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UNIT 2
HE IS SO PERFECT
(Spoken Cycle)

DESCRIBING PEOPLE

A. BUILDING KNOWLEDGE OF FIELD

1. Describing Physical Features
Activity 1
Find the meaning and identify the words below into their categories by filling the table.

pretty, young, dark, small, tall, attractive, short, flabby, fair, old, charming, cute, teenage, of
average height, fat, slender, cool, sexy, stocky, plain, middle-aged, plump, ugly, stocky,
elderly, muscular, big, diminutive, bent, slight, older/younger than his/her age, homely

Looks Age Complexion Build/Figure Height

Activity 2
Please read aloud both the words and their meanings after your teacher. Check the pronunciation
together.

Activity 3
Tell about yourself to your friend beside you. You can use the words above. For example: I am not
pretty. I am a teenage, etc.

The words above describe somebody’s general physical features. You may find more other related
words. Now, let’s turn to somebody’s personality.

2. Describing somebody’s Personality

Activity 4
Match the personality traits and the definitions.

1. A patient person ... a. does not tell the truth

2. A confident person ...
3. A cheerful person ...
4. A dishonest person ...
5. A generous person ...
6. A diligent person ...
7. A punctual person ...
8. An introvert person ...
9. A helpful person ...
10. A boring person ...
b. always does his/her homework
c. keep everything for himself/herself
d. talks about the same thing again and again
e. likes to help people
f. doesn’t get angry easily
g. has a positive feeling about himself/herself
h. likes to share what he/she has with others
i. never comes to school or meetings late
j. is easy to smile or laugh

Then, read aloud them based on the match.

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Activity 5
Find the antonyms of the following personality traits.
1. reliable >< ....unreliable.............. 6. untidy >< .................................
2. generous >< ................................. 7. patient >< .................................
3. friendly >< ................................. 8. emotional >< .................................
4. creative >< ................................. 9. independent >< .................................
5. diligent >< ................................. 10. sociable >< .................................

Which one suits you better? E.g. are you reliable or unreliable? If reliable, there must be
many people want your help in their needs but if you are unreliable, there will be no trust to
you. Is it right? So, please have good personality traits rather than the bad ones.

Activity 6
Observe and read aloud the words about feeling below. Then find the meaning.
happy nervous surprised confused
sad proud scared lonely
relaxed bored angry disappointed
amused excited ecstatic jealous

How do you feel when you get first rank in your class? Are you just relaxed or so amused?

B. MODELING OF TEXT
Activity 7
Your teacher will read you aloud the text below. Listen carefully and pay attention to the
pronunciation to train you better. After that, answer his/her questions orally.
Let me tell you a friend of mine that I really want him to
be my boy friend. His name is Robert Kedindang. I think he is GAMBAR
the most perfect boy I have ever known. SEORANG MURID
He has tall, straight and muscular body. His skin is fair. PEREMPUAN
He is younger than his age. He is now 17 but like 14 year-old MEMBAYANGKAN
boy. Robert is so cool and cute. SEORANG MURID
Don’t you want to know his traits? He is very LAKI-LAKI
independent and can be reliable well. Then, ehmm...he is so
tidy, friendly and so creative. He is so exclusive. If only he
were a film star, I guess he suits to be a hero in every movie.
One thing I don’t like about him is that when he is angry,
he just says no words.
Yap! The other thing I always remember is that he is so
scared of roach. He always runs away when he sees a roach.
He thinks roach is very disgusting.

Well, the text above is called a descriptive text. It has a social function, namely: to describe a
particular person, thing, or place. The above text describes particular person. The first
paragraph is the identification part where it identifies an entity or a phenomenon (in this case
is Robert Kedindang) and the rest paragraphs are the description parts where they describe
parts, qualities, or characteristics of what or who is described.

C. JOINT CONSTRUCTION OF TEXT

Activity 8
Make a group of five students. Each student in the group memorizes one paragraph of the
text above. Not more than three minutes remember the key words of every sentence.
Accordingly tell your other friends your sentences. The key words will help you to remember
the sentences.

Activity 9
Complete the following sentences using your own words. Don’t write down your answers.
Just answer in complete utterances. You can make use of the vocabulary you have learned
above. The words in brackets guide you.
Our president is a gentleman. He/she is ...(looks). He/she is ... (age). His/her complexion is ...
(complexion). He/she is...(build/figure). He/she is... (height). He/she is ..., ..., and ... (some
personality traits). He feels ... (feeling) when ... (situation).
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D. INDEPENDENT CONSTRUCTION OF THE TEXT
Activity 10
Choose one important person in your life. Describe him/her in front of your friends. Your teacher
will help you.

