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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.”

       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.

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.