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A. Choose A, B, C, or D for the correct answer.

Questions 1-6 are based on the following text.

Should Americans be Forced to Public Transportation?
By Jack Davis
First , let me define what the question is and isnt asking. It isnt asking if we should we all
abandon cars right now, nor is it asking if we should abandon them complety, nor is it asking if every
American should do so. It is asking wheater some Americans should have to take public transit some
of the time, and I would say yes.
Oil use and pollution aside, in some cities like Los Angeles and New York there just isnt
room for any more roads, so in order for large cities to grow, they need more people to take public
transit or risk permanent traffic jam. One bus can safely hold 40 people so even at half capacity thats
nearly 20 cars worth of space in traffic cleared up, and nearly 20 parking spaces that dont need to
built.
There are a lot of people that can take with transit little inconvenience but simply dont
because they never have in the past. If residents in areas with plenty of transit had to buy transit passes
as part of their property taxes then they would have little excuse not to bus occasionally. QA number of
universities already bundle a U-Pass with their tuition feeds, forcing their students to take the bus.
When given the change the majority of those students have voted to keep these programs.
A similar system in apartments where a portion of the tenants are not issued parking spaces
in exchange for a discount on their rent would also be community car to several apartment tenants that
arrange a schedule for the car, and this program gets many positive reviews.
So yes, I would say that Americans should be forced to use public transit, as Americans
whom are already forced to do so find that it works well for them.
Taken from : www.helium.com

1. What does writer suggest?

a. Americans should learn to use public transportations
b. Americans should give up their car
c. Americans should be forced to use public transportations
d. the government should limit the number cars
e. the government should charge extra taxes for those who uses cars

2. The following is one of the writers suggestions in forcing people to use public
Transportations .
a. Make people buy transit passes as part of their property taxes
b. Banning the use of cars
c. stop automobile productions
d. Fine people who do not use public transportations
e. limit the number of gasoline

3. What is the purpose of the article?

a. Defining the functions of public transportations
b. arguing that Americans should not use public transportations
c. Suggesting American the ways to use public transportations
d. Asking for more public transportations
e. Suggesting that Americans should be forced to use public transportations

4. What is the function of the first paragraph?

a. Repeating the thesis or proposal
b. Stating the proposal
 c. stating the reasons behind the thesis
d. describing the problem
e. Giving argument

5. In the article you find the word transit a few times. What does it means?
a. Stop
b. Transportations
c. Exit
d. Entrance
e. Bus Stop

6. What the function of the last paragraph?

a. Describing the problem
b. Stating the reasons behind the thesis
c. Giving arguments
d. Stating the proposal
e. Repeating the thesis or proposal

Questions 7-14 are based on the following text.

The Jackal Who Saved The Lion
Once upon a time, there lived a lion in a forest. One day, when he went to drink water in a
river, one of his feet got stuck into the damp mushy mud of the river. He tried a lot of to get out of the
mud, but didnt achieve. He had ti lie without food for days because he didnt find any help. On one
fortunate day, a kind Jackal came to drink water from the river. When he saw the lion, he went closer
to the lion said , What is the matter? Why are you resting here?
The lion narrated him the pathetic story. The Jackal instantly made a way out from the sand
but the lion was unable to move his feet. As he was set in the same posture for last several days, his
body became stiff. The Jackal understood the condition f the Lion and helped him to get out of the mud
with an extra effort. The lion was really thankful to Jackal for his kind help. He was very happy to get
free after so many days.
The Lion appreciated the effort made by the Jackal. He offered the Jackal to live close to
him and also promised to give food the lion whenever he caught food. The Jackal accepted the offer
and started living with the lion, Thus, they lived happily sharing the food. With the passing time, they
expanded their families. The Lion had cubs and the Jackal had kid jackals. Both, the lion and the Jackal
were passing their days happily. They didnt have any idea that their friendship was not liked by their
families.
One day after a long time, the lioness, lady of lions house, told her cubs that she didnt like
the amity between the Jackal and her husband. The cubs passed the message to the kid jackals. The kids
complained the matter to the lady Jackal. The lady Jackal passed the complaint to her husband.
The Jackal went to the Lion and asked, I helped you without any thought in return. You
had asked me to live with you, so I started living with you. Now, if you dont want me to live with you,
you should have told me yourself. What did you involve your wife and cubs to convey this?. The Lion
was shocked to hear such words. He said, My dear Friend, what are you saying? I dont any problem
with you or your friendship. He assured the Jackal that he had no such ill-feelings for the friendship
between them.
The Lion also assured for that he would talk to talk to the lioness and solve the whole matter.
The jackal was intelligent and understood the situation. He said to the lion, I know you are sincere, but
our families could not exactly respond the same level of the friendship. So, let us stay apart and meet
often as friends. We could also hunt together. It would be better, if our families stay apart. The lion
agreed to the proposal with a heavy heart.
The two families parted from each other as friends. The Jackal and the Lion continued to
share the friendship. They often met each other and hunt together. Thus, the two friends shared a healthy
friendship throughout their life.
Taken from : www.culturalindia.net

7. What is the stories about?

a. The friendship between the Lion and the Jackal family
b. The rivalry between the Lion and the Jackal
c. The evilness of the Lioness
d. The friendship between a Lion and the Jackal
e. The thoughtfulness of the Lion

