1. Question refer to the following notice.

What did the owner feel to the recent condition by putting on the notice?
A. the store has been arranged neatly
B. the habits of the customers irritated him
C. all kinds of animals are restricted to come
D. there will be a new playground soon
2. Question refer to the following notice.

What do the customers possibly think about the removal of notice then?
A. The owner has been satisfied with the construction
B. The store is modern and sophisticated features tools
C. The janitor and maintenance staff collaborated in working
D. The renovation of store has ended successfully
3. Questions refer to the following text.
Garuda Wisnu Kencana statue
It was designed to be the Indonesia’s tallest statue, Garuda Wisnu Kencana was inspired by Hindu mythology about
the search for Amerta (the elixir of life). According to this myth, Garuda agreed to be ridden by Lord Wisnu in return
for the right to use the elixir to liberate his enslaved mother.
The idea for the monument was not without controversy, and religious authorities on the island complained that its
massive size might disrupt the spiritual balance of the island, and that its commercial nature was inappropriate, but
some groups agree with the project, because it will be a new tourist attraction on barren land.
The 75-m tall, 65-m wide statue was designed by Nyoman Nuarta. It sits atop a pedestal to bring the total height of
the monument to 121 m (397 ft), which is nearly 30 m (98 ft) taller than the Statue of Liberty in the United States.
The completed monument is about as tall as a 21-storey building. It weighs 4000 tons, making it the heaviest statue in
the country. The statue is made of copper and brass sheeting, with a stainless steel frame and skeleton, as well as a
steel and concrete core column. The outer covering measures 22000 m2 in area. The crown of Wisnu is covered with
golden mosaics and the statue has a dedicated lighting arrangement. The monument was completed on 31 July 2018
and inaugurated by Indonesian President Joko Widodo on 22 September, 2018.
What is the topic of the text above?
A. The length and width of the statue
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 B. The idea of developing the statue
C. The material composition of statue
D. The highest statue in Indonesia
4. Questions refer to the following text.
Garuda Wisnu Kencana statue
It was designed to be the Indonesia’s tallest statue, Garuda Wisnu Kencana was inspired by Hindu mythology about
the search for Amerta (the elixir of life). According to this myth, Garuda agreed to be ridden by Lord Wisnu in return
for the right to use the elixir to liberate his enslaved mother.
The idea for the monument was not without controversy, and religious authorities on the island complained that its
massive size might disrupt the spiritual balance of the island, and that its commercial nature was inappropriate, but
some groups agree with the project, because it will be a new tourist attraction on barren land.
The 75-m tall, 65-m wide statue was designed by Nyoman Nuarta. It sits atop a pedestal to bring the total height of
the monument to 121 m (397 ft), which is nearly 30 m (98 ft) taller than the Statue of Liberty in the United States.
The completed monument is about as tall as a 21-storey building. It weighs 4000 tons, making it the heaviest statue in
the country. The statue is made of copper and brass sheeting, with a stainless steel frame and skeleton, as well as a
steel and concrete core column. The outer covering measures 22000 m2 in area. The crown of Wisnu is covered with
golden mosaics and the statue has a dedicated lighting arrangement. The monument was completed on 31 July 2018
and inaugurated by Indonesian President Joko Widodo on 22 September, 2018.
What is the main idea of the first paragraph?
A. Hindu is the main philosophy in Bali
B. Wisnu Lord is the most respected
C. The designer of the statue
D. The function of building the statue
5. Questions refer to the following text.
Garuda Wisnu Kencana statue
It was designed to be the Indonesia’s tallest statue, Garuda Wisnu Kencana was inspired by Hindu mythology about
the search for Amerta (the elixir of life). According to this myth, Garuda agreed to be ridden by Lord Wisnu in return
for the right to use the elixir to liberate his enslaved mother.
The idea for the monument was not without controversy, and religious authorities on the island complained that its
massive size might disrupt the spiritual balance of the island, and that its commercial nature was inappropriate, but
some groups agree with the project, because it will be a new tourist attraction on barren land.
The 75-m tall, 65-m wide statue was designed by Nyoman Nuarta. It sits atop a pedestal to bring the total height of
the monument to 121 m (397 ft), which is nearly 30 m (98 ft) taller than the Statue of Liberty in the United States.
The completed monument is about as tall as a 21-storey building. It weighs 4000 tons, making it the heaviest statue in
the country. The statue is made of copper and brass sheeting, with a stainless steel frame and skeleton, as well as a
steel and concrete core column. The outer covering measures 22000 m2 in area. The crown of Wisnu is covered with
golden mosaics and the statue has a dedicated lighting arrangement. The monument was completed on 31 July 2018
and inaugurated by Indonesian President Joko Widodo on 22 September, 2018.
How do the team make sure the pessimistic people in developing the site?
A. They proposed newest and tallest statue in the world
B. They made new tourist attraction for the people
C. The commercial nature was inappropriate for economic
D. Few people complained about the massive shape

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6. Questions refer to the following text.
Garuda Wisnu Kencana statue
It was designed to be the Indonesia’s tallest statue, Garuda Wisnu Kencana was inspired by Hindu mythology about
the search for Amerta (the elixir of life). According to this myth, Garuda agreed to be ridden by Lord Wisnu in return
for the right to use the elixir to liberate his enslaved mother.
The idea for the monument was not without controversy, and religious authorities on the island complained that its
massive size might disrupt the spiritual balance of the island, and that its commercial nature was inappropriate, but
some groups agree with the project, because it will be a new tourist attraction on barren land.
The 75-m tall, 65-m wide statue was designed by Nyoman Nuarta. It sits atop a pedestal to bring the total height of
the monument to 121 m (397 ft), which is nearly 30 m (98 ft) taller than the Statue of Liberty in the United States.
The completed monument is about as tall as a 21-storey building. It weighs 4000 tons, making it the heaviest statue in
the country. The statue is made of copper and brass sheeting, with a stainless steel frame and skeleton, as well as a
steel and concrete core column. The outer covering measures 22000 m2 in area. The crown of Wisnu is covered with
golden mosaics and the statue has a dedicated lighting arrangement. The monument was completed on 31 July 2018
and inaugurated by Indonesian President Joko Widodo on 22 September, 2018.
The stain less steel was used in the statue … the frame and skeleton.
A. when
B. because
C. as
D. if only
7. Question refer to the text below.

What does the writer intend to send the card above?

A. He felt disappointed with the addressee
B. He asked to be recognized as wise man
C. He congratulated the receivers achievement
D. He wanted the receiver remember him
8. Question refer to the text below.

What does the writer motivate to the receiver?

A. Being high self confidence
B. Unknowledgeable person
C. High passion boy
D. Lucky people

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9. Questions refer to the following text.
Ki Hadjar Dewantara
Soewardi was born in the Javanese aristocracy, his family belonged to the royal house of Pakualaman. He was one of
Prince Paku Alam III's grandsons through his father, GPH Soerjaningrat. Thanks to his family's priyayi (Javanese
nobility) background, he was able to access the colonial public education, a luxury that was unattainable by most of
common population in the Indies. He graduated from basic education in ELS (Dutch Primary School). Then he
continued his study at STOVIA, a medical school for native students. However, he failed to graduate because of illness.
Later he worked as a journalist and wrote for many newspapers, including Sediotomo, Midden Java, De
Expres, Oetoesan Indies, Kaoem Moeda, Tjahaja Timoer and Poesara. He was also a contributor to Kebangoenan, a
nationalist newspaper owned by the Dutch-educated jurist and politician Phoa Liong Gie. During Soewardi's career in
printed media, he was considered a talented and accomplished writer. His style of writing is popular, communicative
and yet imbued with idealism for freedom and anti-colonialism sentiment.
Besides being tenacious as a young reporter, Soewardi was also active in social and political organizations. Since the
establishment of Boedi Oetomo in 1908, he was active in their propaganda service to socialize and promote public
awareness of Indonesia as a national unity (especially in Java). He also organized Boedi Oetomo's first congress
in Yogyakarta.
Young Soewardi was also a member of the Insulinde, a multi-ethnic organization that was dominated by Indo activists.
This organization was advocating for self-rule in the Dutch East Indies. One of the prominent figures in this
organization was Ernest Douwes Dekker. Later, Soewardi was invited to join the party, when Douwes Dekker
established the Indische Partij.
In September 1919, Soewardi returned home to Java, Dutch East Indies. Immediately, he joined his brother in
establishing a school in his native hometown. His educational background and his teaching experiences then proved to
be useful to develop his concept for teaching in school, as he founded the Nationaal Onderwijs Instituut Ampel or the
national college. During the time of colonial social discrimination in the early 20th century, education was only made
possible for the elites, the colonial Dutch people and a handful of Javanese noblemen families. Education at that time
was not made available for native commoners. In July 1922, Soewardi established the Taman Siswa school in
Yogyakarta, a Javanese educational movement that strove to provide education for the native population.
When he reached 40 years of age, according to the Javanese beliefs based upon Javanese calendar, he was required
to change his name to ward of misfortunes that might befell upon him. Thus he choose "Ki Hadjar Dewantara" as his
new name. He also scrapped the Javanese gentility title Raden Mas in front of his name. It was a gesture to
demonstrate his support for social equality and his disregard for rigid social stature of Javanese society. Ki Hadjar
intended to freely interact with people of all social backgrounds, and to be close to them in both body and soul.
What is the text about? It talks about … .
A. education and politics during colonialism
B. the biography of Soewardi Soerjaningrat
C. the establishment of Taman Siswa
D. Budi Oetomo and its first congress

