Read This Text and Answer Questions 3 and 4
Read This Text and Answer Questions 3 and 4
Read This Text and Answer Questions 3 and 4
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Dear Lusi,
This card comes with living wishes especially for you. To wish you lots of happiness today and all
year through.
Happy New Year 2010.
Love
Susan
Sender
Riry
+62897564
ANNOUNCEMENT
To: All students of Junior High School 1 Jetis.
To celebrate the National Education Day the students Board Organization will hold some
interesting programs. They are English Speech Contest, English Story Telling contest and
Wall Magazine Competition. The programs will be held on January, 4 th , 2010, 8 am – 1
p.m.
All classes must take part in the programs and should report their participation to their own
teachers.
SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENT
FRIDAY January 25TH, 2010
There will be a girls’ basketball short meeting right after school this afternoon in the
school library. The meeting is expected to last around 45 minutes and finish by 5. Every
member needs to be present in this important meeting.
Should anyone unable to attend the meeting, find Mr. Elder for permission and further details
about the agenda.
12. What should a student do if she is not able to attend the meeting?
A. Go home.
B. Go to the library.
C. Ask for permission from Mr. Elder.
D. Let the class teacher know about her absence.
Bees are flying insects closely related to wasps and ants, and are known for their
role in pollination and for producing honey and beeswax. There are nearly 20,000
known species of bees in nine recognized families though many are undescribed and
the actual number is probably higher. They are found on every continent except
Antarctica, in every habitat on the planet that contains insect-pollinated flowering plants.
Bees have a long proboscis (a complex "tongue") that enables them to obtain the
nectar from flowers. They have antennae almost universally made up of 13 segments in
males and 12 in females, as is typical for the super family. Bees all have two pairs of
wings, the hind pair being the smaller of the two; in a very few species, one sex or caste
has relatively short wings that make flight difficult or impossible, but none are wingless.
The smallest bee is Trigona minima, a stingless bee whose workers are about
2.1 mm (5/64") long. The largest bee in the world is Megachile pluto, a leafcutter bee
whose females can attain a length of 39 mm (1.5"). Members of the family Halictidae, or
sweat bees, are the most common type of bee in the Northern Hemisphere, though they
are small and often mistaken for wasps or flies.
13. What is the text about?
A. Describing bees in general.
B. Explaining bees in Antarctica.
C. Telling the habitat of the bees.
D. Giving information about bees in the Northern Hemisphere.
15. Which of the following sentences is one of the physical appearances of the bees?
A. None has wings.
B. It has 13 antennae.
C. Its length is 39 mm.
D. Its tongue is complex.
The weather was very clear. I and my family decided to go camping last holiday. Father
prepared the tent and other equipment. Mother prepared the cooking and eating utensils. I took
my fishing rod and my brother brought his sport equipment. When everything was ready, we
left for the camping site in countryside.
. There were many campers when we arrived at the camping site. Unfortunately, the good
location near the river had been occupied by other campers so we had to look for another
place. Finally,, we found a good place little bit further. It was near the big tree. After setting up
the tent, my father and I went fishing. We joined other people sitting on the rock near the river.
In the evening, father made a fire. Mother cooked the fish we caught. I could say that it
was the best fish I had ever tasted. Sleeping in the tent was a very wonderful experience. I
woke up early in the morning. I felt fresh. Then I accompanied my brother playing ball.
In the afternoon, we came back home.
17. Where did the writer and his family set up their tent?
A. Near the river.
B. Near the big tree.
C. At the back of the river.
D. Far away from other campers.
MAKING CANDLES
Making coloured and scented candles is really quick and simple. What's more,
you'll save so much money. If making candle is easy, why do you ever buy one
from a shop? What you need in making candle are wax, moulds, wick, dye discs,
essential oils, and a double boiler. All these materials are available from craft
shops. Or if you do not want to buy them, you can improvise with an old saucepan,
Pyrex jug, or even a sturdy can, in a pot of water. After providing the materials,
follow this procedure or instruction in making candles!
First of all, melt the wax. All wax has a flash point, so to prevent it bursting into
flames; you must melt it in a double boiler, with water in the bottom of the pan.
Then, prepare the mould with the wick. Thread the wick through the mould and
make sure that you leave a good few centimeters sticking out of the hole in the
bottom.
After that, add the scent. If you want a scented candle, add a few drops of
essential oil to the melted wax. You can use any essential oil you like, as long as it
doesn't contain water.
Next step, pour the wax into the mould. Try and tip the wax into the mould
quickly, all in one go, to minimize spillage and air bubbles.
Then, release the bubbles and top it up. Releasing the air bubbles will eventually
make the candle sink, so you will need to top it up with more melted wax.
Finally, remove it from the mould. After four or five hours, the candle can be
taken out of its mould.
Your candle is now ready for display. Remember, you must always leave it for a
day before lighting it.
Source: www.channel4.com/4homes/design-style/how-to-guides/how-to-make-
candles-intro-09-04-21_p_1.html
23. Where can you buy the materials for making candle?
A. At the handicraft shop.
B. At the super market.
C. At the stall.
D. At the craft shop.
24. “…, so to prevent it bursting into flames you …”
The word “bursting” means …
A. exploding
B. melting
C. satisfying
D. becoming
Once upon time, a man had a wonderful parrot. There was no other parrot like it.
The parrot could say every word, except one word. The parrot would not say the
name of the place where it was born. The name of the place was Catano.
The man felt excited having the smartest parrot but he could not understand why
the parrot would not say Catano. The man tried to teach the bird to say Catano,
however the bird did not say the word.
