 Recount Text

On Wednesday, my students and I went to Yogyakarta. We stayed at Dirgahayu Hotel which is

not far from Malioboro.

On Thursday, we visited the temples in Prambanan. There are three big temples, the Brahmana,
Syiwa and Wisnu temples. They are really amazing. We visited only Brahmana and Syiwa
temples, because Wisnu temple is being renovated.

On Friday morning we went to Yogya Kraton. We spent about two hours there. We were lucky
because we were led by a smart and friendly guide. Then we continued our journey to
Borobudur. We arrived there at four p.m. At 5 p.m. we heard the announcement that Borobudur
gate would be closed.

In the evening we left for Jakarta by wisata bus.

1. The text above mainly discusses about……..

a. the writer’s trip to Yogyakarta
b. the writer’s first visit to Prambanan
c. the writer’s impression about the guide
d. the writer’s experience at Yogya Kraton
e. the writer’s impression about Borobudur

2. The text is written in the form of a/an………

a. recount
b. narrative
c. report
d. anecdote
e. spoof

3. The purpose of the text is to……….

a. tell past events
b. entertain readers
c. describe the smugglers
d. report an event to the police
e. inform readers about events of the day

4. What are the big temples in Prambanan?

a. angkor wat, syiwa, and sudra temples
b. paria, brahmana, and temples
c. brahmana, syiwa, and wisnu temples
d. wisnu, syiwa, and borobudur temples
e. borobudur, syiwa, and brahmana temples

5. When did they go home?

a. On Saturday morning
b. On Friday evening
c. On Thursday evening
d. On Friday afternoon
e. On Saturday evening

 Narrative Text

The Rats and The Elephants

Once upon a time their lived a group of mice under a tree in peace. However, a group of
elephants crossing the jungle unknowingly destroyed the homes of all the rats. Many of them
were even crushed to death.

Then taking of rats decided to approach the elephant's chief and request him to guide his herd
through another route. On hearing the sad story, the elephant's king apologized and agreed to
take another route. And so the lives of the rats were saved.

One day elephant-hunters came to the jungle and trapped a group of elephants in huge nets. Then
the elephant king suddenly remembered the king of the rats. He summoned on of the elephants of
his herd, which had not been trapped, to go seek help from the king and told him about the
trapped elephants.

The rat's king immediately took his entire group of rats and they cut open the nets which had
trapped the elephant's herd. The elephant herd was totally set free. They danced with joy and
thank the rats.

1. What type of text is the above text? It is …

A. a narrative text
B. a description text
C. a recount text
D. an anecdote text
E. an expository text

2. What destroyed the homes of all rats?

A. a group of mice did
B. the hunter did
C. elephant-hunter did
D. a group of elephant did
E. elephant's herd

3. What helped the elephant's herd free?

A. the elephant-hunter did
B. the hunters did
C. the trapped elephants did
D. a group of king did
E. entire group of rats did
4. What is generic structure of "once upon a time there lived a group of mice under a tree in
peace"?
A. Identification
B. Orientation
C. Complication
D. Resolution
E. Description

5. At the end of the story, how was the elephant's herd?

A. angry
B. sad
C. happy
D. dead
E. disappointed

 Discussion Text

Most people agree that the family planning programme is desirable for the good of family and
society. But individuals and religious groups differ sharply on the methods of birth control that they
consider moral and acceptable.

Couples that practice birth control do so for various reasons. They may want to limit or space
their children, or to have no children at all. Young couples often postpone having children so that
both partners can work full-time. Other couples space their children so they can give each as much
attention as possible. Some women are advised by their doctor to avoid pregnancy for health
reasons. In many countries with rapidly growing populations, the government encourages couples
to limit the number of their families.

Even thought birth control has gained in acceptance, opposition to the practice is continuous.
Some people fear that birth control encourages sexual outside marriage or that government might
impose birth control. Some religious groups oppose birth control on moral grounds.

Some religious groups teach that artificial methods of birth control are immoral because they
separate the purposes of intercourse in marriage-conjugal love and the procreation of children.
Although they oppose all artificial birth control, they consider natural family planning to be
acceptable.