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10. Questions refer to the following text.
Ki Hadjar Dewantara
Soewardi was born in the Javanese aristocracy, his family belonged to the royal house of Pakualaman. He was one of
Prince Paku Alam III's grandsons through his father, GPH Soerjaningrat. Thanks to his family's priyayi (Javanese
nobility) background, he was able to access the colonial public education, a luxury that was unattainable by most of
common population in the Indies. He graduated from basic education in ELS (Dutch Primary School). Then he
continued his study at STOVIA, a medical school for native students. However, he failed to graduate because of illness.
Later he worked as a journalist and wrote for many newspapers, including Sediotomo, Midden Java, De
Expres, Oetoesan Indies, Kaoem Moeda, Tjahaja Timoer and Poesara. He was also a contributor to Kebangoenan, a
nationalist newspaper owned by the Dutch-educated jurist and politician Phoa Liong Gie. During Soewardi's career in
printed media, he was considered a talented and accomplished writer. His style of writing is popular, communicative
and yet imbued with idealism for freedom and anti-colonialism sentiment.
Besides being tenacious as a young reporter, Soewardi was also active in social and political organizations. Since the
establishment of Boedi Oetomo in 1908, he was active in their propaganda service to socialize and promote public
awareness of Indonesia as a national unity (especially in Java). He also organized Boedi Oetomo's first congress
in Yogyakarta.
Young Soewardi was also a member of the Insulinde, a multi-ethnic organization that was dominated by Indo activists.
This organization was advocating for self-rule in the Dutch East Indies. One of the prominent figures in this
organization was Ernest Douwes Dekker. Later, Soewardi was invited to join the party, when Douwes Dekker
established the Indische Partij.
In September 1919, Soewardi returned home to Java, Dutch East Indies. Immediately, he joined his brother in
establishing a school in his native hometown. His educational background and his teaching experiences then proved to
be useful to develop his concept for teaching in school, as he founded the Nationaal Onderwijs Instituut Ampel or the
national college. During the time of colonial social discrimination in the early 20th century, education was only made
possible for the elites, the colonial Dutch people and a handful of Javanese noblemen families. Education at that time
was not made available for native commoners. In July 1922, Soewardi established the Taman Siswa school in
Yogyakarta, a Javanese educational movement that strove to provide education for the native population.
When he reached 40 years of age, according to the Javanese beliefs based upon Javanese calendar, he was required
to change his name to ward of misfortunes that might befell upon him. Thus he choose "Ki Hadjar Dewantara" as his
new name. He also scrapped the Javanese gentility title Raden Mas in front of his name. It was a gesture to
demonstrate his support for social equality and his disregard for rigid social stature of Javanese society. Ki Hadjar
intended to freely interact with people of all social backgrounds, and to be close to them in both body and soul.
Why did Soewardi fail to get the degree at STOVIA? Because ….
A. He came from Javanese nobility
B. He was known joining into party
C. He suffered of dangerous disease
D. He was too busy in national college

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11. Questions refer to the following text.
Ki Hadjar Dewantara
Soewardi was born in the Javanese aristocracy, his family belonged to the royal house of Pakualaman. He was one of
Prince Paku Alam III's grandsons through his father, GPH Soerjaningrat. Thanks to his family's priyayi (Javanese
nobility) background, he was able to access the colonial public education, a luxury that was unattainable by most of
common population in the Indies. He graduated from basic education in ELS (Dutch Primary School). Then he
continued his study at STOVIA, a medical school for native students. However, he failed to graduate because of illness.
Later he worked as a journalist and wrote for many newspapers, including Sediotomo, Midden Java, De
Expres, Oetoesan Indies, Kaoem Moeda, Tjahaja Timoer and Poesara. He was also a contributor to Kebangoenan, a
nationalist newspaper owned by the Dutch-educated jurist and politician Phoa Liong Gie. During Soewardi's career in
printed media, he was considered a talented and accomplished writer. His style of writing is popular, communicative
and yet imbued with idealism for freedom and anti-colonialism sentiment.
Besides being tenacious as a young reporter, Soewardi was also active in social and political organizations. Since the
establishment of Boedi Oetomo in 1908, he was active in their propaganda service to socialize and promote public
awareness of Indonesia as a national unity (especially in Java). He also organized Boedi Oetomo's first congress
in Yogyakarta.
Young Soewardi was also a member of the Insulinde, a multi-ethnic organization that was dominated by Indo activists.
This organization was advocating for self-rule in the Dutch East Indies. One of the prominent figures in this
organization was Ernest Douwes Dekker. Later, Soewardi was invited to join the party, when Douwes Dekker
established the Indische Partij.
In September 1919, Soewardi returned home to Java, Dutch East Indies. Immediately, he joined his brother in
establishing a school in his native hometown. His educational background and his teaching experiences then proved to
be useful to develop his concept for teaching in school, as he founded the Nationaal Onderwijs Instituut Ampel or the
national college. During the time of colonial social discrimination in the early 20th century, education was only made
possible for the elites, the colonial Dutch people and a handful of Javanese noblemen families. Education at that time
was not made available for native commoners. In July 1922, Soewardi established the Taman Siswa school in
Yogyakarta, a Javanese educational movement that strove to provide education for the native population.
When he reached 40 years of age, according to the Javanese beliefs based upon Javanese calendar, he was required
to change his name to ward of misfortunes that might befell upon him. Thus he choose "Ki Hadjar Dewantara" as his
new name. He also scrapped the Javanese gentility title Raden Mas in front of his name. It was a gesture to
demonstrate his support for social equality and his disregard for rigid social stature of Javanese society. Ki Hadjar
intended to freely interact with people of all social backgrounds, and to be close to them in both body and soul.
What did Soewardi spend the time after failing to study at medical school?
A. Being a news contributor to various newspapers
B. He got Javanese gentility title Raden Mas
C. He established Taman Siswa college
D. He collaborated with Ernest Douwes Dekker

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12. Questions refer to the following text.
Ki Hadjar Dewantara
Soewardi was born in the Javanese aristocracy, his family belonged to the royal house of Pakualaman. He was one of
Prince Paku Alam III's grandsons through his father, GPH Soerjaningrat. Thanks to his family's priyayi (Javanese
nobility) background, he was able to access the colonial public education, a luxury that was unattainable by most of
common population in the Indies. He graduated from basic education in ELS (Dutch Primary School). Then he
continued his study at STOVIA, a medical school for native students. However, he failed to graduate because of illness.
Later he worked as a journalist and wrote for many newspapers, including Sediotomo, Midden Java, De
Expres, Oetoesan Indies, Kaoem Moeda, Tjahaja Timoer and Poesara. He was also a contributor to Kebangoenan, a
nationalist newspaper owned by the Dutch-educated jurist and politician Phoa Liong Gie. During Soewardi's career in
printed media, he was considered a talented and accomplished writer. His style of writing is popular, communicative
and yet imbued with idealism for freedom and anti-colonialism sentiment.
Besides being tenacious as a young reporter, Soewardi was also active in social and political organizations. Since the
establishment of Boedi Oetomo in 1908, he was active in their propaganda service to socialize and promote public
awareness of Indonesia as a national unity (especially in Java). He also organized Boedi Oetomo's first congress
in Yogyakarta.
Young Soewardi was also a member of the Insulinde, a multi-ethnic organization that was dominated by Indo activists.
This organization was advocating for self-rule in the Dutch East Indies. One of the prominent figures in this
organization was Ernest Douwes Dekker. Later, Soewardi was invited to join the party, when Douwes Dekker
established the Indische Partij.
In September 1919, Soewardi returned home to Java, Dutch East Indies. Immediately, he joined his brother in
establishing a school in his native hometown. His educational background and his teaching experiences then proved to
be useful to develop his concept for teaching in school, as he founded the Nationaal Onderwijs Instituut Ampel or the
national college. During the time of colonial social discrimination in the early 20th century, education was only made
possible for the elites, the colonial Dutch people and a handful of Javanese noblemen families. Education at that time
was not made available for native commoners. In July 1922, Soewardi established the Taman Siswa school in
Yogyakarta, a Javanese educational movement that strove to provide education for the native population.
When he reached 40 years of age, according to the Javanese beliefs based upon Javanese calendar, he was required
to change his name to ward of misfortunes that might befell upon him. Thus he choose "Ki Hadjar Dewantara" as his
new name. He also scrapped the Javanese gentility title Raden Mas in front of his name. It was a gesture to
demonstrate his support for social equality and his disregard for rigid social stature of Javanese society. Ki Hadjar
intended to freely interact with people of all social backgrounds, and to be close to them in both body and soul.
Soewardi and his brother cooperated to find native school in home town … he decided to stay at Java.
A. beneath
B. atop
C. after
D. previously

