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A. Teaching
B. Reading
C. Writing
D. Speaking
E. Learning
Dear Jonathan,
Hello! How are you? I received your letter today. I am very excited to hear that you are coming
to stay with me for the holidays. I am sure we will have a lot of fun together.
My parents have agreed to let you stay with me. They offered to pick you up at the airport. All
you have to do is to tell us when you are coming.
I will now tell you about some of the things you will experience here in Indonesia. You do not
have to worry about the local spicy food. We have a lot of fast-food restaurants here like the ones you
have in England.
You can also shop for souvenirs to bring home. Sarinah or Blok-M are our famous shopping
areas. They have many shops selling all kinds of things. I am sure you will love them.
I am also planning to take you to a few tourist spots like miniature of Indonesia, National
monument, or Safari Garden. We can also go to the Ancol beach where you can swim, play on the
beach, and have picnics.
My family and I are looking forward to your coming. I hope to hear from you soon. Good bye.
With love.
Naufal
12. What separated between one village to another a long time ago in the New
Territories ?
A. Another village
B. Mountains
C. Forests
D. Hills
E. Towers and logs
13. Who was Ah Tim ?
A. The young womans brother
B. The young womans son
C. The young womans brother and nephew
D. The young womans brothers son
E. One of the men who fetched a stick
14. Who walked in front when they were in the forest ?
A. Ah Tm
B. The woman
C. The womans son
D. brothers nephew
E. The baby and his mother
15. How could the wolves catch Ah Tim ?
A. He was afraid
B. He was stumbled by a stone
C. He ran slowly
D. The woman cried
E. The wolves were good runners
The use of formalin and other dangerous preservatives in food has been serious problem
for three reasons. Firstly, formalin is not for human beings, but it is for biological specimens
and experiments. Formalin in Biology is a 10% solution of formaldehyde in water which is
usually used as a disinfectant or to preserve biological specimens. Thus, it is not for food
preservatives. Of course when it is used for food preservative, it will be very dangerous to
humans body.
The second reason is that there is no tight control from the government. This condition
makes the peoples health is really in a threat. When the control is weak and the use formalin
was spread wide all over the Indonesian regions, and these days it has really happened, the
citizen's bodies will be badly contaminated with the poisons. Fish or food traders still sell their
products which contain formalin and dangerous preservatives. Can you imagine that our
digestive system absorbs the substance that should be for the human and animal corpses?
Considering the reasons, we can make a conclusion that the use of formalin and other
preservatives is really a serious problem if it is not resolved immediately.
16. Why is formalin dangerous for human`s body?
A. It is not food preservatives.
B. It is a disinfectant for human beings.
C. It is used to preserve biological specimens.
D. It is 10% solution of formaldehyde in water.
E. It is controlled flighty from the government.
17. The main idea of paragraph 2 is ....
A. The human`s bodies will be harmful after consuming the formalin
B. The government has not controlled the use of formalin firmly.
C. The weak control of using formalin is not threatening the human
D. The human`s bodies will be harmful after consuming the formalin
E. The use of formalin is known all over the regions
18. Based on the facts above, the writer suggest that ...
A. People have to avoid consuming formalin in their food
B. The use of formal dehyde is necessary to control the food
C. People should add 100% solution of formaldehyde in water
D. The food preservative is required to make the food delicious
E. Food seller is supposed to pour formalin for vegetables and food products
19. Thus, it is not for food preservatives. The underlined word refers to.
A. Formalin
B. Formaldehyde
C. Water
D. Disinfectant
E. Biological specimens.
Integrated Pest Management
There is no best way to deal with pests in agriculture. Pesticides which are commonly
used may cause many problems. I think combining different management operations is the most
effective way to control pests.
Firstly, the chemicals in the pesticides may build up as residues in the environment and
in the soil which absorbs the chemicals. This reduces the quality of farm product.
Secondly, pests can gradually become resistant to pesticides. This means that newer and
stronger ones have to be developed.
Lastly, some pesticides affect non target plants and animals such as fish and bees. This
affects the ecology and environment as well.
So, understanding of ecology of an area helps a lot in pest control. Pesticides should be
chosen and applied carefully so that they don't affect the ecological balance and environment.
Therefore, integrated pest management is a safe and more effective option to fight pest
in agriculture and livestock.
