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Read the dialogue below and try to answer some questions by choosing the best answer
Budi, his little sister and his father are in the living room now. They are watching TV while the rain is still coming
down hard outside.
Budi : Dad, Can I go out now?
Dad : Where are you going to go?
Budi : I will go to Adi’s house. I am going to discuss the exercises that my English
teacher has given to us.
Dad : You know that it’s still rain out side. Can you wait until the rain stops?
Budi : No, I can’t. I have promised with Adi.
Dad : All right, Don’t forget to bring your raincoat and Be careful on the way. You
must promise that you don’t come back home late.
Budi : Sure, I will keep my promise
read the dialogue carefully and try to choose the best answer
Jeni : one more thing troubles me
Vita : What is it?
Jeni : I still haven’t worked things out with Mitha, a student of Grade XII.
Vita : What happened between you and her?
Jeni : Well, I hurt her feelings but I didn’t realize that.
Vita : You haven’t asked for an apology, have you?
Jeni : I haven’t. Ugh…it was my fault, wasn’t it?
Vita : Yeah, I think so. Have you thought about explaining things to her?
Jeni : Yeah, and I will ask for an apology, too.
Vita : That’s good. Just be tactful. Don’t make things worse
Jeni : I’ll remember that. Thanks for your advice, anyway.
Vita : Don’t mention it.
Jeni : Well, Vita. I think that’s all I want to tell you about.
Vita : O.K. Thank you for telling me. And I wish you luck in your new place.
Jeni : Thanks. Bye-bye now
Vita : Goodbye.
6. What’s wrong with Jeni?
a. she’ll remember that
b. She hurts Mitha’s feelings but she didn’t realize that
c. She has explained about her fault
d. She will ask for an apology
e. she wants to tell Mitha about her fault
7. What does Vita advice to Jeni?
a. She will ask an apology to Mitha
b. She hurts Mitha”s feelings so she will ask an apology
c. She suggests to Jeni for explaining things to Mitha, So everything will be clear
enough
d. She thinks that’s all she wants
e. She wish she luck in her new place
8. What will Jeni do?
a. She will ask for an apology
b. She will tell that it’s not her mistake
c. She will explain her feelings
d. She will hurt Mitha’s feelings
e. she will be tactful
Read the dialogue carefully and choose the best answer to complete it
Rina : ………………….(1)
Mrs. Dame : What is it, dear?
Rina : It’s about my dad! Lately, he has been snoring in his sleep. I can hear his
snoring from my room. It is pretty loud. ………………(2)
Mrs. Dame : Many things, Rina. People snore because they have allergies, catch a
cold, or probably have a sinus infection. Also, if a person is overweight
or drinks alcohol, they are most likely to snore in their sleep.
Rina : Well, my dad is not overweight and he doesn’t drink
Mrs. Dame : Ha…ha…ha…I do not say he drinks or being overweight. I was just
telling you some of the reasons why people snore, Rina.
Rina : ………………….(3)
Mrs. Dame : No, but only if the reasons are what I have mentioned before. It can be
easily cured. But, I know there are people who have surgeries since they
have a very deviated septum. It is not only to make them stop snoring
but also to help them to breath better.
Rina : ………………….(4)
People : It is a condition where the tissue and cartilage that separates the two
nostrils in a person’s nose is crooked.
Rina : Oh, well. I should tell my dad to visit his doctor.
Mrs. Dame : You definitely should. Snoring is more a symptom than the actual
diseases. Give my regards to your father, Rina. ………………..(5).
Rina : Thank you, Mrs. Dame. Have a good day!
