Text 1

Snakes are reptiles (cold-blooded creatures). They belong to the same group as lizards (the
scaled group, Squamata) but from a sub-group of their own (Serpentes).Snakes have two legs but
a long time ago they had claws to help them slither along. Snakes are not slimy. They are
covered in scales which are just bumps on the skin. Their skin is hard and glossy to reduce
friction as the snake slithers along the ground.
Snakes often sun bathe on rocks in the warm weather. This is because snakes are cold-blooded;
they need the sun’s warmth to heat their bodies up. Most snakes live in the country. Some types
of snakes live in trees, some live in water, but most live on the ground in deserted rabbit
burrows, in thick, long grass and in old logs.

A snake’s diet usually consists of frogs, lizard, and mice and other snakes. The Anaconda can eat
small crocodiles and even bears. Many snakes protect themselves with their fangs. Some snakes
are protected by scaring their enemies away like the Cobra. The flying snakes glide away from
danger. Their ribs spread apart and the skin stretches out. Its technique is just like the sugar
gliders.

1. Since the snakes are cold-blooded, they…

A. like sucking the cool blood
B. avoid sun-bathing to their skins
C. never sun bathe in the warm weather
D. live on the ground in deserted burrows
E. require the sun’s warmth to heat their bodies

Jawaban: E
Pembahasan: "... because snakes are cold-blooded, they need the sun’s warmth to heat
their bodies up".

2. We know from the text that snakes…

A. do not have claws
B. do not like sunlight
C. have two legs and claws
D. use their legs to climb the tree
E. use their claws to slither along the ground

Jawaban: E
Pembahasan: " ... claws to help them slither along"

3. Some types of snakes live in tress, some live in water, but most live on the ground in
deserted rabbit burrows,...(paragraph 4)
The underlined word has the similar meaning with...
A. foster
B. dig
C. plough
D. nurture
E. cultivate
Jawaban: B
Pembahasan: Burrow is a hole in the ground dug by an animal such as a rabbit, especially
to live in.

4. How do flying snakes protect themselves.

A. They fly away. 
B. They use their fangs they scare their enemies.
C. They stretch out their skin,
D. They eat the other animals.

Jawaban: A

1. Since the snakes are cold-blooded, they ....

      A. Like sucking the cool blood

      B. Avoid sun-bathing to their skins
      C. Never sun bathe in the warm weather
      D. Live on the ground in deserted burrows
      E. Require the sun's warmth to heat their bodies 

2. We know from the text that snakes ....

      A. Do not have claws

      B. Do not like sunlight
      C. Have two legs and claws
      D. Use their legs to climb the tree
      E. Use their claws to slither along the ground

3. How do flying snakes protect themselves?

      A. They fly away

      B. They use their fangs
      C. They scare their enemies
      D. They stretch out their skin
      E. They eat the other animal
Text 2

In Australia there are three levels of governments, the federal government, state governments
and local governments. All of these levels of government are necessary. This is so for number of
reasons. First, the federal government is necessary for the big things. They keep the economy in
order and look after like defense. Similarly, the state governments look after the middle sized
things. For example they look after law and order, preventing things like vandalism in school.
Finally, local government look after the small thins. They look after things like collecting
rubbish, otherwise everyone would have disease. Thus for the reason above, we can conclude
that the three levels of the government are necessary.

1. What kind of text is this?

A. Analytical Exposition
B. Report
C. Hortatory Exposition
D. Explanation Text
E. Descriptive text
2. Who is responsible for defense?
A. Federal government
B. State Government
C. Federal and State Government
D. Federal and Local Government
E. Local Government
3. The litter management is the responsibility of ….
A. all governments
B. Australia
C. Federal government
D. State governement
E. Local government

Text 3

There is no best way to deal with pests in agriculture. Pesticides which are commonly used may
cause many problems. I think combining different management operations is the most effective
way to control pests.

Firstly, the chemicals in the pesticides may build up as residues in the environment and in the
soil which absorbs the chemicals. This reduces the quality of farm product. Secondly, pests can
gradually become resistant to pesticides. This means that newer and stronger ones have to be
developed.