1. Some religious groups refuse to use … birth control because of moral values.
A. home-made
B. man-made
C. natural
D. original
 E. high quality

2. Paragraph two tells us about …

A. the government’s encouragement for happy family.
B. the reasons why a woman avoids to have baby.
C. the reasons why couples do birth control.
D. the postponement to having children.
E. the small and big families.

3. We learn from the text that …

A. all couple want to limit their children.
B. most couples want to postpone giving birth.
C. people space children to give them less attention.
D. not everybody agrees with the birth control methods.
E. women avoid being pregnant because of economic problems.

 Description Text

On the banks of the Chao Phraya, Bangkok’s “Waterway of Kings”, lies an inn that has
effectively set new principles of neighborliness for this commended city.

Set in sublimely landscaped tropical patio nurseries, the Shangri-La Bangkok furnishes visitors
with all the appeal and warmth of the orient and, in the meantime, unbeatable scope of offices
and relaxation exercises.

There is a decision of 12 heavenly settings in which to go out on the town, a huge freestyle
swimming pool that ignores the stream, convention and getting offices for together to 2000
individuals, and a 24-hourbusiness focus.

Furthermore, from each and every visitor room and suite, there is a stunning perspective of all
the extraordinary hurrying around of the mythical “Stream of Kings”.

One may expect such an all-around prepared and situated inn to be miles far from the downtown
area at the same time, at Shangri-La Bangkok the business region and principle shopping zones
are insignificant minutes away.

From over 200 years, Bangkok’s grandeur has been reflected in the waters of the Chao Phraya.
Today, the Shangri-La Bangkok towers close to this glorious waterway, offers its visitors the
brilliant guarantee of the East.

1. The content primarily concentrates on… …..

A. Bangkok’s granduer
B. Shangri-La Bangkok

C. Bangkok’s “Stream Kings”

D. the water of the Chao Praya

E. the lofty waterway in Bangkok

2. The sort of content above is an/a… …

A. report

B. relate

C. story

D. story

E. graphic

3. For what number of individuals the getting offices are together to?

A. 6000 individuals

B. 4000 individuals

C. 2000 individuals

D. 5000 individuals

E. 1000 individuals

4. The informative reason for this content is… …

A. to portray Chao Praya

B. to retell occasions for amusement

C. to present no less than two perspectives about an issue

D. to tell the advantage of Shangri-La Bangkok

E. to advise perusers, audience members, or viewers about occasion

5. The text above is included form of………….

a. hortatory exposition
b. narrative
c. description
d. report
e. explanation

 Report Text

Giraffe

Giraffe is the highest animal in the world. Its height can reach 4.8 to 5.5 meters and its weight
about 1360 pounds. Giraffe has a unique characteristic. They have a very long neck and two
small horns on its head. Giraffes have big brown eyes and protected by thick and long eyebrows.
Her body is covered with a unique pattern that is attached by brown spots all over their body.

Just like camels, giraffes can survive without drinking for long time because giraffes can rely on
the water contained in leaves they eat. Giraffes are very selective in choosing food. They always
eat young leaves that grow in the tree tops. Their tongue shaped like a knife help them to cut
branches which are very hard.

Female giraffes can start pregnant at the age of five years, with a gestation period of 15 months.
Commonly female giraffe bear one baby, but sometimes two babies at once. Giraffes bear its
baby with a standing position. When the baby is about to be born, they just drop it to the ground
from a 1.5 meter of height. Baby giraffe can stand with about 20 minutes since being born, and
begin breastfeeding within an hour of birth.

1. What kind of text above?

a. Report text
b. Descriptive text
c. Narrative text
d. Spoof
e. News item

2. The text tells us about?

a. Giraffe’s reproduction
b. The strange animals
c. The highest animal
d. Baby giraffe
e. The heaviest animal
3. The unique characteristic of giraffe is?

a. Two horns on its head

b. Their long neck
c. Brown spot
d. Their food
e. Their life

4. The second paragraph mainly discussed about?

a. Giraffe’s food
b. Giraffe’s characteristic
c. Giraffe’s life
d. Giraffe’s reproduction
e. Giraffe’s baby

5. The word “it” in third paragraph refers to?

a. Neck
b. Horn
c. Baby giraffe
d. Food
e. Long period of pregnant

 Explanation Text

Recycling is a collection, processing, and reuse of materials that would otherwise be thrown away.
Materials ranging from precious metals to broken glass, from old newspapers to plastic spoons, can be
recycled. The recycling process reclaims the original material and uses it in new products.

