Name : Muhammad zacky akbar kristian

Class : 8-8

General Sudirman was a high ranking Indonesian military officer during the Indonesian national
revolution. He was the first commander-in-chief of the Indonesian Armed Forces, he continues to be
widely respected in the country. On 12 November 1945, at an election to decide the military’s
commander-in-chief in YogyakartA. The 24 years old Sudirman was chosen over Oerip Soemohardjo
in a close votE. While waiting to be confirmed, Sudirman ordered an assault on British and Dutch
forces in AmbarawA. The ensuing battle and British withdrawal strengthened Sudirman’s popular
support, and he was ultimately confirmed on 18 December. General Sudirman commanded military
activities throughout Java, including a show of force in Yogyakarta on 1 March 1949. When the Dutch
began withdrawing, in July 1949 Sudirman was recalled to Yogyakarta and forbidden to fight further.
In late 1949 Sudirman’s tuberculosis returned, and he retired to Magelang, where he died slightly
more than a month after the Dutch recognised Indonesia’s independencE. He is buried at Semaki
Heroes’ Cemetery in Yogyakarta.

1. What is the monologue about?

A. A biography of General Soedirman
B. The family of General Soedirman
C. The death of General Soedirman
D. A spirit of General Soedirman for the Indonesian Armed Forces
2. What can we infer from the monolugue?
A. His uncle’s name was also Soedirman
B. January is the month of Maulud
C. Soedirman was shot and died in the military war
D. Soedirman died when he was relatively young

Read the following text to answer questions number 3 to 5.

A Trip to the Zoo 

Yesterday my family and I went to the zoo to see the elephant. When we got to the zoo, we went to
the shop to buy some food to give to the animals.

After getting the food, we went to the nocturnal house where we saw birds and reptiles which
only come out at night.

Before having lunch, we went for a ride on the elephant. It was a thrill to ride it. Dad fell off when
he let go off the rope, but he was ok.

During the lunch we fed some birds in the park. In the afternoon we saw the animals being fed.
When we returned home we were very tired but happy. It was because we had so much fun
activities at many places at the zoo.  
3. What happened to the writer's dad when he rode an elephant?

      A. He felt a thrill

      B. He felt fun
      C. He fell off
      D. He failed

Jaw aban: C

4. Why did the writer and his family feel very tired after having a trip to the zoo?

      A. They had to visit many places in the zoo

      B. They took a long time to reach the zoo area
      C. They had to feed a lot of animals in the zoo
      D. They had no time to take a rest in the zoo

Jaw aban: A

5. ... our family felt tired after visiting the zoo, we were still happy.

      A. Since

      B. Because
      C. Although
      D. Nevertheless 

Jaw aban: C

Read the following text to answer questions number 6 to 9.

Last weekend, I visited my pen pal's house. His Name is Anto. There were many activities I did
there. In the morning, Anto and I had breakfast. We had traditional food. I liked it very much.

After breakfast, he took me to the garden behind his house. The garden was very big and beautiful.
There is a big bird cage in the garden. There were many kinds of birds in that cage. I spent a long
time feeding the birds. I also took pictures with those beautiful birds.

After visiting the bird cage, Anto and I went to the flower garden not far from his house. We took a
rest and had lunch under a big tree and watch butterflies flying above colourful flowers. In the
afternoon, we swam in the pool in the backyard. It was so fun. I really enjoyed my time with Anto. 

6. The text above tells us about ....

      A. A holiday at a friend's place

      B. A picture of bird
      C. A big bird cage
      D. A big garden

Jaw aban: A

7. What is the last paragraph about?

      A. Anto had butterflies as his pet

      B. The writer's friend is a good swimmer
      C. There are a lot of flowers in Anto's house
      D. The writer had a good time with his friend

Jaw aban: D

8. Where did the writer spend his afternoon?

      A. Under a tree

      B. Inside big bird cage
      C. In the flower garden
      D. In the swimming pool

Jaw aban: D

9. From the text, we know that the writer ....

      A. Had gone and visited many places during his holiday
      B. Lived in the same village with his pen pal, Anto
      C. Liked butterflies and swimming very much
      D. Spent his holiday at friend's house

Jaw aban: D

Read the following text to answer questions number 10 to 12.

