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Frederico and Sam are two lucky men, Frederico survived an earthquake and has the power to wrench
fortune from those around him: he has the gift, Sam is a survivor of the Jewish holocaust and manages a
casino in the middle of a lava desert. One day, Frederico challenges Sam who expels him from paradise,
taking his gift from him.
Years later, Frederico thinks that he has found in Tomas, the only survivor of an air accident, the
instrument of his vengeance. By teaching him to control fortune, he can use him to return to the casino
and challenge the God of fortune. Together they begin a journey of initiation, a succession of ever more
strange and difficult tests in which the highest bet is the luck of others; luck, which in this game is
captured in a simple photograph. Everything goes well until Sara, a policewoman who survives a car
accident which kills her family, becomes obsessed with discovering what is behind these clandestine
games in which death and luck become enmeshed. In which only one ca remain intact. This film is really
worth watching.
1. The purpose of the text is ..
a. to describe a film
b. to describe how a film is made
c. to inform readers about a good film
d. to entertain readers by telling a story
e. to review a film for a public audience
2. After reading the review, how would you judge this film?
a. Bad
b. Fair
c. Not bad
d. Mediocre
e. Excellent
This is a movie adapted from a best-selling Indonesian novel. It took 40 days of filming on Belitung Island,
Bangka-Belitung province. Involving 12 local actors, it reportedly cost Rp 8 billion. With all the efforts of
transforming Laskar Pelangi (Rainbow Warrior) into a moving picture, will it satisfy readers imaginations?
Laskar Pelangi, the novel, was written by Andrea Hirata in 2005, based on his own experiences. It is
about an inspiring teacher and her 10 students in the poverty-stricken Kampung Gantong in Belitung. The
poor condition of their school building does not dampen their high spirits and hopes for a better future.
Two years later, the novel became a phenomenon in Indonesian literature. With its humanistic touch,
Laskar Pelangi has sold more than 500,000 copies and has won the position of Must-Read Novel in every
corner of the nations bookshops and media review pages. It has finally overcome the domination of teenlit, chick-lit and even religious novels, the popular theme of today.
Andrea entrusted the filming of the story to the respected figures in the film industry, Mira Lesmana and
Riza, as producer and film director. In July 2007, Mira and Riri started the pre-production, which took a
year to finish. Together with the scriptwriter Salman Aristo they decided to create a different scenario for
the film.
1. What is the main idea of the second paragraph?
A. Laskar Pelangi is the story of poor people at the Bangka Belitung province.
B. Laskar Pelangi is the story of poor school children of the Belitung Island.
C. Laskar Pelangi is about poverty in Kampung Gantong in Bangka Belitung.
D. Laskar Pelangi is about an inspiring story towards a better life.
E. Laskar Pelangi is about Andrea Hirata.
2. From the text above, we know that....
A. the movie was played by poor children
B. Andrea Hirata is the producer of Laskar Pelangi
C. the novel of Laskar Pelangi was a phenomenal work of literature
D. people like the movie better than the novel
E. people like the novel better than the movie
The following text is for questions 1 to 5.
It was the dawn of science and technology. Anything seemed possible even the creation of life
itself. Victor Frankenstein becomes obsessed with this idea and works relentlessly to prove his
theories; but the glory he imagined becomes a living nightmare not only for him, but for his
friends and family too.
Mary Shelleys gothic horror story- Frankenstein-was first published in 1818 and has been the
inspiration behind numerous stage productions and films many of which strayed a long way
away from her original masterpiece. Classical Comics presenting a full-colour graphic novel
remains true to this classic tale, bringing the original story to life which has never been created
before.
This graphic novel is available in two versions: Original Text and Quick Text editions. The
Original Text stays faithful to Shelleys original text, while the Quick Text brings the story up to
date by presenting the text into a more simplified style so that the tale is accessible to all readers.
The Quick Text edition will allow you to soak up a general feeling for the characters and
locations, while the Original Text version will help you easily slip into the language in which the
novel was written.
Even if youre not studying the original, this graphic novel is worth buying. Its a great story, and
should be one that everyone has the chance to read. Now, thanks to this release, even those who
dont particularly like to read too much are given the chance to find this tale and hopefully it may
encourage them to search out the original book too.
As with previous Classical Comics, the presentation is first class. The best grade glossy paper
really helps to set this graphic novel head and shoulders above the usual comic book releases on
the market. Not only that, you also get a pretty comprehensive biography of Shelley; Mary
Shelleys Family Tree; a feature that explains what life was like in the year of the books release;
and a brief look on how Frankenstein has been adapted to many different formats over the years.
