BING USBN
1
A The man.
B Her sister.
C Her grandma.
D The designer.
E She herself.
2
A The man’s new store.
B Thanking someone.
C Selling 400 items.
D This week’s sales.
E Popular topic.
3
A Go out in the evening.
B See a romantic film.
C Watch Furious 7
D Pick her up at 6.30.
E Enjoy a romantic film with her.
4
A The man enjoyed watching the film.
B The ending of the film is easily known.
C The film they watched was unexpected.
D The man watched the film in the bedroom
E The man and the woman do not like each other
5 Mark your answer on your answer sheet.
A A
B B
C C
D D
E E
6 Mark your answer on your answer sheet.
A A
B B
C C
D D
E E
7 Mark your answer on your answer sheet.
A A
B B
C C
D D
E E
8 Look at the pictures provided!
A
9 Look at the pictures provided!
A
B
C
10 Look at the pictures provided!
A
B
11 Look at the pictures provided!
A
B
C
12
A The presence of Middle Eastern investors.
B The demand for Islamic REITs in Indonesia.
C Middle Eastern investors to invest in property.
D Islamic REITs to attract Middle East investors.
E The interest of Takaful companies to invest in the REITs.
13
A They have no sharia agreement.
B They are not working on the rule.
C They were not interested in investing.
D No Middle Eastern investors got involved.
E The companies need medium-term investment.
14
A In 1970.
B In 1971.
C In 1973.
D In 1978.
E In 1983.
15
A He thought up the handheld mobile phone.
B He imagined a hand phone like the car phone.
C He brought the first handheld cellular phone to market.
D He introduced the first handheld cellular phone call to pubic.
E He and his team conceived the idea of the first handheld mobile phone.
16 My Most Unforgettable Holiday
In 2015, I went to Derawan Island with my friends and that marks my most memorable holiday ever!
In June, our school was having summer holiday, so we thought to ourselves that it shouldn't go
to waste. We quickly browsed the internet to find a good holiday destination and after an hour of
heated debate, the four of us agreed to give Derawan Island a try. It was purely out of curiousity as
none of us had been there before.
We arrived at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport at 05.30 a.m. as the flight was at 07.00
a.m. First, we flew to Balikpapan and waited for about an hour to continue the flight to Berau. As
soon as we touched down in Berau, my friend called the tour agent that we had contacted earlier in
Jakarta. They had got a car ready to take us to Labuan Batu. From Labuan Batu, we took a speedboat
for about an hour to Derawan Island. It was such a long trip to Derawan but it all paid off as soon as
we saw how beautiful the island was.
My friends and I were quickly ushered to our rooms in the resort. It was fantastic! The rooms
were in a cottage that was situated right above the sea. So we only had to step out the terrace to find
ourselves out in the open sea! After unpacking our luggages and washing up, we went to the dining
hall to grab our dinner. The dinner was only simple seafood dishes. The surrounding totally enhanced
the dining experience, making the food taste much better.
The following day, we took a speedboat tour, hopping from one island to another Our first trip
stop was Kakaban Island where we hiked to reach the lake and swam among stingless jellyfish. The
last time I heard, there were only three places in the world that have stingless jellyfish; two of them
in Indonesia! Isn't that great? The next stop was the Sangalaki Island where we got to visit sea turtle
conservation and took lots of pictures with sea turtle babies. They were so cute!
Our last stop was the Maratua Island where we were able to feed fish and see a three-
legged sea turtle. The three-legged sea-turtle wasn't born that way. We were told that it was
swimming in the open sea when it was still a baby then its leg got caught in plastic trash and couldn't
grow even when the sea-turtle reached adulthood. One of the island's guards saw the sea-turtle and
saved it. He also untangled the plastic trash that bound the sea-turtle's leg but it was too late. Since
then, the sea-turtle is kept in a special space next to the resort in Maratua Island and the guards take
turns feeding it to ensure its survival. This is why we should never litter and endanger other
creatures! After Maratua Island, we headed back to Derawan Island to catch a late dinner and turned
in.
The following morning, we wake up early and ate our breakfast in the dining room. Then, the
driver drove us back to the airport so we could catch a flight back to Jakarta. We arrived at Jakarta,
exhausted but terribly happy! It was the most unforgettable trip I have ever experienced so far!
What is the writer’s purpose in writing the text?
A To share the readers the writer's most enjoyable experience.
