The following text is for questions 1 to 2.

To Erick

Erick, are you free after school? If you are, would

you join me to make some articles for our school
magazine? You may bring some glue and papers.
I’ll wait for you at 3 p.m. in my home to go there
together
Roy

1. Why does Roy write this message?

A. To ask Erick to go with him together after school.
B. To remind Erick to make some articles for school magazine.
C. To ask Erick to join and make some articles for school magazine.
D. To tell Erick to bring some glue and papers and wait for him at school.

2. What will Erick do after reading Roy’s message?

A. Bring glue and papers and make articles in Roy’s home.
B. Wait for Erick and make glue and papers at school.
C. Go with Erick to buy some glue and papers at the shop.
D. Prepare some things and then go to Roy’s home.

The following text is for questions 3 to 4.

Announcement

Melody School of Music and Performing Arts and

Melody Music Studio will be closed on Tuesday, 1st
May 2018 due to the Labour Day. The school and
studio will operate normally the following day.
For any special requirement, please do not hesitate to
contact us via info @melody.co.id

Management

3. From the text, we know that ....

A. The announcement is issued by the owner of the school and studio
B. The only way to contact the school and studio’s management is by phone
C. People who attend Melody music school should present on 2nd May 2018
D. The music and performing art school will hold a celebration on the Labour Day

4. “... please do not hesitate to contact us via info @melody.co.id.”

What does the underlined word mean?
 A. doubt
B. worry
C. retreat
D. convince

The following text is for questions 5 to 7.

Announcement
Book Fair
So many good books to choose from!
When : March 5 at 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where : School cafeteria
Why : All money from the sale will be used to support the school orchestra. We are
preparing to change the musical instrument with the new ones. The team will participate
in the national contest 2019 next year at Jakarta Convention center.

SMPN 94 Jakarta

5. Where can we find such an announcement?

A. At the library door
B. At the principal room
C. At the announcement board
D. At the entrance gate of a school

6. What will the readers do after reading the text above?

A. Go to Jakarta Convention center.
B. Buy the books.
C. Watch the school orchestra.
D. Hold the events.

7. … many school events are held to collect the fund, the team will participate in the National
Contest 2019.
The correct word to fill in the blank is....
A. therefore
B. although
C. because
D. unless

The following text is for questions 8 to 9.

Ribbons and flowers

A slice of cake with full of delight

Please share in our joy

As Erina celebrates her 15th birthday!

Saturday, 17th February 2018 at 4 p.m.

At her residence
White Golden Eagle no. 45
R.S.V.P.: Yudi at 085544586333 (call/sms/wa)
By 12th February 2018
8. What does the writer’s intention to write the invitation above?
A. To announce Erina’s birthday party.
B. To congratulate Erina on her birthday.
C. To inform how to get birthday invitation cards.
D. To invite the addressee to a birthday party.

9. What should the invitee do after reading the text?

A. Prepare ribbons and flowers.
B. Send a greeting card to Erina.
C. Buy a cake for Erina’s birthday.
D. Confirm the attendance to Yudi.

The following text is for questions 10 to 11.

PT Pakar Indo Sejati Publisher
has the pleasure of inviting you to our
FREE seminar on
“HOW TO BECOME A GOOD PRESENTER”
By Dr. Indah Pertiwi, a world class presenter

In Pandawa Hall 1, Nusantara Hotel

Jl. Soekarno no. 45 Semarang
On Sunday, 28th April 2018
At 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Please register now, limited seats.

Contact person: Nurlela on
nurlela_2018@presenter.co.id
by Saturday, 27th April 2018, at 4 p.m.

10. “by Saturday, 27th April 2018, at 4 p.m.”

What does it imply?
A. The seminar ends.
B. The registration begins.
C. The registration is closed.
D. Mrs. Indah Pertiwi pens the seminar.

11. Suppose you want to attend the event. What should you do?
A. Enrol immediately.
B. Go to Nusantara Hotel.
C. Contact Dr. Indah Pertiwi.
D. Meet Nurlela immediately.
The following text is for questions 12 to 14.

Green Garden Boutique Hotel

Jl. Angkasa No. 31

The cosy place to stay!

