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In 2012, a group of scientists were exploring a rain forest in South America when, all of the sudden, they heard a familiar noise. It was the sound of frogs! When they shined their flashlights in the direction of the noise and found a tiny frog, the frog had large eyes and bright-green colored skin. However, it had one very interesting feature. The skin on its belly was so clear that the scientists could see its organs! Because it had transparent skin, the scientists knew it was a type of glass frog. They had never observed a frog like this in their previous research. “It was amazing,” said Charles Austin, one of the researchers who discovered the frog. “We had a feeling this was a species new to science.”
The author’s purpose in writing the paragraph above is to--
explain why glass frogs have certain features.
describe how scientists discovered a new species of frog.
convince readers to help protect the glass frog’s environment.
entertain the reader with fun facts about glass frogs.
Head lice can happen to anyone. It is not a sign of poor hygiene. Head lice are tiny insects that live in human hair. They hatch from small eggs, called nits, which are attached to the base of a person’s hair. The nit is small and white and attaches about ¼ inch from the scalp on the hair. The eggs hatch in seven to ten days, with new louse reaching adulthood in about two weeks. The female louse can live 20 to 30 days and lay 6 to 10 eggs per day.
Prevention is the key word in the control of head lice in school, and the schools need parents’ help. They ask that parents check their child’s head over the ears and at the base of the neck each week. Parents and children should watch for nonstop itching, because it is a good sign that something is wrong. Head lice are transmitted in a number of ways, not only by physical contact. Parents should teach their children not to borrow combs, brushes, ribbons or head covers. If spending the night away from home, kids should take their own sleeping bag and pillow.
The author’s purpose in writing the second paragraph in the selection above is to--
explain to the reader how to get rid of head lice if a child has them.
inform the reader about head lice and how they spread within human hair.
provide the reader with ways to prevent the spreading of head lice.
describe to the reader how head lice can impact a child’s health.
In 2012, a group of scientists were exploring a rainforest in South America when, all of the sudden, they heard a familiar noise. It was the sound of frogs! When they shined their flashlights in the direction of the noise and found a tiny frog, the frog had large eyes and bright-green colored skin. However, it had one very interesting feature. The skin on its belly was so clear that the scientists could see its organs! Because it had transparent skin, the scientists knew it was a type of glass frog. They had never observed a frog like this in their previous research. “It was amazing,” said Charles Austin, one of the researchers who discovered the frog. “We had a feeling this was a species new to science.”
In the paragraph above, the word transparent means --
fragile
green
slippery
clear
Mario had been feeding him all the things he liked himself, but now it occurred to him that what was good for a boy might not be right for a cricket. So he made up his mind to take the matter to an expert. Late one afternoon, Mario cleaned up the cricket cage and took Chester the cricket to Mr. Fong's pet shop.
Read the dictionary definition for the word matter.
Which definition best fits the way the word matter is used in paragraph 1?
Definition 1
Definition 2
Definition 3
Definition 4
Although orangutans live a solitary life, an orangutan couple with their young can sometimes been seen together feeding on fruit, especially wild figs. Every evening, the orangutan makes a nest out of leaves. The nest looks like a soft platform and is often placed in a tall tree. To protect itself from rain and sun, the orangutan puts large leaves on its head. Sometimes it winds leaves completely around its head and neck. Orangutans make some of the most interesting noises of all apes. They grunt and smack their lips together. Occasionally, an orangutan will make a sound similar to a lion’s roar.
Which idea from the paragraph above expresses an opinion?
Orangutans make nests out of leaves to protect themselves from the sun.
Orangutans make some of the most interesting noises of all apes.
Orangutans make a sound similar to a lion’s roar.
Orangutans live a solitary life.
Adriana fell onto the bed exhausted. Her first day in the new neighborhood had been stressful. There was the work of unpacking all her stuff. There were the stares from the neighbors. Now she just needed to get some sleep, but the next day was going to be even worse. It was the first day of school! She turned out the light, punched the pillow a handful of times, and looked up at the ceiling. She stared. “Oh, no--not again,” she thought to herself. When her clock showed midnight, she turned over on her back. The next time she looked, it was 1 a.m., then 2 a.m. “Perfect. I'll definitely make an impression on the kids in the cafeteria tomorrow, especially if I fall asleep face down in my soup! I'll bet they haven't seen that before.”
Adriana is most likely worried about --
falling asleep face down in her soup.
making friends in her new neighborhood and school.
getting enough sleep.
whether or not she will finish unpacking before it’s time to go to bed.
