LATIHAN SOAL UJIAN SEKOLAH

SMA KRISTEN IPH 2

Jl. PATTIMURA No. 2 SURABAYA
TAHUN AJARAN 2018/2019
MATA PELAJARAN ENGLISH
KELAS/NAMA XII/

English Practice

I. Instruction: Read the texts carefully then choose the best answer.

Text 1

London: A British couple booked themselves into a clinic to quit smoking after the vet said it
was the only way to save their beloved sick parrot.

Kevin Barclay and Sharon Wood gave up a 50-cigarette-a-day habit to save their Amazon orange-
winged parrot J.J, said the vet, Glen Cousquer of the South Beech Veterenary Surgery in Essex,
southeastern England.

“One of the key things that we need to get right with parrots generally is air quality, “he told
Reuters. “This particular bird endured very severe respiratory problems. The owners were instructed
to do everything they could to improve the bird’s environment.”

“I think I must have shaken the owners up quite badly, because the next time I saw them they
actually have booked themselves into one of the anti- smoking clinics and were determined to stop.
They’ve gone for five weeks, “he said.

Cousquer said, “J.J is doing really well. It is certainly going to improve his life expectancy. It
may help the owners too.”

1. This text mainly talks about……

A. The British couple who booked themselves into a clinic to quit smoking.
B. Kevin and Sharon who gave up smoking to save their parrot.
C. The British couple who quit smoking to create a healthy environment.
D. Kevin, Sharon and their parrot who wanted to have a clean environment.
E. The couple’s beloved parrot which was seriously ill.

2. “This particular bird endured very severe respiratory problems.” (Paragraph 3) The underlined
phrase means …..

A. got
B. retained
C. affected
D. suffered
E. offered

Text 2

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 Two new species of dinosaurs, one a quick- moving meat-eater and the other a giant- plant –
eater, have been discovered in Antarctica. The 70 million year old fossil of the carnivore would have
rested for millenniums at the bottom of the Antarctic Sea, while the remains of the 30 meter long
plant- eater were found on the top of a mountain. The little carnivore about 1.8 meters tall was found
on James Ross Island, off the coast of the Antarctic Peninsula. Not yet named, the animal probably
floated out of the sea after it died and settled to the bottom of what was then shallow area of the
Weddell Sea. Its bones and teeth suggest it may represent a population of two- legged carnivores
that survived in the Antarctic long after other predators took over elsewhere on the globe. “For
whatever reason, they were still hanging out on the Antarctic continent, “Case said in a statement.

A second team led by William Hammer of Augustana College in Rock Island, Illinois found
the 200 million year old plant eater’s fossils on a mountaintop 13, 000 feet high near the Beardmore
Glacier. Not known as Mt. Kirk Patrick, the area was once a soft river bed.

3. The article informs us about…..

A. two species of dinosaurs
B. two newest discovery in Antarctica
C. the two kinds of new dinosaurs
D. the discovery of two species of dinosaurs in Antarctica

E. a team of researchers was funded by the National Science Foundation

4. What is the main idea of the first paragraph?

A. The two species of dinosaurs are carnivores and herbivores.

B. The two species were funded by the National Science Foundation.
C. The two species are a quick moving meat- eater and a giant plant- eater.
D. Two species of dinosaurs were floating at the bottom of the Weddell Sea.
E. Two new species of dinosaurs have been discovered in Antarctica.

5. The following information is about the giant plant – eater dinosaur, EXCEPT…..

A. It is 30 meters long.
B. It is 200 million years old.
C. It is 1. 8 meters tall.
D. It is found on the top of a mountain.
E. It is found by William Hammer.

6. “Its bones and teeth suggest it may represent a population of two legged carnivores that
survived in the Antarctic …” (Paragraph 4).The underlined word means….

A. show
B. explain
C. inform
D. portray
E. symbolize

Text 3

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 In recent years, the Detroit area has experienced important changes in its industry mix. Not
by chance but by design. The Detroit Regional Chamber, local governments and the Michigan
Economic Development Corporation have been successful in attracting new businesses to the area.
The region is attractive to many companies because of the kinds of firms and potential customers
who are already doing business here. A significant change has been a shift from manufacturing
employment to service sector employment including business services, health care and engineering
establishments. The service sector now makes up 33% of the area’s employment. In 2001,
manufacturing companies employed 20% of the area’s workers compared with 27% just 15 years
ago.
Business services are the region’s largest employer and one of the fast growing. Companies
for computer and data processing services, engineering and architectural services, tourism and
entertainment businesses, and training and education organizations are also expanding. Health
services are the third largest sector and employ about 181, 000 people. Individual doctor’s office and
clinics, hospitals, and personal care facilities are numerous and ready to provide top notch care.

