www.mie-indonesia.com Persiapan UNBK bahasa Inggris Sekolah Menengah Pertama Simulasi 1 tahun 2019 yang terdiri dari 50 soal dengan limit waktu 120 menit sesuai standard waktu ujian UNBK, dimana untuk teks soalnya menggunakan warna berbeda, sedangkan option A, B, C, dan D menggunakan warna standard (hitam) sehingga lebih memudahkan pelajar untuk membacanya.
The following text is for question 1
WARNING!
ROAD CONSTRUCTION IS
UNDER PROGRESS
1. Who is the warning addressed to?
A. The government
B. The construction company
C. The construction workers
D. All road users
The following text is for question 2 and 3
Dear Rasti,
Congratulations on your achievement in winning "Best Photograph of the Year"! We are proud of you.
Keep up the good work and continue to shoot livelier photographs!
Your beloved siblings,
Randy and Sruti
2. What is the purpose of the text?
A. To support Rash
B. To wish Rasti luck
C. To encourage Rasti
9.The following are the facilities of the villas, EXCEPT.....
A, a meeting hall
B. a barbeque area
C. a dining hall
D. a private swimming pool
10. The purpose of the text is .....
A. to inform about how to reserve a room
B. to advertise the villas
C. to describe the villas
D. to tell us the facilities of the villas
The following text is for question 11 and 13
Please log on htpp://www/teenphotography.com/1st_photo_contest for contest details, eligibility information and entry forms.
11. When should the participants submit their photo?
A. On 31st July 2013
B. After 31st Juli 2013
C. Before 1st August 2013
D. On 17th August 2013
12. "........for contest details, eligibility information and entry forms."
The underlined word means.....
A. qualification
B. disability
C. probability
D. prediction
13. The announcement tells us about......
A. Our Beloved Earth
B. the 1st photo contest's winners
C. TPS's first photo contest
D. Teen's Photography Community
The following text is for question 14 and 15
Your beloved siblings,
Randy and Sruti
2. What is the purpose of the text?
A. To support Rash
B. To wish Rasti luck
C. To encourage Rasti
D. To congratulate Rasti
3. Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE based on the text?
A. Rasti and Randy are sister and brother
B. Rasti won "Best Photograph of the Year"
C. Sruti wishes Randy to be a good photographer
D. The senders are proud of Rasti's success
The following text is for question 4 and 6
To : refany@gmail.com
From : agust2018@gmail.com
Cc :
Subject : Reply
Dear Fanny,
The following text is for question 4 and 6
To : refany@gmail.com
From : agust2018@gmail.com
Cc :
Subject : Reply
Dear Fanny,
Thank you for your letter. I'm very happy to hear that you're planning to come to Manado this holiday.
There are nice places to visit in my hometown. There's a beautiful beach called Boulevard Beach. It is a very suitable place to hang out with friends or family, especially in the afternoon when the sun sets in the west. If you like diving or snorkeling, we have Bunaken Marine Park. I be you've heard of that name before. Yeah, this place is very well known for its coral reefs and sea animals. There are many more that I can't describe individually. Please come and I'll show you these places. I guarantee that you'll have a great time during your stay here.
I very much look forward to seeing you.
Your best friend,
Agust
4. From the e-mail, we can conclude that.....
A. Fanny will visit Agust
B. Fanny lives in Manado
C. we can see the sunrise at Boulevard Beach
D. Fanny and Agust will go to Manado on a vacation
5. What is the main idea of paragraph two?
A. The best diving site in the world
B. A good place for diving and snorkeling
C. The best view of Boulevard Beach, at sunset
D. Interesting places in Manado
6. "........ you'll have a great time during your stay here (Last paragraph).
The world "here" refers to.....
