside that, Raja Ampat has a beautiful scenery, especially from its underwater corals and its beach.
Under the water of Raja Ampat Island, we can see many natural coral’s reef that are never touched by human. We
can also see many fishes that have many colors and types. They usually hide between the coral reefs to take a rest
or brood their eggs. Not only that, we can see many war planes and ships that were sunk in World War II. 
Because of its beautiful underwater scenery, many tourists come to Raja Ampat island. They come from Indonesia
or from other countries. They come to Raja Ampat by planes or by ships, but most tourists go to Raja Ampat by
planes to shorten their trip times.
There are many things that you can catch a glimpse of beside the underwater scenery. You can meet many
fishermen around the beach. Some of them become the tourist guides for the foreign tourists. The fishermen are
very friendly and they will offer you “Pinang” (betel nuts) or some sweet candies.

According to the text, Raja Ampat ....

A.  is the world’s largest ocean
B.  has limited types of coral fish
C.  has various kinds of mollusks 
D.  is an endangered living library
6. PROBABLE NEXT ACTION
 SAMPLE-25 (SHORT CONVERSATION)

What will the woman probably do next?

A.  Make a division report 
B.  Book the meeting room
C.  Cancel the staff meeting
D.  Attend the board meeting
 SAMPLE-26 (SHORT FUNCTIONAL TEXT)

January, 23 2019 
Dear Mr. Potter,
 
On behalf of the Tiger Rowing Club, I would like to invite you and the fan Dance Rowing Club to the 24th Annual
Golden Wave Regatta, to be held July 2nd in Sambakan. The race will be held on the Dukon River. It will run over the
same course as last year. Amateur teams from 11 countries will compete, promising that the Regatta will be the
highlight of the international rowing competition circuit’s activities. 
As with all attending clubs and special guests, you are invited to sit with other club commissions in the Lotus Pavilion
V.I.P. Observation Deck. 
Lunch will be served at 12 noon, with events schedule to get underway by 2 o’clock. 
Do let me know if you and your club will be able to attend.

Sincerely, 
Raymond Heart,
Event Coordinator

What will probably Mr. Potter do next?

A.  He will confirm his attendance to the committee
B.  He will invite Mr. Heart to come to the event
C.  He will attend and sit down with other racer
D.  He will serve the lunch and schedule
 UNDERSTANDING
LINGUISTIC FEATURES OF THE TEXT
1. SYNONYM/MEANING OF WORDS
 SAMPLE-27 (FUNCTIONAL TEXT)

Spaghetti squash is a winter squash to become very familiar with this season. You can roast, boil or even microwave it, and
the stringy flesh can be used as a substitute for pasta noodles! Here are the instructions on how to cook it in the oven: 
1. Cut the squash in half lengthwise with a sharp knife. Be careful, go slow, and cautiously slice the squash in half.
2. Scoop out and discard the seeds. 
3. Preheat the oven to 375°F. Place squash halves cut side up on a heavy-bottomed roasting pan. Brush with olive oil and
season with salt and pepper. You don't have to be too careful here: just slather, sprinkle, and it's ready! 
4.  Roast for about 45 to 50 minutes, or until a fork punctures the flesh of the squash easily. If the squash seems to be drying
out while baking, brush with an additional tablespoon of olive oil. 
5. Remove squash from the oven and allow it to cool just enough so you can handle it, about 3 to 4 minutes. Scrape the flesh
from the squash into wonderful, stringy "noodles" with a sturdy fork and place in a small serving bowl. If some of the strands
clump, simply separate them using your hands.
6. Serve squash with a bit of butter and a teaspoon or so of your favorite fresh or dried herbs.

Additional Notes:
If you have leftover cooked spaghetti squash, it keeps wonderfully in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days and reheats in the
microwave.