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13. Questions refer to the following text.
Ki Hadjar Dewantara
Soewardi was born in the Javanese aristocracy, his family belonged to the royal house of Pakualaman. He was one of
Prince Paku Alam III's grandsons through his father, GPH Soerjaningrat. Thanks to his family's priyayi (Javanese
nobility) background, he was able to access the colonial public education, a luxury that was unattainable by most of
common population in the Indies. He graduated from basic education in ELS (Dutch Primary School). Then he
continued his study at STOVIA, a medical school for native students. However, he failed to graduate because of illness.
Later he worked as a journalist and wrote for many newspapers, including Sediotomo, Midden Java, De
Expres, Oetoesan Indies, Kaoem Moeda, Tjahaja Timoer and Poesara. He was also a contributor to Kebangoenan, a
nationalist newspaper owned by the Dutch-educated jurist and politician Phoa Liong Gie. During Soewardi's career in
printed media, he was considered a talented and accomplished writer. His style of writing is popular, communicative
and yet imbued with idealism for freedom and anti-colonialism sentiment.
Besides being tenacious as a young reporter, Soewardi was also active in social and political organizations. Since the
establishment of Boedi Oetomo in 1908, he was active in their propaganda service to socialize and promote public
awareness of Indonesia as a national unity (especially in Java). He also organized Boedi Oetomo's first congress
in Yogyakarta.
Young Soewardi was also a member of the Insulinde, a multi-ethnic organization that was dominated by Indo activists.
This organization was advocating for self-rule in the Dutch East Indies. One of the prominent figures in this
organization was Ernest Douwes Dekker. Later, Soewardi was invited to join the party, when Douwes Dekker
established the Indische Partij.
In September 1919, Soewardi returned home to Java, Dutch East Indies. Immediately, he joined his brother in
establishing a school in his native hometown. His educational background and his teaching experiences then proved to
be useful to develop his concept for teaching in school, as he founded the Nationaal Onderwijs Instituut Ampel or the
national college. During the time of colonial social discrimination in the early 20th century, education was only made
possible for the elites, the colonial Dutch people and a handful of Javanese noblemen families. Education at that time
was not made available for native commoners. In July 1922, Soewardi established the Taman Siswa school in
Yogyakarta, a Javanese educational movement that strove to provide education for the native population.
When he reached 40 years of age, according to the Javanese beliefs based upon Javanese calendar, he was required
to change his name to ward of misfortunes that might befell upon him. Thus he choose "Ki Hadjar Dewantara" as his
new name. He also scrapped the Javanese gentility title Raden Mas in front of his name. It was a gesture to
demonstrate his support for social equality and his disregard for rigid social stature of Javanese society. Ki Hadjar
intended to freely interact with people of all social backgrounds, and to be close to them in both body and soul.
The underlined word in “ … in printed media, he was considered a talented and accomplished writer.” in paragraph 2
can be replaced with ….
A. gifted
B. ordinary
C. calm
D. average

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14. Question refer to the following text.

Whom is possibly this information intended to?

A. see the principal and supervisor of the school
B. look another place for meeting
C. invite the stakeholders of the school
D. meet the students of Uplift Hampton Primary School
15. Question refer to the following text.

Where is the venue of the VIP meeting? It will ….

A. last only one hour
B. be at Primary art room
C. be held on Uplift Hampton
D. start from 5.30 PM

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16. Question refer to the following text.
The Clever Judge
Once upon a time, a lion, a fox and a donkey set off for a day’s hunting. They made an agreement to have an equal
share of what was caught. After a time, they were able to kill a fat buck. The lion asked the donkey to divide the prize.
The obliging donkey cut up the buck into three equal parts then invited the lion to take his choice.
This made the lion so furious and killed the donkey with his powerful blow. Then the lion told the fox to divide the
meat. The fox was cunning. He put a side a big heap to the lions share, and kept only a small piece for himself.
On seeing this, the lion looked very pleased and said “Master fox, this needs the most satisfactory divisor. Who taught
you to be so clever?
“The dead donkey has been my teacher,” replied the fox. “From his foolish conduct I have learned to be wise.”
What did the three animals compromise to themselves?
A. Appointing the lion as the king
B. Agreement not to kill each other
C. Sharing the hunting results equally
D. Cooperating to hunt for a day
17. Question refer to the following text.
The Clever Judge
Once upon a time, a lion, a fox and a donkey set off for a day’s hunting. They made an agreement to have an equal
share of what was caught. After a time, they were able to kill a fat buck. The lion asked the donkey to divide the prize.
The obliging donkey cut up the buck into three equal parts then invited the lion to take his choice.
This made the lion so furious and killed the donkey with his powerful blow. Then the lion told the fox to divide the
meat. The fox was cunning. He put a side a big heap to the lions share, and kept only a small piece for himself.
On seeing this, the lion looked very pleased and said “Master fox, this needs the most satisfactory divisor. Who taught
you to be so clever?
“The dead donkey has been my teacher,” replied the fox. “From his foolish conduct I have learned to be wise.”
“This made the lion so furious and killed the donkey …”
What is the antonym of the underlined word?
A. Friendly
B. Faithful
C. Angry
D. Patient
18. Question refer to the following text.
The Clever Judge
Once upon a time, a lion, a fox and a donkey set off for a day’s hunting. They made an agreement to have an equal
share of what was caught. After a time, they were able to kill a fat buck. The lion asked the donkey to divide the prize.
The obliging donkey cut up the buck into three equal parts then invited the lion to take his choice.
This made the lion so furious and killed the donkey with his powerful blow. Then the lion told the fox to divide the
meat. The fox was cunning. He put a side a big heap to the lions share, and kept only a small piece for himself.
On seeing this, the lion looked very pleased and said “Master fox, this needs the most satisfactory divisor. Who taught
you to be so clever?
“The dead donkey has been my teacher,” replied the fox. “From his foolish conduct I have learned to be wise.”
Why did the lion kill the donkey and let the fox still alive?
A. The donkey cheated the buck
B. The fox tricked the donkey
C. The lion was not satisfied with the share
D. The lion and the fox hated the donkey

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19. Question refer to the following text.
Explorer Roald Amundsen was a hero twice over! He was the first person ever to reach the South Pole. And he died
during a brave, risky quest to rescue a friend. He was born in Norway in 1872. After studying medicine in college, he
joined the Norwegian navy and went to sea.
Amundsen led his first expedition beginning in 1903. For three years he voyaged through the Northwest Passage, an
east-west sea route north of Canada. He was the first explorer to successfully cross the passage.
During the trip, Amundsen made surveys and studied the weather. He also studied how the Inuit people of northern
Canada survived in the harsh Arctic environment.
He put his knowledge of freezing conditions to good use on his next expedition. This time, he went to Antarctica, with
hopes of reaching the South Pole. He spent more than a year camped out on the eastern edge of Antarctica. He took
scientific measurements and made careful plans. From the far north, he brought Inuit husky dogs to pull sleds packed
with equipment. With the sleds fully loaded, Amundsen led his men toward the South Pole. They arrived at the pole on
December 14, 1911, becoming the first people ever to get there. They planted a Norwegian flag in the ice and began
their return trip. He reached the South Pole just five weeks before his great rival, British explorer Robert Scott. Scott
and his entire expedition party died on their return journey.
Source: Microsoft ® Encarta ® 2009. © 1993-2008 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
What do you think about Amundsen’s achievement in study? I think he was … .
A. A brave man to rescue the victim
B. Brilliant enough in medicine
C. A successful boy to be Norwegian Navy
D. Smart in exploring weather forecast
20. Question refer to the following text.
Explorer Roald Amundsen was a hero twice over! He was the first person ever to reach the South Pole. And he died
during a brave, risky quest to rescue a friend. He was born in Norway in 1872. After studying medicine in college, he
joined the Norwegian navy and went to sea.
Amundsen led his first expedition beginning in 1903. For three years he voyaged through the Northwest Passage, an
east-west sea route north of Canada. He was the first explorer to successfully cross the passage.
During the trip, Amundsen made surveys and studied the weather. He also studied how the Inuit people of northern
Canada survived in the harsh Arctic environment.
He put his knowledge of freezing conditions to good use on his next expedition. This time, he went to Antarctica, with
hopes of reaching the South Pole. He spent more than a year camped out on the eastern edge of Antarctica. He took
scientific measurements and made careful plans. From the far north, he brought Inuit husky dogs to pull sleds packed
with equipment. With the sleds fully loaded, Amundsen led his men toward the South Pole. They arrived at the pole on
December 14, 1911, becoming the first people ever to get there. They planted a Norwegian flag in the ice and began
their return trip. He reached the South Pole just five weeks before his great rival, British explorer Robert Scott. Scott
and his entire expedition party died on their return journey.
Source: Microsoft ® Encarta ® 2009. © 1993-2008 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
What did Amundsen do to succeed crossing Northwest Passage?
A. He studied medicine in a college
B. He led his men toward South Pole
C. He put his knowledge of freezing conditions
D. He made surveys and studied about weather

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21. Question refer to the following text.
Explorer Roald Amundsen was a hero twice over! He was the first person ever to reach the South Pole. And he died
during a brave, risky quest to rescue a friend. He was born in Norway in 1872. After studying medicine in college, he
joined the Norwegian navy and went to sea.
Amundsen led his first expedition beginning in 1903. For three years he voyaged through the Northwest Passage, an
east-west sea route north of Canada. He was the first explorer to successfully cross the passage.
During the trip, Amundsen made surveys and studied the weather. He also studied how the Inuit people of northern
Canada survived in the harsh Arctic environment.
He put his knowledge of freezing conditions to good use on his next expedition. This time, he went to Antarctica, with
hopes of reaching the South Pole. He spent more than a year camped out on the eastern edge of Antarctica. He took
scientific measurements and made careful plans. From the far north, he brought Inuit husky dogs to pull sleds packed
with equipment. With the sleds fully loaded, Amundsen led his men toward the South Pole. They arrived at the pole on
December 14, 1911, becoming the first people ever to get there. They planted a Norwegian flag in the ice and began
their return trip. He reached the South Pole just five weeks before his great rival, British explorer Robert Scott. Scott
and his entire expedition party died on their return journey.
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“…, Amundsen led his men toward the South Pole.” (last Paragraph). The underlined word refers to ….
A. warriors
B. crew
C. soldiers
D. riders
22. Question refer to the following text.
Explorer Roald Amundsen was a hero twice over! He was the first person ever to reach the South Pole. And he died
during a brave, risky quest to rescue a friend. He was born in Norway in 1872. After studying medicine in college, he
joined the Norwegian navy and went to sea.
Amundsen led his first expedition beginning in 1903. For three years he voyaged through the Northwest Passage, an
east-west sea route north of Canada. He was the first explorer to successfully cross the passage.
During the trip, Amundsen made surveys and studied the weather. He also studied how the Inuit people of northern
Canada survived in the harsh Arctic environment.
He put his knowledge of freezing conditions to good use on his next expedition. This time, he went to Antarctica, with
hopes of reaching the South Pole. He spent more than a year camped out on the eastern edge of Antarctica. He took
scientific measurements and made careful plans. From the far north, he brought Inuit husky dogs to pull sleds packed
with equipment. With the sleds fully loaded, Amundsen led his men toward the South Pole. They arrived at the pole on
December 14, 1911, becoming the first people ever to get there. They planted a Norwegian flag in the ice and began
their return trip. He reached the South Pole just five weeks before his great rival, British explorer Robert Scott. Scott
and his entire expedition party died on their return journey.
Source: Microsoft ® Encarta ® 2009. © 1993-2008 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
“He also studied how the Inuit people of northern Canada survived in the harsh Arctic environment.” (Paragraph 2)
The underlined word is closest in meaning to ….
A. stayed alive
B. awoke
C. moved on
D. drove in
23. Question refer to the following text.

