No SOAL JAWABAN KUNCI

Soal A B C D E
Listening Section
In this section of the test, you will
have the chance to show how well
you understand spoken English.
There are four parts to this section,
with special directions for each part.

Part I
Questions 1 to 4

Directions:
In this part of the test, you will hear
some dialogues spoken in English.
The dialogues will be spoken twice.
They will not be printed in your test
book, so you must listen carefully to
understand what the speakers are
saying.

After you hear a dialogue and the

question about it, read the five
possible answers and decide which
one would be the best answer to the
question you have heard. Now listen
to a sample question.

You will hear:

Woman : Helen, how’s the
fruit pancake?
Man : It tastes and smells
good. I’ve never thought you can do
it.
Woman : On every weekend I
help for my sister, preparing
breakfast at her coffee shop.
Man : Wow… Wonderful.
You’ve been doing such a great job.

You will also hear:

Narrator : What does the man
admire?

Sample answer
You will read in your test sheet:

A. The woman’s fruit pancake.

B. The woman’s breakfast.
C. The woman’s diligence to make
pancake.
D. The way how the woman makes
pancake.
E. How the woman works in a
coffee shop every weekend

The best answer to the question

‘What does the man admire?’ is
 choice (A), ‘The woman’s fruit
pancake’. Therefore, you should
answer choice (A)
1 Listening Congratulating Being the best Preparing the team Training hard for Doing extra A
Leo for winning player in for international international efforts on
the competition. international competition. competition. preparation for
competition. competition.
2 Listening They will practice They will create a They will join They will conduct They will start the C
creating reel. celebration. creating reel creating campaign about
competition. competition. environment.
3 Listening He will take the He will conduct He will do all of He will hold on He will have a B
doctor’s virtual webinar. the Covid-19 site seminar. meeting with all
suggestions. protocol staff.
procedure.
4 Listening Buy some stuff in Go to the Open an online Get the discount Go to Ms. Parker, A
online shop. grocery’s store. shop shopping. their neighbour.

Part II

Questions: 5 to 7

Directions:
In this part of the test, you will hear
several questions or statements
spoken in English followed by four
possible responses, also spoken in
English. The questions and responses
will be spoken twice. They will not
be printed in your test book, so you
must listen carefully to understand
what the speakers are saying. You
have to choose the best response to
 each question or statement.

Now listen to a sample question:

You will hear:

Man: You look uncomfortable.

Woman: Our neighbor turns on the
music too loud. I’m reading
important chapter for my
presentation in the morning.
Man: I’ll close the window for you
or you can move to my studio. It’s
soundproof room.
Woman:

You will also hear:

A. I’ll be glad.
B. It’s very noisy.
C. Thank you.
D. It’ll be okay.
E. I understand.

Narrator: What is the best response

to the man’s statement?
The best response to the man’s
statement, “I’ll switch on the fan for
you”, is ‘Thank you.’

Therefore, you should answer Choice

“C”.
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5 Listening Mark your answer Mark your answer Mark your answer Mark your answer Mark your answer C
on your answer on your answer on your answer on your answer on your answer
sheet. sheet. sheet. sheet. sheet.
6 Listening Mark your answer Mark your answer Mark your answer Mark your answer Mark your answer D
on your answer on your answer on your answer on your answer on your answer
sheet. sheet. sheet. sheet. sheet.
7 Listening Mark your answer Mark your answer Mark your answer Mark your answer Mark your answer E
on your answer on your answer on your answer on your answer on your answer
sheet. sheet. sheet. sheet. sheet.
PART III

Question: 8 to 11.

Directions:
In this part of the test, you will hear
some monologues spoken in English.
The monologues will be spoken
twice. They will not be printed in
your test book, so you must listen
carefully to what the speakers are
saying. After you listen to the
monologues, look at the five pictures
provided in your test book, and
decide which would be the most
suitable one for the monologue you
have just heard.
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8 Listening C
9 Listening B

10 Listening A

11 Listening E

PART IV

Questions 12 to 15

Directions:
In this part of the test, you will hear
several monologues. Each
monologue will be spoken twice.
They will not be printed in your test
book, so you must listen carefully to
understand what the speaker is
saying.
After you hear the monologues and
the questions about it, read the five
possible answers and decide which
one would be the best answer to the
question you have just heard.
 This monologue is for number 12
and 13
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12 This monologue is for number 12 Describing about Giving suggestion Showing the Informing people Giving advice on D
and 13 an Instagram reel. to create an important of what to do on how to create an
Instagram reel. creating an creating an Instagram reel.
Listening Instagram reel. Instagram reel.
13 Listening We have to create We should add We must take a We could write We may use A
our reel not more back sound by video from some interesting effects that suit to
than 60 seconds. choosing music another camera quotes for our reel. our reel.
from the app. and then edit it
using the app.
14 This monologue is for number 14 The Japan Tokyo experienced Sothern Tokyo Heavy snowfall in Japan’s climate is D
and 15 Meteorological a heatwave that were battered by northern Japan and predominantly
Agency said snow saw temperatures heavy rains from a other parts of the temperate but
Listening fell in some parts soar past a record powerful typhoon country killed at varies greatly
had accumulated 40 degrees in September. least 17 people. from north to
at levels far above Celsius. south.
average.
15 Listening She slipped in icy She had a car She was buried She was caught in She was left with C
road near her accident on underneath snow extreme typhoon no food for days
house slippery road that fell off a roof on her way to in wild forest near
work her home
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16 Urging students to Offering twenty Encouraging Giving students a Asking students A
participate in a students a free students to be task after to introduce
seminar goodie bag successful teen participating in a themselves to a
seminar motivator

What is the purpose of the

announcement?

17 Contacting Ms. Calling the Writing to Ajeng Being friends Dr. Writing an email A
Ida motivator Putri Daniati Sukma Raharjo to the principal
 How can the students attend the
seminar?

