The following text is for questions number 1-5

One upon a time, there was an office worker whose name was Muliono. He worked in the same insurance office
for many years. But during that time, he became more and more unhappy. While he worked, he dreamed
constantly, and in his dream, he was always a hermit, he stayed in this room. He didn’t like people. He
especially didn’t like people when they talked. He wanted peace. Life went on for Muliono in this way until he
became desperate.
His big opportunity came when he learned about a sea voyage the two of his friends were planning. They
expected to make the trip during their summer vacation. Muliono asked to join them. While they were sailing,
our hero talked to his friends about the joys of hermits’ life. He talked until he finally convinced them and they
decided to stop at the first island that they found.
A few days after these decisions, they saw the island in the distance where they decided to live. Before they
went ashore, Muliono asked the other two to make a promise not to say a word after they reached the island.
They were to remain perfectly quiet during their stay.
During the first few days after they landed, they built a little house where they planted a garden. The island was
paradise for Muliono because this was the peace that he wanted.
1. What kind of text is the text above?
a. an anecdote text c. a narrative text e. a recount text
b. a descriptive text d. an analytical exposition
2. The purpose of the text is….
a. to persuade the readers to be a hermit d. to describe Muliono’ experience
b. to tell the past experience of Muliono e. to evaluate the past experience
c. to entertain the readers
3. The expected to make the trip…. (par. 2)
The word “expected” has a similar meaning with….
a. asked c. aimed e. hoped for
b. wanted d. had
4. Which of the following statements is true according to the text?
a. Muliono disliked the noisy condition. d. Muliono disliked peace and silence.
b. Muliono wanted to be a sea voyager. e. Muliono dreamed to live in the city.
c. Muliono liked people when they talked.
5. Which paragraph is the orientation?
a. paragraph 1 c. paragraph 3 e. paragraph 5
b. paragraph 2 d. paragraph 4
The following text is for questions number 6-9.
We don’t live in an age of miracles, but sometimes they happen. This was a special New Year’s Eve Miracle.
Maria Sarapova lives near a shopping center, and sometimes she and her sister, Anita, play near the stores. They
like playing there. There are lots of people there, and she and Anita like to look at the things in the windows.
But the lives of children are not sweet. They are full of fears. Children attack and chase other children. Why?
Who knows? But it’s true. And it’s true in Smithtown too.
Elizabeth is eleven years old and isn’t friends with bad children. She doesn’t fight. Her mother says so. And one
New Year’s Eve, Maria and her sister, Anita, are playing near the stores, but they have to stop. “Maria,” says
Anita. “Let’s go home. Do you see those girls over there? They go to my school. They are bad.”
But it was too late. The bad girl chased Maria and Anita. They started to run. “Hurry, Maria. Let’s run across
the railroad tracks. Hurry up.” The trains on the Long Island Railroad are always late. It is a fact of life on Long
Island. But the 1:05 out of Ronkokoma was on time the New Year’s Eve.
Vincent Lobianco was at the railroad station, 150 feet away from Maria and Anita. “Don’t cross the tracks. Go
back!” Mr. Lobianco is a religious man. “Please, God, no. Don’t let it happen.” he shouted. But it did. Engine
#4321 was on top of Maria in two second. Mr. Lobianco ran towards the girl, and at the same time, shouted to a
taxi driver at the station. “Call ambulance. Call an ambulance. There is a little girl on the track.”
6. What part of the text is the first paragraph?
a. identification d. abstract
b. thesis e. orientation
c. issue
7. Which of the following statement is not true according to the text?
a. Maria and Anita are sisters. e. Maria and Anita never fight.
b. Maria and Anita are girls. d. Maria asked Anita to go home when she saw the bad
c. Maria is 11 years old. girls.
