HELP US CREATE A CLEAN ANVIRONMENT

SMOKE ONLY AT THE DESIGNATED SMOKING AREA

1. What does the notice mean?
a. The smokers have to smoke in a certain area
b. We should create a smoking area for the smokers
c. The smokers have to make the environment clean
d. People must design the smoking area for the smokers

The following text is for question 2 – 5

In the village in Kalibu, there once lived a man who had temper. He was known as a
Deagdog, which meant thunder. His wife, on the other hand, was kind and gentle. They had
a daughter, Aganhon. She was as lovely as the dawn.
Years passed by and Aganhon grew lovelier. Men from far and nearby places came to
ask for her love. Among them was Maeopig. He had an uncontrollable temper, but Deagdog
chose him to be Aganhon’s husband.
Maeoping the bridegroom was very happy but the girl was not. She locked herself in
her room. Even her mother, Mabout, cried to soften her husband’s heart. A big crowd
attended the wedding feast and there was a lot of joy, but the bride was nowhere to be seen.
She was not in the house. They looked for the girl around the village but it was useless.
Later, her lifeless body was found near spring, a dagger thrust into her heart. Daegdog was
very sad.
The next day, Aganhondappearedto her father’s dream, and said there will be a tree
growing in the grave as the remembrance. The next morning, the sad perents visited their
daughter’s grave. They found a huge tree full of heart-shaped fruit. The fruit were sweet and
aromatic like Agannhon, the helpless girl .since then, the fruit has been known as the
mango.
2. Why did Aganhon lock herself inside her room?
a. It was the tradition for the bride
b. She wanted to talk to her mother
c. She had an uncontrollable temper
d. She refused to get married to Maeopig

3. From the story, we know that Deagdog’s wife .… the wedding.

a. dismissed
b. supported
c. encouraged
d. disagreed with

4. There will be a tree growing in the grave as a remembrance.”

The underlined word means ….
a. statue
b. picture
c. memory
d. painting

5. What can we learn from the story?

a. Loves makes pople foolish
b. Obedience is a great sacrifice
c. Greediness is a source of disaster
d. Selfishness brings you to a great loss
The following text is for question 6 – 8
e.
How to Repel Mice
f.
Mice might look cute, but they can be harmful pets that destroy household items,
eat and mess with food and can spread severe diseases through their feaces and
parasites they carry. Here are some useful tips on how to repel mice:
1. Use peppermint. Put peppermint near wall corners.
2. Pour generous amount of peppermint oil on to cotton balls.
3. Place the saturated cotton balls in areas where mice are possibly seen around
counter tops, under the sofas in your living room.
4. Put them behind shelves, wall corners or on the floor beneath your kitchen sink.

6. Why do we use peppermint to repel mice? Because ….

a. mice love the peppermint
b. peppermint is fresh to breathe
c. mice will die of breathing mint
d. mice hate the smell of peppermint

7. From the text, we can conclude that ….

a. mice love peppermint
b. peppermint is useful to repel mice
c. we can place oil everywhere to repel mice
d. mice spread severe diseases through feces

8. “Put them behind shelves …. “

The underlined word refers to ….
a. pets
b. peppermint
c. cotton balls
d. peppermint oil

The following text is for question 9 – 10

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9. What is the purpose of the text?
a. Describing a special clinic
b. Telling how to come to the clinic
c. Advertising special treatment in the clinic
d. Describing now the treatment is conducted

10. How long is the treatment?

a. One hour
b. Five days
c. Three days
d. Seven years
The following text is for question 11
Dear Susi
Congratulations on your success in winning the gold medal at the 2011 Asian Mathematic
Olympiad. Hope it will lead you to the next international championship.
From :Bagus
11. Hope it will lead you to the next international championship
The underlined word is closet in meaning with ….
a. help
b. play
c. make
d. encourage

The notice for question no 12

12. What should we do after reading the notice?

a. Use another toilet
b. Keep the toilet clean
c. Help repair the toilet
d. Use the toilet on purpose

The following text is for 13

For pedestrian only no vendors allowed
13. Where would probably read this notice?
a. At school
b. On streets
c. At markets
d. On sidewalks

