Nowadays, the police have been applying the new regulation concerning the use of seat belts.
In European countries, this regulation has been applied for a long time. However, this new re
gulation has become controversial and is an interesting topic to discuss. Here are some of the
arguments.
The use of seat belts has been proven to reduce the risk of injury or death in an accident. Seat
belt has become standard component in cars. The research shows that most car accident will c
ause an injury to the head. Frequently, drivers or the passengers driving without seat belts die
because of this. By wearing the seat belts, the injury will not happen since belts restrain our b
ody on the car seat when the accident happens.
Unfortunately, many cars, especially the old ones, don't have seat belts. This is because the tr
affic conditions in the past were unlike the recent traffic conditions. The designer of old cars
didn't consider a seat belt as an important part. Besides, the drivers wearing the seat belt will t
hink that they are completely safe, so they may drive carelessly. They are safe, indeed, but ho
w about safety of other?
The seat belt is only one of the ways to reduce the risk of car accidents. It doesn't mean that w
e are completely safe In short, our safety depends on ourselves.
1. What is the main idea of paragraph 3?
A. Old cars do not use seat belts.
B. The old cars have seat belts for their safety.
C. The drivers wear seat belts may drive carefully.
D. The traffic conditions in the past were similar to the recent.
E. The old cars' designer considered a seat belt as an important part.
Answer : A
2. What is the function of seat belts?
A. To reduce the traffic conditions.
B. To become a standard component in cars.
C. To reduce the risk of injury or death in an accident.
D. To prevent the drivers driving cars carefully.
E. To increase the risk of injury in car accidents.
Answer : C
3. Who considered a seat belt as an unimportant part?
A. Police
B. People
C. Drivers
D. Passengers
E. Old cars designer
Answer : E
4. "... that they are completely safe." (Paragraph 3) What does the word 'they' refer to?
A. Cars
B. Seat belts
C. Drivers
D. Designers
E. Others
Answer : C
The government has decided to submit the draft of the bill against pornography and pornogra
phic acts. The bill states that anyone engaging in pornography is punishable by law. This incl
udes public acts such as spouses kissing and people sunbathing in bikini or swimwear. As a c
onsequence, the bill causes controversy.
The government argues that the bill is made to protect women’s right. Women have s
o far been the object of exploitation in mass media and this only gives more benefits to the o
wner of the business.
Woman activists, on the other hand, argue that the bill will limit women’s freedom. T
hey believe the bill will dictate what women should wear and on how to dress and behave. If t
hey fail following the rule they will get penalties between Rp50 million and Rp1 billion.
Nevertheless, I do support the bill against pornography and pornographic acts. I believ
e that the bill can decrease the rampant pornography shown or written in mass media that giv
es bad effects on young generations.
5. What is the purpose of the text?
a. to persuade people that the bill against pornography is necessary
b. to describe the bill against pornography and pornographic
c. to present two points on of view about the bill against pornography
d. to explain the process involved in the draft-making of the bill against pornograp
hy
e. to inform the reader about the bill against pornography
Answer : A
6. Why did woman activists object to the bill?
a. because it protects women from exploitation
b. because the freedom of women will be limited
c. because women will get more benefits
d. because women cannot wear sexy clothes
e. because the bill will give bad effect on young generation
Answer : B
7. What is the first paragraph called?
a. Issue
b. Orientation
c. Argument
d. Preview
e. conclusion
Answer : A
8. “I believe that the bill can decrease the rampant pornography…”
The synonym of the underlined word is …..
a. dangerous
b. irritating
c. circulating
d. uncontrolled
e. few
Answer : C
There are a lot of discussions as to whether children should be given homework or not.
Some people claim that children to enough work in school already. They also argue that c
hildren have hobbies that they want to do after school, such as sports or music. A further
point they make is that a lot of homework is pointless and doesn't help the child learn at al
l.
