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The following text is for questions 1 and 2. E. they will soon have five offices in
Indonesia
Simatupang and Partners Law Firm The following text is for questions 3 and 4.
7. All in all, the writer seems to disagree with 8. What does the writer think of the music in
the arguments stated by ―Brave‖?
A. the US Departement of Agriculture A. Too much
B. proponents of vegetarianism B. Too little
C. opponents of vegetarianism C. enough
D. animal lovers D. Demonstrative
E. meat eaters E. Very beautiful
The following text is for questions 8 to 10. 9. What does the reviewer think of the movie?
A. It is definitely not the favourite
My family of three went to see an early B. It has a good music composition
screening of the new Disney movie, ―Brave‖ C. It is the same as the other Disney
yesterday, so I thought I would write a quick movies
―mommy‖ review of the movie. D. It does not have any lesson for the
Disney definitely breaks the standard children
―Disney Princess" mold with this movie as E. It gives a bad impression of a mom and
Princess Merida is a fun, outgoing and wild girl a daughter
that for once is not in search for the love of a
prince. The characters in the movie are 10. How does the writer feel about the movie?
entertaining and I loved the way that the Scottish A. Amazed
culture comes out in the movie. I found myself B. Frustrated
wishing for more music though, which is one of C. Appreciative
the things that I truly love about past Disney D. Disappointed
movies. I would compare this movie more with E. Not worthy enough
―Shrek‖ than a movie like ―Tangled‖.
As to the age of the kids that would like this The following text is for questions 11 to 13.
movie I would have to say maybe 5 years old
and up. The movie is not quite engaging enough Glasses—also called eyeglasses (formal),
for very young viewers, which was a little spectacles, or specs (informal)—are frames
disappointing for our three years old. There were bearing lenses worn in front of the eyes,
parts of the movie that our daughter enjoyed, but normally for vision correction or eye protection.
it is engaging enough Safety glasses are kind of eye protection against
foryounger viewers in the audience and made flying debris or against visible and near visible
them cry, so be forewarned of this if you are light or radiation. Sunglasses allow better vision
bringing children under the age of five years in bright daylight, and may protect against
old. damage from high levels of ultraviolet light.
I‘ve always been a big fan Disney movies Other types of glasses may be used for viewing
so on a 5-star scale I would rate this 4-star visual information (such as stereoscopy) or
movie. It's definitely not a favourite, but I give it simply just for aesthetic or fashion values.
four star for the relationship that build between
Historical types of glasses include the 13. At the workshop or repair shops, the
pincenez, monocle, lorgnette, and scissors or mechanic puts on glasses to...
scissors-glasses. A. protect against debris
Modern glasses are typically supported by B. avoid sun radiation
pads on the bridge of the nose and by temple C. make good looking
arms (sides) placed over the ears. CR-39 lenses D. protect against ultraviolet light
are the most common plastic lenses due to their E. view visual information
low weight, high scratch resistance, low
dispersion, and low transparency to ultraviolet Questions 14 to 16: complete the following
and infrared radiation. Polycarbonate and Trivex text with the words provided
lenses are the lightest and most shatter-resistant,
making them the best for impact protection. One day, Archie, his brother and sister (29) ... a
An unpopular aspect of glasses is their hike in the hills. On their way to the hill a growl
inconvenience. Even through the creation of and a bark were heard somewhere nearby. The
light frames such as those made of titanium, sound scared them so much that they started to
very flexible frames and new lens materials and cry. Archie's brother and sister ran quickly away
optical coatings, glasses can still cause problems as the wolf chase, but Archie did not run. He
during rigorous sport, Visibility can be stayed there in (30)... With an angry look Archie
significantly reduced by becoming greasy, showed no fear at all. He yelled at the wolf and
trapping vapour when eating hot food, it turned right around. It was (31)... of him that it
swimming, walking in rain or rapid temperature slipped on the ground. The wolf ran away
changes (such as walking into a warm building through the trees, quickly out of his sight. When
from cold temperature outside). Scraping, his brother and his sister saw what Archie did,
fracturing, or breakage of the lenses require they thought that Archie was truly a courageus
time—consuming and costly professional repair, kid.
though modern plastic lenses are almost 14. A. climbed down
indestructible and very scratch—resistant. B. went through
C. visited for
11. What is one good point of CR — 39 lenses? D. went for
A. It is cheap E. left out
B. It is the lightest
C. It is not easily scratched 15. A. the way
D. Infrared can not get through it B. his sight
E. Ultraviolet can not get through it C. his place
D. the ground
12. Why do people like frames made of E. their place
titanium?
A. It is light 16. A. scared
B. It is cheap B. pleased
C. It is strong C. annoyed
D. It is flexible D. terrified
E. It is scratch resistant E. shocked
17. Arrange the sentences below into a good which resist antibiotics is causing scientists to be
order. increasingly concerned about this issue.