Located only 1km from the airport, the hotel

offers 100 comfortable and affordable rooms.
Enjoy our discount on special occasions!
Facilities:
 Nice restaurant, serving delicious Indonesian and
international cuisines.
 Elegant ballroom, with capacity 100 people.
 Meeting rooms, conferences, exhibitions and weddings.

Book in advance at (0357) 556778 or visit our website at

www.greengardenhotel.com.

12. What is the text written for?

A. To explain the benefits of the hotel
B. To promote a good hotel for travellers
C. To inform what guests may get in the hotel
D. To tell travellers how to reserve the hotel room

13. The hotel is a good choice for people who will ....
A. have businesses in the town
B. visit the town for a brief period
C. stay in the town for couples of days
D. continue their trip with another flight

14. “Book in advance”. The underlined words are closest in meaning to ....
A. early
B. lately
C. directly
D. immediately
The following text is for questions 15 to 18.

Miss Sita is my aunt. She is the youngest daughter in my mother’s family. She is
beautiful and tall. She has long wavy black hair and fair skin. She likes wearing a long
skirt and shirt. She wears spectacles.
She stays in my house because she has to finish her study at the university near my
house. She has been staying here for one year. She plans to finish her study next year, but
I believe that she can finish it sooner.
She always wakes up early in the morning. Then, she helps my mother cook and
prepare our breakfast. She occasionally helps me clean the house. She always goes to her
campus on foot. She often goes to the library after having classes and always studies in
the evening. No wonder, she has good marks and always receives scholarships. When I
get difficulties on my lessons, I always ask her. She explains them well.
My aunt and I like jogging around the jogging track in the park three times a
week. We also like gardening in the front yard.
15. What is the writer’s purpose to write the text?
A. To get her aunt’s attention.
B. To show her love to her aunt.
C. To know her aunt’s characters.
D. To make the readers know about her aunt.

16. What is Miss Sita like? She is ....

A. Wise and friendly.
B. Smart and diligent.
C. Honest and humble.
D. Humorous and cheerful.

17. The writer can tell about Miss Sita precisely because ....
A. They live in the same house
B. She knows from her mother’s story
C. She often meets her at the jogging track.
D. She studies at a university near he house

18. “Then, she helps my mother cook and prepare our breakfast.” (Paragraph 3)
The underlined word is closest in meaning to ....
A. assist
B. take
C. set
D. buy
The following text is for questions 19 to 22.

The Big Ben

Big Ben is the nickname for the Great Bell of the clock at the north end of the Palace of
Westminster in London. It often extended to refer to the clock and the clock tower. The tower is
officially named Elizabeth Tower to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee of Elizabeth II in 2012.
Previously it was known simply as the Clock Tower.
Due to changes in ground conditions since construction, the tower leans slightly to the
north-west, by roughly 230 millimeters (9.1 in) over 55 m height. It gives an inclination of
approximately 1/240. This includes a planned maximum of 22 mm increased tilt due to
tunneling for the Jubilee line extension. Due to thermal effects it oscillates annually by a few
millimeters east and west
The Big Ben is one of British cultural icons. It is also one of the most prominent
symbols of the United Kingdom. It is often in the establishing shot of films set in London.
Despite being one of the world's most famous tourist attractions, the interior of the
tower is not open to overseas visitors, though United Kingdom residents are able to arrange
tours through their Member of Parliament. However, the tower currently has no lift, so those
escorted must climb the 334 limestone stairs to the top.

19. The writer wrote the above text in order to … the Big Ben.
A. ask people to visit
B. tell the location of
C. give the description of
D. tell his/her experience at

20. If we want to go to the top of the tower, we would better wear ….

A. high-heels
B. sneakers
C. slippers
D. sandals

21. What will the readers likely do after reading the text?
A. Take part in keeping The Big Ben.
B. Persuade friends to visit The Big Ben.
C. Make The Big Ben as the only one destination.
D. Plan to visit and see the splendor of The Big Ben soon.

22. ”It gives an inclination of …” (2nd sentence of paragraph 2)

The underlined word refers to ….
A. the tower
B. the leaning
C. the construction
D. the ground condition
The following text is for questions 23 to 26.
My sister was going to have a birthday party. She was very fond of clowns, so I had an
idea to invite a clown for entertainment. Unfortunately, the man who usually acts as a clown
was sick. I didn’t know what to do since I didn’t want to disappoint my sister. I had told her
that I would present a clown on her party. After thinking for a while, I decided to be the clown.
I watched You Tube about a clown’s performance and imitated it. Actually it was difficult to
act like a clown, but I enjoyed it.

