REPORT TEXT ITEM

PLEASE READ AND ANSWER THE QUESTION BASED ON THE TEXT

Every time see illegal logging in their area, the women and children cry out, “Where can we settle and
make a living if our forests were gone?”

They are the forest people, members of the local Anak Dalam tribe, in Mangkekal (Makekal), Bukit
Duabelas National Park, Jambi province. They have tried very hard to protect the forest zone from illegal
logging operations. “Adult as well as children are fighting for the conservation of this forest,” said tribal
chief Tumenggung (Regent) Meriak. The national park zone is about 60,000 hectares. It is home for
about 1,500 Anak Dalam. The tribesmen llive in Mangkekal, Kedasung, Air hitam, and Terap.

1. The text mainly tells us about ....

A. Forest people

B. National Park

C. Forest conservation

D. Illegal logging

E. Illegal operation

2. Who were fighting for the conservation of the forest ....

A. Members of the local Anak Dalam

B. Tribal chief and his partner

C. Women and children

D. Adults and children

E. Tribesmen

3. The purpose of the text is ....

A. To describe the Bukit Dua Belas National Park

B. To persuade readers about National Park Zone

C. To tell the readers what had happened in the forest

D. To entertain readers with a story about Anak Dalam

E. To inform readers about illegal logging

4. The tribesmen who are not included in the protest are from ....

A. Terap

B. Jambi

C. Air hitam

D. Kedasung

E. Mangkekal

The following text is for questions 5 to 8.

The Incas used to be a large empire of 990.000 km² in Peru of South America. Their city was high up in
the Andes Mountains. They were well- known for their great wealth, especially gold. This great empire
was unfortunately destroyed in an attack by the Spaniards who were searching for their famed gold.
Although this empire existed way back in 1493, it was not backward but complex and well-organized.

The empire was ruled by the Sapa Inca, Lord of the World, Son of the Sun. He owned everything in the
empire - the land, soil, gold and even the people. The people, therefore, had no freedom.

Boys and girls were to life of obedience and tradition. They began working in their ayllu or family groups.
The rule was Ama sua, ama llulla, ama sheklla, which means, "Do not steal, do not lie, do not be lazy."

Despite this difficult way of live, the Incas were very skillful. They constructed drainage system and
underground water reservoirs. Their buildings were made from huge stones. These were cut to flit
perfectly together so that no mortar was needed. Their rope bridges were so strong that even a horse
could gallop across them!

The Incas had no written language. Information was recorded on knotted strings called quipus. These
were also used as calculators. Strong and healthy young boys were chosen as chasquis or couriers to
carry messages from one place to another.

5. The text mainly tells about ....

A. Chasquis

B. The Incas

C. Sapa Inca

D. Spaniards

E. The Andes

6. "They constructed drainage system and underground water reservoirs." (Paragraph 4)

The underlined word has the same meaning as ....

 A. Grew

B. Bore

C. Built

D. Existed

E. Renovated

7. How was the empire destroyed ....

A. The empire was destroyed by huge stones

B. It was destroyed by well-organized ayllu

C. The empire was ruled by the Sapa Inca

D. It was reconstructed by systems

E. It was attacked by the Spaniards

8. What did they use to calculate ....

A. Quipus

B. Strings

C. Mortars

D. Chasquis

E. Huge stones

The following text is for questions 9 and 12.

The ethnic groups in the mountain regions of southwest and central Sulawesi (Celebes) are known by
the name of Toraja, which has come to mean “Those who live upstream” or “Those who live in the
mountains”. Their name is in fact derived from the word Raja, which in Sanskrit means “King”. The
society is hierarchically structured (the noblemen are called rengnge, the ordinary people to makaka,
and the slaves to kaunan) birth determines which rank a person will occupy.

The distinctive features of the traditional houses (tongkonan) of the Toraja are the “Buffalo horns”, the
roof design and the rich decoration on the walls. The buffalo is a symbol of status, courage, strength,
and fi ghting spirit.
Designed as a representation of the universe, the tongkonan is constructed in three parts: the upper
world (the roof), the world of humans (the middle of the building), and the underworld (the space under
the floor). The highly distinctive roofs constructed by the Toraja have given rise to various ingenious
interpretations. Certainly the roof is something of deep significance for the Toraja, and even today they
build “Modern” (in other words houses built with cement) houses with such roofs.

