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TAHUN PELAJARAN 2013/ 2014
Mata pelajaran : Bahasa Inggris
Kelas, Jurusan : XII IPA /IPS
Hari, tanggal

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: 07.30 09.30

Human body is made up of countless millions of cells. Food is needed to built up new
cells and replace the worn out cells. However, the food that we take must be changed into
substances that can be carried in the blood to the places where they are needed. This
process is called digestion.
The first digestive process takes place in the mouth. The food we eat is broken up into
small pieces by the action of teeth, mixed with saliva, a juice secreted by glands in the
mouth. Saliva contains digestive juices which moisten the food, so it can be swallowed easily.
From the mouth, food passes through the esophagus (the food passage) into the
stomach. Here, the food is mixed with the juices secreted by the cells in the stomach for
several hours. Then the food enters the small intestine. All the time the muscular walls of the
intestine are squeezing, mixing and moving the food onwards.
In a few hours, the food changes into acids. These are soon absorbed by the villi
(microscopic branch projections from the intestine walls) and passed into the bloodstream.
1. Human body is made up of countless millions of cells. (Paragraph 1)
The underlined phrase means .
A. produced
B. managed
C. arranged
D. completed
E. constructed
2. What is the text about?
A. The digestive system.
B. The digestive juice.
C. The method of the digestive system.
D. The process of intestine work.
E. The food substances.
3. The first digestive process takes place in the mouth. (Paragraph 2)
What does the underlined word mean?
A. gives
B. brings

C. happens
D. gets
E. avoids
4. These are soon absorbed by the villi . (Paragraph 4)
The underlined word refers to
A. Foodstuffs
B. Villi
C. Acids
D. Juices
E. Cells
The water cycle is also known as the hydrological cycle. There is the same amount of
water on the Earth now as there was when the Earth began. The water cycle is how the
earths water recycles itself.
The cycle includes precipitation, evaporation, condensation and evapotranspiration.
Earths water keeps changing from liquid water to vapour and then back again. This cycle
happens because of the suns heat and gravity. How does the Water Cycle work?
First of all, water molecules from lakes, rivers, streams, reservoirs, and the sea get heated
up by the sun and then turn into vapour that rises into the air ?
1.
2.

Next, these water molecules form into clouds, this is because a process called
condensation occurs.
When the air and the water cool, they form drops of water which then fall to the
earth as rain. If they are frozen, they become snow or sleet.

3.

Once the water reaches the ground, it can flow across the land until it reaches
rivers, lakes, streams, or the sea. It can also sink into the ground as flow because
of gravity through gaps in rock, gravel and sand. Because of this, it reaches these
bodies of water too.

4.

Now the cycle begins again, when water is evaporated once more.

Many of us think water will always be there for us when we want it. Without water,
living thing would die. You will die if you go without water for more than a week. Plants will
die without water and that would kill all of the animals that eat the plants.
5. What does the text above tell you
about?
A.The cycle of water condensation.
B.The process of making water.
C.The process of raindrops.
D.The cycle of raindrops.
E.The cycle of water.
6. The followings
are the process
involved in the water cycle, except .
A. evapotranspiration
B. condensation
C. evaporation
D. precipitation
E. transportation
7. heated up by the sun and then turn
into vapour that rises into the air

( paragraph 3). The synonym of the

underlined word is.
A. become
B. increase
C. disappear
D. take
E. reach
8.

, this is because a process called

condensation occurs(p.3)
The
word this refers to .
A. water molecules form into clouds
B. molecules form into clouds
C. water molecule
D. molecules
E. wat

What causes weather?

