Soal A

Text for number 1 - 4

Two state-owned lenders — Bank Mandiri and Bank BNI — will build temporary houses for 400 families
displaced by the recent strong earthquake that hit Sigi District, Central Sulawesi Province.

Second Assistant Secretary of Sigi District Government Iskandar Nontji informed that the temporary
houses for 100 families will be constructed by Bank Mandiri in the South Sibayala area of Dolo Sub-
district. Meanwhile, Bank BNI will erect the temporary shelters for 300 families in Jonoge Village of Sigi
Biromaru Sub-district that severely suffered from soil liquefaction during the 7.4-magnitude earthquake
that rocked the area on Sept 28, he noted.

The temporary houses will be constructed on pieces of land, owned by the sub-district government,
village, and community members, he stated, adding that the Sigi district government will facilitate all
related parties to sign a letter of agreement.

“We are going to provide a letter of agreement that will be signed by all related parties to avoid any
unexpected eventuality in the future,” he explained. (Antara, 17th October, 2018).

1. What is the text about?

A. Building temporary houses for displaced family

B. Planning to displace the temporary house

C. Signing a letter of agreements to build a permanent house

D. New luxury house will be built by BNI

E. Assistant Secretary has built temporary houses

2. What can we infer from the text?

A. The temporary house will be build in the family lands

B. The displaced family will build 400 houses for two state banks

C. Shelters will be built by two state banks for the earthquake victims

D. Bank Mandiri will be built in the South Sibyala

E. Bank BNI will be built by the earthquake victims in Jonoge Village of Sigi

3. What makes 400 families displaced?

A. Local governement

B. 7.4-magnitude earthquake
 C. Temporary shelters

D. 400 houses

E. Mandiri bank and BNI

4. “The temporary houses will be constructed on pieces of land..” The temporary word has antonym
of ……..

A. Momentary

B. Transitory

C. Limited

D. Permanent

E. Seasonal

TvThe Surabaya Police have arrested a man, identified only as MN, for allegedly buying an infant via
Instagram.MN was arrested at his house on Jl. Karah in Jambangan district in Surabaya, East Java, on
Sunday. He was found to have paid some Rp 3.8 million (US$250) for a baby boy when he was only three
days olD.Surabaya police chief Sr. Comr. Rudi Setiawan said recently that the transaction was conducted
in Semarang, Central Java, on Sept. 23. The baby’s parents live in Tangerang in Banten.

“The baby is now safe with the Surabaya administration,” Rudi said on Monday (The Jakarta Post, Tue,
October 16, 2018)

5. What is the purpose of the text?

A. To inform readers about arrested man for buying an infant

B. To describe the important person for readers

C. To argue that arresting the man is important

D. D. To explain how police arrested the man

E. E. To convince reader that buying infant is illegal

6. What is the generic structure of the text above?

A. Orientation – Complication – Reorientation

B. Orientation – Series of event – Reorientation

C. Stating thesis – Arguments – Reiteration

 D. Goal – Equipments – Steps

E. Newsworthy event – Background events – Sources

7. MN was arrested at his house…” The underlined word refers to a house belongs to…….

A. The police officer

B. The arrested man

C. The infant parent

D. Surabaya administration officer

E. Semarang administration officer

8. “…for allegedly buying an infant” The infant word has similar meaning with ……

A. Adult

B. Teenager

C. Child

D. Grown

E. Man

9. What is the purpose of the application letter?

A. to amuse or to entertain the reader with a story.

B. to retell events with the purpose of either informing or entertaining their audience

C. to explain steps/instruction to make/operate/do something

D. to say your intent to apply for a certain job or college.

E. to get information from the company.

Text for number 10

Ph.D. in Spanish (US Hispanic Literature), 2021 – University of Houston. Dissertation: Quixote Reborn:
The Wanderer in US Hispanic Literature. Sancho Rodriguez, Chair

M.A. in Spanish, June 2020– University of Houston

B.A. in Spanish, June 2017 – University of Houston

10. This part of the above CV is called as ..…

 A. Personal identity

B. Employment history

C. Achievments

D. Educational Background

E. Job Experience

Text for number 11

Dear Sir/Madam,

I would like to apply for the teaching position advertised in The Jakarta Post.