9. What is the text about?

A. The culture of Toraja

B. The society of Toraja

C. The distinctive features of traditional houses

D. The description of a traditional house of Toraja

E. The ethnic groups of southwest and central Sulawesi

10. “... and even today they build modern ... “ (paragraph 3)

The underlined word refers to ....

A. Raja

B. Rengnge

C. Society

D. Toraja people

E. Mountain regions

11. What are the ordinary people commonly called?

A. Tongkonan

B. Makaka

C. Celebes

D. Rengnge

E. Kaunan

12. Which of the following does not symbolize a buffalo?

A. Status
 B. Courage

C. Strength

D. Cowardice

E. Fighting spirit

The following text is for questions 13 and 14.

CALL FOR PROPOSALS

(Funded by the European Commission)

The ongoing outbreaks of H5N1 Avian Influenza in Indonesia hava had a significant impact. Since August
2003, more than 10 million livestock have been affected and the H5N1 virus has crossed the species
barrier resulting in at least 135 confirmed human cases with 110 deaths. Moreover, the potential exists
for the H5N1 Avian influenza virus to trigger a human pandemic.

Research on clinical disease, virology and epidemiology of H5N1 in Indonesia is needed to understand
the ecology and variability in transmission to human. To foster essential research, WHO requests for
proposals that will then be evaluated through a review process. The awards will then be made to
competent researchers and institutions focused on research of local scientists and public health
professionals.

Areas for research include:

1. Studies of disease ecology, transmission and epidemiology

2. Studies of clinical spectrum and management of disease

Detailed information of call for proposal, include: application and assessment process, assessment
criteria and deadline of proposal submission, is attached and available at WHO Indonesia Country Office
Web-site.

13. Who are specifically invited to send research proposals?

A. Scientists and professionals from around the world

B. Indonesian scientists and public health professionals

C. Professionals researchers in health sciences

D. Health institutions in Indonesia

 E. Researchers specializing in H5N1 virus

14. “... for the H5N1 Avian influenza virus to trigger a human pandemic.” (lines 8-9). The underlined
word is closest in meaning to ....

A. To impact

B. To share

C. To increase

D. To immune

E. To cause

The following text is for questions 15 to 17.

Remote sensing is the acquistion of information about an object or phenomenon, without making
physical contact with the object. In modern usage, the term generally refers to the use of aerial sensor
technology to detect and classify objects on Earth (both on the surface, and in the atmosphere and
oceans) by means of propagated signals (e.g. electromagnetic radiation emitted from aircraft or
satellites).

There are two main types or remote sensing: passive remote sensing and active remote sensing. Passive
sensors detect natural radiation that is emitted or reflected by the object or surrounding area being
observed. Reflected sunlight is the most common source of radiation measured by passive censors.
Examples of passive remote sensors include film photography, infra-red, charge-coupled devices, and
radiometers. Active collection, on the other hand, emits energy in order to scan objects and areas
whereupon a sensor then detects and measures the radiation that is reflected or back scattered from
the target. RADAR and LIDAR are examples of active remote sensing where the time delay between
emission and return is measured, stabilizing the location, height, speed, and direction of an object.

15. From the text we know that remote sensing ....

A. Is a way to obtain information about an object or phenomenon

B. Does not difficult to do

C. Makes physical contact with the object

D. Does not make use of sensors

E. Does not make use propagated signals

16. What is the main idea of the second paragraph?

 A. Active sensing is better than passive sensing

B. The energy in sunlight is important for remote sensing

C. Passive sensing is not as strong as active sensing

D. The source of energy radiated for sensing determines whether it is the active or passive type

E. Active remote sensing and passive remote sensing are equally useful for the development of
knowlegde and technology

17. Based on the text we can say that ....

A. Remote sensing is expensive technology

B. Remote sensing is useful for transportation

C. We can apply the technology to study animals

D. Medical science can be improved through remote sensing

E. Remote sensing make it possible to collect information of an object in a dangerous area

The following text is for questions 18 to 20.