A. Fanny's hometown
B. Agust's hometown
C. Bunaken Marine Park
D. Boulevard Beach.
The following text is for question 7 and 8
Dear Sonya,
7. What is the purpose of the message?
A. To ask for a friend's confirmation
B. To invite a friend to go somewhere
C. To inform a friend about the next study club
D. To inform about who will join a study club
8. From the message we know that.....
A. the message is sent to Ridwan
B. Ridwan, Sonya and Dito will study together
C. the study club will be held this afternoon
D. the sender cannot join the study club
The following text is for question 9 and 10
I'm really sorry for my late reply. I was in the middle of cooking, so I wasn't aware of your message. Anyway, I have confirmed with Dito about our next study club. He said that he didn't mind if we study at his house. So, I'll see you at Dito's house tomorrow afternoon.
Ridwan7. What is the purpose of the message?
A. To ask for a friend's confirmation
B. To invite a friend to go somewhere
C. To inform a friend about the next study club
D. To inform about who will join a study club
8. From the message we know that.....
A. the message is sent to Ridwan
B. Ridwan, Sonya and Dito will study together
C. the study club will be held this afternoon
D. the sender cannot join the study club
The following text is for question 9 and 10
Green Park Villas'
Tastefully designed as your ideal vacation retreat i a mountainous area. This place is ideal for large groups with our lavish 3-bedroom and 4-bedroom villas which are fully air conditioned. The living and dining rooms and kitchen are elegantly designed and exquisitely fitted with all the necessities. Jump into the private swimming pool at your convenience There is also a special barbeque area where you can party with your family or friends.
Reservation : Green Park Villas, Jalan Permai, Bukittinggi, telp. 9988800
Email : greenparkvillas@gmail.com
For further information, please log on http://www.greenparkvillas.com
9.The following are the facilities of the villas, EXCEPT.....
A, a meeting hall
B. a barbeque area
C. a dining hall
D. a private swimming pool
10. The purpose of the text is .....
A. to inform about how to reserve a room
B. to advertise the villas
C. to describe the villas
D. to tell us the facilities of the villas
The following text is for question 11 and 13
ANNOUCEMENT
Teen's Photography Community (TPC) is pleased to announce its first photo contest with the theme "Our Beloved Earth". This contest is for bau kencur school student only. All entries must be received by Teen's Photography Community, by 31st July 2003. The winner will be announced on 17th August 2013. There will be many prizes to be won.Please log on htpp://www/teenphotography.com/1st_photo_contest for contest details, eligibility information and entry forms.
11. When should the participants submit their photo?
A. On 31st July 2013
B. After 31st Juli 2013
C. Before 1st August 2013
D. On 17th August 2013
12. "........for contest details, eligibility information and entry forms."
The underlined word means.....
A. qualification
B. disability
C. probability
D. prediction
13. The announcement tells us about......
A. Our Beloved Earth
B. the 1st photo contest's winners
C. TPS's first photo contest
D. Teen's Photography Community
The following text is for question 14 and 15
Students Organization of Sekolah Menengah Pertama Nusa Persada
Jalan Pmeuda number 13, Balikpapan
Dear Sir/Madam,
To celebrate the golden anniversary of our school and Independence Day, we would like to hold the First Nusa Persada Softball Cup. Furthermore, the competition's goal is to introduce and develop softball itself which seems to be a popular game amongst many students.
Therefore, we would like to invite your softball team to participate in the competition that will be held on 20th-28th Juli 2013. The games will be conducted at the city sport centre twice a day, between 8 and 10 a.m. and 3 and 5 p.m.
Meanwhile, the due data for registration is 8th July 2013 and each participating team has to pay Rp100,000 for registration. There will be many prices to be won.
We look forward to hearing from you soon. Thank you.
Balikpapan, 13th April 2013
Diana Burhan
Secretary OSIS Chairperson
14. What is the text about?
A. Information about how to join the softball competition
B. An invitation to take part in the softball competition
C. Information about the First Nusa Persada Softabll club
D. An invitation to attend the celebration of the school's anniversary
15. From the text we can say that......
A. the competition will be held for a week
B. the games will only be conducted in the morning
C. it is free of charge to participate in the competition
D. the school has been established for fifty years
The following schedule is for questions 16 and 17.
