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correct answer!
Text 1 is for questions 1 to 5.
Once upon a time, there lived many doves
in the jungle. One day they went out in search of food. They flew a long
distance, but did not find anything to eat. All of them were now completely
exhausted.
A young dove asked the King Dove, “Your
majesty, please permit us to take a rest.”
The king replied, “Have courage, my dear
young fellow. We are sure to find something to eat very soon.”
The young dove started flapping his wings
with force and soon left everyone behind. After
a while, he turned back and spoke to the others, “Hey, I see lots of grain down there.”
a while, he turned back and spoke to the others, “Hey, I see lots of grain down there.”
Hearing this, all the doves started
rushing towards the scattered rice under a banyan tree. Suddenly the King Dove
said, “It is too good to be true. There is something wrong. Don’t rush towards
the grain, it may be a trick. Some hunters must have laid a trap.”
But the doves were ravenous. The
sight of the grain was too tempting. Without giving a thought to the king’s
advice, they swooped down and started eating the grain. After having their fill
they tried to fly only to realize that they were caught in a net.
The King Dove said, “I told you before
that it was a trick played by some hunters.” All of them felt ashamed and
scared.
One of them said, “O, King of doves,
kindly save us. We’re sorry for what we did. This is the first time anything
like this has happened to us. We won’t do it again. Do anything but just save
us.”
So the King Dove said, “All of you must
try to fly with the net in unison, all of you.”
Just then they saw a hunter approaching
towards them. The King Dove said, “Now all of you, fly together.”
So all the doves flapped their wings
together and flew with the net. The hunter stood dazed. He couldn’t believe
what he had just seen. As the doves approached a temple, the King Dove said,
“Get down near the temple. A rat, who is an old friend of mine, lives there. He
will nibble the net with his sharp teeth and set us free.”
Everyone was thrilled at their success.
They headed for the temple and descended near it along with the net. Then, the
King Dove called the rat, “O, my friend! Come out and help us. We are in
trouble.”
The rat recognized his friend’s voice. He
peeped out of his hole. He said, “Just wait a moment, I’ll call some of my
friends who will help set you free.” Saying so, he went to get his friends.
After some time a number of rats came and
began to nibble the net. They nibbled all the strings of the net. Soon the rats
set the doves free. The doves thanked the rats and flew back to their nests.
1. What
is the story about?
A. The
trapped doves.
B. The
temple in the forest.
C. The
hungry doves.
D. The
friendship between a dove
and a rat.
E. The
dove’s journey.
2. What
did the young dove see?
A. A
temple.
B. A
hunter.
C. A
net.
D. Lots
of grains.
E. Some
rats.
3. What
did the trapped doves do to save their lives?
A. They
asked a rat to help.
B. They
nibbled the net.
C. They
flew together.
D. They
cried aloud.
E. They
asked for mercy.
4. Who
helped set the doves free?
A. The
King Dove.
B. The
hunter.
C. Some
rats.
D. The
doves.
E. Some
hunters.
5. “But
the doves were ravenous.”
(Paragraph 6)
The
underlined word has the closest meaning to ________.
A. bothered
B. worried
C. confused
D. puzzled
E. starved
6.Mayang : Why
didn’t you come to my house last night?
Togar : I would have visited you
if
I ________ nothing to do.
I ________ nothing to do.
A. had B. have
C. had had D. have had
E. would have
7. a
film – will–if–doesn’t–it–this afternoon
1 2 3
4 5 6
–rain–see–my friends and
I
7 8 9
The
correct arrangement of the words is ________.
A. 5–4–7–6–9–2–8–1–3
B. 8–1–3–9–2–5–4–7–6
C. 9–2–1–3–5–8–4–7–6
D. 9–2–8–1–3–5–4–7–6
E. 9–2–8–7–6–1–3–5–4
Text 2 is for questions 8 and 9.
Why do People Have Different Colored
Hair?
Hair
color depends on the genes inherited from parents. The color of both hair and
skin is due to natural pigments, mainly the very dark brown substance melanin,
contained in cells known as melanocytes at the base of the epidermis. In some
people the melanocytes are more active and make more melanin, and so the skin
and usually the hair are darker.
