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Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 30mins

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Class
Date
1.

Last week, my friend and I rode our bikes to the beach. It was only five kilometers

from our houses. It was quite windy and there was hardly anyone there. It surprised us because there were always many people coming there on the weekends. So, we had the beach on our own. We bought some hot chips, rode our bikes, played in the water and sat

under the trees. We really had a great time.


“It was only five kilometers from our houses.” (line 1). The word “It” refers to….

a)

Bike

b)

Beach

c)

Chip

d)

House

2.

A Trip to the Zoo Yesterday my family and I went to the zoo to see the elephant. When we got to the zoo, we went to the shop to buy some food to give to the animals.

After getting the food, we went to the nocturnal house where we saw birds and reptiles which only come out at night. Before having lunch, we went for a ride on the elephant. It was a thrill to ride it. Dad fell off when he let go off the rope, but he was ok.

During the lunch we fed some birds in the park. In the afternoon we saw the animals being fed. When we returned home we were very tired but happy. It was because we had so much fun activities at many places at the zoo.


What happened to the writer’s dad when he rode an elephant?

a)

He fell off

b)

He felt a thrill

c)

He failed

d)

He felt fun

e)

He runaway

3.

A Trip to the Zoo Yesterday my family and I went to the zoo to see the elephant. When we got to the zoo, we went to the shop to buy some food to give to the animals.

After getting the food, we went to the nocturnal house where we saw birds and reptiles which only come out at night. Before having lunch, we went for a ride on the elephant. It was a thrill to ride it. Dad fell off when he let go off the rope, but he was ok.

During the lunch we fed some birds in the park. In the afternoon we saw the animals being fed. When we returned home we were very tired but happy. It was because we had so much fun activities at many places at the zoo.


Why did the writer and his family feel very tired after having a trip to the zoo?

a)

They took a long time to reach the zoo area

b)

They had to feed a lot of animals in the zoo

c)

They had no time to take a rest in the zoo

d)

They had to visit many places in the zoo

e)

They didn’t have time go to zoo

4.

Last week, Mr Tatang’s wife had an accident. Her youngest child, Putra, was at home when it happened. He was playing with his new toy car. Suddenly Putra heard his mother calling, “Help! Help!” he ran to the kitchen. His mother had burnt herself with some hot cooking oil. She was crying with pain and the pan was on fire. Mr. Tatang had gone to the office. The other children had gone to school.

Putra was too small to help his mother, and she was too frightened to speak sensibly to him. But he ran to the neighbour’s house and asked his neighbor to come and help his mother. The neighbor soon put out the fire and took Putra’s mother to the clinic.

When Mr. Tatang came home, his wife told him what had happened. He was very proud of his son, “When you are a man, you will be just like your father,”she said.


Who took Mrs. Tatang to the clinic?

a)

Her husband

b)

Her son

c)

Her neighbour

d)

Her daughter

e)

Her mom

5.

Last week, Mr Tatang’s wife had an accident. Her youngest child, Putra, was at home when it happened. He was playing with his new toy car. Suddenly Putra heard his mother calling, “Help! Help!” he ran to the kitchen. His mother had burnt herself with some hot cooking oil. She was crying with pain and the pan was on fire. Mr. Tatang had gone to the office. The other children had gone to school.

Putra was too small to help his mother, and she was too frightened to speak sensibly to him. But he ran to the neighbour’s house and asked his neighbor to come and help his mother. The neighbor soon put out the fire and took Putra’s mother to the clinic.

When Mr. Tatang came home, his wife told him what had happened. He was very proud of his son, “When you are a man, you will be just like your father,”she said.


The main idea of the second paragraph is ….

a)

Mrs. Tatang got accident

b)

Putra asked his neighbour to help

c)

Mr. Tatang proud of his son

d)

Mrs. Tatang and her son got accident

e)

Mr. Tatang and his son had gone

6.

My Holiday at home

Last holiday was my worst holiday because I did not go anywhere. I just stayed in my home. In the morning, I woke up and had a breakfast. After that, I played with my cat. In the afternoon, I had a lunch and after that I took a nap. In the evening. I watched untill I felt boring. My daily activities were like that during the holiday. So, I was sure last holiday was my worst holiday.


Where did the writer spend his holiday?

a)

in the morning

b)

in the afternoon

c)

in his home

d)

in his room

7.

My Holiday at home

Last holiday was my worst holiday because I did not go anywhere. I just stayed in my home. In the morning, I woke up and had a breakfast. After that, I played with my cat. In the afternoon, I had a lunch and after that I took a nap. In the evening. I watched untill I felt boring. My daily activities were like that during the holiday. So, I was sure last holiday was my worst holiday.