DESCRIBING THINGS
A. BUILDING KNOWLEDGE OF FIELD
Activity 11
Say the words below after your teacher and find the meanings.
Size small, middle, big, large, thick, thin, long, short,
Age old, new, rather old, out of date, up to date,
Shape round, rectangular, square, triangular, conical, line, dot, cross,
Colour light orange, dark green, sky blue, gold, violet, silver, pale blue, bright yellow
Origin English, Indonesian, Javanese, Japanese, Chinese, Korean
Material wooden, iron, plastic, paper, clay, sand, leather, rattan, leaf, glass
Purpose shopping, storing, drinking, writing, sleeping

What is your bag look like? Is it small? Is it new? Is it rectangular? Is it violet? Is it French? Is it
made of leather? Is it for going to school? If no, what does it look like?

B. MODELING OF THE TEXT

Activity 12
Read the following spoken text

GAMBAR MURID
Dear friends, I’m so sad today. You know why? I PEREMPUAN
lost my new umbrella. The umbrella is a SEDANG
marvelous one. The shape is very funny. It is not BERBICARA DI
round but square. The colour is bright green. It DEPAN KELAS
has other special mark that is a picture of a big
star on it. Do you recognize it? Ok, if any one of
you can find it, I will give a prize.
Note:
The speaker describes something that is her lost umbrella. In describing something, we need
to consider the following:
- The thing we describe must be specific or particular. It is my umbrella, for example instead of
umbrella in general.
- The thing is described by its shape, colour(s), parts, size, and the place (if necessary).
- It also has identification and description parts. Which one is/are the identification and the
description parts of the txt above?

Activity 13
Listen to your teacher reading a text and complete the sentences below based on what you hear.
1. The speaker has a ...
2. The shape is ...
3. The size is ...
4. It has ... pockets. The two are ... and the other two are ...
5. The colours have elements of ..., ..., and ...
6. She got it from ...

C. JOINT CONSTRUCTION OF THE TEXT

Activity 14
Listen to your teacher once again. Repeat what he/she read to your partner. It is all right if you
don’t repeat all. Your partner will check whether your description is the same with your teacher
or not.
Well you have already learned about how to describe something. Now, it’s your turn to make
another description of a particular thing.

D. INDEPENDENT CONSTRUCTION OF THE TEXT

Activity 15
Work in pairs. Take something from your bag. Describe the thing in front of your partner.
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Speech Function
1. Expressing Congratulation
Practice the dialogue below.
Dodi : Hi, Bob, how is everything with you?
Bob : Not bad, how about you, Dodi?
Dod i : Fine. You won the English speech contest, didn’t you?
Bob : Yes, but I only got the second prize.
Dodi : That’s good. Congratulation for your success.
Bob : Thanks

Answer the following questions based on the dialogue.

1. What competition did Bob take part in?
2. Find the statement showing expression of congratulation and the response.

Here are some expressions of congratulation and the responses

The Expression of Congratulation The Responses
Congratulation on getting... Thanks
Please accept my congratulation. I’m very grateful
Congratulation Thank you so much
Congratulation for ... Thank you very much. I, nice to hear that
We have to say congratulation to you Thanks. I appreciate your kindness

Activity 16
Complete the following short dialogue
1. A: Congratulation on getting a scholarship.
B: ..............................................................
2. A: ..............................................................
B: Thanks. I just do my best
3. A: Congratulation.
B: ..............................................................
4. A: ..............................................................
B: I’m very grateful

Activity 17
Create a dialogue based on the following situation.
Chandra followed singing contest. She got the first prize. You as her close friend congratulate
her.

2. Expressing Invitation
Here are some phrases and expressions for inviting in English.
 Do you want to . . .
 Do you wanna . . . (informal)
 Would you like to . . . (more polite)
 How about (V+ing) ?
 How would you like to . .

No thanks. I'm kind of tired right now

1. Do you want to dance?
Sure, I'd love to. What time should we meet?
2. Would you like to go hiking this weekend?
Ah. Can I get back to you on that?
3. How about going swimming on Friday?
Sounds like a great idea. Where do you want to
4. How would you like to play golf tomorrow?
go?

