READING

1. Menanyakan Gambaran Umum

2. Menanyakan Informasi Spesifik
3. Menanyakan Informasi Tersirat
READING
4. Menanyakan Vocabulary & Reference
SOAL
“The swift unfolding of the leaves in spring is always a miracle. One day the budded twigs are still wrapped in the
deep sleep of winter. A trace of green appears about the edges of the bud scales—they loosen and fall, and the
tender green shoot looks timidly out and begins to unfold its crumpled leaves. Soon the delicate blade broadens and
takes on the texture and familiar appearance of the grown-up leaf. Behold! While we watched the single shoot the
bare tree has clothed itself in the green canopy of summer.

How can this miracle take place? How does the tree come into full leaf, sometimes within a fraction of a week? It
could never happen except for the store of concentrated food that the sap dissolves in spring and carries to the buds,
and for the remarkable activity of the cambium cells within the buds.

What is a bud? It is a shoot in miniature—its leaves or flowers, or both, formed with wondrous completeness in the
previous summer. About its base are crowded leaved so hardened and overlapped as to cover and protect the tender
shoot. All the tree can ever express of beauty or of energy comes out of these precious little ‘growing points,’
wrapped up all winter, but impatient, as spring approaches, to accept the invitation of the south wind and sun.”

What is the main idea of the passage?

a.Trees would not be able to grow without the miracle

b.Everyone should plant a tree
c.The blossoming of trees in spring is amazing
d.Trees only grow in the correct climate
“The swift unfolding of the leaves in spring is always a miracle. One day the budded twigs are still wrapped in the
deep sleep of winter. A trace of green appears about the edges of the bud scales—they loosen and fall, and the
tender green shoot looks timidly out and begins to unfold its crumpled leaves. Soon the delicate blade broadens and
takes on the texture and familiar appearance of the grown-up leaf. Behold! While we watched the single shoot the
bare tree has clothed itself in the green canopy of summer.

How can this miracle take place? How does the tree come into full leaf, sometimes within a fraction of a week? It
could never happen except for the store of concentrated food that the sap dissolves in spring and carries to the buds,
and for the remarkable activity of the cambium cells within the buds.

What is a bud? It is a shoot in miniature—its leaves or flowers, or both, formed with wondrous completeness in the
previous summer. About its base are crowded leaved so hardened and overlapped as to cover and protect the tender
shoot. All the tree can ever express of beauty or of energy comes out of these precious little ‘growing points,’
wrapped up all winter, but impatient, as spring approaches, to accept the invitation of the south wind and sun.”

What is the main idea of the passage?

a.Trees would not be able to grow without miracle

b.Everyone should plant a tree
c.The blossoming of trees in spring is amazing
d.Trees only grow in the correct climate
SOAL
Niagara Falls, one of the most famous North American natural wonders, has long been a popular tourist destination. Tourists
today flock to see the two falls that actually constitute Niagara Falls: the173-foot high Horseshoe Falls on the Canadian side of the
Niagara River in the Canadian province of Ontario and the 182-foot-high American Falls on the U.S. side of the river in the state of
New York. Approximatelv 85 percent of the water that goes over the falls actually goes over Horseshoe Falls, with the rest going
over American Falls.

Most visitors come between April and October, and it is quite a popular activity to take a steamer out onto the river and right up
to the base of the falls for a close-up view. It is also possible to get a spectacular view of the falls from the strategic locations along
the Niagara River, such as Prospect Point or Table Rock, or from one of the four observation towers which have heights up to 500
feet.

Tourists have been visiting Niagara Falls in large numbers since the 1800's; annual visitation now averages above 10 million visitors
per year. Because of concern that all these tourists would inadvertently destroy the natural beauty of this scenic wonder, the State
of New York in 1885 created Niagara Falls Park in order to protect the land surrounding American Falls. A year later Canada
created Oueen Victoria Park on the Canadian side of the Niagara, around Horseshoe Falls. With the arca surrounding the falls
under the jurisdiction of government agencies, appropriate steps could be taken to preserve the pristine beauty of the area.25.
According tofthe passage, which of the following best describes Niagara Falls?