18 Can I call you baby? Loving someone Imperfections are Finding someone Doing the worst Marrying the we B
Can you be my friend? means giving all something that who can lend us a thing is a proof for love is the best
Can you be my lover up until the we have including everyone has their hand is beyond someone we love. gift God gives us.
very end? our imperfections. doubts about. imagination.
Let me show you love, oh, I don't
pretend
Stick by my side even when the
world is givin' in, yeah
Oh, oh, oh, don't
Don't you worry
I'll be there, whenever you want me

I need somebody who can love me at

my worst
No, I'm not perfect, but I hope you
see my worth
'Cause it's only you, nobody new, I
put you first
And for you, girl, I swear I'll do the
worst

If you stay forever, let me hold your

hand
I can fill those places in your heart
no else can
Let me show you love, oh, I don't
pretend, yeah
I'll be right here, baby, you know I'll
 sink or swim

Oh, oh, oh, don't

Don't you worry
I'll be there, whenever you want me

I need somebody who can love me at

my worst
No, I'm not perfect, but I hope you
see my worth, yeah
'Cause it's only you, nobody new, I
put you first (put you first)
And for you, girl, I swear I'll do the
worst

I need somebody who can love me at

my worst
No, I'm not perfect, but I hope you
see my worth
'Cause it's only you, nobody new, I
put you first
And for you, girl, I swear I'll do the
worst

(www.azlyrics.com)

What lesson can we learn from the

song?

19 Can I call you baby? I will hold hand I will hold your Since you are Whenever you are Although you are A
Can you be my friend? when you are with hand when you are away, I will hold away, I will hold here, I will never
Can you be my lover up until the me away your hands your hands hold your hands
very end?
Let me show you love, oh, I don't
pretend
Stick by my side even when the
world is givin' in, yeah
Oh, oh, oh, don't
Don't you worry
I'll be there, whenever you want me

I need somebody who can love me at

my worst
No, I'm not perfect, but I hope you
see my worth
'Cause it's only you, nobody new, I
put you first
And for you, girl, I swear I'll do the
worst

If you stay forever, let me hold your

hand
I can fill those places in your heart
no else can
Let me show you love, oh, I don't
pretend, yeah
I'll be right here, baby, you know I'll
sink or swim

Oh, oh, oh, don't

Don't you worry
I'll be there, whenever you want me

I need somebody who can love me at

 my worst
No, I'm not perfect, but I hope you
see my worth, yeah
'Cause it's only you, nobody new, I
put you first (put you first)
And for you, girl, I swear I'll do the
worst

I need somebody who can love me at

my worst
No, I'm not perfect, but I hope you
see my worth
'Cause it's only you, nobody new, I
put you first
And for you, girl, I swear I'll do the
worst

(www.azlyrics.com)

‘If you stay forever, let me hold your

hand.’

What does the above sentence mean?

20 Once upon a time, there were five They asked the They sailed the sea They chose the The elders chose They lessened the B
villages, Tujuh Koto, Sembilan Koto, first man to be and met a strong strongest man the best from the criteria so that the
Petajin, Muaro Sebo, and Batin Duo their king. man in India. from the nearest five men joining five men would
Belas. The villagers of those five village. the test. win the test.
villages lived peacefully. They
helped each other.

Soon, the number of villagers grew

highly. The villagers thought that
they needed a leader to guide them.
They wanted to have a king. So, the
leaders from the five villages had a
meeting. They wanted to set the
criteria who could be their king. "Our
king should be physically strong,"
said the leader from Tujuh Koto. "I
agree. The king should be able to
protect us from the enemies," said
one leader.

"Not only that. He should also be

well respected by us. So, the king
should be strong and have good
manners," said the leader from
Petajin. "Then, let’s set the criteria. I
have a suggestion. The king should
be strong from fire. He cannot feel
the pain if we burn him," said leader
from Muaro Sebo.

"And he cannot feel the pain when

we boil him in the hot water. If we
mill him in winding machine, he will
survive," said another leader.
"Alright then, now every village
must send one representative.
Choose the best man in your village.
He must be the strongest and the
most respected," said one leader.

Later, the best five men were

gathered in the field. All the leaders
had prepared fire, a hot water, and a
winding machine. The first one to
come was the villager of Tujuh Koto.
First, he had to walk through a ring
of fire. He survived! Audiences were
applauding. Next, he had to be boiled
inside a big water jug. The water was
so hot but still he survived!

Finally, he had to do the last test. He

had to enter the winding machine.
The machine was made of steel. The
man was a bit scared. He knew his
bones could break. Then, he was
lying on the surface. Right after his
feet were milled, he screamed in
pain. The machine was stopped. He
failed.

Then another contestant came

forward. Unfortunately, he also
failed in the last test. Then came
another contestant but he also failed.
All the best men from five villagers
failed. The leaders of the five
villagers then had a meeting.

"If we cannot find a king from our

place, let’s find from other area!"
said one leader. They then sailed the
sea. And every time they visited an
island, they always looked for the
best man. However, no one dared to
take the tests.

Finally, they arrived in India. There

was a strong man there. They met
him and talked about the tests. The
man was interested and they went
back to their hometown.

When they arrived, the man

immediately took the tests. He
passed the first test. Then, he was
boiled in the hot water and
amazingly he survived.

And then the final test. When he was

lying on the surface, everybody
screamed. They were afraid the
man’s bones would break just like
other contestants’ bones. But they
were wrong. The man survived. He
passed the test.

All the villagers were happy. They

finally had a strong king that could
protect them. And they named their
kingdom as Jambi.

(http://folklore-lover.blogspot.com/
2009/02/legend-of-jambi-kingdom-
folklore-from.html)
 What did the villagers do when the
five men of their village couldn’t
pass the final test to be the King?

21 Once upon a time, there were five A leader must A leader should be Elders people All people should Anyone can be B
villages, Tujuh Koto, Sembilan Koto, have supranatural able to protect his must be able to set set criteria for the leaders as long as
Petajin, Muaro Sebo, and Batin Duo powers people criteria for leaders sake of their they have met the
Belas. The villagers of those five leader elders.
villages lived peacefully. They
helped each other.

Soon, the number of villagers grew

highly. The villagers thought that
they needed a leader to guide them.
They wanted to have a king. So, the
leaders from the five villages had a
meeting. They wanted to set the
criteria who could be their king. "Our
king should be physically strong,"
said the leader from Tujuh Koto. "I
agree. The king should be able to
protect us from the enemies," said
one leader.

"Not only that. He should also be

well respected by us. So, the king
should be strong and have good
manners," said the leader from
Petajin. "Then, let’s set the criteria. I
have a suggestion. The king should
be strong from fire. He cannot feel
the pain if we burn him," said leader
from Muaro Sebo.

"And he cannot feel the pain when

we boil him in the hot water. If we
mill him in winding machine, he will
survive," said another leader.
"Alright then, now every village
must send one representative.
Choose the best man in your village.
He must be the strongest and the
most respected," said one leader.