SOAL LATIHAN
6. a. I promise
b. Perhaps that’ll teach you
c. I suppose so
d. I wish
e. It’s my fault
7. a. I promise
b. Perhaps that’ll teach you
c. I suppose so
d. I wish
e. It’s my fault
8. a. I promise
b. Perhaps that’ll teach you
c. I suppose so
d. I wish
e. It’s my fault
9. a. I promise
b. Perhaps that’ll teach you
c. I suppose so
d. I wish
e. it’s my fault
10. a. I promise
b. Perhaps that’ll teach you
c. I suppose so
d. I wish
e. It’s my fault
1. The following are the gross components of the speech system, except…….
a. Larynx
b. kidney
c. trachea
d. throat
e. nose
2. Where does the vocal tract start?
a. at the velum
b. at the nostrils
c. at the input to the lips
d. at the output of the larynx
e. at the ends of the throat
3. What makes the tensed vocal cords within the larynx vibrate?
a. the airflow
b. the quasi-periodic pulses
c. the various articulators
d. the vocal tract
e. the associated muscles
4. What will the vocal cords do to produce a sound while relaxing?
a. pushing up within a cylinder or vibrating
b. passing through the throat or producing nasal sounds
c. passing through a constriction in the vocal tract or building up pressure behind a
point of the total closure within the vocal tract
d. releasing a transient sound or producing voiced speech sound
e. generating different articulation or modifying the nature of the sound produced
5. The main idea of the last paragraph is…………
a. the mechanism of the pharyngeal cavity
b. how the vocal tract produced the nasal sounds of speech
c. the gross components of the speech system
d. the classification of the oral cavities
e. how the vocal cords produced a sound
SOAL LATIHAN
1. The following are the terms associated with snoring, except ……..
a. sleep apnea, cardiovascular, stress, headaches
b. breathing disorder linked to elevated blood pressure
c. stress, depression, fatigue, headaches
d. sleep apnea, depression, confusion
e. cardiovascular, stress, depression, fatigue
2. Simply said, snoring is caused by………..
a. the vibration of the soft tissue on the lips and mouth
b. the vibration of the tongue and teeth in the mouth
c. the vibration of the air around the mouth powered by the tongue
d. the vibration of the soft flesh around the neck
e. the vibration of the soft tissues at the back of the throat
3. The three factors contribute to the vibration are………
a. weak muscles, tiring and obstructed nasal breathing
b. the enlarge of tonsil and adenoids and obstructed nasal breathing, tiring
c. weak muscles, masses encroaching on the air way and obstructed nasal breathing
d. the masses encroaching on the air way and obstructed nasal breathing
e. the enlarged tonsils and adenoids, obstructed nasal breathing
4. Most snoring happened to people who sleeps on his/her back is caused by……..
a. enlarged tonsil
b. weak muscles
c. obese
d. polyp
e. breathing disorder
5. The general statement to position the reader in the text above is……….
a. Weak muscles explain why most snoring takes place during deep stages of sleep
b. Things that crowd the airway can sometimes be blamed on heredity
c. Obstructed nasal breathing can have many causes
d. Snoring has been associated with sleep apnea, a breathing disorder linked to
elevated blood pressure, cardiovascular stress, headaches, depression and fatigue
f. Snoring, very simply, is caused by the vibration of the soft tissue at the back of the
Throat
6. Arrange the jumbled sentences below
1. Typically, a person with sleep apnea will actually stop breathing for short amounts
of time, 30 to 300 times a night
2. When a person has sleep apnea, his or her breathing is irregular during sleep
3. It can be a big problem if the person doesn’t get enough oxygen
4. Snoring is also one symptom of a serious sleep disorder known as sleep apnea
a. 1 – 2 – 4 – 3
b. 3 – 4 – 2 – 1
c. 3 – 2 – 4 – 1
d. 1 – 2 – 3 – 4
e. 4 – 2 – 1 – 3
7. The chemical and heat change woodchips into pulp.
The passive form from the sentence above is………
a. The woodchips are being changed into pulp by the chemical and heat
b. The chemical and heat had changed woodchips into pulp
c. The chemical and heat are changed woodchips by into pulp
d. The woodchips is changed into pulp by the chemical and heat
e. The woodchips are changed into pulp by the chemical and heat
8. Indonesian women are able to study high and have the equal right and position as
men……………R.A Kartini struggle.