Have you ever wondered how we know about people who
lived in a long time ago? If people didn't leave behind any
written records, how do we know which languages they spoke, the type of food they ate, or what they wore for clothing? One of the methods we have for learning about the people who lived long ago is through archaeology. Archaeology is the study of past life through things that have been left behind. An archaeologist might discover jewelry, tools, or the bones of a human body! Each finding is like the piece to a puzzle. The archaeologist works to put these pieces together and create an idea of what life was like in ancient times.
The author may have included this picture in order to--
provide an example of an the types of artifacts found by archaeologists.
prove how talented people were in ancient times at creating and designing pottery.
to show the type of clothing ancient people wore many years ago.
to show how archaeologists rebuild artifacts by putting together pieces back together.
Do you know where the hamburger originated? In 2007, a heated argument began among three states over the history of the hamburger. In Texas, lawmaker Betty Brown proposed a bill declaring that Athens, Texas was home of the hamburger. Then Wisconsin jumped in. State Representative Tom Wilson argued that Seymour, Wisconsin, was the place where the famous sandwich was vert cooked up. The owners of Louis' Lunch in New Haven, Connecticut, joined the debate as well. Established in 1895, the restaurant maintained its claim as the burger birthplace. “It's a well-known and established fact that New Haven is the home of the hamburger,” said New Haven Mayor John DeStefano Jr.
After reading the selection above, the reader can conclude that--
the hamburger originated in New Haven, Connecticut.
the hamburger was first created in Texas
Tom Wilson created the first hamburger in Wisconsin.
It is unclear where the hamburger was first invented.
Mountains and plains,
Allare captured by the snow--
Nothing remains.
Winter solitude--
In a world of one color
The sound of wind.
No sky at all;
No earth at all--and still
The snowflakes fall…
The snow is melting
And the village is flooded
With children.
Why does the author say the village is “flooded with children” in the final stanza of this poem?
To show that the snow is melting into water and flooding the streets.
to show that the snow is finally melting and children are coming outside to play.
to show that children are coming out into the streets to play in the snow.
Michael kicked the pile of leaves he had just finished raking in frustration. “Aw man, I’m never going to make it to the movies tonight,” he whined. As he started to tear up from anger, he looked over to his neighbor’s house. Teresa, a girl from school, happened to be outside, planting flowers. “Hey Teresa, what are you up to?” Michael asked, walking over to her yard. “Ugh, trying to plant these flowers as quickly as possible so I can go to the dance tonight.” Michael laughed and said, “I feel your pain. My uncle said that if I can’t rake up the leaves in the yard, then I can’t go to the movies.” They both shook their heads in annoyance.
“Hey! Why don’t you finish helping me plant the flowers, and I’ll help you rake the leaves! That way, we can get our work done twice as fast and surely make it to our destination tonight.” Michael pondered this idea for a short period of time and then said, “My uncle always says, ‘Two heads are better than one!’ Great thinking, Teresa!” Together, the two of them planted many flowers in the garden, then jetted over to Michael’s yard and raked up the leaves in record time. “Thank you so much for your help,” Michael yelled as he made his way inside to grab his wallet and head out the door.
What is the main message of the passage?
Take shortcuts to get what you need in life.
Teamwork can get the job done faster.
Working together is always important.
Always show your friends how thankful you are.
Michael kicked the pile of leaves he had just finished raking in frustration. “Aw man, I’m never going to make it to the movies tonight,” he whined. As he started to tear up from anger, he looked over to his neighbor’s house. Teresa, a girl from school, happened to be outside, planting flowers. “Hey Teresa, what are you up to?” Michael asked, walking over to her yard. “Ugh, trying to plant these flowers as quickly as possible so I can go to the dance tonight.” Michael laughed and said, “I feel your pain. My uncle said that if I can’t rake up the leaves in the yard, then I can’t go to the movies.” They both shook their heads in annoyance.
“Hey! Why don’t you finish helping me plant the flowers, and I’ll help you rake the leaves! That way, we can get our work done twice as fast and surely make it to our destination tonight.” Michael pondered this idea for a short period of time and then said, “My uncle always says, ‘Two heads are better than one!’ Great thinking, Teresa!” Together, the two of them planted many flowers in the garden, then jetted over to Michael’s yard and raked up the leaves in record time. “Thank you so much for your help,” Michael yelled as he made his way inside to grab his wallet and head out the door.
What is the main message of the passage?
Take shortcuts to get what you need in life.
Teamwork can get the job done faster.
Working together is always important.
Always show your friends how thankful you are.