COMMUTER LINES
No Coach Details Departing Station Transit Station Arrival Departure
1 R407 DEPOK-BOGOR DEPOK DEPOK 04:10:00 04:10:00
2 R407 DEPOK-BOGOR DEPOK CITAYAM 04:15:00 04:16:00
3. 803 BOGOR-JAKARTA KOTA BOGOR BOGOR 04:22:00 04:22:00
4. R407 DEPOK-BOGOR DEPOK BOJONGGEDE 04:21:00 04:22:00
5. R407 DEPOK-BOGOR DEPOK CILEBUT 04:26:00 04:27:00
6 403 BOGOR-JAKARTA KOTA BOGOR BOGOR 04:29:00 04:29:00
7 803 BOGOR-JAKARTA KOTA BOGOR CILEBUT 04:29:00 04:30:00
8 R407 DEPOK-BOGOR DEPOK BOGOR 04:34:00 04:34:00
9 405 BOGOR-JAKARTA KOTA BOGOR BOGOR 04:36:00 04:36:00
16. What is the purpose of the schedule?
A. To describe kinds of commuter lines
B. To explain how to reach certain places by commuter lines
C. To provide information about the time schedule of commuter lines
D. To tell the readers about the destination of commuter lines.
17. How many trains depart from Bogor and transit in Bogor?
A. Two
B. Three
C. Four
D. Five
The following schedule is for questions 18 and 20.
3. 803 BOGOR-JAKARTA KOTA BOGOR BOGOR 04:22:00 04:22:00
4. R407 DEPOK-BOGOR DEPOK BOJONGGEDE 04:21:00 04:22:00
5. R407 DEPOK-BOGOR DEPOK CILEBUT 04:26:00 04:27:00
6 403 BOGOR-JAKARTA KOTA BOGOR BOGOR 04:29:00 04:29:00
7 803 BOGOR-JAKARTA KOTA BOGOR CILEBUT 04:29:00 04:30:00
8 R407 DEPOK-BOGOR DEPOK BOGOR 04:34:00 04:34:00
9 405 BOGOR-JAKARTA KOTA BOGOR BOGOR 04:36:00 04:36:00
16. What is the purpose of the schedule?
A. To describe kinds of commuter lines
B. To explain how to reach certain places by commuter lines
C. To provide information about the time schedule of commuter lines
D. To tell the readers about the destination of commuter lines.
17. How many trains depart from Bogor and transit in Bogor?
A. Two
B. Three
C. Four
D. Five
The following schedule is for questions 18 and 20.
How to Clean Dirty Floors
1. Give the floor its daily brush, before you mop it
2. Check to see whether there are many stubborn marks on your floor that your daily brush can not remove. Spray all purpose cleaner on them and scrub them wit a scrubbing brush
3. Fill your bucket with hot water mixed with the quantity o floor cleaner specified on the label
4. Mop backwards rather than forwards so you don't step your cleanly mopped floor
5. Empty and refill your water bucket as soon as the water starts to become dirty and to avoid getting dirty streaks on the floor
6. If you are mopping a room that is used frequently, such as the kitchen, you may not want to wait for the floor to dry. Just use the old towel, stand on it with both feet and shuffle across the flour until it is dry
18. Why should we mop backwards?
A. It is much easier to mop backwards than go to mop forwards
B. Mopping the floor backwards will save our time and energy
C. We won't step on the cleanly mopped floor.
D. It is safe to mop backwards
19. From the text above, we can conclude that....
A. we may scrub stubborn marks on the floor using sharp equipment
B. we should change dirty water to avoid getting dirty streaks on the floor
C. to dry the floor, with a mixture of cold water and floor cleaner will give the best result
D. mopping the floor, with a mixture of cold water and floor cleaner will give the best result
20. "......stand on it with both feet and shuffle across the floor until it's dry (step 6)
The underlined word refers to......
A. an old towel
B. a kitchen
C. the floor
D. the mop
The following schedule is for questions 21 and 23
A. It is much easier to mop backwards than go to mop forwards
B. Mopping the floor backwards will save our time and energy
C. We won't step on the cleanly mopped floor.
D. It is safe to mop backwards
19. From the text above, we can conclude that....
A. we may scrub stubborn marks on the floor using sharp equipment
B. we should change dirty water to avoid getting dirty streaks on the floor
C. to dry the floor, with a mixture of cold water and floor cleaner will give the best result
D. mopping the floor, with a mixture of cold water and floor cleaner will give the best result
20. "......stand on it with both feet and shuffle across the floor until it's dry (step 6)
The underlined word refers to......