7. What does the text tell us?

A. potential customers
B. nursing and personal care
C. expanding of training and tourism
D. health care and engineering establishment
E. business and industry trends in Detroit area

8. What is the main idea of paragraph 2?

A. health services are the largest sector
B. top notch care is provided by hospitals
C. hospitals are the fastest growing business
D. the business services are the fastest growing
E. Detroit is attractive to so many companies

9. All these statements are true, EXCEPT…..

A. Detroit area has experienced important changes in industry mix by chance.
B. A significant change includes business services, health care and engineering establishment.
C. Manufacturing companies employed 20% of the area workers in 2001.
D. Tourism and entertainment businesses are also expanding.
E. Health services are the third largest sector.

10. “Not by chance but by design.” ( Paragraph 1) The underlined word can be replaced by …..
A. luck
B. intention
C. effort
D. strive
E. hope

11. Which of the following sectors has made the most significant change in the Detroit area?
A. services
B. education
C. engineering
D. manufacturing
E. entertainment

Text 4

The petroleum we obtain today was formed under the ground for many million years. In the
past small animals living in the sea sank to the sea bed when they died. Layers of these creatures
built up over millions of years, and the action of the heat, pressure and bacteria turned their bodies
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into petroleum. The petroleum spread through porous rocks until it came to impervious rocks. In this
way, pockets of petroleum were found beneath the ground. Over many thousands of years, this land
rose above the sea and deposits of oil are now found on or near land.

Oil companies employ scientists to study rocks and discover where oil is likely to be found.
If it seems likely that oil exists beneath their feet, they will drill the narrow hole to find out whether
there is any oil. They maybe unsuccessful if a new field is being explored, there is once chance in
nine of discovering petroleum.

12. What is the text about?

A. deposit of oil
B. pockets of petroleum
C. impervious rocks
D. the petroleum
E. oil companies

13. What is the first paragraph about?

A. how petroleum was formed
B. small animals living in the sea bed
C. how long petroleum was formed
D. what has happened beneath the ground
E. the spread of petroleum

14. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the text?

A. heat, pressure and bacteria play an important role in the formation of petroleum
B. scientists always succeed in finding a new oil field
C. scientists are employed to discover petroleum
D. animals living in the sea bed bring deposits of oil to the surface of water
E. oil is usually found on the water surface

Text 5

Company Accountant

Expanding wholesaler of stationary and office equipment requires:

A responsible accountant to run the company finance with good salary and
good working condition for good applicant.

Apply with curriculum vitae to :

Mr. Barton

Office Equipment World & Efficiency Works

PO BOX 36 Whistle Woods UK

15. In which section would you likely to read the ad?

A. company for sale D. entertainment guide

B. office equipment E. stationary and office
C. job vacancy

16. What position is offered in the advertisement?

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 A. salesman
B. wholesaler
C. accountant
D. office staff
E. director assistant

17. “Apply with curriculum vitae to Mr. Barton.” What information should the applicant include in
it?

A. experience in managing a company

B. a statement of salary wanted
C. a proof of knowing about stationary
D. a statement of responsibility
E. a statement of education and work experience

Text 6

Ron Barton shares his home with about 200 sewing machines. His passion began when he
was searching for bits of second-hand furniture and kept seeing ‘beautiful old sewing machines that
were next to nothing to buy’. He couldn’t resist them. Then, a friend had a machine that wouldn’t
work, so she asked Barton to look at it for her. At that stage he was not an authority on the subject,
but he worked on it for three days and eventually got it going.

Later he opened up a small stand in London market. “Most people seemed uninterested.
Then a dealer came and bought everything I’d taken along. I thought, “Great! This is my future life.”
But after that I never sold another one there and ended up with a stall in another market which was
only moderately successful.’

Nowadays, he concentrates on domestic machines in their original box containers with their
handbooks. He is often asked if he does any sewing with them. The answer is that apart from
making sure that they work, he rarely touches them.

18. What does Ron Barton do related to the sewing machines?

A. A tailor
B. A hairdresser
C. A collector
D. A driver
E. A seamstress

19. In paragraph 3 what does the word “them” means in the sentence “… if he does any sewing with
them.”?
A. Handbooks
B. Box containers
C. domestic machines
D. Machines and containers
E. Containers and Handbooks

20. What is the purpose of the text above?

A. To amuse readers with the sewing machines.

B. To describe about the sewing machines.
C. To inform readers about the invention.
D. To explain about the domestic machines.
E. To retell readers about collecting sewing machines.

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Lungs: Facts, Function and Diseases
By Alina Bradford, Live Science Contributor | February 1, 2018 08:20pm ET

The right lung is shorter than the left lung to make room for the liver. The left lung is narrower than
the right to make room for the heart.
Lungs are sacks of tissue located just below the rib cage and above the diaphragm. They are an
important part of the respiratory system and waste management for the body.

