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Choose the best answer by crossing A, B, C or D on your answer sheets!

1a. Ester : I’m Ester. How do you do?


Fitri : .............. I’m Fitriyani Maida.
a. Are you ok?
b. How are you?
c. How do you do.
d. I am fine.
e. Good morning.

The following text is for number 1-3


Once there was a wise King. He had two sons. He appointed aminent scholars to teach
them all arts. After a few years, The King fell ill badly. So he wanted to select the next king
for his kingdom. He wanted to test his sons’ abilities.
He called both of them and gave them a room to each one. He said, “You must fill
your room completely with anything you wish. It can be anything! But there should not be
any space left behind and you should not seek advice from other!"
The next day, the king visited the elder son’s room. The room was completely filed
with hay. The king sighed on the foolishness of the elder son.
The he went to the room given to the younger son. But it was kept closed. The King
knocked at the door. The younger son asked his father to get in and closed the door again.
There was darkness everywhere and the king shouted at his son angrily.
But the younger son lighted a candle and said, “I have filled this room with light!"
Now the king felt very happy and hugged his son proudly. He understood that the younger
son would be the right person to rule the kingdom. (http://www.english-for-students.com/The-
Wise-Son.html)

1. The king appointed the second son his successor, because…


A. The son would bring brighteness to people
B. The king loved the second son very much
C. The son could illuminate the dark room
D. The room decoration impressed the king

2. …. and you should not seek advice from other!"


The underlined word is closest in meaning to …
A. grasp
C. compete
B. approve
D. request

3. ………but it was kept closed (paragraph 4)


What does the underlined word refer to?
A. elder son’s room
B. the king’s room
C. younger son’s room
D. the kingdom

The text is for questions 4 - 6


Early one morning a hungry Wolf was prowling around a cottage at the edge of a village,
when he heard a child crying in the house. Then he heard the Mother’s voice say:
“Hush, child, hush! Stop your crying, or I will give you to the Wolf!”
Surprised but delighted at the prospect of so delicious a meal, the Wolf settled down under
an open window, expecting every moment to have the child handed out to him. But though
the little one continued to fret, the Wolf waited all day in vain. Then, toward nightfall, he
heard the Mother’s voice again as she sat down near the window to sing and rock her baby
to sleep.
“There, child, there! The Wolf shall not get you. No, no! Daddy is watching and Daddy
will kill him if he should come near!”
Just then the Father came within sight of the home, and the Wolf was barely able to save
himself from the Dogs by a clever bit of running.
4. The text mainly tells us about ….
A. a father chasing for a clever wolf
B. a family living at the edge of a village
C. a mother babysitting her child to sleep
D. a simple-minded wolf waiting in vain for meal
5. What is main idea of the last paragraph?
A. The father killed the wolf.
B. The wolf chased by the dog.
C. The mother took care of her baby.
D. The wolf ran away from the cottage.

6. The wolf decided to stay outside the cottage because ….


A. he thought the mother would give him the baby
B. he wanted to meet the baby and his mom
C. the father would leave the baby for him
D. the father wanted to save the dogs

The text is for questions 7 to 10


Once upon a time, there was a princess who lived in a city. Her name was Isabel. She
loved to sing very much. She sang anytime and anywhere. When she was singing,
everyone must be quite. If not, she would punish them.
One day an old beggar asked her some money while she was singing. Princess Isabel
was very angry, but the beggar was angry too. The old beggar was actually a witch. She
cursed Isabel, and from that day she could not sing.
Fortunately, there was a fairy. She was a good one. She said, “You can sing again after
you do a good thing to someone else.”
From then on, Isabel was always good to everybody. She wanted her voice back.
However, it never came back. So, she travelled from one city to another to do good things.
One day, when she took a rest in a forest after her long journey, she saw a thin little
boy. The boy was hungry. Without thinking of herself, Isabel gave her only sandwich.
Suddenly she could sing again. Her beautiful voice was back.

7. What can we learn from the story?


A. We must be kind to everyone.
B. We should give money to everyone.
C. We should take good care of ourselves.
D. We have to punish the annoying people.

8. Why couldn’t Isabel sing?


A. The beggar asked her some money.
B. The beggar cursed her.
C. She was starving.
D. She was a witch.

9. What would happen if the kind fairy didn’t help Isabel?


A. She would still be bad.
B. She would do good things.
C. Her voice would never recover.
D. Her behaviour would not change.

