MID SEMESTER

ACADEMIC YEAR 2025/2026

SUBJECT: ENGLISH
CLASS : X TEN
TIME: 90 MINUTES

Read the text below and answer the questions number 1 to 5.

Cocoa Beach is one of the most affordable beach vacations in Florida. There are a lot of things to see
around Cocoa Beach. Space Coast offers you the chance to go deep sea fishing or parasailing, river
tour and getting up close with the awesome wildlife of Florida.
While at Cocoa Beach, tourist can also visit the Kennedy Space Center, the Brevard Zoo, or spend
some time shopping. They are within short driving distance to all of the Orlando attractions, and drive
back to Cocoa Beach at nightto enjoy dinner in one of the many dining spots on the beach.
When night sets in, tourist can travel back and enjoy the nightlife on the beach that ranges from cool
jazz clubs to beach side cafes. There are some facilities to stay with perfect accommodations and
wake up to a breathtaking sunrise on the beach.
With plenty of offers, tourist or businessmen who like beach vacation, Cocoa Beach is the best place
to consider. They will find exactly what they have been looking for.
1. What is the text about?
a. Cocoa Bleach
b. Cocoa Beach
c. Caneel Bay
d. Long Beach
e. California
2. Where is it located?
a. Texas
b. Florida
c. Nabraska
d. New Mexico
e. Carribean
3. According to the text, where do you go if you want to go deep sea fishing or parasailing?
a. Space Coast
b. West Coast
c. East Coast
d. Gold Coast
e. Spice Coast
4. While at Cocoa Beach, what are other places that the tourist can also visit?
a. Kennedy Space Center
b. The Brevard Zoo
c. Hoosac School
d. Laguna Beach
e. a & b

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5. Which country is Cocoa Beach in?
a. UK
b. Uruguay
c. Mexico
d. USA
e. Canada
6. Cindy : “Mom, I’ve got the scholarship”.
Mother : “Congratulations! ….”
a. I’m so proud of you.
b. That’s a pity.
c. Happy birthday.
d. That’s so sweet.
e. That’s awful.

This text is for questions no. 7-9.

Tanjung Benoa is a beach town. It is located at the elite area in Nusa Dua Bali. The area is situated
with the view of the sea in Bali. On the north side, there are Benoa Harbour, Mertasari Recreation
Park, and Serangan Island. The foreigners call serangan Island the turtle island, because it is used to
breed the turtles.
At Tanjung Benoa Beach, tourists can have various activities, such as swimming, sailing, waterskiing,
and surfing. Surfing is a water sport of riding waves that are coming toward the shore by standing or
lying on a special board called surfboard. It is a very enjoyable and impressive sport. Most surfing
lovers call it as the most challenging water sport, as it needs skill, strength, as well as bravery. The
others think that it is a very dangerous sport, as it fights against the dangerous waves of sea.
Apart from swimming, snorkeling and diving are also the kinds of water sport favored by the tourist.
Through diving googles, the beauty of Bali marine park can be viewed. Those who cannot dive can
also enjoy the beauty of the marine park through the glass bottomed motor boats that are specially
provided for the tourists.
7. What can be viewed through the diving goggles?
a. The beauty of the marine park
b. The beauty of the Mertasari Harbour
c. The view of Tanjung Benoa
d. The view of the big waves
e. The turtle island
8. Which of statements is not true about the text?
a. Tanjung Benoa is a beach town located in Nusa Dua bali.
b. Tanjung Benoa is a very famous beach in Nusa Dua Bali.
c. Tourists can enjoy many kinds of water sports in Tanjung Benoa.
d. Tourists who cannot dive can also enjoy the beauty of the marine park.
e. Tourists can visit the turtle island which is used to breed the turtles.
9. “Those who cannot …” (Paragraph three)
The word those refers to ….
a. Tourists
b. water sport
c. turtles
d. swimming and diving
e. island
10. Arrange the sentences below into a correct narrative!