What is the major point that the author is making in the paragraph 3?

a. Niagara Falls can be viewed from either the American side or the Canadian side
b. A trip to the U.S. isn’t complete without a visit to Niagara Falls
c. Niagara Falls has had an interesting history
d. It has been necessary to protect Niagara Falls from the many tourists who go there
Niagara Falls, one of the most famous North American natural wonders, has long been a popular tourist destination. Tourists
today flock to see the two falls that actually constitute Niagara Falls: the173-foot high Horseshoe Falls on the Canadian side of the
Niagara River in the Canadian province of Ontario and the 182-foot-high American Falls on the U.S. side of the river in the state of
New York. Approximatelv 85 percent of the water that goes over the falls actually goes over Horseshoe Falls, with the rest going
over American Falls.

Most visitors come between April and October, and it is quite a popular activity to take a steamer out onto the river and right up
to the base of the falls for a close-up view. It is also possible to get a spectacular view of the falls from the strategic locations along
the Niagara River, such as Prospect Point or Table Rock, or from one of the four observation towers which have heights up to 500
feet.

Tourists have been visiting Niagara Falls in large numbers since the 1800's; annual visitation now averages above 10 million visitors
per year. Because of concern that all these tourists would inadvertently destroy the natural beauty of this scenic wonder, the State
of New York in 1885 created Niagara Falls Park in order to protect the land surrounding American Falls. A year later Canada
created Oueen Victoria Park on the Canadian side of the Niagara, around Horseshoe Falls. With the arca surrounding the falls
under the jurisdiction of government agencies, appropriate steps could be taken to preserve the pristine beauty of the area.25.
According tofthe passage, which of the following best describes Niagara Falls?

What is the major point that the author is making in the paragraph 3?

a. Niagara Falls can be viewed from either the American side or the Canadian side
b. A trip to the U.S. isn’t complete without a visit to Niagara Falls
c. Niagara Falls has had an interesting history
d. It has been necessary to protect Niagara Falls from the many tourists who go there
SOAL
Niagara Falls, one of the most famous North American natural wonders, has long been a popular tourist destination. Tourists
today flock to see the two falls that actually constitute Niagara Falls: the173-foot high Horseshoe Falls on the Canadian side of the
Niagara River in the Canadian province of Ontario and the 182-foot-high American Falls on the U.S. side of the river in the state of
New York. Approximatelv 85 percent of the water that goes over the falls actually goes over Horseshoe Falls, with the rest going
over American Falls.

Most visitors come between April and October, and it is quite a popular activity to take a steamer out onto the river and right up
to the base of the falls for a close-up view. It is also possible to get a spectacular view of the falls from the strategic locations along
the Niagara River, such as Prospect Point or Table Rock, or from one of the four observation towers which have heights up to 500
feet.

Tourists have been visiting Niagara Falls in large numbers since the 1800's; annual visitation now averages above 10 million visitors
per year. Because of concern that all these tourists would inadvertently destroy the natural beauty of this scenic wonder, the State
of New York in 1885 created Niagara Falls Park in order to protect the land surrounding American Falls. A year later Canada
created Oueen Victoria Park on the Canadian side of the Niagara, around Horseshoe Falls. With the arca surrounding the falls
under the jurisdiction of government agencies, appropriate steps could be taken to preserve the pristine beauty of the area.25.
According tofthe passage, which of the following best describes Niagara Falls?

