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1. What is the focus of the study at the course?

A. Teaching
B. Reading
C. Writing
D. Speaking
E. Learning

2. What does the advertisement offer?

A. We will get our money back if we cant speak English.


B. We will learn the best mmethod to teach English.
C. We will find Jalan Cukang jati 11 as the right place.
D. We would be a qualified English teacher in this place.
E. We would get the money by learning here

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

3. What is the letter about?


A. Planning to stay and do some activities in Indonesia during holiday.
B. Buying in the fast food restaurant and shopping at Sarinah.
C. Going to buy souvenirs and going to tourist spots.
D. Planning to stay in Indonesia for the holidays.
E. Picking up at the airport when he comes.
4. What will probably Jonathan buy for his lunch while he is in Indonesia?
A. Mixed vegetables with peanut chilly sauce.
B. Spicy food with chilly sauce.
C. Soup with hot black pepper.
D. Satay with hot pepper.
E. Non spicy food.

The Necessity of Salt


Once upon a time there was a king who had three daughters. Because they were good and
beautiful he loved them all sincerely. He did not know which one he should appoint as queen.
As his birthday approached he summoned his daughters and said to them, "My dear children, I
love all three of you sincerely, and for a long time have not known which one of you I should name to
be the heir to my throne. But I have now decided that the one of you shall become queen who brings to
me a birthday present that is most necessary in human life. Go and make your plans accordingly and
with utmost diligence."
The old king's birthday arrived, and the two oldest daughters brought him presents that were
very necessary, but at the same time extremely expensive. However, the youngest daughter brought
him nothing more than a little pile of salt in a decorated container. When the king saw her present, he
became very angry, and he drove his daughter out of the castle, forbidding her ever again to let herself
be seen by him.
With deep sorrow the rejected daughter went out into the unknown world, comforted only by
her faith in her own good sense. After walking a good while she came to an inn. There she found a
female innkeeper who thoroughly understood cooking. She entered an apprenticeship with her and soon
exceeded even the innkeeper in the art of cooking.
News spread far and wide of the excellent cook in this inn, and everyone who came this way
and who still had a few kreuzers left in his pocket stopped to be served a roast or something even more
elegant.
The king heard of the cook's reputation, and he hired her as court cook. Now it came to pass that
the oldest princess was getting married, and the famous cook was assigned the preparation of the
wedding feast, with no expenses to be spared.
Thus on the wedding day one elegant dish after the other was served until the table almost
cracked. Everything was excellently prepared, and everyone praised the cook. Finally the king's
favorite dish arrived. Quickly taking a spoon he tasted it. "This has not been salted!" he cried out
angrily. "Have the cook brought before me!"
They quickly ran for the cook, who entered the hall undaunted.
"Why did you forget to salt my favorite dish, you careless girl?" snapped the king at her.
The cook answered, "You drove away your youngest daughter because she thought that salt was
so necessary. Perhaps you can now see that your child was not so wrong."
When the king heard these words he recognized his daughter, begged her for forgiveness, asked
her to be seated at his side, and accepted her once again as his dear child. Then the wedding became
doubly joyful.
The king lived happily with his children for many years thereafter.
5. The text is about
A. a princess who wanted to celebrate her birthday.
B. a king who became a famous cook.
C. a princess who proved that salt was so necessary.
D. a princess who finally got married with a famous cook.
E. A princess who droved his own father out of their castle.
6. Why did the King ask his daughters to bring him a birthday present that was the most
necessary thing in human life?
A. To show that he was the most powerful man in the kingdom.
B. To see who loved him most.
C. To decide who would be his cook.
D. To decide who would marry with the prince.
E. To decide who would be the next queen
7. Why did the King drive his youngest daughter out of his castle?
A. Because she wanted to become a cook.
B. Because he though that she did not respect him.
C. Because the King did not want her got married with the Prince.
D. Because he wanted to prepare her to become the queen.
E. Because she did not want to give him any birthday gift.
8. Where did the King's daughter learn to cook?
A. In the castle.
B. In a villager's house.
C. In a famous restaurant.
D. In an inn.
E. In a course.
9. Why did the King ask the famous cook to prepare the wedding fest?
A. Because the King knew that it was his daughter.
B. Because people believed that she was the best cook in the kingdom.
C. Because she applied for the position of King's cook.
D. Because the King wanted to prove that salt was not so importance.
E. Because the King did not any other cook in the kingdom.
10. How did the King's daughter prove that salt is the most necessary thing in human live?
A. By giving the King a container of salt.
B. By telling the King that she is the famous cook.
C. By serving dishes cooked with much salt.
D. By serving very sweet dishes.
E. By serving dishes cooked without salt.
11. The word "undaunted" in paragraph 8 is contradictory in meaning to
A. Curious
B. Fearless
C. Doubt
D. Confused
E. Afraid