A. an old towel
B. a kitchen
C. the floor
D. the mop
The following schedule is for questions 21 and 23
Chicago is one of the biggest city in the United Sates. We can find many skyscrapers at every corner of the city. There are many interesting spots worth-seeing. One of the most popular attractions for both locals and tourists in Chicago is Cloud Gate. This is interactive sculpture is essentially a giant stainless steel bean that acts as a mirror. It reflects 80% of the city's skyline on its surface.
Spectators can see their image distort as they walk around the sculpture or underneath its 9-foot arch. The best viewing time is at night, when the lights from Chicago skyscrapers illuminate the bean's surface.
21. The text mainly tells us about......
A. the interesting places in Chicago
B. the view of Chicago city at night
C. the description of Cloud Gate
D. the attraction of Cloud Gate
22. Why is the best time to visit Cloud Gate at night?
A. There is a firework show
B. There are many starts in the sky
C. There will be many people visiting the place
D. The light from skyscrapers will illuminate the bean's surface
23. "Spectators can see their image distort as they walk......(paragraph 2)
The underlined word is similar to .......
A. form
B. change
C. create
D. reflect
The following schedule is for questions 24 and 26
Weh Island is often referred to by the name of its capital, Sabang. It is the westernmost island of the Indonesian archipelago. Situated at the mouth of the Malacca Strait is a sea passage for many yachts and cruise ships.
Weh Island is well known as the world best diving and snorkeling spot in Indonesia. Diving masters and instructors are ready to offer various diving sites like the tabled Sea Garden on Rubiah Island. Divers enjoy delightful sea creatures, most notably manta rays. whale sharks, dolphins and sea turtles.
There are many fascinating sites on the island, like beautiful beaches, a waterfall, volcano and hot springs; plus the Zero Kilometre Monument, the Japanese bunkers form World War II, the historical graveyard, Durian Keramat and Sabang town. Water Front Resort is also interesting if you like to see diversified marine life.
We can reach the island from Banda Aceh by boarding a morning ferry from Ulee Lheue Sea Port and arriving at Gapang Beach. The trip will only take a couple of hours, or 45 minutes by speedboat.
To explore the island, there are different kinds of land transportation, such as minibuses, motorcycles and three-wheeled pedicab or becak. For a more comfortable journey, rent a car.
24. '.......if you like to see diversified marine life." (Paragraph 3).
What does the underlined word mean?
A. Varied
B. Divided
C. Amazed
D. Unique
25. What is the main idea of the second paragraph?
The following schedule is for questions 39 and 42
Soil is the layer of loose, brownish material that covers the world's land surfaces wherever it is moist or warm enough. The only places there is not much soil are polar regions, mountains, deserts and the hearts of cities.
It is easy to think of soil as just dirt, but it is much more than that. Without soil, we would have no plants, crops or food. Soil is also one of the richest of all wildlife habitats. Insects, worms and other creatures that live In soil are mostly tiny and hidden of of sight.
Soil is a surprisingly composed of various materials. About half the soil tiny fragments or grains of rock, created as the rock below the soil is broken up by the weather. The rest is organic matter, the decayed remains of dead plants and animals. Then, the rest of the soil is air and water. These fill the gaps between the solid matter.
39. What is the main idea of paragraph two?
A. Materials in soil
B. The definition of soil
C. The function of soil
D. Areas with a little soil
40. According to the text, the following places with no much soil, EXCEPT.....
A. farmland
B. deserts
C. city centres
D. polar regions
41. What substance fills the gaps between the solid matter in soil?
A, Solid matter
B. Organic matter
C. Tiny fragments
D. Water and air
42. "........ the decayed materials of dead plants and animals." (Last paragraph)
What does the underlined word mean?
