This text is for question number 1 - 4
Last year, I left New zealand for Bunaken Island. I went there with a group of New Zealand divers. Getting there was not quite easy.
Soon after our arrival at Bunaken. We got a general briefing. It concluded a description about how to take pictures under water.
Then, we began our diving. In our diving we saw groups of tiny fish. In order to identify them, we need a good guide. Without some knowledge of their habitat and behaviour, it was difficult to identify them.
In summary, the trip was mostly enjoyable. This place is so impressive with its marine life. (TIM MGMP B. Inggris SMP,2007)
1. The text is about diving in....
a. New Zealand
b. Bunaken Island
c. Toba Lake
d. Kuta Beach
The answer is : b
2. They got ... before taking the pictures under water
a. a general briefing
b. a description
c. a special instruction
d. a short information
the answer is : a
3. Where were they diving?
a. In the sea
b. In the pond
c. In the lake
d. In the river
The answer is : a
4. This place is so impressive with its marine life...(paragraph 4)
The underlined words refer to....
a. the island
b. the landscape
c. New Zealand
d. Bunaken Island
The answer is : d
Read the text and answer the question 5 to 9
Once upon a time, there lived a kindhearted man and his wife. One morning , his wife found a poor little sparrow. She took it gently and fed it. To show its gratitude, the sparrow stayed with them and sang every morning. But there was an ill-tempered old woman who did not like the sparrow. She cut the sparrow’s tongue. The sparrow was very sad and hurt, so the bird flew away to its previous nest.
Knowing that their sparrow flew away, the kind man and the woman looked for their sparrow. They walked a long way, crossed the bridge, climbed a mountain, and passed the wood.
The long and difficult journey brought them to the sparrow’s nest. The sparrow welcomed them and provided a feast for them. Before they went home, the sparrow brought two baskets, one was large and looked heavy and the other one was small and light. The sparrow asked them to choose one. They chose the small one. And that was best choice. There were many rolls of silk and piles of gold in it.
Being jealous, the ill-tempered old woman did the same thing as the kind man and woman did. She chose the big basket which actually contained wasps and venomous crawlers, such as scorpions, centipedes, and other horrible creatures. Finally, they stung and bit her to death.
5. What is the purpose of the text ?
a. To entertain readers.
b. To describe about a sparrow.
c. To persuade readers to keep a sparrow
d. To inform readers about the old woman’s death.
The answer is : a
6. The main idea of paragraph two is ....
a. the couple look for sparrow
b. the couple did not cross the bridge
c. the sparrow passed the wood
d. the sparrow flew away
The answer is : a
7. What did the man and woman find one morning ?
a. A sparrow with no tongue.
b. A healthy singing sparrow.
c. An ill- tempered bird.
d. A poor little bird.
The answer is : d
8. What was the character of an ill-tempered old woman ?
a. Envy
b. Kind
c. Patient
d. Arrogant
The answer is : a
9. ‘They walked a long way, ...’ (Paragraph 2) The underlined word refers to ...
a. Sparrow and the couple
b. Kind man and the woman
c. Sparrow and the kind man
d. Sparrow and the kind woman
The answer is : b
Salatiga, April 1st , 2007
Dear wati,
Hi, how are you ? I haven’t contacted you for a long time. I miss you so much. Now, I’ll tell you about my experiences in visiting Ketep Pass.
Ketep Pass is located in Magelang Regency. It offers the views high lands. I went there with my friends a week ago. I left Salatiga at 1.00 p.m. On my way to Ketep Pass I enjoyed the view of cocoa plantation and the beauty of landscape.
After three hours, I arrived there. Unfortunately it was foggy. I was very disappointed. I couldn’t see the beautiful views of the highland, so I decided to enter the Museum of Merapi Volcano. There are many pictures of Merapi eruptions. After watching them I continued to see the Merapi eruption film. The film was so good that I like very much. I have never seen it before.
I am so happy because I’ve got a lot of new experiences.
That’s all. Please, tell me something about your last experience.
Yours,
Rosa
(adapted by : UN 2008 B.ing Grasindo )
10. What is the letter about?
a. To greet a friend.
b. To describe Ketep Pass.
c. To explain a beautiful place.
d. To tell the writer’s experience.
answer :
11. What time did the writer arrive at Ketep Pass?
a. 2 p.m
b. 3 p.m
c. 4 p.m
d. 5 p.m
: C
12. I was very disappointed. The underlined word means….
a. sad
b. happy
c. lucky
d. satisfied
answer : A
This text is for questions 13 – 16
Gorillas are the largest of all primates. A male gorilla can be 180 centimeters tall and weigh 200 kilograms. Gorillas are very strong but they do not often . . .(13) in fact they are peaceful animals.
Gorillas live in small family groups of about 15. In the group there are one strong, older male, some young males and a few females with their babies. They move slowly around a . . . (14) area of jungle eating leaves and bushes.
In some ways gorillas are very like humans. When they are happy, they laugh and wave their arms. When they are angry, they beat their chest. When they are sad, they cry, but they cry …. (15), without any sound and tears.
Unfortunately, people hunt and kill gorillas. They also cut down and burn their trees. There are now only about 10.000 gorillas left in the world.
(adapted from contextual teaching and learning)
13.
a. kill
b. kick
c. live
d. fight
r : D
14.
a. nice
b. large
c. noisy
d. quiet
er : B
15.
a. noisily
b. loudly
c. quietly
d. happily
16. Arrange these words into a good sentence
before – they – to school – breakfast – go –
1 2 3 4 5
have – my sisters
6 7
a. 2-5-3-1-4-6-7
b. 2-6-4-1-7-5-3
c. 7-6-4-1-2-5-3
d. 7-5-4-3-2-6-1
17. Arrange the following sentences into a good paragraph.
1. It interested me and attracted me to collect it.
2. Since then, I collected stamps when I got a letter from my relative.
3. I began to collect stamps when I got a letter from my uncle.
4. My hobby is stamps collecting.
5. The stamps was very beautiful and interesting.
6. I started when I was 10.
The best arrangement is . . .
a. 4-6-3-5-1-2
b. 4-6-3-5-2-1
c. 4-6-3-1-2-5
d. 4-1-3-6-5-2
answer : A
Read the text for No. 18 – 20
Sheila on 7 Live
The sensational band of youngsters. It has become the most wanted band among teenagers. The last show on March, we have sold 5.000 tickets.
At Saparua sport centre, and now we only sell 1.500 tickets Secapa Hall. On May 19th at 8 pm – 11 pm.
Hurry up! Join us for an exciting evening with your favorite band.
The seats are limited.
Don’t miss it!
The personals of Sheila on 7
Adam (Bass) Anton (Drum)
Duta (Vocal) Eros (Guitar)
Sponsored by:
Djarum Super
Sampoerna
Sumber: Ujian Akhir Nasional 2002-2003
18. What does the text tell us about?
A. The places of Sheila on 7 show.
B. The most wanted band.
C. The fans of Sheila on 7.
D. The Sheila on 7 Show.
Answer: D
19. The following statements are TRUE, except….
A. Eros and Duta play different instrument
B. Sheila on 7 is popular among teenagers
C. Sampoerna is the only sponsor of the show
D. 1.500 tickets are sold for the show
Answer:
20. ‘Join us for an exciting evening with your favorite band.’ What does the underlined word mean?
A. Amusing.
B. Interesting.
C. Impressing.
D. Challenging.
Let's sing!