1. Which of the following elements is not taken up from the soil?

A. Potassium
B. Magnesium
C. Carbon
D. Calcium
E. Sulfur
2. Why do farmers prefer considering the only available nutrients to the total quantities of nutrient
found in the soil? Because ...
A. they do to know how to obtain all the nutrients
B. chemical analyses indicate that the soil constrains all the nutrients needed
C. the nutrient are in the soil
D.most of the nutrients are bound in compounds
E. some of the nutrients are found in the atmosphere
3. The topic of paragraph three is about ...
A. the result of chemical analyses
B. the requirements of crop plants
C. giving satisfactory growth to the plants
D. measuring the available nutrients supply
E. the abundant of nutrients in the soil
4. How many elements which are not very important can be found in the plants?
A. Three
B. Five
C. Seven
D. Nine
E. Sixteen
5. "The plant obtains carbon and hydrogen dioxide ..." (paragraph 2). Obtains means...
A. gets
B. takes
C. puts
D. gives
E. has
Read the following text and answer number 6-8!
Once upon a time, a rabbit wanted to cross a river but he could not swim. He had an idea. He saw a boss
of crocodile swimming in the river. The rabbit asked the boss of crocodile, "How many crocodiles are
there in the river?" The boss of crocodile answered, "We are twenty here." "Where are they?" the rabbit
asked for the second time. "What is it for?" the boss of crocodile asked.
"All of you are good, nice, gentle and kind, so I want to make a line in order. Later I will know how kind
you are," said the rabbit. Then, the boss of the crocodile called all his friends and asked them to make a
line in order from one side to the other side of the river. Just then, the rabbit started to count while
jumping from one crocodile to another: one ... two ... three ... four ... until twenty, and finally, he thanked
all crocodiles because he had crossed the river.
6. The story mainly tells us about ...
A. twenty crocodiles
B. the boss of the crocodile
C. a rabbit and twenty crocodiles
D. a rabbit and the boss of crocodile
E. the boss of the crocodile and ail his friends
7. We know from the first paragraph that the rabbit actually wanted ...
A. to cross the river
B. to swim across the river
C. to meet the boss of crocodile
D. to know where the crocodiles are
E. to know the number of crocodiles there
8. All of you are good, nice, gentle, and kind ..." (Paragraph 2)
The underlined word is synonymous with ...
A. wild
B. diligent
C. cheerful
D. easygoing
E. honorable
This text is for questions 9 to 12.
An elephant is the largest and strongest of all animals. It is a strange looking animal with its thick legs,
huge sides and backs, large hanging ears, a small tail, little eyes, long white tusks and above all it has a
long nose, the trunk.
The trunk is the elephant's peculiar feature, and it has various uses. The elephant draws up water by its
trunk and can squirt it all over its body like a shower bath. It can also lift leaves and puts them, into its
mouth. In fact the trunk serves the elephant as a long arm and hand. An elephant looks very-clumsy and
heavy and yet it can move very quickly.
The elephant is a very intelligent animal. Its intelligence combined with its great strength makes it a very
useful servant to man and it can be trained to serve in various ways such as carry heavy loads, hunt for
tigers and even fight.
9. The third paragraph is mainly about the fact that ...
A. elephants are strong
B. elephants can lift logs
C. elephants are servants
D. elephants are very useful
E. elephants must be trained
10. Which of the following is NOT part of the elephant described in the first paragraph?
A. It looks strange.
B. It is heavy.
C. It is wild.
D. It has a trunk.
E. It has a small tail.
11. It is stated in the text that the elephant uses the trunk to do the following, EXCEPT ...
A. to eat
B. to push
C. to drink
D. to carry things
E. to squirt water over the body
12. "The trunk is the elephant's peculiar feature ..." (Paragraph 2)
The underlined word is close in meaning to ...
A. large
B. strange
C. tough
D. smooth
E. long
Text for question 13 to15.

