Free Printable Mid Test_English II A & B PAI STAISU

1.

There are differences of opinions on the Avian Flu. Some said this disease may claim 150 million deaths but there are others who said current alarm on avian flu is unwarranted as there is no proof of spreading between humans.

According to United Nation's chief coordinator on bird flu said 150 million or more could die from the disease, if a pandemic strike. One of the frightening issues for a human flu pandemic arising from avian influenza is its unpredictability.

It is difficult to estimate the death toll should H5N1 virus mutates into a form. Which can be easily transmitted between human. It is not possible to predict whether a pandemic would occur once or it would repeat. However, an epidemiologist recommended that Government should take every possible precaution the threat of bird flu, seriously.

Contrary to all dire talks about avian flu pandemic coming, an Ecologist dismissed the current panic as unsubstantiated and guess work.

Ecologists commented that H5N 1 virus still remains a bird virus and has no scientific evidences of human‑to‑human transmission. They said there are billions of people across Asia which only 118 are reported being affected by avian flu. So, how do they calculate to show that 150 million or more deaths will come from avian flu. The global panic, according to the Ecologist, is the result of “scare tactics" created by politicians, medical officers, and the media.

It is premature to predict the outcome of avian flu. Health scientist could confirm the possibility of human‑to‑human transmission. The advice is to keep calm and stay alert because if you do, you will weaken your resistance and reduce your immune system.

What does the text discuss?

a)

Controversies over the Avian Flu

b)

Unpredictability of of Avian Flu

c)

Negative effect of Avian Flu

d)

Precaution against Avian Flu

e)

The outcome of Avian Flu

2.

Ecologists commented that H5N 1 virus still remains a bird virus and has no scientific evidences of human‑to‑human transmission. They said there are billions of people across Asia which only 118 are reported being affected by avian flu. So, how do they calculate to show that 150 million or more deaths will come from avian flu. The global panic, according to the Ecologist, is the result of “scare tactics" created by politicians, medical officers, and the media.

The underlined word refers to ....

a)

Human

b)

Scare tactics

c)

ecologists

d)

Bird viruses

e)

Medical officers

3.

“Another advantage is that they are really useful in emergency situations.

The similar meaning of the underlined word is . . .

a)

busy

b)

spare

c)

critical

d)

important

e)

impossible

4.

Everywhere you go nowadays, you see people using mobile phones. From school children to the people, you see them talking in the supermarket, on trains, in the street, everywhere!

So what are the advantages of mobile phones?

First of all, they are very convenient because you can phone from nearly everywhere. Another advantage is that they are really useful in emergency situations.

For example, if you are alone in your car and it breaks down, you can get help quickly. In addition, you can also use mobile to text your friends or connect to the net.

However, there are disadvantages such as the cost. Mobile phone calls cost more than normal calls. Furthermore, it can be annoying if you are on the train or a bus, and you have to listen to someone else’s boring conversation. It happens because people can contact you anywhere, at anytime, unless you switch your phone off!

In conclusion, there are both advantages and disadvantages. Personally, I feel mobile phones are a good thing because they give us more freedom and make communication easier.

Why do people prefer using mobile phones to home based telephones?

a)

They can afford it

b)

Mobile phones are cheap

c)

They can use it almost everywhere

d)

It has cheaper call costs than the normal ones

e)

Mobile phones let them free to talk in public places

5.

1. ‘Don’t be afraid to ______ for advice,’ Mum told Amy.

a)

ask

b)

call

c)

keep

d)

make

6.

'Interrupting others is annoying, so try to _____ the habit,’ Dad advised.

a)

do

b)

keep

c)

make

d)

break

7.

How is the food?

a)

It is very delicious

b)

Yes, thank you

c)

Do you want to order?

8.

Welcome to my house!

a)

Come and have a seat.

b)

Your house is very beautiful!

c)

Can I have a drink?

9.

Boy: Let me read you a story.
Grandmother:

a)

What is your favourite book?

b)

Sorry, I do not feel well.

c)

That is very kind of you.

d)

The story is too boring.

10.

Little boy: Can I help, grandpa?
Grandfather:

a)

No, it's okay, let me do this.

b)

I do not want it.

c)

I hurt my hand.

d)

I can do this.

11.

Doctor: You must take your medicine regularly.
Patient:

a)

Get enough rest, doctor.

b)

I am sorry to hear that.

c)

I do not want to wear this.

d)

Yes doctor, I will.

