An elephant is the largest and strongest animals.

It is a strange looking animal with its thick legs, huge

sides and backs, large hanging ears, a small tall, little eyes, long white tusks and above all it has a long
noise, the trunk.
The trunk is the elephant’s peculiar feature, and it has various uses. The elephant draws up water by its
trunk and can squirt it all over its body like a shower bath. It can also lift leaves and puts them into its
mouth. In fact the trunk serves the elephant as a long am and hand. An elephant looks very clumsy and
heavy and yet it can move very quickly.
The elephant is a very intelligent animal. Its intelligence combined with its great strength makes it a very
useful servant to man and it can be trained to serve in various ways such as carry heavy loads, hunt for
tigers and even fight.

1. The text tells us about….

(A). the Elephant’s peculiar feature
(B). useful servant
(C). strange looking animal
(D). an elephant
(E). elephant looks very clumsy.

2. The third paragraph is mainly about the fact that….

(A) elephants are strong
(B) elephants can lift logs
(C) elephants are servants
(D) elephant are very useful
(E) elephant must be trained

3. The most distinguishing characteristic of an elephant is…..

(A). its clumsiness
(B). its thick legs
(C). its large body
(D). its long nose
(E). its large ears

4. Which of the following is NOT part of the elephant described in the first paragraph ?
(A) It looks strange
(B) It is heavy
(C) It is wild
(D) It has a trunk
(E) It has a small tail

5. The elephant draws up water by its trunk and can squirt it all over its body like a shower bath
(paragraph 2). The word “it” refers to….
 A). a shower bath
B). elephant’s body
C). a shower
D). water
E). elephant’s trunk

6. It is stated in the text that the elephant uses the trunk to do the following, EXCEPT ……..
(A) to eat
(B) to push
(C) to drink
(D) to carry things
(E) to squirt water over the body.

7. “The trunk is the elephant’s peculiar feature….(Paragraph2). The word “peculiar” close in
meaning to ….
(A) large
(B) strange
(C) tough
(D) smooth
(E) king

8. The text above is in the form of…

(A). Analytical Exposition
(B). Narrative
(C). Recount
(D). Report
(E.) Spoof

Gold is a precious metal. Gold is used as ornaments or as money. Gold is found in many places, but in a
small supply. It is often found on the surface of the earth. Since gold is a heavy substance, it is sometimes
found loose on bottom of rivers. The gold is found together with sand and rocks, and must be separated
from them. It is simple to search for this type of gold. It is not usually necessary to drill for gold, but
when a layer of gold is located deep below the surface of the earth, it is possible to drill a hole into the
ground. Engineers have developed modern process for removing gold from rocks. Since gold is not very
hard, it is sometimes melted and added to other substances for making rings, coins, and art objects. It will
be priced forever because it is beautiful, rare, and useful.

9. The best title of the text above is …..

a. Gold
b. Type of Gold
c. Previous Metal
d. Rare Ornaments
e. Removing Gold from Rocks
10. The following are associated with gold, EXCEPT …..
a. useful
b. precious
c. beautiful
d. expensive
e. unnecessary
11. The text above is mainly intended to …. about gold.
a. discuss
b. classify
c. describe
d. elaborate
e. document
12. “It will be priced forever because….” (Paragraph 4). The word “priced” means ……
a. valuable
b. worthless
c. interesting
d. wonderful
e. eye catching

The platypus is a semi-aquatic mammal endemic to East to North Australia, including Tazmania. It is one
of the five extreme species of mono-dreams. The only mammal that lays eggs instead of giving birth to
live young. The body and the broad flat tail of these animals are covered with dense brown fur, that traps
a lay including ear to keep the animals warm. It uses its tail for story joy fact. It has webbed feet and the
large robbery’s net. These are species that are be closer to those of ducks, then to these any known
mammals. Weight varies considerably from 0.7 to 2.4 kg with males being larger than females. And male
averages 50 cm total length whiles the female major approximately 45 cm. The platypus has an average
temperature of 32 degrees Celsius rather than 37 degrees Celsius that is typical of the placental mammals.

13. What animal is being described in the monologue?

A. Octopus.
B. Rhinoceros.
C. Platypus
D. Mosquitos.
E. Hippopotamus.
14. How much does the Platypus weigh?
A. 0.7 to 2.4 kg
B. 0.7 to 2.5 kg.
C. 0.7 to 2.6 kg.
D. 0.7 to 2.7 kg.
E. 0.7 to 2.8 kg.

Contoh Report Text dan Soal 2

The polar bear is a bear native to the Arctic Ocean and its surrounding seas. An adult male weighs about
four hundred to six hundred and eighty kilograms, while an adult female is about half that size. Although
it is closely related to the brown bear, it has paws to occupy a narrow ecological niche with many bony
characteristics adapted to for cold temperatures, for moving across the snow, ice, open water, and for
hunting seals which make up most of its diets. Although most of polar bears are born on land, it spends
most of its time at sea, hence its name meaning maritime bear and can hunt consistently only from sea ice.
It spends much of the year on frozen sea.