8. People
have darker hair than other people do because ________.
A. they
have dark skin
B. they
have dark hair
C. their
parents are black
D. the
melanocytes are more active
E. they
have natural pigments
9. “Hair
color depends on the genes inherited from parents.”
The
underlined word has the closest meaning to ________.
A. hold
on
B. carry
on
C. put
on
D. rely
on
E. get
on
10. Why
was the man released by the police?
It means ________.
A. the
police interrogated the man
B. the
police arrested the man
C. the
police captured the man
D. the
man ran away
E. the
police let the man free
11._____she was very tired, she didn’t want to take a rest
A.
Because
B.
because
of
C.
in
spite of
D.
although
E.
therefore
12. Nadine : Has Viko returned your magazine?
Ratna : Yes,
he has. He ________ received my message to return the magazine.
A. might have
B. could have
C. should have
D. should not have
E. must have
This text is
for questions 13 to 17.
Studying abroad seems challenging. It has
advantages and disadvantages.
Studying abroad gives you many benefits.
Living in a different country for a while will teach you culture more than you
can learn in any book. When you stand outside of your culture for a change, you
get new perspectives on it and your role within it. You become a fish out of
water with the unique opportunity to look back into your tank.
Besides, studying abroad will make you
master another language. When you suddenly find yourself immersed in a world
where everyone speaks another language, you may be scared out of your mind. But
this wears off, and before you know it you’ll be fluent.
Another benefits you may get when
studying abroad is that you will be more independent. When you study abroad,
there’s no going home to Mom and Dad when you’re lonely or need to do your
laundry. You’re on your own. Scary as this may be, the experience of having to rely
on yourself will serve you well.
Furthermore, if you study abroad, you’ll
probably have the opportunity to visit neighboring cities and countries. You
will have an amazing opportunity to travel. You will also have the opportunity
to meet people from all over the world. It’s a great way to build interpersonal
skills, as you’ll be in a situation where you need to befriend and interact
with strangers who are quite different than you.
On the other hand, studying abroad has
also disadvantages. The surprisingly difficult experience of living abroad is
cultural shock. The experience of shifting cultures can make you more resilient,
but is more difficult for some people than others.
Moreover, study abroad credits may not
transfer to your school or to your major. Potentially, study abroad can slow
down your progress towards graduation. Before you make a commitment to study
abroad, sit down with a qualified advisor and figure out what problems you
might encounter. Before you leave, find out which credits will transfer
and which ones will not. Also consider the difficulties you may face learning
to study in a completely different environment, especially if your classes are
in another language. If you’re not a strong student to begin with, study abroad
may not be a good idea.
Another disadvantage of studying abroad
is that you will miss the warmth of your family. Perhaps you will feel lonely.
Independence is a good thing, but so is maintaining connections with your loved
ones. If there are special circumstances at home, like a loved one who is
terminally ill, maybe this isn’t the time for you to leave.
Remember, your school has resources to
help you make an educated decision about whether you should study abroad and
about what programs would most benefit you.
13. What is the purpose of the text?
A. To
tell how and why something happens.
B. To entertain the readers.
C. To criticize an artwork.
E. To describe something particular.
D. To
discuss something from two points of view.
14. Why can studying abroad build great
interpersonal skills? Because ________.
A. we
have to befriend and interact with strangers
B. we have to master a foreign language
C. we have to live far from our parents
D. we will have an opportunity to travel
E. we have to live in another culture
15. According to the text, what should we do
before studying abroad in order to avoid the slow down progress towards
graduation?
A. Prepare
enough money and skills.
B. Learn
another culture to avoid cultural shock.
C. Consult
with a qualified advisor and discuss the problems we might encounter.
D. Study
hard and discuss the lessons with a qualified teacher.
E. Get
more information about studying abroad.
16. Which of the following statements is NOT
TRUE according to the text?
A. People
may get a cultural shock while studying abroad.
B. Studying
abroad gives us opportunity to know different culture.
C. You
can’t depend yourself on other people while studying abroad.