8. They are full of fears. What does the word “fear” mean?
a. happiness d. better experiences
b. fright e. good experiences
c. sweet experiences
9. What type of the text is the text above? It is….
a. a narrative d. a report
b. a recount e. a news item
c. an explanation
The following text is for questions number 10-14
Once upon a time, there lived a group of mice under a tree in peace. However, a group of elephants crossing the
jungle unknowingly destroyed the homes of all the rats. Many of them were even crushed to death.
Then king of the rats decided to approach the elephant’s chief and request him to guide his herd through another
route. On hearing the sad story, the elephant’s king apologized and agreed to take another route. And so, the
lives of the rats were saved.
One day elephants-hunters came to the jungle and t rapped a group of elephants in huge nets. Then the elephant
king suddenly remembered the king of the rats. He summoned on some of the elephants of his herd, which had
not been trapped, to go seek help from the king and told him about the trapped elephants.
The rat king immediately took his entire group of rats and they cut open the nets which had trapped the
elephant’s herd. The elephant herd was totally set free. They dance with joy and thank the rats.
10. What type of text is the text above? It is….
a. a narrative text d. an anecdote text
b. a descriptive text e. an exposition text
c. a recount text
11. What destroyed the homes of all rats?
a. a group mouse d. a group of elephants
b. the hunter e. elephant’s chief
c. elephant-hunter
12. What helped the elephant’s herd free?
a. the elephant-hunter d. a group of kings
b. the hunters e. entire group of rats
c. the trapped elephants
13. What is the generic structure of “once upon a time there lived a group of mice under a tree in peace”?
a. identification d. resolution
b. orientation e. description
c. complication
14. At the end of the story, how was the elephant’s herd?
a. angry d. dead
b. sad e. disappointed
c. happy
The following text is for questions no. 15-20
Once upon a time, there was a king of the Antah Berantah Kingdom who wishes Dewi Sekartaji to become his
wife. To do so, he kidnapped her. Fortunately, the god Narada saved her by changing her into a golden snail:
Keong Mas. The god told Keong Mas to drift along the river in order to find her husband, Panji Asmara
Bangun.
One day a poor window, Mbok Rondo Dadapan, who always fished along the river, found the golden snail and
took it home. There, she put the snail in a jar and took care of it. All of sudden, unexpected good things took
place in Mbok Rondo’s life.
Coming back from her daily fishing, she would find delicious dishes on the table and the house cleaned. She
wondered who had been so nice to take care of her house and to do cooking. When this went on for several
days, she could not resist the temptation to find out who the mysterious kind person was. So, one day, instead of
fishing, she peeped through a hole in the wall of her house.
15. Who is Dewi Sekartaji’s husband?
a. Panji Asmara Bangun d. Keong Mas
b. the god Narada e. the King of Antah Berantah Kingdom
c. Mbol Rondo Dadapan
16. Who found the golden snail?
a. the King of Antah Berantah Kingdom d. Panji Asmara Bangun
b. the god e. a poor old widow
c. Keong Mas
17. There, she put the snail in a jar and took good care of it.
What does the word “it” refers to?
a. the river d. Mbok Rondo
b. the dishes e. Poor old widow
c. the snail
18. What did Mbok Rondo Dadapan do to know who the mysterious kind person was?
a. She peeped through a hole in the wall of her house. d. She came back from her daily fishing early.
b. She went on several days. e. She asked someone near her house.
c. She ate delicious dishes on the table.
19. All of a sudden, unexpected good things took place in Mbok Rondo’s life. (Look at paragraph 2). What does
the phrase “took place” mean?
a. came d. took part
b. visited e. happened
c. participated
20. What is the purpose of the text? It is to….
a. describe the golden snail d. present some point of views
b. persuade the readers to have good behavior e. discuss something
c. entertain the readers with the story
The following text is for questions no. 21-26.
The statue of Liberty is one of the first sights to welcome immigrants arriving in the United States, national
monument proclaimed in 1924. Located in New York City, the monument consist of two small island, Liberty
Island and Ellis Island that lie in Upper New York Bay. The statue of Liberty is located on Liberty Island; Ellis
Island was once the location where most immigrants entered the United States.