a. because
b. but
c. therefore
d. and
e. since
7. Where can you find the argument for (affirmative argument) in the text above?
a. Paragraph 2 and 3
b. Paragraph 1 and 2
c. Paragraph 3 and 4
d. Paragraph 1, 2, and 3
e. Paragraph 5 and 6
8. What is the best title for the text above?
a. modern women
b. career women
c. traditional women
d. past women
e. present women
9. Where can you find the argument against (negative argument) in the text above?
a. Paragraph 1
b. Paragraph 2
c. Paragraph 2 and 3
d. Paragraph 4
e. Paragraph 5
10. What does “The single fighter” in paragraph 3 mean?
a. the men look for less money to finance their family needs
b. the men look for job to fulfill their needs
c. the men who is responsible to the family, especially in financing their members of
family
d. the men who is responsible neither themselves nor their family
e. the men look for some money to finance themselves
SOAL LATIHAN
SWAN ISLAND
Performed by
Mahardika Ballet
Company
Venue
Taman Ismail Marzuki
Dear Liza,
I have received your letter asking me to meet you at your house this Sunday to discuss the
Current matter you have. I regret however to say that it will not be possible for me to see
you on Sunday as I already have a precious appointment. I shall see you on Monday, next
week, at 5 p.m. Hoping the change of date will be convenient to you.
Your sincerely,
Daisy
LILI MASOEM
YEAR END SPECIAL
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ONLY
FRAMES & SUNGLASSES
Dear Vita,
Regret is something I’ve dealt with a lot lately. You see, my 35-year old sister died of diabetes
complications three weeks ago on New Year’s Eve. As soon as I found out, I immediately started
thinking of all the things I wished I had done. I started feeling tremendous guilt for all the things I
g hadn’t done and for things I had done. Over the past three weeks, I’ve asked myself over and over
again, “Why didn’t I listen to her more? Why didn’t I understand her more? Why…..why….why….?”
Honestly, for weeks, I have buried myself under in regret, guilt and sorrow.
But you know what I’ve realized? I can’t change the past. No matter what I do, I can’t bring my
sister back. I will never get another chance with her. It’s a waste of my energy to spend time regretting
what I did and didn’t do. I can’t change it.
You know what I can do though? I can learn from it. I can learn from it, and apply my learning to
other people in my life. By learning from my past, I can make sure that I spend time and connect with
those around me. I can make sure I accept and love people unconditionally, especially my 7-year-old
nephew. I can make sure I remember what’s truly important in life.
1. What is the purpose of the letter?
a. tell a story to Vita about Fanty’s regret
b. Fanty’s sister died of diabetes complications
c. give an information to Fanty about Vita’s regret
d. tell a story to Vita about Fanty’s sister
e. Vita can’t change the past
2. Why does Fanty regret?
a. she tells about her disease
b. she can’t change the past
c. she never listens her sister’s advice
d. she can learn something through experience
e. she wished she had done
3. What can Fanty learn from her experience?
a. she can receive everything that the other people say
b. she can learn from the past
c. she can learn at preent
d. she realizes that there is no immortal
e. she accepts and loves people unconditionally
Aliases : Eric Starvo Galt, A.C Herroa, Harvey Loweyer, James McBridge, James
O’conner, James Walton, James Walyon, John Willard, “Jim.”
DESCRIPTION
Dear Sir,
We are writing to complain about ads on TV. There are so many ads, especially during our favorites programs.
We think they should be stopped for a number of reasons.
First, ads are a nuisance. They go for a long time and there are so many. Sometimes there seems to be more ads
than programs.
Second, ads are a bad influence on people. They try to encourage people to buy unhealthy food like beer, soft
drink, candy, and chips. And they make people want things they do not really need and cannot afford.
Finally, the people who make ads have too much say in what programs people watch. That is because they
want to pull al their ads on popular programs that a lot of people watch. Some programs which are not so popular get
stopped because they do not attract enough ads, even though those programs may be someone’s favorites.
For those reasons, we think your TV station should stop showing ads. They interrupt programs, are a bad
influence on people, and sometimes put a stop to people’s favorites shows. We are sick of ads, and now we mostly
watch channel 2 (ABC).
Yours faithfully,
Adrian
LATIHAN SOAL
44 Changi Road
Singapore 144108
16th November 2004
Dear Simon,
I was disturbed to hear that you have been going steady with your classmate and that it has affected your studies greatly.
