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Mr. Baron : Hello, students …

Students : Fine, thanks. And you, Sir?
Mr. Baron : Pretty well, thanks. Who is absent today?
Students : No one, Sir.
Mr. Baron : Excellent! Well, let's start our English lesson. Open your book,
page 5!
Students : OK, Sir!

1. What is the suitable expression to complete the dialogue above?

A. How about you?
B. How do you go to school?
C. How is everything with you?
D. How was everything with you?

Anna : Hi, Margareth.

Margareth : Hi, Anna. Have you submitted your English task?
Anna : Oh, I really forgot that. Thank you for reminding me.
Margareth : Don’t mention it.

2. What kind of expressions does Anna show when Margareth reminds her about the
English
task?
A. leave-taking
B. apologizing
C. suggestion
D. gratitude

Mom : It’s already 09.00 P.M. It’s time to go to bed.

Handy : But Mom, can I have a little time to finish the game, please?
Mom : Unfortunately no, Honey. You can wake up so late tomorrow.
Handy : Owh, but… Okay, Mom. I'm going to sleep now.
Mom : It’ll be fine, Honey. Good job to you. Good night and sleep tight,
Darling
Handy : You, too Mom.
3. From the dialogue above, we can infer that Handy is . . . .
A. happy because Mom asks him to sleep
 B. sad because he cannot finish his game
C. angry because he doesn’t like to sleep
D. bored because it’s too early to sleep

The following text is for questions 3 and 4.

Prue : I’m sorry to say this, but I think you shouldn’t do that to your elders.
Lily : What did I do?
Prue : You spoke to our grandma with not-so-respectful words.
Lily :....
Prue : So, what will you do to fix it?
Lily : Of course, I am going to apologize to her. Let me talk to her.
Prue : Nice, Dude.

4. The suitable expression to fill in the blank is . . . .

A. I’m sorry. I didn’t realise that
B. So what do you want me to do?
C. I’m afraid. It isn’t your business
D. I don’t really feel anything wrong

Look at the sign below!

Hazardous!
Keep away from the reach of children under 3 years old.

5. The purpose of the sign above is to warn . . . .

A. children to keep the toys at the proper place
B. children to play at the provided place
C. parents to superintend their kids
D. children to be careful

Look at the picture below!

6. What does the picture above mean?

A. You should turn on the water.
B. You ought to drink the water.
C. You must go to the restroom.
D. You must wash your hands.
 Tania : You look so pale today. What’s wrong with you?
Rain : I’m not feeling very well today.
Tania : You should . . . to the school clinic now.
Rain : It’s a good idea. Will you accompany me?
Tania : Of course, Rain.

7. What is the suitable word to fill in the blank above?

A. try
B. go
C. visit
D. sleep

The following card is for questions 9, 10 and 11!

Dear Hanna,
Congratulations on your appointment as the OSIS chairperson in your school. There
are a lot of things that you can do to make our school better. I am sure you can
manage it. Do your best. God bless you.

Best Wishes,
Bobby

8. The purpose of the text above is to . . . .

A. make Hanna think of her new promotion
B. warn Hanna to be careful with her new position
C. congratulate Hanna on her success in the examination
D. congratulate Hanna as the new student association’s chairperson

9. “I am sure you can manage it.”

The word “manage” has a similar meaning to . . . .
A. encourage
B. facilitate
C. handle
D. play

The song lyrics below belong to questions 12 and 13!

10. “Maybe a reason why all the doors are closed, so you could open one that leads you to
the
perfect road “
What do the lyrics above mean?
A. finding the problem is the key.
B. do not only talk but also act.
C. the doors are provided for the writer.
D. to start something better needs patience.

The following text is for questions 14 and 17.

Dear Bethari,
I was saddened when I heard you were not feeling fine. I send you this
message to let you know I’m thinking of you. Wishing you a quick
recovery.

Your beloved Aunty,

Hayu
11. The writer writes the message to ….
A. wish for her health
B. express her feeling
C. show her sympathy
D. inform of her condition

12. The sentence which shows that Hayu wishes for Bethari’s health is….
A. I send you this message to let you know I’m thinking of you
B. I was saddened when I heard you were not feeling fine
C. Wishing you a quick recovery
D. Your beloved Aunty

The following text is for questions 16 to 18.

 This is the story of two frogs. One frog was fat and the other skinny. One day, while
searching for food, they inadvertently jumped into a vat of milk. They couldn’t get out because
the sides were too slippery, so they were swimming around.
The fat frog said to the skinny frog, “Brother frog, there’s no use paddling any longer. We’re
just going to drown, so we might as well give up.”
The skinny frog replied, “Hold on brother, keep paddling. A person will get us out.”
They continued paddling for hours. After a while, the fat frog said, “Brother frog, there’s no
use. I’m becoming very tired now. I’m just going to stop paddling and drown. It’s Sunday and
nobody's working. We’re doomed. There’s no possible way out of here.”
However, the skinny frog said, “Keep trying. Keep paddling. A miracle will happen, keep
paddling.”
Another couple of hours passed. The fat frog said, “I can’t go on any longer. There’s no
sense in doing it because we’re going to drown anyway. What’s the use?” Then, the fat frog
stopped. It gave up and drowned in the milk. On the contrary, the skinny frog kept on paddling.
Ten minutes later, the skinny frog felt something solid beneath his feet. It had churned
the milk into butter and hoped out of the vat.
Adopted from: http://www.rogerdarlington.me.uk/stories.html

13. Why couldn’t they get out of a vat of milk?

A. The sides of the vat were too slippery.
B. They kept searching for food.
C. They couldn’t paddle.
D. They were desperate.