30th January 2017

Dear Frodi,
It was a real sorrow that I heard this morning of your great loss. I knew your mother was ill, for
your brother told me several weeks ago. However, as he at that time did not seem to think the
illness was very serious, the news of your mother’s death came to me as a shock. You have my
sincere and heartfelt sympathy, my dear fellow, in your sorrow. I know you will feel it deeply,
for you always thought so much of your mother and loved her so truly. I feel it also as a
personal loss to myself, for your mother was always very kind to me. Her death must be a
 terrible grief to your father, too. Please assure him of my sincere sympathy.
Words, I know, are poor comforters. “The heart knows its own sorrow”, and in such sorrows we
are always alone. However, it is not mere words when I say that I feel with you in your sorrow.

Your sincere friend,

13. What is the possible relation between the sender and the recipient?
A. relatives
B. employers
C. friends 
D. siblings
E. employees
14. From the letter we know that ….
A. Frodi’s mother was not ill before her death 
B. Jean sent letter to Frodi several weeks ago
C. Jean was very sorrowful to send the letter to his mother
D. Jean had known Frodi’s mother before
E. Frodi is the only child in his family
15. “You have my sincere and heartfelt sympathy, my dear fellow, in your sorrow.” What is the
closest meaning of word “sincere”?
A. real
B. caring
C. generous
D. honest 
E. curious
Text for question number 16-18.
Two students were discussing the school's new rule that all the students must wear a cap and a tie
One of them showed her annoyance. She said that wearing a cap and a tie was only suitable for a
flag rising ceremony. So, she was against the rule. Contrary to the girl's opinion, the other student
was glad with it. He said that he didn't mind with the new rule because wearing a cap and a tie will
make the students look great and like real educated persons. The first student gave the reasons that
they would feel uncomfortable and hot. Moreover, the classrooms were not air conditioned. The
second said it wasn't a big problem. He was sure that the students would wear them proudly. They
would surely be used to it any way.
16. The two students are discussing ...
A. the facilities in school
B. their homework
C. their uniform
D. their friends
E. their family
17. The boy said that he agreed with the new rule in his school.
Which statement shows his agreement?
A. He was not annoyed.
B. He would not obey the rule.
C. He didn't care of the rule.
D. He didn't like wearing a cap and tie.
E. He didn't mind wearing a cap and tie.
18. The boy believed that all students would ...
A. have a high spirit to study
B. solve their own problems
C. care for their environment
D. follow the new rule
E. feel uncomfortable
19. Mira : Hi, Dad, I will be late home because the committee will hold a meeting after class.
Father : It's okay but you must go straight home after the meeting.
Mira : Don't worry, Dad.
Mother : What did Mira say?
Father : She said that she would be late home today.
What is the most possible place where Mira is talking to her father?
A. a hall.
B. her home.
C. The office.
D. Her school.
E. A meeting room.
20. Eka : Are you free today?
Lidya : Yes, what's up?
Eka : Would you like to come with me to see the "Peterpan" show tonight?
Lidya : Thanks, I'd be delighted to. It's my favourite band.
What are the speakers going to do?
A. To stay at home.
B. To see Peterpan show.
C. To arrange their free time.
D. To watch Peterpan at home.
E. To come to their friend's house.
This text is for items number 21-25.
Many people now have a card which enables them to withdraw money from a cash dispenser. You feed
your card into the machine and key in your PIN
(Personnel Identification Number) and the amount of money you want If you have enough in your
account, the money requested will be issued to you up to a dairy limit. Your account is automatically
debited for the amount your have drawn out.
Provided you have a sound credit, you can get a credit card from a bank and other financial institutions.
To obtain goods or services, you present your card and sign a special voucher. When it receives the
voucher, the credit card company pays the trader (less a commission) and then sends you a monthly
statement. Depending on the type of card you have, you will either have to pay in full or be able to pay
part of what is owed and pay interest on the balance left outstanding.
If you need to make fixed payments at regular intervals, e.g. for insurance premiums, you can arrange a
standing order (sometimes known as a banker's order) so that the bank will do this for you.
