I have a sister. Her name is Shelly. Basketball becomes one of her favorite hobbies in her life. She always practices basketball every afternoon with me. She also really likes music but she cannot play any instrument at all. Her favorite music genre is pop and jazz. She used to love rock but then she feels bored hearing it. She is finding a music teacher to teach her a piano because her dream is being an international pianist.

What are Shelly’s interest?

Hello, Rudy. It is very interesting to read your letter about yourself and your interest. I also really like to be your pen friend. I think we have the same interest. As you now, volleyball becomes one of my favorites in my life. I became the captain of my volleyball team at my school. I hope we can meet and play volleyball together. Please drop me a line so I can hear more about your experience.

What does “drop a line” mean?

Let me introduce myself. My name is Olivia Simatupang. I am 16 years old. I attend an Islamic boarding school in Kroya. I have four big brothers. My mom passed away when I was a child so my dad moved to Kroya. My dad works in an Italian restaurant as a chef. I really love his cooking.

What is the synonym of the word “let”?

Mr.Rifki visits his friends in Malang every weekend. He visits Mr. and Mrs. Adam. They always invite him to their home for dinner. He gives some candies to their children. They look so happy and ask more candies to be shared with their other friends in school. Before coming home, Mr. Rifki usually captures his moments in some of the places around Malang so that he can always remember his memory with his best friends.

What does ‘they’ refer to?

I am Sarah. My full name is Sarah Lau Smith. I am a second-grade student of Junior High School. I am 14 years old. My birthday is on July 5. In my family, I am the second child. I have an older brother named Nathan and one younger sister named Grace. My mother is from China and my father is from Australia. We live in Indonesia.

How many brothers and sisters does Sarah have?

I have a friend named Julie Rose. She is my classmate in Senior High School grade 12. She is 17 years old. She likes music, swimming and going to the cinema. She also likes hanging out with friends. She is very kind and friendly. She is a very normal American girl. But, she has one unusual hobby. She loves extreme sports like parachuting, bungee jumping, wing-suit flying, kite surfing, skateboarding, and many more.

What is Julie Rose’s unusual hobby?

There are six people in my family: my father, mother, three daughters, and one grandmother. I am a third daughter with two elder sisters. My first elder sister is Natashia; another sister’s name is Nadiya. My father is the most handsome man because there is no son in my family. He works as a taxi driver. He loves helping people and meeting new people. He always smiles and thanks to God for everything. He works very hard to fulfill all of our needs.

What is the writer’s father profession?

I usually spend my holidays away from home. Occasionally, I go camping with some friends or sometimes I go on holiday with my parents. I really enjoy the camps because I can relax and do exciting activities with my friends. I love climbing a mountain, chatting around campfire and having a barbecue party. When we do not camp, we play football. My friends and I always find out new places to play football. I enjoy meeting new people and making new friends. It is good to have more friends. Sometimes, they invite me to join their camping activities. I love camping and it is so amazing.

What is the synonym of the word ‘amazing’?

Yogyakarta is a very special city for its arts, culture and culinary. It is a perfect place to find the best batik as well as to watch puppets as well as gamelan concerts. Ramayana Ballet is the most popular performance in Yogyakarta. The play is based on an ancient Hindu love story, King Rama and Princess Shita. There are many great places to visit in Yogyakarta. Some of them are Borobudur Temple, Prambanan Temple, Kalibiru National Park, Keraton Royal Palace, Alun-Alun Selatan Keraton, Malioboro Street, etc. Among all of them, temples become one of the biggest reasons why people visit Yogyakarta.

What is the biggest reason why people visit Yogyakarta?

I usually wake up in the morning at 4.00 a.m. Then I immediately pray Subuh. Before I go to school, I already tidied my room, breakfast, and fed my cat. I go to school at 06.30 with my father to accompany me. In the school, I study from 06.30 a.m. until 12.00 p.m. After school, I immediately change my clothes and have lunch. After that, I play with my beloved cat. In the afternoon, I usually watch TV with my family. In the night, I do my homework and go to sleep at 09.00.

What time does the writer wake up in the morning?

I go to school at 6.15 a.m. I go to school with my father. I arrive at school at 6.30 a.m. In the school, I clean my classroom with my friends. Then after the bell ring, all the students go inside the class. Then we pray together. At school, we almost had 3 until 4 subjects to learn. At 12.30 p.m we finish the lesson and finally go home.

