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DRILL 7

Text 1 for questions 1 to 4

Gunung Tujuh Lake is one of the many lakes in Kabupaten Kerinci in Jambi province. It is an
amazing tourist place to visit. The location of Gunung Tujuh Lake is in Kecamatan Kayu Aro. It is
about 50 km from Sungai Penuh to Pelompek village by public transport. Then people climb and walk
for another 4 km or for 2.5 hours. The lake is surrounded by steep forest slopes and seven mountains.
The highest peak of Gunung Tujuh Lake is 1,950 m above sea level. The length of the lake is 4,5 km
and the width is 3 km. It is a volcanic lake and the highest in Southeast Asia. The temperature around
the lake is very cold. Besides waterfalls you can also find animals such as siamang. elephants and
birds. Gunung Tujuh Lake is really beautiful with a spectacular scenery.

1. What does the text mainly talk about?

a. Amazing tourist resorts in Jambi, d. Steep forest slopes in Jambi.
b. Gunung Tujuh Lake in Jambi. e. Waterfalls in Jambi.
c. Volcanic lakes in Jambi,
2. The main idea of the text is that ...
a. Gunung Tujuh Lake is a beautiful tourist resort
b. the location of Gunung Tujuh Lake is difficult to reach
c. Gunung Tujuh Lake is the only lake in Sumatra
d. tourists from Southeast Asia visit this beautiful lake
e. the animals are more attractive than the lake itself
3. Which statement is TRUE according to the text?
a. The lake is 3 km long,
b. Gunung Tujuh Lake is not a volcanic lake.
c. Gunung Tujuh Lake is 4.5 km away from Sungai Penuh.
d. There are steep forest slopes and seven mountains around the lake,
e. Siamangs are the only animals that can be found in Gunung Tujuh Lake.
4. "Gunung Tujuh Lake is really beautiful with a spectacular scenery."
The underlined word means ...

a. amusing c. lovely e. touching

b. remarkable d. pretty

Text 2 for questions 5 to 8

My Pet

I have a pet. It is a dog and I call it Brownie.

Brownie is a Chinese breed. It is fluffy, and cute. It has got thick brown fur. When I cuddle it,
the fur feels soft. Brownie does not like bones. Everyday it eats soft food like steamed rice, fish or
bread. Every morning I give her milk and bread. When I am at school, brownie plays with my cat.
They get along well, and never fight maybe because brownie does not bark a lot. It treats the other
animals in our house gently, and it never eats shoes. Brownie is really a sweet and friendly animal.
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5. What is the communicative purpose of the text?

a. To share an amusing incident with others
b. To describe a particular animal
c. To present two point of vies about an issue
d. To retell an event for the purpose of informing
e. To inform the readers about the beauty of Brownie
6. What is the main idea of paragraph 2?
a. Brownie is a Chinese breed is a sweet and friendly animal.
b. Brownie, my pet, is a Chinese breed.
c. My Chinese breed dog only eats soft food.
d. It can not get along with other animals.
e. A Chinese breed dog does not bark a lot.
7. “Brownie is a Chinese breed. It is fluffy, and cute.” (Paragraph 2).
What is the synonym of underlined word?

a. Hard c. Awkward e. Soft

b. Curly d. Thin
8. Which of the following statement is NOT TRUE about Brownie?
a. It is tame c. It is friendly e. It is wild
b. It has thick fur d. It is cute

Text 3 for questions 9 to 11

Magelang is an interesting tourist resort with many attractive old buildings. It is located in
Central Java about forty five kilometers north of Jogyakarta. It takes about an hour by bus from
Jogyakarta.

Pucang, Secang a sub-district in Magelang, is one of the popular places for horn carving
handicraft. It is said that most of the people are skilled in this art. More than thirty five families
actually make their living by carving horns of buffaloes or cows.

They normally produce one thousand carvings a day. However, this is not a record for a single
day. They once received an order for one hundred and forty two thousand combs to be completed
within one month. Any kind of horn carving handicraft is displayed at the workshop, where tourists
often come to buy souvenirs.

