Text 1 for questions no. 1 – 5.        

Nuclear power is generated by uranium which is a metal mined in various part of the world. The first large-scale nuclear power station was opened at Calder Hall Cumbria, England, in 1956.

           Some military ships and submarines have nuclear power plant for engines. Nuclear power produces around 11% of the world’s energy needed, and produces huge amounts energy. It causes no pollution as you’d get when burning fossil fuels.

            The advantages of nuclear as follows:

1. It costs about the same as coal, so it is not expensive to make
2. It doesn’t produce smoke or carbon dioxide, so it doesn’t contribute to the greenhouse effect.
3. It produces huge amounts of energy from small amount of uranium.
4. It produces small amounts of waste.
5. It is reliable.

            On the other hand, nuclear power is very, very dangerous. It must be sealed up and buried for many years to allow the radioactivity to die away. Furthermore, although it is reliable, a lot of money has to be spent on safety because if it does go wrong, a nuclear accident can be a major disaster.

            People are increasingly concerned about this. In the 1990’s nuclear power was the fastest growing source of power in many parts of the world. In 2005, it was the second slowest growing.

1.  The first large-scale nuclear power station was opened in England in ….

      A. 1950

      B. 1956

      C. 1990

      D. 1996

      E. 2005

2.  The text tells about ….

      A. nuclear in general

      B. nuclear biggest station

      C. the danger of radioactive

      D. the disadvantages of nuclear power

      E. the advantages and disadvantages of nuclear power

3.  The main idea of the fourth paragraph is ….

      A. Nuclear is reliable

      B. Nuclear power is safe

      C. Nuclear power is dangerous

      D. A nuclear accident can be a major disaster

      E. It needs many years to die the radioactivity

4.  Which statement do you agree with about nuclear?     

A. It is reliable.

      B. It is costly to make.

      C. It causes air pollution.

      D. It affects the greenhouse.

      E. It produces small amounts of energy.

5.  ‘The advantages of nuclear as follows.’

      The underlined word means ….

1. aids
2. profits
3. benefits
4. superiority
5. convenience

Text 2 for questions no. 6 – 9.
Living in a big city has both advantages and disadvantages.

       On the plus side, it is often easier to find work, and there is usually a choice of public transport, so you don’t need to own a car. Also, there are a lot of interesting to do and places to see. For example, you can eat in good restaurants, visit the museums, and go to the theater and to concerts. What is more, when you want to relax, you can usually find a park where you can feed the ducks or just sit on a park bench and read a book. All in all, city life is full of bustle and variety and you need never feel bored.

       However, for every plus there is a minus. For one thing, you might have a job, but unless it is very well paid, you will not be able to afford many of the things that there are to do, because living in a big city is often very expensive. It is particularly difficult to find good, cheap accommodation. What is more, public transport is sometimes crowded and dirty, particularly in the rush hour, and even the parks can become very crowded, especially on Sundays when it seems that every city dweller is looking for some open space and green grass. Last of all, despite all the crowds, it is still possible to feel very lonely in a city.

            In conclusion, I think that city life can be particularly appealing to young people, who like the excitement of the city and don’t mind the noise and pollution. However, many people, when they get older, and particularly when they have young children, often prefer the peace and fresh air of the countryside.

6.   What is the suitable title of the text above?

A.       Pro and cons of living in a big city

B.        Advantage of living in a big city

C.        Disadvantage of living in a big city

D.       The positive effect of living in a big city

E.        The danger of living in a big city

7.   One of the advantages of living in a big city is ….

A.       It is not expensive to fulfill daily needs

B.        There are no interesting things to do

C.        It is often easy to find work

D.       It is  difficult to find cheap accommodation

E.        There are not noise and pollution affecting people’s life

8.   According to the proponent of living in a big city, one of disadvantages is that people feel ….

A.       easier to find clean and spacious public transportation

B.        easy to find a good and cheap accommodation

C.        difficult to find interesting places

D.       more difficult to find a park

E.        more difficult to find a job

9.   All in all, city life is full of bustle and variety and you need never feel bored. (paragraph 2). 

The underlined word gives description of ….

A.       activity

B.        immobility

C.        calmness

D.       tranquility

E.        turmoil

Text 3 for questions no. 10 – 13.

Everybody likes home sweet home. However, making office at home is possible and recommended. Of course home office will have both advantage and disadvantage. Therefore, it is wise to consider the strengths and weaknesses to have a home office.

