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TRY OUT SPENDA 1 Dear Meiliana,
The following text is for question 1.
Critical Battery!
You should change your battery, or switch to
the power outlet immediately to keep your
work continuous.
1. Based on the text, we should
A. change the battery soon
B. press the power button
C. go to a battery outlet
D. switch off the device
The following text is for questions 2 and 3.
Dear Handi,
Congratulations on winning the Computer
Animation Competition! You are our pride
and joy. We wish you luck and success for
the future.
Uncle Allan & Aunt Delia
2. What did Handi achieve?
A. Create a new computer programme.
B. Become a successful animator.
C. Make animated films.
D. Win a competition.
3. You are our pride and joy. The underlined
word refers to ....
A. Handi, Uncle Allan and Aunt Delia
B. Handi and his family
C. Uncle Allan and Aunt Delia
D. Uncle Allan and Handi
The following text is for questions 4 to 6.
Hi, Lia. How are you? Its been a year since we
last met and I wont stop writing you letters. I
am enjoying the dusk on the balcony, while
writing this letter. Its a good time to relax,
after a busy day.
These few weeks have been so hectic for me. I
have to attend courses after school and study,
to prepare for the National Examination.
However, I dont want to consider these
activities as burdens, which would drive me
crazy. So, I spend time playing and hanging
out with my friends, or family. We need
leisure time, dont we?
How about you? Please write as soon as you
can. I look forward to your stories.
Cheers,
Amanda
4. When does Amanda write the letter?
A. In the morning.
B. At midday.
C. In early evening.
D. Before sleeping.
5. What is the main idea of the second paragraph?
A. Meilianas busy day.
B. Amandas activities.
C. Courses after school.
D. National Examination.
6. What does Amanda do after school?
A. Attend courses.
B. Relax on the balcony.
C. Write letters to her friends.
D. Hang out with her friends.
The following text is for questions 7 and 8.
Hi, Raymond.
Just to inform you that Ardya and I are going
to the book fair at the town hall at 4 this
afternoon. Would you like to join us?
Karel
7. What is the purpose of the message?
A. To invite Raymond to attend a book fair.
B. To inform Raymond about a book fair.
C. To remind Raymond to go to a book fair.

D. To cancel an appointment to attend a book
fair.
8. From the text, we know that . . . .
A. the message is addressed to Ardya
B. there will be a book fair this afternoon
C. Karel and Ardya will pick Raymond up at 4
p.m.
D. Raymond, Ardya and Karel will meet at the
town hall
The following text is for questions 9 and 10.
FLEET Soft and non-sticky cream
Suitable for dry, rough and cracked feet skin
with natural wheat protein to restore your
natural skin moisture.
Get one for smooth and healthy feet skin.
Now available at stores in Indonesia.
Adapted from: Kanna White
9. The purpose of the text is
A. to advertise feet cream
B. to inform about where to get feet cream
C. to inform about the benefits of feet cream
D. to show the ingredients of feet cream
10. What is the benefit of the product?
A. To keep the skin fresh.
B. To moisten and brighten skin.
C. To help moist feet with bad odor.
D. To smooth dry, rough and cracked feet skin.
The following text is for questions 11 to 13.
Announcement
We are pleased to announce that starting on
Monday, 3rd December 2012, our showroom
will be located at Jl. Imam Bonjol no. 32.
Our new telephone number is (0361) 717171.
Our manufacturing division will remain
at Jl. M.H.Thamrin no. 101.
1st December 2012
Management of Candice Decor and Furniture
11. What is the text about?
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A. The new telephone number of the manager
of Candice Decor and Furniture.
B. The new management policy of Candice
Decor and Furniture showroom.
C. The address change of Candice Decor and
Furniture showroom.
D. The grand opening of Candice Decor and
Furniture.
12. Where is the furniture manufactured?
A. At Jl. Imam Bonjol no. 32.
B. At Jl. Imam Bonjol no. 101.
C. At Jl. M.H.Thamrin no. 32.
D. At Jl. M.H.Thamrin no. 101.
13. The following statement is correct based on
the text, EXCEPT ....
A. the announcement is made at the
beginning of the month
B. customers can contact the showroom on
(0361)717171
C. the manufacturing division will occupy the
new building on Monday, 3rd December
D. the showroom and the manufacturing
division are located in separate buildings
The following text is for questions 14 and 15.
Alumni of SMP Harapan Bangsa, Class of 1998,
you are cordially invited to:
Class Reunion
Sunday, 6th January 2013
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
The Diamond Hall, 3rd floor of Lentera Hotel
See old friends and recall your warm
memories. Dont miss it!
RSVP: Ronald Himawan (085868788888)
14. From the text, we can conclude that
A. all alumni of SMP Harapan Bangsa are
invited to the reunion
B. those who cannot attend the event should
contact Ronald Himawan
C. the reunion will be held at Diamond Hotel
on 6th January