Last week, Mr Damiri’s wife had an accident. Her youngest child, Yusuf, was at home when it
happened. He was playing with his new toy car. Suddenly Yusuf heard his mother calling, “Help!
Help!” he ran to the kitchen. His mother had burnt herself with some hot cooking oil. She was
crying with pain and the pan was on fire. Mr. Damiri had gone to the office. The other children had
gone to school.

Yusuf was too small to help his mother, and she was too frightened to speak sensibly to him. But he
ran to the neighbour’s house and asked his neighbor to come and help his mother. The neighbor
soon put out the fire and took Yusuf’s mother to the clinic.

When Mr. Damiri came home, his wife told him what had happened. He was very proud of his son,
“When you are a man, you will be just like your father,”she said.

10. Who took Mrs. Damiri to the clinic?

      A. Her son

      B. Her husband
      C. Her neighbour
      D. Her children

Jaw aban: C

11. The main idea of the second paragraph is ….

      A. Mrs. Damiri got accident

      B. Mr. Damiri was proud of his son
      C. Yusuf asked his neighbour to help
      D. Mr. Damiri and his other children had gone

Jaw aban: C
 12. How did the neighbour help Mrs. Damiri?

      A. He called Mrs. Damiri’s husband and ran to the kitchen
      B. He called the fireman and put out the fire
      C. He put out the fire and took Mrs. Damiri ot the clinic
      D. He called the fireman and advised Mrs. Damiri to stay calm

Jaw aban: C

On Saturday night, we went to the Town Hall. It was the last day of the year and a large crowd of
people had gathered under the Town Hall clock. It would strike twelve in twenty minutes’ time.
Fifteen minutes passed and then, at five to twelve, the clock stopped. The big minute hand did not
move. We waited and waited, but nothing happened. Suddenly someone shouted,”It’s two minutes
past twelve! The clock has stopped!”
I looked at my watch. It was true. The big clock refused to welcome the New Year. At that moment,
everybody began to laugh and sing.

13. When did the clock stopped?

A. At 5.12                                                       b. At 11.55
C. At 12.00                                                     d. At 12.02
Jawaban B
14. Why did the people gather under the Town Hall clock?
A. To welcome the New Year                                    b. To see the newly bought clock
C.To strike the laughing people                      d. To stop people who shouted
Jawaban A
15. Based on the text, where was the writer?
A. At the center of the town
B. At home
C. AT the beach
D. At the market
Jawaban A
16. When did the event happen?
A. in the middle of the year
B. the end of the year
C. Christmas celebration
D. at the weekend as usual
Jawaban B
17. Which of the following is not true according to the text?
A. the writer was waiting to celebrate the New Year.
B. the writer brought a watch.
C. the writer was very happy.
 D. The writer celebrated the New Year with his family.
Jawaban D
18.      What probably happened when someone shouted that the clock stopped?
A. Everybody directly celebrated the New Year
B. everybody sings and laugh.
C. everybody looked for a watch.
D. everybody shouted too.
Jawaban C
19.  What does the first sentence tell you?
A. The problem that the writer met                b. The funny thing in the story
C. The opening of the story                            d. The past event
Jawaban C
20.  “It would strike twelve in twenty minutes’ time.”
The underlined word refers to …
A. the clock
B. author’s watch
C. the town
D. the place
Jawaban A

21.      It was the last day of the year and a large crowd of people had gathered under the Town Hall clock.
What is the closest meaning of the underlined word?
A. mass
B. big
C. many
D. lots of
Jawaban A
22.  “The big clock refused to welcome the New Year”
What is the synonym of the word ….
A. reject
B. accept
C. admit
D. hate
Jawaban A

Luis Lionel Andres Messi, born June 24th, 1987, is an Argentinian football player for F.C Barcelona. He
is not very tall, mainly, due to the growing problem he had when he was younger. His eyes are
brown. He never has short hair.

