Lisa: Hello Randa, let me introduce you to Clara.

Randa: Hi, Clara. Pleased to meet you!

The underlined sentence shows us the expression of...
A. Introducing herself.
B. Introducing ourself.
C. Introducing someone.
D. Introducing oneself.
E. Introducing some friends
Answer: C. Introducing someone.
Lisa: Hello Randa, let me introduce you to Clara.
Randa: Hi, Clara. Pleased to meet you!
The underlined sentence shows us the expression of...
A. Greetings
B. Partings
C. Goodbye
D. Congratulations
E. Introducing
Answer: A. Greetings
Viktor: Hi, my name is Viktor, what is your name?
Metta: My name is Metta, where do you come from?
Viktor: ...
A. How do you do?
B. Nice to meet you
C. How are you?
D. I'm from Surabaya
E. Nice to meet you
Answer: D. I'm from Surabaya.
Gangga: How old are you?
Lana: ...
What should Lana say?
A. I am Rina
B. I lived here for five years.
C. I am in the 10th grade.
D. My mom is 50 years old.
E. I am 16 years old
Answer: E. I'am 16 years old.
Abid: I like mobile gaming, I can express myself from that, I learn English a lot from mobile
gaming.
Abid tells about his...
A. Like and dislike.
B. Hobby
C. Daily activity
D. Leisure time.
E. Game
Answer: B. Hobby.
I love cooking. Does ... love it too?
A. It
B. They
C. You
D. We
E. He
Answer: E. He
Budi: I live in Jalan Manggala No 9, Banjarsari. I lived there since I was 8 years old.
Budi is telling about...
A. His age
B. His address
C. His school
D. His hobby
E. His dislike
Answer: B. His address
10. Gina: Do you have brother or sister?
Linda: Yes, I have two brothers and a sister.
Linda has...
A. Two siblings
B. No sibling
C. Three siblings
D. Four siblings
E. Three sisters
Answer: C. Three siblings
1. He should control ___ words so that he wouldn’t say something bad.
A. her
B. his
C. their
D. our
E. you
Jawaban: B
2. I need help to finish ___ work. I am so busy these days. I am not feeling well now.
A. my
B. me
C. their
D. mine
E. them
Jawaban: A
3. I don’t know how to say it to ___ that I love him. It is so difficult to say. Any idea?
A. it
B. him
C. his
D. its
E. their
Jawaban: B
4. Despite ___ young age, she is very brave to fight the robbers.
A. him
B. his
C. her
D. their
E. us
Jawaban: C
4. Despite ___ young age, she is very brave to fight the robbers.
A. him
B. his
C. her
D. their
E. us
Jawaban: C
4. Despite ___ young age, she is very brave to fight the robbers.
A. him
B. his
C. her
D. their
E. us
Jawaban: C
7. ___ am in front of your house now. Go downstairs and see me now.
A. I
B. She
C. He
D. You
E. We
8. I can’t read the map. Would ___ help me, please?
A. you
B. he
C. me
D. my
E. your
Jawaban: A
2. Situation: Ratih heard that Doni won the first prize in the national skating competition this year.
Ratih wants to congratulate Doni.
What should Ratih say to Doni?
A. Congratulations. Who helped you win?
B. Congratulations, Doni. I’m happy for you.
C. I’m sorry to hear that.
D. Good luck, Doni.
E. Can I help you?
Answer: B
3. Orwel: Happy wedding. I wish you a lifetime of happiness.
Christin: Thank you. You are my best friend.
Why does Christin say thank you?
A. Because it is his wedding day.
B. Because he is George’s best friend.
C. Because George congratulates and wishes happiness for him.
D. Because George forgets to congratulate him.
E. Because he is the best partner
Answer: C
5. Edy: Did you know that I just opened a new business in New Castle?
Tommy: No, I didn’t. That sounds great. Congratulations on your new business.
Edy: Thank you. Any wishes for me?
Tommy: Of course. I _________
To complete the dialogue, the suitable expression is ….
A. I am happy for you.
B. I hope your business can be larger and larger.
C. I wish I can have the same business.
D. No, thank you.
E. I am happy to hear that
Answer: B
6. Situation: Zica got promotion in her office because she has been the best employee for 5 months in
a row. As a good friend, Sammy wants to congratulate her.
What is the right expression?
A. Congratulations on your success. I’m so excited to hear that.
B. Can you do it better?
C. How can you do that?
D. Remember me on top!
Answer: A

7. Zuberg: I saw your hard work and I think you deserve it more than anyone. Many congratulations
on your achievement. I cannot find a word to describe my happiness for you.
Mendez: _______. It means so much for me.
What is the right expression to complete the dialogue?
A. Never mind.
B. I’m sorry to hear that.
C. Thanks a lot.
D. Good luck.
E. It’s Ok
Answer: C

Maria: Sherly, what a nice dress! You look stunning!

Sherly: …
The most appropriate response is, except …
A. I’m not sure about that.
B. Thank you.
C. That’s very nice of you to say so.
D. You look great yourself.
E. Thanks. This dress would make anyone look stunning.
Complete the following dialogue.
Kiki : Hi, Sarah. Did you get a new haircut?
Sarah : I did.
Kiki : …
Sarah : Thank you. I really appreciate it. No one noticed my new haircut except you.
A. Well, it suits you. You look good with that haircut.
B. Hmm… I hope it will grow again sooner.
C. Do you really think that cut suits you?
D. If you think that you look beautiful with that hair, think again!
E. It looks fine, but it will be better if you wear a hat.
Read the dialogue of compliment!
Brother: Sam, come here… I bought you a new pair of shoes.
Sister : Seriously? Oh my god, thank you so much. The shoes are perfect! I love it! Anyway, to what
do I owe this generosity? My birthday is still a week away.
Brother: I have to work abroad next week. So, I wouldn’t be here to celebrate your birthday.
Sister : Where are you going, brother? How long will you be there?
Brother: Morocco. I’ll stay there for 5 days. Hey, why don’t you try your new shoes? See if it fits.
Sister : Alright. It fits perfectly.
Brother: It looks really good on you.
Sister : Thanks, brother. You are the best!
The following statements are true according to the text, except ….
A. The sister responds to her brother’s compliment by saying “Alright. It fits perfectly”
B. The brother compliments her sister when she is wearing the shoes.
C. The sister returns the compliment to her brother by saying “You are the best!”
D. The sister is surprised to receive early birthday present from her brother.
E. The sister responds to the compliment by saying “Thanks, brother.”
The sister is …. the compliment.
A. Accepting
B. Denying
C. Deflecting
D. Questioning
E. rejecting
Read the dialogue of compliment!
Tito : Wina, I heard that you won the debate competition. Congratulations! What an amazing victory!
Wina : Thanks. It was actually a team effort. Our debate team has a really good skill and talent.
According to what Wina says, we can say that ….
A. She wants to give the credit to those who deserve it.
B. She wants people to compliment her achievement.
C. She denies the compliment that she receives.
D. She does not want to accept the compliment because she does not feel confident.
E. She does not want to sound arrogant by accepting the compliment.
Your little sister drew a picture of you. She shows you the picture. What kind of reaction should
you say in order to encourage her?
A. What a great picture! You really are talented!
B. What picture is this? I don’t even know who or what you draw!
C. Is that me in the picture? Not bad!
D. You better quit dreaming about being a great artist.
E. Your drawing is not that good.
1. Andi … drive all the way to Jogjakarta.
a. Are go
b. Is going to *
c. Go to
d. Are going to
e. Will be
2. Rina : I’m so tired. I’m about to fall asleep
Nani : I … you some coffee.
a. Want
b. Brought
c. Wanna
d. Wants
e. Will get *
3. I promise you that I … (not tell) anyone about your secret.
a. Won’t tell *
b. Am not going to tell
c. Will telling
d. Wanna
e. Won’t telling
4. They … attend Nina’s wedding party next week.
a. Is go
b. Are going to *
c. Will
d. Would rather
e. Go to
5. I wonder where we … 30 years from now.
a. Will *
b. Want
c. Are
d. Will not
e. Are going to
6. Sinta : What are you going to do after school?
Remi : I don’t know, …
a. I am going to watch TV
b. I’ll probably watch TV *
c. I am not going to Watch TV
d. I won’t do anything
e. I’ll be watching
7. Reno : …
Maya : I am going to the cinema tonight
Complete the dialog above with the correct expression!
a. Where are you going tonight?
b. Are you busy tonight?
c. Can I join you to the cinema?
d. Do you have any plan?
e. Where are you know?
 1. Lisa: Hello Randa, let me introduce you to Clara.
Randa: Hi, Clara. Pleased to meet you!
The underlined sentence shows us the expression of...
A. Introducing herself.
B. Introducing ourself.
C. Introducing someone.
D. Introducing oneself.
E. Introducing some friends
Answer: C. Introducing someone.