Whom is the message addressed to? The most possible receiver is … .

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 A. the driver of bus
B. the director of sender
C. husband of sender
D. supervisor of the sender
24. Question refer to the following text.

Why did the sender deliver the message? Because ….

A. he will take extra works
B. he got a duty from senior
C. he proposed particular permit
D. he made new extra project
25. Question refer to the following text.

The intention of the writer composing the text above is ….

A. to persuade the readers to buy the product
B. to give instructions how to cook the product
C. to show the original product of USA
D. to expose the ingredients of Pansit Laomi

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26. Question refer to the following text.

Where is the most suitable place to keep the product any longer? It should be kept in ….
A. the stove
B. the chiller
C. the cargo trailer
D. the refrigerator
27. Question refer to the following text.
His name is Pan Balang Tamak. This short story of Balinese is a folklore legends or myths from Bali-Indonesia.
Pan Balang Tamak was a bright man who always had ideas to trick other people. He was also a lazy person and always
had excuses for his laziness.
One day the villagers asked to gather with have mutual resistance for cleaning up the village. The head of the
village told the villagers to pick by the time the chickens woke up. When the day came, everybody gathered in Bale
Bunjur. Banjar is a place for the villagers to have meeting and discussion. The head of the village gave instructions to
the villagers for activity in the morning.
He also emphasized for those who did not come that morning would get a 'me and punishment. He did so to make the
villagers discipline. Besides that he knew that Pan Balang Tamak would come late or even would not come that
morning as he usually did. In fact, Pan Balang Tamak was late for a few hours. He came after the villagers had already
finished their activities. He came with his innocent face as if lie did not make any mistakes. The head of the village
smiled at him and thought. This time, Pan Balang Tamak would get a fine and would have punished. Then the
chairperson of the community said,"Pan Balang Tamak you come late thus you will get punishment and penalty."
"You cannot punish me, and I will not pay the fine," said Pan Balang Tamak calmly. "What did you say?" the head of
the village became impatient.
"Everybody asked to gather by the time the chickens woke up, but you come late thus you will get a punishment."
"No... No...No... I also come by the time my chicken woke up. You know I only have a hen", said Pan Balang Tamak
"Alright, then but what time is it now? Everybody has already finished cleaning up the village", said the head of the
village.
"Well I only have a hen, and she was laying her eggs. I was waiting she woke up and got off," said Pan Balang Tamak.
"Excuses!" said the head of the village. He looked angry with Pan Balang Tamak.
"Calm down Sir. You said that we had to gather by the time chickens woke up and got off, did not you? My hen is also
a chicken, right", said Pan Balang Tamak. "He is correct, Sir," one of the villagers exclaimed. The head of the village
thought for a while. Finally, he agreed that Pan Balang Tamak was right." Well Pan Balang Tamak, You are smart. You
will not have punishment now, but next time you will not have your fortune", said the head of the village. "Well, I was
born with chances," said Pan Balang Tamak.
The characteristics of Pan Balang Tamak are as follows except ... .
A. lazy
B. brainless
C. brave
D. tricky

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28. Question refer to the following text.
His name is Pan Balang Tamak. This short story of Balinese is a folklore legends or myths from Bali-Indonesia.
Pan Balang Tamak was a bright man who always had ideas to trick other people. He was also a lazy person and always
had excuses for his laziness.
One day the villagers asked to gather with have mutual resistance for cleaning up the village. The head of the
village told the villagers to pick by the time the chickens woke up. When the day came, everybody gathered in Bale
Bunjur. Banjar is a place for the villagers to have meeting and discussion. The head of the village gave instructions to
the villagers for activity in the morning.
He also emphasized for those who did not come that morning would get a 'me and punishment. He did so to make the
villagers discipline. Besides that he knew that Pan Balang Tamak would come late or even would not come that
morning as he usually did. In fact, Pan Balang Tamak was late for a few hours. He came after the villagers had already
finished their activities. He came with his innocent face as if lie did not make any mistakes. The head of the village
smiled at him and thought. This time, Pan Balang Tamak would get a fine and would have punished. Then the
chairperson of the community said,"Pan Balang Tamak you come late thus you will get punishment and penalty."
"You cannot punish me, and I will not pay the fine," said Pan Balang Tamak calmly. "What did you say?" the head of
the village became impatient.
"Everybody asked to gather by the time the chickens woke up, but you come late thus you will get a punishment."
"No... No...No... I also come by the time my chicken woke up. You know I only have a hen", said Pan Balang Tamak
"Alright, then but what time is it now? Everybody has already finished cleaning up the village", said the head of the
village.
"Well I only have a hen, and she was laying her eggs. I was waiting she woke up and got off," said Pan Balang Tamak.
"Excuses!" said the head of the village. He looked angry with Pan Balang Tamak.
"Calm down Sir. You said that we had to gather by the time chickens woke up and got off, did not you? My hen is also
a chicken, right", said Pan Balang Tamak. "He is correct, Sir," one of the villagers exclaimed. The head of the village
thought for a while. Finally, he agreed that Pan Balang Tamak was right." Well Pan Balang Tamak, You are smart. You
will not have punishment now, but next time you will not have your fortune", said the head of the village. "Well, I was
born with chances," said Pan Balang Tamak.
What can we learn from the story above?
A. We must do the best with whatever
B. We must work together for everything
C. We should be abnormal in certain situation
D. We should obey the social norms

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29. Question refer to the following text.
His name is Pan Balang Tamak. This short story of Balinese is a folklore legends or myths from Bali-Indonesia.
Pan Balang Tamak was a bright man who always had ideas to trick other people. He was also a lazy person and always
had excuses for his laziness.
One day the villagers asked to gather with have mutual resistance for cleaning up the village. The head of the
village told the villagers to pick by the time the chickens woke up. When the day came, everybody gathered in Bale
Bunjur. Banjar is a place for the villagers to have meeting and discussion. The head of the village gave instructions to
the villagers for activity in the morning.
He also emphasized for those who did not come that morning would get a 'me and punishment. He did so to make the
villagers discipline. Besides that he knew that Pan Balang Tamak would come late or even would not come that
morning as he usually did. In fact, Pan Balang Tamak was late for a few hours. He came after the villagers had already
finished their activities. He came with his innocent face as if lie did not make any mistakes. The head of the village
smiled at him and thought. This time, Pan Balang Tamak would get a fine and would have punished. Then the
chairperson of the community said,"Pan Balang Tamak you come late thus you will get punishment and penalty."
"You cannot punish me, and I will not pay the fine," said Pan Balang Tamak calmly. "What did you say?" the head of
the village became impatient.
"Everybody asked to gather by the time the chickens woke up, but you come late thus you will get a punishment."
"No... No...No... I also come by the time my chicken woke up. You know I only have a hen", said Pan Balang Tamak
"Alright, then but what time is it now? Everybody has already finished cleaning up the village", said the head of the
village.
"Well I only have a hen, and she was laying her eggs. I was waiting she woke up and got off," said Pan Balang Tamak.
"Excuses!" said the head of the village. He looked angry with Pan Balang Tamak.
"Calm down Sir. You said that we had to gather by the time chickens woke up and got off, did not you? My hen is also
a chicken, right", said Pan Balang Tamak. "He is correct, Sir," one of the villagers exclaimed. The head of the village
thought for a while. Finally, he agreed that Pan Balang Tamak was right." Well Pan Balang Tamak, You are smart. You
will not have punishment now, but next time you will not have your fortune", said the head of the village. "Well, I was
born with chances," said Pan Balang Tamak.
said I was chances born confidently Pan Balang Tamak with
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
The best arrangement of the words to make sentence is ….
A. 7 3 5 6 8 2 1 4
B. 2 3 5 8 4 1 7 6
C. 2 1 7 3 5 6 4 8
D. 7 1 8 4 5 3 6 2