9. What is the text about?

a. An attractive horn carving handicraft in Central Java
b. The location of horn-carving handicrafts in Central Java
c. The distance of an outstanding place of horn-carving handicrafts
d. The place where most people earn their living by carving horns of buffaloes or cows
e. An interesting workshop for displaying handicrafts
10. Most people in Pucang earn their living by ……..
a. Producing horns of buffaloes
b. Producing thousands of combs
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c. Carving horns of buffaloes or cows

d. Buying and selling any kind of souvenirs
e. Providing horns of buffaloes or cows
11. Which statement is TRUE according to the text?
a. It takes some hours to go to Magelang from Jogyakarta
b. More than a hundred people are skillful in carving horns
c. Every family has their own workshop to display their handicrafts
d. They once made 142.000 combs within a month
e. The people are able to carve more than ten thousand horns a day

Text 4 for questions 12 to 15

Lombok is noticeably different to its close neighbor, Bali. The northern part of the island is
mountainous and lush with tall trees and shrubs. The South on the other hand is arid and covered by
savannas. Large Asian mammals are absents and replaced instead by large numbers of marsupials,
lizards, cockatoos and parrots. The difference becomes more pronounced as one moves further east
where dry seasons are more prolonged and the land is dry and bush-like, and so in many areas corn
and sago are the staple food, instead of rice.

At first the time Islam come to these islands in the 16th century, four Hindu Kingdoms co-
existed in apparent peace what is now called West Nusa Tenggara and is still the religion embraced by
those in the west of Lombok, which are primarily Balinese. Lombok experienced strong Balinese
influences in the past, but has still retained a unique identity. The indigenous people of Lombok, the
Sasaks, are predominantly Moslem and have a strong, distinguished tradition, as do the people of
neighboring Sumbawa.

Soft white sand, virgin beaches are typical in Lombok, where the motto is 'You can see Bali in
Lombok, but not Lombok in Bali'. Famous for its 'tenun ikat' hand-woven textiles, the island has
exceptional charm and its relatively undiscovered, except for Senggigi City, which becoming a major
resort area.

12. What is the text mainly about?

a. Exotic plants. d. How Islam come to Lombok
b. Unique animals. e. The varieties of tourist resorts in
Lombok
c. The description of Lombok Island.
13. What does the first paragraph describe?
a. The difference between Lombok and Bali. d. What makes Bali famous.
b. What makes Lombok famous. e. Kinds of animals in Bali
c. Kinds of animals in Lombok.
14. Lombok experienced strong Balinese influences in the past, but has still retained a unique
identifies. (Paragraph 2). The underlined word can be replaced with ….
a. left c. created e. exposed
b. kept d.. promoted
15. The following are true according to the text, EXCEPT ….
a. Most of Sasaks are Moslems.
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b. Lombok beaches are very natural.

c. Faunas in Bali and Lombok are alike.
d. Cockatoos and parrots are found in the islands.
e. There are mountains in the north part.

DRILL 8

Text 1 for questions 1 to 3

Lake Toba, which is situated in the center of the Bukit Barisan mountain range, is an
interesting mountain resort with Samosir Island in the center of the lake. It boats many modern hotels
and facilities for water sport such as boating, water skiing and swimming.

In West Sumatra, the center of culture and tourism is Bukit tinggi, situated in the highlands
north of the provincial capital of Padang. West Sumatra is a land of scenic beauty with green lakes,
and blue mountains.

Java has a great number of attractions, including the world renowned Botanic Garden in
Bogor, the wildlife reserve of Ujung Kulon on the south west part of the island. Borobudur, a gigantic
Buddhist shrine is situated 42 kilometers northwest of Yogyakarta and the Ijen crater lies in East Java
and displays hot springs, waterfalls and free roaming deer as well as a sulphur crater. A three-hour
drive from Surabaya, and the a pony ride from the village of Ngadisari over the sea will take you to
mount Bromo which is an active volcano with sulphur fumes and smoke still emitting from its depths.
The inhabitants of the surrounding areas believe in the God of Bromo and bring offerings to his deity.

Bali is different from the rest of Indonesia because of its unique form of Hinduism called
"Hindu Dharma." Religion is at the main source of traditional custom in family and community life.
The soul of a Balinese if religion and it finds its expression in art. Many articles and books have been
written on Bali.

What natural beauty does West Sumatra have?

a. Active volcanoes d. Mountains resort

b. Water sport e. Green lakes and blue mountains
c. Modern hotels
2. Which of the following attractions is not found in at the surroundings of the Ijen crater?
a. Hot springs d. A sulphur crater
b. Waterfalls e. Free-roaming deer
c. A sea of sand
3. Borobudur, a gigantic Buddhist shine is situate 42 kilometers northwest of Yogyakarta.
The underlined word means ......

a. nice c. large e. tall

b. huge d. wonderful
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Text 2 for questions 4 to 7

Situated among beautiful tropical garden right by the sea, Bintang Senggi Hotel offers a
friendly atmosphere.

The accomodation comprises tastefully furnished air conditioned rooms with bar, bath,
shower, and balcony or patio. For those who prefer extra-privacy, there are some elegant Sasak style
bungalows around the gardens.