B To inform to the readers about the beauty of Derawan Island
C To invite readers to visit the holiday destination mentioned.
D To give readers some insights on how to have a great holiday.
E To warn readers to be careful and mindful in order to have a great holiday
17 My Most Unforgettable Holiday
In 2015, I went to Derawan Island with my friends and that marks my most memorable holiday ever!
In June, our school was having summer holiday, so we thought to ourselves that it shouldn't go
to waste. We quickly browsed the internet to find a good holiday destination and after an hour of
heated debate, the four of us agreed to give Derawan Island a try. It was purely out of curiousity as
none of us had been there before.
We arrived at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport at 05.30 a.m. as the flight was at 07.00
a.m. First, we flew to Balikpapan and waited for about an hour to continue the flight to Berau. As
soon as we touched down in Berau, my friend called the tour agent that we had contacted earlier in
Jakarta. They had got a car ready to take us to Labuan Batu. From Labuan Batu, we took a speedboat
for about an hour to Derawan Island. It was such a long trip to Derawan but it all paid off as soon as
we saw how beautiful the island was.
My friends and I were quickly ushered to our rooms in the resort. It was fantastic! The rooms
were in a cottage that was situated right above the sea. So we only had to step out the terrace to find
ourselves out in the open sea! After unpacking our luggages and washing up, we went to the dining
hall to grab our dinner. The dinner was only simple seafood dishes. The surrounding totally enhanced
the dining experience, making the food taste much better.
The following day, we took a speedboat tour, hopping from one island to another Our first trip
stop was Kakaban Island where we hiked to reach the lake and swam among stingless jellyfish. The
last time I heard, there were only three places in the world that have stingless jellyfish; two of them
in Indonesia! Isn't that great? The next stop was the Sangalaki Island where we got to visit sea turtle
conservation and took lots of pictures with sea turtle babies. They were so cute!
Our last stop was the Maratua Island where we were able to feed fish and see a three-
legged sea turtle. The three-legged sea-turtle wasn't born that way. We were told that it was
swimming in the open sea when it was still a baby then its leg got caught in plastic trash and couldn't
grow even when the sea-turtle reached adulthood. One of the island's guards saw the sea-turtle and
saved it. He also untangled the plastic trash that bound the sea-turtle's leg but it was too late. Since
then, the sea-turtle is kept in a special space next to the resort in Maratua Island and the guards take
turns feeding it to ensure its survival. This is why we should never litter and endanger other
creatures! After Maratua Island, we headed back to Derawan Island to catch a late dinner and turned
in.
The following morning, we wake up early and ate our breakfast in the dining room. Then, the
driver drove us back to the airport so we could catch a flight back to Jakarta. We arrived at Jakarta,
exhausted but terribly happy! It was the most unforgettable trip I have ever experienced so far!
What did the writer learn in the Maratua Island?
A Littering can endanger sea creatures.
B We should save three-legged turtles from extinction.
C Sea creatures depend on human beings for their survival.
D Maratua Island is the best habitat for three-legged turtles.
E Save Maratua Island, and you will save the three-legged turtles
18 To celebrate the school anniversary there will be:
1. Speech contest on Monday, March 18, 2019 at 1 p.m.
2. Singing contest on Tuesday, March 19, 2019 at 1 p.m.
3. Drawing contest on Wednesday, March 20, 2019 at 1 p.m.
Each class should send at least one student and a maximum of three students for
each of the speech, singing and drawing contests. Only one student should
participate in one contest. Each class captain should enroll with the OPDIM
committee members before Friday, aMarch 15, 2019
According to the text, why does the OPDIM committee held these contest?
A To celebrate Hari Pendidikan Nasional
B As part of extracurricular activities
C To celebrate school anniversary
D To fill students farewell event
E As one of the English club routine schedule
19 To celebrate the school anniversary there will be:
1. Speech contest on Monday, March 18, 2019 at 1 p.m.
2. Singing contest on Tuesday, March 19, 2019 at 1 p.m.
3. Drawing contest on Wednesday, March 20, 2019 at 1 p.m.
Each class should send at least one student and a maximum of three students for
each of the speech, singing and drawing contests. Only one student should
participate in one contest. Each class captain should enroll with the OPDIM
committee members before Friday, aMarch 15, 2019
At maximum, how many students from each class will participate in three
contests?
