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Venice is a city in northern Italy. It has been known as the Queen of the Adriatic,
City of Bridges, and The City of Light. The city stretches across 117 small islands
in the marshy Venetian Lagoon along the Adriatic Sea in northeast Italy.
Venice is world famous for its canals. It is built on an archipelago of 117 islands
formed by about 150 canals in a shallow lagoon. The islands on which the city is
built are connected by about 400 bridges. In the old centre, the canals serve the
function of roads, and every form of transport is on water or on foot.You can ride
gondola therE. It is the classical Venetian boat which nowadays is mostly used for
tourists, or weddings, funerals, or other ceremonies. Now, most Venetians travel
by motorised waterbuses which ply regular routes along the major canals and
between the citys islands. The city has many private boats. The only gondolas still
in common use by Venetians are the Traghetti, foot passenger ferries crossing the
Grand Canal at certain points without bridges
A. Gondola.
B. Traghetti.
C. Venice
D. Italy.
E. Venetian boat
2. What transport crosses the Grand Canal for foot passengers at certain points without bridges?
A. Gondolas.
B. Traghetti
C. Waterbuses
D. Lagoon.
E. Ship
A. water
B. ceremonies
C. buses
D. funerals
E. Gondola
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Masjid Sultan Suriansyah is a historical mosquE. Built 300 years ago, this building is the oldest
mosque in South Kalimantan. The mosque is located in the North Kuin Village of Banjarmasin.
It was built in the reign of Sultan Suriansyah known as Pangeran SamuderA. He was the first
Banjarnese King who converted into Islam. This mosque was found on the bank of the Kuin
River, near KampungKraton, which was destroyed by the Dutch colonial.The construction of
Masjid Sultan Suriansyah was uniquE. The roof is layered. It took the Banjars past architecture
before Islam came. Different from any other old mosques in Banjar, the mihrab has its own roof,
separated from the main building.
A. Banjar people
B. Dutch colonial
C. Kalimantan King
D. Sultan Suriansyah
E. Jokowi
A. A king reign
B. A palace complex
C. An Islamic location
D. A historical mosque
E. A temple
TEXT: 3
Angkor Wat was faced a Hindu temple, a man of Buddhist temple completed in Cambodia. It is
the largest religious monument in the world. The temple was built by the Khmer King,
Suryawarman II in the early twelfth century in Yosadapura, the capital of the Khmer Empire as
this temple of eventual moslem. It is dedicated to Wisnu. It is designed to represent Khmer
Meru, frame of the Devis in Hindu mythology within the mouth and has an outer wall which is 3
to 7 km long. It has three rectangular galleries which races about the neck. At the centre of the
temple stand Queen Cap of Tower
C. Cambodia.
D. Khmer Empire
E. Angkor Wat.
9. In the twelfth century which Empire was strong enough to build the biggest temple of the
world?
A. Old Empire.
B. Yosadapura Empire
C. Meru Empire.
E. Khmer Empire.
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On the banks of the Chao Phraya, Bangkoks River of Kings, lies a hotel that has already set new
standards of hospitality for this celebrated city.Set in magnificently landscaped tropical gardens,
the Shangri-La Bangkok provides guests with all the charm and warmth of the orient and, at the
same time, unsurpassed range of facilities and leisure activities. There is a choice of 12 superb
settings in which to wine and dine, a large free-form swimming pool that overlooks the river,
convention and meeting facilities for up to 2000 people, and a 24-hour business centre.And, from
every single guest room and suite, there is a breathtaking view of all the exotic hustle and bustle
of the fabled River of Kings. One might expect such a well-equipped and positioned hotel to be
miles away from the city center but, at Shangri-La Bangkok the business district and main
shopping areas are mere minutes away.From more than 200 years, Bangkoks grandeur has been
reflected in the waters of the Chao Phraya. Today, the Shangri-La Bangkok towers beside this
majestic river, offers its guests the golden promise of the East.
10. For how many people the meeting facilities are up to?
A. 5000 people
B. 4000 people.
C. 2000 people.
D. 1000 people.
E. 500 people
A. Bangkoks grandeur.
E. Shangri-La Bangkok
TEXT: 5
Bale Kambang is a small village in the Southern coast of East Java, seventy kilometers from
Malang town and two hours drive from South. It is well known for its long beautiful white sandy
beach as well as the similarity of its temple to the one of Tanah Lot in Bali.In Bale Kambang,
there are three small rocky islands namely Ismaya Island, Wisanggeni Island, and Anoman
Island, those names are taken from wayang figures (Java traditional puppets). These islands are
surrounded by Indonesian Ocean which huge waves frighten most overseas cruisers.
D. Overseas cruisers
TEXT: 6
Kediri is a name of a town. It is situated in a valley between the Kelud and Willis mountains and
inhabited by about 1.3 million peoplE. In the centre of the town there is a large hill which is
called the Dathok Mountain. Because of the topography of the region, Kediri is called a chilly
town by the locals. There is a big river called Brantas cutting off the centre of the town.Beside
the temples, Kediri is also famous for its products like cigarettes and a special kind of tofu or
bean curD. This highly nutritious food is delicacy of Kediri and has a distinctive tastE. The
cigarettes factory dominates the town economy and employs the majority of the women labor
forcE. Kediri and the cigarettes factory are inseparable and it is considered the biggest cigarette
factory in IndonesiA. Most of the local people work in this factory. Those who do not work here
are farmers or traders.
D. The people
A. The cigarette
E. Tofu
16.Those who do not work here (last sentence). The those word refers to
C. The farmers
D. The traders
TEXT:7
Orchard Road is a Boulevard which becomes business and entertainment center in SingaporE.
Orchard Road is surrounded by a lush tropical and flower gardens which are beautiful. At first,
Orchard Road is just a suburban street lined with orchards, plantations nutmeg, and pepper
farming. However, in the 1970s, it turned into a shopping center in SingaporE. In 1960 and 1970
entertainment industries began to enter this roaD. Shopping centers such as mall and Plaza was
built in 1974.Orchard Road runs along about 2.2 km. This road is one-way street flanked by a
variety of shopping malls, hotels and restaurants. The shopping area which is nearly 800,000
square meters provides a wide range of Things, food, and entertainment. In this area there are
many options that can satisfy visitors from all walks of life starting from the luxury branded
things to the Popular branded, from exclusive restaurants to fast food.There are so many ways
that can be accessed to get to Orchard road such as: by taxi, bus or drive your own car. For those
who are driving to Orchard Road can be entered from the west through the Napier RoaD.
Vehicles from Dunearn Road can turn to left at the intersection of the Marriott Hotel junction.
Vehicles that come from Paterson can turn right onto Orchard RoaD. Orchard is always crowded
so you have to be careful in order not to get lost.
A. Singapore
B. Orchard Plantation
E. Shopping Center
C. Vehicles from Dunrean road turn to the left at intersection of the Marriott Hotel junction
D. Orchard road is infamous place at Singapore
A. The plantation
C. The plaza
D. Singapore
E. Suburban Street
21. The word satisfy in line eighth has the closet meaning with?
A. Pleased
B. Free
C. Frighten
D. Threat
E. Loved
TEXT: 8
The Shard is an 87-storey skyscraper, which sits in the heart of London. It is known as the shard
of glass. Construction began in 2009 and was completed three years later in 2012, making it
Western Europeans tallest building. Designed by architect Renzo Piano, The Shart is the second
tallest free standing structure in the UK. Its exterior boasts 11,000 glass panels thats equivalent
in area to eight football pitches or two-and-a-half Trafalgar Squares. The building was developed
to have multiple uses, describes on the website as a vertical city where people can live, work and
relax. This motto was clearly taken on board that was found on the 72nd floor towards the end of
construction.
