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1.

Kujang is divided into some parts, they are: papatuk/congo (the end of the Kujang which resembles an arrow tip), eluk/silih (the indentation on the back), tadah (arch in the middle part of Kujang) and mata (small holes covered with metal gold and silver). Besides its shape, the material that is used to create Kujang is unique as well. The material is dried, porous and contains many natural metals."


What is the main idea of the paragraph above?

a)

The parts of Kujang

b)

The unique shape of Kujang

c)

The function of Kujang

d)

The origin of Kujang

e)

The popularity of Kujang

2.

Tanjung Puting National Park


Tanjung Puting National Park is an internationally famous ecotourism destination, which is located in the southwest of Central Kalimantan peninsula. Visitors from foreign countries come to this park because of its amazing nature. This is called a park, but unlike any park that you have seen in your city, this is a jungle! It is a real jungle, which is home to the most interesting animals in the world: orang utans. (orientation/identification)


What does the author mean by saying that Tanjung Putting National Park is a real jungle?

a)

Because many visitors come to this place because of its amazing nature.

b)

Because in Tanjung Putting National Park people can only find orang utans

c)

Because It is located in Kalimantan Peninsula

d)

Because we can find many varieties of interesting animals.\

3.

Though the park is home to many animals, seeing orang utans is usually the visitors’ main reason to visit the park. Orangutans, which literally mean the man of the forest, are the largest arboreal animal on the planet. Most of their lives are spent in trees where orangutans travel from branch to branch by climbing or swinging with their long arms.


What does "arboreal animal" mean?

a)

the animal that has long arms

b)

the animal that travel from branch to branch

c)

the animal that spends its life mostly in trees

d)

the animal that can swing or climb on trees.

4.

To reach the place, we should take a boat down Sekoyer river. The boat is popularly called perahu klotok which is a boathouse that can accommodate four takes three days and two nights. You sleep, cook, and eat in that klotok, night and day during your journey into the jungle.


How long does it take for the visitors to see Orang utans up close?

a)

two days and three nights

b)

two nights and three days

c)

three nights and three days

d)

two days and two nights

5.

Valle de la Muerte

Also known as “Death Valley”, this is an astounding place to go on a hike, go horseback riding, or even go sandboarding. Located in the northeast of the country near San Pedro de Atacama, there are guided moonlight walks as well that take you out over the rocky martian landscape. You can rent a sand board for around 7,500 CLP or go on a sand board tour for closer to 22,000 CLP per person. There are even tours that sand board at midnight, using spotlights to light the way (they have DJ too!). If you’re looking to hike, check out the Corniza Trail. It’s a 7-hour loop that’s relatively easy (many families do it).

  1. What is the text about?
a)

the explanation about Valle de la Muerte

b)

the information about Valle de la Muerte

c)

the description about Valle de la Muerte

d)

the report about Valle de la Muerte

e)

the advertisement about Valle de la Muerte

6.

Valle de la Muerte

Also known as “Death Valley”, this is an astounding place to go on a hike, go horseback riding, or even go sandboarding. Located in the northeast of the country near San Pedro de Atacama, there are guided moonlight walks as well that take you out over the rocky martian landscape. You can rent a sand board for around 7,500 CLP or go on a sand board tour for closer to 22,000 CLP per person. There are even tours that sand board at midnight, using spotlights to light the way (they have DJ too!). If you’re looking to hike, check out the Corniza Trail. It’s a 7-hour loop that’s relatively easy (many families do it).


What is the writer's intention to write the text?

a)

to inform about Valle de la Muerte

b)

to report about Valle de la Muerte

c)

to explain about Valle de la Muerte

d)

to identify about Valle de la Muerte

e)

to describe about Valle de la Muerte

7.

