Kumpulan Soal Bahasa Inggeris

The weather forecast, the story about the candidates, and the movie reviews are examples of messages from the media. A communication medium is a means of communicating a message. Examples of media are televisions, radios, newspapers, books, and telephones. The media that can reach many people at once are called mass media.

         It is not difficult to think of other messages we receive through the mass media Every day we get hundreds of them Think about advertisements, for example. We see and hear these messages almost everywhere we go. Advertisements are important messages, even though they are sometimes annoying. They help us compare and evaluate products.

         Most of us get information from the media than from the classroom. Think for a moment about how you Team about local news and events. Do you depend on other people or media? What about international news? What is the most important source of information for you? People who  asked these questions usually answer 'Television".

         We use the information we get from radios, televisions, newspaper and other media to make decisions and opinions. That is why the mass media are so important. Editorials and articles in newspapers help us decide how to vote. Consumers' reports on television help us decide how to spend our money, and international news on the radio or TV makes us think and form opinions about questions of war and peace.

         With each improvement in the media, audiences become larger and larger. Thanks to the communication satellite, television audiences have become international. More than 500 million people watched the first walk on the moon, for example. And more than 1 billion watched the events of the recent Olympic Games.

1.  You can get the following information from television, EXCEPT .......

            A.events       B.editorials  C. local news   D. Messages  E. international events

2.   What means of communication is the text focussing on .......

             A. Newspapers   B. Mass Media  C. Telephones   D. Radios  E. Books

3. The information obtained from mass media is important because it enables us .......

              A. to write editorials     B.  to build up opinions     C. to decide how to advertise

              D. to make television reports  E.         to ask about war and peace

          Sailing may seem like a difficult sport. But it is really not hard. You do not need to be strong, but you need to be quick. And you need understand .....(4)..... basic rules about the wind.             First, you must ask .....(5)..... "Where is the wind coming from ? Is it coming from .....(6)..... or behind or from the   side ? You must be thinking about this all the time on the boat. The wind direction tells you what to do with the sail.

4.         A. a few          B. a tiny                    C.  a little                    D. a minor                 E. a slight

5.         A. It                 B.  Us                      C.  Him                       D. Them                   E. yourself

6.         A. Front          B.  ahead                  C.  Before                   D. Previous              E. Advanced

       The money lent to the customers comes from the .....(7)..... who invest it in bank and from profit made by private businesses and individuals. They are demanded deposits, and tune deposits. Depositors get .....(8)..... from the use of their money in the banks, and the interest is .....(9)..... by the government.

7.        A.owners         B.       Cashiers             C. Creditors                 D.  Managers            E.  stockholders

8.             A.  Profit                  B. Budget              C.  Capital         D. Interest        E.  cheque

9.           A.  Paid                     B. Kept                  C.  Taken           D. Drawn          E.  Regulated

Rice is the major staple food for most of the Indonesian people. The most liking impact of research over the past year is its contribution to the change in Indonesia's rice production from the world's largest importer of the major staple food to self-sufficiency. In creasing availability of seed of new varieties, fertilizers and pesticides as well as favorable pricing policies, encouraged farmers to intensify their rice fields.

          Indonesian farmers often prefer to grow rice with good eating quality, then select varieties for other characteristics such as high yield, early maturity, and resistance to certain pests and diseases. Therefore, only a few varieties are grown widely by farmers.

          Increased production of palawija crops-food crops other than rice that includes corn, soybeans, peanuts, mungbeans, cassava, and sweet potatoes have been given a higher priority. One of the goals of the agricultural development to continue to obtain sufficient rice production, but at the same time substantially raise reducing of other crops to provide a more balanced diet for Indonesians and reduce costly imports. In addition, these crops play an important role as animal feed and material for industries.

          The government hopes to reach self-sufficiency in these crops, especially corn and soybeans through intensification, extensification, and diversification programes. Production of corn and soybeans has begun to climb. Peanuts have shown a small increase but production of cassava and sweet potatoes has changed very little over the past years due mainly to marketing problems.

10.Why do Indonesian farmers only grow a few varieties of rice? Because they would rather grow rice with ... then varieties with other characteristics.

