KUMPULAN SOAL BAHASA INGGRIS
UNTUK KELAS XII
READING TEST.
A. Berilah tanda silang (X) pada huruf a, , c, d, atau e. di depan jawaban yang kamu anggap benar.
Text 1
World War II was the most widespread and the most destructive war in history. It lasted from 1939 to 1945 and eventually involved all the great powers and most of the smaller nations of the world. Even the countries the remained neutral felt the war’s impact. The chief antagonists were Germany Italy Japan United States Great Britain Soviet Union , France China Europe to North Africa and from the islands of the Pacific to eastern and south-eastern Asia .
The cost of the war – in death, suffering and destruction of property – was enormous. Death in battle alone exceeded 16,000,000. At least many civilians lost their lives, and millions more were made homeless Many of the cities of Europe and Asia were partly or completely destroyed by serial bombing and vast areas of land were devastated.
What does the word “II” refer to ? (paragraph 1 line 1) the word “II” refers to ___ .
A. the most widespread
B. history
C. the most destructive
D. The second world war
E. the world war
the following countries are the Allies except ___
A. America
B. China
C. Germany
D. Great
E. Britainrance
“... and eventually invalved all the great powers ....” The underlined word has the same meaning with
A. Finally
B. at least
C. firstly
D. Historically
E. partly
What is the main idea of the first paragraph ?
A. The second world war lasted from 1939 to 1945.
B. The second world war involved all the great powers and the smaller nations in the world.
C. The second world war was the most widespread and the most destructive in history.
D. The second world war stretched from Europe to North Africa , Eastern and Southeastern Asia
E. The second world war was the war between the Axis and Allies.
How long did the second world war make place ?
A. 3 years
B. 4 years
C. 5 years
D. 6 years
E. 7 years
“Dead in battle alone exceeded 16,000,000.” Exceeded means ___ .
A. less than
B. more than
at about
at least
the same a
TEXT2
There are two principal of banking. One is commercial banking and the other is central banking. A commercial bank provides various services to its customers.
Two of the services are accepting savings deposits from its customers and providing loans to them. A commercial bank also serves as a place where its customers can pay some of their bills, like those for telephone or electricity. It may also rent safe deposit boxes to its customers. In the USA
A central bank also provides loans to its customers. But the customers are not individuals as in the case of commercial bank. The customers of central banks are governments, other commercial banks and financial institutions. A country will have one central bank. In England Indonesia
For us individuals, the commercial bank is more important because it directly proviedes us with services. We can enjoy the services by establishing an account at the bank. There are two kinds of account. One is the savings account and the other is the current account. One advantage of having current account is that we can pay using cheques. This means we don’t have to carry large amounts of money with us and risk losing it.
Most banks, commercial banks, have two kinds of current accounts. One is minimum balance account and the other is the special account. The former kind requires the customer to maintain his account a certain amount as a minimum balance, but the bank will charge the customer a fee for each cheque he or she writes.
The main idea of the second paragraph is ___ ....
A. a commercial bank is a place where customers can pay their bills.
B. services of commercial bank.
C. a commercial bank rents safe deposit boxes to the customers.
D. a commercial bank provides loans to the customers.
E. customers can save deposits to the bank.
Which of the following statements is not true according to the text ?
A. There is one central bank in every country.
B. The customers of central bank is different from those of a commercial bank.
C. Central bank is useful to individuals.
D. There are two kinds of current accounts that most commercial banks have.
E. We can use the services of banks if we have account at the bank.
“The former kind requires the customer to maintain his account a certain ___” (paragraph 4). The underlined word refers to ___ ........
A. commercial banks
B. the special account
C. kinds of current account
D. each cheque
E. minimum balance account
For regular everyday use most people prefer a ___ account because it is advantageous.
A. minimum balance
B. current
C. saving
D. deposit
E. special
Commercial banks provide various services to its customers. The synonym of the italic word is
A. give
B. accept
C. borrow
D. establish
E. contribute
The main idea of the first paragraph is ___
A. the customers of central bank
B. the principal types of banking
C. a central bank provides customers loans
D. the duty of central bank
E. the co-operation between government and central bank
TEXT3
Working long hours at a computer can cause eyestrain. A letter to New England Journal of Medicine provides one explanation for the problem.
Japanese researchers studied some 50 office workers who spent an average of theree hours a day at a computer. Since blinking keep eyes moist – thus reducin strain – the researchers counted blingking rates under different conditions.
The workers averaged 22 blinks a minute while reading a book and just seven a minute while reading a text on a computer screen. The computer workers also keep their eyes open wider, which meant moisture evaporated more quickly. If you work at a computer screen, close your eyes periodically. That spreads a tear film and rest your eyes. And remember to blink more often !
In the text there is a phrase, “New England Journal of Medicine,” it is a name of ___ ....
A. medicine
B. magazine on medical treatment
C. England
D. magazines on medical science
E. England Hospital
X : What kind of object did the Japanese researchers use as data?
Y : all of these, except ___ ___ ........
A. 50 office workers
B. close your eyes periodically
C. most of the eyes minimizes strain
D. people ret their eyes
E. the researchers studied them
Why did the researchers count the eye blink in his investigation ? Because ___ .
A. blinking keeps eyes moist
B. the workers keep their eyes open wider
C. moist of the eyes minimizes strain
D. people ret their eyes
E. the researchers studied them
“Their” in paragraph 3 line 2 refers to ___ .....
A. Japanese researchers
B. three hours
C. computer workers
D. 22 blinks
E. working long hours
In the research, it is found something as mentioned below, except ___ .
A. The relaxed people blink 22 times a minute
B. The people reading a book blink 10 times a minute
C. Working an computer screen blink 7 times a minute
D. The eyes open wider when people work at computer
E. Moisture evaporated more quickly
The researchers suggest us to do the following, except ___ .
A. close your eyes periodically
B. keep your eyes open
C. make your eyes rest
D. blink more often
E. rest your eyes
TEXT 4
Even modest amounts of physical exercises can substantially reduce a person’s chances of dying of heart disease, cancer or other causes. So suggests a study done by doctors at the Institute of aerobics Research in Dallas , Texas
As reported in the Journal of American Medical Association, researchers tested the physical fitness of more than 13,000 healthy men and women, and followed them for an average of eight years. Fitness was measured by performance on a treadmill rather than relying on verbal reports of exercises.
The subject were then grouped into five categories, from least to most fit. The least-fit group had death rates more than three times that of the most fit. But the biggest health gain came from just getting out of the least-fit category.
“This is an important message for people to understand,” says Carl Caspersen of the center of Disease Control in Atlanta
“.... on a treadmill, rather than by relying on verbal .....” The italic word has the same meaning with
A. holding on
B. depending on
C. carrying on
D. coming on
E. rurning on
What is the example of modest amount of physical exercise based on the text ?
| A. Running B. Walking C. Skipping | D. Jumping E. Swimming |
How many categories were the subjects classified ?
| A. 2 B. 3 C. 4 | D. 5 E. 6 |
22.The antonym of briskly (the last paragraph) is ___ ..
| A. rapidly B. fast C. smoothly | D. quickly E. Slowly |
Which one of the following statements is true according to the text ?
A. Researchers always rely on the performance of a treadmill.
B. We can reduce the risk of health problems by running fast.
C. The most fit group had death rates more than the least fit group.
D. Walking rapidly can reduce the risk of health problems.
E. We have to be a good marathon runner.
The word “them” (paragraph 1) refers to ___ ..
