The Lion and The Mouse

Once when a lion was asleep, a little mouse began running up and down upon him; this soon
awoke the lion, who placed his huge paw upon him, and open his big jaws to swallow him.
“Pardon, o King,” cried the little mouse,” Forgive me this time, I shall never forget it; perhaps I
may be able to do you a good turn some of these days.”
The lion was so tickled at the idea of the mouse being able to help him. Then, he lifted his paw
and let him go.
Sometime after, the lion was caught in a trap. Some hunters, who wanted to carry him alive to
the king, tied him to a tree while they went in search of a wagon to carry him in. Just then, the
little mouse happened to pass by and see the sad plight in which the lion was. The little mouse
went up to him and soon gnawed away the ropes that bounded the king of beasts. Soon after the
little mouse had finished gnawing away the ropes, he asked the lion to run away.
1. What is the purpose of the text?
A. To entertain the readers
B. To persuade the readers that something should or should not be the case.
C. To inform the readers about the events of the day which are considered newsworthy
D. To explain something
E. To present at least two points of view about an issue.
Jawaban: A
2. What did the little mouse do to prove his words?
A. He would never forget the lion
B. He tried hard to help the lion free
C. He run up and down upon the lion
D. He asked for apology to the king of beast.
E. He tied the lion to the tree so that the hunters could carry him
Jawaban: B
3. Paragraph three mainly tells us that….
A. The little mouse asked forgiveness.
B. The hunters carried the lion a live to the king.
C. The lion was tied to a tree by the hunters.
D. The little mouse could prove that he could help the lion.
E. From the first, the lion believed in what the little mouse said
Jawaban: D
4. What is the moral value of the text?
A. Don’t look at someone because of his clothes
B. It is best for prepare for the days of necessity.
C. Common people may prove great ones.
D. United we stand, divided we fall
E. Honestly begins at home
Jawaban: A
5. Precipitation and Its Variations
Rain is one type of precipitation or natural phenomena where water falls from the clouds in
various forms. Precipitation is a part of water cycle that begins from droplets of water. It occurs
when the droplets of water which have the size bigger that 0.5 mm fall from the clouds.
Precipitation happens when the water falls from the clouds in the form of water or droplets like
rain, and it can also be in other forms such as hail and snow. Precipitation comes from vaporized
water that is brought by the wind and formed clouds. When it hits mountainous area or when the
density becomes very high, the vaporized water drops into a rainfall. When the size of the
droplets is about 0.2mm - 0.45mm, it is called drizzle. The differences of precipitation are caused
by various factors such as temperature and climate.
The topic of the text is ....
a. When the precipitation happens
b. What is precipitation and its varied forms
c. When the droplets of water vapor in the air
d. When water droplets smaller than 0.5mm fall from the clouds
e. When water droplets with the size around 0.2-0.45mm fall from the clouds
Jawaban : B
6. Precipitation and Its Variations
Rain is one type of precipitation or natural phenomena where water falls from the clouds in
various forms. Precipitation is a part of water cycle that begins from droplets of water. It occurs
when the droplets of water which have the size bigger that 0.5 mm fall from the clouds.
Precipitation happens when the water falls from the clouds in the form of water or droplets like
rain, and it can also be in other forms such as hail and snow. Precipitation comes from vaporized
water that is brought by the wind and formed clouds. When it hits mountainous area or when the
density becomes very high, the vaporized water drops into a rainfall. When the size of the
droplets is about 0.2mm - 0.45mm, it is called drizzle. The differences of precipitation are caused
by various factors such as temperature and climate.
The explanation of the topic begins from the ... sentence.
a. When the precipitation happens
b. What is precipitation and its varied form
c. When the droplets of water vapor in the air
d. When water droplets smaller than 0.5mm fall from the clouds
e. When water droplets with the size around 0.2-0.45mm fall from the clouds
Jawaban : B
7. Sunset
Sunset is everyday’s moment when the sun disappears below the western horizon. Sunset
happens because of Earth’s rotation. Sunset is also known as sundown. However, sunset is
different with dusk. Dusk is the time when sky becomes dark. Twilight is the period between
sundown and dusk. Sunset usually creates intense orange and red colors around the sky. Sunset
time varies along the year. For example, in winter and spring, sunsets come later every day and
the days become longer. It depends on the position of Earth.
