Mata Pelajaran : Bahasa Inggris
Kelas :
XI (IPA / IPS)
Guru : M. Nashruddin Akhyar, S. Pd.
The
Importance of reading
I personally think
that reading is a very important activity in our life. Why do I say so?
Firstly, by reading
we can get a lot of knowledge about many things in the world such as Science,
technology, sports, arts, culture, etc. written in either books, magazine,
newspaper, etc.
Secondly, by reading
we can get a lot of news and information about something happening in any parts
of the world which can we see directly.
Furthermore, reading
can give us pleasure too. When we are tired, we read books, newspaper, or
magazine on the entertainment column such as comedy, short story, quiz, etc. To
make us relaxed.
Finally, reading can
also take us to other parts of the world. By reading a book about Papua, we may
feel we’re really sitting in the jungles not at home in our rooms.
From the facts above,
it’s obvious that everyone needs it to get knowledge, information, and also
entertainment. Or in summary we can say reading is truly important in our
life.
1. Why is reading very important
in our life? Because…..
a. By reading, we can get a lot
of friends, relatives, experience, etc.
b. By reading, we can get little
knowledge but a lot of entertainment.
c. By reading, we are always
relaxed.
d. By reading, we are always
happy.
e. By reading we can get a lot of
knowledge, news, information, and entertainment
2. If we want to get knowledge,
what should we do?
a. buy
a lot of books
b. borrow a lot of books
c. look for newspaper and magazine
d. sell and buy many expensive books
e. Read a lot of books and other printed materials
b. borrow a lot of books
c. look for newspaper and magazine
d. sell and buy many expensive books
e. Read a lot of books and other printed materials
3. What
does the text tell us about?
a. The
description of reading c. The
function of reading e.The purpose of reading
b. The importance of reading d. The disadvantages of reading
b. The importance of reading d. The disadvantages of reading
4. …,it’s
obvious that everyone needs it to get …. (par. 6)
The word “it” refers to ….
a. Information b. reading c. knowledge d. entertainment e.
pleasure
5. Paragraph….
in the text is the thesis.
a. 1 b. 2 c. 3 d. 4 e. 5
6. How many arguments mentioned in the text above?
a.
3 b.
4 c.
5 d.
6 e.
2
Dust Bin
To improve comfort
and cleanliness at our school, a number of dust bins should be increased.
When we look at
classrooms, school corridors and school yard, there are paper mineral water
cups, straws, and napkins here and there. The condition of uncleanliness
and discomfort really hinders learning and teaching environment. Litters thrown
carelessly cause disease, especially empty plastic cup or glasses. They
can be filled out with water coming from the rain. This can be placed for
dengue mosquitoes to spread out. Besides, these rubbish can deteriorate the scene. Well
painted wall and green school yard do not mean anything litters are scattered
everywhere.
Anyway I notice that
most of the students in our school have responsibilities for the school
environment. They put their litters on the proper places. But some
are not diligent enough to find the dust bins. The numbers of dust binds in
our schools are not enough. More dust bins should be put beside each of
steps, outside of the classrooms, and some more also the corridors. Probably
one dust bin should be in every ten meters. So when students want to throw
away their litters, they can find the dust bins easily.
When school is
equipped with sufficient dust bins, we do not have problems of freak and
discomfort any more. Our school will be very clean and become a nice
place to study.
7. What is the writer’s intention?
To …. readers to do something good.
a. inform b. explain c. describe d. entertain e. persuade
8.
According to the writer, more dust bins….. in every ten meters.
a. should be
decorated c. should be
painted e. are not
required
b. should be placed d. are unnecessary
b. should be placed d. are unnecessary
9.
What is the writer’s argument on a sufficient number of dust bins?
a. They
can prevent litters d. They
can save janitor’s energy
b. Students are asked to clean them e. They make school environment neat
c. Students can throw garbage away easily
b. Students are asked to clean them e. They make school environment neat
c. Students can throw garbage away easily
10.
What is the writer’s suggestion?
a. To
buy more dustbins d. To
hire more gardeners
b. To use dustbins efficiently e. To ask parents to give more dustbins
c. To ask students to clean the school yard
b. To use dustbins efficiently e. To ask parents to give more dustbins
c. To ask students to clean the school yard
11. Besides, these rubbish can deteriorate
the scene .(Paragraph 2).
What is the Antonym of underlined word….
a.
Worsen b. Reduce c. Destroy d. Minimize e.
