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The Great Wall, one of the greatest wonders of the world, was listed as a World Heritage by UNESCO in
winds up and down across deserts, grasslands, mountains and plateaus, stretching approximately 8,851.8 kilom
With a history of more than 2000 years, some of the sections are now in ruins or have disappeared. However, i
around the world owing to its architectural grandeur and historical significance.
Great Wall of China is the longest structure ever built. It was erected entirely by hand. The main part o
the highest sections of the Great Wall, on Mount Badaling, near Beijing, rises to about 11 meters high. This secti
6 meters at the top. Watchtowers stand about 90 to 180 meters apart along the wall.

1. We know from the text that Great Wall is

A. Not a high building

B. Located in southeast China
C. Built by using high technology
D. The longest construction in the world

2. What makes people attracted to come to Great Wall?

 A. Its highest and long sections
B. Its longest structure ever built
C. Its architectural grandeur and historical significance.
D. Its location and the condition of the win

3. Why did the writer write the text?

A. To identify Great Wall of China
B. To criticize Great Wall of China
C. To promote Great Wall of China
D. To describe of Great Wall of China

Petruk Cave is one of the leading tourist attractions in Kebum en, Central Java. The cave is located in
District, Kebumen Regency. In the Petruk Cave there is no lighting that illuminates the cave. It is still very nat
entered. The name is taken from the Punokawan of puppet characters that is Petruk. The cave named Petruk cave
In the cave there are three floors, the first is a basic cave, Hindu cave and Petruk. The base cave is a sho
is used for tourist attractions. Hindu cave is part of the cave that is usually used to put offerings to the ancesto
stalagmites which are really awesome. If you want to explore this cave, you must be led by guides who are read
the end of the cave, you can see the beach or waterfall located near the end of the cave.

4. The purpose of the text is to ....

 A. Inform about tourism in Kebumen
B. Tell the readers about Petruk cave
C. Explain how to get to Petruk cave
D. Acknowledge Petruk Cave

5. What makes Petruk cave worth to visit?

A. It is not far from the beach and waterfall.

B. It has so many stalactites and stalagmites.
C. The cave's depth is as deep as Petruk's nose
D. It is the place to put offerings to the ancestor.

My favorite sport is marathon running. There is a small town in Greece called Marathon, and the race is calle
messenger ran all the way from the battlefield of Marathon to Athens to announce victory. He did it without st
500 marathon races worldwide.

I ran in my first marathon in 2011, and it was fantastic. I trained for four months for the race. Sometimes it wa
thousand runners in my race, and I was one of the last ones to arrive – it took me seven hours and twelve minu
proud that I finished the 42.195 kilometers. Yes, that’s how far we ran. Now I’m training for my next maratho
Marathon next year.

6. The text tells us about

 A. The background to the marathon race and the writer’s own experience.
B. The history of the marathon race and the kind of people who run in it today.
C. The background to the Battle of Marathon and the reasons for victory.
D. Details of the writer’s training plan for the London Marathon next year.

7. How did the writer feel about the race?

A. Disappointed because he was one of the last ones to arrive.
B. Angry because he thought he should have trained harder.
C. Pleased that he had managed to complete it.
D. Dissatisfied because he couldn’t complete it

‘… and felt proud that I finished the 42.195 kilometres.’

8. What is the opposite of the underlined word?

A. Pleased
B. Ashamed
C. Sad
D. Superior
Ichiro Suzuki is a famous and successful Japanese baseball player. He was born in Toyoyama, Japan in 1973
hours a day, trained by his father. By the age of 12, Ichiro knew he wanted to be a professional baseball playe
was so small, he turned professional at the age of 18.

In 1992 Ichiro played in a Kobe’s Orix Blue Wave, but for a long time he couldn’t get into the first team. Th
manager came and promoted Ichiro. By the end of the year he was famous. Japan’s media called him the ‘human

In 2000 Ichiro signed a three-year contract with the Seattle Mariners. He was the first Japanese position player
breaking records and making history. He still plays for the Mariners.

9. The text is talking about…

A. Sports report.
B. Description of a baseball match.
C. Portrait of a baseball player.
D. History of Japanese baseball.

10. The text tells us that some teams did not want Ichiro because of his …

A. Nationality.
B. Age.
 C. Size.
D. Style.

11. The text tells us that Ichiro…

A. Became a professional baseball player when he was 12.

B. Is unknown outside Japan.
C. Is still trained by his father.
D. Has been playing for the Seattle mariners since 2000.

Arrange the sentences into a good paragraph

1) As we were leaving the house, Toby saw a cat.
2) I got up early and looked out of the window.
3) He pulled me outside and the door slammed behind me in the wind.
4) He began to bark and pull on the lead.
5) I took a shower and got dressed.
6) It was a lovely day so I decided take my dog, Toby, to the park.
7) Unfortunately, my keys were inside.
8) Then I put Toby on the lead and got ready to leave the house.

