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The students in the second level of SMPN 5 YK went to Bali last year for study tour. At 7 o’clock in the morning, the students went to Bali by bus. They were very enjoyable in the traveling. They sang some pop songs and made some games. Also they exchanged their snack to each other. At 12 o’clock, they stayed for an hour to have supper and took a rest in the restaurant. They were served with a lot of foods such as sate, bakso, and soup. Some of them ate sate and others ate soto and bakso. They were very satisfied with the restaurant service.

One hour later, they came into the bus and continued their traveling. During that time most of them slept. Only some of them read some comics and listened to the music. At 6:00 o’clock p.m. they arrived in Gilimanuk, then one hour later they crossed the straits by ship. Lastly, they arrived in the hotel.

During these days, they went to Sanur Beach, Bedugul, Pure Besakih, Kuta Beach, Tanah Lot and Sangeh. They were very beautiful places that would never be forgotten. In the next morning, they came back to Yogjakarta.

1. How was the traveling that told in the text above?

a. It was boring

b. It was not interesting

c. It was terrible

d. It was enjoyable

e. It was sad event

2. Which places were not visited by them in Bali?

a. Tanah Lot d. Sangeh

b. Bedugul e. Tulamben

c. Sanur Beach

3. Also they exchanged their snack to each other.

What does the underlined word above mean?

a. To give a gift for others

b. To but a thing for others

c. To change for something else of a similar value or type

d. To make a thing for anybody else

e. To share something with others

4. Why did not the writer tell some interesting places in Bali clearly?

a. Because the writer focused on them

b. Because the writer mostly tell about the traveling in Bali

c. Because the writer didn’t know about them

d. Because the writer did not go there

e. Because the writer mostly tell on their activities

These popular markets are held every Thursday from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., April to October and also on Sundays from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., June to September. There are lots of stall selling a multicultural mix of great cuisine, crafts, and other items. There are also dance performances and musical entertainment. This parking area is choked with cars and it is amazing to see people flooding into the market area. The place is certainly a gathering point for both Darwinians and visitors. Some families even bring chairs and they enjoy food while watching the sunset. There is also a kind of small farm where children can play with farm animals like chickens, rabbits, sheep, dog and ducks. It is a really wonderful place to spend the evening.

5. What things do stall sell in the popular markets as described in the text above?

a. food and clothes

b. cars

c. a multicultural mix of great cuisine, crafts, and other items

d. motorcycles

e. rabbits and dogs

6. There are also dance performances and musical entertainment.

What does the underlined word mean?

a. attraction

b. public shows

c. competitions

d. ceremony

e. dancing

7. What does the text mainly talk about?

a. A multicultural mix in Darwin

b. Beach sunset markets in Darwin

c. A gathering point for Darwinians

d. A wonderful place to spend the evening

e. Some interesting places in Darwin

8. The main idea of paragraph is that:

a. The popular markets are visited by people with different purposes

b. The popular markets are only visited by Darwinians

c. People visit the popular markets just for watching the sunset

d. The popular markets are open from morning to evening

e. The Darwinians go to the popular markets for gathering

Once upon a time, there was a poor farmer who lived with his wife. One day, he dug up his field and found a big box. He took it home with him and showed it to his wife. His wife cleaned the box and kept in their house.

One sunny morning his wife dropped an apple into it. Suddenly, the box began fill up wit apples. No matter how many apples were taken out, more apples took their place. So, the farmer and his wife decide to sell the apples and in short time they were able to live quite comfortably.

One day, the farmer dropped a gold coin into box. At once, apples disappeared and the box began to fill with coins. Every day, the farmer and his wife collected hundreds of gold coins from the box. Soon, they became very rich.

Having heard that his son had gone rich, the farmer’s grandfather visited the couple. He was not very strong and he could not go out to work any more. So, the farmer asked the old man to help him take the money out of the box. When his grandfather told his son that he was tired and wanted to have a rest, the farmer shouted at him, “Why are you so lazy? Why can’t you work harder?”