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30. Question refer to the following text.
Wombats are short-legged, muscular quadrupedal marsupials that are native to Australia. They are about 1 meter in
length with small, stubby tails. There are three extant species and they are all members of the family Vombatidae.
They are adaptable and habitat tolerant, and are found in forested, mountainous, and heathland areas of south-
eastern Australia, including Tasmania, as well as an isolated patch of about 300 ha (740 acres) in Epping Forest
National Park in central Queensland. Though genetic studies of the Vombatidae have been undertaken, evolution of
the family is not well understood. Wombats are estimated to have diverged from other Australian marsupials relatively
early, as long as 40 million years ago, while some estimates place divergence at around 25 million years. 10– While
some theories place wombats as miniaturised relatives of diprotodonts, such as the rhinoceros-sized Diprotodon, more
recent studies place the Vombatiformes as having a distinct parallel evolution, hence their current classification as a
separate family.
Wombats dig extensive burrow systems with their rodent-like front teeth and powerful claws. One distinctive
adaptation of wombats is their backward pouch. The advantage of a backward-facing pouch is that when digging, the
wombat does not gather soil in its pouch over its young. Although mainly crepuscular and nocturnal, wombats may
also venture out to feed on cool or overcast days. They are not commonly seen, but leave ample evidence of their
passage, treating fences as minor inconveniences to be gone through or under, and leaving distinctive cubic feces. As
wombats arrange these feces to mark territories and attract mates, it is believed that the cubic shape makes them
more stackable and less likely to roll, which gives this shape a biological advantage. The method by which the wombat
produces them is not well understood, but it is believed that the wombat intestine stretches preferentially at the walls.
The adult wombat produces between 80 and 100, two-centimeter pieces of feces in a single night, and four to eight
pieces each bowel movement.
Wombats are herbivores; their diets consist mostly of grasses, sedges, herbs, bark, and roots. Their incisor teeth
somewhat resemble those of rodents (rats, mice, etc.), being adapted for gnawing tough vegetation. Like many other
herbivorous mammals, they have a large diastema between their incisors and the cheek teeth, which are relatively
simple. The dental formula of wombats is 1.0.1.41.0.1.4 × 2 = 24. Wombats' fur can vary from a sandy colour to
brown, or from grey to black. All three known extant species average around 1 meter in length and weigh between 20
and 35 kg. Female wombats give birth to a single young in the spring, after a gestation period, which like all
marsupials can vary, in the case of the wombat: 20–21 days. They have well-developed pouches, which the young
leave after about six to seven months. Wombats are weaned after 15 months, and are sexually mature at 18 months.
A group of wombats is known as a wisdom, a mob, or a colony. Wombats typically live up to 15 years in the wild, but
can live past 20 and even 30 years in captivity. The longest-lived captive wombat lived to 34 years of age.
What does the text talk about?
A. Critical ideas to protect wombat
B. The general description of wombat
C. The digesting process at wombats bowel
D. Explanation of wombats protection

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31. Question refer to the following text.
Wombats are short-legged, muscular quadrupedal marsupials that are native to Australia. They are about 1 meter in
length with small, stubby tails. There are three extant species and they are all members of the family Vombatidae.
They are adaptable and habitat tolerant, and are found in forested, mountainous, and heathland areas of south-
eastern Australia, including Tasmania, as well as an isolated patch of about 300 ha (740 acres) in Epping Forest
National Park in central Queensland. Though genetic studies of the Vombatidae have been undertaken, evolution of
the family is not well understood. Wombats are estimated to have diverged from other Australian marsupials relatively
early, as long as 40 million years ago, while some estimates place divergence at around 25 million years. 10– While
some theories place wombats as miniaturised relatives of diprotodonts, such as the rhinoceros-sized Diprotodon, more
recent studies place the Vombatiformes as having a distinct parallel evolution, hence their current classification as a
separate family.
Wombats dig extensive burrow systems with their rodent-like front teeth and powerful claws. One distinctive
adaptation of wombats is their backward pouch. The advantage of a backward-facing pouch is that when digging, the
wombat does not gather soil in its pouch over its young. Although mainly crepuscular and nocturnal, wombats may
also venture out to feed on cool or overcast days. They are not commonly seen, but leave ample evidence of their
passage, treating fences as minor inconveniences to be gone through or under, and leaving distinctive cubic feces. As
wombats arrange these feces to mark territories and attract mates, it is believed that the cubic shape makes them
more stackable and less likely to roll, which gives this shape a biological advantage. The method by which the wombat
produces them is not well understood, but it is believed that the wombat intestine stretches preferentially at the walls.
The adult wombat produces between 80 and 100, two-centimeter pieces of feces in a single night, and four to eight
pieces each bowel movement.
Wombats are herbivores; their diets consist mostly of grasses, sedges, herbs, bark, and roots. Their incisor teeth
somewhat resemble those of rodents (rats, mice, etc.), being adapted for gnawing tough vegetation. Like many other
herbivorous mammals, they have a large diastema between their incisors and the cheek teeth, which are relatively
simple. The dental formula of wombats is 1.0.1.41.0.1.4 × 2 = 24. Wombats' fur can vary from a sandy colour to
brown, or from grey to black. All three known extant species average around 1 meter in length and weigh between 20
and 35 kg. Female wombats give birth to a single young in the spring, after a gestation period, which like all
marsupials can vary, in the case of the wombat: 20–21 days. They have well-developed pouches, which the young
leave after about six to seven months. Wombats are weaned after 15 months, and are sexually mature at 18 months.
A group of wombats is known as a wisdom, a mob, or a colony. Wombats typically live up to 15 years in the wild, but
can live past 20 and even 30 years in captivity. The longest-lived captive wombat lived to 34 years of age.
The diets of wombat consist mostly grass, sedge, bark and roots. It implies that wombat is ….
A. Vombatidae
B. diastema
C. Diprotodon
D. herbivores

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32. Question refer to the following text.
Wombats are short-legged, muscular quadrupedal marsupials that are native to Australia. They are about 1 meter in
length with small, stubby tails. There are three extant species and they are all members of the family Vombatidae.
They are adaptable and habitat tolerant, and are found in forested, mountainous, and heathland areas of south-
eastern Australia, including Tasmania, as well as an isolated patch of about 300 ha (740 acres) in Epping Forest
National Park in central Queensland. Though genetic studies of the Vombatidae have been undertaken, evolution of
the family is not well understood. Wombats are estimated to have diverged from other Australian marsupials relatively
early, as long as 40 million years ago, while some estimates place divergence at around 25 million years. 10– While
some theories place wombats as miniaturised relatives of diprotodonts, such as the rhinoceros-sized Diprotodon, more
recent studies place the Vombatiformes as having a distinct parallel evolution, hence their current classification as a
separate family.
Wombats dig extensive burrow systems with their rodent-like front teeth and powerful claws. One distinctive
adaptation of wombats is their backward pouch. The advantage of a backward-facing pouch is that when digging, the
wombat does not gather soil in its pouch over its young. Although mainly crepuscular and nocturnal, wombats may
also venture out to feed on cool or overcast days. They are not commonly seen, but leave ample evidence of their
passage, treating fences as minor inconveniences to be gone through or under, and leaving distinctive cubic feces. As
wombats arrange these feces to mark territories and attract mates, it is believed that the cubic shape makes them
more stackable and less likely to roll, which gives this shape a biological advantage. The method by which the wombat
produces them is not well understood, but it is believed that the wombat intestine stretches preferentially at the walls.
The adult wombat produces between 80 and 100, two-centimeter pieces of feces in a single night, and four to eight
pieces each bowel movement.
Wombats are herbivores; their diets consist mostly of grasses, sedges, herbs, bark, and roots. Their incisor teeth
somewhat resemble those of rodents (rats, mice, etc.), being adapted for gnawing tough vegetation. Like many other
herbivorous mammals, they have a large diastema between their incisors and the cheek teeth, which are relatively
simple. The dental formula of wombats is 1.0.1.41.0.1.4 × 2 = 24. Wombats' fur can vary from a sandy colour to
brown, or from grey to black. All three known extant species average around 1 meter in length and weigh between 20
and 35 kg. Female wombats give birth to a single young in the spring, after a gestation period, which like all
marsupials can vary, in the case of the wombat: 20–21 days. They have well-developed pouches, which the young
leave after about six to seven months. Wombats are weaned after 15 months, and are sexually mature at 18 months.
A group of wombats is known as a wisdom, a mob, or a colony. Wombats typically live up to 15 years in the wild, but
can live past 20 and even 30 years in captivity. The longest-lived captive wombat lived to 34 years of age.
What is the main idea of the 2nd paragraph?
A. The self-protection building system of wombat
B. The unique formation of wombats teeth
C. The daily diets of wombat in the different forest
D. The developing of wombat pouch during gestation

