I. Choice A, B, C , D or E for the correct answer !
Text for number 1 – 5 :
Why Eiffel Tower was Built
If we talk about the Wonders of the World buildings, then we will see Eiffel Tower was one of them. However many of us do not know the tower’s past history on why it was build. Everything has the reasonable background, especially for the tower which is one of the most recognized buildings in the world.
Primarily, the Eiffel Tower was build for the World Exhibition. It called Paris Exposition in 1889. The exhibition organized to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the French Revolution. The purpose of building Eiffel Tower in such structure was to show to the world France’s advancement of technology and beauty. The Eiffel Tower designed bu Gustava Eiffel. It seemed that then the name of the tower derived from the designer’s last name, “Eiffel”.
Another reason on why the tower was build was for scientific progress. Although few realiEd it, the Eiffle Tower would become the prominent structure in terms of science and technology. Many experiment with temperature, pressure, and pendulums were perfomed atop the unique famous building. Additionally the Eiffel Tower used for radio transmission tower. Many experiments were conducted atop the Eiffel Tower for radio transmission tower. Once the Eiffel Tower was proposed to be demolished but it was spared because the tower had the promising future as a radio tower.
1. Why Eiffel Tower was build ?
a. Because show to the world France’s advancement of technology and beauty
b. The promosing future as a radio tower
c. To make past history
d. To show the power of France
e. To built adventure
2. Who is build the Eiffel Tower ?
a. The writer
b. France
c. Gustave Eiffel
d. Budi Utomo
e. Architecture
3. It seemed that then the name of the tower was derived from the designer’s last name, “Eiffel”. What does the world it refer to ? in paragraph 2 …
a. Eiffel
b. The writer
c. Gustav Eiffel
d. Building
e. Tower
4. What is the purpose of the text above ?
a. To explain why the Eiffel Tower built
b. To describe about Eiffel Tower
c. To amuse about Eiffel Tower
d. To discuss about Eiffel Tower
e. To built how Eiffel Tower
5. What is another reason Eiffel Tower was build ?
a. To show the world the beautifilness of Paris
b. It is build for scientific progress
c. It is to show the power of France
d. It is for remembering Napoleon Bonaparte
e. It is build for a monument
6. Many part of Jakarta were flooded. That’s … people are used to littering in the river.
a. Although
b. So that
c. Such that
d. Because
e. Because of
7. The man looks so angry … he cannot say anything.
a. Such
b. Due to
c. That
d. Since
e. For
8. When I go shopping in the super-market, I always use a trolley … I won’t have the problem of bringing a lot if supermarket purchases.
a. Because
b. Due to
c. Besides
d. Since
e. So that
9. She was sick … she had to take bed rest.
a. Since
b. Because of
c. Consequently
d. As if
e. Despite
10. Since she had not paid the rent, …
a. He bought a new house
b. He have his house to the poor
c. He got a new car
d. He was told to have the house
e. He was told to vacate the room
11. Since Andy had free time during last holiday…
a. He hearranged her house
b. He will sleep all the time
c. He is visiting her old friend
d. He goes to Europe
e. He doesn’t want to go home
12. Anne is … sad … she cries loudly.
a. Because, of
b. So, that
c. As, if
d. If, only
e. Even, though
13. Which one is not correct ? “He didn’t turn up for the exam …, he failed the course”.
a. As a result
b. Consequently
c. As a consequence
d. Because
e. Therefore
14. … he always teaches the students very well, the headmaster gives her some rewards.
a. Despite of
b. Because
c. Therefore
d. Thereby
e. Unless
15. My aunt is single parents and she doesn’t have a high salary … she can’t send her son to the university.
a. Because
b. In spite
c. Although
d. Moreover
e. Thefore
16. The following are sentences used to deliver good news in a letter, except …
a. Omg! You’ll never guess what happened!
b. By the way, did you know that … ?
c. I was happy beyond limits to read that …
d. I’m extremely sorry to hear that …
e. I’m sure you will be happy to hear that …
17. In a letter, place where you are writing from is called …
a. Date
b. Body
c. Introduction
d. Salutation
e. Address
18. Which one is the salutation in a letter ?
a. Dearest
b. How are you ?
c. Best wishes
d. I will write soon.
e. See you
Text for number 19 – 28 :
Volcano Eruption
Do you know what a volcano is? I guess you all know volcano is a mountain with magma inside it. Mst volcanoes are formed on land, but there are volcanoes that are on the ocean floor. You know the famous volcanoes in Indonesia, right? Yes, there are Mount Merapi and Mount Krakatau. Mount Merapi erupted on October 2010 and Mount Krakatau erupted in 1883. The eruptions were really massive and destructive. Do you want to show how is the volcano erupting? Well, let me explain to you.