Weather is the physical condition of the atmosphere at a particular time. It includes
temperature, air pressure and water content.
Weather is produced when air moves from place to place. This moving air is known
as wind. Winds are formed when the cooler air moves in to replace the rising warm air.
Warm air is usually less dense than cool air; therefore, it creates low air pressure. Cool air is
more dense and creates high air pressure is high and there are clouds, rain and snow when
the air pressure drops.
9. What does the text explain?
a. Moving air
b. Air pressure
c. Low air pressure
d. Types of weather
e. The formation of weather
10. Warm air is usually less dense than cool air (Paragraph 2)
The underlined word has the opposite meaning to
a. Thin
b. Solid
c. Thick
d. Heavy
e. Compac
11.. The second paragraph mainly tells that.
a. Warm and cool air create air pressure
b. Winds are caused by warm air rising
c. Weather is produced by moving air
d. The air moves from place to place
e. The moving air is called wind
Have you ever wondered how people get chocolate from? In this article well enter
the amazing world of chocolate so you can understand exactly what youre eating.
Chocolate starts with a tree called cacao tree. This tree grows in equatorial regions,
especially in places such as South America, Africa, and Indonesia. The cacao tree produces
a fruit about the size of small pine apple. Inside the fruit are the trees seeds, also known as
cocoa bean.
The beans are fermented for about a week, dried in the sun and then shipped to the
chocolate maker. The chocolate maker starts by roasting the beans to brings out the flavor.
Different beans from different places have different qualities and flavour, so they are often
sorted and blended to produce a distinctive mix. Next, the roasted beans are winnowed.
Winnowing removes the meat nibs are ground to make at liquid. The liquid is called
chocolate liquor. It tastes bitter. All seeds contain some amount of fat, and cacao beans are
not different. However, cacao beans are half fat, which is why the ground nibs form liquid. Its
pure bitter chocolate.
12. The text is about
a. The cacao tree
b. The cacao beans
c. The raw chocolate
d. The making of chocolate
e. The flavour of chocolate
13. The third paragraph focuses on
a. The process of producing chocolate

b.
c.
d.
e.

How to procedure the cocoa flavour

Where chocolate comes from
The cacao liquor
The cacao fruit

14. so they are often sorted and blended to procedure (paragraph 3)

The underlined word is close in meaning to
a. Arranged
b. Combined
c. Separated
d. Distributed
e. Organized
15 How does the chocolate maker start to make chocolate?
a. By fermenting the beans
b. By roasting the beans
c. By blending the beans
d. By sorting the beans
e. By drying the beans
Before deciding whether watching television is a waste of time, it is important to look
at both sides of the argument.
There are many good things about television. There are shows that give us
information for improving our houses such as Better Homes and Gardens. Another thing is
that television is instructive because of the news. Another thing is shows such as A Current
Affair and Sixty Minutes. They give us good information about what is going on in the
world. Another thing to support the view that television is not a waste of time is Channel 2. It
has lots of educational programs. Another thing is that shows such as The Great Outdoor
and Getaway teach us about nice places to travel to. Another thing is shows such as Play
School and Sesame Street that help teach young children how to count and read. Another
thing is that Professor Smith said television has helped us to learn more about the world
than any other invention.
There are reasons for saying watching television is a waste of time. Professor
Nguyen has said that if people read as much as they watch television, they would learn ten
times as much. Another thing is that watching television makes us lazy. When we are sitting
watching television we are not doing anything useful. Another thing is the hopeless shows on
television such as Melrose Place and Baywatch. These teach us nothing and just waste
our time.
It can be seen that there are two sides to this discussion. After looking at both, I think
watching television is not a waste of time.
16. What is the mainly text about?
A. The benefits of watching TV
B. The disadvantages of watching TV
C. There are many good things about TV
D. TV helps the children to read and count
E. The advantages and disadvantages of watching TV
17. Which one of the TV program containing negative influence for watcher?
A. Better Homes and Gardens
B. The Great Outdoor
C. Sesame Street
D. Melrose Place
E. Play School