2. Lisa: Hello Randa, let me introduce you to Clara.

Randa: Hi, Clara. Pleased to meet you!
The underlined sentence shows us the expression of...
A. Greetings
B. Partings
C. Goodbye
D. Congratulations
E. Introducing
Answer: A. Greetings

3. Viktor: Hi, my name is Viktor, what is your name?

Metta: My name is Metta, where do you come from?
Viktor: ...
A. How do you do?
B. Nice to meet you
C. How are you?
D. I'm from Surabaya
E. Nice to meet you
Answer: D. I'm from Surabaya.

4. Gangga: How old are you?

Lana: ...
What should Lana say?
A. I am Rina
B. I lived here for five years.
C. I am in the 10th grade.
D. My mom is 50 years old.
E. I am 16 years old
Answer: E. I'am 16 years old.

5. Abid: I like mobile gaming, I can express myself from that, I learn English a lot from mobile
gaming.
Abid tells about his...
A. Like and dislike.
B. Hobby
C. Daily activity
D. Leisure time.
E. Game
Answer: B. Hobby.
6. I love cooking. Does ... love it too?
A. It
B. They
C. You
D. We
E. He
Answer: E. He

7. Budi: I live in Jalan Manggala No 9, Banjarsari. I lived there since I was 8 years old.
Budi is telling about...
A. His age
B. His address
C. His school
D. His hobby
E. His dislike
Answer: B. His address

8. Gina: Do you have brother or sister?

Linda: Yes, I have two brothers and a sister.
Linda has...
A. Two siblings
B. No sibling
C. Three siblings
D. Four siblings
E. Three sisters
Answer: C. Three siblings

9. He should control ___ words so that he wouldn’t say something bad.

A. her
B. his
C. their
D. our
E. you
Jawaban: B

10. I need help to finish ___ work. I am so busy these days. I am not feeling well now.
A. my
B. me
C. their
D. mine
E. them
Jawaban: A

11. I don’t know how to say it to ___ that I love him. It is so difficult to say. Any idea?
A. it
B. him
C. his
D. its
E. their
Jawaban: B

12. Despite ___ young age, she is very brave to fight the robbers.
A. him
B. his
C. her
D. their
E. us
Jawaban: C

13. Despite ___ young age, she is very brave to fight the robbers.
A. him
B. his
C. her
D. their
E. us
Jawaban: C

14. Despite ___ young age, she is very brave to fight the robbers.
A. him
B. his
C. her
D. their
E. us
Jawaban: C

15. ___ am in front of your house now. Go downstairs and see me now.
A. I
B. She
C. He
D. You
E. We

16. I can’t read the map. Would ___ help me, please?
A. you
B. he
C. me
D. my
E. your
Jawaban: A

17. Situation: Ratih heard that Doni won the first prize in the national skating competition this
year. Ratih wants to congratulate Doni.
What should Ratih say to Doni?
A. Congratulations. Who helped you win?
B. Congratulations, Doni. I’m happy for you.
C. I’m sorry to hear that.
D. Good luck, Doni.
E. Can I help you?
Answer: B

18. Orwel: Happy wedding. I wish you a lifetime of happiness.

Christin: Thank you. You are my best friend.
Why does Christin say thank you?
A. Because it is his wedding day.
B. Because he is George’s best friend.
C. Because George congratulates and wishes happiness for him.
D. Because George forgets to congratulate him.
E. Because he is the best partner
Answer: C

19. Edy: Did you know that I just opened a new business in New Castle?
Tommy: No, I didn’t. That sounds great. Congratulations on your new business.
Edy: Thank you. Any wishes for me?
Tommy: Of course. I _________
To complete the dialogue, the suitable expression is ….
A. I am happy for you.
B. I hope your business can be larger and larger.
C. I wish I can have the same business.
D. No, thank you.
E. I am happy to hear that
Answer: B

20. Situation: Zica got promotion in her office because she has been the best employee for 5
months in a row. As a good friend, Sammy wants to congratulate her.
What is the right expression?
A. Congratulations on your success. I’m so excited to hear that.
B. Can you do it better?
C. How can you do that?
D. Remember me on top!
Answer: A

Zuberg: I saw your hard work and I think you deserve it more than anyone. Many congratulations on
your achievement. I cannot find a word to describe my happiness for you.
Mendez: _______. It means so much for me.
21. What is the right expression to complete the dialogue?
A. Never mind.
B. I’m sorry to hear that.
C. Thanks a lot.
D. Good luck.
E. It’s Ok
Answer: C

Maria: Sherly, what a nice dress! You look stunning!

Sherly: …
22. The most appropriate response is, except …
A. I’m not sure about that.
B. Thank you.
C. That’s very nice of you to say so.
D. You look great yourself.
E. Thanks. This dress would make anyone look stunning.

23. Complete the following dialogue.

Kiki : Hi, Sarah. Did you get a new haircut?
Sarah : I did.
Kiki : …
Sarah : Thank you. I really appreciate it. No one noticed my new haircut except you.

A. Well, it suits you. You look good with that haircut.

B. Hmm… I hope it will grow again sooner.
C. Do you really think that cut suits you?
D. If you think that you look beautiful with that hair, think again!
E. It looks fine, but it will be better if you wear a hat.

Read the dialogue of compliment!

Brother: Sam, come here… I bought you a new pair of shoes.
Sister : Seriously? Oh my god, thank you so much. The shoes are perfect! I love it! Anyway, to what
do I owe this generosity? My birthday is still a week away.
Brother: I have to work abroad next week. So, I wouldn’t be here to celebrate your birthday.
Sister : Where are you going, brother? How long will you be there?
Brother: Morocco. I’ll stay there for 5 days. Hey, why don’t you try your new shoes? See if it fits.
Sister : Alright. It fits perfectly.
Brother: It looks really good on you.
Sister : Thanks, brother. You are the best!

24. The following statements are true according to the text, except ….
A. The sister responds to her brother’s compliment by saying “Alright. It fits perfectly”
B. The brother compliments her sister when she is wearing the shoes.
C. The sister returns the compliment to her brother by saying “You are the best!”
D. The sister is surprised to receive early birthday present from her brother.
E. The sister responds to the compliment by saying “Thanks, brother.”

25. The sister is …. the compliment.

A. Accepting
B. Denying
C. Deflecting
D. Questioning
E. rejecting

Read the dialogue of compliment!

Tito : Wina, I heard that you won the debate competition. Congratulations! What an amazing victory!
Wina : Thanks. It was actually a team effort. Our debate team has a really good skill and talent.

26. According to what Wina says, we can say that ….

A. She wants to give the credit to those who deserve it.
B. She wants people to compliment her achievement.
C. She denies the compliment that she receives.
D. She does not want to accept the compliment because she does not feel confident.
E. She does not want to sound arrogant by accepting the compliment.

27. Your little sister drew a picture of you. She shows you the picture. What kind of reaction
should you say in order to encourage her?
A. What a great picture! You really are talented!
B. What picture is this? I don’t even know who or what you draw!
C. Is that me in the picture? Not bad!
D. You better quit dreaming about being a great artist.
E. Your drawing is not that good.

28. Andi … drive all the way to Jogjakarta.

a. Are go
b. Is going to *
c. Go to
d. Are going to
e. Will be

29. Rina : I’m so tired. I’m about to fall asleep

Nani : I … you some coffee.
a. Want
b. Brought
c. Wanna
d. Wants
e. Will get *

30. I promise you that I … (not tell) anyone about your secret.
a. Won’t tell *
b. Am not going to tell
c. Will telling
d. Wanna
e. Won’t telling
4. They … attend Nina’s wedding party next week.
a. Is go
b. Are going to *
c. Will
d. Would rather
e. Go to
5. I wonder where we … 30 years from now.
a. Will *
b. Want
c. Are
d. Will not
e. Are going to
6. Sinta : What are you going to do after school?
Remi : I don’t know, …
a. I am going to watch TV
b. I’ll probably watch TV *
c. I am not going to Watch TV
d. I won’t do anything
e. I’ll be watching
7. Reno : …
Maya : I am going to the cinema tonight
Complete the dialog above with the correct expression!
a. Where are you going tonight?
b. Are you busy tonight?
c. Can I join you to the cinema?
d. Do you have any plan?
e. Where are you know?
1. What is the main topic of this descriptive text?
"Mount Everest is the tallest mountain in the world, located in the Himalayas. It's a popular
destination for climbers from around the globe."
A. The Himalayan region
B. Mountain climbing
C. The tallest mountain
D. Global destinations
2. What is the text describing?