A Five students
B Six students
C Seven students
D Eight students
E Nine students
20 To celebrate the school anniversary there will be:
1. Speech contest on Monday, March 18, 2019 at 1 p.m.
2. Singing contest on Tuesday, March 19, 2019 at 1 p.m.
3. Drawing contest on Wednesday, March 20, 2019 at 1 p.m.
Each class should send at least one student and a maximum of three students for
each of the speech, singing and drawing contests. Only one student should
participate in one contest. Each class captain should enroll with the OPDIM
committee members before Friday, aMarch 15, 2019
The purpose off the text is ….
A to announce events
B to describe a particular activity
C to inform students about their assignments
D to announce about contest winners
E to invite students to watch some contests
21 The text is for question 21 to 22
Adiaksa Sakti Finance
Jl. Kilimanjaro No. 9 Bekasi
5th March 2019
Jl. Rambutan No. 3
Bekasi
Dear Madame,
It is a great pleasure for us to invite you to invite you to attend Adiaksa
Sakti Finance Seminar on Capital Planning which will be held on Wednesday, 13th
March 2019. The event will start at 10 a.m. at Calico Convention Centre Jl.
Semanggi No. 21, Bekasi. The opening speech is by renowned franchise owner
and CEO of Adiaksa Sakti Finance, Mr. Surya Harjatmo.
The seminar will be followed by lunch at noon. The question and answer
session will start at 12.30 – 01.00 p.m. The seminar is open to public and will be
over at 04.00 p.m.
We are looking forward to meet you at the event.
When will the discussion start?
A After lunch break
B After the speech
C Before the lunch break
D During the presentation
E At the beginning of the seminar
22 The text is for question 21 to 22
Adiaksa Sakti Finance
Jl. Kilimanjaro No. 9 Bekasi
5th March 2019
Jl. Rambutan No. 3
Bekasi
Dear Madame,
It is a great pleasure for us to invite you to invite you to attend Adiaksa
Sakti Finance Seminar on Capital Planning which will be held on Wednesday, 13th
March 2019. The event will start at 10 a.m. at Calico Convention Centre Jl.
Semanggi No. 21, Bekasi. The opening speech is by renowned franchise owner
and CEO of Adiaksa Sakti Finance, Mr. Surya Harjatmo.
The seminar will be followed by lunch at noon. The question and answer
session will start at 12.30 – 01.00 p.m. The seminar is open to public and will be
over at 04.00 p.m.
We are looking forward to meet you at the event.
The opening speech is by renowned franchise owner and CEO of Adiaksa Sakti
Finance, Mr. Surya Harjatmo.
The underline word has similar meaning with ….
A Mysterious
B Strange
C Anonymous
D Indefinite
E Famous
23 Try the following tips
1. Stay out of the sun during peak hours. While these times may vary slightly
depending on the season and where you live. You should be indoors if all
possible between 10:00 and 15:00.
2. Keep covered up. Floppy hats and large umbrellas work well and so do cover-
ups. Long-sleeved cotton shirts are excellent for hiking, cycling etc; see your
sports store for special brands that allow breathing as well as cover-up.
3. Use sunscreen on any exposed areas. An SPF of 45+ is recommended for it
allows even the fairest skinned folks to stay out in the sun for a few hours
before reapplying. Try chopstick on your lips. Follow the instructions on
sunscreen carefully. Always reapply after leaving the water, as it’ll have washed
off.
4. Don’t forget hard-to-reach places. Don’t forget to cover the backs of your
knees, back of your neck, elbows and back of your ears (if you have short hair).
Feet should also be included if you are wearing sandals, flip-flops or going bare-
foot. Even these places can hurt a lot with sunburn.
5. Don’t lie in the sun purposefully seeking a tan. This is not only damaging to
your skin but might burn you the first few times you try it at the beginning of
the season. If you want to tan, do it gradually and sensibly, with short exposure
and building up over time.
Put a small amount of oil or sunscreen in your hair so you will avoid burning your
scalp. Or cover it with a hat. Some shampoos and hair conditioners contain SPF
protection.
The text tells us about …
A The steps to cure sunburn.
B The ways to catch the sunlight.
C The tips how to prevent sunburn.
D The information how to apply sunscreen.
E The warning to avoid sunlight during the day time
24 Try the following tips
1. Stay out of the sun during peak hours. While these times may vary slightly
depending on the season and where you live. You should be indoors if all
possible between 10:00 and 15:00.