Lionel Messi started playing football at a very early age in his hometown’s Newell’s Old Boys. From
the age of 11, he suffered from a hormone deficiency and as Lionel’s parents were unable to pay for
the treatment in Argentina, they decided to move to Barcelona, Spain.

In the 2003-2004 season, when he was still only 16 years old, Messi made his first team debut in a
friendly with Porto that marked the opening of the new Dragao stadium. The following
championship-winning season, Messi made his first appearance in an official match on October 16th,
2004, in Barcelona’s derby win against Espanyol at the Olympic Stadium (0-1). And now, in 2010, 2011,
and 2012 he is best player in the world.

23. According to the text, Messi’s parents moved to Barcelona ....

(A) because they were very poor in Argentina
(B) because they wanted Messi to be successful in soccer
(C) so that Messi could learn in the best soccer club
(D) to get Messi’s health problem cured 
(E) to find the best treatment to cure Messi’s health problem
Jawaban D

24. What is the main idea of the third paragraph?

(A) he hasn’t really attractive face, but he’s a very good football player
(B) Lionel Messi is a good player for F.C Barcelona 
(C) his best characteristics are on the foot has competitiveness
(D) he appears to be a quite good and modest person
(E) he has long black hair and brown eyes
Jawaban B

Neymar da Silva Santos Junior born 5 February 1992, commonly known as Neymar, is a Brazilian
footballer who plays for La Liga club FC Barcelona and the Brazilian national team, as forward or
winger.

At the age of 19, Neymar Jr won the 2011 South American Footballer of the Year award, after coming
third in 2010. He followed this up by winning it again in 2012. In 2012 Neymar received nominations for
the FIFA Ballon d’or, where he came 10th, and the FIFA Puskas Award, which he won. He is known for
his acceleration, speed, dribbling, finishing and ability with both feet. His playing style has earned him
critical acclaim, with fans, media and former players drawing comparison to former Brazil player
Pele, who has called Neymar “an excellent player”.

Neymar joined Santos 2003 and after through the ranks, he was promoted to their first team squad.
He made his debut for Santos in 2009 and was voted the Best Young Player of the 2009 Campeonato
Paulista. Further honours followed, with Neymar being voted best player as Santos won the 2010
Campeonato Paulista, and also being top score in the 2010 Copa de Brasil with 11 goals. He finished
the 2010 season with 42 goals in 60 games as his club achieved the Double. Neymar was again voted
best player of the year in 2011 as his retained the state title and Santos also winning the 2011 Copa
Libertadores in which Neymar scored 6 goals in 13 appearances. He also playeda key role in securing
a continental Double for his team, Santos’ first since 1963. He received the Bronze Ball in the 2011
FIFA Club World Cup, with Santos making it to the final, where they were defeated 4-0 by Barcelona.

25. What happened to Neymar in 2011?

A. He made his first debut
B. He moved to FC Barcelona
C. He received the FIFA Puskas Award
D. He scored 6 goals in 13 appearances
E. He helped Brazil to win their 11th title

26. The main idea of paragraph 3 is...

A. Neymar played for Santos
B. Neymar joined Santos
C. Neymar played the best
D. Neymar received awards
E. Neymar scored many goals

27. “...who has called Neymar an excellent player” (paragraph 2)

The underlined word is closest in meaning to ...
A. Confident
B. Fantastic
C. Magnificent
D. Skillful
E. Generous

Cristiano Ronaldo was born on February 5, 1985, in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal. Manchester
United paid £12 million to sign him in 2003 - a record fee for a player of his age. In the 2004 FA Cup
Final, he scored Manchester's first three goals and helped them capture the championship. In 2008,
he set a franchise record for goals scored. In 2009, Real Madrid paid a record $131 million for his
service.
It was through his dad's work as an equipment manager at a boy's club that Ronaldo was first
introduced to the game of soccer. By the time he was 10 years old, he was already recognized as a
phenomenon - a kid who ate, slept and drank the game. "All he wanted to do as a boy was playing
football," his godfather, Fernao Sousa, recalled for British reporters, adding, "He loved the game so
much that he'd miss meals or escape out his bedroom window with a ball when he was supposed to
be doing his homework."
By his early teens, Ronaldo's talent and legend had grown considerably. After a stint with
Nacional da liha da Madeira, he signed with Sporting Portugal in 2001. That same year, at the tender
age of 16, Ronaldo turned heads with a impressing performance against Manchester United, wowing
even his opponents with his footwork and deft skill. He made such an impression that a number of
United players asked their manager to try and sign the young player. It wasn't long before the club
paid Ronaldo's team more than £12 million for his services - a record fee for a player of his age.