Other facilities include three restaurants, a 24-hour coffe shop, a swimming pool, tennis and
badminton courts and shopping arcades. Watersports including windsurfing and sailing, can be
arranged from the beach.

4. What is the text about?

a. Bintang Senggi Hotel c. Sasak style Bungalow e. Sport facilities
b. A beautiful tropical garden d. Furnished rooms
5. Which of the following is NOT TRUE about the hotel?
a. It provides water sports d. It has a swimming pool
b. Every room is air conditioned e. Beautiful garden are surrounding it
c. It has a restaurant and a coffee shop
6. Which facility is not provided in the hotel?
a. A theatre d. A restaurant
b. A coffee shop e. A swimming pool
c. A badminton court
7. “The accomodation comprises tastefully furnished air conditioned room ......” (paragraph 2)
The description tells us that the rooms have the following qualities, EXCEPT .....

a. They are cool d. They look nice

b. They have furniture e. They are expensive
c. They are comfortable

Text 3 for questions 9 to 11

Thailand Festivals

Songkran Festival

The Thai New Year is celebrated with the water festival all over the country. However, Songkran in
Chiang Mai is considered the most festive. Foreign and domestic tourists head to Chiang Mai for this
weeklong, mid-April festival, during which everyone is free to sprinkle or spray people with water. Be
prepared to get wet!

Loi (Loy) Krathong and Yee Peng Festival

Of all the festivals held throughout the year, Loi Krathon is the most anticipated. For three nights
during the full moon in the 12th month of the Thai calendar (usually November), the rivers and lakes
of Chiang Mai are decorated with floating flowers and candles. When the flowers and candles are set
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afloat on the water, they are often accompanied by perfume or money. The sky is also lit up by the
light from flying paper lanterns. People cast off their candles and paper lanterns with praise and hope,
believing that by doing so they will avoid bad luck. It is also an expression of gratitude to the ruler of
water and heaven.

8. How long is the Songkran festival?

a. 3 days c. 5 days e. 7 days
b. 4 days d. 6 days
9. What do people do with their candles and paper lanterns during the Loi Krathon?
a. They burn them. d. They set them afloat on the water.
b. The put them hanging in the sky. e. They decorate them and then set them
on fire.
c. The burn the money in the lanterns.
10. Below are what people believe when they cast off their candles and paper lanterns, EXCEPT . . . .
a. They want to thank the ruler of water.
b. They want to avoid bad luck.
c. They like the beautiful scenery of the festival.
d. They want to send their praise and hope.
e. They want to express their gratitude to the ruler of heaven.
11. The word ‘gratitude’ in the last sentence means . . . .
a. Greatness c. greediness e. grants
b. Gratefulness d. grand

Text 4 for questions 12 to 15

I’m so lucky because I have three best friends. They are Firsty, Ronald and Jonathan. Firsty is
the youngest among us because she was born in December. We call her “The Sweety Firsty”. Her
father is French. She is tall and slim. She’s about 171 cm. She has long straight hair. Actually the
color of her hair is blonde. However, she dyed her hair black since last year. She has beautiful blue
eyes, an oval face and pointed nose. “The Sweety Firsty” is a cheerful, confident, and determined girl.
However, she is a little bit careless and stubborn. She has many cats in her house. There are about nine
cats. She loves them all. One of her favourite is a little orange cat. She calls her ‘Shinny’. Firsty loves
to dance and sing. Nevertheless, she wants to be a model.

Ronald’s nickname is Ron. Most of girls in our school love and adore him. There’s no doubt
about his good looking. We call him “The Charming Ron”. His height is 176 cm. Ron has straight hair
and perfect face. He is an intelligent and introvert person. Above all, he is humble. He was crowned as
The Best Student this year. He won so many prizes on Math, Chemistry and Physic competition.
However, his favourite subject is Chemistry. He wants to be a chemist someday.

Jonathan is a funny person. He can always find a way to make the people around him laugh. I
wonder what it is in his head for he can create jokes spontaneously. Jonathan’s nick name is Jo. He is
plump. He’s about 168 cm tall. His weight is 80 kg. That’s why we call him “The Big Jo”. He has a
round face with brown eyes. His spiky hairstyle makes him easily recognized. Jo is a humorous,
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friendly and an easy going person. He is a movie freak. He would never miss any new movie in the
cinema. He dreams of becoming a famous actor one day.

