Free Printable English Examination

1.

Dear Wulan,

Congratulation on your success on the college entrance exam. May today success be just the beginning of your long life achievement and happiness. Remember the challenge is waiting for you in the college. Nevertheless, I believe that you can handle it well. Good luck!

Your best friend,

Fitri

What has Wulan done?

a)

Won the contest

b)

Passed the college entrance exam

c)

Invited Fitri to his celebration day

d)

Graduated from University

2.

Dear Wulan,

Congratulation on your success on the college entrance exam. May today success be just the beginning of your long life achievement and happiness. Remember the challenge is waiting for you in the college. Nevertheless, I believe that you can handle it well. Good luck!

Your best friend,

Fitri

The purpose of the text above is ....

a)

To persuade someone

b)

To entertain someone

c)

To congratulate someone

d)

To invite someone

3.

Happy Mother's Day

Your smile brightens each day just as the morning rays shines on the hills and it’s with doubt that this gives us the courage to face the new day with joy.

To whom the card is sent?

a)

Mother

b)

Father

c)

Grandmother

d)

Grandfather

4.

Happy Mother's Day

Your smile brightens each day just as the morning rays shines on the hills and it’s with doubt that this gives us the courage to face the new day with joy.

To whom the card is sent?

a)

Mother

b)

Father

c)

Grandmother

d)

Grandfather

5.

CONGRATULATION!

Congratulation on your success in winning the badminton competition this year, Roni. It was a tough competition. We are so proud of you. We knew you would make it. We wish you the best always.

VIII-A

What do the students of VIII A say to complement their friend?

a)

It was a tough competition

b)

Winning the speech contest this year

c)

We are so proud of you

d)

We wish you the best always

6.

Congratulation!

We are happy for the arrival of your new family member. Wish you and your family all the best. May the happiness always with the beautiful baby, Aninda and her family. Hope she will be a nice girl in the future.

What is the writer's hope for the baby?

a)

Being a smart guy

b)

Being a nice one

c)

Being a rich person

d)

Being the success girl

7.

To: Ruth.

I’d like to congratulate you on passing your exam. I do hope you are always successful.

Love,

Joshua

Why does Joshua send the card? Because....

a)

He wants to tell Ruth about his exam.

b)

He wants to congratulate Ruth.

c)

His exam is difficult to do.

d)

He wants to be successful.

8.

Which of the following sentences is written in simple present tense?

a)

We lived with our aunt in Manchester.

b)

Jim and I are going to fish next week.

c)

Maggie brings her own lunch.

d)

She invited me to her graduation party.

9.

The cheetah is a large cat of the subfamily Felinae that occurs in North, Southern and East Africa, and a few localities in Iran. It ….

a)

inhabited a variety of mostly arid habitats like dry forests, scrub forests, and savannahs.

b)

inhabit a variety of mostly arid habitats like dry forests, scrub forests, and savannahs.

c)

inhabits a variety of mostly arid habitats like dry forests, scrub forests, and savannahs.

d)

inhabiting a variety of mostly arid habitats like dry forests, scrub forests, and savannahs.

10.

Since 2015, William’s been donning a flight suit and volunteering 20 hours a week for the East Anglican Air Ambulance, a non-profit service that fly helicopter missions...Which of the underlined words are incorrect?

a)

donning

b)

volunteering

c)

non-profit

d)

fly

11.

It’s Sunday morning. Mr. Kim is repairing the windows, Mrs. Kim is painting the wall. Their children Axel and Sue are tidying their rooms. What can we infer from the dialogue?

a)

Mr. Kim is helping Mrs. Kim after painting the wall.

b)

Mrs. Kim is painting the wall in every room.

c)

The kids are doing their homework together.

d)

The Kims are doing chores together

12.

The government may be required to pay billions of dollars in emergency care claims to veterans (…) (www.apnews.com)What can we infer from the text above?

a)

The veterans has been the government’s concern for the last decade.

b)

The government had to pay billions in emergency care claims to veterans.

c)

There is a possibility that the government is obliged to pay a large amount of money in emergency care claims to veterans.

d)

The parliament has taken legal action against the government reagarding veteran emergency care claims.

13.

Almost all male U.S. citizens and male immigrants, who are 18 through 25, are required to register with Selective Service.(www.sss.gov)From the text we know that ….

a)

Male immigrants are obliged to obey the United States law.

b)

The number of 18 to 25-years old male immigrants have been increased in U.S.

c)

Most of 18 to 25-yeard old male U.S. citizens and immigrants have to register with Selective Service.

d)

Male U.S. citizens and male immigrants between 18 and 25 must work in the White House.