12.

I'll keep on dreaming ... my dreams come true

a)

until

b)

since

c)

for

d)

because

13.

The exercise is...difficult that I cannot finish.

a)

for

b)

as

c)

such

d)

so

14.

.................you come back from your trip, we'll meet to discuss the problem.

a)

Although

b)

so

c)

And

d)

When

15.

....................he was very ill, he didn't take any medicine.

a)

Although

b)

But

c)

Where

d)

When

16.

I have both respect __________ admiration for them.

a)

or

b)

nor

c)

but also

d)

and

17.

Chandra : I'm sure the end of the world will be in 2020.

Santy : well, I really disagree with you. God knows the best.

a)

Santy is doubtful about it

b)

Santy has the same opinion with Chandra

c)

Santy totally cannot accept Chandra's opinion

d)

Santy doesn't know what to say

18.

Dona : . . . . . . .

Mike : I think it is nice and clean.

a)

what do you think of this match

b)

what about the new apartment

c)

how do you feel about the election

d)

how about watching movie

19.

A train accident occurred in northern Italy. The train traveled at 180 mph when the first car on the train left the rails and separated from the train. It hit a nearby railroad building, killed two railway workers, and injured 27 people.

police explained that there was some work on the railway the evening before; however, work on railways happens very often. Police have to investigate the accident because they do not know of the work caused the accident.

Rail workers' unions will go on strike on Friday. They said that the accident was very serious and not acceptable.

what happened after the incident?

a)

The railway was closed

b)

The government would take action

c)

A protest would be held

d)

People became afraid to take the train

20.

Tamy : what should we do for our group project?

You : . . . . . . .

a)

I don't think so

b)

I think we should do a small presentation

c)

I doubt that

d)

why do you think so?

21.

Yoel : . . . . . .

Anwar : I don't think so. Every country must take part in reducing gas emissions.

a)

Advanced countries are the ones who must be responsible for the gas emissions they have been producing

b)

There must be no difference in burden between advanced and developing countries

c)

Anvanced countries are not the only ones who must be responsible

d)

Developing countries must take part in reducing gas emissions

22.

Farah : Don, I think Anjeli is responsible for this case

Dona : well, I don't know

from the dialogue, we may assume that . . . .

a)

Dona agrees with Farah

b)

Dona disagrees with Farah

c)

Dona has no idea about the case

d)

Dona cannot accept the fact

23.

Soni : Mary, I think the one who is responsible for this case is Michael.

Mary : Hmmm . . . . . I don't know.

a)

Mary agrees with Soni

b)

Mary has idea about the case

c)

Mary cannot accept the fact

d)

Mary disagrees with Soni

24.

A : What a beautiful dress you have.

B : .....

a)

I'm not sure

b)

It's delicious

c)

That's very kind of you

d)

Never mind

25.

Your friend, Dian, has awarded as the best hijab designer of the year. What will you say?

a)

You must be kidding me

b)

Really?

c)

Congratulation! You really deserve it

d)

I'm sorry to hear that

26.

Ed has just just won a Grammy Award. What would you say as his friend?

a)

Well done, Ed!

b)

I'm glad you think so

c)

It's nothing special

d)

Thank you

27.

The following are the expressions of congratulating, except…

a)

Please accept my warm congratulation

b)

I congratulate you on your success

c)

I’m sorry to hear that

d)

Congratulations!

28.

The appropriate compliment for the picture is....

a)

I am so proud to be Indonesian.

b)

Indonesian Badminton player is amazing.

c)

Indonesian tenis won the gold medal.

d)

No one can beat Indonesia player.

29.

School uniform is special clothes worn by all students of a particular school. the uniform of a school may differ from others. why should school use uniforms? below are some reasons.

first of all, Notre Dame's Department of Sociology produced a study in 1998 concerning school uniforms. their findings using 10th grade students showed that uniforms have no direct effect on "substance abuse, behavioral problems or attendance" it also claimed a negative effect on students achievement for those students considered 'pro school'

secondly, uniform helps to create a strong sense school ethos and a sense of belonging to a particular community. as such it promotes discipline and helps to drive up academic standards, which is why a uniform is often adopted by schools which are being reopened with a fresh start after being classified as failing.

finally, uniform acts a social leveler, under which all students are equal in the eyes of the school and of each other. in institution without uniform students are often competitive and worry endlessly about their appearance and the clothes they should wear. considering the findings, schools should implement the uniform as their identity.

what is the text about ?

a)

A. The School rules

b)

B. The School Identity

c)

C. What we should wear at school

d)

D. The Importance of school uniform

e)

E. The Equally Among students

30.