28. What was Ronaldo action for MU in year 2004?

A.     Signed new contract
B.     Scored goals to Real Madrid
C.     Won FA Cup Championship
D.     Got payment of $131 million for his service
E.      Paid $12 million

29. We can learn from paragraph 2 that...

A.       Ronaldo was a talented football player
B.        Ronaldo was a very energetic football player
C.        Ronaldo gained his success by his early teens
D.       Ronaldo was a legendary young football player
E.        Ronaldo became the youngest player in Manchester
30. “After a stint with Nacional da liha da Madeira, he signed with Sporting Portugal in 2001.”
(Paragraph 3)
The underlined word can be replaced by...
A.     Participated
B.     Went
C.     Followed
D.     Joined
E.      Wrote   

Faraday studied the magnetic field around a conductor carrying a DC electric current. While
conducting these studies, Faraday established the basis for the electromagnetic field concept in
physics, subsequently enlarged upon by James Maxwell. He similarly discovered electromagnetic
induction, diamagnetism, and laws of electrolysis. He established that magnetism could affect rays of
light and that there was an underlying relationship between the two phenomena. His inventions of
electromagnetic rotary devices formed the foundation of electric motor technology, and it was
largely due to his efforts that electricity became viable for use in technology.

As a chemist, Michael Faraday discovered benzene, investigated the clathrate hydrate of chlorine,
invented an early form of the Bunsen burner and the system of oxidation numbers, and popularized
terminology such as anode, cathode, electrode, and ion.

Although Faraday received little formal education and knew little of higher mathematics, such as
calculus, he was one of the most influential scientists in history. Historians of science refer to him as
the best experimentalist in the history of science. The SI unit of capacitance, the farad, is named
after him, as is the Faraday constant, the charge on a mole of electrons (about 96,485 coulombs).
Faraday’s law of induction states that magnetic flux changing in time creates a proportional
electromotive force.

Faraday was the first and foremost Fullerian Professor of Chemistry at the Royal Institution of Great
Britain, a position to which he was appointed for life.

Albert Einstein kept a photograph of Faraday on his study wall alongside pictures of Isaac Newton
and James Clerk Maxwell.

Faraday was highly religious. He was a member of the Sandemanian Church, a Christian sect founded
in 1730 that demanded total faith and commitment. Biographers have noted that a strong sense of
the unity of God and nature pervaded Faraday’s life and work.

31. What was Michael Faraday expert?

A. science, history and religion
B. chemistry, electricity and calculus
C. electronic, technology and religion
D. chemistry, physic and mathematics
E. physic, technology and photography

32. Which of the following statements closely relates to Michael Faraday?

A. Michael Faraday dedicated his life in science and religion.
B. Michael Faraday was downhearted his life in science.
C. Michael Faraday concentrated his life in technology.
D. Michael Faraday was one of successful scientists.
E. Michael Faraday poured his science in technology.

33. Based on the first paragraph, we conclude that ….

A. Faraday and James found the similar electromagnetic
B. Faraday found the electromagnetic induction
C. James discovered a DC electric current
D. James invented the motor technology
E. Faraday found the motor technology

Charles Robert Darwin was born in Shrewsbury, England, on February 12, 1809. He came from a
wealthy family and never had to work. He studied medicine and theology. In 1831 he graduated from
University of Cambridge with a degree of theology.

He began a career as a scientist quite by chance. On December 27,1831, 22 years old Charles Darwin
joined the crew of the HMS Beagle as a naturalist.The five years expedition collected hydrographic,
geologic, and meteorologic data from South America and many other regions around the world.
Darwin's own observation on this voyage led to his theory of natural selection.

