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    The rafflesia arnoldi is the biggest flower in the world. It is unusual because of its large size. The flower is almost 100 centimeters in diameter and 140 centimeters in height."Rafflesia" is derived from the name of the British Governor General, Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles, who once governed and built the Botanical Garden in Bogor. Though it  is  called Rafflesia  after Raffles, the  man who discovered the  plant  was  Beccary, an Italian botanist who visited Sumatra in 1928.Rafflesia consists of two parts : the stick-like part which grows in the middle and the petals around and below it.While  the  flower is  blossoming,  it  has  a  very  unpleasant  smell  which affects insects, especially  green flies. They  seem  eager to  explore  the  flower. But  if the  flies touch the bottom part of the sticklike centre, they die.Rafflesia arnoldi is unusual because of its.... size 

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What do you know about the descriptive text? Do you believe you understand a sufficient amount to pass this quiz? The description is used in many different forms for various purposes. It is used in writing, books, music, and of course, speaking to someone. It means to give details about the person, place, or thing being described. Take this quiz and see how much you know about the descriptive text.

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    The rafflesia arnoldi is the biggest flower in the world. It is unusual because of its large size. The flower is almost 100 centimeters in diameter and 140 centimeters in height."Rafflesia" is derived from the name of the British Governor General, Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles, who once governed and built the Botanical Garden in Bogor. Though it  is  called Rafflesia  after Raffles, the  man who discovered the  plant  was  Beccary, an Italian botanist who visited Sumatra in 1928.Rafflesia consists of two parts : the stick-like part which grows in the middle and the petals around and below it.While  the  flower is  blossoming,  it  has  a  very  unpleasant  smell  which affects insects, especially  green flies. They  seem  eager to  explore  the  flower. But  if the  flies touch the bottom part of the sticklike centre, they die. What is the suitable tittle for the text? - ProProfs

    The rafflesia arnoldi is the biggest flower in the world. It is unusual because of its large size. The flower is almost 100 centimeters in diameter and 140 centimeters in height."Rafflesia" is derived from the name of the British Governor General, Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles, who once governed and built the Botanical Garden in Bogor. Though it  is  called Rafflesia  after Raffles, the  man who discovered the  plant  was  Beccary, an Italian botanist who visited Sumatra in 1928.Rafflesia consists of two parts : the stick-like part which grows in the middle and the petals around and below it.While  the  flower is  blossoming,  it  has  a  very  unpleasant  smell  which affects insects, especially  green flies. They  seem  eager to  explore  the  flower. But  if the  flies touch the bottom part of the sticklike centre, they die. What is the suitable tittle for the text?

    • Stamford Raffles

    • Italian Botanist

    • Rafflesia Arnoldi

    • Botanical Garden

    Correct Answer
    A. Rafflesia Arnoldi
    Explanation
    The suitable title for the text is "Rafflesia Arnoldi" because the text provides information about the Rafflesia Arnoldi flower, including its size, origin of its name, and its unique characteristics such as its unpleasant smell and its effect on insects. The text also mentions that the plant was discovered by an Italian botanist named Beccary, but the focus is primarily on the Rafflesia Arnoldi flower itself.

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  • 3. 
    Javan rhinoceros  is  one  kind of the  rare  rhinoceroses  in the  world. It  is comparatively small and slender. It's about 1.7 meters high. Males have a single horn upto 10 inches  in  length. Females  are  usually  hornless. Like  other kinds  of  rhinoceros, javan rhinoceros eats grass and spends most time in water.Formerly the Javan rhinoceros lived in Myanmar, Indocina, the Malay Peninsula, Java, and Sumatra. It's  now  relatively  scarce. People  hunted them  for their horns. We only find them in Ujungkulon, West Java now.It's now relatively ...(2nd paragraph).What does the word 'it' refer to?     - ProProfs

    Javan rhinoceros  is  one  kind of the  rare  rhinoceroses  in the  world. It  is comparatively small and slender. It's about 1.7 meters high. Males have a single horn upto 10 inches  in  length. Females  are  usually  hornless. Like  other kinds  of  rhinoceros, javan rhinoceros eats grass and spends most time in water.Formerly the Javan rhinoceros lived in Myanmar, Indocina, the Malay Peninsula, Java, and Sumatra. It's  now  relatively  scarce. People  hunted them  for their horns. We only find them in Ujungkulon, West Java now.It's now relatively ...(2nd paragraph).What does the word 'it' refer to?    

