Choose the best answers among a, b, c, d, or e
READING SECTION
Choose the best answers among a, b, c, d, or e
An X-ray is a spectrum of light. It is radiated through one’s body, it can be used for detecting his/her internal body organs. The X-ray was invented by a German Scientist, Wilhelm Conrad Rontgen. Despite the fact that X-rays can detect cancer, cysts and tumors, there are many conflicting opinions about the use of X-rays in the hospital.
Some people agree that an X-ray examination is beneficial. They argue that doctors should use an X-ray in examining a severe illness. If doctors do not use the X-ray, they could miss some important information, which is very useful in making a dignosis on a patient’s disease. This will sometimes cause a doctor to be inaccurate in prescribing medicine to cure an illness.
Other people however disagree with the use of an X-ray examination. They think that using an X-ray examination will cost them a lot of money. That is really true. Another reason is that the radiation of an X-ray has some risks to body tissues
As a result of this controversy, many people use traditional health cure to avoid the high cost of hospitals still insist on having X-ray examinations on patients to get an accurate diagnosis although the cost is very high
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11. The text mainly discusses….
A. The controversy of using an X-ray examination
B. The use of traditional health cure to avoid the high cost of hospital care
C. Some opinions to avoid the use of an X-ray
D. Reasons why people agree to use an X-Ray
E. Illness cured by an X-Ray examination
12. Which statement is true?
A. An X-Ray is a spectrum of light which is radiated through our body and used for detecting our external body organs
B. When we are ill, we can use an X-Ray to find out if there is something wrong with our external parts of the body
C. All people agree with the use of an X-Ray examination to detect internal body organs
D. All patients agree that the use of an X-Ray examination to detect a severe illness is not beneficial
E. Some patients disagree to use an X-Ray examination because it will cost them a lot of money and the radiation of an X-Ray has some risks to body tissues
13. The text above is the form of a/an….
A. Descriptive
B. Report
C. Hortatory exposition
D. Analytical exposition
E. Discussion
14. The argument ‘against’ point can be found in the paragraph…
A. One
B. Two
C. Three
D. Four
E. Five
15. The communicative purpose of the text is…
A. To present information and opinions about more than one side of an issue
B. To criticize the current issues
C. To describe an important issue
D. To share an account of unusual or amusing incidents
E. To explain why something occurs
112 Die in
A heatwave that struck Europe last month killed 112 people in
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16. Who suffered a lot from heatwave?
A. Young people
B. Old people
C. Children
D. Women
E. Teenagers
17. Why were the French officials said that people must be more careful about this year's heatwave?
A. Because the present condition is better
B. Because the present condition is worse than that in 2003
C. Because in 2003 more people had died
D. Because they didn’t want more people to die
E. Because they were responsible for the citizen’s safety
18. “Of the people whose deaths were attributed to the sweltering temperature”.
The underlined word has almost the same meaning as the word …
A. Due to
B. Comply with
C. Associate with
D. In response to
E. For the sake of
19. What is the newsworthy event of the text?
A. French officials said, “this year, people must be more careful to avoid a repeat of the summer of 2003
B. A heatwave that struck Europe last month killed 112 people in France
C. Of the people whose deaths were attributed to the sweltering temperatures in France
D. Many of them were elderly
E. When 15,000 people, most of them elderly, died of heat-related causes
In my opinion, teachers should not smoke at school. There are several reasons why I strongly disagree if teachers do smoking at school.
Firstly, no smoking regulation applied to students will not be effective at all when teachers as a model do not give a bad example for their students, especially in behavior.
Secondly, smoking makes a classroom and school environment dirty. Most teachers who smoke carelessly usually throw away the cigarette ashes and end everywhere. They scatter on the table on the floor and the schoolyard.
Thirdly, passive smokers become the victim of active smokers. Smoke coming out from cigarettes can dangerously affect the people around them. Teachers should bear in mind that their students inhale poisonous smoke while enjoying the taste of their cigarettes.