14. We can conclude that the fat frog was ….

A. afraid
B. wicked
C. pessimistic
D. anger easily

The following text is for questions 19 to 22.

A Wise Wish
Once upon a time, there was a very bad king who was hated by all his people. One day, he
was taking a walk by the river and decided to go for a swim. When he got into the water, he suddenly
got a cramp and started to drown.
When two farmers, working in a field nearby, saw him drowning, they jumped into the river
and rescued him. He was so grateful and thanked them by giving each farmer one wish.
The first farmer asked for a pair of water buffaloes. The king gladly agreed to this request.
Then the king asked the second man about his wish. The second farmer, a wise old man, thought for a
while. Finally, he said, “Do not tell anyone that I helped to save your life.”

15. Who saved the king from drowning?

A. Two water buffaloes.
 B. The king’s guards.
C. The two farmers.
D. Rescue team.
16. What did the king do after being saved from drowning?
A. He left the place.
B. He thanked them.
C. He called his men to help him.
D. He refused to tell them who he was.
17. “He was so grateful …..” (Paragraph 2)
The closest meaning of the word “grateful” is ….
A. thankful
B. cheerful
C. careful
D. awful
The following text is for questions 23 to 25.
Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus Globulus) is a
tall evergreen tree native to Australia and
Tasmania. The leaves and oil of the
eucalyptus plant are used for medicinal
purposes. Eucalyptus oil consists of the
volatile oil extracted from the fresh leaves
and branch tops of the eucalyptus plant.
Topical ointments which contain eucalyptus
oil have been used in traditional Aboriginal
medicines to heal wounds and fungal
infections.
There are many species of eucalyptus.
Some are the size of ornamental shrubs, and
some grow to be giant trees. The type of
eucalyptus that is most often used
medicinally is called blue gum or Australian
fever tree. It can grow as high as 230 feet. Its
blue-grey bark peels to reveal a cream-
colored inner bark.
Teas containing eucalyptus leaves were
also used to reduce fevers. The therapeutic
uses of eucalyptus soon spread to other
traditional medicine systems, including
Chinese, Indian, and Greco-European.
Adapted from:
http://www.healthsmartwv.com/images/Australian_fever_tree.txt
Plants that trap insects for food are called
carnivorous plants.
There are 550 species living in places
from the high peaks of New Zealand to the
swamps of Carolina. The butterwort gets its
name because it leaves ooze drops that make
it glisten like butter. These drops contain the
plant’s digestive juice. The sundew can tell
the difference between flesh and other
substances and only reacts to the flesh. The
sundew’s leaves are covered in tentacles that
ooze a sticky substance called mucilage. The
sundew wraps up its victims in its tentacles
and suffocates them in slime in under ten
seconds. A Venus fly-trap will only shut if
touched at least twice in 20 seconds.
Insects are lured onto many carnivorous
plants by sweet-tasting nectar or the smell of
rotting meat. The juice of a pitcher plant will
dissolve a chunk of steak to nothing in a few
days. The bladders of bladderworts were
thought to be air sacs to keep the plant afloat.
In fact, they are tiny traps for water insects.
Carnivorous plants live in places where they
cannot obtain nitrogen from the soil.
Adapted from: Djatmika, Didik Hari Pambudi, Developing English
Skill Writing Report Texts, Bandung, Pakar Raya, 2013.
18. Where is eucalyptus originally from….
A. America
B. Australia
C. Africa
D. Asia

19. The texts are written to….

A. explain the readers about the eucalyptus and carnivorous plants
B. describe in general about eucalyptus and carnivorous plants
C. inform the readers about the writers` plants
D. persuade the readers to have those plants

The following text is for questions 26 and 27.

The snow mountain quail, also called snow mountain quail, is a fairly large quail
species with a 280mm length.
You can find snow mountain quails almost exclusively on the alpine grasslands of New
Guinea Irian Jaya at around 3,000 metres above sea level.
Their nest is a shallow hole scraped in the ground under the edge of a tussock in which
the hen lays up to three eggs. The colour of the eggs is pale brown with dark spots.
The snow mountain quails are vegetarians, feeding on various seeds, leaves, flowers
and other vegetable matters.
The Indonesian government doesn’t protect them so their conservation status has
become near threatened.
Adopted from: http://www.qualifarm.co.uk

20. The description of snow mountain quails is ….

A. Snow mountain quails eat insects occasionally
B. We can find snow mountain quail in the valley
C. We can find snow mountain quails’ nests in the ground
D. Snow mountain quail eggs have pale brown and dark spots

The following text is for questions 28 and 30.