Valle de la Muerte

Also known as “Death Valley”, this is an astounding place to go on a hike, go horseback riding, or even go sandboarding. Located in the northeast of the country near San Pedro de Atacama, there are guided moonlight walks as well that take you out over the rocky martian landscape. You can rent a sand board for around 7,500 CLP or go on a sand board tour for closer to 22,000 CLP per person. There are even tours that sand board at midnight, using spotlights to light the way (they have DJ too!). If you’re looking to hike, check out the Corniza Trail. It’s a 7-hour loop that’s relatively easy (many families do it).

From the text we know that Valley de la Muerte is ....

a)

a beach

b)

waterfall

c)

lake

d)

canyon

e)

mountain

8.

Valle de la Muerte

Also known as “Death Valley”, this is an astounding place to go on a hike, go horseback riding, or even go sandboarding. Located in the northeast of the country near San Pedro de Atacama, there are guided moonlight walks as well that take you out over the rocky martian landscape. You can rent a sand board for around 7,500 CLP or go on a sand board tour for closer to 22,000 CLP per person. There are even tours that sand board at midnight, using spotlights to light the way (they have DJ too!). If you’re looking to hike, check out the Corniza Trail. It’s a 7-hour loop that’s relatively easy (many families do it).


From the text, we know that Valle de la Muerte is situated in...

a)

the northeast of San Pedro de Atacama

b)

the northwest of near San Pedro de Atacama

c)

the country of near San Pedro de Atacama

d)

the country San Pedro de Atacama

e)

the northwest of the country near San Pedro de Atacama

9.

The Heydar Aliyev Center is one of the most famous buildings designed by celebrated Iraqi-British architect Zaha Hadid. It's located in Baku, Azerbaijan, and is one of the newer designs on this list, having been completed in 2012. The design is noted for its distinctive, flowing lines and lack of sharp angles.


Zaha Hadid Architects was awarded the commission following a competition in 2007. On the practice's website, it explains the motivation behind the design: "The Center... breaks from the rigid and often monumental Soviet architecture that is so prevalent in Baku, aspiring instead to express the... optimism of a nation that looks to the future."


The building is architected by...

a)

British architect

b)

Iraqi-British architect

c)

Heydar Hadid

d)

Zaha Hadid

e)

Azerbaijan

10.

The Heydar Aliyev Center is one of the most famous buildings designed by celebrated Iraqi-British architect Zaha Hadid. It's located in Baku, Azerbaijan, and is one of the newer designs on this list, having been completed in 2012. The design is noted for its distinctive, flowing lines and lack of sharp angles.


Zaha Hadid Architects was awarded the commission following a competition in 2007. On the practice's website, it explains the motivation behind the design: "The Center... breaks from the rigid and often monumental Soviet architecture that is so prevalent in Baku, aspiring instead to express the... optimism of a nation that looks to the future."


The design of the building is known for...

a)

its distinctive architecture

b)

the common flowing lines

c)

the lack of sharp angles

d)

the beauty of the shape

e)

the lack of flowing lines

11.

Angkor Wat was faced a Hindu temple, a man of Budhist temple completed in Cambodia. It is the largest religious monument in the world. The temple was built by the Khmer King, Suryawarman II in the early twelveth century in Yosadapura, the capital of the Khmer Empire as this temple of eventual moslem. It is dedicated to Wisnu. It is designed to represent Khmer Meru, frame of the Devis in Hindu mithology within the mouth and has an outer wall which is 3 to 7 km long. It has three rectangular galleries which races about the neck. At the centre of the temple stand Queen Cap of Tower.

1. What is the monolog about?

a)

Gallery complex.

b)

Buddhist mythology.

c)

Cambodia.

d)

Khmer Empire.

e)

Angkor Wat.

12.

Angkor Wat was faced a Hindu temple, a man of Budhist temple completed in Cambodia. It is the largest religious monument in the world. The temple was built by the Khmer King, Suryawarman II in the early twelveth century in Yosadapura, the capital of the Khmer Empire as this temple of eventual moslem. It is dedicated to Wisnu. It is designed to represent Khmer Meru, frame of the Devis in Hindu mithology within the mouth and has an outer wall which is 3 to 7 km long. It has three rectangular galleries which races about the neck. At the centre of the temple stand Queen Cap of Tower.

