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Teks 1 Rowan Atkinson is an English comedian, actor and writer, famous for his title

Kapoposang is one of the largest of the Spermonde Islands, around 70 km roles in the British television comedies Blackadder, the Thin Blue Line and Mr.
northwest of Makassar, South Sulawesi. Kapoposang covers an area of around Bean. He has been listed in the Observer as one of the 50 funniest actors in British
50.000 hectares and is inhabited by around 100 families. Several other islands, comedy. Atkinson is mostly well known as Mr. Bean.
both inhabited and uninhabited, lie near Kapoposang. The larger ones include Rowan Atkinson is a quite thin man. He has fair complexion and black short
Papandangan, Kondongbali, Suranti, and Tambakulu. hair. Some people considered Atkinson “the man with the rubber face.” In fact, he
Kapoposang and the nearby islands were declared a Nature Tourism Park by has really funny face with unique smile. He is in medium height of European
the Departement of Forestry in 1999. Diving has been an important activity at people. He has a pointed nose, big black eyes and thick eyebrows. His moustache
Kapoposang. There were so few local divers at the time, and because of the and sideburns are usually well shaved. He usually wears a man’s suit with shirt,
distance from other wellknown diving areas in Indonesia, Kapoposang has collar, trousers and a pair of shiny shoes.
basically remained a secret. Rowan Atkinson was born in Consett, County Durham on 6th January 1955.
The best time to visit Kapoposang is between April and November, when the He has two elder brothers. Atkinson studied electrical engineering at Newcastle
seas are calm, the weather favorable, and the wind less fierce than in the other University and continued with an MSc at the Queen’s College, Oxford. Atkinson
months. The trip takes two hours by speedboat; the ocean breezes help to cool married Sunetra Sastry in 1990. The couple has two children, Lily and Benjamin,
your skin in the hot morning sun. As you approach Pulau Kapoposang, you see the and lives in England in the Northamptonshire. With an estimated wealth of $100
deep blue water, which suddenly meets an expanse of coral reefs between million, Atkinson owns many expensive cars.
extensive shallows with white sands in the seabed. Sea grass also grows lushly 4. The text mainly describes ….
near the shore. The sea bed at Kapoposang has a unique composition; near the A. Rowan Atkinson
island are some quite shallow contours, and then suddenly steep underwater cliffs B. Rowan Atkinson’s school
leading to seemingly endless depths. The water is very clear, you can expect C. Rowan Atkinson’s movies
underwater visibility of over 15 meters – ideal condition for divers. D. Comedy festivals in England
1. The text is about .... E. TV show in England
A. Kapoposang and the surrounding islands 5. Which statement is not true about the second paragraph of the text above?
B. Kapoposang as a diving spot A. He has funny face along with unique smile
C. Kapoposang as a very popular tourist spot B. He usually has a well shaved moustache and sideburns
D. Kapoposang as a secret area C. Atkinson called himself as “the man with the rubber face”
E. Kapoposang and the weather D. He has a pointed nose, big black eyes and thick eyebrows.
2. Where is Kapoposang located? E. He usually wears a man’s suit with shirt, collar, trousers and a pair of shiny
A. In the Nature Tourism Park of Makassar shoes.
B. Next to Makassar, South Sulawesi 6. “Rowan Atkinson is a quite thin man.” (Paragraph 2) The word ‘thin” has the
C. In the Spermonde Islands same meaning as….
D. Among the big islands near Makassar A. Stocky
E. Very close, to the north of Spermonde B. Athletic
3. We know from the text that .... C. Skinny
A. There are very few divers in the island D. Chubby
B. Only tens of families live in the island E. Muscular
C. The worst time to visit Kapoposang is between december and marc 7. “The couple has two children, Lily and Benjamin, ….” (Paragraph 3) The
D. The underwater visibility estimation is less than 15 m underlined words refer to ….
E. Kapoposang is surrounded by dozens of other large islands. A. Atkinson and family
Teks 2 B. Lily and Benjamin
C. Atkitson and his children
D. Atkinson and Sunetra Sastry D. Took part
E. Sunetra Sastry and her children E. Built
Teks 3 11. "... It extends between two continents, …" (paragraph 1) The word ‘It’ refers
The Indonesian Archipelago is the largest group of islands in the world. It to ….