Some people will agree that having office at home will make benefit. It saves time. We need no commuting which occasionally takes a long time. Besides we are free to set the work schedule. Having home office will save money as we need not to purchase or lease of office space from rent companies. What make it more flexible is that we can set part or all parts of our home just as a real office. What we need is only a wireless router to cover all parts of our house with Internet. We can run our business wherever part of house we want, from living room, bed room, veranda, etc even we can make sell or purchase by online shopping for things we need. Furthermore, working at home might reduce stress, effort and time and divert it to other more productive things because while working, we are close to our families.

However, making home as office also has some disadvantages. For some people, keeping the schedule is hard in flexible time. Such people type will be harder if they are working just from home. There will be no clear border between working and breaking. Working just from home also reduces the possibility to meet new people. It is true that computer and Internet connection possibly relate people every time and everywhere but we will interact with them in a dimension which is not real face.

So considering carefully what we actually need in running our business is very recommended before choosing to have office at home or not.

10.  What is the text about?

A.    The possibility of making office at home.

B.     Pros and cons of making office at home.

C.     The benefits of making office at home.

D.    The tips to run business at home.

E.     Running business at home as a new trend.

11.  Having home office will save money as we need not to purchase or lease of office space from rent companies.(Par.2 line 6)

The synonym of the underlined word is …

A.    sell

B.     borrow

C.     buy

D.    lend

E.     build

12.  Which statements IS NOT the advantage of working at home?

A.    Meeting new people in person.

B.     Being free to set the work schedule.

C.     Needing no commuting.

D.    Reducing stress, effort and time.

E.     Being close to family.

13.  Why keeping schedule for people who run business from home is hard?

A.                They do not need to commute

B.                 The possibility to meet new people reduces.

C.                 There will be no clear border between working and breaking.

D.                Computer and Internet connection possibly relate people every time.

E.                 They need not to purchase or lease of office space from rent companies.

Text 4 for questions no. 14 – 16.

           

Everywhere you go nowadays, you see people using mobile phones. From school children to retired people, you see them talking in a supermarket, on trains, in the street, everywhere! So what are the advantages of mobile phones?

First of all, they are very convenient because you can phone from nearly everywhere. Another advantage is that they are really beneficial in emergency situations. For example, if you are alone in your car and it breaks down, you can get help quickly. In addition, you can also use your mobile phone to text your friends, take pictures, listen to music, connect to the internet and many more.

However, there are disadvantages such as the cost. Mobile phone calls cost more than normal calls. Furthermore, it can be annoying if you are on a train or a bus and you have to listen to someone else’s boring conversation. Another disadvantage is that people can contact you anywhere, at any time, unless you switch your phone off!

In conclusion, there are both advantages and disadvantages to mobile phones. Personally, I feel mobile phones are good things because they give us more freedom and make communication easier.

14.     What is the text about?

A.     Mobile phones at schools.

B.     The uses of mobile phones.

C.     The importance of communication.

D.     The good and bad sides of mobile phones.

E.      The vast development of communication technology.

15.     Why are mobile phones very convenient?

A.     We can phone from almost every place.

B.     We can bring them everywhere.

C.     We can send messages quickly.

D.     They are expensive gadgets.

E.      They are very useful.

16.     What is the writer’s opinion about mobile phone?

A.     They make us busy.

B.     They spend much money.

C.     They can be connected to the internet.

D.     They have the advantages and disadvantages.

E.      They have advantages more than the disadvantages.

Text 5 for questions no. 17 – 21.

There is an issue of discussion in Britain about whether animals should be kept. Some people claim that it is cruel because wild animals need their freedom and like lots of space. They also argue that the British climate is not suitable for many wild animals and they are never completely healthy. A further point they make is that people only come to zoos to be entertained and that they might just as well watch nature films. However, there are also good arguments against this point of view. Zoo owners argue that they now make great efforts to make sure animals are kept in a space similar to their own environment. They say that animals can cope with different climates as long as their diet is right. Furthermore they claim that they serve an important purpose by breeding rare animals that are dying out in the wild. On balance I think that zoos are a good idea because they are both educational and scientific. They educate people about animal behavior and they preserve endangered species.

 

17.    According to the zoo owners, why are the animals kept?

a.    To breed animals.

b.   To control animals’ diet.

c.    To entertain people with animals.

d.   To educate people about animal behavior.

e.    To make animals cope with different climates.

18.    The text mainly discusses about ….

a.    keeping animals

b.   the British climate

c.    coming to the zoo

d.   the freedom of animals

e.    people’s claim on animals

19.  Which statement is FALSE about writer’s opinion about zoos?

a.    They educate people about animal behavior.

b.   They are educational and scientific.

c.    They preserve endangered species.

d.   They limit animals’ freedom.

e.    They are a good idea.