2. Keep covered up. Floppy hats and large umbrellas work well and so do cover-
ups. Long-sleeved cotton shirts are excellent for hiking, cycling etc; see your
sports store for special brands that allow breathing as well as cover-up.
3. Use sunscreen on any exposed areas. An SPF of 45+ is recommended for it
allows even the fairest skinned folks to stay out in the sun for a few hours
before reapplying. Try chopstick on your lips. Follow the instructions on
sunscreen carefully. Always reapply after leaving the water, as it’ll have washed
off.
4. Don’t forget hard-to-reach places. Don’t forget to cover the backs of your
knees, back of your neck, elbows and back of your ears (if you have short hair).
Feet should also be included if you are wearing sandals, flip-flops or going bare-
foot. Even these places can hurt a lot with sunburn.
5. Don’t lie in the sun purposefully seeking a tan. This is not only damaging to
your skin but might burn you the first few times you try it at the beginning of
the season. If you want to tan, do it gradually and sensibly, with short exposure
and building up over time.
Put a small amount of oil or sunscreen in your hair so you will avoid burning your
scalp. Or cover it with a hat. Some shampoos and hair conditioners contain SPF
protection.
What is the writer’s intention in writing the text?
A To explain how to stay out during the day.
B To discuss the information about sunburn.
C To give some suggestion to avoid sunburn.
D To tell the important ways to protect the sun.
E To describe how to apply the sunscreen shampoo
25 Try the following tips
1. Stay out of the sun during peak hours. While these times may vary slightly
depending on the season and where you live. You should be indoors if all
possible between 10:00 and 15:00.
2. Keep covered up. Floppy hats and large umbrellas work well and so do cover-
ups. Long-sleeved cotton shirts are excellent for hiking, cycling etc; see your
sports store for special brands that allow breathing as well as cover-up.
3. Use sunscreen on any exposed areas. An SPF of 45+ is recommended for it
allows even the fairest skinned folks to stay out in the sun for a few hours
before reapplying. Try chopstick on your lips. Follow the instructions on
sunscreen carefully. Always reapply after leaving the water, as it’ll have washed
off.
4. Don’t forget hard-to-reach places. Don’t forget to cover the backs of your
knees, back of your neck, elbows and back of your ears (if you have short hair).
Feet should also be included if you are wearing sandals, flip-flops or going bare-
foot. Even these places can hurt a lot with sunburn.
5. Don’t lie in the sun purposefully seeking a tan. This is not only damaging to
your skin but might burn you the first few times you try it at the beginning of
the season. If you want to tan, do it gradually and sensibly, with short exposure
and building up over time.
Put a small amount of oil or sunscreen in your hair so you will avoid burning your
scalp. Or cover it with a hat. Some shampoos and hair conditioners contain SPF
protection.
Whatshould we wear to avoid sunburn?
A Long-sleeved cotton shirt.
B Sleeved satin dress.
C Wool sweater.
D Backless shirt.
E Plastic cover up
26 Try the following tips
1. Stay out of the sun during peak hours. While these times may vary slightly
depending on the season and where you live. You should be indoors if all
possible between 10:00 and 15:00.
2. Keep covered up. Floppy hats and large umbrellas work well and so do cover-
ups. Long-sleeved cotton shirts are excellent for hiking, cycling etc; see your
sports store for special brands that allow breathing as well as cover-up.
3. Use sunscreen on any exposed areas. An SPF of 45+ is recommended for it
allows even the fairest skinned folks to stay out in the sun for a few hours
before reapplying. Try chopstick on your lips. Follow the instructions on
sunscreen carefully. Always reapply after leaving the water, as it’ll have washed
off.
4. Don’t forget hard-to-reach places. Don’t forget to cover the backs of your
knees, back of your neck, elbows and back of your ears (if you have short hair).
Feet should also be included if you are wearing sandals, flip-flops or going bare-
foot. Even these places can hurt a lot with sunburn.
5. Don’t lie in the sun purposefully seeking a tan. This is not only damaging to
your skin but might burn you the first few times you try it at the beginning of
the season. If you want to tan, do it gradually and sensibly, with short exposure
and building up over time.
Put a small amount of oil or sunscreen in your hair so you will avoid burning your
scalp. Or cover it with a hat. Some shampoos and hair conditioners contain SPF
protection.
Why should we spend indoors between 10,00 and 15.00?
A It’s recommended to lie in the sun to find a tan.
B It’s the moment to put a small amount of oil in our hair.
