he Buyat Bay, issue has been a hot topic these past two weeks.

However, no party has claimed responsibility for the pollution in the bay. This country is suffering from an old illness : it cannot see the culprits even though it could - if it wanted to. The issue started when a non-governmental organization discovered that a number of people living near the bay in South Minahasa district, North Sulawesi province, were suffering from skin diseases. Blood tests showed that some had high levels of mercury in their blood. Public opinion then turned against the subsidiary of U.S based Newmont Minahasa Corp. PT Newmont Min By Ashley Montgomery A true friend never walks away A true will always stay A true frie The One Best Friend By Belle Thanks for being there for me, through good times and bad times. I will be on your side even if the the world ends. When the world is going, I will be here, now and until the end. Your my very best friend. The one that I look up to. The one that I run to, when I have a problem. The one that I talk to. Your the one best friend that was always there for me. I wanna thank you for all the things you gave and showed me. THANKS By Sheila Cheasbro You're my friend because you're always there, If there's sadness around or in the air, At night, in the morning or anytime of day, You're there to cheer me up and chase the sadness away. I just want to thank you for all you've done, You've helped me through a lot, you're really number one. Thanks for all the good times that we share, It shows that you're one who really does care.

Thanks for being there when time got rough, You make it easier when times get too tough Thanks for being there each and every day, Thanks for being you in that very special way. ARE YOU MY FRIEND? By James Brinkworth Will you be there when I'm down, And catch me when I fall? Will you hold me when I need To feel the warmth of your touch? Will you laugh when I laugh, And cry when I cry? Will you let me rant and rave, When I need to let off steam? Will you discuss those painful things, That you'd rather not think about? Like the times we've hurt each other, And promised would never do so again? Will you say the right thing, When all I've heard is the wrong? And tell me soothing words, That make the pain I feel subside? Will you understand me when I say, "I can't see you now, go away"? Will you come back when I call, As if nothing happened at all? If you'll do these things for me, And keep smiling all the way. If you'll be with me through the bad times, As well as the good. Then truly you are my friend, My pal, my mate and my confidante. And that means so much to me. I thank you dearly, for being there, You, My Friend. A TRUE FRIEND nd looks out for you A true friend will guard your secrets

Like a precious gift A true friend is there for you To give you a helpful lift A true friend tries to make you smile Tries to replace that frown They may not always succeed But they rarely let you down These arms for you are open This heart for you does care And when I think you need me I'll try to always be there I'll listen to your fears I promise not to laugh Comfort your falling tears I'll make this friendship last I'll keep you near to my heart I'll always hold you dear Even when we're miles apart Even when you're here I hope I am to you Everything you are to me For the friendship we have Is a special one indeed. ahasa Raya, accusing it of causing the pollution by dumping its tailings in the bay. 1. This text mainly talks about ........ the pollution in the bay A . the discovery of pollution by a non government organization B. the failure of the government to find the culprits C. the skin disease of the people living in Buyat Bay D . the Buyat Bay issue E. 2. "Public opinion then turned ........ by dumping its tailings in the bay." (Paragraph 5) The underlined word means ........ in a careless manner. unloading packing A D

piling B . burying C . . E

covering

Each society has its own beliefs, attitudes, customs, behaviours, and social habits. These give people a sense of who they are, how they should behave, and what they should or should not do. These 'rules' reflect the 'culture' of a country. People become conscious of such rules when they meet people from different cultures. For example, in some. cultures, being on time can mean turning up several hours late for an appointment, even for a business meeting; in others, 3 p.m. means 3 p.m. Also, the rules about when to eat vary from culture to culture. Many North Americans and Europeans are used to having three mealtimes a day and organizing their timetable around them. In some countries, on the other hand, people often do not have strict rules like this - people eat when they want to and every family has its own time table. When people visit or live in a country for the first time, they are often surprised at the differences that exist between their own culture and that in the other country. The most common way of comparing two cultures is in terms of their differences - not their similarities. 3. What does the writer want to tell you? Strict rules. A . Mealtimes day. B . Culture differences. C . Culture in a country. D . Culture similarities. E .

4. Which statement is TRUE according to the text ? There are no people, becoming conscious of a new cuttura, A . There are no countries having strict rules of mealtimes. B. There are no strict rules of mealtimes in some countries. C. There are no problems for people who visit a coutry for the first time. D .

There are no similarities between a culture is one country and that in another. E. 5. "Being on time can mean turning up several hours late ..." (Paragraph 2). The underlined words mean ........ arriving exposing A D . . emerging displaying B E . . appearing C . 6. James : Why didn't you answer my call? Peter : Sorry ........ I was feeding my cattle A . I have fed my cattle B . I fed my cattle C .

I had fed all my cattle D . I'll feed my cattle E .

7. Student : ........ to carry these books to your room, sir? Teapher : No, thanks, Ican do it myself Do you want May I help you A D . . Shall I do Do you mind B E . . Can you help C . 8. Ridwan : Do you think our youth have the competence to keep up with the Americans in technology? Ade : I don't think so because it needs a lot of money. The underlined word means ........ knowledge experiment A D

. cleverness B . capability C .

. profession E .

9. Sherly : Billows of smoke from the forest fires in Jambi, Riau and West Kalimantan are becoming thicker and thicker. They have harmful effects on our health and daily activities. Raissa : That's right. I think the government ........ people to understand the value of forests and stop their bad habits. educated would educate A D . . have educated should have educated B E . . are educating C . 10. Thailand, which has already won three gold medals at the Athens Olympics, will bid to host the games in 2016, media reports ........ on Sunday. said demanded A D . . claimed justified B E . . purposed C .