Later, the best five men were

gathered in the field. All the leaders
had prepared fire, a hot water, and a
winding machine. The first one to
come was the villager of Tujuh Koto.
First, he had to walk through a ring
of fire. He survived! Audiences were
applauding. Next, he had to be boiled
inside a big water jug. The water was
so hot but still he survived!

Finally, he had to do the last test. He

had to enter the winding machine.
The machine was made of steel. The
man was a bit scared. He knew his
bones could break. Then, he was
lying on the surface. Right after his
feet were milled, he screamed in
pain. The machine was stopped. He
failed.
Then another contestant came
forward. Unfortunately, he also
failed in the last test. Then came
another contestant but he also failed.
All the best men from five villagers
failed. The leaders of the five
villagers then had a meeting.

"If we cannot find a king from our

place, let’s find from other area!"
said one leader. They then sailed the
sea. And every time they visited an
island, they always looked for the
best man. However, no one dared to
take the tests.

Finally, they arrived in India. There

was a strong man there. They met
him and talked about the tests. The
man was interested and they went
back to their hometown.

When they arrived, the man

immediately took the tests. He
passed the first test. Then, he was
boiled in the hot water and
amazingly he survived.

And then the final test. When he was

lying on the surface, everybody
screamed. They were afraid the
man’s bones would break just like
 other contestants’ bones. But they
were wrong. The man survived. He
passed the test.

All the villagers were happy. They

finally had a strong king that could
protect them. And they named their
kingdom as Jambi.

(http://folklore-lover.blogspot.com/
2009/02/legend-of-jambi-kingdom-
folklore-from.html)

What lesson can be learnt from the

text?

22 Once upon a time, there were five A king should The villagers The elders choose All the villagers The man from A
villages, Tujuh Koto, Sembilan Koto, have supernatural would like to burn the King survived agreed to burn India was ready to
Petajin, Muaro Sebo, and Batin Duo power. the King. from fire. their King to burn all the
Belas. The villagers of those five death. villagers.
villages lived peacefully. They
helped each other.

Soon, the number of villagers grew

highly. The villagers thought that
they needed a leader to guide them.
They wanted to have a king. So, the
leaders from the five villages had a
meeting. They wanted to set the
criteria who could be their king. "Our
king should be physically strong,"
said the leader from Tujuh Koto. "I
agree. The king should be able to
protect us from the enemies," said
one leader.

"Not only that. He should also be

well respected by us. So, the king
should be strong and have good
manners," said the leader from
Petajin. "Then, let’s set the criteria. I
have a suggestion. The king should
be strong from fire. He cannot feel
the pain if we burn him," said leader
from Muaro Sebo.

"And he cannot feel the pain when

we boil him in the hot water. If we
mill him in winding machine, he will
survive," said another leader.
"Alright then, now every village
must send one representative.
Choose the best man in your village.
He must be the strongest and the
most respected," said one leader.

Later, the best five men were

gathered in the field. All the leaders
had prepared fire, a hot water, and a
winding machine. The first one to
come was the villager of Tujuh Koto.
First, he had to walk through a ring
of fire. He survived! Audiences were
applauding. Next, he had to be boiled
inside a big water jug. The water was
so hot but still he survived!

Finally, he had to do the last test. He

had to enter the winding machine.
The machine was made of steel. The
man was a bit scared. He knew his
bones could break. Then, he was
lying on the surface. Right after his
feet were milled, he screamed in
pain. The machine was stopped. He
failed.

Then another contestant came

forward. Unfortunately, he also
failed in the last test. Then came
another contestant but he also failed.
All the best men from five villagers
failed. The leaders of the five
villagers then had a meeting.

"If we cannot find a king from our

place, let’s find from other area!"
said one leader. They then sailed the
sea. And every time they visited an
island, they always looked for the
best man. However, no one dared to
take the tests.

Finally, they arrived in India. There

was a strong man there. They met
him and talked about the tests. The
man was interested and they went
 back to their hometown.

When they arrived, the man

immediately took the tests. He
passed the first test. Then, he was
boiled in the hot water and
amazingly he survived.

And then the final test. When he was

lying on the surface, everybody
screamed. They were afraid the
man’s bones would break just like
other contestants’ bones. But they
were wrong. The man survived. He
passed the test.

All the villagers were happy. They

finally had a strong king that could
protect them. And they named their
kingdom as Jambi.

(http://folklore-lover.blogspot.com/
2009/02/legend-of-jambi-kingdom-
folklore-from.html)

The king should be strong from fire.

He cannot feel the pain if we burn
him.

What is the meaning of the sentence

above?

23 What do you know about Onrust Narrating a creepy Promoting Onrust Describing Onrust Reporting the Announcing B
Island? It is part of a Thousand story of Onrust island as a worthy island as a isolated damage happened Onrust island as
Islands Regency in Jakarta. The thing Island to scare place to learn island in Dutch in Onrust island one of prisons for
is it holds a unique story. Some people history colonialism during rainy rebels during
people even consider it a thrilling season Japanese
island. The name Onrust came from occupation.
English. It means “Unrest”. In a
nutshell, it is a restless island. No
wonder, it was a busy place back
then. In the past, it also held a
mystery. According to the locals,
Onrust became a location to build or
repair VOC’s ships. There are many
other attractive things on the island,
though.

The most recognized feature in

Onrust Island is the stones. The
shorelines feature unique granites.
The shape is similar to truncated
trees. It is also famous for its
archeological garden. Tourists can
explore numerous reminisces of the
Dutch Colonialism. At the first time,
you may feel a ghostlike nuance. The
trees are big and shady. There is even
an ancient well near to the beach.
What a terrifying place! Though, the
island is actually beautiful. On top of
that, the seawater is calm.

A creepy nuance occurs once you

reach the island. No wonder, there is
an old well and ancient gravestone.
Not to mention Onrust Island doesn’t
feature electricity. You can also find
some ruins of building there. At
night, it is quite dark. Despite such
condition, some people are brave
enough to camp on it. What about
you? Camping is a challenging
activity in Onrust. Without proper
facilities, it is going to be a chilling
experience. Though, it is worth a try.
Some tourists are attracted to
Onrust’s history. They want to learn
a story behind such eerie island. In
the past, the island became a
penitentiary for rebels. It was both
during the Dutch and Japan
Colonialism. The island also became
an eyewitness of the deaths of
captives. On top of that, it was the
home of an exile hospital. Those
with infectious diseases were
quarantined in it. With all those
stories, the government assigned it as
a historical site. Today, the island
becomes more popular among
travelers.

