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1.

Read Text 1 to answer question 1.

Text 1

WARNING: Dangerous cliffs

Watch your children stay in your car during lighting storms

No pets or bicycles on trails

Do not leave valuables in your car

What does the text mean?

a)

It tells us about the cliffs, children, and trails

b)

It asks us to stay in our car with our children

c)

It forbids us to do bring pets and money

d)

It reminds us about safety in the cliffs

2.

Dear Wawan,

Congratulations on the big win in the Tour de Java race! Enjoy your success today, and look forward to a future success.

From Yulia

What has Wawan won?

a)

Race

b)

Tour

c)

Tour

d)

Big win

3.

Dear Wawan,

Congratulations on the big win in the Tour de Java race! Enjoy your success today, and look forward to a future success.

From Yulia

What is Yulia’s purpose for writing the text?

a)

To celebrate the win

b)

To congratulate Wawan

c)

To wish for success

d)

To look forward to winning

4.

Dear Sulaiman,

I feel bad to tell you this, but I need to let you know that that your scout leader application has been denied. We currently need somebody who is strong enough to carry out our program. Upon reviewing your experience, we consider that you would likely be unable to take that responsibility.

Needless to say, I feel very badly about this situation. As your achievement is in science competition, I suggest that you join the science club instead.

Thanks for understanding, Sukarman

What does Sukarman mean in his statement “…need somebody who is strong enough”?

a)

Sulaiman is weak

b)

Scout leader is a hard job

c)

Sulaiman is too smart

d)

Scout doesn’t want Sulaiman

5.

Dear Sulaiman,

I feel bad to tell you this, but I need to let you know that that your scout leader application has been denied. We currently need somebody who is strong enough to carry out our program. Upon reviewing your experience, we consider that you would likely be unable to take that responsibility.

Needless to say, I feel very badly about this situation. As your achievement is in science competition, I suggest that you join the science club instead.

Thanks for understanding, Sukarman

What is the application about?

a)

Science club

b)

Scout leader

c)

Science competition

d)

Our program manager

6.

Public Service Announcement: Temporary Closure of Parks Due to Forest Fires

Lady Evelyn Falls Campground will be temporarily closed due to forest fires in the area. This is a precautionary measure. Individuals with reservations at Lady Evelyn Falls Campground will receive refunds. These parks will remain closed until such time as it is safe for campers and visitors to return to the area.

The Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment thanks you for your cooperation.

For more information, please contact the South Slave Regional Superintendent at 0867- 872-643

Why is the text written?

a)

To promote Lady Evelyn Falls Campground

b)

To close Lady Evelyn Falls Campground

c)

To announce closure of Lady Evelyn Falls Campground

d)

To thank the individuals with reservations at Lady Evelyn Falls Campground

7.

Public Service Announcement: Temporary Closure of Parks Due to Forest Fires

Lady Evelyn Falls Campground will be temporarily closed due to forest fires in the area. This is a precautionary measure. Individuals with reservations at Lady Evelyn Falls Campground will receive refunds. These parks will remain closed until such time as it is safe for campers and visitors to return to the area.

The Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment thanks you for your cooperation.

For more information, please contact the South Slave Regional Superintendent at 0867- 872-643

What will happen to the booking of the reservations?

a)

It will be closed

b)

It will be refunded

c)

It will be announced

d)

It will be contacted

8.

20 September 2014 Dear Jamilah,

You are invited to attend a meeting to plan our school anniversary programs. The meeting will be held on Monday, 22 September 2014 in Student Center.

One of the purposes of the meeting is to brainstorm programs for celebrating our school anniversary and to decide who will be in-charge-of them. Along with students of Grades 8 and 9, we will also invite Mr. Jaelani, the vice school principal on academic matters.

If you have any questions about this letter or the meeting, please give me a call at 0812345678 or stop by my class (Grade 9D).

We look forward to having the meeting with you and other students.

Sincerely, Siti Aminah

Student Association Presiden

What does “Them” in “who will be in-charge-of them” refer to?

a)

Purposes

b)

Students

c)

You and other students

d)

Programs

9.

20 September 2014 Dear Jamilah,

You are invited to attend a meeting to plan our school anniversary programs. The meeting will be held on Monday, 22 September 2014 in Student Center.

One of the purposes of the meeting is to brainstorm programs for celebrating our school anniversary and to decide who will be in-charge-of them. Along with students of Grades 8 and 9, we will also invite Mr. Jaelani, the vice school principal on academic matters.