At first, the eruption begins when pressure in a magma chamber inside the volcano forces magma up through the conduit and out the volcano’s vents. Then, when the magma chamber completely filled, the pressure is getting higher. Finally, the magma reaches up to the surface. When magma reaches earth’s surface it is called lava. It may pour out in gentle streams called lava flows or erupt violently into the air. Rocks ripped loose from the inside of the volcano or torn apart by the gas, may be shot into the air with the lava. The lava destroys everything because the sizes are super big. The thick black smoke can burn everything slowly and ot’s suffocating.
There’s no doubt that volcano eruption is really dangerous. Many people were dead because of it. A big number of people had to abandon their homes and land forever. Event the whole world’s climate was changed for a while as a result of an eruption. But volcano eruptions bring good effects too, because after a long time it can make the land fertile.
(Taken form : http://bahasa-inggrisku.blogspot.com/2012/10/contoh-explanation-text-volcano-eruption.html).
19. What is the general statement of the text ?
a. Mount Merapi erupted on October 2010
b. Mount Krakatau erupted in 1883
c. How volcano eruption occurs
d. First, the eruption begins with pressure on a magma chamber inside the volcano.
e. Magma pours out in gentle streams into the air
20. What is lava ?
a. Volcano vent
b. Gas which tears the rocks apart
c. The big rock inside the volcano
d. Magma which reaches the earth’s surface
e. Magma chamber inside the volcano
21. Where does lava erupt violently ?
a. Into the river
b. Into the air
c. On the ground
d. Into the lake
e. Into the sea
22. Why do the big rocks destroys everything ?
a. Because they burn everythng slowly
b. Because they are covered the thick black smoke
c. Because they get pressure which is higher
d. Because they contain very hot lave
e. Becuase they have super big size
23. What can burn everything and it’s suffocating ?
a. Big rock
b. Magma
c. Thick black smoke
d. Gas
e. Earth surface
24. Which one is the result of the eruption ?
a. The change of climate is in the whole world
b. Eruption is really dangerous
c. Many people live freely
d. Many people get donation to build a new house
e. The victims are cared by the go-vernment
25. What is the good effect of eruption ?
a. Many people die
b. People must leave their house
c. People lose their land forever
d. The change of climate for a while
e. It makes the land fertile
26. What is the purpose of the text ?
a. To explain how eruption happens
b. To describe Mount Merapi and Mount Krakatau in detail
c. To retell Mount Merapi erupted on October 2010
d. To entertain the reader with the volcano eruption
e. To inform that eruption is very dangerous
27. What is the generic participant of the text ?
a. Mount Merapi
b. Mount Krakatau
c. Volcano eruption
d. The land
e. The climate
28. What tense is used in the text above ?
a. Simple past tense
b. Simple present tense
c. Simple future tense
d. Present perfect tense
e. Past continuous tense
29. Sam : “Would you like to go wacthing a movie this weekend ?”
Carly : “ I can’t, I am low on cash right now. …. stay at home and watch TV instead.”
a. How about
b. Let’s
c. Think about
d. I think
e. Why don’t you
30. What shall we do today ? … We go to the library ?
a. Shall I
b. Can I
c. Why don’t
d. Would you
e. I propose
31. Edo : “I have a lot of work to finish, I don’t know how I will manage.”
Via : “ … half of it you want.”
a. Would you
b. I think
c. Why don’t
d. I will help you with
e. What about
f.