However, there are also strong arguments against this point of view. Parents and teachers
argue that it is important to find out whether children can work on their own without the s
upport from the teacher. They say that the evening is a good time for children to sit down
and think about what they have learned in school.
Furthermore they claim that the school day is too short to get anything done that needs do
ing and it makes sense to send home tasks like independent reading or further writing task
s that don't need teacher's support.
On balance, I think that some homework is a good idea but that it should only given at the
weekend when children have more time.
9. How do we compare the second and the fourth paragraph ....
A. Both paragraphs argue that homework is necessary for students
B. Unlike the fourth paragraph, the second paragraph argues that homework is unneces
sary
C. The second paragraph supports that students need homework, but the fourth paragra
ph does not
D. The second paragraph and the fourth paragraph argue that students do not need hom
ework
E. The second and the fourth paragraphs do not say anything about the benefit of home
work
Answer: A
10. How many reasons are presented by those who are against homework ....
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
E. 5
Answer: B
11. Those who are pro homework think that the students can ..... in the evening.
A. Prepare for the next lesson
B. Review their lessons
C. Enjoy their pastime
D. Do their hobbies
E. Test themselves
Answer: B
12. "A further point they make is that a lot of homework is pointless and doesn't help the chil
d learn at all." (Paragraph 2).
The underlined word is synonymous with ....
A. Terrible
B. Careless
C. Difficult
D. Unimportant
E. Uninteresting
Answer: D
13. What is the writer's suggestion about homework ....
A. Homework is pointless
B. Homework is badly needed
C. Homework should be given at weekend
D. Student should not be given any homework
E. Student must frequently have homework
Answer: C
Should performance enhancing drugs be accepted in sports?
The issue of using drugs to enhance athlete’s performance is controversial. Those who agr
ee to the use of drugs in enhancing performance say that most top players in all sports tak
e drugs to train harder and feel no pain during play. The trainers, sports doctors, nutritioni
sts, physiotherapists, and managers of the big names make sure banned substances are tak
en at the safest and most efficient levels. The main effect of banning such substances has t
urned performers and their coaches into liars and cheaters.
On the other hand, some still believe that performance enhancing drugs in sport should be
banned. Performance enhancing drugs are not only prohibited because they violate the spi
rit of sport but because they can damage the health of athletes.
I think the idea of allowing them in sports could lead to a situation whereby sportsmen an
d women are used as human guinea pigs for a constant fl ow of new, unregulated substanc
es.
14. What argument is given by those who disagree with the use of performance enhancing dr
ugs?
A. Athletes health is badly affected
B. Guinea pigs are awfully needed
C. Athletes consume more drugs
D. Athletes obey the rules
E. Athletes perform better
Answer: A
15. According to the proponents of performance enhancing drugs, the effect of banning them
is that performers become ....
A. Losers
B. Winners
C. Cheaters
D. Hooligans
E. Supporters
Answer: C
16. What is the writer’s intention to write the text?
A. To persuade readers to agree with the issue
B. To influence readers to oppose the issue
C. To describe performance enhancing drugs
D. To entertain readers with the issue
E. To expose readers with the issue
Answer: E
17. How does the writer feel about the performance enhancing drugs?
A. Neutral
B. Positive
C. Negative
D. Indefinite
E. Pessimistic
Answer: C
Male chauvinism (men's believe in male superiority) extends even into the area of automo
bile driving, it seems. They believe that theyare far better drivers than women. Men consi
der women drivers incompetent, inattentive and even dangerous behind the wheel.
However, statistics prove that women are, in fact, safer drivers than men. For example, in
surance rates for women are 20 percent than they are for men. Another proof is that more
accidents are caused by male drivers between the ages of 18 annd 25 than by any other gr
oups. Also the greater percentage of accident involving death is caused by men. Although
women are criticized for being too cautious, they are really just being safe drivers.
The reason for women driver's safer habits can perhaps be found in the differing attitudes
of sexes toward automobiles as a convenience, like a washing machine.