21. Which of the following statement is true about our lungs?

A. Lungs are important part of the circulatory system.
B. Lungs are sacks of tissue.
C. The right lung is wider than the left lung.
D. A, B, and C are correct
E. B, and C are correct

Text 8
A person's lungs are not the same size. The right lung is a little wider than the left lung, but it is also
shorter. According to York University, the right lung is shorter because it has to make room for the
liver, which is right beneath it. The left lung is narrower because it must make room for the heart.
Typically, a man's lungs can hold more air than a woman's. At rest, a man's lungs can hold around
750 cubic centimeters (about 1.5 pints) of air, while a woman's can hold around 285 to 393 cc (0.6 to
0.8 pints) of air, according to York University. "The lungs are over-engineered to accomplish the job
that we ask them to do," said Dr. Jonathan P. Parsons, a professor of internal medicine, associate
director of Clinical Services, and director of the Division of Pulmonary, Allergy, Critical Care and
Sleep Medicine at the OSU Asthma Center at The Ohio State University. "In healthy people without
chronic lung disease, even at maximum exercise intensity, we only use 70 percent of the possible
lung capacity."
22. If shorter is to longer; ________ is to narrower?
A. bigger
B. higher
C. taller
D. smarter
E. wider

23. The left lung is narrower because it must make room for the heart. The underlined Word is an
example of subordinating conjunctions. Which of the following is a correlative conjunction?
A. And D. since
B. Both E. while
C. however

According to the American Lung Association, adults typically take 15 to 20 breaths a minute,
which comes to around 20,000 breaths a day. Babies tend to breath faster than adults. For example, a
newborn's normal breathing rate is about 40 times each minute while the average resting respiratory
rate for adults is 12 to 16 breaths per minute.
Though breathing seems simple, it is a very complex process.
24. What do you mean by the underlined word?
A. complicated
B. extraordinary
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 C. plain
D. simple
E. worst

The right lung is divided into three different sections, called lobes. The left lung has just two
lobes. The lobes are made of sponge-like tissue that is surrounded by a membrane called pleura,
which separates the lungs from the chest wall. Each lung half has its own pleura sack. This is why,
when one lung is punctured, the other can go on working.
25. lung : respiratory system ; ________ : digestive system
A. heart
B. muscle
C. skin
D. stomach
E. veins
The lungs are like bellows. When they expand, they pull air into the body. When they compress,
they expel carbon dioxide, a waste gas that bodies produce. Lungs do not have muscles to pump air
in and out, though. The diaphragm and rib cage essentially pump the lungs.
26. What is the opposite of the underlined word?

A. bellows
B. compress
C. expel
D. produce
E. pump

As a person breathes, air travels down the throat and into the trachea, also known as the
windpipe. The trachea divides into smaller passages called the bronchial tubes. The bronchial tubes
go into each lung. The bronchial tubes branch out into smaller subdivisions throughout each side of
the lung. The smallest branches are called bronchioles and each bronchiole has an air sac, also called
alveoli. There are around 480 million alveoli in the human lungs, according to the Department of
Anatomy of the University of Göttingen.

27. According to the passage, what is the other name for trachea?

A. alveoli D. bronchioles
B. air sac E. windpipe
C. bronchial tubes

Text 9
The alveoli have many capillary veins in their walls. Oxygen passes through the alveoli, into
the capillaries and into the blood. It is carried to the heart and then pumped throughout the body to
the tissues and organs.
As oxygen is going into the bloodstream, carbon dioxide passes from the blood into the
alveoli and then makes its journey out of the body. This process is called gas exchange. When a
person breathes shallowly, carbon dioxide accumulates inside the body. This accumulation causes
yawning, according to York University.
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28. The underlined word accumulates mean_______________.
A. collect
B. disperse
C. lessen
D. scatters
E. spread

The lungs have a special way to protect themselves. Cilia, which look like a coating of very
small hairs, line the bronchial tubes. The cilia wave back and forth spreading mucus into the throat
so that it can be dispelled by the body. Mucus cleans out the lungs and rids them of dust, germs and
any other unwanted items that may end up in the lungs.
29. gathered: collected; ________dispelled
A. accepted
B. allowed
C. eliminated
D. garnered
E. recalled

The lungs can have a wide range of problems that can stem from genetics, bad habits, an
unhealthy diet and viruses. "The most common lung related conditions I see are reactive airways or
asthma, as well as smoking-related emphysema, in my general practice," Dr. Jack Jacoub, a medical
oncologist and director of thoracic oncology at Memorial Care Cancer Institute at Orange Coast
Memorial Medical Center in Fountain Valley, California, told Live Science.
30. What is the main idea of the paragraph?