Glasses—also called eyeglasses (formal), spectacles, or specs (informal)—are frames bearing lenses
worn in front of the eyes, normally for vision correction or eye protection. Safety glasses are kind of eye
protection against flying debris or against visible and near visible light or radiation. Sunglasses allow
better vision in bright daylight, and may protect against damage from high levels of ultraviolet light.
Other types of glasses may be used for viewing visual information (such as stereoscope) or simply just
for aesthetic or fashion values.

Historical types of glasses include the pincenez, monocle, lorgnette, and scissors or scissors-glasses.

Modern glasses are typically supported by pads on the bridge of the nose and by temple arms (sides)
placed over the ears. CR-39 lenses are the most common plastic lenses due to their low weight, high
scratch resistance, low dispersion, and low transparency to ultraviolet and infrared radiation.
Polycarbonate and Trivex lenses are the lightest and most shatter-resistant, making them the best for
impact protection.

An unpopular aspect of glasses is their inconvenience. Even through the creation of light frames such as
those made of titanium, very flexible frames and new lens materials and optical coatings, glasses can still
cause problems during rigorous sport, Visibility can be significantly reduced by becoming greasy,
trapping vapour when eating hot food, swimming, walking in rain or rapid temperature changes (such as
walking into a warm building from cold temperature outside). Scraping, fracturing, or breakage of the
lenses require time—consuming and costly professional repair, though modern plastic lenses are almost
indestructible and very scratch—resistant.

18. What is one good point of CR – 39 lenses?

A. It is cheap

B. It is the lightest

C. It is not easily scratched

D. Infrared can not get through it

E. Ultraviolet can not get through it

19. Why do people like frames made of titanium?

A. It is light

B. It is cheap

C. It is strong

D. It is flexible

E. It is scratch resistant

20. At the workshop or repair shops, the mechanic puts on glasses to....

A. Protect against debris

B. Avoid sun radiation

C. Make good looking

D. Protect against ultraviolet light

E. View visual information

The following text is for questions 21 and 22.

The Red Bird of Paradise

An Indonesian endangered species, the Red Bird of Paradise is distributed to lowland rain forests of
Waigeo and Batanta islands of West Papua. This species shares its home with another bird of paradise,
the Wilson’s Bird of Paradise. Hybridization between these two species are expected but not recorded
yet.

The Bird of Paradise, Paradisaea rubra, is large, up to 33 cm long, brown and yellow bird with a dark
brown iris, grey legs and yellow bill. The male has an emerald green face, a pair of elongated black
corkscrew shaped tail wires, dark green feather pompoms above each eye and a train of glossy crimson
red plumes with whitish tips at either side of the breast.

The male measures up to 72 cm long, including the ornamental red plumes that require at least six years
to fully attain. the female resembles the male but is smaller in size, with a dark brown face and has no
ornamental red plumes. The diet consists mainly of fruits, berries, and arthropods.

21. We know from the text that ....

A. The female Red Bird of Paradise is bigger than the male

B. The Red Bird of Paradise is rare nowadays

C. The Red Bird of Paradise cannot live alone

D. The Red Bird is as large as the female

E. The Red Bird of Paradise lives in highland of West Papua

22. “...with a dark brown iris, grey legs and yellow bill ...” (paragraph 2) The underlined word is closest in
meaning to....

A. Wing

B. Tail

C. Breast

D. Eyes

E. Beak

The following text is for questions 23 to 25.

Blueberries, cranberries, and huckleberries and related plants have been found to contain resveratrol, a
potential anti-cancer agent, according to Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists who made the
discovery. This new fi nding from ARS adds to previous research by other scientist who found that
darkskinned bunch grapes contain resveratrol.
Using chemical identifi cation procedures, the team of scientists measured the resveratrol content of 30
whole fruit samples of blueberry, cranberry, huckleberry and related plants. The samples represented
five families and 10 species of Vaccinium fruit. They also measured resveratrol in skin, juice/pulp and
seed samples of muscadine grape. Because of its important biological properties, resveratrol has been
examined extensively in grapes. Studies showed the compound protects the grapes from fungal
diseases. It also provides health benefi ts for consumers by reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease.
The compound’s anticancer potential warranted is examination in other fruits.

