PEMANTAPAN PERSIAPAN ASESMEN DAERAH

TINGKAT SEKOLAH MENENGAH PERTAMA

TAHAP 2
TAHUN PELAJARAN 2021/2022
Mata Pelajaran : Bahasa Inggris
Kelas : IX (Sembilan)
Hari/ Tanggal : Rabu / 23 Februari 2022
Waktu : 120 Menit

PETUNJUK UMUM
1. Isikan identitas Anda dengan benar!
2. Tersedia waktu 120 menit untuk mengerjakan paket tes tersebut.
3. Jumlah soal sebanyak 40 butir, pada setiap butir soal terdapat 4 (empat)
pilihan jawaban.
4. Periksa dan bacalah soal-soal sebelum Anda menjawabnya dengan cermat!
5. Periksalah pekerjaan Anda sebelum dikirim / submit!
6. Berdoalah sebelum mengerjakan!
PETUNJUK KHUSUS
Pilihlah salah satu jawaban di bawah ini yang paling benar!

Read the following text.

April : Alvin, are you coming with us tonight? I have booked movie tickets for three.
Alvin : I wish I could, but something unexpected has come up.
Sandy : What happened? Is it something serious?
Alvin : Well, Alda is recently hospitalized. She has to wear an oxygen mask all the time.
April : No wonder you look so concerned. I hope she gets better soon.
Sandy : I hope she is recovering soon.
Alvin : Thanks. I‟m sorry I can‟t join you, guys.
Sandy : That‟s OK. Your sister needs you right now. If you need help, let me know.
Alvin : Sure. I will.
April Now, finish your lunch. You have to take care of your health, too.

1. What is the relation among the speakers?

A. Sisters.
B. Friends.
C. Siblings.
D. Brothers.

Read the following text.

April : Alvin, are you coming with us tonight? I have booked movie tickets for three.
Alvin : I wish I could, but something unexpected has come up.
Sandy : What happened? Is it something serious?
Alvin : Well, Alda is recently hospitalized. She has to wear an oxygen mask all the time.
April : No wonder you look so concerned. I hope she gets better soon.
Sandy : I hope she is recovering soon.
Alvin : Thanks. I‟m sorry I can‟t join you, guys.
Sandy : That‟s OK. Your sister needs you right now. If you need help, let me know.
Alvin : Sure. I will.
April Now, finish your lunch. You have to take care of your health, too.

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2. Which of the followings go with the context of the conversation?
(1) It happened at night.
(2) It happened in the afternoon.
(3) It took place at the theater.
(4) It took place in the cafeteria.

A. (1) and (3)

B. (1) and (4)
C. (2) and (3)
D. (2) and (4)

Read the following text.

(Taken from https://www.cahayabangsa.org/index.php/news-events-menu/monthly-newsletter/122-school-library-announcement)

3. What is the purpose of writing the text?

A. To announce the parents to register at the School Library.
B. To inform the parents and the students about the library‟s rules.
C. To tell the students about the working hours of the school library.
D. To give information about the books that the parents can borrow.

Read the following text.

(Taken from https://www.cahayabangsa.org/index.php/news-events-menu/monthly-newsletter/122-school-library-announcement)

4. What must the students do if they don‟t return the books within a week?
A. Borrow more books for their families at home.
B. Finish reading another library‟s book in shorter time.
C. Pay charges according to the length of the lateness.
D. Read books only at the school library until it‟s closed.
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Read the following text.
In the mountains of south-central Peru stands Machu Picchu, a deserted city of the
Inca people. The name Machu Picchu means “old peak” in the language of the Inca. The
dwellings at the site were probably built and occupied from the mid-1400s to the early or
mid-1500s.
Machu Picchu is located about 80 kilometers northwest of the city of Cuzco, which was
the capital of the Inca Empire. It lies between two sharp peaks in the eastern Andes
Mountains, at a height of 2,350 meters. Mountain forest surrounds the site.
Machu Picchu is divided into two sections, one farming and one urban. The farming
section is made up of steplike fields called terraces. The Inca used the terraces for growing
crops such as corn and sweet potatoes. The urban section has plazas, temples, houses, and
a cemetery. They are connected by walkways and thousands of stone steps.
Most of the structures are very well preserved because of the quality of Incan
engineering and stonework. One notable structure is the Temple of the Sun. Once a year
sunlight shines through a window onto the middle of a large stone. This stone was a sort of
calendar. Another famous structure is a pillar known as the Intihuatana. The pillar was
probably used to keep track of the seasons.
(Adapted from https://kids.britannica.com/kids/article/Machu-Picchu/346167)

5. The text is mainly about a historical site named ….

A. Machu Picchu
B. Inca Empire
C. Cuzco
D. Andes

Read the following text !

