SOAL TRY OUT BIG NOVEMBER 2018

The text is for question number 1 - 3

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It was Sunday morning December 26 th 2004. The day that I would never forget
forever. We went to the beach in Meulaboh, Aceh. Many people were there when I arrived.
When we were enjoying the beautiful sunrise, suddenly we were shocked by a violent
shake in the ground. Everybody in the beach was panic. We soon realized that it was a very
big earthquake although it struck in a very short period of time.
After that, we saw the water going on into the middle of the sea. No wonder if there were
many kinds of fish left behind on the sand. We all seemed to be astonished by the view until
we realized that there was a huge wave coming towards us and destroying everything in its
way.
I didn’t realize what had happened until I found myself hanging on a branch of a tree.
It was a very terrible day.

1. What is the text mainly about?

A. The story of a terrible an earthquake
B. The description of beach in Meulaboh
C. The steps of avoiding danger in your life
D. The writer’s experience with a big earthquake
2. Everybody in the beach was panic because...
A. The sun rose brightly
B. There was an earthquake
C. The beach was very enjoyable
D. There was an amazing view in the sea

3. How was the beach after the tsunami? It was…

A. crowded
B. terrible.
C. put away
D. swept away
The text is for questions number 4 – 6

Donna has just returned from her vacation in Kuala Lumpur. She was really happy. One of
the best moments was when she explored Kuala Lumpur in one day by boarding the KL Hop-on
Hop-off. For your information, KL Hop-on Hop-off is a semi-glass-roofed double decker bus,
which will stop at over 40 tourist attractions. So, passengers can get on board and alighthat places
they like to visit.
She started her trip from bus stop 6 in Bukit Bintang district and alighted at bus stop’8. She
then walked to Chinatown, along Petaling Jaya Street. It is the place where we can buy goods at
lower prices. She bought T-shirts and a wallet. Then, she continued walking to the bus stop 9.
Her second stop was National Palace. During the trip, she passed by Little India where there
are many Indian stores. In that place, she witnessed the exchange of the palace sentry on duty.
She continued on her trip and stopped at Merdeka Square. Thereare many important and
historical buildings near the place, such as Jamek Mosque and St. Mary Church. Then, her next
destination was Petronas Towers. She was amazed by the sixth tallest building in the world. Her
final stop was Kuala Lumpur Tower. Luckily, there was a festival held there. She also had a chance
to go to the observation deck, to see Kuala Lumpur from above.

4. What is the main topic of the text?

A. Donna’s holiday experience in Malaysia.
B. A semi-glass-roofed double decker bus called KL Hop-on Hop-off.
C. Donna’s trip in Kuala Lumpur in one day, using the KL Hop-on Hop-off.
D. Interesting places in Kuala Lumpur.

5. She will never forget her experience that day. Donna took a trip around Kuala Lumpur by . . .
A. car
B. bus
C. train
D. monorail
6.. Donna visited the following places, EXCEPT. . . .
A. Little lndia
B. Chinatown
C. Merdeka Square
D. Kuala Lumpur Tower
The text is for questions number 7– 9

Once upon a time, there was a selfish and greedy man who lost thirty gold coins. He went to
his friend’s house and told her how he lost his gold coins. His
friend was a kind woman.
As the woman’s daughter was walking along the street, she found thirty gold coins. When
she arrived home, she told her mother what she had found. The girl’s mother told her that the
gold coins belonged to her friend and she asked him to come. When the selfish man arrived, she
told him how her daughter had found his thirty gold coins and handed them to him.
However, after counting the gold coins, the man said that ten of them were missing. He
accused the girl of taking the coins, as he had forty gold coins. He added that he would claim the
outstanding 10 gold coins from her, but the woman refused.
Then, the man went to court and informed the judge about what had taken place between
him and the girl’s mother. When the girl and her mother arrived, the judge asked the girl how
many gold coins she found. She replied thirty. The judge then asked the selfish man how many
gold coins he had lost and he answered forty.
The judge then told the man that the gold coins did not belong to him, because the girl
found thirty- gold coins, not forty as he claimed. If anybody was looking for thirty gold coins, he
would send for the girl. On the contrary, if forty gold coins were found, he would send them for
the man.
Finally, the man confessed that he lied and lost only thirty gold coins. However, the judge
did not listen to him.

7. What is the suitable title of the text?

A. Fair judge
B. honest girl
C. Selfish man
D. Poor man

8. What is the main idea of paragraph 2?

A. The girl found thirty gold coins.
B. The greedy man report to the judge
C. The judge made the decision of the coins
D. The man lost all of his coins.

9. From the text we know that the girl is . . . .

A. generous
B. helpful
C. friendly
D. honest
 The text is for question number 10 - 12

The Golden Eggs

Once upon a time, there lived a poor man. He lives in a village. His house was a small hut.
He had nothing. He only had a goose. Everyday the goose gave some eggs. The man would sell
the eggs to his neighbors or in the market. He used the money to buy food.
One morning he walked to the nest of the goose as usual. But he only found one egg. It
was a white egg. It was a yellow egg.
“only one egg? It’s even yellow?” he wondered. “is this really an egg?”
The man thought the goose played trick on him. But he took the egg home.
As he arrived home, he tried to break the egg. But the egg was very hard.
“what’s this? I can not break it!” he sighed.
He rubbed the egg. It became very shiny. He then realized that it was not an egg. It was a
solid gold. “my goodness! It’s a solid gold” he exclaimed Then he sold the golden egg to the
market. He got a lot money from it.
The goose gave one egg everyday. The man sold the gold everyday. He became a rich man.
He could eat delicious food. He even had a big beautiful home. But he grew greedy. He wanted to
get more eggs everyday. He thought, “if I kill the goose I will find many eggs in its tummy.”
One morning he killed the goose. He opened its tummy. But he could not find any golden
eggs. Now the goose died. It could not give any golden eggs anymore.

