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1. On Wednesday, my students and I went to Yogyakarta. We stayed at Dirgahayu Hotel which is not far from Malioboro.

On Thursday, we visited the temples in Prambanan. There are three big temples, the Brahmana, Syiwa and Wisnu temples. They are really amazing. We visited only Brahmana and Syiwa temples, because Wisnu temple is being renovated.

On Friday morning we went to Yogya Kraton. We spent about two hours there. We were lucky because we were led by a smart and friendly guide. Then we continued our journey to Borobudur.

We arrived there at four p.m. At 5 p.m. we heard the announcement that Borobudur gate would be closed.

In the evening we left for Jakarta by wisata bus.

The text above mainly discusses about ...

A. the writer’s trip to Yogyakarta

B. the writer’s first visit to Prambanan

C. the writer’s impression about the guide

D. the writer’s experience at Yogya Kraton

E. the writer’s impression about Borobudur

Jawaban : A. the writer’s trip to Yogyakarta

2. The text is written in the form of a/an ...

A. recount

B. narrative

C. report

D. anecdote

E. spoof

Jawaban : A. recount

3. The purpose of the rcount text is to ...

A. tell past events

B. entertain readers

C. describe the smugglers

D. report an event to the police

E. inform readers about events of the day

Jawaban : A. tell past events

4. A Trip to the Zoo Yesterday my family and I went to the zoo to see the elephant. When we got to the zoo, we went to the shop to buy some food to give to the animals.

After getting the food, we went to the nocturnal house where we saw birds and reptiles which only come out at night. Before having lunch, we went for a ride on the elephant. It was a thrill to ride it. Dad fell off when he let go off the rope, but he was ok.

During the lunch we fed some birds in the park. In the afternoon we saw the animals being fed. When we returned home we were very tired but happy.

It was because we had so much fun activities at many places at the zoo.

What happened to the writer’s dad when he rode an elephant?

A. He fell off

B. He felt a thrill

C. He failed

D. He felt fun

E. He runaway

Jawaban : A. He fell off

5. Why did the writer and his family feel very tired after having a trip to the zoo?

A. They took a long time to reach the zoo area

B. They had to feed a lot of animals in the zoo
 
C. They had no time to take a rest in the zoo

D. They had to visit many places in the zoo

E. They didn’t have time go to zoo

Jawaban : D. They had to visit many places in the zoo

Text for question number 6 - 7 !

Last week, Mr Tatang’s wife had an accident.

Her youngest child, Putra, was at home when it happened. He was playing with his new toy car. Suddenly Putra heard his mother calling, “Help! Help!” he ran to the kitchen. His mother had burnt herself with some hot cooking oil. She was crying with pain and the pan was on fire. Mr. Tatang had gone to the office. The other children had gone to school.

Putra was too small to help his mother, and she was too frightened to speak sensibly to him. But he ran to the neighbour’s house and asked his neighbor to come and help his mother. The neighbor soon put out the fire and took Putra’s mother to the clinic.

When Mr. Tatang came home, his wife told him what had happened. He was very proud of his son, “When you are a man, you will be just like your father,”she said.

6. Who took Mrs. Tatang to the clinic?

A. Her husband

B. Her son

C. Her neighbour

D. Her daughter

E. Her mom

Jawaban : C. Her neighbour

7. The main idea of the second paragraph is ...

A. Mrs. Tatang got accident

B. Putra asked his neighbour to help

C. Mr. Tatang proud of his son

D. Mrs. Tatang and her son got accident

E. Mr. Tatang and his son had gone

Jawaban : B. Putra asked his neighbour to help

Text for question number 8 - 10 !

Last week, l went to the lake for fishing. It was the suitable time for fishing because I had nothing to do. I went there with my friends.

Arriving at the lake, I directly went to the best spot to get a giant fish. It was under the big tree at the bank of the lake. I threw my hook as far as I could then I waited for the fish eating my bait. It had been 15 minutes and I finally saw the sign that there was a fish eating my bait. I tried to pull it up and I succeeded. I got a three kilogram fish.

I got so many fish that day even though I was so tired. I was so excited. I think I will visit the spot again in the next holiday.

8. What is the purpose of the text?

A. to describe the writer's activity in the weekend

B. to explain about the writer's activity in the weekend

C. to informing or to amuse the readers about the writer's activity in the weekend

D. to explain about fishing

E. to announce about the fishing event

Jawaban : C. to informing or to amuse the readers about the writer's activity in the weekend

9. If the writer started fishing at 10.15, when did he get a three kilogram fish?

A. a quarter past ten

B. a half past ten

C. a quarter to eleven

D. ten to eleven

E. nine to ten

Jawaban : B. a half past ten

10. "I directly went to the best spot to get a giant fish".

A. huge

B. large

C. very big

D. great

E. small

Jawaban : C. very big

Text for question number 11 - 13 !

My Holiday at home

Last holiday was my worst holiday because I did not go anywhere. I just stayed in my home. In the morning, I woke up and had a breakfast. After that, I played with my cat. In the afternoon, I had a lunch and after that I took a nap. In the evening. I watched untill I felt boring. My daily activities were like that during the holiday. So, I was sure last holiday was my worst holiday.

11. Where did the writer spend his holiday?

A. in the morning

B. in the afternoon

C. in his home

D. in his room

E. in the night

Jawaban : C. in his home

12. What did the writer do before taking a nap?

A. He had lunch

B. He watched a movie

C. He played with his cat

D. He had breakfast

E. His playing with a toy

Jawaban : A. He had lunch

13. What did the writer feel about the holiday?

A. He felt satisfied

B. He felt glad

C. He felt annoyed

D. He felt happy

E. He felt bored

Jawaban : C. He felt annoyed

Text for question number 14 - 15 !

Last year was the best experience I’ve ever got. I was the first winner of singing competition

I love singing since I was kid. I practiced so hard before the D-day. My parents were really supportive. They helped me to practice and prepared healthy food for me. They also gave me motivation to believe in myself.

That’s why winning singing competition meant so much to me.

14. What had been done by the writer in the text?

A. Passed an exam

B. Graduated from school

C. Got married

D. Won a contest

E. Singing since was a kid

Jawaban : D. Won a contest

15. Who helped the writer to practice?

A. The writer's friends

B. The writer's fans

C. The writer's family

D. The writer's parents

E. The writer's personal

Jawaban : D. The writer's parents

 

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