At first, the man was very nice to the bird but then he got very angry. “You stupid
bird!” pointed the man to the parrot. “Why can’t you say the word? Say Catano! Or
I will kill you” the man said angrily. Although he tried hard to teach, the parrot
would not say it. Then the man got so angry and shouted to the bird over and over;
“Say Catano or I’ll kill you”. The bird kept not to say the word of Catano.
One day, after he had been trying so many times to make the bird say Catano, the
man really got very angry. He could not bear it. He picked the parrot and threw it
into the chicken house. There were four old chickens for next dinner “You are as
stupid as the chickens. Just stay with them” Said the man angrily. Then he
continued to humble; “You know, I will cut the chicken for my meal. Next it will
be your turn, I will eat you too, stupid parrot”. After that he left the chicken house.
The next day, the man came back to the chicken house. He opened the door and
was very surprised. He could not believe what he saw at the chicken house. There
were three death chickens on the floor. At the moment, the parrot was standing
proudly and screaming at the last old chicken; “Say Catano or I’ll kill you”.
25. Why does the man feel so angry with the parrot?
A. It can say everything except Catano.
B. It couldn’t say everything.
C. It was a parrot like others.
D. It was a stupid parrot.
28. “… the parrot was standing proudly and screaming at the last old chicken …”
The word “proudly” nearly means …
A. arrogantly
B. bravely
C. smugly
D. humbly
MILK CALCIUM
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600 mg 100 Soft gels
Supplement Facts
Serving size : 1 soft gel
Amount per 1 soft gel % Daily Value*
Vitamin D 200 IU 50
Calcium (from milk) 600 mg 60
Zinc 15 mg *
*Daily value has not been established
Other ingredients: Gelatin, Glycerin, Purified Water
Directions: As a dietary supplement, take one soft gel for adults
daily.
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A cactus (plural: cacti) is any member of the plant family Cactaceae, native to the
Americas. They are often used as ornamental plants, but some are also crop plants.
Cacti are grown for protection of property from wild animals, as well as many other
uses.
Cacti are part of the plant order Caryophyllales, which also include members like
beets, gypsophila, spinach, amaranth, tumbleweeds, carnations, rhubarb, buckwheat,
plumbago, bougainvillea, chickweed and knotgrass.
Cacti are unusual and distinctive plants, which are adapted to extremely arid and
hot environments, showing a wide range of anatomical and physiological features
which conserve water. Their stems have adapted to become photosynthetic and
succulent, while the leaves have become the spines for which cacti are well known.
Cacti come in a wide range of shapes and sizes. The tallest is Pachycereus
pringlei, with a maximum recorded height of 19.2 m, and the smallest is Blossfeldia
liliputiana, only about 1 cm in diameter at maturity. Cactus flowers are large, and like
Dear Nan,
We are having a great a holiday here on the Gold Coast. Yesterday we went to the
Movie World.
When we got up in the morning, it looked like rain. After a while the cloud disappeared.
And it became a sunny day. We then decided to go to the Movie World.
The first ride I went on was Lethal Weapon. Next I saw the Police Academy show. After
that I had lunch as I was really hungry. Meanwhile, Mum and Kelly queued for the
Batman ride.
About one o’clock we got a light shower of rain but it cleared up soon after. We then went
on all the other rides.
44.
Where did Sam spend his holiday with his family?
For questions 48 to 51, choose the best words to complete the text.
PLATYPUS
Many people call platypus duckbill because this animal has a bill like duckbill.
Platypus …(48) a native Tasmania and southern and eastern Australia.
Platypus … (49) a flat tail and webbed feet. Its body length is 30 to 45 cm and covered
with a thick and woolly layer of fur. Its bill is detecting prey and stirring up mud.
Platypus' eyes and head are small. It has no ears but has ability to sense sound and
light.
Platypus … (50) in streams, rivers, and lakes. Female platypus usually dig burrows in
the streams or river banks. The burrows are blocked with soil to …(51) it from
intruders and flooding. In the other hand, male platypus does not need any burrow to
stay.
48. A. is
B. are
C. was
D. were
49. A. has
B. had
C. have
D. having
50. A. live
B. lives
C. lived
D. living
51. A. protecting
B. protected
C. protects
D. protect
For questions 52 to 54, choose the word closest in meaning to the underlined words.
52. A. plays
B. shows
C. stages
D. exhibitions
53. A. beat
B. switch
C. pull
D. crack
54. A. soft
B. audible
C. echoing
D. smooth
A. 4–6–8–5–3–7–2–1
B. 4–2–1–6–8–5–3–7
C. 2–1–4–6–8–5–7–3
D. 2–1–8–5–3–7–6–4
A. 8 – 6 – 7 – 3 – 5 – 1 – 4-- 2
B. 8 – 2 – 7 – 6 – 5 – 4 – 3 – 1
C. 6 – 7 – 2 – 8 – 3 – 5 – 1 – 4
D. 3 – 5 – 1 – 4 – 6 – 8 – 2 – 7
57. Arrange the following jumble words to make a good sentence.
Not to use – with – for water – be careful – the pump – except – other liquid
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
A. 5 – 4 – 1 – 7 – 2 – 3 – 6
B. 4 – 1 – 5 – 2 – 7 – 6 – 3
C. 7 – 4 – 6 – 5 – 2 –1 – 3
D. 4 – 1 – 7 – 2 – 5 – 3 – 6
A. 1-4-3-5-2
B. 1-3-5-4-2
C. 1-2-3-4-5
D. 1-5-3-2-4
A. 7-1-4-8-2-6-5-3
B. 7-2-6-3-1-5-4-8
C. 7-8-4-1-2-6-5-3
D. 7-5-6-3-1-4-8-2
A. 7-6-5-4-3-2-1
B. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7
C. 5-6-3-4-7-1-2
D. 2-1-4-3-6-7-5