In terms of size, Onrust is bigger

than Kelor Island. Due to its
historical values, the island has been
a worthy place to learn history.
 Simply said, it is a natural museum.
Another unique story is related to an
old tombstone. It is said to be Maria
Van de Velde’s. According to
legend, this woman wore a wedding
gown and waited for her lover in
Onrust. However, no one came and
she died alone wearing such
beautiful attire. She died by an
infectious disease called pestis. This
story is considered both interesting
and sad for tourists.
(https://
www.thousandislands.indonesia-
tourism.com/onrust_island.html)

What is the purpose of the text?

24 What do you know about Onrust It tells the story of It reveals historical It shows the It gives spooky It is an eerie D
Island? It is part of a Thousand Maria Van De values of the beauty of the sea experience island
Islands Regency in Jakarta. The thing Valde island at night
is it holds a unique story. Some
people even consider it a thrilling
island. The name Onrust came from
English. It means “Unrest”. In a
nutshell, it is a restless island. No
wonder, it was a busy place back
then. In the past, it also held a
mystery. According to the locals,
Onrust became a location to build or
repair VOC’s ships. There are many
other attractive things on the island,
though.

The most recognized feature in

Onrust Island is the stones. The
shorelines feature unique granites.
The shape is similar to truncated
trees. It is also famous for its
archeological garden. Tourists can
explore numerous reminisces of the
Dutch Colonialism. At the first time,
you may feel a ghostlike nuance. The
trees are big and shady. There is even
an ancient well near to the beach.
What a terrifying place! Though, the
island is actually beautiful. On top of
that, the seawater is calm.

A creepy nuance occurs once you

reach the island. No wonder, there is
an old well and ancient gravestone.
Not to mention Onrust Island doesn’t
feature electricity. You can also find
some ruins of building there. At
night, it is quite dark. Despite such
condition, some people are brave
enough to camp on it. What about
you? Camping is a challenging
activity in Onrust. Without proper
facilities, it is going to be a chilling
experience. Though, it is worth a try.
Some tourists are attracted to
Onrust’s history. They want to learn
a story behind such eerie island. In
the past, the island became a
penitentiary for rebels. It was both
during the Dutch and Japan
Colonialism. The island also became
an eyewitness of the deaths of
captives. On top of that, it was the
home of an exile hospital. Those
with infectious diseases were
quarantined in it. With all those
stories, the government assigned it as
a historical site. Today, the island
becomes more popular among
travelers.

In terms of size, Onrust is bigger

than Kelor Island. Due to its
historical values, the island has been
a worthy place to learn history.
Simply said, it is a natural museum.
Another unique story is related to an
old tombstone. It is said to be Maria
Van de Velde’s. According to
legend, this woman wore a wedding
gown and waited for her lover in
Onrust. However, no one came and
she died alone wearing such
beautiful attire. She died by an
infectious disease called pestis. This
story is considered both interesting
and sad for tourists.
(https://
 www.thousandislands.indonesia-
tourism.com/onrust_island.html)

Why do people like to camp in

Onrust Island?

25 Having the ability Getting more ideas Having the Knowing more Understanding C
The benefits of learning a second or
to lead research about learning knowledge about information about why bilingual
third language are astounding.
about bilingualism native language the benefits of the suffering of people have better
Understanding more than one
profoundly being bilingualism Alzheimer's job than
language helps both socially and
disease monolingual
professionally, primarily because
people.
there is a wider pool of people with
whom you can communicate.
Professionally speaking, employers
value employees who are able to
translate documents and
conversations in languages they don't
understand. In fact, bilingual or
multilingual professionals out-earn
their monolingual counterparts by
margins ranging from twice to three
times as much in earnings.
The social benefits of speaking more
than one language are great as well.
Imagine those times you are in line at
the coffee shop and you overhear a
pair of friends conversing in a
language you wish you understood.
By taking the time to learn the
language, you would be enabled to
participate in this conversation, a
skill often well received by non-
English speakers.
While there are immeasurable social
and professional benefits, there are
extraordinary physical benefits as
well. Studies have shown that
knowing another language is
healthful for the brain and the body
in a multitude of exciting ways. Let's
investigate:
In a study conducted by the
University of Edinburgh, findings
indicated that those who spoke two
or more languages had significantly
better cognitive abilities compared to
what would have been expected from
their baseline test. Researchers found
that the strongest effects were in
general intelligence and reading.
Excitingly, the effects were present
regardless of when the subject had
learned the language(s), whether
earlier or later in life. Says lead
researcher of the study Dr. Thomas
Bak, "These findings are of
considerable practical relevance.
Millions of people around the world
acquire their second language later in
life.
Dr. Ellen Bialystok, a psychologist at
York University in Toronto, studied
211 people with probable
Alzheimer's disease, half of whom
were bilingual and half were
monolingual. She documented the
age of when the patients' cognitive
impairment began, and found that
bilingual patients had been diagnosed
on average 4.3 years later, and had
reported onset of symptoms 5.1 years
later than monolingual patients.
It's a fairly natural assumption that
knowing another language involves
having a stronger memory, given the
nature of study. This assumption is
absolutely correct, as learning a
foreign language requires
memorizing rules and vocabulary,
subsequently strengthening the
brain's memory muscles. This mental
exercise improves overall memory,
making multilinguals better at
remember things like lists,
sequences, and events.
(https://www.bhlingual.com/how-
bilingualism-improves-your-health-
blog)