    • Javan Rhinoceros' horn

    • Javan Rhinoceros

    • Sumatra

    • Malay Peninsula

    Correct Answer
    A. Javan Rhinoceros
    Explanation
    The word "it" refers to the Javan Rhinoceros. The previous sentence states that "It's now relatively scarce" which indicates that the subject being referred to is the Javan Rhinoceros.

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  • 4. 

    Listen to this audio and answer this question! Tanah Lot is a well-known ... resort  in Bali.  

    • Tour

    • Tourist

    • Tourism

    • Touring

    Correct Answer
    A. Tourist
    Explanation
    The audio mentions "Tanah Lot" as a well-known place in Bali, implying that it is a popular destination for visitors. Therefore, the correct answer is "Tourist," as it describes someone who visits a place for leisure or pleasure.

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    Javan rhinoceros  is  one  kind of the  rare  rhinoceroses  in the  world. It  is comparatively small and slender. It's about 1.7 meters high. Males have a single horn upto 10 inches  in  length. Females  are  usually  hornless. Like  other kinds  of  rhinoceros, javan rhinoceros eats grass and spends most time in water.Formerly the Javan rhinoceros lived in Myanmar, Indocina, the Malay Peninsula, Java, and Sumatra. It's  now  relatively  scarce. People  hunted them  for their horns. We only find them in Ujungkulon, West Java now.Based on the text, which one of the following statements is correct?   - ProProfs

    Javan rhinoceros  is  one  kind of the  rare  rhinoceroses  in the  world. It  is comparatively small and slender. It's about 1.7 meters high. Males have a single horn upto 10 inches  in  length. Females  are  usually  hornless. Like  other kinds  of  rhinoceros, javan rhinoceros eats grass and spends most time in water.Formerly the Javan rhinoceros lived in Myanmar, Indocina, the Malay Peninsula, Java, and Sumatra. It's  now  relatively  scarce. People  hunted them  for their horns. We only find them in Ujungkulon, West Java now.Based on the text, which one of the following statements is correct?  

    • Javan rhinoceros is very big.

    • Javan rhinoceroses are rare animals.

    • People hunted Javan rhinoceroses for their skin.

    • Male Javan rhinoceroses are hornless

    Correct Answer
    A. Javan rhinoceroses are rare animals.
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Javan rhinoceroses are rare animals." This is supported by the information given in the passage that Javan rhinoceroses are one kind of rare rhinoceroses in the world and that they are now relatively scarce. The passage also mentions that people hunted them for their horns, which further suggests their rarity.

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  • 6. 
    Javan rhinoceros  is  one  kind of the  rare  rhinoceroses  in the  world. It  is comparatively small and slender. It's about 1.7 meters high. Males have a single horn upto 10 inches  in  length. Females  are  usually  hornless. Like  other kinds  of  rhinoceros, javan rhinoceros eats grass and spends most time in water.Formerly the Javan rhinoceros lived in Myanmar, Indocina, the Malay Peninsula, Java, and Sumatra. It's  now  relatively  scarce. People  hunted them  for their horns. We only find them in Ujungkulon, West Java now.It is comparatively small and slender.What is the synonim of the underlined  word? - ProProfs

    Javan rhinoceros  is  one  kind of the  rare  rhinoceroses  in the  world. It  is comparatively small and slender. It's about 1.7 meters high. Males have a single horn upto 10 inches  in  length. Females  are  usually  hornless. Like  other kinds  of  rhinoceros, javan rhinoceros eats grass and spends most time in water.Formerly the Javan rhinoceros lived in Myanmar, Indocina, the Malay Peninsula, Java, and Sumatra. It's  now  relatively  scarce. People  hunted them  for their horns. We only find them in Ujungkulon, West Java now.It is comparatively small and slender.What is the synonim of the underlined  word?