Then, the day arrived. Several hours before the party. I wore a clown costume and made
up my face, helped by my cousin. I looked at the mirror. What a very funny face! A face with a
thick make up! I welcomed the guests and entertained them. They smiled and laughed at me.
Several of them took photograph with me.

It was time for cutting the birthday cake. To my surprise, my sister approached me and
gave me a piece of her cake. She stared at me with glistening eyes.

23. What is the text about?

A. A predictable event.
B. A surprising moment.
C. A memorable experience.
D. An tiring occurrence.

24. What problem did the writer have?

A. He could not find a clown.
B. He could not act as a clown.
C. His sister insisted him to be a clown.
D. His sister’s party will be held without a clown.

25. How could the writer act like a clown?

A. By seeing a clown.
B. By watching television.
C. By asking a clown to teach him.
D. By watching a video on the internet.

26. “She stared at me with glistening eyes.”

From this sentence we can infer that the writer’s sister was ....
A. gloomy
B. touched
C. sorrowful
D. disappointed
The following text is for questions 27 to 30.
If you can set your camera to make a very long exposure, you can entertain yourself by
drawing with light in the dark.

You will need:

 A camera
 A darkened room
 A flashlight
 A tripod
What to do:
1. Check your camera instruction to find an option that gives a 15-to-20-second exposure.
2. Place the camera pointing into the middle of the room.
3. Turn on your flashlight and turn off the light of the room. Make the room as dark as
possible.
4. Press the button on your camera, stand back and whirl your flashlight around while you
count the seconds. Try to draw patterns of light, such as swirls or star shapes.
5. When you run out of moves, turn off the flashlight. Check the camera. If it is still recording,
wait for it to stop. Then, see what kind of image you’ve made. It is wonderful.

Adopted from: Woodward, John, Necessary Skill and Then Some..., New York, Dorling
Kindersley Limited, 2014.

27. The writer wrote the text to give the instructions on how to ....
A. record a light picture
B. operate a camera
C. take a good photograph
D. make a very long exposure

28. What should you do to create amazing pictures?

A. Use a good camera.
B. Walk around the camera.
C. Place the camera in a room.
D. Draw patterns of light using a flashlight.

29. What will happen to your camera if you turn on the lights of the room?
A. It will not flash.
B. It cannot snap the room.
C. It cannot focus the object.
D. It cannot record the light picture.

30. “It is wonderful! (Step 5)

The underlined word refers to ....
A. the light
B. the image
 C. the camera
D. the flashlight

The following text is for questions 31 to 33.

Many years ago in a small Indian village, there lived a farmer who owed a sum of
money to a village money lender. The money lender, who was old and ugly, loved the farmer’s
beatiful daughter. He wanted to marry her.
The money lender told them he would put a small black stone and a white stone into an
empty money bag. Then the girl would have to pick one stone from the bag. If she picked the
black stone, she would become his wife and her father’s debt would be forgiven. If she picked
the white stone, she need not marry him and her father’s deb would still be forgiven. If she
refused to pick a stone, her father would be thrown into jail.
The next day, they were on the farmer’s garden. The money lender bent over to pick up
two stones. As he picked them up, the sharp-eyed girl noticed that he had picked up two black
stones and put them into the bag. Then he asked the girl to pick one of the stones from the bag.
The girl put her hand into the bag and took a stone. Without looking at it, she fell it down
among other white and black stones.
“Oh, how clumsy of me!” She said. “But never mind, if you look into the bag for the
one that is left, you will be able to tell which stone I picked.”
The money lender didn’t dare to take the other stone as he didn’t want other people
knew his dishonesty. Finally the girl was free and the farmer didn’t need to give the money
back.

31. The story is about ... girl.

A. a humble
B. an honest
C. a clever
D. a kind

32. What will happened if the girl didn’t fall the stone she took?
A. The money lender would win the challenge.
B. The farmer would suffer all the whole life.
C. The money lender’s wife would be happy.
D. She would be sad all the time.

