Friday, September 26, 2014


The text is for the questions no. 1 and 2

Dolphins are our oldest friend in the sea. You can see dolphins swimming and playing in warm seas all over the world. Dolphins are popular at theme parks, too. There are many stories about dolphins. Sometimes, dolphins help ships in trouble. They also help people who are drowning.
Dolphins are about 8-9 feet (245-275 cm) long. They weigh 400-500 pounds (180-225 kg). Dolphins are not fish. They are mammals. They live in large groups. Dolphins have strong feelings and great memories. They are also very smart.
Dolphins communicate by sonar. A dolphin’s sonar is much better than man-made sonar. Dolphins “whistle,” “click,” and make sonar “pictures” to communicate with each other. Today, scientists study dolphins and their sonar. The military is also interested in dolphins.
People often swim with dolphins. When they swim with dolphins, people feel very happy. Sometimes, dolphins can help people who are sick. They help people with their sonar.

1.  What is the main idea of the text above?
      a. the story about helpful mammals
b. the description of dolphins
c. the people’s oldest friends
      d. the smart mammals

2.  How many ways do dolphins communicate with each other?
a. one
b. two
c. three
      d. four
The following text is for questions no. 3 to 6.
Dear parents,
                Nearing the end of academic year, we would like to remind you that we plan to have a tour to Bali. To carry out this program, we plan to do some fund raising. We have managed to collect arround fifteen million rupiahs and we need more 3 million to cover the expenses. If you are willing to support the program, by donating some money, please indicate that filling out the form.
               Your prompt responses is highly appreciated
Your sincerely,
Yasmin Hadiwijaya
Headmaster

3. What is the main plan of the school?
a. To invite the parents to come to school
b. To ask the parents to give some donations
c. To do some fund rising
d. To have a tour to Bali

4.  What must the parents do to show if they agree to sport the school plan?
a. They must support the program
b. They must fill out the form
c. They must donate the fund rising
d. They must appreciate the program

5.  Look at the sentence “….we would like to remind you that…” What does the 
      underlined word  refer to?
a. the headmaster
b. the students
c. the parents
d. the teachers

6.  Look at the sentence “If you are willing to support the program..” What is the 
      synonym of the word “willing” ?
a. hope
b. intend
c. expect
d. decide
For number 7, 8, 9, choose the suitable words to fill in the blank.

Pelé first …47… the game of soccer from his father. As a youngster, Pelé played soccer for a local club. By the time he …48… sixteen years old, he was playing professionally for the Santos Football Club. The club won nine national championships while he played …49… it.
7. a. learned
b. learns
c. learning
d. learn

8.   a. is
b. has been
c. was
d. had been

9.   a. in
b. at
c. by
d. for
THANKS FOR TURNING OFF YOUR MOBILE PHONE
10.  Where can we possibly find the notice?
A.    In the lobby.             
B.     In the longue.           
C.     In public places.       





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