On the other hand, men regard the automobile as an extension of their egos. Using it as a
weapon when they feel particularly aggressive or using it as a status symbol.
In all, women are safer drivers because of their attitude. Men can learn to become safe dri
vers if they adopt the attitude that an automobile is merely a convenience.
18. The text is about ....
A. Road accidents
B. Women attitude towards automobile
C. Male superiority in automobile driving
D. A comparison between men and women drivers
E. Statistics about the number of road accidents
Answer: D
19. In term of car accidents, the statistic proves that car accidents caused by ....
A. Men are higher than those of women
B. Men are lower than that of women
C. Men are as high as that of women
D. Women are equal to that of men
E. Women are the same as that of men
Answer: A
20. Which of the following you don’t agree with about men drivers?
A. They are safe and careful drivers
B. They cause more accidents than women
C. They consider themselves to be competent drivers
D. They feel that using a car shows status of symbol
E. They regard automobiles as an extension of their egos
Answer: A
21. We can understand from the text that ....
A. Men always criticize women for their bad driving attitude
B. Women show their egos by aggressive driving
C. The statistic shows women drive the car carelessly
D. Young women drivers get many accident
E. Men underestimate women
Answer: E
22. “Men consider women drivers incompetent, inattentive, and even dangerous behind the
wheel (paragraph 1)
The underlined word means ....
A. Intent
B. Furious
C. Watchful
D. Careless
E. Indiscipline
Answer: D
Will solar energy ever be a main source of energy for industrial societies? The solar energ
y is cheaper than any fossil fuell because we can get the abundant source of energy from t
he sun.
In sunny deserts, the sun’s radiation that reaches the ground can be used to produce electri
city for industries and homes. In one of experiment, solar ponds can produce hot water to
drive generators.
Unfortunately, we can’t power our homes entirely on sunlight. Solar energy can only be e
xploited in bright light. Its great potential, therefore, is in countries that have clear skies f
or most of the year. Most houses, however, are not in the sunniest part of the world. In ad
dition to convert sunlight directly into electricity, solar cells are needed. Although they ar
e very cheap to turn, relatively they are expensive to buy and many people can’t afford th
em.
23. Which of the following can produce hot water to drive generators?
A. Solar car
B. Solar cells
C. Solar ponds
D. Solar heating
E. Solar batteries
Answer: C
24. Which of the following statements does not agree with the text?
A. Solar energy can only be harnessed in bright sunlight
B. The solar energy is cheaper than any other fossil fuel
C. Solar energy is non-polluted
D. Solar ponds produce hot water to drive generators
E. The main important device to harness the solar energy is cheap
Answer: E
25. From the text, we know that ....
A. Converting solar energy into electricity is expensive
B. Solar energy generators can be found in most houses
C. It is easy to convert solar energy into electricity
D. The potential source of solar energy can only be found in desert areas
E. Most of people in bright sunny areas use solar energy
Answer: A
Vegetarians, about 3.2% of the US population, do not eat meat. The US Department of A
griculture does not only include meat as part of a balanced diet, but it also states that a ve
getarian diet can meet “the recommended dietary allowances for nutrients.”
Many proponents of vegetarianism say that eating meat harms health, wastes resources, c
auses deforestation, and created pollution. They ofter argue that killing animals for food i
s cruel and since non-animal food sources are plentiful.
Humans evolved to be primarily vegetarian. Humans do not have the large mouth or long,
pointed teeth of carnivores. Human teeth are short and flat for chewing fibrous food. The
liver of a carnivore can detoxify the excess vitamin A absorbed from a meat-based diet. T
he human liver cannot excess vitamin A.
It is unnecessary to take an animal’s life when vegetarian options are available. In the US
about 35 million cows, 115 million pigs, and 9 billion birds are killed for food each year.
These animals should not have to die to satisfy an unnecessary dietary preference.
On the other hand, many opponents of a vegetarian diet say that moderate meat consumpt
ion is healthful, humane and that producing vegetables causes many of the same envirome
ntal problems as producing meat.