I hope you won’t mind if I, as an old friend of yours, give you some advice.
First of all, you must understand the difference between true love and infatuation. Right now you may think that you
have found the perfect dream girl. You think you are deeply in love with her and want to be with her twenty-four hours
a day. But the truth is, you are not really in love, you are merely infatuated. Yes, you feel great, like being on a roller
coaster ride, but it will end faster than you think.
The difference between love and infatuation is easy to discern. Infatuation is based on selfish motivations. Have you
ever thought to yourself. I feel proud because I can boast of my beautiful girlfriend, or I feel happy only when I am with
her? If so, you are merely gratifying yourself.
Real love is an expression of deep appreciation for another person. It is unselfish, and desires to give and care for the
other person. True love is a deep commitment to love the other person whatever the circumstance may be.
As students, our first duty is to do well in our studies. Romance can come later, when we are sufficiently mature in our
judgment and outlook, and have the means to support ourselves. Right now, keep your circle of friends wide. If you
must go dating, go in a group. Do not get entangled in any relationship that will affect your studies.
I am writing this letter in the hope that it would help you to straighten out your thoughts and put your priorities right.
All the best to you!
Your buddy
Bernard
6. What is the purpose of the letter?
a. to give an information about Simon
b. to help to straighten
c. keep your circle to your friend
d. to give some information about Bernard
e. to give some advices to solve a problem
7. What is the relationship between the sender and the receiver of the letter?
a. they are old friends
b. they are pen-friends
c. they are close friends
d. they are the enemies
e. they are trouble makers
8. What is the salutation from the letter above?
a. your buddy
b. dear Simon
c. 44 changi road
d. 16th November 2004
e. paragraph 1 to 5
9. Which is the complimentary close from the letter above?
a. dear Simon
b. 44 changi road
c. your buddy
d. 16th November 2004
e. Singapore 144108
10. What advice can you find in the text?
a. the advice is about how to solve the problem
b. the advice is true love is a deep commitment
c. the advice is to understand the difference between true love and infatuation
d. the advice is always be happy only when you are with her
e. the advice is affected your study greatly
PAKET 1
This text is for questions 1-2
Lecture Series
By Chin Pong
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10. What was the first thing that Robert Edwards saw after being struck by lighting?
A. his wife.
B. lighting.
C. a clock.
D. a tree.
E. a car.
12. What is the aim of the United Nations summit conference based on the above text?
A. To declare the three themes at the conference.
B. To fight poverty, unemployment, and social injustice.
C. To eliminate unemployment.
D. To expand productive employment.
E. To participate in social development.
13. “… unless women wholly and equitably participate in social development.” (Paragraph 3).
The underlined word is similar to … .
A. attend
B. postpone
C. take part
D. prevent
E. expand
17. “The Aboriginal people of Australia have many legends. The most famous of these are
called the Dreamtime.” (Paragraph 2).
The synonym of the underlined word is … .
A. beautiful
B. attractive
C. well-known
D. interesting
E. boring
18. What is the most famous legends from the Aboriginal people of Australia?
A. God and Goddesses.
B. The Earth.
C. Dancing and Painting.
D. The Dreamtime.
E. Calon Arang.
The largest of the world’s 17 penguin species, emperor penguins stand nearly four feet and
weigh up to 90 pounds. These sea birds never set foot on dry land. (1) An estimated 200,000
breeding pairs live in about 40 penguin colonies scattered along the coasts of Antarctica. (2) Their
waterproofed feathers, flipper-like wings, and streamlined bodies make them excellent swimmers
and divers. On ice they can travel distances up to 50 miles by “tobogganing”—gliding on their
stomachs while pushing with their wings and feet.
(3) Emperor penguins breed during the Antarctic winter in some of the world’s most severe
weather conditions (temperatures of –80 F and winds up to 112 miles per hour). Breeding during
the winter allows chicks to mature in midsummer when food is plentiful. After the female lays a
single egg, the male holds it in a fold of skin near his feet for a two-month incubation period.