If you have any questions about this letter or the meeting, please give me a call at 0812345678 or stop by my class (Grade 9D).

We look forward to having the meeting with you and other students.

Sincerely, Siti Aminah

Student Association Presiden

Where can Jamilah meet Siti Aminah?

a)

In Student center

b)

In 9D classroom

c)

In the meeting

d)

In the anniversary

10.

DATES TO REMEMBER

AUGUST

Wednesday, 20th :

Grade 7-8 House Athletics—Davies Reserve

Thursday, 21st : Grade 9 Melbourne Rebels Clinic

Monday, 25th : Grade 7 Excursion to Melbourne Museum, Melbourne Writers Festival excursion for

selected Grade 8

students

Tuesday, 26th

Grade 7 depart for camp at Phillip Island

Wednesday, 27th : Grade 8 on camp

Thursday, 28th : Grade 9 on camp

Friday, 29th : Grade 8 return from camp, Grade 7 ‘Dancing’ Incursion

Who will camp at Philip Island?

a)

Grade 7

b)

Grade 8

c)

Grade 9

d)

Grade 7- 9

11.

DATES TO REMEMBER

AUGUST

Wednesday, 20th :

Grade 7-8 House Athletics—Davies Reserve

Thursday, 21st : Grade 9 Melbourne Rebels Clinic

Monday, 25th : Grade 7 Excursion to Melbourne Museum, Melbourne Writers Festival excursion for

selected Grade 8

students

Tuesday, 26th

Grade 7 depart for camp at Phillip Island

Wednesday, 27th : Grade 8 on camp

Thursday, 28th : Grade 9 on camp

Friday, 29th : Grade 8 return from camp, Grade 7 ‘Dancing’ Incursion

Who is the busiest class?

a)

Grade 7

b)

Grade 8

c)

Grade 9

d)

Grade 7- 8

12.

Subject : Hello Ismawati

From : habibah.granada@gmail.com To : ismawati@yahoo.co.id

Date : Fri, 22 August, 2014

Dear Ismawati,

Hello! My name is Habibah and I am your new friend. I am fourteen years old and I am a Spanish. I live in Granada in Spain. Attached are photographs of the people in my family. My father’s name is Yousef. He’s a chemist. My mother’s name is Maryam. My brother’s name is Fauzan and my sister’s name is Raysa. I am the girl with short brown hair. My cat’s name is Pluto. He’s in the photograph with me.

I like tennis but I don’t like basketball. My favourite subject is Geography, but I don’t like math because it’s difficult. I love pop music but I don’t like opera. I like cats but I don’t like dogs. My favourite singer is Westlife. They are fantastic.

What about you? What does Indonesia look like? What do you like? Who’s your favourite singer? Please write email soon and tell me about yourself.

Best wishes,

Habibah

(Reading and Writing Targets 2: Student Book, 1999, p. 4)

What is the purpose of the text?

a)

To greet Ismawati

b)

To send a photograph

c)

To introduce the writer

d)

To describe a country

13.

Subject : Hello Ismawati

From : habibah.granada@gmail.com To : ismawati@yahoo.co.id

Date : Fri, 22 August, 2014

Dear Ismawati,

Hello! My name is Habibah and I am your new friend. I am fourteen years old and I am a Spanish. I live in Granada in Spain. Attached are photographs of the people in my family. My father’s name is Yousef. He’s a chemist. My mother’s name is Maryam. My brother’s name is Fauzan and my sister’s name is Raysa. I am the girl with short brown hair. My cat’s name is Pluto. He’s in the photograph with me.

I like tennis but I don’t like basketball. My favourite subject is Geography, but I don’t like math because it’s difficult. I love pop music but I don’t like opera. I like cats but I don’t like dogs. My favourite singer is Westlife. They are fantastic.

What about you? What does Indonesia look like? What do you like? Who’s your favourite singer? Please write email soon and tell me about yourself.

Best wishes,

Habibah

(Reading and Writing Targets 2: Student Book, 1999, p. 4)

Who is Habibah’s sister?

a)

Ismawati

b)

Yousef

c)

Maryam

d)

Raysa

14.