School uniform is special clothes worn by all students of a particular school. the uniform of a school may differ from others. why should school use uniforms? below are some reasons.

first of all, Notre Dame's Department of Sociology produced a study in 1998 concerning school uniforms. their findings using 10th grade students showed that uniforms have no direct effect on "substance abuse, behavioral problems or attendance" it also claimed a negative effect on students achievement for those students considered 'pro school'

secondly, uniform helps to create a strong sense school ethos and a sense of belonging to a particular community. as such it promotes discipline and helps to drive up academic standards, which is why a uniform is often adopted by schools which are being reopened with a fresh start after being classified as failing.

finally, uniform acts a social leveler, under which all students are equal in the eyes of the school and of each other. in institution without uniform students are often competitive and worry endlessly about their appearance and the clothes they should wear. considering the findings, schools should implement the uniform as their identity.

in institutions without uniform students, one will be regarded poor because he/she .....

a)

A. Does not wear a school uniform

b)

B. Cannot afford to buy a school uniform

c)

C. wears no expensive designer clothes

d)

D. Posses a bad academic clothes

e)

E. Has a bad attitude at school

31.

Smoking in restaurant is just not on. It must not be allowed because it is rude, harmful to others and dangerous for the smoker.

Firstly, smoking in a restaurant is impolite. The smell of the smoke affects all people and can turn them off their food. People pay to taste good and not to be put off by foul-smelling smoke.

Another reason smoking should not be allowed in a restaurant is the harm, it can do to others. Passive smoking, that is, breathing in smoke made by smoker, can lead to asthma attack and even cancer.

Therefore, smoking in restaurant is impolite, harmful to others and a health risk to the smoker and should not be allowed in any restaurants. Finally, smoking is dangerous and a health risk to the smokers. Cigarettes cause heart and lung diseases and people should not smoke anywhere, not just in a restaurant.

What is the best title of the text?

a)

Smoking is impolite

b)

Smoking in restaurants

c)

Smoking in forbidden places

d)

Smoking is dangerous

e)

Smoking is forbidden

32.

Smoking in restaurant is just not on. It must not be allowed because it is rude, harmful to others and dangerous for the smoker.

Firstly, smoking in a restaurant is impolite. The smell of the smoke affects all people and can turn them off their food. People pay to taste good and not to be put off by foul-smelling smoke.

Another reason smoking should not be allowed in a restaurant is the harm, it can do to others. Passive smoking, that is, breathing in smoke made by smoker, can lead to asthma attack and even cancer.

Therefore, smoking in restaurant is impolite, harmful to others and a health risk to the smoker and should not be allowed in any restaurants.

Finally, smoking is dangerous and a health risk to the smokers. Cigarettes cause heart and lung diseases and people should not smoke anywhere, not just in a restaurant. The following statement is true, except…

a)

Smoking in restaurants isn’t polite

b)

Smoking is dangerous for the smoker

c)

Smoking in restaurants must not be allowed because it’s harmful

d)

Smoking isn’t dangerous for passive smoker

e)

Smoking can cause lung diseases and heart attacks

33.

“It must not be allowed because “…line 1) The synonym of the word of “allowed” is …

a)

Permitted

b)

Banned

c)

Stopped

d)

Forbidden

e)

Legalized

34.

Students’ cheating is one of the biggest problems faced by teachers nowadays. Despite the fact that teachers advise their students not to do dishonest acts during test, some students still do cheating. There are many kinds of cheating that students do during the test or examination, such as looking other students’ work, put some notes under their clothes, write notes or formulas on their desks make hand signals or go to rest rooms to get the answers from their friends.

In my point of view, students who do cheating are committing a crime. It is a sort of taking something illegally. This crime causes negative results to the students. Students who always cheat deteriorate their mental capacity. Cheating acts also create dependence. It weakens the students' self confidence. Instead of preparing for the coming test, they are busy to organize notes on a piece of paper. If this awful habit contributes, the students will lose their opportunity to develop their intellectual and mind.