A. Bad Habits
B. Common Disease
C. Lung Problems
D. Oncologist
E. Science Facts

31. Oncology is the study of ___________.

A. diagnosis and treatment of cancer

B. diseases of lungs
C. genetics
D. lung conditions
E. smoking related disease

Text 10
Asthma, also called reactive airway disease before a diagnosis of asthma, is a lung disease
where the air passageways in the lungs become inflamed and narrowed, making it hard to breath. In
the United States, more than 25 million people, including 7 million children, have asthma, according
to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute.

Lung cancer is cancer that originates in the lungs. It is the No. 1 cause of deaths from
cancer in the United States for both men and women, according to the Mayo Clinic. Symptoms of
cancer include coughing up blood, a cough that doesn't go away, shortness of breath, wheezing,
chest pain, headaches, hoarseness, weight loss and bone pain.
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32. The main purpose of the text is to____________.

A. convince people not to smoke

B. inform the readers about lung diseases
C. to entertain the audience
D. to persuade readers that a lot of people have asthma
E. all of the above

33. The second paragraph tells about______________.

A. deaths from cancer

B. lung cancer
C. Mayo Clinic
D. men and women who died from cancer
E. symptoms of a disease

Text 11
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is long-term lung disease that prevents a
person from breathing properly due to excess mucus or the degeneration of the lungs. Chronic
bronchitis and emphysema are considered COPD diseases. About 11.4 million people in the United
States suffer from COPD, with about 80 to 90 percent of COPD deaths attributed to smoking,
according to the American Cancer Society.

Sometimes, those with COPD get lung transplants, replacement lungs garnered from organ
donors, to save their lives. Research is also being done on growing new lungs from stem cells.
Currently, stem cells extracted from the patient's blood or bone marrow is being used as a treatment
to heal damaged lung tissue.

34. The underlined word would mean__________.

A. instant
B. long term
C. malignant
D. serious
E. tough

Text 12
Lung infections, such as bronchitis or pneumonia, are usually caused by viruses, but can
also be caused by fungal organisms or bacteria, according to Ohio State University. Some severe or
chronic lung infections can cause fluid in the lungs and other symptoms such as swollen lymph
nodes, coughing up blood and a persistent fever.
Being overweight can also affect the lungs. "Yes, being overweight does adversely affect the
lungs because it increases the work and energy expenditure to breath," said Jacoub. "In the most
extreme form, it acts like a constricting process or vest around the chest such as that seen in the
'Pickwickian syndrome.'"

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35. In this text, why should people avoid being overweight?
A. it can affect the lungs
B. it can cause boredom
C. it can be hard to move
D. it can cause fungal organisms
E. it can increase energy

Text 13
One of the best ways to promote good lung health is to avoid cigarette smoke because at least
70 out of the 7,000 chemicals in cigarette smoke damages the cells within the lungs. According to
the Mayo Clinic, people who smoke have the greatest risk of lung cancer. The more a person
smokes, the greater the risk. Those who smoke are 15 to 30 times more likely to get lung cancer
according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. American Lung Association and a
specialist in pulmonary medicine.
The Rush University Medical Center also suggests practicing deep breathing exercises, staying
hydrated and regular exercise to keep the lungs healthy. Parsons also recommends having homes
tested for radon. "Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas produced by the breakdown of
uranium in the ground. It typically leaks into a house through cracks in the foundation and walls.
Radon is the main cause of lung cancer in nonsmokers, and the second-leading cause of the disease
after smoking," said Parsons.

36. What is the best way to promote good lung health?

A. smoke at least once a day
B. smoke occasionally
C. smoke when necessary
D. stay from people who smoke
E. quit smoking

37. Which is NOT a good practice for making the lungs healthy?
A. deep breathing exercise
B. radon check up
C. regular exercise
D. stays hydrated
E. smoke only at designated areas

38. After reading the whole article about Lungs readers would be _____ about the causes and tips to
have healthy lungs.
A. Active D. indignant
B. Aware E. innocent
C. ignorant
39. Parsons recommends having homes tested for radon. Change the statement into passive voice.

A. Having homes recommends Parson to test for radon.

B. Having homes tested for radon was recommended by Parsons.
C. Home testing for test of radon Parsons recommends.
D. Recommends by Parson to test radon at homes.
E. To test radon at homes Parsons recommends.

40. If a person ________smoking, their lungs can heal from much of the damage.

A. is quitting
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 B. quit
C. quits
D. quitted
E. was quit

Text 14

“Men sana in corporesano” a healthy body makes a sound mind. More and more people
nowadays are aware of the truth behind this maxim. As a result, they make sports an integral part of
their lives. Some people participate in sports to release energy and tension, while others do it to
make friends. Sports, such as soccer, basketball or boxing, have become an acceptable way to
release energy and aggression. Other sports like golf, mountain climbing, dancing or bowling can be
a means of starting or consolidating friendship. Most sports offer a constructive escape from the
pressures of the everyday life. In fact, you can change your life if you take up – and keep up – an
activity suited to your character, abilities and lifestyle.