A. Reduced
B. Decomposed
C. Buried
D. Smelly
For questions 43 to 45, choose the correct words to complete the text
A.........(43) was at work. With a pair of shining, costly scissors, he cut a piece of cloth into various bits. Then, he put the scissors at his feet. After that, he took a small needle and thread and started to sew the bits of cloth into a fine shirt. When the spell of sewing was over, he stuck the needle onto his turban.
The tailor's son who was watching, asked him, "Father, the scissors are costly, but you throw them down at your feet. This needle is worth almost nothing. Yet, you place it ........(44) on your turban. Why?"
The man replied, "My son, the scissors have their function, but they only cut the cloth into bits. The needle, on the contrary, unites the bits and .......(45) the value of the cloth. Therefore, the needle to me is more precious and valuable. The value of anything depends on its utility, not on its cost-price, of appearance."
43. .......
A. tailor
B. sailor
C. farmer
D. teller
44. .......
A. roughly
B. sharply
C. carelessly
D. carefully
45. .......
A. reduces
B. enhances
C. omits
D. limits
For questions 46 to 48, choose the correct words to complete the text
I have two bantams at home. They are funny. They have .......(46) legs and small bodies. Their feathers are brown, I keep..........(47) in a bamboo coop in the backyard. Every morning I ......(48) them and clean the coop. Now, the hen is hatching.
46. ......
A. short
B. long
C. big
D. weird
47. .......
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Weh Island is often referred to by the name of its capital, Sabang. It is the westernmost island of the Indonesian archipelago. Situated at the mouth of the Malacca Strait is a sea passage for many yachts and cruise ships.
Weh Island is well known as the world best diving and snorkeling spot in Indonesia. Diving masters and instructors are ready to offer various diving sites like the tabled Sea Garden on Rubiah Island. Divers enjoy delightful sea creatures, most notably manta rays. whale sharks, dolphins and sea turtles.
There are many fascinating sites on the island, like beautiful beaches, a waterfall, volcano and hot springs; plus the Zero Kilometre Monument, the Japanese bunkers form World War II, the historical graveyard, Durian Keramat and Sabang town. Water Front Resort is also interesting if you like to see diversified marine life.
We can reach the island from Banda Aceh by boarding a morning ferry from Ulee Lheue Sea Port and arriving at Gapang Beach. The trip will only take a couple of hours, or 45 minutes by speedboat.
To explore the island, there are different kinds of land transportation, such as minibuses, motorcycles and three-wheeled pedicab or becak. For a more comfortable journey, rent a car.
24. '.......if you like to see diversified marine life." (Paragraph 3).
What does the underlined word mean?
A. Varied
B. Divided
C. Amazed
D. Unique
25. What is the main idea of the second paragraph?
A. The fabled Sea Garden on Rubiah Island
B. Many fascinating sites on the island.
C. Weh island as the world best diving and snorkeling spot in Indonesia.
D, Delightful sea creatures, like manta rays, whale sharks, dolphins and sea turtles
26. From the text, we can conclude that.....
A. we can find cold springs on the island
B. the island has a few interesting places to visit
C. our country's border starts from the island
D. boarding a morning ferry to reach the island is faster than by speedboat
The following schedule is for questions 27 and 29
The following schedule is for questions 27 and 29
Donn has just returned from her vacation in Kuala Lumpur. She was really happy. One of the best moments was when she explored Kuala Lumpur in one day by boarding the KL Hop-on Hop-off. For your information, KL Hop-on Hop-off is a semi-glass-roofed double decker bus, which will stop at over 40 tourist attractions. So, passengers can get on board and alight at places they like to visit.
She started her trip from bus stop in Bukit Bintang district and alighted at bus stop 8. She then walked to Chinatown, along Petaling Jaya Street. It is the place where we can buy goods at lower prices. She bought T-shirts and a wallet. Then, she continued walking to the bus stop 9.
Her second stop was National Palace. During the trip, she passed by Little India where there are many Indian stores. In that place, she witnessed the exchange of the palace sentry on duty.