The following text is for question 14 – 15

My Vacation in Bali
I spent the last vacation in Bali with my father, mother, and sister. We left Semarang
at 12.45.
At 7 in the evening, we arrived at Ngurah Rai and directly went to the hotel. The hotel
was amazing. Inna Grand Bali Hotel was a big hotel. It’s about 5 hectares and located next to
Sanur beach. It only took three minutes walking from the hotel to reach the beach. My sister
and I went to the beach every morning!
We spent the first day in Bali by enjoying our stay in hotel. We did some exercise in a
gym and swam in hotel’s swimming pool.
On the second day, we were picked by a minibus and went to Tanjung Benoa Harbor.
Then, we took a bout to Nusa Penida Island. We had a great tour at Nusa Penida. First, we
visited Toyapakeh village. We were amazed by this unique Balinese village. After that, we
snorkeled in the sea. The fish and coral were stunning! Late in the evening, we went back to
our hotel in Denpasar.
The following day, we went shopping at Sukowati. My mom bought a lot of Balinese
clothing. I bought a small painting for my bedroom. My sister decided to buy some neck laces
made of shells. She said she wanted to give them as souvenirs for her friend. Finally, we flew
back to Semarang in the afternoon.
It was one of the nicest vacations I’ve ever taken.
14. Where did they buy souvenirs?
a. At Sukowati
b. At Nusa Penida
c. At Tanjung Benoa
d. At Inna Grand Bali Hotel
15. “The hotel was amazing.” (paragraph 2)
What is the meaning of the underlined word?
a. Modern
b. Astonishing
c. Tremendous
d. Sophisticated

The following text is for question 16 – 18

In the middle of the Barito River in South Kalimantan, there is an island called
Kembang Island that is occupied by hundreds of monkeys. The island, located in the Alalak
district of Kuala Barito regency, is 1,5 km away from Banjarmasin and can be reached in 10
minutes by a traditional boat called “klotok”.
Two statues of the white monkey Hanuman welcome the guests upon entering the
forest. The monkeys that inhabit the island are familiar and friendly with humans. They
usually wait on the pier for visitors who feed them bananas, peanuts, etc. Visitors can even
put food on their palms and the monkeys will take it. While they never attack visitors, they
sometimes try to take things that they think are food. Therefore, it is advised that visitors
keep close watch of their valuables and not put them in the klotok because they can be easily
accessed by the monkeys.
On the island, lucky visitors might see the province’s mascot, the proboscis monkeys
(Nasalislarvatus). They monkey have reddish brown hair and long a nose. They are known to
be shy, rarely spotted by visitors.

16. Why should visitors be careful of the monkeys?

a. We should give the monkeys some food
b. They may grab the things the visitors bring
c. They usually wait for them coming on the pier
d. They have sharp claws and may attack the visitors

17. What is a “klotok”?

a. Another destrict next to Alalak
b. Another name of Kembang Island
c. A traditional boat in South Kalimantan
d. The place where many monkeys lives in

18. “…. and not put them in the klotok ….” (paragraph 2)
The underlined word refers to ….
a. Food
b. Visitors
c. Monkeys
d. Valuables

The following text is for question 19

From: Juni (+62821234567)

Merry, we are going to have a secret meeting at Salma’s house at 4 p.m. to discuss a
surprise party for Erfan. Come one time. Keep this message from him.
19. Why does Juni want Merry to keep the meeting from Erfan?
a. She doesn’t like Erfan
b. She wants Erfan to know about it
c. She wants to hold an important meeting
d. She doesn’t want Erfan to know about the party
The following text is for questions 20 – 23
Elephant

Elephants are the largest land mammals on earth. They are 5 to 14 feet at shoulders. Females
are smaller than males. Their length is up to 30 feet from trunk to tail. Their weight is 6,000 to
15,000 pounds. Elephants are brown to dark in color. They have very thick skin. Their skin can
keep them cool. Elephants have thin and large ears. Sometimes they fan their ears. It means
that they are looking to cool off. Elephants have trunk. It is a fusion of the nose and upper lip.
The trunk may contain more than 40,000 muscles. It helps the elephants to gather food and
water.