During this time he huddles with other males to keep warm. (4) The male moves very little and does
not eat, usually losing up to a third of his body weight. Meanwhile the females go to sea and dive
for fish so that when they return they can feed and care for the newly hatched chicks. After the male
restores his body weight, both parents take turns caring for their young.
The world’s emperor penguin population declined in the last 50 years due to a period of
warming ocean temperatures. Warm water shrinks ice cover and reduces the population of krill—a
small crustacean that is the emperor penguin’s staple food. Today the emperor penguin population
has stabilized, but warming trends could again threaten this magnificent sea bird.
22. The word ‘stabilized’ in the last sentence paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ___
A. held steady.
B. increased.
C. slowed.
D. fluctuated.
E. Developed
If we can agree that government has some roles to play in our lives, then let's at least make
it a positive one. Consider the benefits of free, fully-subsidized public transportation.
First, it will motivate more people to leave their cars at home. Think of the reduction in
pollution and traffic jams and insurance costs due to accidents. Greener cities, safer cities, more
liveable cities. More room for parks and trees. Think of the money we'll all save by consuming less
gas, spending less frequently on car repairs, and so on. That money will stay in our wallets and we
could then turn around and give the economy a boost by spending it on other consumer goods or
services. More jobs.
Secondly, we must consider the health benefits. We'll all walk a little more. This will reduce
visits to doctors' offices and hospitals because we'll be healthier. We'll have improved blood
pressure, lower stress and possibly a better complexion.
In addition, free transportation will encourage us to enjoy the company of our friends and
family. It will become much more feasible to safely drink another glass of wine at the restaurant or
have that extra beer at the family gathering. We'll avoid the worry of getting behind the wheel with
a blood-alcohol level that's above the legal limit. Fewer accidents, fewer tragedies, lower costs of
policing and reduced court backlogs. The increased public expense in transportation should pay off
in the form of reduced health care costs and a safer society.
Then, think about some of the other social benefits: imagine how much we'll learn from
each other when we share rides instead of sitting in isolation in our cars. Talking to the neighbors
might come back into fashion. More people will meet and talk and maybe even help each other.
Having someone else drive us will also give us more time for reading books and
newspapers. So, park your car and use it for your dream vacation.
No more fumbling for change, just hop on and off the streetcar or bus wherever and
whenever you like. What a great idea, especially for those who live in crowded, polluted cities. It
will renew life on our streets.
So I can't agree more with this proposition. Let's go for it!
Source: Inter-language: English for Senior High School Students XI Science and Social Study
Program.
27. "Consider the benefits of free ... ." (Paragraph 1). The underlined word is similar to ... .
A. improvements
B. increases
C. captures
D. helps
E. advantages
2012 is Roland Emmerich’s film which uses the Mayan calendar and other end-of-days
prophecies for their doomsday scenario. It imagines the world coming to an end in 2012.
2012 film brings off a series of wonders. The movie hits its peak early on. It starts when
Cusack drives a limo through the streets of Los Angeles as freeways and skyscrapers crumble all
around him from the sock of a 10.5 earthquake. The preposterous flying sequence is equally
thrilling. The climax occurs aboard the giant ark when an equipment malfunction almost
threatens the entire mission.
Unfortunately, the crucial sequence is not filmed or edited with the requisite clarity. In
2012 film, Emmerich leaves us befuddled as to exactly what is happening to whom. However,
Emmerich’s 2012 deserves credit for offbeat casting. Cusack supplies his trademark hangdog
charm. McCarthy has perhaps his best role ever as Peet’s cocky. Danny Glover lends dignity to
the role of the tormented president. Chiwetel Ejiofor, as the chief scientist, brings a moving sense
of anguish to a stock role. Platt has fun playing the villain of the piece, and Woody Harrelson
also chews the scenery as a bug-eyed radio prophet trying to warn his listeners about
Armageddon.
All in one, 2012’s cinematography, production design and visual effects are awards-
worthy. Music also propels the movie. It presents American idol runner-up, Adam Lambert, who
provides a rousing anthem over the end credits.