21. If you withdraw your money from the cash dispenser the amount of your money will ... as you
have drawn out.
A. become more
B. be credited
C. become lost
D. become less
E. be doubled
22. The main purpose of the writer is to ...
A. give the reader information about bank service
B. persuade die readers to have a credit card
C. check the customers' account
D. explain to the reader how to use PIN
E. explain to the customers how to pay their employee's salaries
23. Which of the following is the main idea of the second paragraph?
A. The credit card company pays the traders.
B. The credit card company sends you a monthly statement.
C. Banks and other financial institutions offer us credit cards to get goods and services.
D. Other financial institutions help the banks to provide credit cards.
E. A voucher is the only way to buy goods.
24. "Many people BOW have a card which enables them ______.." (Paragraph. 1).
"enables" means ...
A. forces
B. supports
C. asks
D. allows
E. encourages
25. If you have enough money in your account ...
A. you can withdraw your money from a cash dispenser.
B. you have a special voucher.
C. the bank sends you a monthly statement.
D. you have paid special interest.
E. the type of card is acceptable.
26. Tutut : Were you sleeping when I called you last night?
Indra : I went to the cinema.
From the dialogue we know that Tutut wanted to know if India ... when she called him.
A. sleeps
B. slept
C. was sleeping
D. has been sleeping
E. had been sleeping
27. Mawar : This telegram is for my husband. He's out on duty. What do you recommend me to do?
Putri : Why don't you ring him and tell him that a telegram's arrived?
In the dialogue above, Mawar is asking for Putri's ...
A. advice
B. curiosity
C. agreement
D. permission
E. information
28. Mrs. Anwar : I heard that your son had won a scholarship to Pajajaran University.
Mrs. Budiman : Yes, that's right .... He never ignores our advice and always studies hard.
A. I'm proud of him
B. I prided myself on his success
C. His pride would not let him down
D. I'm too proud to have been successful
E. He is a profile of a successful student
This text is for questions 29 to 32.
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 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.
29. The author's purpose of writing the text is ...
A. to review a particular education system
B. to commemorate a particular college
C. to define a particular academic year
D. to explain a particular way to study
E. to describe a particular institution
30. 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.
31. The second paragraph tells the readers about ...
A. an integrated educational entity.
B. social activities in the university.
C. the system in Cambridge University.
D. the examination for candidates' degrees.
E. the criteria for the membership of the university.
32. "The colleges provide their students with lodgings and meals, assign tutors and offer ..."
(Paragraph 2).
The underlined word means ...
A. dormitories used for studying in groups
B. places offered for doing some business
C. spaces needed for discussion
D. houses needed for taking a rest
E. rooms rented to stay in
Text for questions number 33-34.
We are announcing today that we are bringing the Milestone and Ever Green brands even closer together.
Effective as of December 5, 2005, our official name will be:
GREEN MILES WEST
The substitution of "West" in our name-replacing "California"- is the result of an agreement we reached
with California Gardening Association, following a protest over the original use of "California" in our
name. We hope this does not create any confusion among our loyal consumers. While this represents a
change from our initial name introduction, it does not change the quality of products we offer to our
consumers.
33. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the text?
A. The corporate offices were protested
B. The loyal consumers created an official name for the company.
C. There was a conflict between Green Miles West and Milestone
D. The quality of products will be different from the former products.
E. The name "Green Miles West" will be effective as of December 5, 2005.
34. “… it does not change the quality of the products we offer ..." (Paragraph 4).
The underlined word means ...
A. take
B. lose erase
C. alter
D. erase
E. throw
Text is for questions 35 to 38.
The Hen with the Silver Eggs
One day, in an Arabian city, a woman went to the market and bought a beautiful hen. 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.