The opposite word of word later in the text is ....
a. already
b. Sooner
c. during
d. future
e. after
Jawaban : B
8. Nisa : Have you found a job?
Anis : Not yet. Finding a job is hard at present time.
Nisa : I don’t think so. You should check some job vacancy. Let me help you.
Anis : You don’t need to. I have already looked for a long time.
Nisa : Hey, look at this job vacancy. Medika Chemist needs two pharmacists. They are very
welcome to any applicants who do not have experience for learning while working. I
think it is suit on you.
Anis : Really?
Nisa : Yes. The company is also not far from your house.
Anis : When is the deadline?
Nisa : Tomorrow.
Anis : I’m doubt. I guess they have already received a lot of applicants.
Nisa : Don’t too much think about it. Just send your application letter. Wish you luck.
They are talking about ....
a. Job vacancy
b. Newspaper
c. Applicants
d. Website
e. School
Jawaban : A
Text for questions 9-12.
Last holiday I went to Paris. I visited museums and sat in public gardens. A friendly waiter taught
me a few words of French. Then, he lent me a book. I read a few lines, but I did not understand a
word. Every day, I thought about postcards. My holidays passed quickly, but I did not send any
cards to my friends. On the last day I made a big decision, I got up early and bought thirty-seven
cards. I spent the whole day in my room, but I did not write a single card!
9. "Then, he lent me a book."
Whom does “he” refer to?
A. French tourist
B. Annoying waiter
C. A friendly tourist
D. A nice waiter
E. An old man
Jawaban: D
10. Whom did the writer meet in Paris?
A. A man that take him to French.
B. A man that gave him thirty-seven cards
C. A man that lent him a book.
D. A man that worked in museum
E. A man that give him a job.
Jawaban: C
11. I read a few lines...” what does the underlined phrase mean?
A. Words in a postcard
B. Texts on the book.
C. Museum guiding
D. Garden’s rules.
E. Menu.
Jawaban: B
12. What is the tenses used in the text above?
A. Simple present tense
B. Past continuous tense
C. Simple past tense
D. Simple future tense
E. Future perfect tense
Jawaban: C
13. Tina : What’s the problem Rita?
Rita : I forgot where I put the assignment?
Tina : That’s too bad. .... help you find it?
Rita : Yes, please. Thank you.
The correct words to fill in the blank is ....
a. I’d love to …
b. I wonder if I ….
c. Would you like me to ….
d. What can I do to ….
e. I would like to ….
Jawaban : C
14. Gian : I am disappointed with my English score.
Bayu : Why? Is it bad?
Gian : Yes, it is. I think I need an extra class.
Bayu : I think there will be an extra class with Mr. Barnes. Would you like to join?
Gian : Certainly. I will talk to him soon.
The underlined word has a same meaning with ....
a. I’d love to.
b. Thank you.
c. I don’t think so.
d. Unfortunately.
e. That’s impossible.
Jawaban : A
The following text is for question 15 to 16.
In Australia there are three levels of governments, the federal government, state governments
and local governments. All of these levels of government are necessary. This is so for number of
reasons. First, the federal government is necessary for the big things. They keep the economy in
order and look after like defensE. Similarly, the state governments look after the middle sized
things. For example they look after law and order, preventing things like vandalism in school.
Finally, local government look after the small thins. They look after things like collecting rubbish,
otherwise everyone would have diseasE. Thus for the reason above, we can conclude that the
three levels of the government are necessary.