20. What does the text mainly discuss?

a. The size of elephants
b. The description of Elephants
c. How elephants can keep cool
d. Elephants, the large mammals

21. What do you know about elephants’ skin?

a. It is very cool
b. It can keep elephant cool
c. It is brown and dark brown
d. It has more than 40,000 muscles

22. How heavy is elephant?

a. It is up to 30 feet
b. It is 15,000 pounds
c. It is 6,000 to 15,000 pounds
d. It has more than 40,000 muscles

23. “Sometimes they f̲ a̲n̲ their ears.” (paragraph 2)

The underlined word can be replaced by ….
a. flap
b. clap
c. bow
d. throw

The following text is for question 24 – 25

Dear Mukti,
I thought of you today as it is your birthday. So, first let me wish you a happy birthday, may
all your coming days full of love and laugh.
You know, I’ve been thinking of you recently and decided to send you letter since I’m not
sure how else to contact you. I am wongdering how your new life there is. Are you happy?
How is your school? Have you already had many friends?
It’s been almost three months since you moved. Through this letter. I’d like to see how you’re
doing there and to tell you how I certainly do miss our togetherness. I really treasure our
friendship.
That’s all for now. I would love to hear from you soon. Hope your family and everything else
is wonderful.
Regards,
Aliya
24. The writes the letter to ….
a. Show her deepest sympathy
b. Congratulate Mukti on his new life
c. Pass her birthday wishes for Mukti
d. Figure out Mukti’s life in a new place

25. What will Mukti mostly write in his reply?

a. His recent life after moving
b. His unforgettable experience
 c. His memory about his friends
d. Interesting spots in his new town

26. What is the purpose of the text?

a. To describe a product for adult
b. To tell the value of a supplement
c. To advertise a supplement for woman
d. To give detailed information about the supplemen

27. “This product contains no a̲r̲t̲ i̲ f̲ i̲ c̲ i̲ a̲l̲ .…”

The word “artificial” in the sentence means ….
a. Pure
b. Original
c. Unnatural
d. Inexpensive

The following text is for question 28 – 30

SECTION 5:
 Plug the machine
 Open the tap water

First wash cycle

There may be water left inside your machine after factory tests and trials. It is recommended
that the first wash cycle should be made without any laundry so that carry out this water;
pour half a measuring cup of normal all purposes detergent into compartment 2 and select
cotton program at 90oC.

BEFORE WASHING
Discrimination of your laundry
 Discriminate your clothes according to their types (cotton, synthetic, sensitive, woollen,
etc.), washing temperatures and level of dirtiness.
 Never wash your white and coloured clothes together
 Since your new coloured clothes may shed dye on the first wash, wash them separately.
 Be careful that no metal pieces are found on or in the pockets of your clothes, remove if
there is any. Zip and button your clothes.
 Remove the plastic or metal hooks of the curtains and laces or place them inside a
washing bag and tie.

28. What is the purpose of the text?

a. To show us how to get the washing machine
b. To describe the washing machine in more detail
c. To inform the steps how a washing machine is made
d. To tell the ways how to do before washing the laundry

29. To avoid the machine broken ….

a. we must zip and button our clothes
b. we have to stop washing curtain and laces
c. we must separate the coloured clothes from the plain ones
d. we should remove metal and plastic pieces from the curtains

30. We discriminate the clothes according to their type because ….

a. our clothes need special attention
b. each clothes has different level of dirtiness
c. each type of clothes needs different temperature
 d. different types of clothes need different type of washing

The following text is for question 31

To: OSIS Board Members of SMP 1 Jakarta
Dear All,
You are invited to come to a meeting.
Day and datae : Saturday, November 20
Place : OSIS room
Time : 12:00 – 13:30
Agenda : Event to commemorate Independence Day

Note:
Lunch will be served

Jakarta, November 5

Chief,
Erlita Kencana
31. What is the purpose of the text?
a. To discuss the OSIS programs
b. To celebrate Independence Day
c. To invite OSIS board members for lunch
d. To invite OSIS board members to a meeting

The following text is for question 32 – 34

FRIENDSHIP PROJECT

To: all grade 7 and 8 students.

The English teachers will select 20 students from 600 students of grade 7 and 8 for joining
the school program which promote an international friendship project held in our school. The
selection will be done on Monday – Friday, May 8 – 12, 2017 in the 2nd floor of Library
Building, at 4 p.m. The selected students must be good at English and leadership. Please be
on time!