The word “flock” in paragraph 1 could best be replaced by...

a. Come by plane
b. Come in large numbers
c. Come out of boredom
d. Come without knowing what they will see
Niagara Falls, one of the most famous North American natural wonders, has long been a popular tourist destination. Tourists
today flock to see the two falls that actually constitute Niagara Falls: the173-foot high Horseshoe Falls on the Canadian side of the
Niagara River in the Canadian province of Ontario and the 182-foot-high American Falls on the U.S. side of the river in the state of
New York. Approximatelv 85 percent of the water that goes over the falls actually goes over Horseshoe Falls, with the rest going
over American Falls.

Most visitors come between April and October, and it is quite a popular activity to take a steamer out onto the river and right up
to the base of the falls for a close-up view. It is also possible to get a spectacular view of the falls from the strategic locations along
the Niagara River, such as Prospect Point or Table Rock, or from one of the four observation towers which have heights up to 500
feet.

Tourists have been visiting Niagara Falls in large numbers since the 1800's; annual visitation now averages above 10 million visitors
per year. Because of concern that all these tourists would inadvertently destroy the natural beauty of this scenic wonder, the State
of New York in 1885 created Niagara Falls Park in order to protect the land surrounding American Falls. A year later Canada
created Oueen Victoria Park on the Canadian side of the Niagara, around Horseshoe Falls. With the arca surrounding the falls
under the jurisdiction of government agencies, appropriate steps could be taken to preserve the pristine beauty of the area.25.
According tofthe passage, which of the following best describes Niagara Falls?

The word “flock” in paragraph 1 could best be replaced by...

a. Come by plane
b. Come in large numbers
c. Come out of boredom
d. Come without knowing what they will see
SOAL
Niagara Falls, one of the most famous North American natural wonders, has long been a popular tourist destination. Tourists
today flock to see the two falls that actually constitute Niagara Falls: the173-foot high Horseshoe Falls on the Canadian side of the
Niagara River in the Canadian province of Ontario and the 182-foot-high American Falls on the U.S. side of the river in the state of
New York. Approximately 85 percent of the water that goes over the falls actually goes over Horseshoe Falls, with the rest going
over American Falls.

Most visitors come between April and October, and it is quite a popular activity to take a steamer out onto the river and right up
to the base of the falls for a close-up view. It is also possible to get a spectacular view of the falls from the strategic locations along
the Niagara River, such as Prospect Point or Table Rock, or from one of the four observation towers which have heights up to 500
feet.

Tourists have been visiting Niagara Falls in large numbers since the 1800's; annual visitation now averages above 10 million visitors
per year. Because of concern that all these tourists would inadvertently destroy the natural beauty of this scenic wonder, the State
of New York in 1885 created Niagara Falls Park in order to protect the land surrounding American Falls. A year later Canada
created Oueen Victoria Park on the Canadian side of the Niagara, around Horseshoe Falls. With the arca surrounding the falls
under the jurisdiction of government agencies, appropriate steps could be taken to preserve the pristine beauty of the area.25.
According tofthe passage, which of the following best describes Niagara Falls?

According to the passage, which of the following best describes Niagara Falls?

a. Niagara falls consists of two rivers, one Canadian and the other American
b. American Falls is considerably higher than Horseshoe Falls
c. The Niagara River has two falls, one in Canada and one in the U.S
d. Although the Niagara River flows through the U.S and Canada, the falls are only in the U.S
Niagara Falls, one of the most famous North American natural wonders, has long been a popular tourist destination. Tourists
today flock to see the two falls that actually constitute Niagara Falls: the173-foot high Horseshoe Falls on the Canadian side of the
Niagara River in the Canadian province of Ontario and the 182-foot-high American Falls on the U.S. side of the river in the state of
New York. Approximately 85 percent of the water that goes over the falls actually goes over Horseshoe Falls, with the rest going
over American Falls.

Most visitors come between April and October, and it is quite a popular activity to take a steamer out onto the river and right up
to the base of the falls for a close-up view. It is also possible to get a spectacular view of the falls from the strategic locations along
the Niagara River, such as Prospect Point or Table Rock, or from one of the four observation towers which have heights up to 500
feet.