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33. Question refer to the following text.
Xerocole
A xerocole (from Greek xeros /'z?ro?s/, meaning 'dry', and Latin col(ere), meaning 'to inhabit'), commonly referred to
as a desert animal, is an animal adapted to live in the desert. The main challenges they must overcome are lack of
water and excessive heat. To conserve water, they both avoid evaporation and concentrate excretions (i.e. urine and
feces). Some are so adept at conserving water or obtaining it from food that they do not need to drink at all. To
escape the desert heat, xerocoles tend to be either nocturnal or crepuscular, most active at dawn and dusk.
Xerocoles have developed a variety of mechanisms to reduce water loss via evaporation. Mammalian
xerocoles sweat much less than their non-desert counterparts. For example, the camel can survive ambient
temperatures as high as 49 °C (120 °F) without sweating, and the kangaroo rat lacks sweat glands entirely. Both birds
and mammals in the desert have oils on the surface of their skin to "waterproof" it and inhibit evaporation. Some
animals pour bodily fluids on themselves to take advantage of evaporative cooling. Xerocole birds such as storks, New
World vultures, and ibis urinate on their legs, while desert tortoises sometimes salivate on their neck and front legs to
keep cool. Similarly, many rodents and marsupials lick themselves to spread saliva, though this only remains effective
for a short time, and requires the fur to become very damp.
Most animal feces are over 75% water; xerocoles, however, reabsorb water in the gut and produce much drier
feces. For example, the kangaroo rat's feces contain only ?1⁄6 as much water as that of other, non-desert rodents. In
insects, the rectal gland also absorbs water, and the insects excrete dry pellets. In birds, along with some other
vertebrates, the ureter and rectum both lead to the cloaca, whose walls also absorb water. Camels can further
conserve water by closing an orifice in their stomach to create two compartments: one for water and one for food.
Seed-eating rodents maintain a low metabolic rate to reduce water lost to respiration (and to prevent their burrow
from overheating). Rodent mothers produce concentrated milk for their young, and then eat their young's dilute urine
and feces to regain some of the water that was lost. Desert canids and kangaroos eat their own young's excrement for
the same reason.
What must the Xerocoles mainly do in order to survive on the desert?
A. They eat their own young excrement
B. They concentrates the feces and urinate
C. They absorb the water from barks and sedge
D. They salivate themselves on their leg
34. Question refer to the following text.
Xerocole
A xerocole (from Greek xeros /'z?ro?s/, meaning 'dry', and Latin col(ere), meaning 'to inhabit'), commonly referred to
as a desert animal, is an animal adapted to live in the desert. The main challenges they must overcome are lack of
water and excessive heat. To conserve water, they both avoid evaporation and concentrate excretions (i.e. urine and
feces). Some are so adept at conserving water or obtaining it from food that they do not need to drink at all. To
escape the desert heat, xerocoles tend to be either nocturnal or crepuscular, most active at dawn and dusk.
Xerocoles have developed a variety of mechanisms to reduce water loss via evaporation. Mammalian
xerocoles sweat much less than their non-desert counterparts. For example, the camel can survive ambient
temperatures as high as 49 °C (120 °F) without sweating, and the kangaroo rat lacks sweat glands entirely. Both birds
and mammals in the desert have oils on the surface of their skin to "waterproof" it and inhibit evaporation. Some
animals pour bodily fluids on themselves to take advantage of evaporative cooling. Xerocole birds such as storks, New
World vultures, and ibis urinate on their legs, while desert tortoises sometimes salivate on their neck and front legs to
keep cool. Similarly, many rodents and marsupials lick themselves to spread saliva, though this only remains effective
for a short time, and requires the fur to become very damp.
Most animal feces are over 75% water; xerocoles, however, reabsorb water in the gut and produce much drier
feces. For example, the kangaroo rat's feces contain only ?1⁄6 as much water as that of other, non-desert rodents. In
insects, the rectal gland also absorbs water, and the insects excrete dry pellets. In birds, along with some other
vertebrates, the ureter and rectum both lead to the cloaca, whose walls also absorb water. Camels can further
conserve water by closing an orifice in their stomach to create two compartments: one for water and one for food.
Seed-eating rodents maintain a low metabolic rate to reduce water lost to respiration (and to prevent their burrow
from overheating). Rodent mothers produce concentrated milk for their young, and then eat their young's dilute urine
and feces to regain some of the water that was lost. Desert canids and kangaroos eat their own young's excrement for
the same reason.
The underlined word in the sentence “Similarly, many rodents and marsupials lick themselves to spread saliva …” is
closest in meaning to ….
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 A. chew
B. scratch
C. beat
D. hamper
35. Question refer to the following text.
How to Use a Microscope
Compound Microscopes
1. Turn the revolving turret (2) so that the lowest power objective lens (eg. 4x) is clicked into position.
2. Place the microscope slide on the stage (6) and fasten it with the stage clips.
3. Look at the objective lens (3) and the stage from the side and turn the focus knob (4) so the stage moves upward.
Move it up as far as it will go without letting the objective touch the coverslip.
4. Look through the eyepiece (1) and move the focus knob until the image comes into focus.
5. Adjust the condenser (7) and light intensity for the greatest amount of light.
6. Move the microscope slide around until the sample is in the center of the field of view (what you see).
7. Use the focus knob (4) to place the sample into focus and readjust the condenser (7) and light intensity for the
clearest image (with low power objectives you might need to reduce the light intensity or shut the condenser).
8. When you have a clear image of your sample with the lowest power objective, you can change to the next objective
lenses. You might need to readjust the sample into focus and/or readjust the condenser and light intensity. If you
cannot focus on your specimen, repeat steps 3 through 5 with the higher power objective lens in place. Do not let
the objective lens touch the slide!
9. When finished, lower the stage, click the low power lens into position and remove the slide.
Source : https://www2.mrc-lmb.cam.ac.uk/microscopes4schools/microscopes2.php (https://www2.mrc-
lmb.cam.ac.uk/microscopes4schools/microscopes2.php)
What does the writer intend to by writing the text above?
A. To tell about the micro parts of the microscope
B. To guide the users in observing under microscope
C. To examine the vivid object under microscope
D. instruct the customers to purchase microscope
36. Question refer to the following text.
How to Use a Microscope
Compound Microscopes
1. Turn the revolving turret (2) so that the lowest power objective lens (eg. 4x) is clicked into position.
2. Place the microscope slide on the stage (6) and fasten it with the stage clips.
3. Look at the objective lens (3) and the stage from the side and turn the focus knob (4) so the stage moves upward.
Move it up as far as it will go without letting the objective touch the coverslip.
4. Look through the eyepiece (1) and move the focus knob until the image comes into focus.
5. Adjust the condenser (7) and light intensity for the greatest amount of light.
6. Move the microscope slide around until the sample is in the center of the field of view (what you see).
7. Use the focus knob (4) to place the sample into focus and readjust the condenser (7) and light intensity for the
clearest image (with low power objectives you might need to reduce the light intensity or shut the condenser).
8. When you have a clear image of your sample with the lowest power objective, you can change to the next objective
lenses. You might need to readjust the sample into focus and/or readjust the condenser and light intensity. If you
cannot focus on your specimen, repeat steps 3 through 5 with the higher power objective lens in place. Do not let
the objective lens touch the slide!
9. When finished, lower the stage, click the low power lens into position and remove the slide.
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What is the function of focus knob?
A. To make the sample more focused to see
B. To arrange the intensity of light
C. To adjust the condenser compliantly
D. To get the clearest image easily