Speaking Situations: Inviting

Phrases for these situations
 Do you want to / wanna (very informal)
 Would you like to
 Will you . . . (with me)
 How about V+ing
 How would you like to
 I was wondering if you would (like to)
 I would like to invite you to (more formal)
Vocabulary for these situations
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Conversation practice
When inviting someone to do something with you,
it is polite to "break the ice" before extending the invitation.
For example,
a. Will you go dancing with me on Friday? (too abrupt by itself)
(Give the other person time to "prepare" for your invitation.)
b. Do you have time on Friday?
Yes, I do. Why do you ask?
There's a dance at the Grand Ballroom.
c. Would you like to go with me?
Sure! I'd love to.

Activity 18
Role play
Make dialogue based on the following situations with a partner.
Include details and give a variety of responses.
1. Invite your partner to go fishing this weekend.
2. Invite your partner to your home for dinner.
3. Invite your partner to see the circus.

3. Expressing an Offer
Informal
Cigarette? No thank you
Would you like some coffee? Yes, please.
How about a glass of water? Sure. Thanks.
Here. Have a/some . . . Okay. Thanks.
Would you like one of these? I really shouldn't.
Can I get you something? No. Thanks anyway.
What can I get you something to drink? Juice would be fine.

Formal
Would you care for some . . .
Would you like to try . . .
Let me offer you . . .
Let me get you a/some . .

IT’S A UNIQUE TEMPLE

(Written Cycle)

DESCRIBING PLACES
A. BUILDING KNOWLEDGE OF FIELD
Simple Present Tense
Please remember that we use simple present tense when:
 the action is general
 the action happens all the time, or habitually, in the past, present and future
 the action is not only happening now
 the statement is always true
There is some addition about the use of simple present tense. Pay attention to this.

Simple Present Tense - Fact, Habit, Opinion or

Schedule?

Simple Present Tense is used:

1. to give your opinion - I like ice cream. I don't like spicy food.
2. to talk about schedules - The library opens at eight am. It doesn't open at 7.
3. to talk about daily habits - Sara eats a donut for breakfast every day. She doesn't eat cereal.
4. to give facts - The earth circles the sun. The moon doesn't circle the sun.
**note - It's not always easy to decide which use you see. In many cases, there are two or more
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usages present.

Activity 19
Choose the correct answer for each sentence below.

1) The train leaves at 10.

opinion/fact schedule/fact habit/opinion

2) The sun is very hot in the summer.

schedule/habit opinion/habit fact

3) Traffic is terrible in the morning!

fact/opinion schedule/opinion habit/opinion

4) The sun rises in the east.

schedule/habit fact opinion

5) Susan hates traffic.

schedule opinion/fact habit/schedule

Subject-Verb Agreement (Concord)

The subject and verb in a sentence must agree in number: both must be singular, or both must be
plural. Problems occur in the present tense because one must add an -s or -es at the end of the
verb when the subjects or the entity performing the action is a singular third person: he, she, it, or
words for which these pronouns could substitute.
Notice the difference between singular and plural forms in the following examples:
Singular Plural
The student sings. (He or she
The students sing. (They sing)
sings)
Those birds do migrate. (They
The bird does migrate. (It does)
do)

WORDS THAT ARE ALWAYS A SINGULAR SUBJECT:

First it might be helpful to remember that the singular form of all verbs except to be and to have is
formed by adding "s" or "es." For example: dives, runs, answers and crashes, presses and tosses.
 When used as a subject or adjective these indefinite pronouns are always singular and,
therefore, they take singular verbs.
another anybody anyone anything each each one
either every everybody everything much
neither nobody no one nothing one other
somebody something someone
 These pronouns may be used as subjects, and they take a singular verb.
 Everyone is invited.
 She says that something is all she wanted for her birthday.
When they are used as adjectives, the noun they modify always takes a singular verb
 Neither solution works for the committee chair.
 Each tragedy gives the population given less time to recover from the
previous shock.
 The number--when used as subject of a sentence (an organized unit)—takes a singular
verb.
o The number of tenants without heat increases.
 Subjects that stand for definable units of money, measurement, time, organization, food
and medical problems always take singular verbs.
o Six months is not enough time.
o Five thousand dollars is the minimum bid.
o Ham and eggs is my favorite meal.
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 Singular subject followed by phrases such as together with and as well as take singular
verb.
o The tax measure, together with its amendments, is normal.
 When all parts of a compound subject are singular and refer to same person or thing.
o The head of the expedition and mayor of the village is the same person.
 When the subject is followed by the phrase "the only one of."
o Jake is the only one of the runners who always smiles.
o BUT: Jake is one of those runners who always smile.
(In this case, Jake is one of many [those] runners. The verb "have" agrees with
"those runners" not with Jake.)

