1. Read the following text!

Consequences of Skipping Classes at School

Nowadays, some parents don't pay as much attention to their children's education as most parents in the
past. They tend to think that it is the school's responsibility to give their children good grades. However,
when the children get bad grades, those parents go to the school and demand the teacher fix their
children's grades. Such behavior leads to irresponsible behavior as the students care less about their
grades and start skipping school. Even though there seems to be no consequences for skipping boring
classes, it actually has some negative impacts on the future of the students.

To begin with, students who skip classes are more likely to get lower grades. While people who stay in
class gain knowledge, those who skip classes do not. Moreover, the teacher may have some sort of bias
towards a more diligent student, as he or she thinks that this person actually works hard to learn the
subject. The teacher appreciates such students more. Also, skipping schools may lead to failure in exams
or expulsion from school.

Skipping classes or school may cause students to be unable to graduate successfully from a particular
educational institution. An educational institution usually gives approximately 10% of days-off per
semester. Researchers suggest that five days of absence is already enough to damage a student's
academic performance. Those who usually skip classes are also 20% less likely to graduate successfully.
It may lead to bigger consequences, such as having less chance to enter a higher education institution

In conclusion, skipping class may seem harmless. However, it has a major impact on someone’s
education. Those who skip classes tend to get lower grades, and they also have less chance to graduate
successfully.

What is the immediate consequence of skipping class according to the text?

A. Those who skip classes will not obtain the knowledge.
B. Those who skip classes will be expelled by the school
C. Those who skip classes have a hard time graduating
D. Those who skip classes have a higher chance in graduating.
E. Those who skip classes would not be their teacher's favorite.
ANS: A

2. Read the following text!

Consequences of Skipping Classes at School

Nowadays, some parents don't pay as much attention to their children's education as most parents in the
past. They tend to think that it is the school's responsibility to give their children good grades. However,
when the children get bad grades, those parents go to the school and demand the teacher fix their
children's grades. Such behavior leads to irresponsible behavior as the students care less about their
grades and start skipping school. Even though there seems to be no consequences for skipping boring
classes, it actually has some negative impacts on the future of the students.

To begin with, students who skip classes are more likely to get lower grades. While people who stay in
class gain knowledge, those who skip classes do not. Moreover, the teacher may have some sort of bias
towards a more diligent student, as he or she thinks that this person actually works hard to learn the
subject. The teacher appreciates such students more. Also, skipping schools may lead to failure in exams
or expulsion from school.

Skipping classes or school may cause students to be unable to graduate successfully from a particular
educational institution. An educational institution usually gives approximately 10% of days-off per
semester. Researchers suggest that five days of absence is already enough to damage a student's
academic performance. Those who usually skip classes are also 20% less likely to graduate successfully.
It may lead to bigger consequences, such as having less chance to enter a higher education institution

In conclusion, skipping class may seem harmless. However, it has a major impact on someone’s
education. Those who skip classes tend to get lower grades, and they also have less chance to graduate
successfully.

Which statement is FALSE about the consequences of skipping class?

A. Skipping classes does not have instant consequences
B. Constantly skipping classes may lead to an expulsion
C. Skipping classes makes your academic life more challenging
D. Skipping classes makes you get lower grades
E. Skipping classes may lower the chance to graduate successfully
ANS: A

The importance of Reading

I personally think that reading is a very important activity in our life. Why do I say so? Firstly, by reading
we can get a lot of knowledge about many things in the world such as Science, technology. Sports, arts,
culture, etc. written in either book, magazine, newspaper, etc.

Secondly, by reading we can get a lot of news and information about something happening in any parts of
the world which can we see directly.

Another reason, reading can give us pleasure too. When we are tired, we read books, newspaper or
magazine on the entertainment column such as comedy, short story, quiz, etc. To make us relaxed.

The last, reading can also take us to other parts of the world. By reading a book about Irian Jaya we may
feel we’re really sitting in the jungles not at home in our rooms.

From the facts above, it’s obvious that everyone needs to read to get knowledge, information and also
entertainment. Or in summary we can say reading is truly important in our life.

According to the text, why is reading very important in our life? Because …
A. By reading, we can get a lot of friends, relatives, experience, etc.
B. By reading, we can get little knowledge but a lot of entertainment.
C. By reading, we are always relaxed.
D. By reading, we are always happy.
E. By reading we can get a lot of knowledge, news, information and entertainment
If we want to get knowledge, what should we do?
A. buy a lot of books
B. borrow a lot of books
C. look for newspaper and magazine
D. sell and buy many expensive books
E. Read a lot of books and other printed materials.
What does the text tell us about?
A. The description of reading
B. The function of reading
C. The importance of reading
D. The disadvantages of reading
E. The purpose of reading
What is the social function of the text?
A. To tell a story about the origin of reading
B. To describe the reader about source of knowledge
C. To entertain the reader with the story
D. To persuade the reader that reading is important
E. To give information about the benefits of reading
The thesis of the previous text can be found in paragraph …
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
E. 5

Smoking in Restaurant
Smoking in restaurants is just not on. It must not be allowed because it is rude, harmful to others and
dangerous for the smokers.

