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ENGLISH TRY OUT 02 SMP NEGERI 2 MADIUN 2013/2014

1. Arrange these sentences into a good paragraph.
1. On the first day, the tour guide told them to check their travel documents.
2. Mr and Mrs. Kevin were on a tour to Indonesia.
3. They were traveling on a guided tour.
4. Such as their passports, and visas.
5. He told them to keep those safely.
6. Sometimes, they stopped at a famous hotel for the night.
7. The tour guide was an Indonesian.
8. The tour guide explained about interesting and historical places to them.
A. 2 3 7 1 4 5 6 8
B. 2 3 7 1 4 5 8 6
C. 2 3 5 4 1 6 8 7
D. 2 7 1 4 5 8 6 3

The following text is for questions 2 and 3.

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2. What is preloaded into the phone?

A. Hindi movie
B. A user manual
C. Expandable memory
D. Service center directory
3. How can people buy the item?
A. They should come directly to the shop
B. They can call, text, or send an e-mail.
C. They contact the service center.
D. They can leave a message for them.

For questions 4 to 6, choose the suitable words to fill in the blanks

Watu Ulo is one of the popular tourist sites in Jember, East Java. It lies on the Indonesian ocean. This
tourist destination is famous for its beautiful ... (4). The visitors can cross the ... (5) beach to get
there. This cave is often used for meditation by visitors. They usually sit ... (6) there for hours. To get
there, the visitors can use public transportation or hire a rental car.
4. A. picture
B. view
C. stones
D. photos
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5. A. wide
B. long
C. shady
D. sandy
6. A. soundly
B. noisily
C. cheerfully
D. quietly

7. Which of the following information can we find in the text?

A. The party is at dementis house.
B. Gladys will celebrate her friends birthday.
C. The party is from 1 p.m. until 11 p.m.
D. The party will be ended at 1 p.m.
8. Her Party Time The underlined word refers to ....
A. Gladys
B. Gina
C. Clementi
D. Scooby Doo

The following text is for questions 9 to 13.

The Bangkok Tuk Tuk (pronounced took-took) is probably every visitors favourite means of
transport. They have an undeniable appeal and quality that makes them irresistible to everyone
who come to Bangkok or Thailand.
The Tuk Tuk is a three wheeled, motorized rickshaw and can seat two adults comfortably, but
it is common to see 6 to 7 students crammed in it. All of them share the fare.
Bangkok Tuk Tuks are a great way of traveling short distances if you are not expecting any
sightseeing along the way. We say this because the canopy that covers the Tuk Tuk slants
ownwards towards at exactly eye level so that the passengers are losing their chances to see what is
going on around unless one sits on another persons lap.

9. The text is about....

A. Tuk-tuks in Bangkok
B. Bangkok traditional transportation
C. all means of transportation in Bangkok
D. visitors favourite transportation
10. How many grown-ups can be carried restfully in a tuk-tuk?
A. One.
B. Two.
C. Six.
D. Seven.
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11. Passengers of tuk-tuk cannot see what is going on around them because ....
A. the covers of tuk tuk slant downwards
B. their positions during the journey is great
C. the sight along the way is not good enough
D. their views are blocked by tuk tuks canopy
12. What is the first paragraph about?
A. The reason why tourists like tuk-tuk in Bangkok.
B. Quality that makes Bangkok inrcsistiblc for people.
C. The undeniable transportation that all Thai people like.
D. The visitors use tuk-tuk as a means of transportation.
13. From the text, we know that tuk-tuk ....
A. doesnt attract visitors to travel with it
B. is a good transportation for all journeys
C. is one of students favourite transports
D. is the only way for sightseeing in Bangkok

This text is for the following question 14 to 17

Once upon a time, there was a poor woman who had lost her husband and had a son named
Malin Kundang. One day, Malin Kundang went sailing to other place. Ever since Malin Kundang
leaving, his mother went to the shore everyday, waiting for Malin Kundang to return.
After years, her waiting came to an end when a luxurious ship docked at the shore. A young
couple in extravagant clothes stepped down from the ship. Malins mother was sure that the young
man was her son. She tried to embrace him, but he threw her away. He didnt admit the woman as
his mother.
Being denied and humiliated, Malins mother cursed her son. After a moment, the luxurious
ship was attacked by a hurricane and the cursed son turned into rock.