Michael kicked the pile of leaves he had just finished raking in frustration. “Aw man, I’m never going to make it to the movies tonight,” he whined. As he started to tear up from anger, he looked over to his neighbor’s house. Teresa, a girl from school, happened to be outside, planting flowers. “Hey Teresa, what are you up to?” Michael asked, walking over to her yard. “Ugh, trying to plant these flowers as quickly as possible so I can go to the dance tonight.” Michael laughed and said, “I feel your pain. My uncle said that if I can’t rake up the leaves in the yard, then I can’t go to the movies.” They both shook their heads in annoyance.
“Hey! Why don’t you finish helping me plant the flowers, and I’ll help you rake the leaves! That way, we can get our work done twice as fast and surely make it to our destination tonight.” Michael pondered this idea for a short period of time and then said, “My uncle always says, ‘Two heads are better than one!’ Great thinking, Teresa!” Together, the two of them planted many flowers in the garden, then jetted over to Michael’s yard and raked up the leaves in record time. “Thank you so much for your help,” Michael yelled as he made his way inside to grab his wallet and head out the door.
Which sentence from the passage supports the theme?
They raked up the leaves in record time!
Thank you so much for your help!
Two heads are better than one!
Together, the two of them planted many flowers in the garden.
The 2014 FIFA World Cup will be held in Brazil. It will be the 20th year of the World Cup. Brazil was chosen in October of 2007 to host the 2014 competition. Earlier in the year, South America had been chosen as the continent for the contest. Brazil was the only country to put in a bid. This is the second time Brazil will host the World Cup. The country hosted it in 1950. It is the first World Cup to be held in South America since 1978, when Argentina hosted. No other South American country has hosted the World Cup more than once.
The summary of this passage is:
The 20th World Cup will take place in 2014. In 2007, it was decided that the competition would be held in South America. It is the first World Cup in South America since 1978.
In October 2007, Brazil was chosen to host the 20th World Cup. Brazil has already hosted the World Cup before. 1978 was the last time a South American country hosted the World Cup.
The 2014 World Cup will be held in Brazil. It is the second time Brazil has been chosen to host the World Cup. Brazil is the only South American country to host the World Cup twice.
Early in 2007, South America was chosen as the continent for the 20th World Cup. Brazil was the only country that put in a bid. Brazil hosted the World Cup before in 1950.
GameFAQs is a Web site that hosts walkthroughs for video games. It also has answers to many frequently asked questions to popular video games. The website was created in November 1995 by Jeff Veasey. The site has a lot of video game information. It is a place where gamers can get almost any information about games. It covers systems from the Atari to the Xbox 360. The Web site also covers computer games. The information on the Web site is given by volunteer gamers. Then, it is reviewed by the site's two editors, Jeff Veasey and Allen Tyner. The Web site also has a large message board community. Every game listed on the site has a board for discussion or game help.
The summary of this passage is:
GameFAQs has a lot of information about video games. It helps people with questions they have about games. It also gives them information on how to play the games well. Users can post messages on the message boards.
GameFAQs is a good Web site that allows gamers to discuss all kinds of video and computer games. It was started in November 1995. Allen Tyner is one of the two editors who checks the information volunteers put on the Web site.
GameFAQs is a Web site that helps video gamers with their games. It was created in 1995 and covers old and new video and computer games. The site is run by two editors, who check volunteer information before putting it on the site.
GameFAQs has information on old and new video games. It has information for Xbox 360 games like Halo. It also has several message boards where gamers can discuss their favorite computer games. It was created by Jeff Veasey.
Rosa Parks has been called the "mother of the civil rights movement." She is one of the most important people of the 20th century. In December of 1955, she refused to give up her seat on a city bus to a white passenger. The bus driver had her arrested. She was sent to court. She was found guilty of breaking the law.
Her act sparked a boycott of the bus system by blacks. Blacks refused to use the buses for more than a year. The boycott introduced the country to a man named Martin Luther King, Jr. People all over the country came to know King. Soon, the U.S. Supreme Court made segregation on city buses against the law.
Over the next forty years, Rosa Parks helped make Americans aware of the history of the civil rights struggle. She earned many honors, including the Martin Luther King Jr. Nonviolent Peace Prize. She is an example of courage and strength. She inspires all Americans to live free.
The summary of this passage is:
Rosa Parks was arrested for not giving up her seat on a bus to a white passenger. Then, the buses were boycotted, and Martin Luther King, Jr., became very well known. He had a prize named after him.
Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat to a white passenger on a bus. The bus driver had her arrested, and then she was found guilty of breaking the law. She was important to American history.
Rosa Parks boycotted the bus system. This boycott brought Martin Luther King, Jr., to the front of the civil rights movement. People all over the country got to know Martin Luther King, Jr.