Firstly, smoking in a restaurant is impolite. The smell of the smoke affects all people and can turn them
off their food. People pay to taste good food and not to be put off by foul smelling smoke.

Another reason smoking should not be allowed in restaurant is the harm it can do to others. Passive
smoking that is breathing in smoke made by a smoker can lead to asthma attacks and even cancer.

Finally, smoking is dangerous and a health risk to the smokers. Cigarettes cause heart and lung disease
and people should not smoke anywhere, not just in restaurants.

Therefore, smoking in restaurants is impolite, harmful to others and a health risk to the smokers and
should not be allowed in any restaurants.

Smoking in the restaurants must be avoided because……

a. It is harmful to other.
b. It is impolite
c. It’s dangerous to the smokers
d. It can cause heart and lung disease
e. All answers are correct
We have many reasons to say that smoking must be avoided. The word reasons mean…..
a. conclusion
b. point of view
c. argument
d. reinforcement
e. statement

The synonym of the word dangerous in the text is……

a. rude
b. impolite
c. health risk
d. harmful
e. disease

Smoking in restaurant should not be allowed. It means that….

a. people should do smoking in restaurant
b. people should not do smoking in restaurant
c. people must not smoke in restaurant
d. people must smoke in restaurant
e. people should smoke in restaurant

Read the text below and answer the questions that follow.
Most of teenagers need to go to school and there are a lot of schools over there. Nowadays, schools grow
to offer plenty of choice; private and state ones. However, it is a hard choice, since there are many factors
which need to be considered before making the selection. Some will be influenced by friends; because
some friends got to a certain school then we go to there too. Some prefer to choose a certain school
because of the closer distance. In fact, the primary decisive matter for selecting school is whether the
school has been accredited or not.
Why is it important to choose an accredited school? Well, accredited schools have an edge over the
unaccredited schools. This label of Accredited School has an impact in employment opportunities. As
result, if there are two or more students with similar qualifications, the student who comes from the
accredited school will have an edge over the other candidate. A student from an accredited school has
more open door than student with an unaccredited one.
Many students select a certain school depending more on short term factors like friend influence and short
distance from home. It is not bad, since commuting actually needs much cost. Choosing school which is
closer to home will save time, energy and money. However, if that school is not accredited, the time and
money spent along studying seems to be waste in the long term because it could become a limiting factor
in gaining future opportunities.
Accredited school is not the only factor which will drive student ‘s success. Personality and
characterization are very important too. However, a student with good personality who comes from an
accredited school is better than the others.
1. Based on the text above, which one is correct?
A. The writer/speaker recommends an accredited school
B. The text comprises 4 kinds of components
C. The writer/speaker justifies the importance of personality
D. The phrase ―as a result‖ is typical of this text type
E. The writer/speaker proposes 4 factors for selecting a school
Read the following jumbled text!
(1) Secondly, second-hand smoke affects the blood flow. A short-term exposure of second-hand
smoke affects the regulation of the blood flow to a similar degree that is found in the people who
actually smoke. The exposure of second smoke also makes the blood more likely to clot. This
situation leads to various health condition like the narrowing of arteries, heart attacks, and
strokes.
(2) To conclude, second-hand smoke is very harmful for both smokers and non-smokers. The
exposure to second-hand smoke can increase the risk of respiratory disease in both smokers and
nan-smokers. It can also affect the blood flow and consistency of the blood that eventually leads
to several health conditions.
(3) Passive smoking is the situation where someone breathes in or inhales the combination of smoke
exhaled by a smoker and the smoke from the end of a burning cigarette or cigar. It is commonly
known as second hand smoking (SHS) or environmental tobacco smoke (ETS). When someone
smokes inside a room, the smoke tends to stick around rather than disperse. This smoke consists
of around 7.000 chemical compounds, in the form of gases, and around 50 of those are known to
cause cancer. Thus, second-hand smoking has a serious health risk for both the smokers and those
who do not, for any reason.
(4) First of all, passive smoking or second-hand smoking can increase the risk of respiratory disease.
The chemical compounds in cigarettes and cigars, such as ammonia, sulphur and formaldehyde,
can imitate the nose and throat, as well as the lungs. It can indeed harm people with respiratory
conditions, such as asthma and bronchitis. Second-hand smoking can trigger or even worsen the
symptoms of those respiratory problems among people who do not smoke.

Which of the following is the best arrangement for the jumbled text?
A. (3), (4), (2), (1)
B. (4), (1), (3), (2)
C. (4), (1), (2), (3)
D. (3), (4), (1), (2)
E. (4), (3), (1), (2)
2. An analytical exposition text uses mostly … in its sentences.
A. The Future Perfect Tense
B. The Past Perfect Tense
C. The Simple Present Tense
D. The Simple Past Tense
E. The Future Tense

The use of formalin and other dangerous preservatives in food has been serious problem for three reasons.
Firstly, formalin is not for human beings, but it is for biological specimens and experiments. Formalin in
Biology is a 10% solution of formaldehyde in water which is usually used as a disinfectant or to preserve
biological specimens. Thus, it is not for food preservatives. Of course, when it is used for food
preservative, it will be very dangerous to human’s body.