35. Paragraph 3 mostly discusses about ...
A. the hen's eggs
B. what the woman did to her hen
C. what the hen did for the woman
D. what the hen eats to lay more eggs
E. why the woman wanted to get more eggs
36. The hen died because it ...
A. ate nothing
B. ate too much
C. laid more eggs
D. was badly injured
E. was forced to lay eggs
37. From the text we may conclude that the woman was ...
A. active
B. miserly
C. greedy
D. furious
E. dangerous
38. "If the hen could only be persuaded.... " (Paragraph 2)
The underlined word means ....
A. commanded
B. influenced
C. dangerous
D. brought
E. told
Questions number 39-41.
I recently took a trip to New Hampshire and had what I would call my first genuine .... (39) hiking up a
mountain. I've gone up hiking before but this was without a doubt the best experience of my life. My
friend, Sean and Madeline ... (40) some pictures during the trip. We need 2 hours stright before we
reached the summit. The strom clouds were heading right toward us and you could actually see the rain
falling from the cloud. It was like a wall of water moving at an alarmingly ... (41) pace ready to engulf us.
39. A. experience
B. influence
C. experiment
D. expedition
E. Independence
 A. Bought
B. Brought
C. Broke
D. Took
E. Put
 A. broke
B. strong
C. long
D. bright
E. fast
 1. You can make instant noodles with the help of microwave
2. Finally, add any items that you want and serve the noodles
3. First, fill the bowl with 2 cups of water and the noodle
4. Microwave it for about three to five minutes.
5. Then, take noodles out of the microwave and pour the seasonings
6. After the microwave beeps, wait for three minutes in the closed microwave
7. Next, stir the noodles until the seasonings dissolve.
 The best arrangement of the sentences above is . .
A. 1-7-5-6-2-4-3
B. 1-3-4-6-5-7-2
C. 1-2-7-3-6-5-4
D. 1-4-7-5-2-6-3
E. 1-4-6-5-2-3-7
This text is for questions 43 to 45.
COMPANY ACCOUNTANT
Expanding wholesaler satisfactory and office equipment requires:
 A responsible accountant for director to run smoothly the company finance with good
salary and good working condition for good applicant
Apply with curriculum vitae to:
Mrs. Barton
Office Equipment World and Efficiency Work
PO Box 36 Whistle Woods UK
43. In which section would you likely read the ad?
A. Company for sale.
B. Office equipment.
C. Job vacancy.
D. Entertainment Guide.
E. Stationary and office.
44. What position is offered in the advertisement?
A. Salesman.
B. Wholesaler.
C. Accountant.
D. Office staff.
E. Director assistant.
45. Apply with curriculum vitae to Mrs. Barton.
What information should the applicant include in it?
A. Experience in managing a company.
B. A statement of salary wanted.
C. A prove of knowing about stationary.
D. A statement of responsibility.
E. A statement of education and work experience.
Questions number 46-50.
How to make a Cheese Omelet

Ingredients:
1 egg, 50 g cheese, 1 cup milk, 3 tablespoons cooking oil, a pinch of salt and pepper.
Utensils:
Frying pan, fork, spatula, cheese-grater, bowl, and plate.
Method:
• Crack the egg into a bowl
• Whisk the egg with a fork until it’s smooth
• Add milk and whisk well
• Grate the cheese into the bowl and stir
• Heat the oil in frying pan
• Turn the omelet with spatula and cook both sides
• Place on a plate, season with salt and pepper
46. 5. The text above belongs to……
A. narrative
B. Procedure
C. news item
 D. Spoof
E. Recount
47. The text tells us about……
A. how long to make any kind of food
B. ingredients of making omelet
C. utensils of making omelet
D. methods of making omelet
E. how to eat a cheese omelet
48. The followings are methods of making a cheese omelet, except…..
A. cracking the egg
B. whisking the egg
C. adding milk
D. cheese-grater
E. heating the oil
49. How much cheese do we need to make a cheese omelet?
A. one gram
B. three grams
C. five grams
D. fifteen
E. fifty grams
50. ……is a tool with a flat flexible blade used for mixing and spreading.
A. Pan
B. Fork
C. Spatula
D. Plate
E. Cheese-grater