I graduated from Gaja Mada University as Bachelor of Economy and planned to take the Licensure
Examination for Teachers this August.

What is the purpose of the text?

A. to tell the vacant position

B. to advertise a place

C. to invite people to apply

D. to apply for a job

E. to ask the company needs.

Text for number 12

Dear Sir/Madam,

I am interested in applying for the position of English tutor in your company. My skills and experiences
are relevant to the position. I’ve had experience in training new labour in leadership programmes for
five years. I’ve also taught in a course for the last two years. My qualifications and past working
experiences match to the requirements you need. I am sure I can make a contribution to the success of
your company.

What experience does the applicant have?

A. As an English teacher at Persada Course

B. As a management trainer in company

 C. As a member of English course

D. As a trainer in leadership programmes

E. As a participant in leadership training

13. The parts of an application letter are …

A. sender's address, date, addressee, salutation, body of letter, complimentary closing,

signature & full name.

B. sender's address, date, addressee, complimentary closing, body of letter, closing,

signature & full name.

C. sender's address, body of letter ,addressee, date, salutation, , complimentary closing,

signature & full name.

D. sender's address, addressee, date, salutation, body of letter, , signature & full name
complimentary closing.

E. addressee, salutation ,sender's address, date, , body of letter, complimentary closing,

signature & full name.

14. Interviewer : W hat is your greatest strength?”

Applicant : ……..

A. My performance when I do my job.

B. I am a skilled administration with over ten years of experience.

C. I known every secret in my previous company.

D. I can eat as much as you think.

E. I have strong body.

15. Interviewer : What is your greatest weakness?”

Applicant : ……..

A. I can’t work under pressure.

B. I have no weakness.

C. I've learned to make my perfectionism work to my advantage.

D. I am an expert, so I can deal with everything.

 E. I am always be on time in doing my job.

15. Interviewer : Why are you leaving “ or why have you left your job?”

Applicant : ……..

A. My current job puts a lot of focus on individual achievements, but I'm really looking
forward to working in a collaborative environment.

B. I don’t like my colleagues.

C. My boss is too fierce.

D. I don’t like environment around the building. It has many homeless.

E. I often leave my job.

16. Interviewer : What are your salary expectations?”

Applicant : ……..

A. If this is the right job for me, I am sure we can come to an agreement on salary.

B. Maybe $ 200,000-$400,000

C. Up to you!

D. I bet that will be very high price.

E. It depends on the company

17. Interviewer : Why do you want this job?

Applicant : ……..

A. I like easy job.

B. I’m personally drawn to this mission.

C. I have admired this company’s successful strategies and mission for years. There are
values I greatly admire.

D. In one month, I streamlined the process, which saved my group 10 man-hours each month
and reduced errors on invoices by 25%.

E. I have many families work here.

18. Dara : we will have a long holiday in the next semester, what are you going to do?

Ida : …………….
 Dara : I do hope you have a nice trip.

A. I Don’t know

B. I am Busy

C. I am Thinking of going to the Beach

D. The beach is not clean

E. The holiday wilbe boring

19. Indah : Look at the Views. what do you think about the river?

Andi : I Think ………..

A. It is amazing

B. I can Do Nothing

C. Yes. good

D. I can swim

E. We go fishing

20. Wina : I’ve Problem with my mobile Phone. what’s your Idea?

Dina : ……………

Wina : that’s good Idea.

A. I Think you should buy the new one

B. How A pity you are.

C. That’s not my Business

D. Making a call is easy

E. I don’t know nothing

21. Kiano : How do you feel the temperature here?

Andi : …………..

Bima : I think so. We need to open all windows

A. a. So hot here.
 B. b. Good Job.

C. c. Yes I Believe

D. d. nice weather

E. e. good weather

22. Siska: ……… about the math test?

Martha: It’s too hard to do. I couldn’t answer number 3.

A. a. In your opinion

B. b. Would you agree

C. c. What do you think

D. d. I believe

E. e. When do you attend

23. Arbi: ………..

Sita: I like it so much.