D. If
there is someone who is sick at home, you had better study abroad.
E. One
of the difficulties while studying abroad deals with language.
17. “.
. . and figure out what problems you might encounter.. . .” (Paragraph 7)
What
is the antonym of the underlined word?
A. Meet
B. Experience
C. Run
into
D. Go
through
E. Leave
for
This
text is for question 18
May the dawning of this New Day . . .
Open up your new horizons . . .
Till your heart with a new hope
and bring for you promises of brighter
tomorrow!
Wishing you a day, special and beautiful
Today and always!
18. What is the purpose of the text?
A. To
congratulate someone.
B. To
encourage someone.
C. To
express condolences.
D. To
show sympathy.
E. To
invite someone.
19. Brenda : The
road is too busy and the vehicles are running so fast.
Auntie : ________!
A. Mind your step
B. Beware of pickpockets
C. Take care of the vehicles
D. Whatever you do, do it carefully
E. Be
careful when crossing the road
This text is for questions 20 and 21
Attention,
please! Everyone must leave the room immediately. The fourth floor is on fire.
Don’t rush and don’t push other people.
20. Everyone has to leave the room because
________.
A. the fourth floor is on fire
B. the fourth floor is damaged
C. there is an earthquake
D. the fourth floor will be renovated
E. someone pushes other people
21. “Everyone must leave the room immediately.”
The word
‘immediately’ can be best replaced by ________.
A. later B. at once
C. recently D. early
E. gradually
This text is for questions 22 and 26
Supernanny
gives proof that parents wish their kids came with instructions. Each week
British nanny Jo Frost arrives on the doorstep of a hopeless household for a
week and teaches the parents what to do. She observes the family, identifies
problems, implements solutions, and then sets the adults loose to practice what
she’s preaching. After watching footage of them on their own for a couple of
days, she comes back to reinforce her teachings. And the results are
astounding. No more kiddie tantrums. Better family communication. Acres of
relaxation. Part babysitter, part adult life coach, Frost turns her charges
around.
Frost makes for compelling viewing
because she’s clear and programmatic. When the first version of the show
premiered in the UK in the summer of 2004, “Naughty step!” and “Your behavior
is very naughty!” became popular catchphrases. These sayings demonstrate how
she instructs parents to communicate at the child’s level. She reveals how to
instill an understanding of consequence and respect. She provides them with
mini-pedagogies. The clarity and stupendous results make the show quite
satisfying. No more screaming kids in the end.
Frost tends to be melodramatic in
her advice. She tells one frustrated couple that if they don’t change their
discipline strategies, they’ll create a “juvenile delinquent.” To another
sleepless mother and father, she says, “I know you love your children, but the
way you run this household is just not acceptable.” The show is repetitive, at
every break previewing scenes to come and summarizing previous ones. Likely,
the idea is that distracted parents will need to catch up.
Supernanny
is better than the other British nanny knock-off, Fox’s Nanny 911, which
has too many twee outfits and quaint sayings, as well as an English thatched
cottage serving as a cheesy “Nanny Central.” This nanny inspires confidence in
her pupils. While not exactly the stuff of screaming fans, Supernanny’s
British pop culture invasion is doing some good — she’s a superhero who can
stop screaming kids in a single bound.
22. When
does nanny Jo Frost come from?
A. Australia.
B. England.
C. Canada.
D. California.
E. United States of America.
23 The
following are what Jo Frost does during the program, EXCEPT ________.
A. she implements solutions
B. she observes the family
C. she identifies problems
D. she forces her teaching
E. she sets the adults to practice her teaching
24. When
did the show first broadcast?
A. In 2000. B. In 2001.
C. In 2002. D. In 2003.
E. In 2004.
25. “She
provides them with mini-pedagogies.” (Paragraph 2)
The
word ‘them’ refers to ________.
A. parents B. audience
C. children C. families
D. babysitters
26. “No
more kiddie tantrums.” (Paragraph 1)
What is the synonym of the word
‘tantrums’?
A. Screaming. B. Naughtiness.
C. Anger. D. Stupidity.
E. Delinquency.