A. Location
B. Function
C. Height
D. Age
E. Usage
E. It is very cheap
25.making it Western Europeans tallest building. What does the underlined word it refer to?
A. The Shard
B. The glass
C. London
D. Skyscraper
E. Renzo Piano
TEXT:9
Natural Bridge National Park is luscious tropical rainforest.It is located 110 kilometers from
south of Brisbane and is reached by following the Pacific Highway to Nerang and then by
travelling through the Numinbah Valley. This scenic roadway lies in the shadow of Lamington
National Park.The phenomenon of the rock formed into a natural arch and the cave through
which a waterfall cascades is a short one-kilometer walk below a dense rainforest canopy from
the main picnic areA. Swimming is permitted in the rock pools. Night-time visitors to the cave
will discover the unique feature of the glow worms. Picnic areas offers toilets, barbeque, shelter
sheds, water and fireplaces; however, overnight camping is not permitted.
A. as an identification
B. as an orientation
C. as a thesis
D. as a classification
E. as an abstract
27. The text above is in form of.
A. hortatory exposition
B. narrative
C. description
D. report
E. explanation
A. succulent
B. dense
C. dull
D. dry
E. arid
TEXT: 10
Kediri is a name of a town. It is situated in a valley between the Kelud and Willis mountains and
inhabited by about 1.3 million people. In the centre of the town there is a large hill which is
called the Dathok Mountain. Because of the topography of the region, Kediri is called a chilly
town by the locals. There is a big river called Brantas cutting off the centre of the town.Beside
the temples, Kediri is also famous for its products like cigarettes and a special kind of tofu or
bean curd. This highly nutritious food is delicacy of Kediri and has a distinctive taste. The
cigarettes factory dominates the town economy and employs the majority of the women labor
force. Kediri and the cigarettes factory are inseparable and it is considered the biggest cigarette
factory in Indonesia. Most of the local people work in this factory. Those who do not work here
are farmers or traders.
D. The people
E. The islandsJawaban:
A. The cigarette
E. explanation
34. "Those who do not work here ..." (last sentence). The underlined word refers to ....
C. The farmers
D. The traders
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A. Longest bridge
C. Surabaya-Madura bridge
D. toll bridge
E. cable bridge
A. 5.400 meters
B. 192 meters
C. 494 meters
D. 526 meters
E. 2004 meters
Petruk cave is one of the leading tourist attractions in Kebumen, Central Java. The cave is
located in the dukuh Mandayana Candirenggo Village, Ayah District, Kebumen regency. In the
petruk cave there is no lighting that illuminates the cavE. It is still very natural cave so that
petruk cave is very dark to be entereD. Petruk caves name is taken from the punokawan of
puppet characters that is Petruk.
The cave Named Petruk cave because the length of cave is as long as petruks nose.In the cave
there are 3 floors that are the first is a basic cave, Hindu caves and Petruk cave The base cave is a
short cave which is just 100 meters away. The cave is used for tourist attractions. Hindu cave is
part of the cave that is usually used to put offerings to the ancestor. Inside Petruk cave there are
so many stalactites and stalagmites which are really awesome. If you want to explore this cave,
you must be led by guides who are ready to take you through the cave. After arriving at the end
of the cave, you can see the beach or waterfall located near at the end of the cave
40. Why did Petruk cave named as one of character in Punokawan puppet?
41. Which part of Petruk Cave which used for place to put foods for ancestor?
B. In petruk cave
C. In Hindu cave
A. Guide
B. Take
C. Bring
D. Put
E. Place
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Paris is the capital city of Franc. It is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. It is also one
of the worlds most crowded cities. Lovely gardens and parks are found throughout Paris. At
night, many palaces and statues are lit up. For this reason, Paris is often called the city of light.
Every year, millions of people visit Paris. The most popular place to visit is the Eiffel Tower.
This huge structure has become the symbol of Paris. DLouvre, one of the worlds largest art
museums draws many visitors. The Cathedral Notre Dame, a famous church, is an other
favourite place to visit.
A. Paris
B. The Louvre
C. Notre Dame
A. The Louvre
B. The Cathedral
Losari beach is a beautiful beach and located on the edge city of Makassar. It is located only
about 3 km from the center of Makassar (Karebosi Park). The beach used to be the longest caf in
Asia, because many cafes stand in along the beach, but now the cafes are collected in a special
place so it does not spread along the coast. Charm of the beach is mainly seen in the evening
when the sunset stands out. This is a major attraction of peoples coming to the Losari beach.
Every evening hundreds of people come to witness the panorama of red as the sun will disappear
into the ocean, so do not miss the sunset at the Losari beach. If the sky is sunny, the scenery is
absolutely perfect. Because of its location in a bay, the water of Losari is even often quiet as
usual pool water.
Losari is its waterfront of Makassar. The lengthy of the beach is approximately one kilometer
and it is a public space that can be accessed by anyonE. On this beach there is a park called the
Pelataran Bahari (Marine Park), with semicircular area of nearly one hectarE. This place is a
plaza with a clean floor for children to play and running around, while parents and teens sit on
concrete benches to enjoy the sea breeze.
From this place, you are also free to view out to the sea and watch the sunset slowly turns
reddish in the line of the horizon. The reflected light also creates sheen on the surface of sea
water.The Pelataran Bahari also serves as the stadium of open water to watch the coastal waters
in front of Losari beach. This coastal water is often used as a racecourse jet ski, boat races and
traditional boat jolloro katinting, or become a transit point of rely of Sandeq traditional sailboats
and yachts.
In Losari there are also a few hotels. Some of them qualified as a tree stars hotel. The hotel is
offering panoramic beauty of the sea with luxury service treats. There are Losari Beach Hotel,
Losari Beach Inn, Makassar Golden Hotel, and Pantai Gapura Hotel. All of the hotels located in
Jalan Penghibur.
A. Six hotels.
B. Five hotels.
C. Four hotels.
D. Three hotels.
E. Two hotels.
Beside the temples, Kediri is also famous for its products like cigarettes and a special
kind of tofu or bean curd. This highly nutritious food is delicacy of Kediri and has a distinctive
taste. The cigarettes factory dominates the town economy and employs the majority of the
women labor force. Kediri and the cigarettes factory are inseparable and it is considered the
biggest cigarette factory in Indonesia. Most of the local people work in this factory. Those who
do not work here are farmers or traders
2. “Those who do not work here …” (last sentence). The “those” word refers to ….
A. The local people
B. The factory workers
C. The farmers
D. The traders
E. Woman labour force
Main ingredients:
1. 250 gr cod or any white meat fish
2. 125 gr tapioca or corn flour
3. 2 table spoon soya sauce
4. Salt and pepper
5. 1 table spoon oil
6. For type kapal selam, you need 3 hard boiled eggs slice half Soup ingredients:
7. 5 Chilies. . .
8. 100 gr palm sugar.
9. 2 tbsp sugar. .
10. Salt and pepper
11. 2 tbsp soya sauce
12. 2 tbsp Ebi
13. 250 ml sugar
14. 1 tbsp tamarind
Method
4. The following are the main ingredients, you need to make pempek palembang, except ...
A. Sugar
B. Salt.
C. Pepper
D. Corn flour
E. Soya sauce
5. “Blend all ingredients into food processor until they are smooth like a dough, you could put
splash of water if you need it.” The word “They” in the sentences above, refer to............
A. Pempek Plembang
B. Ingredients
C. Soy sauce
D. Corn flour
E. Equipment
Announcement
This Thursday is August 17th, the Independence day . Don't miss the Independence Day festival!