15. What does the adult male bear weigh?

A. 400 – 480 kg
B. 400 – 680 kg
C. 480 – 600 kg
D. 680 – 880 kg
E. 880 – 1500 kg
16. Where did the animal live?
A. In the Arctic Ocean
B. In the Indian Ocean.
C. In the Pacific Ocean.
D. In the North Atlantic Ocean.
E. In the South Atlantic Ocean.

Contoh Report Text dan Soal 3

Snakes are reptiles (cold-blooded creatures). They belong to the same group as lizards (the scaled group,
Squamata) but from a sub-group of their own (Serpentes).
Snakes have two legs but a long time ago they had claws to help them slither along. Snakes are not slimy.
They are covered in scales which are just bumps on the skin. Their skin is hard and glossy to reduce
friction as the snake slithers along the ground.
Snakes often sun bathe on rocks in the warm weather. This is because snakes are cold-blooded; they need
the sun’s warmth to heat their bodies up.
Most snakes live in the country. Some types of snakes live in tress, some live in water, but most live on
the ground in deserted rabbit burrows, in thick, long grass and in old logs.
A snake’s diet usually consists of frogs, lizard, and mice and other snakes. The Anaconda can eat small
crocodiles and even bears. Many snakes protect themselves with their fangs. Some snakes are protected
by scaring their enemies away like the Cobra. The flying snakes glide away from danger. Their ribs
spread apart and the skin stretches out. Its technique is just like the sugar gliders.

17. Since the snakes are cold-blooded, they…

A. like sucking the cool blood
B. avoid sun-bathing to their skins
C. never sun bathe in the warm weather
D. live on the ground in deserted burrows
E. require the sun’s warmth to heat their bodies
18. We know from the text that snakes…
A. do not have claws
B. do not like sunlight
C. have two legs and claws
D. use their legs to climb the tree
E. use their claws to slither along the ground

19. Some types of snakes live in tress, some live in water, but most live on the ground in deserted rabbit
burrows,…(paragraph 4).The word “burrows “ has the similar meaning with…
A. foster
B. dig
C. plough
D. nurture
E. cultivate

20. How do flying snakes protect themselves.

A. They fly away
B. They use their fangs they scare their enemies.
C. They stretch out their skin,
D. They eat the other animals.
E. sun bathe on rocks
Ryan : The government plans to raise the electricity bill next month.
Hani : _____ It will increase the amount of poor people.
21. The suitable expression to complete the dialogue is …
A. I agree with you
B. I totally disagree
C. I don't disagree
D. I agree
E. You're right

Fira : Don, I think Chandra is responsible for this case

Dona : Well, I don't know.
22. From the dialogue, we may assume that ...
A. Dona agrees with Fira
B. Dona disagrees with Fira
C. Dona has no idea about the case
D. Dona cannot accept the fact
E. Dona totally agree with the opinion

Mother : You know that Tamara always takes sleeping pills to solve her problems.
Father : That's wrong. It can be dangerous for her life if she doesn't change her bad habit. She should go
to a specialist or share her problems with someone she trusts.
23. The underlined expression expresses ....
A. Sympathy
B. Possibility
C. Agreement
D. Disagreement
E. Uncertainty

Rendy : Is Puncak Pass resort near here?

Mona : Yes, it is.
Jack : _____ it's about 100 kilometers from here.
Rendy : Oh, really?
24. The suitable expression to complete the dialogue is …
A. I disagree with you
B. I quite agree
C. I think so too
D. It certainly is
E. You are right

Jane : So, where will we go?

Rudy : How about beach?
Cane : _______. We have visited a lot of beach this year.
Jane : Lake? Toba Lake sounds interesting, right?
25. The suitable expression to complete the dialogue is …
A. That's so true
B. I quite agree
C. I think so too
D. I don’t think so
E. You are right
26. Azka : “Taken” is the best movie ever.
Fatih : I don’t think so. It is totally an irrational movie
From the conversation above, we can assume that ...
A. Fatih totally disagrees with Azka
B. Fatih doesn’t understand Azka’s opinion
C. Fatih is confused with Azka’s opinion
D. Fatih doesn’t like Azka’s opinion

27. Clark : Dan Brown’s books are masterpieces.

John : ... He must have gotten many awards for what he has written.
A. I’m not sure
B. I have no idea
C. That must be true
D. I am doubtful about it

