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Text 1, Question Number 1-4
There was a beautiful girl named Putri Kemuning. She lived with her mother in a forest. They earned their living by collecting firewood, and then sold them to the villagers nearby.
One day, putri kemuning’s mother was sick. Putri kemuning was very upset because she had no money to get them some medicines for her mother. The rabbit, putri kemuning’s friend, knew that. He came to her and gave her the ring. He told her that he found the ring in the forest. It belonged to the King Ngarancang Kencono. He dropped it when he was hunting.
The rabbit asked Putri Kemuning to sell the ring so she could use the money to buy medicines. Putri Kemuning refused to sell it. On the contrary, she gave the ring back to the king. Finally, the king gave Putri Kemuning a bag full of gold coins. Then she bought the medicines for her mother.
1. Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE according to the text?
Correct Answer
E. King Ngarancang Kencono wanted to marry Putri Kemuning because of her honesty
Explanation
The text does not mention anything about King Ngarancang Kencono wanting to marry Putri Kemuning because of her honesty.
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There was a beautiful girl named Putri Kemuning. She lived with her mother in a forest. They earned their living by collecting firewood, and then sold them to the villagers nearby.
One day, putri kemuning’s mother was sick. Putri kemuning was very upset because she had no money to get them some medicines for her mother. The rabbit, putri kemuning’s friend, knew that. He came to her and gave her the ring. He told her that he found the ring in the forest. It belonged to the King Ngarancang Kencono. He dropped it when he was hunting.
The rabbit asked Putri Kemuning to sell the ring so she could use the money to buy medicines. Putri Kemuning refused to sell it. On the contrary, she gave the ring back to the king. Finally, the king gave Putri Kemuning a bag full of gold coins. Then she bought the medicines for her mother.How many characters are there in the story?
Correct Answer
C. Four
Explanation
The story has four characters: Putri Kemuning, her mother, the rabbit, and King Ngarancang Kencono. Putri Kemuning is the protagonist who faces the dilemma of selling the ring or returning it to the king. Her mother is mentioned as being sick, the rabbit is her friend who gives her the ring, and King Ngarancang Kencono is the owner of the ring.
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There was a beautiful girl named Putri Kemuning. She lived with her mother in a forest. They earned their living by collecting firewood, and then sold them to the villagers nearby.
One day, putri kemuning’s mother was sick. Putri kemuning was very upset because she had no money to get them some medicines for her mother. The rabbit, putri kemuning’s friend, knew that. He came to her and gave her the ring. He told her that he found the ring in the forest. It belonged to the King Ngarancang Kencono. He dropped it when he was hunting.
The rabbit asked Putri Kemuning to sell the ring so she could use the money to buy medicines. Putri Kemuning refused to sell it. On the contrary, she gave the ring back to the king. Finally, the king gave Putri Kemuning a bag full of gold coins. Then she bought the medicines for her mother. “Putri Kemuning refused to sell it.” (Par 3)
The underlined word has a similar meaning to
Correct Answer
A. Declined
Explanation
The underlined word "refused" has a similar meaning to "declined" in this context. It means that Putri Kemuning did not agree to sell the ring and chose not to do so.
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There was a beautiful girl named Putri Kemuning. She lived with her mother in a forest. They earned their living by collecting firewood, and then sold them to the villagers nearby.
One day, putri kemuning’s mother was sick. Putri kemuning was very upset because she had no money to get them some medicines for her mother. The rabbit, putri kemuning’s friend, knew that. He came to her and gave her the ring. He told her that he found the ring in the forest. It belonged to the King Ngarancang Kencono. He dropped it when he was hunting.
The rabbit asked Putri Kemuning to sell the ring so she could use the money to buy medicines. Putri Kemuning refused to sell it. On the contrary, she gave the ring back to the king. Finally, the king gave Putri Kemuning a bag full of gold coins. Then she bought the medicines for her mother. What is the main idea of the last paragraph?
Correct Answer
A. The honesty of Putri Kemuning
Explanation
The main idea of the last paragraph is the honesty of Putri Kemuning. It highlights how she refused to sell the ring and instead returned it to the king. This act of honesty led to her being rewarded with a bag full of gold coins, which she used to buy medicines for her sick mother.