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37. Question refer to the following text.
How to Use a Microscope
Compound Microscopes
1. Turn the revolving turret (2) so that the lowest power objective lens (eg. 4x) is clicked into position.
2. Place the microscope slide on the stage (6) and fasten it with the stage clips.
3. Look at the objective lens (3) and the stage from the side and turn the focus knob (4) so the stage moves upward.
Move it up as far as it will go without letting the objective touch the coverslip.
4. Look through the eyepiece (1) and move the focus knob until the image comes into focus.
5. Adjust the condenser (7) and light intensity for the greatest amount of light.
6. Move the microscope slide around until the sample is in the center of the field of view (what you see).
7. Use the focus knob (4) to place the sample into focus and readjust the condenser (7) and light intensity for the
clearest image (with low power objectives you might need to reduce the light intensity or shut the condenser).
8. When you have a clear image of your sample with the lowest power objective, you can change to the next objective
lenses. You might need to readjust the sample into focus and/or readjust the condenser and light intensity. If you
cannot focus on your specimen, repeat steps 3 through 5 with the higher power objective lens in place. Do not let
the objective lens touch the slide!
9. When finished, lower the stage, click the low power lens into position and remove the slide.
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lmb.cam.ac.uk/microscopes4schools/microscopes2.php)
To focus the object perceptible, you must put it … the field of view.
A. out
B. at
C. amid
D. from
38. Question refer to the following text.
A long time ago, lived a very rich family in Bali. The father was Sidi Mantra. He was very famous for his supernatural
power. He lived happily with his wife and his only child Manik Angkeran. Manik Angkeran was a spoiled son. He also
had a bad habit. He liked to gamble.
Because of his bad habit, his parents soon became poor. They always advised Manik Angkeran to stop his bad
habit, but he never listened to them. Instead he kept on begging for his parents to give him a lot of money. The
parents then did not have the heart to see him begging. Sidi Mantra then went to Agung Mountain. There lived a
mighty dragon with his great supernatural power. He could provide jewelries to those who could say the right prayers
and ring the bell. Sidi Mantra had the bell and he also knew the prayers. "My name is Sidi Mantra. I have a problem.
My son likes to gamble. He made me poor. And now he asks a lot of money. I want to give him some, but now I want
him to promise to stop his bad behavior," explained Sidi Mantra after he met the dragon.
Sidi Mantra then said the prayers and rang the bell. Suddenly, jewelries came out from the dragon's body. He was very
happy and immediately brought the jewelries home. This time Sidi Mantra wanted Manik Angkeran really to stop
gambling.
The son then promised. But soon he broke the promise and he did not have any money again. He heard that
his father got the jewelries from the dragon living in Agung Mountain. So he stole his father's bell then went there.
After arriving at Agung Mountain, Manik Angkeran rang the bell. The dragon knew him. "I will give you anything you
want but you have to promise to stop gambling. Remember the karma!" then the dragon gave him the jewelries.
Manik Angkeran was very happy. Suddenly he had a bad idea. He wanted to kill the dragon and stole all his
jewelries. The dragon knew his plan and with his great power he killed Manik Angkeran. Sidi Mantra was very sad. He
asked the dragon to bring his son back to life. The dragon agreed but they had to live in different places
After a few moments, Manik Angkeran lived again. Then Sidi Mantra used a stick to make a big line between them on
the ground.
From the line, water flowed. Soon it became a river. Finally it became a strait. It separated Java and Bali.
People then named the strait as Bali Strait.
What does the text tell us about?
A. Why Sidi Mantra went to the dragon
B. The reasons of Manik lived alone
C. Where Agung Mountain is located
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39. Question refer to the following text.
A long time ago, lived a very rich family in Bali. The father was Sidi Mantra. He was very famous for his supernatural
power. He lived happily with his wife and his only child Manik Angkeran. Manik Angkeran was a spoiled son. He also
had a bad habit. He liked to gamble.
Because of his bad habit, his parents soon became poor. They always advised Manik Angkeran to stop his bad
habit, but he never listened to them. Instead he kept on begging for his parents to give him a lot of money. The
parents then did not have the heart to see him begging. Sidi Mantra then went to Agung Mountain. There lived a
mighty dragon with his great supernatural power. He could provide jewelries to those who could say the right prayers
and ring the bell. Sidi Mantra had the bell and he also knew the prayers. "My name is Sidi Mantra. I have a problem.
My son likes to gamble. He made me poor. And now he asks a lot of money. I want to give him some, but now I want
him to promise to stop his bad behavior," explained Sidi Mantra after he met the dragon.
Sidi Mantra then said the prayers and rang the bell. Suddenly, jewelries came out from the dragon's body. He was very
happy and immediately brought the jewelries home. This time Sidi Mantra wanted Manik Angkeran really to stop
gambling.
The son then promised. But soon he broke the promise and he did not have any money again. He heard that
his father got the jewelries from the dragon living in Agung Mountain. So he stole his father's bell then went there.
After arriving at Agung Mountain, Manik Angkeran rang the bell. The dragon knew him. "I will give you anything you
want but you have to promise to stop gambling. Remember the karma!" then the dragon gave him the jewelries.
Manik Angkeran was very happy. Suddenly he had a bad idea. He wanted to kill the dragon and stole all his
jewelries. The dragon knew his plan and with his great power he killed Manik Angkeran. Sidi Mantra was very sad. He
asked the dragon to bring his son back to life. The dragon agreed but they had to live in different places
After a few moments, Manik Angkeran lived again. Then Sidi Mantra used a stick to make a big line between them on
the ground.
From the line, water flowed. Soon it became a river. Finally it became a strait. It separated Java and Bali.
People then named the strait as Bali Strait.
What is the main idea of the third paragaraph?
A. Manik Angkeran tricked his father and the dragon
B. Sidi Mantra begged the dragon to treat his son
C. The dragon gave Sidi Mantra a magic bell
D. Thief had stolen the bell from the dragons hand
40. Question refer to the following text.
A long time ago, lived a very rich family in Bali. The father was Sidi Mantra. He was very famous for his supernatural
power. He lived happily with his wife and his only child Manik Angkeran. Manik Angkeran was a spoiled son. He also
had a bad habit. He liked to gamble.
Because of his bad habit, his parents soon became poor. They always advised Manik Angkeran to stop his bad
habit, but he never listened to them. Instead he kept on begging for his parents to give him a lot of money. The
parents then did not have the heart to see him begging. Sidi Mantra then went to Agung Mountain. There lived a
mighty dragon with his great supernatural power. He could provide jewelries to those who could say the right prayers
and ring the bell. Sidi Mantra had the bell and he also knew the prayers. "My name is Sidi Mantra. I have a problem.
My son likes to gamble. He made me poor. And now he asks a lot of money. I want to give him some, but now I want
him to promise to stop his bad behavior," explained Sidi Mantra after he met the dragon.
Sidi Mantra then said the prayers and rang the bell. Suddenly, jewelries came out from the dragon's body. He was very
happy and immediately brought the jewelries home. This time Sidi Mantra wanted Manik Angkeran really to stop
gambling.
The son then promised. But soon he broke the promise and he did not have any money again. He heard that
his father got the jewelries from the dragon living in Agung Mountain. So he stole his father's bell then went there.
After arriving at Agung Mountain, Manik Angkeran rang the bell. The dragon knew him. "I will give you anything you
want but you have to promise to stop gambling. Remember the karma!" then the dragon gave him the jewelries.
Manik Angkeran was very happy. Suddenly he had a bad idea. He wanted to kill the dragon and stole all his
jewelries. The dragon knew his plan and with his great power he killed Manik Angkeran. Sidi Mantra was very sad. He
asked the dragon to bring his son back to life. The dragon agreed but they had to live in different places
After a few moments, Manik Angkeran lived again. Then Sidi Mantra used a stick to make a big line between them on
the ground.
From the line, water flowed. Soon it became a river. Finally it became a strait. It separated Java and Bali.
People then named the strait as Bali Strait.
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 Why did the dragon kill Manik Angkeran? Because ….
A. Manik Angkeran was in trapped of gambling
B. Sidi Mantra was slandered and insulted
C. Manik Angkeran found out to wipe him out
D. Sidi had tricked the dragon with Manik
41. Question refer to the following text.

What does the writer intend to the readers want to?

A. join the Halloween party with particular costume
B. have various beverages at breakfast and lunch
C. enjoy the comfortable and special menu frequently
D. know the buffet is closely related to Reel Inn
42. Question refer to the following text.

Based on the advertisement above, it implies that ….

A. it is only for adults
B. this is not restaurant
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 C. there is a big hall
D. it suits with vegetarian
43. Question refer to the following text.

The underlined word “Starting at 5.00 PM, every Friday includes soup & salad bar” can be replaced with … .
A. belongs to
B. comprises
C. involves
D. purchases
44. Question refer to the following text.
Lake Nasser is a vast reservoir in southern Egypt and northern Sudan. It is one of the largest man-made lakes in the
world. Before construction, Sudan was against the building of Lake Nasser because it would encroach on land in the
North, where the Nubian people lived. They would have to be resettled. In the end Sudan's land near the area of Lake
Nasser was mostly flooded by the lake. Strictly, "Lake Nasser" refers only to the much larger portion of the lake that is
in Egyptian territory (83% of the total), with the Sudanese preferring to call their smaller body of water Lake Nubia.
The lake is some 479 km (298 mi) long and 16 km (9.9 mi) across at its widest point, which is near the Tropic of
Cancer. It covers a total surface area of 5,250 km2 (2,030 sq. mi) and has a storage capacity of some
132 km3 (32 cu mi) of water.
The lake was created as a result of the construction of the Aswan High Dam across the waters of the Nile between
1958 and 1970. The lake is named after Gamal Abdel Nasser, one of the leaders of the Egyptian Revolution of 1952,
and the second President of Egypt, who initiated the High Dam project. It was President Anwar Sadat who inaugurated
the lake and dam in 1970.
A fish enclosure was built in Lake Nasser. Fishing among tourists, especially for Nile perch, has become increasingly
popular, both on the shore and from boats. Although the Abu Simbel and other temples were physically moved to a
higher ground and to different sites to spare their destruction by the new lake, other ancient Egyptian sites like the
massive fortress of Buhen were flooded and are now at the bottom of the lake. The statue of Ramses II and others, at
Abu Simbel Temple, look out over Lake Nasser and tourists can enjoy the view from their cruise ship.
The text mostly tells the readers … .
A. the combination of Lake and Dam
B. the description of Lake Nasser
C. the tourist spots in Lake Nasser
D. the process of Aswan high dam

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45. Question refer to the following text.
Lake Nasser is a vast reservoir in southern Egypt and northern Sudan. It is one of the largest man-made lakes in the
world. Before construction, Sudan was against the building of Lake Nasser because it would encroach on land in the
North, where the Nubian people lived. They would have to be resettled. In the end Sudan's land near the area of Lake
Nasser was mostly flooded by the lake. Strictly, "Lake Nasser" refers only to the much larger portion of the lake that is
in Egyptian territory (83% of the total), with the Sudanese preferring to call their smaller body of water Lake Nubia.
The lake is some 479 km (298 mi) long and 16 km (9.9 mi) across at its widest point, which is near the Tropic of
Cancer. It covers a total surface area of 5,250 km2 (2,030 sq. mi) and has a storage capacity of some
132 km3 (32 cu mi) of water.
The lake was created as a result of the construction of the Aswan High Dam across the waters of the Nile between
1958 and 1970. The lake is named after Gamal Abdel Nasser, one of the leaders of the Egyptian Revolution of 1952,
and the second President of Egypt, who initiated the High Dam project. It was President Anwar Sadat who inaugurated
the lake and dam in 1970.
A fish enclosure was built in Lake Nasser. Fishing among tourists, especially for Nile perch, has become increasingly
popular, both on the shore and from boats. Although the Abu Simbel and other temples were physically moved to a
higher ground and to different sites to spare their destruction by the new lake, other ancient Egyptian sites like the
massive fortress of Buhen were flooded and are now at the bottom of the lake. The statue of Ramses II and others, at
Abu Simbel Temple, look out over Lake Nasser and tourists can enjoy the view from their cruise ship.
Which of the following sentence suits with the fact of Lake Nasser?
A. Anwar Sadat was the second Egyptian President
B. Nasser established the idea of dam construction
C. Most tourists enjoy cruising the lake by ship
D. The statue of Ramses II was built on the lake
46. Question refer to the following text.
Lake Nasser is a vast reservoir in southern Egypt and northern Sudan. It is one of the largest man-made lakes in the
world. Before construction, Sudan was against the building of Lake Nasser because it would encroach on land in the
North, where the Nubian people lived. They would have to be resettled. In the end Sudan's land near the area of Lake
Nasser was mostly flooded by the lake. Strictly, "Lake Nasser" refers only to the much larger portion of the lake that is
in Egyptian territory (83% of the total), with the Sudanese preferring to call their smaller body of water Lake Nubia.
The lake is some 479 km (298 mi) long and 16 km (9.9 mi) across at its widest point, which is near the Tropic of
Cancer. It covers a total surface area of 5,250 km2 (2,030 sq. mi) and has a storage capacity of some
132 km3 (32 cu mi) of water.
The lake was created as a result of the construction of the Aswan High Dam across the waters of the Nile between
1958 and 1970. The lake is named after Gamal Abdel Nasser, one of the leaders of the Egyptian Revolution of 1952,
and the second President of Egypt, who initiated the High Dam project. It was President Anwar Sadat who inaugurated
the lake and dam in 1970.
A fish enclosure was built in Lake Nasser. Fishing among tourists, especially for Nile perch, has become increasingly
popular, both on the shore and from boats. Although the Abu Simbel and other temples were physically moved to a
higher ground and to different sites to spare their destruction by the new lake, other ancient Egyptian sites like the
massive fortress of Buhen were flooded and are now at the bottom of the lake. The statue of Ramses II and others, at
Abu Simbel Temple, look out over Lake Nasser and tourists can enjoy the view from their cruise ship.
In the end Sudan's land … the area of Lake Nasser was mostly flooded by the lake.
A. of
B. below
C. despite
D. adjacent