1. The text is about .
A. the quick text and original text of Frankenstein story
B. the simplified text of the up dated horror story
C. the horror story written by Frankenstein
D. the original text of the authors novel
E. the updated of classical horror story
2. The simple way to understand the story is to read .
A. the original text
B. classic comics
C. the quick text
D. the original book
E. the authors biography
3. The main idea of the third paragraph is .
A. Victor Frankenstein wrote his story with gothic horror style
B. there are two versions of the graphic novel to enjoy
C. recognize the different life of Frankenstein story
D. have the inspiration to put the story to a film and drama products
E. remind the life of Mary Shelley, the author of Frankenstein
4. The original text of Frankenstein graphic story makes the readers .
A. understand the style of writing in its era
B. curious about the historical background of story
C. recognize the different life of Frankenstein story
D. have the inspiration to put the story to a film and drama products
E. remind the life of Mary Shelley, the author of Frankenstein
5. many of which strayed a long way away from (Paragraph 2).
The underlined word can be replaced with .
A. Wandered
B. Changed
C. Directed
D. Pointed
E. Avoided
Cinta (Dian Sastrowardoyo) is a beautiful, smart and confident seventeen year old. Born in a loving family,
surrounded by caring and supporting friends. Cinta seems to have everything in the world. She has four
best friends, Milly (Sissy Pricillia), Karmen (Adinia Wirasti), Alya (Ladya Cheryl), and Maura(Titi Kamal)
who always protect her. Shes also the object of Bornes affection, the most eligible boyfriend at school.
But things are starting to change when Cinta meets Rangga (Nicholas saputra), a cool and arrogant boy
whose presence is never taken into account at school. The unpredictable character of Rangga has
disturbed Cinta. It creates a new and unfamiliar sensation which leads Cinta into a new and strange
world. The next thing she knows, she has fallen in love with someone who has a very different character
and comes from a very different world.
Bit by bit, Cinta starts to change. She becomes a new person, a stranger to her friends and even to
herself. She doesnt understand what has happened, let alone her friends.
1. The purpose of the text is .
a. to review the film characters
b. to present two point of view
c. to explain how to do something
d. to retell the past event
e. to inform the true story
2. The whole of the passage is .
a. coda
b. title
c. evaluation of the work
d. orientation
e. issue
3. What kind of family was she born to ?
a. poor family
b. rich family
c. in a loving family
d. in a good family
e. in a bad family
4. Her in who always protect her. Refers to ..
a. Cinta
b. Maura
c. Karmen
d. Milly
e. Alya
5. What is the meaning of eligible?
a. bad qualification
b. comfortable
c. smart and beautiful
d. suitable, having the right qualification
e. good qualification
The story to Kung Fu Panda is nothing really new, but it is told so well as to actually pack an
emotional punch. And it never comes off as laughable, which in lesser hands could easily have
happened. Speaking of laughs, there are many to be had here as well. Kung Fu Panda works on
just about every level a family movie can.
The cast features Jack Black as Po the Panda. The furious five, the most feared group of warriors
in all of China, consists of Tigress (Angelina Jolie), Monkey (Jackie Chan), Mantis (Seth Roger),
Viper (Lucy Liu), and Crane (David Cross). Their master is Shifu (Dustin Hoffman), a fur ball
creature who is a legendary teacher of Kung Fu. Escaped from prison and on hi way to claim the
Dragon Scroll, which will make him the all powerful Dragon Warrior, is the good gone bad Tai
Lung (Ian McShane). But first, hell have to muscle his way around 400 pounds of panda to get
to it.
Kung Fu Panda is a damn good time at the movies. This was the movie that Dreamworks
Animation so desperately needed after the disappointing Shrek The Third. With gorgeous
animation, spectacular action, a great cast and dramatic weight of an Akira Kurosawa film, Kung
Fu Panda is one of the favourite movie of the year.
