SOAL BAHASA INGGRIS

The following text is for questions no. 1  to  3.

CASANOVA’S Annual Sale This week only                     Men and women’s   Save          Clothing Shoes, coats and    25%          Sweaters, swim wears, Jeans, shoes                     Jewelry, Watches, rings, Earrings, necklaces                                         Furniture: Leather sofas,   Save          Dinning tables and chairs    40%          Bookcases                     Luggage: Bags and briefcases Casanova’s is on Jl. Kenanga 84 Open from 09.00 a.m. to 09.00 p.m.

1.  How long is the sale in CASANOVA?

a. one year

b. one month

c. seven days

d. twelve hours

2. What is the purpose of the text above?

a. to entertain everyone to go to CASANOVA

b. to invite everyone to see the sale in CASANOVA

c. to inform everyone to get discount in CASANOVA

d. to persuade everyone to buy things in CASANOVA

3.  “CASANOVA’S Annual Sale”. Look at the underline word

.What does the word “annual” mean?

a. every year

b. every month

c. every week

d. every day

The following text is for questions no. 4  to 5.

Dear parents,

                Nearing the end of academic year, we would like to remind you that we plan to have a tour to Bali. To carry out this program, we plan to do some fund raising. We have managed to collect arround fifteen million rupiahs and we need more 3 million to cover the expenses. If you are willing to support the program, by donating some money, please indicate that filling out the form.

               Your prompt responses is highly appreciated

Your sincerely,

Yasmin Hadiwijaya

Headmaster

4. What is the main plan of the school?

a. To invite the parents to come to school

b. To ask the parents to give some donations

c. To do some fund rising

d. To have a tour to Bali

5. What must the parents do to show if they agree to sport the school plan?

a. They must support the program

b. They must fill out the form

c. They must donate the fund rising

d. They must appreciate the program

6. Look at the sentence “….we would like to remind you that…” What does the

      underlined word  refer to?

a. the headmaster

b. the students

c. the parents

d. the teachers

7. Look at the sentence “If you are willing to support the program..” What is the

      synonym of the word “willing” ?

a. hope

b. intend

c. expect

d. decide

The following text is for questions no. 8  to  10.

8. Which of the following is not a way protecting wildlife?

a. Meting out harsh punishment against poachers

b. Not buying clothing made from endangered wildlife

c. Hearing about endangered species being sold as pets

d. teaching students about how to protect wildlife

9. How many subjects can the students learn about how to protect wildlife through?

a. three

b. four

c. five

d. six

10. What does the word “POACHERS” in the text mean?

a. a bag formed from skin in the mouth of some animals

b. someone who catches and kills animals illegally

c. a bag of soft container for a small object

d. a pocket of the lower part of the body

AN ANT went to the bank of a river to drink to satifsy its thirst. It was being carried away by the rush of the stream, and almost on the point of drowning.  A Dove  was sitting on a tree overhanging the water. Then, he plucked a leaf and let it fall into the stream close to her.  The Ant climbed onto it and floated in safety to the bank.  Shortly afterwards a birdcatcher came and stood under the tree, and laid his lime-twigs to make a trap for the Dove, which sat in the branches.  The Ant realized that the Dove was in danger, then she stung him in the foot.  In pain the birdcatcher threw down the twigs, and the noise made the Dove fly away.

 

11. What is the best title of the text above?

a. The Ant

b. The Dove

c. The Ant and the Dove

d. The Ant, the Dove and the Birdcatcher

12. How was the Dove?

a. He was helpful

b. He was naughty

c. He was silly

d. He was lucky

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

a. Ones need to help each other

b. Working hard makes fortune

c. One good turn deserves another

d. The strongest is the most powerful

14. Look at the sentence “…he plucked a leaf and let it fall”. What does the underlined

      word mean?

a. pulled

b. hit

c. took

d. put

Pelé first …43… the game of soccer from his father. As a youngster, Pelé played soccer for a local club. By the time he …44… sixteen years old, he was playing professionally for the Santos Football Club. The club won nine national championships while he played …45… it.

15. a. learned

b. learns

      c. learning

d. learn

16.  a. is

b. has been

      c. was

d. had been

17. a. in

      b. at

c. by

d. for

18. Arrange the words into a good sentence!

 1 IN GRADUATION 1900 HE ADNMATH AND PHYSIC

a.     4  -  3  -  5  -  7  -  1  -  2  -  6

b.      4  -  7  -  1  -  2  -  5  -  3  -  6

c.       4  -  1  -  5  -  7  -  2  -  6  -  3

d.     4  -  1  -  6  -  5  -  7  -  2  -  3

19. Arrange the paragraph into a good story.

A

	The cowboys loved the big, open country. They liked riding their horses, too. They didn’t want a lot of money. They enjoyed their freedom. The cowboys became American heroes.