Lastly, smoking makes a nasty smell. For smokers, cigarettes they love have a nice smell. In fact, cigarette ends make a bad smell. Fellow teachers always complain about the smell of the cigarette ends left by their colleagues who smoke. In the classroom, students have to fan cigarette smoke to get rid of the annoying smell.
Considering the moral, healthy and environmental reasons, I believe that teachers must not always smoke at school.
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20. What is the purpose of the text?
A. To describe the teacher’s habit
B. To tell readers on the importance of smoking
C. To illustrate the teachers who are smoking at school
D. To persuade the teachers not to smoke anymore
E. To explain to readers why smoking is not good for teachers to do at school
21. What is the main idea of paragraph three?
A. The active smokers become the victims
B. The people who do not smoke become the victims of smokers
C. Teachers can be dangerous when they become active smokers
D. Teachers should not smoke at school
E. Teachers become active smokers
22. What is the writer’s opinion on smoker teachers?
A. He considers that they obey the school rules
B. He thinks smoking in school really is fine
C. He feels smoking is not good
D. He strongly disagrees
E. He strongly agrees
23. “….passive smokers become the victims of active smokers” What does the underlined word mean….
A. Donor
B. Destroy
C. Breaker
D. Sufferer
E. Patient
24. The text above is the form of a/an….
A. Descriptive
B. Report
C. Hortatory exposition
D. Analytical exposition
E. Discussion
25. Where do teachers usually throw the cigarette ashes and end away?
A. On the chair
B. On the self
C. In their pocket
D. In their wallet
E. On the floor
SPIDERS
Spiders are predatory invertebrate animals. They are not classified in the class of insecta. A spider has eight legs while an insect never has more than six legs.
Spiders have a body with two main divisions, four legs and two other pairs of walking legs and two other pairs of abdominal spinnerets for spinning threads of silk. This silk can be used to aid in climbing, build egg sacs and catch prey
Spiders kill so many insects, but they never do the least harm to man’s belonging. Spiders are busy for at least half of the year killing insects. It is impossible to find out how many insects they kill since they are a hungry creature which cannot be content with only three meals a day
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26. The purpose of the text above is to…
A. Explain about spiders
B. Tell a particular spider in chronological order
C. Describe an insect
D. Persuade people about spiders
E. Retell about spiders
27. Why can’t spider be classified in the class of Insect?
A. Because spiders have more than six legs
B. Because spider’s bodies have two main divisions
C. Because they have walking legs
D. Because spiders kill many insects
E. Because spiders are hungry creatures
28. Which sentences describe the behavior of the spider?
A. A spider has eight legs
B. A spider has a body with two main division
C. A spider has four pairs of walking legs and two pairs of abdominal spinnerets
D. A spider kills so many insects
E. A spider is a hungry creature
29. The following sentences are true about spiders, except …
A. They belong to the insect
B. They have eight legs
C. They eat many insects
D. They are not dangerous for people
E. They eat more than three meals a day
30. “They never do the least harm to man’s belonging”
The underlined word has almost the same meaning as the word …
A. Useless
B. Damage
C. Bothering
D. Intervention
E. Relation
TAJ MAHAL
Taj Mahal is one of seven wonders of the world. It impressed many people because it is the symbol of love from a husband to his wife
Taj Mahal stands in the city of
The focus of Taj Mahal is the white marble tomb. Four minarets frame the tomb. Meanwhile, the main chamber houses the cenotaphs of Muntaz Mahal and her husband, with graves located on the lower level.
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31. What is the purpose of the text above?