Rosa Parks was an important person of the 20th century. She refused to give up her seat on a bus, which led to a boycott of the bus system. She earned many honors for her work in the civil rights movement.
Which line contains an idea that would be most important to include in a summary of this passage?
Rosa Parks has been called the "mother of the civil rights movement." She is one of the most important people of the 20th century. In December of 1955, she refused to give up her seat on a city bus to a white passenger. The bus driver had her arrested. She was sent to court. She was found guilty of breaking the law.
Her act sparked a boycott of the bus system by blacks. Blacks refused to use the buses for more than a year. The boycott introduced the country to a man named Martin Luther King, Jr. People all over the country came to know King. Soon, the U.S. Supreme Court made segregation on city buses against the law.
Over the next forty years, Rosa Parks helped make Americans aware of the history of the civil rights struggle. She earned many honors, including the Martin Luther King Jr. Nonviolent Peace Prize. She is an example of courage and strength. She inspires all Americans to live free.
Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat on a city bus to a white passenger.
The boycott introduced the country to a man named Martin Luther King, Jr.
Rosa Parks was sent to court. She was found guilty of breaking the law.
Rosa Parks is an example of courage and strength. She inspires all Americans to live free.
April's parents were dog breeders and their kennels were often filled with a litter of puppies. April helped care for the dogs by bathing them and giving them the best food and water.
April's class had also been learning how to care for animals in their science lessons, so she was thrilled when her teacher announced a field trip to an animal shelter. The shelter manager, Rachel, led the class into the kennel area where dogs and cats sat along opposite walls of the building. April was stunned by what she saw. Some dogs looked like they had been starved before coming to the shelter.
"What happened to these dogs?" April asked.
"These dogs are here because their owners did not care for them properly," Rachel replied. "We try to keep the animals healthy so they can go to good homes. If you know someone who wants to adopt a pet, please tell them about our shelter."
April decided to take action and she printed flyers with information about the shelter. April's parents handed them out to people who bought their puppies. The following day April received permission to post a flyer at her school. That afternoon, April received a phone call at home.
"Hi, April, this is Rachel. I wanted to thank you for creating flyers for the shelter. Our adoptions have already started to increase!"
"You're welcome! I just wanted to help rescue the puppies."
Which detail from the second paragraph would be most important to include in a summary of this passage?
The shelter manager named Rachel gave April a tour.
April's class took a field trip to the local animal shelter.
April's class had been learning about animals in their classes.
April received a phone call at home in the afternoon.
Which of the below statements best summarizes the passage?
April's parents were dog breeders and their kennels were often filled with a litter of puppies. April helped care for the dogs by bathing them and giving them the best food and water.
April's class had also been learning how to care for animals in their science lessons, so she was thrilled when her teacher announced a field trip to an animal shelter. The shelter manager, Rachel, led the class into the kennel area where dogs and cats sat along opposite walls of the building. April was stunned by what she saw. Some dogs looked like they had been starved before coming to the shelter.
"What happened to these dogs?" April asked.
"These dogs are here because their owners did not care for them properly," Rachel replied. "We try to keep the animals healthy so they can go to good homes. If you know someone who wants to adopt a pet, please tell them about our shelter."
April decided to take action and she printed flyers with information about the shelter. April's parents handed them out to people who bought their puppies. The following day April received permission to post a flyer at her school. That afternoon, April received a phone call at home.
"Hi, April, this is Rachel. I wanted to thank you for creating flyers for the shelter. Our adoptions have already started to increase!"
"You're welcome! I just wanted to help rescue the puppies."
After a field trip to the animal shelter, April makes flyers to increase animal adoption because she cares about animals.
April's class takes a field trip to an animal shelter, and April learns how to take care of animals with the rest of her class.
The local animal shelter manager tells April that animals come to the shelter because their owners do not care for them.
April's parents have too many dogs to care for, and April works to keep their dogs from being taken to an animal shelter.
Turn over a bag of potato chips. Is the label interesting? A simple food recipe may use several ingredients. These come from the soil and from chemistry labs around the world. Surprises also show up in the labels on clothing and other products. Look at the label on a package of lipstick. The tube seems small and shiny, but inside lipstick there is soap, oil, fish scales, and wax!
Which is the best way to summarize this passage?
A bag of potato chips seems like a simple recipe. There are many ingredients from the soil and from chemistry labs.
Clothes and other products have many ingredients as well. Lipstick alone has soap, oil, wax, and fish scales.
Labels show what goes into food, clothing, and other products. A simple product may have many ingredients.
Lipstick seems small and shiny. Look at the label sometime. It has at least four different ingredients.
When writing a summary, you should ask yourself: "Do you need this information to understand the text?"