D. the reunion celebration will last for 4 hours
15. See old friends and recall your warm
memories. What is recall similar to?
A. Relate.
B. Respond.
C. Represent.
D. Remember.
The following schedule is for questions 16 and
17.
A trip by train offers you a different
experience and gives you more time to enjoy the
trip itself. For those of you who wish to make a
trip by train, departing from Yogyakarta, for
Jakarta, here is the schedule.
16. When will Argo Lawu leave for Jakarta?
A. In the morning.
B. At noon.
C. In the afternoon.
D. In the evening.
17. From the text we know that....
A. Taksaka Pagi will arrive in Jakarta
earlier than Argo Lawu
B. Argo Dwipangga will depart for Jakarta in
the
afternoon
C. it will take more than 8 hours to travel by
Fajar
Utama Yogya
D. Senja Utama Yogya offers an executive
class
The following text is for questions 18 to 20.
How to Treat Swollen Eyelids
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Swollen eyelids can be caused by allergies,
irritation, tear-duct blockages and infection. Here
are ways to reduce the swelling.
1. Use eye drops that contain antihistamines to
treat swollen eyelids caused by allergies.
2. Apply a warm, moist washcloth or a cold ice
pack to your eyelids for a period of time,
several times each day to reduce the swelling,
temporarily.
3. Try not to lie down or keep your head in a
position where blood can flow to it quickly.
4. Avoid rubbing your eyes for it may cause the
swelling to worsen.
5. Consult a doctor immediately if you experience
pain along with swelling, or if you notice
changes in vision.
Adapted from:
http://www.eyehealthweb.com/problems/eye- swelling.html
(12th October 2012)
18. What should we do to treat swollen eyelids
caused by allergies?
A. Lie down.
B. See a doctor immediately.
C. Try cold compresses to heal the swelling.
D. Use eye drops that contain antihistamines.
19. According to the text, what is the benefit of
applying a warm moist washcloth?
A. To relieve the pain.
B. To smooth the blood flow.
C. To improve vision.
D. To reduce the swelling, temporarily.
20. Based on the text, why should we NOT rub our
eyes?
A. To avoid allergies.
B. To avoid worsening the swelling.
C. To avoid blood coagulation.
D. To avoid tear-duct blockages.
The following text is for questions 21 to 23.
The Sydney Opera House in Sydney, New
South Wales, Australia is one of the most famous
performing arts venues in the world. It is one of
Sydneys most popular icons. Many tourists and
travellers from all over the world visit, photograph
and stand in awe of this cultural centre of Sydney.
The Opera House is situated near Sydney
Harbour at Bennelong Point. Getting to the
Sydney Opera House is easy, as its located on
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water and surrounded by many other attractions him, or invite him to play together. Glen can make
of Sydney.
a lot of friends easily because he is a really nice,
It was designed by Jorn Utzon and opened in
October 1973. It has about 1,000 rooms including kind and friendly boy.
five theatres, five rehearsal studios, two main
halls, four restaurants and numerous souvenir
shops. 24. The communicative purpose of the text is
Adapted from: http://www.sydney.com.au/operahouse.htm (12th
0ctober2012) http://www.sydneyoperahouse.biz/ (12th October A. to inform about the writers hobbies
2012)
21. The text mainly talks about.... B. to describe the writers friend

A. Australia C. to describe the writers neighbourhood

B. Sydney Harbour D. to relate the writers experience to his

C. the Sydney Opera House friends

D. New South Wales 25. What does Glen look like?

22. Based on the text, what is the Sydney Opera A. He is tall and thin.

House? B. He has short curly hair.

A. A Sydney cultural heritage site. C. He has tanned skin.

B. A photographic studio. D. He wears glasses.

C. A performing arts venue. 26. Which of the following statements is TRUE

D. A travellers inn. based on the text?

23. ... and numerous souvenir shops. (Paragraph A. Glen enjoys reading books.

3) The word numerous means .... B. Glen is too shy to make friends.

A. many C. small C. Glen has a brother and a sister.

B. few D. large D. Glen and the writer are schoolmates.

The following text is for questions 24 to 26. The following text is for questions 27 to 29.

