Read the text below to answer questions no 1-4!

The police thought that two burglars started the robbery at 151 Pattimura street on Sunday
afternoon. The burglars broke into the students’ room while they were going to a football
game. They never thought that while they were away, burglars would break into their
boarding house.

1. The communicative purpose of this text is ......

A. to retell events for the purpose of informing
B. to present perspective points about an issue
C. to describe the way they are
D. to acknowledge readers about informative events
E. to share an amusing incident

Jawaban: A

2. Where did the robbery take place?

A. at 151 Gajahmada street
B. at 161 Pattimura street
C. at 151 Pattimura street
D. at 212 Sisingamangaraja street
E. at 161 Sisingamangaraja street

Jawaban: C

3. When did the robbery happen?

A. Sunday morning
B. Saturday morning
C. Saturday afternoon
D. Monday evening
E. Sunday afternoon

Jawaban: E

4. Why did the text above is classified as recount text?

A. Because the text talks about experience
B. Because the text talks about myth
C. Because the text talks about legend
D. Because the text describes a thing
E. Because the text explains about how to make something

Jawaban: A

The text below to answer the questions no 5-9!

Last week, I and my family went to Yogyakarta. We arrived there on wednesday in the
afternoon. On Thursday, visited the temples in Prambanan. There are three big temples, the
Brahmana, Syiwa and Wisnu temples. They are really amazing. We visited only Brahmana
and Syiwa temples, because Wisnu temple is being renovated.
On Friday morning we went to Yogya Kraton. We spent about two hours there. We were
lucky because we were led by a smart and friendly guide. Then we continued our journey to
Borobudur. We arrived there at four p.m. At 5 p.m. we heard the announcement that
Borobudur gate would be closed. In the evening we left for Jakarta by wisata bus.

5. The text above mainly discusses about ......

A. the trip to Yogyakarta
B. the first visit to Prambanan
C. the impression about the guide
D. the experience at Yogya Kraton
E. the impression about Borobudur

Jawaban: A

6. The purpose of the text is to .......

A. entertain readers
B. tell the experience
C. describe the smugglers
D. report an event to the police
E. inform readers about events of the day

Jawaban: B

7. What are the big temples in Prambanan?

A. angkor wat, syiwa, and sudra temples
B. paria, brahmana, and temples
C. brahmana, syiwa, and wisnu temples
D. wisnu, syiwa, and borobudur temples
E. borobudur, syiwa, and brahmana temples

Jawaban: C

8. When did they go home?

A. On Saturday morning
B. On Saturday evening
C. On Thursday evening
D. On Friday afternoon
E. On Friday evening

Jawaban: E

9. Why did they only visit Brahmana and Syiwa temples?

A. because wisnu temple was being repaired
B. because there was no wisnu temple
C. because wisnu temple was amazing
D. because wisnu temple was too small
E. because wisnu temple was being destroyed

Jawaban: A
10. Which one is the generic structure of recount text below!
A. Orientation, event, re-orientation
B. Re-orientation, event, orientation
C. Orientation, re-orientation, event
D. Event, re-orientation, orientation
E. Event, orientation, re-orientation

Jawaban: A

11. Look a piece of recount text below!

Last week, I and my family went to Yogyakarta. We arrived there on wednesday in the
afternoon.

What part of generic structure which suitable with the text?

A. Orientation       D. Generic
B. Events             E. Recount text
C. Re-orientation

Jawaban: A

12. In the evening we left for Jakarta by wisata bus.

What part of generic structure which suitable with the text?

A. Orientation          D. Generic
B. Events                E. Recount text
C. Re-orientation

Jawaban: C

13. On Thursday, visited the temples in Prambanan. There are three big temples, the
Brahmana, Syiwa and Wisnu temples. They are really amazing. We visited only Brahmana
and Syiwa temples, because Wisnu temple is being renovated. On Friday morning we went to
Yogya Kraton. We spent about two hours there. We were lucky because we were led by a
smart and friendly guide. Then we continued our journey to Borobudur. We arrived there at
four p.m. At 5 p.m. we heard the announcement that Borobudur gate would be closed.

What part of generic structure which suitable with the text?

A. Orientation         D. Generic
B. Re-orientation    E. Recount text
C. Events

Jawaban: C

The text below to answer the questions no 14-20!

A long time ago, very few people lived in the New Territories. There were only a few
villages. If the people wanted to go from one village to another, they often had to pass
through wild and unsafe forest.
One day, a farmer’s young wife went to the next village to visit her own mother and brother.
She brought along her baby son. When it was time for her to leave, her brother said “ it is
getting dark. Let my son, Ah Tim go with you though the forest.”