18. ---, they would learn ten times as much. (Paragraph 3 line 2)
The word they refers to ....
A. People
B. reasons
C. Readers
D. televsion
E. Professor Nguyen
19. What is the text addressed to?
A. To critique the TV programs
B. To present the TV programs
C. To describe the important of TV
D. To inform some kinds of TV programs
E. To present the arguments about TV Programs
I. Choose the most correct answer!
The BlackBerry is mobile communication device helping employees maintain a
competitive edge in todays career marketplace with instant access to data on a mobile
platform. As with most technology, using a BlackBerry in the workplace can be a double-edge
sword if employees lack the discipline to use it wisely.
Some people agree of using a blackberry at the workplace for some advantageous.
The BlackBerry provides mobility to workers, giving them the ability to be on the road and still
access valuable information they need to perform work duties. On top of access to corporate
data, e-mail and internet networks, many BlackBerry units provide navigation features to help
the mobile employee find target locations on a moments notice.
In addition, because BlackBerries keep everything in one unit, you can organize phone
contacts, address books, calendars and e-mail lists in one unit. It reduces the amount of
items a mobile worker needs to keep with them at any one time. The camera on the phone
can capture ideas, document important information or share site information from a remote
location.
On the other hand, there are some arguments why people should not use a blackberry
at the workplace. First, the BlackBerry is a smart phone that functions as a mini-work
computer. The problem is that this computer is with you at all times, this means your work is
with you at all times. This can lead to burnout with you constantly looking for updates and
information. Further, it can become distracting, preventing you from focusing on the task at
hand. This actually can lower productivity and frustrate you, feeling as if you are never
accomplishing anything.
Secondly, when employees have the ability to get important work information
anywhere with a BlackBerry, they can be tempted to goof off. Personal lunches, errands and
shopping can override work hours when nothing is pressing. As an employee you may justify
this because you are reachable and able to deal with things via your BlackBerry. You may
also further justify this because you have your work with you at all times. However, as long
as mobile employees are reaching performance goals, these distractions are often forgiven.
Source: March 26, 2010 http://www.ehow.com/list_5974806_pros-cons-blackberryworkplace.html
20. The text is about . . . .
A. the advantages of the use BlackBerry at the workplace
B. the comparison of BlackBerry with a smart phone
C. the controversy of BlackBerry at the workplace

D. the use of BlackBerry at the workplace

E. the problems in using BlackBerry
21. According to the text, using BlackBerry is advantageous . . . .
A. because it helps the users find their colleagues
B. because the users can access data without any distractions
C. because the users can use all the facilities provided limitedly
D. because it enables the users to organize phone contacts, calendars in one unit
E. because it provides ideas to catch without paying the charge for using the facilities
22. From the text, we know that some people disagree with the use of BlackBerry at the
workplace because . . . .
A. it gives the users the ability to be on the road
B. it makes the users not focus on their tasks at hand
C. the users can access valuable information they need to perform work duties
D. it provides facilities that can be used by the users for helping them do their work
duties
E. the users can use the navigation features provided in BlackBerry
23. It is implied in the text that . . . .
A. using BlackBerry has both good and bad impacts
B. no one agrees with the use of BlackBerry at the workplace
C. the author disagrees with the use of BlackBerry at the workplace
D. using BlackBerry will never be justified at the workplace
E. it is advised to use BlackBerry at the workplace
24. they can be tempted to goof off.. (Paragraph 5)
What is the synonym of the underlined word phrase goof off?
A. be interested in working
B. Pretend to go to work early
C. Come to the office with full of spirit
D. Work creatively
E. Waste time.
Mr. Tappit was famous in his village as a toy maker and he had been making toys for
more than fifty years. He always had a healthy condition, too. Children loved to visit his shop
and look at the shelves full of toys. Everyone was very fond of old Mr. Tappit, especially all
his toys, who loved him dearly.
After his work was done and the toyshop was closed, they would play games and have
fun together. Quite often the toys and Mr. Tappit had the most wonderful parties, and
sometimes they went on picnics if the weather was one.
One day Mr. Tappit sat in the corner of his shop, quietly thinking to himself.
"What is it?" asked the clown doll. "Do you have a problem?"
"Not at all," smiled Mr. Tappit. "I have a bright idea. I am going to build the biggest toy I
have ever made, and I want you toys to help me!"
The toys couldnt wait to get started. Early next morning they gathered all the tools
while Mr. Tappit measured the pieces of wood, then marked them with his pencil.
"This toy will be the biggest ever seen" cried Mr. Tappit, as he ran rushly around the
shop looking for his glue pot. "In fact, it will be a GIANT!"
"Of course not" smiled Mr. Tappit. "It's just a giant toy!" It took a whole week and a lot
of patient, but at last the giant toy was finished.
"You've all worked very hard," said Mr. Tappit with a smile and he stepped back to take
a look.