A. researchers
B. physical fitness
C. healthy men
D. healthy women
E. healthy men and women
TEXT5
Among the Javanese, funeral involve several activities called selamatan. The first selamatan is held on the day a member of a family dies, which is called geblag. The next selamatan is held on the third day, called nelung dina; on the seventh day called mitung dina; on the fortieth day, called matang puluh dina; on hundredth day, called nyatus; and on the thousandth day, called nyewu, which is the gretest of all the selamatan ceremonies. The Javanese believe that after thousandth day, the spirit of the dead person is already at peace in the “other” world.
The torajan people of South Sulawesi have a unique way of burying the dead. They believe that if somebody dies, they enter puya. Puya is a place for the dead. They also believe that how dead people go to puya must show his or her social status when he or she was alive. That is why, the funeral ceremony for a person who had a high position in the community may look like a big party or even a carnival to outsiders. In Tana Toraja, a dead person is only accepted as dead when a complete funeral has been held for him. Before that, the corpse is considered to be a “sick” body and is kept in a traditional house called tongkonan. This sick body is dreassed and offered food.
.The Balinese of Trunyan have a different funeral. After a morning ceremony, the dead body is put under a tree. It is not burried or burned. It is not even covered with cloth or eaves. It is amazing, although it does rot, does not smell. The place where the dead is put is near a village not far from Lake Kintamani
Which people do not bury the dead ?
A. Javanese
B. Torajan
C. Kintamani
D. Balinese
E. South Sulawesi
The following statements are true, except ___
A. There are seven activities called selamatan in funeral custom in Java.
B. The Torajan believe that the dead will enter puya.
C. The corpse is considered to be a sick body although a complete funeral had been held for him.
D. If the funeral has not been completed yet, the dead is a sick body.
E. The Balinese of Trunyan do not bury the dead body.
What do the Torajan people consider a “sick” body ?
A. puya
B. corpse
C. sick person
D. tongkonan
E. funeral
Why do the Torajan people dress the dead body and give it food when it is kept in a Tongkonan ?
A. Because it is still alive.
B. Because they believe it will enter puya.
C. Because it is considered to be a sick body.
D. Because the dead body must eat and tidy.
E. Because it is a unique way burying
The first Javanese selamatan for a dead member of a family .......... on the day the person dies.
A. is burying
B. is holding
C. is considered
D. is buried
E. is held
What is the synonym of “die” ?
A. live
B. dream away
C. pass away
D. go away
E. far away
Text 6
BANKING
There are two principal types of banking. One is commercial banking and the other is central banking. A commercial bank provides various services to its customers. Two of the services are accepting savings deposits from its customers and providing loans to them. A commercial bank also serves as a place where its customers can pay some of their bills, like those for telephone or electricity. It may also rent safe deposit boxes to its customers. In the U.S.A.
A central bank also provides loans to its customers. But the customers are not individuals as in the case of a commercial bank. The customers of central banks are governments, other commercial banks and financial institutions. A country will have one central bank. In England
For us individuals, the commercial bank is more important because it directly provides us with services. We can enjoy the services by establishing an account at the bank. There are two kinds of account. One is the savings account and the other is the current account. One advantage of having a current account is that we can pay using cheques. This means that we don’t have to carry large amounts of money with us, and risk losing it.
Most banks, commercial banks, have two kinds of current accounts. One is the minimum balance account and the other is the special account. The former kind requires the customers to maintain in his account a certain amount as a minimum balance, but the bank will charge the customer a fee for each cheque he or she writes.
Which of the following is not true according to the text?
A. Government is one the central bank’s customers.
B. Individual may borrow a sum of money from the central bank.
C. The bank of Indonesia
D. A commercial bank serves many kinds of services to its customers.
E. Opening a current account, the customer can use cheques as a means of payment.
A commercial bank is directly useful to us.
We can find this idea in paragraph ___ .
A. one
B. two
C. three
D. four
E. two and three
How can we get satisfaction from the bank services ?
A. By renting safe deposit box.
B. By becoming a customer.
C. By providing cheques.
D. By paying interests.
E. By borrowing money.
In America
A. renting safe deposit boxes
B. buying travel tickets
C. accepting deposits
D. providing loans
E. paying bills
Two of the services are accepting saving deposits from its customers and providing loans to them (paragraph 1).
The word its refers to ___ .
A. financial institutions
B. bank of Indonesia
C. commercial bank
D. American bank
E. central bank
We can enjoy the services by establishing an account at the bank.
The underlined word means ___.
A. having
B. opening
C. offering
D. arranging
E. developing
Text 7
TORAJAN FEAST FOR THE DEAD
The Torajans are perhaps best known for their elaborate colourful feast for the dead offering to ensure that the soul of the dead may pass to the after world in a manner appropriate to the status they enjoyed in this world.
This feast cost a lot of money because the kin groups will often save and work for many years to prepare a suitable elaborate funeral. Visitors should be sure to contribute food, cigarettes, soap or money to assist the family.
A man is considered dead only when his funeral feast has been held. In the meantime, the deceased is regarded as merely sick and the corpse is kept in the “tongkonan” (a series of houses arranged in circular row around an open field), where he is fed and visited as if he were still alive. The corpse is first ritually cleansed and dressed in a fine weaving and made to sit up. After some days, it is wrapped in specially woven fabric and lain in a westward facing position.
When enough goods have been set aside to send the soul off, the funeral ceremonies are performed in two stages over a period of about a week presided over by a “tomabalu” (death specialist). Buffaloes and pigs are first slaughtered and offerings of betel nuts, fruits and “tuak” (palm wine) are made. The corpse is then moved to face north and is now officially dead. The kin folk must observe a number of taboos, including a rice feast that last several days, as dances and chants are performed.
Why is the ceremony expensive ?
Because ___ .
A. it is the last feast in the world
B. it sends the soul of the corpse
C. the kin groups have to save and work for many years to prepare it
D. the ceremony is performed in two stages over a period of about a week
E. the ceremony is lead by a “tomabalu by slaughtering buffaloes and pigs
Who is responsible for the funeral ceremony ?
A. the tomabalu
B. the family
C. the kin groups
D. the visitors
E. the dead
What do they do to the corpse before the funeral feast is heald ?
A. They make the dead merely sick
B. They visit and fed the corpse
C. They move the dead face northward
D. They watch the soul off the dead
They ask help to the visitors
The funeral ceremony is led by a ___ .
A. kind
B. family
C. visitor
D. tomabalu
E. torajan
The corpse is regarded officially dead ___ .
A. When it is put in the “tongkanan”
B. When it is faced westward
C. When it is faced northward
D. When it is fed by the family
E. When the ceremony is performed
The torajans are perhaps best known for their elaborate colouful feast for the dead … (paragraph 1).
The synonym of the underlined word is ___ .
A. expensive
B. wasteful
C. enjoyful
D. sophisticated
E. complicated
Text 8
In addition to the Indonesian aircraft, there were also many foreign ones, civilian and military. The popular aircraft which attracted the attention of most the spectators, were the fighters : Mirage-2000, F-16 Fighting Falcon, and F-18 Hornet. These three fighters, in turn, also made their air demonstrations. The tremendous boom heard when the plane broke the sound barrier made people especially the yougsters, shout and applaud. While in the air, the combat aircraft performed maneuvers, while on the ground, the giant Royal Brunei Airlines, Boeng 747 stood majestically.
And special aerobatic shows were held by two aerobatic teams : The Red Arrow of the British Royal Airforce and the Royal Yordanian team. Both teams, with colourful smoke trailing behind their airplanes were equally impressive when they made various configurations in the sky over the capital. Unfortunately, those who missed the Indonesian Air Show will have to wait ten years later when the next one will be held.
The first paragraph tells us about ___ .
A. the tremendous boom
B. F-16 Fighting Falcon
C. the Indonesian aircraft
D. civilian and military aircraft
E. the fighters air demonstrations
What attracted the attention of many spectators ?
