This text for questions 1 and 2

Congratulation

Syafira ananda

The 1st Winner

National English Debating Competiton 2016
We are proud of your achievement and wish
You best of luck in the future

Principle

1. Why did the Principle write the card?

A. to celebrate Syafira’s achievement
B. to appreciate Syafira”s achievement
C. to invite Syafira to the same Event
D. to express wish to Syafira

2. “We are proud your achievement”. We can infer from the statement that the principle is ...
A. amazed
B. surprized
C. grateful
D. delighted

This text for questions 3 to 6

1. First of all. Plug the cable into the electric outlet.

2. Then press the “ON” button to turn on the machine
3. Open up the cover and put the document face down on the glass surface to enable
The censor detect the document.
4. If you want to make more copies, you can select numbers on the “Select” button
5. Close the cover and press “copy” button until a flash is passing through the machine
6. Once it stop, your copy document is ready in the tray to collect

3. The text above tells you how to use ...

A. coffe machine
B. photocopy machine
C. fax machine
D. printing machine

4. Why do we need to put the document face down?

A. to record the document
B. to fit with the glass surface
C. to make more copies
D. to make the flash pass trough

5. How do we know the document completely copied?

A. the “copy” button is ON B. The “select” button is ON
C. check the tray D. Check the flash
6. “Once it’s Stop”, ... ( step 6)
The word “it” refers to ...
A. the copy button
B. the Flash
C. the select button
D. the cover

The following text is for questions 7 to 10

Once day a king stepped out of the gate of his palace and found a man standing there.
The man had a plump chicken in his hands. On seeing the king he bowed respecfully and said
: “ Maharaj, I gambled in your name and won the chicken. It belongs to you.
Please accept it.”

“Give It to my poultry keeper,” said the king.

A few days later the king saw the man standing outside the gate again. This time he
had a goat with him. “I won this goat in your name, Maharaj,” he said after saluting the ruler.
“It belong to you”.

The king was pleased.

“Give it to my goalkeeper,” he said.

This time he had two men with men.

“ I lost 500 varahas to each of these men while playing in your name, Maharaj,”
Said the man. “I have no money to pay them.”

The king realized he had make a mistake in accepting the man’s gift on the previous occasions.
Now he could not refuse to help him. He paid off the two men and warned the gambler never
to play in his name again

7. The text tells us about ...

A. a tricky gamblers
B. an innocent king
C. a man with his bad habbit
D. a misfortune gamble

8. What was the man problem?

A. The king didin’t believe in the gamblers
B. The gamblers brought gifts to the king
C. The king was thoughtless when receiving the gifts.
D. The gamblers won the game

9. What happened when the gamlers lost the game?

A. The gamblers got punishment
B. The king had to them off.
C. The gamblers has to give the gifts back
D. The king got angry.
10. Based on the text, how is the gambler?
A. Arrogant B. Deceitful
B. Obedient D. Loyal

This text for questions 11 to 14

Lightning is one of Nature”s a most dangerous phenomenon. The average lightning
flash could light a 100 watt light bulb for more than three months. The temperature of a
lightning bolt may reach 27.760 0C which is hotter than surface of the sun.
Lightning is not only an outdoor hazard. In houses without adequate lightning
protection. It can be dangerous to take a bath or shower.The electric shock could be delivered
along the water pipes. There is also the risk of lightning shock being transmitted via telephone
or plugged in electronics in houses without protection. Thus, People who live in these houses
should unplug telephones, computers, and televisions during storms, protecting them from
damage in case of lightning strike. If that is too much work, it’s much safer to at least install
special socket inserts that protect again surges

11. What is the text mainly about?

A. The power of lightning
B. The danger of lightning
C. The definition of lightning
D. The process of lightning

12. How can the lightning be dangerous while we are taking a bath?
A. The electric shock could be deliverd along water piper
B. The lightning can be transmitted via electronics
C. The lightning strike can protect them from damage
D. Electronics in houses can deliver telephone and televisions

13. Which of the following is prohibited when there is lightning in a house without lightning
protection?
A. Sweep the floor
B. Vacuum the carpet
C. Boil water
D. turn on torch