"Not a real giant, I hope," whispered a little doll in a shaky voice. "I'm really frightened
of giants."
All the toys put down their paint pots and brushes and stepped back to. "Isn't it
wonderful?" they cried, and everyone clapped and cheered.
The giant toy was a great success. After Mr. Tappit had gazed for a while at the
wonderful toy he had made, he heaved a sigh and scratched his head.
"Where should I keep this giant toy? It's too big to place inside the shop...
""Just place it on the field," cried the little doll.
"Oh I got it, I will keep it outside my shop, so everyone who see it will come by to my
shop." said Mr. Tappit happily.
Adapted from 50 Bed Time Stories, 2002
25.The text tells about .
A. Mr. Tappit
B. Mr. Tappits toys
C. Mr. Tappits giant toy
D. Mr. Tappit and his toys
E. Mr. Tappits toys shop
26.Where was the giant toy placed?
A. In the toy shop.
B. Inside the shop.
C. On the rice field.
D. Out side the toy shop.
E. On the toy shop shelves.
27.Not a real giant, I hope," whispered a little doll in a shaky voice. "I'm really frightened of
giants."
The underlined sentence means that the little doll the giants.
A. liked
B. was afraid of
C. needed help of
D. took care of
E. called out
One of the recent changes in the federal government priorities is a reduction in
financial support for parents who send their small children to the day care centers while they
are at work. This was the subject of dispute for some times.
Some people say that the best place for children is their own homes with their own
parents especially their mother. They also remark that childrens emotional development can
be damaged when they are left in a day care center.
On the other hand, some other think that there are many advantage of sending their
children to the day care centers. They say that children in the day care centers will become
less dependent on their parents, they also learn to interact with other children in the center.
This means that the children learn to develop their social skills at an early age.
In fact, the government has already considered the impact of reducing the financial
support. But this step must be taken due to the global condition of the government finance.
Moreover, those who send their children to the day care centers are working parents.
28.What does the text mainly discuss?
A. Day care center and working mothers.
B. The government policy on child care.
C. Financial support for parents.
D. Non-working parents.
E. Reduction of financial support.

29....working mothers have been the subject of dispute for some times. (par. 1)
The underlined word is close in meaning to....
A. Disorder
B. Quarrel
C. Dissatisfaction
D. Debate
E. Confesion
There are several positive and negative impacts of the internet on education. One of
the positive impacts of internet to education is when you are curious about something. You
find out any information to feed your learning hunger immediately from the internet. If you
are curious about the ants in your backyard, or if you want to know more about dinosaurs or
any other prehistoric animals, there is abundant of information at your fingertips and it can
improve your knowledge.
On the other hand, some would argue that the internet degrades the quality of
research throwing people into areas where the answers they find are low-quality guesses, at
best. Since the internet allows anyone to publish, finding high quality information which is
sometimes difficult. The internet also can be a huge distraction, like many other things that
distract from serious inquiry.
30.What does the text mainly discuss?
A. The impacts of the internet on education.
B. The advance of technology on education.
C. The access to information from the internet.
D. The distraction of curiosity by the internet.
E. The decrease of research quality caused by the internet.
31.The internet also can be a huge distractions, (Paragraph 2) What is the opposite
meaning of the underlined word?
A. Few
B. Less
C. Thin
D. Fine
E. Tiny
32.Why do some people disagree with the use of the internet on education?
A. The internet does not encourage people to serious questions.
B. The internet gives low quality answers to questions.
C. The internet provides high quality information.
D. The internet results expensive education.
E. The internet has little access to education.
text 6 for no.
Maura, who like to be thought of as the most beautiful and powerful queen of Arabia,
had many suitors. One by one she discarded them, until her list was reduced to just three
sheiks. The three sheiks were all equally young and handsome. They were also rich and
strong. It was very hard to decide who would be the best of them.
One evening, Maura disguised herself and went to the camp of the three sheiks. As
they were about to have dinner, Maura asked them for something to eat. The first gave her
some left over food. The second Sheik gave her some unappetizing camel's tail. The third
Sheik, who was called Hakim, offered her some of the most tender and tasty meat. After
dinner, the disguised queen left the sheik's camp.
The following day, the queen invited the three sheiks to dinner at her palace. She
ordered her servant to give each one exactly what they had given her the evening before.