The festival begins at 08.00 in every district In Jakarta. Gather in front of our school at 07.30 to
see the parade with the principal. Don't miss it! And Join many contests at school. Free
registration, full of prizes!
Masjid Sultan Suriansyah is a historical mosquE. Built 300 years ago, this building is the oldest
mosque in South Kalimantan. The mosque is located in the North Kuin Village of Banjarmasin.
It was built in the reign of Sultan Suriansyah known as Pangeran SamuderA. He was the first
Banjarnese King who converted into Islam. This mosque was found on the bank of the Kuin
River, near KampungKraton, which was destroyed by the Dutch colonial. The construction of
Masjid Sultan Suriansyah was uniquE. The roof is layereD. It took the Banjar’s past architecture
before Islam camE. Different from any other old mosques in Banjar, the mihrab has its own roof,
separated from the main building.
10. Rahmat ..... all of his friends to the celebration next week.
A. Will invite
B. Invites
C. Invited
D. Invitation
E. Inviting
14. I read a few lines...” what does the underlined phrase mean?
A. Words in a postcard
B. Texts on the book.
C. Museum guiding
D. Garden’s rules.
E. Menu.
2. If Risa were not busy at the moment, she would go out with me, said Mulan.
From Mulan’s utterance we know that Risa with her.
a. goes
b. went
c. didn’t go
d. goes
e. doesn’t go
Zaidan: I have a task to make a caption, but I am confused about what to write. Do you have any
idea?
Syaiful: Why don’t you search in the internet? There are good captions about nature, life or
motivation as your inspiration.
Zaidan: That’s good idea. Let’s search for them.
Syaiful: Look, this nature caption is very good and the words are well arranged. I really
recommend it for your caption.
Zaidan: You are right, I don’t have pictures about nature. Anyway, look at this caption! It’s
about the spirit to start days. I think this caption is good and has a deep message.
Syaiful: Yeah, but this caption is not interesting because there is no picture.
Zaidan: You’re right. What do you think about this friendship caption?
Syaiful: Awesome! The picture and the words are interesting and it has a good message. You can
use our picture when sitting on the bench at the park, captured from the behind
Zaidan: Wonderful! Thank you for your suggestions.
Last week my friend and I were bored after three weeks of holidays, so we rode our bikes to
Smith Beach, which is only five kilometers from where I live. When we arrived at the beach, we
were surprised to see there was hardly anyone there. After having a quick dip in the ocean, which
was really cold, we realized one reason there were not many people there. It was also quite
windy.
After we bought some hot chips at the takeaway store nearby, we rode our bikes down the beach
for a while, on the hard, damp part of the sand. We had the wind behind us and, before we knew
it, we were many miles down the beach. Before we made the long trip back, we decided to
paddle our feet in the water for a while, and then sit down for a rest. While we were sitting on the
beach, just chatting, it suddenly dawned on us that all the way back, we would be riding into the
strong wind.
When we finally made it back home, we were both totally exhausted! But we learned some good
lessons that day.
A. The writer and his friends went to the beach because they were boring
B. They bought some hot chips
C. Many people were at the beach when they got there
D. It needed to ride about 5 kilometers to reach the beach
E. They were facing windy road
Last month, I travelled to several cities in Sumatra. From Jakarta, I went by a bus to Merak
harbour. I had to take a ferry to pass the Sunda strait, from Merak to Tanjung Karang. Then, I
travelled from Tanjungkarang to Palembang. I stayed two days in Palembang. Then, I got the
train from from Palembang to Lubuklinggau. I stayed one night there and the next day I took a
bus to Bukitinggi. The journey lasted twenty four hours. I spent two weeks around Bukitinggi. I
visited the Sianok,Canyon, Lake Maninjau and Istano Pagaruyung. After my week in Bukitinggi,
I travelled by bus to Lake Toba, the largest lake in the Southeast Asia. This area has beautiful
scenery and contains many examples of Batak houses and`graveyards. After a few days on
Samosir Island, I travelled to Medan and from there to the Gunung Leuser National Park. This is
the largest national park in south east Asia. I saw orang-utans, monkeys rhinos, and many
beautiful birds. I visited the rain forest. It was beautiful. My last few days were spent in Banda
Aceh. I really enjoyed this city.
3.This area has beautiful scenery and contains many examples of Batak houses and graveyards.
Dino : I’m thinking about my plan after graduating from Senior High School.
Dino : My parents asked me to study in Turkey since its higher education there is cheaper than
here. But, it’s kind of hard for me to live far away from my family. What about yours?
Rina : I think it’s a good idea. Living far away from your parents will teach you how to be an
independent man. I’ll be studying at IIUM majoring in international relations. I want to be a
diplomat.
Dino : That sounds great. It means that you’re going to live far away from your parents as well?
Rina : Yes. I want to be independent. Of course, I’ll be missing them, but I think it’s going to be
a great challenge for me.
Aziz : Actually, I also went to the National Library. But, when you arrived, I was about to leave
since I went there with my sister and she asked me to go home soon.
Azka : Yes. I always go there whenever I have free time. I love reading books. It’s also cosy.
Aziz : Cool. That’s why you’re a very smart student. You read a lot.
Azka : Well, reading books always opens mind. Anyways, how do you spend your free time?
Aziz : I play football with my friends. I also love cooking in my free time.
Aziz : Yes, I can. Normally, I cook western food like pizza and spaghetti.
Aziz : Sure. Please come to my house tomorrow. I’ll cook for you.
A. Students’ association
B. Teachers’ gathering
D. School’s gathering
E. Students’ gathering
I have just gone to Bali for the first time with my husband. We stayed in Seminyak and had a
wonderful time. We took Jetstar in economy over and were in 2nd last row and even then by
time off plane purchasing VOA and Immigration took about 1 hour – wasn’t too bad. Departing
last night, Jetstar was late by one hour but we had paid to go Business class so it was not that
bad. We sat in Premier Lounge – not a great selection of food or wine (wine is my thing) but it
was enjoyable anyway. Of course, new airport is underway and things may be different once that
is up and running. We didn’t get sick or robbed or bitten. Yes, footpaths are broken and or
missing and some smells but that didn’t 16deter us. People were friendly and so polite. The
weather was just fantastic. When asked to take what looked like post cards we politely said “no
thank you ” and that was the last of it. Bintang beer mostly $2.50 very cheap and was the food
and we ate in good restaurants – La Lucciola, Breeze, Sardine, Sarong and Metis. As we had
breakfast supplied at The Samaya we didn’t need lunch and we were given fruit salad by the pool
and afternoon tea so only dinner was required. We enjoyed Sarong in particular. We used hand
sanitizer and luckily for us we didn’t get the dreaded dire – rear. A driver took us to Ubud and
Jimbaran Bay and through Kuta. Mostly this was a relaxing one week there. Manicures,
pedicures, hair, massage were so cheap – roughly $8 – we had these done at Body Works in
Seminyak. I also had Wendy the dressmaker come to our hotel and made me skirts which I was
very happy with. This morning in Sydney airport, it took us just 30 minutes to be off the plane
and into a taxi. Jetstar made up time flying home – only 5 hours and 10 minutes. It was all a
breeze. Bali had never been on my to do list, but I will be going back that is for sure.
Visit the PayPal website or open the PayPal app. You can create an account from the PayPal
homepage or from the app. You can install the app for free from your device’s app store. The
account creation process is largely the same for both the website and the app.
Click “Sign Up for Free” or tap “Sign Up”. This will begin the account creation process.
