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Text For questions no. 1-4
Kang Chol Hwan was born into a loyal family that had once lived in the large Korean community of Japan. In
Kyoto, his grandfather had been supporter of Kim II Sung, North Korean’s Great Leader since 1945. In 1961 the
grandfather returned with his family to North Korea and had important government post.
Within months, however, he was complaining to friends that North Korea was not the country he had
expecteD. He was shocked to see so much poverty, which he eventually came to blame on the government’s stifl ing
left for work and never returneD. One morning in July 1977, when Kang was nine, his grandfather left for work and
never returned.
A few weeks later, seven plain clothes security guard stormed into Kang’s house “Your grandfather betrayed
the fatherland,” one of them stated” You must be punished.”
Kang’s parents and grandmother sobbed as they forced to pack their belongings into two army trucks. The
family was driven off, but Kang’s mother was left behind, “spared” because her own father was regarded as a
revolutationary hero. That was the last Kang ever saw her.
1. A few weeks later, seven plain clothes security guards stormed into Kang’s housE. The word “stormed” has the
same meaning as ….
A. Destroyed C. Knocked E. Knotted
B. Attacked D. Involved
2. What is mainly discussed in the last paragraph?
A. The last minutes Kang gathered together with his mother
B. The day Kang ever saw his grandma and grandpa
C. The moment Kang’s father was regarded as a hero
D. The last day Kang’s parents and his grandma sobbed
E. The sad moment when Kang’s parents meet grandma
3. Why did Kang’s grandfather disappear?
A. He left for work and went somewhere else
B. He returned to North Korea
C. He was supporter of Kim II Sung
D. He went to the government’s office
E. He was kidnapped and punished by the security guards
4. What was a reason for Kang’s grandfather never returned to Kang’s house?
A. A supporter of Kim II Sung
B. Accused of betraying North Korea
C. Regarded as a hero
D. As an important person in Korea
E. Force Kang’s family to leave their homeland
Read the following text to answer questions number 5 to 7.

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• Up to 50% discount on dairy products, bakery and fresh meat.
• Free food samples, free ice cream, and free gifts.
• Trivia Contests to win 10 mobile phones, 10 microwaves, and 10 dekstop
computer sets.
• Daily live music from 5 to 9 pm.
• Weekend suprises.
Visit our website www.crossroadsupermarket.com to get more information on
all special events in July, or contact us at 7994352.
See you at Crossroad Supermarket at no. 45 Washington Avenue. Bring this
flyer and get a free gift at the Customer Service Counter.

5. What is advertised in the flyer?

A. A new supermarket C. Summer sale E. Free gift
B. A series of anniversary events D. Weekend Surprises
6. Which one is not mentioned in the flyer?
 A. The website address C. The founder's name E. Supermarket
B. The contact number D. Discount
7. According to the flyer, what should the reader do if they want to get more information?
A. Call or visit the supermarket website
B. Come and visit the customer service counter
C. Participate in the trivia contests
D. Call editor
E. Caller
Text For questions no. 8-12
Snakes are reptiles (cold-blooded creatures). They belong to the same group as lizards (the scaled group,
Squamata) but from a sub-group of their own (Serpentes).
Snakes have two legs but a long time ago they had claws to help them slither along. Snakes are not slimy.
They are covered in scales which are just bumps on the skin. Their skin is hard and glossy to reduce friction as the
snake slithers along the ground.
Snakes often sun bathe on rocks in the warm weather. This is because snakes are cold-blooded; they need the sun’s
warmth to heat their bodies up.
Most snakes live in the country. Some types of snakes live in tress, some live in water, but most live on the
ground in deserted rabbit burrows, in thick, long grass and in old logs.
A snake’s diet usually consists of frogs, lizard, and mice and other snakes. The Anaconda can eat small
crocodiles and even bears. Many snakes protect themselves with their fangs. Some snakes are protected by scaring
their enemies away like the Cobra. The flying snakes glide away from danger. Their ribs spread apart and the skin
stretches out. Its technique is just like the sugar gliders.
8. Since the snakes are cold-blooded, they…
A. like sucking the cool blood
B. avoid sun-bathing to their skins
C. never sun bathe in the warm weather
D. live on the ground in deserted burrows
E. require the sun’s warmth to heat their bodies
9. We know from the text that snakes…
A. do not have claws
B. do not like sunlight
C. have two legs and claws
D. use their legs to climb the tree
E. use their claws to slither along the ground
10. Some types of snakes live in tress, some live in water, but most live on the ground in deserted rabbit burrows,…
(paragraph 4).The word “burrows “ has the similar meaning with…
A. Foster C. plough E. cultivate
B. Dig D. nurture
11. How do flying snakes protect themselves.
A. They fly away
B. They use their fangs they scare their enemies.
C. They stretch out their skin,
D. They eat the other animals.
E. sun bathe on rocks
12. From the passage above, we can conclude that….
A. all Snakes are friends of other insects
B. Snakes live in the disgusted places
C. Snakes are classified as predators
D. Snakes belong to the insect group
E. Snakes usually eat death animals
13. Money doesn’t grow on trees.
A. You should not waste money because it is not plentiful or obtained easily
B. People work every day to make money
C. Planting trees in the farm and garden will give you a lot of money
D. Growing trees is the best effort to make money
E. Trees in the park can not result a lot of money
Text for questions no. 14-15
 Straight Through The Heart
Song by: Dio
Hanging ….(1) the cobwebs in your mind
It looks like a long, long way to fall
No one ever told me life was kind
I guess I never heard it, never heard it all
Living in a world of make believe
I can hide ….(2) what’s real
But wearing your emotions on your sleeve
And they all know what you Hear
And here it comes again
Straight through the heart
Straight through the heart
Oh, never mouth a secret with your eyes
It’s the eyes that let you down
Tell a little truth With many lies
It’s the only way I’ve found
Shout to the wind
How can you hurt me this way
Oh once it begins
It looks like it’s coming to stay