Eating meat is not cruel or unethical. Every organism on earth dies, at some points, so oth
ers can live. There is nothing wrong with this cycle; it is how nature [Link] have b
een eating meat in the ancestral diet provided a dense form of nutrients and protein that,
when combined with high-calorie low-nutrient carbohydrate such as roots, allowed us to
develop our large brains and intelligence.
Meat is the most convenient protein sources since it provides all 10 essential proteins (am
ino acids), as well as essential nutrients such as iron, zinc, and the B vitamins, in one serv
ing. Most individual plant foods do not provide adequate levels of all 100 essential protei
ns in a single serving.
In my opinion, meat eaters don’t need to feel guilty. Everything we consume, including v
egetables or meat, has environmental, ethical, and health consequences.
26. The proponents of vegetarianism believe that....
A. Moderate meat consumption is healthful
B. Killing animals for food is cruel and unethical
C. Animals can only be killed in an appropriate way
D. The liver of a carnivore can not excess vitamin A
E. Humans do not need meat to develop their brains
Answer: B
27. The sixth paragraph is an argument ....
A. Against animal killing for food
B. For our ancestor’s diet
C. For meat consumption
D. For the vegetarianism
E. Against vegetarianism
Answer: C
28. All in all, the writer seems to disagree with the arguments stated by ....
A. The US Department of Agriculture
B. Proponents of vegetarianism
C. Opponents of vegetarianism
D. Animal lovers
E. Meat eaters
Answer: B
There is a lot of research on both humans and animals on the effects of caffeine, and there
is often thought that too much is bad for us. There is no conclusive evidence to implicate
caffeine consumption as being significantly harmful to health, but there still is controvers
y with this , as there as still some negative effects associated with caffeine consumption.
Having some caffeine daily is okay, but using food and exercise strategies listed below wi
ll certainly help in reducing fatigue and avoiding caffeine addiction.
Caffeine is a central nervous stimulant and can have some positive effects on the humans
body. Caffeine in low dosed is thought to be associated with an improvement in sporting
performance, increased alertness and reduction in fatigue potentially lifting a person’s mo
od. Coffee and tea also contain some antioxidants which have positive effects on heart he
alth.
However, increased amounts of caffeine lead to dependency due to increased tolerance an
d hence the need for greater amount to gain the same stimulatory benefits. Heavy users w
ho gave to go without can axperience withdrawal symptoms such as headaches and fatigu
e. Too much caffeine can produce relentlessness, nausea and cardiac.
29. What is the writer’s opinion about the text?
A. Consuming too much coffee is not good for our health
B. Caffeine consumption is significantly harmful to health
C. Drinking coffee everyday makes us addicted to it
D. Daily coffee consumption leads to hearth attack
E. Caffeine can stimulate user’s mood and energy
Answer: A
30. “... amounts to gain the same stimulatory benefits.” (paragraph 3) The synonym of the un
derlined word is ....
A. Develop
B. Obtain
C. Improve
D. Collect
E. Enhance
Answer: B
Internet has been the most outstanding invention in the history of mankind. With internet,
out earth has become a global village. Yet, like many other human made technologies, it h
as its own advantages and disadvantages.
There are plenty of software that can entertain us or help us to communicate with our belo
ved ones. In a mere second, we can chat for hours with a person who is sitting at the other
parts of the world, read our e-mail in our smart phone or listen to our favorite radio broad
cast by streaming it on our table.
With its easy access, internet also has its disadvantages . one of them is children may be e
xposed to violence and explicit contects that only suitable for adults. There are thousands
of such inappropriate contents on the internet which can be easily found. It is a very serio
us issue and may harm children well-being.
Although, internet can create havoc and destruction, its advantages are more important th
an its disadvantages.
