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Birds

Birds are flying animals. They are vertebrate animals that are warm blooded. They belong to the class Aves and they can be seen everywhere.

Birds breathe with their special breathing organ called air pocket. Beside as respiration organ, air pocket also can add or reduce their weight when flying or swimming.

There are many kinds of birds in this world. They have different morphology according to their food and their habitat. Some of them eat seeds, pollen, fish, or meat.

Female birds have specific duties. They lay eggs and feed their baby in their nests.

1. What is true about birds based on the text above?

• A. All birds can fly.

• B. Birds are mammals.

• C. All birds are herbivore.

• D. Birds build their nest before laying eggs.

The following text is for questions number 1 through 3.

Birds

Birds are flying animals. They are vertebrate animals that are warm blooded. They belong to the class Aves and they can be seen everywhere.

Birds breathe with their special breathing organ called air pocket. Beside as respiration organ, air pocket also can add or reduce their weight when flying or swimming.

There are many kinds of birds in this world. They have different morphology according to their food and their habitat. Some of them eat seeds, pollen, fish, or meat.

Female birds have specific duties. They lay eggs and feed their baby in their nests.

2. Why do birds have different morphology?

• A. They have different food and habitat.

• B. They fly in different speed.

• C. They breathe by using air pocket.

• D. They have different duties.

The following text is for questions number 1 through 3.

Birds

Birds are flying animals. They are vertebrate animals that are warm blooded. They belong to the class Aves and they can be seen everywhere.

Birds breathe with their special breathing organ called air pocket. Beside as respiration organ, air pocket also can add or reduce their weight when flying or swimming.

There are many kinds of birds in this world. They have different morphology according to their food and their habitat. Some of them eat seeds, pollen, fish, or meat.

Female birds have specific duties. They lay eggs and feed their baby in their nests.

3. "...air pocket also can add or reduce their weight..." The word 'reduce' means....

• A. increase

• B. refuel

• C. lift up

• D. diminish

The following text is for questions number 4 through 7.

Gardenia plants are popular for the strong sweet scent of their flowers. Gardenia is the national flower in Pakistan. In Japan and China, the flower is called Kuchinashi (Japanese) and Zhi zi (Chinese).

Gardenia plants are evergreen shrubs. Their small trees can grow to 1-5 meters tall. The leaves are 5-50 centimeters long and 3-25 centimeters broad, dark green and glossy with a leathery texture. The flowers are in small groups, white, or pale yellow, with 5 - 12 lobes (petals) from 5-12 centimeters diameter. They usually bloom in mid- spring to mid-summer. Many species have strong aroma.

To cultivate gardenia as a house plant is not easy. This species can be difficult to grow because it originated in warm humid tropical areas. It demands high humidity and bright (not direct) light to thrive. It flourishes in acidic soil with good drainage and thrives on 20°-23°C during the day and 15-16°C in the evening. Potting soils developed specifically for gardenias are available. It grows no longer than 18 inches in height and width when grown indoor. In climates where it can be grown outdoors, it can reach the height of 6 feet. If water hits the flowers, they will turn brown.

4. How tall is the gardenia tree?

• A. 3 - 25 cm

• B. 5 - 12 cm

• C. 5 - 20 cm

• D. 1 - 5 m

The following text is for questions number 4 through 7.

Gardenia plants are popular for the strong sweet scent of their flowers. Gardenia is the national flower in Pakistan. In Japan and China, the flower is called Kuchinashi (Japanese) and Zhi zi (Chinese).

Gardenia plants are evergreen shrubs. Their small trees can grow to 1-5 meters tall. The leaves are 5-50 centimeters long and 3-25 centimeters broad, dark green and glossy with a leathery texture. The flowers are in small groups, white, or pale yellow, with 5 - 12 lobes (petals) from 5-12 centimeters diameter. They usually bloom in mid- spring to mid-summer. Many species have strong aroma.

To cultivate gardenia as a house plant is not easy. This species can be difficult to grow because it originated in warm humid tropical areas. It demands high humidity and bright (not direct) light to thrive. It flourishes in acidic soil with good drainage and thrives on 20°-23°C during the day and 15-16°C in the evening. Potting soils developed specifically for gardenias are available. It grows no longer than 18 inches in height and width when grown indoor. In climates where it can be grown outdoors, it can reach the height of 6 feet. If water hits the flowers, they will turn brown.

5. What is the main idea of the last paragraph?

• A. It is easy to plant a gardenia tree.

• B. A gardenia plant needs high humidity.

• C. It's not easy to plant gardenia as a house plant.

• D. A good drainage is important for gardenia plant.

The following text is for questions number 4 through 7.