extends between two continents, Asia and Australia. It also lies between two A. The largest groups of islands
oceans the Samudera Indonesia and the Pacific Ocean. B. The Indonesian Archipelago
Indonesia’s 13,667 islands stretch 5,120 kilometres from east to west and 1,770 C. The islands in the world
kilometres from north to south. The five main islands are Sumatera, Java, D. The Samudera Indonesia
Kalimantan, Sulawesi, and Irian Jaya. E. The Indonesian government’s
Indonesia has a land area of 1,904,345 square kilometres. More than half of it is Teks 4
forested land and a part is mountainous, with 15 of the mountains are I still Yogyakarta is one of the foremost cultural centers of Java, the seat of the
volcanically active. One of history’s greatest volcanic eruptions, which killed mighty Javanese empire of Mataram from which present day Yogyakarta has the
thousands of people, occurred in 1883 on the island of Krakatau, which lies best inherited of traditions. The city itself has a special charm, which seldom fails
between Java and Sumatera. to captivate the visitor. Gamelan, classical and contemporary Javanese dances,
Indonesia is one of the most populous countries in the world. Its total leather puppet, theater and other expressions of traditional art will keep the visitor
population is 160 million. More than 60% of the population live on the island of spellbound. Local craftsmen excel in arts such batiks, silver and leather works.
Java. Next to the traditional, contemporary art has found fertile soil in Yogya's culture
The Indonesian population consists of more than 300 ethnic groups which oriented society.
speak 500 different languages, but most of them understand the national language, Yogyakarta is often called the main gateway to the Central Java as where it is
Bahasa Indonesia. The Indonesian government’s campaign to popularize Bahasa geographically located. It stretches from Mount Merapi to the Indian Ocean. There
Indonesia at present can be seen , through signs in public places and various which is daily air service to Yogya from Jakarta, Surabaya and Bali as well as regular
say ‘Use good Bahasa Indonesia correctly. Indonesia’s motto offices Bhinneka train service and easy accessibility by road. Yogyakarta is commonly considered
tunggal Ika, which means Unity in Diversity, symbolizes the unity of the people in as the modern cultural of Central Java. It is a very lively city and a shopper's
spite of their ethnic and cultural origins. delight. The main road, Malioboro Street, is always crowded and famous for its
8. The first paragraph tells about …. night street food-culture and street vendors. Many tourist shops and cheap hotels
A. The islands in the world are concentrated along this street or in the adjoining tourist area such Sosrowijayan
B. The location of Indonesia Street.
C. The continents of Asia and Australia The key attraction of Yogyakarta is 'Kraton' (the Sultan's Palace), the centre of
D. The Samudera Indonesia and Pacific Ocean Yogya's traditional life and despite the advance of modernity; it still emanates the
E. The Indonesian population spirit of refinement, which has been the hallmark of Yogya's art for centuries. This
9. Based on the text, The Indonesia Archipelago consists of …. islands. vast complex of decaying buildings was built in the 18th century, and is actually a
A. 1.904.345 walled city within the city with luxurious pavilions and in which the current Sultan
B. 13.667 still resides. Yogyakarta is also the only major city, which still has traditional
C. 5.120 'Becak' (rickshaw-style) transport.
D. 1.770 12. What is the purpose of the text?
E. 500 A. To amuse the readers with Yogyakarta
10. "… occurred in the 1883 on the island of Krakatau …" (see paragraph 3) The B. To describe the location of Yogyakarta
underlined word has similar meaning with …. C. To persuade the readers to go to Yogyakarta