So Ah Tim led the way and the young woman followed behind, carrying her baby. When they
were in the forest, suddenly they saw a group of wolves. They began to run to avoid the
danger, but Ah Tim kicked against a stone and fell down. At once the wolves caught him.
The young woman cried to the wolves, “ please eat my own son instead.” Then, she put her
baby son on the ground in front of the wolves and took her nephew away. Everyone
understood that this was because the woman was very good and kind. She had offered her
own son’s life to save her nephew.

They ran back to the house and called for help. All men in the village fetched thick sticks and
went back with her into the forest. When they got there, they saw something very strange.
Instead of eating the woman’s baby the wolves were playing with him.

14. What separated between one village to another a long time ago in the New Territories ?
A. Another village      D. Hills
B. Forests                E. Towers and logs
C. Mountains

Jawaban: B

15. Who was Ah Tim ?

A. The young woman’s brother
B. The young woman’s brother’s son
C. The young woman’s brother and nephew
D. The young woman’s son
E. One of the men who fetched a stick

Jawaban: B

16. Who walked in front when they were in the forest ?

A. Her brother’s nephew
B. The woman
C. The woman’s son
D. Ah Tim
E. The baby and his mother

Jawaban: D

17. How could the wolves catch Ah Tim ?

A. He was stumbled by a stone
B. He was afraid
C. He ran slowly
D. The woman cried
E. The wolves were good runners

Jawaban: A
18. The woman gave her son to the wolves because...
A. She loved her nephew than her son
B. She kept a grudge on his brother
C. She wanted her son was eaten by the wolves
D. She was crazy
E. She thought about how her brother would be

Jawaban: E

19. What did the villagers bring sticks for ?

A. To bring the woman’s nephew
B. For the weapon to beat the wolves
C. For the fire woods.
D. For play
E. For building a house for the woman.

Jawaban: B

20. What is the purpose of the writer by writing the story above ?
A. To describe the danger of the villages
B. To explain how important a relative is
C. To tell the villagers’ relationship
D. To entertain the readers of the story
E. To narrate how the wolves were playing with the baby.

Jawaban: D

The text below to answer the questions no 21-23!

Once upon a time there lived a group of mice under a tree in peace. However, a group of
elephants crossing the jungle unknowingly destroyed the homes of all the rats. Many of them
were even crushed to death.

Then taking of rats decided to approach the elephant's chief and request him to guide his herd
through another route. On hearing the sad story, the elephant's king apologized and agreed to
take another route. And so the lives of the rats were saved.

One day elephant-hunters came to the jungle and trapped a group of elephants in huge nets.
Then the elephant king suddenly remembered the king of the rats. He summoned on of the
elephants of his herd, which had not been trapped, to go seek help from the king and told him
about the trapped elephants.

The rat's king immediately took his entire group of rats and they cut open the nets which had
trapped the elephant's herd. The elephant herd was totally set free. They danced with joy and
thank the rats.

21. Who destroyed the homes of all rats?

A. a group of mice did
B. the hunter did
C. elephant-hunter did
D. a group of elephant did
E. elephant's king

Jawaban: D

22. What helped the elephant's herd free?

A. the elephant-hunter did
B. the hunters did
C. entire group of rats did
D. a group of king did
E. the trapped elephants did

Jawaban: B

23. At the end of the story, how was the elephant's herd?
A. angry      D. dead
B. sad         E. disappointed
C. happy

Jawaban: B

The text below to answer the questions no 24-27!

The old witch locked Hansel in a cage and set Gretel to clean the house. She planned to eat
them both. Each night the children cried and begged the witch to let them go.

Meanwhile, at home, their stepmother was beginning to wish she had never tried to get rid of
the children. “I must find them,” she said and set off into the forest.

Many hours later, when her feet were tired from walking and her lips were dry from thirst,
she came to the cottage belonging to the witch. The stepmother peeped through the window.
Her heart cried out when she saw the two children.

She picked up the broom leaning against the door and crept inside. The witch was putting
some stew in the oven when the stepmother gave her an almighty push. The witch fell into
the oven and the stepmother shut the door.

‘Children, I have come to save you,’ she said hugging them tightly. I have done a dreadful
thing.

I hope in time you will forgive me. Let me take you home and become a family again. They
returned to their home and the stepmother became the best mother anyone could wish to
have, and of course they lived happily ever after!