Improve
READING
People read
for different reasons and purposes. Newsreader, for example, read for a living
and students read for learning. Others read for knowledge and some read for
enjoyment and pleasure.
Newsreaders are
specially trained to read the news accurately, carefully, and distinctively.
Students have to read textbooks in order to absorb the contents in their
memories for examination. Businessmen, politicians, scientist, and lecturers
read for knowledge, others read to kill time, or for enjoyment and pleasure.
Nevertheless,
good books are not cheap. One way to minimize the cost is by exchanging books
with friends. The other way is by going to book rentals or borrowing books from
libraries.
Sometimes,
there are many book exhibitions held in big cities. Some publishers take these
kinds of event as an opportunity to offer huge discounts. Books lovers can take
this opportunity to get many books at a low cost.
12. Why do people read?
a.
They want to show off their knowledge
b.
Some people do it for a living, some for learning, some for knowledge, and some
for pleasure
c.
Everyone does it because he/she has nothing to do
d.
Some people read to practice their voice
e.
Some people read because they see others doing so.
13. According to paragraph 2, who
reads for knowledge?
a.
Newsreaders c. Students e. Housewives and daughters
b.
Businessmen and politicians d.
Workers
14. Good books are sometimes
expensive. What can people do to minimize the cost?
a.
Buy second books d. Wait patiently until sale season
b. Make a
copy of the books e. Read the books at the bookstore
c. Borrow
books from libraries
15.
What is the advice that the writer gives to the readers?
a. To borrow books from libraries c. To travel to big
cities e.
To buy expensive books b. To meet
a publisher d.
To buy a newspaper
16.
“Books lovers can take this opportunity” (last
sentence of paragraph 4),
we can say it in other word ….
a. This opportunity can be taken by
books lovers
b. This opportunity can be took by
books lovers
c. Books lovers can be taken by this
opportunity
d. Books lovers can be took by this
opportunity
e. This opportunity can be take by
books lovers
17. "Edensor" is the novel which … by Andrea
Hirata last year.
a. had written b. have written c. is written d. was written e. were written
Learning
English
Learning
English through music and songs can be very enjoyable. You can mix pleasure
with learning when you listen to a song and exploit the song as a means to your
English progress. Some underlying reason can be drawn to support the idea why
we use songs in language learning.
Firstly,
“the song stuck in my head” Phenomenon (the echoing in our minds of the last
song we heard after leaving a restaurant, shopping malls, etc) can be both
enjoyable and sometimes unnerving. This phenomenon also seems to reinforce the
idea that songs work on our short-and-long term memory.
Secondly,
songs in general also use simple conversational language, with a lot of
repetition, which is just what many learners look for sample text. The fact
that they are effective makes them many times more motivating than other text.
Although usually simple, some songs can be quite complex syntactically,
lexically and poetically, and can be analyzed in the same way as any other
literary sample.
Furthermore,
song can be appropriated by listener for their own purpose. Most pop songs and
probably many other types don’t have precise people, place or time reference.
In
addition, songs are relaxing. They provide variety and fun, and encourage
harmony within oneself and within one group. Little wonder they are important
tools in sustaining culture, religion, patriotism and yeas, even revolution.
Last
but not least, there are many learning activities we can do with songs such as
studying grammar, practicing selective listening comprehension, translating
songs, learning vocabulary, spelling, and culture.
From
the elaboration above, it can be concluded that learning through music and
songs, learning English can be enjoyable and fun
18.
What is the text about ….
a. Learning songs c. The phenomenon e. Using songs in language learning
b. Very enjoyable music d. Music listeners
19.
Based on the text, there are …. reasons for using songs in learning language
a. 6 b.
4 c. 5 d. 3 e. 2
20.
“They provide variety and fun, and encourage harmony within oneself and
within one group.”
The underlined word refers to ….
The underlined word refers to ….
a. Groups b. Learners c.
People d. Song e. Activities
Smoking in
Restaurant
Smoking in restaurants is just not on. It must not be
allowed because it is rude, harmful to others and dangerous for the smokers.
Firstly, smoking in a restaurant is impolite. The smell of the
smoke affects all people and can turn them off their food. People pay to taste
good food and not to be put off by foul smelling smoke.
Another reason smoking should not be allowed in restaurant
is the harm it can do to others. Passive smoking that is breathing in smoke
made by a smoker can lead to asthma attacks and even cancer.
