I.

READING SECTION
Text 1
This text is for questions number 1 to 3
Jimmy Carter was born in Georgia, USA, in 1924 in a small rural community. He was brought up in the
Great Depression and joined the US navy. In 1953 after his father died he took control of the family
business and proved a successful manager. He entered politics at a local state level, helping to reduce
Georgia’s traditions of racial segregation. Nevertheless when Jimmy Carter ran for the president in 1976 he
was a big outsider to Washington, having only served as governor of Georgia. This meant he was distrusted
by some Democrats, especially from the north.

Nevertheless he defeated the Republican candidate G. Ford in 1976 to become President of the US.
President Carter made efforts to promote human rights both at home and abroad and also creating a new
education department. On an international level he also made attempts to promote arms reductions treaty’s
such as SALT II.

However he was president during a difficult time. Having to deal with energy crisis, the war in Afghanistan
and the hostage crisis. As a consequence he lost the 1980 election to R. Reagan. Since leaving the White
House Jimmy Carter has maintained a high profile, often acting as a negotiator in difficult situations. He
was awarded the Nobel Peace prize in 2002.

1. Why did the writer write the text?

A. to get attention from Jimmy Carter.
B. to honour Jimmy Carter for his work.
C. to make people proud of their country.
D. to give information about Jimmy Carter.
E. to show the importance of getting a Nobel Prize.
2. What can be inferred from the text?
A. Jimmy Carter became the president of USA after defeating Ronald Reagan.
B. Jimmy Carter took care of his family business after his parents passed away.
C. As governor of Georgia, Jimmy Carter promoted human rights in national and international level.
D. As president of United States, Jimmy Carter focused on reducing tradition of racial secretion.
E. Nobel Prize was given to Jimmy Carter as he often assigned as mediator in tough situation.
3. “President Carter made efforts to promote human rights both at home and abroad…”
The underlined word is closest in meaning to ….
A. frustrations
B. confusions
C. attempts
D. defeats
E. attacks
Text 2
This text is for questions number 4 to 6
Television becomes one of the most important devices which takes place in almost houses. It can unite all
members of the family as well as separate them. However, is it important to know what your kids are
watching? The answer is, of course, absolutely “Yes” and that should be done by all parents. Television
can expose things you have tried to protect the children from, especially violence, pornography,
consumerism and so on.
Recently, a study demonstrated that spending too much time on watching TV during the day or at
bedtime often cause bed-time disruption, stress, and short sleep duration. Another research found that
there is a significant relationship between the amount of time spent for watching television during
adolescence and early adulthood, and the possibility of being aggressive.
Meanwhile, many studies have identified a relationship between kids who watch TV a lot and being
inactive and overweight.
Considering some facts mentioning above, protect your children with the following tips:
 Limit television viewing to one-two hours each day
 Do not allow your children to have a TV set in their own bedrooms
 Review the rating of TV shows which your children watch
 Watch television with your children and discuss what is happening in the show

4. Why is it important for parents to watch television with their children?

A. to supervise what the children are watching on TV.
B. to gather the children with their friend for watching TV.
C. to allow the children to watch their favourite TV program.
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D. to limit the food intake the children have while watching TV.
E. to identify the problem the children have while watching TV.
5. What can be inferred from the text?
A. Televisions provide suitable programs for children at any age.
B. Children make their own schedule to watch TV in their room.
C. Research suggest children watch TV during napping time.
D. Parents should make timetable for children to watch TV.
E. Parents and children should watch TV together all day.
6. One of the advantage of watching television is that it can ... the relationship between parents and children by
setting time to watch it together.
A. pull
B. bind
C. adjust
D. adhere
E. restrict
Text 3
This text is for questions number 7 to 9
Should Americans be forced to Public Transportation?
First, let me define what the question is and isn’t asking. It isn’t asking if we should we all abandon cars
right now, nor is it asking if we should abandon them completely, nor is it asking if every American should do so. It
is asking weather 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 isn’t 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 that’s nearly 20 cars’ worth of space in traffic
cleared up, and nearly 20 parking spaces that  don’t need to built.
There are a lot of people that can take  with transit little inconvenience but simply don’t 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. 
7. What does the writer suggest?
A. Americans should learn to use public transportation
B. Americans should give up their car
C. Americans should be forced to use public transportation
D. The government should limit the number cars
E. The government should charge extra taxes for thise who uses cars
8. The text above is mainly discussing about ...
A. American must use public transportation
B. Many public transportation in America
C. Public transportation causes pollution in America
D. Americans like to go by public transportation
E. A lot of people should take a little transit in America
9. The following is one of the writer’s suggestions in forcing people to use public transportation 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 transportation
E. Limit the number of gasoline