Lastly, some pesticides affect non target plants and animals such as fish and bees. This affects
the ecology and environment as well. So, understanding of ecology of an area helps a lot in pest
control. Pesticides should be chosen and applied carefully so that they don’t affect the ecological
balance and environment.

Therefore, integrated pest management is a safe and more effective option to fight pest in
agriculture and livestock.

4. Which of the following is not directly affected by pesticides used?

A. Plants
B. Ecology
C. Animals.
D. Environment.
E. Human Beings
5. What can you say about paragraph two and four?
A. The fourth paragraph supports the idea stated in paragraph two.
B. Both paragraphs tell about the disadvantages of using pesticides.
C. Both paragraphs tell about how pesticides affect the quality of farm products.
D. The statement in paragraph is contrary to the statement in paragraph four.
E. The second paragraph tells about the effects of using pesticides on animals mentioned in
paragraph four.
6. One of the disadvantages of using chemical pesticides is …
A. killing fish and bees.
B. increasing crops productivity.
C. creating balanced ecosystem.
D. causing the pests to become inactive
E. helping reduce pollutants in the environment.
7. Secondly, pests can gradually become resistant to pesticides. (paragraph 3). The word resistant
in the sentence above means …
A. weak
B. fragile
C. damage
D. unaffected
E. unbalanced

Text 4
Smoking in a restaurant does not only give the bad impact to the active smokers but also  the passive
ones.

Smoking in a restaurant is impolite. The smell of the smoke affects all people and can turn them off their
food. People pay to taste good food and not to be put off by foul-smelling smoke.

Besides, smoking harm the others especially passive smokers, that is, breathing in smoke made by a
smoker, can lead to asthma attacks and even cancer.

Finally, smoking is dangerous and a health risk to the smoker. Cigarettes cause heart and lung disease and
people do not smoke anywhere, not just in restaurants.

Regarding to the bad impacts, smoking must not be allowed in any restaurants.

35. Smoking in the restaurants must be avoided because……

A. It is harmful to other.
B. It is impolite
C. It’s dangerous to the smokers
D. It can cause hearth and lung disease
E. All answers are correct

36. We have many reasons to say that smoking must be avoided. The word reasons mean…..
A. conclusion
B. point of view
C. argument
D. reinforcement
E. statement

37. Since we can find a thesis, arguments and reiteration in the text, so we can conclude that this
text belongs to…..
A. description
B. narration
C. anecdote
D. procedure
E. analytical exposition

38. What is the purpose of the text?

A. To inform the readers to the readers
B. To persuade to the readers
C. To describe to the readers
D. To tell a story to the readers
E. To argue about smoking to the readers

39. The synonym of the word dangerous in the text is……

A. rude
B. impolite
C. health risk
D. harmful
E. disease

40. Smoking in restaurants is just not on. It must not be allowed because it is rude, harmful to
others and dangerous for the smokers. The sentence above characterize as….. of the text.
A. thesis
B. arguments
C. reiteration
D. topic sentence
E. supporting details

41. Smoking in restaurant should not be allowed. It means that…..

A. people should do smoking in restaurant
B. people should not do smoking in restaurant
C. people must not smoking in restaurant
D. people must not smoke in restaurant
E. people should smoke in restaurant

Text 5

If you want to advance in your career, you will have to make some careful decision about which jobs to
take. Evaluate a job offer for the value it has to your career. It may mean sacrifice at first. You may have
to move to a different region or a different country to get a job that is right for you. You may have to
work late hours, at last temporarily. You might even have to take lower salary for job that offers you the
experience that you need. But you should never accept a job if it is not related to your career goals.

Accepting a job that is not within your career path will not give you the training or experience you need
or want. You will find yourself frustrated in such position and consequently will not perform your best.
This will have an effect on the people around you who will not feel as if you are being a part of the team.
The best advice is to think carefully before accepting any position and make sure the job is the one you
want to have.