10. Arrange the following words into a meaningful sentence.

Good voice – she – be – must – in order to – her – regain – unselfish .


1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
A. 2 – 4 – 3 – 8 – 5 – 7 – 6 – 1
B. 2 – 4 – 7 – 6 – 1 – 5 – 3 – 8
C. 2 – 4 – 3 – 1 – 5 – 7 – 6 – 8
D. 2 – 4 – 7 – 6 – 8 – 5 – 3 – 1
11. Satay is _______ of chicken, beef or lamb
A. make
B. making
C. makes
D. made

12. Lemper, a traditional food is ___________ in a banana leaf.


A. made
B. wrapped
C. peeled
D. fried

13. Lontong and ketupat __________ on Lebaran Day.


A. are served
B. is serving
C. is served
D. serves
The text is for number 14-16

14. What do they talk about?


A. A modern device
B. A bamboo
C. A musical instrument
D. A gift

15. What is the instrument made of?


A. metal
B. wood
C. soil
D. bamboo

16. How do people play Angklung? It can be played by ....


A. shaking
B. blowing
C. strumming
D. hitting

The questions number 17-18 are based on the following passage.

Feline chlamydial conjunctivitis is an infection caused by a bacterial organism


(called Chlamydophila felis). The most common signs of chlamydia in cats involve the eyes or
the upper respiratory tract (nose or throat), and only when infection is not treated does it spread
to the lungs. Because chlamydia lives inside cells of the body and is not able to survive for long
in the environment, spread of infection relies on direct or close contact with an infected cat.
Following infection, the incubation period (the time between infection and development of
clinical signs of disease) is between three and ten days.
The bacteria primarily infects the conjunctiva, which are the delicate membranes lining
the eyelids and covering the edges of the eyeballs. The infection causes inflammation known as
conjunctivitis. In normal cats, the conjunctiva is not readily visible and has a pale, salmon pink
color. In cats with conjunctivitis, the conjunctiva becomes swollen and red, making it more
visible. The nictitating membrane or third eyelid in the inner corner of the eye may protrude
partially across the eye. One or both eyes may be involved.
Affected cats initially develop a watery discharge from the eyes that quickly becomes
thicker and is usually a yellow or greenish color. The eyes are uncomfortable and cats often keep
the affected eye(s) closed. Many cats remain bright and otherwise appear normal, but some may
develop a fever or lose their appetite. After one or two days, sniffles and sneezing may also
occur. In kittens, the infection may spread to the lungs and cause fatal pneumonia.
Hunter, T. (n.d). Chlamydial Conjunctivitis in Cats. Taken on September 21, 2021 from
https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/chlamydial-conjunctivitis-in-cats.

17. What does the text mainly deal with?


A. The process of chlamydia affliction in cats
B. An overview of feline chlamydial conjunctivitis
C. Clinical signs of feline chlamydial conjunctivitis
D. The symptoms of feline chlamydial conjunctivitis
E. Treatments for cats with chlamydia conjunctivitis

18. In the second paragraph, the word inflammation most nearly means ….
A. rash
B. bruise
C. scrape
D. swelling
E. soreness

19. One of the symptoms of feline chlamydial conjunctivitis is ….


A. eating disorder
B. labored breathing
C. low body temperature
D. abnormal eye discharge
E. dysfunctional eye membrane

People who stay in education for longer appear to have better ability to compensate for
the effects of dementia on the brain, a study suggests. A UK and Finnish team found those with
more education were as likely to show the signs of dementia in their brains at death as those with
less. But they were less likely to have displayed symptoms during their lifetime, the study in
brain said.Experts said scientists now had to find out why the effect occurred.
Over the past decade, studies on dementia have consistently shown that the more time
someone spends in education, the lower the risk of dementia will be. But studies have been
unable to show whether or not education—which is linked to higher socio-economic status and
healthier lifestyles—protects the brain against dementia.
The researchers in this study examined the brains of 872 people who had been part of
three large ageing studies. Before their deaths they had also completed questionnaires about their
education. The researchers found that more education makes people better able to cope with
changes in the brain associated with dementia. It also showed that for each year spent in
education, there was an 1% decreased risk of developing dementia.
In addition, the researchers used data from the Eclipse collaboration, which combines the
three European population-based longitudinal studies of ageing from the UK and Finland which
have assessed people for up to 20 years. Thisis the largest study ever to confirm that hitting the
books could help people fight the symptoms of dementia in later life. What is not known is why
a longer education is so good for people. Another reason could be that educated people find ways
of managing or hiding their symptoms. What is needed now is more research to find out why an
education can make the brain more 'dementia resistant'.
Rebecca Wood, chief executive of the Alzheimer's Research Trust, said: "During dementia,
proteins build up in the brain and nerve cells become damaged. This research suggests that
education is not able to stop the damage but enables the brain to cope better and alleviate its
impact".
(Adapted from http ://www.bbc.com/news/health- 10741274)