Source: 26th October 2010 http://understandingtext.blogspot.com/search/label/Review?max-
results=2
30. After reading the review, how would you judge this film? It is ... .
A. Bad.
B. Fait.
C. Not bad.
D. Mediocre.
E. Excellent.
31. “… uses the Mayan calendar and other end-of-days prophecies for their doomsday
scenario,” (Paragraph 1)
The underlined word means ... .
A. prediction
B. orders
C. appeals
D. hopes
E. advices.
Computers are undoubtedly, used by almost all people in the world. Computers provide
people with quicker, practical and useful works. People admit the superiority of computers in
their work. They can make use of the (33) …. product of technology which brings many benefits
for society, from children to adult.
(34)…..., computers certainly do not promote physical activity. There are some students
who are caught in the mystique of this machine. They forgot about lunch, forget to rest and even
want to skip from after school-activities. Even, those who hold strong oppositions about this
machine, they say that this machine fail to (35)...… its users some of emotions that are desirable
in human beings. In fact some preliminary research has shown that prolong exposure to
computerized testing situations has resulted students in being surly and often abusive to each
other.
So, whatever opinion a person holds, try to bear in the mind that computers not only bring
some benefits but also cause some problems.
33. A. used
B. sophisticated
C. disordered
D. imitated
E. hesitated
34. A. Therefore
B. Hence
C. In addition
D. However
E. Furthermore
35. A. ignore
B. neglect
C. stimulate
D. permit
E. allow
PAKET 2
Text 1
This new and unusual building is in the down-town business district offers opportunities for
small midsized tenants to occupy an entire floor.
OFFICE SUITES
From 1,600 TO 6,000 square feet are available for immediate occupancy. Commuting is easy,
with the nearest subway stop only one block away. Convenient to shops, restaurants, hotels
1. What is the advertisement about ?
a. Leasing office space
b. Building in business districts
c. Availability to get unique opportunities
d. A new building near restaurants and hotels
e. Hotels and restaurants in down town
Text 2
The Death Penalty
The death penalty for serious criminals has become a long discussion among experts. Those
who agree say that the death penalty will scare the criminals off. However, those who disagree say
that the death penalty is inhuman, not an effective way to stop them from doing another crime.
In Switzerland, there is no death penalty. Most people argue that the possibility of making
the wrong decision is always there; although, it is true that spending life behind bars is bad enough.
Every person should have a chance for rehabilitation so that he or she can start all over again his/her
life in a better way.
Those who agree argue that there is no use to give serius criminals another chance to live.
When they get out, they will create a lot of trouble such as blackmailing and killing people. So, who
says that jails will prevent them from being bad guys?
My own opinion is divided. On the one hand, I disagree for the death penalty is against the
human right to live. But on the other hand, whether serious criminals are worthy to live since no one
can guarantee they will never do the bad things in the future.
Diandra
Donita
Wijayanto
Ananta
Adinda
Hendr...
Donabella
7. What is the students average score ?
a. 82 b. 80,75
c. 81,50 d. 79,75
e.80,50
8. Who has got the lowest score ?
a. Donabella does b. Hendrawan does
c. Diandra does d. Adinda does
e. Chika does
Text 4
Angels
Two traveling angels stopped to spend the night in the home of a wealthy family. The family
was rude and refused to let the angels stay in the mansion’s guest room. Instead the angels were
given a space in the cold basement.
As they made their bed on the hard floor, the older angel saw a hole in the wall and repaired
it. When the younger angel asked why, the older angel replied, “Things aren’t always what them
seem”.
The next night the pair came to rest at the house of a very poor, but very hospitable farmer
and his wife. After sharing what little food they had, the couple let the angels sleep in their bed
where they could have a good night’s rest. When the sun came up the next morning, the angels
found the farmer and his wife in tears. Their only cow, whose milk had been their sole income, lay
dead in the field.
The younger angel was infuriated and asked the older angel, “How could you have let this
happen? The first man had everything, yet you helped him,” she accused, “The second family had
little but was willing to share everything, and you let their cow die”.
“Things aren’t always what them seem,” the older angel replied. “When we stayed in the
basement of the mansion, I noticed there was gold stored in that hole in the wall. Since the owner
was so obsessed with greed and unwilling to share his good fortune, I sealed the wall so he
wouldn’t find it. Then, last night as we slept in the farmer’s bed, the angel of death came for his
wife. I gave him the cow instead. Things aren’t always what them seem”.