24. The story is about ...

A. A stepmother who saved her children from a witch
B. A witch who is really kind
C. A father who begged a witch for money
D. Two children went to school for the first time
E. Two children saved their stepmother from a witch
Jawaban: A

25. Which statement is FALSE about the witch?

A. She locked Hansel in a cage
B. She planned to eat Hansel & Gretel
C. She set Gretel to clean the house
D. She hated the children

E. She fell into the ocean

Jawaban: E

26. “The witch fell into the oven and the stepmother shut the door.” (Paragraph 4). The
underlined word “shut” can be replaced by the word .....
A. Marked    D. Closed
B. Painted    E. Polished
C. Opened

Jawaban: D

27. How did the stepmother find her children?

A. She walked into the forest
B. She got tired and met her children
C. She fell into the cliff
D. She Peeped through the windows of the witch's cottage
E. She was pushed against the wall

Jawaban: D

The part of a song below to answer questions no 28-30!

HEAL THE WORLD

Michael Jackson

There's a place in your heart

And I know that it is love
And this place it was brighter than tomorrow
And if you really try

You'll find there's no need to cry

In this place you'll feel there's no hurt or sorrow
There are ways to get there
If you care enough for the living

Make a little space

Make a better place
Heal the world

Make it a better place

For you and for me, and the entire human race
There are people dying
If you care enough for the living

Make a better place for you and for me

28. What is the writer of the song want us to do?

A. find a new planet to live together
B. help the children over the world
C. help all people over the world
D. keep the world peace together
E. keep and create better environment together

Jawaban : D

29. Based on the text of the song. How can we heal the world?
A. By cleaning our environment
B. By caring and cleaning our house
C. By saving our electicity
D. By keeping our body clean
E. By keeping our environment

Jawaban: E

30. Who is the song writer?

A. Michael Jackson     D. Katty Perry
B. Bruno Mars           E. Christina Perri
C. Adam Levine

Jawaban: E

Read the part of a song below to answer questions number 31-35!

JAR OF HEARTS
Christina Perri

I know I can't take one more step towards you

'Cause all that's waiting is regret
Don't you know I'm not your ghost anymore
You lost the love I loved the most

I learned to live half alive

Now you want me one more time
Who do you think you are?
Runnin' 'round leaving scars
Collecting your jar of hearts

Tearing love apart

You're gonna catch a cold
From the ice inside your soul
So don't come back for me
Who do you think you are?
31. Who is the song writer?
A. Michael Jackson    D. Katty Perry
B. Bruno Mars          E. Christina Perri
C. Adam Levine

Jawaban: A

32. What is the song about?

A. It tells about the story of a man and woman
B. It tells about a woman’s hurt feeling
C. It tells about children around the world
D. It tells about friendship
E. It tells about a broken family

Jawaban: B

33. What does the woman want from her ex-man?

A. She wants the man to come back
B. She wants the man to stay away
C. She wants the man to apologize
D. She wants the man to marry her
E. She wants the man to live together with her

Jawaban: B

34. Based on the text of the song. How does the woman feel?
A. Happy               D. Curious
B. Sad                  E. Guilty
C. Disappointed

Jawaban: C

35. Which lyric that prove the woman loved her ex-man so much in the past?
A. Now you want me one more time
B. Collecting your jar of hearts
C. You lost the love I loved the most
D. Tearing love apart
E. So don't come back for me

Jawaban: C

Read the part of a song below to answer questions number 36-40!

SONGS FOR A DYING PLANET

Joe Walsh

Is anyone out there?

Does anybody listen or care anymore?
We are living on a dying planet,
We’re killing everything that’s alive,
And anyone who tries to deny it
Wears a tie
And gets paid to lie

So I wrote these songs for a dying planet,

I’m sorry but I’m telling the truth,
And for everybody trying to save it
These songs are for you, too.
Is anyone out there?

36. What kind of planet are we living now?

A. good planet
B. beautiful planet
C. dying Planet
D. nice planet
E. lovely planet

Jawaban: C

37. Who are people who deny that they have killed living things?
A. people who work in the town
B. People who listen that song
C. People who live near the singer
D. People who wear a tie and get paid to lie
E. people who sell tie and T-shirt

Jawaban: D

38. “And gets paid to lie”. The word “gets paid” means ...
A. promote completely
B. Pay someone
C. buy with money
D. sell with low prices
E. Receive money for work completed

Jawaban: E

39. For whom does the singers wrote that song?

A. For people who study hard
B. For people out there
C. For people who work hard
D. For the dying planet
E. for everything that is a live

Jawaban: D

40. Why does the singer feel sorry?

A. Because he tells the truth
B. Because he does not tell the truth
C. Because he lies
D. Because he can not speak
E. Because he works on the planet
Jawaban: A