Lionel Messi is a professional soccer player from Argentina who is widely regarded
as one of the greatest of all time. He is 5'7" tall and has a lean, muscular build. Messi has
dark brown hair and a well-groomed beard. He is known for his quick movements and agility
on the field, which are aided by his small stature and low centre of gravity.
Off the field, Messi is known to have a disciplined approach to his diet and exercise
regimen. He is a vegetarian and avoids sugary drinks and fatty foods. Messi also maintains a
 regular workout routine that includes strength training and cardio exercises.

21. What is the writer’s purpose in writing the text?

A. To describe Lionel Messi.
B. To show his dislike of Lionel Messi.
C. To make the readers impressed by Lionel Messi.
D. To get the attention of his favourite football player.

22. From the text we can know that Mr. Lionel Messi as a football player is a . . . .
A. lazy and disciplined
B. cruel and intolerant
C. weak and arrogant
D. fast and healthy

The following text is for questions 31 and 34.

My First Solo Travel Experience
Last year, I decided to travel alone for the first time in my life. I had always been
afraid to travel by myself, but I finally decided to take the plunge and go to Bali for a week.
The trip was an amazing experience for me. I was able to explore new places, try new foods,
and meet new people. The highlight of my trip was climbing Mount Batur to watch the
sunrise. It was a challenging climb, but the view from the top was breathtaking. Overall, my
first solo travel experience was unforgettable.

23. What was the writer's main reason for travelling alone?
A. To explore new places.
B. To meet her new friends.
C. To try new delicious foods in Bali.
D. To conquer her fear of solo travel.

24. I was able to explore new places, try new foods, and meet new people.
What does the word “explore” mean….
A. penetrate for discovery
B. communicate with others
C. heal someone’s sickness
D. stay in the corner

25. According to the text, what was her best experience when she went to Bali?
A. Climbing Mount Batur.
B. Meeting with new friends.
 C. Eating various delicious foods.
D. Watching the sunset at the beach.

The following text is for questions 35 to 37.

How to Make a Mango Smoothie

A mango smoothie is a refreshing and nutritious drink that is easy to make. Follow these
steps to create a delicious mango smoothie:
Ingredients:
● 1 ripe mango, peeled and chopped
● 1 cup plain yogurt
● 1/2 cup milk
● 2 tablespoons honey
● 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
● 1 cup ice cubes

Instructions:
1. Add the chopped mango, yogurt, milk, honey, and vanilla extract to a blender.
2. Blend the ingredients on high speed until smooth.
3. Add the ice cubes to the blender and blend again until the ice is crushed and the
mixture is thick and smooth.
4. Pour the smoothie into glasses and serve immediately.

26. What is the purpose of the text above?

A. To describe mango smoothies in general.
B. To entertain the readers about mango smoothies.
C. To tell the steps how to make mango smoothies.
D. To retell the readers the story about mango smoothies.

27. What happens when you blend the ice cubes with the other ingredients in the blender?
A. The ice cubes make the smoothie thicker and creamier.
B. The ice cubes melt and water down the smoothie.
C. The ice cubes add more flavour to the smoothie.
D. The ice cubes have no effect on the smoothie.

The following text is for questions 38 to 40.

Text 1
I had a terrible experience at a restaurant last
night. I went there with my friends, but the
service was terrible from the start. We had to
wait 20 minutes for our drinks to arrive, and
when our food finally came, it was cold and
Text 2
Last month, I went on a camping trip with
some friends. We were having a great time
until a severe thunderstorm rolled in. The
rain was coming down in sheets, and the
wind was so strong that it knocked down our
 undercooked.
To make matters worse, our server was
incredibly rude and unhelpful. When we
complained about the food, he just shrugged
and said it wasn't his fault. It was an
unpleasant experience, and we left feeling
frustrated and disappointed.
tent.
We tried to pack up and leave, but our car got
stuck in the mud. We were stranded there for
several hours, getting soaked to the bone and
shivering with cold. It was an unpleasant
experience, and we were all grateful when
the storm finally passed.

28. What is the common theme between the two recount texts?
A. Pleasant experiences at restaurants.
B. Successful outdoor camping.
C. Unpleasant experiences.
D. Exciting memories.

29. How do the writers feel during their experiences?

A. unenjoyable
B. delighted
C. uncover
D. excited

30. Which experience had a potential risk to safety?

A. The restaurant experience.
B. The camping trip experience.
C. Both experiences had a potential risk to safety.
D. None of the experiences had a potential risk to safety.
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1. C 11. C 21. A 31. D

2. D 12. B 22. D 32. B

3. B 13. D 23. B 33. A

4. A 14. A 24. B 34. A

5. B 15. C 25. B 35. C

6. C 16. A 26. D 36. A

7. D 17. C 27. C 37. A

8. B 18. D 28. A 38. C

9. D 19. C 29. D 39. A

10. D 20. B 30. C 40. B