33. The text described the money lender as a ... man.

A. coward
B. kind hearted
C. cunning
D. careless
The following text is for questions 34 to 36.
Tornados occur when the conditions that cause thunderstorms are unusually violent. Winds blow
in opposite directions around a strong updraft start a narrow, violent whirl. Centrifugal force effectively
throws the air away from the center, leaving a core of very low pressure. This is much like stirring water
in a cup, thus forming a vortex-like dip in the surface.
This low-pressure core acts as a partial vacuum, sometimes helping to lift the roofs off house.
Most of the damage, though, results, from the force of the wind itself. Around the edges of the whirl,
wind speeds may reach 300 miles (480 kilometers) per hour. At first, the tornado’s funnel is whitish-
gray because it is composed of minute water droplets formed as the air in the funnel expands and cools.
After touching down, the funnel becomes dark because of all of the debris it has picked up. This debris
can include soil, tree limbs, and parts of building; tornados have been known to pick up automobiles,
horses, and whole trees.
A tornado usually moves toward the east (or often northeast in the Northern Hemisphere and
southeast Hemisphere) at 25 to 40 miles (40 to 65 kilometers) per hour. Fortunately, most tornados are
less than half a mile (800 meters) wide; the edge of one may destroy all of the houses on one side of a
street while leaving those on the other side completely undamaged.
Deaths from tornados in the United State averaged roughly 100 per year over the last century.
However, they have dropped somewhat in recent decades as better forecasting and warning system have
been implemented.

34. Why have deaths from Tornado in the United States decreased in the recent decade?
A. Most tornados are less than half a mile wide.
B. There are no more tornados in the United States.
C. There are better forecasting and warning systems.
D. The tornado left the United States completely undamaged.

35. Why is tornado’s funnel dark as soon as it touches the ground?

A. It has picked up debris.
B. It whirls in high speed.
C. It contain water droplets.
D. It contain building material.

36. This such kind of text will be useful for ....

A. United States people
B. people who live in tornados area
C. a sailors who want to sail in the sea
D. a reseacher who carries out a study of tornado
The following text is for questions 37 to 39.
Snakes are the kind of reptile that have no legs but has long body. Based on its kind,
they belong to Squamata group (scaly reptiles). They are the most adaptable animals with the
environment. Almost all over the world such as in the mountains, forests, deserts, plains, farms,
neighborhoods, till the sea, they can be found. However, in the colder place, they will
increasingly rare. It is because they are cold-blooded animals. These types of animal require
warmth of the sun to set their body temperature. That is why they could not be found in Polar
Regions both South Pole and the North Pole.
Most of snake lives on the ground, under rocks, shrubs, even some of them spend all his
life on the tree without ever stepping on the ground even once. While others live in aquatic or
semi – aquatic habitat, such as in rivers, swamps, lakes, and sea. These animals have a variety
of ways to protect themselves. Some snakes can protect themselves with deadly poison like a
Rattle Snake, Cobra, and Sea Snake. Even King Cobra can kill without biting but they can
shoot the poison directly to their enemies’ eye.
Snakes are carnivorous animal. They eat the prey without chewing. The elastic jaws
enable them to swallow their prey while its teeth are not for chewing but as a barrier to prevent
its prey to escape.
Source: http://kids.sandiegozoo.org

37. What does the intention of the writer write the text above?
A. To bring the readers recognize snakes.
B. To tell the way snakes protect their selves.
C. To persuade the readers to take care of snakes.
D. To describe the appearance of the reptile animals.

38. How do sea snakes protect themselves?

A. with deadly poison.
B. with the environment.
C. shoot the poison directly.
D. eat the prey without chewing.

39. What is the benefit of reading the above text?

A. We know where to find the snake.
B. It inspires us to take care of a snake.
C. We can protect ourselves from snakes.
D. It improves our knowledge of the wild life.
The following text is for questions 40 to 42.
Let me tell you about my last semester holiday. I visited my uncle’s family in Jakarta. I
had really unforgettable moments. One of them when I was taking a bus called TransJakarta
with my uncle and cousin. It was my first time, so my uncle showed me how to travel using
this public transportation. I listened to his explanation enthusiastically. First of all, we had to
buy the pass card, called e-ticket, and then tap it on the gate. Automatically, the barrier to enter
the waiting room opened.