Text 4
This text is for questions no 10 and 11
Starlight"

Far away
This ship has taken me far away
Far away from the memories
Of the people who care if I live or die

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Starlight
I will be chasing a starlight
Until the end of my life
I don't know if it's worth it anymore

Hold you in my arms

I just wanted to hold
You in my arms

My life
You electrify my life
Let's conspire to ignite
All the souls that would die just to feel alive

I'll never let you go

If you promise not to fade away
Never fade away

Our hopes and expectations

Black holes and revelations
Our hopes and expectations
Black holes and revelations

10. Which word best describes the singer’s condition at the first sentences of the song?
A. Happy
B. Hopeless
C. Discouraged
D. Lonely
E. Couraged

11. What is the correct message of this song?

A. The song is talking about how he lost the love of his life
B. The song talks about something you missed in your life
C.  The song talks about places
D.  The song talks about simple thing
E.  The song talks about someone
Text 5
This text is for questions 12 to 15
Why is ethanol a good alternative to the fuel which is used now? Firstly, ethanol is based on renewable
resources. It is produced from agricultural products, such as sugar beet, sugar cane, potatoes, grains and raw
materials such as pulp (smashed wood or plant material), soft wood and waste paper. The raw materials for ethanol
are obtained from forests or farm. Trees do not need to be cut down to get ethanol; we can get it from the branches
and dead wood.
Secondly, ethanol, because of its alcohol nature, makes the vehicle engines run more efficiently. This means
that less fuel is used.
Thirdly, ethanol produces lower emissions of CO and hydocarbons compared to petrol. WALHI research
states that more than 5.500.000 tons of CO is emitted by motor engines in a city like Surabaya.
Fourthly, ethanol is described as a ‘harmless’ substance, unlike petrol which is poisonous. Ethanol has low
toxicity or level of poison. It does not cause death or blood poisoning.

12. What is the main focus of the text?

A. The difference between ethanol and petrol.
B. The raw materials of ethanol from forests or farm.
C. The production process of ethanol for fuel.
D. The reasons why ethanol as suitable alternative to the fuel.
E. The pitfalls of ethanol as fuel for vehicles and environment.
13. According to the text, ethanol can save the forest because ....
A. the emissions of CO are lower than petrol
B. the raw materials are not obtained from forests or farm
C. it makes the engines run more efficiently
D. it is produced from agricultural products

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E. it is not made from new wood

14. Which information about ethanol is found in the text?
A. Ethanol is expensive
B. Ethanol is poisonous
C. Ethanol produces more CO than petrol
D. Ethanol emits a lot of dangerous gas
E. Ethanol is friendly to the environment
15. “.... lower emissions of CO is emitted by motor engine …. ” (Paragraph 3).
The underlined word is closest in meaning to ….
A. consumed
B. released
C. eliminated
D. taken
E. absorbed
Text 6
This text is for questions no 16 to 19
There are many reasons for both sides of the question, "Should we have printed advertisement'?" Many
people have strong views and feel that ads are nothing more than useless junk mail, while other people feel it is
important source information.
There are some reasons why we should have advertisement in newspaper and magazines. One reason is ads
give us information about what is available. Looking at ads we can find out what is on sale and what is new in the
market. This is an easy way of shopping. Another reason is that advertisement promotes business. When shop
owners compete against each other the buyer saves money, more people come to their shops and they sell more
goods.
On the other hand, some people argue that ads should not be put in newspapers and magazines for these
various reasons. Firstly, ads cost the shopkeepers a lot of money to print onto paper. Also some people don't like
finding junk mail in their letter boxes. Ads also influence people to buy items they don't need and can't really afford.
Ads use up a lot of space and a lot of effort has to be made the ads eye-catching.
After looking at both sides of issue, I think we should not have advertisements because they cost a lot of
money and take up a lot of room in the papers. I don't think I find some of them interesting. I mainly disagree
because it's junk mail.
16. From the text, we can conclude that ...
A. Advertisement is very important for promotion
B. Advertisement should not be used as they cost a lot of money
C. Advetisement is not the same like junk mail
D. Advertisement has to be made eyes- catching
E. Advertisement can be found only in newspaper and magazine
17. . Why does the writer present two sides of opinions of advertisements?
A. She/he wants to take side
B. She/he wants to be in the affirmative side
C. She/he uses the opinions to emphasize her own stance
D. She/he wants the readers know the opinion about the issue
E. She/he wants the readers to understand her stance
18. "Ads use up a lot of space and a lot of effort has to be made the ads eye-catching. The underlined word is closest
in meaning to ....
A. Newsworthy
B. Subtle
C. Plain
D. Impressive
E. Delicate
19. The writer influences the readers by repeatedly saying that ....
A. The ads are only garbage
B. The ads contain unimportant business information
C. The ads promote unnecessary service products
D. The ads inform us tips of easy shopping
E. The ads become the source of information
Text 7
This text is for questions 20 to 21
James Watt was born in Greenock on 19 January 1736. His father, also called James, was a ship builder. As a
boy Watt went to the local grammar school where he studied classics and mathematics. The young Watt also
liked making models.
Eventually, Watt decided to become a maker of mathematical instruments, such as quadrants and