Charles Darwin was greatly influenced by the geologist Adam Sedgwick and naturalist John Henslow
in his development of the theory of natural selection, which was to become the foundation concept
supporting the theory of evolution. Darwin's theory holds that environmental effects lead to varying
degrees of reproductive success in individuals and groups of organisms. Natural selection tends to
promote adaptation in organisms when necessary for survival. This revolutionary theory was
published in 1859 in Darwin's now famous On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection.

34. Charles Darwin's theory of evolution believed that ....

A. people could defend themselves naturally
B. environment affected natural election  
C. organism needed adaptation to survive
D. people and nature supported to each other
E. natural selection tend to adapt organism to survive

35. How was Darwin's theory of natural selection developed?

A. Adapted by the necessary for survival.  
B. Influenced by his collection.
C. Supported the effect of environment.
D. Influenced by John Henslow.
E. Affected by groups of organisms.

36. The famous Darwin theory was published based on ....

A. theories developed by other scientists
B. the influence of organisms adaptation in survival living
C. the success of his observation supported by geologist and naturalist
D. his expedition and natural observation data a scientist
E. the observation of other geologists' natural selection

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.

37. What did Victoria do before being a solo singer?

A. Married to David Beckham
B. Worked as fashion designer
C. Joined The Spice Girl
D. Created fashion style
E. Wrote many books

38. We found in the text that ....

A. Victoria named her fragrance by dVb style
B. Beckham is Victoria's autobiography
C. Beckham is Victoria's brand for her fragrance
D. Posh Spice is the title of her new album
E. Spice Girls is Victoria's label for her wardrobe

39. 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

The Near-Death Story of Mellen-Thomas Benedict

In 1982,1 died from terminal cancer. My condition was non-operable. I chose not to have
chemotherapy. I was given six to eight months to live. Before this time, I had become increasingly
despondent over the nuclear crisis, the ecology crisis, and so forth. I came to believe that nature had
made a mistake-that we were probably a cancerous organism on the planet. And that is what
eventually killed me.

Before my near-death experience, I tried all sort of alternative healing methods. None helped. So I
determined that this was between me and God. I had never really considered God. Neither was I into
any kind of spirituality and alternative healing. I read various religions and philosophies. They gave
hope that there was something on the other side.

I had no medical insurance, so my life savings went overnight on tests. Unwilling to drag my family
into this, I determined to handle this myself. I ended up in hospice care and was blessed with an
angel for my hospice caretaker, whom I will call "Anne." She stayed with me through all that was to
follow.          
40. According to Mellen-Thomas Benedict, what is the reason for many people to die of cancer?
A. The nuclear and ecology crises.
B. All sorts of alternative healing methods.
C. They do not believe in the existence of God.
D. Chemotherapy is too expensive for most people.
E. The nature’s mistake to make the human being a cancerous organism.

41. We know from the story that Mellen-Thomas Benedict believed that he eventually died ....
A. because God decided so
B. because he was not operated
C. because he did not have chemotherapy
D. because of the alternative healing methods
E. because he did not have any medical insurance

42. Why did he choose to stay in a hospice care?

A. They will take care of his health problem.
B. He had to do the medical checks there.
C. Anne asked him to stay there.
D. His family told him so.
E. He was broke.

Last Friday, a friend of mine asked me to accompany him to buy a new shirt at a department store.
We left home at 03.00 p.m. by motorcycle. As soon as we arrived there, we went to the clothes
section. I let him choose one. An hour later, I got bored watching him confused in choosing a shirt.
So I left him and went to the cassette counter. Thirty minutes later, I went back to the clothes
section but I couldn't find him there. My cell phone was broken so I couldn't call him. I went to the
parking area. I saw his motorcycle was there but I couldn't find him. I waited for him for a few
moments then finally I gave up and decided to go home.