20. The topic discussed in the passage is ....


a. roles of education in preventing dementia
b. effects of dementia on learning abilities
c. education effects on dementia
d. dementia and brain functions
e. education for treating dementia

Internet has been the most outstanding invention in the history of mankind. With internet,
our earth has become a global village. Yet, like many other human made technologies, it has its
own advantages and disadvantages.
There is plenty of software that can entertain us or help us to communicate with our beloved
ones. In a mere second, we can chat for hours with a person who is sitting at the other parts of
the world, read our e-mail in our smart phone or listen to our favorite radio broadcast by
streaming it on our table.
With its easy access, internet also has its disadvantages. One of them is children may be
exposed to violence and explicit contents that only suitable for adult. There are thousands of such
inappropriate contents on the internet which can be easily found. It is a very serious issue and
may harm chldren's well-being.
Although internet can create havoc and destruction, its advantages are more important than its
disadvantages.

20a. what is the topic discussed?


a. Positive side of internet.
b. Negative side of internet.
c. Advantages of internet.
d. Disadvantages of internet.

“Congratulations to Sarah on winning the first prize in the school's science fair!
Your hard work and dedication have truly paid off. Your project on renewable
energy was both innovative and well-executed. We are proud of your achievement
and wish you continued success in all your future endeavours.”

21. Who is being congratulated in the text?


A. Tom
B. Sarah
C. Emma
D. John

22. What did Sarah win the first prize for?


A. Mathematics competition
B. Science fair
C. Art exhibition
D. Sports tournament

23. What was the topic of Sarah's project?


A. Renewable energy
B. History
C. Literature
D. Computer programming

24. Which word best describes Sarah's project?


A. Boring
B. Old-fashioned
C. Innovative
D. Unsuccessful

25. What emotion does the text convey towards Sarah?


A. Disappointment
B. Pride
C. Indifference
D. Anger

26. Tata is a new member of Teratai English Club. She introduced herself
Tata : Ladies and gentlemen..................
a. Allow me to introduce myself.
b. I am happy to meet you.
c. Let me introduce you to the audiences.
d. May I introduce you to the audiences.
e. Nice to meet you
36 (b). May I introduce myself?
The underlined word has the same meaning as?
a. Acquaint
b. Deduce
c. Contest
d. Annoy
e. Dedicate

Read the following text to answer questions number


A Trip to the Zoo
Yesterday my family and I went to the zoo to see the elephant. When we got to the zoo, we went
to the shop to buy some food to give to the animals.
After getting the food, we went to the nocturnal house where we saw birds and reptiles which
only come out at night.
Before having lunch, we went for a ride on the elephant. It was a thrill to ride it. Dad fell off
when he let go of the rope, but he was ok.
During lunch, we fed some birds in the park. In the afternoon we saw the animals being fed.
When we returned home we were very tired but happy. It was because we had so many fun
activities at many places at the zoo.

27. What happened to the writer's dad when he rode an elephant?


A. He felt a thrill
B. He felt fun
C. He fell off
D. He failed

28. Why did the writer and his family feel very tired after having a trip to the zoo?
A. They had to visit many places in the zoo.
B. They took a long time to reach the zoo area.
C. They had to feed a lot of animals in the zoo.
D. They had no time to take a rest in the zoo.

29. ... our family felt tired after visiting the zoo, but we were still happy.
A. Since
B. Because
C. Although
D. Nevertheless

Read the following text to answer questions number 10 to 13.