Subject : Hello Ismawati

From : habibah.granada@gmail.com To : ismawati@yahoo.co.id

Date : Fri, 22 August, 2014

Dear Ismawati,

Hello! My name is Habibah and I am your new friend. I am fourteen years old and I am a Spanish. I live in Granada in Spain. Attached are photographs of the people in my family. My father’s name is Yousef. He’s a chemist. My mother’s name is Maryam. My brother’s name is Fauzan and my sister’s name is Raysa. I am the girl with short brown hair. My cat’s name is Pluto. He’s in the photograph with me.

I like tennis but I don’t like basketball. My favourite subject is Geography, but I don’t like math because it’s difficult. I love pop music but I don’t like opera. I like cats but I don’t like dogs. My favourite singer is Westlife. They are fantastic.

What about you? What does Indonesia look like? What do you like? Who’s your favourite singer? Please write email soon and tell me about yourself.

Best wishes,

Habibah

(Reading and Writing Targets 2: Student Book, 1999, p. 4)

What does “attached” mean in “Attached are photographs of the..”?

a)

Enclosed

b)

Glued

c)

Sent

d)

Sent

15.

Aircruise Australia in Style

12-Day Great Australian Aircruise

Departs May-September 2014

Highlights and inclusions:

- Fully inclusive, all meals, all accommodation, all touring and travel by private chartered Dash 8 aircraft

- Explore the Australian outback-flying directly into Longreach, Katherine, Darwin, the Kimberly, Uluru and Kakadu

- Experience the spectacular aerial sightseeing of the Bunge Bungle Range and the Mitchel falls and exclusive ground touring throughout

Fully inclusive special offer price from Melbourne $12,995 per person twin share. Single supplement $1,629

Where is the text possibly printed?

a)

Longreach

b)

Katherine

c)

Darwin

d)

Melbourne

16.

To charter an aircraft

What is the text written for?

a)

To describe aircruise

b)

To offer an aircruise tour

c)

To inform the beauty of outback

d)

To charter an aircraft

17.

Aircruise Australia in Style

12-Day Great Australian Aircruise

Departs May-September 2014

Highlights and inclusions:

- Fully inclusive, all meals, all accommodation, all touring and travel by private chartered Dash 8 aircraft

- Explore the Australian outback-flying directly into Longreach, Katherine, Darwin, the Kimberly, Uluru and Kakadu

- Experience the spectacular aerial sightseeing of the Bunge Bungle Range and the Mitchel falls and exclusive ground touring throughout

Fully inclusive special offer price from Melbourne $12,995 per person twin share. Single supplement $1,629

Where will be ground touring held?

a)

Uluru and Kakadu

b)

Darwin and the Kimberly

c)

The Mitchel falls and the Bunge Bungle Range

d)

Longreach and Katherine

18.

Hay fever can occur all year round but it is traditionally worse in the spring months when the pollen count in the air is high. Hay fever is a common name for allergic rhinitis – meaning an allergy in the nose. The allergic reaction causes the nasal passages to become inflamed and produce more mucous. Some of the common symptoms are : sneezing; runny or stuffy nose; itchy ears ,nose and throat; red, itchy and watery eyes and sometimes headaches.

Tips to try and reduce hay fever symptoms:

1: Stay indoors where possible on windy and stormy days.

2: Smear Vaseline on the inside of your nose to help stop the air-borne pollen touching the lining of your nose.

3: Splash your eyes often with cold water as this tries to flush out any pollen.

4: Try and reduce contact with known allergens. For example –pet fur, flowers, dust

etc.

5: Anti-histamine medications in the form of tablets, nasal sprays and eye drops may help alleviate symptoms but you need to discuss this with your doctor or pharmacist.

What is the purpose of the text?

a)

To explain what hay fever is

b)

To describe the cure of hay fever

c)

To give ways to reduce hay fever symptoms

d)

To cure hay fever by medicines

19.

Hay fever can occur all year round but it is traditionally worse in the spring months when the pollen count in the air is high. Hay fever is a common name for allergic rhinitis – meaning an allergy in the nose. The allergic reaction causes the nasal passages to become inflamed and produce more mucous. Some of the common symptoms are : sneezing; runny or stuffy nose; itchy ears ,nose and throat; red, itchy and watery eyes and sometimes headaches.

Tips to try and reduce hay fever symptoms:

1: Stay indoors where possible on windy and stormy days.

2: Smear Vaseline on the inside of your nose to help stop the air-borne pollen touching the lining of your nose.

3: Splash your eyes often with cold water as this tries to flush out any pollen.

4: Try and reduce contact with known allergens. For example –pet fur, flowers, dust

etc.