· For business accounts, there are two different options, each of which has different cost
structures and benefits. Standard accounts are free, but customers must route through PayPal in
order to check out. Pro accounts cost $30 per month, but you get to full control over how you
want to design the checkout process.
· The Standard free business account is the same as the old PayPal Premier account. This account
is best suited for users who do lots of buying and selling on eBay.
Enter your email address and create a password. Make sure that you create a strong password so
that nobody else can access your financial information.
· Make sure that you enter a valid email address, as you’ll need to use it to verify your account.
Fill out the form with your personal information. You’ll need to enter your legal name, address,
and phone number. All of this information is required in order to create your account.
Enter your credit or debit card (optional). After entering your personal information, you’ll be
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some point if you want to verify your PayPal account.
· If you don’t want to enter your card information now, click “I’d rather link my bank first”.
Enter your bank account information (optional). You’ll need a bank account linked if you plan
on receiving money and want to be able to transfer it to your bank. You don’t have to do this
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Apply for PayPal credit (optional). Before you’re taken to your account’s Summary page, PayPal
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terms carefully before applying. If you’d rather not apply for credit, click “No thanks”.
The sentence ‘You can create an account from the PayPal homepage or from the app.’ could
possibly restated as…
A. You need to create an account with both the PayPal homepage and the app.
B. You can make an account either from the PayPal homepage or the app.
C. You don’t need to create an account from the PayPal homepage or from the app.
D. You are obliged to create an account on the PayPal homepage and the app.
E. You can only create an account from the PayPal homepage not the app.
“Books are good for children.” “TV is bad for children.” Everyone seems to know this. In the
same way that we know that we should be eating lots of fruits and vegetables and limiting
sweets, we all know that kids should spend a lot of time with books and relatively little time with
TV.
But why? Can’t kids learn just as much from TV as they do from books? There is no doubt that
TV can be educational. But one of the unforeseen consequences of TV viewing is reducing how
much parents talk with their children. And diminished parent-child interaction can have negative
effects on children, especially when they are young.
In a recent study of toddlers and pre-schoolers, we observed mothers and their children while
they read books, watched a pro-social TV program, or played with toys. We found TV viewing
suppressed both the amount and quality of mother-child communication. That is, moms made
relatively few comments to their children while co-viewing. When they did speak, their
comments were often unrelated to what their child said, thereby creating an unproductive
exchange that could hinder children’s opportunity for learning.
Moms who read books to their children, however, not only talked significantly more but also
used a very high-quality form of communication that included asking questions, labelling
objects, affirming their child, and responding to their child’s statements or questions with
relevant information. It is important to note that the increased quantity and quality of
communication was not due to the fact that moms were reading the words on the pages. Instead,
this difference reflected the communication that occurred above and beyond the actual reading
that the mother did with the child.
Playing with toys also elicited a high amount of communication, including some high-quality
forms of interaction. Although not better than books, toy playing was significantly better than
shared TV viewing at encouraging communication.
With these results in mind, let’s consider the child who spends a good chunk of the day watching
TV. From this perspective, the problem is not necessarily what content, either good or bad, the
child has experienced (of course content does make a difference too). Instead, the problem is
what this child is missing. Young children who watch lots of TV may be missing out on valuable
– even crucial – interactions with parents during a critical point in their development. Parent-
child interaction, even with children who can’t yet speak, is vital to children’s healthy
development.
The American Academy of Pediatrics just released their updated TV guidelines for children ages
2 and under. In their statement, they discourage all TV viewing for children in this age group.
Part of the justification for their recommendation is that TV viewing reduces parent-child
communication.
Some parents may believe that they can’t offer their children the kinds of educational
experiences that TV provides. But they are wrong. Children learn the best from real people,
especially people who are important to them. When parents talk with their children, they not only
promote their language development but also teach their children that they are valued and
important. Reading books and turning off the TV can facilitate these positive interactions.
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A volcano is an opening in the Earth’s surface where molten rock can escape from underneath.
The Earth’s surface is made up of tectonic plates, which are spreading apart, crunching into each
other, or sliding beside one another. Volcanoes are typically found at the fault lines between
these plates. There can be active volcanoes, which are currently, or have recently erupted. There
are also dormant volcanoes, which haven’t erupted recently, and extinct volcanoes, which will
never erupt again.
Composite Volcanoes
Composite volcanoes, or strato volcanoes make up some of the world’s most memorable
mountains: Mount Rainier, Mount Fuji, and Mount Cotopaxi, for example. These volcanoes have
a conduit system inside them that channels magma from deep within the Earth to the surface.
They can have clusters of vents, with lava breaking through walls, or issuing from fissures on the
sides of the mountain. With all this material coming out, they can grow thousands of meters tall.
As we’ve seen with the famous Mount Saint Helens, composite volcanoes can explode violently.
Shield Volcanoes
These are large, broad volcanoes that look like shields from above – hence the name. The lava
that pours out of shield volcanoes is thin, so it can travel for great distances down the shallow
slopes of the volcano. These volcanoes build up slowly over time, with hundreds of eruptions,
creating many layers. They’re not likely to explode catastrophically. Perhaps the best-known
shield volcanoes are the ones that make up the Hawaiian Islands, especially Mauna Loa and
Mauna Kea.
Lava Domes
Volcanic or lava domes are created by small masses of lava which are too viscous (thick) to flow
very far. Unlike shield volcanoes, with low-viscosity lava, the magma from volcanic domes just
piles up over and around the vent. The dome grows by expansion of the lava within, and the
mountain forms from material spilling off the sides of the growing dome. Lava domes can
explode violently, releasing a huge amount of hot rock and ash.
A. Composite volcano
B. Shield volcano
C. Explosion volcano
D. Cinder Cone
E. Lava volcano
Budi : Here it is… How many days can I borrow this book?
Librarian : You can borrow this book for one week. If you return this book late. You’ll be fined
Rp. 2.000 per day.
Budi : Okay. Thanks, Sir. I’ll try to return this book on time.
B. At office
C. In the library
D. In the classroom
Expression of Surprise/Shocked
Fadli : I would not make it without you, Putri. You’re a very excellent teacher. You taught me
how to pass the test.
Putri : Don’t mention it. That’s what friends are supposed to do.
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Arrange the sentences above based on the appropriate procedural text….
A. 1 – 3 – 5 – 4 – 2
B. 1 – 3 – 5 – 2 – 4
C. 1 – 3 – 4 – 5 – 2
D. 3 – 1 – 5 – 4 – 2
E. 3 – 5 – 1 – 4 – 2
1. Ong’s lawyer Eddie Koh will be making representations to the court. The case will next be
mentioned in December.
3. The man who pushed an old woman down a bus along Upper Thomson Road has been
charged in court.
4. Ong is said to have used his right hand to push the old woman on her back, causing her to fall
on the steps of the bus.
5. Twenty-five-year-old Ong Kok Hao is accused of hurting 76-year-old Hwang Li Lian Nee Lye
on bus service number 167 at about 3pm on June 5 this year.
6. A shouting match then ensued and during the heated spat, Ong threatened to slap the woman,
before pushing her down the bus.
7. The video shows Ong suddenly flying into a rage at Madam Hwang for pressing the bell at the
last-minute along Upper Thomson Road.