Also to be considered is the natural
Let's Laund our Clothes: environment, which can be seriously threatened
1. Press the ‗on‘ bottom. by too many visitors. Australia's Great Barrier
2. Set the timer. Reef, for example, is in danger of being
3. First, load the washing machine with dirty destroyed by tourists and there are plans to
clothes. restrict visitors to some of the more delicate
4. Put the clean clothes in the clothes basket coral cays.
5. Then add 1 or 2 cups of washing powder. These are just three of the reasons why any
6. Now hang the clothes on the clothes line. country should be waiy of committing itself to
7. Now open the lid and unload the machine. an extensive tourism development program.
The following text is for questions 21 to 23. 23. ―..., he applauded the effort...‖ (Paragraph 3).
The underlined word is closest in meaning
Jakarta post: Researches have found a to ...
technique to quickly assess disorders in babies. A. clapped hands
This new method, published Wednesday in the B. appreciated
magazine Science Translational Medicine, is a C. encouraged
proof of concept that it‘s possible to quickly D. objected
scan a baby‘s entire DNA and pinpoint a E. refused
disease-causing mutation in a couple of days
instead of the more typical weeks as months. The following text is for questions 24 to 26.
The study investigation to four babies said that
the test could be one of the first partical fruits of Schumacher to retire again
the revolution in squencing an individual‘s entire
DNA. Michael Schumacher announced his
The idea behind the test is to take advantage retirement from formula one for the second time
of what is known about disease symptoms to at the age of 43 on Thursday after failing to
narrow the search for genetic. And that is a good rekindle his old Ferrari magic in a disappointing
step in the right direction, said Dr. Joe Gray, an comeback with Mercedes.
expert in genome analysis at Oregon Health and The team had already announced last week
Science University,. ―It's a big genome,‖ said that the seven-time world champion, winner of a
Dr. Joe Gray, who was not involved with the record 91 races in a career that started in 1991,
study. ―How do you know what part of it to would be replaced by McLaren‘s Lewis
search?‖ Hamilton for the start of the 2013 campaign.
While more research needs to be done Schumacher told reporters, packed into the
before the test is ready for widespread use, he confined space of the tented Mercedes
applauded the effort ―lf people don‘t push the hospitality at the Suzuka circuit ahead of
envelope like this, then we won't get there,‖ Dr. Sunday's Japanese Grand Prix that his decision
Gray said. came as a relief.
―I have decided to retire by the end of the
21. What is the text about? year, although I am still able and capable to
A. The test for healthy genetic. compete with the best drivers that are around,‖
B. Disease symptoms in babies. he declared, reading from a statement.
C. Health analysis demonstration. ―But at some point, it is good to say
D. DNA scan technique for babies. goodbye. And that is what I am doing here and
E. Medical research of disease symptoms. might this time be forever,‖ he smiled.
Schumacher first retirement came at the end
22. Besides scanning a baby‘s DNA, the new of 2006, after he had won five titles in a
method ... row with Ferrari from 2000 and won two with
A. shows disease symptoms the Benetton in 1994 and 1995.
B. detects its physical disorder That departure proved premature, with the
C. points out its health condition
most successful driver in 62-year history of the October 5, 2012, University spokesman Tim
sport unable to resist the allure of a return with Utton said. He did not specify the cause, only
Mercedes. Schumacher said he now wanted to saying that Campbell had worked at the
enjoy his last six races-Reuters. University until his death.
He began researching animal cloning at the
24. How did Schumacher wanted to end his Roslin Institute near Edinburgh in 1991. In 1996
career? He wanted ... the experiments led to the birth of Dolly the
A. to become the best driver sheep, the first mammal to be cloned from an
B. to enjoy his last six races adult cell.
C. to retire by the end of the year The sheep was named after the voluptuous
D. to say goodbye through reporters singer Dolly Parton. Researchers at the time said
E. to drive Mercedes first that the sheep was created from a mammary
gland cell, and that Parton offered
25. From the text we learn that Schumacher ... an excellent example.
A. started his carreer before 1991 The creation of the sheep captured the
B. has announced his retirement 3 times public imagination and instantly became a
C. will reach the age of 43 on Thursday scientific sensation. The experiments drew not
D. will be replaced by Lewis Hamilton of only admiration but also anger from some who
Ferrari raised questions about the ethics of cloning.
E. failed to comeback with satisfying Animal rights activists were outraged, while the
result with Mercedes church of England expressed reservations. Dolly
was put down in 2003 after she developed a lung
26. What is the main idea of the second disease. Campbell's interest in cellular growth
paragraph? dated back to his college days studying
A. Schumacher began his career in 1991 microbiology in London.
B. The team announced Michael
Schumacher‘s retirement 27. Which of the following statements is TRUE
C. Schumacher has won the World according to the text?
Champion seven times A. Campbell never felt leaving for the
D. Schumacher will be replaced by Lewis university.
Hamilton B. Campbell stopped working because of
E. Schumacher is a winner of a record 91 his sickness.
times C. Campbell focused his research dealing
with humans.
