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Passage A

School is necessary because it, first, makes communication with diverse people essential,
as parents do not choose where their children go, and secondly, homeschooling and
extracurricular activities connected to it cannot bring that diversity, for the attending group is
self-selecting, rather than ‘unfiltered mixture’. I believe that none of the two assumptions is
warranted nor true.
In the first place, parents still select schools for their children on the basis of common
values, cultures and achievements. As such, public schools then offer obvious
misrepresentations of the society.
Not only that, I think it’s non-sense that homeschooling should somehow get rid of
diversity from socialization in sports teams or other clubs. What members of a basketball team
or a debate club share is not race, religion, nor income bracket: it is the desire to participate.

Passage B
Children can perhaps be best described as beings of potential during their schools years.
Each child is in the process of discovering their talents and having them be cared for in an
attempt to best reach self-actualization.
Under the home schooling system, parents become much more exclusive mentors to a
child, and this can be problematic. Although parents are generally aware of what their
children are capable of, their evaluations are not always precise.
This could be for a number of reasons. First, it may due to the fact that children are
predominantly seen in the home environment, limiting their chances to show off their
potential in other situations. It could also be because parents sometimes assume that their
children will share the same talents that they had. Simply stated, it would be unreasonable to
assume parents could see the whole pictures.

Diverse : berbeda
Essential : kepentingan ; kebutuhan
Warranted : menjamin
get rid of : mengatasi
bracket : golongan
attempt : usaha
Although : meskipun
Aware : menyadari
Unreasonable : tak beralasan ; tak dapat diterima

1. The common theme underlying both passages above is ….

A. arguments against home school education practices
B. evidence of several problems with homeschooling
C. reasons why homeschooling should be eliminated
 D. failure which is associated with homeschooling
E. formal school and home school education
Underlying : mendasari
Against : menentang
Evidence : bukti
Eliminated : dihapuskan
Failure : kegagalan
Seek : cari

2. Which of the following statements reflects a fact mentioned in either passage above?
A. Joining a social club is a matter of wish to participate.
B. Interacting with other individuals is very important.
C. Children are individuals with inborn capacity.
D. Sports teams are a form of social unit.
E. Parents play a role as a private guru.

Mentioned : disebutkan
Either : salah satu dari dua
Other : lain
Inborn : bawaan lahir

3. The idea in passage B which is different from that in passage A is ….

A. thoughts that schools are a medium for individual to socialize freely
B. the need to join social events not diversity that homeschoolers seek
C. parents limited understanding of their children’s potentials and talents
D. parents personal preference to a certain type of school for their children
E. wrong assumptions on both home school education and homeschooling

thoughts : pendapat
preference : hal yg lebih disukai
certain : tertentu

4. The best summary of both passages is ….

A. ideas of school and home school learning are wrong; yet, school is better
B. schools are the right medium for socializing; yet, parents are still selective
C. there is no rational support to believe education at home and at school
D. children are going their ways to develop their talents and personality
E. parents and teachers make inaccurate evaluation on children’ s talents

summary : kesimpulan
develop : mengembangkan
 5. If a child’s parents are not able to identify the child’s talents comprehensively, a home
school child’s basketball talent will ….
A. never be revealed until the right expert can reveal the child’s talent
B. grow normally because somebody’s talent is not affected by anyone else
C. grow little and later it may stop growing at all as there is a little stimulation
D. remain undeveloped because none is able to reveal the child’s potential
E. still grow in so far he/she has the need to partake in a basketball team

are not able to : tidak dapat

be revealed : dikembangkan
expert : ahli
grow : tumbuh ; berkembang
is not affected : tidak dipengaruhi
remain : tetap
undeveloped : tidak berkembang

Text for number 6 to

Did you ride your bike to school when you were a kid? A generation ago most kids rode, walked or
caught the bus to school; very few of us were dropped by our parents at the school gate. These days most of
us have experienced the daily traffic jams around schools at drop- off and picked-up times, as parents
drive their children to the school gate. While there is a national data on the number of children who walk
or ride to school, a recent Victorian survey found nearly half of children are driven to school every day.

Parents choose to drop their kids at school for a number of reasons—mostly do with safely and
convenience. But experts say chauffeuring your kids to school every day could mean they are missing
out on much—needed exercise and other life skills.