Therefore, school should consider cheating as a very serious problem. School board and administration should go hand to overcome this matter. Honestly must be put in school’s vision. Harsh punishment must be applied to students who commit this crime.

What is mainly discussed in the text?

a)

School policy

b)

Harsh punishment

c)

Cheating as a crime

d)

Mental deterioration

e)

Different ways of cheating

35.

Students’ cheating is one of the biggest problems faced by teachers nowadays. Despite the fact that teachers advise their students not to do dishonest acts during test, some students still do cheating. There are many kinds of cheating that students do during the test or examination, such as looking other students’ work, put some notes under their clothes, write notes or formulas on their desks make hand signals or go to rest rooms to get the answers from their friends.

In my point of view, students who do cheating are committing a crime. It is a sort of taking something illegally. This crime causes negative results to the students. Students who always cheat deteriorate their mental capacity. Cheating acts also create dependence. It weakens the students' self confidence. Instead of preparing for the coming test, they are busy to organize notes on a piece of paper. If this awful habit contributes, the students will lose their opportunity to develop their intellectual and mind.

Therefore, school should consider cheating as a very serious problem. School board and administration should go hand to overcome this matter. Honestly must be put in school’s vision. Harsh punishment must be applied to students who commit this crime.

What will the school do to eliminate the students who commit cheating?

a)

Create a good vision

b)

Select honest students

c)

Make harsh punishment

d)

Make students confident

e)

Administer the school affair

36.

Students’ cheating is one of the biggest problems faced by teachers nowadays. Despite the fact that teachers advise their students not to do dishonest acts during test, some students still do cheating. There are many kinds of cheating that students do during the test or examination, such as looking other students’ work, put some notes under their clothes, write notes or formulas on their desks make hand signals or go to rest rooms to get the answers from their friends.

In my point of view, students who do cheating are committing a crime. It is a sort of taking something illegally. This crime causes negative results to the students. Students who always cheat deteriorate their mental capacity. Cheating acts also create dependence. It weakens the students' self confidence. Instead of preparing for the coming test, they are busy to organize notes on a piece of paper. If this awful habit contributes, the students will lose their opportunity to develop their intellectual and mind.

Therefore, school should consider cheating as a very serious problem. School board and administration should go hand to overcome this matter. Honestly must be put in school’s vision. Harsh punishment must be applied to students who commit this crime.

“It weakens the students' self confidence”. What does the underlined word refer to?

a)

Test

b)

Paper

c)

Result

d)

Student

e)

Cheating

37.

A laptop is a kind of computer unit which has the same function as a PC (Personal Computer), but it’s smaller, lighter and of different sizes. Nowadays, most people choose laptops for several reasons.

A laptop is a portable device. This portability is very helpful for our work, study and other activities. We do not need complicated cable installations to activate a laptop. With a laptop, we can do our work anytime and anywhere.

Moreover, a laptop allows us to access the internet in public places which provide free access called hot spot areas. Some people like to use this facility to carry out their tasks.

Finally, a laptop consumes energy more efficiently than a PC does. This device uses a rechargeable battery as a source of electric energy. So, if we prefer using a laptop, it means that we support the government program to save energy. That’s why a laptop has become very popular recently.

A public place where we can have free access to the internet is …

a)

Free access

b)

Hot spot

c)

Internet installation

d)

Laptop facility

e)

Hot spot area

38.

A laptop is a kind of computer unit which has the same function as a PC (Personal Computer), but it’s smaller, lighter and of different sizes. Nowadays, most people choose laptops for several reasons.

A laptop is a portable device. This portability is very helpful for our work, study and other activities. We do not need complicated cable installations to activate a laptop. With a laptop, we can do our work anytime and anywhere.

Moreover, a laptop allows us to access the internet in public places which provide free access called hot spot areas. Some people like to use this facility to carry out their tasks.

Finally, a laptop consumes energy more efficiently than a PC does. This device uses a rechargeable battery as a source of electric energy. So, if we prefer using a laptop, it means that we support the government program to save energy. That’s why a laptop has become very popular recently.

A laptop has become very popular because …

a)

It is portable

b)

It allows us to use internet

c)

It gives several benefits to the user

d)

It doesn’t need complicated cable installation

e)

We can do our work with it anytime anywhere

39.

A laptop is a kind of computer unit which has the same function as a PC (Personal Computer), but it’s smaller, lighter and of different sizes. Nowadays, most people choose laptops for several reasons.