The team’s studies showed that several fruits samples of Vaccinium contain varying amounts of the
compound. Analysis of the extracts of the skin, juice/pulp and seed of muscadine grapes showed that
concertration of resveratrol more Vaccinium and muscadine sample is continuing. The new data could
help build a foundation for increasing resveratrol in those berry and grapes crops that are important to
many small farmers. Future research goals will include enhancing production of resveratrol in selected
species.

23. From the text, we know that resveratrol .…

A. Is anticancer agent and benefit for reducing heart disease

B. Examines grapes and measures of fruits as sample disease

C. Shows the protection for increasing health in selected fruits

D. Reduces minerals and vitamins in some fruits

E. Protects any fruits from fungal diseases

24. Resveratrol has been tested in grapes because of ….

A. Its advantages by extracting health substances

B. Its disadvantages as anticancer substances

C. Its important biological substances

D. Its risk at cardiovascular diseases

E. Its relationship to the fruit

25. Paragraph 3 talks about .…

A. Fruit skin is highly concentrated for resveratrol

B. Grapes are fruits for biological experiments

C. The beneficial of resveratrol reduce the risk of heart attack

 D. Resveratrol is represented by species of vaccinium fruit

E. Fruit skin gives measurements for resveratrol

The following text is for questions 26 to 28.

The plane with largest wingspan ever built was nicknamed the Spruce Goose. The wingspan of the
Spruce Goose was 320 feet (almost 100 meters), and the plane weighed 200 tons. It was so big that it
needed eight engines to power it.

The plane was designed by Howard Hughes in response to a U.S government request for a plane that
was able to carry a large cargo for the war effort. It was made of wood because wood is a less critical
material in wartime than metal.

The plane was so difficult to build that it was never really used. It was flown one time only, by Hughes
himself on November 2, 1947; during that flight, it travelled a distance of less that one mile over the Los
Angeles Harbor, but it did fly. Today, the Spruce Goose is on exhibit for the public to see in Long Beach,
California.

26. According to the text, why did the plane need eight engines to power?

A. It was very big and heavy and made of wood

B. It was very big and heavy and made of metal

C. It has the largest metal wingspan

D. It has the largest wooden wingspan

E. It was the largest cargo for the war

27. What is main idea of paragraph two?

A. The cargo plane was made of metal

B. The large cargo was the US government’s plane

C. The US government requested to carry’ critical materials

D. Howard Hughes designed a plane to carry a critical materials for wars

E. The plane was designed to carry a large cargo

28. It can be inferred the text that Spruce Goose ....

 A. Was antique as it was used for only one time

B. Was a prototype of a war cargo

C. Becomes an artifact exhibited in California

D. Was designed by a U.S. soldier

E. Was made of less critical material during the war time

The following text is for question 29 to 31.

SNAKES

Snakes are reptiles (cold-blooded creatures). They belong to the same group as lizards (the scaled group,
Squamata) but from a sub-group of their own (Serpentes).

Snakes have two legs but a long time ago they had claws to help them slither along. Snakes are not
slimy. They are covered in scales which are just bumps on the skin. Their skin is hard and glossy to
reduce friction as the snake slithers along the ground.

Snakes often sun bathe on rocks in the warm weather. This is because snakes are cold-blooded, they
need the sun’s warmth to heat their bodies up.

Most snakes live in the country. Some types of snakes live in trees, some live in water, but most live on
the ground in deserted rabbit burrows, in thick, long grass, and in old logs.

A snake’s diet usually consists of frogs, lizards, and mice, and other snakes. The Anaconda can eat small
crocodiles and even bears. Many snakes protect themselves with their fangs. Some snakes are protected
by scaring their enemies away like the Cobra. The flying snakes glide away from danger. Their ribs
spread apart and the skin stretches out. Its technique is just like the sugar gliders.