15. What kind of text is this?
A. Analytical Exposition
B. Report
C. Hortatory Exposition
D. Explanation Text
E. Descriptive text
Jawaban: A
16. Who is responsible for defense?
A. Federal government
B. State Government
C. Federal and State Government
D. Federal and Local Government
E. Local Government
Jawaban: A
17. The litter management is the responsibility of ?
A. All governments
B. Australia
C. Federal government
D. State government
E. Local government
Jawaban: E
18. Your mother has finally opened her business, you consider this as .…
a. Kind act
b. Good news
c. Great show
d. Usual deeds
e. Nothing special
Jawaban : B
The text is for no 19 to 21.
main ingredients:
1. 250 gr cod or any white meat fish
2. 125 gr tapioca or corn flour
3. 2 table spoon soya sauce
4. Salt and pepper
5. 1 table spoon oil
6. For type kapal selam, you need 3 hard boiled eggs slice half
Soup ingredients:
7. 5 Chilies. . . * 2 tbsp Ebi
8. 100 gr palm sugar. * 250 ml sugar
9. 2 tbsp sugar. . *1tbsp tamarind
10. Salt and pepper
11. 2 tbsp soya sauce
Method
Boil all soup ingredients into sauce pan
Serving
1. Blend all ingredients into food processor until they are smooth like a dough, you could put
splash of water if you need it.
2. Put enough fish cake into your hand and put half boiled egg in the middle and cover it with the
dough and put into boiled water until floating.
3. Drain all the water, deep fry it and add some of the soup.
19. The text tells us about .....?
A. How to make pempek palembang
B. How to eat pempek palembang
C. The soup ungredients to make pempek palembang
D. How to prepare to make pempek palembang
E. The equipment needed to make pempek palembang
Jawaban: A
20. “Blend all ingredients into food processor until they are smooth like a dough, you could put
splash of water if you need it.” The word “They” in the sentences above, refer to............
A. Pempek Plembang
B. Ingredients
C. Soya sauce
D. Corn flour
E. Equipment
Jawaban: B
21. The following are the main ingredients, you need to make pempek palembang, except ...
A. Sugar
B. Salt.
C. Pepper
D. Corn flour
E. Soya sauce
Jawaban: A
22. I ..... studied for two hours.
A. Have
B. Been
C. Has
D. Had
E. Has been
Jawaban: A
23. 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!
What does the text tell us about?
A. Independence day festival
B. Gathering in school
C. Parade with the principal
D. School contest
E. School Competition
Jawaban: A
24. One situation that can be considered as good news is….
a. someone is missing in a fores
b. your friend finally graduated
c. motorists broke traffic rules
d. a cyclist got an accident
e. your relative got sick
Jawaban : B
25. In responding to good news, you will likely say….
a. That’s terrible
b. I’m very pleased with it
c. It must have been awful
d. I’m so sorry to hear that
e. I think it can't be helped
Jawaban : B
26. Irna : I just heard about the missing plane in the television.
Darma : That’s terrible. Are there any casualties?
Irna : It is said that it is missing alongside its 45 passengers.
Darma : ....
The word “casualty” can be replaced with….
a. reputable
b. objects
c. victims
d. casual
e. proper
Jawaban : C
27. Raisa : Biy, I got ... ! Have you checked the website?
Biya : What do you mean? What website?
Raisa : The announcement! We are both accepted in the university!
Biya : Really? Terrific! I am so grateful.
Raisa : We are indeed.
The word “terrific” can be replaced with .…
a. excellent
b. shocking
c. frightful
d. terrible
e. awful
Jawaban : A
28. Your friend has broken her left arm in a sport activity, you consider this as .…
a. Fantastic news
b. Terrific news
c. Not bad news
d. Terrible news
e. Traffic news
Jawaban : D
29. Put the most appropriate caption on the following picture.
The most suitable caption for the picture is ....
a. Me and the blood
b. Keeping my blood to home
c. I am proud of donating my blood
d. Getting much profit from selling blood
e. Getting my blood away, it hurts so much that I am crying!
Jawaban : C
30. The following is not the meaning behind the caption….
a. The content of the media is just for adult.
b. The media does not allow people under the age of 15 to watch TV.
c. The content of the media may be harmful for people under the age of 15.
d. The media might provide scenes that are not appropriate for children to view.
e. The viewers are asked to be more aware with their children when watching TV..