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A. 3 – 4 – 5 – 2 – 7 – 6 – 1
B. 3 – 4 – 5 – 2 – 7 – 1 – 6
C. 3 – 5 – 4 – 2 – 7 – 6 – 1
D. 3 – 5 – 4 – 2 – 7 – 1 – 6
E. 5 – 3 – 4 – 2 – 7 – 1 – 6
Text for question number 15-17
Ibn Sina’s first appointment was that of physician to the emir, Nuh II, who owed him his
recovery from a 15… illness (997). Ibn Sina’s chief reward for this service was access to the
royal library of the Samanids, well-known patrons of scholarship and scholars. When the library
was destroyed by fire not long after, the enemies of Ibn Sina accused him of burning it, in order
for ever to conceal the sources of his knowledge. Meanwhile, he assisted his father in his
financial labors, but still found time to write some of his earliest works.
When Ibn Sina was 22 years old, he lost his father. The Samanid dynasty came to its end in
December 1004. Ibn Sina seems to have declined the offers of Mahmud of Ghazni, and
proceeded westwards to Urgench in modern Turkmenistan, where the vizier, regarded as a friend
of scholars, gave him a small monthly stipend. The pay was small, however, so Ibn Sina
wandered from place to place 16… the districts of Nishapur and Merv to the borders of
Khorasan, seeking an opening for his talents. Qabus, the generous ruler of Tabaristan, himself a
poet and a scholar, with whom Ibn Sina had expected to find asylum, was on about that date
(1012) starved to death by his troops who had revolted. Ibn Sina himself was at this time stricken
by a severe illness. Finally, at Gorgan, near the Caspian Sea, Ibn Sina met with a friend, who
bought a dwelling near his own house in which Ibnu Sina 17… on logic and astronomy. Several
of Ibn Sina’s treatises were written for this patron; and the commencement of his Canon of
Medicine also dates from his stay in Hyrcania.
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A. dangerous
B. rare
C. benevolent
D. malevolent
E. mischief
A. through
B. during
C. throughout
D. for
E. by
B. lecturer
C. lecturing
D. lectured
E. lectureship\
Dino : I’m thinking about my plan after graduating from Senior High School.
Dino : My parents asked me to study in Turkey since its higher education there is cheaper than
here. But, it’s kind of hard for me to live far away from my family. What about yours?
Rina : I think it’s a good idea. Living far away from your parents will teach you how to be an
independent man. I’ll be studying at IIUM majoring in international relations. I want to be a
diplomat.
Dino : That sounds great. It means that you’re going to live far away from your parents as well?
Rina : Yes. I want to be independent. Of course, I’ll be missing them, but I think it’s going to be
a great challenge for me.
Aziz : Actually, I also went to the National Library. But, when you arrived, I was about to leave
since I went there with my sister and she asked me to go home soon.
Azka : Yes. I always go there whenever I have free time. I love reading books. It’s also cosy.
Aziz : Cool. That’s why you’re a very smart student. You read a lot.
Azka : Well, reading books always opens mind. Anyways, how do you spend your free time?
Aziz : I play football with my friends. I also love cooking in my free time.
Aziz : Yes, I can. Normally, I cook western food like pizza and spaghetti.
Aziz : Sure. Please come to my house tomorrow. I’ll cook for you.
A. Students’ association
B. Teachers’ gathering
D. School’s gathering
A. lecture
B. lecturer
C. lecturing
D. lectured
E. lectureship
The colour of the bag is black. It does not have any picture on it. It has two straps to be worn on
shoulders. There is no zip in front of the bag.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
The woman looks tired and sleepy. She is now pouring some coffee to her glass.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
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B. How to be a councilperson
Teks Explanation 1
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).
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
Teks Explanation 2
Human body is made up of countless millions of cells. Food is needed to built up new cells and
replace the worn out cells. However, the food that we take must be changed into substances that
can be carried in the blood to the places where they are needed. This process is called digestion.
The first digestive process takes place in the mouth. The food we eat is broken up into small
pieces by the action of teeth, mixed with saliva, a juice secreted by glands in the mouth. Saliva
contains digestive juice which moisten the food, so it can be swallowed easily.
From the mouth, food passes through the esophagus (the food passage) into the stomach. Here,
the food is mixed with the juices secreted by the cells in the stomach for several hours. Then the
food enters the small intestine. All the time the muscular walls of the intestine are squeezing,
mixing and moving the food onwards.
In a few hours, the food changes into acids. These are soon absorbed by the villi (microscopic
branch projections from the intestine walls) and passed into the bloodstream.
8. “Human body is made up of countless millions of cells.” (Paragraph 1) The phrase “made up”
means ….
A. produced
B. managed
C. arranged
D. completed
E. constructed
Teks Explanation 3
Have you ever wondered how people get chocolate from? In this article we’ll enter the amazing
world of chocolate so you can understand exactly what you’re eating.
Chocolate starts with a tree called the cacao tree. This tree grows in equatorial regions, especially
in places such as South America, Africa, and Indonesia. The cacao tree produces a fruit about the
size of a small pine apple. Inside the fruit are the tree’s seeds, also known as cocoa beans.
The beans are fermented for about a week, dried in the sun and then shipped to the chocolate
maker. The chocolate maker starts by roasting the beans to bring out the flavour. Different beans
from different places have different qualities and flavor, so they are often sorted and blended to
produce a distinctive mix. Next, the roasted beans are winnowed. Winnowing removes the meat
nib of the cacao bean from its shell. Then, the nibs are blended. The blended nibs are ground to
make it a liquid. The liquid is called chocolate liquor. It tastes bitter. All seeds contain some
amount of fat, and cacao beans are not different. However, cacao beans are half fat, which is why
the ground nibs form liquid. It’s pure bitter chocolate.
11. ” …, so they are often sorted and blended to produce …” (Paragraph 3.) The word “sorted “is
close in meaning to …
A. arranged
B. combined
C. separated
D. distributed
E. organized
13. What step after the hydrogen combines with carbon dioxide from the air …
A. Photosynthesis provides the chemical energy that is needed to produced these compounds.
B. Water drawn form the soil to split into hydrogen and oxygen.
C. Food-making process that occurs in green plants.
D. Phosporus from the soil-green plants can make starch, fat, protein, vitamins, and other
complex compounds essential for life.
E. Oxygen from the water molecules is given off in the process.
Biodiesel is a clean burning substitute for petroleum based diesel fuel. Biodiesel is made of
vegetable oil.
To make or manufacture Biodiesel, you must first start with raw materials. The raw materials
needed in the production of Biodiesel are a small amount of methanol and a ready supply of
vegetable product. One of the most common vegetables used in the production of Biodiesel is
corn, although depending on the geographic location of the manufacturing facility many other
plants are used as well (rapeseed, soybeans, flaxseed, etc.). The first step is to use the raw
vegetable product to make vegetable oil. Vegetable oil by itself will not be what you need to
power a car, from here it has to be processed into Biodiesel.
The process for converting vegetable oil into Biodiesel is sometimes called ester interchange. To
complete this process the vegetable oil has to be combined with a smaller amount of methanol
and then put in the presence of a small quantity of an alkaline catalyst (for example, 5% to 1%
sodium hydroxide). Vegetable oil is made up of so-called triglycerides, which is a compound of
the trivalent alcohol glycerin with three fatty acids. The goal of ester interchange is to separate
the glycerin molecule from the three fatty acids and replace it with three methanol molecules.
This process then yields roughly 90% Biodiesel and 10% of a glycerin byproduct. The glycerin
byproduct can be used in a number of other chemical processes for different industries.
19. According to the text, one of the advantages in using biodiesel is…
A. it is cheap.
B. it only uses vegetable oil.
C. it uses replaceable materials.
D. it can be done in small industry.
E. it gives less pollution than petroleum
20. “The process for converting vegetable oil…”(Paragraph 3). The word “converting” is closest
in meaning to…
A. Producing
B. Separating
C. Attaching
D. Processing
E. Changing
Teks Explanation 6
A natural disaster is a terrible accident, e.g. a great flood, a big fire or an earthquake. It usually
causes great suffering and loss of a large sum of money. The casualties are injured or died. Some
people are homeless and need medical care.
