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The following text is for questionsto 16 to 17.

Love In The Guise Of Friendship

But friendship's pure and lasting joys

My heart was form' and prove

There, welcome win and wear the prize

But never talk of love.

(the second part)

16. What does the second part of this poem tell us about?
A.It tells that the friendship's pure can prove that there is lasting sorrow although never taik of love
B. It tells that the friendship's pure can prove that there is lasting joys although newer talk of
friendship

C. It tells that the friendship's pure can't prove that there is lasting joys although never talk of love

D. It tells that the friendship's pure can prove that there is lasting joys although never talk of parents
E. It tells that the foe pure can prove that there is lasting joys although never talk of love.

17. What is the moral value of the poem?

A. There is a love, there is a friendship.

B.Without a love, friendship, winning and happiness keep run

C. Not only friendship but also love is necessary in life

D. No a love, no a friendship.

E. A Love is a friendship

The following dialogue is for questions 18 to 20.

Julia : Hi Nancy. How are you?

Nancy : Fine, thanks. How was your Sunday morming?

Julia : I spent my Sunday morning cooking with my husband

Nancy : So you like cooking together? That's great

Julia : What about your Sunday, then?

Nancy : Well, I love my children very much so I spend Sundays with them.

Julia : Oh great. I'm happy to hear that. I love my children too. But they enjoy spending their
Sundays at their grandparent's house.
Nancy : My children hate travelling. They don't like going to their grandparent's house because
they have to spend 2 hours on the bus to get there.

Julia : All right, Nancy. Nice to bump into you seee you.

Nancy : Nice to see you too. See you later .

18. What did Julia do on Sunday morning?

A. She spent her Sunday cooking with her husband

B. She spent her Sunday moning at home

C. She spent her Sunday morning visiting her mother

D. She spent her Sunday morning with her children

E. She spent her Sunday moming with gardening

19. How does Nancy spend her Sunday mornings?

A. She cooks special food

B. She spends her Sunday momings with her children

C. She travels everywhere

D. She goes to her mother's house

E. She spend her Sunday with her husband

20. Why don't Nancy's children like to spend their Sunday at their grandparent's house?
a. They hate travelling.

b. They have to spend 2 hours on the bus to get there.

C. They enjoy spending their time at home.

d. They like cooking at home.

e. They like singing together

The following text is for questions 21 to 23.

A laptop is a kind of computer unit which has the same function as a PC (Personal Computer), but it is
smaller, lighter and of different sizes. Nowadays, most people choose laptops for several reasons.

A laptop is a portable device. This portability is very helpful for our work, study and other activities. We do
not need complicated cable installations to activate a laptop, and with a laptop, we can do our work anytime
anywhere.

Moreover, a laptop allows us to access the internet in public places which provide free access called hot
spot areas. Some people like to use this facility to carry out their tasks.

Finally, a laptop consumes energy more efficiently than a PC does. This device uses a rechargeable battery
as a source of electric energy. So if we prefer using a laptop, it means that we support the government
program to save energy. That's why a laptop has become very popular recently.
21. A public place where we can have free access to the internet is a/an ....
a. Free access

b. Hot spot

c. Internet installation

d. Laptop facility

e. Hot spot area

22. A laptop has become very popular because...

a. It is portable.

b. It allows us to access internet.

c. It gives several benefits to the user.

d. It doesn't need complicated cable installation.

e We can do our work with it anytime anywhere.

23. From the text we know that ....

a. A laptop is usually more expensive than a PC.

b. More people like a laptop better than PC

c. More people like a PC better than a laptop.

d. For a mobile person a laptop is more handy than a PC.

e. A laptop is cheaper now than it was before.

The following text is for questions 24 to 26.

Government should not raise fuel price to solve the problem of economic issues. People were
affected severely with the high fuel price like last year. Obviously they cut their spending. As an
example, they had to buy lower quality of rice or palm oil. There were also fewer buyers of
secondary commodities like flour, or canned meat or fish.