In the twelveth century which Empire was strong enough to build the biggest temple of the world?

a)

A. Old Empire.

b)

Yosadapura Empire.

c)

Meru Empire.

d)

The King Empire.

e)

Khmer Empire.

13.

Paris is the capital city of FrancE. It is one of the most beautiful cities in the worlD. It is also one of the world’s most crowded cities. Lovely gardens and parks are found throughout Paris. At night, many palaces and statues are lit up. For this reason, Paris is often called the city of light. Every year, millions of people visit Paris. The most popular place to visit is the Eiffel Tower. This huge structure has become the symbol of Paris. D’Louvre, one of the world‘s largest art museums draws many visitors. The Cathedral Notre Dame, a famous church, is an other favourite place to visit.

What is the monologue about?

a)

Paris

b)

The Louvre

c)

Notre Dame

d)

The crowded city

e)

The city of light

14.

My Timmy

I have some pets. However, my favorite pet is Timmy.

Timmy is a male tabby cat. He is very adorable with his soft stripes fur. He has innocent round eyes and feeble sweet voice. He always meows when I come home, he usually give me a kiss. Timmy is a nice playmate. I’m so happy to spend my time with him. Most of the time, he’s a good cat. It’s almost impossible for me to be angry at him. In the morning, he always wakes up early. When he wakes up earlier, he waits quality by my bedside until I wake up.


Question:

When does Timmy usually give a kiss to the writer? When the writer….

a)

fells hungry

b)

goes to sleep

c)

leaves home

d)

comes home

15.

My classroom is very big. There are twenty classroom and forty chairs for students. The teacher’s table is in front of the classroom. The teacher sit behind the table. Behind her is the whiteboard. Beside the whiteboard is a map of Indonesian archipelago. Under the map, there is a bookshelf. There are two windows in the room. Between the windows is a picture of Prambanan temple. I like my classroom very much.


Where is the whiteboard ?

a)

Behind windows

b)

Behind the teacher

c)

Beside the teacher

d)

In front of teacher

16.

Peter is the youngest in our family. He is fourteen years old and four years younger than me. He has long, straight hair, bright eyes and a friendly smile. Sometimes he is rather naughty at home, but he usually does what he is asked to do.

Peter is interested in sports very much, and at school, he plays football and tennis. He is the best badminton player in our family.


How old is Peter? He is … years old.

a)

4

b)

14

c)

40

d)

10

17.

Peter is the youngest in our family. He is fourteen years old and four years younger than me. He has long, straight hair, bright eyes and a friendly smile. Sometimes he is rather naughty at home, but he usually does what he is asked to do.

Peter is interested in sports very much, and at school, he plays football and tennis. He is the best badminton player in our family.


The writer is … years old.

a)

14

b)

16

c)

18

d)

19

18.

Peter is the youngest in our family. He is fourteen years old and four years younger than me. He has long, straight hair, bright eyes and a friendly smile. Sometimes he is rather naughty at home, but he usually does what he is asked to do.

Peter is interested in sports very much, and at school, he plays football and tennis. He is the best badminton player in our family.


Which of the following statement is not true about Peter?

a)

He has long and straight hair.

b)

He has bright eyes.

c)

He is not interested in sports.

d)

He plays football and tennis.

19.

I live in a small village called Dempet in Demak, Central Java. It is a nice and quiet place. My house is near a bridge which goes to a market. Behind my house is a big river. The street in front of my house is about ten meters wide.

People in my village are mostly farmers. They grow paddy, watermelons, and cucumbers. Some people earn their living by raising cattle, such as goats, sheep, and cows. Some others are traders. They sell crops and other stuff at the market.

Early in the morning, the street in front of my house is always crowded by people going to the market. The goods are carried by horse carts and bicycles.