She continued on her trip and stopped at Merdeka Square. There are many important and historical buildings near the place, such as Jamek Mosque and St. Mary Church. Then, her next destination was Petronas Towers. She was amazed by the sixth tallest building in the world. Her selesai stop was Kuala Lumpur Tower. Luckily, there was a pameran held there. She also has a chance to go to the observation deck, to see Kuala Lumpur from above.
She will never forget her experience that day.
27. Donna took a trip around Kuala Lumpur by....
A. car
B. bus
C. train
D. monorail
28. What is the main topic of the text?
A. Donna's holiday experiences in Malaysia
B. A semi-glass-roofed double decker bus called KL Hop-on Hop-off
C. Donna's trip in Kuala Lumpur in one day, using the KL Hop-on Hop-off
D. Interesting places in Kuala Lumpur
29. Donna visited the following places, EXCEPT ......
A. Little India
B. Chinatown
C. Merdeka Square
D. Kuala Lumpur Tower
The following schedule is for questions 30 and 32
Let me tell you about one of my terrible experiences. It happened during my first year a bau kencur high school.
One day at first break, I went to the canteen for lunch, with my friends. While having lunch, we were chatting about the test that we had just done.
Time seemed to run so fast. Suddenly, we heard the bell ring, which meant that break time was over. My friends and I rushed back to the class. Unluckily, I didn't watch my step. I stumbled and fell down. To make it worse, it happened in front of the teacher's office. Many students and teachers noticed the incident. Spontaneously, they helped me stand up. Luckily, I was okay, only a little brush on my left knee. Then, my friend took me to the sickbay.
30. When did the incident happen?
A. During lesson time
B. At second break
C. When the writer was in the Seventh Grade
D. During the writer's second year of bau kencur high school
31.Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE about the speaker?
A. The people who saw the accident helped him/her at once
B. He/she stumbled and fell down in front of the teacher's office
C. He/she entered the class late because he/she didn't hear the bell
D. Teachers saw what had happened to him/her
32. "To make it worse, it happened in front of the teacher's office." (Paragraph 3)
What does the word "it" refer to?
A. The teacher's office
B. The ringing bell
C. The writer's step
D. The incident of stumbling
The following schedule is for questions 33 and 35
Once upon a time, there was a a selfish and greedy man who lost thirty gold coins. He went to his friend's house and told her how he lost his gold coins. His friend was a kind woman.
As the woman's daughter was walking along the street, she found thirty gold coins. When she arrived home, she told her mother what she had found. The girl's mother told her that the gold coins belonged to her friend and she asked him to come. When the selfish man arrived, she told him how her daughter had found this thirty gold coins and handed them to him.
However, after counting the gold coins, the man said that ten of them were missing. He accused the girls of taking the coins, as he had forty gold coins. He added that he would claim the outstanding 10 gold coins from her, but the woman refused.
Then, the man went to court and informed the judge what had taken place between him and the girl's mother. When the girl and her mother arrived, the judge asked the girl how many gold coins she found.She replied thirty. The judge then asked the selfish man how many gold coins he had lost and he answered forty.
The judge then told the man that the gold coins did not belong to him, because the girl found thirty gold coins, not forty as he claimed. If anybody was looking for thirty gold coins, he would send for the girl. On the contrary, if forty gold coins were found, he would send them for the man.
Finally,, the man confessed that he lied and lost only thirty gold coins. However, the judge did not listen to him.
33. Who found the man's gold coins?
A. The woman
B. The judge
C. The woman's daughter
D. The man's daughter
34. Why did the judge finally decide that the gold coins belonged to the girls?
A. The girl found thirty gold coins, not forty
B. The girl found forty gold coins, not thirty
C. The man lost thirty gold coins
D. The girl was poor
35. From the story we can learn that we should be.....
A. generous
B. helpful
C. friendly
D. honest
The following schedule is for questions 36 and 38
The following schedule is for questions 30 and 32
Let me tell you about one of my terrible experiences. It happened during my first year a bau kencur high school.
One day at first break, I went to the canteen for lunch, with my friends. While having lunch, we were chatting about the test that we had just done.