It is important to realize that no matter what kind of exercise you do, you can be sure that it’s
always good for your health and that it’s fun

41. Based on the text above, people do sports . . . .

A. To change their lives

B. As their hobby
C. To strengthen the pressure of life
D. As part of their lives
E. To stay well shaped

42. “Most sports offer a constructive escape from the pressure of the everyday life”. (Paragraph 1)
The phrase ‘escape from’ can be replaced by . . . .

A. Hiding from
B. Joining to
C. Turning off
D. Avoidance of
E. Changing from

Text 15

Jakarta a: Indonesian dancer choreographer Sardono W. Kusumo has been awarded the
Distinguished Artist Award by the International Society for the Performing Arts (ISPA).

The Sardono Seni dance studio in Surakarta, Central Java, where the artist is based said the
award would be presented during a ceremony on June 20th, as a part of the society’s 17th
International Congress at the Esplanade in Singapore. The congress is taking place between June
18th and June 21st

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 The ISPA Distinguished Artist Award, first awarded in 1975, is presented to performing artists
who have made an outstanding contribution of talent, artistry, dedication and service to the world of
performing arts.

Past recipients include pianist Arthur Ruben stein (1976), jazz clarinetist and band leader Benny
Goodman (1982), opera, theatre, and film director Peter Sellars (1990), mime Marcel Marceau
(1992), Broadway composer Stephen Sondheim (1994), and soprano Dame Joan Sutherland (1994).

43.What is the main idea of the passage?

A. Sardono is a dancer-choreographer
B. Sardono is the ISPA Distinguished Artist Award recipient this year.
C. The society’s 17th congress was held in Singapore
D. Arthur Rubenstein was one of the past recipients
E. To whom the ISPA Distinguished Artist Award has been given previously

44.The topic of the second paragraph is about . . . .

A. The time the congress will be held

B. The person who will get the award
C. The place where the congress takes place
D. The place where the artist is based
E. The time the award will be given

45.An artist will be awarded ISPA if they have performed a very remarkable
performance of the following, EXCEPT . . . .

A. Artistry
B. Talent
C. Service
D. Humor
E. Dedication

46.“… who have made an outstanding contribution . . . .”

A. Important
B. Very good
C. Satisfying
D. Challenging
E. Very interesting

Text 16

The bomb, in the resort of Kuta, destroyed the Sari Club and crowded nightspot. Many
people have fallen victims to this blast. Many of them were foreign tourist especially from Australia.
They were burned beyond recognition. Some tourist who were at the scene of the blast said there
were two explosions around the nightclub. One bomb had exploded outside Paddy’s Bar before a car
bomb hit the Sari Club which was located some meters away.

Hundreds were injured in the explosion and about 220 Australians remain unaccounted for.
The UK Foreign Secretary, Jack Straw said that 33 Britons were among those killed in the Bali

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attack. The Australian Prime Minister, John Howard, called Indonesia to do more to fight terrorism
within its borders, saying it had been a problem for a long time.

List of missing people have been posted in Bali and officials said that it could take days to
identify all the victims, some of whom were trapped in the Sari Club bay a wall of flames. A notice
board at the hospitals in Bali includes a section called “Unknown Identity” and detailed list of
victims such as: “Young girl in intensive care, 11-14 years old, face burned, in coma. Caucasian,’’ or
‘’Girl in intensive care, about 5 years old, 130 cm , fair skin, Caucasian with reddish brown hair.
She has purplish belly button ring.’’

Many embassies, including the British and American, are advising their people to cancel
spending their planned holidays in Indonesia, and all US citizens in the country have been told to
leave including diplomats and non-essential government staff.

47.The topic of paragraph 2 is about . . . .

A. The effect of the explosion on the people
B. Some foreigners who were injured
C. Australians as the main target of the explosion
D. The large number of victims in the accident
E. A list of the injured people

48.Which of the following statement is True about the bomb?

A. The bomb caused one explosion.
B. The bomb damaged two tourism spots
C. The explosion injured mostly domestic tourist
D. The bomb made them dentified
E. Both were huge homemade bombs

49.Which of the following is NOT the effect of the bomb explosion?

A. Some foreign countries ban their people to go to Bali

B. The number of foreign tourist decrease
C. Bali loses its popularity
D. Many foreign still spend their holidays in Bali
E. Tourism industry is difficult to develop in Bali

50.The following statements are true, EXCEPT . . . .