Floods occur when the water of rivers, lakes, or streams overflow their banks and pour onto the
surrounding land. Floods are caused by many different things. Often heavy rainstorms that last
for a brief can cause a flood. But not all heavy storms are followed by flooding. If the
surrounding land is flat and can absorb the water, no flooding will occur. If, however, the land is
hard and rocky, heavy rain cannot be absorbed. Where the banks are low, a river may overflow
and flood adjacent lowland.
In many part of the world flood are caused by tropical storms called hurricanes or typhoons.
They bring destructive winds of high speed, torrents of rain, and flooding. When a flood occurs,
the destruction to surrounding land can be severe. Whole villages and towns are sometimes
swept away by water pouring swiftly over the land. Railroad track blocked and uprooted from
their beds. Highways are washed away.
When a building caught fire, the firemen pitched in to help battle the blaze. Before the pumps
were invented, people formed bucket brigades to fight fires. Standing side by side, they formed a
human chain from the fire to nearby well or river. They passed buckets of water from to hand to
be poured on the flames.
The damage of the fire did depend a great deal on where it happened. In the country or a small
village, only a single house might burn down. But in crowded cities, fire often destroyed whole
blocks and neighborhoods before being controlled. (Soal UN SMA/MA IPA 2011/2012)
21. What can possibly prevent rivers and lakes from overflowing?
A. An absorbent bed.
B. A rocky surrounding.
C. A low land.
D. A high bank
E. A high road.
Teks Explanation 7
The sense of taste is one of a person’s five senses. We taste with the help of taste-buds in the
tongue.
There are four main kinds of taste: sweet, sour, salty, and bitter. All other tastes are just mixtures
of two or more of these main types.
The surface of the tongue has more than fifteen thousand taste-buds (or cells). These are
connected to the brain by special nerves which send the so-called ‘tastes messages.
When the tongue comes into contact with food of any kind, the taste-buds will pick up the taste.
The nerves then send a message to the brain. This will make us aware of the taste. All this
happens in just a few seconds.
There are four kinds of taste-buds, each of which is sensitive to only a particular taste. These
four groups are located in different parts of the tongue.
The taste-buds for salty and sweet tastes are found round the tip of the tongue and along its sides.
Sour tastes can be picked up only at the sides of the tongue. The taste-buds of the bitter taste are
found at the innermost edge of the tongue. There are taste-buds at the centre of the tongue.
The senses of smell and sight can affect taste. The good smell of food increases its taste.
Similarly, attractive colours can make food appear tastier and more delicious. If food does not
smell good or is dull-coloured, it will look tasty and may not taste good at all.
Very hot or cold sensations can make the taste-buds insensitive. Food that is too hot or too cold,
when placed in the mouth, will have no tastes at all.
Teks Explanation 8
A cell phone is a great gadget in this modern world. What is a cell phone? A cell phone is
actually a radio in certain way. Like a radio, by a cell phone we can communicate to other people
in real time. Million people use cell phone for their communication. Even nowadays, people use
cell phones to communicate in voice, written and data. Alexander Graham Bell is the person who
make great change in the way people communicate to each other. He invented a telephone in
1876. While wireless radio was formally known in 18994 presented by Guglielmo Marconi. By
these two technologies, then a cell phone was born. However do you know how actually cell
phones work?
This short explanation on how a cell phone work is really wonderful. A cell phone or in long
term “cellular telephone’ works by transmitting signals of radio to towers of cellular. The towers
are networked to a central switching station. The connection usually uses wire, fiber optic-cables,
or microwave.
Then the central switching station which handles calls in certain given area is directed connected
to the wire-based telephone system. Cellulars are pick up by the towers and relayed to another
cellular telephone user or the user of wire-based telephone network.
the towers vary in the capacity and capability to receive signals. Some can receive the signal
from short distance and the others can receive more distance. However, there are usually more
than one tower in certain given area so that the system can handle the increasing telephone
traffic.
Teks Explanation 9
Silkworms live for only two or three days after laying eggs. About 36,000 to 50,000 eggs are
laid, and these are carefully stored at the silkworm farm until they are ready to hatch. The eggs
hatch into caterpillars, which feed on mulberry leaves. Soon, the caterpillars are ready to spin
their cocoons. Not all caterpillars can spin silk cocoons. Only the caterpillars of a silkworm moth
known as ‘Bombyx mari’ can do such spinning. This caterpillar has special glands which secrete
liquid silk through its lower lip. The liquid produced later hardens to form tine strands.
The caterpillar makes its cocoons using these strands. The threads on the outside of the cocoon
are rough, while those inside are soft and smooth.
Some fully-spun cocoons are heated. This kills the pupa inside. The cocoons are then put into hot
water to loosen the fine threads. Finally, these threads are reeled off the cocoons.
The length of unbroken thread produced by a single cocoon measures about one-and-a-half
kilometers. Being twisted together several of these threads make single woven materials.
39. How are the threads on the outside of the cocoon ……..
A. Fine.
B. Soft.
C. Rough.
D. Strong.
E. Smooth.
40. What are mulberry leaves for ……..
A. Feeding caterpillars
B. Spinning cocoons.
C. Storing threads.
D. Hatching eggs.
E. Laying eggs.
Teks Explanation 10
A geyser is the result of underground water under the combined conditions of high temperatures
and increased pressure beneath the surface of the earth. Since temperature rises approximately 1
F for every sixty feet under the earth’s surface, and pressure increases with depth, the water that
seeps down in crack and fissures until it reaches very hot rock in the earth interior becomes
heated to temperature in excess of 290 F. Because of the greater pressure, the water shoots out of
the surface in the form of steam and hot water. The result is a geyser. In order to function, then a
geyser must have a source of heat, reservoir where water can be stored until the temperature rises
to an unstable point, an opening through which the hot water and steam can escape, and
underground channels for resupplying water after an eruption.
Favorable conditions for geyser exist in some regions of the world including New Zealand,
Iceland, and the Yellowstone National Park area of the United States. The most famous geyser in
the world is Old Faithfull in Yellow Park. Old Faithfull erupts almost every hour, rising to a
height of 125 to 170 feet and expelling more than ten thousand gallons during each eruption.
42. Steam and hot water shoot out of the surface because of ….
A. hot rock and water
B. temperature and pressure
C. greater pressure
D. high temperature and increased pressure
E. underground temperature and increased pressure
43. Reservoir where the water can be stored will be after eruption and resupplying again …..
A. hot
B. narrow
C. open
D. empty
E. unstable
44. “… and expelling more than ten thousand gallons during each eruption.” (Paragraph 2). The
word “expelling” is closest in meaning to ….
A. heating
B. melting
C. wasting
D. supplying
E. discharging
Teks Explanation 11
A kite is an object which is made from a light material stretched over a frame. Due to its light
material a kite will lift off the ground and fly when it is tilted into the wind.
A kite is uses wind to make it fly because it is heavier than air. When wind travels over the
surface of the kite, it is split into two streams of air. One stream of the air goes over the kite
while the second stream goes under the kite.
The upper stream above the kite. The lower stream hits the kite at a shallow angle and creates an
area of high pressure.
The high pressure area has a pushing effect while the low pressure area has a pulling effect. The
combination of push and pull can creates enough force to lift the kite into the air.
Kites have been known for thousand of years. They are used for military or scientific purposes.
Todays kites are much used for leisure and competition.