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There was a beautiful girl named Putri Kemuning. She lived with her mother in a forest. They earned their living by collecting firewood, and then sold them to the villagers nearby.
One day, putri kemuning’s mother was sick. Putri kemuning was very upset because she had no money to get them some medicines for her mother. The rabbit, putri kemuning’s friend, knew that. He came to her and gave her the ring. He told her that he found the ring in the forest. It belonged to the King Ngarancang Kencono. He dropped it when he was hunting.
The rabbit asked Putri Kemuning to sell the ring so she could use the money to buy medicines. Putri Kemuning refused to sell it. On the contrary, she gave the ring back to the king. Finally, the king gave Putri Kemuning a bag full of gold coins. Then she bought the medicines for her mother. What can we learn from the story?
Correct Answer
B. Every honesty will make a lot of happiness in our rest of life
Explanation
The correct answer suggests that being honest brings happiness in our lives. This is evident from the story where Putri Kemuning chooses to return the ring to the king instead of selling it for personal gain. As a result, she is rewarded with a bag full of gold coins and is able to buy medicines for her sick mother. This teaches us the importance of honesty and how it can lead to positive outcomes and happiness in the long run.
6.
Singapore
Have you ever visited Singapore? Well, if you haven’t, let me tell you about Singapore. Singapore is an island city. Its population is about three million people. Most Singaporeans live in high-rise apartments.
Uhm…Singapore is a beautiful city with lots of parks and open spaces. It is also a very clean city. You know, the business district is very modern, with lots of tall and new buildings.
Now, let me tell you about the old section of the city. In Chinatown, there are rows of old shop houses. The government buildings in Singapore are also very unique and antique. They date from the British colonial days.
Shopping! Wow, this is the part that I like very much! Singapore is famous for its many good shopping centers. Most of the goods are duty free. It’s a heaven for shoppers!
What about food? Uhmm ..yummy..yummy. It’s delicious. Singapore’s restaurants provide Chinese, Indian, Malay, and European food, and the prices are quite reasonable. I bet you’ll like it.
Well, since Singapore lies near the equatorial line, of course, it has a tropical climate, with a nice weather in both dry and rainy season. 6. How many populations in Singapore?
Correct Answer
C. Three millions people
Explanation
The passage states that the population of Singapore is about three million people.
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Singapore
Have you ever visited Singapore? Well, if you haven’t, let me tell you about Singapore. Singapore is an island city. Its population is about three million people. Most Singaporeans live in high-rise apartments.
Uhm…Singapore is a beautiful city with lots of parks and open spaces. It is also a very clean city. You know, the business district is very modern, with lots of tall and new buildings.
Now, let me tell you about the old section of the city. In Chinatown, there are rows of old shop houses. The government buildings in Singapore are also very unique and antique. They date from the British colonial days.
Shopping! Wow, this is the part that I like very much! Singapore is famous for its many good shopping centers. Most of the goods are duty free. It’s a heaven for shoppers!
What about food? Uhmm ..yummy..yummy. It’s delicious. Singapore’s restaurants provide Chinese, Indian, Malay, and European food, and the prices are quite reasonable. I bet you’ll like it.
Well, since Singapore lies near the equatorial line, of course, it has a tropical climate, with a nice weather in both dry and rainy season.
7.How does Singapore look like?
Correct Answer
D. Beautiful and modern city.
Explanation
Singapore is described as a beautiful and modern city in the passage. The passage mentions the modern business district with tall and new buildings, as well as the old section of the city with unique and antique government buildings. It also highlights the cleanliness of the city and the abundance of parks and open spaces. Additionally, Singapore is known for its good shopping centers and diverse food options. Overall, the passage portrays Singapore as a city that combines modernity with beauty, making "beautiful and modern city" the correct answer.
8.
Singapore
Have you ever visited Singapore? Well, if you haven’t, let me tell you about Singapore. Singapore is an island city. Its population is about three million people. Most Singaporeans live in high-rise apartments.