C It’s the time to wear floppy hats and large umbrellas.
D It’s the best time to avoid sun exposure from sunburn
E It’s suggested to apply sunscreen with an SPF of 45+
27 The Great Wall of China
The Great Wall of China is one of the greatest wonders of the world. In
fact, it began as independent walls for different provinces when it was initially built
and did not become the ‘Great’ wall until the rule of the Qin Dynasty. Emperor
Shihuang succeeded in his efforts to have the walls joined together to serve as
fortification to protect the northern borders of the Chinese Empire from invasion.
Afterwards it was rebuilt and maintained over the years, between the 3rd century
BC the 17th century AD.
One of the myths associated with the Great Wall of China is that it is the
only man-made structure that can be seen from the moon with the naked eye. The
legend originated in Richard Halliburton’s 1938 book Second Book of Marvels.
However, this myth is simply not true. Richard Halliburton’s claim was contradicted
by astronauts Neil Amstrong and Yang Liwei. A more plausible assumption in the
Great Wall can be visible from a low orbit of the earth which is not unique in this
regard as many other artificial constructions can be seen from that height.
What is the text about?
A The Chinese Empire’s history
B The greatest wonders f the world
C The Great Wall of China
D The most attractive tourist destination in the world.
E The purpose of the Great Wall of China
28 The Great Wall of China
The Great Wall of China is one of the greatest wonders of the world. In
fact, it began as independent walls for different provinces when it was initially built
and did not become the ‘Great’ wall until the rule of the Qin Dynasty. Emperor
Shihuang succeeded in his efforts to have the walls joined together to serve as
fortification to protect the northern borders of the Chinese Empire from invasion.
Afterwards it was rebuilt and maintained over the years, between the 3rd century
BC the 17th century AD.
One of the myths associated with the Great Wall of China is that it is the
only man-made structure that can be seen from the moon with the naked eye. The
legend originated in Richard Halliburton’s 1938 book Second Book of Marvels.
However, this myth is simply not true. Richard Halliburton’s claim was contradicted
by astronauts Neil Amstrong and Yang Liwei. A more plausible assumption in the
Great Wall can be visible from a low orbit of the earth which is not unique in this
regard as many other artificial constructions can be seen from that height.
What is the main idea of paragraph two?
A Many other artificial constructions
B The myth associated with the Great Wall of China
C Neil Amstrong and Yang Liwei’s contraction over the myth
D Richard Hailliburton’s claim about the Great Wall of China
E The assumption that the Great Wall can be visible from a low orbit of the
earth
29 Optical telescopes allow us to see further; they are able to collect and focus
more light from distant objects than our eyes can alone. This is achieved by
refracting or reflecting the light using lenses or mirrors. Refractive telescopes
contain lenses much like those found in our own eyes only much larger. Inside
the telescope, light first reaches a primary lens. Primary lenses are convex –
rounded- and are able to bend the captured light and aim it onto a secondary,
focusing lens, responsible for focusing that light to produce a clear image of the
object.
Reflective telescopes work in a similar way to refractors but by reflecting,
instead of bending, light using curved mirrors. In both cases, more light captured
in the primary stage means more power to see faraway and a more efficient
focusing stage produces clearer images.
The purpose tof the text is ….
A to describe function of telescopes
B to persuade people use telescopes
C to give information about how to use telescopes
D to explain function each part of telescope
E to discuss the advantage of using telescope
30 Optical telescopes allow us to see further; they are able to collect and focus
more light from distant objects than our eyes can alone. This is achieved by
refracting or reflecting the light using lenses or mirrors. Refractive telescopes
contain lenses much like those found in our own eyes only much larger. Inside
the telescope, light first reaches a primary lens. Primary lenses are convex –
rounded- and are able to bend the captured light and aim it onto a secondary,
focusing lens, responsible for focusing that light to produce a clear image of the
object.
Reflective telescopes work in a similar way to refractors but by reflecting,
instead of bending, light using curved mirrors. In both cases, more light captured
in the primary stage means more power to see faraway and a more efficient
focusing stage produces clearer images.
What happens if lenses capture little light?
A We will get more detailed descriptions of the distant objects
B We can see distant objects more clearly
C We will only see black shadows
D It may demage our eyes
E We hardly see distant objects
31 Recycling is important in today’s world if we want to leave this planet for
our future generations. It is good for the environment, since we are making new
products from the old products which are of no use to us. There are many reasons
why it’s important to recycle as much as possible.