A. a. Where do you go?

B. b. Do you think so?

C. c. Do you like the movie?

D. d. Are you sure?

E. e. I am fine

24. Raina: It’s nearly school holiday. What are you going to do?

Mika: ……………

Raina: Have a nice holiday!

Mika: Thank you.

A. a. I think I am going to Bandung

B. b. I don’t know yet

C. c. It’s a secret
 D. d. What do you think about holiday?

E. e. We will move

25. Doni: What do you think of my drawing?

John: It’s really good, but maybe adding some color.

Doni: No problem.

From the dialog above. we know that Doni is …………….

A. a. Asking for help

B. b Asking opinion

C. c. Giving opinion

D. d. Disagree

E. e. Expressing grateful

25. Carolina : What a unique tradition it is! We should go and watch it once.

Sisilia : Alright, let’s arrange a trip to Payakumbuh next December. What do you think?

Carolina : I’d say that is a brilliant idea. I can’t wait for that month.

Sisilia : Yeah, me too. I’ll contact you later. See you John.

Carolina : Alright, see you Doni.

The expression that stated asking opinion is…..

A. a.What a unique tradition

B. b.We should go and watch it

C. c.What do you think

D. d.I’d say that is brilliant idea

E. e.See you.

26. Carolina : What a unique tradition it is. We should go and watch it once.

Sisilia : Alright, let’s arrange a trip to Payakumbuh next December. What do you think?

Carolina : I’d say that is a brilliant idea. I can’t wait for that month.
 Sisilia : Yeah, me too. I’ll contact you later. See you John.

Carolina : Alright, see you Doni.

The expression used to respond an opinion is….

A. a.What a unique tradition

B. b.We should go and watch it

C. c.What do you think

D. d.I’d say that is a brilliant idea

E. e.See you.

27. Expression which uses to state disagreement is…..

A. a.The way I see it is that…

B. b.I strongly believe that…

C. c.I am not sure but I am leaning towards…

D. d.Can you give me the way of this complicated life?

E. e.Would you please give solutions?

28. The expression used to respond an opinion is….

A. a.What a unique tradition

B. b.We should go and watch it

C. c.What do you think

D. d.I’d say that is a brilliant idea

E. e.See you.

29. Expression for giving opinion is……

A. a.Would you like to share your life experience?

B. b.Would you mind giving me win-win solution?

C. c.I believe that the tragedy will be end soon.

D. d.I couldn't agree more.

 E. e.I agree with what you are saying.

30. Doni: ……….. ?

Mike: I think it is nice and clean.

A. a.What about the new apartment?

B. b.What do you think of this match

C. c.How do you feel about the election

D. d.How about watching movie

E. e.What do you think about this t-shirt?

31. Expression which uses to state an agreement is…..

A. a.What do you think of playing games together?

B. b.That's not the same thing at all.

C. c.It is not justified to say so.

D. d.Do you think it’s going well?

E. e.That’s great suggestion.

32. Alex : What do you think about the film ?

Bram : I think ……………

Complete the dialogue above …………….

A. a.I like it

B. b.thank you

C. c.I can’t hear you

D. d.you forget it

E. e.let’s go

33. Expression which uses to state disagreement is…..

 A. a.The way I see it is that…

B. b.I strongly believe that…

C. c.I am not sure but I am leaning towards…

D. d.Can you give me the way of this complicated life?

E. e.Would you please give solutions?

The following text is for questions 34-37.

Should performance enhancing drugs be accepted in sports?

The issue of using drugs to enhance athlete’s performance is controversial. Those who agree to
the use of drugs in enhancing performance say that most top players in all sports take drugs to
train harder and feel no pain during play. The trainers, sports doctors, nutritionists,
physiotherapists, and managers of the big names make sure banned substances are taken at the
safest and most efficient levels. The main effect of banning such substances has turned
performers and their coaches into liars and cheaters.

On the other hand, some still believe that performance enhancing drugs in sport should be
banned. Performance enhancing drugs are not only prohibited because they violate the spirit of
sport but because they can damage the health of athletes.

I think the idea of allowing them in sports could lead to a situation whereby sportsmen and
women are used as human guinea pigs for a constant fl ow of new, unregulated substances.