Tourists have been visiting Niagara Falls in large numbers since the 1800's; annual visitation now averages above 10 million visitors
per year. Because of concern that all these tourists would inadvertently destroy the natural beauty of this scenic wonder, the State
of New York in 1885 created Niagara Falls Park in order to protect the land surrounding American Falls. A year later Canada
created Oueen Victoria Park on the Canadian side of the Niagara, around Horseshoe Falls. With the arca surrounding the falls
under the jurisdiction of government agencies, appropriate steps could be taken to preserve the pristine beauty of the area.25.
According tofthe passage, which of the following best describes Niagara Falls?

According to the passage, which of the following best describes Niagara Falls?

a. Niagara falls consists of two rivers, one Canadian and the other American
b. American Falls is considerably higher than Horseshoe Falls
c. The Niagara River has two falls, one in Canada and one in the U.S
d. Although the Niagara River flows through the U.S and Canada, the falls are only in the U.S
SOAL
Niagara Falls, one of the most famous North American natural wonders, has long been a popular tourist destination. Tourists
today flock to see the two falls that actually constitute Niagara Falls: the173-foot high Horseshoe Falls on the Canadian side of the
Niagara River in the Canadian province of Ontario and the 182-foot-high American Falls on the U.S. side of the river in the state of
New York. Approximatelv 85 percent of the water that goes over the falls actually goes over Horseshoe Falls, with the rest going
over American Falls.

Most visitors come between April and October, and it is quite a popular activity to take a steamer out onto the river and right up
to the base of the falls for a close-up view. It is also possible to get a spectacular view of the falls from the strategic locations along
the Niagara River, such as Prospect Point or Table Rock, or from one of the four observation towers which have heights up to 500
feet.

Tourists have been visiting Niagara Falls in large numbers since the 1800's; annual visitation now averages above 10 million visitors
per year. Because of concern that all these tourists would inadvertently destroy the natural beauty of this scenic wonder, the State
of New York in 1885 created Niagara Falls Park in order to protect the land surrounding American Falls. A year later Canada
created Oueen Victoria Park on the Canadian side of the Niagara, around Horseshoe Falls. With the area surrounding the falls
under the jurisdiction of government agencies, appropriate steps could be taken to preserve the pristine beauty of the area.

The paragraph following the passage most probably discusses...

a. Additional ways to observe the falls

b. Steps taken by government agencies to protect the falls
c. A detailed description of the division of the falls between the U.S and Canada
d. Further problems that are destroying the area around the falls
Niagara Falls, one of the most famous North American natural wonders, has long been a popular tourist destination. Tourists
today flock to see the two falls that actually constitute Niagara Falls: the173-foot high Horseshoe Falls on the Canadian side of the
Niagara River in the Canadian province of Ontario and the 182-foot-high American Falls on the U.S. side of the river in the state of
New York. Approximatelv 85 percent of the water that goes over the falls actually goes over Horseshoe Falls, with the rest going
over American Falls.

Most visitors come between April and October, and it is quite a popular activity to take a steamer out onto the river and right up
to the base of the falls for a close-up view. It is also possible to get a spectacular view of the falls from the strategic locations along
the Niagara River, such as Prospect Point or Table Rock, or from one of the four observation towers which have heights up to 500
feet.

Tourists have been visiting Niagara Falls in large numbers since the 1800's; annual visitation now averages above 10 million visitors
per year. Because of concern that all these tourists would inadvertently destroy the natural beauty of this scenic wonder, the State
of New York in 1885 created Niagara Falls Park in order to protect the land surrounding American Falls. A year later Canada
created Oueen Victoria Park on the Canadian side of the Niagara, around Horseshoe Falls. With the area surrounding the falls
under the jurisdiction of government agencies, appropriate steps could be taken to preserve the pristine beauty of the area.