Last weekend, I visited my pen pal's house. His Name is Anto. There were many activities I did
there. In the morning, Anto and I had breakfast. We had traditional food. I liked it very much.
After breakfast, he took me to the garden behind his house. The garden was very big and
beautiful. There is a big birdcage in the garden. There were many kinds of birds in that cage. I
spent a long time feeding the birds. I also took pictures of those beautiful birds.
After visiting the bird cage, Anto and I went to the flower garden not far from his house. We
rested, had lunch under a big tree, and watched butterflies flying above colorful flowers. In the
afternoon, we swam in the pool in the backyard. It was so much fun. I really enjoyed my time
with Anto.

30. The text above tells us about ...


A. A holiday at a friend's place.
B. A picture of a bird.
C. A big birdcage.
D. A big garden.

31. What is the last paragraph about?


A. Anto had butterflies as his pet.
B. The writer's friend is a good swimmer.
C. There are a lot of flowers in Anto's house.
D. The writer had a good time with his friend.

32. Where did the writer spend his afternoon?


A. Under a tree.
B. Inside a big bird cage.
C. In the flower garden.
D. In the swimming pool.

33. From the text, we know that the writer ...


A. Had gone and visited many places during his holiday.
B. Lived in the same village with his pen pal, Anto.
C. Liked butterflies and swimming very much.
D. Spent his holiday at a friend's house

Luxury Dining Experience


Nestled in the heart of the city, "Gourmet Haven" offers a culinary journey like no other. Upon
entering the lavish establishment, patrons are greeted by an ambiance of opulence and
sophistication. The interior is adorned with exquisite chandeliers, plush velvet seating, and
ornate decor, creating an atmosphere of grandeur.
As guests settle into their seats, they are presented with a menu boasting an array of gastronomic
delights curated by world-renowned chefs. From succulent prime cuts of steak to delicate
seafood dishes, each offering is crafted with the finest ingredients sourced from around the
globe.
While the cuisine may be considered pricey, the impeccable service and attention to detail
ensure a dining experience that is nothing short of extraordinary. Whether celebrating a special
occasion or simply indulging in a moment of culinary bliss, "Gourmet Haven" promises to
tantalize the senses and leave a lasting impression.

34. What word in the text is similar in meaning to "pricey"?


a) Expensive
b) Delicious
c) Comfortable
d) Colorful

35. Which phrase best describes the ambiance of "Gourmet Haven"?


a) Casual and laid-back
b) Simple and minimalist
c) Opulent and sophisticated
d) Rustic and charming

36. According to the text, what type of ingredients are used in the dishes at "Gourmet Haven"?
a) Common and ordinary
b) Exotic and unusual
c) Cheap and affordable
d) Fine and high-quality

37. How does the text portray the dining experience at "Gourmet Haven"?
a) Mediocre and disappointing
b) Average and unremarkable
c) Luxurious and exceptional
d) Dull and uninspiring

How to Make Bregedel Tempe


The ingredients:
 150 g tempe
 1 tablespoon flour
 1 egg
 1 spoon seasoning stock
 1 cup vegetable oil for frying
Here are the instructions:
 Mash the tempe with a fork.
 Put the mashed tempe in a bowl and mix with the flour and seasoning stock, followed by
an egg.
 Shape the tempe into the size of a golf ball and flatten it a little with a fork.
 Heat the vegetable oil in a medium flame. When the oil is hot, drop the tempe into the oil,
five or six at a time.
 Fry until golden brown on both sides, drain on absorbent paper, and serve hot with chili
or sauce.

38. Which statement is TRUE about the instruction?


A. We need a big fire to make the oil become hot.
B. We bought to drop the tempe around ten or twelve at two times.
C. We fork to flatten the shape of tempe.
D. We fry the tempe before golden brown.

39. What is the main ingredient of the bregedel tempe?


A. Tempe
B. Bregedel Tempe
C. Tempe and egg
D. Tempe, flour, and seasoning stock

40. When we add the egg in making bregedel tempe?


A. Between we mask the tempe and shape the tempe.
B. After we shape the tempe and before we mask the tempe.
C. Before we shape the tempe and mix the tempe with seasoning stock.
D. While we shape the tempe.