A Woman and the Wolves


A long time ago, very few people lived in the New Territories. There were only a few villages. If the
people wanted to go from one village to another, they often had to pass through wild and unsafe forest.
One day, a farmers young wife went to the next village to visit her own mother and brother. She
brought along her baby son. When it was time for her to leave, her brother said it is getting dark. Let
my son, Ah Tim go with you though the forest.
So Ah Tim led the way and the young woman followed behind, carrying her baby. When they were in
the forest, suddenly they saw a group of wolves. They began to run to avoid the danger, but Ah Tim
kicked against a stone and fell down. At once the wolves caught him. The young woman cried to the
wolves, please eat my own son instead. Then, she put her baby son on the ground in front of the
wolves and took her nephew away.
Everyone understood that this was because the woman was very good and kind. She had offered her
own sons life to save her nephew.
They ran back to the house and called for help. All men in the village fetched thick sticks and went
back with her into the forest. When they got there, they saw something very strange. Instead of eating
the womans baby the wolves were playing with him.

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

Use of Formalin and Other Additives in Foods

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.

What a trip to remember!

24. What does the text tells us about?


A. My holiday trip.
B. My trip to Anyer.
C. My holiday to Anyer.
D. My experience in Anyer.
E. My memorable holiday.
25. What does the second paragraph tell us about?
A. The embarrassed accident in the bus.
B. The unforgettable experience.
C. The dangerous accident.
D. The mysterious travel.
E. The interesting trip.
26. Where did the story happen?
A. In front of the bus door
B. Last holiday in Anyer
C. In the bus on the way to Anyer
D. During a vacation in Anyer
E. Inside a toilet in Anyer

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.

30. Where do the kids usually ride their skateboard?


A. In the main roads and foot paths.
B. In front of the supermarket.
C. In front of their home.
D. In the suburbs.
E. In the park.

31. What is the main idea of paragraph 3?


A. There is no safe place for skateboarders.
B. Kids seek an excitement in skate.
C. The goodness of skateboarding.
D. The skateboarding is a serious sport.
E. How to prevent overweight by skateboarding.
32. The writers purpose in writing the text is .
A. to invite the local teenagers to skate in a park built specifically for skaters.
B. to convince the readers that they need a safe place for skaters to skate.
C. to provoke youngsters into the local government policy.
D. to promote the writers business of skateboarding class.
E. to inform parents about the goodness of skateboarding.
33. Nely : What are you working at?
Liza : My tasks. These tasks are driving me nuts.
Nely : Wow! You have a lot of tasks to be done.
Liza : Yeah. Its make me sick.
Nely : Come on. You can do it. Let me help you.
Liza : Oh thank you so much.
Nely : Never mind.
From the dialogue we know that ...
A. Nely has a lot of tasks
B. Nely happy in doing the tasks
C. Liza is very annoyed with the tasks
D. Liza asking help to Nely
E. Nely and Liza are excited
34. Diana : sarah, what happen to your face?
Sarah : uhm... I got a little accident. When I was walk on the street yesterday, suddenly I get
slipped by the banana peel. Everyone was looking at me and it was so embarrassed.
Diana : Oh my!but how's your leg right now?
Sarah : It's okay...
The underlined expression expresses ....
A. Satisfaction
B. Dissatisfaction
C. Happiness
D. Embarrassment
E. Sadness
35. If my father me a new car, I would happy.

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

36. What is the letter about?


37. Why hasnt Shelly written a letter to Indah for so long?
38. If he were here, I would not let him to enter the room without permission. The fact is
39. A :Today is my bad day
B : Why? Whats wrong?
A : I felt down from motorcycle in front of our school this morning.
B : what? Are you O.k?
A : I was fine, but I was so embarrassed because my pants was torn.
B : You must be very ashamed.
A : Yeah. I felt so ashamed to know that. I didnt feel convenient because there were some
of our friends hanging out.

The underlined sentence express.

40. Rearrange these sentences to make a good narrative text.

1. One upon a time, there reigned in East Java a king named Sindureja.

2. Sidupaksa had a very beautiful wife.

3. He had a prime minister named Sidupaksa.

4. They lived in complete happiness.

5. Each day she tried to think a way to separate Sidupaksa from his wife.

6. Sidupaksa loved his wife deeply.

7. However, Sidupaksas mother didnt like her daughter-in-law.

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