True
False
Which one of the following is NOT a part of a summary?
using your own words
summary being shorter than the text
exact words from the text
including main ideas or events only
Tomorrow is Jill's birthday. She is excited because she gets to pick where she will eat dinner. Will it be Mexican food at the Big Enchilada House? Or will it be fried chicken at the Chicken Shack, or a big cheeseburger at Al's Hamburger Palace. She just couldn't decide. Then there was always the Pizza Shop with that great pepperoni pizza. How would she ever decide? Maybe she would just flip a coin.
The summary of this passage is:
Jill has many restaurants to choose from for her birthday.
Jill loves Mexican food.
The Pizza Shop has the best pizza in town.
Jill will choose a place by flipping a coin.
San Francisco is located on the coast of California in an area often called the Bay Area. The weather is generally very mild, seldom getting really cold or really hot. Its mild climate is one reason many people live there. It seldom snows in San Francisco and generally does not get below freezing during the winter. Even in the middle of summer, temperatures may be in the mid 80s with a cool breeze from the bay keeping the weather very comfortable.
The summary of this passage is:
San Francisco has many neat things to do.
It seldom snows in California.
Many people choose to live in California.
The weather in San Francisco is generally very mild.
What does the word "apprehensive" mean?
There are several ways to determine if a snake is poisonous or not. First, poisonous snakes usually have triangular shaped heads while nonpoisonous snakes have rounded heads. Second, poisonous snakes have pupils that look like slits. Nonpoisonous snakes have pupils that are rounder. Finally, the snouts of poisonous snakes are sometimes upturned, while nonpoisonous snakes have rounded snouts.
What is the main idea of this paragraph?
Where snakes live
How to tell if a snake is poisonous or not
How poisonous snakes smell
What is an inference?
Writers of fiction often show their characters in action and allow them to speak for themselves. Readers then have the job of deciding what those actions and words mean and what they reveal about the characters, the events of the story and the message the author intends to send. In other words, readers must draw inferences about what they read. An inference in fiction is a reasonable conclusion or judgment about some element of a story based on the information given in the story and the reader's personal knowledge of how the world works.
a reasonable conclusion or judgment about some element in a story based on information from the story
a reasonable conclusion or judgment about some element in a story
information contained in a story that leads a reader to the theme
information in the story to help a reader ask questions and make connections
Dave : Would you give me your opinion on my presentation yesterday?
John : If you ask me, I feel that you are less of preparation, I guess. Why? because you looked so nervous
Dave : Yeah, I didn't have much time to prepare the material
John : Oh no, it's horrible
The underlined sentence above express. . .
Complementing someone
Asking an opinion
Giving an opinion
Congratulating someone
Asking help
Riana : Have you ever eat at this restaurant?
Lily : Yes, just once
Riana : Why? How do you feel about this restaurant?
Lily : I think the menu here is too expensive
From the dialog above we can conclude that. . .
Lily asks Riana's opinion
Riana is expressing pleasure
Lily is expressing pleasure
Riana is expressing displeasure
Lily is expressing displeasure
READING SECTION
Read this text carefully!
My Most Unforgettable Holiday
In 2015, I went to Derawan Island with my friends and that marks my most memorable holiday ever!
In June, our school was having summer holiday, so we thought to ourselves that it shouldn't go to waste. We quickly browsed the internet to find a good holiday destination and after an hour of heated debate, the four of us agreed to give Derawan Island a try. It was purely out of curiousity as none of us had been there before.
We arrived at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport at 05.30 a.m. as the flight was at 07.00 a.m. First, we flew to Balikpapan and waited for about an hour to continue the flight to Berau. As soon as we touched down in Berau, my friend called the tour agent that we had contacted earlier in Jakarta. They had got a car ready to take us to Labuan Batu. From Labuan Batu, we took a speedboat for about an hour to Derawan Island. It was such a long trip to Derawan but it all paid off as soon as we saw how beautiful the island was.
My friends and I were quickly ushered to our rooms in the resort. It was fantastic! The rooms were in a cottage that was situated right above the sea. So we only had to step out the terrace to find ourselves out in the open sea! After unpacking our luggages and washing up, we went to the dining hall to grab our dinner. The dinner was only simple seafood dishes. The surrounding totally enhanced the dining experience, making the food taste much better.
The following day, we took a speedboat tour, hopping from one island to another Our first trip stop was Kakaban Island where we hiked to reach the lake and swam among stingless jellyfish. The last time I heard, there were only three places in the world that have stingless jellyfish; two of them in Indonesia! Isn't that great? The next stop was the Sangalaki Island where we got to visit sea turtle conservation and took lots of pictures with sea turtle babies. They were so cute!