1. Which of the following quality does not describe the movie?
A. Funny
B. Touching
C. Stunning movie picture
D. Excellent actors
E. Unexciting
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
2. "Will and Sandy move their offices into a nearby vacant warehouse." (Paragraph 1)
The antonym of the underlined word is ....
a. empty
b. fulfilled
c. covered
d. occupied
e. luxurious
3.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
2. After reading the review, how would you judge this film?
a. Bad
b. Fair
c. Not bad
d. Mediocre
e. Excellent
Silkworms
Silkworms live for only two or three days after laying eggs. About 36,000 to 50,000 eggs are laid, and
these are carefully stored at the silkworm farm until they are ready to hatch. The eggs hatch into
caterpillars, which feed on mulberry leaves. Soon, the caterpillars are ready to spin their cocoons. Not all
caterpillars can spin silk cocoons. Only the caterpillars of a silkworm moth known as Bombyx mari can
do such spinning. This caterpillar has special glands which secrete liquid silk through its lower lip. The
liquid produced later hardens to form tine strands.
The caterpillar makes its cocoons using these strands. The threads on the outside of the cocoon are
rough, while those inside are soft and smooth.
Some fully-spun cocoons are heated. This kills the pupa inside. The cocoons are then put into hot water
to loosen the fine threads. Finally, these threads are reeled off the cocoons.
The length of unbroken thread produced by a single cocoon measures about one-and-a-half kilometers.
Being twisted together several of these threads make single woven materials.
1. What is the purpose of the text ..
A. To persuade readers to buy silk.
B. To put silk into different categories.
C. To entertain readers with the knowledge.
D. To present some points of view about silk.
E. To describe how silk comes into existence.
2. How are the threads on the outside of the cocoon ..
A. Fine.
B. Soft.
C. Rough.
D. Strong.
E. Smooth.
3. What are mulberry leaves for ..
A.Feeding caterpillars.
B. Spinning cocoons.
C. Storing threads.
D. Hatching eggs.
E. Laying eggs.
The following text is for questions 1 to 4
A geyser is the result of underground water under the combined conditions of high temperatures and
increased pressure beneath the surface of the earth. Since temperature rises approximately 1 F for every
sixty feet under the earth's surface, and pressure increases with depth, the water that seeps down in
crack and fissures until it reaches very hot rock in the earth interior becomes heated to temperature in
excess of 290 F. Because of the greater pressure, the water shoots out of the surface in the form of steam
and hot water. The result is a geyser. In order to function, then a geyser must have a source of heat,
reservoir where water can be stored until the temperature rises to an unstable point, an opening through
which the hot water and steam can escape, and underground channels for resupplying water after an
eruption.
Favorable conditions for geyser exist in some regions of the world including New Zealand, Iceland, and
the Yellowstone National Park area of the United States. The most famous geyser in the world is Old
Faithfull in Yellow Park. Old Faithfull erupts almost every hour, rising to a height of 125 to 170 feet and
expelling more than ten thousand gallons during each eruption.
1. How geyser is produced?
A. By the rise of temperature pressure functioning hot steam.
B. From a huge tension of heated water that coming out from the earth crack.
C. From the heated temperature in earth crack that absorbing water.
D. From the temperature and absorbed water that occurs on earth surface.
E. By the hot water and temperature of hot rock that occurs on earth surface.
Pembahasan: Admin agak bingung dengan pilihannya. Terlebih penggunaan grammarnya -menurut
admin- kurang tepat. Lihat yang berwarna merah. Dari dua sumber saya dapatkan ke duanya memilih
pilihan jawaban E.
2. Steam and hot water shoot out of the surface because of ....
A. hot rock and water
B. temperature and pressure
C. greater pressure
D. high temperature and increased pressure
E. underground temperature and increased pressure
3. Reservoir where the water can be stored will be after eruption and resupplying again .....
A. hot
B. narrow
C. open
D. empty
E. unstable
4. "... and expelling more than ten thousand gallons during each eruption." (Paragraph 2)
The underlined word is closest in meaning to ....
A. heating
B. melting
C. wasting
D. supplying
E. discharging
Have you ever wondered how people get chocolate from? In this article we'll enter the amazing world of
chocolate so you can understand exactly what you're eating.
Chocolate starts with a tree called the cacao tree. This tree grows in equatorial regions, especially in
places such as South America, Africa, and Indonesia. The cacao tree produces a fruit about the size of a
small pine apple. Inside the fruit are the tree's seeds, also known as cocoa beans.
The beans are fermented for about a week, dried in the sun and then shipped to the chocolate maker.
The chocolate maker starts by roasting the beans to bring out the flavour. Different beans from different
places have different qualities and flavor, so they are often sorted and blended to produce a distinctive
mix. Next, the roasted beans are winnowed. Winnowing removes the meat nib of the cacao bean from its
shell. Then, the nibs are blended. The blended nibs are ground to make it a liquid. The liquid is called
chocolate liquor. It tastes bitter. All seeds contain some amount of fat, and cacao beans are not different.