In the mountains of south-central Peru stands Machu Picchu, a deserted city of the
Inca people. The name Machu Picchu means “old peak” in the language of the Inca. The
dwellings at the site were probably built and occupied from the mid-1400s to the early or
mid-1500s.
Machu Picchu is located about 80 kilometers northwest of the city of Cuzco, which was
the capital of the Inca Empire. It lies between two sharp peaks in the eastern Andes
Mountains, at a height of 2,350 meters. Mountain forest surrounds the site.
Machu Picchu is divided into two sections, one farming and one urban. The farming
section is made up of steplike fields called terraces. The Inca used the terraces for growing
crops such as corn and sweet potatoes. The urban section has plazas, temples, houses, and
a cemetery. They are connected by walkways and thousands of stone steps.
Most of the structures are very well preserved because of the quality of Incan
engineering and stonework. One notable structure is the Temple of the Sun. Once a year
sunlight shines through a window onto the middle of a large stone. This stone was a sort of
calendar. Another famous structure is a pillar known as the Intihuatana. The pillar was
probably used to keep track of the seasons.
(Adapted from https://kids.britannica.com/kids/article/Machu-Picchu/346167)

6. Which of the following descriptions are in line with the text?

(1) It is situated on the lower slopes of the mountains.
(2) It is located in the center of the capital of Inca.
(3) It is surrounded by mountain forest.
(4) It has wolkways and stone steps in its urban section.

A. (1) and (3)

B. (1) and (4)
C. (2) and (3)
D. (3) and (4)

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Read the following text.
In the mountains of south-central Peru stands Machu Picchu, a deserted city of the
Inca people. The name Machu Picchu means “old peak” in the language of the Inca. The
dwellings at the site were probably built and occupied from the mid-1400s to the early or
mid-1500s.
Machu Picchu is located about 80 kilometers northwest of the city of Cuzco, which was
the capital of the Inca Empire. It lies between two sharp peaks in the eastern Andes
Mountains, at a height of 2,350 meters. Mountain forest surrounds the site.
Machu Picchu is divided into two sections, one farming and one urban. The farming
section is made up of steplike fields called terraces. The Inca used the terraces for growing
crops such as corn and sweet potatoes. The urban section has plazas, temples, houses, and
a cemetery. They are connected by walkways and thousands of stone steps.
Most of the structures are very well preserved because of the quality of Incan
engineering and stonework. One notable structure is the Temple of the Sun. Once a year
sunlight shines through a window onto the middle of a large stone. This stone was a sort of
calendar. Another famous structure is a pillar known as the Intihuatana. The pillar was
probably used to keep track of the seasons.
(Adapted from https://kids.britannica.com/kids/article/Machu-Picchu/346167)

7. The structures of Machu Picchu are still in a good condition until now because ….
A. the buildings and housing were made of best quality stones
B. the work was done only in the middle seasons of the years
C. the architecture was complicated and built in just one year
D. the Incans had good skills in engineering and stonework

Read the following text.

On a solo trip to Yangshuo, China, I decided to visit the nearby water caves.
I don‟t remember why I decided to go so late in the day, but a local bus and another
smaller bus got me there only after 4pm, just before the caves closed. Believe it or not,
there were no other visitors at that time and I had the tour guide all to myself.
My luck came to an end though as soon as I got out of the caves, as I discovered there
was no bus going back to Yangshuo on that day.
Keep in mind, this was in the countryside — about 10 kilometers away from Yangshuo. It
would take me two-to-three hours to walk back along a road.
I ran around asking everyone I could find about possible buses, having to resort to my
broken Mandarin. A young Chinese couple saw the desperate look on my face and offered to
take me back. I was over the moon! Since they only had their scooter with them, the three
of us all hopped on it and rode to Yangshuo.
I‟ll never forget the awkwardness of sitting at the back of a scooter with two strangers
and at the same time the warm feeling of coming across such kindness. Riding scooters in
groups larger than two is against the law in the area. So, they risked getting a fine by taking
me on board, too!
(Taken from https://www.travelgeekery.com/category/destinations/asia/china/)

8. The story is about the writer‟s ….

A. riding practice
B. broken Mandarin
C. solo trip to China
D. cave diving experience

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Read the following text.
On a solo trip to Yangshuo, China, I decided to visit the nearby water caves.
I don‟t remember why I decided to go so late in the day, but a local bus and another
smaller bus got me there only after 4pm, just before the caves closed. Believe it or not,
there were no other visitors at that time and I had the tour guide all to myself.
My luck came to an end though as soon as I got out of the caves, as I discovered there
was no bus going back to Yangshuo on that day.
Keep in mind, this was in the countryside — about 10 kilometers away from Yangshuo. It
would take me two-to-three hours to walk back along a road.
I ran around asking everyone I could find about possible buses, having to resort to my
broken Mandarin. A young Chinese couple saw the desperate look on my face and offered to
take me back. I was over the moon! Since they only had their scooter with them, the three
of us all hopped on it and rode to Yangshuo.
I‟ll never forget the awkwardness of sitting at the back of a scooter with two strangers
and at the same time the warm feeling of coming across such kindness. Riding scooters in
groups larger than two is against the law in the area. So, they risked getting a fine by taking
me on board, too!
(Taken from https://www.travelgeekery.com/category/destinations/asia/china/)

9. Which of the following events happened in the story?

(1) The writer went travelling alone.
(2) The writer rode the scooter by himself.
(3) The writer spoke Mandarin all the time.
(4) The writer missed the bus back to Yangshuo.

A. (1) and (3)

B. (1) and (4)
C. (2) and (3)
D. (2) and (4)

Read the following text.