 

B

	Many of the cowboys were white Americans. But, many of the cowboys were also Mexican, black Americans, and American Indians. Some of the cowboys were women. They were called “cowgirls.”

 

 

C

Today, Americans enjoy stories about cowboys. There are hundreds of movies about cowboys and their adventures. The cowboys also made a new kind of music. Today, it is called Country and Western music.

 

D

	The American Civil War was from 1861 to 1865. After the war, many soldiers had no home. But, they did not want to live in big cities. So, they moved to Kansas, Texas, Nebraska, Montana and the Dakotas. They worked on farms called “ranches.” They took care of cows and steers. They became cowboys. It was not easy work.

 

                a. A  -  B  -  C  -  D

                b. D  -  C  -  B  -  A

                c. A  -  C  -  B  -  D

        d. D  -  B  -  A  -  C

The following text is for questions no. 48, 49, and 50.

 

ATTENTION !!!

CALLING ALL RESIDENTS OF GREEN PARK

SHOW OFF YOUR FAMILY’S TALENTS

SING, DANCE, BE FUNNY,

PLAY MUSIC OR PERFORM MAGIC

Do it with 2, 3 or 4 others (Relatives can join)

No age limit.

TO ENTER:

1.       Pick up a form from this Glory Supermarket counter.

2.       Complete the form

3.       Drop the completed form in the box labeled *TALLENT SEARCH* at Glory Supermarket

4.       Box will be removed a forth night after the date given below.

IMPORTANT: FILL IN THE FORM ONLY AFTER YOU HAVE READ THE RULES GIVEN AT THE BACK

24 MAY 2006                                RESIDENT COMMITTEE

GREEN PARK

19. Who may join the contest of the family’s talents?

       a. the children in the family

       b. the youth in the family

       c. old people in the family

       d. anyone in the family

20. How many kinds of contest will there be in the family’s talents?

      a. Three

      b. Four

      c. Five

      d. Six

21. What should you do before you fill in the form?

      a. read the rule given at the back

      b. drop the completed form in the box

      c. remove the box after the date given below

      d. pick up a form from this Glory Supermarket counter

Choose the right answer  !

The following text is for questions no. 22, 23, 24 and  25

The Old Woman and The Sparrow

Once upon a time, there lived a kind hearted man and his wife. One morning, his wife found a poor little sparrow. She took it gently and fed it. To show its gratitude, the sparrow stayed with them and sang every morning. But there was an ill-tempered old woman who didn’t like the sparrow. She cut the sparrow’s tongue. That’s why the bird flew away to its previous nest.

Knowing that their sparrow flew away, the kind man and his wife looked for the sparrow. They walked a long way, crossed the bridges, climbed the mountains and passed the woods.

At last, they could find the sparrow’s nest. The sparrow welcomed them and provided a feast for them. Before they went home, the sparrow brought two baskets; one was large and looked heavy, and the other one was small and light. The sparrow asked them to choose only one. They chose the small and that was the best choice. There were many rolls of silk and piles of gold in it.

                    Being jealous, the ill-tempered old woman did the same thing as the kind man and his wife did. She chose the big basket which actually contained wasps and venomous crawlers, such as scorpions, centipedes, and other horrible creatures. Finally, aaathey stung and bit her to death.

22.  Why did the sparrow fly away to its previous nest?

      a. Because the old woman hated the sparrow singing

      b. Because the old man cut the sparrow’s tongue

      c. Because the bird like the old man and woman

      d. Because the bird sang every morning

                               

23.  Look at the sentence “The sparrow welcomed them and provided a feast for them”   

      What does the word “provided” mean?

      a. brought

      b. gave

      c. made

      d. took

24 . What did the sparrow do when  the old man and woman found his nest?

      a. He refused them to meet him

      b. He greeted them warmly

      c. He was angry with them

      d. He asked them to go away

25. What moral value can you learn from the story?

      a. Kindness begets kindness.

      b. It's no use crying over spilt milk.

      c. If you want a friend, be a friend.

      d. Honesty is the best policy

	THANKS FOR TURNING OFF YOUR MOBILE PHONE

26.   Where can we possibly find the notice?

A.     In the lobby.                    

B.     In the longue. 

C.     In public places.              

D.     In the meeting room.

27.   Read the following text to answer question          

      

Which of the following statements describes this sign most accurately?

A.      We may not dance on this wet floor!

B.      The floor is dangerous for the people

C.      You must be careful to walk on this floor.

D.      The man is skiing gracefully on the wet floor

29.Based on the directions biven on the route map, where is the location of the inteview?

     a. Mosque

     b. Bird Park

     c. Bandar Sunway

     d. Sapphire Country Club

30. The notice above means …………

    a. No one is allowed to pass through the area

    b. A few people can pass hrough the area

    c. All people can pass through the area

    d. The area is very dangerous