12. The followings are Firsty’s characters, except ……

a. cheerful, humorous, and sensitive d. sensitive, confident, serious
b. determined, humorous, sensitive e. determined, sensitive, and funny
c. cheerful, confident, and strong-minded
13. What is Jonathan like?
a. He is fat, easy going, and funny. d. He is friendly, easy going, and slim.
b. He is plump, humble, and sensitive e. He is chubby, diligent, and sensitive.
c. He is fat, stubborn, and funny.
14. Which statement is TRUE according to the text?
a. Firsty has a round face. d. Jonathan wants to be a chemist.
b. Ron wants to be an artist. e. Ron is a handsome boy
c. Jonathan hates watching movie
15. A word in the text that has the same meaning as “strong-minded” is …….
a. sensitive c. confident e. cheerful
b. determined d. friendly

DRILL 12

Text 1 for questions 1 to 4

ANNOUNCEMENT

The school drama club is going to organize the “Sangkuriang” castes audition. For those who are
interested to join the audition, please come to our office on Monday, 18 October, at 2.p. to register. The
following are the requirements: (1) your latest photograph of postcard size (2) the registration form (get
in the office). The audition will be held Sunday 24, at 9 a.m. The list of the selected candidates will be
announced in a week. We do appreciate your participation. Thank you

1. Which one is TRUE according to the text?

a. The school drama is a holding a drama competition
b. The school drama club is holding an audition for recruiting new members
c. The school drama club is holding a selection for casts in a drama
d. The school drama is holding a performance
e. The school drama is holding a drama performance entitled ‘Sangkuriang’
2. When will the selected candidates be announced?
a. On October 18th d. On October 31st
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b. On October 24 e. On October 28th
c. On October 25th
3. What is the requirement for joining audition?
a. Working experience in drama d. Important document
b. Talent and interest in audition e. Having ability in playing drama
c. Latest photo and registration form
4. “The list of the selected candidates will be announced in a week.”
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What is the synonym of the underlined word?

a. Choice d. Election
b. Poled e. Voting
c. Chosen

Text 2 for questions 5 to 7

ANNOUNCEMENT

Welcome to the new city museum. We are opened to public from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. on Monday through
Saturday, and from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. on Sunday. Information about special exhibit, classes and lectures
can be obtained by calling our education office at 9589999.

5. How is the opening time on Sunday?

b. It’s the same as the opening time on a week days
c. It’s longer than the opening time on a week days
d. It’s shorter than the opening time on a week days
e. It’s the latest time
f. It’s the earliest than the opening time on a week days
6. If you would like the information about lectures what should you do?
a. call the police d. call the class of the museum
b. call the special exhibit e. call education office
c. call the information section
7. “Lectures can be obtained by calling our education ……. (last sentence)
What is the similar meaning of the underlined word?

a. took d. got
b. caught e. provided
c. obvious

Text 3 for questions 8 to 9

We are announcing today that we are bringing the Milestone and Ever Green brands even closer
together. Effective as of December 5, 2005, our official name will be:

GREEN MILES WEST

The substitution of "West" in our name-replacing "California"- is the result of an agreement we

reached with California Gardening Association, following a protest over the original use of
"California" in our name. We hope this does not create any confusion among our loyal consumers.
While this represents a change from our initial name introduction, it does not change the quality of
8. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the text?
a. The corporate offices were protested
b. The loyal consumers created an official name for the company.
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c. There was a conflict between Green Miles West and Milestone

d. The quality of products will be different from the former products.
e. The name "Green Miles West" will be effective as of December 5, 2005.
9. “… it does not change the quality of the products we offer ..."
The underlined word means ........

a. take c. alter e. throw

b. lose d. erase

Text 4 for questions 10 to 11

ANNOUNCEMENT

Rules for the camping participants.

1. Assemble at the school yard on Friday at 6.00 a.m. and report to the committee.

2. Bring the camping kits needed.

3. Bring food and drinks as well as drugs/medicine.

4. Leave for the camping spot at 6.30 a.m.

5. Behave well either during the trip or at the camping spot.

6. Make good cooperation with the residents and surrounding.

7. Keep the environment clean and healthy.

8. Follow the rules and regulations set y the committee.

9. Return to school on Sunday at 4:00 p.m.

10. What is the announcement about?

a. Regulation for the camping participants. d. The schedule of the event.
b. How to be the member of the camping committee. e. Instructions to join the camping
c. Requirements to be the camping participants
11. Below are what camping participants should do, except ……..
a. arriving punctually in agreement with the time arranged by the committee.
b. bringing everything they need during he camping activity.
c. showing good attitude all the time.
d. neglecting the rules and regulations set by the committee.
e. maintaining good relationship with the people around.
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Text 5 for questions 12 to 13

ANNOUNCEMENT

Because of the high demand for electrical power due to extremely cold weather, the city is facing a serious
power shortage. We are asking residents to help us avoid this situation. Please reduce your power
consumption as much as possible. Lower household heat to sixty degrees. Turn of all unnecessary
appliances. Postpone energy-consuming tasks such as doing the laundry.