14. The old woman cursed her son because ....

A. he went to the shore everyday
B. he docked his ship at the shore
C. he denied and humiliated her
D. he tried to embrace her
15. What is the main idea of paragraph 3?
A. Malin Kundang was cursed by her mother
B. Malins mother got angry and turned into a rock
C. Malin Kundang continued his journey
D. The luxurious ship was attacked by a hurricane
16. Malin Kundang step down from the ship with his....
A. son
B. mother
C. guards
D. wife
17. What can we learn from the story?
A. All mothers love their children.
B. Be careful with your angry mother.
C. Dont leave your mother alone.
D. Always respect your mother.

The following text is for questions 18 to 21.

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Albert Einstein is a famous scientist. When he was a boy he was not smart, he even failed in his
study. When his teacher gave him some works or asked him about the lesson, he could not do the
task or answer questions. His friends were used to insult him with the calling stupid boy. It
happened in the school.
He was really upset when he was expelled from school and spent most of his day reading in his
bedroom. After that he returned to school and stood out as the smartest among other students.
People was amazed at his finding, the theory of quantum of speed (E=Mc2), and his success in
creating a very explosive bomb that called atomic bomb. Nevertheless he regretted it, because it
killed many lives when dropped in Nagasaki and Hiroshima, Japan in 1945. Eventhough the same
weapon also made them surender and end the World War II.

18. Why did Albert keep himself in his room one day?
A. He was unhappy.
B. He had nothing to do.
C. He liked reading books.
D. He wanted to be clever.
19. From the text, we know that Abert Einstein ....
A. loved going out with friends
B. had never finished his education
C. did not have many friends at school
D. worked for the Japan in World War
20. What is the main idea of the first paragraph?
A. Albert have been smart since he was a boy.
B. Albert had never failed in his study atschool.
C. Alberts teachers got angry with him.
D. Albert Einstein used to be a stupid boy.
21. His friends were used to insult him ... (paragraph 1) The word insult in the sentence is
synonymous to ....
A. praise
B. looked down
C. please
D. looked up

The following text is for questions 22 and 23.

SMP ALAMKA OUTING
05.00 : get up
05.30 : exercise
06.00 : take a bath
07.00 : breakfast
08.00-10.00 : briefing
10.30 : hiking
11.00-12.30 : break
13.00 : lunch
14.00-15.00 : games
16.00-18.00 : group discussion
19.00 : dinner
20.00-22.00 : campfires

22. What time will the students have campfire?

A. 8 a.m.
B. 1 p.m.
C. 4 p.m.
D. 8 p.m.
23. What kind of schedule is it?
A. Daily activities
B. Camping agendas
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C. Scout itinerary
D. Holiday plan

The following text is for questions 24 to 26.

Dear Mira,
Hi, How are you there? I hope you are fine as usual. Mira, I am writing to tell you my experience
as a voluntary worker in school. We cleaned the area around our school, mowed the grass and
bushes behind our classroom and repainted walls.
As the chairman of the students organization (OSIS), together with our committee members, we
planned and discussed the right time to do this voluntary work. After a long discussion, finally we
agreed to hold it last Saturday.
On that day, fortunately we did not have to study as we had just finished our final examination.
So, while waiting for our teachers who were busy writing our report book and with the help of Pak
Bejo we did it. We were having a good time.because we could play while we were working. I wished
you could join us at that time.
What about you? How do you spend your free time at school? Hows your Karate group at
school? I hope to hear from you, write me soon, Thanks.
Best Wishes,
Seno