A. The fighters
B. The aircraft
C. The civilian aircraft
D. The military aircraft
E. The Indonesia
The spectators of the aerobatic shows were impressed by ___ .
A. the colourful smoke
B. the aerobatic team
C. the Indonesia
D. the various configurations
E. the British Royal Airforce
The youngsters shouted and applauded because ___ .
A. Boeing 747 stood majestically
B. they heard the tremendous boom
C. the fighters made air demonstrations
D. the combat aircraft performed maneuvers
E. the Royal Brunei Airlines landed on the ground
Unfortunately, those who missed the Indonesian Air Show this year will have to wait ten years later (paragraph 2).
The word those refers to ___ .
A. spectators
B. demonstration
C. configurations
D. aerobatic teams
E. aerobatic shows
Look at the picture !
This picture shows that the plane is ___ .
A. burning
B. on fire
C. landing
D. crashing
E. taking off
Text 9
The word “democracy” comes from two Greek words which means people power”. The 49 of the ideas about democracy came from the ancient Greek city state of Athens Athens
A. origin
B. original
C. originally
D. originate
E. originator
A. representative
B. participative
C. collective
D. indirect
E. direct
A. carry out
B. take part
C. take place
D. take over
E. take out
A. duty
B. tast
C. right
D. work
E. obligation
A. majority
B. minority
C. common
D. publicity
E. similarity
Text 10
Buying, selling, market research, transportation, storage, advertising – these are all part of the complex area of business movement of goods and services from the manufacturer to customer in order to satisfy the customer and to achieve the company’s objectives. Marketing can be divided into four main elements that are popularly known as the four P’s; product, price, place, and promotion. Each one plays a vital role in the success or failure of the marketing operation.
The product element of marketing refers to the goods or services that a company wants to sell. This often involves research and development (R and D) of a new product, research of the potential market, testing of the product to ensure quality, and then introduction to the market.
A company next considers the price to charge for its product. There are three pricing options the company may take : above, with, or below the prices that its competitors are charging. For example, if the average price of a pair of women’s leather shoes is $ 27, the company that charges $23 has priced below the market; a company that charges $ 27 has priced with the market; and a company that charges $ 33 has priced above the market. Most company price with the market and sell their goods or services for average prices established by major producers in industry. The producers who establish these prices are known as price leaders.
The third element of marketing process – placement – involves getting the product to the customer. This takes place trough the channels of distribution. A common channel of distribution is : manufacturer – wholesaler – retailer – customer.
Wholesalers generally sell large quantities of product to retailers, and retailers usually sell smaller quantities to customer.
Finally, communication about the product takes place between the buyer and the seller. This communication between the buyer and the seller is known as promotion. There are two major ways how promotion occurs : through personal selling, as in the department store, and through advertising, as in the newspaper or magazines.
The four elements of marketing – product, price, placement, and promotion – work together to develop a successful marketing operation that satisfy customers and achieves the company’s objectives.
What is the most suitable title of the text?
- The Trade
- The Marketing
- The International Trade
- The Business Movement
- How to Satisfy the Customers
There are four main elements of marketing which make the marketing successful or fail.
We can find this idea in paragraph … .
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
54..What is a promotion?
It is … .
- the communication from buyers to other buyers
- the low price of the new products for the customers
- the information about a new products on television
- the example of new products given freely to buyers
- the communication between the buyers and the sellers
55.Which of the following distributor sells the most products?
- The buyers
- The sellers
- The retailers
- The customers
- The wholesalers
56.This takes place through the channels of distribution.
The underlined words have the similar meaning to … .
- joins
- happens
- participates
- contributes
- congratulates
Text 11
ASEAN
The Association of South East Asian Nations or ASEAN is a regional organization formed by the government of Indonesia Malaysia Philippines Singapore Thailand 8th August 1967 in Bangkok , Thailand
The aims of the organization is to have a close co-operation among the member countries on an equal basis. This would bring mutual benefits and stimulate solidarity which will promote peace, stability, and prosperity. ASEAN also aims at maintaining external relation with similar aims; we have ASEAN-Australia co-operation, ASEAN-US economic co-operation, etc.
From the very beginning, ASEAN was set up as a regional organization for economic, social, and cultural co-operation. In addition to these general goals, ASEAN also aims at collaboration in the field of agriculture, trade and industry, transportation, and communication.
Politically, ASEAN also aims at keeping South East Asian neutral, so that it remains a ”Zone of Peace, Freedom, and Neutrality”. The Kuala Lumpur Declaration, signed on 27th November 1971 , is the most significant document in the development of ASEAN. The ASEAN secretariat office is located at Jalan Sisingamangaraja Jakarta, and its main task is to be responsible for the effective implementation of ASEAN project and activities. This office was set up in June 1976 based on the agreement on the Establishment of the ASEAN secretariat signed at the Bali Summit Conference in February 1976.
Over the years, ASEAN has grown into a significant and constructive force in South East Asian politics. It is able to find local solutions to regional problems, and to produce concrete result in dealing with matters ranging from trade difficulties to youth activities.
When was ASEAN secretariat officially founded?
- June 1967
- June 1976
- August 1967
- November 1971
- February 1976
ASEAN becomes a significant and constructive force in South East Asian politics.
We can find this idea in paragraph … .
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
The aim of ASEAN is … .
- to sign
- to set up a regional organization
- to form the government in South East Asian
- to have ASEAN-Australia economic co-operation
- to have a close co-operation among the member countries
What is the responsibility of ASEAN?
- To make the implementation of ASEAN projects and activities effective.
- To collaborate in the fields of agriculture, trade, and industry.
- To make a close co-operation among the member countries
- To maintain external relations with similar aims.
- To find local solutions to regional problems.
ASEAN has grown into a significant and constructive force in South East Asian politics.
The underlined word has the similar meaning to …
- possible
- important
- interesting
- beautiful
- attractive
Text 12
AIR POLLUTION
Everyday both industrial and domestic chimneys emit vast amounts of dirt and harmful gases. The exhaust fumes from thousands of car engines add to this huge volume of filth.
Sulfur dioxide, produce mainly by the burning of coal and oil, combined with the moisture of the air to form sulfuric acid. This eats away stone, brick, and even metal. Doctors reason that if it can do this, it must damage the lungs of people who breathe it, especially over a period of many years.
Usually the effects of air pollution are not instantly noticeable. Occasionally, though, there have been catastrophic ”smogs”. (The word smog is a combination of smoke and fog). One of these occurred in the town of Donora Pennsylvania U.S.A.
One of the chief causes of air pollution in many cities is the internal combustion engine. Cars, lorries, and buses give out the gas called carbon monoxide, which in high concentrations can kill a person in a confined space. Cars also throw into the air fine particle of rubber and asphalt from their tires and the road, and particles of asbestos from their brake-linings. These can cause damage to the lungs when breathed in.
Another source of pollution is the nuclear power station which produce a great amount of poisonous radio-active waste. This waste must be sealed up and buried beneath the ground of seabed so carefully that there is no danger of leakage. Some scientists are worried that we are not being careful enough with nuclear waste. It may not all be buried safely. Also they fear there may be a serious accident at a nuclear power station, releasing deadly radiation into the air.
Sulfuric acid is formed by the combination of sulfur dioxide and the moisture of air.
We can find this idea in paragraph … .
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
What does paragraph 3 tell us about?
- Sulfur dioxide can damage our lungs.
- The dangerous pollutant is the nuclear power.
- Carbon monoxide is the main pollutant in many cities.
- The effect of air pollution are not noticeable directly.
- Sulfuric acid is formed by the combination of the air and carbon monoxide.
Some scientists are worried the nuclear power because … .