Our last stop was the Maratua Island where we were able to feed fish and see a three-legged sea turtle. The three-legged sea-turtle wasn't born that way. We were told that it was swimming in the open sea when it was still a baby then its leg got caught in plastic trash and couldn't grow even when the sea-turtle reached adulthood. One of the island's guards saw the sea-turtle and saved it. He also untangled the plastic trash that bound the sea-turtle's leg but it was too late. Since then, the sea-turtle is kept in a special space next to the resort in Maratua Island and the guards take turns feeding it to ensure its survival. This is why we should never litter and endanger other creatures! After Maratua Island, we headed back to Derawan Island to catch a late dinner and turned in.
The following morning, we wake up early and ate our breakfast in the dining room. Then, the driver drove us back to the airport so we could catch a flight back to Jakarta. We arrived at Jakarta, exhausted but terribly happy! It was the most unforgettable trip I have ever experienced so far!
What is the writer’s purpose in writing the text?
To share the readers the writer's most enjoyable experience.
To inform to the readers about the beauty of Derawan Island.
To invite readers to visit the holiday destination mentioned.
To give readers some insights on how to have a great holiday.
To warn readers to be careful and mindful in order to have a great holiday.
Read this text carefully!
My Most Unforgettable Holiday
In 2015, I went to Derawan Island with my friends and that marks my most memorable holiday ever!
In June, our school was having summer holiday, so we thought to ourselves that it shouldn't go to waste. We quickly browsed the internet to find a good holiday destination and after an hour of heated debate, the four of us agreed to give Derawan Island a try. It was purely out of curiousity as none of us had been there before.
We arrived at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport at 05.30 a.m. as the flight was at 07.00 a.m. First, we flew to Balikpapan and waited for about an hour to continue the flight to Berau. As soon as we touched down in Berau, my friend called the tour agent that we had contacted earlier in Jakarta. They had got a car ready to take us to Labuan Batu. From Labuan Batu, we took a speedboat for about an hour to Derawan Island. It was such a long trip to Derawan but it all paid off as soon as we saw how beautiful the island was.
My friends and I were quickly ushered to our rooms in the resort. It was fantastic! The rooms were in a cottage that was situated right above the sea. So we only had to step out the terrace to find ourselves out in the open sea! After unpacking our luggages and washing up, we went to the dining hall to grab our dinner. The dinner was only simple seafood dishes. The surrounding totally enhanced the dining experience, making the food taste much better.
The following day, we took a speedboat tour, hopping from one island to another Our first trip stop was Kakaban Island where we hiked to reach the lake and swam among stingless jellyfish. The last time I heard, there were only three places in the world that have stingless jellyfish; two of them in Indonesia! Isn't that great? The next stop was the Sangalaki Island where we got to visit sea turtle conservation and took lots of pictures with sea turtle babies. They were so cute!
Our last stop was the Maratua Island where we were able to feed fish and see a three-legged sea turtle. The three-legged sea-turtle wasn't born that way. We were told that it was swimming in the open sea when it was still a baby then its leg got caught in plastic trash and couldn't grow even when the sea-turtle reached adulthood. One of the island's guards saw the sea-turtle and saved it. He also untangled the plastic trash that bound the sea-turtle's leg but it was too late. Since then, the sea-turtle is kept in a special space next to the resort in Maratua Island and the guards take turns feeding it to ensure its survival. This is why we should never litter and endanger other creatures! After Maratua Island, we headed back to Derawan Island to catch a late dinner and turned in.
The following morning, we wake up early and ate our breakfast in the dining room. Then, the driver drove us back to the airport so we could catch a flight back to Jakarta. We arrived at Jakarta, exhausted but terribly happy! It was the most unforgettable trip I have ever experienced so far!
What did the writer learn in the Maratua Island?
Littering can endanger sea creatures.
We should save three-legged turtles from extinction.
Sea creatures depend on human beings for their survival.
Maratua Island is the best habitat for three-legged turtles.
Save Maratua Island, and you will save the three-legged turtles.
Read this text carefully!
12 Sudirman Avenue
South Jakarta
Mr. Ahmat Lutfi
The Sales Manager of Computer, Inc.
141 Pasar Baru Street
West Jakarta
Dear Mr. Lutfi,
I am returning a set of computer, item number 112, because it did not work. I would like my credit card, which was used for the original purchase, to be credited with the amount of the sale. I have enclosed the sales slip and credit receipt.
Thank you for your attention.
Sincerely,
Desy Purnama
(By the writer, 2013)
What does she request the company?
