TEXT 1

THE AMAZING TAJ MAHAL IN INDIA

Taj Mahal is regarded as one of the eight wonders of the world. It was built
by a Muslim Emperor Shah Jahan in the memory of his dear wife at Agra.
Taj Mahal is a Mausoleum that houses the grave of queen Mumtaz Mahal.
The mausoleum is a part of a vast complex comprising of a main gateway, an
elaborate garden, a mosque (to the left), a guest house (to the right), and
several other palatial buildings. The Taj is at the farthest end of this complex,
with the river Jamuna behind it.
The Taj stands on a raised, square platform (186 x 186 feet) with its four
corners truncated, forming an unequal octagon. The architectural design uses
the interlocking arabesque concept, in which each element stands on its own and
perfectly integrates with the main structure. It uses the principles of selfreplicating geometry and a symmetry of architectural elements. Its central dome
is fifty-eight feet in diameter and rises to a height of 213 feet. It is flanked by
four subsidiary domed chambers. The four graceful, slender minarets are 162.5
feet each. The central domed chamber and four adjoining chambers include
many walls and panels of Islamic decoration.
Taj Mahal is built entirely of white marble. Its stunning architectural beauty
is beyond adequate description, particularly at dawn and sunset. The Taj seems
to glow in the light of the full moon. On a foggy morning, the visitors experience
the Taj as if suspended when viewed from across the Jamuna river.
1. What does the text discuss about?
a. Taj mahal
b. India
c. The Arts in India
d. Muslim Emperor Shah Jahan
e. Mumtaz Mahal
2. What was Taj Mahal built for?
a. Memory of Shah Jahans dear wife
b. A living house of the emperor
c. Praising the king of India
d. One of the eight wonders of the world
e. A living for people around Taj Mahal
3. What does the paragraph two tell about?
a. Taj Mahal creator
b. Taj Mahal architectural design
c. Taj Mahal materials
d. Taj Mahal chambers
e. Taj Mahal views in the morning
4. How many feet is Taj Mahal central dome?
a. 48 feet
b. 68 feet
c. 158 feet
d. 58 feet
e. 38 feet

5. .......the eight wonders of the world....... The underlined word can be

best replaced by.....
a. Great
b. Small
c. Fake
d. Imitate
e. Unpopular

TEXT 2
KOMODO DRAGON
Do you know what is the largest lizard? This lizard is called komodo. It lives
in the scrub and woodland of a few Indonesian islands.
Komodo dragon is the world's heaviest lizard, weighing 150 pounds or
more. The largest Komodo ever measured was more than 10 feet (3 meters) long
and weighed 366 pounds (166 kg) but the average size of komodo in the wild is
about 8 feet (2.5 meters) long and 200 pounds (91 kg)
Komodo has gray scaly skin, a pointed snout, powerful limbs and a
muscular tail. They use their keen sense of smell to locate decaying animal
remains from several miles away. They also hunt other lizards as well as large
mammals and are sometimes cannibalistic.
The Komodo dragon's teeth are almost completely covered by its gums.
When it feeds, the gums bleed, creating an ideal culture for virulent bacteria. The
bacteria that live in the Komodo dragon's saliva causes septicemia, or blood
poisoning, in its victims. A dragon will bite its prey, then follow it until the animal
is too weak to carry on.
This lizard species is threatened by hunting, loss of prey species and
habitat loss.
6. The text discuss about .......
a. Komodo dragon
b. The worlds wildest animal
c. The biggest lizzard
d. Komodo habits
e. Komodos living
7. Where does the Komodo come from?
a. India
b. Africa
c. China
d. Indonesia
e. America
8. What does the dragons saliva contain?
a. Virulent bacteria
b. Gums
c. Blood
d. Septicema

e. Poison
9. Which of the following statements is TRUE?
a. Komodo dragon is the world's smallest lizard, weighing 150 pounds
or more
b. Komodo doesnt live in the scrub and woodland of a few Indonesian
islands.
c. The Komodo dragon's teeth are almost completely covered by its
gums
d. Komodo has blue scaly skin, a pointed snout, powerful limbs and a
muscular tail
e. A dragon will bite its prey, then force it to be weak to carry on
10......follow it until the animal is too weak to carry on.... the antonym of
the underlined word is ..........
a. Pathetic
b. Sad
c. Happy
d. Strong
e. Great
TEXT 3
Once upon a time, not far from a jungle, lived husband and a wife. They
were farmers. They were diligent farmers and always worked hard on the paddy
fields. They had been married for many years and still not have a child yet. Every
day they prayed and prayed for a child.
One night, while they were praying, Buto Ijo a giant with supranatural
powers passed their house. He heard they pray. The farmers were so happy
because the giant would give them a child but they would give the baby after he
grew up. They did not think about the risk of losing their child letter and agree to
take the offer. Later, Buto Ijo gave them a bunch of cucumber seeds. The farmers
planted them carefully. No longer after that, a big golden cucumber grew from
plants. After it had ripe, the farmers picked and cut it. They were very surprised
to see beautiful girl inside the cucumber. They named her Timun Mas or Golden
Cucumber. Years passed by and Timun Mas has changed into a beautiful girl. On
her 17th birthday, Timun Mas was very happy.
However, the parents were very sad. They knew they had to keep their
promise to Buto Ijo the giant but they also did not want to lose their beloved
daughter. Then Timun Mas parents planned to save her. They gave her a bag of
salt. When Buto Ijo came closer to her , and she opened the bag, then threw a
handful of salt. It became sea. Buto Ijo had to swim to cross the sea. Later, Timun
Mas threw some chilly. It became a jungle with trees. The trees had sharp thorns
so they hurt Buto Ijo. Timun Mas took her third magic stuff. It was cucumber
seeds. She threw them and became cucumber field. Then it was the last magic
stuff she had in the bag. It was a shrimp paste or terasi. She threw it and became
a big swamp. Buto Ijo was still trying to swim the swamp but he was very tired.
Then he was drowning and died.
Timun Mas then immediately went home. The farmers were so happy that they
finally together again.

