A. Choose the correct answer by crossing a, b, c, d, or e!

The following text is for number 1-5

The Monkey and the Crocodile
One day, there was a monkey. He wanted to cross a river. There he saw a crocodile so he
asked the crocodile to take him across the other side of the river. The crocodile agreed and
told the monkey to jump on its back. Then the crocodile swam down the river with the
monkey on his top.
Unluckily, the crocodile was very hungry, he stopped in the middle of the river and said to
the monkey, “My father is very sick. He has to eat the heart of the monkey. So he will be
health again.”
At the time, the monkey was in dangerous situation and he had to think hard. Then he had a
good idea. He told the crocodile to swim back to the river bank. “What’s for?” asked the
crocodile. “Because I don’t bring my heart,” said the monkey. “I left it under a tree, near
some coconuts in the river bank.”
The crocodile agreed and turned around. He swam back to the bank of the river. As soon as
they reached the river bank, the monkey jumped off the crocodile’s back. Then he climbed up
to the top of a tree.
“Where is your heart?” asked the crocodile. “You are foolish,” said the monkey to the
crocodile. “Now I am free and I have my heart.”

1. What did the monkey want?

a. Cross the river
b. Eat some bananas
c. Drink in the river
d. Met the crocodile
e. Took a rest

2. What did the monkey see at the river?

a. Crocodile
b. Fish
c. Wolf
d. Goat
e. Farmer

3. According to the crocodile, how to make the crocodile’s father healthy?

a. Eat the heart of the monkey
b. Go to the doctor
c. Take a rest
d. Went to the therapy
e. Eat the monkey’s heart

4. What is the character of the crocodile?

a. Smart
b. Stupid
c. Cheerful
d. Calm
e. Contentious

5. River bank=….
a. tengah sungai
b. pinggir sungai
c. hulu sungai
d. hilir sungai
e. laut

The following text is for number 6-10

BJ HABIBIE

Bacharuddin Jusuf Habibie known as BJ. Habibie was born on 25 June 1936. He was
the Third President of the Republic of Indonesia (1998–1999). Habibie was born in Parepare,
South Sulawesi Province to Alwi Abdul Jalil Habibie and R.A. Tuti Marini Puspowardojo.
His father was an agriculturist from Gorontalo of Bugis descent and his mother was a
Javanese noblewoman from Yogyakarta. His parents met while studying in Bogor. When he
was 14 years old, Habibie’s father died.

Following his father’s death, Habibie continued his studies in Jakarta and then in 1955 moved
to Germany. In 1962, Habibie returned to Indonesia for three months on sick leave. During
this time, he was reacquainted with Hasri Ainun, the daughter of R. Mohamad Besari. The
two married on 12 May 1962, returning to Germany shortly afterwards. Habibie and his wife
settled in Aachen for a short period before moving to Oberforstbach. In May 1963 they had
their first son, Ilham Akbar Habibie, and later another son, Thareq Kemal Habibie.

6. Where was BJ Habibie born?

a. BJ Habibie was born in Bogor
b. BJ Habibie was born in Gorontalo
c. BJ Habibi was born in Yogyakarta
d. BJ Habibie was born in Parepare
e. BJ Habibie was born in bandung

7. What happened to BJ Habibie when He was 14 years old?

a. His father died
b. He graduated from university
c. He married
d. He continued his study
e. He graduation

8. When did BJ Habibie get married?

a. He got married in 1955
b. He got married in 1962
c. He got married in 1963
d. He got married in 1936
e. He got married in 1961

9. Who was the first son of BJ Habibie?

a. Hasri Ainun
b. Thareq Kemal Habibie
c. R. Mohamad Besari
d. Ilham Akbar Habibie
e. Akbar habibie

10. “In May 1963 they had their first son, Ilham Akbar Habibie, and later another son, Thareq
Kemal Habibie.” (paragraph 2)
The word “they” based on the text above refers to ...
a. BJ Habibie
b.  Ilham Akbar Habibie and Thareq Kemal Habibie
c. BJ Habibie and his wife
d. Alwi Abdul Jalil Habibie and R.A. Tuti Marini Puspowardojo
e. Hasri ainun

11. Ami: “May I see your dress?”

Icha    : “Of course, here it is.”
Ami : “What a nice dress.”
Icha : “ .... “
a. thanks
b.  I’m sorry
c. congratulations
d. not at all
e.  nevermind

12. Ina    : “Happy Birthday, Susi.”

Susi : “Thanks.”
Ina : “It’s a gift for you.”
Susi :...
a.  of course
b. congratulations
c. nevermind
d. wow, how nice it is
e. ok

13.  “Would you like to come over for dinner next Saturday?”
What does the sentence tell about?
a. Announcement
b. advertisement
c. invitation
d. gratitude
e. apologize

14. Rara : Ruri, are you free on Monday night?

Ruri : Yes, Rara. I have nothing to do.
Rara : I was wondering if you’d like to come to a forum meeting to celebrate the Earth Day.
Ruri : Sounds great!
The dialogue above tells about....
a. announcement
b. apologize
c. thanking
d. invitation
e. advertisement

15.  “Good afternoon the visitors of Jakarta Fair 2010.”