Refunding her money
Returning her credit card
Deliverig a set of computer
Exchanging a set of computer
Giving a discount for a new set of computer
Read this text carefully!
12 Sudirman Avenue
South Jakarta
Mr. Ahmat Lutfi
The Sales Manager of Computer, Inc.
141 Pasar Baru Street
West Jakarta
Dear Mr. Lutfi,
I am returning a set of computer, item number 112, because it did not work. I would like my credit card, which was used for the original purchase, to be credited with the amount of the sale. I have enclosed the sales slip and credit receipt.
Thank you for your attention.
Sincerely,
Desy Purnama
(By the writer, 2013)
What is the letter about?
Purchase of a computer set
Complaint about a broken computer
Returning a set of broken computer
Request to the client to return a set of computers
Information about the purchase of a computer set
Read this text carefully!
12 Sudirman Avenue
South Jakarta
Mr. Ahmat Lutfi
The Sales Manager of Computer, Inc.
141 Pasar Baru Street
West Jakarta
Dear Mr. Lutfi,
I am returning a set of computer, item number 112, because it did not work. I would like my credit card, which was used for the original purchase, to be credited with the amount of the sale. I have enclosed the sales slip and credit receipt.
Thank you for your attention.
Sincerely,
Desy Purnama
(By the writer, 2013)
I am returning a set of computer, item number 112, because it did not work.
The word it refers to ....
Money
Computer
Sales slip
Credit card
Credit Receipt
Try the following tips
1. Stay out of the sun during peak hours. While these times may vary slightly depending on the season and where you live. You should be indoors if all possible between 10:00 and 15:00.
2. Keep covered up. Floppy hats and large umbrellas work well and so do cover-ups. Long-sleeved cotton shirts are excellent for hiking, cycling etc; see your sports store for special brands that allow breathing as well as cover-up.
3. Use sunscreen on any exposed areas. An SPF of 45+ is recommended for it allows even the fairest skinned folks to stay out in the sun for a few hours before reapplying. Try chopstick on your lips. Follow the instructions on sunscreen carefully. Always reapply after leaving the water, as it’ll have washed off.
4. Don’t forget hard-to-reach places. Don’t forget to cover the backs of your knees, back of your neck, elbows and back of your ears (if you have short hair). Feet should also be included if you are wearing sandals, flip-flops or going bare-foot. Even these places can hurt a lot with sunburn.
5. Don’t lie in the sun purposefully seeking a tan. This is not only damaging to your skin but might burn you the first few times you try it at the beginning of the season. If you want to tan, do it gradually and sensibly, with short exposure and building up over time.
Put a small amount of oil or sunscreen in your hair so you will avoid burning your scalp. Or cover it with a hat. Some shampoos and hair conditioners contain SPF protection.
The text tells us about …
The steps to cure sunburn.
The ways to catch the sunlight.
The tips how to prevent sunburn.
The information how to apply sunscreen.
The warning to avoid sunlight during the day time
Do you remember the first step when you learning to ride a bicycle?
1. Make sure you know where the brakes are, when sitting on the bike.
2. Lower your seat so you can touch the ground while seated.
3. Balancing is the second thing that should be mastered. You can find a person who can hold your bike behind you while you are trying to steady your pedals.
4. Release hands while you try to keep your balance.
5. Ride alone when you are ready. Try not to put your feet down, to obtain a sense of balance. Do this for half an hour until you feel at ease and have confidence in your ability to steer the bike.
6. Finally, practice it regularly.
The text is mostly useful in a situation when someone ...
Is an expert bicycle rider
Knows how to ride a bicycle
Wants to enjoy riding a bicycle
Is first learning to ride a bicycle
Wants to ride a bicycle perfectly
Let me tell you about my story. It happened 15 years old ago. We grew up in a beautiful family. My dad, mom, my little sister an of course me. I was rather spoiled child. Nevertheless, what made me upset the most was the fact that my mom never allowed me to play outside. I could only see the other kids running around, playing outside with their friends, and having fun. However, I thought there was nothing I could do about this.
My parents made a living from their own business. They owned a small restaurant. As the time passed, I started to understand the situation. The rent became more expensive and business slowed down. My mom and I had to help out once in a while. Actually, I enjoyed it. Answering calls, taking address, and doing a job like a worker did. Occasionally, the customers asked about my age. When they knew I was just about ten years old, they complimented me for doing such a good job and being so smart. I was so happy to know how to do something that the other kids at my age did not.
The writer helped his parents in their restaurant by ....
cooking meals for the visitors
phoning the customers
cleaning the restaurant everyday
answering calls and taking orders
running around, playing outside with friends
Firstly, people were baffled and amazed to see a flying iron in the sky. The unbelievable invention is a plane. However, people don’t know how a big iron plane can fly. Here is the explanation.