This text is for question no. 41-45

Dear Sally,
 Last holiday, my friends and I visited Ponorogo in East Java. Ponorogo is a small city, but it
is very natural and beautiful. We spent the night at a villa in Jetis. On the first day, we visited
Prigi southern beach. We watched the amazing views of the sea and the white waves. We
grilled fish and had “Nasi Pecel” for lunch. On the second day, we visited “Dongko”
mountain resort. There were a lot of plants, especially clove trees. We camped there for a
night. I love Ponorogo because the people are very friendly and the prices are cheap.
I’II bring some pictures for you.
Love,
Anna

41. What kind of text is it?

a. Narrative
b. Procedure
c. Recount
d. Descriptive
e. Explanation
Answer: d

42. The following sentences are the reasons why the writer loves Ponorogo, Except ….
a. the views of the sea are amazing
b. the people are friendly
c. the prices are cheap
d. Ponorogo has beautiful views
e. the villa is comfortable
Answer: e
Pembahasan: tidak tercantum dalam teks

43. What does the text mainly tell us?

a. The beautiful place
b. The trip to Ponorogo
c. Dongko mountain resort
d. The prigi beach
e. A villa in Jetis
Answer: b
Pembahasan: teks menceritakan tentang perjalanan ke Ponorogo

44. “… the prices are cheap there.”

What is the antonym of the italicized word?
a. Expensive
b. Reasonable
c. Clear
d. Fixed
e. Comfortable
Answer: a
Pembahasan: Cheap>

45. “… but it is very natural and beautiful.”

The synonym of  the italicized word is ….
a. extraordinary
b. pure
c. pretty
d. amazing
e. soft
Answer: b
Pembahasan: Natural = Pure

This text is for question no. 46-50

Cocoa Beach Florida is known as the perfect beach town. It is an hour drive to east of
Orlando on Florida’s amazing Space Coast. The drive here is almost as beautiful as the
beach.

Cocoa Beach is one of the most affordable beach vacations in Florida. There are a lot of
things to see around Cocoa Beach. Space Coast offers you the chance to go deep sea fishing
or parasailing, river tour and getting up close with the awesome wildlife of Florida.
While at Cocoa Beach, tourist can also visit the Kennedy Space Center, the Brevard Zoo, or
spend some time shopping. They are within short driving distance to all of the Orlando
attractions, and drive back to Cocoa Beach at nightto enjoy dinner in one of the many dining
spots on the beach.
 When night sets in, tourist can travel back and enjoy the nightlife on the beach that ranges
from cool jazz clubs to beach side cafes. There are some facilities to stay with perfect
accommodations and wake up to a breathtaking sunrise on the beach.
 With plenty of offers, tourist or businessmen who like beach vacation, Cocoa Beach is the
best place to consider. They will find exactly what they have been looking for.

46. What is the text about?

a. Cocoa Bleach
b. Cocoa Beach
c. Caneel Bay
d. Long Beach
e. California
Answer: b
 Pembahasan: teks tersebut mendeskripsikan Cocoa Beach Florida

47. where is it located?

a. Texas
b. Florida
c. Nabraska
d. New Mexico
e. Carribean
Answer: b
Pembahasan: disebutkan dalam teks paragraf pertama
48. According to the text, where do you go if you want to go deep sea fishing or parasailing?
a. Space Coast
b. West Coast
c. East Coast
d. Gold Coast
e. Spice Coast
Answer: a
Pembahasan: disebutkan dalam teks paragraf kedua

49. While at Cocoa Beach, what are other places that the tourist can also visit?
a. Kennedy Space Center
b. The Brevard Zoo
c. Hoosac School
d. Laguna Beach
e. a & b
Answer: e
Pembahasan: disebutkan dalam teks paragraf ketiga

50. Which country is Cocoa Beach in?

a. UK
b. Uruguay
c. Mexico
d. USA
e. Canada
Answer: d
Pembahasan: Cocoa Beach ada di Orlando, Florida. Florida adalah salah satu negara bagian
di Amerika Serikat

51. Cindy   : “Mom, I’ve got the scholarship”.

      Mother : “Congratulations! ….”
a. I’m so proud of you.
b. That’s a pity.
c. Happy birthday.
d. That’s so sweet.
e. That’s awful.
Answer: a
Pembahasan: menunjukkan kebanggaan setelah mengucapkan selamat

52. My sister is not only beautiful, but also has some good characters, which are ….
a. lazy and sensitive
b. stupid and lazy
c. friendly and cheerful
d. lazy and shy
e. careless and sensitive
Answer: c
Pembahasan: pilihan lain mengandung kata-kata yang berarti negatif