1. What is mainly discussed in the text? …………

a.  how to look for a job

b.  how to advance a career

c.   what to do to get a good job

d.  how to lessen your stress in your office

e.   how to make the people around happy

Answer : B

2. The main idea (ide pokok) of the second paragraph is that ………

a.  considering a job offered is necessary

b.  moving to a different region to get a job can help you

c.   relating your jobs to your career goals will be advantageous for your boss

d.  making a careful decision before accepting a job is important

e.  looking for a higher salary and experience will benefit you

Answer : D

20. According to the text, the author advice the reader about……..

a.  how to increase the career

 b.  make a decision in a job

c.  think carefully before accepting position in a job

d.  how to get a good job

e.  never accept a job if it is not related to your career

Answer : C

Text 6

Last holiday, my class made a trip to Anyer. We rented a bus to take us there. On the way, I felt
the urgent need to use the bus toilet.

I was sure that I had locked the door by turning the handle, but as soon as I slipped off my pants.
The bus hit a bump and then the door flew open. I stumbled out into the aisle, exposing myself to
all the bus passengers. Everyone stared at me, I scrambled back into the toilet and didn’t come
out for a long time, I was so embarrassed.

What an embarrassing trip to remember!

1. What does the text tells us about?

A. My holiday trip.
B. My trip to Anyer.
C. My holiday to Anyer.
D. My experience in Anyer.
E. My memorable holiday.

2. What does the second paragraph tell us about?

A. The embarrassed accident in the bus.
B. The unforgettable experience.
C. The dangerous accident.
D. The mysterious travel.
E. The interesting trip.

3. “I scrambled back into the toilet” (Paragraph 2)

The underlined word means . . .
A. moved quickly
B. run faster.
C. climbed soon.
D. competed hard.
E. raced rapidly.

4. Where did the story happen?

a. In front of the bus door
b. Last holiday in Anyer
c. In the bus on the way to Anyer
d. During a vacation in Anyer
e. Inside a toilet in Anyer

5. According to the story, which statement is true?

a. The writer went to Anyer alone
b. The writer felt ashamed during the trip to Anyer
c. The writer was shy to come out from the bus
d. The door of the bus flew open when I was slipping off my pants
e. The bus passengers stared at the writer because the writer didn’t come out for a long time

Text 7

I was a nursing student in a hospital when this quite embarrassing experience

happened.
Hospital regulations require that a wheelchair must be used when patients are
being discharged. Once I found a patient, an elderly gentleman, who was already
dressed and sitting on the bed, with a suitcase at his feet.
He insisted he didn’t need my help to leave the hospital. I tried hard to explain to
him that this was a rule and that I was responsible for helping him. At last he reluctantly
let me wheel him to the elevator. I was surprised to learn that he was not a patient and
that he was only in the hospital to take his wife home. She had been in hospital for a
week. She was in the bathroom, changing her hospital gown when I entered the room.
I was so embarrassed that I didn’t ask any further questions. I apologized and
wheeled  him back to the room. His wife was very puzzled about what had happened to
her husband.
From then on, I always made sure that I knew who the patient to be offered
wheelchair help was
1.     What is the communicative purpose of the text?
a. to tell about newsworthy events of the day.
b. to give critique on an art work.
c. to share with others an account of an unusual or amusing incident.
d. to describe the work of a nurse.
e. to retell past event in order to inform.

2.     The word “ I “ in the first sentence refers to the…

a. reader b. listener
                c. writer                  d. publisher          
e. editor

3.     The “ he “ in the 3rd line 1 refers to …

a. the writer                           b. the reader
c. the elderly gentleman
d. the nurse                           e. the doctor

4.     The first paragraph of the text belongs to …

a. identification                     b. abstract
c. thesis                                 d. issue
e. general statement

5.     Why did the nurse feel embarrassing ?

a. she/he wheeled the wrong person.
b. she/ he was certain that the man was sick.
c. she/ he didn’t do his/ her job.
d. she/ he forced the man to sit on the wheelchair.
e. she/ he entered the wrong room.