A. Erupted D. To promote Yogyakarta as tourist destination
B. Was done E. To tell the readers the history of Yogyakarta
C. Happened 13. We know from the second paragraph that ....
A. Plane is the most convenient access to reach Yogyakarta C. The Sorbonne
B. Many local tourists prefer staying in Sosrowijayan Street D. The right bank
C. Sosrowijayan is also known as shopping and culinary delight E. The left bank
D. There are many convenient stores in the streets of Yogyakarta 17. From the text we know that Notre Dame is located .…
E. Malioboro Street is a crowded mainroad which is alive 24 hours A. Near left Louvre
14. " ... spirit of refinement , which has been the hallmark of Yogya's art for B. On the left bank
centuries.(Pargraph 3) The underlined word is closest in meaning .... C. On the right bank
A. Settle-ment PENYELESAIAN D. Outside the city of Paris
B. Develop-ment PERKEMBANGAN E. In the middle of the Seine River
C. Improve-ment PENINGKATAN 18. What is the oldest and most well known part of the city?
D. Involve-ment PERLIBATAN A. The Seine River
E. Engage-ment KETERIKATAN B. The Sorbonne
Teks 5 C. The Pont Neuf
Paris is the capital of a European nation, France. It is also one of the most D. The right bank
beautiful and most famous cities in the world. E. The left bank
Paris is called the city of Light. It is also an international fashion center. What 19. What is generic structure of the text above?
stylish women are wearing in Paris will be worn by women all over the world. A. Orientation-Complication-Resolution
Paris is also famous for its world center of education. For instance, it is the B. Classification-Description
headquarters of UNESCO, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural C. Identification-Description
Organization. D. Orientation-Description
The Seine River divides the city into two parts. Thirty-two bridges cross this E. Introduction-Events-Reorientation
scenic river. The oldest and perhaps the most well-known is Pon Neuf, which was
built in the sixteenth century. Sorbonne, a famous university, is located on the left
bank (south side) of the river. The beautiful white church Sacre Coeur lies on the
top of hill called Montmartre on the right bank (north side) of the Seine.
There are many other famous places in Paris, such as the famous museum the
Louvre as well the cathedral of Notre Dame. However, the most famous landmark
in this city must be the Eiffel Tower.
Paris is named after a group of people called the Parisii. They built a small
village on an island in the middle of the Seine River about two thousand years ago.
This island is called lie de la Cite. It is where Notre Dame located. Today around
eight million people live in Paris area.
15. The fifth paragraph tells ….
A. The origin of the word Paris
B. About the Paris
C. The location of Notre Dame
D. A village built a thousand years ago
E. An island in the middle of the Seine River
16. What is the oldest and most well known part of the city?
A. The Seine River
B. The Pont Neuf
Teks 6 B. Take
Petruk cave is one of the leading tourist attractions in Kebumen, Central JavA. C. Bring
The cave is located in the dukuh Mandayana Candirenggo Village, Ayah District, D. Put
Kebumen regency. In the petruk cave there is no lighting that illuminates the cavE. E. Place
It is still very natural cave so that petruk cave is very dark to be entereD. Petruk Teks 7
cave’s name is taken from the punokawan of puppet characters that is Petruk. The The Suramadu Bridge (Indonesian: JembatanSuramadu), also known as the
cave Named Petruk cave because the length of cave is as long as petruk’s nose. Surabaya–Madura Bridge, is a bridge with three cable-stayed sections constructed
In the cave there are 3 floors that are the first is a basic cave, Hindu caves, and between Surabaya on the island of Java and the town of Bangkalan on the island of
Petruk cavE. The base cave is a short cave which is just 100 meters away. The Madura in IndonesiA. Opened on June 10, 2009, the 5.4-km bridge is the longest
cave is used for tourist attractions. Hindu cave is part of the cave that is usually in Indonesia and the first bridge to cross the Madura Strait.
used to put offerings to the ancestor. Inside Petruk cave there are so many The cable-stayed portion has three spans with lengths 192 m, 434 m and 192 m.
stalactites and stalagmites which are really awesomE. If you want to explore this The bridge has two lanes in each direction plus an emergency lane and a dedicated
cave, you must be led by guides who are ready to take you through the cavE. After lane for motorcycles. The first toll bridge in Indonesia, fares have been initially set
arriving at the end of the cave, you can see the beach or waterfall located near at at Rp. 30,000 (US$3 in 2009) for four-wheeled vehicles and Rp. 3,000 (US$0.30)
the end of the cave for two-wheelers.