         A.   high yields       B. early maturity      C.  good eating quality       D. various characteristics

         E.    with pest and disease resistance

11.   The following are palawija crops, except ........

         A.   rice                    B.  Corn                  C.  Cassava       D.  Soybeans      E.  sweet potatoes

12.   What's the main idea of the first paragraph?

          A.  Indonesia was the largest importer of rice.        B.  Tle change of Indonesia's rice production.

          C.   Indonesia has reached self-sufficiency of rice.   D.Rice is the major staple food for Indonesian              

               people.                                             E. Contribution of the research to improve rice production.

13.     Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE according to the text?

          A.  Palawija crops give a lot of contribution to the livestock raising.

          B.   Marketing problems have made farmers reluctant -to grow palawija crops.

          C.   Indonesian farmers are more interested in-growing rice with good eat ing quality.

          D.  The production of cassava and sweet potatoes has increased greatly over the past years.

          E.   The government policies on agriculture encourage farmers to improve their rise production.

14.   ".… but at the same time substantially raise production of other crops to provide a more balanced                             

          diet for Indonesian." (paragraph 3)

         The underlined word is the synonym of ...

                  A.          raise                  B.  Supply              C. Increase            D.  Produce               E.   Reduce

A planet is a body in space that revolves around a star. There are nine planets in our solar system, and these nine planets travel around the sun. The names of the planets are Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto.

          Planets travel in orbits around the stars. All of the planets of the solar system revolve in elliptical orbits. In other words, their orbits are like large, flat circles. The time that it takes a planet to make one revolution around the sun is called a year.

          The Greeks were the first people to recognize and give names to some of the planets. Tile word planet comes from a Greek word meaning wanderer If a person wanders, this means that he goes from one place to another and does not have a home. The Greeks thought that planets "wandered" in the sky. However, modern scientists can predict the movement of the planets very accurately.

15.   What is the suitable title for this text ?

       A.     The Stars         B.   The Orbits        C.   The Greeks     D.  The Planets     E.   The Wanderers

16.   The planets in our solar system travel ........

       A.   around the stars   B.  around the circles      C.  in one movement  

       D. from one position to another               E.  in elliptical orbits

          The average person will say that agriculture means farming. He is partly right, for raising crops is a branch of agriculture. So do livestock raising, dairy farming, fruit growing, chicken raising and even fur farming. Agricultural includes the raising of every kind of plants and animals that is useful to man.

          With all its many branches, agriculture is the world's most important industry. It supplies the food we eat and many of the materials from which we make our clothing.

          Farms are classified according to the type of farming that is done and kinds of crops and livestock that are raised. They may be classified in several different ways, such as general, specialized, intensive, and extensive farms.

          General farming is a farm where a variety of things is raised. On such a farm there may be a herd of dairy cows whose milk the farmer sells. There may also be poultry to provide extra income and supply some of the family's needs.

          There are many factors that influence the types of crops and livestock that a farmer raised. The most important one is climate which includes temperature, length of growing season, sunshine, and rainfall. Another is the type of soil. The third is the amount of water available for irrigation. By concentrating on the particular crops or animals that fit best with this situation, the specialized farmer hopes to use his land in the most efficient and profitable way.

          When a farmer devotes a great deal of labor to a piece of land, he is practising intensive agriculture. If he works in a large area of land with relatively little labor, he is practising extensive agriculture. Intensive agriculture usually goes together with small farms. A great deal of careful work is always involved in intensive agriculture. Often this work must be done by hand. Extensive agriculture is usually practised on large farms or ranches where most of the work is done by machinery.

17.   These words are related to farming, EXCEPT ........

          A.  livestock     B. extensive farming       C. Irrigation    D. stock exchange      E. type of soil

18.   The practice of intensive and extensive agriculture is the main idea of paragraph ........

         A.   2                   B. 3                  C.  4                              D.  5                           E.  6

University of Cambridge

Do you plan to study abroad? Don't hesitate. Welcome to Cambridge University. Cambridge University, an  institution of higher education, is the second oldest university in Great Britain after the University of Oxford. It is located in the city of Cambridge.

The University of Cambridge is a system of faculties, departments, and 31 independent colleges. You know, although the colleges and the university perse are separate corporations, all are parts of an integrated educational entity. The university examines candidates for degrees during their residencies and at the conclusion of their studies. The colleges provide their students with lodgings and meals, assign tutors, and offer social, cultural, and athletic activities. Every student at the University of Cambridge is a member of a college.

