The Jackson Family
Mr. Jackson is an American teacher, but he lives and works in Denpasar. He teaches English at SMP 8. He is a very good teacher. His students like him.
His wife is an Indonesian. She comes from Medan. They have one son and one daughter. The children go to a primary school.
Mr. Jackson’s house is made of wood. It has five rooms: a kitchen, a bathroom, a living room and two bedrooms. The Jacksons has a house maid to help Mrs Jackson to do the house work. The maid comes from Bantul.
1. What does Mr. Jackson do? He is ....
a. a father c. a student
b. a teacher d. a house maid
2. Where do the Jacksons stay?
a. In Denpasar c. In Bantul
b. In Medan d. In America
3. “She comes from Medan.” (line 3) The underlined word refers to Mr. Jackson’s ....
a. teacher c. daughter
b. student d. wife
4. Edo : ..., sir. I come late.
Teacher : That’s all right. Go to your seat.
a. Let me explain c. I’m sorry
b. I’m happy d. Sorry to trouble you
5. Reza : I’ve got a problem with my computer. ... you repair it?
Rudy : Yes, but have you brought it to a computer technician before?
Reza : Not yet.
Rudy : Bring your computer here and I will check it.
a. Will c. Shall
b. Can d. Must
6. Egis : By the way, can I buy a nice dress in Bandung?
Nadila : Of course … some outlets in Bandung which offer many kinds of beautiful clothes.
Egis : Really? I can’t wait to go there.
a. There is c. There are
b. They are d. Those are
7. Susanti : Can I have some apples, please?
Salesman : … do you want?
Susanti : The Australian ones, please!
a. How many c. How many
b. Which d. What
8. Dessi : How often do you swim a week?
Windi : Actually twice. But last week I only ... once, because I prepared myself for the exams.
a. swim c. swam
b. will swim d. have swum
9. Rita : Mom, I would like to make an omelet. What ingredients do I need to prepare?
Mother : Prepare two or three eggs, five ... of onion, a little salt, a little chilli, and some coconut oil.
a. sheets c. slices
b. packs d. sacks
WHAT CAUSES MIGRAINES
There are many unavoidable factors that can cause migraines, for example, menstrual cycles, weather changes, and stress. There are things that we eat or drink that can contribute to migraine. We can prevent migraines by avoiding these items.
Migraines can be caused by what we eat, drink, or medicine we take. Migraine can be stimulated by caffeine, chocolate, old cheeses, ready-to-eat meats, monosodium glutamate, alcohol, citrus fruits and juices, bananas, yogurt, onions and other things. Among medications, medicines to kill pain and birth control pills are some of the causes.
Adapted from an interview with neurologist David W. Buchholz, M.D., from Johns Hopkins Health Information, Internet.
10. Which one doesn’t belong to the factors that can cause migraine?
a. Menstrual cycles.
b. Weather changes.
c. Life style.
d. Stress.
11. Which items can stimulate migraines?
a. Milk, sugar, butter and old cheese.
b. Citrus fruits, banana, peanut and grape.
c. Yogurt, caffeine, chocolate and alcohol.
d. Bread, onions, candy and salad.
12. From the short text above, we know that migraines ....
a. are easy to be treated
b. are not caused by medicines
c. can be caused by food and drink
d. cannot be prevented
13. What kind of disease do you think “migraine” is?
a. Headache. c. Toothache.
b. Broken bones. d. Nose bleeding.
14. “There are many unavoidable factors ...” (paragraph 1) The underlined word means .
a. cannot be prevented
b. cannot be avoided
c. can be avoided
d. can be prevented
15. X : I want to take my pill. ……...
Y : Sure! A minute, please.
a. Do you want some?
b. Can you get me a glass of water, please?
c. Can you take me to the doctor, please?
d. Will you buy it for me, please?
16. Anton : What kind of clothes do you like to wear on your birthday party?
Anita : Traditional clothes.
Anton : Traditional clothes?
Anita : Yeah, I ... ask the dressmaker to get it ready next week.
a. can c. will
b. must d. may
17. Utomo : I think this shirt needs ironing.
Rika : No, I … it. Touch it. It’s still warm.
a. iron c. will iron
b. am ironing d. have ironed
Dear Enny,
Thank you for your letter of 15 May. Sorry I did not reply your letter sooner. I’ve been very busy lately.
Every school holiday I have to visit my grandmother in Pakujati, a village at the foot of Mount Slamet in Central Java. Sometimes I go there with my parents.
Last holiday we visited them again. We went there by train. Let me tell you something about it.
The landscape looks beautiful. The terraces of large paddy fields with their colorful scarecrows and tall bamboo trees at certain corner seem magnificent. It is different from our crowded city, isn’t it? The people, most of them are farmers, are very kind. They spend most of their time in the paddy fields. They really like to work hard.