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 (1) At the further of the wood was another pretty cottage
(2) There was once a sweet maid who lived in a pretty cottage
(3) She gave her a red clock with a hood which she always wear
(4) Where grandmother lived in
(5) Everybody loved this little girl, her grandmother loved her most of all
(6) So, people called her Red Riding Hood
The best arrangement is...
A. 2-1-3-4-5-6
B. 2-3-1-4-5-6
C. 1-2-3-4-5-6
D. 1-2-4-3-5-6
E. 2-1-4-5-3-6
A fox fell into a well and couldn’t get out. By and by a thirsty goat came along. Seeing the fox in the
well it asked if the water was good. “Good”, said the fox. “It’s the best water I’ve tasted in all my life.
Come down and try it yourself. “The goat thought of nothing but how thirsty he was. So he jumped
into the well. When he had drunk enough he looked around but there was no way to get out. Then the
fox said, “I have a good idea. You stand on your hind legs and put your forelegs against the side of the
well. Then I’ll climb on your back, from there I’ll step on your horns, and I can get out. And when
I’m out I’ll help you out of the well.” The goat did as he was asked and the fox got on his back and so
out of the well. Then he coolly walked away. The goat called out loudly after him out. The fox merely
turned to him and said, “If you only has as much sense in your head as you have hairs in your beard
you wouldn’t have jumped into the well without making sure that you could get out again.
11. Why did the goat jump into the well? because...
A. It was hungry
B. It was sad
C. It was lazy
D. t was good
E. It was thirsty
12. Nadia: Why does our village always get flood as peak rainy season approaches? What should we
do?
Andy: ...........
A. I think we should clean the river from trashes
B. We should go fishing when the flood comes
C. You ought to discuss it with your teacher
D. What do you advise me to do?
E. Great! We can swim together
13. Sarah: Well, I am actually tired of taking a math course.
Ari: Why?
Sarah: The formula makes me confused. ................
Ari: You'd better pay more attention.
A. What do you advise me to do?
B. What is the best answer?
C. What do you expect?
D. What do you hope?
E. What do you want?
14. Alice: I've got terrible toothache.
Ayu: You ........ go to the dentist.
A. Better
B. Are better
C. Has better
D. Can better

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 E. Had better
15. Ridho: I accidentally broke Dity's glasses I don't know what to do.
Marty: If I were you, I .............. tell her. Even though I know she'd be angry.
A. Can
B. Might
C. Could
D. Would
E. Should
16. Raka:...........................
Rido: I think so. It is important to learn English to expand our knowledge.
A. Do you think English is important?
B. What do you think about English?
C. Would you study english hard?
D. Could you tell your opinion?
E. How can you love English?
17. Tamam: ....................
Fida: Well, at least the movie has got five Academy Award nomination.
A. Do you love the movie?
B. Is the movie good for us?
C. What do you see from the movie?
D. Will you watch the movie once again?
E. Why do you think the movie is good?
18. Raka: I personally ........ the formula is too difficult.
Laras: I agree with you. Mr. Yan should teach us one more time.
A. Know
B. Think
C. Love
D. Like
E. See
19. Rima: What is your favorite music, Lala?
Lala: I enjoy jazz music. ...................
A. It is so noisy.
B. I really hate it
C. I think it's bad.
D. It makes me comfortable.
E. I believe it's the easiest one.
20. Ray: What do you think of the show?
Tara: The show is.............
A. Amaze
B. Amazes
C. Amazed
D. Amazing
E. Being amazed
21. Don't be .............. . I know you can do it. You are very talented.
A. Naughty
B. Stingy
C. Scary
D. Brave
E. Shy
22. Complete the sentences below using the correct form of the verbs!
 Two years ago my parents .... a new home.