Furthermore, the condition of low income family will become even worse because their
expenses will increase while their salaries will not. Many companies will have to trim the number of
employees because they are incapable of managing, buying or selling price, standard wages and
personal affairs.

Finally, government should not raise fuel price to overcome economic problem but the solution
should be sought by tapping into the nation's own potential and utilizing it to enhance productivity
to its maximum.

24. The title of the text is ....

a. the price of the secondary commodities

b. the effect of increasing fuel price

c. condition of low income family

d. the increasing of fuel price

e. the economic problem

25. "Many companies will have to trim the number of employees." (Paragraph 2) The underlined
word means...

a. fire

b. cut

C. add

d. reduce

e. border

26. What is the main idea of the last paragraph?

a. The government should enhance productivity to solve the economic problem.

b. The government should raise fuel price to solve the problem.

c. The government should consider condition of low family income.

d. The government should reduce the number of employees.

e. The government should decrease the standard of wages.

The following text is for questions 27 to 29.

Picasso was one of the most outstanding and important artists of the 1900's. He is best known
for his paintings. Almost every style in modern art is represented in Picasso's works Picasso was born
in 1881 in Malaga, Spain as the son of an art teacher. He studied painting from his father and his
college level course of study at the academy of arts in Madrid.

From about 1895 to 1901, he painted realistic works in a traditional style. He, then, entered
what was called the Blue Period. During this time, he only used shades of blue in his paintings to
show the poverty he saw in Barcelona. After 1908, he entered into the style of cubism. Among his
well-known cubist paintings are "Three Musicians" and "Man with a Guitar". Picasso died in
Moughins, France in 1973. He was really great artist.

27. Why did Picasso become so popular?

a. Because he was the most outstanding artist of the 1990's.

b. Because he was known for his great paintings.

c. Because he painted in traditional style.

d. Because he was son of an art teacher

e. Because he studied in art school.

28. According to text, Picasso ..ner

a. died in Spain 1973.

b. was born in Malaga, Italy.

c. was famous for his painting style.

d. had a father who worked as an art teacher.

e. finished his study at the academy of Arts in Madrid

29. What can be inferred from the text?

a. Picasso's father was not good at art.

b. Picasso passed away at the age of 92.

c. Picasso was unpopular artist of 1990's.

d. Blue Period shows the prosperity in Barcelona.

e. For 8 years, Picasso painted realistic works in a traditional style

The following text is for questions 30 to 32

Faster Planes and Cheaper Flights

Faster planes and cheaper flights are making it easier than ever before for people to travel. In
the most 'developed' societies, visiting exotic places is a sought-after status symbol. The tourism
industries of both developed and developing countries have recognised this fact and are learning to
take advantage of it.

There are, however, some problems associated with this new industry. Firstly, there is the
increasing crime rate. Some local's tourists as an easy prey because, not only are they in unfamiliar
territory and therefore less able to take care of themselves, but also they carry visible items of
wealth, such as cameras and jewelery which can be disposed of quickly for profit.

Another major problem is health. With greater mobility comes greater danger of spreading
contagious diseases around the world. One carrier returning home could easily start an epidemic
before their illness was diagnosed. Moreover, the emergence of many diseases which resist
antibiotics is causing scientists to be increasingly concemed about this issue. Also to be considered is
the natural environment, which can be seriously threatened by too many visitors.

Australia's Great Barrier Reef, for example, is in danger of being destroyed by tourists and
there are plans to restrict visitors to some of the more delicate coral cays. These are just three of the
reasons why any country should be wary of committing itself to an extensive tourism development
program.

30. Why does the natural environment become one of the serious problem associated with the HOIS
faster planes ail cheaper flight?

a. Because it easily started an epidemic before their illness was diagnosed.

b. Because it can be destroyed by too many visitors.