The statue of Liberty is a monumental sculpture that symbolizes freedom throughout the world. Its real name
Liberty Enlightening the World. The statue depicts a woman escaping the chains of tyranny, which lie at her
feet. Her right hand holds a loft of burning torch that present liberty. Her left hand hold a tablet inscribed with
the date “July 4, 1776” (in Roman numerals), the day the United States declared its independence. She is
wearing flowing robes and the seven rays of her spiked crown symbolized the seven seas and continents.
The statues of Liberty is 46 m (151 feet) high. Its base and pedestal increase the height of the monument to 93
m (305 feet). The surface of the statue is composed of hammered copper sheets 2.4 mm (0.01 in) thick that are
riveted to an iron framework. The iron frame was devised by French engineer Alexander Gustave Eiffel, who
also built the Eiffel Tower in Paris. The statue rest upon a concrete and granite pedestal designed by American
architect Richard Morris Hunt. A star-shaped wall surrounds the 47 m (154 feet) pedestal. This wall was part of
Fort Wood, which was built in the early 19th century to defend New York during the war of 1812 (1812-1815).
21. What kind of text is the text above?
a. a narrative text d. an analytical exposition
b. a descriptive text e. a recount text
c. an anecdote text
22. Which of the following statement is true according to the text?
a. The United States proclaimed its independence 1924.
b. The statue of Liberty is in the Ellis Island.
c. Most immigrants entered the United States from Liberty Island.
d. The statue of Liberty is situated in the Liberty Island.
e. The location where most immigrants entered the United States is the New York City.
23. What is the real name of the monument?
a. Liberty Enlightening the World. d. a monumental
b. the statue of Liberty. e. Freedom throughout the world.
c. A woman escaping the chain off.
24. What happened on July 4, 1776?
a. The monument was declared. d. The Roman got its independence.
b. The statue of Liberty was first built. e. The first World War was stopped.
c. The United States got its independence.
25. The purpose of the text is….
a. to share unusual event d. to inform about the statue of liberty.
b. to tell about past events e. to evaluate the building of the statue of liberty.
c. to describe the statue of liberty
26. The statue depicts a woman escaping the chains of tyranny which lie at her feet.
What is the synonym of depicts?
a. represents d. illustrates
b. devotes e. lies
c. celebrate
The following text is for questions no. 27-30.
My Neighbor’s Home Industry
Not far from the place where I live, there is a company. It is PT. Mulia Jati and his name is quite will-known in
my hometown and the neighboring cities. It produces indoor and outdoor furniture, mostly made of wood.
That this industry is big enough is a fact. The proof is that this industry employs more than a hundred workers
and the production keeps on increasing year by year. Furthermore, recently this industry has exported its
products overseas.
This industry occupies a large area. Moreover, it is located in a strategic place precisely near the main road, so
that it is not difficult to sell their products and the buyers will easily reach that place.
At the front of this place, there is a large showroom. In this room, the owner displays the products. Since it is
near the main road, people can see them. There are various kinds of furniture, from small ones to the big ones.
The design of the furniture is up to date. The fact that the competition among the furniture producers is very
tight makes the company keep developing the new and modern designs.
27. What a part of the text is the second paragraph? It is….
a. a description
b. an identification
c. an orientation
d. a coda
e. a complication
28. Which of the following statement is true according to the text?
a. Agricultural appliance can be produced by PT. Mulia Jati.
b. PT. Mulia Jati doesn’t produced cupboard.
c. PT. Mulia Jati is located near the house of the writer.
d. Things made of iron can be produced by PT. Mulia Jati.
e. PT. Mulia Jati isn’t so popular in the writer’s hometown.
29. Why is it easy for PT. Mulia Jati to sell the products?
a. Because this industry is big enough.
b. Because it is located in strategic area, precisely near the main road.
c. Because it occupies a large area.
d. Because it has exported its products overseas.
e. Because it has a showroom.