28. Chandra : I’m sure the end of the world will be in 2020.
Satya : Well, I really disagree with you. God knows the best.
A. Satya is doubtful about it
B. Satya has the same opinion with Chandra
C. Satya totally cannot accept Chandra’s opinion
D. Satya doesn’t know what to say
 29. Soni : Doni, I think the one who is responsible for this case is Michael
Doni : Hmmm ... I don’t know.
A. Doni agrees with Soni
B. Doni disagrees with Soni
C. Doni has idea about the case
D. Doni cannot accept the fact

30. Yoel : ...

Awan : I don’t think so. Every country must take part in reducing gas emmissions.
A. Advanced countries are the ones who must be responsible for the gas emmissions they have
been producing.
B. Developing countries must take part in reducing gas emmissions.
C. There must be no difference in burden between advanced and developing countries.
D. Advanced countries are not the only ones who must be responsible.

31. A : I believe we should preserve our national heritage

B :I entirely agree with you.
The underlined words express ….
A. Uncertainty
B. Accept help
C. Apology
D. Agreement
E. Disagreement

32. X : would it be fine if I used your laptop, Dad?

Y : .....It’s on the table. Be careful hen using it, will you?
A. No way!
B. It doesn’t work, my dear
C. Yes, certainly
D. Don’t you dare do that!
E. It’s out of question, kid

33. Emi : guys, tomorrow is a holiday. Any idea?

Tania : How about going to Tahura?
Susan : …. We can stroll on the jogging track.
A. That’s not a good idea
B. I agree with you
C. That’s fine
D. You’re right
E. I doubt I can come

34. Nadia : Next week is our mother’s birthday. What should we do?
Ima : How about giving her a present?
Nadia : ….. What shall we buy for her?
A. I like to go
B. I don’t agree\
C. I hate that
D. I agree with you
E. I’m afraid I can’t agree

35. Dodo : Do you mind if I send this letter?

Harun : ….go right ahead
A. Not his time
B. Not at all
C. Not so fast
D. Not right now
E. Hang on

Surabaya, 1st February 2014

Dear Igon
How are you? Hope everything is okay with you. I’m all right here.
We are going to have the national examination, aren’t we? Are you well prepared for it? Well, to be
honest, I just have some difficulties in preparing for it, especially in science. There are extra lessons in
my school and I take them all. But, I feel that they don’t help. I’m still confused in solving mathematic
problems. I’m just worried that I fail the national examination. Do you have any suggestion for me? I
really appreciate your help.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Your buddy
Fahim

36. What does the letter tell us about?

a. Asking for a friend to teach mathematic
d. Giving a solution to a friend
b. Preparing for the national examination
e. Having extra lesson at school
c. Asking for a friend’s suggestion to solve a problem

37. Why is Fahim worried that he may fail the national examination?
a. There are extra lessons at Fahim’s school
b. He appreciated Igon’s help
c. He will have the national examination soon
d. His friends are all well prepared
e. He is confused in solving mathematic problem

38. “I’m still confused in solving mathematic problems.” The word “confused” means ……
a. Unable to think clearly
b. unable to perform well
c. unable to behave politely
d. Unable to speak fluently
e. unable to read quickly

39. “I’m just worried that I fail the national examination.” The antonym of word “fail” is ……
a. escape
b. predict
c. success
d. reach
e. underestimate

Contoh Personal Letter 6

Dear Susan,
It feels like such a long time since the last time I saw you. I know it’s only been several weeks since I
saw you. So far my summer has been great!
I spend my all my weekends at the beach. I am getting a nice tan and you can no longer say I am paler
than you. I have been playing lots of volleyball, surfing and building a nice collection of sea shells.
Just this past week-end I took second place in a sandcastle building contest!
On the weekdays I work. I drive an ice cream truck around and sell ice cream to the kids. It is so cool.
It is a combination of the two things I love most, ice cream and kids. The pay isn’t too great but I love
the job so much.
I hope the summer’s been going well for you too. There’s only a month and a half left in summer
vacation and after that it’s back to school. Would you like to meet up some time before school starts?
Your friend,
Signature
P.S. John Austin.

40. The letter shows about ….

A. Spending time in summer
B. Happiness someone who meet her friends soon
C. The poor students in summer vacation
D. How to finished summer vacation
E. Missing old friend in summer

41. What is writer do on the weekdays?

A. She is getting a nice tan
B. Drive an ice cream truck around and sell ice cream
C. Spend her time with working
D. Playing lots of volleyball and surfing
E. Building a nice collection of sea shells

Contoh Personal Letter 7

Surabaya, 1st February 2017
Dear Nathan
How are you? Hope everything is okay with you. I’m all right here.
We are going to have the national examination, aren’t we? Are you well prepared for it? Well, to be
honest, I just have some difficulties in preparing for it, especially in Science. There are extra lessons in
my school and I take them all. But, I feel that they don’t help. I’m still confused in solving Mathematic
problems. I’m just worried that I fail the national examination. Do you have any suggestion for me? I
really appreciate your help.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Your buddy
Rendy