"The Grand Canyon is a breath taking natural wonder located in Arizona, USA. Its colourful rock
formations and vastness make it a popular tourist attraction."
A. Arizona's climate
B. The Colorado River
C. The Grand Canyon
D. USA's national parks
3. What can you find in this text?

"Lions are majestic wild animals known for their powerful roars. They are often referred to as the
'King of the Jungle.'"
A. The African savanna
B. Different animal species
C. Lion behaviour
D. Animal nicknames

4. What is the text primarily discussing?

"The Eiffel Tower is an iconic landmark in Paris, France. It was built for the 1889 World's Fair and
has become a symbol of the city."

A. French cuisine
B. Parisian history
C. Architectural landmarks
D. World's Fairs

5. "The Great Barrier Reef is the world's largest coral reef system, located off the coast of Australia. It
is home to a diverse range of marine life."
What is the main focus of this descriptive text?
A. Australian geography
B. Marine conservation
C. Coral reefs worldwide
D. Tourist destinations in Australia

6. "The Amazon Rainforest is a vast jungle in South America, known for its rich biodiversity and
dense vegetation. It's often called 'the lungs of the Earth.'"
What does the text describe?

A. Rainforests in general
B. The geography of South America
C. Biodiversity conservation
D. The Amazon River

7. What is the primary topic of this descriptive text?

"Venice, Italy, is a unique city built on a network of canals. It's famous for its beautiful gondola rides
and historic architecture."
A. Italian cuisine
B. European capitals
C. Water-based transportation
D. Tourist attractions in Venice

8. "The Sahara Desert is the largest hot desert in the world, covering much of North Africa. Its vast
sand dunes and extreme temperatures make it a challenging environment."
What is being described in this text?
A. African geography
B. Desert wildlife
C. Extreme climates
D. Desertification

9. What is the main subject of this descriptive text?

"Monarch butterflies are known for their incredible annual migration from North America to Mexico.
Millions of them gather in the Mexican forests during the winter."

A. Butterfly species
B. Bird migrations
C. Insect behavior
D. North American wildlife
10. What is the focus of this text?
"Angkor Wat is an ancient temple complex in Cambodia, renowned for its stunning architecture and
historical significance. It is the largest religious monument in the world."
A. Cambodian history
B. Southeast Asian temples
C. Architectural wonders
D. World heritage sites
Kunci Jawaban
C
C
D
C
C
A
D
A
A
C
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!
6. What does the text tell about?
A. Independence day festival
B. Parade with the principal
C. Gathering in school
D. School contest
Jawaban: A
7. What time will the festival start?
ADVERTISEMENT
A. 09.00
B. 09.30
C. 08.00
D. 02.00
Jawaban: C
ANNOUNCEMENT
To: All students
To celebrate the Hero’s day, our Student Organization will hold some interesting programs such as
English Speech Contest, Story Telling and Class Wall Magazine Competition.
Time : November 15, 2018, 8.00 a.m – 13.00 p.m
Theme : Hero
Registration: Budi
The coordinator of this program
8. What does the text announce?
A. A student organization
B. An English Speech Contest
C. Interesting event
D. A Hero’s Day Celebration
E. Student organization forum
Jawaban: D
NARRATIVE

Contoh Soal Materi Narrative Text

Question for numbers 1-5.

Long, long ago, when the gods and goddesses used to mingle in the affairs of mortals, there
was a small kingdom on the slope of Mount Wayang in West Java. The King, named Sang
Prabu, was a wise man.

He had an only daughter, called Princess Teja Nirmala, who was famous for her beauty but
she was not married. One day Sang Prabu made up his mind to settle the matter through a
show of strength.

After that, the Prince of Blambangan, named Raden Begawan won the competition.
Unfortunately, the wicked fairy, Princess Segara fell in love with Raden Begawan and used
magic power to render him unconscious and he forgot his wedding.

When Sang Prabu was searching, Raden Begawan saw him and soon realized that he had
been enchanted by the wicked fairy. The fairy could not accept this, so she killed Raden
Begawan. When Princess Teja Nirmala heard this, she was very sad. So a nice fairy took her
to the Kahyangan.

1. Which one of the following statements is false about Sang Prabu?

A. Sang Prabu was the father of his only daughter.

B. Sang Prabu was a king of a kingdom in West Java.

C. Sang Prabu was taken to Kahyangan by a wicked fairy.

D. Sang Prabu was a wise man.

2. Why the wicked fairy did use her magic to make Raden Begawan unconscious?

A. She didn't like Raden Begawan.

B. She didn't want Raden Prabu to marry the princess.

C. She wanted Teja Nirmala to forget about her wedding.

D. She didn't want the prince of Blambangan to marry the princess.

3. What do you think will happen if gods or goddesses cannot mingle in the affairs of people
on earth at that time?

A. Princess Segara will have married Raden Begawan.

B. Sang Prabu will not hold a strength competition.

C. Raden Begawan will not die.

D. Wicked Fairy will not take Raden Begawan's life.

4. So a nice fairy took her to the Kahyangan. (Paragraph 2) The word here in the sentence
refers to ...

A. The wicked fairy

B. The nice fairy

C. Princess Nirmala

D. Prince Teja

5. The similarity between fairies and humans according to the text.

A. The place they live.

B. The jealousy that they possess.

C. The way they don't feel love.

D. The strength they have.

Soal Teks Narrative Legend 1

Long, long ago, when the gods and goddesses used to mingle in the affairs of mortals, there
was a small kingdom on the slope of Mount Wayang in West Java. The King, named Sang
Prabu, was a wise man. He had an only daughter, called Princess Teja Nirmala, who was
famous for her beauty but she was not married. One day Sang Prabu made up his mind to
settle the matter by a show of strength.
After that, Prince of Blambangan, named Raden Begawan had won the competition.
Unfortunately, the wicked fairy, Princess Segara fell in love with Raden Begawan and used
magic power to render him unconscious and he forgot his wedding. When Sang Prabu was
searching, Raden Begawan saw him and soon realized that he had been enchanted by the
wicked fairy. The fairy could not accept this, so she killed Raden Begawan. When Princess
Teja Nirmala heard this, she was very sad. So a nice fairy took her to the Kahyangan.
1. Which one of the following statements is false about Sang Prabu?
A. Sang Prabu was a father of his only daughter
B. Sang Prabu was a king of a kingdom in West Java
C. Sang Prabu was taken to Kahyangan by a wicked fairy
D. Sang Prabu was a wise man
E. Sang Prabu didn’t have a son

2. Why the wicked fairy did used her magic to make Raden Begawan unconscious?
A. She didn’t like Raden Begawan
B. She didn’t want Raden Prabu marry the princess
C. She wanted Teja Nirmala to forget about her wedding
D. She didn’t want the prince of Blambangan marry the princess
E. She didn’t want the prince of Blambangan feel love with her

3. What do you think will happen if gods or goddesses cannot mingle in the affairs of people
in the earth at that time?
A. Princess Segara will have married with Raden Begawan
B. Sang Prabu will not hold strength competition
C. Raden Begawan will not die
D. Teja Nirmala will stay in the Kahyangan
E. Wicked Fairy will not take Raden Begawan’s life

4. So a nice fairy took her to the Kahyangan. (Paragraph 2) The word her in the sentence
refers to…
A. The wicked fairy
B. The nice fairy
C. Princess Nirmala
D. Prince Teja
E. The prince of Blambangan

5. The similarity between fairy and human according to the text.

A. The place they live
B. The jealousy that they posses
C. The way they don’t feel a love
D. The strength they have
E. Their life that is immortal

Soal Teks Narrative Legend 2

A long time ago, there lived on the island of Bali a giant-like creature named Kbo Iwo. The
people of Bali used to say that Kbo Iwo was everything, a destroyer as well as a creator. He
was satisfied with the meal, but this meant for the Balinese people enough food for a
thousand men.
Difficulties arose when for the first time the barns were almost empty and the new harvest
was still a long way off. This made Kbo Iwo wild with great anger. In his hunger, he
destroyed all the houses and even all the temples. It made the Balinese turn to rage.
So, they came together to plan steps to oppose this powerful giant by using his stupidity.
They asked Kbo Iwo to build them a very deep well, and rebuild all the houses and temples
he had destroyed. After they fed Kbo Iwo, he began to dig a deep hole.
One day he had eaten too much, he fell asleep in the hole. The oldest man in the village gave
a sign, and the villagers began to throw the limestone they had collected before into the hole.
The limestone made the water inside the hole boiling . Kbo Iwo was buried alive. Then the
water in the well rose higher and higher until at last it overflowed and formed Lake Batur.
The mound of earth dug from the well by Kbo Iwo is known as Mount Batur.