To me, going to Pakujati is interesting. Don’t you want to join me one day? I hope you will.
Warmly yours,
Denny
18. When did Enny write the letter to Denny?
a. On May 15 c. Before May 15
b. After May 15 d. During May 15
19. What did Denny tell Enny in the third paragraph?
a. His grandmother’s village.
b. His visit to his grandmother.
c. The people of the village.
d. His job in the city.
20. “The landscape looks beautiful. ... look magnificent.”
a. The landscape
b. The scarecrows
c. The bamboo trees
d. The terraces of paddy fields
21. Most of the people in Pakujati ....
a. work on the farm
b. make scarecrows
c. help their relatives
d. work on the the train
22. “I go there with my parents”
The word “there” refers to ....
a. Pakujati
b. Mount Slamet
c. Central Java
d. the city
23. Intan : Mom, can I go to the zoo next Sunday?
Mother: I’m afraid you can’t. We ... your grandmother next Sunday.
a. visit c. visited
b. have visited d. are going to visit
24. Mr. Blake : Is there a hotel around here?
Tono : Yes, there is. It’s Mawar Hotel.
Mr. Blake : ... is it from here?
Tono : Just 2 blocks.
a. How far c. How near
b. How distant d. How fast
25. Novi : Can I go to the movie with my friends?
Mother: ..., but go home directly after the movie.
Novi : I will. Thanks, Mom.
a. Yes, certainly c. I’m afraid not
b. I don’t think so d. I’m afraid you can’t
26. Where would this announcement be put up?
a. In all schools
b. In all parks
c. At the shopping complex
d. At the Glory Supermarket
27. “No age limit”
What does it mean?
a. Aged man is not allowed.
b. Those who are under age are forbidden.
c. Age will not be considered.
d. Only those who are over sixteen years of age can take part.
28. The announcement is about..
a. a talent show
b. family members
c. entering a contest
d. residents of Green Park
29. Sarwono : I think we can find the motel easily next week.
Cahyono : … You know next week is the beginning of the holiday.
Eko : So, we’d better book the motel now.
Cahyono : That’s a good idea.
a. I’m quite sure you can.
b. I have no doubt.
c. I’m absolutely certain.
d. I doubt that.
Study this table!
“KENCANA THEATRE”
Films The Audience in a week
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Die Hard 155 415 278 651 472 185 200
Rocky 262 400 160 115 215 200 100
Armagadon 400 450 650 580 700 100 115
Ghost 385 560 650 650 586 712 460
30. What is the most popular film?
a. Die Hard
b. Rocky
c. Armagadon
d. Ghost
31. When does the theatre get the most viewers?
a. The fifth day
b. The fourth day
c. The third day
d. The first day
32. Look at the picture!
A pressure cooker is ... than a stockpot.
a. cheaper
b. more expensive
c. most expensive
d. so expensive
Balekambang is a small village on the southern coast of East Java, seventy kilometers past the town Malang, two hours drive from it to south. It is well-known for its long beautiful white sandy beach as well as the similarity of its temple to Tanah Lot in Bali.
In Balekambang there are three small rocky islands namely Ismoyo Island, Wisanggeni Island, and Anoman Island, which are surrounded by the seas as well.
That is the Indonesian Ocean whose huge waves frighten many overseas cruisers.
Those names are taken from “wayang” figures (Java traditional puppets).
Taken from: Hello English Magazine, January 1991.
33. What is the second paragraph about?
a. The location of Balekambang.
b. How to go to Balekambang.
c. Balekambang and its beauty and location.
d. Three small rocky is lands in Balekambang.
34. Mrs. Syarif : Oh, what a nice washing machine!
Mrs. Hindun : It is. It’s just Rp1,199,000.00 Buy now.
Mrs. Syarif : It’s … for me. I can’t afford it.
a. rather cheap
b. really good
c. too expensive
d. so wonderful
35. X : Sari Pan Pacific Hotel makes tourist feel at home, ...?
Y : That’s what the brochure says.
a. isn’t it c. is it
b. doesn’t it d. does it
36. Andina : What about taking a taxi to Gambir?
Bachtiar : ... We still have much time.
Besides, we don’t have much money.
a. I’m with you. c. Good idea.
b. It’s okay. d. I’m afraid we don’t.
37. What is the advertisement about?
a. Published rate
b. Room type
c. Room rate
d. Hotel Kartika Wijaya
38. Which room is the most expensive?
a. Standard
b. Superior
c. Cottage
d. Executive
39. How many types of rooms are there in the hotel?
a. Three
b. Four
c. Five
d. Six
40. “..., sharing room with their parents or guardians.”