On a solo trip to Yangshuo, China, I decided to visit the nearby water caves.
I don‟t remember why I decided to go so late in the day, but a local bus and another
smaller bus got me there only after 4pm, just before the caves closed. Believe it or not,
there were no other visitors at that time and I had the tour guide all to myself.
My luck came to an end though as soon as I got out of the caves, as I discovered there
was no bus going back to Yangshuo on that day.
Keep in mind, this was in the countryside — about 10 kilometers away from Yangshuo. It
would take me two-to-three hours to walk back along a road.
I ran around asking everyone I could find about possible buses, having to resort to my
broken Mandarin. A young Chinese couple saw the desperate look on my face and offered to
take me back. I was over the moon! Since they only had their scooter with them, the three
of us all hopped on it and rode to Yangshuo.
I‟ll never forget the awkwardness of sitting at the back of a scooter with two strangers
and at the same time the warm feeling of coming across such kindness. Riding scooters in
groups larger than two is against the law in the area. So, they risked getting a fine by taking
me on board, too!
(Taken from https://www.travelgeekery.com/category/destinations/asia/china/)

10. The writer rode the scooter in group … he couldn‟t find any other transportation.
A. but
B. even
C. since
D. so that

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Read the following text.
How to Download Your Instagram Data from A Computer
1. Log into your account, and go to your profile picture then click Settings.
2. Click Privacy and Security.
3. Scroll to the Data Download section and click Request Download.
4. Enter your email address and click Next.
5. Enter your Instagram account password and click Request Download.
6. You will receive an email with a link to your Instagram data. Click Download Data
and follow the directions to finish downloading your information.
(Taken from https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2021/09/20/instagram-delete-deactivate-your-account/8354245002/)

11. What benefit will the readers probably get after reading the text?
A. Getting fewer pictures to post on another social media.
B. Being able to share their posts on another platform.
C. Getting more likes and followers for their posts.
D. Being able to use their Instagram data offline.

Read the following text.

How to Download Your Instagram Data from A Computer
1. Log into your account, and go to your profile picture then click Settings.
2. Click Privacy and Security.
3. Scroll to the Data Download section and click Request Download.
4. Enter your email address and click Next.
5. Enter your Instagram account password and click Request Download.
6. You will receive an email with a link to your Instagram data. Click Download Data
and follow the directions to finish downloading your information.
(Taken from https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2021/09/20/instagram-delete-deactivate-your-account/8354245002/)

12. To find the menu where we can download the data, we should ….
A. sign out our account from the computer
B. send a download request to Instagram
C. collect an email from Instagram
D. click the profile picture

Read the following text.

How to Download Your Instagram Data from A Computer
1. Log into your account, and go to your profile picture then click Settings.
2. Click Privacy and Security.
3. Scroll to the Data Download section and click Request Download.
4. Enter your email address and click Next.
5. Enter your Instagram account password and click Request Download.
6. You will receive an email with a link to your Instagram data. Click Download Data
and follow the directions to finish downloading your information.
(Taken from https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2021/09/20/instagram-delete-deactivate-your-account/8354245002/)

13. “Click Download Data and follow the directions to finish downloading your
information.”
The underlined word can be best-replaced with ….
A. orders
B. requests
C. commands
D. instructions

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Read the following text.
Two women were fighting over a child. The poor child was too young to speak. Villagers
who were watching this drama did not know whom to believe. They took them to a wise
man.
The wise man drew a line on the ground. He asked the two women to stand on either
side of the line, and placed the child in the middle. As instructed by the wise man, one
woman held the child‟s left hand and the other, his right hand.
“Both of you need to pull the child to your side. The child belongs to whoever drags him
over to her side.” said the wise man.
The first woman pulled the child hard with all her might. As the child cried in pain, the
other woman, let him go.
“He is mine,” the first woman shouted in triumph, even as the other woman broke down
in tears.
“Who do you think loves the child more? She who pulled the child to her side or the one
who let the child go?” asked the man to the villagers.
The villagers answered, “She who let go loves the child more.”
The wise man took the child away from the first woman. “Only a mother can have a
tender heart for her child,” he said. He handed the child over to the real mother.
(Adapted from https://kathakids.com/folktales/the-real-mother/)

14. Which of the following statements are in line with the story?
(1) The villagers invited the wise man to come and solve the problem.
(2) The wise man asked the second woman to let the child go.
(3) The first woman was eager to pull the child to her side.
(4) The child was eventually given to the second woman.
(5) The second woman refused to hurt the child.

A. (1), (2), and (3)

B. (1), (4), and (5)
C. (2), (3), and (4)
D. (3), (4), and (5)

Read the following text.

Two women were fighting over a child. The poor child was too young to speak. Villagers
who were watching this drama did not know whom to believe. They took them to a wise
man.
The wise man drew a line on the ground. He asked the two women to stand on either
side of the line, and placed the child in the middle. As instructed by the wise man, one
woman held the child‟s left hand and the other, his right hand.
“Both of you need to pull the child to your side. The child belongs to whoever drags him
over to her side.” said the wise man.
The first woman pulled the child hard with all her might. As the child cried in pain, the
other woman, let him go.
“He is mine,” the first woman shouted in triumph, even as the other woman broke down
in tears.
“Who do you think loves the child more? She who pulled the child to her side or the one
who let the child go?” asked the man to the villagers.
The villagers answered, “She who let go loves the child more.”
The wise man took the child away from the first woman. “Only a mother can have a
tender heart for her child,” he said. He handed the child over to the real mother.
(Adapted from https://kathakids.com/folktales/the-real-mother/)

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15. What happens in the middle of the story?
A. The problem is left unsolved.
B. All characters find a happy ending.
C. The characters are being introduced.
D. All characters are trying to solve the conflict.