14.
A. From C. To E. Will
B. For D. At
15.
A. Beside C. front E. beneath
B. Behind D. Up
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Text For questions no 16-18
Visiting My Village
Last month, I and my family went to Banyumas which was located in Central Java,
Indonesia. We drove a car. I enjoyed the journey all day long although it took 2 days to get there.
We were fun, my brother made some jokes all day. My father told us some stories on the way. My
mother slept in the back seat. 😀
My first day in my village, I visited my siblings and friends. We are welcomed with
happiness. When I saw my parents, they cried because they looked so happy to meet up their
families. The next day, I, my brother, my cousin and my nephew went to a popular place in
Purwokerto. It was called “Baturaden”. That was a favorite spot in Purwokerto. We enjoyed local
specialty food as a culinary. I was satisfied and so were they. Next, I took a photo with traditional
music musicians.
My brother, my cousin and my nephew enjoy the view of other visitors. They took a photo
with their style as I did. In the evening, we were back home. And did other private activities, such
as made a conversation, told the story and made a joke.
The day after tomorrow, my cousin had a ceremony to say thanks to God for blessing their
son. It was called “Nazar”. When the parents had a promise for something and it was realized.
They had to make a traditional ceremony. I watched that traditional ceremony and took their
photograph.
For the last show, we were entertained by “Ebeg”. It was traditional art. The player danced
through traditional music and they were handled by the spirit. It was scary, but it was fun and
entertaining. Time run so fast because the next day was our last day in the village. So I
took the last photo to bring it home. They were my family and still family until the last breath in
this world.
Finally, we had to go home and brought a love experience from family. Yaps… that was the
hardest part.

16. When did they go to Banyumas?

17. What was the popular place in Purwokerto?
18. Did the writer enjoy the holiday in the village?

Text for question no. 19-20

Sydney is probably the most easily recognize city in Australia. With iconic features, such as
the Opera House and the famous Sydney Harbour Bridge, sometimes it is called the “coathanger”.
Sydney is the larges city in Australia.
It has approximately five million inhabitans. The suburbs of Sydney can be found on both
sides of the magnificent harbour. Fantastic ocean beaches, such as Bondi and Manly are close to
the city center.
Other highlight is the Taronga Zoo which is one of the world’s truly great zoos. Taronga Zoo
was officially opened on 7 October 1916 and is located on the shores of Sydney Harbour. It is a
great favorite of Aussie famillies and tourists. The Olympic Games were held in 2000, 44 years
after they were held in Melbourne. Sydney is the headquarters of the Australian Rugby League.

19. Mention two icons that are identical with Sydney!

20. What can you tell about Sydney?