The following text is for questions 27 to 29. D. Campbell started researching animal
cloning as his experiments.
THE SCIENTIST HELP SHEEP DIES E. Campbell focused his research not
only on the animal experiments.
Keith Campbell, a prominent biologist who 28. Why did the experiments not draw
worked on cloning Dolly the sheep, died at 58, admiration perfectly?
the University of Nottingham said Thursday. A. Animal rights activists were outraged.
Campbell, who had worked on animal B. The public imagination became a
improvement and cloning since 1999, died scientific sensation.
C. Some people felt dissatisfied with the 30. Nadia will quit working at Sindang Maju
experiment results because she ...
D. Some people were angry from their A. has been offered a position in another
question about the ethics of cloning. company
E. The experiments did not show the B. has signed a contract with another
representative results of the cloning company
ethics. C. is disappointed with Sindang Maju
D. want to have a better career
29. Why was the sheep named after Dolly E. wants a better payment
Paflon?
A. The researchers admired her. 31. From Nadia's letter, we know that she
B. She was a voluptuous singer. A. promises to finish her project before
C. She was a very popular singer. leaving Sindang Maju.
D. The mammary gland cell was taken B. is promoted to another position in the
from her same company.
E. She was the one who inspired the C. is fired from her current position and
researchers. seeks another job.
D. quits the job at Sindang Maju to pursue
The following text is for questions 30 to 31. higher salary.
E. continues working at Sindang Maju as
Dear Mr. Budi Santoso an assistant.
Sales Manager
Sindang Maju Ltd. The following text is for questions 32 to 35.
A. To speak with Customer Service The second reason is that there is not tight
control from the government. This condition
Supervisor
makes the people‘s health is really in a
B. To contact the department store threat. When the control is weak and the use
of formalin is spread wide all over the
C. To wait for six to eight weeks Indonesia regions, and these days it has
really happened, the citizens‘ bodies will be
D. To adjust his account balance
badly contaminated with the poisons. Fish or
E. To pay his bill immediately food traders still sell their product which
contain formalin and dangerous
38. From the letter above, we can preservatives. Can you imagine that our
digestive system absorbs the substance the
conclude that AE Company will… should be for the human and animal
corpses?
A. Wait the customer‘s respond
Considering the reasons, we can makes a
B. Be responsible for this claim
conclusion that the use of formalin and other
C. Complete Mr. Sung‘s payment preservatives is really a serious problem if it
is not resolved immediately.
D. Charge to the holder‘s account
39. Why is formalin dangerous for human‘s body?
number A. It is not food preservatives
B. It is a disinfectant for human beings
E. Assist the customer in one C. It is used to preserve biological
specimens
D. It is 10% solution of formaldehydein
wather
E. It is controlled fligly from Goverment
40. The main idea of paragraph 2 is ….. Questions 42 to 44, complete the following
text with the words provided
A. The human‘s bodies will be harmful
Hendry and Mary had just married and
after consuming the formalin
everybody was enjoying their wedding
B. The government has not controlled
party. There was plenty to eat and plenty to
the use of formalin firmly drink. Everybody is (42)…… very cheerful,
when a very thin young man come into the
C. The weak control of using formalin room. He looked at Mary (43)…. and
accusingly, walked slowly towards her,
is not threatening the human
kissed her lovingly, and said, ―Why did you
D. The human‘s bodies will be harmful do it?‖ then he walked to the (44)….. and
disappeared.
after consuming the formalin
Nobody had every seen the young man
E. The use of formalin is know all before-not even Mary.
C. Door
From the text, we know that resveratrol……
This text is for questions 45 to 47
A. Is anticancer agent and benefit for
Blueberries, cranberries, and huckleberries
reducing heart disease
and related plants have been found to
contain resveratrol, a potential anti-cancer B. Examines grapes and meansures
agent, according to Agricultural Research
Service (ARS) scientists who made the of fruits as sample disease
discovery. This new finding from ARS adds
C. Shows the protection for increasing
to previous research by other scientist who
found that dark-skinned bunch grapes health in selected fruits
contain resveratrol.
Using chemical identification procedures, D. Reduces minerals and vitamins in
the team of scientists measured the
resveratrol content of 30 whole fruit samples some fruits
of blueberry, cranberry, huckleberry and
E. Protects any fruits from fungal
related plants. The samples represented five
families and 10 species of Vaccinium fruit. diseases
They also measured resveratrol in skin,
juice/pulp and seed samples of muscadine 46. Resveratrol has been tested in grapes
grape. Because of its important biological
because of…..
properties, resveratrol has been examined
A. Its advantages by extracting health
extensively in grapes. Studies showed the
compound protects the grapes from fungal substances
diseases. It also provides health benefits for
consumers by reducing the risk of B. Its disadvantages as anticancer
cardiovascular disease. The compound‘s substances
anticancer potential warranted is
examination in other fruits. C. Its important biological subtances
The team‘s studies showed that several D. Its risk at cardiovascular diseases