29. Since the snakes are cold-blooded, they ....

A. Like sucking the cool blood

B. Avoid sun-bathing to their skins

C. Never sun bathe in the warm weather

D. Live on the ground in deserted burrows

 E. Require the sun’s warmth to heat their bodies

30. We know from the text that snakes ....

A. Do not have claws

B. Do not like sunlight

C. Have two legs and claws

D. Use their legs to climb the tree

E. Use their claws to slither along the ground

31. How do flying snakes protect themselves?

A. They fly away

B. They use their fangs

C. They scare their enemies

D. The stretch our their skin

E. They eat the other animals

The following text is for questions 32 to 34.

Napoleon is a favorite fish divers in many regions of the world. The fish can instantly be recognized by its
size, color, and shape. It is one of the largest reef fish in the world. They can grow up to 230 cm and
weight 190 kg. They have fleshy lips and a hump over the head that is similiar to a Napoleon hat. The
hump becomes more prominent with age.

Colors vary with age and sex. Males range from a bright electric blue to green or purplish blue. Mature
males develop a black stripe along the sides, blue spots on their body scales, and blue scribbles on the
head. Juveniles can be identified by their pale greenish color and two black lines running behind the eye.
Females, both old and young, are red-orange on the upper parts of their bodies and red-orange to white
below.

Napoleon fish are carnivorous and eat during the day. They can be seen feasting on shellfish, other fish,
sea stars, sea urchins and crabs, crushing the shells to get the animal within. They also crush large
chunks of dead coral rubble with peg-like teeth to feed on the burrowing mussels and worms.
Pairs spawn together as part of a larger mating group that may consist of over 100 individuals. The
planktonic eggs are released into the water, and once the larvae have hatched they will settle out on the
substrate. Adult females are able to changes sex but the triggers for this development are not yet
known.

The Napoleon is mainly found on coral reef edges and drop-offs. They move into shallow bays during the
day to feed, and tend to move into deeper waters as they grow older and large. Adults, therefore, are
more common offshore than inshore.

32. What is the text about ?

A. The description of Napoleon fish

B. The physical characteristics of carnivorous fish

C. The divers’s favourite animals

D. Napoleon’s family

E. The development of Napoleon fish

33. Where do Napoleon fish move during the day to feed?

A. Offshore

B. Onshore

C. Deeper waters

D. Shallow bays

E. Coral reef edges

34. Which of the following statement is mentioned in the text?

A. Napoleon fish tend to move into shallow waters as they grow older and large

B. Napoleon fish move into deep bays during the day to feed

C. Adult females are not able to change sex

D. Napoleon fish are not carnivorous

E. The male fish has more attractive colours than the females
The following text is for questions 35 to 38.

A kangaroo is an animal found only in Australia. It has a small relative called a wallaby, that lives in
Tasmania and New Guinea. Kangaroos eat grass and plants. They have short front legs, long and strong
back legs and a tail. These are used to sit up and jump. Kangaroos are well known for their 8-meter
forward jumps and more than 3-meters high leap across fences. They can also run at the speed of over
45 kilometers per hour. The largest kangaroos are the Great Grey Kangaroos and Red Kangaroos. Adult
kangaroos grow to a meter in length and 90 kilos in weight. Kangaroos are marsupials. This means that
the female kangaroo has an external pouch on the front of her body. The baby kangaroo is very tiny
when it was born. It right away crawls into its mother's pouch where it spends the first five months of its
life.

35. What is the purpose of the text?

A. To inform Kangaroo's uniqueness.

B. To report the features of Kangaroo.

C. To encourage Kangaroo's preservation.

D. To describe how a Kangaroo looks like.

E. To raise awareness of Kangaroo's special status.

36. We can conclude from the text that ...

A. The largest kangaroos are the males

B. The male kangaroos do not have pouch

C. Kangaroos only eat grass and plants that grow in Australia

D. Tasmania's and New Guinea's wallabies are different in size

E. The new born kangaroo is Also skillful in jumping and leaping

37. Which of these statements is contrary to the fact?

A. Kangaroos are not carnivorous.

B. Kangaroo is native animal of Australia.

C. All wallabies are of smaller size than Kangaroos.

D. All marsupial females have pouch on the front of their body.

E. Baby Kangaroos leave their mother's pouch at the age of five months.
38. Look at the underlined word pouch. Which of the following words is closest in meaning to it?

A. Saving

B. Purse

C. Compartment

D. Pocket

E. Holding