However, cacao beans are half fat, which is why the ground nibs form liquid. It's pure bitter chocolate.
1. The text is about ...
A. the cacao tree
B. the cacao beans
C. the raw chocolate
D. the making of chocolate
E. the flavour of chocolate
2. The third paragraph focuses on ...
A. the process of producing chocolate
B. how to produce the cocoa flavour
C. where chocolate comes from
A natural disaster is a terrible accident, e.g. a great flood, a big fire or an earthquake. It usually
causes great suffering and loss of a large sum of money. The casualties are injured or died. Some
people are homeless and need medical care.
Floods occur when the water of rivers, lakes, or streams overflow their banks and pour onto the
surrounding land. Floods are caused by many different things. Often heavy rainstorms that last
for a brief can cause a flood. But not all heavy storms are followed by flooding. If the
surrounding land is flat and can absorb the water, no flooding will occur. If, however, the land is
hard and rocky, heavy rain cannot be absorbed. Where the banks are low, a river may overflow
and flood adjacent lowland.
In many part of the world flood are caused by tropical storms called hurricanes or typhoons.
They bring destructive winds of high speed, torrents of rain, and flooding. When a flood occurs,
the destruction to surrounding land can be severe. Whole villages and towns are sometimes
swept away by water pouring swiftly over the land. Railroad track blocked and uprooted from
their beds. Highways are washed away.
When a building caught fire, the firemen pitched in to help battle the blaze. Before the pumps
were invented, people formed bucket brigades to fight fires. Standing side by side, they formed a
human chain from the fire to nearby well or river. They passed buckets of water from to hand to
be poured on the flames.
The damage of the fire did depend a great deal on where it happened. In the country or a small
village, only a single house might burn down. But in crowded cities, fire often destroyed whole
blocks and neighborhoods before being controlled.
(Soal UN SMA/MA IPA 2011/2012)
1. What can possibly prevent rivers and lakes from overflowing?
a. An absorbent bed.
b. A rocky surrounding.
c. A low land.
d. A high bank.
e. A high road.
2. We know from the text that . . . .
a. River can sweep heavy flood
b. People can make money from flood
c. The destruction by flood is always less severe
d. Water flood is absorbed by land
e. Typhoons caused heavy flood
3. We know from the text that . . . .
a. The pump is the only tool used by fire fighters now
b. The pump helps people to fight fires more efficiently
c. Fires in big cities are always very big
d. People no longer use buckets to control fire
e. Only firemen can control fires in crowded cities
The sense of taste is one of a person's five senses. We taste with the help of taste-buds in the tongue.
There are four main kinds of taste: sweet, sour, salty, and bitter. All other tastes are just mixtures of two or
more of these main types.
The surface of the tongue has more than fifteen thousand taste-buds (or cells). These are connected to
the brain by special nerves which send the so-called 'tastes messages.
When the tongue comes into contact with food of any kind, the taste-buds will pick up the taste. The
nerves then send a message to the brain. This will make us aware of the taste. All this happens in just a
few seconds.
There are four kinds of taste-buds, each of which is sensitive to only a particular taste. These four groups
are located in different parts of the tongue.
The taste-buds for salty and sweet tastes are found round the tip of the tongue and along its sides. Sour
tastes can be picked up only at the sides of the tongue. The taste-buds of the bitter taste are found at the
innermost edge of the tongue. There are taste-buds at the centre of the tongue.
The senses of smell and sight can affect taste. The good smell of food increases its taste. Similarly,
attractive colours can make food appear tastier and more delicious. If food does not smell good or is dullcoloured, it will look tasty and may not taste good at all.
Very hot or cold sensations can make the taste-buds insensitive. Food that is too hot or too cold, when
placed in the mouth, will have no tastes at all.
1. We can taste any kind of food because of ........
A. the good smell of food
B. the four main kinds of taste
C. the taste-buds in the tongue
D. the senses of smell and sight
E. the taste-buds round the tip of the tongue
2. When we eat very hot or cold food ........
A. the food will lose its taste
B. the food won't smell good
C. the taste of the food increases
D. the taste-buds will be sensitive
E. the taste-buds will be very, responsive
3. The senses of smell and sight ........
A. increase the taste of the food
B. affect the taste of the food
C. make food more delicious
D. make the food look good
E. make the food attractive
4. The purpose of the text is ........
A. to explain how we can taste any food in the mouth
B. to give a report about the sense of taste
C. to inform how important the tongue is
D. to describe the use of the tongue
E. to tell the taste of the food
Nature VS Nurture
People wondered for a long time how their personalities and behaviors are formed. Two distinct schools
of thought on the matter have develop. The two approaches are very different from each other. The
controversy is often referred to as nature and nurture.