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compasses. In 1755 he went to London, but only stayed there for two years before moving to Glasgow.
In 1764 Watt made a model of Newcomen steam engine. In this engine, the steam was pushed into a
cylinder, then condensed back into water. A year later Watt realized it would be more efficient to condense the
steam in another chamber separate from the cylinder. However, it was not until 1769 that Watt patented his new
idea, the separate condenser.
In 1775 he went into partnership with Matthew Boulton and began making steam engines which were
used for pumping water out of mines. By 1780 the Industrial Revolution was beginning to transform life in
Britain and Watt adapted his steam engines to provide a rotary motion so they could be used to power machines
in new factories.
In 1781 he used the sun to do this and four years later, steam engines were used to power machines in
cotton mills for the first time. Meanwhile, in 1782 Watt invented another major improvement, the double–acting
steam engines. In 1788 he invented the fly ball Royal to regulate the speed of steam engines and he made a pressure
gauge in 1790.
In 1785 Watt was elected a fellow of the Royal society and he retired from business in 1800. James
Watt died on 25 August 1819 and was buried in Birmingham.

20. The text is mostly about James Watt’s invention which is closely related to his experience when he was young,
that is, ….
A. he studied classics
B. he made many inventions.
C. he studied mathematics
D. his father was a ship builders
E. he went to a very good school
21. What did James Watt do before moving to Glasgow?
A. Deciding to be a Mathematics Scholar.
B. Inventing quadrants and compasses.
C. Leaving his local grammar school.
D. Producing mathematical instruments.
E. Staying in London temporarily.
Text 8
This text is for questions number 22 to 25
Company, Inc.
123 Alphabet Drive
Los Angeles, California 90002

15 December 2017

Dr. Kris Johnson

Marketing Representative
Creativity Plus, Inc.
824 Imagination Lane
Miami, Florida 33111

Dear Kris,

Working with Creativity Plus, Inc., for the past four months has been a wonderful experience. Regrettably,
Company, Inc. no longer has need of your services. We have decided to move our company in a different
direction, and that decision requires that we make a number of changes to our infrastructure. To that end, we
have decided to keep all of our current marketing efforts in-house, so we can no longer make use of your
marketing consultation on services.

Thank you for the excellent work you have done for us. I hope to remain on good terms with you and
Creativity Plus, Inc., and if we require services similar to what you have provided for us in the past, we
would certainly like to consider you again.

Warm regards,

Sam Brown

22. What is the topic of the text?

A. Changes direction of the Company, Inc.
B. Decision to move the company in a house.
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C. Consultation of changing direction of the company.

D. Discontinuation of marketing consultation services.
E. Consideration of having a new marketing consultation services.

23. Why did Mr. Brown discontinue Mr. Johnson’s company as their marketing consultation?
A. to run marketing for the company internally
B. to change some company’s infrastructure
C. to require another best marketing services
D. to get the good location for their company
E. to find the good marketing team

24. What can we conclude from the text?

A. Creativity Plus, Inc. will have a new office in a house.
B. Company, Inc. will apply their own marketing strategies.
C. Company, Inc. will require a new marketing consultation.
D. Creativity Plus, Inc. will have a new directors of the company.
E. Company, Inc. will focus on changing directors of the company.

25. “I hope to remain on good terms with you and Creativity Plus, Inc.,…”
The underlined word is closest in meaning to ….
A. hit
B. strike
C. locate
D. adjust
E. continue
II. ESSAY
1. What will Mr. Brown expect to Mr. Johnson’s company in the future?
2. What is the meaning of the proverb below?
Many hands make the work light.
3. The maker doesn’t use it and the buyer also does not use it but the user use it without knowing it because he/ she
has been passed away. Please guess what is it?
For number 44 and 45
Dear Mom...
Since the day I was small
Till the day I became tall
Since I began understanding things
Till the day I got my own wings
Your love has never fallen short
You have been my only support
I want to hold you tight and hug you
I just want to say thank you
4. What is the message from the poem above?
5. How does the writer think about his/ her mother?

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