What do the people in the writer’s village mostly do for a living? By being a ….

a)

farmer.

b)

seller.

c)

shepherd.

d)

trader.

20.

I love cats very much. I keep some cats in my house. They are Kitty, Brownies, Sweety and Sincan. Kitty is grey. It’s big and strong. Brownies is black and small. Sweety is white, yellow and red. The last Sincan. Sincan is white. I always take care of my cats everyday.


How many cats does the writer have?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

21.

Lawang Sewu is one of the famous historical buildings in Indonesia. It is named Lawang Sewu which means a thousand doors. Besides its thousand doors, it is also well known for the fascinating stained glass windows representing theDutch Symbolism. The stained glass windows are similar with those of the places like The Hague and Rotterdam and also the Royal family. The building has numerous long winding corridors whichopenout to the offices on one side of the officeand theother end of the building on the otherhand. It isa famous landmark in the region of Semarang anda pride for Java.


Lawang Sewu is one of the famous historical buildings in Indonesia. The synonym of the underlinedword is…

a)

talented

b)

well-known

c)

beautiful

d)

attract

e)

Sweet

22.

Lawang Sewu is one of the famous historical buildings in Indonesia. It is named Lawang Sewu which means a thousand doors. Besides its thousand doors, it is also well known for the fascinating stained glass windows representing theDutch Symbolism. The stained glass windows are similar with those of the places like The Hague and Rotterdam and also the Royal family. The building has numerous long winding corridors whichopenout to the offices on one side of the officeand theother end of the building on the otherhand. It isa famous landmark in the region of Semarang anda pride for Java.


Lawang Sewu means…

a)

10.000 doors

b)

1.000 doors

c)

100 doors

d)

10 doors

e)

1 door

23.

Lawang Sewu is one of the famous historical buildings in Indonesia. It is named Lawang Sewu which means a thousand doors.


Besides its thousand doors, it is also well known for the fascinating stained glass windows representing theDutch Symbolism. The stained glass windows are similar with those of the places like The Hague and Rotterdam and also the Royal family.


The building has numerous long winding corridors whichopenout to the offices on one side of the officeand theother end of the building on the otherhand. It isa famous landmark in the region of Semarang anda pride for Java.


The purpose of the text above is …

a)

to describe the lawang sewu

b)

to entertain the writer

c)

to retell about the Lawang Sewu.

d)

to teach the reader how

e)

to visit Lawang Sewu.

24.

Jennifer Lopes (or J.Lo) is a highly successful actress, singer, and dancer. Her new films and new albums usually go straight to the top.


What’s a typical working day for her? Making a film is a hard work. She usually gets up at half past five in the morning and she’s always on the film set at half past six. She never drinks coffee and she always has a light lunch of just green salad. She doesn’t like working up late at nights. She is usually in bed half past ten. If she stays out late, she will be too tired in the next morning.


Adam Shankman, a director of one of her films, says ”J.Lo is actually a quiet person. She doesn’t like going out all the time. She often stays at home on Saturday nights and watches video.


If J.Lo isn’t working on a film or making a record, her life style is very different. When she has got time off, she’s quite happy to go out. She loves New York restaurants. She loves dancing. She sometimes dances until three o’clock in the morning!


J. Lo’s family lives in New York. They were very close family. She sees her parents every weekend and she always phones them if she has a problem. She’s got two older sisters and they get on very well together. They are not just her sisters; they are her best friends.


What is the main idea of paragraph four?

a)

J. Lo’s typical working day

b)

J. Lo’s family relationship

c)

J. Lo’s lifestyle on her free days

d)

J. Lo’s activities in New York

25.

Barack Obama is the president of United States. He is an African-American. He is tall and thin. He is bald. He has dark complexion, pointed nose, and oval face.