Those who support the nature side of the conflict believe that our personalities and behavior patterns are
largely determined by biological and genetic factors. That our environment has little to do with our
abilities, characteristics, and behavior is central to this theory.
Proponents of the nurture theory claim that our environment is more important than our biologically based
instinct in determining how we will act. They see humans as beings whose behavior is almost completely
shaped by their surroundings.
Neither of these theories can yet fully explain human behavior . In fact, it is quite likely that the key to our
behavior lies somewhere between these two extremes. That the controversy will continue for a long time
is certain.
1. What do the nurture supporters think about human personality ?
A. Human personalities are developed for a long time.
B. Genetic factors play big roles in a person behavior.
C. Our abilities are determined by our biological parents.
D. Our environment plays important role in our personalities.
E. Our behavior isnt determined by our surrounding.
2. The main idea of the first paragraph is . . . .
A. there are two opinions about what determines our personalities
B. personalities and behavior are formed by nature and environment
C. the nature and nurture are two matters that determine our personalities
D. the environment has no influence on the formation of our personalities
E. there is a conflict between nature supporters and environment supporters
3. What does the writer think about the controversy above ?
A. It is over now
B. It has really ended
C. It will not end soon
D. It is easily solved now
E. It will be confusing.
Governor Sutiyoso has launched his mass rapid transportation plan. This includes monorail, subway,
water transportation, and Busway. Among the public transportation plan, Busway has been put into effect.
The air conditioned bus fleet with their special roads have been operated since last year. Now, more
routes are being constructed to cover the five mayoralties. In fact, the existence of Busway makes pros
and cons.
Some people consider Busway can solve a traffic problem faced by the metropolitan city. Everyday
millions of people commute from their houses to their respective work places. This badly needs adequate
public transportation. If fifty persons go to their offices by cars, they need fifty cars roaming on the street.
This number of cars can be replaced by only one Busway. Consequently, with reduced vehicles the
streets are less congested. Therefore, it can decline traffic jams. Apart from reducing traffic jams, Busway
easies Jakarta inhabitants to go to their workplace or other destination. For this reason more access on
Busway is being accomplished. Other Busway roads have been constructed, such as, Kota-Kalideres and
Kota-Pulogadung. This definitely make easier for people who go for recreation to the zoo.
Besides reducing traffic jam and comforting passengers, Busway can minimize air pollution. As stated,
Busway can replace other vehicles in a great number. It apparently declines the danger of pollution. Less
vehicles means less carbon monoxide coming out from the exhausted fumes. As a result, the residents of
Jakarta are less threatened with sickness caused by air pollution. And if Busway administration can
manage the public transport well, Busway can create a new icon of Jakarta.
Those who resist the exsistence of Busway argue that instead of solving problem, Busway create a new
problem. Busway even makes traffic worse. The Busway line makes the roads narrower. Narrow roads
cause passing vehicles to get stuck especially during rush hours. Furthermore, Busway adds up
corruption that has become a vicious circle in this country. As reported in a newspaper the purchase of
Busway fleet is under corruption suspect. Billions of rupiah are believed to have been put into the city
administrators pocket. In terms of the expense, Busway fare is also much expensive than an ordinary
bus. It costs Rp 3.500,. for one ride, while the common bus only costs Rp 2.000,. With the difference in
bus fare, it is likely that passengers prefer to ride ordinary buses.
Apparently, Busway still creates different outlooks among the residents of Jakarta. In spite of all the
critics, the governor of Jakarta firmly continues to extend its routes.