24. What is the letter about?

A. Cleaning the school
B. Writing the report.
C. Final examination.
D. Voluntary work.
25. Who was busy writing the report book?
A. Mira.
B. Pak Bejo.
C. Teachers.
D. Seno.
26. Why were the students happy while they were working?
A. They could repainted freely.
B. The teachers were busy writing report.
C. They could play while working.
D. The garden was very clean.
The following text is for questions 27 to 30.
Phuket is the largest island in Thailand, a 540 square kilometers, its about the same size as
Singapore. Just over an hour by jet from Bangkok or Singapore, and with daily connections to most
major Asian airports, Phuket is ideally situated for a short break or a relaxing vacation.
Phuket covers land and many sandy beaches. It is a diverse and fascinating island to explore. A
rich culture, a beautiful coastline, spectacular natural sights, loads of outdoor sports and activities,
shopping, nightlife and dining are just a few of its attractions. Just offshore are dozens of smaller
islands, easily reached by boat. The natural wonders of the mainland, found just beyond Phuket over
the bridge to the north of the island, are also closed at hand. Many tourists come to Phuket every
year to see the beautiful view of it. One of the beautiful beaches had been displayed in a film, The
Beach, which was acted by the Hollywood actor. Leonardo Pi Caprio in 1999.
27. People come to Phuket to see ....
A. a famous film
B. the major airport
C. the Holywood actor
D. the beautiful view
28. Phuket was chosen for the shoot because ....
A. it has lively night life
B. it has diverse culture
C. it is famous for its beautiful beach
D. it is close to the mainland
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29. What is the main idea of the second paragraph?

A. Phuket covers land and many sandy beaches.
B. Phuket has spectacular natural view.
C. Beautiful beach film had been displayed in Phuket.
D. Dozens of smaller islands can be reached by the boats.
30. A rich culture, a beautiful coastline.... (paragraph 2) What is the synonym of the underlined word?
A. Sea
B. Lake
C. River
D. Shore

The following text is for questions 31 to 34.

A man and his son were going to the market. While they were walking, a country man passed
and said, You fool, what a donkey for but to ride upon?
So the man put the boy on the donkey. But soon, some passersby said, see that lazy young
steer. He lets his father walk while he rides.
So the man ordered his boy to get off and got on himself, but the passerby said, Shame on
that lazy old man, he lets his poor son walk, while he rides
The man did not know what to do. Last, he took his boy on the donkey. Then the passerby
said Arent you ashamed of yourself for overloading the poor donkey?
The man and the boy got off. They cut down a pole, tied the donkeys feet to it and raised the
pole to their shoulders. They arrived to a bridge when the donkey, getting one of its feet loose, kick
all out and caused the boy to drop his end of the pole. In the struggle, the donkey fell over the
bridge and then it was drowned.

31. Why did the boy get off from the donkey?
A. The passerby needed him.
B. His father asked him to do that.
C. The donkey was tired carrying him.
D. The boy wanted to be with the donkey.
32. What is the main idea of the last paragraph?
A. The man and his son took a rest near the bridge.
B. The man and his donkey arrived at the market.
C. The mans behavior made the donkey alive.
D. The donkey was carried by its owners.
33. What is the moral value of the text?
A. You should believe in yourself.
B. You cannot please everyone.
C. Do what everyone asked you for.
D. You must be careful when riding a donkey.
34. ..., tied the donkeys feet to it... (last paragraph) The underlined word refers to ....
A. the market
B. the donkey
C. the pole
D. the river

The following text is for questions 35 to 38.

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How to Make Mango Juice

Materials:
some mangoes a half glass of water a glass of iced cube a spoon of sugar 3 spoons of condensed
milk
Procedures:
First, peel the mango and clean it. Next, cut the mango into pieces and put them into the juicer.
Then, put the water, ice, sugar, and milk. After that, turn on the juicer and wait about 15 seconds.
Finally, pour the mango juice into the glass and it ready to be served.

35. What should we do before we put the mango into the juicer?
A. Pour the mango juice into the glass. C. Cut them into pieces.
B. Add water, ice, sugar, and milk. D. Turn on the juicer.
36. What ingredient do we need as much as 3 spoons?
A. Sugar. C. Iced Cube.
B. Water. D. Condensed milk
37. First, peel the mango and clean it. What is the synonym of the underlined word?
A. Wash C. Slice
B. Dry D. Cut
38. and put them into the juicer. (Step 2) The underlined word refers to ....
A. sugar and mango C. sugar and milk
B. ice and water D. pieces of mango

The following text is for questions 39 to 42.