Uhm…Singapore is a beautiful city with lots of parks and open spaces. It is also a very clean city. You know, the business district is very modern, with lots of tall and new buildings.
Now, let me tell you about the old section of the city. In Chinatown, there are rows of old shop houses. The government buildings in Singapore are also very unique and antique. They date from the British colonial days.
Shopping! Wow, this is the part that I like very much! Singapore is famous for its many good shopping centers. Most of the goods are duty free. It’s a heaven for shoppers!
What about food? Uhmm ..yummy..yummy. It’s delicious. Singapore’s restaurants provide Chinese, Indian, Malay, and European food, and the prices are quite reasonable. I bet you’ll like it.
Well, since Singapore lies near the equatorial line, of course, it has a tropical climate, with a nice weather in both dry and rainy season.
The statements below are TRUE according to the text, exept . . . . .
Correct Answer
E. The famous entertainment park in the world “Universal Studio” is located in Singapore
Explanation
The given statement is false. The text does not mention anything about the famous entertainment park "Universal Studio" being located in Singapore.
9.
Singapore
Have you ever visited Singapore? Well, if you haven’t, let me tell you about Singapore. Singapore is an island city. Its population is about three million people. Most Singaporeans live in high-rise apartments.
Uhm…Singapore is a beautiful city with lots of parks and open spaces. It is also a very clean city. You know, the business district is very modern, with lots of tall and new buildings.
Now, let me tell you about the old section of the city. In Chinatown, there are rows of old shop houses. The government buildings in Singapore are also very unique and antique. They date from the British colonial days.
Shopping! Wow, this is the part that I like very much! Singapore is famous for its many good shopping centers. Most of the goods are duty free. It’s a heaven for shoppers!
What about food? Uhmm ..yummy..yummy. It’s delicious. Singapore’s restaurants provide Chinese, Indian, Malay, and European food, and the prices are quite reasonable. I bet you’ll like it.
Well, since Singapore lies near the equatorial line, of course, it has a tropical climate, with a nice weather in both dry and rainy season.
Pronoun “you” is used (in bold). Who is “you”?
Correct Answer
B. The readers
Explanation
The pronoun "you" is used in the context of the passage to refer to the readers. The passage is written in a conversational tone and the writer directly addresses the audience by asking if they have ever visited Singapore and then proceeds to provide information about the city. Therefore, "you" refers to the readers who are being engaged and addressed by the writer.
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Singapore
Have you ever visited Singapore? Well, if you haven’t, let me tell you about Singapore. Singapore is an island city. Its population is about three million people. Most Singaporeans live in high-rise apartments.
Uhm…Singapore is a beautiful city with lots of parks and open spaces. It is also a very clean city. You know, the business district is very modern, with lots of tall and new buildings.
Now, let me tell you about the old section of the city. In Chinatown, there are rows of old shop houses. The government buildings in Singapore are also very unique and antique. They date from the British colonial days.
Shopping! Wow, this is the part that I like very much! Singapore is famous for its many good shopping centers. Most of the goods are duty free. It’s a heaven for shoppers!
What about food? Uhmm ..yummy..yummy. It’s delicious. Singapore’s restaurants provide Chinese, Indian, Malay, and European food, and the prices are quite reasonable. I bet you’ll like it.
Well, since Singapore lies near the equatorial line, of course, it has a tropical climate, with a nice weather in both dry and rainy season.
The generic structures of the text are . . . .
Correct Answer
A. General statement – Description
Explanation
The text begins with a general statement introducing the topic of Singapore and then goes on to provide a description of various aspects of the city such as its population, architecture, shopping centers, food, and climate. The structure of the text follows a pattern of making a general statement about Singapore and then providing a description of different aspects of the city.
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Afiqah . . . . . a tree in her book now
Correct Answer
D. Is drawing
12.
Android . . . . the market of mobile phone operation system in recent year
Correct Answer
B. Leads
Explanation
In the sentence, "Android leads the market of mobile phone operating systems in recent years," the verb "leads" is used in the present tense to describe the current state of Android's dominance in the market. It indicates that Android is currently ahead or in front of other mobile phone operating systems in terms of market share or popularity.