1. What does the text discuss?
A. The benefits of Busway
B. The existence of Busway
C. The weakness of Busway
D. People who oppose Busway
E. People who support Busway
2. In paragraph two, people mainly talk about .
A. Busway is comfortable
B. Taking a public transport is easy
C. Millions of people drive their cars
D. More Busway roads are being constructed
E. Busway benefits the citys residents
3. What is the argument of people who are against Busway?
A. Busway fare is twice as much as that of ordinary bus
B. Busway pollutes the capital city
C. Busway is not air conditioned
D. Busway is uncomfortable
E. Busway makes roads narrower
4. Which of the following is NOT TRUE according to the text?
A. More Busway roads are constructed
B. Busway makes the street less congested
C. The governor is unsure about the development of Busway
D. The city needs sufficient public transportation
E. Busway can replace many cars to transport passengers
5. The underlined word in paragraph 1 means ..
A. dirty
B. smelly
C. slippery
D. polluted
E. crowded
4. How does the writer feel about the performance enhancing drugs?
a. Neutral
b. Positive
c. Negative
d. Indefinite
e. Pessimistic
Untuk pembahasan kunci jawaban silahkan komen di bawah ^_^
Adoption is the process by which people take a child who was not born to them and raise him or her as a
member of their family. By law, adopted children differ from foster children. An adopted child has all the
legal rights of a member of the family that raises him or her. A foster child does not.
Parents place their children up for adoptions for many reasons. Some parents feel they cannot
adequately care for their off springs because of health or economic conditions. Some others, especially
unwed parent, may not want to raise a child.
But there are couples who cannot have children of their own. Adoption gives them opportunity to raise a
family. They can get one from an adoption agency if they have all the requirements asked.
State laws prohibited adoption agencies from revealing the identity of the natural parents to the adoptive
parents. These laws also forbid agencies from disclosing the identity of the adoptive parents to the natural
parents. In some states, the law permits adopted persons who are at least 18 years old to see their birth
certificates including the natural parents names.
On the contrary, many adopted people worked to change the laws. They argued that people have a right
to know their identity. They said that keeping secret their adoptions records violate their right.
On the other hand, many people feel adoption records should be kept secret. If not, natural parents might
change their minds years later and take the child away from the parents who raised him or her.
Some experts advise that a child should know of the adoptions by the age of 6 or 7. Surveys have shown
that most adopted children develop normally.
1. Which of the following is not the reason why parents place their child up for adoption?
a. He or she is from a poor family.
b. His or her parents do not love them.
c. His or her parents are not in good health.
d. His or her parents do not want to raise him/her.
e. His or her parents cannot afford to give good education.
2. An adoptive child has no right
a. To receive inheritance
b. To get adequate love and care
c. To know his/her adoption record
d. To live with his/her natural parents
e. To be well treated as member of a family
3. The writers purpose in writing the text above is
B. Uranium is renewable
C. It is reliable
D. It is cheap
E. It is safe
4. Which statement is TRUE about nuclear?
A. It is reliable
B. It is costly to make
C. It causes air pollution
D. It affects the greenhouse
E. It produces small amounts of energy
Pembahasan Kunci Jawaban:
1. Yang dibahas dalam teks adalah manfaat dan bahaya nuklir
Jawaban: E. The advantages and disadvantages of nuclear power
2. A. Vile: memalukan
B. Dull: bodoh
C. Tiny: kecil
D. Calm: tenang
E. Safe: aman
Dangerous: bahaya. Dangerous x safe
Jadi jawabannya E
3. "nuclear power is very, very dangerous. It must be sealed up and buried for many years to allow
the radioactivity to die away."
Jawabannya: a. Its radioactivity lasts long
4. Furthermore, although it is reliable,
Jawaban: A
Victoria Caroline Beckham is an English singer-songwriter, dancer, model, actress, fashion designer and
business woman. She was born on April 17, 1974, in Essex, England. She became famous in the 1990's
with the pop group "The Spice Girl"and was known as Posh Spice. In 1999, she married the Manchester
United and England footballer, David Beckham. They have four children, three sons and a daughter.
After The Spice Girl split up, she pursued a solo singer career, but also started her own fashion range
called dVb Style. Since this initial foray into fashion Victoria Beckham has brought out her own range of
sunglasses and fragrance, entitled "Intimately Beckham"and a range of handbags and jewelry.
In addition she had written two best-selling books: one her autobiography and the other, a fashion guide.
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I have a super mother. My mother is now in her late fifties. She comes from a family of traditional
Cantonese middle class people. She has some knowledge of traditional .... (1) for fever, loss of appetite
and minor cough. She is quite tall and medium built. She looks much younger than her age. She .... (2)
Mandarin fluently and English quite well. She is an excellent cook, and her grandson once said that her
cooking skills could match those of a chef in a restaurant. She is very friendly and .... (3). She never fails
to help anyone to who needs her help. She likes to travel and, like any other woman, she likes to shop.
1.
A. food
B. menu
C. pastry
D. beverage
E. remedies
2.
A. asks
B. learns
C. cleans
D. speaks
E. exercises
3.