6. Which the following fact is true about Kbo Iwo?

A. Kebo Iwo ate a little amount of meat
B. Kebo Iwo is a destroyer that cannot make anything
C. Kebo Iwo was angry because his food was stolen by Balinese people
D. Kebo Iwo destroyed all the house but not the temple
E. Kebo eat food was equal for food of thousand people

7. Why did Kbo Iwo feel angry to the Balinese people?

A. Because Balinese people ate his meal
B. Because Balinese people took his food so his barns was empty
C. Because Balinese people didn’t give him food
D. Because Balinese people were in hunger
E. Because Balinese people turned to rage

8. According to the story, if Kbo Iwa is never existed in Bali island, what do you think will
happen?
A. There will be no Bali island
B. Bali People will never be angry
C. All Bali people will live in a prosperous way
D. We are not able see the beauty of Lake Batur
E. Mount Batur will not be a sacred place now

9. “So, they came together to plan steps to oppose this powerful giant……”(Paragraph 3).
The antonym of the word “oppose “ is….
A. Support
B. Defeat
C. Turn Against
D. Beat
E. Change

10. What is mount batur?

A. A lake build by Kbo Iwa
B. A well dug by Kbo iwa
C. The mountain build by Kbo Iwa
D. A mound of earth dug from the well by Kbo iwa
E. A home build by Balinese people to Kbo Iwa

Soal Teks Narrative Legend 3

A long time ago, very few people lived in the New Territories. There were only a few
villages. If the people wanted to go from one village to another, they often had to pass
through wild and unsafe forest.
One day, a farmer’s young wife went to the next village to visit her own mother and brother.
She brought along her baby son. When it was time for her to leave, her brother said “ it is
getting dark. Let my son, Ah Tim go with you though the forest.”
So Ah Tim led the way and the young woman followed behind, carrying her baby. When
they were in the forest, suddenly they saw a group of wolves. They began to run to avoid the
danger, but Ah Tim kicked against a stone and fell down. At once the wolves caught him.
The young woman cried to the wolves, “ please eat my own son instead.” Then, she put her
baby son on the ground in front of the wolves and took her nephew away. Everyone
understood that this was because the woman was very good and kind. She had offered her
own son’s life to save her nephew.
They ran back to the house and called for help. All men in the village fetched thick sticks
and went back with her into the forest. When they got there, they saw something very
strange. Instead of eating the woman’s baby the wolves were playing with him.

11. What separated between one village to another a long time ago in the New Territories ?
A. Another village
B. Mountains
C. Forests
D. Hills
E. Towers and logs

12. Who was Ah Tim ?

A. The young woman’s brother
B. The young woman’s son
C. The young woman’s brother and nephew
D. The young woman’s brother’s son
E. One of the men who fetched a stick
.
13. Who walked in front when they were in the forest ?
A. Ah Tm
B. The woman
C. The woman’s son
D. Her brother’s nephew
E. The baby and his mother

14. How could the wolves catch Ah Tim ?

A. He was afraid
B. He was stumbled by a stone
C. He ran slowly
D. The woman cried
E. The wolves were good runners

15. The woman gave her son to the wolves because

A. She loved her nephew than her son.
B. She thought about how her brother would be
C. She wanted her son was eaten by the wolves
D. She was crazy
E. She kept a grudge on his brother

16. What did the villagers bring sticks for ?

A. For the weapon to beat the wolves
B. To bring the woman’s nephew
C. For the fire woods.
D. For play
E. For building a house for the woman.
17. “ all men in the village fetched thick stick … “ The word “ fetched” has a similar meaning
to :
A. Received
B. Caught
C. Got
D. Hit
E. Lifted

18. From the passage we learn that the villages were ….

A. Located in one huge area
B. Situated in a large district
C. Separated by untamed jungles.
D. Wild and unsafe
E. Dark and very dangerous

19. The brother let her son go with his aunt as she left home because ….
A. Ah Tim wanted to see the wolves
B. His aunt wanted him to come long
C. Ah Tim was bored to live with his parents
D. The baby was too cute to be alone
E. Ah Tim would be a guardian for them

20. What is the purpose of the writer by writing the story above ?
A. To describe the danger of the villages
B. To entertain the readers of the story
C. To tell the villagers’ relationship
D. To explain how important a relative is
E. To narrate how the wolves were playing with the baby.

Soal Teks Narrative Legend 4

Once upon a time in west java, lived a writer king who had a beautiful daughter. Her name
was Dayang Sumbi. She liked weaving very much. Once she was weaving a cloth when one
of her tools fell to the ground. She was very tired, at the same time she was too lazy to take
it. Then she just shouted out loudly.
Anybody there! Bring me my tool. I will give you special present. If you are female. I will
consider you as my sister if you are male, I will marry you sunddenly a male dog, its name
was Tumang came. He brought her the falling tool. Dayang Sumbi was very surprised. She
regretted her words but she could not deny it. So she had marry Tumang and leave her
father. Then they lived in a small village. Several months later they had a son. His name
was Sangkuriang. He was a handsome and healthy boy.
Sangkuriang liked hunting very much, especially deer. He often hunted to the wood usying
his arrow. When he went hunting , Tumang was always with him.
One day Dayang Sumbi wanted to have deer’s heart so she asked Sangkuriang to hunt for a
deer. Then Sangkuriang when to the wood with his arrow and his faithful dog. Tumang, but
afher several days in the wood Sangkuriang could not find any deer. Then where all
disappeared. Sangkuriang was exhausted and desperate. He did not want to disappoint her
mother so he killed Tumang. He did not know that Tumang was his father. Tumang’s heart
to her mother. But Dayang Sumbi knew that it was Tumang’s heart. She was so angry that
she could not control her emotion. She hit Sangkuriang at his head Sangkuriang was
wounded. There was a scar in his head. She also repelled her son. Sangkuriang left her
mother in sadness.
Many years passed and Sangkuriang became a strong young man. He wandered everywhere.
One day he arrived. at his own village but he did not realize it. There he met Dayang
Sumbi. At the time Dayang Sumbi was given an eternal beauty by God so she stayed young
forever. Both of them did know each other. So they fall in love and then they decided to
marry. But then Dayang Sumbi recognized a scar on Sangkuriang’s head. She knew that
Sangkuriang was his son. It was impossible for them to marry. She told him but he did not
beliave her. He wished that they marry soon. So Dayang Sumbi gave very difficult
condition. She asked Sangkuriang to build a lake and a boat in one night! She said she
needed that for honeymoon.
Sangkuriang agreed. With the help of genie and spiritis, Sangkuriang tired to build them. By
midnight he had completed the lake by building a dam in Citarum river. Then he started
making the boat. It was almost dawn when he almost finished it. Meanwhile Dayang Sumbi
kept watching on him. She was very worried when she knew this. So she made lights in the
east. Then the spiritis thought that was already dawn. It was time for them to leave. They
left Sangkuriang alone. Without their help he could not finish the boat.
Sangkuriang was angry. He kicked the boat. Then the boat turned upside down. It, leter,
became Mounth Tangkuban Perahu. Which means an upside-down boat. From a distant the
mount really looks like an upside down boat.

21. What is the story about?

A. A wrath son
B. West java’s tales
C. Tumang a Dog husband
D. The legend of Tangkuban Perahu
E. Dayang Sumbi’s rejection to marry Sangkuriang

22. According to he story, Tumang was….

A. actually a handsome prince
B. married to Dayang Sumbii
C. Sangkuriang pet dog
D. good at hunting deer
E. in fact Dayang Sumbi’s father

23. What did Dayang Sumbi look like?

A. She liked weaving clothers
B. She looked for the heart of a deer
C. She was beautiful
D. She was looking at her fallen tool
E. She and her son were alike

24. What made Dayang Sumbi stay young?

A. She set up conditions in doing things
B. A young man fall in love with her
C. She married a dog
D. She knew how to take care her body
E. God gave her an eternal beauty

25. Who are the main caracthers in the story?

A. Dayang Sumbi and Sangkuriang
B. The king Dayang Sumbi, the dog and Sangkuriang
C. The king, Dayang Sumbi, the dog, Sangkuriang, the ganie, and the spiritis
D. The king, Dayang Sumbi, the dog, Sangkuriang, the mount, the boat, the genie, and the
spiritis
E. The king, Dayang Sumbi, sister, daughter, the dog, a young man, Sangkuriang, the mount,
the boat, the genie, the spiritis and God

26. What moral value can we learn from the story?

A. People must keep their words all the time
B. Do not make a promise to easily
C. Never be reluctant to do good things
D. We should not hate our decendants
E. Just do what we have planned

27. “He brought her the falling tool”. The underline word “He” refers to……
A. Samgkuriang
B. Tumang
C. Dayang Sumbi
D. The king
E. Father