Read the following text.

Two women were fighting over a child. The poor child was too young to speak. Villagers
who were watching this drama did not know whom to believe. They took them to a wise
man.
The wise man drew a line on the ground. He asked the two women to stand on either
side of the line, and placed the child in the middle. As instructed by the wise man, one
woman held the child‟s left hand and the other, his right hand.
“Both of you need to pull the child to your side. The child belongs to whoever drags him
over to her side.” said the wise man.
The first woman pulled the child hard with all her might. As the child cried in pain, the
other woman, let him go.
“He is mine,” the first woman shouted in triumph, even as the other woman broke down
in tears.
“Who do you think loves the child more? She who pulled the child to her side or the one
who let the child go?” asked the man to the villagers.
The villagers answered, “She who let go loves the child more.”
The wise man took the child away from the first woman. “Only a mother can have a
tender heart for her child,” he said. He handed the child over to the real mother.
(Adapted from https://kathakids.com/folktales/the-real-mother/)

16. “Only a mother can have a tender heart for her child.”
The underlined word has similar meaning with ….
A. soft
B. weak
C. patient
D. passive

Read the following text.

(Adapted from https://yogreetings.com/uploads/worigin/2020/09/09/happy-teachers-day-card-with-wishes_6a34c.jpg)

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17. The sender sends the card because he wants to ….
A. appreciate the role of the receiver as an educator
B. celebrate the Teachers‟ Day with his mentor
C. show his respect to his student‟s parent
D. express his gratitude for his teacher

Read the following text.

(Adapted from https://yogreetings.com/uploads/worigin/2020/09/09/happy-teachers-day-card-with-wishes_6a34c.jpg)

18. The receiver is most likely the ….

A. teacher of the sender
B. adopted child of the sender
C. sibling of the sender‟s child
D. teacher of the sender‟s child

Read the following text.

The plant known as ginger is valued for its
underground stem. This stem, called the rhizome, is
used as a spice to flavor items such as gingerbread,
ginger sauces, and ginger ale. Ginger is also sometimes
used to treat stomach problems such as motion
sickness.
Ginger is believed to have been grown first in
south-eastern Asia. It has been used in India and China
since ancient times. By the 1st century, traders had
taken ginger into the region of the Mediterranean Sea. From there it spreads throughout
Europe and then to the Americas. Today, ginger is grown in many tropical and mild areas of
the world.
The leafy stems of the ginger plant reach a height of about 1 meter. The leaves are 15
to 30 centimeters long. The plant produces small, yellow-green and purple flowers. New
ginger plants can be grown by planting material cut from the root.
As a spice, ginger has a slightly biting taste. Some people cook with the fresh rhizome,
called green ginger. Usually, however, ginger is dried and ground before use. Rhizomes are
lifted from the soil and cleaned before being left in the Sun to dry. Dried ginger roots vary in
color from dark yellow through light brown.
(Taken from https://kids.britannica.com/kids/article/ginger/390245)

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19. “It has been used in India and China since ancient times.”
The underlined word has a similar meaning with ….
A. old
B. senior
C. antique
D. original

Read the following text.

The plant known as ginger is valued for its
underground stem. This stem, called the rhizome, is
used as a spice to flavor items such as gingerbread,
ginger sauces, and ginger ale. Ginger is also sometimes
used to treat stomach problems such as motion
sickness.
Ginger is believed to have been grown first in
south-eastern Asia. It has been used in India and China
since ancient times. By the 1st century, traders had
taken ginger into the region of the Mediterranean Sea. From there it spreads throughout
Europe and then to the Americas. Today, ginger is grown in many tropical and mild areas of
the world.
The leafy stems of the ginger plant reach a height of about 1 meter. The leaves are 15
to 30 centimeters long. The plant produces small, yellow-green and purple flowers. New
ginger plants can be grown by planting material cut from the root.
As a spice, ginger has a slightly biting taste. Some people cook with the fresh rhizome,
called green ginger. Usually, however, ginger is dried and ground before use. Rhizomes are
lifted from the soil and cleaned before being left in the Sun to dry. Dried ginger roots vary in
color from dark yellow through light brown.
(Taken from https://kids.britannica.com/kids/article/ginger/390245)

20. Ginger is useful to ….

(1) cure various diseases
(2) remove the bitter taste in food
(3) reduce discomfort of stomach ache
(4) add a unique flavor to food

A. (1) and (2)

B. (1) and (3)
C. (2) and (3)
D. (3) and (4)

Read the following text.

The plant known as ginger is valued for its
underground stem. This stem, called the rhizome, is
used as a spice to flavor items such as gingerbread,
ginger sauces, and ginger ale. Ginger is also sometimes
used to treat stomach problems such as motion
sickness.
Ginger is believed to have been grown first in
south-eastern Asia. It has been used in India and China
since ancient times. By the 1st century, traders had
taken ginger into the region of the Mediterranean Sea. From there it spreads throughout
Europe and then to the Americas. Today, ginger is grown in many tropical and mild areas of
the world.