“If some of the strands clump, simply separate them using your hands.” (step 5) The synonym of the underlined word is ....
A.  spread
B.  divide
C.  gather
D.  split
 SAMPLE-28 (SHORT FUNCTIONAL TEXT)

Smithfield Elementary School

Main Street
Smithfield, CA 08055

Dear Mr. Doe,

 
I am interested in applying for an elementary-level teaching position in your school district. As a graduate of Berkeley University, I have student teaching
experience on the third- fourth-, and sixth-grade level, in both suburban and urban school districts. I believe my teaching experience and passion for
community engagement make me an ideal candidate for a teaching position at your school.
I have experience teaching elementary-level students in a variety of settings. I am currently teaching third-grade children at an inner-city charter school. As a
former education coordinator at a local museum, I also have experience teaching fourth-grade students in a small suburban school system. Your school
emphasizes its unique position as a school that caters to both inner-city and suburban students, so I think my varied experiences would make me an asset to
your program.
 Your school also strives to engage students in the larger community. I have lots of experience incorporating community service projects into my classrooms.
For example, as a student teacher, I led a unit for third-graders on plant life, and we volunteered at a local community garden. I would love to find ways to
integrate service learning into my lesson plans. 
It is my goal to combine my range of experience with my ability to be a compassionate, enthusiastic, intelligent teacher who will make a positive contribution
to your school district and larger community. I would welcome an interview and hope to hear from you at your earliest convenience. 

Sincerely,
 Alissa McIntire

“Your school also strives to engage ...” (3rd paragraph)

The underlined word is similar in meaning to .…
A.  handle
B.  involve
C.  struggle 
D.  manage
2. SYNONYM/MEANING OF
IDIOMS/PHRASES
 SAMPLE-29 (FUNCTIONAL TEXT)

Raja Ampat or The Four Kings is a famous island located off the northwest tip of Bird's Head Peninsula on the island
of New Guinea, in Indonesia's West Papua Province. It is well known as a diving heaven for people around the world.  
Raja Ampat covers 9.8 million acres of land and sea, home to 540 types of corals, 1,000 types of coral fish and 700
types of mollusks. It makes Raja Ampat as the most diverse living library for world’s coral reef and underwater biota.
Beside that, Raja Ampat has a beautiful scenery, especially from its underwater corals and its beach.  
Under the water of Raja Ampat Island, we can see many natural coral’s reef that are never touched by human. We can
also see many fishes that have many colors and types. They usually hide between the coral reefs to take a rest or brood
their eggs. Not only that, we can see many war planes and ships that were sunk in World War II. 
Because of its beautiful underwater scenery, many tourists come to Raja Ampat island. They come from Indonesia or
from other countries. They come to Raja Ampat by planes or by ships, but most tourists go to Raja Ampat by planes to
shorten their trip times. 
There are many things that you can catch a glimpse of beside the underwater scenery. You can meet many fishermen
around the beach. Some of them become the tourist guides for the foreign tourists. The fishermen are very friendly
and they will offer you “Pinang” (betel nuts) or some sweet candies.

“... things that you can catch a glimpse of ...” (last paragraph, 1st sentence) The underlined phrase is closest in meaning
to ....
A.  get 
B.  see
C.  take
D.  cover
3.GRAMMATICAL REFERENCE
 SAMPLE-30 (SHORT FUNCTIONAL TEXT)

January, 23 2019
Dear Mr. Potter, 

On behalf of the Tiger Rowing Club, I would like to invite you and the fan Dance Rowing Club to the 24th Annual Golden Wave
Regatta, to be held July 2nd in Sambakan. The race will be held on the Dukon River. It will run over the same course as last
year. Amateur teams from 11 countries will compete, promising that the Regatta will be the highlight of the international
rowing competition circuit’s activities.
As with all attending clubs and special guests, you are invited to sit with other club commissions in the Lotus Pavilion V.I.P.
Observation Deck. 
Lunch will be served at 12 noon, with events schedule to get underway by 2 o’clock. 
Do let me know if you and your club will be able to attend. 