The old man did not say anything, and continued to work until he fell into the box and suddenly died. At once, the money disappeared and the box began to fill up with dead grandfathers.

The farmer had to pull them out and bury them. To do this, he had to spend all the money he had collected. When he had used up all the money, the box broke and the farmer was just as poor as he was before.

9. How was the farmer according to the writer?

a. Mean d. Humorous

b. Generous e. Rich

c. Kind

10. The complication started when:

a. the farmer dug up a big box in his field, took it home and showed it to his wife

b. his wife dropped an apple into a big box and suddenly the box filled up with apples

c. the farmer and his wife sold the apples and were able to live quite comfortably

d. the farmer dropped a gold coin into the box

e. the apples disappeared and the box began to fill itself with coins

11. Which statement is TRUE according to the story?

a. His wife cleaned and kept the box for her

b. The box was full of valuable things when it was found

c. The farmer had to pull dead grandfathers out and bury them

d. The poor farmer was finally killed by his grandfather

e. The farmer’s wife was happy after the grandfather passed away

12. What did we learn from the story?

a. Being honest is not always wise

b. Being a miser is sometimes important

c. All that glitters is not gold

d. It is good to be honest in life

e. We must respect our parents

13. The communicative purpose of the text is to:

a. amuse and entertain the readers with problematic events

b. tell the readers what really happened in the past

c. inform the readers how and why something works

d. present information about a current issue

e. describe an event in the past

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14. Which is NOT offered at the brochure?

a. Valentine’s day celebration by the Indian sea at Westin Resort

b. Exquisite dinner by the sea shore at Nusa Dua

c. Celebrating Valentine’s day at Ikan Beachfront Restaurant

d. Mouth watering menu ended with sweet chili chocolate

e. Five star accommodation at Westin Resort

15. What does unparalleled means on the first paragraph?

a. undisturbed d. unbearable

b. incomparable e. incomplete

c. dissimilar

16. Appropriate synonym word ‘to embrace’ on the second paragraph is:

a. to hug d. to enjoy

b. to hold e. to cuddle

c. to inhale

Accreditation is a system for selling national standards of quality in education. The United States is unique in the world because its accreditation system is not administered by the government, but rather by committees of educators and private agencies like the Middle States Association of College and Secondary Schools and the Society of Engineers.

Before registering to study in any educational institution in the United States, a student makes certain that the institution is accredited in order to assure that the school has recognized standard of organization, instruction, and financial support. Foreign students should be particularly careful to check an institution’s accreditation because other governments or future employers may not recognize a degree earned from a school that has not received accreditation.

If a college is accredited, catalogs and brochures will usually indicate the accreditation status. If you are not sure about a certain school, don’t hesitate to check its reputation with an education officer at the nearest U.S. embassy.

17. What should students do in order to check the accreditation of school that may interest them?

a. Write to the school

b. Consult the government

c. Register to study at the school

d. Consult at US embassy school

e. Write to the US ministry of education

18. The text is about:

a. accreditation

b. accreditation in U.S

c. the system of accreditation

d. how to find the best school

e. the status of accreditation

19. Paragraph two mainly discussed about:

a. educational institution in U.S

b. how to find the best school

c. standard education

d. financial support

e. studying in U.S.

20. The word ‘hesitate’ (par. 3) is synonymous to:

a. forget d. be shame

b. be afraid e. pretend

c. worry

21. The dominant structure used in this text is:

a. simple present tense

b. present continuous tense

c. simple past tense

d. present perfect tense

e. present future tense

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These islands are home to a variety of flora and fauna, including one of the most intriguing birds, the Megapode or Burung Tambun, a chicken look-alike with a large feet and makes a meowing sound like a cat.