    • Big

    • Large

    • Thin

    • Thick

    Correct Answer
    A. Thin
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Thin" because the passage states that the Javan rhinoceros is "comparatively small and slender." This implies that it is not big or large, but rather thin in size.

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  • 7. 

    Listen to the audio. And answer the question!Where is the Pura Tanah Lot? 

    • Beside a rocky hill

    • Behind a rocky hill

    • Under a rocky hill

    • On a rocky hill

    Correct Answer
    A. On a rocky hill
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "On a rocky hill". This means that Pura Tanah Lot is located on top of a hill made of rocks.

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  • 8. 

    Listen to the audio. And answer the question!Based on the text, which statement is correct?

    • Tanah Lot is a popular tourist resort in Bali.

    • Tanah Lot is not a popular tourist resort in Bali

    • Bali is a well-known tourist resort in Tanah Lot.

    • Bali is not well-known because of Tanah Lot

    Correct Answer
    A. Tanah Lot is a popular tourist resort in Bali.
    Explanation
    Based on the audio, the correct statement is that Tanah Lot is a popular tourist resort in Bali.

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    The rafflesia arnoldi is the biggest flower in the world. It is unusual because of its large size. The flower is almost 100 centimeters in diameter and 140 centimeters in height."Rafflesia" is derived from the name of the British Governor General, Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles, who once governed and built the Botanical Garden in Bogor. Though it  is  called Rafflesia  after Raffles, the  man who discovered the  plant  was  Beccary, an Italian botanist who visited Sumatra in 1928.Rafflesia consists of two parts : the stick-like part which grows in the middle and the petals around and below it.While  the  flower is  blossoming,  it  has  a  very  unpleasant  smell  which affects insects, especially  green flies. They  seem  eager to  explore  the  flower. But  if the  flies touch the bottom part of the sticklike centre, they die.The identification of the text can be found  in .... - ProProfs

    The rafflesia arnoldi is the biggest flower in the world. It is unusual because of its large size. The flower is almost 100 centimeters in diameter and 140 centimeters in height."Rafflesia" is derived from the name of the British Governor General, Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles, who once governed and built the Botanical Garden in Bogor. Though it  is  called Rafflesia  after Raffles, the  man who discovered the  plant  was  Beccary, an Italian botanist who visited Sumatra in 1928.Rafflesia consists of two parts : the stick-like part which grows in the middle and the petals around and below it.While  the  flower is  blossoming,  it  has  a  very  unpleasant  smell  which affects insects, especially  green flies. They  seem  eager to  explore  the  flower. But  if the  flies touch the bottom part of the sticklike centre, they die.The identification of the text can be found  in ....

    • 1st sentence of paragraph 1

    • 2nd sentence of paragraph 1

    • 1st sentence of paragraph 2

    • 2nd sentence paragraph 2

    Correct Answer
    A. 1st sentence of paragraph 1
    Explanation
    The identification of the text can be found in the 1st sentence of paragraph 1. This sentence states that the rafflesia arnoldi is the biggest flower in the world, which matches the information given in the question.

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  • 10. 

    Listen to the audio. And answer the question!The identification of the text is .... 

    • Tanah Lot is a well-known tourist resort in Bali

    • It really has a very lovely scenery with its natural beach.

    • The rocks on the beach make it more beautiful.

    • On one of the rocky hills there is a pura called Pura Tanah Lot

    Correct Answer
    A. Tanah Lot is a well-known tourist resort in Bali
    Explanation
    The given text describes Tanah Lot as a well-known tourist resort in Bali. It mentions that it has a lovely scenery with a natural beach and rocks that enhance its beauty. Additionally, it states that there is a pura called Pura Tanah Lot located on one of the rocky hills.