- the waste releases radiation into the air
- leaking in sealing the waste will be fatal
- the waste should be buried beneath the ground
- the waste may cause an accident in the power station
- the nuclear power station produces this waste in great amount
This eats away stones, brick, and even metal (paragraph 2).
The word this in the above sentence refers to … .
Text 13
- moisture
- coal and oil
- sulfuric acid
- sulfur dioxide
- the burning coal
One of the chief causes of air pollution in many cities is the internal combustion engine (paragraph 4).
The underlined word has the same meaning to … .
- main
- serious
- commander
- the leader of the tribe
- head of the department
Television has a great influence on our ideas about what is right and wrong, about the way we should behave, and about life in general. Sometimes the values and life styles that we get from television are in conflict with those that are taught at home and school. Critics of television point out that crime and western programs often appeal to a taste of violence, while many game shows appeal to greed. Many critics also believe that television should be used for socially constructive purposes as well as for entertainment.
What is the main idea of the text ?
- Television
- Television Programs
- Television and Violence
- The influences of Television
- Television and The children
” … are in conflict with those that are taught at home and school”.
What does the underlined word refer to ?
- The value
- The style
- The conflict
- The television
- The value and styles
Text 14
R.A. Kartini was born in 1879. Her father was the regent of Jepara. He was an educated man, and sent all his sons and daughters to a Dutch school. At school Kartini began to think of what many girls of her age missed. They could not go to school, and had to stay at home until they married. Kartini relized that the women in Indonesia
Who was Kartini ?
- The regent of Jepara
- The regent of Rembang
- the regent of Jepara’s wife
- The regent of Jepara’s daughter
- The regent of Rembang’s daughter
What did Kartini do when she was a young girl ?
- She married
- She went to school
- She stayed at home
- She quarreled with her brother
- She set up a house-keeping course for women
What did many girls in Indonesia
- They could not marry
- They could not stay at home
- They could not become a regent
- They could not became teacher
- They could not have chance to be educated
Text 15
One question that you may not have considered involves the low physical demands of computer learning : What about exercise ? Computers certainly do not promote physical activity. There are students who, caught up in the mystique of the machine. Forget about lunch, or want to skip after school activities. Students often must literally be forced to leave the computer and into some forms of physical activity. This problem will become frequent as more classroom work centers around the computer.
What about interpersonal relationship ? Since it is inanimate object, the computer is of course impersonal and unfeeling. As such, it may fail to stimulate in its users some of the emotions that are desirable in human being.
Which of the following is the advantage of computers ?
- The student use impolite language
- Computers don’t promote physical activities
- The students want to skip after school activities
- Students forget to eat when they are working at computer
- Computers help the students in doing their assignments
According to the text, which one is correct ?
- Computers are very personal
- Computers are impersonal and unfeeling
- Computers have feeling like human beings
- Computers promote interpersonal relationship
- Computers stimulate its users some emotions that are desirable in human beings
TEXT16
World War II was the most wide-spreads and the most destructive war in history. It lasted from 1939 to 1945 and eventually involved all the great power and most of the smaller nations of the world. Even the countries that remained neutral felt the war’s impact. The chief antagonists were Germany Italy Japan Soviet union , France China Europe to North Africa and from the islands of Pacific to eastern and southeastern Asia .
The cost of the war in death, suffering, and destruction of property was enormous. Deaths in battle alone exceed 16,000,000. At least as many civilians lost their lives, and millions more were made homeless. Many of the cities of Europe and Asia were partly or completely destroyed by areas bombing, and vast areas of land were devastated.
How many countries were involved in the World War II ?
- ten
- six
- eight
- seven
- eleven
”The cost of the war, … was enormous.”
The underlined word has a closest meaning with ____ .
- little
- narrow
- limited
- very little
- very large
How long did World War II take place ?
- 2 years
- 3 years
- 4 years
- 5 years
- 6 years
TEXT17
Water is an important forest product. Forest soils are giant sponges. They soak up rain, so that it seeps slowly into the ground and stays there. Many towns and cities depend on these forest reservoirs.
Shaded from the sun and sheltered from drying winds, forest streams flow steadily even in dry weather. But when trees are cut the soil is exposed and is washed or blown away. Then rain runs off quickly, causing erosion and floods.
Wildlife is another important forest source. The forest provides food and shelter for a large and varied population of birds and animals. Million of people look to the forest as places of recreation. hiking, picnicking, sightseeing, fishing, hunting, camping, swimming, and other outdoor activities are becoming more popular each year.
(Taken from the New Book of Knowledge, F.p. 371)
What is the best title for the text ?
- Water and Wildlife
- Erosions and Floods
- Important products of
- Water is an important source
Many people like to go to the forest because ____.
- Forests are fresh
- Forests are shady and windy
- Forests are for keeping water
- Forests are very giant sponges
- Forests are places of recreations
Why are forest soils like giant sponges ?
- The soak up rain
- Many people go to the forests
- The big giants are living in the forests
- Rain seeps slowly in the forests
Text 18
Scientists and doctors say that about 34 million Americans are too fat. Why is this? One cause is the kind of food Americans eat. Many Americans like ’fast food’. These foods (such as hamburgers and ice cream) often have fattening things in them. Another cause is the way Americans eat. They often eat little snacks between regular meals. These extra foods add extra fat on the body. A third cause is not enough exercise. Americans like driving everywhere, instead of walking. They often have machines to do a lot of the work. Some Americans are also too heavy because of health problems. But for most of those 34 million Americans, the problem is the American lifestyle.
What does the passage tell us about?
Why many Americans are too fat.
The American lifestyle.
American fast foods.
What American eat.
Health problems in America
From the text we can conclude that ___ .
Sixty-six million Americans do not consume fast foods.
Many Americans are fat due to the way they live.
High-tech machines are an advantage to the health of Americans.
Eating little snacks is the cause of major health problems.
Snacks are included in the regular meals of Americans.
Text 19
World war II was the most widespread and the most destructive war in history. It lasted from 1939 to 1945 and eventually involved all the great powers and the most of the smaller nations of the world. Even the countries that remained neutral felt the war’s impact. The chief antagonists were Germany Italy Japan United States Great Britain France China Europe to North Africa and from the Islands of the Pasific to eastern and south-eastern Asia .
The cost of war in death, suffering, and destruction of property was enormous.Deaths in batlle alone exceeded 16.000.000. At least as many civilians lost their lives, and millions more made homeless. Many of the cities of Europe and asia were party or completely destroyed by aerial bombing, and vast areas of land were devastated.
The main idea of the second paragraph is ___ .
many civilians were homeless
the victims of war exceeded 16.000.000
the cost of the war was very great
many countries were destroyed
Why was Word war II the most widespread and destructive war in history?
Because ___ .
it happened from 1939 to 1945
it involved many nations
people were killed and made homeless
the neutral countries felt the impact of the war
many vast areas of land were devastated
”Even the countries that remained neutral felt the war’s impact.”
The word ’remained’ here means ___ .
denied
agrees
supported
stayed
wanted
Text 20
A Wedding at Denpasar
A group of people walk down the narrow lane towards a temple. At the entrance of the temple an elderly man greets them and leads them towards an altar. A large number of people are already seated round the altar which is decorated with palm leaves and fruits. All these peoples sit quietly and patiently, waiting for the wedding to begin.
After a short while a Balinese priest enters the temple. His arrival indicates that the wedding ceremony is about to begin. He walks up to the guests and shakes each one by the hand, giving them a friendly greeting at the same time.He then goes over to the altar to pray.While praying the priest rings a small brass bell intermittently and sprinkles holy water.
About twenty minutes later the bride and groom enter the temple and sit on chairs before the altar. The groom is dressed in colourful robes and wears a gold-handled kris with protruding above his right shoulder. The bride wears a beautiful dress woven with gold and silver threads. On her head is a gold tiara – like ornament.