WORDS THAT ARE ALWAYS PLURAL SUBJECT:

 When a compound subject is joined by a coordinating conjunction (and), it always takes a
plural verb if the subjects refer to different persons or things and if the subject cannot be
considered a unit.
o Your investments and property are sure to increase in value.
 Indefinite pronouns (both, few, many, several) always take plural verbs.
o Both are acceptable choices.
 "A number" as the subject of a sentence always takes plural verbs.
o A number of tenants are in the building.
 Certain plural subjects always take plural verbs.
o The news media are under attack. (singular of media: medium)

WORDS THAT ARE EITHER SINGULAR OR PLURAL SUBJECT:

 When the parts of a compound subject are joined by
or, but, either ... or, neither ... nor, not only ... but also
the verb must agree with the subject nearest to the verb.
o Neither the Oregon players nor the coach is overconfident.
o Neither the Oregon coach nor the players are intimidated by Arizona.

Collective nouns and certain plural words may take singular or plural verbs-depending on the
meaning in the sentence.
 The pronouns any, none or some and the nouns all and most:
1. take singular verbs when they refer to a unit or quantity
1. Some of the money is missing. (a bag of money)
2. take plural verbs when they refer to number, amount or individuals
1. Some of the gold coins are missing. (a series of coins)
3. "NONE":
a. "No Single One"; "Not One"--Singular
 None of the gold coins is missing. (not one of the coins)
b. "No Two" or "No Amount"--Plural
 None of the goods are missing. (no amount of the goods)
 None of the forests are destroyed. (no amount of the forests)
 When subject is a fraction or a word such as half, part, plenty, rest, its intended number is
suggested by the object of the preposition that follows it.
o Three-fourths of the enemy's army is wounded.
o Three-fourths of the enemy's soldiers are wounded.

Activity 20
Agreement Practice Exercise
Choose an answer for each question.
1. Scientists are concerned that a number of species of frogs a) seems b) seem to be
mutating.
2. Neither the offensive linemen nor the quarterback a) want b) wants to run the drill
again.
3. Will they announce whether that group of students a) boards b) board the plane
ahead of everyone.
4. None of the animals in the shelter a) belong b) belongs to someone.
5. Jennifer is one of those actresses who a) audition b) auditions for every role she
can.
6. The school’s alumni a) hope b) hopes to raise enough money to complete the new
wing.
7. Neither of the executives a) want b) wants to tell the boss that profits are down.
8. None of them a) knows b) know who has the map.
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9. Neither his sister nor her friend Sarah a) think b) thinks Benjamin should go to Milan
this summer
10. One-third of the village a) receives b) receive water from the river just north of here.

B. MODELING OF TEXT
Activity 21
Read the following text and answer the questions.

GAMBAR CANDI SUKUH

Sukuh Temple
The Sukuh temple is located in the Village of Berjo, Sub-district of Ngargoyoso, in the
slope of Gunung Lawu 35 km east of Solo at a height about 910 m above sea level. The
temple stretches from the east to the west with the main gate in the west.
This kind of construction is common in prehistoric time, especially in the megalithic era of
pundan berundak (terrace grave). The temple consist of three terraces, the first terrace is
the lowest level, followed by the second and the third above it. The terrace are connected
with stairs to each other, each of it has an entrance gate.
The remnants of Sukuh Temple consist of :
1. Relieves describe the union of the symbolic male and female sex organs (fertility
symbol). It can be found on the gate at the first terrace.
2. Relieves describe the Sudhamala and Garuda Stories.
3. Relieves describe the hand made iron (Pandai Besi) activities.
4. Human statues
5. Animal statues
6. The main temple is pyramidal
The temple is believed to be constructed in the 15th century during the declining years of
Majapahit Empire.
The view surrounding the temple is alluring. The road to this temple with impressive
grandeur is surfaced all the way. The structure and the mood of the Lawu Temples is
different from other temples in Java, it is built like a Maya stepped pyramid, so it is worth
1. What is told in the text?
2. Where is it located?
3. How high is it?
4. When was it built?
5. How many terraces does it have?
6. What can be found on the gate of the first terrace?
7. How is the view surrounding the temple?
8. What is the purpose of the text?
9. Which paragraph(s) is/are the identification part?
10. Which paragraph(s) is/are the description part?