31. What is one disadvantages of the internet?
A. It exposes children to violence
B. It helps us chat with our beloved ones
C. It helps us communicate from faraway
D. It streams our favorite radio broadcast
E. It sends to our e-mail from our smart phone
Answer: A
32. The main idea of paragraph 2 is ....
A. The use of internet can be very fatal
B. Internet has some advantages
C. People should not use internet
D. Internet can make us lazy
E. Internet brings more harm than good
Answer: B
33. From the passage we can assume that, children should be …. By their parents while they
are using the internet.
A. Taught
B. Watched
C. Seen
D. Accompanied
E. Observer
Answer: D
34. Smartphones are like knives. If you use it wisely, it will benefit you; but if you use it
carelessly, it can be harmful for you and the people around you.
If that is the issue of a discussion text, the next sentences will be discussing...
A. People who use smartphones
B. How smartphones work
C. The invention of smartphones
D. The history of smartphones
E. Pros and cons of smartphones
Answer: E
35. One of the following is the example topic for discussion text. Choose the right answer!
A. The use of nuclear power plant endangers human life.
B. The benefit of nuclear power plant for life
C. Many countries in Europe start using nuclear power plants.
D. The advantages and disadvantages of nuclear power plants
E. How nuclear power plants produce clean and save energy
Answer: D
Text: SPMB 2004/R-I/440
The view that women are better parents than men has shown itself to be true throughout
history. This is not to say that men are not of importance in child-rearing; indeed, they are
most necessary if children are to appreciate fully the roles of both sexes. But women have
proven themselves superior parents as a result of their conditioning, their less aggressive
nature and generally better communication skills.
From the time they are little, females learn about nurturing. First with dolls and later perhaps
with younger brothers and sisters, girls are given the role of career. Girls see their mothers in
the same roles so it is natural that they identify this as female activity. Boys, in contrast, learn
competitive roles far removed from what it means to nurture. While boys may dream of
adventures, girls conditioning means they tend to see the future in terms of raising families.
Girls also appear to be less aggressive than boys. In adulthood, it is men not women, who
prove to be the aggressors in crime and in war. Obviously, in raising children, a more patient,
gentle manner is preferable to a more aggressive one. Although, there certainly exist gentle
men and aggressive women, by and large, female are less likely to resort to violence in
attempting to solve problems.
Finally, women tend to be better communicator than men. This is shown in intelligence test,
where females, on average, do better in verbal communication than males. Of course,
communication is of utmost important in rearing children, as children tend to learn from and
adopt the communication styles of their parents.
Thus, it is all very well to suggest a greater role for men in raising children, let us not forget
that women are generally better suited to the parenting roles.
36. The main information of the text is about ….
A. the importance of men and women in child rearing
B. the reluctance of men to play the role of parents
B. the reasons why women are better parents than men
C. the superior of women in family
D. the different attitudes of men and women as parents
E. the different attitudes of men and women as parents
Answer: C
37. As parents, women in general play a more important role than men because they are ….
A. not aggressive at all
B. good communicators
C. superior human beings
D. experienced in raising children
E. capable of solving problems
Answer: B
38. Most women are good mothers because they ….
A. have brothers and sisters with whom they play
B. had to learn about nurturing when they were children
C. have never dreams of adventure like boys
D. are not to learn about competitive roles
E. have known the role of career since childhood
Answer: E
39. The following are the general characteristics of men, EXCEPT ….
A. aggressive
B. adventures
C. impatient
D. irresponsible
E. competitive
Answer: D
Birth Control
Most people agree that some form of family limitation or spacing is desirable for the goo
d of the family and society. But individuals and groups– especially religious groups–diff
er sharply on the methods of birth control that they consider moral and acceptable.
Couples that practice birth control do so for various reasons. They may want to limit or s
pace their children or to have no children at all. Young couples often postpone having chi
ldren so that both partners can work full-time. Other couples space their children so they
can give each child as much attention as possible. Some women are advised by their doct
ors to avoid pregnancy for health reasons. In many countries with rapidly growing popul
ations, the government encourages couples to limit the size of their families.