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 The leafy stems of the ginger plant reach a height of about 1 meter. The leaves are 15
to 30 centimeters long. The plant produces small, yellow-green and purple flowers. New
ginger plants can be grown by planting material cut from the root.
As a spice, ginger has a slightly biting taste. Some people cook with the fresh rhizome,
called green ginger. Usually, however, ginger is dried and ground before use. Rhizomes are
lifted from the soil and cleaned before being left in the Sun to dry. Dried ginger roots vary in
color from dark yellow through light brown.
(Taken from https://kids.britannica.com/kids/article/ginger/390245)

21. What is the main idea of the last paragraph?

A. Ginger origins from Asia.
B. Ginger can be used for seasoning.
C. The most used part of ginger is the stem.
D. The root of ginger can be used for reproduction.

Read the following text.

Team
Lorde

Wait 'til you're announced

We've not yet lost all our graces
The hounds will stay in chains
Look upon Your Greatness and She'll
Send the call out, send the call out 8X

Call all the ladies out

They're in their finery
A hundred jewels on throats
A hundred jewels between teeth
Now bring my boys in
Their skin in craters like the moon
The moon we love like a brother
While he glows through the room
Dancin' around the lies we tell
Dancin' around big eyes as well, ah
Even the comatose
They don't dance and tell
We live in cities you'll never see on-screen
Not very pretty, but we sure know how to run things
Livin' in ruins of a palace within my dreams
And you know we're on each other's team
I'm kind of over gettin' told to throw my hands up in the air
So there
So all the cups got broke
Shards beneath our feet
But it wasn't my fault
And everyone's competing for a love they won't receive
'Cause what this palace wants is release

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22. What can we learn from the song?
A. We should have simpler and more authentic lifestyle.
B. Reality is prettier than what is exposed on media.
C. We should pray to God when we are down.
D. We may compare our life with others.

Read the following text.

Team
Lorde

Wait 'til you're announced

We've not yet lost all our graces
The hounds will stay in chains
Look upon Your Greatness and She'll
Send the call out, send the call out 8X

Call all the ladies out

They're in their finery
A hundred jewels on throats
A hundred jewels between teeth
Now bring my boys in
Their skin in craters like the moon
The moon we love like a brother
While he glows through the room
Dancin' around the lies we tell
Dancin' around big eyes as well, ah
Even the comatose
They don't dance and tell
We live in cities you'll never see on-screen
Not very pretty, but we sure know how to run things
Livin' in ruins of a palace within my dreams
And you know we're on each other's team
I'm kind of over gettin' told to throw my hands up in the air
So there
So all the cups got broke
Shards beneath our feet
But it wasn't my fault
And everyone's competing for a love they won't receive
'Cause what this palace wants is release

23. “And everyone's competing for a love they won't receive.”

The lyric means that competition ….
A. enables us to reach dreams
B. ruins ourselves and others
C. generates love among us
D. gives us what we want

Read the following text.

How to Compress Large Files

1. Download and install 7-Zip. Use the following steps to download and install 7-Zip.
 Go to https://www.7-zip.org/ in a web browser.
 Click Download next to the latest version of 7-zip.
 Open the .exe file inside your web browser or „Downloads‟ folder.

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  Click Install.
2. Right-click the file or folder you want to compress. A context menu will expand.
3. To select more than one file at time, press and hold Control key as you click each file.
4. Select the 7-Zip menu. Even more options will expand.
5. Click Add to Archive. This opens 7-Zip.
6. Select 7z from the “Archive Menu”. When you compress a file with 7-Zip, you‟ll have
several format options for saving the file.
7. Select Ultra from the Compression Level menu. This tells 7-Zip to compress the file into
the smallest possible size.
8. Select LZMA2 from the Compression Method menu. If you don‟t see this option, try
LZMA instead.
9. Set “Dictionary Size” to a value that is at least 10 times lower than your memory. A
larger dictionary size means better compression, but the memory requirements are ten
times the dictionary size. In most cases, 128MB will suffice, as it provides excellent
compression at a decent speed.
10. Select the option to split the file into smaller files (Optional).
11. Click Ok to compress the file. This compresses the file using the settings you specified.
https://www.wikihow.com/Compress-Large-Files

24. What is the purpose of writing the text?

A. To tell the steps to download 7-Zip.
B. To tell how to compress large files.
C. To describe large compressed files.
D. To convince the readers to compress files.

Read the following text.

How to Compress Large Files

1. Download and install 7-Zip. Use the following steps to download and install 7-Zip.
 Go to https://www.7-zip.org/ in a web browser.
 Click Download next to the latest version of 7-zip.
 Open the .exe file inside your web browser or „Downloads‟ folder.
 Click Install.
2. Right-click the file or folder you want to compress. A context menu will expand.
3. To select more than one file at time, press and hold Control key as you click each file.
4. Select the 7-Zip menu. Even more options will expand.
5. Click Add to Archive. This opens 7-Zip.
6. Select 7z from the “Archive Menu”. When you compress a file with 7-Zip, you‟ll have
several format options for saving the file.
7. Select Ultra from the Compression Level menu. This tells 7-Zip to compress the file into
the smallest possible size.
8. Select LZMA2 from the Compression Method menu. If you don‟t see this option, try
LZMA instead.
9. Set “Dictionary Size” to a value that is at least 10 times lower than your memory. A
larger dictionary size means better compression, but the memory requirements are ten
times the dictionary size. In most cases, 128MB will suffice, as it provides excellent
compression at a decent speed.
10. Select the option to split the file into smaller files (Optional).
11. Click Ok to compress the file. This compresses the file using the settings you specified.
https://www.wikihow.com/Compress-Large-Files

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25. What should we do before we open 7-Zip?
A. Click Add to Archive.
B. Choose the menu of 7-Zip.
C. Click each file by pressing and holding Control key.
D. Select Ultra from the menu of Compression Level.