47. The first Word of “ it” at the first line of paraghraph two refers to
A. Wind
B. Air
C. Kite
D. Frame
E. Fly
Teks Explanation 12
Acid rain is rain that is highly acidic because of sulfur oxides, nitrogen oxides, and other air
pollutants dissolved in it. Normal rain is slightly acidic, with a pH of 6. Acid rain may have a pH
value as low as 2.8.
Acid rain can severely damage both plant and animal life. Certain lakes, for example, have lost
all fish and plant life because of acid rain.
Acid rain comes from sulfur in coal and oil. When they burn, they make sulfur dioxide (SO2 ).
Most sulfur leaves factory chimneys as the gaseous sulfur dioxide (SO2 ) and most nitrogen are
also emitted as one of the nitrogen oxides (NO or NO2 ), both of which are gasses. The gasses
may be dry deposited–absorbed directly by the land, by lakes or by the surface vegetation. If they
are in the atmosphere for anytime, the gasses will oxidize (gain an oxygen atom) and go into
solution as acids. Sulphuric acid (H2 SO4 ) and the nitrogen oxides will become nitric acid
(HNO3 ). The acids usually dissolve in cloud droplets and may travel great distances before
being precipitated as acid rain.
Catalysts such as hydrogen peroxide, ozone, and ammonium help promote the formation of acids
in clouds. More ammonium (NH4 ) can be formed when some of the acids are partially
neutralized by airborne ammonia (NH3 ). Acidification increases with the number of active
hydrogen (H+) ions dissolved in acid. Hydrocarbons emitted by, for example, car exhausts will
react in sunlight with nitrogen oxides to produce ozone. Although it is invaluable in the
atmosphere, low-level ozone causes respiratory problems and also hastens the formation of acid
rain. When acid rain falls on the ground it dissolves and liberates heavy metals and aluminum
(Al). When it is washed into lakes, aluminum irritates the outer surfaces of many fish. As acid
rain falls or drains into the lake the pH of the lake falls. Forests suffer the effect of acid rain
through damage to leaves, through the loss of vital nutrients, and through the increased amounts
of toxic metals liberated by acid, which damage roots and soil microorganisms.
52. What is the result of the burning of the coal and oil?
A. Ammonium
B. Nitric acid
C. Sulphuric acid
D. Sulfur dioxide
E. Airborne ammonia
53. The sulfur oxides and nitrogen oxides will …. in the air.
A. Be absorbed directly by the vegetation
B. Dissolved in the lake water and land
C. Emit another sulfur gas
D. Radiate an oxygen atom
E. Gain an oxygen atom
Ingredients
1 tb margarine, dairy free
1 tb Vegetables oil
1 c onion – chopped
8 oz Mushrooms – sliced
1 lg Garlic clove – minced
1/3 celery – thinly sliced
3 c Soybean milk
4 c Potatoes – cubed ½ inch
¼ ts Black pepper
1 ts Salt, or to taste
1 tb Parsley – chopped
Directions
1. Saute onion, garlic, celery, and green pepper in hot oil and margarine about 3 minutes. Add
sliced mushrooms and sauté 3 more minutes.
2. Add soybean milk, black pepper, salt and potatoes. Bring mixture almost to a boil; reduce heat
and simmer 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Make about 6 cups. Thin with extra soybean milk if soup is too thick.
4. Garnish with parsley and serve with the veal.
The emergence of the internet has given entrepreneurs many ways to make money. Writers are
one group that have benefited from their talents as a result in the rise of internet based jobs
Blog writing is an increasingly popular way to earn money online determined by the owner of
the blog. They are very popular because Blogs are usually written on a certain subject area but
can vary as its content is heir simplicity to get up and running. There are many free websites out
there that will help you set up your own blog if you choose to go that route because blog plus
advertisement is a potential money.
Writing is also good money to earn money online. Make sure to gear your articles to promote
and advertise your own business ventures. These articles are a fre way to market the products
and services you offer for free. The most effective advertising with these articles comes from the
dialogue box that is inserted at the end of each article. These dialogues boxes contain links to
basically any website you like to drive traffic to. For instance, you might have one link in your
dialogue box to a product you are selling and one to a blog where you are promoting a discussing
other products. Writing takes some time to gain credibility through but once it’s done earning
potential can become very powerful.
Dear Sir,
I understand that my payment is three weeks late, but that does not justify your collections
office’s actions. During the past five days I have received three telephone calls and four letters.
In addition, one of your representatives has contacted two of my relatives who have nothing to
do with my finances. By anyone’s definition this is harassment. I expect you to stop contacting
me every day and to stop calling my relatives.
In the meantime, please know that I plan to send you a payment within the next few days. The
money will reach your office in about a week.
Sincerely yours
Andrew Barkley
Primary pulmonary hypertension (PPH) is a rare disease of unknown cause that results in the
progressive narrowing of the blood vessels of the lungs, causing high blood pressure in these
blood vessels and eventually leading to heart failure. It is more common in women between the
ages of 21 and 40; however, it can affect anyone at any age.
Initial symptoms of PPH may be very minor, and diagnosis may be delayed for several years
until symptoms worsen. Typical symptoms may include shortness of breath following exertion,
excessive fatigue, dizziness, fainting, weakness, ankle swelling, bluish lips and skin, as well as
chest pain. It is difficult to detect PPH in medical examination.
No one knows what causes PPH; however, research into the cause suggests a number of factors
that may be responsible for the disease. Possible causes include genetic or familial
predisposition, immune system disease, or drugs or other chemical exposures.
Primary pulmonary hypertension is treated with a number of drugs. None of the drugs that can
cure or halt the progression of this disease has been found yet, but they may relieve symptoms.
Some patients take vasodilators, which help to dilate the blood vessels in the lungs, reducing the
blood pressure in them. In addition, anticoagulants may be used to decrease the tendency of the
blood to clot in the lungs. Doctors can choose from a variety of drugs that help lower blood
pressure in the lungs and improve heart performance in many patients and medication that may
take a long period of time. Patients with PPH respond differently to the different medications that
relax blood vessels and that no one drug is consistently effective in all patients.
Most doctors and patients agree that it is very important for both patients and families to be as
informed as possible. This lets everyone understand the illness and apply the information to what
is happening. In addition to family and close friends, support groups can help PPH patients and
give some valuable experience sharing among sufferers.
17. The teacher asked the lazy student … the English classes.
A. why hadn’t he attended
B. when had he attended
C. hadn’t he attended
D. that he attended
E. how often he had attended
Every American is proud of the Statue of Liberty, a symbol of freedom. The Statue of Liberty,
one of the largest ever built, stands on Liberty Island in New York Harbor and has greeted
millions of American immigrants who have come from Europe to the New World.
The Statue of Liberty was built by Fredrick Bartholdi. The French gave it to America as a gift in
honour of the revolutions for freedom and liberty in both countries.
The monument was built out of copper plates that were put on a steel frame. Together with the
concrete which it stands on the statue rises almost 100 metres into the sky. It shows a woman in a
robe, wearing a crown with 7 spikes and holding a torch in her hand. In her left hand she holds a
tablet with the inscription “July 4, 1776”, the date of the Declaration of Independence.
18. What was the reason for the French give the Statue of Liberty to America?
A. America needed it to greet millions of immigrants.
B. French presented to American people as a present for their strugle
C. French wanted to protect a lot of immigrants in new world.
D. French intended the Statue of Liberty as the representative of Europe.
Dear Sir,
I understand that my payment is three weeks late, but that does not justify your collections
office’s actions. During the past five days I have received three telephone calls and four letters.