28. “ if you are male, I will marry you’ (paragraph 2). the sentence mean that the one who
helped Dayang Sumbi became her….
A. Husband
B. Maid
C. Boss
D. Son
E. King

29. The complication starts when….

A. Sangkuriang arrived at his own village
B. Tumang came bringing Dayang Sumbi fallen thing
C. Dayang Sumbi asked Sangkuriang to find deer’s heart
D. Dayang Sumbi and Sangkuriang fellinlove and decided to marry
E. Dayang Sumbi asked Sangkuriang to build a lake and a boat in one night

30. “once upon a time, in west java, Indonesia lived a wise king who had beautiful daughter.”
(paragraph 1). What is the function of the above sentence?
A. A crisis
B. A complication
C. An orientation
D. A reorientation
E. A resolution

Soal Teks Narrative Legend 5

The old witch locked Hansel in a cage and set Gretel to clean the house. She planned to eat
them both. Each night the children cried and begged the witch to let them go.
Meanwhile, at home, their stepmother was beginning to wish she had never tried to get rid of
the children. “I must find them,” she said and set off into the forest.
Many hours later, when her feet were tired from walking and her lips were dry from thirst,
she came to the cottage belonging to the witch. The stepmother peeped through the window.
Her heart cried out when she saw the two children.
She picked up the broom leaning against the door and crept inside. The witch was putting
some stew in the oven when the stepmother gave her an almighty push. The witch fell into
the oven and the stepmother shut the door.
‘Children, I have come to save you,’ she said hugging them tightly. I have done a dreadful
thing.
I hope in time you will forgive me. Let me take you home and become a family again. They
returned to their home and the stepmother became the best mother anyone could wish to
have, and of course they lived happily ever after!

31. The story is about….

A. Two children went to school for the first time
B. A witch who is really kind
C. A father who begged a witch for money
D. A stepmother who saved her children from a witch
E. Two children saved their stepmother from a witch

32. Which statement is FALSE about the witch?

A. She locked Hansel in a cage
B. She planned to eat Hansel & Gretel
C. She fell into the ocean
D. She hated the children
E. She set Gretel to clean the house

33. “The witch fell into the oven and the stepmother shut the door.” (Paragraph 4). The
underlined word “shut” can be replaced by the word…
A. Marked
B. Painted
C. Opened
D. Polished
E. Closed

34. How did the stepmother find her children?

A. She walked into the forest
B. She got tired and met her children
C. She peeped through the window of the witch’s cottage
D. She fell into the cliff
E. She was pushed against the wall

Soal Teks Narrative Legend 6

A man in Puerto Rico had a wonderful parrot. There was no other parrot like it.
It was very, very smart. This parrot would say any word-except one. He would not say the
name of the town where he was born. The name of the town was Catano.
The man tried to teach the parrot to say Catano. But the bird would not say the word. At first
the man was very nice, but then he got angry. “You are a stupid bird! Why can’t you say the
word? Say Catano, or I will kill you!” but the parrot would not say it. Then the man got to so
angry that the shouted over and over, “Say Catano, or I’ll kill you!” but the bird wouldn’t
talk.
One day after trying for many hours to make the bird say Catano, the man got very angry. He
picked up the bird and threw him into the chicken house. “You are more stupid than the
chickens. Soon I will eat them, and I will eat you, too.” In the chicken house there are four
old chickens. They were for Sunday’s dinner. The man put the parrot in the chicken house
and left. The next day the man came back to the chicken house. He opened the door and
stopped. He was very surprised at what he saw! He saw three dead chickens on the floor.
The parrot was screaming at the fourth chicken, “Say Catano, or I’ll kill you!

35. Where does the story take place?

A. Indonesia
B. Brazil
C. Puerto Rico
D. New York
E. Jepang

36. From the text we learn that…

A. We have to follow others
B. We have to respect pet owner
C. We have to imitate others
D. We are not allowed to force others
E. We are not allowed to help others

37. Which statement is false according to the text?

A. Catano was the name of the city where the parrot came from
B. The man got angry at the parrot
C. The parrot couldn’t say Catano
D. The man killed the parrot
E. The parrot could say Catano

38. “It was very, very smart”. The underlined word “It “refers to…
A. The chicken
B. The man
C. The Catano
D. The city
E. The bird

Soal Teks Narrative Legend 7

Once upon a time there lived a little girl named Snow White. She lived with her aunt and
uncle because her parents were dead.
One day she heard her uncle and aunt talking about leaving Snow White in the castle because
they both wanted to go to America and they didn’t have enough money to take Snow White.
Snow White didn’t want her uncle and aunt to do that so she decided that it would be best if
she ran away. The next morning she ran away into the woods. She was very tired and
hungry. Then she saw a little cottage. She knocked but no one answered so she went inside
and fell asleep.
Meanwhile, the seven dwarfs were coming home from work. There they found Snow White
sleeping. Then Snow White woke up. She saw the dwarfs.
The dwarfs said, “What is your name?”
Snow White said, “My name is Snow White.”
Then, Snow White told the dwarfs the whole story.
The dwarfs said, “If you want, you may live here with us.”
Snow White answered, “Oh, could I? Thank you.”
Finally, Snow White and the seven dwarfs lived happily ever after.

39. What type of the text is used by the writer?

A. narrative
B. report
C. anecdote
D. comparative
E. news item

40. To tell the plot, the writers uses…

A. a rhetorical question and an exclamation
B. time sequences
C. contrastive evidences
D. past tense
E. concessive conjunctions

41. Why Snow White ran away to the woods?

A. Her parents passed away
B. Her uncle was angry with her
C. Her uncle and aunt would go to America
D. Snow White was happy to run away
E. Snow White liked playing in the woods.

42. When did Snow White run away to the woods?

A. In the afternoon
B. In the morning
C. In the evening
D. In the full moon
E. In the middle of night

43. Where did Snow White live after she ran away to the woods?
A. She lived in the cave
B. She lived in the lion nest
C. She lived everywhere in the woods
D. She lived in the dwarfs’ cottage
E. She lived on the street

44. According to the text, before she ran away into the woods, why did Snow White live with
her uncle and aunt?
A. because she loved them very much
B. as a result of forcing attitude from them
C. because her parents were dead
D. because she were afraid of the dwarfs
E. because she ran away from a monster

45. The communicative purpose of this text is…..

A. to inform the readers about important and newsworthy events
B. to entertain readers with fairy tale
C. to share an account of an unusual event
D. to persuade readers to accept his/her opinions
E. to denote or propose something as the case

46. The organization of the text above is…..

A. abstract, orientation, crisis, incident,coda
B. thesis, argument: plot-elaboration, argument: plot-elaboration, argument: plot-elaboration,
conclusion
C. orientation, major complication, resolution, complication, resolution, complication,
major complication
D. description, background events, sources
E. orientation, event, event, event

Soal Teks Narrative Legend 8

Once upon a time, there was an old woman who lived in a very old hut near a forest with her
only daughter. The daughter’s name is Misna. She is beautiful but she had envious heart.
One day she saw girl of her age passing by her hut. The girl was joining her father hunting.
She dressed in beautiful cloth. His father’s assistants respected her. Misna could not sleep
when she was remembering this. She was very angry with her condition. She hated her
hopeless mother.
In the morning she shouted at her mother. She wanted her mother to buy the most beautiful
gown in the markets for her. Of course her mother could not afford it. Then she cried and
cried. She did not want to eat anything. Her mother was very sad. She decided to sell a
piece of land, the only valuable thing that she had. She bought her beloved daughter a very
beautiful dress.
Misna admired herself. She wanted to show everybody that she was a very beautiful girl.
She asked her mother to bring her to another village. Along the way, she smiled to
everyone. People in the village thought that she was a princess. They gave her a high respect
and invited her to have meal in their house. Misna enjoyed this and told everybody that she
was princess and mother was maid. Her mother was very sad but she kept her felling deep in
the heart.
On the way home Misna met a handsome prince. He was interested in her and wanted to
marry her. Misna told the prince that her mother had died and father went married to another
woman. She was having a long trip with her loyal maid. Listening to this, her mother was
very upset. She cried loudly Misna was very angry to her and told her to be away from her.
Suddenly there was a heavy rain accompanied with big thunders. Everyone run away to save
themselves. Misna was very afraid. She cried. Her mother wanted to help her but she did
not want to at that time a big thunder hit her to dead.