34. What argument is given by those who disagree with the use of performance enhancing
drugs?

A. Athletes health is badly affected

B. Guinea pigs are awfully needed

C. Athletes consume more drugs

D. Athletes obey the rules

E. Athletes perform better

35. According to the proponents of performance enhancing drugs, the effect of banning them
is that performers become ....

A. Losers

B. Winners
 C. Cheaters

D. Hooligans

E. Supporters

36. What is the writer’s intention to write the text?

A. To persuade readers to agree with the issue

B. To influence readers to oppose the issue

C. To describe performance enhancing drugs

D. To entertain readers with the issue

E. To expose readers with the issue

37. How does the writer feel about the performance enhancing drugs?

A. Neutral

B. Positive

C. Negative

D. Indefinite

E. Pessimistic

The following text is for questions 38 to 41

Will solar energy ever be a main source of energy for industrial societies? The solar energy is
cheaper than any fossil fuell because we can get the abundant source of energy from the sun.

In sunny deserts, the sun’s radiation that reaches the ground can be used to produce electricity
for industries and homes. In one of experiment, solar ponds can produce hot water to drive
generators.

Unfortunately, we can’t power our homes entirely on sunlight. Solar energy can only be
exploited in bright light. Its great potential, therefore, is in countries that have clear skies for
most of the year. Most houses, however, are not in the sunniest part of the world. In addition to
convert sunlight directly into electricity, solar cells are needed. Although they are very cheap to
turn, relatively they are expensive to buy and many people can’t afford them.

38. Which of the following can produce hot water to drive generators?

A. Solar car
 B. Solar cells

C. Solar ponds

D. Solar heating

E. Solar batteries

39. Which of the following statements does not agree with the text?

A. Solar energy can only be harnessed in bright sunlight

B. The solar energy is cheaper than any other fossil fuel

C. Solar energy is non-polluted

D. Solar ponds produce hot water to drive generators

E. The main important device to harness the solar energy is cheap

40. From the text, we know that ....

A. Converting solar energy into electricity is expensive

B. Solar energy generators can be found in most houses

C. It is easy to convert solar energy into electricity

D. The potential source of solar energy can only be found in desert areas

E. Most of people in bright sunny areas use solar energy

41. Is the solar energy cheaper than any fossil fuel?

A. No, it isn't

B. Yes, it is

C. Solar energy as cheap as any fossil fuel

D. They have same price

E. The solar energy is more expensive than any fossil fuel

Text for number 42-45

“How to Make Cheesecake”

Ingredients:
1. ½ cup of sugar

2. 2 eggs

3. ½ teaspoon of vanilla

4. 2 packages of cream cheese

Directions:

1. Beat and blend sugar, cream cheese, and vanilla at medium speed.

2. Blend in the eggs, then stir.

3. Bake at 35 celsius for 40 minutes or until it is almost set.

4. Cool.

5. To get the best result, put it in the refrigerator for 3 hours.

6. Yield: 6 servings

7. Preparation time: 5 minutes

Cooking time: 40 minutes

42. For how many people can the cake be served?

A. 2

B. 6

C. 7

D. 4

E. 9

43. The text above is called …

A. description

B. explanation

C. report

D. procedure

E. narrative
44. The goal of the text above is to tell about …

A. how to blend vanilla dan sugar

B. how to make cheesecake

C. how to bake a cake

D. how to beat cream cheese

E. how to mix eggs with cream cheese

45. Preparation time is ... minutes

A. 3

B. 5

C. 15

D. 25

E. 40

Text for number 46-49

“How to Make Easy French Toast”

To make French Toast, you need:

1. 1 spoon of sugar

2. 2 eggs

3. 4 pcs of bread

4. ¼ cup of milk

5. Butter

6. Pan

7. Fork

8. Plate

9. Bowl

Steps:
1. Break the eggs, then pour the milk in the bowl.