14. The imformation text above mainly is important for ...

A. the teacher
B. the scientist
C. the housewife
D. the student

This text is for question 15 to 17

Closely related to horse and donkey, Zebra is best known for its black and white striped body. In
fact, zebra stripe pattern are unique to each individual. These stripes are believed to be camouflage
device that help zebras hides well in the grass.
Plain Zebras are found on the savannas from sudan to northen Zimbabwe in eastern Africa. Grey”s
Zebra are now mostly restricted to part of northen Kenya. Mountain zebra occur in south-western
Africa with cape mountain zebra s in South Africa and Hartmann’s mountain zebras in Namibia and
Angola. Zebras are herbivorous and primarily eat a variety of grasses. The are also known to eat
shrubs, herbs, twigs, leaves and bark. be continued.....
 Zebras as very social animal and live in large groups. A group made up of one stallion and up to six
mare and their young, while Grey Zebras comes together as groups for short periods of time.
Sometimes herds come together to form temporary groups of up to 30 members. Zebras sleep
standing up. and only when they are in groups that can warn them of danger. If they spot a predator.
They will bark or whinny loudly to warn the others in the group.

15. The text is aimed to give the description of ...

A. how closed the relationship of horse, donkey and zebra
B. how zebra survive
C. what kind of animal zebra is
D. why zebra is unique

16. The text tells us about zebra related to its ...

A. phisical appearance, life cycle, reproduction and diet
B. survival device, diet, social life, habitat
C. special ability, life cycle, diet, habitat
D. social life, diet, habitat, special ability

17. “In fact zebra stripe patterns are unique to each individual.”
The sentence Implies that ...
A. no zebra is alike
B. all has zebra similar stripe
C. all zebra has the same pattern
D. the pattern of the zebra is almost the same

Read the text and answer questions 18 to 20.

My school organized a trip to contryside. We planned to stay at the hotel and had
an out bond activity the following day. All students grade 9 had to join the activity.
We all gathered in the school yard at 09:00. We left for the hotel at 10.00 o”clock in
two different buses. We all enjoyed our trip. It took about 3 hours to reach the hotel. At the
hotel we had lunch and took a rest.
The hotel was situated near a forest. I suddenly saw some pine trees loaded with
pinecones at a distance. I tempted to collect some of them. So, I took my sweater and a
knife. I quickly went into the forest. I found one and two lying on the ground. I hope to find
more pinecones so I kept on going deep into the forest.
But suddenly I heard the roar of a lion. I ran at full speed at opposite direction into
the forest. Exhausted and very scared, I climbed up at a tall tree. I sat on the top of the
branches. When I look down, I saw a giant lion walked slowly toward my tree. I held my
breath. My hands gripped the tree firmly. I prayed for the lion go away from that place.
Fortunately the lion didn”t stop at the tree. He just passed by. I wait until he disappeared.
I waited for about fifteen minutes before i finally dicided that i could go down from the tree.
When I stepped on earth, I felt my body trembling. I ran away to the hotel as fast as
I could. I told to all my friends what had happened. My teachers warned us not to go to the
forest alone. That was really horrible experience. But I loved it. It was such kind of adventure.
18. How did the writer save himself from the lion?
A. by running as fast as possible
B. by hiding among the tree in the forest
C. by climbing on a top of the tree
D. by walking toward a tree

19. How did the writer feel after the incident?

A. Happy but exhausted
B. Afraid and angry
C. Relief but exciting
D. Nervous and disappointed

20. The writer love his experience ... it was horrible.

A. if
B. when
C. although
D. so

This text is for questions 21 and 22.

All Students are required to attend the Indonesia Independence Day ceremony on
Wednesday 17 August 2016, at 7 A.M in the school yard. Please wear your white-blue
uniform complete with all attributes.

Regards,

Vice Principle

21. Why does the school issue this notice?

A. to ask students to attend the Independence Day ceremony
B. to inform about Indonesia Independence Day.
C. to tell students when the Indonesia Independence day is
D. to invite students to contribute in the Indonesia Independence Day celebration

22. What must students do in regard to the notice?

A. pay attention to the notice
B. fill all requirements
C. wear tie and cap
D. send regard to the vice principle

This text is for questions 23 to 25.

In Celebration of youth art month
Bina Prestasi Elementary School Presents
“CREATIONS”
The 5th Annual Students’ Art Exhibition
We invite all students to participate in one of the
following programs:
 Fine art
 Musical Performance
 Dance Perfprmance
Please contact your art teachers or register to
creation@bp.ac.id
23. Why does the school publish that announcement?
A. to inform about youth art month
B. to ask students participations
C. to present “creations”
D. to contact the art teachers

24. What can students present in the art exhibition?

A. poetry reading
B. paintings
C. story telling
D. garage sell

25. “the 5th Annual students art exhibition.”

