Soal latihan reading

Read the dialog and answer the question.

Ann: “Oh, it feels so cold this morning.”

Mary: “It sure is. The wind has made it much colder, I guess.”

Ann: “Who would have thought it could be this cold in early February, especially in this town.”

Mary: “I know. When I took a bath this morning, the cold water made me trembled.”

Ann: “I cannot remember when it was this cold in early December.”

Mary: “Brace yourself for the rain this afternoon. Cold and wet, Yuck!”

Ann: “Is it going to rain this afternoon?”

Mary: “Not only this afternoon, but also the rest of the week.”

Ann: “Oh, it is going to be miserable.”

What is the topic of the conversation?

• The weather

• The rain

• Weather forecast

• Cold water

Read the dialog and answer the question.

Ann: “Oh, it feels so cold this morning.”

Mary: “It sure is. The wind has made it much colder, I guess.”

Ann: “Who would have thought it could be this cold in early February, especially in this town.”

Mary: “I know. When I took a bath this morning, the cold water made me trembled.”

Ann: “I cannot remember when it was this cold in early December.”

Mary: “Brace yourself for the rain this afternoon. Cold and wet, Yuck!”

Ann: “Is it going to rain this afternoon?”

Mary: “Not only this afternoon, but also the rest of the week.”

Ann: “Oh, it is going to be miserable.”

What does Dea mean by saying “Who would have thought it could be this cold in early February ....”?

• The weather has always been very cold.

• The wind has made it colder than usual in the area.

• She got trembled when she took a bath that morning.

• The weather has never been as cold as that.

Read the dialog and answer the question.

Hilda: “Mom, I am home.”

Mother: “How was school? How did you do on the test?”

Hilda: “School was OK, and I think I did great on the test. I was so worried before that, but now I feel great. What a relief!”

Mother: “I am glad to hear it. You’ve been studying hard the past few weeks. Now, you can relax and enjoy life.”

How did Hilda feel after the test?

• Worried

• Terrible

• Restless

• Relieved

Read the dialog and answer the question.

Kayla: “Good morning, Mr. Aslan. How are you doing?”

Mr. Aslan: “Good morning, Kayla. I am doing well. And you?”

Kayla: “I’m great, thank you. This is my friend Farah. She is thinking about applying to the scholarship program. She has a few questions. Would you mind telling us about the process, please?”

Mr. Aslan: “Hello, Farah! It’s a pleasure to meet you. I’m more than happy to speak with you. Please stop by my office tomorrow.”

Farah: “It’s a pleasure to meet you, Sir. Thank you so much for helping us.”

Mr. Aslan: “Don’t mention it. Hopefully, I will be able to answer your questions!”

What is the purpose of the conversation?

• To know more about a teacher

• To answer a teacher’s questions

• To ask about a scholarship

• To introduce a friend to a teacher

Read the dialog and answer the question.

Kayla: “Good morning, Mr. Aslan. How are you doing?”

Mr. Aslan: “Good morning, Kayla. I am doing well. And you?”

Kayla: “I’m great, thank you. This is my friend Farah. She is thinking about applying to the scholarship program. She has a few questions. Would you mind telling us about the process, please?”

Mr. Aslan: “Hello, Farah! It’s a pleasure to meet you. I’m more than happy to speak with you. Please stop by my office tomorrow.”

Farah: “It’s a pleasure to meet you, Sir. Thank you so much for helping us.”

Mr. Aslan: “Don’t mention it. Hopefully, I will be able to answer your questions!”

What is Farah expected to do?

• Meet Mr. Aslan in his office

• Stop next to Mr. Aslan’s office

• Tell about the process to Kayla

• Ask Kayla a few questions

Where is Mr. Alcuaz performing?

• At a jazz festival

• In the Philippines

• At a hotel

• In Surrey

The word “admission” is closest in meaning to ....

• Call

• Room rate

• Seats

• Entrance money

Uni : I heard that you are going abroad, is that right?

Imron : That’s right. I am going to leave for Singapore next week

Uni : Could you tell me where you stay in Singapore?

Imron : OK, just give me your phone number.

From the dialogue, How will Imron tell her address?

• By telling directly.

• By calling Uni

• By staying in Singapore

• By leaving for Indonesia

Mecca is Islam's holiest city, home to the Kaaba shrine and the Grand mosque. The city is known for the annual Hajj pilgrimage, being one of the five pillars of Islam. In the 7th century, the Islamic prophet, Muhammad, proclaimed Islam in the city. The city played an important role in the early history of Islam and now it is an important trading center. After 966, Mecca was led by local Sharifs, until 1924, when it came under the rule of the Saudis. In its modern period, Mecca has seen a great expansion in size an infrastructure.

The modern day city is located in the capital of Saudi Arabia's Makkah Province, in the historic Hejaz region. With a population of 1, 700,000 (1008), the city is located 73 kilometers (45 miles) inland from Jeddah, in a narrow valley, and 27 meters (910 ft) above sea level.

Why is Mecca important?

• It has more than 2 million inhabitants.

• It has a modern infrastructure.

• It is a world trade center.

• It is a holy city.

After graduating his high school, Hemingway left home and went to Kansas city. He didn’t go to college, instead, he got a job as a reporter on the Kansas city Star. Working for this newspaper, he developed his famous journalistic style: simple, direct and objective.

When the war broke out in 1914, he wanted to become a soldier but he was rejected because of an old eye problem. Not wanting to miss the action, he went to Europe any way and served as an ambulance driver for the Red Cross. In 1918, shortly before the end of the war, he was wounded and had to return to the states, but he didn’t stay long. As soon as he was better, he was back in Europe, this time as a reporter for the Toronto Star.

“Working for this newspaper, he developed his famous ...” The synonym of the

underlined word is ....

• Popular

• Excellent

• Well done

• Well prepared