20. What is the text purpose? The bridge was built by a consortium of Indonesian companies PT AdhiKarya
A. To inform readers about tourism in Kebumen and PT WaskitaKarya working with China Road and Bridge Corp. and China
B. To entertain reader about Petruk Cave Harbor Engineering Co. LtD. The total cost of the project, including connecting
C. To explain the reader about floors in Petruk Cave roads, has been estimated at 4.5 trillion rupiah (US$445 million).
D. To introduce The Local tourism in Kebumen Construction was started on August 20, 2003. In July 2004, a girder collapsed,
E. To describe Petruk Cave killing one worker and injuring nine others. Work on the bridge halted at the end
21. Why did Petruk cave named as one of character in Punokawan puppet? of 2004 due to lack of funds, but was restarted in November 2005. The main span
A. Because the cave is belong to Petruk of the bridge was connected on March 31, 2009, and the bridge was opened to the
B. Because Petruk is the first explorer of the cave public in June 10, 2009. Within a week of the opening, it was discovered that nuts
C. Because Petruk is buried at the cave and bolts as well as maintenance lamps had been stolen and that there was
D. Because the cave’s length is as long as Petruk’s nose evidence of vandalism of cables supporting the main span.
E. Because the cave’s depth is as deep as Petruk’s hair 25. what title is most suitable for the text above?
22. Which part of Petruk Cave which used for place to put foods for ancestor? A. theft on the bridge of suramadu
A. In the basic cave B. The Bridge construction cost
B. In petruk cave C. terrible events on Suramadu bride
C. In Hindu cave D. the first toll bridge in Indonesia
D. In front of the cave E. the construction of main span of the bridge
E. Inside the cave 26. What happened during the construction of suramadu’s bridge?
23. What is stalactites means? A. one of the company from china betrayed
A. A type of formation that hangs from the ceiling of caves B. a girder collapsed, killing one worker and injuring nine others.
B. Types of formation that lay on the floor of caves C. the bridge’s nuts and bolts as well as maintenance lamps had been stolen
C. Types of food given to ancestor D. it stopped in the on the early of 2004
D. Someone who guide the visitor in the cave E. The main span of the bridge collapsed on March 31, 2009
E. Kind of animals in the cave 27. “…as well as maintenance lamps” the word maintance (paragraph 4) cannot be
24. What is “lead” means in paragraph 2? replaced to …
A. Guide A. Keep
B. preservation 2. Q: Do you like to sing?, A: …
C. care a. Yes, I likes to sing
D. treatment b. Yes, I like to sing
E. destruction c. Yes, I am liking to sing
28. The following statement is true, except …. d. Yes, I liked to sing
A. The construction of Suramadu’s bridge had ever stopped because of lack of 3. Tom and I ________ together.
funds. a. Do surfing
B. The connection of the main span of the bridge happened on March 31, 2009, b. Don’t surfing
C. Within a week of Suramadu’s bridge opening, there were several issues of c. Do surfs
vandalism. d. Don’t surf
D. the fares of this bridge have been initially set at Rp. 30,000 for two-wheeled 4. Q: How do you go to school?, A: We ___ the bus to school
vehicles and Rp. 3,000 for four-wheelers. a. Rode
E The bridge was built by the cooperation of a consortium of 2 Indonesian and b. Ridden
2 china companies. c. Ride
Teks 8 d. Riding
Peter is the youngest in our family. He is fourteen years old and four years 5. Q: Does he love his mother?, A: …
younger than me. He has long, straight hair, bright eyes and a friendly smile. a. He love his mother
Sometimes he is rather naughty at home, but he usually does what he is asked to b. He loves his mother
do. c. He to love his mother
Peter is interested in sports very much, and at school, he plays football and d. He is loving his mother
tennis. He is the best badminton player in our family. 6. One of my friends always . . . . . to bali every year.