A. There were two bars destroyed

B. Security was tightened especially on tourist sectors
C. Many people were injured and killed
D. The Indonesian government forbade its people to go to Bali
E. Some foreign embassies advised their people to cancel going to Bali

Text 17

Although there are only a few women entrepreneurs in Indonesia, their influence has been
great in the economic life of the country. They have large scale qualities of products. Hundreds of
workers work in the factories owned by the women entrepreneurs.

Some of the successful women entrepreneurs are Dr. Martha Tilaar and Mrs. Mooryati
Sudibyo. They produce cosmetics, juice, powder, shampoo, slimming tea, cream for skin care skin
lotions, traditional medicine and other products.

They have been trying to make lndonesian women and girls look beautiful, pretty, elegant
and attractive. They often hold seminars or meeting for discussion about how to appear attractive in
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public. They are very interested in beauty culture. Everything that people do to improve the
appearance of their bodies can be considered beauty culture. The chief concern of beauty culture has
been to make the female face, skin and hair more beautiful.

51.The text is about . . . .

A. Dr. Martha Tilaar and her products
B. How to make lndonesian girls beautiful
C. Women entrepreneurs
D. Traditional cosmetics produced by Mrs. Mooryati
E. Some factors which influence the economic life of lndonesia

52.Paragraph 2 tells us about . . . .

A. Traditional medicine
B. Two male entrepreneurs’ products
C. Skin care cream
D. Traditional skin lotions
E. Dr. Martha Tilaar and Mrs. Mooryati Sudibyo

53.Which of the following statements is TRUE about Dr. Martha Tilaar and
MrsMooryatiSudibyo according to the text?

A. They are entrepreneurs

B. They change Indonesian women’s life
C. They produce some chemical cosmetics
D. They make fruits juice for health
E. They mostly produce medical treatment

54.”They produce cosmetics, juice powder _________.” (Paragraph 2)

The underlined word means . . . .
A. Exhibit
B. Develop
C. Invent
D. Show
E. Manufacture

55.All of the followings are Dr. Martha Tilaar and Mrs. Sudibyo’s products, EXCEPT . . . .
A. Powder
B. Lipsticks
C. Lotion
D. Traditional medicine
E. Soaps

Text 18

Once upon a time, a rabbit wanted to cross a river but he could not swim. He had an idea. He
saw a boss of crocodile swimming in the river.

The rabbit asked the boss of crocodile, “How many crocodiles are there in the river?’’

The boss of crocodile answered, “We are twenty here.”

“Where are they?” the rabbit asked for the second time.

“What is it for?” the boss of crocodile asked.

“All of you are good, nice, gentle and kind, so I want to make a line in order. Later I will
know how kind you are, “said the rabbit.

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 The boss of crocodile called all his friends and asked them to make a line in order from one
side to the other side of the river. Just then, the rabbit started to count while jumping from one
crocodile to another: “one…two…three… until twenty, and finally, he thanked all crocodiles
because he had crossed the river.

56.The story mainly tells us about . . . .

A. Twenty crocodiles
B. The boss of the crocodile
C. A rabbit and twenty crocodiles
D. A rabbit and the boss of crocodile
E. The boss of the crocodile and all his friends

57.We know from the first paragraph that the rabbit actually wanted . . . .

A. To cross the river

B. To swim across the river
C. To meet the boss of the crocodile
D. To know where the crocodiles are
E. To know the number of crocodiles there

58.“All of you are good, nice, gentle and kind ….” (Paragraph 4)
The underlined word is synonymous with . . . .

A. Wild
B. Diligent
C. Cheerful
D. Easy-going
E. Honorable

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The University of Australia

The University of Australia has an International reputation for educational professionals and
for applied research. It is Australia’s largest University, with six campuses, including a specialized
technology campus. The university places particular importance on the quality of its teaching and
learning programs, and on its working links with industry, business and government.

59.The whole paragraph promotes that . . . .

A. The University of Australia offers excellent educational programs

B. The University of Australia is the largest university in the country
C. The University of Australia has a specialized technology campus
D. The university places particular importance in technology
E. The university has six campus

60.Which information is not true about the University of Australia?

A. It has an international education reputation

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 B. It also has a specialized technology campus
C. It has six technology campuses
D. It is Australia’s largest university
E. It has good relation with industry

61.It is stated that the university has good relationship with . . . .

A. Educational professionals
B. Specialized technology
C. Large universities
D. Other campuses
E. Industry

62.‘‘The University of Australia has an international education reputation for . . . .”

A. Knowledge
B. Prestige
C. Attitude
D. Character
E. Interest

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An elephant is the largest and strongest of all animals. It is a strange looking animal with its
thick legs, huge sides and backs, large hanging ears, a small tail, little eyes, long white tusk and
above all it has a long nose the trunk.