Glen is my new friend in my Last holiday, my uncle and aunt took me to

neighbourhood. He has just moved here, from Bali on vacation. My parents didnt accompany us

Pontianak, Kalimantan. He is fourteen years old, a because they had to work.

year younger than me. Glen is in the eighth grade On our first day in Bali, we went to Kuta,

while Im in the ninth grade. We study at different Legian, and Seminyak beaches. There were

schools. tourists surfing, sunbathing, taking photos or

Glen is of average height, thin and fair in playing on the beaches, while my aunt and I were

complexion. He has short wavy hair, small black sitting ashore and enjoying the view. My uncle

eyes and wears glasses. He is a kind of bookworm. was busy taking photos from every angle, because

He has a collection of books; comic books, science he is fond of photography.

fiction books, novels and many others.. I often Uluwatu, Garuda Wisnu Kencana Park,

borrow and read his books, when I visit him at his Dreamland Beach and Jimbaran Beach were on

house. our itinerary for the second day. The best part of

Glen lives with his parents. He is the only that day was when we could see the beautiful

child in the family. Nevertheless, he doesnt feel sunset at Jimbaran Beach, while having dinner at

lonely because many of his friends like to visit a cafe.


On our last day, we visited Bali Zoo Park and
bought souvenirs from Sukawati market. We
didnt stay long at those places because our flight
was at 5:25 p.m. We needed a few hours to
prepare, before the time of departure.
I thanked my uncle and aunt for taking me on
a wonderful holiday in Bali. Although I hadnt
been able to explore more of Bali, I was really
satisfied and excited about my holiday.
27. What did the writer do on his second day?
A. Enjoyed the beautiful sunset at Jimbaran
Beach.
B. Took lots of pictures at Garuda Wisnu
Kencana Park.
C. Went surfing at Dreamland Beach.
D. Had dinner in a cafe in Uluwatu.
28. What is the main idea of paragraph 2?
A. The writers trip to Bali.
B. The writers visit to beaches in Bali.
C. The writers experience at Bali Zoo Park.
D. The writers activities on the second day in
Bali.
29. .. because they had to work. (Paragraph 1)
The underlined word refers to ...
A. the writers parents and uncle
B. the writers uncle and aunt
C. the writers parents
D. the writers family
The following text is for questions 30 to 32.
It was my birthday last week, but poor me, I
had to stay in bed all day because I had a fever. I
had seen a doctor and so I had to take the
medicine as prescribed and have enough rest.
Before going to work, my parents brought a
birthday cake to my room. They wished me a
happy and healthy life and gave me a present.
Then, they left with a warm kiss and advice that I
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had to take care of myself while they were
working. The maid would accompany, in case I
needed assistance.
I thought that it was an unpleasant birthday
for me, but to my surprise, my friends looked in
on me along with cheers and presents. Even Ms.
Eriska, our room teacher, visited me. They sang
Happy Birthday softly and filled me with warm
birthday wishes. They had made my day. I had a
wonderful birthday last week, although I had to
celebrate it with a temperature.
30. Who gave the writer a birthday cake?
A. Ms. Eriska.
B. The writers parents.
C. The writers friends.
D. The writers teacher.
31. What surprised the writer on his/her
birthday?
A. His/her parents gave him/her a birthday
present.
B. His/her parents made a surprise birthday
party for him/her.
C. His/her friends sent him/her birthday cards
and presents.
D. His/her friends and room teacher visited
him/ her.
32. What did the writer likely feel at the end of
his/her birthday?
A. Sad. C. Happy.
B. Bored. D. Worried.
The following text is for questions 33 to 35.
Once, there were two friends, a squirrel and
a lamb. The squirrel was sporty while the lamb
was calm. They used to play together and cherish
each other. Although the lamb often lost in the
games they played, it didnt easily give up and the
squirrel was never arrogant in winning the games.
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One day, it started raining heavily. The Adapted from: http://www.english-for-