30. How do you know that the products are sold to foreign countries?
a. Because it occupies a large area. d. Because it employs more than a hundred workers.
b. Because it is located in a strategic place. e. Because it is not difficult to sell the products.
c. Because it has exported its products overseas.
31. Eric: I heard John failed the speech competition held at Language Center in Jakarta last week.
Sam : Oh really? It’s strange, he should have won it because he is good at English.
The italicized sentence is used to express….
a. disagreement d. capability
b. possibility e. curiosity
c. surprise
32. X :There will be a party at my house tonight. Would you like to come?
Y :I’d love to, but I have an appointment with my colleague.
From the dialog we know that the second speaker…. the invitation.
a. gives d. enjoys
b. declines e. loves
c. takes
33. Toni: Hi Andi, what about going to Agung’s birthday party tonight?
Andi: I’m afraid I can’t. I am going somewhere with Reza.
The italicized sentence is used to….
a. decline an invitation d. express a surprise
b. ask for permission e. ask for an apology
c. agree to do something
34. Devi: Lots of women are incapable of working in Malaysia this year.
Warni: Why?
Devi: Because they are unskilled workers.
From the italicized expression we can conclude that lots of women…. In Malaysia.
a. are not working d. cannot work
b. will not work e. are not trained workers
c. must not work
35. Student: …. to carry these books to your room, sir?
Teacher: No, thanks. I can do it myself.
a. do you want d. can you help
b. shall I do e. do you mind
c. may I help you
36. Dodi: …. you will do your best in the competition this season.
Rena: Well, everybody expects that, and I feel certain about it anyway.
a. I belived c. it’s a pity e. it’s nothing
b. I don’t care d. I congratulate
37. Ronny: you look so weak, Rendy.
Rendy: Yes, I am very tired.
Ronny: I think you’d better take a rest.
From the dialog we may conclude that Ronny…. Rendy to take a rest.
a. orders d. requires
b. advices e. commands
c. persuade
38. Ridwan: Do you think our nation have the competence to keep up with the Americans in technology?
Dimas: I don’t think so because it needs a lot of money.
The italicized word means….
a. knowledge c. experiment e. profession
b. cleverness d. ability
39. A: Dad, I got a straight “A” for mathematics.
B: Really? Oh, your mom and I have are really proud of you.
The italicized sentence expresses….
a. Sympathy c. satisfaction e. obligation
b. irony d. pride
The following text is for questions no. 40-45.
Once a man was walking in a park. He came across a penguin.
He took him to a police and said, “I have just found this penguin. What should I do?” The police replied, “Take
him to the zoo.”
The next day the police saw the same man in the same park and the man was still carrying the penguin with
him. The police was rather surprised and walked up to the man and asked, “Why are you still carrying that
penguin? Didn’t you take it to the zoo?”
“I certainly did,” replied the man.
“And it was a great idea because he really enjoyed it, so today I’m taking him to the movies!”
40. What type of the text is the text above?
a. a recount text c. a description text e. a narrative text
b. a spoof text d. an explanation text
41. The purpose of the text is….
a. to persuade the readers d. to tell past events and to entertain the readers
b. to entertain the readers e. to discuss some problems
c. to explain the readers
42. What part of the text is the last paragraph?
a. orientation c. reorientation e. twist
b. event d. resolution
43. Why did the man take the penguin to the police?
a. Because he wanted to show that he had just found the penguin.
b. Because he wanted to take the penguin to the zoo.
c. Because he wanted to give the police the penguin.
d. Because he wanted to ask for advice what he had to do with the penguin.
e. Because he wanted to make the police surprised.
44. Which of the following statement is true according to the text?
a. The police took the penguin to the zoo.
b. The next day the penguin had been in the zoo.
c. The police took the man and the penguin to the zoo.
d. The police was confused with the man and the penguin.
e. The police was surprised because the man still carried the penguin with him.
45. He took him to a police….
The word “he” in the second paragraph refers to….
a. the man c. the police e. the writer
b. the penguin d. the reader