Time seemed to run so fast. Suddenly, we heard the bell ring, which meant that break time was over. My friends and I rushed back to the class. Unluckily, I didn't watch my step. I stumbled and fell down. To make it worse, it happened in front of the teacher's office. Many students and teachers noticed the incident. Spontaneously, they helped me stand up. Luckily, I was okay, only a little brush on my left knee. Then, my friend took me to the sickbay.
30. When did the incident happen?
A. During lesson time
B. At second break
C. When the writer was in the Seventh Grade
D. During the writer's second year of bau kencur high school
31.Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE about the speaker?
A. The people who saw the accident helped him/her at once
B. He/she stumbled and fell down in front of the teacher's office
C. He/she entered the class late because he/she didn't hear the bell
D. Teachers saw what had happened to him/her
32. "To make it worse, it happened in front of the teacher's office." (Paragraph 3)
What does the word "it" refer to?
A. The teacher's office
B. The ringing bell
C. The writer's step
D. The incident of stumbling
The following schedule is for questions 33 and 35
Once upon a time, there was a a selfish and greedy man who lost thirty gold coins. He went to his friend's house and told her how he lost his gold coins. His friend was a kind woman.
As the woman's daughter was walking along the street, she found thirty gold coins. When she arrived home, she told her mother what she had found. The girl's mother told her that the gold coins belonged to her friend and she asked him to come. When the selfish man arrived, she told him how her daughter had found this thirty gold coins and handed them to him.
However, after counting the gold coins, the man said that ten of them were missing. He accused the girls of taking the coins, as he had forty gold coins. He added that he would claim the outstanding 10 gold coins from her, but the woman refused.
Then, the man went to court and informed the judge what had taken place between him and the girl's mother. When the girl and her mother arrived, the judge asked the girl how many gold coins she found.She replied thirty. The judge then asked the selfish man how many gold coins he had lost and he answered forty.
The judge then told the man that the gold coins did not belong to him, because the girl found thirty gold coins, not forty as he claimed. If anybody was looking for thirty gold coins, he would send for the girl. On the contrary, if forty gold coins were found, he would send them for the man.
Finally,, the man confessed that he lied and lost only thirty gold coins. However, the judge did not listen to him.
33. Who found the man's gold coins?
A. The woman
B. The judge
C. The woman's daughter
D. The man's daughter
34. Why did the judge finally decide that the gold coins belonged to the girls?
A. The girl found thirty gold coins, not forty
B. The girl found forty gold coins, not thirty
C. The man lost thirty gold coins
D. The girl was poor
35. From the story we can learn that we should be.....
A. generous
B. helpful
C. friendly
D. honest
The following schedule is for questions 36 and 38
A long time ago there was a huge apple tree. It loved a little boy very much. The boy loved to play around it every day. He climb to the free top and ate the apples. He also like to have a nap under its shadow. He loved the tree, so the tree was happy.
Time went by. One day, the boy returned to the tree. The tree said, "Come and play with me."
"I am no longer kid. I don't play around trees anymore. I want toys. I need money to buy them."
The boy was so excited. He grabbed all the apples from the tree, left happily and never returned. The tree was sad.
One day, the boy who was now a man, returned and the tree was excited. "Come and play with me," the tree said.
"I don't have time to play. I have to work for my family. We need a house for a shelter. Can you help me??"
The tree sad, "Sorry , I don't have a house, However, you can chop off my branches to build your house."
So, the man cut all the branches of the tree and left happily. The tree was glad to see him happy but since then, the man never returned. The tree was again lonely said.
Many years later, the man returned to the tree. "Sorry, my man. I don't have anything for you anymore. The only thing left are my dying roots," the tree said.
"No problem. I don't need anything more, just a place to rest. I am tired after all these years," the man replied.
Then, the tree replied, "Old tree roots are the best place to lean on and rest. Come, sit down and rest with me."
Finally, the man sat down and the tree was happy. It smiled with tears.