The paragraph following the passage most probably discusses...

a. Additional ways to observe the falls

b. Steps taken by government agencies to protect the falls
c. A detailed description of the division of the falls between the U.S and Canada
d. Further problems that are destroying the area around the falls
SOAL
Thomas Matulessy, also known as Kapitan Pattimura or Ahmad Lussy or simply Pattimura, was an Ambonese soldier and National
Hero of Indonesia. Pattimura was born on 8 June 1783 in Saparua, Maluku; the name Pattimura was his pseudonym. His parents
were Frans Matulessia and Fransina Tilahoi, and he had a little brother named Yohanis.
Pattimura joined the British army after they took the Maluku islands from the Dutch colonials. When the islands were returned to
the Dutch in 1816, he was dismissed. Concerned that the Dutch would implement programs that limited his people, Pattimura led
an armed rebellion that captured Fort Duurstede on 16 May 1817. Killing the inhabitants of the fortress and fighting off Dutch
reinforcements, on 29 May he was declared the leader of the Maluku people.

Due to betrayal from Booi's king, Pati Akoon, and Tuanakotta, Pattimura was arrested on 11 November 1817. He and his fellows
were sentenced to death. On 16 December 1817, Pattimura together with Anthony Reebok, Philip Latumahina, and Said Perintah
were hanged in front of Fort Nieuw Victoria in Ambon.

Pattimura and his war have been used as symbols for both Maluku independence, such as with the short-lived Republic of South
Maluku, and Indonesian patriotism. In Ambon, he is commemorated in the names of the University of Pattimura, Pattimura
Airport, and a street, as well as a statue; there are also streets named after him throughout the archipelago.

The best restatement for the sentence “Due to betrayal from Booi's king, Pati Akoon, and Tuanakotta, Pattimura was arrested on
11 November 1817.” is….

a. On 11 November 1817, King of Booi cooperated with the Dutch to execute Pattimura and the other combatants.
b. Booi’s king, Pati Akoon, and Tuanakotta arrested Pattimura on 11 November 1817 because he betrayed the Dutch.
c. The Dutch, with the help of King of Booi and his colleagues, managed to find Pattimura on 11 November 1817.
d .King of booi together with Pati Akoon and Tuanakotta sold Pattimura out and made him captured on 11 November 1817.
Thomas Matulessy, also known as Kapitan Pattimura or Ahmad Lussy or simply Pattimura, was an Ambonese soldier and National
Hero of Indonesia. Pattimura was born on 8 June 1783 in Saparua, Maluku; the name Pattimura was his pseudonym. His parents
were Frans Matulessia and Fransina Tilahoi, and he had a little brother named Yohanis.
Pattimura joined the British army after they took the Maluku islands from the Dutch colonials. When the islands were returned to
the Dutch in 1816, he was dismissed. Concerned that the Dutch would implement programs that limited his people, Pattimura led
an armed rebellion that captured Fort Duurstede on 16 May 1817. Killing the inhabitants of the fortress and fighting off Dutch
reinforcements, on 29 May he was declared the leader of the Maluku people.

Due to betrayal from Booi's king, Pati Akoon, and Tuanakotta, Pattimura was arrested on 11 November 1817. He and his fellows
were sentenced to death. On 16 December 1817, Pattimura together with Anthony Reebok, Philip Latumahina, and Said Perintah
were hanged in front of Fort Nieuw Victoria in Ambon.

Pattimura and his war have been used as symbols for both Maluku independence, such as with the short-lived Republic of South
Maluku, and Indonesian patriotism. In Ambon, he is commemorated in the names of the University of Pattimura, Pattimura
Airport, and a street, as well as a statue; there are also streets named after him throughout the archipelago.