The priest starts the cermony. He bestows his blessing on the young couple by using a shredded coconut frond to sprinkle holy water over them. The ceremony lasts about an hour. Towards the end of it the priest sprinkles more holy water over the couple through a plaited mat. The bridegroom and his bride then collect the water in the their hands and pour it into their mouths. They do this three times. After the third time they spit the water on to the ground.
When the ceremony is over, the groom and his bride walks to the smaller temple to offer prayers to the gods. They then join their guests for a feast.
What does the priest do when he arrives at the temple?
He conducts the wedding ceremony immediately.
He prepares for the wedding ceremony around the later.
He greets the guests and prays while waiting for the altar.
He speaks to the guests and tell them what to do during the ceremony.
He prays with the bride and the groom in the altar.
Whatever the bride and the groom do in the wedding ceremony can be found in paragraph ___ .
1 and 2
3 and 4
2 and 3
2 and 4
1 and 3
What does the priest do at the first time when the wedding ceremony is just begun?
He goes over to the altar to pray.
He rings a small brass bell and sprinkles holy water.
He sprinkles more holy water over the couple.
He bestows his blessing on the young couple.
He spits the holy water on to the ground.
Which of the following statements is true according to the text?
The temple in the altar is decorated with palm leaves and fruit.
The bride and the groom greet the guests before the ceremony begins.
After the ceremony is over, the young couple and the guests go to the temple to pray.
The groom wears a gold tiara-like ornament on his head.
The ceremony is carried out immediately when the priest arrives at the temple.
”He bestows his blessing on the young couple ... .”
The underlined word means ___ .
hopes
prays
urges
gives
begs
Text 21
Nuclear energy is the energy contained in the nucleus, or centre, of an atom. It is the powerful form of energy that exists. Only in this century have scientists learned how to obtain nuclear energy. They have put it to constructive uses, as in electric power stations. They have also put it to destructive uses, as in the atomic bomb and the hydrogen bomb.
Sometimes nuclear energy is called atomic energy because it is obtained from atoms. This is not a good choice of words. Other forms of energy can also be obtained from atoms. For example, chemical energy, also, comes from atoms. But it comes from reactions outside the atomic nuclei. Nuclei is the plural of nucleus. Chemical energy is released when coal, oil, gas other fuels are burned.
Anatomic-bomb explosion shows how powerful nuclear energy is. You have probably read of nuclear explosions described in terms of megatons, or million of tons of TNT. You may have known that TNT is the abbreviation of trinitrotoluene. It means a high explosive.
The breakdown, or fission, or uranium atoms supplies about 2 percent of the word’s energy requirements. Fission release tremendous amount of heat, which can be used to make steam to drive electric generators.
Early supporters of nuclear power believed that it would provide plenty of energy at low cost. But many problems have developed. The cost of building nuclear power plants has soared. There is great public concern about the possibility of a spread of radiation following an accident in a nuclear plant. As yet there is also no sure,safe way to dispose of the burned out fuel, which is radioactive. And the supply of uranium on the earth, like the supply of fossil fuels, is limited.
What is the nuclear energy obtained from?
Electricity
Atom
Steam
Coal
Oil
The topic of paragraph three is about ___.
the nuclear explosion
the danger of the nuclear energy
the meaning of TNT
the explosion of an atomic bom
the powerful force of nuclear energy
Which of the following statements is true according to the text?
Nuclear is the only energy obtained from atom.
Chemical energy comes from reactions inside the atomic nuclear.
Nuclear energy has a high explosive.
Fission connot be used tomake steam to drive machines.
Scientists have learned how to obtain nuclear energy centuries ago.
What does the fifth paragraph tell us about?
The supply of uranium on the earth.
The cost of building nuclear power plants.
The possibility of radiation.
The safe way to dispose of the burned out fuel.
The disadvantages of nuclear power plants.
” ... about 2 percent of the world’s energy requirements.”
The underlined word has the same meaning as something ___ .
produced
distributed
needed
provided
asked
Text 22
Working a long hours at a computer can cause eyestrain. A letter to the New England Journal of Medicine provides one explanation for the problem.
Japanese researchers studied some 50 office workers who spent an average of three hours a day at a computer. Since blinking keeps eyes moist – thus reducing strain – the researchers counted blinking rates under different condition. The workers averaged 22 blinks a minute when relaxed, ten blinks a minute while reading a book and just seven a minute while reading text on a computer screen. The computer workers also kept their eyes open wider, which meant moisture evaporated more quickly.
If you work at a computer screen, close your eyes periodically. That spreads a tear film and rests your eyes. And remember to blink more often.
The text is about research on ___ .
working
blinking
eyestrain
computer
workers
The researchers did the research by ___ .
working at a computer
reducing eyestrain
giving one explaination for the problem
reading a book
counting the number of blinks
Working long hours at a computer can cause eyestrain because ___ .
the workers spent an average of three hours a day at a computer
a letter to the workers is not relevant
the researchers counted blinking rates under different conditions
people blink less when they work at a computer
people close their eyes periodically when they work at computer
Text 23
Television is the most popular form of entertainment in any household. People of all ages use this medium to entertain themselves for an average of four hours a day. Thus, television has had a tremendous influence on its viewers, especially children. Scientists now say that children can be adversely affected by constant watching television. This is due to the fact that they participate less in physical activities, spend less time reading and studying, and see a world of violence that can affect their own feelings of security.
What does the text tell us about?
The average time people spent watching television.
Television the best entertainer in our lives.
The bad effect of television on children.
Viewers’ tremendous influence on television
Scientists’ research on the popularity of television
”Television has had a tremendous influence on its viewers.”
The word ’tremendous’ means ___ .
very great
very large
very hard
very smaal
very weak
A. It is used to measure the movement of the liquid rock or lava inside a volcano.
- One instrument scientists use is called seismograph.
- Another instrument is called tiltimeter.
- Besides those things, they are now studying the use of infrared photographs taken from aeroplanes.
- Scientists have many things to learn about volcanoes.
- It can measure very small movement in the earth near a volcano.
Which is the best arrangement of the sentences above to make a good paragraph?
B – E – F – C – A – D
E – B – F – C – A – D
C – A – D – E – B – F
E – B – C – F – A – D
F – B – A – C – D – E
Text 24
A double population will need more electricity. Water power, which now 98 about one third of the world’s electricity, is limited 99 there are only a limited number of rivers that can be dammed. The supply of coal, oil and gas seems to be 100 . But no one can be sure how long they will last in the face of a vastly 101 population. A small amount of electricity is now produced by 102 atomic reactors, but the extensive use of atomic reactors might present problems of radioactive polllution.
A. absorbs
- generates
- takes
- increase
- divides
A. therefore
- however
- so that
- because
- otherwise
A. adequate
- scarce
- plentiful
- limited
- excessive
A. increased
- increasing
- increase
- to increase
- increases
A. use
- used
- using
- uses
- being used
Text 25
Television has a great influence on our ideas about what is right and wrong, about the way we should behave, and about life in general. Sometimes the value and life 103 that we get from televison are in 104 with those that are taught at home and school. Critics of TV 105 that crime and western programs often 106 toataste of violence while many game shows appeal to greed. Many critics also believe that televison should be used for 107 constructive purpose as well as for entertainment.
A. challenging
- objectives
- styles
- skills
- competitions
A. line
- conflict
- accordance
- favour
- dealing
A. find out
- carry out
- take out
- look out
- point out
A. prevent
- minimize
- appeal
- remove
- wipe
A. social
- cocialize
- socially
- socialized
- socializing
Text 26
THE SUN AS A SOURCE OF ENERGY
As the supplies of fossil fuels – coal, oil and gas-are running out, scientists have been working hard trying to find ways of obtaining other kinds of fuel. They have succeeded in finding one that is very efficient : nuclear fuel. However, the ores which produce this kind of energy, e.g. uranium ores, will eventually run out too. Fortunately, a source of abundant energy, which is virtually inexhaustible-sunlight-has been waiting for the scientists.