36. Why was the tree sad?
A. The boy didn't return for a long time
B. There were no other trees around it
C. It was not fruitful anymore
D. The boy cut it
37. What did the tree ask the boy to do when he needed a house to shelter?
A. To sell its apples
B. To sell its branches
C. To cut its branches
D. To lean on its old roots
38. What can we learn from the story ?
A. Everyone needs friends
B. Friendliness is a must in friendship
C. We should pay attention to cut enemy
D. True friendship means giving our friend willingly
A. Everyone needs friends
B. Friendliness is a must in friendship
C. We should pay attention to cut enemy
D. True friendship means giving our friend willingly
The following schedule is for questions 39 and 42
Soil is the layer of loose, brownish material that covers the world's land surfaces wherever it is moist or warm enough. The only places there is not much soil are polar regions, mountains, deserts and the hearts of cities.
It is easy to think of soil as just dirt, but it is much more than that. Without soil, we would have no plants, crops or food. Soil is also one of the richest of all wildlife habitats. Insects, worms and other creatures that live In soil are mostly tiny and hidden of of sight.
Soil is a surprisingly composed of various materials. About half the soil tiny fragments or grains of rock, created as the rock below the soil is broken up by the weather. The rest is organic matter, the decayed remains of dead plants and animals. Then, the rest of the soil is air and water. These fill the gaps between the solid matter.
39. What is the main idea of paragraph two?
A. Materials in soil
B. The definition of soil
C. The function of soil
D. Areas with a little soil
40. According to the text, the following places with no much soil, EXCEPT.....
A. farmland
B. deserts
C. city centres
D. polar regions
41. What substance fills the gaps between the solid matter in soil?
A, Solid matter
B. Organic matter
C. Tiny fragments
D. Water and air
42. "........ the decayed materials of dead plants and animals." (Last paragraph)
What does the underlined word mean?
A. Reduced
B. Decomposed
C. Buried
D. Smelly
For questions 43 to 45, choose the correct words to complete the text
A.........(43) was at work. With a pair of shining, costly scissors, he cut a piece of cloth into various bits. Then, he put the scissors at his feet. After that, he took a small needle and thread and started to sew the bits of cloth into a fine shirt. When the spell of sewing was over, he stuck the needle onto his turban.
The tailor's son who was watching, asked him, "Father, the scissors are costly, but you throw them down at your feet. This needle is worth almost nothing. Yet, you place it ........(44) on your turban. Why?"
The man replied, "My son, the scissors have their function, but they only cut the cloth into bits. The needle, on the contrary, unites the bits and .......(45) the value of the cloth. Therefore, the needle to me is more precious and valuable. The value of anything depends on its utility, not on its cost-price, of appearance."
43. .......
A. tailor
B. sailor
C. farmer
D. teller
44. .......
A. roughly
B. sharply
C. carelessly
D. carefully
45. .......
A. reduces
B. enhances
C. omits
D. limits
For questions 46 to 48, choose the correct words to complete the text
I have two bantams at home. They are funny. They have .......(46) legs and small bodies. Their feathers are brown, I keep..........(47) in a bamboo coop in the backyard. Every morning I ......(48) them and clean the coop. Now, the hen is hatching.
46. ......
A. short
B. long
C. big
D. weird
47. .......
A. a
B. him
C. her
D. them
48. ....../
A/ fed
B. feed
C. feeds
D. am feeding
49. Arrange these words to form a meaningful sentence.
me-you-please-message-call-after-have read-back-this
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
A. 3-5-1-9-7-6-4-8-2
B. 3-5-1-8-4-7-2-9-6
C. 3-5-1-8-6-2-7-9-4
D. 3-5-1-4-2-8-6-7-9
50. Arrange the following sentences to turn a meaningful paragraph.
(1) She said, "Congratulations! Your story is the best."
(2) I was the winner of a story writing contest
(3) Minutes later, my mother entered my room
(4) Yesterday, morning my cell phone rang
(5) She showed me an announcement in a magazine
(6) It was a call from my close friend
(7) Of course, I was very delighted
(8) I didn't believe it and thought, it was only a prank
A. 4-6-2-7-2-5-3-8
B. 4-6-1-8-3-5-2-7
C. 4-6-1-8-5-7-3-5
D. 4-6-2-8-1-5-3-7
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