Researchers suggest at least a third of Australian children aged 9−16 years are not getting the
amount of daily physical activity recommended by national guidelines. But this is not because children’s
participation in leisure of sporting activities has dropped off, says Dr. Jan Garrad. Participation in these
activities has not altered much over the years, Garrad says but what has changed is the level of
incidental activity children do. “When you look at countries where children are just active as part of
everyday life, they do not have to be sporty. All they have to do is to get away around the way the
community gets around by walking and cycling, and they get enough physical activity,” she says.

Ride rode ridden : mengendarai

Caught the bus : naik bis
Recent : baru – baru ini
Convenience : kenyamanan
Chauffeur : mengantar dengan mobil
has not altered : belum merubah
6. The author develops some ideas in paragraph 2 by ….
A. describing parents’ chauffeuring followed by its effects
B. explaining reasons for chauffeuring and their advantages
C. discussing the function of chauffeuring and the impacts
D. arguing for chauffeuring practice for children’ safety
E. exposing how parents’ chauffer and its drawbacks

author : penulis
describe : menggambarkan
explain : menjelaskan
argue : memperdebatkan
expose : menunjukkan
drawbacks : menjemput

7. By writing the sentence ”… chauffeuring your kids to school every day could mean they are
missing out on much-needed exercise and other life skills.” (paragraph 2 lines 2-3); the author
implies that ….
A. taking kids to school makes them deprived individuals when they grow up
B. kids given lift to school likely lose vital social and physical advantages
C. schooling means not only learning in classes but also socializing with others
D. parents spoil their kids’ future social and physical life by giving them a lift
E. when a child needs physical and social training, parents should facilitate them

deprived : kekurangan
]ose : kehilangan
Mean : berarti

8. Dr. Garrard statement “… where children are just active as a part of everyday life, they do not
have to be sporty.” (paragraph 3 line 5) may be best restated that ….
A. children who are active do not automatically mean they will be good sport
B. being muscular should not be the aim of children who are naturally active
C. children’ physical fitness is not closely related with their daily activities
D. activeness in children does not mean to make these children physically fit
E. when naturally active, children need no more scheduled sports activities

restated : diartikan ; digantikan

naturally : secara alami

9. The part following the passage above most likely contains information on ….
A. advice to parents for their children to have enough physical activities
B. the decreasing trend of children to do physical activities at their will
 C. parental motives behind chauffeuring their children to school
D. reason for children not to do fun and incidental activities
E. effects of having children not to be given a lift to school

decrease : menurun
their will : keinginan mereka
reason : alasan
lift : tumpangan

The view that women are better parents than men has shown itself to be true throughout history. This
is not to say that men are not of importance in child-rearing; indeed, they are most necessary if
children are to appreciate fully the roles of both sexes. But women have proven themselves superior
parents as a result of their conditioning, their less aggressive nature and generally better
communication skills.

From the time they are little, females learn about nurturing. First with dolls and later perhaps with
younger brothers and sisters, girls are given the role of career. Girls see their mothers in the same
roles so it is natural that they identify this as female activity. Boys, in contrast, learn competitive roles
far removed from what it means to nurture. While boys may dream of adventures, girls conditioning
means they tend to see the future in terms of raising families.

Girls also appear to be less aggressive than boys. In adulthood, it is men not women, who prove to be
the aggressors in crime and in war. Obviously, in raising children, a more patient, gentle manner is
preferable to a more aggressive one. Although, there certainly exist gentlemen and aggressive
women, by and large, females are less likely to resort to violence in attempting to solve problems.

Finally, women tend to be better communicator than men. This is shown in intelligence test, where
females, on average, do better in verbal communication than males. Of course, communication is of
utmost important in rearing children, as children tend to learn from and adopt the communication styles
of their parents.

Thus, it is all very well to suggest a greater role for men in raising children, let us not forget that
women are generally better suited to the parenting roles.
View : pandangan
Rearing : pengasuhan
Role : peranan
Appear : Nampak
Nurture : memelihara
Tend to : cenderung
Obviously : seyogyanya
Preferable : lebih baik
Utmost : sepenuhnya
10. The main information of the text is about ….
A. the importance of men and women in child rearing
B. the reluctance of men to play the role of parents
C. the reasons why women are better parents than men
D. the superior of women in family
E. the different attitudes of men and women as parents

importance : pentingnya
reluctance : keengganan

11. As parents, women in general play a more important role than men because they are ….
A. not aggressive at all
B. good communicators
C. superior human beings
D. experienced in raising children
E. capable of solving problems

general : secara umum

capable : mampu
solving : memecahkan

12. Most women are good mothers because they ….

A. have brothers and sisters with whom they play
B. had to learn about nurturing when they were children
C. have never dreams of adventure like boys
D. are not to learn about competitive roles
E. have known the role of career since childhood