20. Which of the following is not directly affected by pesticides used?
A. Plants
B. Ecology
C. Animals.
D. Environment.
E. Human Beings
21. What can you say about paragraph two and four?
A. The fourth paragraph supports the idea stated in paragraph two.
B. Both paragraphs tell about the disadvantages of using pesticides.
C. Both paragraphs tell about how pesticides affect the quality of farm products.
D. The statement in paragraph is contrary to the statement in paragraph four.
E. The second paragraph tells about the effects of using pesticides on animals
22. One of the disadvantages of using chemical pesticides is
A. Killing fish and bees.
B. Increasing crops productivity.
C. Creating balanced ecosystem.
D. causing the pests to become inactive
E. helping reduce pollutants in the environment.
23. Secondly, pests can gradually become resistant to pesticides. (paragraph 3) . The word
resistant in the sentence above means
A. Weak
B. Fragile
C. Damage
D. Unaffected
E. Unbalanced
Last holiday, my class made a trip to Anyer. We rented a bus to take us there. On the
way, I felt the urgent need to use the bus toilet.
I was sure that I had locked the door by turning the handle, but as soon as I slipped off
my pants. The bus hit a bump and then the door flew open. I stumbled out into the aisle,
exposing myself to all the bus passengers. Everyone stared at me, I scrambled back into the
toilet and didnt come out for a long time, I was so embarrassed.
Keeping dogs
There are many reasons for keeping dogs as pets in the city area, but many people feel that
keeping pet dogs should not be allowed in the city. Dogs are often not taken care properly. They are
kept in small backyards and rarely taken for walks. They are left in the yard all day by themselves
while the family is at work. Very little attention is given to the dog and it is not a very good life for it. It
is no wonder why these dogs bark and disturb the neighbours and become a nuisance to the community.
On the other hand, not all people treat their dogs this way and why should the people receive a
lot of pleasure and enjoyment from dog's suffer? Dogs can make a lonely person's life happy or make
wonderful playmate. It can also teach a child responsibility as they not only get to lay with the dog, but
also need to exercise, feed, and care for the dog.
I feel that we should be allowed to keep dogs in the city, because if it is taken care of properly,
dogs can be a great source of pleasure. As a child I used to enjoy playing and taking care of my pet.
There is not greater loyalty a person can get than from a well-cared dog.
27. Some people do not like the presence of pet dogs in their surroundings because ....
A. the dogs are left in the yards
B. the dogs are often neglected
C. the dogs often bark and disturb the neighbours
D. the dogs play with the owner's child
E. the dogs guard the security of the environment
28. The main idea of the last paragraph is ....
A. pet dogs are loyal animals
B. pet dogs are more loyal than humans
C. dogs can be a great source of pleasure
D. the writer has no objection to keeping dogs in the city
E. the writer used to play and took care of his pet when he was a child
29. We can infer from the text that keeping pet dogs in the city will not cause any
problem as long as ....
A. the dogs are amusing
B. the neighbours like having pet dogs
C. the dogs do not bark at the neighbours
D. the writer has succeeded in persuading the neighbours
E. its presence does not disturb the neighbourhood
Anybody who is over the age of six knows that there is nowhere safe for skateboarders to
skate. This prevents young people from enjoying an active, energetic and adventurous pastime.
Just watch a local street for a short while and note the steady stream of skaters speeding
up and down the footpaths. Toddlers can be trampled on and old ladies can be knocked down as
they struggle home carrying their cat food from supermarkets.
Skateboarding is a serious sport that improves young peoples health. It increases fitness,
improves balance and strengthens the joints in knees and ankles. Although it appears to be a
solo sport, when groups practice together and compete to perform stunts or runs they form firm
friendships.
Young people should be prevented from becoming overweight couch potatoes. If they are
actively involved in skating, they do not smoke, take drugs or break laws for fun.
Kids will always seek thrills and excitement. They need to practice their 180s, 360s and
Ollies free from restrictions. We must build skate parks in the suburbs so that streets are safe
for small children and senior citizens and skaters have spaces where they can race, chase, speed,
and soar towards the sun.
A. Bought Be.
B. Bought Been.
C. Buy Been.
D. Buys Being.
E. Buys Be
Jl. Plamboyan No. 89 Jakarta
2nd Pebruary 2009
Dear Indah
Indah, sorry I havent written to you for so long. We moved into a new apartment last month
and weve been really busy getting settled.
Its a nice apartment. It is bigger than our old one. Its big so there are a lot of rooms to work in.
It has a big living room, two bedrooms and two bathrooms. Another thing I like is the kitchen.
The apartment is on a quiet street in a good neighborhood. Theres also a shopping centre just
down the street with a supermarket, some quite good restaurants and some stores.
We really enjoy living here. Do come over and have a look next time you are in the town. Ill
wait.
Love
Shelly
1. One upon a time, there reigned in East Java a king named Sindureja.
5. Each day she tried to think a way to separate Sidupaksa from his wife.