14.

Ken: Let’s spend the weekend at the new amusement park! James: I don’t know. The ticket is rather expensive.Ken: What do you mean? It is free, isn’t it?James: It was free for the first week. After that, you have to pay for the ticket.What can we infer from the dialogue?

a)

Children aged five and under don’t have to pay for the ticket.

b)

Parental supervision is required at the park.

c)

Buying ticket before entering the park is a must.

d)

James forbids Ken from buying the ticket.

15.

Hilda: Well, I think it is enough for today. Let’s continue tomorrow, shall we? Simon: Sure. Let’s go home now!Hilda: All right guys, we have a lot of work tomorrow. …. George: Sure!Simon: Okay!

a)

You may arrive on time if you want.

b)

We must come early.

c)

This project has finally been done.

d)

We had to finish it as soon as possible

16.

Hendry: The announcement says, “The exam starts at 6.30 tomorrow morning. Students who arrive late are not allowed to take the exam.”Jacob: Well, …..........Hendry: Yeah, I agree. I will pick you up at 6.00, then. Jacob: Sounds good.Choose the correct answer!

a)

the school has to change the time for it is too early.

b)

students must finish their tests early.

c)

we must be there at least 15 minutes earlier.

d)

let’s go to school at 6.15 tomorrow!

17.

What does the sign mean?

a)

You are not allowed to wait here.

b)

You are prohibited from entering this area.

c)

Do not stop along this street.

d)

You cannot stand near this area.

18.

Tian : I always get nervous during presentation. What should I do? Galen : I think you should listen to your favorite songs before you start. What can we infer from the dialogue?

a)

Galen loves listening to music before he starts his presentation.

b)

Galen is teaching Tian the steps to be a good presenter.

c)

Tian will follow Galen’s suggestion.

d)

Galen is giving his suggestion to Tian.

19.

(1)Susan and Ned were driving through a wooded empty section of highway. (2)Lightning flashed, thunder roared, the sky went dark in the torrential downpour. (3)"We'd better stop." Said Susan. (4)Ned nodded his head in agreement. (5)When he stepped on the brake, the car started to slide on the slick pavement. (6)They went off the road and slid to a halt at the bottom of an incline.
Where would be the most logical place to add this sentence?
Ned fought to get control of the car but had no luck.

a)

after sentence 3

b)

after sentence 4

c)

after sentence 5

d)

after sentence 6

20.

Endangered Species

One problem for animals is that their habitat is sometimes destroyed by humans. As human populations increase, more and more space is needed for people. Building areas for people to live pushed animals out of their natural homes. Forest and swamp habitats are the most threatened. Trees are cut down to make room for homes and businesses. Swamps are filled in so that neighborhoods can expand.

QUESTION 1

Find a word from the paragraph that has the same meaning as the natural home or environment for animals?

a)

building

b)

homes

c)

habitat

d)

neighborhood

21.

Endangered Species

Today, some type of animals are an endangered species. This means there are very few animals of that kind left on Earth. The animals could face extinction. Extinction is when all the animals of that kind die. When animals die, they are gone forever.

What does the word 'they' refer to?

a)

Species

b)

Animals

c)

Earth

d)

Extinction

22.

Endangered Species

Humans must prevent the extinction of animals due to the loss of their habitat. We have to become more aware of animal populations when considering building and expansion projects. Other options may not be as convenient, but the survival of the animals needs to be taken into consideration.

Who does the word 'we' refer to?

a)

Animals populations

b)

Humans

c)

Animals

d)

Projects

23.

Endangered Species

Another major cause of endangerment of animals is overhunting by humans. The practice of shooting animals as a sport can quickly bring the animals to extinction. This is a worldwide problem. The governments of countries around the world must unite to agree on laws regarding animals. Some animals may have large enough populations so hunting will not endanger them. Others must be protected.

There are no animals in this world in large populations.

a)

True

b)

False

c)

No information

24.

Endangered Species

Another major cause of endangerment of animals is overhunting by humans. The practice of shooting animals as a sport can quickly bring the animals to extinction. This is a worldwide problem. The governments of countries around the world must unite to agree on laws regarding animals. Some animals may have large enough populations so hunting will not endanger them. Others must be protected.

There are no animals in this world in large populations.

a)

True

b)

False

c)

No information

25.