The trunk is the elephant’s peculiar feature, and it has a various uses. The elephant draws up
water by its trunk and can squirt it all over its body like a shower bath. It can also lift leaves and puts
them into its mouth. In fact the trunk serves the elephant as a long arm and hand. An elephant looks
very clumsy and heavy and yet it moves very quickly.

The elephant is a very intelligent animal. Its intelligence combined with its great strength
makes it a very useful servant to man and it can be trained to serve in various wars such as carry
heavy loads, hunt for tigers, and even fight.

63.The third paragraph is mainly about the fact that

A. Elephants are strong
B. Elephants can lift logs
C. Elephants are servants
D. Elephants are very useful
E. Elephants must be trained]

64.Which of the following is NOT part of the elephant described in the first paragraph?
A. It looks strange
B. It is heavy
C. Its is wild
D. It has a trunk
E. It has a small tail

65.It is stated in the text that the elephant uses the trunk to do the following , EXCEPT .
...
A. To eat
B. To push
C. To drink
D. To carry things
E. To squirt water over the body

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66.“The trunk is the elephant’s peculiar feature ….” (Paragraph 2)
The closest meaning to the underlined word is . . . .
A. Large
B. Strange
C. Tough
D. Smooth
E. Long

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SINGAPORE: A supervisor was jailed for two months for repeatedly striking his lndonesian
maid on the head and back with a television remote.
Muhammad ShafiqWoon Abdullah was brought to court in Singapore because he had
physically hurt the woman on several occasions between June and October 2002, the Staits Time
said.
The magistrate’s court heard that Shafiq, 31, began striking Winarti, 22, about a month after
she started working for him.
He hit her on the head with the TV set’s remote control because he was unhappy with her
work. On one occasion he punched her on the back after accusing her of day dreaming.
S.S. Dhillon ,Shafiq’s lawyer said that his client had become mad when he saw his
daughter’s face covered as she was lying in bed. He said his client thought the maid had put the
child in danger.
67.The text reported . . . .

A. The arrest of a supervisor

B. The working condition in Singapore
C. An lndonesian worker in Singapore
D. The Indonesian workers’ condition in Singapore
E. A crime by a Singaporean supervisor toward his maid

68. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the text?

A. A supervisor was put in jail for 2 years
B. The supervisor gave many kinds of jobs to the maid
C. The maid had been working for him for 2 months
D. Winarti struck the supervisor with a remote control
E. The supervisor hit his maid’s head with the TV set’s remote control

69. “… he physically hurt the woman ….” (Paragraph 2)

The closest meaning to the underlined word is . . . .
A. Cut
B. Injured
C. Offended
D. Punished
E. Damaged

70. Why did Shafiq punch Winarti on her back?

She was accused of . . . .

A. Talking much time for herself
B. Not working properly
C. Working carelessly
D. Daydreaming
E. Being lazy
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Questions number 71- 74 are based on this text.

There are two poles in our earth, in the south is Antarctic and in the north is Arctic. Those
two places are the coldest place on earth. The sun never rises for 6 months and another 6 months it
never sets. But even though the sun rises, the light is not bright at all, that makes this place cold all
the time.

Antarctic ( South Pole) is about 13 000 000 km2 and has 2,000 meters thick ice layer. It is
surrounded by a frozen ocean and which always will be whether in winter or summer. The rain
almost never falls in this place, even the thickness of the ice layer increases for about 10-15 cm each
year.

Antarctic was seen first on 1820 and in 1821 an American arrived in this pole. In 1911, five
expedition teams competed to reach this place and the winner was the Norwegian team, led by
Ronald Amundsen. In 1912, a wooden ship, Discovery sailed to Antarctic and brought an expedition
team from England led by Captain Robert Scott. Discovery had reached the South Pole for about
1,450 km far, but on their journey back the team unsuccessfully reached England.

There are only little pieces of plants and animals living in Antarctic. The animals exist in
Antarctic are penguins, seals, and albatrosses. The plants are only algae. There are some valuable
minerals below the Antarctic’s ice layer, like gold, brass and uranium. According to International
agreement, it is forbidden to mine those minerals because it will disturb the pole’s ecology.

71.Where can you find a place with the lowest temperature?

A. In the desert
B. In the poles
C. In the lakes
D. In the sea
E. In the rivers

72. How was the ocean surrounding the Antarctic’s condition during summer?

A. Cold
B. Warm
C. Frozen
D. Melted
E. Hot

73. What happened to Discovery?

A. It successfully sailed to England.

B. Something happened on the way
C. It never reached Antarctic.
D. It was made of steel
E. It brought an expedition team from America.