A. once a year
B. twice a year
C. three times a year
D. four times a year

This text is for questions 26 to 28.

VISITING HOURS
 Family who are banded have unlimited visitation.
 All other guests can visit from 11:00 am to 8:30 pm
 Only two guests allowed in the patient room at a time
 NO Children under the age 18 are permitted as guest (sibling included).

26. the text is most likely found in ....

A. a laboratory
B. a museum
C. a hospital
D. a hotel

27. it is forbidden for more than two guests to visit the patient’s room at a time because they
will ...
A. make the room hot
B. disturb the patient
C. make the patient angry
D. be infected

28. Family members can give a visit ... they come before 11 a.m
A. so
B. although
C. if
D. because
This text is questions 29 to 30

The Family and friends of

Michael J Stephenson

Invite you to attend a Celebration

In honor of his graduationm
From the University of Maryland

Saturday, January 24 th
7.00 p.m

The Stephenson home

8555 lakeside Avenue
Silver Springs, MD

RSVP by January 16th

301-546-2988

29. The purpose of the text is to invite the guest/readers...

A. to know more about the University of Maryland
B. to prepare Stephenson’s graduation at his house
C. to confirm time and place of the graduation day
D. to come to Stephenson’s graduation day

30. What will the invitees probably do before coming to the event?
A. attend the graduation day to honour Stephenson
B. make sure the time and place of the graduation day
C. confirm whether or not they attend the celebration.
D. contact University of Maryland about the celebration day
The following text is for questions 31 and 32

I have a Hamster named Scruffy. I got him from a pet shop in the mall. I named him
Scruffy because he always scratched his cage.
Since the first time I got Scruffy, I have fallen in love with him. He is a nice hamster.
I put a wheel on his cage. He loves to exercise with it. He often sleeps all day and runs on his
wheel all night. That is the one i don’t like. He make me feel lonely when he sleeps all the
time. But I cann’t do anything because i know that hamsters are nocturnal.
I spend my spare time with Scruffy. I talk about anything to him.I felt that he could
understand me.
One day, I got confused because i lost my bicyle key. I tried to find it everywhere, but
I couldn”t find it. I got tired and sad on my bed. I talked to Scuffy.Suddenly he jump back and
forth many tims. When I Opened his cage he ran quickly under my bed and he came up
bringing my bicycle key. I was very surprised.This made me feel sure that Scruffy understood
my words.
31. What is the main idea of the last paragraph?
A. Scruffy was nocturnal
B. Scruffy slept all the time
C. The writer exercise Scruffy
D. The Hamster found the lost key

32. What does the writer do with scruffy in his spare time?
A. Talks to him
B. Exercises with him
C. sleep together all day
D. Gives him a bicycle ride.

The text is for questions 33 to 35

33. Who will be interested to read the advertisement above?

A. a teacher who wants to teach at agood school
B. a student who wants to continue their study at a University
C. parents who want to find good school for their children
D. businessman who wants to build a new school

34. to attract the candidates the school is described as ...

A. providing good quality building and artistic class room
B. having complete facility and easy access
C. gaining internasional achievements and colorful environment
D. locating in a green environment and a lot of class rooms

35. “Dedicated and responsible teachers”

The underlined word is closed in meaning to ...
A. strong
B. creative
C. loyal
D. simple
The following text is for questions 36 to 39

I have a close friend. Her name is Nurlela. She is beautiful, attractive and
fashionable. She is always well-dressed in every moment.she gives much attention on her
appearance.
Recently, She bought a new style bag made from sting ray fish skin. Her new sting
ray fish bag is luxurious, she looks amazing with the bag. When she is walking all her friends
including me turn around and gine special attention. The bag that she carries and her
clotxhing style makes her stunning. She really has got perfect appearance

36. What is the writer’s purpose to write the text?

A. To tell about a friend’s physical appearance
B. To admire her friend’s style
C. To show her jealously
D. To describe a fashionable model

37. According to the text, Nurlela has a perfect appearance because ...
A. she always looks smart and beautiful
B. her bag and her cloth are always match
C. she likes to wear luxurious dress
D. she likes to buy a new dress and a new bag

38. The writer describe Nurlela as a ...

A. nice
B. humble
C. gorgeous
D.simple

39. “ ... she looks amazing with the bag.”