53. My English teacher always makes me feel exticed to study. He always has new jokes
every day. It means he is a ….
a. humorous
b. shy
c. diligent
d. lazy
e. talkative
Answer: a

54. Martha: “Ratna, I heard you got a scholarship from a prominent university. ..…”
      Ratna   : “Thank you, I’m so happy about it.”
a. Please accept my condolences.
b. I’m proud of your sister.
c. You must be very upset.
d. Congratulations! I’m proud of you.
e. Not at all.
Answer: d
Pembahasan: mengucapkan selamat

This text is for questions no. 55-57

 Tanjung Benoa is a beach town. It is located at the elite area in Nusa Dua Bali. The area is
situated with the view of the sea in Bali. On the north side, there are Benoa Harbour,
Mertasari Recreation Park, and Serangan Island. The foreigners call serangan Island the turtle
island, because it is used to breed the turtles.
 At Tanjung Benoa Beach, tourists can have various activities, such as swimming, sailing,
waterskiing, and surfing. Surfing is a water sport of riding waves that are coming toward the
shore by standing or lying on a special board called surfboard. It is a very enjoyable and
impressive sport. Most surfing lovers call it as the most challenging water sport, as it needs
skill, strength, as well as bravery. The others think that it is a very dangerous sport, as it
fights against the dangerous waves of sea.
 Apart from swimming, snorkeling and diving are also the kinds of water sport favored by the
tourist. Through diving googles, the beauty of Bali marine park can be viewed. Those who
cannot dive can also enjoy the beauty of the marine park through the glass bottomed motor
boats that are specially provided for the tourists.

55. What can be viewed through the diving goggles?

a. The beauty of the marine park
b. The beauty of the Mertasari Harbour
c. The view of Tanjung Benoa
d. The view of the big waves
e. The turtle island
Answer: a
Pembahasan: disebutkan dalam teks paragraf terakhir

56. Which of statements is not true about the text?

a. Tanjung Benoa is a beach town located in Nusa Dua bali.
b. Tanjung Benoa is a very famous beach in Nusa Dua Bali.
c. Tourists can enjoy many kinds of water sports in Tanjung Benoa.
d. Tourists who cannot dive can also enjoy the beauty of the marine park.
e. Tourists can visit the turtle island which is used to breed the turtles.
Answer: b

57. “Those who cannot …” (Paragraph three)

      The word those refers to ….
a. Tourists
b. water sport
c. turtles
d. swimming and diving
e. island
Answer: a
Pembahasan: menggantikan “tourist’ dalam kalimat sebelumnya

The text is for questions no. 58-60

Rome is the capital city of Italy. I f you visit Rome, you will have plenty of chances to see all
sorts of great sights. Rome can be traced through its mythology when it was founded on. It
was said that twins of Romulus and Remus have founded the city in 753 BC, on the date of
April 21st. This corresponds were fairly close to archeological evidence, which shows
farming communities in the area. As the Catholic Church grew, Rome became more and
more important in both religion and politics. Rome was one of the central leading cities in the
Renaissance. It is seen when visitors walk through the streets and see the various buildings.
They style was profoundly affected by the work of the artists of the time. Visitors can see
evidence of all sorts of artistic influences, such as the Baroque palaces, the huge squares and
obelisks, and other structure throughout the city.
 Rome is well –known for its architecture. The Colosseum is a sample of famous Roman
structures. It was once a grand, ground-breaking amphitheatre, and was at the forefront of 
architectural advancements in 70 AD. Since then it has fallen apart slightly, but it is still an
astounding and imposing structure. Modern Rome is a very busy place to visit. It is
considered as a cultural center of the region, and offers all the arts in various forms.
 It his a thriving music scene, with several major concert halls. Rome puts out a lof of movies
every year, more than any other region of  Italy. It is home to Cinecitta studios, the biggest
facility in Europe.

58. Rome is the capital city of ….

a. Spain
b. France
c. Italy
d. Monaco
e. San Marino
Answer: c
Pembahasan: disebutkan dalam teks paragraf pertama

59. What is the name of the building that represent Roman structures in Rome?
a. Colosseum
b. Roman Museum
c. Renaissance  Museum
d. Romulus & Remus Museum
e. Cineatta Studios
Answer: a
Pembahasan: disebutkan dalam teks paragraf kedua

60. Whwn was the city founded?

a. In 758 BC
b. In 753 BC
c. In 735 BC
d. In 754 BC
e. In 757 BC
Answer: b
Pembahasan: disebutkan dalam teks paragraf pertama