Let's see its academic year. The academic year is divided into three terms of approximately eight weeks each: Michaelmas (autumn), Lent (late winter), and Easter (spring). Students required to study under supervisor are usually members of the college's faculties who maintain close relationships with small groups of students in their charge and assist them in preparing for university exams.

19.  The author's purpose of writing the text is ... 

A.  To review a particular education system            D.  To explain a particular way to study 

B.  To commemorate a particular college                E.  To describe a particular institution

C.  To define a particular academic year 

20.  Which of the following statements is TRUE?

A.  The academic year is held in four seasons in a year.

B.  Students in colleges are not members of the university

C.  Students must not be in their residence during the terms.

D.  The students of Cambridge University have holidays in summer.

E.  University of Oxford is younger than University of Cambridge

 The second paragraph tells the readers about ... 

A.  an integrated educational entity.         D.  the examination for candidates' degrees. 

B.  social activities in the university.          E.  the criteria for the membership of the university.

C.  the system in Cambridge University.                   

21."The colleges provide their students with lodgings and meals, assign tutors.. .." (Par 2 ). The      

       underlined word means ... 

     A.  Dormitories used for studying in groups  B.  Houses needed for taking a rest

     C.  Places offered for  doing some business  D.  Rooms rented to stay in

      E.  spaces needed for discussion 

The Hen with the Silver Eggs One day, in an Arabian city, a woman went to the market and bought a beautiful L™ A few days later to her surprise the hen she bought laid a silver egg. If the hen could only be persuaded to lay more than one egg each day, the woman was sure she would never have to work again. So the woman decided to make the hen eat more, so that it could lay more eggs. But the only result was that the hen died of indigestion and did not lay more eggs at all.

   22.  Paragraph 3 mostly discusses about ... 

A.  The hen's eggs    B.  What the hen eats to lay more eggs  C.  What the woman did to her hen

D.  Why the woman wanted to get more eggs  E.  What the hen did for the woman  

 23. The hen died because it ...   A.  Ate nothing   B. Was badly injured   C. Ate too much   D. Was forced     

     to lay eggs E. Laid more eggs 

24.  From the text we may conclude that the woman was ...

A.  Active           B.  Furious          C.  Miserly       D .  Dangerous                  E .  Greedy

25. "If the hen could only be persuaded.... " (Paragraph 2}  The underlined word means ....

A.  Commanded              B.  Brought   C.  Influenced      D.  Told      E.  Dangerous

 The polar bear is a very big white bear. We call it the polar bear because it lives inside the Arctic Circle near the North Pole. There are no polar bears at the South Pole. The  polar  bears live at the North Pole. There  is  only snow, ice, and water. There is not any land.

These bears are three meters long, and weigh 450 kilos. They       can stand up on their back legs because they have very wide feet. They can use their front legs like arms. The  polar bears can swim very well. They can swim 120 kilometers out into the water. They catch fish and sea animals for food. They go into the sea when they are afraid. People like to  kill the  polar bears  for their beautiful white coats. The governments of Canada, the United States, and Russia say that no one can kill polar bears  now. They do  not want all of these beautiful animals to die.

26. What does the passage mainly discuss? 

A.  The size of polar bears.      B.  Why people hunt polar bears.           C.  Where polar bears live                               D.  A brief description of polar bears.      E.  The habitat of polar bears. 

27. What is the main idea of the last paragraph? 

A.  Polar bears are very big animals    B.  The polar bears are tame animals 

C.  Polar bears live at the North Pole  D.  There are no polar bears at the South Pole 

E.  Polar bears are hunted because of their beautiful white coats

28. Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE about a polar bear? 

A.  A polar bear weighs 450 kilos.         B.  A polar bear is three meters long. 

C.  A polar bear catches fish for food.   D.  A polar bear goes into the sea when it is angry. 

E.  A polar bear can swim 120 kilometers out into the water.

29. A polar bear goes into the sea when it is afraid. The underlined word is closest ii meaning to ...

A.  shy        B.  scared          C.  shocked                      D.  angry                           E.  furious

The market is called a floating market because the trade takes place on boats - in Indonesia they are called klotok and jukung.  This market has existed for over 400 years. In the past, people from inland areas brought their agricultural produce or handicrafts to sell. They bartered with people from the coastal areas. Nowadays people can buy things such as fruit, vegetables, traditional cakes and even clothes from this  'pasar terapung'. Another unique feature of these markets is the time of trading; it begins around 5 a.m. and finishes at 9 a.m.