The second reason is that there is no tight control from the government. This condition makes the
people’s health is really in a threat. When the control is weak and the use formalin was spread wide all
over the Indonesian regions, and these days it has really happened, the citizen's bodies will be badly
contaminated with the poisons. Fish or food traders still sell their products which contain formalin and
dangerous preservatives. Can you imagine that our digestive system absorbs the substance that should be
for the human and animal corpses?
Considering the reasons, we can make a conclusion that the use of formalin and other preservatives is
really a serious problem if it is not resolved immediately.

Why is formalin dangerous for human`s body?

A. It is not food preservatives
B. It is a disinfectant for human beings
C. It is used to preserve biological specimens
D. It is 10% solution of formaldehyde in water
E. It is controlled flighty from the government

The main idea of paragraph two is ....

A. The human`s bodies will be harmful after consuming the formalin
B. The government has not controlled the use of formalin firmly
C. The weak control of using formalin is not threatening the human
D. The human`s bodies will be harmful after consuming the formalin
E. The use of formalin is known all over the regions

Based on the facts above, the writer suggests that ....

A. People have to avoid consuming formalin in their food
B. The use of formaldehyde is necessary to control the food
C. People should add 100% solution of formaldehyde in water
D. The food preservative is required to make the food delicious
E. Food seller is supposed to pour formalin for vegetables and food products

What is the generic structure of the text?

A. Arguments-Recommendation-Thesis
B. Thesis-Argument-Recommendation
C. Thesis-Argument-Reiteration
D. Thesis-Supporting Points-Contrasting Points-Reiteration
E. Reiteration-Arguments-Thesis

Seat Belts
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 regulation 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 a standard component in cars. The research shows that most car accident will cause 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 body on the car seat when the accident
happens.

Unfortunately, many cars, especially the old ones, don’t have seat belts. This is because the traffic
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 think that they are completely
safe, so they may drive carelessly. They are safe, indeed, but how about safety of others?
The seat belt is only one of the ways to reduce the risk of car accidents. It doesn’t mean that we are
completely safe. In short, our safety depends on ourselves.

47. Which one is true according to paragraph 3?

(A) old cars do not use seat belts
(B) the old cars have seat belts for their safety
(C) the drivers wearing 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
Jawaban: A
Pembahasan: "the old ones, don’t have seat belts"

8. 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
Jawaban: C
Pembahasan: "seat belts has been proven to reduce the risk of injury or death in an accident"

. Who considered a seat belt as an unimportant part?

(A) police
(B) people
(C) drivers
(D) passengers
(E) old cars designers
Jawaban: E
Pembahasan: "The designer of old cars didn’t consider a seat belt as an important part"

50. “… 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
jawaban: C

In Australia there are three levels of governments, the federal government, state governments and local
governments. All of these levels of government are necessary. This is so for number of reasons. First, the
federal government is necessary for the big things. They keep the economy in order and look after like
defense. Similarly, the state governments look after the middle-sized things. For example, they look after
law and order, preventing things like vandalism in school. Finally, local government look after the small
thins. They look after things like collecting rubbish, otherwise everyone would have disease. Thus, for the
reason above, we can conclude that the three levels of the government are necessary.

Learning English through music and songs can be very enjoyable. You can mix pleasure with learning
when you listen to a song and exploit the song as a means to your English progress. Some underlying
reason can be drawn to support the idea why we use songs in language learning.

Firstly, “the song stuck in my head” Phenomenon (the echoing in our minds of the last song we heard
after leaving a restaurant, shopping malls, etc) can be both enjoyable and sometimes unnerving. This
phenomenon also seems to reinforce the idea that songs work on our short-and-long term memory.

Secondly, songs in general also use simple conversational language, with a lot of repetition, which is just
what many learners look for sample text. The fact that they are effective makes them many times more
motivating than other text. Although usually simple, some songs can be quite complex syntactically,
lexically and poetically, and can be analyzed in the same way as any other literary sample.

Furthermore, song can be appropriated by listener for their own purpose. Most pop songs and probably
many other types don’t have precise people, place or time reference.

In addition, songs are relaxing. They provide variety and fun, and encourage harmony within oneself and
within one group. Little wonder they are important tools in sustaining culture, religion, patriotism and
yeas, even revolution.

Last but not least, there are many learning activities we can do with songs such as studying grammar,
practicing selective listening comprehension, translating songs, learning vocabulary, spelling and culture.

From the elaboration above, it can be concluded that learning through music and songs, learning English
can be enjoyable and fun.

The type of the text above is …

a. Analytical exposition
b. Hortatory exposition
c. Narrative
d. Discussion
e. Explanation

What is the communicative purpose of the text?

a. To tell the reader about the songs
b. To entertain the reader with the songs
c. To show the reader the use of songs
d. To explain above the songs
e. To persuade the reader to use songs in learning language

Based on the text, there are …… reason for using songs in learning language
a. 6
b. 4
c. 5
d. 3
e. 2