The Republik of Indonesia was a C.
In England
young country recently freed from colonialism
when tan Joe Hok swept the most prestigious
crowns in Badminton, including the All
England championship in 1959.
Born in Bandung, Tan moved around
West Java with his family during the tough
time of the late 1930s and early ‘40s.
eventually returning to settle in the province’s
capital. As a child, he would watch his mother
play badminton in the yard. As an up- and
coming player in his hometown in Bandung, he
would wake up early every morning, bike to
running track, and after his workout, make it
back to school before the doors closed. He was
one of the most talented players. There were
others with more technically beautiful strokes
and more flair. Howevwe, he would size them
up before they met at the court to see how he
could over them with his fitness and guile.
From the young standout in his
neighborhood, he became champion of
Bandung by the age of 15. At 17, he won a
famous victory over top player Nyoo Kiem Bie
in Surabaya. Two years later, Tan took the
Indonesia open singles and men’s doubles titles
in his hometown. He nursed ambition to
conquer foreign shores. In 1956, his dream
came true with a trip to Singapore. He won the
tournament, but the experience also provided
the sobering realization that he could not earn a
living from the sport.
16. What is the purpose of the author by
writing this text?
A. To tell the readers about badminton
tournament.
B. To describe the player’s feeling when
winning the tournament.
C. To inform the readers about a famous
badminton player.
D. To give some information about
Indonesia open.
17. Where was Tan’s first International
championship?
A. In Bandung
B. In Surabaya
D. In Singapore
18. Which of the following words is closest in
meaning to the word “flair” in paragraph two?
A. Freedom
B. Strengh
C. Talent
D. Prestige.
Tempo.C0, Surabaya- As many as 430
dancers lifted the spirit in the annual “Cross
Culture Festival (CCF) which is being held in
Surabaya starting from August 2 to 7.
Art and culture section head of
Surabaya culture and tourism, Herry Purwanto
saidon Tursday that the event is aimed to
introduce variety of local and international
dances. The first day is opened with remo
dance by 43 dance communities in Surabaya,
involving 430 dances from the age of 5 to 16
years old, “said Herry as quoted by Antara
News.
On the second day, he continued,
Yosakoi dance are performed by around 1,000
dancers from around East Java.
The eleventh cross culture festival are
held in two locations namely Balai Pemuda
Uilding ang G-walk Raya Surabaya. Dance
practitioners from Makasar, Balikpapan, tebing
Tinggi, Yogyakarta, Banjarmasin and Surabaya
are participating in a music dance workshop
which is part of the event.
19. What is the text about?
A. National dance practioners
B. Surabaya remo dancers
C. The annual CCF in Surabaya
D. Art and Culture head.
20. Where was the Cross Culture Festival held?
A. Balai Pemuda Building
B. Culture and Tourism office
C. Yasokai Dnce Center
D. Herry Purwanto’s Art Section
21.”…….remo dancers lifted the spirit” (first
paragraph). The underlined word is closest in
meaning to:
A. Raised
B. Decreased
C. Removed
D. Brought
Personal Manager
Indofood Company
Km 10 Palembang
Dear Sir?Madam,
I wish to apply for the position as aprojrct
engineer based on the qualifications you
published on your company website.
I finished my Bachelor of Science in Civil
engineering at Sriwijaya University in
Palembang. Currently. I’m working on my
thesis for my master in Civil Engineering.
I wish to improve my skills and to gain new
knowledge for my professional growth in your
company. I’m very willing to come in your
company upon receiving your response to
know more details about the condition and
policies.
Respectfully yours,
Angga.
22. What did the writer expect by writing this
letter?
A. He can learn civil engineering in the
company
B. The manager will invite him for an
interview.
C. Readers will be motivated to finish
their Master degree.
D. The writer can improve the company
professionalism
23. What will the applicant probably do next?
A. Arrange the place to meet.
B. Call the personal manager
C. Purchase the most expensive clothes
D. Come to the company for further
details.
24. “…. I would be able to improve my
skills….” (paragraph 3). The underlined word
is closest in meaning to..
A. Provide
B. Bring
C. Get
D. Take
Januari 10, 2015
Dear Meta,
I would like to thank you for helping
us organize my daughter’s graduation party. I
know it was hard work for you to do the
preparation of the party. I can’t imagine how
much time you had spent on the plan and yhe
arrangement. Impressively, you did a great job.
Everybody especially my daughter, enjoyed the
party.
On behalf of my family, I would like to
express our gratitud for your valuable help.
The event would have been nothing without
your help.
With love,
Wiena
25. What is the purpose of the text?
A. To arrange the graduation party
B. To ask for someone’s help in aparty
C. To thank Metha for attending the party
D. To compliment metha on her job.
26. What we can imply from the text?
A. Wiena will hold the party herself
B. Metha is able to attend the party
C. Metha prepared the party well
D. Wiena and her daughter are
dissapointed
27. “I would like to express our gratitude” The
underlined word means…
A. Regrets
B. Thanks
C. Solutions
D. Problems
COMMUNITY MEETING
FEBRUARI 17, 2014
6:30 P.M
GOODWILL INDUSTRIES
937 HERMAN STREET
NASHVILLE, TN 37208
CONFERENCE ROOM 121
Come and bring your concerns and receive
community updates, representative will be
there to discuss the following:
 Mr. Mario Hambrick proposed
development on 10TH avenue and
jefferson street.