“Attention, please!”
“We announce for who belongings a car which numbered B 6973 RD, to move away your
car, because it obstructs the other cars to pass the entrance.”
“Thank you for attention.”
The text above tells about....
a.  invitation
b. thanking
c. apologizing
d. advertisement
e. announcement

Question 16-19 refers to the following memo

MEMO

To : All employees
From : Teddy Mcbrian The Peronnel Manager
Date : June 23, 2010
Sub : Company Travel

Effective July 1, all personell officers travelling on company business must use the most
economical means possible. No flight under five hours can be booked in business class. No
flight regardless of duration can be booked in first class or on the Concorde

16. Who is affected by this memo?

a.  all personnel officers
b. only the personnel manager
c. only the board of directors
d. Teddy Mcbrian
e. only frequent travelers

17. Why was the memo written?

a.  to save money
b. to save time
c. to reward the employees
d. to increase company travel
e. technical problems

18.  If a fligh over five hours, what clas can be booked?
a.  first
b. business
c. concorde
d. executive
e. economy

19. When  will the rule be effective?

a.  in five month
b. at the first of year
c. at the end of summer
d. in two months
e. in about a week

20. Hi Freinds
Please come to my birtday party
On Sunday, August 15, 2010
At 4 p.m.
Jl. Raya Permai No. 19 Tangerang

Love
Virza

The text above tells about....

a.  invitation
b. announcement
c. advertisement
d. apologize
e. memo

21.  “My father is 45 years old. He works at multinational company.”

The sentence is an example of....
a.  recount
b. descriptive text
c. narrative text
d. news item
e. headlines

22. The following title is the example of narrative text....

a.  The procedure of Making a Birthday Cake
b. How to Make Orange Juice
c. Malin Kundang
d. How to be a Good Student
e. The Process of Making a Plane

23. rose – red – it’s – a – beautiful

What is the corret arragement of the words baove?
a. A red rose it’s beautiful
b. It’s a beautiful rose red
c. It’s a beatiful red rose
d. A beautiful it’s red rose
e. A rose it’s beautiful red
24. new – that – Japanese – belongs – car – to – director – the – black – expensive
What is the correct arragement of the words above?
a. That black new expensive Japanese car belongs to the director
b. That Japanese car new expensive black belongs to the director
c. That new Japanese black car expensive belongs to the director
d. That expensive new black Japanese car belongs to the director
 e. That new black expensive Japanese car belongs to the director
25. bag – belongs - , - Harry – little – my – to – brother – the – blue – sleeping – small
What is the correct arragement of the words above?
a. The small blue bag belongs to my little sleeping brother, Harry
b. The little blue sleeping bag belongs to my small brother, Harry
c. The small blue sleeping bag belongs to my little brother, Harry
d. The blue small sleeping bag belongs to my little brother, Harry
e. The sleeping bag small blue belongs to my little brother, Harry

This dialog is for questions no. 26-29.

Shinta : “I heard you won the first prize for your short stroy. .... (26)”
Wulan : “ ... (27).”
Shinta : “As your freind I’m ... (28).”
Wulan : “Thank you.”
Shinta : “You deserve it because it’s a very good story.”
Wulan : “... (29)”
26. a. Congratulations!
b. Thank you
c. Very produd of you
d. Really!
e. What are you doing?
27. a. Very proud of you
b. Congratulations
c. Thank you
d. That’s a pity
e. I’m very proud of you
28. a. very proud of you
b. thanks
c. thank you very much
d. really
e. sure
29. a. Really?
b. Of course
c. Thank you
d. Sure
e. No problem

30. The following sentences are expression of congratulation, except....

a. please accept my warm congratulation
b. I congratulate you on your success
c. I’m sorry to hear that
d. congratulations!
e. well done, congratulations for you
31. The following sentences are responses of congratulation, except....
a. thank you
b. thank you very much
c. it was really nothing
d. it’s nice of you to say so
e. no problem
32. Which statement is true?
 a. Congratulation is the act of expressing joy or acknowledgement, as for achievement
b. Congratulation is the feeling of being grateful
c. Congratulation is something that you sayor do to greet
d. Congratulation is the feeling of being sorry for somebody
e. Congratulation is an arragement, a promise

This text is for question no. 34-37

Dear Sally,
 Last holiday, my friends and I visited Ponorogo in East Java. Ponorogo is a small city, but it
is very natural and beautiful. We spent the night at a villa in Jetis. On the first day, we visited
Prigi southern beach. We watched the amazing views of the sea and the white waves. We
grilled fish and had “Nasi Pecel” for lunch. On the second day, we visited “Dongko”
mountain resort. There were a lot of plants, especially clove trees. We camped there for a
night. I love Ponorogo because the people are very friendly and the prices are cheap.
I’II bring some pictures for you.
Love,
Anna

33. What kind of text is it?

a. Narrative
b. Procedure
c. Recount
d. Descriptive
e. Explanation

34. The following sentences are the reasons why the writer loves Ponorogo, Except ….
a.  the views of the sea are amazing
b. the people are friendly
c. the prices are cheap
d. Ponorogo has beautiful views
e. the villa is comfortable

35. What does the text mainly tell us?

a. The beautiful place
b. The trip to Ponorogo
c. Dongko mountain resort
d. The prigi beach
e. A villa in Jetis

36. “… the prices are cheap there.”

What is the antonym of the italicized word?
a. Expensive
b. Reasonable
c. Clear
d. Fixed
e. Comfortable

37. “… but it is very natural and beautiful.”

The synonym of  the italicized word is ….
a. extraordinary
b. pure
c. pretty
d. amazing
e. soft

38. Cindy   : “Mom, I’ve got the scholarship”.

      Mother : “Congratulations! ….”
a.  I’m so proud of you.
b. That’s a pity.
c. Happy birthday.
d. That’s so sweet.
e. That’s awful.

39. My sister is not only beautiful, but also has some good characters, which are ….
a.  lazy and sensitive
b. stupid and lazy
c. friendly and cheerful
d. lazy and shy
e. careless and sensitive

40. My English teacher always makes me feel exticed to study. He always has new jokes
every day. It means he is a ….
a. humorous
b. shy
c. diligent
d. lazy
e. talkative