2. Add a spoon of sugar.

3. Mix the sugar, milk, and eggs.

4. Next, put 1 piece of bread in the bowl with eggs, milk, and sugar. Then, turn it over.

5. Put butter on the pan and heat.

6. After the pan is hot, take out the bread from the bowl and put it in the pan.

7. Flip the bread after you cook one side, to the other side.

8. After finishing the bread, cook the other 3 pieces of bread with the same steps.

9. Now, serve the bread on the plate.

46. What is the purpose of the text about french toast?

A. describing french toast

B. entertaining persuading the reader to cook french toast

C. explaining about french toast

D. telling the reader how to make french toast

47. . “To make French Toast, you need:”

The expression in the text above belongs to …

A. materials

B. purpose

C. methods

D. goal

E. events

48. The text above is better addressed to …

A. a girl who is good at cooking

B. a chef
 C. a mother at home

D. a student learning at home

E. a husband alone at home

49.“Then, boil the noodles on low heat …”

The best adverb to complete instruction is….

A. when finish

B. when serving

C. until blended

D. over the whole oven

E. for ten minutes

The following text is for questions 50 to 53.

Should performance enhancing drugs be accepted in sports?

The issue of using drugs to enhance athlete’s performance is controversial. Those who agree to
the use of drugs in enhancing performance say that most top players in all sports take drugs to
train harder and feel no pain during play. The trainers, sports doctors, nutritionists,
physiotherapists, and managers of the big names make sure banned substances are taken at the
safest and most efficient levels. The main effect of banning such substances has turned
performers and their coaches into liars and cheaters.

On the other hand, some still believe that performance enhancing drugs in sport should be
banned. Performance enhancing drugs are not only prohibited because they violate the spirit of
sport but because they can damage the health of athletes.

I think the idea of allowing them in sports could lead to a situation whereby sportsmen and
women are used as human guinea pigs for a constant fl ow of new, unregulated substances.

50. What argument is given by those who disagree with the use of performance enhancing
drugs?

A. Athletes health is badly affected

B. Guinea pigs are awfully needed

C. Athletes consume more drugs

 D. Athletes obey the rules

E. Athletes perform better

51. According to the proponents of performance enhancing drugs, the effect of banning them
is that performers become ....

A. Losers

B. Winners

C. Cheaters

D. Hooligans

E. Supporters

52. What is the writer’s intention to write the text?

A. To persuade readers to agree with the issue

B. To influence readers to oppose the issue

C. To describe performance enhancing drugs

D. To entertain readers with the issue

E. To expose readers with the issue

53. How does the writer feel about the performance enhancing drugs?

A. Neutral

B. Positive

C. Negative

D. Indefinite

E. Pessimistic

The following text is for questions 54 to 57.

Will solar energy ever be a main source of energy for industrial societies? The solar energy is
cheaper than any fossil fuell because we can get the abundant source of energy from the sun.
In sunny deserts, the sun’s radiation that reaches the ground can be used to produce electricity
for industries and homes. In one of experiment, solar ponds can produce hot water to drive
generators.

Unfortunately, we can’t power our homes entirely on sunlight. Solar energy can only be
exploited in bright light. Its great potential, therefore, is in countries that have clear skies for
most of the year. Most houses, however, are not in the sunniest part of the world. In addition to
convert sunlight directly into electricity, solar cells are needed. Although they are very cheap to
turn, relatively they are expensive to buy and many people can’t afford them.

54. Which of the following can produce hot water to drive generators?

A. Solar car

B. Solar cells

C. Solar ponds

D. Solar heating

E. Solar batteries

55. Which of the following statements does not agree with the text?

A. Solar energy can only be harnessed in bright sunlight

B. The solar energy is cheaper than any other fossil fuel

C. Solar energy is non-polluted

D. Solar ponds produce hot water to drive generators

E. The main important device to harness the solar energy is cheap

56. From the text, we know that ....

A. Converting solar energy into electricity is expensive

B. Solar energy generators can be found in most houses

C. It is easy to convert solar energy into electricity

D. The potential source of solar energy can only be found in desert areas

E. Most of people in bright sunny areas use solar energy

57. Is the solar energy cheaper than any fossil fuel?

A. No, it isn't

B. Yes, it is

C. Solar energy as cheap as any fossil fuel

D. They have same price

E. The solar energy is more expensive than any fossil fuel

Text for questions number,58- 60

On a chilly winter night, my best friend, Sarel Steinauer and I were driving on a freeway that
was covered in a thin plane of ice. To make matters worse I was drunk. Sarel had warned me not
to drink too much but as usual I ignored his warning if I ever heard it over the racket of the
nightclub that we had just been attending. As I was driving, the beer started to take effect;
somehow I resisted the dizziness effects until we were about halfway home.