8. Who are the main characters of the story?

a. The Lions family and the Jackals family
b. The Lion and the Jackal
c. The Lioness and the Lady Jackal
d. The Lion cubs and the Jackal kids
e. The Lion and the Jackals family

9. What does the Lion do it return of the Jackals help?

a. He told the Jackal to always hunt with him
b. He told the Jackal to live with him it in his house
c. He told the Jackal to live with near the Lion and give him food
d. He gave him home
e. He gave him a present

10. What did the lioness fells of the Lions and the Jackals friendship?
a. She was not pleased
b. She was pleased
c. She was delighted
d. She was happy about it
e. She was content about it

11. From whom did the Jackal heard that the lions family doesnt like the friendship between them?
a. The Lion
b. The Lion cubs
c. The kid Jackals
d. The Lady Jackal
e. The Lioness

12. The synonym of the word amity in the fourth paragraph is .

a. rival
b. rivalry
c. enemy
d. opposition
e. friendship

13. How did the story end?

a. he Lion and the Jackal apart but still be friends
b. The Jackals and The Lions friendship end
c. The Lion and the Jackal live together and hunt together
d. The Lion and The Jackal live apart and doesnt hunt together
e. The Jackal very angry and cannot accept the Lion as his friend anymore
14. Man : Why should you leave me? I Love You
Women : . But I really have to go. Im sorry
a. I hate you
b. I love you too
c. I really do not want to be here
d. Im sick of you
e. I dont like you

15. Man : I really have to say that .

Woman : Thanks. But Im sorry I cant
a. Im sorry
b. Youre really Jerk
c. Youre really help me
d. This is so embarrassing
e. I have a crush on you

16. Woman : How you heard that the government will subsidize farmers who use have
Organic farming ?
Man : because not many farmers are willing to do organic farming without some
Support from the government
a. I disagree with the idea
b. I dont really care about it
c. I think this is not a good idea
d. I think it is a good idea
e. I think the government should think about it twice

17. Man : Do you think that free education for poor people will be an effective policy?
Woman : because this is what they really need
a. I think this will help them a lot
b. I dont think that is good
c. I think they will be spoiled
d. I dont think its necessary
e. I disagree with the idea

18. Man : . Ive booked the table but you give it to other costumers
Woman : Im sorry, Sir. Were going to fix it
a. I really dont mind
b. This is really a nuisance
c. This is Nice
d. I like it
e. I am really happy with that

19.
Tom !
I am going to Anula supermarket to get some sugar.
Would you like to turn the stove on when you are
home? I have put some soup there. Just heat it for
about 5 minutes and then take it out from stove before
you have dinner
What is the message about ?
a. Telling Tom to eat the soup d. Telling Tom to heat the soup
b. Asking Tom to buy some sugar e. Telling Tom to wait for about 5 minutes
c. Asking Tom to go to supermarket
 Text (For questions no 20 - 23)
The Good Stepmother
The old witch locked Hansel in a cage and set Gretel to clean the house. She planned to
eat them both. Each night the children cried and begged the witch to let them go. Meanwhile, at
home, their stepmother was beginning to wish she had never tried to get rid of the children. I
must find them, she said and set off into the forest.
Many hours later, when her feet were tired from walking and her lips were dry from
thirst, she came to the cottage belonging to the witch. The stepmother peeped through the window.
Her heart cried out when she saw the two children.
She picked up the broom leaning against the door and crept inside. The witch was
putting some stew in the oven when the stepmother gave her an almighty push. The witch fell
into the oven and the stepmother shut the door.
Children, I have come to save you, she said, hugging them tightly. I have done a
dreadful thing. I hope in time you will forgive me. Let me take you home and become a family
again. They returned to their home and the stepmother became the best mother anyone could wish
to have, and of course they lived happily ever after.

20. The story is about a stepmother who .

a.cried every night d. tried to run away from a witch
b.planned to eat her children e. Saved her children from a witch
c. begged a witch for money

21. Which statement is TRUE about the stepmother?

a. She was the witchs friend. d. She locked her children in a cage
b. She loved her stepchildren. e. She visited the witch to see her children.
c. She hit the witch with a broom.

22. The witch fell into the oven and the stepmother shut the door . (p.4)
The underlined word can be replaced by the word
a. closed d. marked
b. opened e. polished
c. painted

23. How did the witch die ?

a. She was burnt in the oven d. She was locked in her house
b. She was trapped in a cage e. She was pushed against the wall
c. She was hit with a broom

24. Dimas : Would you accompany me to the internet ?

Bonar :
Dimas : Thanks. I really appreciate it.
a. Im disappointed
b. Im not so sure
c. Sure
d. Not at all
e. I dont know

25. Boni : How was your trip to Nias?

Yudha : with it. I want to go there again next year.
a. Im very pleased
b. Im really disappointed
c. Im very displeased
d. Im very unsatisfied
e. Im not happy
Kunci Jawaban Pilihan
Ganda
1. C 14. A
2. A 15. B
3. E 16. E
4. B 17. D
5. B 18. A
6. B 19. B
7. E 20. D
8. D 21. B
9. B 22. D
10. C 23. A
11. A 24. C
12. D 25. A
13. E