What benefit do you get after reading

the text?
26 None of the Both paragraph Not only Paragraph three Paragraph three D
The benefits of learning a second or
paragraphs tells three and four tell paragraph three tells about social shows that mental
third language are astounding.
about the about the buat paragraph benefits of being exercise improves
Understanding more than one
advantages of prevention of four also bilingual overall memory
language helps both socially and
being bilingual Alzheimer's mentioned about meanwhile while paragraph
professionally, primarily because
disease the suffering of paragraph four is four shows that
there is a wider pool of people with
Alzheimer's about professional mental exercise
whom you can communicate.
disease benefits of being decrease overall
Professionally speaking, employers bilingual. memory.
value employees who are able to
translate documents and
conversations in languages they don't
understand. In fact, bilingual or
multilingual professionals out-earn
their monolingual counterparts by
margins ranging from twice to three
times as much in earnings.
The social benefits of speaking more
than one language are great as well.
Imagine those times you are in line at
the coffee shop and you overhear a
pair of friends conversing in a
language you wish you understood.
By taking the time to learn the
language, you would be enabled to
participate in this conversation, a
skill often well received by non-
English speakers.
While there are immeasurable social
and professional benefits, there are
extraordinary physical benefits as
well. Studies have shown that
knowing another language is
healthful for the brain and the body
in a multitude of exciting ways. Let's
investigate:
In a study conducted by the
University of Edinburgh, findings
indicated that those who spoke two
or more languages had significantly
better cognitive abilities compared to
what would have been expected from
their baseline test. Researchers found
that the strongest effects were in
general intelligence and reading.
Excitingly, the effects were present
regardless of when the subject had
learned the language(s), whether
earlier or later in life. Says lead
researcher of the study Dr. Thomas
Bak, "These findings are of
considerable practical relevance.
Millions of people around the world
acquire their second language later in
life.
Dr. Ellen Bialystok, a psychologist at
York University in Toronto, studied
211 people with probable
Alzheimer's disease, half of whom
were bilingual and half were
 monolingual. She documented the
age of when the patients' cognitive
impairment began, and found that
bilingual patients had been diagnosed
on average 4.3 years later, and had
reported onset of symptoms 5.1 years
later than monolingual patients.
It's a fairly natural assumption that
knowing another language involves
having a stronger memory, given the
nature of study. This assumption is
absolutely correct, as learning a
foreign language requires
memorizing rules and vocabulary,
subsequently strengthening the
brain's memory muscles. This mental
exercise improves overall memory,
making multilinguals better at
remember things like lists,
sequences, and events.
(https://www.bhlingual.com/how-
bilingualism-improves-your-health-
blog)

How can paragraph three differ from

paragraph four?

27 beside besides although moreover meanwhile B

The benefits of learning a second or
third language are astounding.
Understanding more than one
language helps both socially and
professionally, primarily because
there is a wider pool of people with
whom you can communicate.
Professionally speaking, employers
value employees who are able to
translate documents and
conversations in languages they don't
understand. In fact, bilingual or
multilingual professionals out-earn
their monolingual counterparts by
margins ranging from twice to three
times as much in earnings.
The social benefits of speaking more
than one language are great as well.
Imagine those times you are in line at
the coffee shop and you overhear a
pair of friends conversing in a
language you wish you understood.
By taking the time to learn the
language, you would be enabled to
participate in this conversation, a
skill often well received by non-
English speakers.
While there are immeasurable social
and professional benefits, there are
extraordinary physical benefits as
well. Studies have shown that
knowing another language is
healthful for the brain and the body
in a multitude of exciting ways. Let's
investigate:
In a study conducted by the
University of Edinburgh, findings
indicated that those who spoke two
or more languages had significantly
better cognitive abilities compared to
what would have been expected from
their baseline test. Researchers found
that the strongest effects were in
general intelligence and reading.
Excitingly, the effects were present
regardless of when the subject had
learned the language(s), whether
earlier or later in life. Says lead
researcher of the study Dr. Thomas
Bak, "These findings are of
considerable practical relevance.
Millions of people around the world
acquire their second language later in
life.
Dr. Ellen Bialystok, a psychologist at
York University in Toronto, studied
211 people with probable
Alzheimer's disease, half of whom
were bilingual and half were
monolingual. She documented the
age of when the patients' cognitive
 impairment began, and found that
bilingual patients had been diagnosed
on average 4.3 years later, and had
reported onset of symptoms 5.1 years
later than monolingual patients.
It's a fairly natural assumption that
knowing another language involves
having a stronger memory, given the
nature of study. This assumption is
absolutely correct, as learning a
foreign language requires
memorizing rules and vocabulary,
subsequently strengthening the
brain's memory muscles. This mental
exercise improves overall memory,
making multilinguals better at
remember things like lists,
sequences, and events.
(https://www.bhlingual.com/how-
bilingualism-improves-your-health-
blog)

… social benefits, being bilinguals

also have immeasurable social and
professional benefits.
28 (CNN) — A cruise ship was passengers and Cruise ship barred A cruise ship Professional The management B
prevented from docking in Australia crew members in from docking in docked in Sydney divers cleaned the of such bio foul is
due to fungal growth on the ship's an anchored ship Australia due to with several hull while the ship common practice
in Sydney fungal growth on hundred Covid- was anchored for all incoming
hull, according to statements issued hull positive outside Australian international
by the cruise line and Australia's passengers on waters. vessels.
Department of Agriculture, Fisheries, board.
and Forestry (DAFF).

The DAFF National Maritime

Coordination Center was notified of
"small amounts of bio foul" on the
hull of the Viking Orion on
December 28, DAFF said, adding
that bio foul is a common
accumulation of microorganisms,
plants, algae, or small animals on
vessel hulls.

According to DAFF, the

management of such bio foul is
common practice for all incoming
international vessels.

"To protect the marine ecosystems

within Australian waters the vessel is
required to undergo hull cleaning to
remove the bio foul and prevent
potentially harmful marine
organisms being transported by the
vessel," DAFF said in its statement,
adding that professional divers
cleaned the hull while the ship was
anchored outside Australian waters,
approximately 12 nautical miles
offshore from the port of Adelaide in
the state of South Australia.

"While the ship needed to miss

several stops on this itinerary in
order for the required cleaning to be
conducted, she is expected sail for
Melbourne as planned on January 1,
and we are expecting the scheduled
itinerary to resume completely by
January 2," a statement issued by
Viking said.

The statement added that Viking is

working directly with guests on
compensation due to the impact to
their trip.

DAFF also confirmed that as per the

current itinerary, the ship -- which
holds 930 guests -- is scheduled to
arrive in Melbourne on January 2.

Although this is the first cruise ship-

related incident of 2023, it is not the
first of the Australian summer
season.
 In November 2022, a cruise ship
docked in Sydney with several
hundred Covid-positive passengers
on board. All those who tested
positive -- which included passengers
and crew members -- were isolated
on the ship away from others.

The ship, the Majestic Princess

operated by Carnival, was able to
continue the rest of its Australia
itinerary.

(https://edition.cnn.com/travel/
article/australia-cruise-ship-fungus-
intl-hnk/index.html)
What is the topic of the text?
29 (CNN) — A cruise ship was To confirm the To work directly To arrange several To protect the To treat several D
prevented from docking in Australia current itinerary. with guests on stops during the marine ecosystems hundred Covid-
due to fungal growth on the ship's compensation. sail to Melbourne. within Australian positive
waters. passengers on
hull, according to statements issued
board.
by the cruise line and Australia's
Department of Agriculture, Fisheries,
and Forestry (DAFF).