To stay up in the while moving forward, a plane needs air pressure under it’s wings. The high air pressure underneath the wings pushes the plane upward. The engine makes the plane move forward.
The shape of the plane allows air to flow easily over the plane’s smooth surface. It helps to reduce the drag caused by the air pushing against the plane. Consequently, this allows it to move rapidly through the air.
Engines help planes to move forward. The movement in usually called the thrust. By moving forward, it keeps the air flowing over the wings. This allows the plane to stay afloat in the air.
This helps to reduce the drag.
The underlined word has similar meaning to ....
move up
increase
lower
push
pull
Firstly, people were baffled and amazed to see a flying iron in the sky. The unbelievable invention is a plane. However, people don’t know how a big iron plane can fly. Here is the explanation.
To stay up in the while moving forward, a plane needs air pressure under it’s wings. The high air pressure underneath the wings pushes the plane upward. The engine makes the plane move forward.
The shape of the plane allows air to flow easily over the plane’s smooth surface. It helps to reduce the drag caused by the air pushing against the plane. Consequently, this allows it to move rapidly through the air.
Engines help planes to move forward. The movement in usually called the thrust. By moving forward, it keeps the air flowing over the wings. This allows the plane to stay afloat in the air.
What might happen to a plane if its engine fail?
Fly slowly and calm
Begin to descend
Keep flying
Stop flying
Move fast
Firstly, people were baffled and amazed to see a flying iron in the sky. The unbelievable invention is a plane. However, people don’t know how a big iron plane can fly. Here is the explanation.
To stay up in the while moving forward, a plane needs air pressure under it’s wings. The high air pressure underneath the wings pushes the plane upward. The engine makes the plane move forward.
The shape of the plane allows air to flow easily over the plane’s smooth surface. It helps to reduce the drag caused by the air pushing against the plane. Consequently, this allows it to move rapidly through the air.
Engines help planes to move forward. The movement in usually called the thrust. By moving forward, it keeps the air flowing over the wings. This allows the plane to stay afloat in the air.
The writer intents to write the next to ....
Make people know about a plane
Retell the work of the plane engine
Explain to readers how a plane can fly
Give information about kinds of planes
Tell readers about the different things inside a plane
Let me tell you about my story. It happened 15 years old ago. We grew up in a beautiful family. My dad, mom, my little sister an of course me. I was rather spoiled child. Nevertheless, what made me upset the most was the fact that my mom never allowed me to play outside. I could only see the other kids running around, playing outside with their friends, and having fun. However, I thought there was nothing I could do about this.
My parents made a living from their own business. They owned a small restaurant. As the time passed, I started to understand the situation. The rent became more expensive and business slowed down. My mom and I had to help out once in a while. Actually, I enjoyed it. Answering calls, taking address, and doing a job like a worker did. Occasionally, the customers asked about my age. When they knew I was just about ten years old, they complimented me for doing such a good job and being so smart. I was so happy to know how to do something that the other kids at my age did not.
What is the main idea of the second paragraph?
The writer’s parents made a living from business
The writer’s parents had a small restaurant.
The writer’s complimented the customers.
How the writer’s parents lived.
The writer understand the situation.
Kissha : Hey you looks pale, what's wrong with you?
Helen : My stomach hurts, maybe this is because I didn't take breakfast this morning.
Kissha : May I bring you to the UKS?
Helen : Sure, It would be really helpful.
Kissha : Would you like me to bring you some foods?
Helen : Yes please.
Kissha : Okay, but I will take you to UKS first then I will bring you foods and medicine.
Helen : Thanks Kissha, It's very nice of you.
Kissha : It was friends are for.
The dialog is expressing of .…
Giving opinion
Offering for help
Asking for advise
Giving suggestion
Giving information
The method used by a writer to develop a character. The method includes showing the character's appearance, displaying the character's actions, revealing the character's thoughts, letting the character speak, and getting the reactions of others.
Alliteration
Allusion
Characterization
The struggle found in fiction. May be internal or external and is best seen in either man in conflict with another man, man in conflict with nature, or man in conflict with self.
Conflict / Plot
Diction
Flashback
Language that evokes one or all of the five senses: seeing, hearing, tasting, smelling, touching.
Foreshadowing
Hyperbole
Imagery
Giving human qualities to animals or objects
Onomatopoeia
Paradox
Personification
An implied discrepancy between what is said and what is meant
Irony
Metaphor
Oxymoron
Determining time and place in fiction
Rhyme
Setting
Simile