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47. Question refer to the following text.
Vicky : Nice! You're really good at this. I think you did a great job with the last presentation. I bet this one will look
great, too!
Mahatta : Oh, thanks! I really appreciate your feedback. So, how's your day going so far?
Vicky : Not that great, actually. I am a bit stressed about this report I have to prepare for one of our investors.
Mahatta : What kind of report are you making? Perhaps I can help you with something?
Vicky : Well, come to think of it, maybe you could help me prepare some charts to reflect the stats I gathered. Since
you're so good at it.
Mahatta : Sure thing! Just give me a few minutes to wrap this up.
Vicky : Wow, thanks, Hatta! I wouldn't be able to do it without you.
Mahatta : Oh, I'm sure you would manage just fine!
How did Vicky talk to Mahatta in the conversation above?
A. He was helped by Vicky that day
B. She told the plan for the investor
C. She asked for help to wrap the charts
D. He offered the new investor for them
48. Question refer to the following text.
Vicky : Nice! You're really good at this. I think you did a great job with the last presentation. I bet this one will look
great, too!
Mahatta : Oh, thanks! I really appreciate your feedback. So, how's your day going so far?
Vicky : Not that great, actually. I am a bit stressed about this report I have to prepare for one of our investors.
Mahatta : What kind of report are you making? Perhaps I can help you with something?
Vicky : Well, come to think of it, maybe you could help me prepare some charts to reflect the stats I gathered. Since
you're so good at it.
Mahatta : Sure thing! Just give me a few minutes to wrap this up.
Vicky : Wow, thanks, Hatta! I wouldn't be able to do it without you.
Mahatta : Oh, I'm sure you would manage just fine!
What did Vicky appreciate with Mahatta’s achievement?
A. She asked Mahattas help for her duty
B. She prepared the report for the investor
C. She wondered with Mahattas performance
D. She gathered the charts when feeling good

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49. Question refer to the following text.
Josiah Alexander Sila was born in Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia, to parents Denny Sila and Farah Leonora Urbach, who ran
an adventure tourism business. His father was an amateur musician, and both parents were fans of jazz,
particularly Louis Armstrong. He is the nephew of the rock singer Nafa Urbach, and the Indonesian musician and
songwriter Alam Urbach. He learned about jazz by listening to classic albums his father gave him. By age six, he had
taught himself to play piano using a miniature, electric keyboard his father brought home for him, learning by ear
compositions such as Thelonious Monk's "Well, You Needn't" and other songs from his father's jazz collection. He later
said learning the instrument came naturally to him, and considers his ability "a gift from God". He cites as
influences John Coltrane, Harry Connick Jr., Bill Evans, and Herbie Hancock, and he particularly admires Clifford
Brown, Miles Davis, Wynton Marsalis, Brad Mehldau, Lee Morgan, Horace Silver, and McCoy Tyner.
Due to the unavailability of jazz education in his home town, he participated in jam sessions in Bali and Jakarta, where
his family moved after disbanding their tourism business so he could live near Indonesia's top jazz musicians. When he
was eight, he played for Herbie Hancock when Hancock was visiting Jakarta as a UNESCO goodwill ambassador.
Hancock told Joey Alexander that he believed in him, and Joey Alexander later called that time "the day I decided to
dedicate my childhood to jazz". At age 9, he won the Grand Prix at the 2013 Master-Jam Fest, an all-ages jazz
competition in Odessa, Ukraine, which included 43 musicians from 17 nations. In 2014, he and his family moved to
New York City to pursue a career in music.
Joey Alexander's debut album, My Favorite Things, was released on 12 May 2015, on the Harlem-based label Motéma
Music and produced by Jason Olaine. He was 11 at the time of its release. He began recording the album in October
2014. He arranged all the songs on the album, which includes renditions of "'Round Midnight", Coltrane's "Giant Steps"
and Billy Strayhorn's "Lush Life". It also includes an original composition called "Ma Blues", which was inspired
by Bobby Timmons' "Moanin'". My Favorite Things featured Alexander alongside Russell Hall, Alphonso Horne and
Sammy Miller, as well as guest performers Larry Grenadier and Ulysses Owens. He had several performances in 2015,
including one at the Montreal International Jazz Festival, and another at the Newport Jazz Festival in August. Newport
producer George Wein is reluctant to sign alleged child prodigies, but made an exception after Moutoussamy-Ashe took
Joey Alexander to Wein's Manhattan apartment to play for him. Wein said he distinguished himself with "the maturity
of his harmonic approach". The Jazz at Lincoln Center has expressed interest in incorporating Joey Alexander into its
educational outreach efforts, hoping to encourage young people to listen to jazz music.
In February 2016, Joey Alexander was a runner-up through his nomination for the Grammy Awards Best Jazz
Instrumental Album (for My Favorite Things) and Best Improvised Jazz Solo (for "Giant Steps"). He performed live at
the Premiere Ceremony, the pre-telecast ceremony at the Grammy Awards. In September 2016, Joey Alexander
released his second album Countdown, named after the John Coltrane track. The album featured his trio of Dan
Chmielinski and Ulysses Owens augmented by bassist Larry Grenadier and saxophonist Chris Potter.
Adapted from : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joey_Alexander
The text informs the readers about ... .
A. the great performance at Grammy Award
B. Josiah Alexanders movement to New York
C. the narration of Josiah Alexanders life
D. the life story of Josiah Alexander

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50. Question refer to the following text.
Josiah Alexander Sila was born in Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia, to parents Denny Sila and Farah Leonora Urbach, who ran
an adventure tourism business. His father was an amateur musician, and both parents were fans of jazz,
particularly Louis Armstrong. He is the nephew of the rock singer Nafa Urbach, and the Indonesian musician and
songwriter Alam Urbach. He learned about jazz by listening to classic albums his father gave him. By age six, he had
taught himself to play piano using a miniature, electric keyboard his father brought home for him, learning by ear
compositions such as Thelonious Monk's "Well, You Needn't" and other songs from his father's jazz collection. He later
said learning the instrument came naturally to him, and considers his ability "a gift from God". He cites as
influences John Coltrane, Harry Connick Jr., Bill Evans, and Herbie Hancock, and he particularly admires Clifford
Brown, Miles Davis, Wynton Marsalis, Brad Mehldau, Lee Morgan, Horace Silver, and McCoy Tyner.
Due to the unavailability of jazz education in his home town, he participated in jam sessions in Bali and Jakarta, where
his family moved after disbanding their tourism business so he could live near Indonesia's top jazz musicians. When he
was eight, he played for Herbie Hancock when Hancock was visiting Jakarta as a UNESCO goodwill ambassador.
Hancock told Joey Alexander that he believed in him, and Joey Alexander later called that time "the day I decided to
dedicate my childhood to jazz". At age 9, he won the Grand Prix at the 2013 Master-Jam Fest, an all-ages jazz
competition in Odessa, Ukraine, which included 43 musicians from 17 nations. In 2014, he and his family moved to
New York City to pursue a career in music.
Joey Alexander's debut album, My Favorite Things, was released on 12 May 2015, on the Harlem-based label Motéma
Music and produced by Jason Olaine. He was 11 at the time of its release. He began recording the album in October
2014. He arranged all the songs on the album, which includes renditions of "'Round Midnight", Coltrane's "Giant Steps"
and Billy Strayhorn's "Lush Life". It also includes an original composition called "Ma Blues", which was inspired
by Bobby Timmons' "Moanin'". My Favorite Things featured Alexander alongside Russell Hall, Alphonso Horne and
Sammy Miller, as well as guest performers Larry Grenadier and Ulysses Owens. He had several performances in 2015,
including one at the Montreal International Jazz Festival, and another at the Newport Jazz Festival in August. Newport
producer George Wein is reluctant to sign alleged child prodigies, but made an exception after Moutoussamy-Ashe took
Joey Alexander to Wein's Manhattan apartment to play for him. Wein said he distinguished himself with "the maturity
of his harmonic approach". The Jazz at Lincoln Center has expressed interest in incorporating Joey Alexander into its
educational outreach efforts, hoping to encourage young people to listen to jazz music.
In February 2016, Joey Alexander was a runner-up through his nomination for the Grammy Awards Best Jazz
Instrumental Album (for My Favorite Things) and Best Improvised Jazz Solo (for "Giant Steps"). He performed live at
the Premiere Ceremony, the pre-telecast ceremony at the Grammy Awards. In September 2016, Joey Alexander
released his second album Countdown, named after the John Coltrane track. The album featured his trio of Dan
Chmielinski and Ulysses Owens augmented by bassist Larry Grenadier and saxophonist Chris Potter.
Adapted from : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joey_Alexander
How did Josiah interested in music especially jazz?
A. He succeeded in performing at Grammy Awards inauguration
B. He lived with various music practitioners and good environment
C. His age was 11 years when his first debut album launched
D. He needed more than a half years to finish the first album

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