When I arrived home, my mother told me that my friend called. She said that he was in the
department store looking for me. My mother asked me to come back to the department store.
Reluctantly, I walked to the department store and you know what? When I arrived there his
motorcycle was not in the parking area. He just went home. I was very tired. There was no other
choice, I had to walk home again. When I arrived home, I was so tired. I was very angry but when I
saw my friend's broad smile greet me in front of the door, I just could not help laughing.
43.  The text above is about ....
A. an embarrassing day
B. shopping with mother
C. the writer and his friend
D. my friend and his motorcycle

44.  The writer couldn't contact his friend because ....

A. he went home alone
B. his cell phone was broken
C. he was in the parking area
D. his friend was still choosing a shirt

45.  From the story above we can conclude that there was a problem because ....
A. the writer couldn't contact his friend
B. the writer's friend was in the clothes section
C. the writer and his friend couldn't ride the motorcycle
D. the writer and his friend decided to go to the department store

Maria Yuryevna Sharapova is a Russian professional tennis player. She was born in 1987 in Ngayan,
Siberia.

At the age of three, Sharapova moved with her family to Sochi. She began playing tennis at the age
of four using a racket given to her by Yevgeng Kafelnikov's father. At the age five or six, at a tennis
clinic in Moscow, Sharapova was spotted by Martina Navratilova, who urged her parents to get her
serious coaching in the USA.

At the age of seven, she and her father boarded a plane to the USA with only $700. Her father took
her to the Nick Bollettieri Tennis Academy where one of the coaches check her out. The story goes
that Maria knocked his hat off with the tennis ball, thereby making a favorable impression. This led
her obtaining a scholarship. At the age of nine, she was signed up by a number of sponsors including
Prince (racquets), Oakley and Nike.

In 2004, Sharapova became the second youngest Wimbledon women's champion in open era (after

Martina Hingis) by defeating defending two-time champion Serena Williams in straight sets (6-1, 6-4).
In the process she also became the first Russian ever to win that tournament.

46. What is the text about?

A. The family of Maria Sharapova
B. Professional tennis players in the world
C. The happiness of having a great father
D. The working experience of Maria Sharapova
47. In what age was miss Sharapova being a model of some products?
A. Three
B. Four
C. Five
D. Nine 

48. "... was spotted by Martina Navratilova ..." (Paragraph 2)

The synonym of the underlined word is...
A. seen
B. searched
C. placed
D. introduced

Alfred Bernhard Nobel was a Swedish chemist, engineer, innovator, and ornament manufacturer. He
was the inventor of dynamite. He also owned Bofors, which he had redirected from its previous role
as primarily an iron and steel producer to a major manufacturer of cannons and other ornaments. He
held 355 different patents, dynamite being the most famous. In his last will, he used his enormous
fortune to institute the Nobel Prizes. The synthetic element nobelium was named after him. He was
the third son of Immanuel Nobel and Andriette Ahlsell Nobel. Born in Stckholm on 21 October 1833,
he went with my family to Saint Petersburg in 1842, where his father invented modern plywood. He
studied chemistry with Professor Nikolay Nickolaevich Zinin. When he was 18, he went to the United
States to study chemistry for four years and worked for a short period under John Ericsson, who
designed the American Civil War ironclad USS Monitor.

Returning to Sweden, with his father after bankruptcy of his family business, he then devoted
himself to the study of explosives, and especially to the save manufacture and use of nitroglycerine
(discovered in 1847 by Acanio Sobrero, one of his fellow students under Theophile-Jules Pelouze at
the University of Turin). A big explosion occurred on 2 September 1864 at his factory in Heleneborg
in Stockholm, killing five people. Among them was his younger brother, Emil.

The foundations of the Nobel Prize were laid in 1895 when Alfred Nobel wrote his last will, leaving
much of his wealth for its establishment. Since 1901, the prize has honoured men and women for
outstanding achievements in physics, chemistry, medicine, literature and for work in peace.

49. Where did Alfred Nobel work with John Ericsson?

a. In Sweden
b. In the USA 
c. In Stockholm
d. In Heleneborg
e. In Saint Petersburg

50. What is the main idea of paragraph 2?

a. Alfred Nobel devoted himself to the study of chemistry
b. His success with explosive finally led to the 1864 tragedy 
c. A big explosion in Heleneborg in Stockholm killed many people
d. A big explosion destroyed his factory in Heleneborg Stockholm
e. Alfred Nobel planned the safe manufacture and use of nitroglycerine