5: Anti-histamine medications in the form of tablets, nasal sprays and eye drops may help alleviate symptoms but you need to discuss this with your doctor or pharmacist.

What does “this” in “you need to discuss this with your doctor or pharmacist” refer to?

a)

Taking anti-histamine

b)

Using nasal sprays

c)

Applying eye drops

d)

Alleviating symptoms

20.

Hay fever can occur all year round but it is traditionally worse in the spring months when the pollen count in the air is high. Hay fever is a common name for allergic rhinitis – meaning an allergy in the nose. The allergic reaction causes the nasal passages to become inflamed and produce more mucous. Some of the common symptoms are : sneezing; runny or stuffy nose; itchy ears ,nose and throat; red, itchy and watery eyes and sometimes headaches.

Tips to try and reduce hay fever symptoms:

1: Stay indoors where possible on windy and stormy days.

2: Smear Vaseline on the inside of your nose to help stop the air-borne pollen touching the lining of your nose.

3: Splash your eyes often with cold water as this tries to flush out any pollen.

4: Try and reduce contact with known allergens. For example –pet fur, flowers, dust

etc.

5: Anti-histamine medications in the form of tablets, nasal sprays and eye drops may help alleviate symptoms but you need to discuss this with your doctor or pharmacist.

What does “air-borne pollen” mean?

a)

Pollen from flowers

b)

Pollen taken by air

c)

Pollen produced by air

d)

Pollen in the air

21.

Read Text

10 to answer Questions 21 to 24

My favorite book is Matilda, a book written by Ronald Dahl, which was published in 1988 in London by Jonathan Cape. It is about a girl who lives with a foster family who abuse her and do not give her affection.

The girl goes to a school where a teacher is rude to children. But in that school she meets a very good teacher that is great. Professor and girl are slowly holding his affection and spending more time together.

As they spend more time together, they realize they have much in common. At the end, Matilda’s parents are leaving the city because of problems with the law and they let her in custody of the teacher. Matilda is very happy.

(http://englishforeso.wordpress.com/2011/05/14/my-favourite-book/)

What is the text about?

a)

A girl named Matilda

b)

Matilda, a favourite book

c)

The story of Matilda

d)

A book titled Matilda

22.

My favorite book is Matilda, a book written by Ronald Dahl, which was published in 1988 in London by Jonathan Cape. It is about a girl who lives with a foster family who abuse her and do not give her affection.

The girl goes to a school where a teacher is rude to children. But in that school she meets a very good teacher that is great. Professor and girl are slowly holding his affection and spending more time together.

As they spend more time together, they realize they have much in common. At the end, Matilda’s parents are leaving the city because of problems with the law and they let her in custody of the teacher. Matilda is very happy.

(http://englishforeso.wordpress.com/2011/05/14/my-favourite-book/)

What does paragraph 2 tell?

a)

Name of the book and why it’s favourite

b)

The professor in Matilda’s school

c)

Matilda’s school experience

d)

Hard life of Matilda

23.

My favorite book is Matilda, a book written by Ronald Dahl, which was published in 1988 in London by Jonathan Cape. It is about a girl who lives with a foster family who abuse her and do not give her affection.

The girl goes to a school where a teacher is rude to children. But in that school she meets a very good teacher that is great. Professor and girl are slowly holding his affection and spending more time together.

As they spend more time together, they realize they have much in common. At the end, Matilda’s parents are leaving the city because of problems with the law and they let her in custody of the teacher. Matilda is very happy.

(http://englishforeso.wordpress.com/2011/05/14/my-favourite-book/)

Why did the family leave Matilda?

a)

They disliked her

b)

She hated them

c)

The professor asked them

d)

They had law problem

24.

My favorite book is Matilda, a book written by Ronald Dahl, which was published in 1988 in London by Jonathan Cape. It is about a girl who lives with a foster family who abuse her and do not give her affection.

The girl goes to a school where a teacher is rude to children. But in that school she meets a very good teacher that is great. Professor and girl are slowly holding his affection and spending more time together.

As they spend more time together, they realize they have much in common. At the end, Matilda’s parents are leaving the city because of problems with the law and they let her in custody of the teacher. Matilda is very happy.

(http://englishforeso.wordpress.com/2011/05/14/my-favourite-book/)

What does “they” in “they let her in custody of the teacher” refer to?

a)

A foster family

b)

Matilda and Professor

c)

A teacher and children

d)

Matilda’s parents

25.