The best restatement for the sentence “Due to betrayal from Booi's king, Pati Akoon, and Tuanakotta, Pattimura was arrested on
11 November 1817.” is…. Karena pengkhianatan dari raja Booi, Pati Akoon, dan Tuanakotta, Pattimura ditangkap pada tanggal 11 November 1817

a. On 11 November 1817, King of Booi cooperated with the Dutch to execute Pattimura and the other combatants.
b. Booi’s king, Pati Akoon, and Tuanakotta arrested Pattimura on 11 November 1817 because he betrayed the Dutch.
c. The Dutch, with the help of King of Booi and his colleagues, managed to find Pattimura on 11 November 1817.
d .King of booi together with Pati Akoon and Tuanakotta sold Pattimura out and made him captured on 11 November 1817.
SOAL
Thomas Matulessy, also known as Kapitan Pattimura or Ahmad Lussy or simply Pattimura, was an Ambonese soldier and National
Hero of Indonesia. Pattimura was born on 8 June 1783 in Saparua, Maluku; the name Pattimura was his pseudonym. His parents
were Frans Matulessia and Fransina Tilahoi, and he had a little brother named Yohanis.
Pattimura joined the British army after they took the Maluku islands from the Dutch colonials. When the islands were returned to
the Dutch in 1816, he was dismissed. Concerned that the Dutch would implement programs that limited his people, Pattimura led
an armed rebellion that captured Fort Duurstede on 16 May 1817. Killing the inhabitants of the fortress and fighting off Dutch
reinforcements, on 29 May he was declared the leader of the Maluku people.
Due to betrayal from Booi's king, Pati Akoon, and Tuanakotta, Pattimura was arrested on 11 November 1817. He and his fellows
were sentenced to death. On 16 December 1817, Pattimura together with Anthony Reebok, Philip Latumahina, and Said Perintah
were hanged in front of Fort Nieuw Victoria in Ambon.
Pattimura and his war have been used as symbols for both Maluku independence, such as with the short-lived Republic of South
Maluku, and Indonesian patriotism. In Ambon, he is commemorated in the names of the University of Pattimura, Pattimura
Airport, and a street, as well as a statue; there are also streets named after him throughout the archipelago.

What is the topic of the passage?

A. The life and struggle of Thomas Matulessy.

B. Pattimura as the leader of the Maluku people.
C. Indonesian National Revolution led by Pattimura.
D. Controversy over the capture of Thomas Matulessy.
Thomas Matulessy, also known as Kapitan Pattimura or Ahmad Lussy or simply Pattimura, was an Ambonese soldier and National
Hero of Indonesia. Pattimura was born on 8 June 1783 in Saparua, Maluku; the name Pattimura was his pseudonym. His parents
were Frans Matulessia and Fransina Tilahoi, and he had a little brother named Yohanis.
Pattimura joined the British army after they took the Maluku islands from the Dutch colonials. When the islands were returned to
the Dutch in 1816, he was dismissed. Concerned that the Dutch would implement programs that limited his people, Pattimura led
an armed rebellion that captured Fort Duurstede on 16 May 1817. Killing the inhabitants of the fortress and fighting off Dutch
reinforcements, on 29 May he was declared the leader of the Maluku people.
Due to betrayal from Booi's king, Pati Akoon, and Tuanakotta, Pattimura was arrested on 11 November 1817. He and his fellows
were sentenced to death. On 16 December 1817, Pattimura together with Anthony Reebok, Philip Latumahina, and Said Perintah
were hanged in front of Fort Nieuw Victoria in Ambon.
Pattimura and his war have been used as symbols for both Maluku independence, such as with the short-lived Republic of South
Maluku, and Indonesian patriotism. In Ambon, he is commemorated in the names of the University of Pattimura, Pattimura
Airport, and a street, as well as a statue; there are also streets named after him throughout the archipelago.

What is the topic of the passage?

A. The life and struggle of Thomas Matulessy.

B. Pattimura as the leader of the Maluku people.
C. Indonesian National Revolution led by Pattimura.
D. Controversy over the capture of Thomas Matulessy.
Thank you