What did the writer do before taking a nap?

a)

He had lunch

b)

He watched a movie

c)

He played with his cat

d)

He had breakfast

8.

My Holiday at home

Last holiday was my worst holiday because I did not go anywhere. I just stayed in my home. In the morning, I woke up and had a breakfast. After that, I played with my cat. In the afternoon, I had a lunch and after that I took a nap. In the evening. I watched untill I felt boring. My daily activities were like that during the holiday. So, I was sure last holiday was my worst holiday.


What did the writer feel about the holiday?

a)

He felt satisfied

b)

He felt glad

c)

He felt annoyed

d)

He felt happy

9.

Yesterday,  my parents,  sister,  brother  and   I went to The Surabaya Zoo.   We went there  for recreation. We left at 07.00 a.m. and arrived there at 09.00 a.m.  It’s about 100 km. to go to the zoo from my house.

There were a lot of people watching a giant snake in the zoo. The snake was there for about a week. It was 9 meters long. I thought it was the biggest snake I have ever seen. After going around we watch various animals such as elephant, giraffe, comodo, camel and so on;  then we went home.  On the way home we stopped at the Borobudur temple for half an hour

What is the text talk about ?

a)

Going to the zoo

b)

 Having a recreation

c)

Watching a Giant Snake

d)

Going to Borobodur Temple

10.

Yesterday,  my parents,  sister,  brother  and   I went to The Surabaya Zoo.   We went there  for recreation. We left at 07.00 a.m. and arrived there at 09.00 a.m.  It’s about 100 km. to go to the zoo from my house.

There were a lot of people watching a giant snake in the zoo. The snake was there for about a week. It was 9 meters long. I thought it was the biggest snake I have ever seen. After going around we watch various animals such as elephant, giraffe, comodo, camel and so on;  then we went home.  On the way home we stopped at the Borobudur temple for half an hour

9. How many hours did the writer need to go to the zoo from his house?  It took ....

a)

one hour

b)

two hours

c)

half an hour

d)

half two hours

11.

Last month, Febrina and her parents were on holiday in Singapore. It was Febrina’s first visit, but her parents had been to Singapore many times for business.

The first place of interest they went to was the Singapore Zoo. They enjoyed watching the animals and had close encounters with them.

The next day, they visited the China town point. They shopped lots of clothing made of silk. Then they visited the Mandai Orchid garden. They were thrilled to see orchid of different colors.

They really enjoyed their stayed in Singapore

What does the text talk about?

a)

Going to the zoo

b)

The China Town

c)

Singapore Shopping mall

d)

Holiday in Singapore

12.

Last month, Febrina and her parents were on holiday in Singapore. It was Febrina’s first visit, but her parents had been to Singapore many times for business.

The first place of interest they went to was the Singapore Zoo. They enjoyed watching the animals and had close encounters with them.

The next day, they visited the China town point. They shopped lots of clothing made of silk. Then they visited the Mandai Orchid garden. They were thrilled to see orchid of different colors.

They really enjoyed their stayed in Singapore

From the text we know that ....

a)

There were three places the writer and her family visited.

b)

The first place they visited was Mandai Orchid garden

c)

They went shopping in the Mandai Orchid garden.

d)

. The writer had vissited Singapore before

13.

Last month, Febrina and her parents were on holiday in Singapore. It was Febrina’s first visit, but her parents had been to Singapore many times for business.

The first place of interest they went to was the Singapore Zoo. They enjoyed watching the animals and had close encounters with them.

The next day, they visited the China town point. They shopped lots of clothing made of silk. Then they visited the Mandai Orchid garden. They were thrilled to see orchid of different colors.

They really enjoyed their stayed in Singapore

“They enjoyed watching the animals ....”

The underlined word is closest in meaning with ....

a)

Had fun

b)

Run after

c)

Looked for

d)

Took care of

14.

Last year was the best experience I’ve ever got. I was the first winner of singing competition

I love singing since I was kid. I practiced so hard before the D-day. My parents were really supportive. They helped me to practice and prepared healthy food for me. They also gave me motivation to believe in myself.

That’s why winning singing competition meant so much to me.


Who helped the writer to practice?

a)

The writer's friends

b)

The writer's fans

c)

The writer's family

d)

The writer's parents

15.