Finally, smoking is dangerous and a health risk to the
smokers. Cigarettes cause heart and lung disease and people should not smoke
anywhere, not just in restaurants.
Therefore, smoking in restaurants is impolite, harmful to
others and a health risk to the smokers and should not be allowed in any
restaurants.
21. Smoking in the restaurants must be avoided because……
a. It is harmful to others
b. It is impolite
c.It’s dangerous to the smokers
d. It can cause hearth and lung disease
e. All answers are correct
a. It is harmful to others
b. It is impolite
c.It’s dangerous to the smokers
d. It can cause hearth and lung disease
e. All answers are correct
22.
We have many reasons to say that smoking must be avoided. The word reasons
mean…..
a.
conclusion b. point of view c. argument d. reinforcement e.
statement
23. What is the purpose of the text?
a. To inform the readers to the readers
b. To persuade the readers
c.To describe to the readers
d.To tell a story to the readers
e. To argue about smoking to the readers
a. To inform the readers to the readers
b. To persuade the readers
c.To describe to the readers
d.To tell a story to the readers
e. To argue about smoking to the readers
24. The synonym of the word dangerous in the text is……
a. rude b. impolite c. health risk d. harmful e. disease
a. rude b. impolite c. health risk d. harmful e. disease
25. Smoking in restaurants is just not on. It must not be
allowed because it is rude, harmful to others and
dangerous for
the smokers.
The sentence
above characterize as …. of the text.
a. thesis b. arguments c. reiteration d.
topic sentence e. supporting
details
The Rats and The
Elephants
Once
upon a time their lived a group of mice under a tree in peace. However, a group
of elephants crossing the jungle unknowingly destroyed the homes of all the
rats. Many of them were even crushed to death.
Then
taking of rats decided to approach the elephant's chief and request him to
guide his herd through another route. On hearing the sad story, the elephant's
king apologized and agreed to take another route. And so the lives of the rats
were saved.
One day elephant-hunters came to the jungle and trapped a group of
elephants in huge nets. Then the elephant king suddenly remembered the king of
the rats. He summoned on of the elephants of his herd, which had not been
trapped, to go seek help from the king and told him about the trapped
elephants.
The rat's king immediately took his entire group of rats and they cut
open the nets which had trapped the elephant's herd. The elephant herd was totally
set free. They danced with joy and thank the rats.
26. What destroyed the homes of all rats?
26. What destroyed the homes of all rats?
a. a group of mice
did c.
the hunter did e.
elephant's herd
b. elephant-hunter did d. a group of elephant did
b. elephant-hunter did d. a group of elephant did
27. What helped the elephant's herd free?
a. the elephant-hunter did c. the hunters did e. entire group of rats did
b. the trapped elephants did d. a group of king did
a. the elephant-hunter did c. the hunters did e. entire group of rats did
b. the trapped elephants did d. a group of king did
28. What is generic structure of "once upon a time there lived a
group of mice under a tree in peace"?
a. Identification d.
Complication
b. Orientation e. Resolution
c. Description
29. …. to go seek help from the king and
told him about the trapped elephants … (par. 3).
The word “him”
refers to ….
a. King of
elephants b. King of rats c. Elephants-hunters d. Rats e. Elephants
30. At the end of the story, how was the elephant's herd?
a. angry b. sad c. happy d. dead e. disappointed
a. angry b. sad c. happy d. dead e. disappointed
31. The writer mainly uses the ….
a. Simple present
tense c. Present perfect
tense e. Simple past tense
b. Present continuous
tense d. Passive sentence
32. Next week, event “Islamic Solidarity Games” ….. by
President SBY in Palembang.
a. will
officially be opened c. will be
officially opened e. will opened
officially
b. will
opened d. will
open
33. X : I saw a crashed – car accident yesterday.
Y : Wow, .... ?
a. were
victims injured c. was
victims injured e. were
victims injure
b. are
victims injured d. were
victims being injured
Poor Boy
A
poor boy sold goods from door to door to pay his school fee. One day he had
only a little money left and he was very hungry. He decided to ask for some
food at the next house he visited. However he was so nervous when a lovely
young woman opened the door. He only asked for a glass of water. The woman thought
that the boy was hungry so she gave him a large glass of milk. He drank it
slowly, and then asked. “How much do owe you?”. “You don’t owe me anything,”
she replied, “Mother has taught us never to accept pay for a kindness.” He
said, “Thank you from my heart.” As the poor boy left that house, he felt
stronger. His faith in God was getting stronger too. He had been ready to stop
his study but now he got a spirit to continue it until he became a doctor.