Making new products out of recycled materials reduces the need to
consume precious resources. So recycling helps protect raw materials and protect
natural habitats for the future.
Using recycling materials in the manufacturing process uses considerably
less energy than that required for producing new products from raw materials.
Recycling reduces the need for extracting (mining, quarrying and logging),
refining and processing raw materials all of which create substantial air and water
pollution. As recycling saves energy, it also reduces greenhouse gas emissions,
which helps to tackle climate change.
There are over 1,500 landfill sites in the UK and, in 2001, these sites
produced a quarter of the UK’s emissions of methane, a powerful greenhouse gas
that is released as the biodegradable waste (such as food and paper) decomposes.
Existing landfill sites are filling up fast and there is very limited space for new ones.
A massive reduction in the amount of waste we send to landfill is required if we
are to avoid the heavy fines and the landfill taxes that are being imposed by
Central Government on councils that exceed their landfill allowances. Increases in
your Council Tax or service cuts in other areas would be the only way of paying
these penalties.
What does the text highlight?
A Reasons to recycle.
B Conserving the energy.
C Protecting the environment.
D Environmental construction.
E Saving money through recycling
32 Recycling is important in today’s world if we want to leave this planet for
our future generations. It is good for the environment, since we are making new
products from the old products which are of no use to us. There are many reasons
why it’s important to recycle as much as possible.
Making new products out of recycled materials reduces the need to
consume precious resources. So recycling helps protect raw materials and protect
natural habitats for the future.
Using recycling materials in the manufacturing process uses considerably
less energy than that required for producing new products from raw materials.
Recycling reduces the need for extracting (mining, quarrying and logging),
refining and processing raw materials all of which create substantial air and water
pollution. As recycling saves energy, it also reduces greenhouse gas emissions,
which helps to tackle climate change.
There are over 1,500 landfill sites in the UK and, in 2001, these sites
produced a quarter of the UK’s emissions of methane, a powerful greenhouse gas
that is released as the biodegradable waste (such as food and paper) decomposes.
Existing landfill sites are filling up fast and there is very limited space for new ones.
A massive reduction in the amount of waste we send to landfill is required if we
are to avoid the heavy fines and the landfill taxes that are being imposed by
Central Government on councils that exceed their landfill allowances. Increases in
your Council Tax or service cuts in other areas would be the only way of paying
these penalties.
We know from the text that ... if we recycle.
A landfill sites will decrease
B climate change will continue
C more new products will be reduced
D natural habitats will never be affected
E air and water pollution will be affected
33 Recycling is important in today’s world if we want to leave this planet for
our future generations. It is good for the environment, since we are making new
products from the old products which are of no use to us. There are many reasons
why it’s important to recycle as much as possible.
Making new products out of recycled materials reduces the need to
consume precious resources. So recycling helps protect raw materials and protect
natural habitats for the future.
Using recycling materials in the manufacturing process uses considerably
less energy than that required for producing new products from raw materials.
Recycling reduces the need for extracting (mining, quarrying and logging),
refining and processing raw materials all of which create substantial air and water
pollution. As recycling saves energy, it also reduces greenhouse gas emissions,
which helps to tackle climate change.
There are over 1,500 landfill sites in the UK and, in 2001, these sites
produced a quarter of the UK’s emissions of methane, a powerful greenhouse gas
that is released as the biodegradable waste (such as food and paper) decomposes.
Existing landfill sites are filling up fast and there is very limited space for new ones.
A massive reduction in the amount of waste we send to landfill is required if we
are to avoid the heavy fines and the landfill taxes that are being imposed by
Central Government on councils that exceed their landfill allowances. Increases in
your Council Tax or service cuts in other areas would be the only way of paying
these penalties.
”Recycling reduces the need for extracting (mining, quarrying and logging), refining
and processing raw materials all of which create substantial air and water
pollution.”
Based on this quote, we conclude that the writer is telling us that ….
A recycling saves us money
B recycling reduce landfill
C recycling saves energy
D recycling conserves raw materials
E recycling helps protects the environment
34 Recycling is important in today’s world if we want to leave this planet for
our future generations. It is good for the environment, since we are making new
products from the old products which are of no use to us. There are many reasons
why it’s important to recycle as much as possible.
Making new products out of recycled materials reduces the need to
consume precious resources. So recycling helps protect raw materials and protect
natural habitats for the future.