Endangered Species

There is still hope for animals who are already on the endangered species list. Some organizations are working hard to recreate habitats for them. Breeding programs are helping animal populations increase. We all have to be aware and think before we act. The things we do can affect more than just ourselves.

Wildlife Conservation Society is helping the breeding of endangered species.

a)

True

b)

False

c)

No information

26.

Endangered Species

Today, some type of animals are an endangered species. This means there are very few animals of that kind left on Earth. The animals could face extinction. Extinction is when all the animals of that kind die. When a type of animal is extinct, it is gone forever.

What is the best synonym for 'endangered' as used in the passage?

a)

Dangerous

b)

At risk of extinction

c)

depressed

d)

Abundant

27.

Endangered Species

One problem for animals is that their habitat is sometimes destroyed by humans. As human populations increase, more and more space is needed for people. Building areas for people to live pushed animals out of their natural homes. Forest and swamp habitats are the most threatened. Trees are cut down to make room for homes and businesses. Swamps are filled in so that neighborhoods can expand. The habitat is destroyed. The animals have nowhere else to go. Without a habitat, the number of animals begins to go down.

What is the best meaning for the phrase 'go down' as used in the passage?

a)

Escalate

b)

Walk down

c)

Reduce

d)

Move to lower land

28.

Endangered Species

One problem for animals is that their habitat is sometimes destroyed by humans. As human populations increase, more and more space is needed for people. Building areas for people to live pushed animals out of their natural homes. Forest and swamp habitats are the most threatened. Trees are cut down to make room for homes and businesses. Swamps are filled in so that neighborhoods can expand. The habitat is destroyed. The animals have nowhere else to go. Without a habitat, the number of animals begins to go down.

What is the best meaning for the phrase 'go down' as used in the passage?

a)

Escalate

b)

Walk down

c)

Reduce

d)

Move to lower land

29.

Endangered Species

One problem for animals is that their habitat is sometimes destroyed by humans. As human populations increase, more and more space is needed for people. Building areas for people to live pushed animals out of their natural homes. Forest and swamp habitats are the most threatened. Trees are cut down to make room for homes and businesses. Swamps are filled in so that neighborhoods can expand. The habitat is destroyed. The animals have nowhere else to go. Without a habitat, the number of animals begins to go down.

What is being destroyed that can contribute to animal extinction?

a)

Forests

b)

Swamps

c)

Neighbourhoods

d)

Habitats

30.

Endangered Species

Another major cause of endangerment of animals is overhunting by humans. The practice of shooting animals as a sport can quickly bring the animals to extinction. This is a worldwide problem. The governments of countries around the world must unite to agree on laws regarding animals. Some animals may have large enough populations so hunting will not endanger them. Others must be protected.

What does the word 'others' refer to?

a)

Humans

b)

Governments

c)

Hunters

d)

Animals

31.

Endangered Species

Humans must prevent the extinction of animals due to the loss of their habitat. We have to become more aware of animal populations when considering building and expansion projects. Other options may not be as convenient, but the survival of the animals needs to be taken into consideration. Better planning and an awareness of how human actions affect animals can make a difference. It is still possible to maintain a diverse animal population for future generations to enjoy.

Find a word in the passage that describes an individual or collaborative planned proposals or organised plans?

a)

Awareness

b)

Survival

c)

Consideration

d)

Projects

32.

Endangered Species

Today, some type of animals are an endangered species. This means there are very few animals of that kind left on Earth. The animals could face extinction. Extinction is when all the animals of that kind die. When a type of animal is extinct, it is gone forever.

Why do you think we need to conserve animals?

a)

To help them from being eaten

b)

To save them from other wildlife animals

c)

To save them from dying

d)

To prevent them from going extinct

33.

Endangered Species

There is still hope for animals who are already on the endangered species list. Some organizations are working hard to recreate habitats for them. Breeding programs are helping animal populations increase. We all have to be aware and think before we act. The things we do can affect more than just ourselves.

Which of the following that best describe 'breeding' as used in the passage?

a)

Separating animals from each other

b)

Releasing animals to their natural habitats

c)

Keeping animals

d)

Reproducing animals

34.

Endangered Species

Another major cause of endangerment of animals is overhunting by humans. The practice of shooting animals as a sport can quickly bring the animals to extinction. This is a worldwide problem. The governments of countries around the world must unite to agree on laws regarding animals. Some animals may have large enough populations so hunting will not endanger them. Others must be protected.