A. To entertain people about Taj Mahal
B. To persuade people about the beauty of Taj Mahal
C. To describe Taj Mahal
D. To inform the readers about Taj Mahal
E. To retell the story behind the building of Taj Mahal
32. Why does Taj Mahal become so famous
A. Because Taj Mahal is one of seven wonders in the world
B. Because Taj Mahal is the symbol of love from a husband to his wife
C. Because Taj Mahal stands in the city of Agra
D. Because Taj Mahal was built in the memory of the beautiful Mumtaz Mahal
E. Because Taj Mahal is the place to show a man’s love
33. Which statement is not true based on the text?
A. Taj Mahal is only found in India
B. Many people in the world are impressed by Taj Mahal
C. Taj Mahal is located in the city of Agra
D. Gauraha Begum was the wife of Shah Jahan
E. There are four minarets in Taj Mahal
34. The focus of Taj Mahal is the white marble tomb
The underlined word has the same meaning as ….
A. Grave
B. Chamber
C. House
D. Marble
E. Symbol
Recently most people own a mobile phone. Why do mobile phone users increase dramatically in recent years? First, the feature and functions have increased. The mobile phone is not used just for calling, but sending text, taking pictures, recording videos, accessing the internet, playing games and much more. Second, the mobile phone has also become a lot cheaper. Now, this communication device does not only fill the pocket of an adult but also teenagers and students. Even a lot of phones are intentionally designed for teenaged markets. However, should they be allowed to bring them to school?
Many schools do not allow students to bring cell phones to school. It is very reasonable because bringing phones to school potentially disturb the learning process. Most students use cell phones irresponsibly. They use cell phones to talk to their friends during class time. They also use the calculator and camera features in the class as well. Those potentially lead to less concentration in the time of the learning and teaching process.
Students go to school to learn and behave fairway. Mobile phones provide a large temptation to cheat on the test. They can communicate to anyone and almost anywhere in the world. Because of pf the small size of the cell phone, the student can send a text quietly and discreetly. The text can go unnoticed anywhere to get help on answering tests, homework, and other class assignments. Learning in school is to behave fair not cheating.
Therefore, schools should ban students from bringing their cell phones. However, it should be done fairly. In case of an emergency some students need a call for help, providing easy access to phone is better.
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35. The text above is written in the form of a/an ….
A. Explanation
B. Analitycal
C. Hortatory
D. Descriptive
E. Report
36. The following are reasons that many schools do not allow the students to bring cell phones o school, except…..
A. Most students use cell phones responsibly
B. The mobile phone provides a large temptation to cheat in a test
C. Bringing phones to school potentially disturb the learning process
D. The students use cell phones to talk to their friend during class time
E. The students use the calculator and camera features in the class as well
37. According to the text, why do mobile phones provide a large temptation to cheat on a test?
A. We can get help quickly
B. Mobile phones are a very convenient tool
C. Mobile phones can use to connect the Net
D. Mobile phones are really useful in emergency
E. The text can go unnoticed anywhere to get help on answering test
38. The communicative purpose of the text is …
A. To describe what the cell phone is
B. To entertain the reader about mobile phones
C. To tell the reader about the effect of using a mobile phone
D. To persuade the reader not to bring cell
E. To inform the readers about the advantages and disadvantages of cell phone
Have you ever got confused about how to wrap a doll or some bootless candies or chocolate? To make the gift-wrap paper, you’ll need some old newspapers, some crepe paper, bleach, coolie mold, and creativity. The steps are very simple. First, spread some old newspapers on the table. Put a piece of crepe paper on it. Then, dip the bottom part of the cookies mold in the bleach. Next, stamp the mold on the crepe paper and let it dry. After that, you can use the paper to wrap the present. For decoration, you can use tissue paper if you want. Finally, tie the present/the package with a piece of string or ribbon.
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39. The goal of the text is to show ….