C. Because the health problem will increase.

d. Because they carry visible items of wealth.

e. Because it can increase crime rate

31. Why is the crime rate increasing due to the new industry?
a. Some tourists carny visible items of wealth

b. The tourists are spreading contagious diseases

C. The govemment is planning to restrict visitors to some coral cays

d. The new industry makes the number of unemployment increase.

e. The tourists come by plane.

32. "One carrier retuming home could easily start an epidemic before their iliness was diagnosed
(Paragraph 3)

The underlined word means.

a. found d examined

b. observed identified

c. identified

d. examined

e. healed

The following text is for questions 33 to 35.

Many people say that examinations shoutd be abolished because they are not the best measure
of student's capabilities. These people believe that students can study on their own and do better
without the nagging worry and pressure exerted by examinations.

Yet, there are persuasive reasons to show that examinations should not be abolished. It is
insufficient that teachers assign homework and correct it. Because this is not done under
supervision, they cannot be sure that it is realy the work of the students themselves. Moreaver,
homework is not a test of student's ability. Hornework is a mehod of merely keepint him occupied

Nowadays, in the hunt for jobs, students need to produce some evidence of their capabilities.
Prospective employers like to see copies of examination results. This is the only way a student's
qualifications can be judged. This attitude greatly encourages the use of examinations, since it is
considered it necessary for them to measure their capabilities

33. Why do some people disagree to abolish the examination?

a. Exam result is the only proof of student's capabilities.

b. Nobody trusts the students nowadays.

c. It is a regulation in the country

d. It is a good measurement.

e. It is for the sake of efficiency

34. What is the main idea of paragraph 2?
a. The examination sill keeps going on

b. The teachers' roles supervise the studenis

c The homework is important for students.

d. The homework is usefulness for students.

e. The teachers are insulficient in school

35. From the text above, we infer that....

a. the examination is still used for measuring students' qualifications

b. there are a lot of people agreing the examination as the quality control.

c. the examination is not neccessary to use for measuring the students' abilities.

d. the examination is used as means of measuring students' abilities anually before ending their
education.

e. the government obliges educational practitioners conducting the examination for increasing the
quality.

The following text is for questions 36 to 40.

Ki Hadjar Dewantoro, original name Raden Mas (Lord) Suwardi Surjaningrat (born May 2, 1889,
Yogyakarta, Java-died April 26h, 1959, Yogyakarta), founder of the Taman Siswa school system, an
influential and widespread network of schools that encouraged modemzaion but also promoted
indigenous indonesian culture.

Dewanloro was bom into a noble family of Yogyal arta and attended a Dutch-sponsored medical
school but failed to complete ihe conrse Active in the nationalist cause, he belonged to a faction
favouring direct action and the use of Westem methods to destroy the power of the Dutch. He was
also a member of the Bandung chapter of Sarekat Isläm ("Islamic Association") and a founder of the
Socialist Indische Parti CIndies Party"). An article he wrote during this period, "If I Were a
Netherlander," published in the Indische Partij's De Express, led to his exile to the Netherlands
between 1913 and 1918. In the Netherlands he became converted to the idea of using Indonesian
cultural traditions to cope with the problems posed by Dutch coloñial rule. He felt that education
was the best means to strengthen Indonesians, and he was deeply influenced by the progressive
theories of the Italian educational reformer Maria Montessori and by the Indian poet and
philosopher Rabindranath Tagore.