He is the first black man who becomes the president of United States. He is known as a smart and wise man. He is a loving husband for his wife and a good father for his two children. People from all over the world adore him because of his spirit and action in creating peace in this world. He also looks friendly because he always smiles a lot


"... dark complexion, pointed nose, and oval face." The antonym of the underlined word is ....

a)

Flat

b)

Short

c)

Straight

d)

Handsome

26.

Read this text !


Indonesia or commonly known as Republic of Indonesia is one of South East Asia countries. Located between Pacific and Indian Ocean, it makes Indonesia the world’s largest archipelago country. Also called as Nusantara, this country has more than 17,000 islands. Having more than 261 million people, Indonesia becomes 4th most populous country in the world. Indonesia has more ethnics, languages and culture than other countries. Data showed that Indonesia has several ethnic groups including Javanese, Sundanese, and other with more than 700 recognized regional language.


What makes Indonesia one of most populous countries in the world?

a)

A. It is located in South East Asia

b)

B. Indonesia has more than 17,000 islands

c)

C. Indonesia has more than 261 million people

d)

D. Indonesia is rich

27.

My room is my favorite place in my house. My room is in second floor, next to my big sister’s room. My room is painted light grey. There is big bed inside my room where I sleep every day. I put some pictures on my desk. There are my family picture, my picture with my friends, and my pictures with my pet, Luna, a persian cat. I also have drawers where I put all my clothes inside. My room is not big, but it is the best place in my house for me.


What is the purpose of the text?

a)

To describe about my favorite room

b)

To describe about my house

c)

To describe about my family picture

d)

To describe about my pet

28.

Peter is the youngest in our family. He is fourteen years old and four years younger than

me. He has long, straight hair, bright eyes and a friendly smile. Sometimes he is rather naughty

at home, but he usually does what he is asked to do.

Peter is interested in sports very much, and at school, he plays football and tennis. He is

the best badminton player in our family.


It is implied in the passage that...

a)

Peter is naughty.

b)

Peter is lazy

c)

Peter is unfriendly

d)

Peter is diligent

29.

Mrs. Herlina is a big lady, with glasses. She is wearing a batik shirt and black pants. She is sitting on the bench in front of the Principal's office. She is carrying a pink purse.


What does Mrs Herlina look like?

a)

She is fat, with glasses

b)

she is slim with glasses

c)

She is big and wearing a batik dresses

d)

She is slim and standing near the bench

30.

Mr. Rahmat

Mr. Rahmat is my uncle. He is a farmer in the country. He is 50 years old.

He is tall and handsome. He has round eyes, a pointed nose, and thick lips. He has straight hair. He is strong. His arms and legs are strong. His skin is brown. He is very diligent. He is also smart and honest. He is a good person and we love him very much.


Who is Mr. Rahmat?

a)

A good person

b)

He is tall and handsome

c)

My uncle

d)

The writer's uncle

31.

Who is the architect of the Heydar Aliyev Center?

a)

British architect

b)

Iraqi-British architect

c)

Heydar Hadid

d)

Zaha Hadid

e)

Azerbaijan

32.

What is the distinctive feature of the design of the Heydar Aliyev Center?

a)

its distinctive architecture

b)

the common flowing lines

c)

the lack of sharp angles

d)

the beauty of the shape

e)

the lack of flowing lines

33.

What is implied about Peter in the passage?

a)

Peter is naughty.

b)

Peter is lazy

c)

Peter is unfriendly

d)

Peter is diligent

34.

What is the main idea of the paragraph about Lawang Sewu?

a)

The parts of Lawang Sewu

b)

The unique shape of Lawang Sewu

c)

The function of Lawang Sewu

d)

The origin of Lawang Sewu

35.

What is the purpose of the text about Valle de la Muerte?

a)

To inform about Valle de la Muerte

b)

To report about Valle de la Muerte

c)

To explain about Valle de la Muerte

d)

To identify about Valle de la Muerte

36.

What is the distinctive feature of the design of Lawang Sewu?

a)

Its distinctive architecture

b)

The common flowing lines

c)

The lack of sharp angles

d)

The beauty of the shape