Hakim, who received a plate of delicious meat, refused to eat it if the other two sheiks could
not share it with him.
This Sheik Hakim's act finally convinced Queen Maura that he was the man for her.
"Without question, Hakim is the most generous of you" she announced her choice to the
sheiks. "So, it is Hakim I will marry".
33.Paragraph 1 tells us about.
A. The life style of Arabias queen
B. Mauras way in choosing husband
C. The most beautiful queen in the
world
D. The sheik in Arabia who became a
king
E. The beautiful queen who had many
suitors
34. Why did Queen Maura go to the
sheiks camp? Because.
A. She wants to test the sheiks
personality
B. She wants to give the sheiks some
food
C. She wants to take the sheiks food
D. She wants to steal the sheiks meal
E. Queen Maura couldnt sleep

35.The following statement is not true

A. The third sheik became Mauras
husband
B. Hakim refused to eat the delicious
food
C. Maura just left three suitors to
choose
D. The second sheiks meal was tasty
E. This event happened in Arab

Text 7 for no. 43 - 47

II. Fill in the blanks by using the correct answer
Weather is the physical condition of the atmosphere at a particular time. It (36)
.temperature, air pressure and water content.
Weather..(37) when air moves from place to place. This moving air is (38)..as wind.
Winds are formed when the cooler air (39)..in to replace the rising warm air. Warm air is
usually less dense than cool air; therefore, it (40).low air pressure. Cool air is more dense
and creates high air pressure is high and there are clouds, rain and snow when the air
pressure drops
36. A. forms
B. includes
C. produces

D. makes
E. moves

37. A. are produced

B. will be produced
C. is produced

D. is being produced
E. to be produced

38. A. known
B. knew
C. knowing

D. to be known
E. being known

39. A. moves
B. enters
C. separates

D. forms
E. produces

40 A. creates
B .moves
C forms
D. separates
E produces
III. The following questions is not related to text!
41. Digitalis is a drug.from the seed and leaves of a plant with the same name and a
used As cardiac stimulant
A. Prepare
D. Which is prepared
B Which prepares
E. Which prepared
C Is prepared.
42. Teenager delinquencypeople are complaining, has become a popular topic
discussed among psychologists
A. Whom that
D. About which
B In which
E. Which
C. Whom
43. I decided to accept the job..the salary was low
A., in spite of
B. whatever
C. Although
D. however
E. nevertheless

44. working hard all day, he didnt get enough money

A., in spite of
B. whatever
C. Although
D. however
E. nevertheless
45. Mother
: What are you doing Laras?
Laras
: Im studying, mother.
Mother
: Oh, I see, you.
A had better turn on the television.
B Would rather turn on the television.
C Had better turn off the television
D Would rather put out the television
E Had better break the television
46. Shop assistant
Andy
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

: Good afternoon, may I help you?

: Yes.. I bought this pair of shoes yesterday.
I believe I have asked for size 43, but you gave me 42.
I want to blame you.
I propose to exchange the shoes.
I have a complaint to make.
I am really curious
I am not satisfied with your service.

47. She went to the blackboard as if she knew how to solve the problem. The underlined
words means..
A. She actually couldnt solve the problem
B. She ought to know how to solve the problem
C. She definitely knew how to solve the problem
D. She should know how to solve the problem
E. She succeeded in solving the problem
48. The music next door is very loud. I wish someone turned it down.
The underlined sentence means..
A. I will turn the music down
B. Someone turns the music down
C. I ask someone to turn the music down
D. I fell annoyed with the music next door
E. Someone asks me to turn the music down
49. I would rather theytheir obligation right now
A. pays
B. has paying
C. paid

D. pay
E. to pay
50. Andi, will you close the window, please. I,m busy right now.
Im busy my self, but I..anyhow.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

Will close them

Will have to close them
Will have them closed
Will ask you to close them
Will have closed them

!V. ESSAY TEST

Write a text by choosing one of the following themes.
A.

B.

Discussion
Plus and Minus of Internet on education
Should Multimedia be provided in classrooms?
Do Woman Deserve Higher Education?
Pros and Cons of using mobile phone while driving on the road
Explanation
How to keep environment clean
How to study English well
How to operate a computer