20.    Zoo owners argue that animals can cope with different climates as long as their diet is right. (Paragraph 3)

       What can we conclude from this statement?

a.    Animals can survive any climates because of their appropriate meals.

b.   Different species of animals live in different climates.

c.    Foods do not affect animals in facing climates.

d.    Animals will die if the climates change.

e.    Animals should eat all kinds of food.

21.    Some people claim that it is cruel … (Paragraph 2).

        The synonym of the underlined word is …

a.    wise

b.   mean

c.    strange

d.   important

e.    complicated

Text 6 for questions no. 22 – 26.

There are many mass rapid transportation in Jakarta such as train, minivan, regular bus and Transjakarta. Transjakarta, the air conditioned bus fleet with their special lanes have been operated since 2008. Now, more routes are being constructed to cover the five mayoralties. In fact, the existence of Transjakarta makes pros and cons.

Some people consider Transjakarta can solve a traffic problem faced by the metropolitan city. Everyday millions of people commute from their houses to their respective work places. This badly needs adequate public transportation. If fifty persons go to their offices by cars, they need fifty cars roaming on the street. This number of cars can be replaced by only one Transjakarta. Consequently, with reduced vehicles the streets are less congested. Therefore, it can decline traffic jams.

Apart from reducing traffic jams, Transjakarta easies Jakarta inhabitants to go to their workplace or other destination. For this reason more access on Transjakarta is being accomplished. Other Transjakarta roads have been constructed, such as, Kota-Kalideres and Kota-Pulogadung. This definitely make easier for people who go for recreation to the zoo.

Besides reducing traffic jam and comforting passengers, Transjakarta can minimize air pollution. As stated, Transjakarta can replace other vehicles in a great number. It apparently declines the danger of pollution. Less vehicles means less carbon monoxide coming out from the exhausted fumes. As a result, the residents of Jakarta are less threatened with sickness caused by air pollution. And if Transjakarta administration can manage the public transport well, Transjakarta can create a new icon of Jakarta.

Those who resist the existence of Transjakarta argue that instead of solving problem, Transjakarta create a new problem. Transjakarta even makes traffic worse. The Transjakarta lane makes the roads narrower. Narrow roads cause passing vehicles to get stuck especially during rush hours.

Furthermore, Transjakarta adds up corruption that has become a vicious circle in this country. As reported in a newspaper the purchase of Transjakarta fleet is under corruption suspect. Billions of rupiah are believed to have been put into the city administrator’s pocket.

In terms of the expense, Transjakarta fare is also much expensive than an ordinary bus. It costs Rp 3.500,. for one ride, while the common bus only costs Rp 2.000,. With the difference in bus fare, it is likely that passengers prefer to ride ordinary buses.

Apparently, Transjakarta still creates different outlooks among the residents of Jakarta. In spite of all the critics, the governor of Jakarta firmly continues to extend its routes.

22. What does the text discuss?

A. The benefits of Transjakarta
B. The existence of Transjakarta
C. The weakness of Transjakarta
D. People who oppose Transjakarta
E. People who support Transjakarta

23. In paragraph two, people mainly talk about ….
A. Transjakarta is comfortable
B. Taking a public transport is easy
C. Millions of people drive their cars
D. More Transjakarta roads are being constructed
E. Transjakarta benefits the city’s residents

24. What is the argument of people who are against Transjakarta?
A. Transjakarta fare is twice as much as that of ordinary bus
B. Transjakarta pollutes the capital city
C. Transjakarta is not air conditioned
D. Transjakarta is uncomfortable
E. Transjakarta makes roads narrower

25. Which of the following is NOT TRUE according to the text?
A. More Transjakarta roads are constructed
B. Transjakarta makes the street less congested
C. The governor is unsure about the development of Transjakarta
D. The city needs sufficient public transportation
E. Transjakarta can replace many cars to transport passengers

26. The underlined word in paragraph 1 means …..

A. clean
B. quick
C. new
D. polluted
E. exclusive

Text 7 for questions no. 27 – 28.

Do you like shopping in Paris and London and free airplane tickets to anywhere in the world? These are some travel benefits flight attendants receive. Sound exciting? Maybe not! A recent survey of flight attendants showed that many are unhappy. Rude customers, long working hours, and unpredictable schedules all contribute to job dissatisfaction.

“Sure, free travel is great. But it wasn’t worth it,” says Olivia Martin, a former flight attendant. (She now works as a corporate travel agent.) “I spent most of my time in the sky on long international flights. I went to great cities, but I was too tired to enjoy them. I used to stay in the hotel room trying to catch up on my sleep. I would also get sick from the bad air in the planes. And I spent a lot of time away from my family. Ten years was enough for me.”