The underlined word is closed meaning to ...
A. fantastic
B. charming
C. interesting
D. extraordinary

The following text is for questions 40 to 43

The Flatiron buiding is one of the most famous historic landmark in New York. The iconic
twenty-one story building, best known for its tringular shape,was one of the early
spectacular high-rises that have come to define Manhattan

The Flatiron building was contructed at between 1901 and 1903 at the intersection of
Broadway and fifth Avenue, at the time one of the most prominent locations in New York
City. It is situated near madison square at the end of the Ladies’ Mile, one of Manhattan’s
most important shopping districts at the turn of the nineteenth century.

The Flatiron building was design by Chicago’s Daniel Burnham as a steel frame skyscraper
clad in white terra-cotta. At 21 stories and 93 meters. It was one of the city’s tallest building.
It is singular shape and prominent location soon made it one of New York City’s most
famous landmarks. To be continued......
 The buliding probably featured on more postcard than any other building of its time. The
whole area, the Flatiron district, was even named after the building.Originally the Flatiron
Building featured an observation deck on the top floor.but taller buildings have taken over
this function. It is still, however, a popular tourist attraction and one of the most
photographed landmark in New York.

40. the text highlights ...

A. the unique material of the building
B. the simple construction of the building
C. the common function of the building
D. The attractive aspect of the building

41. The text describes the Flatiron Building related to its ...
A. color, shape, price, size, location
B. weight, length, fuction, size, location
C. height, shape, material, location, function
D. location, history, material, size, age

42. Because there are other taller building in the city, the Flatiron Building changes ...
A. its shape
B. its function
C. its location
D. its name

43. “ ... , It was one of the city’s tallest building,”

The word “it” refer to ...
A. a landmark
B. The Flatiron Building
C. a steel frame skyscraper
D. Chicago’s Daniel Burnham

This text is for questions 44 to 47.

Last weekend my family and I went camping. We reached the camping site after we walked
for about one and half hour from the parking area.We built a camp next to a small river. It
was getting darker and colder. So we set a bon fire.

The next day, we spent our time observing plantation and insect while the girls were preparing
meals. In the afternoon we went to river and caught some fish for supper. At night, we had
some fun activities. We sang, danced, read poetry, playing magic trick, and some of us
performed standing comedy. On Monday, we packed our bags and got ready to go home

44. What is the best tittle for the passage above?

A. my holiday
B. my weekend activity
C. my trip to the mountain
D. my camping trip
45. When did writer set a camp?
A. after he arrived at the parking
B.when he arrived at the camping site
C. when its was dark and cold
D. after he set a bon fire

46. Why did the writer set up the fire?

A. to bake some fish
B. to observe plantation
C. to keep body warm
D. to prepare body

47. “ ... caught some fish for supper”

The underlined word related to ...
A. plants
B. animals
C. insects
D. meals

Read the text and answer questions 48 to 50

A dog antd the rooster decided to travel together. At nightfall the Rooster, looking for a place to
Perch, as was his custom.spied nearby a hallow tree that he thought would do very nicely for
sleeping. The Dog could creep inside and the Rooster would fly up on one of the branches. Both
slept very comfortably. In the morning the Rooster awoke, for the moment he forgot just where
he was.He thought he was still in farmyard where it had been his dutythe arouse the household
at daybreak. So standing on tip-toes he flapped his wings and crowed loudly. But instead of
awakening the farmer.He awakened a Fox not far off in the word. The fox immediately thought
that he was got very delicious breakfast.

Hurrying to the tree where the Rooster was roasting. He said very politely: “ A hearty wellcome
to our woods, honored sir. I cannot tell you how glad I am to see you here. I am quite sure we
shall become the closest of friends.”

“I feel highly flattered, kind sir,”replied the Rooster slyly. “ If you will pleased go around to the
door of my house at the foot of the tree, my porter will let you in, “The hungry but unsuspecting
Fox, went around the tree as he was told and in a twingkling the Dog had seized him

48. In the story above, the writer want to say that ....
A. the quite one will be lucky
B. the good plan will be repaid
C. the bad action will return to you
D. the best friend will always help each other

49. What did the rooster do to save his life?

A. by saying that the dog was his porter to meet
B. by pretending to be the closest friend of the fox
C. by flying highly to the tree and ask for help to the dog
D. by asking the fox to go away soon
50. “He thought he was still in the farmyard ...”
The underlined word refers to .....
A. a farmer
B. the dog
C. the fox
D. the rooster