A laptop is a portable device. This portability is very helpful for our work, study and other activities. We do not need complicated cable installations to activate a laptop. With a laptop, we can do our work anytime and anywhere.

Moreover, a laptop allows us to access the internet in public places which provide free access called hot spot areas. Some people like to use this facility to carry out their tasks.

Finally, a laptop consumes energy more efficiently than a PC does. This device uses a rechargeable battery as a source of electric energy. So, if we prefer using a laptop, it means that we support the government program to save energy. That’s why a laptop has become very popular recently.

“ …a laptop allows us….” (paragraph 1 line 1)

The underlined word has the opposite meaning with …

a)

permits

b)

forbids

c)

gives

d)

enables

e)

provides

40.

A laptop is a kind of computer unit which has the same function as a PC (Personal Computer), but it’s smaller, lighter and of different sizes. Nowadays, most people choose laptops for several reasons.

A laptop is a portable device. This portability is very helpful for our work, study and other activities. We do not need complicated cable installations to activate a laptop. With a laptop, we can do our work anytime and anywhere.

Moreover, a laptop allows us to access the internet in public places which provide free access called hot spot areas. Some people like to use this facility to carry out their tasks.

Finally, a laptop consumes energy more efficiently than a PC does. This device uses a rechargeable battery as a source of electric energy. So, if we prefer using a laptop, it means that we support the government program to save energy. That’s why a laptop has become very popular recently.

From the text we know that ….

a)

A laptop is usually more expensive than a PC

b)

More people like a laptop better than a PC

c)

More people like a PC better than a laptop

d)

For a mobile person a laptop is more handy than a PC

e)

A laptop is cheaper now than it was before

41.

Habibie started his real career in Germany Aircraft Industries by becoming the Head of Research and Development of Structure Analysis in Hamburg, Germany (1965-1969). Later, he became the Vice President and Technology Director of MBB Gmbh, Hamburg and Munchen (1973-1978), and Technology Senior Advisor to the MBB Board of Directors (1978). While working in Messerschmitt-Bölkow-Blohm (MBB), he conducted many research assignments, producing theories on thermodynamics, construction, and aerodynamics, known as the Habibie Factor, Habibie Theorem, and Habibie Method, respectively.

How long did Habibie work as technology director in Hamburg and Munchen?

a)

4 year

b)

5 years

c)

6 years

d)

7 years

e)

8 years

42.

Habibie started his real career in Germany Aircraft Industries by becoming the Head of Research and Development of Structure Analysis in Hamburg, Germany (1965-1969). Later, he became the Vice President and Technology Director of MBB Gmbh, Hamburg and Munchen (1973-1978), and Technology Senior Advisor to the MBB Board of Directors (1978). While working in Messerschmitt-Bölkow-Blohm (MBB), he conducted many research assignments, producing theories on thermodynamics, construction, and aerodynamics, known as the Habibie Factor, Habibie Theorem, and Habibie Method, respectively.

From the text above, we know that ....

a)

Habibie became general manager in MBB Gmbh

b)

Habibie started his career as Conductor

c)

Habibie conducted 2 research in Munchen

d)

Habibie was technology senior advisor in 1978

e)

Habibie was the vice president in 1967

43.

They are wearing the prettiest costume I have ever seen in my life.

a)

most beautiful

b)

most outrageous

c)

most unique

d)

most expensive

44.

Daisuke is a generous multi billionaire

a)

charitable

b)

miser

c)

cheapskate

d)

frivolous

45.

Suzue has a perfect proportion. She is such a model.

a)

lugubrious

b)

extemporaneous

c)

fallacy

d)

ideal

46.

He is a drop dead gorgeous.

a)

gregarious

b)

gratuitous

c)

benevolent

d)

beauty

47.

Mother always prepares delicious meal for

us. What is the synonym of the underlined word?

a)

tasty

b)

stale

c)

tasteless

d)

rotten

48.

Some of the water ________ for wudhu and some for animal's drink.

a)

are

b)

is

c)

use

d)

are used

49.

Physics ________ my favorite subject in school.

a)

become

b)

is become

c)

becoming

d)

is

50.

Not only the Smiths but also Tonya __________ agreed to try one of the world-famous chocolate-broccoli muffins.

a)

has

b)

have

Mid Test_English II A & B PAI STAISU

Total questions: 50

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