 School board member Sharon
Gentry School Zioning How it
works and what are our options.
 Director Paula Robert-update on the
African American Museum.
 Ms. Judith Thackett from Key
Alliance-Homelessness and Poverty
in District 19
I hope you will make plans to attend this
very informatif meeting. If you need further
information. Please feel free to contact me at
2488852 or email at
EricaGilmore@nashville.gov
Hosted by council lady Erica Gilmore
District 19
28. What is the text about?
A. An invitation to a discussion.
B. A meeting of important people.
C. An industrial community confrence.
D. The report of an informative meeting.
29. What will participants do next?
A. Call Mr. Mario for the meeting.
B. Call Erica Gilmore to book a seat.
C. Attend the meeting on February 17.
D. Come to the confrence room in the
morning.
30. “Come and bring your concerns …” The
underlined word is closest in meaning to
A. Interests
B. Skills
C. Talents
D. Capabilities
Lake Sentani is tropical, shallow, open lake
located in the northeast extremity of the
Indonesian Province of Papua, about 50
kilometers from the provincial capital of
Jayapura. This region is a beautiful
introduction to Papua.
A huge wall of vegetation called Cyclops
sits majestically above Lake Sentani, making a
stunning backdrop to the clear waters. The
stillness of the waters in most peaceful,
evoking, a peculliar wonder wheter such a lake
should indeed exist in paradise. The embracing
Cyclops Mountains to the north securely
protect the twenty four villages surrounding
the lake.
To best experience the excitement of
boating on the lake, visitors can rent a
motorized canoe available at one of the
villages. Speeding on the lake, visitors will
experience the thrill of being caressedby the
warm breeze.
31. What is the purpose of the writer to
compose the text?
A. To provide the visitors with
information about the Cyclops.
B. To give information about the
provincial capital of Jayapura.
C. To tell the readers about the 24
villages surrounding the lake.
 D. The describe a tourist spot in the
northeast border of Papua Province.
32. What is the main idea of the second
paragraph?
A. The stillness of the waters.
B. The stunning beauty of the lake.
C. The friendly people in the villages.
D. The huge wall of mountain above the
lake.
33. Which of the following words is
synonymous to the word majestically in
paragrapgh two?
A. Proudly
B. Properly
C. Modestly
D. Magnificently
Rain : A graffiti competition will be held
next week for all Jakarta toung artist. The age
limit in seventeen. Would you like to join?
Kenny : Well, depends on the situation. I think
… Yeti
Rain : Come on Ken, I know you will enjoy
it. All competitors are invited to attend a
graffiti session in the city hall from 2 pm to 6
pm on Saturday the 6th of August. They will be
asked to create graffiti designs for the entrance
of the new city hall, which will be opened at
the beginning of the next month. It’s going to
be thrilling.
Kenny : Should I bring all the equipment I
need for the competition?
Rain : I don’t think so. Large sheets of paper
and spray panit are provided. Entries will be
judged by five professional artist and the
winners will be contracted by phone the10th of
August. The names of the winners will be
printed in ‘Jakarta News’ on the 15th of August.
34. What is the conversation about?
A. A new graffiti designer.
B. A marathon competition.
C. A contest for young artist.
D. The opening of the city hall.
35. How does Kenny respond to the
competition?
A. Most likely she will join it.
B. She is definitely uninterested
C. She wants Rain to participate in it.
D. She is happy about being invited
personally.
36. What is the synonym of the underlined
word “it’s going to be thrilling?”
A. Exciting
B. Indulging
C. Rewarding
D. Displeasing
Yeti : Do you enjoy living here?
Wahyu : Sure. Don’t you?
Yeti : I guess so, but I’ve been reading
about a lot of interesting places, and I’ve been
thinking about moving somewhere new.
Wahyu : Well, this is a pretty interesting place,
too. People have lived here for a long time
because it’s a good place to live.
: Why do you say that?
Wahyu : It’s near the ocean, for one thing, so
the air is fresh and there’s always fresh
seafood.
Yeti : That’s true.
37. What is the topic of the dialogue?
A. Fresh seafood availability.
B. A good place to live.
C. An interesting place to learn.
D. Living far from the ocean.
38. What has Wahyu done?
A. He lives near the ocean
B. He has bought fresh seafood
C. He has lived at an interesting place.
D. He has moved to somewhere else.
39. “… I’ve been thinking about moving
somewhere else.” The underlined sentence
means…
A. Yeti wanted to move to a more
interesting place.
B. Yeti will stay at the same place longer.
 C. Yeti and Wahyu have moved
somewhere else.
D. Yeti and Wahyu like to live at the
same place.

Tina : If it will help, we can reschedule