In general, using recycled materials to make new products costs less and requires less energy than
using new materials. Recycling can also reduce pollution, either by reducing the demand for high-
pollution alternatives or by minimizing the amount of pollution produced during the manufacturing
process.

Paper products that can be recycled include cardboard containers, wrapping paper, and office paper.
The most commonly recycled paper product is newsprint. In newspaper recycling, old newspapers are
collected and searched for contaminants such as plastic bags and aluminum foil. The paper goes to a
processing plant where it is mixed with hot water and turned into pulp in a machine that works much like
a big kitchen blender. The pulp is screened and filtered to remove smaller contaminants. The pulp then
goes to a large vat where the ink separates from the paper fibers and fl oats to the surface. The ink is
skimmed off, dried and reused as ink or burned as boiler fuel. The cleaned pulp is mixed with new wood
fibers to be made into paper again.
 Experts estimate the average office worker generates about 5 kg of wastepaper per month. Every ton of
paper that is recycled saves about 1.4 cu m (about 50 cu ft) of landfill space. One ton of recycled paper
saves 17 pulpwood trees (trees used to produce paper).

1. The following things can be recycled, EXCEPT....

a. precious metals
b. broken glass
c. old newspapers
d. plastic spoons
e. fresh vegetables and fruits

2. Which of the following is NOT the benefit of recycling?

a. It costs much money for the process of recycling
b. It costs less to make new products.
c. It requires less energy.
d. It can reduce pollution.
e. It reduces the demand for high-pollution alternatives.

3. What is the third step of recycling paper products?

a. Collect and search for contaminants such as plastic bags and aluminium foil.
b. Mix the paper with hot water in a blender which turns it into pulp.
c. Screen and filter the pulp to remove smaller contaminants.
d. Put the pulp to a large vat to separate the ink from the paper fibres.
e. Mix the pulp with new wood fibres to be made into paper again.

4. We can make use of the ink after being separated from the paper fibres by doing the followings,
EXCEPT....
a. Skim it off.
b. Dry it.
c. Reuse as ink.
d. Burn as boiler fuel.
e. Mix it with the pulp.

 News Item Text

Wade withdraws from U.S. basketball team

(Reuters) - Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade withdrew his name from the player pool for the
U.S. Olympic basketball team on Thursday because his injured left knee will require surgery,
USA Basketball said.

After receiving the diagnosis from the Heat team physician, the All-Star guard, who helped
Miami win the NBA title in five games over the Oklahoma City Thunder, informed USA
Basketball chairman Jerry Colangelo that he was having the surgery soon and would be unable to
compete in London.

"As many people may know, throughout the season, I struggled with a recurring knee issue,"
Wade said in a statement. "After the championship game, I visited with my doctors for a round
of comprehensive medical tests, and the recent results dictate the need for surgery. "While every
part of me wants to be in London, I need to take this time to do what's best to improve my health
and allow me to continue to play the game I love."

Wade was the U.S. team's leading scorer in their run to 2008 Olympic gold in Beijing, scoring a
game-high 27 points as the Americans beat Spain 118-107 in the Olympic final.

Despite having his knee drained during the NBA playoffs, Wade averaged over 22 points a game
during Miami's championship series triumph over the Thunder.

Wade's exit from the U.S. squad left 17 players in the mix for 12 spots on the Olympic team
following injuries that removed several players from consideration, including Derrick Rose of
the Chicago Bulls and Dwight Howard of the Orlando Magic.

1. Why can’t Wade play for us basketball team?

a. He is too old to play basketball
b. His injured left knee requires surgery
c. He doesn't want to complete in London
d. He wants to visit his doctor for a medical test
e. He was removed from the U.S. basketball team.