In addition, one of your representatives has contacted two of my relatives who have nothing to
do with my finances. By anyone’s definition this is harassment. I expect you to stop contacting
me every day and to stop calling my relatives.
In the meantime, please know that I plan to send you a payment within the next few days. The
money will reach your office in about a week.
Sincerely yours
Andrew Barkley
20. What should the government do to make the fort a world class tourism spot?
A. Provide public facilities like souvenir stores and food courts with local foods.
B. Rebuild and complete the fort with better information and payment system
C. Complete the queue lines and luxurious waiting room inside the museum.
D. Hold more local music and art performances in the museum regularly.
E. Introduce the fort through mass media like newspaper and internet.
Diponegoro War (1825 to 1830) was one of the greatest battles ever experienced by the Dutch.
The war led by efforts to control the economy as well as the kingdoms. At that time the Dutch
government was in economic trouble. The Dutch maximized profits by imposing various taxes, a
monopoly business and trade. To further strengthen the power and economy, the Dutch tried to
control the kingdoms. Prince Diponegoro, the eldest son of the royal family of Yogyakarta, was
already fed up with the behavior of the Dutch who did not respect the local customs and
exploited the people with taxation.
The immediate cause of Diponegoro’s rebellion was the Dutch’s decision to build a road across a
piece of his property that contained a sacred tomb. At first, the Dutch planned the construction of
the road from Yogyakarta to Magelang. Then the Dutch changed his plans and rerouted it past
Tegalrejo. Apparently in one sector, it was across the graves of the ancestors of Prince
Diponegoro. This makes Prince Diponegoro offended and decided to take up arms against the
Dutch. He then ordered his men to pull out stakes through the tomb.
Diponegoro’s forces made use of their local knowledge to achieve early victories. Villagers were
ordered to cut down trees to block roads as well as burn down the wooden bridges and dig up
road surfaces. Often roads were covered with sharpened bamboo stakes. Javanese military
planning was also very sophisticated. Diponegoro used ferry boats to supply his forces. His
contacts in the underworld also meant that he was helped by bandits communities who controlled
the key river crossing points. The Javanese forces were also able to use modern weapons. They
had firearms and used cannons they had taken from the Dutch. Crucially, they were able to fight
the war on their terms. They fought against the Dutch in a guerrilla war strategy which allowed
them to fight the war they way they wanted.
The Dutch appointed a skilled and adaptable commander, De Kock. One of his strategy was
benteng strategy. He could successfully isolated Diponegoro’s forces and deprived him of the
local support he needed to keep fighting. The Dutch were also very clever in offering amnesties
and rewards to those of Diponegoro’s supporters who surrendered to them. This encouraged
many to stop fighting for Diponegoro. Interestingly, the Dutch also offered a large reward for
Diponegoro either dead or alive. However, the personal loyalty felt towards Diponegoro and no-
one betrayed him.
By 1830, after months in hiding, and on the run, Diponegoro agreed to peace talks with the
Dutch. However, after some negotiations he was arrested and soon exiled out of Java. The Dutch
administration made sure that he was never allowed to return to Java. He died in exile at
Makassar.
21. What motive was the Dutch’s change of plans and reroute of the road through Tegalrejo?
A. They got angry with people of Tegalrejo for sabotaging public facilities
B. They started to control people of Tegalrejo which consisted of bandits
C. They tried to impose various taxes, monopoly business and trade there
D. They triggerred a rebellion to get reasons to arrest Prince Diponegoro
E. They found it out the shortest cut to Magelang from Yogyakarta
I (would like to express my sincere condolences on) was shocked with the recent passing of your
father. Pamela and the children also send their thoughts and prayers to you and your family at
this difficult time.
Although I didn’t know your dad that well, on the half dozen or so occasions that I spent time in
his company over the years, I did come to realize his great kindness and compassion towards
those less fortunate than him. And I do know that he was very highly respected throughout this
community and profession, and his good works changed the lives of many.
You were truly fortunate to have such a man as a model in your life.
As you know, it was not that long ago that my own father passed away, so I have some idea of
what you and your family are going through. I realize that no words of comfort are quite enough
to replace the loss.
Please pass my deepest sympathies on to your mother, and brother, and sister, and to all of your
father’s grandchildren.
Yours in sympathy,
Gord Henderson
Here are five habits done by people
1. He visited his hospitalized staffs.
2. He built some companies for people
3. He respected others more than himself.
4. He inspired people through his hard works.
5. He gave some scholarships for poor students.
2/11/20
1206 Pino Solo Drive
Santa Maia CA 93455
Chief Shaner
4337 Snow Haven Court
Santa Maria CA 93455
Chief Shaner:
I have noticed that you are hiring potential recruitments for your fire house. I can apply my
knowledge of the outdoors and leadership skill to maintain the effectivness of your crews. This
opportunity shall extended my knowledge in the fire safety field extensively.
In the Boy Scout of America I have camped and backpacked in rough conditions and know
survival skills needed in bad situation. While camping, I have always used the “leave no trace”
or “pack it in and pack it out policy”. I know how careless use of fire can potentially cause
massive destruction to people and property.
In my Boy Scout Troop, I have leaded the construction of a trebuchet and wildlife conservation
communnity service projects. In the community I lead a few graffiti removal projects that have
inspired others in the community. I also have aided teens in stress management and depression. I
will contct you in a week’s time regarding this letter.
Sincerely,
Jon Hoffman
24. Which sentence does Jon Hoffman use to convince that he is the best applicant for the
position?
A. I can apply my knowledge of the outdoors and leadrship skill to maintain the effectiviness of
your crews.
B. I have leaded the construction of a trebuchet and wildlife conservation communnity service
projecs.
C. I know how careless use of fire can potentially cause massive destruction to people and
property.
D. In the community I lead a few graffiti removal projects that have inspired others in the
community.
E. While camping, I have always used the “leave no trace” or “pack it in and pack it out policy”.
25. While camping, I have always used the “leave no trace” or “pack it in and pack it out policy”.
What does Jon Hoffman want to express to Chief Shaner?
A. He practices a safe camp in the Boy Scout of America.
B. He persuades him to learn pack it in and pack it out policy
C. He shares his valuable experience in joining a camp
D. He is accustomed to working in a detail procedure
E. He knows how to leave no trace in a wild adventure.
26. Based on the second paragraph, it is infered that Jon Hoffman has the values of ….
A. Independent, discipline and social care
B. Independent, honesty and religiousness
C. Discipline, patriotism and curiousness
D. Discipline, toleration and religiousness
E. Curiousness, patriotism and discipline
Read the following song lyric to answer the questions that follow.
“We Are The Champions” as written by and Freddie Mercury
I’ve paid my dues
Time after time
I’ve done my sentence
But committed no crime
And bad mistakes
I’ve made a few
I’ve had my share of sand kicked in my face
But I’ve come through
27. What does the writer of the song imply when he says “It’s been no bed of roses, no pleasure
cruise.”?
A. There was not time to rest and enjoy the days in order not to lose.
B. The journey to champion has left unpleasant challenges.
C. It has not been any appreciation and enjoyable time.
D. There have been a lot of challenges and he didn’t want to lose.
E. It hasn’t been easy at all, but he tried hard and he deserves to win.
Fadia : How did you find about the task to complete for our history class?
Tonny : I haven’t done mine yet. Is it difficult?
Fadia : Kind of. It was full of problems.
Tonny : Easy problems to solve?
Fadia : Not really. It was a review of the whole semester.
Tonny : Really?
Fadia : Sure. It was time consuming. It took about six hours
Tonny : I’m surprised at that!
Fadia : I was too. I did not expect our teacher would give us so much.