Read the following text.

How to Compress Large Files

1. Download and install 7-Zip. Use the following steps to download and install 7-Zip.
 Go to https://www.7-zip.org/ in a web browser.
 Click Download next to the latest version of 7-zip.
 Open the .exe file inside your web browser or „Downloads‟ folder.
 Click Install.
2. Right-click the file or folder you want to compress. A context menu will expand.
3. To select more than one file at time, press and hold Control key as you click each file.
4. Select the 7-Zip menu. Even more options will expand.
5. Click Add to Archive. This opens 7-Zip.
6. Select 7z from the “Archive Menu”. When you compress a file with 7-Zip, you‟ll have
several format options for saving the file.
7. Select Ultra from the Compression Level menu. This tells 7-Zip to compress the file into
the smallest possible size.
8. Select LZMA2 from the Compression Method menu. If you don‟t see this option, try
LZMA instead.
9. Set “Dictionary Size” to a value that is at least 10 times lower than your memory. A
larger dictionary size means better compression, but the memory requirements are ten
times the dictionary size. In most cases, 128MB will suffice, as it provides excellent
compression at a decent speed.
10. Select the option to split the file into smaller files (Optional).
11. Click Ok to compress the file. This compresses the file using the settings you specified.
https://www.wikihow.com/Compress-Large-Files

26. What benefit will we get if we have larger dictionary size?

A. We will get the smallest size of our file.
B. It is the specification required by the program.
C. It makes the file compress and decompress faster.
D. The memory requires ten times the dictionary size.

Read the following text.

Alexa : Welcome to Alexa Company, John. Do you have any questions?
John : Yes, what time do I have to start work?
Alexa : You have to start work at 8 a.m.
John : What do I have to do?
Alexa : You have to type letters and answer the telephone.
John : Do I have to wear a uniform?
Alexa : No, you don‟t have to wear a uniform, but some people like to dress
more formally.
John : Can I smoke?
Alexa : No, you can‟t. You are not allowed to smoke. You must stop smoking.
It‟s really bad for your health.
John : Alright.

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27. Where does the dialogue probably happen?
A. At a ballroom.
B. At a staffroom.
C. At a smoking room.
D. At a receptionist room.

Read the following text.

Alexa : Welcome to Alexa Company, John. Do you have any questions?
John : Yes, what time do I have to start work?
Alexa : You have to start work at 8 a.m.
John : What do I have to do?
Alexa : You have to type letters and answer the telephone.
John : Do I have to wear a uniform?
Alexa : No, you don‟t have to wear a uniform, but some people like to dress
more formally.
John : Can I smoke?
Alexa : No, you can‟t. You are not allowed to smoke. You must stop smoking.
It‟s really bad for your health.
John : Alright.

28. Alexa said, “You have to start work at 8 a.m.”

What does the speaker mean?
A. She tells the time to start work.
B. She gives an obligation to John.
C. She reminds John to start work at 8 a.m.
D. She asks John to come before the work starts.

Read the following text.

A hoax is a falsehood deliberately
fabricated to pretend as the truth.
Robert Nares defined the word hoax as
meaning „to cheat‟.
It is possible to do a hoax by
making only true statements using
unfamiliar wording or context. Political
hoaxes are sometimes motivated by the
desire to ridicule or besmirch opposing
politicians or political institutions, often
before elections.
A hoax is often intended as practical
joke or to cause embarrassment, or to
provoke social or political change by
raising people‟s awareness of something.
It can also emerge from a marketing or
advertising purpose.
Hoaxes vary widely in their
processes of creation, propagation, and
entrenchment over time, for examples
academic, art-world, covid-19 pandemic,
religious, news, internet and criminal
hoaxes.
(https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hoax)
Hoax news is a news containing
facts that are either inaccurate or false
but which are presented as genuine. A
hoax news conveys a half-truth used
deliberately to mislead the public. It
pretends to be real but actually fake.
Hoax may serve the goal of
propaganda or disinformation. It uses
social media to drive web traffic and
amplify their effect. Unlike news satire,
fake news websites seek to mislead,
rather than entertain, readers for
financial or political gain.
Hoax news is usually released with
the intention of misleading to injure an
organization, individual, or person,
and/or benefit financially or politically,
sometimes utilizing sensationalist,
deceptive, or simply invented headlines
to maximize readership. Likewise,
clickbait reports and articles from the
operation gain advertisement revenue.