 30. The paragraph mainly talks about ... 

A.  handicrafts  B.  agriculture produce   C.  cakes and cuisine 

D.  unique features of the markets        E.  floating markets

31. "They bartered with people from the coastal areas. The underlined word means ...

A.  sold something for money   B.  exchanged goods for other goods

C.  sold their belongings to buy something     D.  bought something by using money

E.  tried to buy something without money

Next month late Nirvana front man Kurt Cobain's life will once again become public property, courtesy t Riverhead Books. And true to Cobain form , "Journals" which NEWSWEEK's Lorraine Ali described in last week U.S edition as "a collection of handwritten diary entries: letters, band memos, drawings, screeds and cries from the heart" - won't be released without controversy.

Riverhead has reportedly paid Cobain's widow Courtney Love, and his 10-year-old daughter, France; roughly $4 million for "Journals". As Ali writes, some fan "worry that it's an invasion of Cobain's privacy, his suicide in April 1994 being tragic, irrefutable evidence of his desire to be left alone." Many would tend to agree. But having, read the book, Ali seems to acknowledge its value "Journals can be raw and unsettling," she writes. But "the book also illuminates

Cobain's sweet, whimsical side." She continues. "These contradictions may enhance the way; we listen to Nirvana."

32. The passage is mainly about ...

A.  the contradiction between Cobain and Lorrainne Ali   B.  the publication of Kurt's Cobain's life

C.  Lorraine All's life in Riverhead Books   D.  the 10-year-old daughter's problems    E.  Cobain's widow's suicide

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

A.  Nirvana fans will be sweet     B.  the journals make the fans tragic     C.  Kurt Cobain's life will                                                                                             become public property        D.  Ali's books will be written by the widow, of Cobain

E.  $4 million has been paid to Cobain's widow and daughter

34.  All of these statements are true, EXCEPT ... 

A.  Kurt Cobain's life becomes public property      B.  Lorrainne Ali wrote an article in NEWSWEEK

C.  Riverhead paid Cobain's widow and his daughter $4 million for "Journals"

D.  Cobain died because of a sickness he suffered for a longtime

E.  "Journals" illuminates Cobain's sweet whimsical side

 35. "But having read the book. AH seems to acknowledge its value." (Paragraph 2) The closest meaning 

         of the underlined word is ... 

         A.  understand     B.  accustom    C.  report   D.  admit      E.  Refuse

The increasing employment of Indonesian women workers comes mostly from middle-and-upper-income families. This is because many of them have got higher education. Today more than half of all women college graduates are employed, compared to four out often high school graduates, three out often elementary school graduates, and only two out often among those with less than grade five in school. Most of the working girls in the 1980s were unskilled, but today's working women have considerably more education than those who do not work. Among the working women only three fourths are high school graduates and less than 10 percent have not been to high school at all.

Most well-educated middle class working women hold white collar or professional jobs. Although many other kinds of work are offered to college graduated women, clerical work and teaching are mostly preferred. About three fifths of the girls who are graduated from high schools take clerical jobs.                                                                                                         

36.  What is the passage about?      A.  Tile shirt from household work to professional andclerical work  

       for women

B.  A comparison between well-educated and less-educated working women

C.  The number of employed middle-class working women

D.  Job choice for working women    E.  Working women in the 1980s

 37.   The main idea of paragraph two is ...    

         A.  More than half of college graduated women are professionals

 B.  Many kinds of work are offered to educated women    C.  Less educated working women like working as clerks

 D.  The profession as a teacher and a clerk is suitable for women   E.  The profession as a teacher is better than the 

       profession as a clerk

38.   Which is TRUE about women employees according to the text?

A.  Most high-school graduates take clerical jobs.  B.  There arc more college graduates than high-school graduates.

C.  Elementary-school graduates are comparable to college graduates.

D.  The women workers are mostly elementary-school graduates.

E.  Less than twenty percent of women workers didn't finish elementary school.

 39.  What is meant by white collar jobs? The underlined phrase means ... 

A.  teachers       B.  clerical work      C.  professional jobs     D.  middle-class work       E.  upper-class work

 40.  According to the passage, teaching is considered as …

        A.  a white collar or professional job    B.  an educated employment    

        C.  middle-class work     D.  proportional work      E.  clerical wor

Gunung Tujuh Lake is one of the many lakes in Kabupaten Kerinci in Jambi province. It is an amazing tourist place to visit. The  location of Gunung Tujuh Lake is in Kecamatan Kayu Aro. It is about 50 km from Sungai Penuh to Pelompek village by public transport. Then people climb and walk for another 4 km or for 2.5 hours. The lake is surrounded by steep forest slopes and seven mountains. The highest peak of Gunung Tujuh Lake is 1,950 m above sea level. The length of the lake is 4,5 km and the width is 3 km. It is a volcanic lake and the highest in Southeast Asia. The temperature around the lake is very cold. Besides waterfalls you can also find animals such as siamang. elephants and birds. Gunung Tujuh Lake is really beautiful with a spectacular scenery.