47. “She is beautiful but she had envious heart.” What is the synonym of the word
“envious”?
A. Ambiguous
B. Jealous
C. Fierce
D. Festive
E. Humble

48. When did she ask her mother a beautiful dress?

A. After she saw another girl with beautiful dress
B. on the way home she met a handsome prince
C. after her mother sold a piece of her land
D. when a heavy rain and big thunders came
E. since the villagers invited her to have meal in their house

49. How could her mother buy her a beautiful dress?

A. from her saving
B. by asking her relative some money
C. by robbed a bank
D. from her salary
E. by selling the only land she had

50. What made her mother cried aloud?

A. she told everyone that she was her maid
B. she told the prince that her mother had died
C. she told the prince that she was her maid
D. she wanted her mother to buy the most beautiful gown
E. she was joining her father hunting for a long time

51. What happened at last?

A. Misna got married to a prince
B. Misna was wet in rain
C. Her mother bought her the most beautiful gown
D. A thunder hit Misna to dead
E. She had meal in villagers house

Soal Teks Narrative Legend 9

In the Kingdom of Medang Kamulan, in Java, came a young when man, by the name of Aji
Saka to fight Dewatacengkar, the cruel King of The Country who had a habit to eat human
flesh of his own people. Aji Saka himself he came from Bumi Majeti.
One day he told his two servants, by the name of Dara and Sembodo, that he was going to
java. He told them that while he was away, both of them have to guards his Heirloom /
Pusoko. No one except Aji Saka himself not a allowed to take the Pusoko. In the big battle,
Aji Saka could successfully push Dewata Cengkar to fall to the South Sea. Dewata Cengkar
did not die, he became a Bajul Putih (White Crocodile). Aji Saka became a ruler of
Medangkamulan.
Meanwhile a woman of the village of Dadapan, found an egg. She put the egg in her
Lumbung (Rice Barn). After a certain period the egg vanished, instead a snake found in the
rice barn. The villagers would like to kill the snake, but the snake said : “I’m the son Aji
Saka, bring me to him”.
Aji Saka told the snake, that he would be recognized as his son, if the could kll the Bajul
Putih in the South Sea. After a long stormy battle which both sides demonstrating physical
strength and showing skillfull ability of fighting, the snake could kill Bajul Putih.
As had been promised the snake was recognized as Aji Saka’s son and he was given a name
Jaka Linglung (a stupid boy).
In the palace Jaka Linglung greedily ate domestic pets of the palace. He was punished by the
King, expelling him to live in the Jungle of Pesanga. he was tightly roped until he could not
move his head. He was instructed only to eat things which fall to his mouth.
One day, a group of 9 (nine) village boys were playing around in that Jungle. Suddenly it
was raining heavily. They had to find a shelter, luckily there was a cave. Only 8 (eight) boys
went inside the cave, the other one who was suffering from very bad skin disease, sting and
dirty, he had to stay out of the cave. All of a sudden, the cave was falling apart. The 8
(eight) boys vanished, only the one who stayed outside was safe. The cave in fact was the
mouth of Jaka Linglung.

52. Who was Dewatacengkar ?

A. a young wise man
B. The cruel king
C. White crocodile
D. Bajul Putih
E. Jaka linglung

53. Where did the woman put the egg ?

A. In a rice barn
B. In the south sea
C. In the palace
D. In the jungle of pasanga
E. Inside the cave

54. Where did Aji Saka come from ?

A. Medang Kamulan
B. South Sea
C. Jungle of Pesanga
D. Bumi Majeti
E. Dadapan Village

55. Who was Jaka Linglung ?

A. A greedy pet belong to Aji Saka
B. The cruel king
C. A stupid boy
D. The snake was recognized as Dewaracengkar’s son
E. The snake was recognized as Aji Saka’s son

56. Why did the king punish Jaka linglung to live in the jungle of Pesanga? because ……
A. Jaka linglung greedily ate human flesh of the village
B. Jaka linglung greedily ate domestic pets of the palace
C. Jaka linglung put the egg in the rice born
D. Jaka linglung could kill Bajul Putih
E. Jaka linglung pushed Dewata Cengkor to fall to the Sout sea

Soal Teks Narrative Legend 10

Once upon a time there was a prince he wanted to get himself a princess, but she had to be
real princess. So he traveled all over the world to find one, but in every case something was
the matter. There were lots of princess, but he could never quite make out whether they were
real or not. So he came home feeling very unhappy, for really wanted to find a true princess.
One evening a terrible storm came; lightening flashed, thunder rolled, and the rain poured
down in torrents-it was simply awful ! suddenly there was a knock at the city gate, and the
old king went out to answer it.
There was a princess standing outside, but what a sight the rain and the bad weather had
made of her ! The water streamed down her hair and her clothes, and yet she said she was a
real princess.
“It won’t take long to find that out,” thought the old Queen. Without saying anything, she
went into bed chamber, took off all the bedclothes, and places one pea on the bottom boards
of the bed. Then she took twenty mattresses and put them on top of the pea, and after that she
put twenty feather-pillows on top of the mattresses. That was where the princess was to
spend the night.
In the morning they asked her how she had slept.
“Oh, dreadfully! said the princess. “I hardly slept a wink all night. Whatever could have
been in the bed ? I was lying on something so hard that I’m black and blue all over.”
So of course they could see that she was a real princess, since she had felt the pea through
twenty mattresses and twenty feather-pillows. No one but a real princess could have such a
tender skin as that. So the prince took her for his wife, and they lived happily ever after.

57. What kind of the text is it?

A. report
B. Recount
C. narrative
D. descriptive
E. news item

58. The generic structure of the text is….

A. Orientation – Complication – Resolution – Re-Orientation
B. Orientation – Events – Reorientation
C. General Classification – Description
D. Identification – Description
E. Newsworthy Events – Background Events – Sources

59. What is the purpose of the text ?

A. to inform about princess and the pea
B. to describe the story of the princess and the pea
C. to give information that the prince looked for the real princess
D. to amuse the reader with the story of the princess and the pea
E. to describe how the princess could feel the pea on the bottom boards of the bed

60. What is the dominant structure used in the text ?

A. the simple present tense
B. the simple past tense
C. the present continuous tense
D. passive voice
E. imperative

61. No one but a real princess could have such a tender skin as that. The SYNONYM of
‘tender’ is …
A. hard
B. light
C. weak
D. strong
E. soft

Soal Teks Narrative Legend 11

Once upon a time there was a poor widow who had an only son named Jack. They were so
poor that they didn’t have anything except a cow. When the cow had grown too old, his
mother sent Jack to the market to sell it. On the way to the market, Jack met a butcher who
had some beautiful beans in his hand. The butcher told the boy that the beans were of great
value and persuaded the silly lad to sell the cow for the beans.
Jack brought them, happily. When he told his mother about this, his mother became so angry
that she threw the beans out of the window. When Jack woke up in the morning, he felt the
sun shining into a pan of his room, but all the rest was quite dark and shady. So he jumped to
the window. What did he see? The beanstalk grew up quite close past Jack’s window. He
opened the window and jumped to the beanstalk which ran up just like a big ladder
He climbed and climbed till at last he reached the sky. While looking around, he saw a very
huge castle. He was very amazed. Then Jack walked along the path leading to the castle.
There was a big tail woman on the doorstep. Jack greeted her and asked for the giantess
mercy to give him breakfast, because he fell very hungry. Although the giantess grumbled at
first, finally she gave Jack a hunk of bread and cheese and a jug of milk.
Jack hadn’t finished when the whole house began to tremble with the noise of someone’s
coming. “Oh! It’s my husband!” cried the giantess. “What on earth shall I do?” Hastily the
giantess opened a very big cupboard and hid Jack there.

62. what is the story about

A. jack and a butcher
B. jack and the giantess
C. a poor widow and his son
D. Jack and the bean stalk
E. The giantess and her husband

63. “Oh ! It’s my husband !” cried the giantess” (paragraph 7). From the sentence we know
that the giantess is ….. her husband
A. afraid of
B. angry with
C. fed up with
D. annoyed with
E. displeased with

64. Jack’s mother looked very furious when jack told that…
A. the beans were precious
B. the butcher bought his cow
C. he traded his cow for the beans
D. he had sold his cow to a butcher
E. he met a butcher an the way to the market

65. What do learn from the text ?

A. Jack’s mother was a furious mother
B. Poverty makes people hopeless
C. The giantess pity on jack
D. Jack was innocent boy
E. Sincerity makes jack get something precious

ASKING AND GIVING OPINION

1. Soal Pertama dan Pembahasannya

Kurnia: “Gus, I have to go to the college this year. In the meantime, my sister wants to get married
soon which means that my father have to prepare a lot of money for that. ….”

gus: “I personally think that you should talk about this with the whole family.”

A. What do you want?

B. What do you think?

C. What are you?

D. What is that?

E. What the hell!

Pembahasan:

Jawaban yang benar adalah B. What do you think. Pasalnya, berdasarkan dilema Kurnia,
seseorang dapat menafsirkan bahwa Kurnia sedang meminta pendapat Agus tentang masalah
yang sedang dihadapi.