13. The following are the general characteristics of men, EXCEPT ….

A. aggressive
B. adventures
C. impatient
D. irresponsible
E. competitive

impatient : tidak sabar

irresponsible : tidak bertanggung jawab

14. According to the text, which of the following statement is TRUE about parents in general?
A. Children love their mothers more than they love their fathers.
B. All fathers tend to be aggressive and violent towards their children.
C. Mothers play a greater role in the education of their children.
 D. Even gentle fathers are unable to communicate with children.
E. There is no communication between fathers and their children.

More than : lebih dari

Violent : kasar
Unable : tidak dapat

The killer sea waves known as Tsunamis are so quiet in their approach from a far, so
harmless, that until recently their history has been one of surprise attack.
Out in the middle of the ocean, the distance between tsunami wave crests can be 100
miles and the height of the wave have no more than three feet: sailors can ride one and
suspect nothing. At the shoreline, the first sign is often an ebbing—a retreat but rather a
gathering of forces. When the great waves finally do strike, they rear up and hit harbor and
coast, causing death and damage.
These seismic sea waves—or tidal waves—as they are sometimes called, bear no relation
to the moon or tides. And the word “tsunami”, Japanese for “harbor wave”, related to their
destination rather than their origin. The causes are various: undersea or coastal earthquakes,
deep ocean avalanches or volcanism. Whatever the cause, the wave motion starts with a
sudden move like a hit from a giant paddle that displaces the water. And the greater the
undersea hit, the greater the tsunami’s damaging power.
In 1883, Krakatoa volcano in the East Indies erupted, and the entire island collapsed in
820 feet of water. A tsunami is a tremendous force bouncing around Java and Sumatera,
killing 36.000 people with walls of water that reached 115 feet in height.
In 1946, a tsunami struck first near Alaska and then, without warning, hit Hawaiian
Islands, killing 159 people and causing millions of dollars of damage. This led to the creation of
the Tsunami Warning System, whose nerve centre in Honolulu keeps around—the—clock vigil
with the aid of new technology. If the seismic sea waves are confirmed by the Honolulu centre,
warnings are transmitted within a few hours to all threatened Pasific points. Tsunamis have been
deprived of their most deadly sting—surprise.

Waves : gelombang
Harmless : tidak berbahaya/ tidak merusak
Crests : ujung
Ebbing : surut
Gathering : pengumpulan
Rear up : membesar
Damage : kerusakan
Tidal wave : gelombang pasang
Tremendous : very big
15. The writer describes in details ….
A. how harmless the tsunamis seems to be for sailors
B. what damage the tsunami caused in Japan
C. when the tsunami tends to attack unexpectedly
D. why tsunamis are called the killer sea waves
E. where tsunamis have been most severe in their attack

sailors : pelaut
unexpectedly : tak diharapkan
most severe : paling keras/hebat

16. Why are tsunamis seemingly harmless when they start?

A. The waves out in the ocean were not alarmingly high.
B. The ebbing of the water leave fish stranded and slapping on the bottom.
C. The great waves strike, reaching up and hitting harbor and coast.
D. The waves approaching from a far gather forces and move the water away from the land.
E. The seismic sea waves bear no relation to the moon or tides.

Seemingly : nampaknya
Stranded : terdampar
Slapping : menggelepar
Harbor : pelabuhan
Bear : memiliki

17. The following are possible causes for seismic waves, EXCEPT ….
A. earthquakes under the oceans
B. underwater avalanches
C. the rise and fall of the sea levels
D. ocean volcanoes
E. seashore earthquakes

possible : mungkin
earthquake : gempa bumi
avalanche : longsor
seashore : tepi pantai

18. Which of the recorded tsunami in the text was the worst? The one that hit ….
A. The East Hindies
B. The Island of Java
 C. Alaska
D. The Hawaiian Islands
E. Honolulu