Read Text 11 to complete the blanks of questions 25 to 27

Orville and Wilbur Wright invented the first successful (25)… . Orville took their plane, name d “flyer 1” up in the air in 1903. It flew for 12 seconds. Orville had to lie down to (26) …the plane. He balanced it by moving his hips. Wilbur took the plane up on the fourth flight of the day. It stayed in the air for 59 seconds. But a gust of wind knocked it over and wrecked it after landing. It was the flight of “Flyer 1”. But the two brothers had opened the door to a whole (27)… age. (Addison Wesley ESL Student book, 1992, p.31)

a)

telephone

b)

Car

c)

Air plane

d)

helicopter

26.

Read Text 11 to complete the blanks of questions 25 to 27

Orville and Wilbur Wright invented the first successful (25)… . Orville took their plane, name d “flyer 1” up in the air in 1903. It flew for 12 seconds. Orville had to lie down to (26) …the plane. He balanced it by moving his hips. Wilbur took the plane up on the fourth flight of the day. It stayed in the air for 59 seconds. But a gust of wind knocked it over and wrecked it after landing. It was the flight of “Flyer 1”. But the two brothers had opened the door to a whole (27)… age. (Addison Wesley ESL Student book, 1992, p.31)

a)

drive

b)

fly

c)

direct

d)

steer

27.

Orville and Wilbur Wright invented the first successful (25)… . Orville took their plane, name d “flyer 1” up in the air in 1903. It flew for 12 seconds. Orville had to lie down to (26) …the plane. He balanced it by moving his hips. Wilbur took the plane up on the fourth flight of the day. It stayed in the air for 59 seconds. But a gust of wind knocked it over and wrecked it after landing. It was the flight of “Flyer 1”. But the two brothers had opened the door to a whole (27)… age. (Addison Wesley ESL Student book, 1992, p.31)

a)

great

b)

spectacular

c)

new

d)

Amazing

28.

Read Text 12 to answer questions 28 to 30

THE ASS, THE FOX, AND THE LION

An Ass and a Fox went into partnership and went out to search for food together. They hadn’t gone far before they saw a Lion coming their way, at which they were both extremely frightened

But the Fox thought he saw a way of saving his own skin, and went boldly up to the Lion and whispered in his ear, “I’ll manage that you shall get hold of the Ass without any trouble, if you’ll promise to let me go free.” The Lion agreed to this, and the Fox then rejoined his companion.

Before long it managed to lead him by a hidden pit, which some hunter had dug as a trap for wild animals, and into which he fell. When the Lion saw that the Ass was safely caught and couldn’t get away, it was to the Fox that he first turned his attention, and he soon finished him off, and then at his leisure proceeded to feast upon the Ass.

(http://www.worldoftales.com/fables/Aesop_fables/Aesop_Fables_2.html)

Where did the Fox lead the Ass to?

a)

The Lion

b)

The trouble

c)

The pit

d)

The death

29.

Read Text 12 to answer questions 28 to 30

THE ASS, THE FOX, AND THE LION

An Ass and a Fox went into partnership and went out to search for food together. They hadn’t gone far before they saw a Lion coming their way, at which they were both extremely frightened

But the Fox thought he saw a way of saving his own skin, and went boldly up to the Lion and whispered in his ear, “I’ll manage that you shall get hold of the Ass without any trouble, if you’ll promise to let me go free.” The Lion agreed to this, and the Fox then rejoined his companion.

Before long it managed to lead him by a hidden pit, which some hunter had dug as a trap for wild animals, and into which he fell. When the Lion saw that the Ass was safely caught and couldn’t get away, it was to the Fox that he first turned his attention, and he soon finished him off, and then at his leisure proceeded to feast upon the Ass.

(http://www.worldoftales.com/fables/Aesop_fables/Aesop_Fables_2.html)

What does paragraph 2 tell?

a)

The Fox and the Ass

b)

The Fox’s evil plan

c)

The Lion’s hunger

d)

The Ass’s fool

30.

THE ASS, THE FOX, AND THE LION

An Ass and a Fox went into partnership and went out to search for food together. They hadn’t gone far before they saw a Lion coming their way, at which they were both extremely frightened

But the Fox thought he saw a way of saving his own skin, and went boldly up to the Lion and whispered in his ear, “I’ll manage that you shall get hold of the Ass without any trouble, if you’ll promise to let me go free.” The Lion agreed to this, and the Fox then rejoined his companion.