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  • 11. 
    The rafflesia arnoldi is the biggest flower in the world. It is unusual because of its large size. The flower is almost 100 centimeters in diameter and 140 centimeters in height."Rafflesia" is derived from the name of the British Governor General, Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles, who once governed and built the Botanical Garden in Bogor. Though it  is  called Rafflesia  after Raffles, the  man who discovered the  plant  was  Beccary, an Italian botanist who visited Sumatra in 1928.Rafflesia consists of two parts : the stick-like part which grows in the middle and the petals around and below it.While  the  flower is  blossoming,  it  has  a  very  unpleasant  smell  which affects insects, especially  green flies. They  seem  eager to  explore  the  flower. But  if the  flies touch the bottom part of the sticklike centre, they die. Which statement is correct based on the text? - ProProfs

    The rafflesia arnoldi is the biggest flower in the world. It is unusual because of its large size. The flower is almost 100 centimeters in diameter and 140 centimeters in height."Rafflesia" is derived from the name of the British Governor General, Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles, who once governed and built the Botanical Garden in Bogor. Though it  is  called Rafflesia  after Raffles, the  man who discovered the  plant  was  Beccary, an Italian botanist who visited Sumatra in 1928.Rafflesia consists of two parts : the stick-like part which grows in the middle and the petals around and below it.While  the  flower is  blossoming,  it  has  a  very  unpleasant  smell  which affects insects, especially  green flies. They  seem  eager to  explore  the  flower. But  if the  flies touch the bottom part of the sticklike centre, they die. Which statement is correct based on the text?

    • Rafflesia Arnoldi has a very nice smell.

    • Beccary built the Botanical Garden

    • Stamford Raffles is an Italian botanist

    • Berccary discovered Rafflesia Arnoldi

    Correct Answer
    A. Berccary discovered Rafflesia Arnoldi
    Explanation
    The text states that the man who discovered the Rafflesia plant was Beccary, an Italian botanist who visited Sumatra in 1928. Therefore, the correct statement based on the text is that Beccary discovered Rafflesia Arnoldi.

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  • 12. 
    Javan rhinoceros  is  one  kind of the  rare  rhinoceroses  in the  world. It  is comparatively small and slender. It's about 1.7 meters high. Males have a single horn upto 10 inches  in  length. Females  are  usually  hornless. Like  other kinds  of  rhinoceros, javan rhinoceros eats grass and spends most time in water.Formerly the Javan rhinoceros lived in Myanmar, Indocina, the Malay Peninsula, Java, and Sumatra. It's  now  relatively  scarce. People  hunted them  for their horns. We only find them in Ujungkulon, West Java now. The identification part of the text are found in ....    - ProProfs

    Javan rhinoceros  is  one  kind of the  rare  rhinoceroses  in the  world. It  is comparatively small and slender. It's about 1.7 meters high. Males have a single horn upto 10 inches  in  length. Females  are  usually  hornless. Like  other kinds  of  rhinoceros, javan rhinoceros eats grass and spends most time in water.Formerly the Javan rhinoceros lived in Myanmar, Indocina, the Malay Peninsula, Java, and Sumatra. It's  now  relatively  scarce. People  hunted them  for their horns. We only find them in Ujungkulon, West Java now. The identification part of the text are found in ....   

    • The 1st sentence of the 2nd paragraph

    • The last sentence of the 2nd paragraph

    • The 1st sentence of the 1st paragraph

    • The last sentence of the 1st paragraph

    Correct Answer
    A. The 1st sentence of the 1st paragraph
    Explanation
    The correct answer is the 1st sentence of the 1st paragraph. This sentence states that the Javan rhinoceros is one kind of the rare rhinoceroses in the world, providing the identification of the subject being discussed in the text.

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  • 13. 

    Listen to the audio. And answer the question!Tanah lot has a very lovely view. 'View' has a similar meaning with ... 

    • Scenery

    • Beach

    • Pura

    • Rock

    Correct Answer
    A. Scenery
    Explanation
    The audio mentions that Tanah Lot has a very lovely view. The word "view" refers to what can be seen or observed. "Scenery" also refers to what can be seen, especially in terms of natural landscapes or surroundings. Therefore, "scenery" has a similar meaning to "view."