2. Based on the text, Dwyane Wade…

a. will be a guard in the U.S. Olympic basketball team
b. will never play basketball again for the U.S. team
c. failed to play in Beijing Olympic games
d. is the most valuable player in the Olympic games
e. was the leading scorer for the U.S. team in Beijing Olympic games

3. What is the main idea of paragraph 3?

a. Peole know that Dwyane Wade has a problam
b. Dwyane Wade visit his doctors for medical test
c. The doctors suggested Wade recovers his knee by surgery
d. Dwyane Wade wants to improve his health to continue the game
e. Dwyane Wade has struggled with his knee problem that he needs surgery
  Hortatory Exposition Text

Anybody who is over the age of six knows that there is nowhere safe for skateboarders to
skate. This prevents young people from enjoying an active, energetic and adventurous pastime.

Just watch a local street for a short while and note the steady stream of skaters speeding up and
down the footpaths. Toddlers can be trampled on and old ladies can be knocked down as they
struggle home carrying their cat food from supermarkets.

Skateboarding is a serious sport that improves young people’s health. It increases fitness,
improves balance and strengthens the joints in knees and ankles. Although it appears to be a solo
sport, when groups practice together and compete to perform stunts or runs they form firm
friendships.

Young people should be prevented from becoming overweight couch potatoes. If they are
actively involved in skating, they do not smoke, take drugs or break laws for fun.

Kids will always seek thrills and excitement. They need to practice their 180s, 360s and Ollie’s
free from restrictions. We must build skate parks in the suburbs so that streets are safe for small
children and senior citizens and skaters have spaces where they can race, chase, speed, and soar
towards the sun.

1. Where do the kids usually ride their skateboard?

A. In the main roads and foot paths.
B. In front of the supermarket.
C. In front of their home.
D. In the suburbs.
E. In the park.

2. What is the main idea of paragraph 3?

A. There is no safe place for skateboarders.
B. Kids seek an excitement in skate.
C. The goodness of skateboarding.
D. The skateboarding is a serious sport.
E. How to prevent overweight by skateboarding.

3. The writer’s purpose in writing the text is ….

A. to invite the local teenagers to skate in a park built specifically for skaters.
B. to convince the readers that they need a safe place for skaters to skate.
C. to provoke youngsters into the local government policy.
D. to promote the writer’s business of skateboarding class.
E. to inform parents about the goodness of skateboarding.
4. What must we do to let the skaters play?
A. Join with them anywhere.
B. Give them space in the park.
C. Let them play in the main roads.
D. Let them play in the local street.
E. Build a skate park in the suburbs.

5. They need to practice their 180s, 360s and Ollie’s free from restrictions. (Paragraph 5)
The synonym of the underlined word is ….
A. Approval
B. Allowance
C. Improvement
D. Prevention
E. Limitation

 Analytical Exposition Text

Integrated Pest Management

There is no best way to deal with pests in agriculture. Pesticides which are commonly used may
cause many problems. I think combining different management operations is the most effective
way to control pests.

Firstly, the chemicals in the pesticides may build up as residues in the environment and in the
soil which absorbs the chemicals. This reduces the quality of farm product.
Secondly, pests can gradually become resistant to pesticides. This means that newer and stronger
ones have to be developed.

Lastly, some pesticides affect non target plants and animals such as fish and bees. This affects
the ecology and environment as well.

So, understanding of ecology of an area helps a lot in pest control. Pesticides should be chosen
and applied carefully so that they don't affect the ecological balance and environment.
Therefore, integrated pest management is a safe and more effective option to fight pest in
agriculture and livestock.

1. Which of the following is not directly affected by pesticides used?

A. Plants
B. Ecology
C. Animals.
D. Environment.
E. Human Beings
2. What can you say about paragraph two and four?
A. The fourth paragraph supports the idea stated in paragraph two.
B. Both paragraphs tell about the disadvantages of using pesticides.
C. Both paragraphs tell about how pesticides affect the quality of farm products.
D. The statement in paragraph is contrary to the statement in paragraph four.
E. The second paragraph tells about the effects of using pesticides on animals mentioned in
paragraph four.

3. One of the disadvantages of using chemical pesticides is …

A. killing fish and bees.
B. increasing crops productivity.
C. creating balanced ecosystem.
D. causing the pests to become inactive
E. helping reduce pollutants in the environment.