There were already many people waiting for the bus since it was a working hour. We
stood in line and waited for the bus patiently. Ten minutes later, the bus arrived. Many
passengers, including us, boarded it. My uncle, cousin and I had to stand as all the seats were
already occupied. It was not really comfortable, but I tried to enjoy my first trip by the
TransJakarta bus.
40. What did the writer need to do to board the TransJakarta bus?
A. Stood in front of the barrier.
B. Bought an e-ticket at the booth.
C. Inserted a ticket into a slot box.
D. Pressed a button to open the barrier.

41. How did the writer probably feel before boarding the TransJakarta bus?
A. Bored
B. Lively
C. Excited
D. Reluctant

42. The writer enjoyed his first trip by the TransJakarta bus ... he had to stand.
A. and
B. when
C. because
D. although
The following text is for questions 43 to 45.
Once, there lived a horse in a stable. Adjacent to it, a bufallo lived in a pen. Both the
animals belonged to a farmer who treated them fairly. However, the horse thought that it was
more important because it worked harder than the buffalo. It went out with its master almost
every day and had to carry burdens on its back. On the other hand, the farmer used the bufallo
only for plowing the rice field. When the farmer didn’t use it, it remained in its pen.
“Hey, buffalo. I don’t know why our master keeps you. You are less important. You
only work when our master needs you. Look at me! I work for our master every day,” said the
horse.
“Who said that I am useless? I help our master plow his land and it’s not an easy task,”
replied the buffalo.
“Ha ha ha ... it’s not hard work. Any animal can do that, including me. You see, I”ll
help our master plow the land,” boasted the horse.
Then, the horse told the farmer its intention. Feeling unsure, the farmer refused the idea.
However, the horse insisted and the farmer accepted.
On a very hot afternoon, the farmer tied the horse to his plow. Then, he asked the horse
to start plowing. The horse began the task enthusiastically. It wanted to show that it could plow
better than the buffalo. However, it could not do it for tool long. It was very tired and fell
down. It finally realized that it was hard work.
“Now, you see that you cannot do everything. You should not underestimate me. We
have our own duties,” said the buffalo calmly.

43. What is the purpose of the text above?

A. To teach the readers with the moral value of the story
B. To argue why story is important
C. To describe characters in a story
D. To tell what happened with the characters in a story

44. What finally happened to the horse? It ....

A. worked very hard.
B. failed to plow the land.
C. replaced the buffalo’s duty.
D. succeeded plowing the land.

45. From the story we can learn that ....

A. we should be helpful
B. we should be powerful
C. we should not be greedy
D. we should not underestimate others

The following text is for questions 46 to 48.

 MILK CALCIUM
Dietary Supplement
600 mg 100 Soft gels
Supplement Facts
Serving size : 1 soft gel
Amount per 1 soft gel % Daily Value*
Vitamin D 200 IU 50
Calcium (from milk) 600 mg 60
Zinc 15 mg *
*Daily value has not been established
Other ingredients: Gelatin, Glycerin, Purified Water
Directions: As a dietary supplement, take one soft gel for adults daily.
Manufactured for: EXP 04 27 10
NU-HEALTH PRODUCTS CO. LOT 2 75 61
Walnut, CA 91789
Made in U.S.A.

46. What is the benefit of reading the text?

A. Persuading people to buy supplement.
B. Describing supplement in general.
C. Tellingabout the price of the supplement .
D. Getting detail information about supplement.

47. How many soft gels does someone take everyday?

A. 1 gel.
B. 15 mg.
C. 200 IU.
D. 600 mg.

48. “Daily value has not been established.”

What underlined word is closest in meaning to ....
A. ordered
B. carried
C. confirmed
D. helped

The following text is for questions 49 to 50.

Dear Amira,

A new chapter of your life begins today.

Say goodbye to your past and for the future,
pave the way
49. What is the writer’s intention to write the card?
A. To wish Amira to be successful.
B. To compliment Amira on her birthday.
C. To encourage Amira to be successful.
D. To congratulate Amira on her birthday.

50. “May your special day be filled with love and laughter!”
We can infer from this statement that the writer hopes Amira ....
A. spreads her happiness and love to other people
B. feels happy and receives much loves on her birthday
C. shares her happiness and love with unfortunate people
D. makes her parents happy and proud of her