Using recycling materials in the manufacturing process uses considerably
less energy than that required for producing new products from raw materials.
Recycling reduces the need for extracting (mining, quarrying and logging),
refining and processing raw materials all of which create substantial air and water
pollution. As recycling saves energy, it also reduces greenhouse gas emissions,
which helps to tackle climate change.
There are over 1,500 landfill sites in the UK and, in 2001, these sites
produced a quarter of the UK’s emissions of methane, a powerful greenhouse gas
that is released as the biodegradable waste (such as food and paper) decomposes.
Existing landfill sites are filling up fast and there is very limited space for new ones.
A massive reduction in the amount of waste we send to landfill is required if we
are to avoid the heavy fines and the landfill taxes that are being imposed by
Central Government on councils that exceed their landfill allowances. Increases in
your Council Tax or service cuts in other areas would be the only way of paying
these penalties.
Recycling reduces the need for extracting ... it reduces pollution
A because
B after
C where
D but
E so
35 Once in a village in Jambi, lived a farmer with his wife, putrid Tangguk. They had
a small rice field but their harvests were always abundant.
One morning, putrid Tangguk would cook rice. She was very surprised when she
didn’t find rice in her kitchen.
She remembered that she had taken rice from the barn and put it in the
kitchen. Soon putrid Tangguk went to the barn. She was shocked when she could
not find rice there. Then, she hurried told her husband about what had happened.
Putri Tangguk and her husband went to the rice field pick rice. After finishing
their work, they returned home. On the way home, rain fell heavily and the road
becomes slippery. Putri Tangguk slipped several times. Then, she had an idea. She
told her husband step on it. Although, initially her husband refused, he did it. He
spread rice on the road, so they didn’t slip.
On their arrival at home, putri Tangguk and her husband went to the barn. They
were very surprised knowing that the barn was full of grass.
At night, putrid Tangguk had a dream. An old man came to her and said that he
was the rice she had thrown away on the road. He told her that God was angry at
her and would not give her lot of rice.
Putri Tangguk was shocked. She woke up and regretted for what she had done.
The aim of author writes this story is ...
A to entertain reader with a folklore
B to describe about particular event
C to give information about a historical story
D to explain reader a legend from Jambi
E to describe a moral value from fiction story
36 Once in a village in Jambi, lived a farmer with his wife, putrid Tangguk. They had
a small rice field but their harvests were always abundant.
One morning, putrid Tangguk would cook rice. She was very surprised when she
didn’t find rice in her kitchen.
She remembered that she had taken rice from the barn and put it in the
kitchen. Soon putrid Tangguk went to the barn. She was shocked when she could
not find rice there. Then, she hurried told her husband about what had happened.
Putri Tangguk and her husband went to the rice field pick rice. After finishing
their work, they returned home. On the way home, rain fell heavily and the road
becomes slippery. Putri Tangguk slipped several times. Then, she had an idea. She
told her husband step on it. Although, initially her husband refused, he did it. He
spread rice on the road, so they didn’t slip.
On their arrival at home, putri Tangguk and her husband went to the barn. They
were very surprised knowing that the barn was full of grass.
At night, putrid Tangguk had a dream. An old man came to her and said that he
was the rice she had thrown away on the road. He told her that God was angry at
her and would not give her lot of rice.
Putri Tangguk was shocked. She woke up and regretted for what she had done.
Why was the God angry with Putri Tangguk?
A She was not willing to help her husband in the rice field.
B She asked her husband to burn their barn.
C She wasted the rice she harvested
D She forbade her husband from keeping the rice.
E She didn’t give rice to a poor man who needed it.
37 Once in a village in Jambi, lived a farmer with his wife, putrid Tangguk. They had
a small rice field but their harvests were always abundant.
One morning, putrid Tangguk would cook rice. She was very surprised when she
didn’t find rice in her kitchen.
She remembered that she had taken rice from the barn and put it in the
kitchen. Soon putrid Tangguk went to the barn. She was shocked when she could
not find rice there. Then, she hurried told her husband about what had happened.
Putri Tangguk and her husband went to the rice field pick rice. After finishing
their work, they returned home. On the way home, rain fell heavily and the road
becomes slippery. Putri Tangguk slipped several times. Then, she had an idea. She
told her husband step on it. Although, initially her husband refused, he did it. He
spread rice on the road, so they didn’t slip.
On their arrival at home, putri Tangguk and her husband went to the barn. They
were very surprised knowing that the barn was full of grass.