A. How to make s doll
B. What bootless candies or chocolate is
C. How to make the gift-wrap paper
D. How to wrap a doll or some bootless candies
E. Why wrap is difficult
40. The text above is written in the form of a/an ….
A. Explanation
B. Procedure
C. Description
D. Report
E. Recount
A. Explanation
B. Procedure
C. Description
D. Report
E. Recount
41. Before using the paper to wrap the present, you have to….
A. Wait until the bleach is dry
B. Spread some crepe papers
C. Dip the bottom
D. Put a piece of crepe paper
E. Stamp the crepe paper
Artist
: Leslie Feist
Album
: Let it Die
In the age of excess, it takes more than just courage to embrace simplicity and a stripped-down approach to music. For a Canadian indie-pop
singer, Leslie Feist, a minimalist approach are warmth and excellent. With a touch of jazz and trip-hop around the edges, her music really kicks off.
Armed only with an acoustic guitar, drum loops, thin-sounding keyboards, and
jazz-tinged vocals, Feist triumphantly assembled a record of 13 flawlessly
sunny pop songs beaming with beauty.
Over the thin layer of an ethereal soundscape, Feist croons fluid vocals that
feel like drops of morning dew falling from a pine tree, as in Now At
Last and Lover’s Spit. In fact, Feist’s vocals alone could send listeners swooning.
Feist’s craft here hides a more wild past. She was a member f a punk outfit in Calgary called Placebo that once opened for the Ramones. The only elements of punk that still remain at her are spontaneity and naturalness.
M
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(taken from : “The Jakarta
Post“, 2005)
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42. The text above is in the form of a/an ….
A. Explanation
B. Recount
C. Hortatory
D. Review
E. Argument
43. The reviewer comments that ‘let It Die’ by Feist is ….
A. Awful
B. Great
C. Uninteresting
D. Natural
E. Boring
A. Awful
B. Great
C. Uninteresting
D. Natural
E. Boring
44. Which statement is correct according to the text?
A. It is easy to embrace a simple idea and a stripped-down approach to music
B. In her new album, Lieslie Feist only plays an acoustic guitar
C. It is a sophisticated album armed with an acoustic guitar, drum loops and a thin-sounding keyboard
D. ‘Let It Die’ is an album with 13 pop songs sung by a Canadian indie-pop singer, Lislie Feist
E. Lover’s Spit was a punk band in Calgary that once opened for the Ramones
The Digestive System
The human body is made u of countless millions of cells. Food is needed to build up new cells and replace the worn-out cells. However, the food that we take must be changed into substances that can be carried in the blood to the places where they re needed. This process is called digestion.
The first digestive takes place in the mouth. The food we eat is broken up into small pieces by the action of teeth, mixed with saliva, a juice secreted by glands in the mouth. Saliva contains digestive juices which moisten the food, so it can be swallowed easily.
From the mouth, food passes through the esophagus (the food passage) into the stomach. Here, the food is mixed with the juices secreted by the cells in the stomach for several hours. Then the food enters the small intestine. All the time the muscular walls of the intestine are squeezing, mixing and moving the food onward.
In a few hours, the food change into acids. These are soon absorbed by the villi (microscopic branch projections from the intestine walls) and passed into the bloodstream.
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45. What is “digestion” mean?
A. The process of building up new cells
B. The process of taking food into our mouth
C. The process of replacing worn-out cells
D. The process of providing energy for each cell
E. The process of changing food into a substance that can be carried in the blood
46. What is the first digestive juice?
A. Enzym
B. Glands
C. Intestine
D. Saliva
E. Esophagus
47. “The digestive system begins as soon as we put the food into the mouth”
This information can be found in paragraphs….
A. One
B. Two
C. Three
D. Four
E. Five
48. The text is called a/an ….
A. Descriptive
B. Explanation
C. Hortatory
D. Procedure
E. Report
49. The first paragraph of the text is called the ….
A. Issue
B. Thesis statement
C. Sequence explanation
D. Re-orientation
E. General statement
50. “These are soon absorbed by the villi …”
The underlined word refers to ….
A. Foodstuffs
B. Villi
C. Acids
D. Juices
E. Cells