A. rude
B. smart
C. quick
D pretty
E. helpful
Tag: contoh soal kalimat isian; contoh teks descriptive beserta jawaban; contoh teks descriptive
Victoria Caroline Beckham is an English singer-songwriter, dancer, model, actress, fashion designer and
business woman. She was born on April 17, 1974, in Essex, England. She became famous in the 1990's
with the pop group "The Spice Girl"and was known as Posh Spice. In 1999, she married the Manchester
United and England footballer, David Beckham. They have four children, three sons and a daughter.
After The Spice Girl split up, she pursued a solo singer career, but also started her own fashion range
called dVb Style. Since this initial foray into fashion Victoria Beckham has brought out her own range of
sunglasses and fragrance, entitled "Intimately Beckham"and a range of handbags and jewelry.
In addition she had written two best-selling books: one her autobiography and the other, a fashion guide.
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Based on the text, what do we know about Victoria?
A.
She is an ordinary woman
B.
She is a multi-talented woman
C.
She designed The Spice Girls
D.
She married to an ordinary person
E.
She arranged many songs for The Spice Girls
SOAL UN SMA 2012
Wakatobi is the name of an archipelago and regency in Sulawesi Tengggara, Indonesia. The name
Wakatobi is derived from the names of the main island of the archipelago: Wangiwangi, Kaledupa,
Tomea, and Binongko. The group is part of a larger group called the Tukangbesi island.
The archipelago, located in the diverse hotspot known as Wallacea. It is part of the Wakatobi National
Park. Wakatobi as one of the worlds marine tourism object is now preparing it self and ready to welcome
you and your family with hospitality and its particular culture. The Wakatobi is also home to Operation
Wallacea, a UK based,non profit conservation group looking at sustainable development of fisheries and
coral reef research.An independent non commercial website has been set up about a marine park. This
website contains tourist and travel information in Wakatobi, including the biodiversity, conservation and
local people.
Wakatobi is also situated geographically at the worlds coral reef triangle center with its 942 fish species
and 750 coral reef species from a total of 850 worlds collection comparing to the two worlds famous
diving center of the Caribbean Sea that owes only 50 species and other 300 species in the red sea.
1. What is the text about?
A. Wakatobi as a tourist spot.
B. Wakatobi as a research spot.
C. Wakatobi as a fishing center.
D. Wakatobi as a conservation center.
E. Wakatobi as a regency.
2. Wakatobi is located in a larger group of island called . . .
A. Wangiwangi.
B. Kaledupa.
C. Tomea.
D. Binongko.
E. Tukangbesi.
3.What is the operation of Wallacea?
A. Non-profit conservation group looking at sustainable development of fisheries and coral reef research.
B. The additional sources about the biodiversity, conservation and local people.
C. Tourist and travel information about the wakatobi.
D. It is part of the Wakatobi National Park.
E. The worlds marine tourism objects.
People who stay on Wingo Island sleep in a big-gloo. It is like an igloo but it is on long poles. It
has a ladder to get up and a slide to come down. The big-gloo has a moss bed, chairs, and tables
that are made of Fruji tress.
There is no television on Wingo Island. So is the telephone and computer. It is place to listen to
the leaves whispering. It is a place to lie on soft green moss and look at the clouds. It is really a
place to dream.
(sumber: detik-detik UN bahasa Inggris; 2005/2006 Intan Pariwara)
Vocabularies: island: pulau, shark: ikan hiu, whirpool: pusaran air, boat: perahu, moss: lumut,
sparkle: kilau, star: bintang, tall: tingi, fall: jatuh, hot: panas.
1. Fruji is the on Wingo Island.
a. Name of a river
b. Name of a mountain
c. Name of a tree
d. Name of someone who lives
Jawaban C
2. What are the chairs and tables in that island made of?
a. Iron
b. Moss
c. Trees
d. Fruji trees
Jawaban D
3. What causes windstorms at Wingo?
a. Moss
b. The sand
c. Animals
d. The sea around Wingo
Jawaban C
4. Where do the people of the island live in?
a. In the houses
b. In the forest
c. In the tree holes
d. In the big-gloos
Jawaban D
5. According to passage, which of the following is not true?
a. Wingo is an island.
c. Laughing
d. Makes a soft sound
Jawaban D
SOAL UN SMA 2012
Raja Ampat or 'Four Kings', is the name given to some islands in West Papua and comes
from a local myth. The four major islands are Waigeo, Misool (which is home to ancient rock
painting), Salawati, and Batanta. Raja Ampat is located in the bird head of the island of Papua.