41.   What does the text mainly talk about? 

A.  Amazing tourist resorts in Jambi,    B.  Gunung Tujuh Lake in Jambi.   C.  Volcanic lakes in Jambi, 

D.  Steep forest slopes in Jambi.      E.  Waterfalls in Jambi.

42.   The main idea of the text is that ...

A.  Gunung Tujuh Lake is a beautiful tourist resort   B.  the location of Gunung Tujuh Lake is difficult to reach

C.  Gunung Tujuh Lake is the only lake in Sumatra   D.  tourists from Southeast Asia visit this beautiful lake

E.  the animals are more attractive than the lake itself

43.  Which statement is TRUE according to the text?       

        A.  The lake is 3 km long,    B.  Gunung Tujuh Lake is not a volcanic   lake.

       C.  Gunung Tujuh Lake is 4.5 km away from Sungai Penuh.

         D.  There are steep forest slopes and seven mountains around the lake,

         E.  Siamangs are the only animals that can be found in Gunung Tujuh Lake.

      Satellite Space-eye does not look like the satellites of the 1980's. It has large wings that gather solar power. The power is for the motor. It keeps the satellite in the same place above the earth. All the big farmers in the area have paid for the cost of Satellite Space-eye. Constanza is one of those farmers. His home computer makes the connection with Satellite Space-eye. He asks to see a picture of the field in the south-west corner of his farm. The picture appears on a TV screen. It is a picture of a green wheat field. Everything looks fine, he then asks the computer to show the same area, but in colours. .The colours show the different temperatures in the field. He knows healthy wheat plants will all be green. The TV screen blinks and a beautiful picture appears. It has many shades of blue, red, and green. Constanza looks closely at the large red spot near the middle of the wheat field. He knows that something is wrong in the wheat field. The red colour means the spot is warmer than its surroundings. It may be due to lack of moisture or not enough nutrients in the soil.

        Insects eating the wheat can also show a red spot. Constanza tells the computer to tell him more about the warm spot.   The computer points out that the problem is a shortage of nitrogen in the soil. He asks the computer to predict the harvest if he adds the fertilizer. He then tells the computer the current market price for wheat. He also tells the price of the fertilizer. He asks for a costing. He wants to know if it will give him a profit to add the fertilizer. The computer gives him the answer. Is it a science fiction? No, it is happening now.

44.    The text tells about ...     A.  Constanza and his wheat field     B.  the use of Satellite Space - eye in farming

C.  the blue, red, and green colours on the TV screen    D.  the meaning of the colours appeared on the TV screen

E.  the ability of the computer to predict

45. The main idea of paragraph two is … 

           A.  Constanza is one of the farmers who makes use of the Satellite Space-eye.

B.  Constanza's home computer is connected to Satellite Space-eye.

C.  The picture appears on the TV screen comes from Satellite Space-eye.

           D. Various information can be served by Satellite Space-eye.  E. The satellite Space-eye sent     

                Constanza what he wanted.

                                                                     

You have to consider a number of factors when deciding whether or not to get a job. The important thing is to arm yourself  with as much information as possible, so you can fi gure  out what choice makes the most sense for you.

If you are considering working part-time, schedule a meeting with your school counselor  to discuss this move. Talk to your counsellor about why you want to work and what type of  position you’re seeking. Simply explaining your goals to someone else can help you make  decisions and fi gure out your priorities.

Schoolwork, including homework and studying for tests, should always be your top priority. “The activities and courses students choose vary considerably, so it’s important  for young people to keep their individual situations clearly in mind,” says Brad MacGowan, director of the Career Centre at Newton North High School in Massachusetts. Further,  MacGowan cautions students who do decide to work: “If you are rushing through your assignment or not studying enough for tests because of work, it’s time to cut back or quit and find a less time-consuming job.” He adds, “Students should always let their employers

know what their time limits are.” If you are being pressured to work more hours than you can  handle, you need to fi nd a new place to work. You also need to make sure that a job won’t prevent you from getting enough rest.