10. Why did the man become a rich man?

A. He sold the eggs from a golden goose
B. He had many eggs to sell in the market
C. He sold the golden eggs from the goose
D. He had many golden gooses to sell in the market

11. “…His house was a small hut …”( par 1)

The word” hut “ means…
A. Shed
B. House
C. Shelter
D. Building

12. From the text we know that…

A. The man had a golden goose
B. The goose gave some golden eggs every day
C. The man killed the goose and sold it to the market
D. The goose grew greedy and become a famous goose in the village
The text is for question number 13 - 15

Chameleons

There are 80 different types of chameleons in the world, most of which are to be found
in Africa, South of the Sahara desert. The common chameleon ranges from the Middle East,
along the North African coast to Southern Spain.

The chameleon is a slow-moving lizard which hunts for insects among trees and
undergrowth. One of its peculiar features is its eyes, which are set in two conical sockets and
can move independently of one another. This enables the chameleon to look behind with one eye
and in front with the other.

Chameleons are well-known for their ability to change colour. The skin and body
markings change colour to match the surroundings. Among the plants, for example, the
chameleon is very difficult to spot among foliage.

13. What does the text mainly talk about?

A. Chameleons’ ancestors

B. Chameleons’ characteristics

C. Different types of chameleons

D. Reproduction of chameleons

14. What is the best prey for a chameleon?

A. a fine meal
B. a sticky tongue
C. an insect
D. an eye

15.“…very difficult to spot among foliage.” (Paragraph 3)

What is the synonym of the word foliage ?
A. The leaves
B. The branches
C. The floras
D. The twigs
The text is for questions number 16 – 18
How to Make a Paper Plate Frog

Materials :
a paper plate
green paint and a brush
colored construction paper
scissors
glue
a black marker
Steps :
1. Put the paper plate side down.
2. Paint the paper plate green.
3. While you’re waiting for the paper plate to dry, trace and cut out hand prints.
4. Glue the hand prints onto the back of the paper plate on either side.
5. Cut two white circles and draw in your frog’s eyes using a black marker.
6. Glue on the eyes around the top of the paper plate.
7. Cut out a small piece of colored paper for the mouth and glue it on.

16. Where should we glue the frog’s eyes?

A. Onto the back of the paper plate.
B. Onto the sides of the paper plate.
C. Around the top of the paper plate.
D. Around the bottom of the paper plate

17.“. . . trace and cut out hand prints.” What is the synonym of ‘trace’?
A. Attach.
B. Cover.
C. Sketch.
D. Fasten.
18. After preparing the materials, we can ________.
A. attach the hand prints on the plate
B. glue on the eyes and mouth
C. paint the paper plate
D. color the eye balls
The text is for questions number 19 – 20

The biggest meat-eating animals in the river are alligator that can be found almost in every
stream in the world. “The Living Dinosaurs”, as they are widely regard, will catch any land
animal crossing the water; human being is not an exception. So we must be careful when
crossing a river that has no bridge, the alligator can attack us any time.

A grown a litigator can weigh up to 2,200 kilograms, and it can be four and a half meter in
length. An alligator has very long and sharp fangs that can tear its prey into tatters. Its skin is
very rough with large horn-like scales.

19. What is the text about?

A. The alligator.
B. The Dinosours
C. The dangerous animal.
D. The harmful reptile.

20. “ An alligator has very long and sharp fangs that can tear its prey into tatters.”
The word “fangs” means . . . .
A. Tails.
B. Teeth.
C. Claws.
D. Bites.

The text is for questions number 21 – 23.

Chicago is one of the ... (21) cities in the United States. We can ... (22) many skyscrapers at every
corner of the city. There are many interesting spots worth-seeing. One of the most popular attractions
for both locals and tourists in Chicago is Cloud Gate. This interactive sculpture is ... (23) a giant
stainless steel bean that acts as a mirror. It reflects 80% of the city’s skyline on its surface.

21. The most suitable word to fill the blank is ...

A. smallest
B. biggest
C. narrowest
D. nearest

22. The most suitable word to fill the blank is ...

A. find
B. finds
C. found
D. finding
23. The most suitable word to fill the blank is

23. The most suitable word to fill the blank is ...

A. artificially
B. essentially
C. syntheticly
D. superficially

24. Prabu – to the jungle – for – went – to pray – child – God – one day
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

The best arrangement of the jumble words is …

A. 8–7–5–1–4–2–3-6
B. 8–1–4–2–5–7–3-6
C. 1-4–2–5–6–3–7–8
D. 1-4–2-5–7–3–8–6

25. The best arrangement of the jumble s3ntence is …

1. Her youngest child, Joshua was at home when it happened.

2. Last week Mrs. David had an accident
3. Joshua called his neighbor to ask help
4. Suddenly, Joshua heard his mother calling,” help! Help!.
5. He was playing with his new toy car.
6. His mother had burnt herself with some hot cooking oil.
7. She was crying with pain and the pan was on fire.
8. He ran to the kitchen

A. 2 – 1 – 5 – 4 – 3 – 7- 8
B. 2–1-5-8-7–3–4
C. 2–1–5–4–7–3–8
D. 2–1–5–4–8–7-3