41. What is the generic structure of the text?


A. Goal – equipment – steps
B. Goal – materials – resolution
C. Goal – materials – steps
D. Goal – ingredients – resolution

42. What is the social function of this text?


A. To inform the readers about Bregedel Tempe.
B. To retell about Bregedel Tempe.
C. To describe Bregedel Tempe.
D. To describe how to make Bregedel Tempe.

43. The language feature of this text is ...


A. Present tense
B. Past tense
C. Imperative
D. Gerund

44. "Fry until golden brown on both sides, drain on absorbent…" (last line)
The italic word has the closest meaning to ...
A. Flat
B. Plate
C. Dry
D. Getter

45. The month before May is....


a. march
b. august
c. April
d. December

46. The month after august is....


a. october
b. september
c. november
d. July

47. Yesterday is Wednesday. Tomorrow is …


a. Sunday c. Thursday
b. Monday d. Friday

Match the following messages (Greetings) with the appropriate occasions (Occasions).

1. Happy Birthday! Wishing you a fantastic day filled with joy and laughter.
2. Congratulations on your graduation! Your hard work and dedication have paid off.
3. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! May your holidays be filled with love and
cheer.
4. Happy Anniversary! Here's to many more years of love and happiness together.
5. Get well soon! Sending you healing thoughts and positive vibes for a speedy recovery.

Occasion:

a) Anniversary (……)
b) Graduation (……)
c) Birthday (……)
d) Get well soon (……)
e) Christmas (……)

How to Make a Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich


1. Ingredients:
 2 slices of bread
 Peanut butter
 Jelly or jam
2. Instructions: a) Take two slices of bread and lay them flat on a clean surface. b) Using a
knife, spread peanut butter evenly on one slice of bread. c) On the other slice of bread,
spread jelly or jam. d) Carefully place the two slices of bread together, with the peanut
butter and jelly sides facing each other. e) Press down gently to ensure that the sandwich
sticks together. f) Optionally, you can cut the sandwich in half diagonally for easier
eating. g) Your peanut butter and jelly sandwich is now ready to enjoy!

Pernyataan:
1. The procedure requires only one slice of bread.
 True / False
2. Peanut butter is spread on one slice of bread and jelly or jam on the other.
 True / False
3. Pressing down gently is not necessary to make the sandwich.
 True / False
4. Cutting the sandwich diagonally is optional.
 True / False
5. The sandwich is ready to eat after spreading the peanut butter and jelly.
 True / False
How to Make a Cup of Instant Noodles
1. Materials Needed:
 A packet of instant noodles
 Boiling water
 A bowl
 A fork or chopsticks
2. Instructions: a) Boil water in a kettle or pot. b) Open the packet of instant noodles and
place the noodles into a bowl. c) Pour the boiling water into the bowl, covering the
noodles completely. d) Allow the noodles to sit in the hot water for 3-5 minutes. e) Stir
the noodles with a fork or chopsticks to separate them. f) Taste the noodles to check if
they are cooked to your liking. g) If the noodles are cooked, drain any excess water from
the bowl. h) Your cup of instant noodles is now ready to eat!

Pernyataan:
1. Boiling water is poured directly onto the noodles in step c.
 True / False
2. The noodles are left to sit in hot water for 10 minutes.
 True / False
3. Stirring the noodles is optional.
 True / False
4. Excess water should be added to the noodles after cooking.
 True / False
5. A spoon is used to eat the noodles.
 True / False

ILMU GHOIB : Cara Cepat menjawab reading

1.Topic (Central Disscusion): First Paragraph


2.Main Idea (Isi Text) : Paragraf 2
3.Conclusion and Inferred (tersurat dan Tersirat : Last Paragraph
4.Preceding of the text (beginning of the text) : paragraph 1,line 1
5.Paragraph of the following (end of the text) : last paragraph
6.Reference : Before the word ask
7.Clost meaning : Vocabulary (hafalin)
8.Imply : Disiratkan
9.Tone of the text : Characteristic of the text (content)
10.Summary (cari kata yang merupakan KEY SENTENCE/Kata kunci dari kalimat tersebut)
11. Author’s attitude : the feeling of the author towards of the text
12. Opinion : (shall,should,can,could,may,might)
13. Suggestion : (must be,have to,should be,ought to)
14. Meaning Possibality ( probable,possible,maybe,perhaps)

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