46. What should a student do fi rst when considering working part time?

      a. Schedule a meeting with the employer of the job.   b. Discuss with the school counsellor.

      c. Schedule a meeting with the school principal.         d. Discuss with your friends.

      e. Schedule a meeting and discuss with the class.

47.  What does Brad MacGowan do?

      a. Brad MacGowan is a student who takes part time job.

      b. Brad MacGowan is the director of the Career Centre at Newton North High School.

      c. Brad MacGowan is the school counsellor of Newton North High School in Massachusetts.

      d. Brad MacGowan is the employer of some students at Newton North High School.

      e. Brad MacGowan is the principal at Newton North High School in Massachusetts.

48.  What does the word “it” in paragraph 3 refer to?

      a. student           b. individual situation         c. young people          d. to keep to individual situations clearly in mind

      e. to keep to individual situations clearly in mind is impor tant.

49.   What does Brad MacGowan suggest when students don’t have enough time to study?

       a. Quit and fi nd a less time-consuming job.    b. Talk to the employer.    c. Discuss with the school counsellor.

       d. Keep doing both working while studying.    e. Sue the employer for the compensation.

     Alex Fletcher (Hugh Grant) is a washed-up 80’s pop star who’s been reduced to working the nostalgia circuit at county fairs and amusement parks. The charismatic and talented musician gets a chance at a comeback when reigning diva Cora Corman (Haley Bennett)   invites him to write and record a duet with her, but there’s a problem--Alex hasn’t written   a song in years, he’s never written lyrics, and he has to come up with a hit in a matter of   days, enter Sophie Fisher (Drew  Barrymore), Alex’s attractively quirky lady, whose fl air for  words strikes a chord with the struggling songwriter. On the     rebound from a bad relationship,

      Sophie is reluctant to collaborate with anyone, especially commitment-phobe Alex. As their chemistry heats up at the

piano and under it, Alex and Sophie will have to face their fears- -and the music--if they want to fi nd the love and success

they both deserve.

  

50. What is the function of the review above?

        a. to amuse the readers     b. to give information to the readers    c. to entertain the readers

        d. to persuade the readers     e. to explain the readers

51. What does the review present?

        a. the reviewer’s assessment     b. the reviewer’s speculation     c. the movie’s prediction 

        d. the movie’s rating               e. the movie’s synopsis

52. What is the genre of the movie based on the review?

        a. horror    b. action      c. romantic drama    d. comedy     e. thriller

53. What is the word “quirky” (line 7) closest in meaning to?

        a. pretty           b. good looking     c. beautiful    d. eye-catching     e. odd

A group of frogs were travelling through the woods, and two of them fell into a deep pit.

When the other frogs saw how deep the pit was, they told the two frogs that they were as  good as dead. The two frogs ignored the comments and tried to jump up out of the pit with  all their might. The other frogs kept telling them to stop, that they were as good as dead.  Finally, one of the frogs took heed to what the other frogs were saying and gave up. He fell

down and died.

The other frog continued to jump as hard as he could. Once again, the crowd of frogs yelled at him to stop the pain and just die. He jumped even harder and fi nally made it out.   When he got out, the other frogs said, “Did you not hear us?” The frog explained to them  that he was deaf. He thought they were encouraging him the entire time.

54. What happened to the two frogs while they were travelling?

       a. The two frogs could not jump higher than others.  b. The two frogs skipped into a deep pit.

       c. The two frogs jumped into a deep pit.    d. The two frogs fell into a deep pit.   e. The two frogs    

           played in a deep pit.

55. What did the other frogs do when the two frogs tried to jump up out of the pit?

      a. They helped the two frogs.    b. They yelled at the frogs to give up.     c. They ignored the two frogs.

      d. They asked for a help from other frogs.    e. They jumped into the deep pit.

56. Why did one frog stop trying and give up?

        a. because the other frogs kept telling that they were as good as dead     b. because he was tired of   

           jumping

        c. because he broke his leg       d. because the pit was too deep     e. because the other frogs kept  

            encouraging him

        Driver distraction has always been a problem. Although many activities can  potentially divert driver attention, the cell phone has drawn attention to the issue. The  cell phone is a highly noticeable distraction in the car, which makes it any easy target for  restriction. It is easy to spot a driver with a hand to the ear and know he/she is distracted

by a phone call. It may not be so easy to spot the driver whose mind is elsewhere.