11.What is the best title of the above?

a. Buto Ijo
b. Mas Timun
c. Farmers
d. Cucumber seeds
e. Timun Mas
12.What does the paragraph one tell about?
a. Timun Mas teenage life
b. Buto Ijo characteristics
c. Timun Mas magic stuff
d. Timun Mas works
e. Timun Mas parents
13.Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE?
a. Timun Mas and her parents lived near the jungle
b. The farmers didnt have a child before they met A giant
c. Buto Ijo heard farmers praying
d. The farmer prayed to get a child
e. The farmers wife bore Timun Mas
14.What was the offer of Buto Ijo to the farmers after realizing farmers
hope?
a. Giving Buto Ijo a cucumber
b. Suffering theirselves to him
c. Suffering Timun Mas to him after she grew up
d. Making a paddy field for two years
e. Making a big pond for him
15..They knew they had to keep their promise. The underlined word
can be best replaced by..
a. Maintain
b. Throw
c. Kick
d. Hide
e. Find
TEXT 4
A fox got into a well and could not get out . By and by a thirsty goat come
along. Seeing the fox in the well it asked if the water was good. Good, said the
fox, Its the best water Ive in all my life. Come down and try it yourself.
The goat was thirsty so she got into the well. When he had drunk enough
, he look around but there was no way out to get out. Then the fox said , I have
a good idea . You stand on your hind legs and put your forelegs against the side
of the well. Then Ill climb on your back ,from there. Ill step on your horns , and I
can get out. And when I get out , I ll help you out of the well.
The goat did as he as he was asked and the fox got on his back and
climbed out of the well. Then he coolly walked away. The goat called out loudly
after him and reminded him of his promise to help him out . The fox merely
turned to him and said, If you only had thought carefully about getting out ,
you wouldnt have jumped into the well.
The goat felt very sad . He called out loudly . And an old man walking
nearby heard him

And put a plank into the well. The goat got out and thanked the old man.
16.How was the fox behavior?
a. Thankful
b. Cruel
c. Good
d. Diligent
e. Helpful
17.Why did the goat jump in the well?
a. Because he wanted to help the fox
b. Because he wanted see the inside of the well?
c. Because he was thirsty and wanted to drink the water inside the
well
d. Because he wanted to help the old man
e. Because he was in dangerous
18.Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE about the fox?
a. The fox was tricky
b. The fox lied to the goat
c. The fox was a bad animal
d. The fox fulfilled his promise to the goat
e. The fox left the goat inside the well alone
19.How did the goat get out from the well?
a. The fox helped him
b. The fox asked a help for him
c. He walked up alone to get out
d. An old man help him out
e. He waited the well full of water so he could get out
20...Its the best water. The antonym of the underlined word is
a. Good
b. Better
c. Worse
d. Worst
e. Average
21.Everyday my mother .. vegetables at traditional market.
a. Bought
b. Buy
c. Has bought
d. Is buying
e. Will buy
22.Indonesian Super League .. every Saturday and Sunday, and my
father always .. it.
a. Broadcasted, watched
b. Broadcasts, watches
c. Broadcasts, watched
d. Broadcasts, watching
e. Broadcasted, watches

23.Mr. Affandi a bath at 5 a.m. and a breakfast at 6 a.m. every

day.
a. Takes, had
b. Took, has
c. Takes, having
d. Takes, has
e. Took, had
24.We usually at one o'clock because we take a prayer first.
a. Eat
b. Eats
c. are eating
d. eaten
e. ate
25.Students seldom..late because they are afraid of one of the TATIB
teachers.
a. Comes
b. Come
c. Came
d. Coming
e. Have come
This text is for questions no. 26 - 30
Last night Arema greatly (26).. upon Persibo. Chamelo R (27)..
the first goal getter. I was amazed because the goal (28) the first of
the quickest goal in ISL. The Arema coach Miroslav Janu (29).. his
players very well. Then Arema players (30). a nice dream after it.
26.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.

Win
Wins
Won
Winning
Winner

a.
b.
c.
d.
e.

Is
Am
Are
Was
Were

a.
b.
c.
d.
e.

Is
Am
Are
Was
Were

27.

28.

29.
a. Instruction
b. Instructed
c. Instructing

d. Instructs
e. Instruct
30.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.

Sleeping
Sleeps
Sleep
Sleeped
Slept

31.Ronaldo : What do you think of new central park in Batu?

Kaka
: I think government has decided a good choice to our city.
The underlined utterance expresses ....
a. Agreement
b. Disagreement
c. Giving opinion
d. Asking opinion
e. Dislike
32.Maurinho : What do you think of my match strategy against Malaga?
Zidane : Its good sir.
The underlined utterance expresses ....
a. Agreement
b. Disagreement
c. Giving opinion
d. Asking opinion
e. Dislike
33.Miss Universe : I think Putri Ayu will win Indonesia Mencari Bakat
Miss Understanding : I cant go along with you. Klantink also has a good
performance.
The underlined utterance expresses.
a. Agreement
b. Disagreement
c. Giving opinion
d. Asking opinion
e. Like
34.Robert
Albert

: Did you see the match last night? Liverpool deserved to win.
: I agree with that.

The underlined utterance expresses

a. Agreement
b. Disagreement
c. Giving opinion
d. Asking opinion
e. Like
35.