Gardenia plants are popular for the strong sweet scent of their flowers. Gardenia is the national flower in Pakistan. In Japan and China, the flower is called Kuchinashi (Japanese) and Zhi zi (Chinese

Gardenia plants are evergreen shrubs. Their small trees can grow to 1-5 meters tall. The leaves are 5-50 centimeters long and 3-25 centimeters broad, dark green and glossy with a leathery texture. The flowers are in small groups, white, or pale yellow, with 5 - 12 lobes (petals) from 5-12 centimeters diameter. They usually bloom in mid- spring to mid-summer. Many species have strong arom

To cultivate gardenia as a house plant is not easy. This species can be difficult to grow because it originated in warm humid tropical areas. It demands high humidity and bright (not direct) light to thrive. It flourishes in acidic soil with good drainage and thrives on 20°-23°C during the day and 15-16°C in the evening. Potting soils developed specifically for gardenias are available. It grows no longer than 18 inches in height and width when grown indoor. In climates where it can be grown outdoors, it can reach the height of 6 feet. If water hits the flowers, they will turn brow.

6. From the text we know that....

• A. people don't like the strong scent of flower

• B. Gardenia is widespread in Asia

• C. the flower is easy to plant

• D. the flower is expensive

The following text is for questions number 4 through 7.

Gardenia plants are popular for the strong sweet scent of their flowers. Gardenia is the national flower in Pakistan. In Japan and China, the flower is called Kuchinashi (Japanese) and Zhi zi (Chinese).

Gardenia plants are evergreen shrubs. Their small trees can grow to 1-5 meters tall. The leaves are 5-50 centimeters long and 3-25 centimeters broad, dark green and glossy with a leathery texture. The flowers are in small groups, white, or pale yellow, with 5 - 12 lobes (petals) from 5-12 centimeters diameter. They usually bloom in mid- spring to mid-summer. Many species have strong aroma.

To cultivate gardenia as a house plant is not easy. This species can be difficult to grow because it originated in warm humid tropical areas. It demands high humidity and bright (not direct) light to thrive. It flourishes in acidic soil with good drainage and thrives on 20°-23°C during the day and 15-16°C in the evening. Potting soils developed specifically for gardenias are available. It grows no longer than 18 inches in height and width when grown indoor. In climates where it can be grown outdoors, it can reach the height of 6 feet. If water hits the flowers, they will turn brown.

7. "... because it originated in warm ..." (paragraph 3, line 11) The underlined word refers to....

• A. the flower

• B. the species

• C. the soil

• D. the leaf

The following text is for questions number 8 through 10.

The Eiffel Tower

The Eiffel Tower is a famous landmark in Paris. It is located in Champ de Mars. It was built between 1897 and 1889 by Gustave Eiffel for the 100th year of the French Revolution. At first, the Eiffel Tower was to be made in Barcelona, Spain, but the people of Barcelona did not want it.

The Eiffel Tower is the tallest building in Paris. It is 300 meters tall, but this height does not include the 24 meters aerial (antenna) on the top; the total height of the structure is 324 meters (1058 feet).

The tower has three levels for visitors. Tickets can be purchased to ascend either on stairs or lifts to the first and second levels. The walk to the first level is over 300 steps, as is the walk from the first to the second level. The third and highest level is only accessible by lift. Both the first and second levels feature restaurants.

8. Where is the Eiffel Tower located?

• A. Paris.

• B. Barcelona.

• C. Spain.

• D. Champ de Venus.

The following text is for questions number 8 through 10.

The Eiffel Tower

The Eiffel Tower is a famous landmark in Paris. It is located in Champ de Mars. It was built between 1897 and 1889 by Gustave Eiffel for the 100th year of the French Revolution. At first, the Eiffel Tower was to be made in Barcelona, Spain, but the people of Barcelona did not want it.

The Eiffel Tower is the tallest building in Paris. It is 300 meters tall, but this height does not include the 24 meters aerial (antenna) on the top; the total height of the structure is 324 meters (1058 feet).

The tower has three levels for visitors. Tickets can be purchased to ascend either on stairs or lifts to the first and second levels. The walk to the first level is over 300 steps, as is the walk from the first to the second level. The third and highest level is only accessible by lift. Both the first and second levels feature restaurants.

9. Based on the text, we know that....

• A. Paris is the capital city of Spain

• B. in Paris, the Eiffel Tower stands as the tallest building

• C. the Eiffel Tower was built originally as the landmark

• D. this building is the oldest construction in Paris

The following text is for questions number 8 through 10.

The Eiffel Tower

The Eiffel Tower is a famous landmark in Paris. It is located in Champ de Mars. It was built between 1897 and 1889 by Gustave Eiffel for the 100th year of the French Revolution. At first, the Eiffel Tower was to be made in Barcelona, Spain, but the people of Barcelona did not want it.

The Eiffel Tower is the tallest building in Paris. It is 300 meters tall, but this height does not include the 24 meters aerial (antenna) on the top; the total height of the structure is 324 meters (1058 feet).

The tower has three levels for visitors. Tickets can be purchased to ascend either on stairs or lifts to the first and second levels. The walk to the first level is over 300 steps, as is the walk from the first to the second level. The third and highest level is only accessible by lift. Both the first and second levels feature restaurants.

10. "Tickets can be purchased to ascend either on stairs or lifts... The word 'purchase' means....

• A. sell

• B. change

• C. buy

• D. return