Look at this other passage.

GAMBAR HOTEL

The Sahid Raya Hotel, a three-star hotel in Yogyakarta is in over 7 acres of well kept,
flowering gardens. Nice hotel located on the outskirts of Yogyakarta, a short drive from the ancient
temples of Prambanan
It is about 5 minutes drive from the main downtown area and Malioboro Shopping Mall of
Yogyakarta City. Within an easy drive from the hotel are the ancient, historic temples of
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Prambanan. Rooms at the peaceful and serene Sahid Raya Hotel with the three stars are simply
designed, and have standard facilities and services.
Hotel rates per night are inclusive of 21% tax, service charge and American breakfast. Single
room = One person, Twin/Double room = Two persons, Triple room = Three persons, including
extra bed.
Hotel facilities:
 Air-Conditioned
Restaurant Beauty Salon
Rooms
 Banquet &
Business Centre Laundry Service
Conference Facilities
 Disabled Facilities Car Park

Activity 22
Guess the meaning of these words based on the text above and check them with your dictionary or
teacher
1. acres
2. outskirts
3. downtown
4. serene
5. banquet

C. JOINT CONSTRUCTION OF TEXT

Natural Bridge National Park

Natural Bridge National Park is a luscious tropical rainforest. It is located 110 kilometers
south of Brisbane and is reached by following the Pacific Highway to Nerang and then by
traveling through the Numinbah Valley. The scenic roadway lies in the shadow of the Lamington
National Park.
The phenomenon of the rock formed into a natural ‘arch’ and the cave through which a
waterfall cascades is a short one-kilometer walk below a dense rainforest canopy from the main
picnic area. Swimming is permitted in the rock pools. Night-time visitors to the cave will discover
the unique feature of the glow worms. Picnic areas offer toilets, barbecue, shelter sheds, water
and fireplaces; however, overnight camping is not permitted.

Activity 23
Complete the following sentences based on the text.
Natural Bridge National Park is _____________________________________ It is
located ________________________________________________ It is reached
by ______________________________________ and then
____________________________________________________ in the shadow of
the Lamington National Park.

The rock formed into _______________________________________ The cave

has _________________________________________________ The distance
between the rock and the cave and the main picnic area is_________________

Swimming is __________________________________________ will discover the

unique feature of ____________________

Picnic areas offer _________________________________________ Overnight

camping is _____________________________________________

Note:
To describe places, what do we mention:
-
-
-
- etc.

D. INDEPENDENT CONSTRUCTION OF TEXT

Activity 24
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Make a description about your school. Don’t forget to include elements needed as the note you
make above. Ask for help to your teacher if necessary. Good luck.

Summary
Definition

A descriptive text is a text which lists the characteristics of something, someone or some
place.
Features
 The topic is usually about the attributes of a thing, a person, or a place

 Third pronoun forms are used.

Examples (English)
 Requirements for employment
 The appearance of a person

 The details of a location

Short Functional Text

Invitation Letter
How to Write a Personal Inviation
However, some people prefer to invite guests in the form of a letter as it's more personal.
These are usually sent out a few weeks, or sometimes months, before the celebration itself is due
to take place. Below is an example of how you might choose to structure an invitation in letter
written form. There can be variations obviously but the key things to include are the name(s) of the
person who is making the invitation, who and what the event or celebration is for, the date and time
on which it is to be held, the venue or the location of the event and how you want the recipient to
respond to let you know whether they'll be attending or not.

If you're sending out a letter to invite guests, as opposed to sending a basic invitation card or
note, it's probably likely that it will be slightly more formal than it might be usually, even if you're
sending them to friends and family but, depending on your relationships with your guests and the
nature and tone of the celebration, it might be written in a more 'wacky' style and be less formal.
However, for the purpose of this article, the example letter below adopts a more formal tone for a
wedding invitation letter, although you may need to be even grander and more formal if it's a 'high
society bash'.

Here is an example of a wedding invitation.