What does “their” refer to?
a. Children
b. Guests
c. Guides
d. Hotel workers
41. Anita : How was your trip to Manado?
Budi : Interesting. … enjoyed it.
That was our first trip to Manado.
a. Anybody
b. Everybody
c. Nobody
d. Somebody
42. Arrange these sentences into a good paragraph.
1. At the ceremony, the coffin was carried up to the burial place.
2. He is kept in a coffin until the funeral ceremony.
3. Buffaloes are slaughtered and the meat is eaten as food by the people.
4. The coffin is placed in a hole with a wooden statue in front of it.
5. In Toraja, if a person dies, he is not buried directly.
a. 3–5–2–1–4 c. 1–4–3–2–5
b. 5–2–3–1–4 d. 2–1–5–4–3
43. Dona : Look! …
Mother : Yes, that’s right. Father told me that it was also comfortable.
Dona : Will it take us to Bali?
Mother : I think so.
a. How nice it is!
b. What a big plane it is!
c. How expensive it is!
d. What a horrible plane!
44. Adelaide expresses ... in the letter
a. a complaint
b. a happiness
c. a promise
d. a nightmare
45. Why was Adelaide very disappointed?
a. She had a nightmare.
b. Her bus has left for Solo.
c. She was deceived by the agent.
d. The bus was air-conditioned.
46. Which statement is NOT TRUE about Adelaide?
a. She did not watch video programs on the bus.
b. She went to Solo on July 4.
c. The bus she wanted was not air-conditioned.
d. She thought that Anggrek Indah’s service was nice.
47. Anggrek Indah is ....
a. the agent at the bus station
b. the bus with video programs
c. the only transportation to Solo
d. the name of the transportation company
48. Tina : Did you attend the funeral ceremony yesterday?
Rony : Yes, I did. But it took long time … I went home earlier.
a. and
b. but
c. then
d. so
Charley : Excuse me, are you Mr. Akbar, the branch manager?
Mr. Akbar : Yes.
Charley : My name is Charley. I am a … (49) from the Surabaya Post. May I interview you about your company?
Mr. Akbar : Sure. By the way, did you write … (50) about UFO last Sunday?
Charley : How do you know?
Mr. Akbar : You wrote your name there.
49. a. journalist
b. manager
c. photographer
d. columnist
50. a. a headline
b. an article
c. a letter
d. a newspaper
51. Andari : What’s the name of that flower?
Mulyani : I don’t know for certain. I think it’s a rose.
Andari : No, I don’t think so. Roses have thorns.
Mulyani : Perhaps it’s a hibiscus.
Andari : You are ... right. It looks like a hibiscus to me.
a. probably
b. certainly
c. really not
d. probably not
52. Winarsih : Oh, that rose is very nice. May I touch it?
Halim : ... It has very sharp thorns.
Winarsih : Really? I’ll see it.
a. I rather doubt that.
b. You are kidding.
c. Be careful.
d. Maybe.
53. Teacher : There are some rules to obey in a conservation.
You cannot pick anything in it.
Students : What about catching the animals.
Teacher : You ....
a. can do that too
b. cannot do it either
c. have to do it
d. you may do it
54. Dina : Do you know Rafflesia Arnoldi?
Rani : Yes, it smells very bad … it is a beautiful flower.
Dina : And it is also the biggest flower in the world.
a. although
b. but
c. and
d. or
55. Irma : Mardi Lestari was the fastest sprinter in 1989.
Yetty : He’s the fastest … in Indonesia but also in Asia.
a. both
b. either
c. neither
d. not only
56.
According to the graph, the Asia’s Population ... from 1980 to 2000 rapidly.
a. improved
b. increased
c. developed
d. decreased
57. Yuni : How could an Indonesian sprinter, Kalimanto, defeat a Malaysian sprinter, Rosman
Alwi in the last SEA GAMES?
Sony : Everyone knows that Kalimanto ran … Rosman Alwi.
a. fast
b. as fast as
c. faster than
d. the fastest
58. These animals have become very rare in Indonesia because people used to hunt them for skin and sport.
They look like large cats and have yellow fur with black spots and long tails.
The animals are ....
a. lions
b. leopards
c. tigers
d. panthers
59. X : Why should we reduce the use of freon?
Y : Well, you know that freon ... the hole in our ozon layer bigger and bigger.
a. will make
b. has made
c. is making
d. made
60. Irwan : Is air also a natural resource?
Mr. Bakri : Well, in fact, it is one of our most natural resources.
We will die without enough air to breathe.
Irwan : But in big cities the air has been polluted.
Mr. Bakri : You’re right. The air in some cities has become polluted … factory chimneys pour smokes in the sky, cars and other vehicles emit gas that mixes with the air.
a. because
b. therefore
c. although
d. when