        During the next few years, states and researchers will begin to accumulate more   information about the implications of mobile phones and other devices on traffi c safety. In  the interim, as the quantity of phones and other wireless communications devices available  on the road continues to grow, greater constituent concerns, local ordinances, and judicial

activity will increasingly challenge lawmakers to address driver distraction as a traffi  safety concern. It is likely that cell phones and driving will remain a signifi cant part of their legislative agendas.

57. According to the text, what is the most distracting activity done by motorists while driving?

          a. eating while driving          b. using cell phones while driving         c. wiring GPS/TV while     

              driving

          d. talking to backseat passengers while driving        e. listening to music while driving

58. What does the word “it” (line 4) mean?

           a. to use cell phones while driving     b. to spot a driver with a hand to the ear 

           c. to know he/she is distracted by a cell phone       d. to spot a driver with a hand to the ear and      

               know he/she is distracted

           e. to spot the driver whose mind is elsewhere

59. What is the most suitable title given for the reading passage?

           a. Cell phones and traffi c safety.   b. Wireless communication devices continue to grow.

           c. Lawmakers should ban the use of cell phones.    d. Challenging lawmakers to address driver

               distractions.

           e. Distractions in driving.

Balancing High School and Part-Time Work

       You have to consider a number of factors when deciding whether or not to get a job. The  important thing is to arm yourself with as much information as possible, so you can figure  out what choice makes the most sense for you.

       If you are considering working part-time, schedule a meeting with your school counselor to discuss this move. Talk to your counsellor about why you want to work and what type of  position you’re seeking. Simply explaining your goals to someone else can help you make  decisions and fi gure out your priorities.

       Schoolwork, including homework and studying for tests, should always be your top  priority. “The activities and courses students choose vary considerably, so it’s important  for young people to keep their individual situations clearly in mind,” says Brad MacGowan, director of the Career Centre at Newton North High School in Massachusetts.

       Further,MacGowan cautions students who do decide to work: “If you are rushing through your  assignment or not studying enough for tests because of work, it’s time to cut back or quit  and fi nd a less time-consuming job.” He adds, “Students should always let their employers  know what their time limits are.” If you are being pressured to work more hours than you can handle, you need to fi nd a new place to work. You also need to make sure that a job won’t

prevent you from getting enough rest.

 60.What should a student do fi rst when considering working part time?

      a. Schedule a meeting with the employer of the job. b. Discuss with the school counsellor.

      c. Schedule a meeting with the school principal.       d. Discuss with your friends.

       e. Schedule a meeting and discuss with the class.

61. What does Brad MacGowan do?

       a. Brad MacGowan is a student who takes part time job.

       b. Brad MacGowan is the director of the Career Centre at Newton North High School.

       c. Brad MacGowan is the school counsellor of Newton North High School in Massachusetts.

       d. Brad MacGowan is the employer of some students at Newton North High School.

       e. Brad MacGowan is the principal at Newton North High School in Massachusetts.

62. What does the word “it” in paragraph 3 refer to?

       a. student       b. individual situation    c. young people     d. to keep to individual situations clearly in    

           mind

       e. to keep to individual situations clearly in mind is impor tant.

63. What does Brad MacGowan suggest when students don’t have enough time to study?

       a. Quit and fi nd a less time-consuming job.    b. Talk to the employer.  c. Discuss with the school    

           counsellor.

       d. Keep doing both working while studying.   e. Sue the employer for the compensation.

Music and Lyrics Movie Review

Alex Fletcher (Hugh Grant) is a washed-up 80’s pop star who’s been reduced to working  the nostalgia circuit at county fairs and amusement parks. The charismatic and talented  musician gets a chance at a comeback when reigning diva Cora Corman (Haley Bennett)

invites him to write and record a duet with her, but there’s a problem--Alex hasn’t written   a song in years, he’s never written lyrics, and he has to come up with a hit in a matter of  days, enter Sophie Fisher (Drew Barrymore), Alex’s attractively quirky lady, whose fl air for  words strikes a chord with the struggling songwriter. On the rebound from a bad relationship,

Sophie is reluctant to collaborate with anyone, especially commitment-phobe Alex. As their  chemistry heats up at the piano and under it, Alex and Sophie will have to face their fears- -and the music--if they want to fi nd the love and success they both deserve.