Dear Helen and Dave,

Jenny and I would like to request the pleasure of your company in joining us to celebrate the
forthcoming marriage of our son Graham and his fiancée Debbie.
The wedding will take place at St. Luke's Church in the village of Bramwell at 2pm on Saturday,
June 9, 2007.

Following the ceremony, you are also invited to join us at the Cross Keys Hotel in Hoyton for the
wedding reception beginning at 4pm.

I have enclosed a map and directions to both locations and if you need hotel accommodation
for the night, we will be happy to arrange that for you.
Please contact me if you need any further information.
RSVP with the attached card by April 6, 2007
Mr and Mrs Paul Anson
The Brooklands
Bramwell
Stourhaven
Cambridgeshire
CB34 7YU
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Telephone: 01234 765329

How to Write Acceptance Letter

More often than not, and even if the invitation comes in the form of a letter, you might simply be
asked to respond by returning an attached card or even asked to let them know by phone and you
should reply in the manner in which you've been asked to do so.

However, if you have simply been told to 'RSVP' and you've been invited to attend by letter, then
responding by letter is usually the politest way to let people know whether you are attending or not.

If you are accepting the invitation and are going to attend the celebration, the example letter below
gives you an idea on how you might word it. The words and the style you use will ultimately be
determined by how formal or informal the invitation letter was made but it need only be brief and to
the point.

Here is an example of a short letter accepting an Invitation.

Dear Paul and Jenny,

We are honoured and delighted to accept your invitation to the wedding of Graham and Debbie
at St. Luke's Church on Saturday June 9, 2007 and to the reception at the Cross Keys Hotel
that follows the ceremony.

Thank you also for arranging the hotel for us.

We both look forward to seeing you on June 9.

Yours truly,
Helen and David Oldham

Activity 25
Now, make a similar letter of invitation for a wedding with the following information:
1. The couple’s names: Andre and Wita
2. Day and Date : Sunday April 10, 2008
3. Place : Sahid Raya Hotel
4. The addressee : Julie and Romy
5. Your names : Mr and Mrs Kinopati
6. Your address : Monginsidi Street No. 11, Solo Telp. (0271)5809576

EXERCISE 2

Choose the correct answer.

1. I love ice cream but he... a. don’t d. is
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b. doesn’t e. does a. is d. are
c. do b. can e. will
2. 2. Nobody ... the answer. c. must
a. know d. knows 4. Two-thirds of the enemies ... the target.
b. knew e. known a. destroy d. destroying
c. knowing b. destroys e. destruction
3. A number of supporters ... in the c. has destroyed
stadium.
Text for number 5-9
Carry Yo and I are best friends. I like being her friend because she is honest and responsive.
She never tells lies to me. She is so smart and matronly. She always gives me advice if I do
something wrong.
What about her performance? Wow! She is tall and slender. Her face is like Julie Estelle. But,
I think she is prettier than Julie. Everybody loves her no matter boys or girls.
You know she never selects who will be her friend. She likes anyone. When I see her I
sometimes remember Lady Diana, the late princess from England. She is the most beautiful girl
in my class, even my school.
5. What is Carry Yo? 8. ‘...She is smart and matronly...’ The
a. a friend of the writer meaning of matronly is...
b. a model a. an act like a mother
c. a teacher b. an act like a father
d. a student c. an act like a child
e. a princess d. an act like a sister
6. The statements below are right about e. an act like a brother
Carry 9. According to the text, it can be implied
Yo, except: that the writer feels... to Carry Yo
a. She is smart a. ecstatic
b. She is stubborn b. jealous
c. She is responsive c. proud
d. She is honest d. unhappy
e. She is matronly e. disappointed
7. ‘...She is honest and responsive...’ The
opposite of honest is...
a. dishonest
b. unhonest
c. inhonest
d. imhonest
e. mishonest