Sometimes this is exactly what happens when things don’t turn out the way they should. If
you have faith, you just need to trust that every outcome is always to your advantage. You might
not know it until some time later.
20. When was the first human to human transmission case declared?
a. On Monday b. On Tuesday
c. On Wednesday d. On Friday
e. On Saturday
21. The diagnosis suggests hat…
a. People who infected the virus cannot infect the others
b. Infected birds are over 100
c. Thai Health officer has been infected by the virus
d. The virus can infect people who do not have close contact with infected birds
e. International health officials should be careful with the virus
22. “Human to human transmission of avian influenza this year”. The underlined word can be best
replaced by ….
a. diffusion b. development
c. improvement d. effectiveness
e. enhancement
Text 7
It’s all about character
Source: http//www.allposter.com/-sp/It-s-All-About-
Character-Posters_i838269_htm
(December 16, 2008)
TEXT 1
Letters or articles intended for publication, including those sent by e-mail, should be
brief and accompanied by a fax identity card with a note “ your letters should contain the
writer’s name, address and phone number”.
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TEXT 2
Dear Ms Liu
I’ve sent the file of the design for your latest product to your email. Please check it. Hope to hear
your comments shortly.
Ariel
Using technology to create a unique blend of floral scents , it has a new longer lasting
Fragrance that stays on skin , leaves you and baby smelling fresh and fragrant .
Directions:
~ Sprinkle powder on to hand and smooth on to skin
~ Close tightly after use
Warning :
For external use only keep out children`s reach , do not apply on broken skin or on new born
baby`s novel , keep powder away from baby`s eyes , nose and mouth .
TEXT 4
Kendari: On Thursday, a search and rescue team found three more victims from a ship that
sunk in the Banda Sea, who had been missing since the big storm occurred on Friday night last
week. They were Aris Triono, the captain of the cargo ship, Yakub, a crew and Suharno, a
passenger.
They were found on Thursday floating in water close to Menui island, Central Sulawesi. The
province is adjacent to South Sulawesi, within those territories lies the Banda Sea. Two other
victims were first saved by the SAR team in the Banda Sea on Saturday last week, only a day after
the ship sunk.
The SAR team is still looking for 10 crew member and a passenger still missing from the
incident, said Rocky Asikin, the head of Kendari SAR team.
TEXT 5
One day I went to Surabaya with my friend for a vacation. We went there on a night bus.
When we arrived in Lamongan, the bus stopped at a small restaurant for a rest. I got of
the bus to get a cup of ginger tea, and my friend drank some cold lemonade. Then I went to
the toilet. It took only a few minutes.
When I came out again, the bus was not there. It had gone! My friend was not there too.
Feeling shocked and confused I asked a waitress about the bus. She said that the bus
departed about five minutes ago.
I tried to call my friend on my cell-phone, but the battery was running low.
I couldn’t do anything but hope and pray. After several minutes, my wish came true. The
bus came back! I got on the bus and walked to my seat.
I was so ashamed when everybody on the bus looked at me. I could feel my face turn
red.
27. What does the story tell us about?
A. The writer and his friend enjoyed their trip to Surabaya
B. The writer arrived in Lamongan to visit his relatives
C. The writer could contact his friend with the cell-phone
D. The writer went to Surabaya on a night train
E. The writer was left by the bus on his trip to Surabaya
28. What did the writer do when the bus stop for a rest in Lamongan?
A. Ate some gingers
B. Drank some cold lemonade
C. Bought some souvenirs
D. Went to the toilet
E. Had a prayer in the mosque
29. What is the purpose of text above?
A. To amuse to entertain readers
B. To tell past events in sequence
C. To describe a night bus
D. To express sorrow
E. To tell on going events
30. It can be inferred from the text that_____
A. The bud appeared when the writer came out of the toilet
B. The writer was very angry to be left behind
C. The writer was successful in calling for help
D. The writer felt embarrassed because of the incident
E. The bus continued running to Surabaya without the writer
TEXT 6
What is thunder and lightening?