What is the best synonym that describe 'major' as used in the passage?

a)

insignificant

b)

main

c)

simple

d)

large

35.

Endangered Species

Humans must prevent the extinction of animals due to the loss of their habitat. We have to become more aware of animal populations when considering building and expansion projects. Other options may not be as convenient, but the survival of the animals needs to be taken into consideration. Better planning and an awareness of how human actions affect animals can make a difference. It is still possible to maintain a diverse animal population for future generations to enjoy.

What is the best synonym to describe 'convenient' as used in the passage?

a)

difficult

b)

challenging

c)

easy

d)

stringent

36.

Endangered Species

One problem for animals is that their habitat is sometimes destroyed by humans. As human populations increase, more and more space is needed for people. Building areas for people to live pushed animals out of their natural homes. Forest and swamp habitats are the most threatened. Trees are cut down to make room for homes and businesses. Swamps are filled in so that neighborhoods can expand. The habitat is destroyed. The animals have nowhere else to go. Without a habitat, the number of animals begins to go down.

What is the best meaning for the phrase 'go down' as used in the passage?

a)

Escalate

b)

Walk down

c)

Reduce

d)

Move to lower land

37.

Endangered Species

Today, some type of animals are an endangered species. This means there are very few animals of that kind left on Earth. The animals could face extinction. Extinction is when all the animals of that kind die. When a type of animal is extinct, it is gone forever.

What is the best synonym for 'endangered' as used in the passage?

a)

Dangerous

b)

At risk of extinction

c)

depressed

d)

Abundant

38.

Endangered Species

There is still hope for animals who are already on the endangered species list. Some organizations are working hard to recreate habitats for them. Breeding programs are helping animal populations increase. We all have to be aware and think before we act. The things we do can affect more than just ourselves.

Wildlife Conservation Society is helping the breeding of endangered species.

a)

True

b)

False

c)

No information

39.

Endangered Species

Humans must prevent the extinction of animals due to the loss of their habitat. We have to become more aware of animal populations when considering building and expansion projects. Other options may not be as convenient, but the survival of the animals needs to be taken into consideration. Better planning and an awareness of how human actions affect animals can make a difference. It is still possible to maintain a diverse animal population for future generations to enjoy.

There are actions we can take to help prevent extinction from happening?

a)

True

b)

False

c)

No information

40.

Happy Mother's Day

Your smile brightens each day just as the morning rays shines on the hills and it’s with doubt that this gives us the courage to face the new day with joy.

To whom the card is sent?

a)

Mother

b)

Father

c)

Grandmother

d)

Grandfather

41.

Situation

Daughter: Mom, I'm going shopping with my friends at Chatuchak Weekend Market.

Mother: Beware of pickpockets. There are a lot of people there.

Daughter: Thank you, mom.

The mother says that because _____?

a)

she wants her daughter to take good care of her purse

b)

she doesn't want her daughter to go there

c)

she doesn't want to let her daughter go there alone

42.

READING COMPREHENSION
Opera refers to a dramatic art form, originating in Europe, in which the emotional content is conveyed to the audience as much through music, both vocal and instrumental, as it is through the lyrics. By contrast, in musical theater an actor's dramatic performance is primary, and the music plays a lesser role. The drama in opera is presented using the primary elements of theater such as scenery, costumes, and acting. However, the words of the opera, or libretto, are sung rather than spoken. The singers are accompanied by a musical ensemble ranging from a small instrumental ensemble to a full symphonic orchestra.

It is pointed out in the reading that opera ----.

a)

has developed under the influence of musical theater

b)

is a drama sung with the accompaniment of an orchestra

c)

is not a high-budget production

d)

is often performed in Europe

43.

Dolphins are regarded as the friendliest creatures in the sea and stories of them helping drowning sailors have been common since Roman times. The more we learn about dolphins, the more we realize that their society is more complex than people previously imagined. They look after other dolphins when they are ill, care for pregnant mothers and protect the weakest in the community, as we do. Some scientists have suggested that dolphins have a language but it is much more probable that they communicate with each other without needing words. Could any of these mammals be more intelligent than man? Certainly the most common argument in favor of man's superiority over them that we can kill them more easily than they can kill us is the least satisfactory. On the contrary, the more we discover about these remarkable creatures, the less we appear superior
It is clear from the passage that dolphins ----.

a)

don't want to be with us as much as we want to be with them

b)

are proven to be less intelligent than once thought

c)

have a reputation for being friendly to humans

d)

are the most powerful creatures that live in the oceans

44.