The first Taman Siswa schools were established in Java in July 1922. Instruction, carried on
informally, emphasized traditional skills and values of Javanese life, particularty music and dance.
Westem subjects were taught, too, in order to help students cope with the demands of modern life.
Overcoming initial official hostility, the Taman Siswa schools had spread throughout the archipelago
and were by the late 1930s subsidized by the Dutch colonial govemment. Based on traditional
Javanese concepts, the Taman Siswa schools appealed primarily to those segments of Indonesian
society termed abangan, in which the Islamic faith is less deeply entrenched Dewantoro continued
his leadership of Taman Siswa after the war and upon his death was acciaimed a national hero.
36. What is the main idea of paragraph 2?
a.Dewantoro's background

b. Dewantoro's royal family

C. Dewantoro's birth

d. Dewantoro's education

e. Dewantoro's activities

37. What is the purpose of Taman Siswa?

a. To fight Dutch colonial rule

b. To strengthen Indonesian

c. To promote Indonesian culture

d. To make Indonesia famous

e.To emphasize traditional skills

38. Why was Ki Hadjar Dewantoro exiled to the Netherlands?

a. Because of his article in the Indische Partij's De Express

b. Due to his activities in the socialist Indische Partij

c. Because he was a member of Sarekat Islam

d. Because of his relationship with Western country

e. Because he was born into a noble family

39. What is not true about Taman Siswa?

a. Ki Hajar Dewantoro was founder of Taman Siswa

b. The 1st Taman Siswa was established in 1922

c. In 1930 the Dutch colonial govemment subsidized Taman Siswa

d. Western subject was prohibited for Taman Siswa

e. Ki Hajar Dewantoro was deeply influenced by Maria Montessori

40. Dewantoro continued his leadership of Taman Siswa after the war and upon his death was
acclaimed a national hero.

The underlined word has the closest meaning with..

a. Praised

b. Criticized

C. Declared

d. announced e. emphasized
B. Read the following text below then answer the questions!

Mobile Phone Should be Banned at School

Recently mast people own mobile phone. Why does mobile phone user increase dramatically in
recent years? First, the feature and functions has increased. Mobile phone is not used just for
calling, but sending text, taking pictures, recording videos, accessing internet, playing games and
much more. Second, mobile phone has also become a lot cheaper, Now this communication device
does not only fill the pocket of adult but also teenager and student. Even a lot phones are
intentionally designed to teenaged market. However should they be allowed to bring them to
school?

Many schools do not allow students to bring cell phones to school, It is very reasonable because
bringing phone to school potentially disrupts the learning process. Most students use cell phones
irresponsibly. They use cell phones to talk to their friend during class time. They also use the
calculator and camera features in the class as well. Those potentially lead less concentration in the
time of learning and teaching process.

Students go to school to learn and behave fair way. Mobile phones provide a large temptation
to cheat in tests. They can communicate to anyone and almost anywhere in the world. Because of
the small size of the cell phone, students can send a text quietly and discreetly. The text can go
unnoticed anywhere to get help on answering tests, homework, and other class assignment.

Learning in school is to behave fair not cheating. Therefore, schools should ban students from
bringing their cell phones. However it should be done fairly. In case of an emergency some student
need a call for help, providing easy access to phone is better. Adapted from
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Questions:

41. Why does mobile phone user increase dramatically in recent years?
42. What the function of mobile phone?

43. Why students are not allowed bring their phone in school?
44. What are potentially lead less concentration in the time of learning and teaching process?
45. What is the benefit of small size of the cell phone?
Answer :
41. First, the feature and functions has increased. Mobile phone is not used just for calling, but
sending text, taking pictures, recording videos, accessing internet, playing games and much more.
Second, mobile phone has also become a lot cheaper.

42. Mobile phone is not used just for calling, but sending text, taking pictures, recording videos,
accessing internet, playing games and much more. Second, mobile phone has also become a lot
cheaper.
43. It is very reasonable because bringing phone to school potentially disrupts the learning process.
Most students use cell phones irresponsibly. They use cell phones to talk to their friend during class
time. They also use the calculator and camera features in the class as well. Those potentially lead
less concentration in the time of learning and teaching process.

44. Mose students use cell phonesto tallk to their friend during class time and they also use the
calculator and camera features in the class as well.

45. They can communicate to anyone and almost anywhere in the word and the students can send a
text quietly and discreetly

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