The DAFF National Maritime

Coordination Center was notified of
"small amounts of bio foul" on the
hull of the Viking Orion on
December 28, DAFF said, adding
that bio foul is a common
accumulation of microorganisms,
plants, algae, or small animals on
vessel hulls.

According to DAFF, the

management of such bio foul is
common practice for all incoming
international vessels.

"To protect the marine ecosystems

within Australian waters the vessel is
required to undergo hull cleaning to
remove the bio foul and prevent
potentially harmful marine
organisms being transported by the
vessel," DAFF said in its statement,
adding that professional divers
cleaned the hull while the ship was
anchored outside Australian waters,
approximately 12 nautical miles
offshore from the port of Adelaide in
the state of South Australia.

"While the ship needed to miss

several stops on this itinerary in
order for the required cleaning to be
conducted, she is expected sail for
Melbourne as planned on January 1,
and we are expecting the scheduled
itinerary to resume completely by
January 2," a statement issued by
Viking said.

The statement added that Viking is

working directly with guests on
compensation due to the impact to
their trip.

DAFF also confirmed that as per the

current itinerary, the ship -- which
holds 930 guests -- is scheduled to
arrive in Melbourne on January 2.

Although this is the first cruise ship-

related incident of 2023, it is not the
first of the Australian summer
season.

In November 2022, a cruise ship

docked in Sydney with several
hundred Covid-positive passengers
on board. All those who tested
positive -- which included passengers
and crew members -- were isolated
on the ship away from others.

The ship, the Majestic Princess

 operated by Carnival, was able to
continue the rest of its Australia
itinerary.

(https://edition.cnn.com/travel/
article/australia-cruise-ship-fungus-
intl-hnk/index.html)
Why was the ship required to
undergo hull cleaning?

30 (CNN) — A cruise ship was Because Although Moreover Even though Nevertheless A
prevented from docking in Australia
due to fungal growth on the ship's
hull, according to statements issued
by the cruise line and Australia's
Department of Agriculture, Fisheries,
and Forestry (DAFF).

The DAFF National Maritime

Coordination Center was notified of
"small amounts of bio foul" on the
hull of the Viking Orion on
December 28, DAFF said, adding
that bio foul is a common
accumulation of microorganisms,
plants, algae, or small animals on
vessel hulls.

According to DAFF, the

management of such bio foul is
common practice for all incoming
international vessels.

"To protect the marine ecosystems

within Australian waters the vessel is
required to undergo hull cleaning to
remove the bio foul and prevent
potentially harmful marine
organisms being transported by the
vessel," DAFF said in its statement,
adding that professional divers
cleaned the hull while the ship was
anchored outside Australian waters,
approximately 12 nautical miles
offshore from the port of Adelaide in
the state of South Australia.

"While the ship needed to miss

several stops on this itinerary in
order for the required cleaning to be
conducted, she is expected sail for
Melbourne as planned on January 1,
and we are expecting the scheduled
itinerary to resume completely by
January 2," a statement issued by
Viking said.

The statement added that Viking is

working directly with guests on
compensation due to the impact to
their trip.

DAFF also confirmed that as per the

current itinerary, the ship -- which
holds 930 guests -- is scheduled to
arrive in Melbourne on January 2.

Although this is the first cruise ship-

related incident of 2023, it is not the
first of the Australian summer
season.

In November 2022, a cruise ship

docked in Sydney with several
hundred Covid-positive passengers
on board. All those who tested
positive -- which included passengers
and crew members -- were isolated
on the ship away from others.

The ship, the Majestic Princess

operated by Carnival, was able to
continue the rest of its Australia
itinerary.

(https://edition.cnn.com/travel/
article/australia-cruise-ship-fungus-
intl-hnk/index.html)
 Another cruise had docked in Sydney
on November 2022 … several
hundred Covid-positive passengers
on board.

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rainbow or lunar rainbow) is a to find moonbow moonbow knowledge about on how to explore experiments to
rainbow produced by moonlight phenomena moonbow moonbow create moonbow.
rather than direct sunlight. Other than
the difference in the light source, its
formation is the same as for a solar
rainbow: It is caused by the
refraction of light in many water
droplets, such as a rain shower or a
waterfall, and is always positioned in
the opposite part of the sky from the
Moon relative to the observer.

Moonbows are much fainter than

solar rainbows, due to the smaller
amount of light reflected from the
surface of the Moon. Because the
light is usually too faint to excite the
cone color receptors in human eyes,
it is difficult for the human eye to
discern colors in a moonbow. As a
result, a moonbow often appears to
be white. However, the colors in a
moonbow do appear in long
exposure photographs.

Moonbows are most easily viewed

when the Moon is at or nearest to its
brightest phase full moon. For
moonbows to have the greatest
prospect of appearing, the Moon
must be low in the sky (at an
elevation of less than 42 degrees,
preferably lower) and must not be
obscured by cloud. In addition, the
night sky must be very dark. Since
the sky is not completely dark on a
rising/setting full moon, this means
they can only be observed two to
three hours before sunrise (a time
with few observers), or two to three
hours after sunset. And, of course,
there must be water droplets (e.g.
from rain or spray) opposite the
Moon. This combination of
requirements makes moonbows
much rarer than rainbows produced
by the daytime sunlight. Moonbows
may also be visible when rain falls
during full moonrise at extreme
latitudes during the winter months
when the prevalence of the hours of
 darkness gives more opportunity for
the phenomenon to be observed.

It is said that the definition of the

colors depends upon the size of the
moisture drops present in the air: the
smaller they are the less vivid the
colors. Below 1/500 inch diameter
they usually refract more or less
white light as the component colors
are merged.

(https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/
Moonbow)

How can the text benefit you?

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rainbow or lunar rainbow) is a dark moon sun light the sunlight and dark moon and the light in many
rainbow produced by moonlight the rain sun water droplets
rather than direct sunlight. Other than
the difference in the light source, its
formation is the same as for a solar
rainbow: It is caused by the
refraction of light in many water
droplets, such as a rain shower or a
waterfall, and is always positioned in
the opposite part of the sky from the
Moon relative to the observer.
Moonbows are much fainter than
solar rainbows, due to the smaller
amount of light reflected from the
surface of the Moon. Because the
light is usually too faint to excite the
cone color receptors in human eyes,
it is difficult for the human eye to
discern colors in a moonbow. As a
result, a moonbow often appears to
be white. However, the colors in a
moonbow do appear in long
exposure photographs.