12. The best arrangements for the sentences above is …

 A. 2–5–6–8–7–1–4–3
B. 2–6–5–8–1–4–3–7
C. 5–1–8–4–3–2–7–6
D. 1–3–5–7–2–4–6–8

By looking at the name “Blender”, we might be able to guess the function of this electronic device. We put thing
it”. If you never use a blender before, you may need to read this following text.

1. Prepare the ingredients that you want to mix. The ingredients can be varied, but mostly people use blender f
milk, or any kind of food and drinks.
2. Cut the ingredients into smaller pieces if the ingredients were solid and big.
3. Prepare the blender cup, make sure to clean it before we use it and put the blender blades on the bottom of the
4. Place the blender cup on the blender machine.
5. Insert the plug into the electricity socket.
6. Put all of the ingredients into the blender cup.
7. Add some water to help the blender mix the ingredients evenly.
8. Close the lid and cover the blender cup tightly.
9. Start the blender by pressing the speed button; you can start from the medium speed
10. Wait until we get the right texture of the mixture, we can adjust the speed and also add some more water if ne
11. Open the blender and pour the mixture into a glass or bowl.

13. The text is mainly about the procedure of ....

 A. Opening the electronic machine “Blender”
B. Pressing the speed button of “Blender”
C. Operating the blender electronic device
D. Inserting the plug of the electricity socket

14. What can you do to get the right texture and mixture?

A. Adjust the speed and add some more water.

B. Start from medium speed after that adjust the speed.
C. Cut the ingredient into small pieces and adjust the speed.
D. Cut the ingredient into small pieces and add some more water.

Close the lid and cover the blender cup tightly.

15. The word lid has a similar meaning with…

A. Dip
B. Top
C. Firm
D. Crown
Ladies and Gentlemen, in case of emergency, take the life jacket which is located under your seat.
Put the life jacket over your head and then fasten the jacket tapes around you’re your waist.
Do not inflate the jacket until you left the aircraft. The jacket will be automatically inflated by pulling a cord, but
A light is attached to the jacket for attracting attention. The life jacket should be removed only in case of emerge
The use of TV set, AM and FM radios and radio cassettes recorders, walkman, and any mobile phones
communication and navigational system.
We wish you an enjoyable flight.

16. Where is the life jacket located?

A. ver the head
B. Around the waist.
C. In the back of the seat.
D. Under the seat.

17. What can interfere the navigational system?

A. Table.
B. The life jacket.
C. Mobile phones
D. The attached light.
 18. What is the purpose of the text?

A. To inform the readers about the function of a life jacket.

B. To describe the way how to save lives using a life jacket.
C. To tell the readers about the safe flight instruction.
D. To inform the readers to take precaution steps.

19. ‘…as they interfere the communication and navigational system…’. The underlined word is similar in m

A. Destruct
B. Stimulate
C. Operate
D. Disturb

20. What is the best arrangement for the following procedure text?

1. Read over the service agreement and click the box saying that you agree to abide by the email system's rule
button at the bottom of the screen.
2. Find where to sign up. Usually, there is a small link image or text that says "register" or "sign up," although y
3. Visit a website that offers an email service. Usually are yahoo.com, google.com, and hotmail.com.
4. Follow all the instructions on the page, filling out all the needed details.
5. Email has been created. Continue on to import your contacts, message with friends, or write emails, plus muc

A. 3-4-2-1–5
B. 3-4-1-2–5
C. 3-2-4-1–5
D. 3-1-4-2-5

Rachel : Hey, Daniel! How was the economics competition? Did you and your team go home with the trophy?
Daniel : Thank God, we did. Fortunately we succeeded to get the first place.
Rachel : Wow that’s a good job, Dan. Congratulation on your team success!
Daniel : Thank you very much for saying so.

21. From the dialogue, Rachel tries to…

A. Ask Daniel to get the trophy

B. Support Daniel in the competition
C. Congratulate Daniel for his team winning
D. Make sure that Daniel and his team join the competition.

Farhan : So, how long has it been since the first publishing of your first novel?
Yola : It’s been 3 weeks since then.
Farhan : So, how many copies have been sold this far?
Yola : Thank God. Many people seem to like it very much. Since the first publishing 3 weeks ago, there have bee
Farhan : Splendid! I’d like to congratulate you on your success at your first time publishing your novels.
Yola : Thanks
Farhan : Keep the good work, Yola. I know you could be a great author someday.

22. What does Yola achieve?

A. Publishing her novel
B. Writing the first poem
C. Winning a trophy
D. Becoming the best author

Andy : I haven’t told you what happened yet, have I?