29. According to the passage, we know that Peter is… a. Go
A. The writer’s elder brother. b. Goes
B. The writer’s youngest brother. c. To go
C. A friendly boy. d. Going
D. A naughty boy. 7. . . . . . . . your Uncle come here every year?
E. The writer’s teacher. a. Do
30. From the text, we may conclude that…. b. Does
A. Peter is a welcoming person. c. Did
B. People is older that the writer. d. Will
C. Peter is not diligent at all. 8. Our Math teacher . . . . . . . check the attendance list every day.
D. Many people do not like Peter. a. Do not
E. Many people hate the writer’s. b. Does not
GRAMMAR c. Did not
Choose one of the four choices that you think is the right answer then cross (x) on d. Not doing
your chosen answer! 9. . . . . . the meeting take place in your office?
1 When ____ you ____ a shower? a. Do
a. Do, took b. Does
b. Do, take c. Dod
c. Do, taken d. Don’t
d. Do, taking 10. My father always . . . . . . . Karate every week.
a. Practices D. tells
b. Practicing E. did
c. Practice 18. "Do I hear something?", "Yes, somebody . . . at the door!"
d. Is practicing A. was knocking
11. Does your friend . . . . . about this problem? B. knocks
a. Understands C. is knocking
b. To understand D. knocked
c. Understand E. has knocked
d. Understood 19. "May I borrow your magazine?", "I'm sorry, my sister . . . it.
12. My Biology teacher . . . . . . . always kind to every student. A. still reads
a. Are B. is still reading
b. Is C. will still read
c. Am D. has been reading
d. Was E. still read
13. Handoko And Mrs Sunarni . . . . . always happy every time. 20. ‘Have the boys had their breakfast?’ 'Not yet, they ....'
a. Am A. would still take a bath
b. Is B. have taken a bath
c. Are C. will take a bath
d. Were D. are still taking a bath
14. My father doesn’t . . . . . coffee every morning. E. were taking a bath
a. To drink
b. Drink
c. Drinks
d. Drinking
15.`Could you please book me on the next flight to Mexico City? 'I'm sorry, sir.
Our airline … to Mexico City."
A. doesn't fly
B. will not fly
C. did not fly
D. has not been flying
E. wasn't able to fly
16. `Have you delivered the package to the customers?, 'Not yet, some . . .
A. were wrapped
B. are still being wrapped
C. will have been wrapped
D. have been wrapped
E. would be wrapped
17. I think you better tell her the truth before somebody else ....
A. does
B. can
C. had
LISTENING TASK 2 Listen cearefully too the monolog given which also followed by the
TASK 1 Listen carefully to the someone’s speech about particular thing. Choose question and answers! one monologue may contain 2 or more questions.
the correct answer/picture according to the monologue you hear! 1. A. The history of kediri
B. The famous products of kediri
1. C. The description of the kediri
D. The people
2. A. The cigarrate
B. The special food
C. The bean curd
D. The highly nutricious food.
3. A. Village
B. Town
C. Metropolis city
D. Country
2.
4. A. 1.1 million people
B. 1.2 million people
C. 1.3 million people
D. 1.4 million people
5. A. Because of the topography of the region
B. Because 1.3 million people who live in this town
C. Because here is a big river called brantas cutting of the centre of the town
D. Becauase kediri is also famous for its products like cigarattes and a special
kind of tofu or bean curd
6. A. Kediri kediri is also famous for its products like tomatos and ither vegetables
3.
B. kediri is also famous for its products like cigarattes and a special kind of tofu
or bean curd
C. kediri is also famous for its products like tax-teleprodact
D. kediri is also famous for its products like handyraft
DESCRIPTIVE TEXT
READING
1. B 11. B 21. D
2. B 12. B 22. C
3. C 13. D 23. A
4. A 14. C 24. A
5. C 15. A 25. D
6. C 16. B 26. B
7. D 17. A 27. E
8. B 18. C 28. D
9. B 19. C 29. B
10. C 20. E 30. A
GRAMMAR
1. B 6. B. 11. C. 16. B
2. B 7. B. 12. B. 17. A
3. A 8. B. 13. C. 18. C
4. C 9. B. 14. B. 19. B
5. B 10. A. 15. A 20. D
LISTENING
TASK 1 TASK 2
1. C 1. C
2. A 2. C
3. E 3. B
4. C
5. A
6. C

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