The sun sends out energy equal to that produced by 10.000 million tons of coal every second, of which the earth receives only one two-billionth part. It is estimated that the energy which the falls on one square metre of the earth’s surface per second can be used to keel about seven 100-watt lamps burning. The sun’s energy is really abundant, but only a limited amount has so far been used by man.
The sun can also be used as a source of fuel for power plants. Such power plants are still in the experimental stages. However, it is hoped that they will lead the way to a wider use of solar energy to run machines.
Solar energy can be used in telephone communications, space technology, and farming. Solar batteries have been in experimental use for a number of years to power instruments used in space vehicles. Scientists have also succeeded in developing solar pumps that can raise water for irrigation.
The sun seems to be an ideal source of energy for a great many uses. Yet to change the abundant sunlight into energy is a different matter. The instruments needed to catch the sun’s energy are still very expensive. However, once man succeeds in catching even a small part of that energy, nobody would worry about running out of fossil fuels or uranium ores.
It lies in the hands of the scientists to make this dream come true.
Which of the following energy will not run out?
A. sun
B. gas
C. oil
D. coal
E. uranium
The solar energy is said to be one of the energy that can produce electricity.
We can find this idea in paragraph ___ .
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
E. 5
Which statement is not true according to the text?
A. The solar energy is used in farming.
B. The use of solar energy is still limited.
C. The supplies of coal, oil and gas full are unlimited.
D. The instruments for catching the sun’s energy are expensive.
E. Scientists have succeeded in making use of solar energy in space technology.
”They have succeeded in finding one … ” (paragraph 1).
The underlined word refers to…
A. oil
B. gas
C. coal
D. fuel
E. scientist
However it is hoped that they will lead the way to a wider use of solar energy to run machines (paragraph 5 ).
The underlined word means… .
A. keep
B. remove
C. repair
D. operate
E. instal
Text 27
There are two types of electric current. The first is AC which stands for Alternating Current, and the second is Direct Current or DC. AC is more widely used then DC, because it is easier to generate and to transmit.
When huge quantities of electric energy are distributed to houses, shops and factories they take a long distance. By the time they reach their destination, their voltages must be changed. High voltages are too dangerous for homes and factories.
An up and down transformer is used to regulate the voltages. High voltages are stepped down by this transformer. The transformer consists of two coils of wire; both wound on the same iron core. One coil has more turns than the other. If AC is passed through one coil, it induces moving lines of magnetic force. This in turn induces an electric current in the other coil.
If coil A has half as many turns as coil B, then the voltage can be reduced. At the same time the current can be increased.
The current supply from an electric generator is stepped down by transformers from hundred of thousands of volts 220 volts for domestic use.
Houses are wired with electric circuits. Electricity coming into the houses passes through a meter, which measures the amount of electricity used, so that the suppliers can charge for it. The current also passes through a fuse box. A fuse protects electric appliances from overloading. If greater power of electric current is applied, a wire in the fuse gets hot and melts, so breaking the circuit and acting as a switch.
To transmit the electricity current into houses, the high voltage should be…
A. reduced
B. generated
C. increased
D. regulated
E. distributed
AC is easier to generate …( paragraph 1 )
The underlined word means…
A. change
B. supply
C. reverse
D. produce
E. transmit
A fuse is normally used to…
A. reduce high voltages
B. turn an electricity current off and on
C. supply electricity to our home from power plant
D. change mechanical energy into electric energy
E. break the circuit when too much electricity is use
When does the wire of a fuse melt?
A. when too much electricity is used
B. when the electric current passes through the meter
C. when the electric current passes through it
D. when high voltages is changed into lower voltages
E. when the electric energy is distributed to houses.
Which of the following is true according to the text?
A. The electric current comes from battery is alternating current
B. The electric meter is used to check whether there is electric current or not
C. The electric current passes through a fuse box first and then to the electric meter
D. The electricity transmitted from the power plant is directedly distributed to houses
E. The electric current goes into houses through the electric meter first and than to the fuse box.
Text 28
The Population Problems
In its response to the population growth, however, Indonesia Indonesia Indonesia
One of the most heartening aspects of the programme lies in the fact that the great majority of those accepting family planning come from the rural areas. It is indeed in the largely from the inifiative taken by dedicated and imaginative officials in moving the programme out of the clinic.
The population education is expected to make a substantial contribution to the success of ___ objectives.
A. family planning
B. birth control
C. transmigration
D. development
E. education
What made the family planing very successful in the rural area?
A. The areas are very close to the clinic.
B. The doctor’s dedication is very imaginative.
C. The villagers like to join family programme.
D. The government introduce the programme to the villagers.
E. The implementation of family panning is out side the clinic.
Which statement is not true according to the text?
A. Indonesia
B. Transmigration is also meant for national security.
C. Birth control is needed to minimize the population growth.
D. Indonesia
E. Family planning is closely related to the poor family.
Paragraph three tells about ___ .
A. the success of family planning in the rural areas
B. how to succeed in family planning in the areas
C. the way to carry out the family planning out of the clinic
D. how to promote family planning out of the clinic
E. the campaign of family planning in the rural areas
” … interm not the results achieved but also the democratic way in which they have been achieved.” (paragraph 2).
The word ”they” refers to ___ .
A. all attemp
B. valuable lessons
C. other parts of the worlds
D. family planning objectives
E. small families
The government is endeavoring to cope with the population problem in two ways.
The underlined word means…
A. attempting
B. beginning
C. conceding
D. declaring
E. enforcing
Text 29
In early societies money was unknown and man relied on a simple system of exchange. Perhaps a good hunter had more animal skins than he could use. his neighbor, a good fisherman, might have too many fish but needed furs to protect his children from the cold. Both soon realized that their problems could be easily solved by exchanging what they did not need, their surplus, for what they did need.
This method of exchanging something not needed for something that is needed is called barter. The word comes from the Italian ’barattare’ and the French ’barater’, which mean” to trade”.
Barter was an important means of exchange when the needs of primitive man were mostly for clothing, food, and shelter. But the system had many difficulties.
For example, a weaver who wanted to exchange his cloth for a good catch of fish might not be able to find a fisherman who needed cloth. And a farmer with too much corn might not be able to find a hunter with too many deer. When labor and services became more specialized in growing societies, barter no longer satisfied the demands of payment. A new system of exchange had to be found.
As man developed, he turned to many different things in his search for a convenient medium of exchange, or money. One of the earliest forms of money was cattle. The richest man was the one who owned the most livestock. His cattle were called capitale, and from that Latin word we get our word ”capital” meaning ”wealth”.
Why did people in early societies exchange their things for other thing?
A. They were unfamiliar with money.
B. They had an oversupply of products.
C. They did not need a system of exchange.
D. Barter system was very simple.
E. They were very poor.
What is the main idea of paragraph 4?
A. Barter was the only way of trade.
B. People exchange their things easily.
C. The richest man was one who used money.
D. Man looked for something to satisfy the demands of payment.
E. People did not think of finding a new means of exchange.
Which statement is true according to the text?
A. In early societies, people exchanged their things to buy something.
B. In growing societies, barter system made them satisfied.
C. In early societies, people traded by exchanging their things.
D. The richest man used barter as a new system of exchange.
E. They did not realize that they had to find a new system of exchange.
The main idea of paragraph three is ___ .