12. The announcement is about …..

a. a serious power shortage in the city
b. the need to turn off all unnecessary appliances
c. the demand to postpone energy-consuming tasks
d. the extremely cold weather in the city
e. the high demand for electrical power
13. The announcement is addressed to …..
a. the residents of the city d. the companies in the city
b. the rich people in the city e. the officials that work in the city
c. the employees of the electricity company

Text 6 for questions 14 and 15

Intergeneration Foundation Announces

The 2nd Storytelling Contest

The Intergeneration Foundation invites people of all ages to tell a story: a narrative of their family’s history or
traditions or a story from their imagination. Whether fiction of non fiction, the story should illustrate
intergenration needs, connections, relationship understanding and feature characters from at least two
generations.

Ideas to inspire and motivate you might be...

 Favorite family stories handed from generation to generation

 Stories about intergenration care giving and sharing.

For further information, visit our website at www.intergenration.org

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14. What is the announcement about?

a. A storytelling contest d. A foundation announcement
b. An invitation to listen to a story e. An idea of care giving and sharing
c. A family’s history writing contest
15. “Ideas to inspire and motivate you might be …..” The underlined word means….
a. To tell somebody not to do something
b. To advise somebody about something
c. To order somebody to do something
d. To ask somebody with the ability or desire to do something
e. To ask somebody to create something special

DRILL 11

Text 1 for questions 1 to 2

To: Mr. Harry

You are invited to attend a meeting with the board of

directors. It will be held tomorrow in the meeting room at 01:00 p.m.

1. The text above is about ……

a. a message to have a meeting d. a message to cancel a meeting
b. a message to report a meeting e. a message to speak in the meeting
c. a message to prepare the meeting
2. “It will be held tomorrow in the meeting room at 01:00 p.m.”
The word “it” refers to …..

a. the board of directors d. Lisa

b. the meeting e. Mr. Harry
c. the meeting room

Text 2 for questions 3 to 4

Dear Riko

I’m really sorry that I have to cancel our plan to visit the museum this weekend.

There is something urgent. My mother has been hospitalized because of malaria.

Perhaps we can reschedule it. What about the following week? Please let me know. Thank
you.
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3. The message above tells about ……

a. going to the hospital d. canceling the appointment
b. Planning to visit the museum e. visiting the museum
c. leaving a message
4. “Perhaps we can reschedule it.”
The underlined word refers to …..

a. the museum d. something urgent

b. plan of visiting the museum e. this weekend
c. the hospital

Text 3 for question 5

Dear Jane,

There is a lot of milk and food in the fridge. Key to the back door under the mat. Hot
water from immersion heater. If you need fresh eggs, see Ben next door.

Happy stay,

Love,

5. The reason why Avril wrote this note to Jane is probably because…
a. Jane will be away when Avril comes
b. Avril will go Ben’s house to buy some fresh eggs
c. Ben will be waiting for Jane in Avril’s villa
d. There are not any eggs left in the fridge
e. Avril won’t be in her villa when Jane comes

Text 4 for questions 6 to 7

Dear Nataya,

I’d like to inform you that your father is seriuosly ill. Please come back
as soon as possible . Your father misses you very much.

Your mother,
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6. From the message we know that …..

a. Nataya is not at home at the time
b. Nataya’s mother is seriously sick
c. Nataya misses her mother so much
d. Nataya’s father sends the message
e. Nataya’s mother will come back
7. “Please come back as soon as possible .
The underlined phrase can be replaced with ……

a. get along d. come across

b. escape e. visit
c. return

Text 5 for questions 8 to 9

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November, 9 2009

08.00 p.m

This morning Dedi called me. I was surprised. I was wondered from whom he got my
cell phone number. Confuse. Happy. Speechless. My heart beat faster when I heard
his voice.

Lovely

8. How did the writer feel when Dedi call her?

a. Hated d. tired
b. Wondered e. Bored
c. Delighted
9. “Confuse. Happy. Speechless. My heart beat faster when I heard his voice…...”
What is the synonym of the underlined word?

a. Wondered d. Upset
b. Sure e. Doubtful
c. Sorrow

Text 6 for question 10

Karina,

Don’t forget to pick up your sister at Global English course at 5 p.m. Mom and Dad will be home
late. Thanks
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10. What is the message about?

a. Going home late d. Parent’s business
b. Taking care a house e. Participating in an English course
c. Picking up a sister