As I was halfway in a sharp right turn just about to exit the freeway, I saw a flash of light
streak past my left eye. Seconds later, there was a deafening explosion. The darkness seemed to
recede as I slowly regained consciousness. Suddenly there was a roaring fire and I immediately
unbuckled my seat belt, wanting to get out as soon as possible. In fact it took me nearly ten
minutes to find him. He had been catapulted nearly fifteen feet from where the car was. As I
stood by his side, I realized that his injuries were far worse than my own.

"Nicholas, tell my parents that I love them and my sister too. And one last thing, if you
ever get the chance tell her everything that I told you on that day," Sarel said with his last breath.

"I will" I promised him, holding back tears. "Goodbye Nicholas" and with those last words, he
died.

His parents and not only them but a great deal of his classmates cried as his coffin was
lowered into the ground to be entombed forever beneath the earth. As the funeral came to a close
his, I left unable to take anymore. Although he is dead, Sarel's memory will forever live on in our
hearts.5 http://www.write4fun.net/view-entry/113719

58. Why had Sarel reminded Nicholas strictly for many times?

A. Sarel had a worse experience on driving with no consciousness.

B. bSarel warned him not to drink too much because it shortens his life.

C. Being drunk caused by too much alcohol can endanger their life in driving the
car.
 D. Sarel got frightened while he saw Nicholas fighting with some men in the
nightclub.

E. Sarel drunk with her friends.

59. What is the main idea of paragraph four?

A. Nicholas’ apology for what had happened.

B. The reason why the accident happened.

C. Sarel Steinauer’s love to his parents.

D. Sarel Steinauer’s last messages.

E. Sarel and Nicholas’ accident

60. It is implied that …. Implied info

A. Nicholas’ friend was drunk driving the car

B. Nicholas cautiously drove the car in the free way

C. Nicholas’ left eye was troubled by a flash of light

D. Nicholas and Sarel talked and joked too much in the car

E. Nicholas and Sarel got drunk in the car

61. They …….. this music two hours ago.

A. listen

B. listening

C. listened

D. be listen

E. are listened

Text for questions number 61-63

Once upon a time, a rabbit wanted to cross a river, but he could not swim. He had an idea. He
saw a boss of crocodile swimming in the river. The rabbit asked the boss of crocodile, “How
many crocodiles are there in the river?” The boss of crocodile answered, “We are twenty here.
Where are they?” the rabbit asked for the second time. “What is it for?” the boss of crocodile
asked.

All of you are good, nice, gentle and kind, so I want to make a line in order. Later I’ll
know how kind you are,” said the rabbit. Then, the boss of crocodile called all his friends and
asked them to make a line in order from one side to the other side of the river. Just then, the
rabbit started to count while jumping from one crocodile to another; one ….. two…… three…..
four ….. until twenty, and finally, he thanked all crocodiles because he had crossed the river.

62. The story mainly tells us about ……..

a.twenty crocodiles

b.the boss of crocodile

c.a rabbit and twenty crocodiles

d.the boss of crocodile and all his friend

e.a rabbit and the boss of crocodile

63. .We know from the first paragraph that the rabbit actually wanted ……

a.to cross the river

b.to swim across the river

c.to meet the boss of crocodile

d.to know the number of crocodiles

e.to mock the crocodile’s boss

64. All of you are good, nice, gentle, and kind ……… . (Paragraph 2)

The underlined word (gentle) is synonymous with …….

a.wild

b.easygoing

c.honorable

d.diligent

e.Soft
8.Once upon a time there were two sisters. One of them was rich but had no children, while the
other was a poor widow who had five children.

One day, the poor widow no longer had enough food to satisfy herself and her children.
In her need, therefore, she went to her sister and said, “My children and I are suffering the
greatest hunger. You are my beloved sister and you are rich. Please give a mouthful of bread.”