Worst : paling buruk

19. The danger of tsunamis has been reduced by ….

A. establishing local nerve centre
B. the countries around the Pasific Rim
C. close control from a new warning centre
D. warning the nerve centre of seismic waves
E. the Tsunami Warning System at the bottom of the sea

has been reduced : telah dikurangi

establish : membangun
warning : peringatan
bottom : dasar

20. The doctor is treating a patient … leg was broken in an accident. (UmPTn/1993/r-b)
A. who
B. whose
C. which
D. that
E. whom

The government published a report yesterday saying that we need to eat more healthily—
more fruits and vegetables, less fat and sugar. So, that means fewer burgers, chips and fried
foods as well as cutting down on sweet things. We went into Central London yesterday at lunch
time and asked people what they thought about it. “It’s got nothing to do with government
what I eat,” said Paul Keel, a building worker, and Dorothi Mattews, a teacher as they ate beef
burgers and chips washed down with strawberry milkshakes. Tim Kennnor, however, welcome
the government’s advice. Then, we asked the Simpson’s restaurant’s manager about it. “I don’t
think people believe all these reports anymore. What they say is good for you on June, then
they say bad for you on July. People stopped taking notice. We serve what we’ve always served.
Almost all of it is fattening.”
Less fat and sugar : mengurangi lemak dan gula
Fewer : lebih sedikit
Thought : pendapat
Advice: nasehat
Notice: pemberitahuan
 21. The topic of the text is ….
A. people’s reaction to suggestion on healthy eating habits
B. eating a healthy lunch in Central London
C. the government’s report on people unhealthy eating habits
D. fattening foods served at the Simpson’s restaurant
E. the advantages of eating fruits and vegetables
habit: kebiasaan
healthy: sehat
fattening: berlemak
advantages : kelebihan ; manfaat

22. What does the restaurant manager think of the report?

A. People don’t understand the advice given.
B. The government’s advice is inconsistent.
C. People are more concerned about losing weight.
D. Fattening foods are more delicious.
E. People will welcome the government advice.
Think: pendapat
Inconsistent: tidak konsisten
Concern: peduli
Losing weight: menurunkan berat badan
More : lebih
Throughout history, people have been the victims of the pickpockets. Today, pickpocketing is one of the
most rapidly increasing crimes. Pickpockets are increasing in number and developing better methods to
practice their skills. Approximately, one million American loose money to pickpockets every year, and no
one is really safe from a skilled pickpocket. His victims, or ‘marks’ as they called, can be rich or poor,
young or old.

During the eighteenth century, pickpockets were hanged in England. Large crowds of people would
gather to watch the hanging, which was supposed to be the warning for the other pickpockets. However,
in time, this practice was discontinued. The reason: while people attentively watching the hanging of a
pickpocket, other pickpockets skillfully stole the money from the spectators!

Police officials say that the most efficient pickpockets come from South America. Many of these
expert pickpockets are trained in special schools called Jingle Bells Schools. A pickpocket graduated
from J.B.S. when he is able to steal a wallet from a dressed dummy (mannequin) that has bells inside his
pockets.

Even the most well-dressed, respectable person can be a pickpocket. Some of the favorite places are
banks, airports, race tracks, supermarkets, elevators, trains and bus stations. Often, some pickpockets are
working together with other pickpockets as a partner. Another kinds of pickpocket works outside or
inside the bars and specialized in stealing from women is called ‘purse snatcher’.

To avoid being the victim of the pickpocket, it is important to be very cautious and alert when in the
midst of a large gatherings of people.

Victim: kurban
Pickpocket: copet
Increase : meningkat
Approximately: hamper
Skilled : terampil
During : selama
Century : abad
Expert: ahli
Respectable: terhormat
Race track : tempat balapan
Stealing : mencuri
Avoid : menghindari
Cautious : be careful : hati – hati
Alert: waspada

23. The best title for the passage would be ….

A. Pickpockets are Well-dressed
B. Jingle Bells Schools
C. Pickpockets
D. The Hanging of Pickpockets
E. The History of the Pickpockets
hanging: gantung

24. The hanging of pickpockets were not continued because ….

A. they were large crowds of people
B. It was against humanity
C. the police were not hanging a pickpocket
D. it was not effective to stop pick-pocketing
E. he was caught by the police
large crowd: kerumunan besar
against : menentang
humanity : kemanusiaan
was caught : ditangkap

25. South American pickpockets are the most efficient ones because ….
A. they are well-trained
B. they are handsome
C. they are well-dressed
D. they are respectable
E. they are persistent