Moonbows are most easily viewed

when the Moon is at or nearest to its
brightest phase full moon. For
moonbows to have the greatest
prospect of appearing, the Moon
must be low in the sky (at an
elevation of less than 42 degrees,
preferably lower) and must not be
obscured by cloud. In addition, the
night sky must be very dark. Since
the sky is not completely dark on a
rising/setting full moon, this means
they can only be observed two to
three hours before sunrise (a time
with few observers), or two to three
hours after sunset. And, of course,
there must be water droplets (e.g.
from rain or spray) opposite the
Moon. This combination of
requirements makes moonbows
much rarer than rainbows produced
by the daytime sunlight. Moonbows
may also be visible when rain falls
during full moonrise at extreme
latitudes during the winter months
when the prevalence of the hours of
darkness gives more opportunity for
the phenomenon to be observed.

It is said that the definition of the

colors depends upon the size of the
moisture drops present in the air: the
smaller they are the less vivid the
colors. Below 1/500 inch diameter
they usually refract more or less
white light as the component colors
are merged.

(https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/
Moonbow)

What caused moonbow to be

formed? It is caused by ….
33 A moonbow (also known as a moon although though moreover because of nevertheless D
rainbow or lunar rainbow) is a
rainbow produced by moonlight
rather than direct sunlight. Other than
the difference in the light source, its
formation is the same as for a solar
rainbow: It is caused by the
refraction of light in many water
droplets, such as a rain shower or a
waterfall, and is always positioned in
the opposite part of the sky from the
Moon relative to the observer.

Moonbows are much fainter than

solar rainbows, due to the smaller
amount of light reflected from the
surface of the Moon. Because the
light is usually too faint to excite the
cone color receptors in human eyes,
it is difficult for the human eye to
discern colors in a moonbow. As a
result, a moonbow often appears to
be white. However, the colors in a
moonbow do appear in long
exposure photographs.

Moonbows are most easily viewed

when the Moon is at or nearest to its
brightest phase full moon. For
moonbows to have the greatest
prospect of appearing, the Moon
must be low in the sky (at an
elevation of less than 42 degrees,
preferably lower) and must not be
obscured by cloud. In addition, the
night sky must be very dark. Since
the sky is not completely dark on a
rising/setting full moon, this means
they can only be observed two to
three hours before sunrise (a time
with few observers), or two to three
hours after sunset. And, of course,
there must be water droplets (e.g.
from rain or spray) opposite the
Moon. This combination of
requirements makes moonbows
much rarer than rainbows produced
by the daytime sunlight. Moonbows
may also be visible when rain falls
during full moonrise at extreme
latitudes during the winter months
when the prevalence of the hours of
darkness gives more opportunity for
the phenomenon to be observed.

It is said that the definition of the

colors depends upon the size of the
 moisture drops present in the air: the
smaller they are the less vivid the
colors. Below 1/500 inch diameter
they usually refract more or less
white light as the component colors
are merged.

(https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/
Moonbow)

The moonbow is much rarer than the

rainbow … combination of lower
position of the moon and water
droplet opposite the moon.

34 As the saying goes, "Never let them Giving example Reporting the Advising people Asking people Giving tips on E
see you sweat." But wouldn't you on how to use benefit of to handle stressful keep a glass of ice how to stop
know it, just when you want to antiperspirant balancing body situation well water handy excessive
deodorant hormones sweating
project an image of cool confidence,
"body central" has other ideas.

"There are some people who actually

have a problem with overactive
sweat glands, but for the most part,
excessive sweating that occurs only
in certain situations is all about
stress," says Siegel.

A by-product of stress hormones

such as cortisol, epinephrine, and
norepinephrine, Siegel says nervous
sweating is a reflection of
sympathetic nerve discharge -- a
manifestation of the fight-or-flight
response that kicks in when we're
anxious.

The way to prevent it, he says, is to

condition ourselves ahead of time for
facing stressful situations. "It's a
matter of brain retraining. Gradually
expose yourself to the nervous
situation, and eventually your body
won't respond as if you're in danger."

An easier way to prevent excessive

sweating is simply to try an
antiperspirant deodorant, Siegel says.

Avoiding coffee, tea, chocolate, or

any food high in caffeine, as well as
any hot, spicy foods can also help,
Daguilh says.

"They increase heart rate and

respiration, which can also increase
sweating, so avoid them if you know
you will be facing a stressful
situation."
 "It's also perfectly OK to carry a
hankie and dab the perspiration from
your face, or wipe your hands," she
says.

One more cool tip: Keep a glass of

ice water handy, and if possible, hold
it against your wrists to help control
sweating, Sadock tells WebMD.

(https://www.webmd.com/women/
features/embarrassing)

What is the objective of the text?

35 As the saying goes, "Never let them To have normal To increase the To expose them to The lesson the To balance their A
see you sweat." But wouldn't you heart rate and taste of the food stressful situation flavour of the body hormones
know it, just when you want to respiration they eat meals
project an image of cool confidence,
"body central" has other ideas.

"There are some people who actually

have a problem with overactive
sweat glands, but for the most part,
excessive sweating that occurs only
in certain situations is all about
stress," says Siegel.

A by-product of stress hormones

such as cortisol, epinephrine, and
norepinephrine, Siegel says nervous
sweating is a reflection of
sympathetic nerve discharge -- a
manifestation of the fight-or-flight
response that kicks in when we're
anxious.

The way to prevent it, he says, is to

condition ourselves ahead of time for
facing stressful situations. "It's a
matter of brain retraining. Gradually
expose yourself to the nervous
situation, and eventually your body
won't respond as if you're in danger."

An easier way to prevent excessive

sweating is simply to try an
antiperspirant deodorant, Siegel says.

Avoiding coffee, tea, chocolate, or

any food high in caffeine, as well as
any hot, spicy foods can also help,
Daguilh says.

"They increase heart rate and

respiration, which can also increase
sweating, so avoid them if you know
you will be facing a stressful
situation."
 "It's also perfectly OK to carry a
hankie and dab the perspiration from
your face, or wipe your hands," she
says.

One more cool tip: Keep a glass of

ice water handy, and if possible, hold
it against your wrists to help control
sweating, Sadock tells WebMD.

(https://www.webmd.com/women/
features/embarrassing)

Why people should avoid spicy food

to prevent excessive sweating?

36 As the saying goes, "Never let them eventually regularly secondly finally lastly B
see you sweat." But wouldn't you
know it, just when you want to
project an image of cool confidence,
"body central" has other ideas.

