MONTHLY TEST 1 XI

Lukman : Excuse me. _______________________ ?

Ikhsan : Sure. It's in front of the language laboratory.

The suitable expression to complete the dialogue is ....

• Can you tell me where is the library

• Can you tell me where the cafetaria is

• Can you show me where is the gymnastic room

• Can you tell me where is the pricipal’s room

• Can you show me where the art room

A : I’d like some information about the trains.

B : Yes?

A : Could you tell me what time the train to Miami leaves?

B : Yes, the next train leaves at 11.00am.

A : _______________ how long it takes?

B : Let me see. It takes 28 hours.

The suitable expression to complete the dialogue is …

• Do you understand

• Do you see

• Do you have schedule

• Do you know

• Do you response

Hendo : Exams will start in a week.

Gini : I know, I ... all next weekend.

• Will be studying

• Have been studying

• Study

• Will study

• Will have been studying

John ... his bike to school for two years by the time he graduates in August.

• Will has been riding

• Will be studying riding

• Have been riding

• Will have been riding

• Is riding

Yogyakarta is an artwork buyer’s paradise because a lot of well‐known artist originated from this place. These … (A) artists have influenced local artisans in silver, leather, batik and other branches of craft. Even wood, rattan and bamboo, can be … (B) into very attractive craft items. Not only for home, but also used in international hotels. One can find these items … (C) in several stores along Malioboro street, the main street of Yogyakarta.

The correct answer for A is ...

• Common

• Unpopular

• Famous

• Awesome

• Beautiful

Mia: My teacher gave me an assignment to write a book review. Can you tell me what book I should review?

Sue: Well…you’d better review the adventures of too fast and too furious

• Sorry to say that

• I’d like to suggest you that

• If I were you

• I have no idea

• I predict

Reading English for pleasure i s not the same as studying English. You do not have to remember everything, as there is no test on books you read for pleasure; therefore, it is more interesting because you can choose your own book. Besides the enjoyment you get, reading for pleasure contributes a lot in learning English. It will help you to read faster, find examples of good writing, learn new words, learn how speakers of English use the language and learn about the cultures of different people i n the world.

The first step to read English for pleasure is to find a good book-one that is interesting and that is not too difficult to read. You can go to the library and ask the librarian for books that may interest you. Also, you can browse around in a bookstore and ask the clerk to help you find a good book. Surely, you can borrow books from friends, but make sure you return them.

If you plan to check out books from a library, following are some tips to help you select books and find them more easily. Firstly, read the front and back covers of the book and find out whether you think it is interesting or not. Secondly, check the number of pages of the book. If you happen to be a beginner, it is better to begin with a short book, then if you like a book, read one or two pages. Find out if you can understand it. Finally, which is the most important thing, the books should be interesting to you.

The next step is to read your book every day. Also, try to read your book very quickly, which is another way to learn more English. Moreover, if you like your book, tell a friend about It.

In the beginning, you may find it difficult to read In English, but do not give up, Keep on reading, and after some time you will realize that it is not so difficult after all. Then you will enjoy reading English, You will be reading English for pleasure

What should you do if you happen to be a beginner?

• Read the book that is affordable to you.

• Read an interesting book.

• Read one or two pages.

• Read a short book.

• Find difficult words.

Reading English for pleasure i s not the same as studying English. You do not have to remember everything, as there is no test on books you read for pleasure; therefore, it is more interesting because you can choose your own book. Besides the enjoyment you get, reading for pleasure contributes a lot in learning English. It will help you to read faster, find examples of good writing, learn new words, learn how speakers of English use the language and learn about the cultures of different people i n the world.

The first step to read English for pleasure is to find a good book-one that is interesting and that is not too difficult to read. You can go to the library and ask the librarian for books that may interest you. Also, you can browse around in a bookstore and ask the clerk to help you find a good book. Surely, you can borrow books from friends, but make sure you return them.

If you plan to check out books from a library, following are some tips to help you select books and find them more easily. Firstly, read the front and back covers of the book and find out whether you think it is interesting or not. Secondly, check the number of pages of the book. If you happen to be a beginner, it is better to begin with a short book, then if you like a book, read one or two pages. Find out if you can understand it. Finally, which is the most important thing, the books should be interesting to you.

The next step is to read your book every day. Also, try to read your book very quickly, which is another way to learn more English. Moreover, if you like your book, tell a friend about It.

In the beginning, you may find it difficult to read In English, but do not give up, Keep on reading, and after some time you will realize that it is not so difficult after all. Then you will enjoy reading English, You will be reading English for pleasure.

These are the advantages of reading English for pleasure, EXCEPT ...

• it helps to read faster

• it helps to learn about other people or culture

• it helps to learn how English speakers use the language

• it helps to write a lot of books

• it helps to learn new words

I … here for over a week tomorrow.

• will have not been staying

• will not have been staying

• will not be staying

• dont stay

• haven’t been studying

Yogyakarta is an artwork buyer’s paradise because a lot of well‐known artist originated from this place. These … (A) artists have influenced local artisans in silver, leather, batik and other branches of craft. Even wood, rattan and bamboo, can be … (B) into very attractive craft items. Not only for home, but also used in international hotels. One can find these items … (C) in several stores along Malioboro street, the main street of Yogyakarta.

The correct answer for B is ...

• Made

• Bought

• Called

• found

• Brought