A. man should have a new system of exchange
B. primitive man wanted clothing, food and shelter only
C. labor and services became more specialized
D. barter was an important means of exchange
E. barter was difficult to carry out
” …, barter no longer satisfied the demands of payment.” (paragraph 3).
The underlined word means ___ .
A. fulfilled
B. interested
C. required
D. provided
E. benefited
” … many different things in his search for a convenient … (paragraph 4).
The underlined word has the similar meaning to ___ .
A. comfortable
B. effective
C. suitable
D. efficient
E. nice
Text 30
There are copper and gold, nickel, and the least 132 but most useful of substances, coal. Which today feeds thousand of power stations to supply the 133 that everyone has come to 134 upon.
A. blessed
B. located
C. situated
D. produced
E. created
A. improve
B. develop
C. make
D. fund
E. build
A. attract
B. attraction
C. attracted
D. attractive
E. attractively
A. electric
B. electrial
C. electrician
D. electrity
E. electricity
A. hang
B. depend
C. attach
D. believe
E. use up
Text 31
ASEAN
The Association of South – East Asian Nations (ASEAN) is a regional alliance formed in Bangkok Indonesia Malaysia Philippines Singapore Thailand Jakarta
The function of ASEAN is to promote cultural, economic and political co-operation in the region. It does so by organizing cultural and sporting events, by reducing tariffs on goods traded between ASEAN members and by holding summit conferences to issue communiques on particular political problems. One example of its work which is well-known throughout the region is the ASEAN Games. The games provide an opportunity for sportsmen and women to compete with their neighbors in a way that promotes fun and regional friendship.
In the modern world many nations are allying themselves with other nations in their region. The European Union (EU) – the former such as Germany France Ireland Holland United States of America United States Canada Mexico
The above examples of regional groupings show that the function of ASEAN is likely to because more important in the future. It is most likely that other states such as Cambodia Vietnam
According to the text, which of the following country is not a member of ASEAN ?
A. Singapore
B. Indonesia
C. Cambodia
D. Malaysia
E. Brunei
It does so by organizing cultural and ….. (paragraph 2).
The word “it” refers to ___.
A. ASEAN
B. Region
C. Co-operation
D. The function of ASEAN
E. Political co-operation
The writer expects that the members of ASEAN will increase in the future.
This information is found in paragraph ___.
A. one
B. two
C. three
D. four
E. one and two
The trend is away from individual states and more towards regional groupings (paragraph 4).
It means ___.
A. at the moment political leaders see the future more in regional groups than in individual nations
B. at the moment political leaders see the future more in individual nations than in regional groups
C. every nation is thinking of ASEAN
D. the political leaders think that individual nations is the most important in the future
E. regional groups are worse than individual nations in the future
It took over the nonmilitary role of another organization, ..(paragraph 1).
The word “role” means ___ .
A. to move something by turning it over and over
B. what a person organization takes from another
C. to work together
D. what a person or organization takes from another
E. to get benefit as much as possible
Text 32
The youth, the community visited and, above all, hosts drive tremendous pleasure and profit. “We lived together and learned much about one another’s way of life, we exchanged thoughts and ideas, “Wrote a New Zealander. “Rotary,” he continued,” has the machinery to do tremendous things for word peace.”
An exchange student from Brazil and another from New Zealand Swapped countries for a year and found that they had to dispel myths about their homelands held by their new friends, the Brazilian’s hometown friends though New Zealand was part of Australia or the USA while New Zealanders were surprised that the young man from Brazil didn’t live a jungle !
What is the topic of the passage?
A. Pleasure and profit
B. Thoughts and ideas
C. An exchange student
D. International Youth Exchange Program
E. The myths
What is the main idea of the text ?
A. The exchange of thoughts and ideas between the youth
B. The adventure of an exchange student
C. The relationship between the youth and the hosts
D. The benefits of learning another’s way of life
E. The benefits of being an exchange student
We lived together and learned much about one another’s way of live (first paragraph).
“We” refers to ____ .
A. the youth
B. the community
C. hosts
D. the community and hosts
E. the youth, the community and hosts
____ that they had to dispel myths ___ .
The underline word means ___ .
A. drive up
B. drive away
C. drive over
D. drive down
E. drive at
____ was the myth among New Zealanders about Brazil
A. That brazil Australia
B. That brazil
C. That Brazilians live in a jungle
D. That Brazil new Zealand
E. That Brazil
TEXT33
ROTARY INTERNATIONAL
YOUTH EXCHANGE PROGRAM
Rotary’s popular Youth Exchange Program annually 150 about 10.000 secondary school students to spend a few weeks 151 a year in another country, where they live with carefully 152 families and often attend school. “The experience of a lifetime” is the phrase many of these youthful goodwill ambassadors use to 153 the adventure of making new friends and learning the complexities of an unfamiliar culture. In doing so, they also learn a great deal about 154 and their own country and culture.
.A enables
B. makes
C. forces
D. takes
E. plans
A. but
B. or
C. and
D. to
E. though
A. select
B. to select
C. selected
D. selective
E. selection
A. describe
B. examine
C. watch
D. learn
E. change
A. they
B. them
C. their
D. theirs
E. themselves
Text 35
The method of exchanging something that is not needed for something that is needed is called barter. The word comes from the Italian barratere and the French barater, which means”to trade.”
Barter was an important means of exchange when the needs of primitive man were mostly for clothing, food and shelter. But the system had many problems. For example, a weaver who wanted to exchange his cloth for a good catch of fish might not be able to find a fisherman who needed cloth. And a farmer with too much corn might not be able to find a hunter with too many deer. When labor and services became more specialized in growing societies, barter no longer satisfied the demands of payment. A new system had to be found.
What is the main idea of the second paragraph?
the importance of barter
the disadvantages of barter
barter was an important means of exchange
the needs of things were no longer satisfying
exchanging things mean exchanging what we don’t need
“…, a weaver who wanted to exchange his cloth for a good catch of fish … .”
What does the word “his” refer to?
barter
clothing
a weaver
a fisherman
a good catch
Why did a new system of exchange have to be found?
Because ___ .
the previous system was totally useless
the system of barter had many problems
barter were no longer needed by all societies
those who need to exchange were difficult to be satisfying
the needs of primitive man were mostly for clothing, food and shelter
Barter became very important in the early societies since it was related to ___ .
clothing, food, and shelter
weaver, hunter, and fisherman
specializing in growing societies
the satisfaction of barter in the demands of payment
the new system of exchange was really about the satisfaction
Since barter was no longer satisfying ___ .
the system that had been done had to be aware
the quality in doing the exchange should be done
the new way in exchanging things had to be found
the exchange by using new system had to be found
the needs we wanted to exchanged had to be the same
“Barter was an important means of exchange when the needs of primitive man were … .”
The italic word has the same meaning with ___ .
early societies
ways of ancient
life of the ancient
the early way man
the beginning of life
“The method of exchanging something that is not needed for something that is needed is called barter.”
The underlined words means ___ .
surplus
drawback
beneficial
advantages
disadvantages
Text 36
A political party is a group of people stably organized, with the objective of its leader, gaining control of government with the further objective of giving to the members of the party through such control material benefits and advantages.
A political party functions by expressing interests, political education and socialization, political recruitment and selecting the leadership and managing conflicts.
There are three types of political parties: a party of personality, party of principles and party of power. A personality party is centered about a single man and which life and dies with him, while a party of principles is one attached to a specific doctrine or ideology. And party of power is one, which aims almost exclusively at getting control of the government.
“The problems of the people which finally make them quarrel to each other can be solved and handled by the political party.” This statement can be found in paragraph ___ .
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Which one of these statements below is correct?
Getting out of the government is one the aims of party of power.
The central power of personality party is handled by the man in charge.
One of the functions of a political party is selecting the leadership among us.
