I.

Multiple Choice
Read the following text to answer questions number 1 to 3.

Yogyakarta
Yogyakarta is one of the foremost cultural centers of Java, the seat of the mighty
Javanese empire of Mataram from which present day Yogyakarta has the best inherited
of traditions. The city itself has a special charm, which seldom fails to captivate the
visitor. Gamelan, classical and contemporary Javanese dances, leather puppet, theater
and other expressions of traditional art will attract many visitors. Local craftsmen excel
in arts such batiks, silver and leather works. Next to the traditional, contemporary art
has found fertile soil in Yogya's culture oriented society.

The key attraction of Yogyakarta is 'Kraton' (the Sultan's Palace), the centre of
Yogya's traditional life and despite the advance of modernity; it still emanates the spirit
of refinement, which has been the hallmark of Yogya's art for centuries. This vast
complex of decaying buildings were built in the 18th century, and is actually a walled
city within the city with luxurious pavilions and in which the current Sultan still resides.
Yogyakarta is also the only major city, which still has traditional 'Becak' (rickshaw-style)
transport.

1. What is the purpose of the second paragraph?

A. To amuse the readers with Yogyakarta
B. To describe about The Kraton of Yogyakarta
C. To persuade the readers to go to Yogyakarta
D. To promote Yogyakarta as tourist destination
E. To tell the readers the history of Yogyakarta

2. We know from the first paragraph that …

A. Plane is the most convenient access to reach Yogyakarta
B. Yogyakarta is one of the foremost cultural centers of Kraton
C. Kraton is the centre of Yogayakarta’s traditional life
D. There are many convenient stores in the streets of Yogyakarta
 E. Gamelan, classical, and contemporary Javanese dances can attract the visitors

3. Which of the following is an example of passive voice?

A. Yogyakarta is also the only major city, which still has traditional 'Becak' (rickshaw-
style) transport
B. This vast complex of decaying buildings was built in the 18th century
C. The city itself has a special charm, which seldom fails to captivate the visitor
D. Actually a walled city within the city with luxurious pavilions and in which the
current Sultan still resides
E. Yogyakarta is one of the foremost cultural centers of Java, the seat of the mighty
Javanese empire of Mataram from which present day Yogyakarta has the best
inherited of traditions

Read the following text to answer questions number 4 to 6.

The Indonesian Archipelago

The Indonesian Archipelago is the largest group of islands in the world. It extends
between two continents, Asia and Australia. It also lies between two oceans the Samudera
Indonesia and the Pacific Ocean.

Indonesia’s 13,667 islands stretch 5,120 kilometres from east to west and 1,770
kilometres from north to truth. The five main islands are Sumatera, Java, Kalimantan,
Sulawesi, and Irian Jaya.

Indonesia has a land area of 1,904,345 square kilometres. More than half of it is
forested land and a part is mountainous, with 15 of the mountains are I still volcanically
active. One of history’s greatest volcanic eruptions, which killed thousands of people,
occurred in 1883 on the island of Krakatau, which lies between Java and Sumatra.
 Indonesia is one of the most populous countries in the world. Its total population is 160
million. More than 60% of the population lives on the island of Java.

The Indonesian population consists of more than 300 ethnic groups which speak 500
different languages, but most of them understand the national language, Bahasa
Indonesia. The Indonesian government’s campaign to popularize Bahasa Indonesia at
present can be seen , through signs in public places and various which say ‘Use good
Bahasa Indonesia correctly. Indonesia’s motto offices Bhinneka tunggal Ika, which means
Unity in Diversity, symbolizes the unity of the people in spite of their ethnic and cultural
origins.

4. The last paragraph tells about ….

A. The islands in the world
B. The location of Indonesia
C. The continents of Asia and Australia
D. The Samudera Indonesia and Pacific Ocean
E. The Indonesian population that consist of the ethnic groups and the languages

5. The Indonesian Archipelago is the largest group of islands in the world. The word
“largest” has the same meaning with…
A. Greatest B. Little
C. Smallest
D. Big
E. Wide

6. “... It extends between two continents, …” (paragraph 1) The word ‘it’ refers to?
A. The largest groups of islands
B. The Indonesian archipelago
C. The islands in the world
D. The Samudra Indonesia
E. The Indonesian Government
Read the following text to answer questions number 7 to 10.