Simon Vasquez, who still works as a flight attendant, says that rude customers make the job difficult. “Some people think that flight attendants are just waiters in the sky. But that’s not true. We work hard to make sure travelers are safe. It’s a serious job!”

27.    ... don’t contribute to job dissatisfaction.

A.     Rude customers

B.     Long working hours

C.     Unpredictable schedules

D.     Bad air in the planes

E.      Shopping in famous cities

28.    Olivia Martin, a former flight attendant. The underlined phrase is synonymous with …

A.     an ex flight attendant

B.     a failed flight attendant

C.     an unhappy flight attendant

D.     a dissatisfied flight attendant

E.      a complaining flight attendant

The quizzes below are not related to the text above!

29.    The cookies … are baked by Linda, smell delicious.

A.    who

B.     whom

C.     whose

D.    which

E.     when

30.    Can you tell me the name of the girl … is sitting on the couch?

A.    where

B.     who

C.     whom

D.    which

E.     whose

31.    I haven't met Linda, … brothers are both doctors , for months.

A.    when

B.     whom

C.     who

D.    which

E.     whose

32.    Someone stole the motorcycle … was parked at the back of the store.

A.    when

B.     who

C.     which

D.    whose

E.     whom

33.    Andrew is the boy … I met yesterday.

A.    whom

B.     who

C.     when

D.    whose

E.     which

34.    I gave a lift to the girl … car broke down.

A.    who

B.     whose

C.     which

D.    when

E.     whom

35.    The boys … are cycling on the street, are my classmates.

A.    whom

B.     whose

C.     who

D.    which

E.     where

36.    Do you know the lady … you called yesterday?

A.    who

B.     whose

C.     when

D.    which

E.     whom

      

37.    She put on some lipstick to … her appearance.

A.    beautiful

B.     beautify

C.     beautifully

D.    beauty

E.     beautician

38.    Arifin Panigoro is a … businessman.

A.    success

B.     successful

C.     successfully

D.    succeeds

E.     succeeded

39.    She placed the crystal vase … on the shelf.

A.    care

B.     careful

C.     carefully

D.    caring

E.     cares

40.    James is concerned about his …

A.    appears

B.     appeared

C.     apparent

D.    appearance

E.     apparently

41.    He needs to know the … of mixing those substances.

A.    danger

B.     endanger

C.     dangerous

D.    dangerously

E.     endangered

42.  If we … free time tomorrow, we will go swimming.

A.    have

B.     has

C.     had

D.    had had

E.     have had

43.  She would inform you if she …

A.    get

B.     gets

C.     got

D.    had got

E.     has got

44.  They … the project if they had been there.

A.    will handle

B.     will be handling

C.     would handle

D.    would be handling

E.     would have handled

45.  They … you if they find the key.

A.    contact

B.     will contact

C.     would contact

D.    will be contacting

E.     would have contacted

46.  He … if he had heard the news.

A.    will call

B.     will be calling

C.     would call

D.    would be calling

E.     would have called

47.  If I … , I would have got better score.

A.    study

B.     studies

C.     had studied

D.    was studying

E.     is studying

48.  Mr. Dan Johnson requests the pleasure of your company at a dinner in honor of his daughter Julie Johnson on the occasion of her graduation on Tuesday, March eighth at seven o'clock at his home 648 Maple Lane Centerville, Kansas 12346

      R.S.V.P. 555-5555 by March 2

      The text above is  …

A.    an announcement

B.     a notice

C.     an advertisement

D.    an invitation

E.     a warrant

49.  How to operate washing machine :

1. When washing is finished select “DRAIN” to drain the water out.

2. Put the appropriate amount of detergent and the clothes to be washed into the wash tub.

3. Set the drain selector to “WASH RINSE” position.

4. Put the clothes into the spin dryer basket and perform the intermediate spin.

5. Insert the power plug into the outlet.

6. Open the power tap and fill water in the wash tub about halfway to the desired water level.

7. Set the desired wash time referring to the table given.

           The best arrangement is….

A. 4-7-1-2-6-5-3

B. 6-2-5-3-7-1-4

C. 5-2-6-3-7-4-1

D. 2-5-4-1-6-3-7

E. 2-5-4-1-6-7-3

50.  How to order food by phone :

1. Dial the number you are calling

2. Say thank you at the end of the conversation

3. Say “Hello and your name’ as well as you need.

4. Wait until someone speaking

5. Take the phone holder

The best arrangement is…

A. 5-1-4-3-2

B. 5-1-3-4-2

C. 5-1-4-2-3

D. 5-1-2-4-3

E. 5-1-3-2-4