2. Soal Kedua dan Pembahasannya

Journalist: “We heard that you and your husband will be divorced soon. Have you got any comments
on the issue?”

Kikan: “… We are ok. Please, I need to go.”

A. I really like you!

B. I personally consider that.

C. That’s not true.

D. I’m happy to hear that.

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E. That’s wonderful!

Pembahasan:

Jawaban yang benar adalah C. That’s not true. Pasalnya, wartawan sedang menanyakan
pendapat Kikan mengenai isu yang beredar di masyarakat tentang kasus perceraiannya. Kikan
mengungkapkan bahwa semua baik-baik saja, menolak isu tersebut.

3. Soal Ketiga dan Pembahasannya

A: “What do you think of children being exposed to work in order to help their parents?”

B: “Personally, I consider that it is ok. They can learn how to survive in life.”
A: “Yeah, but don’t you think they must study instead?”

From the dialogue we know that A … with B’s opinion.

A. Agrees

B. Disagree

C. Accepts

D. Dismisses

E. Refuses

Pembahasan:

Jawaban yang benar adalah B. Disagrees. Pasalnya, ungkapan B menunjukkan

ketidaksetujuan dengan pendapat A.

Teacher: “What do you think of this picture, Sarah?”

Sarah: “I love it!”
Teacher: “Why do you love it?”
Sarah: “Because it has flowers.”

Question: Why does Sarah love the picture?

A) Because it has animals.
B) Because it has trees.
C) Because it has flowers.

Answer: C

—-

Mom: “Do you like spaghetti, Tommy?”

Tommy: “No, I don’t like it.”
Mom: “Why don’t you like it?”
Tommy: “Because it’s too squishy.”

Question: Why doesn’t Tommy like spaghetti?

A) Because it’s too hard.
B) Because it’s too squishy.
C) Because it’s too spicy.

Answer: B

—-

Teacher: “How do you feel about singing, Billy?”

Billy: “I think it’s fun!”

Question: What does Billy think of singing?

A) He thinks it’s boring.
B) He thinks it’s hard.
C) He thinks it’s fun.

Answer: C

—-

Dad: “What do you think of the new toy, Emily?”

Emily: “I love it!” Dad: “Why do you love it?”
Emily: “Because it’s pink.”

Question: Why does Emily love the new toy?

A) Because it’s big.
B) Because it’s red.
C) Because it’s pink.

Answer: C

—-

Mom: “Do you like carrots, Johnny?”

Johnny: “No, I don’t like them.”
Mom: “Why don’t you like them?”
Johnny: “Because they taste funny.”

Question: Why doesn’t Johnny like carrots?

A) Because they’re too sweet.
B) Because they’re too sour.
C) Because they taste funny.

Answer: C

—-

Teacher: “What do you think of the story, Timmy?”

Timmy: “I like it!”

Question: What does Timmy think of the story?

A) He doesn’t like it.
B) He thinks it’s scary.
C) He likes it.

Answer: C

—-

Dad: “What do you think of the new park, Sally?”

Sally: “I don’t like it.”
Dad: “Why don’t you like it?”
Sally: “Because it’s too noisy.”
Question: Why doesn’t Sally like the new park?
A) Because it’s too quiet.
B) Because it’s too dirty.
C) Because it’s too noisy.

Answer: C

—-

Teacher: “How do you feel about dancing, Sarah?”

Sarah: “I think it’s fun!”

Question: What does Sarah think of dancing?

A) She thinks it’s hard.
B) She thinks it’s boring.
C) She thinks it’s fun.

Answer: C

—-

Mom: “What do you think of the ice cream, Bobby?”

Bobby: “I love it!” Mom: “Why do you love it?”
Bobby: “Because it’s cold and sweet.”

Question: Why does Bobby love the ice cream?

A) Because it’s hot and sour.
B) Because it’s cold and sweet.
C) Because it’s hot and spicy.

Answer: B

—-

Teacher: “What do you think of the playground, Billy?”

Billy: “I think it’s awesome!”

Question: What does Billy think of the playground?

A) He thinks it’s boring.
B) He thinks it’s scary.
C) He thinks it’s awesome.

Answer: C

Soal 2

Teacher: What do you think about the school’s new uniform policy?
Student: ___
A) I don’t like it at all.
B) I’m not sure.
C) I think it’s great.

Answer: C) I think it’s great.

—-

Friend: Do you think we should have more recess time?

You: ___

A) No, I don’t think so.

B) Yes, I totally agree!
C) I don’t really care.

Answer: B) Yes, I totally agree!

—-

Parent: Do you like the new car we bought?

Child: ___

A) I love it!
B) I hate it.
C) It’s okay, I guess.

Answer: A) I love it!

—-

Teacher: How do you feel about the upcoming field trip?

Student: ___

A) I’m excited!
B) I’m not really interested.
C) I’m nervous.

Answer: A) I’m excited!

—-

Friend: What do you think about the new teacher?

You: ___

A) I don’t really like her.

B) I think she’s great.
C) I haven’t decided yet.

Answer: B) I think she’s great.

—-

Parent: What do you want to do this weekend?

Child: ___

A) I want to go to the park.

B) I don’t know.
C) I don’t want to do anything.

Answer: A) I want to go to the park.

—-

Teacher: What do you think about the idea of having a class pet?
Student: ___

A) I think it’s a great idea!

B) I don’t really care.
C) I don’t like animals.

Answer: A) I think it’s a great idea!

—-

Friend: Do you think we should have a talent show?

You: ___

A) Yes, that would be fun!

B) No, I don’t think so.
C) I’m not sure.

Answer: A) Yes, that would be fun!

—-

Parent: What do you think about having a family movie night?

Child: ___

A) That sounds like fun!

B) I don’t want to watch movies.
C) I don’t really care.

Answer: A) That sounds like fun!

—-

Teacher: How do you feel about doing group projects?

Student: ___
A) I love them!
B) I hate them.
C) It depends on the project.

Answer: C) It depends on the project.

Soal 3

John: What do you think of this movie?

James: I think it’s ___. It has a good plot and actors.

A)boring
B)interesting
C)terrible
D)confusing

Answer: B

——

John: Do you like chocolate ice cream?

James: No, I don’t. I prefer vanilla. In my opinion, chocolate is too ___.

A)sweet
B)sour
C)salty
D)spicy

Answer: A

——

John: How do you feel about the new teacher?

James: I’m not sure. He seems ___, but he gives a lot of homework.

A)friendly
B)strict
C)funny
D)lazy

Answer: A

——

John: Do you agree with the new rule?

James: No, I don’t. I think it’s ___. We should be able to wear what we want.

A)fair
B)unfair
C)important
D)unimportant

Answer: B

——

John: What’s your favorite sport?

James: I like soccer. It’s ___ and exciting.

A)boring
B)fun
C)hard
D)easy

Answer: B

——

John: Do you enjoy reading books?

James: Yes, I do. I think reading books is ___. It helps me learn new things and improve my
vocabulary.

A)a waste of time

B)a good habit
C)a bad habit
D)a boring activity

Answer: B

——

John: What do you think of the new song by Taylor Swift?

James: I don’t like it. I think it’s ___. I prefer her old songs.

A)amazing
B)awful
C)catchy
D)beautiful

Answer: B

——

John: How do you feel about the school trip?

James: I’m very excited. I think it’s ___. We will see many interesting places and have fun
with our friends.

A)a great opportunity

B)a terrible idea
C)a waste of money
D)a boring plan

Answer: A

——

John: Do you agree with animal testing?

James: No, I don’t. I think it’s ___. Animals have rights and feelings too.

A)cruel
B)necessary
C)helpful
D)harmless

Answer: A

——

John: What’s your opinion on homework?

James: I don’t mind it. I think it’s ___. It helps me review what I learned in class and prepare
for the tests.

A)useless
B)useful
C)fun
D)annoying

Answer: B

Soal 4

John: I think ice cream is the best dessert. What do you think?
James: I agree. I love ice cream!

Question: What is the topic of the conversation?

A. favorite color
B. best dessert
C. favorite animal

Answer key: B

___

John: I don’t like broccoli. What about you?

James: Actually, I love broccoli!

Question: What is the topic of the conversation?

A. favorite fruit
B. favorite vegetable
C. favorite sport

Answer key: B

___

John: I think reading is boring. Do you agree?

James: No, I love reading! It’s so much fun.

Question: What is the topic of the conversation?

A. favorite TV show
B. favorite hobby
C. favorite food

Answer key: B

___

John: I think dogs are the best pets. What do you think?
James: I disagree. I think cats are better.

Question: What is the topic of the conversation?

A. favorite color
B. best pet
C. favorite season

Answer key: B

___

John: I think swimming is the best sport. What’s your opinion?

James: I’m not sure. I like both swimming and soccer.

Question: What is the topic of the conversation?