Jawaban : B
31. What issue that might cause misunderstanding among the viewers that the show program is
supposed to be watched by all ages?
a. The national hosts of the show
b. The animations as the opening scene
c. The TV station that broadcast the show
d. The caption at the beginning of the show
e. The title of the show program, Happy Together
Jawaban : B
Read the dialogue below and complete it! (for question 32 & 33)
Mr. Rony: Wobi, come here please!”
Paul: Yes Sir, I’m coming.”
Mr. Rony: (8)… the goods to the shop, please?”
Paul: “ With pleasure, Sir.”
Mr. Rony: “don’t forget to put into the correct case!”
Paul: “(9)…, Sir”
Mr. Rony: “thanks”
32. The suitable expression is …
A. Can you bring
B. Can I bring
C. May I bring
D. Don’t bring
E. I would like to bring
Jawaban: A
33. The suitable expression is …
A. Sorry, I cant
B. I wish I could help you
C. I’m busy
D. I need some help
E. Don’t worry
Jawaban: E
34. You are a group work at school and have to work online. Unfortunately the internet
connection does not work. However, your laptop detects another available network. You know it
is protected and belongs to someone
The message that you might say to him is ....
a. Would you fix my internet connection, please?
b. May I use your internet connection, please?
c. Tell me your connection password!
d. May I use your laptop, please?
e. Give me your laptop.
Jawaban : B
35. You are the captain of the class Science XIIA. Mr. Rahmadi, the science teacher, gave an
assignment for your class and the file is on the flash disk. After you copied the assignment, you
passed the flash disk to the next class and asked them to return it to teacher's desk at the
teacher office.
The best note from the teacher is ....
a. To: Science XIIA. Please copy the file on this flash disk! Would you please give it to Science
XIIB when you have finished?
b. To: Science XIIA. Please download the file from the flash disk! Will you please give it to
Science XIIB after finish?
c. To: Science XIIA Please send the file to the next class! Would you please give it to Science
XIIB after copy it?
d. To: Science XIIA Can you download the file on this flash disk in the next class, please! Can
you tell them to copy it from you?
e. To: Science XIIA Please copy the file on this flash disk! Would you please give it to Science
XIIB after you have finished?
Jawaban : A
36. Good news can be described as ….
a. information about bicycle accident
b. information that is encouraging
c. information that is negative
d. information which is terrible
e. information you want to avoid
Jawaban : B
37. One function of news is .…
a. to lose some information
b. to lose some information
c. to inform about recent events
d. to even the information nearby
e. to share your ideas about something
Jawaban : C
38. A suitable expression to deliver good news is .…
a. I’m sorry for saying this
b. Not good news I suppose
c. I don’t know what to say
d. I'm really pleased to tell you
e. I'm afraid I've got news for you
Jawaban : D
The Text is for no 39 and 40.
Kediri is a name of a town. It is situated in a valley between the Kelud and Willis mountains and
inhabited by about 1.3 million peoplE. In the centre of the town there is a large hill which is called
the Dathok Mountain. Because of the topography of the region, Kediri is called a chilly town by
the locals. There is a big river called Brantas cutting off the centre of the town.
Beside the temples, Kediri is also famous for its products like cigarettes and a special kind of tofu
or bean curD. This highly nutritious food is delicacy of Kediri and has a distinctive tastE. The
cigarettes factory dominates the town economy and employs the majority of the women labor
forcE. Kediri and the cigarettes factory are inseparable and it is considered the biggest cigarette
factory in IndonesiA. Most of the local people work in this factory. Those who do not work here
are farmers or traders
39. What does the text tell us about?
A. The history of Kediri
B. The famous products of Kediri
C. The description of Kediri
D. The people
E. 1.3 million people
Jawaban: C
40. “Those who do not work here …” (last sentence). The “those” word refers to ….
A. The local people
B. The factory workers
C. The farmers
D. The traders
E. Woman labour force
Jawaban: A