Casts : HUGH GRANT, DREW BARRYMORE, KRISTEN JOHNSTON, JASON

ANTOON, BILLY GRIFFITH

Duration : 96 minutes

Directed by : MARC D. LAWRENCE

Written by : MARC D. LAWRENCE

Producer : NANCY JUVONEN, BRUCE BERMAN, HAL GABA

Production Company : WARNER BROS. PICTURES

64. What is the function of the review above?                           

a. to amuse the readers                   b. to give information to the readers

c. to entertain the readers               d. to persuade the readers

e. to explain the readers

65. What does the review present?

a. the reviewer’s assessment                            b. the reviewer’s speculation

c. the movie’s prediction                                  d. the movie’s rating

e. the movie’s synopsis

66. What is the genre of the movie based on the review?

a. horror                b. Action                  c. romantic drama    d. Comedy                    e. thriller

67. What is the word “quirky” (line 7) closest in meaning to?

a. pretty          b. good looking                      c. Beautiful       d. eye-catching             e. odd

A group of frogs were travelling through the woods, and two of them fell into a deep pit.

When the other frogs saw how deep the pit was, they told the two frogs that they were as

good as dead. The two frogs ignored the comments and tried to jump up out of the pit with  all their might. The other frogs kept telling them to stop, that they were as good as dead.Finally, one of the frogs took heed to what the other frogs were saying and gave up. He fell  down and died.

The other frog continued to jump as hard as he could. Once again, the crowd of frogs yelled at him to stop the pain and just die. He jumped even harder and fi nally made it out. When he got out, the other frogs said, “Did you not hear us?” The frog explained to them  that he was deaf. He thought they were encouraging him the entire time.

68. What happened to the two frogs while they were travelling?

           a. The two frogs could not jump higher than others.    b. The two frogs skipped into a deep pit.

           c. The two frogs jumped into a deep pit.                       d. The two frogs fell into a deep pit.

           e. The two frogs played in a deep pit.

69. What did the other frogs do when the two frogs tried to jump up out of the pit?

           a. They helped the two frogs.        b. They yelled at the frogs to give up.

           c. They ignored the two frogs.       d. They asked for a help from other frogs.

           e. They jumped into the deep pit.

70. Why did one frog stop trying and give up?

            a. because the other frogs kept telling that they were as good as dead

            b. because he was tired of jumping          c. because he broke his leg

            d. because the pit was too deep                e. because the other frogs kept encouraging him

72. Which is the best lesson suited to the story?

a. There is power of life and death in the tongue.    b. Be careful of what you say.

c. Don’t judge the book from its cover.                    d. Early bird catches the worm.

e. A great talker is a great liar.

Driver distraction has always been a problem. Although many activities can  potentially divert driver attention, the cell phone has drawn attention to the issue. The  cell phone is a highly noticeable distraction in the car, which makes it any easy target for restriction. It is easy to spot a driver with a hand to the ear and know he/she is distracted by a phone call. It may not be so easy to spot the driver whose mind is elsewhere.

During the next few years, states and researchers will begin to accumulate more information about the implications of mobile phones and other devices on traffi c safety. In the interim, as the quantity of phones and other wireless communications devices available on the road continues to grow, greater constituent concerns, local ordinances, and judicial activity will increasingly challenge lawmakers to address driver distraction as a traffi c

safety concern. It is likely that cell phones and driving will remain a signifi cant part of their legislative agendas.

73. According to the text, what is the most distracting activity done by motorists while driving?

a. eating while driving                                     b. using cell phones while driving

c. wiring GPS/TV while driving                     d. talking to backseat passengers while driving

e. listening to music while driving

74. What does the word “it” (line 4) mean?

a. to use cell phones while driving                             b. to spot a driver with a hand to the ear

c. to know he/she is distracted by a cell phone          d. to spot a driver with a hand to the ear and know he/she is                         

                                                                                        distracted

e. to spot the driver whose mind is elsewhere

75. What is the most suitable title given for the reading passage?

a. Cell phones and traffi c safety.                             b. Wireless communication devices continue to grow.

c. Lawmakers should ban the use of cell phones.    d. Challenging lawmakers to address driver distractions.

e. Distractions in driving.