1.
The plant has short stiff leaves. It can be planted in the ground and grows quite tall. Usually it is put in a hanging pot. It has beautiful flowers which are mostly purple and red. The flowers last a long time before they die. What flower is it?
It is _________________
Correct Answer
C. An orchid
Explanation
The given description mentions that the plant has short stiff leaves, can be planted in the ground and grows quite tall, and is usually put in a hanging pot. Orchids are known for their short stiff leaves and their ability to grow tall. They are often planted in the ground or in hanging pots. Additionally, the description mentions that the flowers of this plant are beautiful, mostly purple and red, and last a long time before they die. Orchids are known for their beautiful and long-lasting flowers, making them the most suitable answer.
2.
If you ______________ see the object clearly you should face the microscope to the light and adjust the knob slowly.
Correct Answer
C. Cannot
Explanation
The sentence suggests that there is a condition under which you will not be able to see the object clearly. The word "cannot" indicates the inability to see the object clearly, which is the correct answer. The other options, "know how," "manage to," and "are able to," do not convey the same meaning of inability as "cannot."
3.
Arrange these sentences into a good paragraph.
1. He lives in a small village as a farmer.
2. This is because I like to see farmer's working in the rice field.
3. I have an uncle, Mr. Sanyoto.
4. Next week I want to go there.
Correct Answer
D. 3-1-4-2
4.
"You shouldn't go by yourself".
' by yourself ' means _________________
Correct Answer
D. Alone
Explanation
The phrase "by yourself" means alone.
5.
Ardi : How about swimming at the beach?
Lucky : ________________ it's a good idea to swim at the beach now, It's raining.
Budi : Yes, you're right. It's dangerous.
Correct Answer
B. I doubt that
Explanation
The correct answer is "I doubt that." This is because Lucky expresses doubt about the idea of swimming at the beach due to the rain. Budi agrees with Lucky and also states that it is dangerous, further supporting the doubt.
6.
Irfan : Here we are! The busiest harbour in Jakarta.
Indah : Look! A ship is coming.
Myra : __________________
Irfan : Yes. You know it can carry 2000 passengers at one time.
Correct Answer
C. What a big ship!
7.
Harry : Mom, I want to make a journey to the mountain next holiday. What do you think?
Mom : Journey to the mountain?
That is dangerous! You shouldn’t go by yourself. You ought to go with your friends.
Harry : Yes, I’ve thought of that.
Mom : And you’d better talk to your father first.
Harry : I already did. He thinks it’s a great idea. He wants to come with me!
Mom : Really?
Harry : He is interested in it.
What is the dialogue about?
Correct Answer
D. Harry's plan
Explanation
The dialogue is about Harry's plan to make a journey to the mountain next holiday. Harry discusses his plan with his mom and she expresses concerns about him going alone and suggests that he should go with his friends. Harry informs his mom that he has already talked to his father about it and his father thinks it's a great idea and wants to come along. Therefore, the correct answer is Harry's plan.
8.
Harry : Mom, I want to make a journey to the mountain next holiday. What do you think?
Mom : Journey to the mountain?
That is dangerous! You shouldn’t go by yourself. You ought to go with your friends.
Harry : Yes, I’ve thought of that.
Mom : And you’d better talk to your father first.
Harry : I already did. He thinks it’s a great idea. He wants to come with me!
Mom : Really?
Harry : He is interested in it.
What is Harry's father interested in?
Correct Answer
B. The challenging activities
Explanation
Harry's father is interested in the challenging activities involved in the journey to the mountain.
9.
Harry : Mom, I want to make a journey to the mountain next holiday. What do you think?
Mom : Journey to the mountain?
That is dangerous! You shouldn’t go by yourself. You ought to go with your friends.
Harry : Yes, I’ve thought of that.
Mom : And you’d better talk to your father first.
Harry : I already did. He thinks it’s a great idea. He wants to come with me!
Mom : Really?
Harry : He is interested in it.
Which sentence tells you that Harry must not go alone?
Correct Answer
B. You ought to go with your friends.
Explanation
The sentence "You ought to go with your friends" tells you that Harry must not go alone.
10.
Harry : Mom, I want to make a journey to the mountain next holiday. What do you think?
Mom : Journey to the mountain?
That is dangerous! You shouldn’t go by yourself. You ought to go with your friends.
Harry : Yes, I’ve thought of that.
Mom : And you’d better talk to your father first.
Harry : I already did. He thinks it’s a great idea. He wants to come with me!
Mom : Really?
Harry : He is interested in it.
The text doesn't tell us that _________________
Correct Answer
B. Mom asks Harry to go.
Explanation
The text doesn't tell us that Mom asks Harry to go. The conversation between Harry and his mom revolves around the idea of Harry wanting to go on a journey to the mountain. However, his mom expresses concern about the dangers of going alone and suggests that he should go with his friends. She also advises him to talk to his father about it. The text does not mention Mom asking Harry to go.
11.
Rosi : Yesterday morning my mother saw you in the market. What did you buy there?
Atik : I ____________ a head of cabbage
Correct Answer
bought
Explanation
Atik is explaining that he bought a head of cabbage at the market.
12.
The mutiara train departs from Surabaya at 7 a.m. and arrives in Jakarta at about 10 p.m.
The underlined word means ____________
Correct Answer
leaves
Explanation
The underlined word "departs" means "leaves".
13.
Mother : Marni, this is the list of the things you have to buy.
Bread 2 boxes
Candies 1 packet
Sugar 1 kg
Coffee ½ kg
Tea 2 packets
Rice 2 kg
Bananas 1 bunch
Marni : OK, Mum, I'll go to the _____________ now.
Correct Answer
grocer
Explanation
Marni is given a list of items to buy by her mother. To complete the task, Marni needs to go to a specific place or store where she can find all the items on the list. The correct answer, "grocer," suggests that Marni needs to go to a grocer to buy the items. A grocer is a person or shop that sells food and other household items, making it the most appropriate answer in this context.
14.
Rina : Hi, Jane. I hear that your sister gave birth to a son. ____________________
Jane : Three and a half kilos.
Rina : Really? He must be a healthy baby.
Correct Answer
How much dos he weight?