Sincerely, 
Raymond Heart,
Event Coordinator

“It will run over the same course as last year.” (1st paragraph)
The underlined word refers to ....
A.  race
B.  club
C.  Sambakan
D.  Dukon River
4.EXPRESSIONS USED IN VARIOUS
SITUATIONS
 SAMPLE-31: INCOMPLETE DIALOGUE 1

Ryan: Why don’t you wear a sweater? It’s very cold

tonight.
Shifa: Oh, I forgot to bring mine. I didn’t really expect
it could be like this.
Ryan: ... I have another one in my suitcase.

A.  Shall I lend you mine?

B.  Will you buy the new one?
C.  Would you lend me your coat?
D.  Would you like me to borrow others?
 SAMPLE-32: INCOMPLETE DIALOGUE 2

Michelle : Are you free tomorrow morning? … I

have an extra ticket.
Lavanya : I’d love to. That’s my favorite band.
Michelle : Ok, I’ll pick you up at ten tomorrow then.

A.  Could you take me to the show?

B.  Can you come to Gwen’s Friday party?
C.  Shall I ask you to come with me for dinner?
D.  Would you like to come to So7 concert?
 SAMPLE-33: INCOMPLETE DIALOGUE 3

Woman : What took you so long? You missed some great

performances of this event.
Man: Well, I am sorry, but I got difficulties in finding the park
area for my car. So … outside the building.
Woman: I have told you before. You should have come earlier
or you could just take a taxi.

A.  I will look for the park

B.  I had to drive the car
C.  I am talking to you
D.  I pulled up the car
LISTENING (PICTURES)
PICTURES
 QUESTION-RESPONSE 1

The Man: It is surprising that NOAH had their concert on TV, so,
What do you think about their performance last Wednesday?

A. It was awesome. I fell in love with thevocalist and also

the guitarist.
B. I can’t wait to watch the concert with my friends. It will be very
excited.
C. The band performance will be broadcasted on all the private TV
stations.
D. I think each TV station has their own concert program not only for
NOAH band.

 
  
QUESTION-RESPONSE 2

 
The Woman : Soon we are going to face the final exam, Will
you take additional course to succeed it?
A. Sure, I’ll do anything to get good score and make
my parents proud of me.
B. Of course, my mother will buy face mask and always
advices me to keep studying.
C. I don’t think so, we are only additional players and do
not have the important rules.
DAll right, I will go there to succeed the program and face
all the impossible things well.
 SHORT CONVERSATION

Woman : I really want to continue my study to university, but I couldn't

afford it.
Man : Why don't you try to get a scholarship? You'd better hurry up to
submit the
requirements because the program will be closed in the end of the
month.
Woman : All right, I will try it. Thank you for the important information.
 
What will the woman probably do?
A. She will collect the documents to enroll the scholarship.
B. She will continue study using her own money.
C. The woman will get the scholarship.
D. She won't register the scholarship.
 SHORT CONVERSATION

Woman : I really want to continue my study to university, but I couldn't

afford it.
Man : Why don't you try to get a scholarship? You'd better hurry up to
submit the
requirements because the program will be closed in the end of the
month.
Woman : All right, I will try it. Thank you for the important information.
 
What will the woman probably do?
A. She will collect the documents to enroll the scholarship.
B. She will continue study using her own money.
C. The woman will get the scholarship.
D. She won't register the scholarship.
 SHORT MONOLOGUES

Dear Customers, Visitors and Tenants,

 
The Mall and its management would like to apologize for the
disruption caused in regard to any difficulty in leaving the parking of
the shopping center at the launch of the new ticket validation system.
The implementation of the Rules aims to secure sufficient availability
of parking spaces and a more enjoyable experience for all our visitors
and customers.
We thank all our visitors, customers and tenants for the ongoing
support over the years. It is our goal to constantly improve your
experience at The Mall.
 
QUESTION:
What is the announcement about?
A. The new management of the mall.
B. The new parking ticket validation system.
C. The shopping management validation system.
D. The launching of the mall's support management.
 QUESTION

What does the rules aim to?

A. give free parking to all customer.
B. launch the new exit ticket .
C. leave the parking exit without inspection.
D. provide sufficient availability of parking
space.
MATUR SUWUN