EXERCISE 1 (Pre-Exam)
EXERCISE 1 (Pre-Exam)
EXERCISE 1 (Pre-Exam)
Dear Johann,
'Years of gathering
with food good friends, and fun ...
Let's get together
one more time
to watch the new house party!
Love
Sandra
From : Jasmine
Aurora, I am really sorry about the broken pen.
I’m going to find a new one for you this
Afternoon and bring it to school tomorrow.
15. There is a small basket hanging from it. The underline word is . . .
a. Bicycle
b. Seven birthday
c. Small mirror
d. Small basket
Once upon a time, there was a poor woman who had lost her husband and had a son named
Malin Kundang. One day, Malin Kundang went sailing to other place. Ever since Malin
Kundang’s leaving, his mother went to the shore every day, waiting for Malin Kundang to return.
After years, her waiting come to an end when a luxurious ship docked at the shore. A young
couple in extravagant dress stepped down from the ship. Malin’s mother was sure that the young
man was her son. She tried to embrace him, but he threw her away. He didn’t admit the woman
as his mother.
Being denied and humiliated, Malin’s mother cursed her son. After a moment, the luxurious
ship was attacked by a hurricane. Malin Kundang was hurled to the shore and turned to be a
rock.
Ingredients:
• A bowl.
• 1 banana.
• 4 scoops of ice cream of choice (chocolate, vanilla, strawberry, etc.).
• Whipped cream.
• Flavoured syrup (chocolate, caramel, or strawberry).
• Cherries.
• Chocolate sprinkles.
Instructions:
1. Peel the skin of the banana. Cut the banana in half, right across the top and the bottom.
Place both pieces into the bowl.
2. Get four scoops of ice cream and put them in the middle of the bowl. The four scoops
should be in between the split banana. You can put four different flavours of ice cream or just
four scoops of one flavour.
3. Drip some flavoured syrup on top of the ice cream scoops and banana. Make a zigzag
pattern across the bowl.
20.
a. 5-7-4-1-2-3-6
b. 4-1-5-2-6-3-7
c. 1-2-3-5-7-6-4
d. 5-7-6-4-1-3-2
Lavender plants are herbaceous or shrubs of the genus Lavandula. There plants originate from
the Mediterranean, Middle East and India. They grow very well in a wide range of climates and
optimally at temperatures between 7oC and 21oC (44.6-69.8oF). they require bright sunlight and
regular watering for adequate growth.
The plants are small, branching and spreading shrubs with grey-green leaves and long
flowering shoots. The leaves can be simple or pinnate measuring 30-50mm in length. The plant
produces lilac or blue flowers on shoots which can be 20-40cm long. The plants grow to 0.4m
(1.3ft) in height and live for 20-30 years.
Lavender flowers can be used in cooking as a herb or to produce lavender sugar. Fresh
flowers can be used as a flavoring in desserts and sauces. Lavender is also cultivated as an
ornamental plant or for the extraction of an essential oil. The flower shoots are dried and used in
flower arranging.
22. What is the main idea of paragraph three?
Two weeks ago I went to Malang. I stayed at my friend’s house in Batu region. The house has a
big garden with colorful flowers and a small pool.
In the morning, my friend and I took a walk and enjoyed the fresh air. The scenery was
very beautiful. We rode on horseback. It was scary, but it was fun. We visited Selecta, a
famous recreational park in Malang, and took pictures of the beautiful scenery there. After that,
we took a rest and had lunch under a big tree. Before we went home, we went to agro tourism
and picked apples and strawberries. We went home in the afternoon to Surakarta.
We were very tired. However, I think it was really fun to have a holiday like this. I hope my next
holiday to Banyuwangi will be more interesting.
25. Which one of the statements is true according to the text? Except . . .
A. The writer rode on a horseback.
B. The writer stayed at his friend’s house.
C. The writer’s friend’s house is in Surakarta.
D. The writer went to Surakarta in the afternoon.
Be alert!
The area for mountain climbing is closed,
after a fire.
OUT OF SERVICE
Dear Johann,
'Years of gathering
with food good friends, and fun ...
Let's get together
one more time
to watch the new house party!
The Forbidden City was the political and ritual center of China for over five centuries. After
its completion in 1420, the compound was home to 24 emperors, their families and servants
during the Ming (1368–1644) and the Qing (1644–1911) dynasties. The last Qing emperor left
the palace in 1924. The Palace Museum, which is famous for its dynastic art and history, is now
one of the most popular tourist attractions world-wide.
Constructed from 1406 to 1420, this largest imperial palace complex consists of 980
buildings and covers 72 hectares. Surrounding the city, a 52-meter wide moat functioned as the
first line of defense. It is enclosed by a 8-meter-high defensive wall. At each corner of the
Forbidden City, there stands a heavily-guarded watchtower.
The architecture of the compound applies the traditional Chinese geomantic practice of feng
shui. The walled complex was constructed along a central north-south line.
This line is the axis of the old Beijing City. Traditionally, it is divided into two parts. The Outer
Court was used as governmental and ceremonial spaces and the Inner Court was used as the
residence of the Emperor and his family. As the imperial compound, no one could enter or leave
the area without the emperor's permission and that is why Forbidden City is so named.
Zebra Cactus
This incredibly slow – growing plant is often compared to aloe. Its contrasting white
striations against dark green leaves makes it a popular houseplant and trendy way to decorate
your home or even office desk .It is easy to maintain, but keep it away from direct sunlight or
deep shade. It only needs watering about once a month, and if you‘re lucky, the Zebra cactus will
flower during the summer if given the proper living condition throughout the year.
41.How do you maintain the Zebra cactus to decorate your home or office ?
After several years, now it was time for the couple to live separately from KiaiGedePenanggungan. They would move
to another village. KiaiGede gave some seeds of pari or paddy to the couple. He asked the couple to plant the seeds. He also
warned the couple not to be arrogant when they were rich. He wanted the couple to help poor people. The couple started a new
life. They planted the seed. Soon, the seeds grew and became a lot of rice. Now the couple became very rich. The poor neighbors
came to the couple to ask for some paddy seeds, but the couple refused to help them.
KiaiGede heard about the couple's bad behavior. Soon he visited the couple. He met them when the couple was
working in the field. KiaiGede talked to the couple. He reminded the couple not to be arrogant, but the couple ignored him. They
said nothing to KiaiGede. KiaiGede got very angry. Then he said, "You two are
like temples. You do not listen to me". Right after he said those words, an incredible thing happened. Slowly, Jaka and Dewi
turned into temples. Because the temples stood among the pari, people thennamethem as Pari Temples.
The best surprise party happened when I was twenty eight. It was planned by my best
buddy with some of my students in Laventa Course. I was teaching seriously on September
22nd, when someone knocked the door of my class. I opened the door and got my student who
has no scheduled that day asked permission for bothering me.
After a while, I heard a door open. Suddenly, my best buddy and some of my students
came in with a birthday cake with some candles on it. They were singing a birthday song while
one of my students bringing some gifts for me. Because of it, all of my students in classroom
said happy birthday to me. I was taken by surprise. Then, we had a party. We enjoyed cake
and soft drinks.
The experience was one of my favorite ones. My friends and all of my students were so
kind to remember y birthday.
47. “…who has no scheduled that day asked permission for bothering me”
The closest meaning of the underlined word is …
A. disturbing
B. surprising
C. annoying
D. disgusting
A. The writer
B. The students
C. The writer’s friend
D. The writer’s friend and students
49. What did the writer firstly think about the surprise party?