Underwater enthusiasts flock to this region because it offers the world's best marine sight. In the
Raja Ampat islands, divers can explore vertical underwater walls. The thrill of drift diving is
another great challenge.
The territory within the islands of the Four Kings is enormous, covering 9.8 million acres
of land and sea, home to 540 types of corals, more than 1,000 types of coral fish and 700 types
of mollusks. This makes it the most diverse living library for world's coral reef and underwater
biota. According to a report developed by The Nature Conservancy and Conservation
International, around 75% of the world's species live here.
When divers first arrive here their excitement is palpable. It's common to hear people
praise God as they take in the remarkable scenery. Others prefer to remain in silence taking in
the overwhelming sight of so many islands with crystal clear water that softly brushes over the
white sandy beaches
1. The text is about the ... of Raja Ampat.
A. size of the islands
B. scenery on the islands
C. natural habitat
D. flora and fauna
E. underwater beauty
2. Where is Raja Ampat located?
A. The Misool island.
Singapore is a city state, it is a city but it is also a state. It is a republic. Along with Indonesia,
Malaysia, Thailand, the Philipines and Brunai, it belongs to ASEAN, the Association of South
East Asian nations.
Like Indonesia, Singapore is a country of Bhinneka Tunggal Ika. Chinese, Malay Indians and
Eurasians make up its citizens. Other Asians, including Indonesians, Japanese, Philippines,
Korea, Thailands, and Arabs also live on that tiny island. Singapore is sometimes called Instant
Asia because you can see varieties of customs, cultures and foods of nearly all Asia in
Singapore.
(UN 2007 Paket 45)
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A kangaroo is an animal found only in Australia. It has a smaller relative, called a wallaby, which lives on the
Australian island of Tasmania and in New Guinea.
Kangaroos eat grass and plants.They have short front legs, but very long and strong back legs and a tail. These are
used for sitting up and for jumping. Kangaroos have been known to make forward jumps of over eight metres, and
leap across fences more than three metres high. They can also run at speeds of over 45 kilometres per hour.
The largest kangaroos are the Great grey kangaroo and the Red Kangaroo. Adult grows to a length of 1.60 metres
and weighs over 90 kilos.
Kangaroos are marsupials. This means that the female kangaroo has an external pouch on the front of her body. A
baby kangaroo is very tiny when it is born, and it crawls at once into this pouch where it spends its first five months of
life.
D. foaming formula.
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Attention
All students must join the class meeting from 15th December to 21st Desember2008
Principal
Nathalie
D. An announcement
Answer : D
Answer : C
B. All students
C. All teachers
D. The librarian
Announcement
English Conversation Club (SCC)
is opening registration for new members
join us and improve your English!
Every Thursday from 16.00 to 17.00 at the school hall
For registration, please contact
Wayan (VIIA)
Anissa (VIIB)
6. When do the members have meeting ?
A. In the morning.
B. On Thursday afternoon.
C. On Thursday morning.
D. In the afternoon at three oclock.
Answer : B
7. Where do they have the meeting ?
A. In the ECCs meeting room.
B. In the VIIA classroom.
C. At the school hall.
D. At the cafetaria.
Answer : C
B. One hour.
D. Two hours.
Answer : A
Announcement
This is a new school year and there are many new students arround. Please be friendly and help them understand
the rules of our school.
Principal
9. Where can you find the text ?
A. At a school.
B. At a bookstore.
C. At a bank.
D. At a park.
Answer : A
10. Why does the principal make the announcement ?
A. To ask the students to nice and helpful to the new comers.
B. To let the students know that they have their junior.
C. To ask the students to contact their parents.
D. To inform about the new school year.
Answer : D
11. Who do you think reads the announcement ?
A. New students.
Answer : A
B. Senior students.
C. Parents.
D. Teachers.
B. Interesting
C. Welcoming
D. Attracting
Answer : C
Announcement
There will be a holiday camp next month. All scout must join this camp. The activity will take place at Bangunharjo
camping sie and last for three days.
for further information, please contact Mr. Arkan.
Banyumas, May 12th,2009
The Chief of Scout Organization
B. In June
C. In July
D. In August
Answer : A
14. If the camp starts in June 5th, when will it end ?
A. June 6th.
B. June 7th.
C. May 12th.
Answer : B
15. Who must join the activity ?
A. All students
B. All scouts
C. All chiefs
Answer : B
D. May 25th.