Before long it managed to lead him by a hidden pit, which some hunter had dug as a trap for wild animals, and into which he fell. When the Lion saw that the Ass was safely caught and couldn’t get away, it was to the Fox that he first turned his attention, and he soon finished him off, and then at his leisure proceeded to feast upon the Ass.

(http://www.worldoftales.com/fables/Aesop_fables/Aesop_Fables_2.html)

What lesson does the text teach?

a)

If you betray a friend, you’ll trouble yourself

b)

If you have a friend, you have to be careful

c)

If you have enemy, never trust him/her

d)

If you meet danger, go away

31.

Read Text 13 to answer questions 31 to 33

Influenza or ‘the flu’ is a serious, painful illness which affects the whole body. Symptoms include fever, headaches, muscle aches and pains. In children, symptoms may also include nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. The infections occur between July-September usually lasting for about five days. Fever and other symptoms usually disappear after that time but a cough and weakness may continue. All symptoms usually gone within a week or two.

According to the influenza specialist group (ISG), vaccination reduces the average person’s chances of catching the flue by up to 80% during the flu season. Vaccination isn’t a guarantee against getting sick but it generally reduces the symptoms. Vaccination is only good for the current year.

Influenza is highly contagious—the influenza viruses can survive for an hour or more in the air in enclosed environments, such as child care centres and schools; for more than eight hours on hard surfaces such as stainless steel and plastics; and up to five minutes on hands after transfer from other surfaces. (Australian Family, Winter 2009, p.21)

What is the text about?

a)

The origins of the flu

b)

How contagious is the flu

c)

What influenza is

d)

Vaccinations of influenza

32.

Influenza or ‘the flu’ is a serious, painful illness which affects the whole body. Symptoms include fever, headaches, muscle aches and pains. In children, symptoms may also include nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. The infections occur between July-September usually lasting for about five days. Fever and other symptoms usually disappear after that time but a cough and weakness may continue. All symptoms usually gone within a week or two.

According to the influenza specialist group (ISG), vaccination reduces the average person’s chances of catching the flue by up to 80% during the flu season. Vaccination isn’t a guarantee against getting sick but it generally reduces the symptoms. Vaccination is only good for the current year.

Influenza is highly contagious—the influenza viruses can survive for an hour or more in the air in enclosed environments, such as child care centres and schools; for more than eight hours on hard surfaces such as stainless steel and plastics; and up to five minutes on hands after transfer from other surfaces. (Australian Family, Winter 2009, p.21)

What are some of the symptoms of the flu in children?

a)

Fever, headaches

b)

Muscle aches and pains

c)

Vomiting and diarrhea

d)

Headaches and muscle pains

33.

Influenza or ‘the flu’ is a serious, painful illness which affects the whole body. Symptoms include fever, headaches, muscle aches and pains. In children, symptoms may also include nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. The infections occur between July-September usually lasting for about five days. Fever and other symptoms usually disappear after that time but a cough and weakness may continue. All symptoms usually gone within a week or two.

According to the influenza specialist group (ISG), vaccination reduces the average person’s chances of catching the flue by up to 80% during the flu season. Vaccination isn’t a guarantee against getting sick but it generally reduces the symptoms. Vaccination is only good for the current year.

Influenza is highly contagious—the influenza viruses can survive for an hour or more in the air in enclosed environments, such as child care centres and schools; for more than eight hours on hard surfaces such as stainless steel and plastics; and up to five minutes on hands after transfer from other surfaces. (Australian Family, Winter 2009, p.21

What does “contagious” mean?

a)

Easily spread

b)

Hard to cure

c)

Fast growing

d)

Long lasting

34.

Read Text 14 to answer questions 34 to 37.

It happened one weekend while I was at the fairground. I was with my friend Sarah and we were both really excited. The flashing lights and bright colours made everything appear magical. We were having a great time and we had been on most of the rides when Sarah pointed to the big wheel. The sign said “$1 for a two-minute ride”.

At first I wasn’t sure, but Sarah had been on it before. “It only takes two minutes,” she said. “Come on- it’s a really thrilling ride!” A minute later we were in the air. It was like flying! “This is a mazing!” I shouted happily to Sarah.

Then suddenly, there was a loud crash and everything stopped. I was really frightened! Sarah held my hand tightly because she was worried, too. We looked down and saw two mechanics. “Don’t worry,” they shouted. “It won’t take us long to fix it!” So we waited…and waited! At first we were amused. Everyone was running around below us. After a while though, it became scary up there.