Some
years later that young woman became critically ill. She was sent to the big
city to cure her disease. The poor boy was the doctor. When he knew the name of
the town she came from. He went to meet her. He recognized her at once. He
tried hard to save the woman’s life. From then on he gave special attention to
the sick woman. After a long struggle,
the woman could be cured. The poor boy paid all the bills. He wrote “Paid in
full with one glass of milk” under the bill. When the woman opened the bill,
tears of joy flooded her eyes as her happy heart prayed,” thank you God that
your love has spread abroad through human hearts and hands.
34. What did the poor
boy ask when he met the woman?
a. Some
food. c. A glass of water. e.
Wants to be sent to city
b. A large of
milk. d. Health is important in life.
35. After a long struggle, the woman could be cured. (par. 2). The closest meaning of word
“struggle” is….
a. work b.
war c. fight d. effort e. pain
36. Why did the girl cry? Because ….
a. She
read the bill d.
She was given a glass of milk
b. She
thanked to the God e.
She sold goods from door to door
c. She
opened the bill and read the text under it
37. Ana :What
happened with him yesterday?
Ani : I don’t know
Ana :
Maybe he …. by his teacher
a. is being punished c. is punished e.
was punished
b. was being punished d. had been punished
38.
Most of them …. given enough time to do English test yesterday.
a. is b.
are c. have d.
were e. has
39.
Neither of them …. available to speak right now.
a. has b.
were c. is d.
was e. are
40.
Two – third of employers …. everyday.
a. worked b. works c.
work d. are working e.
had worked
41.
Not only my brother, but also my sisters …. happy for my graduation.
a. are b. is c. were d.
was e. has
Cinderella
Once upon a
time there was a beautiful girl called Cinderella. She lived with her
stepsister and stepmother. They were very bossy. She did all the housework.
One day an invitation to the ball came
to the family. Her stepsister did not let her go, so Cinderella was very sad.
The stepsister went to the ball without her.
Fortunately, the fairy good mother
came and helped her to get to the ball. At the ball, Cinderella danced with the
prince. The prince fell in love with her then he married her. They lived
happily ever after.
42. Which of the following is NOT TRUE according to
the text?
a. Cinderella
lived with her stepsisters.
b.
Cinderella
felt happy with her husband.
c.
Cinderella felt annoyed with her stepsisters.
d.
Cinderella was helped by a fairy to get to the ball.
e.
Cinderella was helped by her stepsister to do all the house work.
43. "They were very bossy." (Paragraph 1)
The word "bossy" means…
a. furious b.
arrogant c. sensitive d. offensive e. domineering
The
hunters were after Freddie the fox. He flew across the fields in terror, until
he saw a wood-cutter returning from woods. “Please help me!” Freddie gasped.
“Go and hide in my hurt there,” replied the wood-cutter. Freddie looked out of
the hut. He saw the hunters stop and ask the woodsman if they had seen a fox.
“No,” said the tree-cutter loud enough for Freddie to hear, but as he spoke. He
pointed his finger towards the hut.
Luckily
for Freddie, the hunters didn’t notice this and rode away. The fox slipped out
of the hut to run home. “Aren’t you even going to say thank you to me for
saving you?” Asked the wood-cutter as Freddie went past him. “I would have
done,” replied Freddie. “but I saw how you tried to betray me.”
44. Who chased after Freddie?
a.
The hunters c.
The wood-cutter e. The
lion
b. The other
fox d. The three-cutter
45. Where did Freddie hide?
a. In
the wood-cutter’s hut c. In his
house e. In the
hunter’s home
b. In
the woods d. In a
farmer’s hut
46. What is the moral of the story?
a.
Too clever is not good c.
Unity is strength e. Be
careful who you trust
b.
Trouble tests your friends d. You
can’t please anyone
The first fish
…. (47) on the earth about 500 million
years ago. Up to now, more than 20,000 kinds of fish …. (48) and …. (49) by
scientist. New species …. (50) every
year, so the total increases continually.
47. a. appeared b. was appeared c.
appear d. is being appeared e. is appear
48. a.
named b. is named c. were named
d. are named e. was named
49. a. described b. are described c. is described d.
were described e. describes
50. a. are
discovered c. is discovered e. discovered
b.
was discovered d.
were discovered
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