42. What does the letter tell us about?

A. Asking for a friend to teach Mathematic
B. Preparing for the national examination
C. Asking for a friend’s suggestion to solve a problem
D. Giving a solution to a friend
E. Having extra lesson at school

43. Why is Rendy worried that he may fail the national examination?
A. There are extra lessons at Rendy’s school
B. He will have the national examination soon
C. He is confused in solving Mathematic problem
D. He appreciated Igon’s help
E. His friends are all well prepared

44. “I’m still confused in solving Mathematic problems.” The word “confused” means …
A. Unable to think clearly
B. Unable to speak fluently
C. Unable to perform well
D. Unable to read quickly
E. Unable to behave politely

45. “I’m just worried that I fail the national examination.” The antonym of the word “fail” is ….
A. Escape
B. Reach
C. Predict
D. Underestimate
E. Success

Contoh Personal Letter 8

24th Clinton St. Iowa City. IA. 58076
January 15th, 2016
To all Colleagues and Friends,
As those close to me know, I am not good with goodbyes so I do apologize to those who feel offended
that I have left having written only this farewell letter, without personally shaking their hand and
exchanging best wishes.
I have so many people to thank for their support and dedication that it is impossible to personally get to
see you all with the short time that was available.
I truly am humbled to have worked with such a group of “get in and get it happening people” and I am
so proud of the achievements that you have accomplished both in the operation and (for quite a lot of
you) for your own personal accomplishments.
To those of you that I had the opportunity to coach and or set goals for, I commend each of you for
your achievements and hope that you continue to succeed through life journeys.
I can be contacted if required on 08159030832. I wish you all a Healthy, Safe and Prosperous Year.
Thanks, regards and best wishes,
Bill Jones

46. Why does Bill Jones write the letter?

A. To wish good things to his colleagues
B. To inform his leaving of the office
C. To apologize his mistakes
D. To admire his colleagues
E. To tell his new office

47. What has the writer done in the office?

A. Having trained the employees
B. Having collaborated intensively
C. Having conducted a farewell party
D. Having supported innovative efforts
E. Having shaken hands to all his colleagues

48. “I commend each of you for your achievements” The synonym of the word “commend” is ….
A. Improve
B. Increase
C. Enjoy
D. Effort
E. Praise

Contoh Personal Letter 9

Kupang, April 2, 2018
Dear Paula,
Hello Paula, how are you? It’s been a month since l last heard from you. Well l just wanted to tell you
that I was in a hospital last week. According to the doctor l was infected by dengue fever.
At first, I felt my body became weak then fainted when was studying in the classroom. Then, I was
taken to the hospital because of the high fever.
At the hospital, I was brought into the emergency unit. The doctor immediately gave some treatments.
Finally, l had to stay there for one week. Everyday the doctor kept me on a drip. At the seventh day, my
condition was getting better. After the final check, the doctor gave me permission to go home. Now,
I’m okay and because of my illness, I am now more careful about keeping in my house clean especially
my room, I don’t want to get the same illness again.
OK, think that’s all from me, write to me soon ok?
Regards
Nadira

49. What is the topic of the letter above?

A. Getting Fever
B. Went to hospital
C. The doctor recipe
D. In hospital
E. Sickness

50. What did the writer do when she felt her body became weak?
A. She bought medicine
B. She consumed the medicine
C. She took a rest all day
D. She went to hospital
E. She does nothing

51. What was the disease that she got?

A. Stomach
B. Toothache
C. Dengue Fever
D. Sorethroat
E. Influenza

52. Why the writer was taken to the hospital?

A. She got high fever
B. She got diarrhea
C. She got headache
D. She got broken bones
E. She got toothache

53. How long she was taken care in the hospital?

A. Four days
B. Five days
C. Six days
D. Eight days
E. Seven days

Contoh Personal Letter 10

Dear Aunt Nia
Aunty, I have some good news for you. Last month I passed my final examination. A week ago I
succeeded to join in a senior high school English competition. Last night my parents promised to send
me to a famous English course in my town. They also promised me if my scores in English are good,
they’ll send me to a foreign university. Great, isn’t it? I’ll work hard. I want to be a great pediatrician
like you, Aunty.
Well, that’s all for now. Looking forward to having your news.
Love
Dewi

54. What is the purpose of the text?

A. To inform some good news
B. To describe the writer’s school
C. To retell the writer’s experience
D. To entertain the reader with a joke
E. To pursuade her aunt
55. What did ‘s parents promise her?
A. To make her a pediatrician
B. To send her to an English course
C. To send her to a senior high school
D. To make her pass the final examination
E. To meer her to her aunt