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22. This text aims to:

a. provide information on a marine park

b. introduce five-islands marine park at Sabah

c. promote islands at Sabah as tourist destination

d. describe a native bird similar to chicken

e. inform water activities around the islands

23. Which is NOT mentioned in the text?

a. the location of marine park

b. water activities around the islands

c. adventurous activities at Sulug island

d. how to reach the marine park

e. a strange looking bird of the islands

24. ‘… are teeming with fish and coral, …’ (par. 2)

The underlined phrase can be replaced by:

a. having with d. looking for

b. picking up e. filling with

c. surrounded by

Before gold and silver were brought to Europe from the Spanish and Portuguese colonies in Latin America during the sixteenth century, inflation had not been a major problem. Since that time, however, inflation has been a significant economic issue, especially during and after wars.

Currently, in many countries of the world, people are facing problems caused by inflation, which is a decrease in the purchasing power of money because of continuous rises in the prices of available goods. There are two different kinds of inflation, each of which can affect people’s lives.

When inflation is discussed, people generally refer to an increase in prices, wages, and the amount of money circulating in a country’s economy. The most common type of inflation is called creeping inflation because there is a steady but manageable increase in the rate of inflation within a year. Prices rise continuously so that workers ask for higher wages to cover the increasing costs of housing, food, and transportation. Although such wage increases are inflationary, they are often unavoidable. As a result, a government may have to impose price and wage controls in order to control this type of inflation.

A less common type of inflation is called hyperinflation, which is usually due to war or occupation by a foreign country. During a period of hyperinflation, price levels double rapidly. As there is too much money available in the economy, the currency decreases in value, and people lose confidence in their government’s financial competence. To win back the trust of the people, the government may create a new currency.

25. According to the text, which one is TRUE?

a. Inflation became a serious economic issue in the late 1600s

b. Workers can support their families because of their high wages

c. To avoid inflation, the government should increase the people’s wages

d. Whatever type of inflation a country experiences, it affects every individual in society

e. The Spanish and Portuguese colonies brought gold and silver to Europe in the year 1600

26. What is paragraph 3 telling about?

a. Creeping inflation

b. The rate of inflation

c. The cause of inflation

d. Inflation in many countries

e. Uncontrolled price increases

27. What is the topic of paragraph 4?

a. The effects of hyperinflation

b. The decreasing value of money

c. The creation of new currency

d. People’s trust in the government

e. Efforts to overcome inflation

28. The following are characteristics of inflation, EXCEPT:

a. rising prices of available goods

b. declining purchasing power

c. higher costs of living

d. increasing demands for higher wages

e. a decrease of the circulation of money

29. What is the common cause of inflation?

a. People are not earning enough money

b. Government control on the economy is too strict

c. There are always political conflicts between nations

d. There is too much money circulating in the economy

e. The costs of housing and transportation have doubled

People can do a lot about the conditions in which they live. They should refrigerate food properly when necessary and they should not leave food lying around because it may attract insects and rats. To avoid these pests, the proper care of garbage is also very important. Careful housekeeping is extremely important to sanitation and good health. People should keep the entire house neat and clean. They should scrub bathrooms and kitchens often.

30. The topic of the passage above is about:

a. the problem of insects

b. healthy conditions at home

c. the danger of insects and rats

d. the importance of clean bathrooms

e. the necessity of having a refrigerator

31. The word ‘entire’ is antonymous to:

a. whole d. enough

b. partial e. equal

c. enormous

32. The main idea of paragraph above is:

a. We should clean and scrub the floor everyday

b. Rats and garbage are the main causes of disease

c. Rats and insects must be kept away from the house

d. Healthy conditions are very important for our health

e. People use refrigerators to prevent food from turning bad

Mexico City is growing very fast. In 1970 the city had about nine million people. Now it has over 17 million. All these people who mostly come from the country are causing problems for the city. There are not enough jobs. Also, there is not enough housing. Large families have to live together in very small homes. Many homes do not have water. They also do not have bathrooms or electricity. In addition, the air of Mexico City is dirty and unhealthy. The smoke from the factories and cars pollute the air of the city. all these problems make the government work hard to make life better in the city.