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     Javan rhinoceros  is  one  kind of the  rare  rhinoceroses  in the  world. It  is comparatively small and slender. It's about 1.7 meters high. Males have a single horn upto 10 inches  in  length. Females  are  usually  hornless. Like  other kinds  of  rhinoceros, javan rhinoceros eats grass and spends most time in water.Formerly the Javan rhinoceros lived in Myanmar, Indocina, the Malay Peninsula, Java, and Sumatra. It's  now  relatively  scarce. People  hunted them  for their horns. We only find them in Ujungkulon, West Java nowFemales are usually hornless.The word 'hornless' means .... - ProProfs

     Javan rhinoceros  is  one  kind of the  rare  rhinoceroses  in the  world. It  is comparatively small and slender. It's about 1.7 meters high. Males have a single horn upto 10 inches  in  length. Females  are  usually  hornless. Like  other kinds  of  rhinoceros, javan rhinoceros eats grass and spends most time in water.Formerly the Javan rhinoceros lived in Myanmar, Indocina, the Malay Peninsula, Java, and Sumatra. It's  now  relatively  scarce. People  hunted them  for their horns. We only find them in Ujungkulon, West Java nowFemales are usually hornless.The word 'hornless' means ....

    • Having many horns

    • Having two horns

    • Having only one horn

    • Having no horn

    Correct Answer
    A. Having no horn
    Explanation
    The word 'hornless' means having no horn. This means that females of the Javan rhinoceros do not have any horns, unlike males who have a single horn.

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  • 15. 
    The rafflesia arnoldi is the biggest flower in the world. It is unusual because of its large size. The flower is almost 100 centimeters in diameter and 140 centimeters in height."Rafflesia" is derived from the name of the British Governor General, Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles, who once governed and built the Botanical Garden in Bogor. Though it  is  called Rafflesia  after Raffles, the  man who discovered the  plant  was  Beccary, an Italian botanist who visited Sumatra in 1928.Rafflesia consists of two parts : the stick-like part which grows in the middle and the petals around and below it.While  the  flower is  blossoming,  it  has  a  very  unpleasant  smell  which affects insects, especially  green flies. They  seem  eager to  explore  the  flower. But  if the  flies touch the bottom part of the sticklike centre, they die. The word 'They' in the last paragraph refers to ....  - ProProfs

    The rafflesia arnoldi is the biggest flower in the world. It is unusual because of its large size. The flower is almost 100 centimeters in diameter and 140 centimeters in height."Rafflesia" is derived from the name of the British Governor General, Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles, who once governed and built the Botanical Garden in Bogor. Though it  is  called Rafflesia  after Raffles, the  man who discovered the  plant  was  Beccary, an Italian botanist who visited Sumatra in 1928.Rafflesia consists of two parts : the stick-like part which grows in the middle and the petals around and below it.While  the  flower is  blossoming,  it  has  a  very  unpleasant  smell  which affects insects, especially  green flies. They  seem  eager to  explore  the  flower. But  if the  flies touch the bottom part of the sticklike centre, they die. The word 'They' in the last paragraph refers to .... 

    • The green flies

    • The parts of rafflesia

    • The petal

    • Stamford Raffles and Beccary

    Correct Answer
    A. The green flies
    Explanation
    The word 'They' in the last paragraph refers to the green flies.

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  • 16. 

    Rearrange the jumbled words to make a good sentence.  carefully - car - Mr. Supriyadi - his - drives - very - always.

    Correct Answer
    Mr. Supriyadi always drives his car very carefully.
    Explanation
    The given jumbled words can be rearranged to form a grammatically correct and meaningful sentence: "Mr. Supriyadi always drives his car very carefully." This sentence follows the correct word order and conveys the information that Mr. Supriyadi drives his car in a careful manner.

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  • 17. 

    Mr. Supriyadi is a ________  teacher at our school. He is about 45 years ________  Most of his hair has turned white. By seven o'clock in the morning  he  is  always  in the  school  ________ and ready  to teach.  A    cap on his  ________  accompanies him when teaching.  He is also known as a good ________  because he is really good at cooking

    Correct Answer
    sport
    old
    yard
    head
    cook, chef
    Explanation
    Mr. Supriyadi is described as a teacher who is about 45 years old and has white hair. He is always in the school yard and ready to teach by seven o'clock in the morning. He wears a cap on his head while teaching. Additionally, he is known as a good cook or chef. Therefore, the correct answers are "sport" to describe Mr. Supriyadi's profession, "old" to describe his age, "yard" to describe where he is in the morning, "head" to describe where he wears a cap, and "cook, chef" to describe his cooking skills.

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