Two hours later, the wheel finally started to move again. I was so happy. It had been a long tiring evening. That two-minute ride had turned into a two-hour nightmare! (Reading and Writing Targets 2: Student Book, 1999, p. 48)

How did the writer feel at first?

a)

Happy

b)

Confused

c)

Afraid

d)

Amazed

35.

It happened one weekend while I was at the fairground. I was with my friend Sarah and we were both really excited. The flashing lights and bright colours made everything appear magical. We were having a great time and we had been on most of the rides when Sarah pointed to the big wheel. The sign said “$1 for a two-minute ride”.

At first I wasn’t sure, but Sarah had been on it before. “It only takes two minutes,” she said. “Come on- it’s a really thrilling ride!” A minute later we were in the air. It was like flying! “This is a mazing!” I shouted happily to Sarah.

Then suddenly, there was a loud crash and everything stopped. I was really frightened! Sarah held my hand tightly because she was worried, too. We looked down and saw two mechanics. “Don’t worry,” they shouted. “It won’t take us long to fix it!” So we waited…and waited! At first we were amused. Everyone was running around below us. After a while though, it became scary up there.

Two hours later, the wheel finally started to move again. I was so happy. It had been a long tiring evening. That two-minute ride had turned into a two-hour nightmare! (Reading and Writing Targets 2: Student Book, 1999, p. 48)

What does paragraph 3 tell?

a)

Their feeling in two minutes

b)

The beginning of the big wheel accident

c)

How the writer overcame her fear

d)

How the mechanic fixed the big wheel

36.

It happened one weekend while I was at the fairground. I was with my friend Sarah and we were both really excited. The flashing lights and bright colours made everything appear magical. We were having a great time and we had been on most of the rides when Sarah pointed to the big wheel. The sign said “$1 for a two-minute ride”.

At first I wasn’t sure, but Sarah had been on it before. “It only takes two minutes,” she said. “Come on- it’s a really thrilling ride!” A minute later we were in the air. It was like flying! “This is a mazing!” I shouted happily to Sarah.

Then suddenly, there was a loud crash and everything stopped. I was really frightened! Sarah held my hand tightly because she was worried, too. We looked down and saw two mechanics. “Don’t worry,” they shouted. “It won’t take us long to fix it!” So we waited…and waited! At first we were amused. Everyone was running around below us. After a while though, it became scary up there.

Two hours later, the wheel finally started to move again. I was so happy. It had been a long tiring evening. That two-minute ride had turned into a two-hour nightmare! (Reading and Writing Targets 2: Student Book, 1999, p. 48)

What does “they” in “they shouted” refer to?

a)

The writer and Sarah

b)

Everyone below us

c)

The big wheel passengers

d)

Two mechanics

37.

It happened one weekend while I was at the fairground. I was with my friend Sarah and we were both really excited. The flashing lights and bright colours made everything appear magical. We were having a great time and we had been on most of the rides when Sarah pointed to the big wheel. The sign said “$1 for a two-minute ride”.

At first I wasn’t sure, but Sarah had been on it before. “It only takes two minutes,” she said. “Come on- it’s a really thrilling ride!” A minute later we were in the air. It was like flying! “This is a mazing!” I shouted happily to Sarah.

Then suddenly, there was a loud crash and everything stopped. I was really frightened! Sarah held my hand tightly because she was worried, too. We looked down and saw two mechanics. “Don’t worry,” they shouted. “It won’t take us long to fix it!” So we waited…and waited! At first we were amused. Everyone was running around below us. After a while though, it became scary up there.

Two hours later, the wheel finally started to move again. I was so happy. It had been a long tiring evening. That two-minute ride had turned into a two-hour nightmare! (Reading and Writing Targets 2: Student Book, 1999, p. 48)

What does the writer mean by “$1 for a two-minute ride ”?

a)

It is very quick

b)

It is very fun

c)

It will not kill

d)

It is expensive

38.

Read Text 15 to complete the blanks of questions 38 to 40

a)

live

b)

stay

c)

sit

d)

are

39.

a)

room

b)

floor

c)

rug

d)

fireplace

40.

a)

in front of

b)

behind

c)

beside

d)

next to

41.

Read Text 16 to answer questions 41 to 43

Mars is a planet that is easy to spot in the night sky. It is called the Red Planet because

of its fiery red-orange color.