The very rich sister was too stingy to give some food to her sister and said, “I myself
have nothing in the house,” and she drove away her sister with harsh words.

After some time, the husband of the rich sister came home and was just going to cut
himself a piece of bread. When he made the first cut into the loaf, out flowed red blood.

When the maid saw that, she was very terrified and told him what his wife had done to
the poor widow. After hearing the maid’s story, the husband hurried away to help the poor
widow and her children. But when he entered the widow’s room, he found her praying. She had
her two youngest children in her arms and the three eldest were lying dead. He offered her food,
but she refused it and answered, “We no longer have a desire for earthly food. God has already
satisfied the hunger of the three of us, and He will listen to our supplications likewise.”

After she uttered these words, the two little ones drew their last breath. Five second later,
the poor widow sank down and died.

What is the story about?

a.Dead children

b.The poor widow and her kindly sister

c.Two poor widows

d.Rich husband

e.The dead widow

SOAL PAKET : B

Text for questions number 1, 2, 3, 4!

Last year I joined the Chicago Marathon, my first marathon contest. I had to run 26,2 miles to
complete it. It was hard.

At first, I just wanted to get the experience of joining a marathon. I thought it would be one life
time experience. After finishing it, I changed my mind. I wanted to join another one. I was
interested to complete at least one more marathon and improve my time. I also experienced a
good feeling between participants and the spectators that made me happy. It was a very
wonderful thing for me. So, I decided that I had to join another marathon the following year.

1.What is the text about?

a.The writer's activities of watching Chicago marathon contest.

b.The writer's wonderful feeling after watching marathon.

c.The writer's good achievement in marathon.

d.The changing of the writer's feeling after joining the marathon.

e.The achievement of the writer in joining marathon

2.To improve his achievement, the writer ...

a.asked for advice how to run well

b.practiced hard with other participants

c.planned to join another marathon

d.ran faster and faster

e.exercising more everyday

3.What was the writer's intention when he decided to join his first marathon?

a.He would get the winner

b.He just wanted to get an experience

c.He planned to join another marathon

d.He wanted to complete 26,2 miles run

e.He wanted to be a champion

4."... I change my mind." (Paragraph 2) The underlined word (mind) is closest in meaning to ...

a.Decision

b.Ambition

c.Thought

d.suggestion

e.Idea

Text for questions number 5,6,7,8!

A man with his donkey carrying two sacks of wheat was on his way to the market. After a little
while, he was tired and they rested under a tree.

When he woke up from his nap, he could not see the donkey and started searching for the donkey
everywhere. On the way, he met a boy. He asked the boy, “Have you seen my donkey?” The boy
asked, “Is the donkey’s left eye blind, his right foot lame and is he carrying a load of wheat?”
The man was happy and said, “Yes, exactly! Where have you seen it?” The boy answered, “I
haven’t seen it”. This made the man very angry and he took the boy to the village chief for
punishment.

The judge asked, “Dear boy, if you had not seen the donkey, how could you describe it?”
The boy answered, “I saw the tracks of a donkey and the right and left tracks were different. I
understood that the donkey that passed was limping. And the grass on the right side of the road
was eaten but the grass on the left was not. From that I understood that his left eye was blind.
There were wheat seeds scattered on the ground and I understood that he must have been
carrying a load of wheat”. The judge understood the boy’s cleverness and told the man to forgive
the boy.

5.The text shows that the boy knew about the donkey based on….

a.The clues that he saw

b.The words which people said

c.The report made by passers by

d.The people who told him

e.The judge who said to the boy

6.“….and I understood that he must have been carrying a load of wheat.” (par.3). What does the
underlined word (he) in sentence refer to?

a.The traveller

b.The donkey

c.The man

d.The village chief

e.The judge

7.What lesson can we learn from the story?

a.Punishment should be done as soon as possible

b.Law enforcement must be done to everyone

c.We should not jump into conclusion quickly

d.We must not believe people especially children

e.We should believe to the judge.

8.“Is the donkey’s left eye blind, his right foot lame…(par.2). The underlined word (lame) means
that the donkey’s right foot was….

a.Very strong

b.Very weak

c.All right

d.Unable to walk

e.Unable to stand