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  My sister and her husband .... from Qatar.
 I .... my computer two days ago.
A. Buy - Came – Sell
B. Bought - Coming – Sold
C. Buy - Come – Sell
D. Buy - Came – Sold
E. Bought - Came - Sold
23. Complete the dialog below by selecting the correct answer!
Ferdi: Next week, we're on holiday. So, Rosa, what are you going to do on your holiday?
Rosa: ...
A. I don’t know where I’m going.
B. I’m sorry, I can’t tell you.
C. This is not your business.
D. I have nothing to do.
E. I’m thinking of going to Bali.
24. Complete the dialog below by selecting the correct answer!
Sania: The film of Kartini is an inspiration. What do you think of the inspiring film of
Kartini?
Anita: I think.....
A. Thank you, Kartini.
B. You forgot Kartini’s day.
C. I can’t hear you call Kartini.
D. I love Kartini’s film. It’s so inspiring.
E. Let’s go.
25. Select the correct answer to complete the dialog below!
Hani: I am certain that our city is saved from the virus, so we can go around.
Rosi: But I don’t think so,.....our city is not saved. We must stay at home at least in lock down
time.
A. In my opinion
B. She forgets
C. See you next time
D. You know it
E. I am thinking of the virus
26. Read the dialog below and choose the correct answer!
Anton: I’d like to know what you think of my short story.
Alexandra: The story is good, but I suggest changing the title to something more interesting.
Anton: I appreciate your opinion. Thank you, Alexandra.
Alexandra: You can count on me, Anton.
From the dialogue above between Anton and Alexandra, we can infer that Alexandra is…
A. Giving an order
B. Asking for an opinion
C. Asking for attention
D. Giving an opinion
E. Giving hands
This text is for questions no. 27-30.

Rome is the capital city of Italy. I f you visit Rome, you will have plenty of chances to see all
sorts of great sights. Rome can be traced through its mythology when it was founded on. It was said
that twins of Romulus and Remus have founded the city in 753 BC, on the date of April 21st. This
corresponds were fairly close to archeological evidence, which shows farming communities in the

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area. As the Catholic Church grew, Rome became more and more important in both religion and
politics.
Rome was one of the central leading cities in the Renaissance. It is seen when visitors walk
through the streets and see the various buildings. They style was profoundly affected by the work of
the artists of the time. Visitors can see evidence of all sorts of artistic influences, such as the Baroque
palaces, the huge squares and obelisks, and other structure throughout the city.
Rome is well –known for its architecture. The Colosseum is a sample of famous Roman
structures. It was once a grand, ground-breaking amphitheatre, and was at the forefront of
architectural advancements in 70 AD. Since then it has fallen apart slightly, but it is still an
astounding and imposing structure. Modern Rome is a very busy place to visit. It is considered as a
cultural center of the region, and offers all the arts in various forms.
It his a thriving music scene, with several major concert halls. Rome puts out a lof of movies
every year, more than any other region of Italy. It is home to Cinecitta studios, the biggest facility in
Europe.

27. Rome is the capital city of ….

a. Spain
b. France
c. Italy
d. Monaco
e. San Marino
28. What is the name of the building that represent Roman structures in Rome?
a. Colosseum
b. Roman Museum
c. Renaissance Museum
d. Romulus & Remus Museum
e. Cineatta Studios
29. When was the city founded?
a. In 758 BC
b. In 753 BC
c. In 735 BC
d. In 754 BC
e. In 757 BC
30. What is the suitable title for the text above?
a. Italy
b. Roman Era
c. Colosseum
d. City of Rome
e. The Mythology of Italy

ESSAY
Read the text quickly and answer the quetions!

“Golden Eggs”
Long time ago a remote village, in central China was inhabited mainly with farmers and
hunters. One day, a poor farmer lost his entire livestock to flood. He prayed hard to God for help or
his family would die of starvation. Few days later, an old man with long grey beard, passed by his

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house took pity on him. He gave him a goose and said “I don’t have any expensive thing to give you
and hope this goose will help you to ease your hardship.”
A week later to almost surprise the farmer found an egg in his yard. This was no ordinary egg.
It was a golden egg. He was suddenly overcome with joy.
Thereafter, his livelihood had rapidly improved but the farmer had forgotten his earlier hardship.
He became lazy, arrogant and spendthrift. Strangely, the goose only laid one golden egg every
six months. The greedy farmer lost his patient and slaughtered his goose thinking there were plenty
of golden eggs inside its stomach. Though he very much regretted for his foolishness, it’s already too
late
1. Where does the story take place?
2. Why did the old man become to the farmer?
3. Why the farmer lost his patient?
4. What is the main problem in the story?
5. Explain about the resolution in the end of the story?