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29. What are the texts mainly about?
A. Hoaxes and news.
B. Hoaxes and hoax news.
C. Types of hoaxes and hoax news.
D. Definitions of hoaxes and hoax news.
Read the following text.
A hoax is a falsehood deliberately
fabricated to pretend as the truth.
Robert Nares defined the word hoax as
meaning „to cheat‟.
It is possible to do a hoax by
making only true statements using
unfamiliar wording or context. Political
hoaxes are sometimes motivated by the
desire to ridicule or besmirch opposing
politicians or political institutions, often
before elections.
A hoax is often intended as practical
joke or to cause embarrassment, or to
provoke social or political change by
raising people‟s awareness of something.
It can also emerge from a marketing or
advertising purpose.
Hoaxes vary widely in their
processes of creation, propagation, and
entrenchment over time, for examples
academic, art-world, covid-19 pandemic,
religious, news, internet and criminal
hoaxes.
(https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hoax)
30. Many people may commit hoaxes because they can ….
A. educate people
B. pretend as the truth
C. make a lot of money
D. give real information
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Hoax news is a news containing
facts that are either inaccurate or false
but which are presented as genuine. A
hoax news conveys a half-truth used
deliberately to mislead the public. It
pretends to be real but actually fake.
Hoax may serve the goal of
propaganda or disinformation. It uses
social media to drive web traffic and
amplify their effect. Unlike news satire,
fake news websites seek to mislead,
rather than entertain, readers for
financial or political gain.
Hoax news is usually released with
the intention of misleading to injure an
organization, individual, or person,
and/or benefit financially or politically,
sometimes utilizing sensationalist,
deceptive, or simply invented headlines
to maximize readership. Likewise,
clickbait reports and articles from the
operation gain advertisement revenue.
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Read the following text.
A hoax is a falsehood deliberately
fabricated to pretend as the truth.
Robert Nares defined the word hoax as
meaning „to cheat‟.
It is possible to do a hoax by
making only true statements using
unfamiliar wording or context. Political
hoaxes are sometimes motivated by the
desire to ridicule or besmirch opposing
politicians or political institutions, often
before elections.
A hoax is often intended as practical
joke or to cause embarrassment, or to
provoke social or political change by
raising people‟s awareness of something.
It can also emerge from a marketing or
advertising purpose.
Hoaxes vary widely in their
processes of creation, propagation, and
entrenchment over time, for examples
academic, art-world, covid-19 pandemic,
religious, news, internet and criminal
hoaxes.
(https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hoax)
Hoax news is a news containing
facts that are either inaccurate or false
but which are presented as genuine. A
hoax news conveys a half-truth used
deliberately to mislead the public. It
pretends to be real but actually fake.
Hoax may serve the goal of
propaganda or disinformation. It uses
social media to drive web traffic and
amplify their effect. Unlike news satire,
fake news websites seek to mislead,
rather than entertain, readers for
financial or political gain.
Hoax news is usually released with
the intention of misleading to injure an
organization, individual, or person,
and/or benefit financially or politically,
sometimes utilizing sensationalist,
deceptive, or simply invented headlines
to maximize readership. Likewise,
clickbait reports and articles from the
operation gain advertisement revenue.

31. Which paragraph tells about the purpose of doing hoaxes and news hoaxes?
Text 1 Text 2
A Paragraph 1 Paragraph 1
B Paragraph 2 Paragraph 2
C Paragraph 3 Paragraph 2
D Paragraph 4 Paragraph 3

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Read the following text.

(https://mobile.twitter.com/glastralaura)

32. What cause the glacier to melt?

(1) Warm ocean currents underneath the shelf.
(2) The rising global sea levels.
(3) The warm water of the ocean.
(4) Its location in Western Antartica.

A. (1) and (2).

B. (1) and (3).
C. (2) and (3).
D. (3) and (4).

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Read the following text.

(https://mobile.twitter.com/glastralaura)

33. The text is intended to ….

A. convince the readers about melting glaciers
B. make the readers aware of the melting glaciers
C. give the readers information about melting glaciers
D. inform the readers about the melting glaciers threat

Read the following text.

Text 1
Let us fully respect and comply with our
country‟s benevolent lockdown for 21
days ordered by our government.
Please, stay inside the house. Read your
text books and the scripture, pray, gain
more knowledge, draw and paint on
paper, play indoor games, do positive
constructive discussion, learn to be self-
sufficient and accommodative, respect
and love the family.
Our prayers and best wishes are with
you and the family.
Thank you for attention.
(http://godgraces.org/notice-school-will-reopen-
on-april-15/)
Text 2
The government ordered the immediate
cancellation of schools to limit the spread of
Covid-19. This cancellation also replies to all
schools in Creek Public Schools.
To be clear, this order means all students are
to remain home from school indefinitely,
effective immediately.
Additionally, please do not attend schools to
pick up books, personal belongings or
resources for your children. We will be
providing updates when this process will be
available.
Thank you for your cooperation and
understanding.
(https://www.facebook.com/wolfcreekpublicschools/)

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34. Who probably read the text?
Text 1 Text 2
A Students at home. Parents at home.
B Teachers at school. Students at school.
C Parents at home. Parents at school.
D Students at school. Teachers at home.

Read the following text.