A. favorite book
B. best sport
C. favorite movie

Answer key: B

___

John: I think pizza is the best food. What do you think?

James: I agree. Pizza is delicious!

Question: What is the topic of the conversation?

A. favorite color
B. best food
C. favorite animal
Answer key: B

___

John: I don’t like horror movies. What about you?

James: I love horror movies! They’re so scary.

Question: What is the topic of the conversation?

A. favorite TV show
B. favorite movie genre
C. favorite hobby

Answer key: B

___

John: I think math is easy. What’s your opinion?

James: I don’t agree. I think math is hard.

Question: What is the topic of the conversation?

A. favorite subject
B. best season
C. favorite book

Answer key: A

___

John: I think basketball is the best sport. What do you think?

James: I disagree. I think tennis is better.

Question: What is the topic of the conversation?

A. favorite color
B. best sport
C. favorite food

Answer key: B

___

John: I think the beach is the best place to go on vacation. What’s your opinion?
James: I’m not sure. I like both the beach and the mountains.

Question: What is the topic of the conversation?

A. favorite vacation spot
B. favorite animal
C. favorite movie

Answer key: A
—–

John: What do you think of the new playground equipment?

James: __________, I love it!

a) In my opinion
b) Frankly
c) Fortunately

Answer: a) In my opinion

—–

John: __________, what do you think of the new school uniforms?

James: I think they’re comfortable and look nice.

a) In your opinion
b) Factually
c) Proven

Answer: a) In your opinion

—–

John: __________, do you think we should have more field trips this year?
James: Yes, I think they are fun and educational.

a) Honestly
b) Objectively
c) Subjectively

Answer: c) Subjectively

—–

John: __________, what is your favorite subject in school?

James: My favorite subject is math because it’s challenging and fun.

a) From your perspective

b) Fortunately
c) Precisely

Answer: a) From your perspective

Soal 5

__________, I think pizza is the best food in the world.

a) In my opinion
b) Factually
c) Proven
Answer: a) In my opinion

In your __________, what is the most fun activity to do at recess?

a) Experience
b) Experiment
c) Expertise

Answer: a) Experience

__________, I believe that reading books is more enjoyable than watching TV.
a) Personally
b) Publicly
c) Precisely

Answer: a) Personally

In my __________, music is the best way to relax.

a) Perspective
b) Perception
c) Performance

Answer: a) Perspective

In your __________, what is the best holiday of the year?

a) Consideration
b) Contemplation
c) Conclusion

Answer: a) Consideration

__________, I think that playing sports is a great way to stay healthy.

a) In my opinion
b) In your opinion
c) In their opinion

Answer: a) In my opinion

__________, I believe that learning a new language is very important.

a) Frankly
b) Fortunately
c) Honestly

Answer: c) Honestly

In my __________, vegetables are the most delicious food.

a) Perception
b) Procedure
c) Preposition

Answer: a) Perception
__________, I feel that recess should be longer than it currently is.
a) Honestly
b) Objectively
c) Subjectively

Answer: c) Subjectively

In your __________, what is the best animal at the zoo?

a) Opinion
b) Observation
c) Occasion

Answer: a) Opinion

Soal 6

__________, I believe that studying abroad can be a life-changing experience.

a) In my experience
b) Objectively
c) Frankly

Answer: a) In my experience

In your __________, what is the biggest problem facing the world today?
a) Consideration
b) Contemplation
c) Conclusion

Answer: a) Consideration

__________, I think that social media has a negative impact on society.

a) In my opinion
b) Factually
c) Proven

Answer: a) In my opinion

In my __________, it is important to have a good work-life balance.

a) Perspective
b) Perception
c) Performance

Answer: a) Perspective

__________, I believe that government should invest more in renewable energy.

a) Personally
b) Publicly
c) Precisely

Answer: c) Precisely
In your __________, what is the most effective way to learn a new language?
a) Experience
b) Experiment
c) Expertise

Answer: c) Expertise

__________, I think that artificial intelligence will have a major impact on the future of
work.
a) In my opinion
b) In your opinion
c) In their opinion

Answer: a) In my opinion

In my __________, it is important for individuals to take responsibility for their own health.
a) Perspective
b) Procedure
c) Preposition

Answer: a) Perspective

__________, I believe that standardized testing is not an accurate measure of a student’s

abilities.
a) Honestly
b) Objectively
c) Subjectively

Answer: c) Subjectively

In your __________, what is the most important quality for a leader to have?
a) Opinion
b) Observation
c) Occasion

Answer: a) Opinion

Soal 7

When giving an opinion, you should always ____ it with reasons and examples.
a) support
b) oppose
c) compare
d) summarize

Answer: a) support

A common way to introduce your opinion is to use the phrase “____ my point of view”.
a) In
b) From
c) To
d) With

Answer: b) From

Another way to express your opinion is to use a modal verb, such as ____.
a) can
b) must
c) should
d) all of the above

Answer: d) all of the above

You can also use an adjective or an adverb to show how strongly you feel about your opinion,
such as ____.
a) really
b) obviously
c) clearly
d) all of the above

Answer: d) all of the above

When you disagree with someone else’s opinion, you should be ____ and respectful.
a) polite
b) rude
c) silent
d) angry

Answer: a) polite

You can use expressions like “I see what you mean, but ____” to show that you acknowledge
the other person’s opinion, but you have a different one.
a) I agree with you
b) I disagree with you
c) I don’t care about your opinion
d) I don’t understand your opinion

Answer: b) I disagree with you

You can also use expressions like “That’s a good point, however ____” to show that you
recognize the merits of the other person’s opinion, but you have a counterargument.
a) I think you are right
b) I think you are wrong
c) I think differently
d) I think the same way

Answer: c) I think differently

When you want to ask for someone else’s opinion, you can use questions like “What do you
think ____?” or “How do you feel ____?”.
a) about this topic
b) about this issue
c) about this situation
d) all of the above

Answer: d) all of the above

When you want to give a balanced opinion, you can use words like “___” to show that there
are advantages and disadvantages of something.
a) however
b) on the other hand
c) both a and b
d) neither a nor b

Answer: c) both a and b

When you want to conclude your opinion, you can use phrases like “___” to summarize your
main points and restate your position.
a) In conclusion
b) To sum up
c) both a and b
d) neither a nor b

Answer: c) both a and b

Soal 8

A: What do you think of the new policy that requires students to wear uniforms?
B: I think it’s a good idea. It can reduce the pressure of choosing what to wear every day and
create a sense of belonging among the students.
A: I disagree with you. I think it’s a bad idea. It can limit the students’ freedom of expression
and creativity.

Question: What is B’s opinion of the new policy?

a) He likes it
b) He dislikes it
c) He doesn’t care about it
d) He doesn’t know about it

Answer: a) He likes it

—–

A: How do you feel about the latest movie by Steven Spielberg?

B: I really enjoyed it. I think he is a brilliant director and he always makes amazing movies.
A: I see what you mean, but I didn’t like it at all. I think he is overrated and he always makes
boring movies.

Question: How does A show that he disagrees with B?

a) By using the phrase “I see what you mean, but”
b) By using the word “really”
c) By using the word “always”
d) By using the word “brilliant”

—–

Answer: a) By using the phrase “I see what you mean, but”

A: Do you think we should legalize marijuana?

B: That’s a good point, however I think differently. I think we should not legalize marijuana
because it can have negative effects on people’s health and society.
A: I respect your opinion, but I think we should legalize marijuana because it can have
positive effects on people’s health and society.

Question: How does B show that he recognizes the merits of A’s opinion?
a) By using the phrase “That’s a good point, however”
b) By using the word “respect”
c) By using the word “positive”
d) By using the word “legalize”

Answer: a) By using the phrase “That’s a good point, however”

—–

A: What do you think about online learning?

B: I think it has its advantages and disadvantages. On one hand, it can be more convenient
and flexible for students and teachers. On the other hand, it can be less interactive and
engaging than face-to-face learning.
A: I agree with you. I think it depends on the situation and the preference of each individual.

Question: How does B show that he has a balanced opinion?

a) By using the words “advantages” and “disadvantages”
b) By using the words “on one hand” and “on the other hand”
c) Both a and b
d) Neither a nor b

Answer: c) Both a and b

—–

A: How do you feel about animal testing?

B: I feel strongly against it. I think it is cruel and unethical to use animals for experiments
that may harm them or cause them pain.
A: I feel strongly in favor of it. I think it is necessary and beneficial to use animals for
experiments that may help humans or advance science.

Question: How do A and B show how strongly they feel about their opinions?
a) By using the words “cruel” and “beneficial”
b) By using the words “against” and “in favor of”
c) By using the phrase “I feel strongly”
d) All of the above

Answer:
d) All of the above