33. The topic of the passage above is about:

a. the problems of Mexico City

b. the growing population in Mexico

c. the reason why country people like the city

d. the poor and the unemployed in Mexico City

e. the efforts to raise people’s standard of living

34. The antonym of the word ‘pollute’ is:

a. contaminate d. clarify

b. sterilize e. prevent

c. proclaim

35. What has mainly caused the problems of Mexico City?

a. The polluted air of the city

b. The available jobs in Mexico City

c. The rapid growth of country people

d. The housing provision by the government

e. The migration of country people to the city

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36. Which of the following is NOT a requirement for the job advertised?

a. An M.A

b. A broker’s license

c. Extensive legal training

d. At least two years experience

e. Strong background in financing

37. The salary range indicates that:

a. Every applicants would earn $ 23,000

b. Everyone earn a beginning salary of $ 16,000

c. Candidates with an M.A would earn $ 23,000

d. Some applicants would earn less than $ 16,000

e. The salary depends upon the amount of education and working experiences that the applicant has.

38. What should an interested candidate submit with his or her application?

a. A request for employment

b. A personal letter

c. A signed contract

d. A phone book

e. A current address and telephone number

39. This passage would most probably be found in:

a. the classified section of a newspaper

b. a journal

c. a dictionary

d. a phone book

e. a college catalogue

40. The word ‘conducted’ is synonymous to:

a. built d. done

b. made e. held

c. rectified

Precipitation, commonly referred to as rainfall, is a measure of the quantity of water in the form of either rain, hail, or snow which reaches the ground. The average annual precipitation over the whole of the US is thirty – six inches. It should be understood however, that a foot of snow is not equal to a foot of precipitation. A general formula for computing the precipitation of snow fall is that thirty – eight inches of snow is equal to one inch of precipitation. In New York State, for example, seventy – six inches of snow in one year would be recorded as only two inches of precipitation. Forty inches of rain would be recorded as forty inches of precipitation. The total annual precipitation would be recorded as forty – two inches.

41. The term of precipitation includes:

a. only rainfall

b. only snow fall

c. rain, hail, and snow

d. hail, snow, and humidity

e. rain, snow, and humidity

42. What is the average annual rainfall in inches in the United States?

a. Thirty – six inches d. Thirty – eight inches

b. Forty inches e. Seventy – six inches

c. Forty – two inches

43. If a state has 152 inches of snow in a year, by how much does this increase the annual precipitation?

a. by two feet d. by 152 inches

b. by two inches e. by four feet

c. by four inches

44. Another word which is often used in place of precipitation is:

a. snow d. wetness

b. humidity e. rain – snow

c. rainfall

45. The antonym of word ‘recorded’ is:

a. recounted d. erased

b. irrelevant e. deformed

c. disregarded

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Women’s skin ages faster than men’s

Doctors at Jerusalem University have found that even below the age of 40, woman have 40% wrinkles than men. Among people over 60 years old, women are 75% more wrinkled than men.

Research also shows that both men and women who smoke are more wrinkle than those who do not smoke. Also women who are heavy smokers risk developing coarse, gray skin.

The researchers are trying to identify the hormones for keeping the skin smooth and youthful.

46. Doctors at Jerusalem University concluded that:

a. women look older easily than men

b. women look younger than men

c. men get older easily than women

d. women who like smoking have smooth skin

e. men have 75% possibility to become wrinkled

47. The researchers are trying to find out:

a. the process of wrinkled

b. how to keep the skin smooth and youthful

c. the process of becoming old

d. how to keep women younger than men

e. the heavy smokers have low risk to become wrinkled

48. Which of the words below has similar meaning to ‘wrinkle’?

a. dark spot skin

b. dry and stiff skin

c. dark and dirty skin

d. small fold or line in the skin

e. skin allergic to something

49. ‘…. than those who do not smoke.’

The word ‘those’ refers to:

a. men

b. women

c. both men and women

d. research

e. research, men, and women

50. Which of these statements is TRUE according to the text above?

a. men are more wrinkled than women in the age of 60 years

b. men are the same wrinkled as the women in over 60 years old

c. women are more wrinkled than men below the age of 60 years

d. men are more wrinkled than women in the same age

e. women are more wrinkled than men in over 60 years old

*Ad Maiorem Dei Gloriam

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