6.     This text is in the form of …

a. description                        b. report
c. analytical exposition        d. anecdote                          
e. recount

7.     The third paragraph of the text refers to …

a. event  b. crisis
c. argument           d. interpretive recount
e. stepped explanation

8.     The last paragraph refers to ….

a. re-orientation                    b. coda
c. conclusion                        d. twist
e. recommendation

9.     The word “ puzzled “ par. 4 line 2 has similar meaning to …

a. pleased              b. confused
c. terrified                                              d. fascinated
e. humble

Text 8
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One day our school organized a natural walk to Barely forest. We were very
excited with this outing as this was our first time participating in a nature walk with our
seniors. It was a bright and sunny day, and we enjoyed the tranquility of nature. It was a
contrast from the hustle and bustle of city life.
Suddenly, James, a brave boy who always loved to perform daring stunts in class,
caught up with us. He whispered that he had found something exciting to show us.
Naturally, we were curious, so we followed James.
James showed us a pit, and next to it we found a rope and a flashlight. James,
who was rather mischievous, thought of an idea. He suggested that he would go down
in a pit to see what was in there. We were very excited and agreed to help him.

We tied the rope around his waist and started to lower him into the pit bit by bit.
Just before James reached the bottom, he shouted out,” Stop! Let me see if there is
anything below me.”
“All right, all clear!” shouted James as he landed safely. Then, without any
warning, the flashlight suddenly went out. James was standing gingerly at the bottom of
the deep pit, plunged in total darkness with no light. Suddenly, he heard a hissing sound
next to him. He was rooted to the spot, frozen in fear. James cried for help and followed
by a loud painful scream. We could not see James, but we were horrified by his scream.
We quickly pulled the rope up.
Once James got out from the pit, trembling with fear, he shouted, “Help! I have
been bitten by a snake!” We burst into laughter when we saw the snake was nothing
more than a plastic bag coiled tightly around James’ ankle. James was embarrassed.

13.   What is the main idea of the text above?

a. James and his friends wandered off from nature walk and explored the pit.
b. James learnt a lesson not to do silly things that put his classmates into trouble.
c. James’mischief had cost his classmates a great deal of trouble.
d. The writer and his friends were terrified by James’ painful scream.
e. James will not pull any stupid stunts anymore.

14.   Which of the statements is true?

a. The nature walk was organized by James.
b. The nature walk was held on Sunday.
c. James saw a snake in the pit.
d. James was fearful when the flashlight went off.
e. James and his friends were discovered by their teachers.

15.   To spice up the story, spoken language is being used in the form of….
a. simple past tense
b. simple present tense
c. passive voice
d. reported speech
e. direct speech
16.   Which statement in the text suggested that the pit was explored before James discovered it?
a. James showed us the pit, and next to it we found a rope and a flashlight.
b. Naturally, we were curious, so we followed James.
c. We tied the rope around his waist and started to lower him into the pit.
d. He whispered that he had found something exciting to show.
e. We were very excited and agreed to help him.

17.   Which of the following is not true according to the text?

a. James was a brave boy.
b. James and his friends were horrified.
c. James was not allowed to participate in nature walk.
d. James found the pit.
e. James went down in the pit.

Text 9

Once, a man was walking in a park when he came across a penguin. He took him
to a policeman and said, “I have just found this penguin. What should I do?” The
policeman replied, “take him to the zoo”

The next day the policeman saw the same in the same park, and the man was still
carrying the penguin with him. The policeman was rather surprised and walked
up to the man and asked. “Why are you still carrying that penguin about? Didn’t
you take t to the zoo?” ‘I certainly did,’ replied the man.

“And it was a great idea because he really enjoyed it, so today I’m taking him to
the movies!”

1.The text above belongs to ….

     A. Spoof
     B. Recount
     C. Report
     D. News item
     E. Narrative
answer : A

2.Where did the man find the penguin?

     A. In a zoo
     B. In a park
     C. In a movie theatre
     D. In a police station
     E. At his home 
Answer: B

3. Where did the man take the penguin for the first time?
     A. To a park
     B. To a police station
     C. To a zoo
     D. To a movie theater
     E. To a store 
Answer : C

4. Why was the man still carrying the penguin the next day? Because ….
     A. He would take the penguin to the zoo again
     B. He enjoyed bringing the penguin everyday
     C. He found that the penguin enjoyed the zoo
     D. He misinterpreted to what the police said
     E. He found another penguin in the park 
AnswerJawaban: D

5. “And it was a great idea because he really enjoyed it, so today I’m taking
him to the movies!”
This part of the text is called ....
     A. Twist
     B. Event
     C. Coda
     D. Orientation
     E. Re-orientation 
AnswerJawaban: A