Bono : I haven’t heard anything.
Andi : My boss offered me a promotion, and I took it.
Bono : Are you serious?
Andi : Yes, I am really excited.
Bono :…

23. What will Bono say as a response?

A. Thank you very much for your compliment

B. Oh my god. I know you can do it
C. That’s great. Congratulations.
D. Congratulation. You get best score in this examination.
John: What a great bike you have
James: Thanks, I’ve just bought it yesterday.. I’ll use it to ride to school.
John: You bought it with your own money?
James: Yeah… I have been saving money since two years ago
John: ….

24. The best response suitable to the blank is…

A. It’s nice of you to say so.

B. Thank you. I am glad
C. What a wonderful job!
D. I appreciate it. Thanks

Leo: …. How does it feel to be the winner of the contest?

Susie: It feels like it was a dream. I still can’t believe I got the grand prize.
Leo: You deserve it, Susie. I know that you practiced very hard for it.
Susie: Thank you.

25. What does Leo say at the beginning of the conversation?

A. You look better at the contest.
B. Thanks for being a winner.
C. Congratulation for you.
D. What a prize you get!
 Talaga Warna

Long ago there was a kingdom in West Java. The kingdom was ruled by a king called Prabu. Prabu was a kin
kingdom. But Prabu and his queen didn’t have any children. It made them very, very sad.

Then one day Prabu went into the jungle. There he prayed to his god for a child. A few months later, the queen
kingdom were happy. Prabu and the queen loved their little daughter and gave her everything. Th is made the p
she wanted, she became very angry. But even though the princess behaved badly, her parents loved her, and so d

Day by day, the princess grew more beautiful. When she was 17, her parents invited all the people in the kingd
bright jewels and had a beautiful necklace made for his daughter.

On the day of the birthday, people gathered in the palace field. When Prabu and the queen appeared, people
louder when the beautiful princess appeared. Prabu took the necklace. “My beloved daughter,” he said, “today
people of this country because they love you so much. “The princess looked at the necklace. “I don’t want it! It’
on the ground, where it broke into pieces. Everyone was shocked. Nobody spokes. They never thought that their

In their silence people heard the queen crying. Everyone was sad and began crying, too. A pool of water formed
The lake sank all of the kingdom.

Today, people called the lake Talaga Warna. It means ‘Lake of Colors’. It is located in Puncak, West Java. On
which in fact come from the reflection of the trees and flowers around it. But some people believe that the colors
in pieces at the bottom of the lake.

26. Which of the following statements is correct?

 A. King Prabu and his queen had lots of children.
B. The little princess was a very good child.
C. Prabu gave his wife a necklace for her birthday.
D. The people in Prabu’s kingdom loved their royal family.

27. The people were shocked because…

A. Prabu’s words to his daughter.

B. The princess’s bad behavior.
C. The royal family appeared.
D. The queen began to cry.

28. The lake is called Talaga Warna because ...

A. Of the necklace that lies at the bottom.
B. Of the colors reflected in the water.
C. That was the name of the princess.
D. It is located in puncak.

It was the rainy season in Banten. The villagers who were farmers were happy as the rain would water their rice
Bong was one of the farmers. He was also very happy and planned what he would buy for himself, his wife and h

One night, Pak Bong had a terrible dream. An old man came to him and said the rain would never stop. There
dream in the following nights. He decided to tell all the villagers about his dream and asked them to evacuat
laughed at Pak Bong. “You are joking, Pak Bong. How can we leave our rice fields? We are going to hav
Pak Bong did not give up. He kept on asking the villagers to evacuate to the hill. Finally some villagers believ
Nyi Banjarsari, Pak Bong and his friends went to the hill.

In the meantime, heavy rain fell day and night. It continued until water entered the houses. Soon, the village wa
anything. They were sad because their village was under water. Then they prayed and asked how their village
dream. In his dream, the same old man told him how to save their village. “If you want the water to dry up, you
into the water!” said the old man.

Pak Bong was very sad. He then told his family about his dream. “Father, if this is the only way to save ou
Banjarsari. Her parents could not prevent their daughter from jumping into the water.

After she had drowned, the water dried up. Pak Bong and his friends then returned to their village. Although
their lives and could re-build their houses. To show their thankfulness and gratefulness to Nyi Banjarsari, the vill

29. What is the best title for the story?

A. The climate in Banten
B. How Banjarsari village got its name
C. Pak Bong’s dreams
D. Pak Bong and his family

30. Which of the following is correct?

A. There was no warning about the flood.

 B. Nobody listened to Pak Bong.
C. Nyi Banjarsarsi died to save the village.
D. Villagers were able to save their rice fields.