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. Arrange the following sentences into a good paragraph
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She looks attractive with her short hair style
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Annie and Rachel are my cousins
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That’s all about my cousins
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She has short and brown hair with a prominent nose
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She has chubby cheeks and flat nose
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They are twins, and now they are sixteen years old
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Annie is slimmer and taller than Rachel
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She looks pretty with her long hair
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Rachel has very long hair down to her waist 10. However, Annie and Rachel are not really alike
Correct Answer
D. 2 – 6 – 10 – 7 – 9 – 4 – 1 – 5 – 8 – 3
Explanation
The paragraph begins by introducing Annie and Rachel as the narrator's cousins. It then describes their physical appearances, mentioning Annie's short and brown hair with a prominent nose, and Rachel's very long hair down to her waist. The next sentence states that they are twins and are now sixteen years old. It then compares Annie and Rachel, mentioning that Annie is slimmer and taller. The paragraph concludes by stating that Annie and Rachel are not really alike.
14.
THE ANT AND THE DOVE
One hot day, an ant was ……(14)…… for some water. After walking around for some time, she came to a spring. To reach the spring, she had to …(15)…… up a blade of grass. While making her way up, she slipped and fell into the water.
She could have drowned if a dove up a nearby tree had not seen her. Seeing that the ant was in trouble, the dove quickly plucked off a leaf and dropped it into the water near the struggling ant. The ant moved towards the leaf and climbed up there. Soon it ……(16)……. her safely to dry ground.
Just at that time, a hunter nearby was throwing out his net ……(17)……… the dove, hoping to trap it.
Guessing what he was about to do, the ant quickly bit him on the heel. Feeling the ……(18)……, the hunter dropped his net. The dove was quick to fly away to safety.
Correct Answer
B. Searching
Explanation
The correct answer is "searching". In the story, the ant is searching for water on a hot day. The word "searching" is the present participle form of the verb "search", which accurately describes the action of the ant looking for water.
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THE ANT AND THE DOVE
One hot day, an ant was ……(14)…… for some water. After walking around for some time, she came to a spring. To reach the spring, she had to …(15)…… up a blade of grass. While making her way up, she slipped and fell into the water.
She could have drowned if a dove up a nearby tree had not seen her. Seeing that the ant was in trouble, the dove quickly plucked off a leaf and dropped it into the water near the struggling ant. The ant moved towards the leaf and climbed up there. Soon it ……(16)……. her safely to dry ground.
Just at that time, a hunter nearby was throwing out his net ……(17)……… the dove, hoping to trap it.
Guessing what he was about to do, the ant quickly bit him on the heel. Feeling the ……(18)……, the hunter dropped his net. The dove was quick to fly away to safety.
Correct Answer
B. Jump
Explanation
The correct answer is "jump" because the ant slipped and fell into the water while trying to reach the spring. The word "jump" indicates a sudden movement upward, which is what the ant needed to do in order to save itself from drowning.
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THE ANT AND THE DOVE
One hot day, an ant was ……(14)…… for some water. After walking around for some time, she came to a spring. To reach the spring, she had to …(15)…… up a blade of grass. While making her way up, she slipped and fell into the water.
She could have drowned if a dove up a nearby tree had not seen her. Seeing that the ant was in trouble, the dove quickly plucked off a leaf and dropped it into the water near the struggling ant. The ant moved towards the leaf and climbed up there. Soon it ……(16)……. her safely to dry ground.
Just at that time, a hunter nearby was throwing out his net ……(17)……… the dove, hoping to trap it.
Guessing what he was about to do, the ant quickly bit him on the heel. Feeling the ……(18)……, the hunter dropped his net. The dove was quick to fly away to safety.
Correct Answer
C. Carried
Explanation
The correct answer is "carried". In the story, the ant fell into the water and was in danger of drowning. The dove quickly plucked off a leaf and dropped it into the water near the ant. The ant then moved towards the leaf and climbed up, and the leaf carried her safely to dry ground.