Lightening is a sudden, violent flash of electricity between a cloud and the ground, and
between cloud to cloud. A lightening flash, or bolt , can be several miles long. It is so hot, with an
average temperature of 34,000 centigrade, that the air around it suddenly expands with aloud blast.
This is the thunder we hear.
Lightening occurs in hot, wet storms. Moist air is driven up to a great height. It forms a type
of cloud called cumulonimbus. When the cloud rises height, it forms a type of cloud rise high
enough, the moisture freezes and ice crystals and snowflakes are formed. These begin to fall,
turning to rain on the way down. This rain meets moist air rising, and it is the friction between them
which produce static electricity. It discharges it as a lightning flash.
TEXT 8
What Are The Advantages And Disadvantages of being Famous Celebrities ?
Famous celebrities are well treated with due respect and courtesy. They live in a world of
kindness, respect, and difference. They are well served and respected wherever they go. People will
do everything they can to please them, simply because they are celebrities
Celebrities earn their living easily. They are paid exorbitantly just for appearing in
ceremonies or pomp. However, they spend them on their extravagant lifestyles.
The common disadvantage happens to celebrities is their loss of privacy. Their personal live
are being watched and encroached by public, The public want to know every single detail about
them. Which sometimes make their lives very miserable.
Once the celebrities become popular, they are desperate to stay there. In order to maintain
their fame, some celebrities will do anything just to appear in the tabloids. They enjoy the publicity.
Then, they always complain that the paparazzi are taking their photographs or are being harassed by
them to attract public sympathy. Conversely, they actually enjoy the media attention
They are unable to distinguish who are their genuine friends among the false ones. Some
people would like to befriend the celebrities because they also wanted to be in the limelight too.
Yet, when the celebrities are in trouble, these friends will leave them as fast as they wanted to
befriend them
Given this situation, I would prefer to live a normal life, going anywhere or do anything,
without being watched or scrutinized
TEXT 9
Good morning ladies and gentlemen,
First off all, I would like to thank the organization for giving me the opportunity to say a
few words at this seminar. In this occasion I’d like to speak about abortion. Is abortion one of the
methods of birth control?
To begin with, let me say that abortion is one of the methods of birth control. Let’s see the
fact about the population problem in a country. When a country faces the problem of population
explosion, the government should find method to solve it. But since no method of contraception is
one hundred percent effective and successful, abortion becomes the only way out when prevention
fails.
On the other hand, abortion may cause many negative effects for women’s health. Women
risk their health and lives in bearing the weight of operation and its consequences. The most
common complication is inflammation, interruption of menstrual pattern, infertility, endometriosis,
myoma of the uterus and many other kinds of ovary illness.
So far, abortion becomes a dilemma for countries with large number of citizens. On one
hand, it can control the birth rate but on the other hand it brings terrible consequences especially for
the women’s health.
The story to ‘Kung Fu Panda’ is nothing really new, but it is told so well as to actually pack
an emotional punch. And it never comes off as laughable, which in lesser hands could easily have
happened. Speaking of laughs, there are many to be had here as well. ‘Kung Fu Panda’ works on
just about every level a family movie can.
The cast features Jack Black as Po the Panda. The furious five, the most feared group of
warriors in all of China, consists of Tigress (Angelina Jolie), Monkey (Jackie Chan), Mantis (Seth
Roger), Viper (Lucy Liu), and Crane (David Cross). Their master is Shifu (Dustin Hoffman), a fur
ball creature who is a legendary teacher of Kung Fu. Escaped from prison and on high way to claim
the Dragon Scroll, which will make him the all powerful Dragon Warrior, is the good gone bad Tai
Lung (Ian McShane). But first, he’ll have to muscle his way around 400 pounds of panda to get to
it.
‘Kung Fu Panda’ is a damn good time at the movies. This was the movie that Dreamworks
Animation so desperately needed after the disappointing ‘Shrek The Third’. With gorgeous
animation, spectacular action, a great cast and dramatic weight of an Akira Kurosawa film, Kung Fu
Panda is one of the favourite movie of the year.