40. What does the text discuss about?
A. Family planning.
B. The disagreement with birth control
C. Reason to support family limitation
D. The two different opinion on birth control
E. The religious group which disagrees with birth control
Answer: D
41. The issue of the text is ….
A. government’s population program
B. family planning programs
C. family limitation
D. birth control
E. sex control
Answer: D
42. Which of the following reason do not support birth control?
A. To limit the family size
B. To space the children birth.
C. To avoid high family budget.
D. To avoid a risk-health pregnancy.
E. To share much attention with the children.
Answer: C
43. Some women should prevent pregnancy because of … reason.
A. unacceptable
B. immoral
C. artificial
D. limited
E. Health
Answer: C
44. The religious group feels objected to the birth control because of they….
A. think it doesn’t the government programs
B. believe it is an immoral practice
C. believe it is not a natural practice
D. dread to the health problem
E. are very conservatives
Answer: B
45. Other couples space their children so they can give each child as much attention a
s possible. (par.2) The bold word refers to ….
A. couples
B. women
C. families
D. people
E. Children
Answer: A
46. Young couples often postpone having children ….(par.2) The bold word means ….
A. suspect
B. suspend
C. respect
D. direct
E. Recall
Answer: B
47. According to the religious group ….
A. artificial methods of birth control are acceptable
B. traditional methods of birth control can be accept
C. sex intercourse outside the marriage is permitted
D. intercourse in marriage doesn’t create children
E. conjugal love in the marriage is immoral to practice
Answer: B
48. From the text, we can conclude that ….
A. everyone doesn’t agree with a family limitation
B. the government doesn’t support birth control
C. the religious group agree of using artificial contraception
D. some women must not pregnant because of health reason
E. young couples don’t want to have many children because they are very busy
Answer: D
49. What is the communicative purpose of the text?
A. Report the birth control in Indonesia
B. Persuade the reader to do birth control
C. Present two different views on birth control
D. Amuse the readers with birth control opinions
E. Ensure the birth control runs well in Indonesia
Answer: C
The government has decided to submit the draft of the bill against pornography a
nd pornographic acts. The bill states that anyone engaging in pornography is punishable
by law. This includes public acts such as spouses kissing and people sunbathing in bikini
or swimwear. As a consequence, the bill causes controversy.
The government argues that the bill is made to protect women’s right. Women ha
ve so far been the object of exploitation in mass media and this only gives more benefits
to the owner of the business.
Woman activists, on the other hand, argue that the bill will limit women’s freedo
m. They believe the bill will dictate what women should wear and on how to dress and b
ehave. If they fail following the rule they will get penalties between Rp50 million and Rp
1 billion.
Nevertheless, I do support the bill against pornography and pornographic acts. I b
elieve that the bill can decrease the rampant pornography shown or written in mass medi
a that gives bad effects on young generations.
50. What is the purpose of the text?
a. to persuade people that the bill against pornography is necessary
b. to describe the bill against pornography and pornographic
c. to present two points on of view about the bill against pornography
d. to explain the process involved in the draft-making of the bill against pornogra
phy
e. to inform the reader about the bill against pornography
Answer: A
51. Why did woman activists object to the bill?
a. because it protects women from exploitation
b. because the freedom of women will be limited
c. because women will get more benefits
d. because women cannot wear sexy clothes
e. because the bill will give bad effect on young generation
Answer: B
52. What is the first paragraph called?
a. Issue
b. Orientation
c. Argument
d. Preview
e. Conclusion
Answer: A
53. “I believe that the bill can decrease the rampant pornography…”
The synonym of the underlined word is …..
a. dangerous
b. irritating
c. circulating
d. uncontrolled
e. Few
Answer: C
Television has certainly changed our lives. Today, most people prefer watching TV to
going to the cinema. Without it, nobody would have paid much attention to national o
r international – historical, political, sport, etc – events. Even, television proved that pi
ctures of suffering can move a nation to pity. Besides, many things can be learnt from
TV
Are there any advantages of TV? Many parents admitted that they found diffic
ulties to stop their children’s bad habit, for example, they spend their leisure time for
watching TV more than reading. Children become very lazy and irresponsible for thei
r tasks. This is of course denied by TV producers or people whose works is related to
TV.