students.com/An-Old- Lady.html (13th October 2012)
squirrel was in high spirits and started to climb a 36. The text generally tells about
tree. Suddenly, it lost its balance and fell in the A. a haughty lamp
rain water. It shouted for help, but no one heard B. a modest old lady
ijfyell, or helped it in the rain, but the lamb. The C. one dark windy night
lamb came to its rescue. The squirrel was relieved D. the most powerful light
and thanked the lamb for saving its life. 37. How was the lamp extinguished?
Adapted from: http://www.kidsfront.com/stories-for-kids/the_true_
A. The lady put it out.
friend.html (12th October 2012)
B. There was a blackout.
33. From the text we know that
C. The wind extinguished its flame.
A. the squirrel ran to the lamb, which was
D. It ran out of oil.
shouting for help
38. What is the main idea of paragraph 2?
B. the squirrel fell from the tree because of
A. The lamps light.
the lambs shout
B. The winds power.
C. the lamb and the squirrel played happily in
C. The lesson learned.
the rain
D. The lamps arrogance.
D. the lamb and the squirrel got along well
34. What was the lamb like?
The following text is for questions 39 to 42.
A. Helpful. C. Cheerful.
Dolphins are sea creatures that belong to the
B. Diligent. D. Confident.
same family as whales, Cetaceans. Dolphins are
35. What can we learn from the story?
mammals, not fish. They are warm-blooded, and
A. Dont judge a book by its cover.
mothers feed their young on milk. Unlike most
B. A friend in need is a friend indeed.
mammals which have four legs and a tail, dolphins
C. Good fences make good neighbourhoods.
have flippers, a fin and a tail.
D. All things are difficult before they are easy.
Dolphins usually live in groups of 20 to 100.
They take care of each other and often support an
The following text is for questions 36 to 38.
injured companion on the surface. Dolphins
Once upon a time, there lived an old lady in a
small hut. When the sun set, the old lady lit a communicate with high-pitched clicks called
lamp. The lamp was glowing brightly, lighting the
phonations. Some clicks are higher than any other
whole hut. This made the lamp very proud of
itself, being the brightest object in the universe. animal noise and humans cannot hear them.
The lamp said aloud, Look! How powerful I
Dolphins use sound to find things and can identify
am!
I provide light at night when the sun goes to different objects even when blindfolded.
sleep. Even the stars above cannot light this small
Dolphins are intelligent creatures. They are
hut.
It was a cold and windy night. The wind blew able to learn tricks and solve simple puzzles. They
hard and the flame of the lamp was suddenly
can also be trained to jump through hoops, toss
extinguished. Then, the old lady told the lamp,
You see, you are not as powerful as you thought. balls or walk backwards through the water, on
The hard wind hras extinguished you and you
their tails.
have thrown this place into darkness. Dont be
haughty. Adopted from: John Farndon, 1000 Facts on Animals, Essex,
Then, the old lady relit the lamp. Miles Kelly Publishing, 2001.
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39. What is the text about? sickness. Second, snacking during trip or sucking
candies will also help reduce motion sickness. ...
A. Dolphins.
(47), dont read while travelling. Reading
B. Cetaceans. increases the conflict between what the eyes see
and what the body feels. Fourth, keep your head
C. Sea creatures.
still. Rest your head against your seat. Finally, . . .
D. Mammals. (48) pharmaceutical products if you think its
necessary.
40. What differentiates dolphins from other Adapted from: http://www.tripease.org/te3.html (7th
mammals? November 2012)

A. Dolphins live in groups.

46. A. revise C. receive
B. Dolphins feed their babies on milk. B. refuse D. reduce
C. Dolphins have flippers, a fin and a tail. 47. A. Three C. Lastly
B. Third D. Lately
D. Dolphins can produce high-pitched clicks. 48. A. take C. taking
41. Based on the text, dolphins can do the B. takes D. to take
49. Arrange the following words to form a
following, EXCEPT....
meaningful sentence.
A. toss balls
In seven Snow White woods dwarfs met
B. solve simple puzzles
1 2 3 4 5 6
C. jump through hoops
the
D. count objects when blindfolded
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42. . . support an injured companion on the
A. 3-6-2-4-1-7-5
surface. (Paragraph 2) B. 3-6-7-2-4-1-5
The word companion is closest in meaning to C. 3-6-2-5-1-7-4
D. 3-6-7-5-2-1-4
A. team C. rival 50. Arrange the following sentences to form a
B. friend D. prey meaningful paragraph.
For questions 43 to 45, choose the correct words (1) However, I had to mingle with the others.
to complete the text.
(2) I remember the old times when I attended my

My family and I... (43) jogging around the new school on the first day.
park last Sunday. After spending about 30 minutes (3) We could get along well and I had a lot of
jogging around the track, my sister and I felt a bit
tired. So, we decided to rest for a while. We found friends.
a bench ... (44) a tree, at the corner of the park. (4) Besides, I had to familiarize myself with the
We sat there and so did our parents. After a
while, we regained our breath, while enjoying the new environment.
cool breeze and the ... (45). (5) It was not easy for me, since I was quite a shy
43. A. 9 . C. are going
B. went D. have gone boy.
44. A. between C. under (6) I felt nervous and awkward because I didnt
B. among D. over
45. A. performance C. season have friends yet.
B. photograph D. scenery (7) Luckily, I had very kind and friendly classmates.
For questions 46 to 48, choose the correct words
to complete the text. A. 2-6-4-5-1-7-3
Do you often get motion sickness every time B. 2-4-6-1-3-7-5
you travel in a car or bus? To help relieve motion C. 2-7-3-6-5-1-4
sickness, there are a number of things a person D. 2-5-4-7-3-1-6
can try.
First, eat before trip. A light meal helps settle Do The Best To Be The Best
the stomach and . . . (46) the possibility of motion