The power of political party is so honorable that everybody wants to be there.
The leadership of a country depends on the winning of the political party voting.
“ … stably organized, with the objective of its leader, … .
” The word “its” refers to ___ .
group
people
political party
stably organized
a group of people
The objective of principle party is to make the people have ___ .
certain ideology or doctrine
specialization in growing ideology
such doctrine in developing country
contribution in certain ideology in advance
special ideology or give certain doctrine of the country
One of the reasons why a country has political parties is ___ .
making conflict
selecting the leadership
selecting the best to be coordinator
holding on certain period of time in voting
giving the people alternatives in holding on voting
Some political parties compete in ___ the participants for the next general election.
| gaining gathering collecting | developing submitting |
Text 37
Alexander Graham bell is famous for his invention of the telephone, one of the important devices that has helped build modern life. Born in Edinburgh , Scotland March 3, 1847 Bell Edinburgh London Canada Boston Bell Scotland
What is the main idea of the paragraph?
The profession of Alexander Graham Bell.
Alexander Graham bell was well-educated.
The telephone was invented by Alexander Graham Bell.
Alexander Graham Bell opened a private school for the deaf.
Alexander Graham bell gave attention to those who was totally deaf.
“ …, one of the important devices that has helped build modern life.”
The word “that” refers to ___ .
devices
modern life
his invention
Alexander Graham Bell
one of the important devices
Why did Alexander move to Canada
Because ___ .
he taught the deaf there
he was threatened with tuberculosis
he followed his father to teach the deaf
he was no longer interest in moving to Canada
he was threatened with tuberculosis, a very horrible illness
When did Alexander start to teach the deaf in Canada
1847
1870
1871
1875
1880
Having known that he was threatened by tuberculosis, Alexander ___ .
taught the deaf
invented the telephone
discovered the telephone
left for Canada
followed his family to live in seclusion
“Alexander Graham Bell is famous for his invention of the telephone.”
The word “famous” has the same meaning with ___ .
good
surprise
fond of
well-known
extra ordinary
Text39
The Torajan people of South Sulawesi have a unique way of burying the dead. They believe that if somebody dies, they enter puya. Puya is a place for the dead. They also believe that how dead people go to puya must show his or her social status when he or she was alive. That is why; the funeral ceremony for a person who had high position in the community may look like a big party or even a carnival to outsiders. In Tana Toraja, a dead person is really only accepted as dead when a complete funeral has been held for him. Before that, the corpse is considered to be a “sick” person and is kept in a traditional house called a Tongkonan. The sick body is dressed and ordered food.
The text tell us about ___ .
the Torajan people
the carnival of Torajan people
the entering of puya into grave
the Torajan people funeral system
the way of Torajan in the graveyard
Which one of theses sentences below is correct according to the text?
The dead people in Toraja is considered to be the dead
The poor people find it easier to have the big funeral party
The high position people will show everything they have when they die
The corpse is always considered to be the dead when it enters tongkonan
The dead person is accepted as the dead after having a complete funeral ceremony.
Before that, the corpse is considered to be a “sick” person … .”
The italic words refer to ___ .
a complete funeral ceremony
before the person rest in peace
the acceptance of dead people as a dead
the big party or carnival for the outsiders
a funeral system in Toraja which has been held
When Toraja people die, he must ___ .
enter puya and tongkonan to be a dead
show the status he/she has whether it is low or high
exhibit what the dead has in order to be in certain position
make a certain condition to show the status and everything
come in puya and enter in traditional house or tongkonan enjoy the dead
Why does the corpse in tongkonan offer food and dress?
Because ___ .
it is a hold way
the corpse is still alive
it is considered to be a sick person
the people the dead left feels a pity of him
nothing given to the corpse except food and dress
A complete funeral ceremony is ___ for Torajan dead people.
exhibited
considered
carried out
depended on
broken through
TEXT39
There is reason for the deepest concern about the 180 of wildlife to our country. Many rare species are threatened with 181 because of the greed of hunters and game collectors. Orangutans are 182 found in their natural habitats in the forest Kalimantan and Sumatra , but one may find them in zoos and private menageries all over the worls. Ruthless hunters kill innocent elephant for their 183 ivory tusks or catch them alive to 184 in circuses. Tiger’s hide decorate walls and floors of rich people’s home in some countries.
A. plight
- stages
- crawled
- conservation
- preservation
A. distinct
- extinction
- animation
- exclamation
- consideration
A. rarely
- usually
- frankly
- generally
- frequently
A. beauty
- twinkle
- valuable
- comfortable
- unbelievable
A. perform
- performs
- performed
- performing
- performance
Text 40
With money we can 180 the things that we need every day, and there are many things that money can buy. The problem is 181 of money that you have and how wisely you use that money.
Money is first of all a means of 182 . If you want to exchange some books that you do not need for a shirt, you may try to find someone who need your books and who has that shirt that you want. 183 it is often hard to 184 an exchange. It is easier to sell the books and then buy the shirt you like.
A. buy
B. store
C. catch
D. spend
E. consume
A. the total
B. the value
C. the number
D. the amount
E. the measurement
A. value
B. trading
C. measuring
D. exchange
E. payment
A. Furthermore
B. Accordingly
C. Therefore
D. While
E. But
A. organize
B. organizer
C. organization
D. organizational
E. organizationally
ELECTRIC POWER SUPLAY
The electric current supplied to your home from the power station is alternating current, or AC for short. AC reverses its direction of flow 100 times every second. It flows 50 times in one direction, say to power station; and 50 times in the other direction, say from the power station. AC is easier to generate and to transmit than DC (direct current). Another reason that AC is used for domestic power supplies is that its voltage can be changed by a device called a transformer.
Huge quantities of electrical energy are produced by a power station. All this electricity must be sent out across the country to houses, shops, and factories. To ‘push’ the electricity out over long distances, very high voltages are needed. However, when the electricity reaches its destination, low voltages are needed because high voltages are very dangerous.
High voltage are ‘step-down’ by means of a transformer, an invention of nineteenth-century English scientist Michael Faraday, who also discovered the principle of the dynamo. (The dynamo can change mechanical energy into electrical energy). The transformer consist of two coil of wire (both wound on the same iron core), one coil having more turn of wire than the other. If AC is passed through one coil, it induces moving lines of magnetic force. This in turn induces an electric current in the other coil. Suppose coil A has half as many turn as coil B, then the voltage induced in it will be half the voltage in coil B. In this way the voltage can be reduced. At the same time the current can be increased.
The power supply from the power station is stepped-down by transformers from the hundreds of thousands of volts to 220 volts for domestic use. Houses are wired with electric circuits. Electricity coming into the house passes through a meter, which measures the amount of electricity used, so that the supplier can charge for it. The current also passes through a fuse box. A fuse protect electrical appliances from over loading. If too much power is taken, a wire in the fuse gets hot and melts, so breaking the circuit and acting as a ‘switch’.
What apparatus is needed to convert the voltage in domestic power supplies of electricity?
a generator
a fuse box
a transformer
an electrical circuit
an electrical appliance
What happen to the other coil if AC is passed through one coil ?
It consists if two coils.
It has more turns of wire.
It changes mechanical energy.
It induces electric currents.
It winds on the same iron core.
The function of fuse is ___ .
to switch on the light
to change the electricity
to reduce the high voltage
to measure the mount of electricity
to protect electrical appliances from the over loading
The two coil of wire of transformer can reduce the voltage and increase the current at the same time.
The above statements means ___ .
the quantities of electrical energy
how the transformer works
the function of generator
how the houses are wire
the danger of high voltage
The power of electricity for domestic use … .
must be over 220 volts
can change electrical energy
should be changed into 220 volts
is unnecessary to be stopped down
should be directly supplies from the power station