ENGLISH TEACHERS FORUM OF INDONESIA JUARA HIGH SCHOOL

32. What is the announcement about?

a. The best students’ selection
b. The best English teacher promotion
c. The international friendship project selection
d. The school program of leadership movement

33. What will the English teachers do on May 8 – 12, 2017?

a. Join the school program with 20 students
b. Promote an international friendship project
c. Select 20 students to join an international friendship project
d. Hold the leadership project for 600 students of grade 7 and 8

34. “.… from 600 students of grade 7 and 8 for joining the school program ….”
The word “joining” has closest to the meaning with….
a. selecting
b. promoting
c. accelerating
d. participating
The following text is for number 35
Congratulations, Audrey!
Happy graduation day!
I wish all the best for your future. Keep inspiring others with your beautiful mind. Keep on
growing, Keep developing your unique dreams and talents that make you who you are!
35. What will the receiver probably do after reading text?
a. She will put make up to be more beautiful
b. She will change her dreams and inspiration
c. She will grow to be an older and wiser person
d. She will become conscious to reach her dreams

The following text is for question 36 – 37

Announcement!
The bicycle shed for the students is under construction. For a while students are allowed to
park their bicycles in front of their respective classes. Keep in mind. Park your bicycles
accordingly. Please lock your bicycles.
36. Where do you read the text ?
a. In the teacher’s office
b. At the school canteen
c. In the headmaster’s room
d. On the school’s announcement board

37. What should the students do after reading the text ?

a. Leave their bicycle at home
b. Park their bicycles properly
c. Keep an eye on their bicycle
d. Park their bicycles at the alley

The following text is for question 38

Drug Facts
Active ingredient purpose
Isopropyl alcohol, 95% …………………………………………………….……..................... ear drying
aid
Uses
Dries water in the ears and relieves water – clogged ears after: *swimming *showering
*bathing *washing the hair.
Warnings
Flammable: Keep away from fire or flame.
Do not use in the eyes.
Ask a doctor before use if you have
Ear drainage or discharge
Pain, irritation or rash in ear
Har ear surgery
Dizziness
Stop use and ask a doctor if irritation (too much burning) or pain occurs.
Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Paison Control
Center right away.
Directions
Apply 4 to 5 drops I each affected ear.
Inactive Ingredient
Anhydrous glycerin 5% base
38. The medicine is mostly used by ….
a. divers
b. rangers
c. flshermen
d. hair stylists
The following text is for questions 39 – 40
I remember that day. It was the day that I will never forget. I was at my home after
having the exam the previous day. The result of the exam would be announced the next day.
But considering the distance of the exam location, I asked my friend to check the result of
the exam.
That morning I was having a morning tea while waiting for my friend call. My parents
and I were nervous that morning as the result of the exam was important for me to continue
to higher school in my area without having the entrance test. As I was dreaming about my
results while taking a sip of tea; suddenly the phone rang and I was so excited when my
mom told me it was my friend. I ran towards phone as soon as possible. I grabbed the
phone from mom and started missile of questions on my friend. From the other end my
friend shouted at me and suggested me to keep calm and allow her to speak. She said that I
got the highest mark all the exam participants. Listening this I shouted, Oh Really‼! My
mother came running towards me, she was so happy. She started crying and gave me a tight
hug. She said that she was very proud of me.

39. What did the writer do to know the results of the exam?
a. Asked her mother to check by phone
b. Checked it at the location at the exam
c. Asked her friend to inform her by phone
d. Waited for the school inform her by phone

40. How did the writer probably feel before the announcement?
a. Sad
b. Calm
c. Tired
d. Anxious

41. Turn the sentence below into passive form:

“He fixes the broken bikes every day.”
The broken bikes are fixed by him every day.

Fill in the blank with the right tenses, for number 42 – 43

42. Haris : How long ....(teach) English, Rio? have you taught
Rio : For three years.
43. I ....(sleep) when my mother knocked on the door. was sleeping

This text is for question number 44 – 45

Someone that I admire a lot is my grandfather. His name is Dwija Nugraha. He is my
mother’s father. He is about 55 years old now and still working as an Elementary School
teacher. He loves me very much and gives special attention to me. I admire him for some
reasons.
First, my grandfather is a hard worker. He loves his job very much. He is a very
dedicated person. For example, he never comes late for his class. He teaches his students
seriously and builds a good relationship with them. Consequently, his students love him and
often come to his house to study.
Second, my grandfather is a very loveable person. He is a caring person. He gives much
attention to me. For example, he teaches me how to make handicrafts. He gives me some
books to read. Even, he shares his experiences and gives me some advises how to get along
with friends.
In general, my grandfather is a kind man. I love him very much. In addition, he is a
good figure for me.

44. What is the main idea of paragraph two? The writer’s grandfather is a hard worker

45. The writer admires his grandfather because he works hard and a very loveable person