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THE ANT AND THE DOVE
One hot day, an ant was ……(14)…… for some water. After walking around for some time, she came to a spring. To reach the spring, she had to …(15)…… up a blade of grass. While making her way up, she slipped and fell into the water.
She could have drowned if a dove up a nearby tree had not seen her. Seeing that the ant was in trouble, the dove quickly plucked off a leaf and dropped it into the water near the struggling ant. The ant moved towards the leaf and climbed up there. Soon it ……(16)……. her safely to dry ground.
Just at that time, a hunter nearby was throwing out his net ……(17)……… the dove, hoping to trap it.
Guessing what he was about to do, the ant quickly bit him on the heel. Feeling the ……(18)……, the hunter dropped his net. The dove was quick to fly away to safety.
Correct Answer
D. Passed
Explanation
The correct answer is "passed". In the given passage, it is mentioned that the ant climbed up the leaf dropped by the dove and the leaf "passed" her safely to dry ground. This implies that the ant successfully reached the dry ground by using the leaf as a means of transportation.
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THE ANT AND THE DOVE
One hot day, an ant was ……(14)…… for some water. After walking around for some time, she came to a spring. To reach the spring, she had to …(15)…… up a blade of grass. While making her way up, she slipped and fell into the water.
She could have drowned if a dove up a nearby tree had not seen her. Seeing that the ant was in trouble, the dove quickly plucked off a leaf and dropped it into the water near the struggling ant. The ant moved towards the leaf and climbed up there. Soon it ……(16)……. her safely to dry ground.
Just at that time, a hunter nearby was throwing out his net ……(17)……… the dove, hoping to trap it.
Guessing what he was about to do, the ant quickly bit him on the heel. Feeling the ……(18)……, the hunter dropped his net. The dove was quick to fly away to safety.
Correct Answer
D. Pain
Explanation
The correct answer is "pain" because the hunter dropped his net after feeling the pain from the ant's bite. This action allowed the dove to escape and ensured its safety.
19.
Which is the correct order?
Correct Answer
C. A small Japanese serving bowl
Explanation
The correct order is "a small Japanese serving bowl" because it follows the correct adjective order in English. Adjectives in English generally follow the order of opinion-size-age-shape-color-origin-material-purpose, and in this case, "small" (size) comes before "Japanese" (origin) and "serving" (purpose).
20.
Which is the correct order?
Correct Answer
C. An old square wooden table
Explanation
The correct order is "an old square wooden table" because it follows the correct adjective order in English. Adjectives are generally placed in a specific order: opinion, size, age, shape, color, origin, material, and purpose. In this case, "old" (age) comes before "square" (shape) and "wooden" (material), which is the correct order. The other options do not follow this order.
21.
I apologized to the man ..................car I accidently hit in the parking lot.
Correct Answer
C. Whose
Explanation
The correct answer is "whose". The word "whose" is used to indicate possession or ownership. In this sentence, the speaker is apologizing to the man whose car they accidentally hit in the parking lot. The use of "whose" shows that the car belongs to the man.
22.
Has the manager decided ................going to open the store on Saturday morning?
Correct Answer
A. Who
Explanation
The correct answer is "who" because it is used to refer to the subject of the sentence, which in this case is the manager.
23.
The young lady ................sitting over there is very fashionable
Correct Answer
A. Who
Explanation
The correct answer is "who" because it is used to refer to a person as the subject of a sentence. In this case, "who" is used to describe the young lady as fashionable.
24.
He was Theseus, a young Athenian prince.
The underlined word is:
Correct Answer
C. Noun pHrase
Explanation
The underlined word "Theseus" is a noun phrase because it consists of a noun (Theseus) and any modifiers or determiners that come before or after it. In this case, "a young Athenian prince" is modifying the noun "Theseus," making it a noun phrase.
25.
Teacher; “Do you bring your dictionarries today?”
Students: “I’m sorry sir, I’m …………………..it.”
Correct Answer
A. Forget
Explanation
The students are apologizing to the teacher for not bringing their dictionaries today. The word "forget" best fits in the blank as it implies that they accidentally left their dictionaries behind or failed to remember to bring them.