Text for number 32 – 36 :
I Can Wait Forever
By: Air Supply
When you say, I miss the things you do
I just want to get back close again to you
But for now, your voice is near enough
How I miss you and I miss your love
And though, all the days that pass me by so slow
All the emptiness inside me flows
All around amd there’s no way out
I’m just thinkingso much of you, there was never any doubt
I can wait forever
If you say you’ll be there too
I can wait forever if you will
I know it’s worth it all, to spend my life alone with you
When it looked as though my life was wrong
You took my love and gave it somewhere to belong
I’ll be here, when hope is out of sight
I just wish that I was next to you tonight
And though. I’ll be reaching for you even though
You’ll be somewhere else, my love will go
Like a bird on it’s way back home
I could never let you go, and I just want you to know
I can wait forever
If you say you’ll be there too
I can wait forever if you will
I know it’s worth it all, to spend my life alone with you
I can wait forever
If you say you’ll be there too
I can wait forever if you will
I know it’s worth it all, to spend my life alone
I can wait forever
If you say you’ll be there too
I can wait forever if you will
I can wait forever more, I can wait forever
32. What is the theme of the song ?
a. War
b. World peace
c. Longing
d. Victory
e. Death
33. How does the narrator feel ?
a. Happy
b. Lonely
c. Disappointed
d. Desperate
e. Envious
34. What is the song about ?
a. A man who is alone and misses his girl, but he still waits for her
b. A man who wants to end the relationship with the girl
c. A man who feels so disappointed and down because the girl leaves him
d. A man who surrenders to love and wait for the girl
e. A man who doesn’t care about his love anymore
35. What is the synonym of the word “worth” ?
a. Silent
b. Invisible
c. Available
d. Remain
e. Value
36. Which one is true according to the song lyric ?
a. The man doesn’t miss the girl
b. The man doesn’t want to know about the girl anymore
c. The man wil let the girl go to be with other man
d. The man wishes to be with the girl
e. The man is with the girl
f.
Text for number 37 – 49 :
Kupang, April 2nd , 2013
Dear Paula,
Hello Paula, how are you ? It’s been a mouth since I last heard from you. Well I just wanted to tell you that I was in a hospital last week. According to the doctor I was infected by dengue fever.
At first, I felt my body became weak then fainted when was studying in the classroom. Then, I was taken to the hospital because of the high fever.
At the hospital, I was brought inti the emergency unit. The doctor immediately gave some treatments. Finally, I had to stay there for one week. Every day the doctor kept me on a drip. At the seventh day, my condition was getting better. After the final check, the doctor gave me permission to go home. Now, I’m okay and because of my illness, I am now more careful about keeping in my house clean especially my room, I don’t want to get the same illness again.
OK, think that’s all from me, write to me soon ok?
Regards
Nadira
37. What is the topic of the letter above ?
a. Getting fever
b. Went to hospital
c. The doctor recipe
d. In hospital
e. Sickness
38. What did the writer do when she felt her body became weak ?
a. She bought medicine
b. She consumed the medicine
c. She took a rest all day
d. She went to hospital
e. She does nothing
39. What was the disease that she got ?
a. Stomach
b. Toothache
c. Dengue Fever
d. Sorethroat
e. Influenza
40. Why the writer was taken to the hospital ?
a. She got high fever
b. She got diarrhea
c. She got headache
d. She got broken bones
e. She got toothache
II. Essay
Text for number 41 – 45 :
Photosynthesis
What is photosynthesis ? Photosynthesis is a food-making process that occurs in green plants. It is the chief funtion of leaves. The word photosynthesis means putting together with light. Green plants use energy from light to combine carbon dioxide and water to make sugar and other chemical compounds.
How the light used in photosynthesis ? The used of light in photosynthesis is absorbed by a green pigment called cholorophyl. Each food-making cell in a plant leaf contains cholorophyll in small bodies called choloplast. In choloroplast, ligth energy causes water drawn forms the soil to split into hydrogen and oxygen.
What are the steps of photosynthesis process ? Let me tell you the process of photosynthesis, in a series of complicated steps, the hydrogen combines with carbon dioxide from the air, forming a simple sugar. Oxygen from the water molecules is gives off in the process. From sugar together with nitrogen, sulphur, and phosporus from the soil-green plants can make starch, fat, protein, vitamins, and other complex compounds essential for life. Photosynthesis provides the chemical energy that is needed to produced these compounds.
Question :
1. What kind of the text is this ?
2. What is photosynthesis ?
3. What is the product of photosynthesis ?
4. What ingredients or plants need to do photosynthesis ?
5. Find out the passive voice from the text ?
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