31. ‘After she had drowned, the water dried up. ’The underlined word means:
A. Died underwater
B. Fallen into the water
C. Jumped into the water
D. Sank underwater

Once upon a time, old and poor Mr. Haktak found a large brass pot in his garden. He decided to put his purse
very happy with that pot. Suddenly, her hairpin fell into the pot. Mrs. Haktak reached and pulled out two hairpi
began to drop items into it and soon had two of everything.
One day, Mr. Haktak went to a market. At home, Mrs. Haktak did house works then rested for a while. She stoo
Mr. Haktak kicked the door open because his hands were full of packages. Bang! Mrs. Haktak lost her balance
had two of Mrs. Haktak. This presented a problem.
Finally, Mr Haktak got an idea. He fell into that pot and soon there were two Mr. Haktak. Two new Haktaks
friends and built two identical houses with identical furniture.

32. Why is the text written?

A. To explain how the pot worked
B. To describe how to solve the problem
C. To amuse the readers
D. To tell about mr. And mrs. Haktak's life
 33. It can be concluded from the story that ....
A. It is better for us to knock on the door first before entering
B. We have to be smart in solving a problem
C. We should be grateful of what we have
D. An idea can suddenly come up to our mind

34. The complication of the story is ....

A. Mr. Haktak did not help Mrs. Haktak with the house works
B. There was a magic pot found in the garden
C. There were two of Mrs. Haktak
D. Mr. Haktak kicked the door after shopping in the market

Jasmine is a native flower to some tropical areas in south Asia, Africa and Australia. In India, some varieties of J
The flower can grow up to 3 meters high and 2 meters wide, it releases its fragrance mostly after the sun sets
often associated with soothing night-time moods.
The planting of Jasmine is started by planting some cuttings in 3-inch pots within 4 weeks. after the roots grow,
should be kept moist but possible for the water to go through it for optimum growth.
There are some important advantages of jasmine. In medication, this flower is often used for soothing headac
extract is also widely used in making of perfume

35. When does Jasmin release the most fragrances?

A. In the morning
 B. In the evening
C. In the afternoon
D. At dawn

36. What is the main idea of the last paragraph?

A. Jasmine is grown worldwide
B. Jasmine has various benefits
C. Jasmine can cause headache
D. There are some varieties of Jasmine

37. The underlined word in ".. it is often associated with ...' is closest in meaning to...
A. Attached
B. Connected
C. Compared
D. Propagated

38. In planting jasmine, the soil should be kept moist to make it...
A. Go through the water easily
B. Grow up to 6 inch in length
C. Produce optimum fragrance
D. Grow optimally

A landslide is a geological phenomenon which includes different types of ground movement, such as rock falls,
We usually also say that landslide is when a large amount of soil and rocks falls down the side of a hill, cliff, or m

Landslide can occur naturally or because of human’ action. Natural cause of landslide includes erosion by river
waves which create over steepened slopes, earthquakes, volcanic eruption, and ground water pressure. Hum
machinery or traffic, blasting, mining, and logging.
 39. Based on the text, landslide can happen due to ....
A. Natural phenomenon
B. Human activities
C. Nature and human action
D. Geological phenomenon

40. Among the causes of landslide by nature is ....

A. Illegal logging.
B. Mining exploration.
C. Machinery vibration.
D. Ground water pressure.

41. What does the text mostly tell us about?

A. Landslide phenomenon.
B. Human made landslide.
C. The natural causes of landslide.
D. A landslide natural phenomenon.

42. The second paragraph describe the landslide in term of its ....
A. Effect
B. Cause
C. Nature
D. Human

The forest and peat land fires and smog, billed the worst in Indonesian history, still dominated media headlines
Sumatra and Kalimantan. At least 19 people in Sumatra and Kalimantan have died, and mostly children, have
illness cause by the haze.

According to the National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB), the ongoing haze crisis has resulted in more tha
South Sumatra, West Kalimantan, Central Kalimantan, and South Kalimantan – suffering from respiratory infe
are related to oil and palm and pulpwood plantations, President has instructed the Forestry and Environment M
cultivation for monoculture restore damage peat land and review all peat land licenses that have been issued.

Put bluntly, companies can no longer convert active forests and deep peat or any peat area into monoculture p
plantations. Recent research by forest scientists at the Bogor, West Java-based Center for International Forestr
their natural state are resistant to fire because they are wet underground, but they can be highly flammable when

43. What is the text about?

A. The worst condition of forest fire in Indonesia.
B. The victims of the forest fire in Sumatra and Kalimantan.
C. The research evidence that peat swamps in nature is resistant to fire.
D. The forest fire and the effect in Indonesia

44. What can we infer from the text?

A. Only children have been hospitalized from severe respiratory illness
B. The main cause of haze in Riau came from the slashing and burning of forest areas
C. Many people suffered from serious illness because of the haze
D. Companies could convert active forest and deep peat into monoculture plantation

45. ´... are resistant to fire because they are wet underground,” (Paragraph 2, line 7 ) The underlined word in
A. Peat land licenses
B. Active forests
C. Peat swamps
D. Foreign companies.