On Monday morning Adi woke up late.. Before leaving for school, his mother reminded him of having breakfast, but he refused. He was afraid of being late. Adi arrived at school only one minute before the bell rang. All students walked towards the school yard. They would have a flag hoisting ceremony.It was very hot and the sun shone very brightly. During the ceremony, Adi felt dizzy and his eyes were blurred. He tried to stand up still, but he could bot hold on. He trembled and fainted.He didm’t know what happened next . When he opened her eyes, he was in the medical room with his class teacher and Riski, his best friend. Riski gave him a glass of hot tea and a piece of bread.

What is the main idea of paragraph one?

a)

Adi woke up late.

b)

Adi skipped breakfast.

c)

Adi was afraid of arriving late at school.

d)

Adi’s mother reminded him of having breakfast.

16.

On Monday morning Adi woke up late.. Before leaving for school, his mother reminded him of having breakfast, but he refused. He was afraid of being late. Adi arrived at school only one minute before the bell rang. All students walked towards the school yard. They would have a flag hoisting ceremony.It was very hot and the sun shone very brightly. During the ceremony, Adi felt dizzy and his eyes were blurred. He tried to stand up still, but he could bot hold on. He trembled and fainted.He didm’t know what happened next . When he opened her eyes, he was in the medical room with his class teacher and Riski, his best friend. Riski gave him a glass of hot tea and a piece of bread.

Where did Adi tremble and faint?

a)

At home

b)

In his classroom

c)

At the school yard

d)

In the medical room

17.

On Monday morning Adi woke up late.. Before leaving for school, his mother reminded him of having breakfast, but he refused. He was afraid of being late. Adi arrived at school only one minute before the bell rang. All students walked towards the school yard. They would have a flag hoisting ceremony.It was very hot and the sun shone very brightly. During the ceremony, Adi felt dizzy and his eyes were blurred. He tried to stand up still, but he could bot hold on. He trembled and fainted.He didm’t know what happened next . When he opened her eyes, he was in the medical room with his class teacher and Riski, his best friend. Riski gave him a glass of hot tea and a piece of bread.

What would happen if Adi had breakfast?

a)

His mother would be angry with him

b)

He could attend the ceremony well

c)

He would arrive at school early

d)

He missed the hoisting flag ceremony

18.

On Monday morning Adi woke up late.. Before leaving for school, his mother reminded him of having breakfast, but he refused. He was afraid of being late. Adi arrived at school only one minute before the bell rang. All students walked towards the school yard. They would have a flag hoisting ceremony.It was very hot and the sun shone very brightly. During the ceremony, Adi felt dizzy and his eyes were blurred. He tried to stand up still, but he could bot hold on. He trembled and fainted. He didn’t know what happened next . When he opened her eyes, he was in the medical room with his class teacher and Riski, his best friend. Riski gave him a glass of hot tea and a piece of bread.

From the text we know that ....

a)

Nobody cared about Adi

b)

Adi arrived late at school

c)

Adi felt unwell during the ceremony

d)

Riski stood up next to Adi during the ceremony

19.

On Wednesday, my students and I went to Yogyakarta. We stayed at Dirgahayu Hotel which is not far from Malioboro. On Thursday, we visited the temples in Prambanan. There are three big temples, the Brahmana, Syiwa and Wisnu temples. They are really amazing. We visited only Brahmana and Syiwa temples, because Wisnu temple is being renovated. On Friday morning we went to Yogya Kraton. We spent about two hours there. We were lucky because we were led by a smart and friendly guide. Then we continued our journey to Borobudur. We arrived there at four p.m. At 5 p.m. We heard the announcement that Borobudur gate would be closed. In the evening we left for Jakarta by wisata bus.

Why does the writer write the text?

a)

to retell the past event

b)

to introduce Yogyakarta

c)

To invite people to visit Dirgahayu hotel

d)

to tell how to go to Yogyakarta

20.

On Wednesday, my students and I went to Yogyakarta. We stayed at Dirgahayu Hotel which is not far from Malioboro. On Thursday, we visited the temples in Prambanan. There are three big temples, the Brahmana, Syiwa and Wisnu temples. They are really amazing. We visited only Brahmana and Syiwa temples, because Wisnu temple is being renovated. On Friday morning we went to Yogya Kraton. We spent about two hours there. We were lucky because we were led by a smart and friendly guide. Then we continued our journey to Borobudur. We arrived there at four p.m. At 5 p.m. We heard the announcement that Borobudur gate would be closed. In the evening we left for Jakarta by wisata bus.

Which temple didn't they visit?

a)

Brahmana

b)

Sywa

c)

Wisnu

d)

Batujaya