What time does the writer go to school?

Most camels can live up to 50 years old. An adult camel can reach 1,000 kg of body weight. Even with this heavy body, they can still run at 65 km/h and sustain its speed at 40 km/h in a long-range run. They are herbivore, since most of them live in a desert so most of the time the consume desert plants as their main diet. Their color varies from cream, brown, black and tan.

The word “they” refers to ______.

Some of my friends think I have a boring daily routine, but I like it. I usually get up at about 6:00 or 6:30 in the morning, after my alarm clock wakes me up.

What is the article about?

I take the bus to go home, I realize that it is much quieter than usual. I sit next to a mother who is reading a book to her child. Across the aisle, a kid is looking at a comic book. A few people are busy reading the newspaper and several others are completely involved in their books. In the back of the bus, two teenagers are reading magazines. Everyone is reading.

What is the main idea of the passage?

Purwokerto is very special for its traditional food, Mendhoan. It is also popular for its tourism spot namely Baturraden which has beautiful view. Trying Mendhoan is a must when you visit Purwokerto especially when you enjoy Baturraden.

What makes Purwokerto special?

My mother is a hard worker. Every morning, she wakes up so early to cook food and then sell it. She is the best chef for our family. We love her cooking very much. We usually help her, too. My mother never forgets to care about all the people in our family.

From the text, we know that ________.

Bacharuddin Jusuf Habibie is the third president of Indonesia. He is a genius and a very inspiring person. He is known as a loving husband to his wife, Hasri Ainun Besari. He has two sons, Ilham Akbar Habibie and Thareq Kemal Habibie.

What is the purpose of the text?

Every Friday, my friends and I recite the Quran together. We recite AL-Kahfi. If we recite it on Friday, we will be protected and covered by the light of Allah until the next Friday. That is why we are very excited to recite it.

In the text, what does “it” refer to?

Air pollution is an issue for humans and animals. The causes of air pollution are an emission, forest fire, even plastic. When plastic is burned in the open air, it releases large amounts of toxins, which pollutes the air. If the toxins are inhaled for a long period, it can lead to respiratory problems. You can help to reduce air pollution by stop smoking, buying sustainable foods and goods, bringing your own tumbler, and walking or riding a bicycle to campus.

What is mainly discussed in the text?

Doraemon is one of the characters in a Japanese manga series created by Fujiko Fujio. Doraemon is a robotic cat. He has a small body and white hands and feet. Although he can hear perfectly well. Doraemon has no ears.

Which of the following was not mentioned as part of Doraemon’s physical appearance?

On August 17th, 2018, there was a special event in my hometown. The mayor held a big competition in Pinang Climbing (panjat pinang). The competition was held to celebrate Independence Day. Early morning, many people had gathered in the town square. In the middle of the field, there were exactly one hundred ‘poles’, various prizes, such as T-shirt, a radio, pans, were hung on the top of each pole.

It can be inferred from this reading that _______.

Gelatin is a protein substance that comes from the skins and bones of animals. Most people know it as the substance used to make a jellylike salad or dessert. Not only is it useful in making these foods, but it is also beneficial to the consumer because of its high protein content. Gelatin is also commonly used in the photographic industry and in making medicinal capsules.

According to the passage, why is eating Gelatin healthy?

My best friend is Ernesto and he is my classmate. Ernesto comes from an educated family. His father is a school principal and his mother is also a teacher. He is punctual, well-educated, and has good manners. He is really hard working. He is also well-dressed and well-behaved. Ernesto has a well-built body. He is gentle but fearless. He takes part in all sports, scout, trekking and mountaineering activities. He has a good heart. He is truthful, honest and obedient. He secures good marks and is usually top of his class in examinations. I am happy to have such a friend.

The following statement is true, except ______.

Hi, my name is Lizzie and my surname is Brown. I’m ten years old and I’m American. I live at 27 Lincoln Street in New York. It is a big city in the USA. I’m tall and thin. I’ve got long brown hair, black eyes, a small nose, and a big mouth. I’ m wearing a yellow blouse, an orange skirt, pink socks, and blue trainers. Today I’ve got two nice bunches with two yellow ribbons in my hair. I’m good-temperate, polite and happy. My favorite food is pizza and my favorite drink is coke. I like cats very much. I can play tennis, but I can’t play basketball.

What is the favorite drink of Lizzie?