Orchard Road

Orchard Road is a Boulevard which becomes business and entertainment

center in Singapore. Orchard Road is surrounded by a lush tropical and flower
gardens which are beautiful. At first, Orchard Road is just a suburban street lined
with orchards, plantations nutmeg, and pepper farming. However, in the 1970s, it
turned into a shopping center in Singapore. In 1960 and 1970 entertainment
industries began to enter this road. Shopping centers such as mall and Plaza was
built in 1974.
Orchard Road runs along about 2.2 km. This road is one-way street flanked
by a variety of shopping malls, hotels and restaurants. The shopping area which is
nearly 800,000 square meters provides a wide range of Things, food, and
entertainment. In this area there are many options that can satisfy visitors from all
walks of life starting from the luxury branded things to the Popular branded, from
exclusive restaurants to fast food.
There are so many ways that can be accessed to get to Orchard road such
as: by taxi, bus or drive your own car. For those who are driving to Orchard Road
can be entered from the west through the Napier Road. Vehicles from Dunearn
Road can turn left at the intersection of the Marriott Hotel junction. Vehicles that
come from Paterson can turn right onto Orchard Road. Orchard is always crowded
so you have to be careful in order not to get lost.

7. Which statement is TRUE?

A. At first Orchard Road is a crowded settlement
B. Orchard road became business and entertainment center since 1974
C. Vehicles from Dunearn road turn left at the intersection of the Marriott Hotel
junction
 D. Orchard road is infamous place at Singapore
E. Orchard road is not surrounded by flower garden

8. In the third paragraph the writer describes about?

A. The location of Orchard Road
B. The things that we can see at orchard road
C. The direction to get to Orchard Road
D. The history of Orchard Road
E. The distance of Orchard Road

9. Words “it” in line 4 refers to?

A. The plantation
B. Luxury branded things
C. The plaza
D. Singapore
E. Suburban street

10. Here are some reasons why visitors interested to come to Orchard roads, except
A. There is a shopping area which is nearly 800,000 square meters provides a wide
range of Things, food, and entertainment.
B. There are so many ways that can be accessed to get to Orchard road
C. The road is one-way street flanked by a variety of shopping malls, hotels and
restaurants
D. Orchard is always crowded so it will be interesting
E. Orchard Road is surrounded by a lush tropical and flower gardens which are
beautiful

11. The important email has been sent by my secretary. What is the active form of this
sentence?
A. My secretary was sending the important email
B. My secretary sends the important email
 C. My secretary is sending the important email
D. My secretary has been sending the important email
E. My secretary has sent the important email
12. Jupiter's four moons ……. through a telescope by Galileo.
A. Were first viewed
B. First viewed
C. Had been first viewed
D. Were being first viewed
E. First being viewed

13. We’ll be visiting our grandmother next week. What is the passive form of this
sentence?
A. Our grandmother would be being visited by us next week.
B. Our grandmother will be visited by us next week.
C. Our grandmother would be visited by us next week.
D. Our grandmother will be being visited by us next week.
E. Our grandmother would have been visited by us next week.

Read the following text to answer the questions 14 to 15.

The Shard is an 87-storey skyscraper, which sits in the heart of London. It is known
as the shard of glass. Construction began in 2009 and was completed three years
later in 2012, making it Western European’s tallest building.
Designed by architect Renzo Piano, The Shart is the second tallest freestanding
structure in the UK. Its exterior boasts 11,000 glass panels — that’s equivalent in
area to eight football pitches or two-and-a-half Trafalgar Squares.
The building was developed to have multiple uses, describes on the website as a
‘vertical city where people can live, work and relax’. This motto was clearly taken on
board that was found on the 72nd floor towards the end of construction.

14. What is the first paragraph about?

A. The architect Renzo Piano
 B. The Shard
C. The Shard, tallest building in London
D. The tallest building in London
E. The heart of London
15. In Europe, the Shard gains popularity on its …
A. Location
B. Function
C. Height
D. Age
E. Usage

II. Essay
Read the following text and answer the question!

Pantai Galesong
Pantai Galesong is located in Makassar, South Sulawesi. It is 10 km away from
Losari Beach and you will need 30 minutes by car to reach the place.
Even though Pantai Galesong is quite close to Pantai Losari, but it is not included in
Makassar’s tourism destination. Instead, it is part of the Talakar districts, at desa
Sampulungan Galesong to be precise.
Pantai Galesong is a great choice for family recreation, couples, community or
even company gathering, training or celebrating anniversaries. There are many decent
facilities such as spacious parking lot, decent guest houses with affordable prices,
swimming pools for adults and children, ATV, moto cross, jetski, banana boat,
traditional boat, outbond, cafes, etc.
For tourists who enjoy swimming in the sea could feel the warmth of the water in
the morning. Life jacket will be provided there for rental. Visitors can also rent a
traditional boat to explore the scenery of Pantai Galesong or even fishing.

1. What does the text tell about?

2. What is the function of the first paragraph?
3. Please find the example of passive voice in the text.
4. Why do Pantai Galesong not included into Makassar’s tourism destination?
5. What are the facilities provided in Pantai Galesong?