Text 1
Let us fully respect and comply with our
country‟s benevolent lockdown for 21
days ordered by our government.
Please, stay inside the house. Read your
text books and the scripture, pray, gain
more knowledge, draw and paint on
paper, play indoor games, do positive
constructive discussion, learn to be self-
sufficient and accommodative, respect
and love the family.
Our prayers and best wishes are with
you and the family.
Thank you for attention.
(http://godgraces.org/notice-school-will-reopen-
on-april-15/)
Text 2
The government ordered the immediate
cancellation of schools to limit the spread of
Covid-19. This cancellation also replies to all
schools in Creek Public Schools.
To be clear, this order means all students are
to remain home from school indefinitely,
effective immediately.
Additionally, please do not attend schools to
pick up books, personal belongings or
resources for your children. We will be
providing updates when this process will be
available.
Thank you for your cooperation and
understanding.
(https://www.facebook.com/wolfcreekpublicschools/)

35. “We will be providing updates when this process will be available.”
The word „we‟ refers to ….
A. The parents and students
B. The students and teachers
C. The parents and teachers
D. The teachers and headmaster
Read the following text.
The Boy Who Cried Wolf

Once, there was a boy who became bored when he watched over the village sheep
grazing on the hillside. To entertain himself, he sang out.
“Wolf! Wolf! The wolf is chasing the sheep.”
When the villagers heard the cry, they came running up the hill to drive the wolf
away. But, when they arrived, they saw no wolf. The boy was amused when seeing them
angry.
Later, the shepherd boy cried out once again. To his amusement, he looked on as the
villagers came running up the hill to scare the wolf away.
As they saw no wolf, they said strictly, “Save your frightened cry for when there really
is a wolf.
Later, the boy saw a real wolf sneaking around his flock. Alarmed, he jumped on his
feet and cried out as loud as he could. But, the villagers thought he was fooling them
again, so they didn‟t come to help.
At sunset, the villagers went looking for the boy who hadn‟t returned home with the
sheep. When they went up the hill, they found him weeping.

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 “There really was a wolf here. The flock is gone. I cried, „Wolf!‟ but you didn‟t come,“
he wailed.
An old man went to comfort the boy. As he put his arm around him, he said, “Nobody
believes a liar, even when he is telling the truth.”

(https://momlovesbest.com/short-moral-stories-kids)

36. The story teaches us that …

A. lying breaks trust
B. honesty lies on the truth
C. a liar never tells the truth
D. we can trust honest people

Read the following text.

The Boy Who Cried Wolf

Once, there was a boy who became bored when he watched over the village sheep
grazing on the hillside. To entertain himself, he sang out.
“Wolf! Wolf! The wolf is chasing the sheep.”
When the villagers heard the cry, they came running up the hill to drive the wolf
away. But, when they arrived, they saw no wolf. The boy was amused when seeing them
angry.
Later, the shepherd boy cried out once again. To his amusement, he looked on as the
villagers came running up the hill to scare the wolf away.
As they saw no wolf, they said strictly, “Save your frightened cry for when there really
is a wolf.
Later, the boy saw a real wolf sneaking around his flock. Alarmed, he jumped on his
feet and cried out as loud as he could. But, the villagers thought he was fooling them
again, so they didn‟t come to help.
At sunset, the villagers went looking for the boy who hadn‟t returned home with the
sheep. When they went up the hill, they found him weeping.
“There really was a wolf here. The flock is gone. I cried, „Wolf!‟ but you didn‟t come,“
he wailed.
An old man went to comfort the boy. As he put his arm around him, he said, “Nobody
believes a liar, even when he is telling the truth.”

(https://momlovesbest.com/short-moral-stories-kids)

37. Which are the boy‟s personality traits?

(1) Coward
(2) Deceitful
(3) Irresponsible
(4) Pessimistic

A. (1) and (2)

B. (1) and (4)
C. (2) and (3)
D. (3) and (4)

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 Read the following text.
The Boy Who Cried Wolf

Once, there was a boy who became bored when he watched over the village sheep
grazing on the hillside. To entertain himself, he sang out.
“Wolf! Wolf! The wolf is chasing the sheep.”
When the villagers heard the cry, they came running up the hill to drive the wolf
away. But, when they arrived, they saw no wolf. The boy was amused when seeing them
angry.
Later, the shepherd boy cried out once again. To his amusement, he looked on as the
villagers came running up the hill to scare the wolf away.
As they saw no wolf, they said strictly, “Save your frightened cry for when there really
is a wolf.
Later, the boy saw a real wolf sneaking around his flock. Alarmed, he jumped on his
feet and cried out as loud as he could. But, the villagers thought he was fooling them
again, so they didn‟t come to help.
At sunset, the villagers went looking for the boy who hadn‟t returned home with the
sheep. When they went up the hill, they found him weeping.
“There really was a wolf here. The flock is gone. I cried, „Wolf!‟ but you didn‟t come,“
he wailed.
An old man went to comfort the boy. As he put his arm around him, he said, “Nobody
believes a liar, even when he is telling the truth.”

(https://momlovesbest.com/short-moral-stories-kids)

38. “To entertain himself, he sang out.”

The word “entertain” has closest meaning to ….
A. remind
B. amuse
C. convince
D. motivate
Read the following text.

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39. Which of the followings are in line with the descriptions of the product?
(1) It is good for health.
(2) It belongs to junk food.
(3) It uses natural ingredients.
(4) It does not have flavor.

A. (1) and (2)

B. (1) and (3)
C. (2) and (3)
D. (2) and (4)
Read the following text.

40. Who will probably be interested in reading the text?

A. Parents.
B. Children.
C. Educators.
D. Nutritionists.

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