Gardenia plants are popular for the strong sweet scent of their flowers. Gardenia is the
national flower in Pakistan. In Japan and China, the flower is called Kuchinashi (Japanese) and Zhi zi
(Chinese).
Gardenia plants are evergreen shrubs. Their small trees can grow to 1 - 5 meters tall. The leaves
are 5-50 centimeters long and 3-25 centimeters broad, dark green and glossy with a leathery
texture. The flowers are in small groups, white, or pale yellow, with 5-12 lobes (petals) from 5-12
centimeters diameter. They usually bloom in midspring to mid-summer. Many species have strong
aroma.
To cultivate gardenia as a house plant is not easy. This species can be difficult to grow because
it originated in warm humid tropical areas. It demands high humidity and bright (not direct) light to
thrive. It flourishes in acidic soil with good drainage and thrives on 20- 23 C during the day and 15
- 16 C in the evening. Potting soils developed specifically for gardenias are available. It grows no
larger than 18 inches in height and width when grown indoor. In climates where it can be grown
outdoors, it can reach the height of 6 feet. If water hits the flowers, they will turn brown.
39. How tall is a gardenia tree?
A. 3-25 cm. C. 5-50 cm.
B. 5-12 cm. D. 1 - 5 m.
40. What is the main idea of the last paragraph?
A. It is easy to plant a gardenia tree. D. A good drainage is important for gardenia
B. A gardenia plant needs high humidity. plant.
C. Its not easy to plant gardenia as a house
plant.
41. From the text we know that....
A. people dont like the strong scent of C. the flower is easy to plant
flower D. the flower is expensive
B. Gardenia is widespread in Asia
42. ... because it originated in warm ... (paragraph 3, line 10) The underlined word refers to ....
A. the flower C. the soil
B. the species D. the leaf

The following text is for questions 43 to 45.

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43. The text tells us about....

A. the management of Franklin Zoo C. the cubs and management
B. the new member of management D. the newborn tiger cubs
44. What should people do to see the cubs?
A. Come to the zoo on weekend C. Visit them in the afternoon
B. Go to the zoo on weekdays D. Contact zoo management
45. Santana and Mariah (Tiger Cubs) The synonym of the underlined word is ....
A. families C. mothers
B. babies D. fathers
For questions 46 to 48, complete the text with the correct word.
Ki Hajar Dewantara is named as Bapak Pendidikan Indonesia because of his brilliant ideas in
Indonesian education. Although he wras (46)... during colonial times, he had modem views. He also
thought that everybody had the right to get (47) .... He was also chosen as the minister of
Indonesian education under President Soekarnos Administration. He did his job (48) ... and was
bestowed Bintang Mahaputra.
46. A. Worked B. raised C. studied D. stayed
47. A. Ambition B. Education C. independence D. honesty
48. A. Simply B. Quickly C. Carelessly D. Responsibly
49.Arrange the sentences bellow into a correct paragraph.
1. We left our house at about 5 oclock in the morning. We took a taxi to the railway
station.
2. Finally our train came. All of us rushed to get on the train.
3. Last Lebaran, my family and I went hometown. We decided to take a train because it is
more comfortable.
4. It took about 5 to 7 hours to get to our hometown. We enjoyed our journey.
5. We took the carriage no 3 according to our tickets.
6. But without any prior information, our train was late for about fifteen minutes, so we
had to wait a bit longer.
7. After finding our seats we could sit comfortably.
8. We arrived at the station at six. Our train would leave at 6.40.
A. 3-8-6-4-5-1-2-7 C. 3-1-8-6-2-5-7-4
B. 3-4-5-8-1-2-6-7 D. 3-5-4-2-7-8-1-6
50. This text is for the following question.

CAUTION
Unpredictable Waves and Currents, Rocks and
Coral in Water May Be a Hazard
Dangerous Shorebreak
SWIM AT YOUR OWN RISK

What does the caution above mean?

A. Swimming in the area is dangerous. C. The wave in the area is unpredictable.
B. The swimming activity causes no risk. D. Rocks and coral can be found in the area.
Do The Best To be The Best