At night, putrid Tangguk had a dream. An old man came to her and said that he
was the rice she had thrown away on the road. He told her that God was angry at
her and would not give her lot of rice.
Putri Tangguk was shocked. She woke up and regretted for what she had done.
What can we learn from the story?
A Do not waste
B Be diligent
C Keep our promises
D Be honest
E Appriciate others
38 Homework has important value for students in learning process. Students
need to practice on their own, and homework is great way for them to see if they
can solve problems on their own without the teacher’s help. However, the amount
of homework given is important too. Unfortunately, students often get too much
homework.
Too much homework kills that natural desire to learn that kids are born
with. Students spend 6-7 hours in school every day where they engage in multiple
lessons and assignments. By giving them too much homework, they would no
longer enjoy school and learning become overwhelming. This school burn-out is
the antithesis to curiosity and it will not lead to school success.
Homework often impacts sleep. After a long school day, an activity and
dinner, kids often take longer to finish their work than they do in school, as they’re
tired from the long day; thus, they go to bed later, losing precious sleep. This will
affect them at school. When they are sleep deprived, their focus and attention
drift, making them more difficult to receive information.
A few alternatives can be implemented to change the students’ way to see
the homework. One that’s recommended is night reading. Rather than doing the
conventional homework, a reading-only homework policy can be more enjoyable.
It is also beneficial for students who struggle to work on their basic skills. Turning
homework into a class work can also be an alternative to reduce their homework
at home. It will also help them in developing communication and cooperation
skills.
What is the topic of the text?
A The pursuit of better homework systems.
B The benefits of avoiding too much homework.
C The way homework is applied to students.
D The reasons why homework should be omitted.
E The effects of homework to students’ development
39 Homework has important value for students in learning process. Students
need to practice on their own, and homework is great way for them to see if they
can solve problems on their own without the teacher’s help. However, the amount
of homework given is important too. Unfortunately, students often get too much
homework.
Too much homework kills that natural desire to learn that kids are born
with. Students spend 6-7 hours in school every day where they engage in multiple
lessons and assignments. By giving them too much homework, they would no
longer enjoy school and learning become overwhelming. This school burn-out is
the antithesis to curiosity and it will not lead to school success.
Homework often impacts sleep. After a long school day, an activity and
dinner, kids often take longer to finish their work than they do in school, as they’re
tired from the long day; thus, they go to bed later, losing precious sleep. This will
affect them at school. When they are sleep deprived, their focus and attention
drift, making them more difficult to receive information.
A few alternatives can be implemented to change the students’ way to see
the homework. One that’s recommended is night reading. Rather than doing the
conventional homework, a reading-only homework policy can be more enjoyable.
It is also beneficial for students who struggle to work on their basic skills. Turning
homework into a class work can also be an alternative to reduce their homework
at home. It will also help them in developing communication and cooperation
skills.
What is the main idea of paragraph two?
A Long school hours are unappealing for students
B Students think too much homework is overwhelming
C Too much homework affects children’s interests in studying.
D Too much homework is not a successful teaching method
E Students who are given too much homework are not successful
40 Homework has important value for students in learning process. Students
need to practice on their own, and homework is great way for them to see if they
can solve problems on their own without the teacher’s help. However, the amount
of homework given is important too. Unfortunately, students often get too much
homework.
Too much homework kills that natural desire to learn that kids are born
with. Students spend 6-7 hours in school every day where they engage in multiple
lessons and assignments. By giving them too much homework, they would no
longer enjoy school and learning become overwhelming. This school burn-out is
the antithesis to curiosity and it will not lead to school success.
Homework often impacts sleep. After a long school day, an activity and
dinner, kids often take longer to finish their work than they do in school, as they’re
tired from the long day; thus, they go to bed later, losing precious sleep. This will
affect them at school. When they are sleep deprived, their focus and attention
drift, making them more difficult to receive information.
A few alternatives can be implemented to change the students’ way to see
the homework. One that’s recommended is night reading. Rather than doing the
conventional homework, a reading-only homework policy can be more enjoyable.
It is also beneficial for students who struggle to work on their basic skills. Turning
homework into a class work can also be an alternative to reduce their homework
at home. It will also help them in developing communication and cooperation
skills.
“.... they engage in multiple lessons and assignments.” (Paragraph 2)
The underline word can be replaced by ....
A work
B assist
C involve
D perform
E cooperate