4. Secondly, pests can gradually become resistant to pesticides. (paragraph 3)

The word resistant in the sentence above means …
A. weak
B. fragile
C. damage
D. unaffected
E. unbalanced

 Anecdot Text

 Review Text

Marry Higgins Clark

Reading the three plots of Marry Higgins Clark in All Through the Night concern a stolen gold
ornamental cup, a missing baby, and a will which seems to be deceitful. To solve the mystery, she
revives her beloved characters; Alvirah, the former cleaning woman; and Willy Meeham, the
plumber who won the lottery. They left their life in Jackson Heights, Queens, for an apartment on
Central Park. The two have fun along the way solving the puzzle.

The pace is swift and the story is pure escape - totally fun Mary Higgins Clark. I admit, however, that
l am still trying to know what melody of the song "All Through the Night" sounds like.

This holiday season, put aside your chores and curl up on couch with All Through the Night. When
you close it you will be relaxed and more ready to enjoy the festivities. And then you might just
want to tuck a copy into someone's stocking or gift bag, as well.
 23. What is the writer's suggestion for the holiday season?
A. Left your life for an apartment in Central Park.
B. Put aside your chores and read the novel.
C. Tuck a stocking into someone's gift bag.
D. Stole a gold ornament and he deceitful.
E. Have fun and solve some puzzles.

24. What intrigues the writer about All Through the Night?
A. lt made her curl up on couch all day.
B. It made her ready for any festivities during holiday.
C. She didn”t know the melody of the song in the book.
D. She wanted to escape every time she read the book.
E. She closed it and got relax.

25. In the first paragraph, the reviewer ....

A. introduces the Marry Higgins Clark
B. analyzes the three plots in the story
C. mainly discusses about Alvirah
D. is solving all of the mystery
E. summarizes the characters

 Procedure Text

How to Make Flannel Rose Ring

Ingridients

1. Red Flannel around 10×10 cm

2. Scissors
3. Glue

The ways:

1. Cut round the flannel about 5×3 cm and make spiral in it.
2. Glue each side of spiral flannel.
3. Twist it from central until the end (look like a rose).
4. Cut the flannel in a rectangle (the size depend on your finger).
5. Put the rose in a rectangle and glue it.
6. Flannel rose ring is ready to wear.
8. Which statement is NOT TRUE about the instruction?

A. We must glue the rose in rectangle to get the ring.

B. The biggest the finger means the more flannel that needed.

C. All people have the same size of rectangle to make the ring.

D. We make a rectangle after we make a rose form.

9. We need flannel . . . to make rose ring for twice.

A. Less than 10x10cm

B. Only 10x10cm

C. About 10x10cm

D. More than 10x10cm

10.What should we do after we cut round the flannel?

A. Glue each side of the flannel

B. Cut it in spiral form

C. Twist from the central until the end

D. Put the rose in a rectangle and glue it.

11. What is the Generic Structure of the second paragraph?

A. Goal

B. Materials

C. Ingredients

D. Steps
12. “Twist it from central until the end “ (second paragraph)

The underlined word has similar meaning with. . .

A. pull

B. Fling

C. Ream

D. Coil

 Functional Text

Hotel Work :
One Month Training Course

Suitable young men and women are invited to apply for places on the one month training course
on hotel work organized by the Hong Kong Institute of Hotel Management. Tuition is free of
charge and students who successfully complete the course will be offered employment in the
Colony's leading hotels

The training Course will take place from Monday 21st July to Friday 22nd August, from 9a.m. to
4.30 p.m. daily, except Saturdays and Sundays.

Applications for places on the course are welcome for students now in their third year at
secondary school, who have good knowledge of English, and have interest in hotel work.
Application forms may be obtained from:
The Hong Kong Institute of Management,
Box 948,
The South China Times.

The closing date for applications is April 29th.

3. Those who successfully complete the course will be given ...

a. free tuition
b. a further training course
c. jobs in big hotels in the colony
d. a chance to stay in the colony's leading hotels for one month
e. membership of the Hong Kong Institute of Hotel management
4. What requirement is needed by an applicant to apply for the hotel work training?
a. Able to speak Mandarin
b. Secondary school graduate
c. good knowledge of English
d. Reputable university graduate
e. 2-year experience in hotel work