74. If the ice layer is 2, 500 meters thick in Antarctic, how thick it will be on a hundred years ahead,
approximately?

A. 2, 550 meters thick

B. 2, 515 meters thick
C. 2, 520 meters thick
D. 2, 501 meters thick
E. 2, 510 meters thick

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Questions 75- 76 are based on the following monologue.

It was midnight but Nadya still could not close her eyes. She was still awake when she heard
a thundering sound outside. She listened to the sound carefully. It came from the hill near her house.
She went outside to see what is happening. Under moonlight she saw the land on the hill sliding.
Moments later, she heard the sound of kentongan, a traditional tool, indicated that a natural disaster
is occurring.

Nadya rushed into her house to wake her family up. On arrival at the dining room, she met
her father, mother and brother who had woken up. Her neighbor asked them to evacuate. He also
reminded them to lock their house before leaving to avoid any theft or other crimes. Along the
journey to the evacuation place, Nadya saw many houses ruined due to the disaster.

75. What natural disaster struck Nadya’s village?

A. A flood
B. A tornado
C. A typhoon
D. A landslide
E. An earthquake

76. Where does Nadya live?

A. Near a valley
B. Not far from a hill
C. On the slope of a hill
D. On the bank of the river
E. On the slope of the mountain

Question 77-78 are based on the following monologue:

A man who lived a long time ago believed the he could read the future in the stars. He spent
his time at night gazing the sky. On evening, he was walking along the open road outside the village.
His eyes were fixed on the stars. He thought he saw the end of the world was at hand, when all at
once, down he went into a hole full of mud and water. There he stood up to his ears in the muddy
water and madly clawed at the slippery sides of the hole in his effort to climb out.

His cries for help brought the villagers running. As they pulled him out of the mud, one of
them said “ You pretend to read the future in the stars and yet you fail to see what is at your feet!
This may teach you to pay more attention to what is right in front of you and let the future take care
of itself”.

77. What will the listeners probably feel after listening to the story?
A. Amused
B. Euphoric
C. Surprised
D. Contented
E. Enthusiastic

78. What would happen to the man if he didn’t stare at the sky?
A. He could not see stars.
B. He could not see the future.
C. He would not fall into a hole.
D. He would not meet the villagers.
E. He could not predict the end of the world.

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The following text is for questions 79- 80

ANNOUNCEMENT OF PT FAMOUSTEX

The Board of Directors PT Famoustex received a resignation letter on 5h February 2018

from Mrs. Alena Prameswari, an executive director of PT Famoustex. Due to her age, Mrs. Alena
tendered her resignation from the position. According to the Company Law and other relevant laws
and regulations, the resignation takes effect on 5th March 2018.

Mrs. Alena has confirmed that she has no disagreement with the Board and there is no matter
that needs to be brought to the attention of the shareholders of the company. She has also confirmed
that she does not have any action or claim, existing or pending against the company.

79. What is the objective of the text?

A. To announce the director’s resignation.
B. To show the new position in the company.
C. To inform the new director of the company.
D. To notify the change of the board of directors.
E. To express gratitude to the former executive director.

80. Why does Mrs. Alena leave her position?

A. She was fired from the company.
B. She pensioned off from the company.
C. She became one of the commissioners.
D. She was promoted to a higher position.
E. She led the new subsidiary of the company.

II. Essay: Fill in the blanks with the correct form of verb:

1. Either Mary or Alice __________ responsible for this. (is / are)

2. Neither the Minister nor his colleagues _______ given any explanation for this. (have / has)
3. Nobody ___________ to be laughed at ( likes /like)
4. Everything in our attic _______________ of mothballs. ( smells/smell )
5. Black and white _______________ the only colors Jermaine wears . ( is/are)
6. Bright yellow daisies and blue morning glories _______________ the tiny yard beautiful
(makes/make)
7. The lamps on either side of the couch _______________ very little light. ( gives/ give)
8. All the suits in my closet except one _______________ to get cleaned.( plans/ plan)
9. There _______________ no doubt that the witnesses are telling the truth. ( is/ are)
10. Here _______________ the names of three doctors you can call. (is/are)

Fill in the blanks with the SIMPLE PAST of the verbs in brackets:

11. Last Saturday my father………... (take) my friends and me to the circus.

12. We ……… (see) lots of things.

13. My father …………………. (buy) us some popcorn and orange juice.

14. We……………………. (eat) the popcorn and ………………… (drink) the orange juice.

15. We ………………… (laugh) at the funny clowns.

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Encircle the correct verb choice in the following sentences.

16. The janitor as well as the engineer and his assistant (was, were) expecting a wage increase.
17. None of the men (has, have) signed their contracts yet.
18. Someone from the Humane Society (is, are) here to see you.
19. Everyone visiting Tanzania and Kenya (want, wants) to see a game preserve.
20. To be happy, a person first (accepts, accept) himself.

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