They are very sure that there are a lot of benefits of TV for viewers, especially childre
n or students. On the other hand, they honestly admit that TV programs can endanger
children’s mental. They regret because parents sometimes don’t have much time to w
atch TV together with their children. They suggest parents to have more discussion wi
th their children on any programs they have seen.
54. What does paragraph 2 tell us about TV?
a. The benefit of TV for viewers, especially for parents
b. The difficulties of students in stopping their bad habit
c. The disadvantage of TV programs to children and students
d. The contrary of producer to people who work for TV
e. The different point of views between many parents and children
Answer: C
55. “On the other hand, they honestly admit that TV programs…” (Paragrap-3)
The word “they” refers to ….
a. TV programs.
b. TV producers
c. Benefits of TV
d. Many parents
e. Children
Answer: B
Muslim’s Headscarf
The right to freedom of religion is enshrined in the UN charter and considered
by many to be a basic human right. Some religions require special diet, others prayer
at specific times. Why should a religious mode of dress receive as much protection as
these other aspects of religious freedom?
Many Muslim women view the veil as a means to protect their modesty and
privacy. Just as we would not force any women to be seen in public in her underwear
if she did not feel comfortable doing so, why should a woman be forced to show her
hair if she does not want to? Modesty is a personal judgement, some are comfortable
in the smallest bikini while others prefer a lot more clothing. No one but the woman
herself should make that decision.
Muslim women are not the only ones to feel coerced over their mode of dress.
Most people are affected by the societal norms surrounding them. Fashion trends
could be seen in exactly the same light as religious traditions.
Banning head coverings is only likely to provoke a more extreme reaction
among highly religious communities. Framing laws to ban only Islamic forms of dress
could be considered an attack on one religion. Feeling under attack could cause the
Islamic community to close off into itself. They could set up religious schools where
their children can dress as they want them to and not mix with children from other
faiths. These effects could never be good for the integration of society and would
further the influence of extremists. Internationally, the perceived attack on Islamic
values would inflame wider Muslim opinion, feed conspiracy theories and add to the
dangerous feeling that there is a clash of civilisations.
Intolerant schools make up problems as an excuse for not allowing Muslims
freedom of religious expression. In a multicultural society, students should be aware
of the different religious practise and cultural traditions of their classmates, and be
taught to understand and respect these.
Based on the above discussion, the government should not banned Muslim’s
headscarf as a part of school or office uniforms.
56. What is Muslim women’s view on the veil?
a. It is an obstacle of their freedom.
b. It is to protect their modesty and privacy.
c. It is a fashion trend among them.
d. They feel being forced to wear it.
e. It is what their parents told them to wear.
Answer: B
57. Paragraph 4 tells us that banning on Muslim headscarf could ….
a. arouse social conflict among social communities.
b. maintain solidarity among social communities.
c. provoke a more extreme reaction among highly religious communities
d. teach students social awareness.
e. make Muslim women loose their identity.
Answer: C
58. What does the writer suggest?
a. Schools should not be tolerant to any freedom of religious expression.
b. Students should know various social groups among the society.
c. The government should ban Muslims headscarf because it may arouse conflict
s.
d. Muslim’s headscarf as a part of school or office uniforms should not be banne
d.
e. Schools are allowed to ban Muslim headscarf because it may arouse many pro
blems.
Answer: D
59. “Intolerant schools make up problems as an excuse for not allowing…..” (paragra
ph 5)
The underlined word is synonymous with ……
a. reason
b. custom
c. expectation
d. evidence
e. requirement
Answer: A