Text for number 10-15

Among magazines, I like Friends very much. It is a unique English magazine circulating
monthly. The magazine is so clourful and the papers used are lustrous.
The content of the magazine varies from small things around us, such as our daily association
with friends until big things, such as what is happening in our earth.
The topic I like recently is about Climate Change. Friends discusses it deeply so that I can
understand and have a feeling to take an action to come up this.
There are many English exercises so that I can learn more about the language. More over
there are some news from entertainment industries colour the magazine.
10. The statements below are true about take an action to come up this...’ This
Friends, except ... statement implies that the writing about
a. It is an English magazine the topic in the magazine is...
b. It is colourful a. interesting
c. It circulates every 4 weeks b. usual
d. It has few English exercises c. boring
e. Its content varies d. challenging
11. ‘...Friends discusses it deeply...’ The e. touching
word ‘it’ refers to... 13. Why does the writer really like the
a. Friends magazine?
b. climate change a. because it is unique
c. English magazine b. because it is in Indonesian language
d. news c. because it talks about climate
e. earth d. because the writer cannot speak
12. ‘...Friends discusses it deeply so that I English
can understand and have a feeling to e. because the papers are lustrous
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c. explain about Friends
d. introduce Friends
e. judge Friends
15. The main idea of the first paragraph is...
a. Why the writer dislikes magazines
14. Dien : What is the purpose of the text? b. How a magazine looks like
Nova: Of course it is to... c. Why the writer likes Friends
a. retell Friends d. When the writer reads Friends
b. describe Friends e. What topic she likes best

Text for number 16-20

Jakarta is the capital of the Republic of Indonesia. It has a population of six million, the largest
of any urban center in the southeast Asia. It is located on the alluvial plain of Ciliwung River in
northwestern Java. The city is coextensive with its metropolitan area, Jakarta Raya and forming
a special capital region. The city has expanded from the Kota, or Old city and now includes the
modern port of Tanjung Priok.
The majority of the city's residents are Moslem from west, central and east Java. In the last
30 years, heavy immigration, primarily from the densely populated areas of Java, has
encountered for much of the rapid growth. Jakarta is the major industrial and commercial
center in Indonesia with textiles and food processing among its more important industries.
Jakarta's port is the nation's center of Indonesia. The Museum of Indonesia Culture,
houses both domestic and overseas flights.
Jakarta is also the cultural center of Indonesia. The Museum of Indonesia culture houses
both ancient and modern works art.
The University of Indonesia and nine private universities are located here.
Jakarta was settled as a trading center b Hindus and Buddhist from India about 15 th
century. The Portuguese dominated the area in the 14 th century, but they were ousted by the
Sultan of Bantam in 152'7. He named the city Jayakarta, meaning ." glorious fortress ".
16. What does the text above belong to ? 19. The majority of the City's residents are
a. report Moslem ... ( pr. 2, first sentence ). The
b. description word " residents " has the same
c. narrative meaning with …
d. exposition a. citizens
e. explanation b. people
17. What tense does the text above mostly c. persons
use ? d. population
a. present tense e. human
b. present continuous tense 20. The Portuguese dominated the area in
c. past tense the 14th century, but were ousted by
d. present perfect tense Sultan of Bantam in 1527. The word
e. present future tense "they " refers to ... .
18. Where is Jakarta located ? a. Hindus
a. in the metropolitan area b. Buddhists
b. Tanjung Priok c. Dutch
c. the Kota or Old city d. Portuguese
d. on the alluvial plain of Ciliwung River e. Moslems
e. in northwestern Java

Not related to text

21. A: You got a big prize. Congratulation! What should Amer say to Waka?
B: ...................................................... a. I’m sorry to hear that
What expression suits to complete the b. Really? Congratulation
dilaogue? c. No, it must be joke
a. No, thanks d. Yes, I think so
b. Don’t mention it e. We’re so satisfied
c. Thanks any way
d. I am so sad 23. Numi: Are you busy tonight:
e. Nothing is good Rita : No. I am free tonight. What’s the
matter?
Numi: .........................................
22. Amer: You look so happy right now. Rita : Of course. Pick me up at 7
What happen to you? What does probably Numi say?
Waka: I got the scholarship! a. Would you like to drink?
Amer: ........................................ b. Wanna coffee?

c. Would you like to accompany me to
watch Batman Begins.
d. Come to my party
e. Please come to my house
24. Here are some expressions used to
invite someone for a party, except:
a. How about going to my party
b. I was wondering if you like to come to
my party
c. I would like to invite you my party
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d. How would you like to attend my party
e. I really mind inviting you to my party
25. “I’d love to. What time I could pick you
up?”
The expression above states...
a. acceptance to an invitation
b. a refusal to an invitation
c. congratulation
d. happiness
e. asking for help

Essay
26. Make a sentence using simple present tense with the following words:
a. none of students
b. both teacher and students
27. Make a short description of:
a. you
b. your school
28. Make a dialogue expressing congratulation
29. Make a dialogue expressing invitation
30. Make a short letter of wedding invitation