"There are some people who actually

have a problem with overactive
sweat glands, but for the most part,
excessive sweating that occurs only
in certain situations is all about
stress," says Siegel.

A by-product of stress hormones

such as cortisol, epinephrine, and
norepinephrine, Siegel says nervous
sweating is a reflection of
sympathetic nerve discharge -- a
manifestation of the fight-or-flight
response that kicks in when we're
anxious.

The way to prevent it, he says, is to

condition ourselves ahead of time for
facing stressful situations. "It's a
matter of brain retraining. Gradually
expose yourself to the nervous
situation, and eventually your body
won't respond as if you're in danger."

An easier way to prevent excessive

sweating is simply to try an
antiperspirant deodorant, Siegel says.

Avoiding coffee, tea, chocolate, or

any food high in caffeine, as well as
any hot, spicy foods can also help,
Daguilh says.

"They increase heart rate and

respiration, which can also increase
sweating, so avoid them if you know
you will be facing a stressful
situation."

"It's also perfectly OK to carry a

hankie and dab the perspiration from
your face, or wipe your hands," she
says.

One more cool tip: Keep a glass of

ice water handy, and if possible, hold
it against your wrists to help control
sweating, Sadock tells WebMD.

(https://www.webmd.com/women/
features/embarrassing)

Gradually expose yourself to the

nervous situation, and eventually
your body won't respond as if you're
in danger.

What is the word ‘gradually’ similar

to?
37 Suggesting Advising teachers Preventing parents Treating children Giving tips to A
parents to keep to teach children to coming to with fever at cure fever for
their children off from home during school during the school children
school if they are pandemic pandemic
not well

What is the purpose of the text?

38 ill pain harsh happy curious A

“Keep children off school if unwell

with fever – advice.”

What is the closest meaning to the

word ‘unwell’?

39 The Netherlands had already The disputes Compensation Justification of the Bridges and roads A blockade of the A
conquered northern Bali by the between the asked by the Dutch plundering of a and irrigation built southern coasts
middle of the 19th century, Dutch and to the Balinese shipwreck near by Balinese kings and sent various
Balinese kings kings Sanur in Gianyar ultimate by the
integrating the kingdoms of
Dutch
Jembrana, Buleleng and Karangasem
into the Dutch East Indies, but the
southern kingdoms of Tabanan,
Badung and Klungkung had
managed to remain independent.
Various disputes took place between
the Dutch and the southern
kingdoms, and it was expected that
the Dutch would intervene militarily
once a pretext presented itself.

Leading up to the intervention of

1906, the Dutch had seen successes
in Gianyar in establishing an
administration system that efficiently
collected and utilized taxes. Bridges
and roads and irrigation systems
were improved and the justice
system was reformed. One result of
the successes in Gianyar was an
increase in refugees from
neighboring kingdoms seeking to
escape slavery, corruption, and
tyranny of other kingdoms.[4] As a
result of these successes and in
general the very presence of the
Dutch near the sacred Puri
Klungkung, the Dewa Agung began
a campaign of general harassment of
the Dutch. The culmination of this
harassment and the eventual pretext
for the intervention was the Dewa
Agung's support of the justification
of the plundering of a shipwreck near
Sanur.

There were recurrent disputes

between the Dutch and Balinese
kings regarding the right to plunder
ships that foundered off the reefs
surrounding Bali. According to
Balinese tradition called Tawan
Karang, the Balinese king
traditionally considered such wrecks
as their property, while the Dutch
insisted that they were not. On 27
May 1904, a Chinese schooner
named Sri Kumala struck the reef
near Sanur, and was plundered by the
Balinese. Upon request for
compensation by the Dutch, the
kings of Badung refused to pay
anything, supported by the king of
Tabanan, the king of Klungkung, and
the Dewa Agung. The ruler of
Tabanan had also caused Dutch
discontent by authorizing in 1904 the
 practice of suttee (ritual self-sacrifice
of relatives upon the death of a ruler,
also called wesatia) despite a Dutch
formal request to abandon it.

In June 1906, the Dutch started a

blockade of the southern coasts and
sent various ultimata.

(https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/
Dutch_intervention_in_Bali_(1906))

What does the text tell us about?

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conquered northern Bali by the the justification of establishing an the campaign of Dewa Agung as Balinese kings
middle of the 19th century, the plundering of administration general the ruler of
a shipwreck system harassment Tabanan
integrating the kingdoms of
Jembrana, Buleleng and Karangasem
into the Dutch East Indies, but the
southern kingdoms of Tabanan,
Badung and Klungkung had
managed to remain independent.
Various disputes took place between
the Dutch and the southern
kingdoms, and it was expected that
the Dutch would intervene militarily
once a pretext presented itself.

Leading up to the intervention of

1906, the Dutch had seen successes
in Gianyar in establishing an
administration system that efficiently
collected and utilized taxes. Bridges
and roads and irrigation systems
were improved and the justice
system was reformed. One result of
the successes in Gianyar was an
increase in refugees from
neighboring kingdoms seeking to
escape slavery, corruption, and
tyranny of other kingdoms.[4] As a
result of these successes and in
general the very presence of the
Dutch near the sacred Puri
Klungkung, the Dewa Agung began
a campaign of general harassment of
the Dutch. The culmination of this
harassment and the eventual pretext
for the intervention was the Dewa
Agung's support of the justification
of the plundering of a shipwreck near
Sanur.

There were recurrent disputes

between the Dutch and Balinese
kings regarding the right to plunder
ships that foundered off the reefs
surrounding Bali. According to
Balinese tradition called Tawan
Karang, the Balinese king
traditionally considered such wrecks
as their property, while the Dutch
insisted that they were not. On 27
May 1904, a Chinese schooner
named Sri Kumala struck the reef
near Sanur, and was plundered by the
Balinese. Upon request for
compensation by the Dutch, the
kings of Badung refused to pay
anything, supported by the king of
Tabanan, the king of Klungkung, and
the Dewa Agung. The ruler of
Tabanan had also caused Dutch
discontent by authorizing in 1904 the
practice of suttee (ritual self-sacrifice
of relatives upon the death of a ruler,
also called wesatia) despite a Dutch
formal request to abandon it.

In June 1906, the Dutch started a

blockade of the southern coasts and
sent various ultimata.

(https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/
Dutch_intervention_in_Bali_(1906))
How was the Dutch intervention of
1906 considered as successful?