Mars comes closer to earth than any other planet except venus. At times it comes within 35 million miles (56 million km). It is similar to Earth in some respects. A day on Mars is only slightly longer than our own day. The planet has seasons like the Earth, only they are almost twice as long as ours. It has ice caps at the north and south poles, like Earth. They shrink in summer and grow again in winter.

However, Mars is different from Earth in most other ways. It lies farther from the Sun and is much colder. Temperatures do not often rise above freezing, even in summer. It has only a very thin atmosphere, made up mainly of canbon dioxide gas.

Some people used to think that there might be some form of life on Mars, but conditions there are not suitable for life as we know it to survive. (New Science Library: Universe and Sun, 1996, p.72)

How different is the Earth’s seasons from Mars’ seasons?

a)

They are longer

b)

They are shorter

c)

They have less seasons

d)

They have more seasons

42.

Mars is a planet that is easy to spot in the night sky. It is called the Red Planet because

of its fiery red-orange color.

Mars comes closer to earth than any other planet except venus. At times it comes within 35 million miles (56 million km). It is similar to Earth in some respects. A day on Mars is only slightly longer than our own day. The planet has seasons like the Earth, only they are almost twice as long as ours. It has ice caps at the north and south poles, like Earth. They shrink in summer and grow again in winter.

However, Mars is different from Earth in most other ways. It lies farther from the Sun and is much colder. Temperatures do not often rise above freezing, even in summer. It has only a very thin atmosphere, made up mainly of canbon dioxide gas.

Some people used to think that there might be some form of life on Mars, but conditions there are not suitable for life as we know it to survive. (New Science Library: Universe and Sun, 1996, p.72)

What is the main idea of paragraph 3?

a)

Mars and the Earth have differences too

b)

Ther Earth is closer to Sun than Mars does

c)

Mars is much colder than the Earth

d)

The Earth has more atmosphere than Mars does

43.

Mars is a planet that is easy to spot in the night sky. It is called the Red Planet because

of its fiery red-orange color.

Mars comes closer to earth than any other planet except venus. At times it comes within 35 million miles (56 million km). It is similar to Earth in some respects. A day on Mars is only slightly longer than our own day. The planet has seasons like the Earth, only they are almost twice as long as ours. It has ice caps at the north and south poles, like Earth. They shrink in summer and grow again in winter.

However, Mars is different from Earth in most other ways. It lies farther from the Sun and is much colder. Temperatures do not often rise above freezing, even in summer. It has only a very thin atmosphere, made up mainly of canbon dioxide gas.

Some people used to think that there might be some form of life on Mars, but conditions there are not suitable for life as we know it to survive. (New Science Library: Universe and Sun, 1996, p.72)

What does the word “respects” in “It is similar to Earth in some respects” mean?

a)

Salutes

b)

Aspects

c)

Areas

d)

Factors

44.

Read Text 17 to answer questions 44 to 46

Once there was a town called Hamelin. The only thing wrong was it was full of rats. They destroyed people’s farms, houses and food supplies. The people went to the mayor to solve the problem.

One day, a strange man came to town. The stranger offered to get rid off the rats. In return, the mayor would give him money.

The Pied Piper was a strange-looking man. He wore a tall, pointed hat, and a long,

flowing cape. He played a long, shiny flute. The piper began to play in the town square.

Rats came running from everywhere. They came out if the houses and the shops. The Pied Piper played up and down the streets. Everywhere he went, the rats followed him. The Pied Piper led the rats to the river. The rats all jumped into the river and drowned.

The people cheered. They were happy to be rid of the rats. But the mayor changed his mind about the money. He refused to give any money at all to the Pied Piper. “Give me the money your promised,” he said. “If you don’t, I’ll play a different tune you will not like,” he warned. But the mayor still refused. The Pied Piper picked up his flute and began to play a new tune.

Once the flute was played, all the children in the town were like being hipnotised. These children followed the Pied Piper wherever he was playing the flute. When The Pied Piper reached the river bank, he stopped walking, but the children were still walking toward the river.

Fear of their safety, the mayor begged The Pied Piper to let the children go and paid the money he promised. All of sudden the children awoke and their parents rushed to get their beloved children.

The Pied Piper was happy to get the money and the mayor finally learned a lesson from

this. (Addison Wesley ESL Student book, 1992, p.39)

What is the text about?

a)

The myth of Pied Piper

b)

A story about rats

c)

The legend of rat city

d)

The tale of greedy mayor

45.