Naval architects never claim that a ship is unsinkable, but the sinking of the passenger-and-car ferry Estonia in the Baltic surely should have never have happened. It was well designed and carefully maintained. It carried the proper number of lifeboats. It had been thoroughly inspected the day of its fatal voyage. Yet hours later, the Estonia rolled over and sank in a cold, stormy night. It went down so quickly that most of those on board, caught in their dark, flooding cabins, had no chance to save themselves: Of those who managed to scramble overboard, only 139 survived. The rest died of hypothermia before the rescuers could pluck them from the cold sea. The final death toll amounted to 912 souls. However, there were an unpleasant number of questions about why the Estonia sank and why so many survivors were men in the prime of life, while most of the dead were women, children and the elderly.
One can understand from the reading that ---

a)

the lifesaving equipment did not work well and lifeboats could not be
lowered

b)

design faults and incompetent crew contributed to the sinking of the
Estonia ferry

c)

naval architects claimed that the Estonia was unsinkable

d)

most victims were trapped inside the boat as they were in their cabins

45.

Erosion of America's farmland by wind and water has been a problem since settlers first put the prairies and grasslands under the plow in the nineteenth century. By the 1930s, more than 282 million acres of farmland were damaged by erosion. After 40 years of conservation efforts, soil erosion has accelerated due to new demands placed on the land by heavy crop production. In the years ahead, soil erosion and the pollution problems it causes are likely to replace petroleum scarcity as the nation's most critical natural resource problem.
As we understand from the reading, today, soil erosion in America ----.

a)

causes humans to place new demands on the land

b)

is worse than it was in the nineteenth century

c)

happens so slowly that it is hardly noticed

d)

is the most critical problem that the nation faces

46.

In the 16th century, an age of great marine and terrestrial exploration, Ferdinand Magellan led the first expedition to sail around the world. As a young Portuguese noble, he served the king of Portugal, but he became involved in the quagmire of political intrigue at court and lost the king's favor. After he was dismissed from service by the king of Portugal, he offered to serve the future Emperor Charles V of Spain. 1.
The 16th century was an age of great ______ exploration.

a)

A. cosmic

b)

B. land

c)

C. mental

d)

D. common man

47.

In the 16th century, an age of great marine and terrestrial exploration, Ferdinand Magellan led the first expedition to sail around the world. As a young Portuguese noble, he served the king of Portugal, but he became involved in the quagmire of political intrigue at court and lost the king's favor. After he was dismissed from service by the king of Portugal, he offered to serve the future Emperor Charles V of Spain.
2. Magellan lost the favor of the king of Portugal when he became involved in a political

a)

A. entanglement

b)

B. discussion

c)

C. negotiation

d)

D. problem

48.

A papal decree of 1493 had assigned all land in the New World west of 50 degrees W longitude to Spain and all the land east of that line to Portugal. Magellan offered to prove that the East Indies fell under Spanish authority. On September 20, 1519, Magellan set sail from Spain with five ships. More than a year later, one of these ships was exploring the topography of South America in search of a water route across the continent. This ship sank, but the remaining four ships searched along the southern peninsula of South America. Finally they found the passage they sought near 50 degrees S latitude. Magellan named this passage the Strait of All Saints, but today it is known as the Strait of Magellan.
3. The Pope divided New World lands between Spain and Portugal according to their location on one side or the other of an imaginary geographical line 50 degrees west of Greenwich that extends in a _________ direction.

a)

A. north and south

b)

B. crosswise

c)

C. easterly

d)

D. south east

49.

More than a year later, one of these ships was exploring the topography of South America in search of a water route across the continent. This ship sank, but the remaining four ships searched along the southern peninsula of South America. Finally they found the passage they sought near 50 degrees S latitude. Magellan named this passage the Strait of All Saints, but today it is known as the Strait of Magellan.
4. One of Magellan's ships explored the _________ of South America for a passage across the continent.

a)

A. coastline

b)

B. mountain range

c)

C. physical features

d)

D. islands

50.

This ship sank, but the remaining four ships searched along the southern peninsula of South America. Finally they found the passage they sought near 50 degrees S latitude. Magellan named this passage the Strait of All Saints, but today it is known as the Strait of Magellan.
5. Four of the ships sought a passage along a southern ______.

a)

A. coast

b)

B. inland

c)

C. body of land with water on three sides

d)

D. border

English Examination

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 2hrs 36mins

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