To : All students of X-4 I am sorry I can not come to the class because of the school project from the principal. Please continue doing the task I gave you on the last meeting. Submit it to the chairman, put on my table in the teacher’s room. We’ll discuss the task on the next meeting. Thank you 1. The text tells you about_____ A. Doing a project B. The principals text C. Asking to do the task* D. Giving permission to do the task E. Taking permission not to come to the class Batik Indonesia art Shop We provide beautiful batik bedsheets and wall decorations. They are excellently produced with high quality materials. The barik arts are done manually. One design is for one piece. It’s so exclusive, but with affordable price. You can see our products on this web:batikituindah@Indonesia.co.id. Please contact: Anissa (022)8761234567 Send your order through e-mail: anissa_batik@indonesia.co.id. 2. “ It’s so exclusive, but with affordable price.” The underlined word means --------------. A. Beautiful B. Expensive C. Elegant D. Limited* E. Tidy SOUND RADIO FM 103.7 Pasir Kaliki Bandung 40172 Phone: 666555-665544 Do you like to relax while improving your English? Listen regularly to our most progressive and wonderful English program: “SOUND RENDEZVOUS” Broadcast every Tuesday and Thursday, 10:15 p.m. to 12 p.m. Our programme includes: • Songs • Quiz • World news • Interviews with celebrities • Entertainment News (Music, film and sports) With the hosts: Lexy and Febri 3. What is Sound Rendezvous? A. A world news B. An English music C. A music programme D. A sport programme E. An English programme* House Husbands’ Heart Risk Most people assume that life in the rat race is bad for your health. But reversing the traditional gender roles, being a house husbands is stressful business, according to the latest research by American scientists. By giving up their jobs in order to become house husbands, men increase their risk of heart attack or coronary disease by as much as 82%, according to research based on 10 year study of 2.500 people in Boston, U.S. According to Dr. Elaine Eaker, the key to the problem is that some men became stressed about performing a role not traditionally assign to them by society. Men who stay at home tend not to have the same levels of support from friends and family as woman do the same. Jack O’Sullivan, of the Father’s Direct Group, was quoted as saying, “Society expects the main career should be a woman and society is structured around that. Day care is called mother and toddler groups and some men feel awkward about belonging to those groups. Professor Gary Cooper, a psychologist at the University of Manchester, said many men tend to underestimate the task of caring for a family. He said most men think being a house husband involves putting on a bit of washing, taking the kids to school and the putting their feet up with a cup of coffee. They are crazy. Most men are not used to performing a variety of activities simultaneously – the kind of multi-tasking which is second nature to most women. It is estimated that men have taken over the main homemaker’s role in one in seven homes, as increasing numbers of women become the main breadwinner. The study also found that women in high-powered jobs were more likely to develop heart disease than those in more junior positions. 4. Which is true according to the text? A. Professor Gary Cooper was from University of Boston. B. Being a house husband is delightful business. C. Being a house husband can decrease the tend of heart attack. D. Men are used to doing kind of multi-tasking. E. Professor Gary Cooper was from University of Manchester. 5. What is the main idea of the fifth paragraph? A. Men are used to performing a variety of activities simultaneously. B. Men are not used to performing a variety of activities simultaneously. C. The research on house-husbands health involved 2.500 people. D. Most men are happy being a house-husbands. E. Being a house husband is stressful business 6. “…Day care is called mother and toddler groups and some men feel awkward about belonging to those groups.” Synonym of the underlined word, except… A. Clumsy. B. Assure. C. Ungainly. D. Gawky. E. Bumbling. God... When You scold us Through your litte creation You show to us How GREAT You are Just with your litte creation and invisible And can shocked the whole world Is there a love massage that You want convey to us ? Maybe..... You want to “flicked” us Because we are so arrogant and greedy And far away from your gratitude God.... Give us one chance To repent, come back to You We realize.. That we are so arrogant We don’t care about others And we are so arrogant with your greatness. 7. What is the moral value of this poem? A. We should defeat the little creature. B. We should care to environment. C. should realize We about our mistake.* D. The little creature is realize us about the God greatness. E. God has given us many of blessing. 8. “To repent, come back to You” What is the similar meaning of the underlined word? A. Repeat. B. Atone.* C. Sinned. D. Go over. E. Vanish. Words Words are weapons when the world is filled With blood and ends with tears. Words are weapons when the rulers of the country Only know to close their eyes and ears. Words are weapons When an ordinary man wants to win The hearts of the beautiful women in his school. Words are weapons When I read this poem in front of you And then you understand what I mean. Word is sound, Save the word Save the voice Firearms should not be used to silence words Because…. Words are weapons. 9. What is the main idea of the first verse? A. Words can be close their eyes and ears B. World is filled with blood C. The Word can make you sad D. The word make you tears E. The power and meaning of a word * Is it important to know what your kids are watching? Of course yes. Television can expose things you have tried to protect them from, especially violence, pornography, consumerism, etc. A study demonstrated that spending too much time on watching TV during the day or at bedtime often causes bedtime disruption, stress, and short sleep duration. Another research found that there is a significant relationship between the amount of time spent for watching television during adolescence and early adulthood, and the possibility of being aggressive. Meanwhile, many studies have identified a relationship between kids who watch TV a lot and being inactive and overweight. Considering some facts mentioned above, protect your children with the following tips: 1. Limit television viewing to 1-2 hours each day. 2. Do not allow your children to have a TV set in their bedrooms. 3. Review the rating TV shows that your children watch. 4. Watch television with you children and discuss what is happening in the show. 10. The word disruption in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to A. improvement B. restoration C. eruption D. allocation E. interference* The Importance to Wear a Mask The issue of wearing face coverings in public comes up frequently these days. A common sentiment is, “If I am not personally at high risk for COVID-19, why should I wear a mask?” For those who do not cover their nose and mouth in public places, read the reasons below! The reason for this is that the virus that causes COVID-19 can be spread even before symptoms appear, by such things as coughing, sneezing, or even speaking at close range. Cloth face coverings have been recommended due to their low cost and ready availability. The importance of using it in public is illustrated here. If I wear my face covering to protect you from me, and you wear your face covering to protect me from you, then we can all dramatically decrease our risk of transmission of the virus that causes COVID-19. It is obvious that wearing a mask is one of the most important things we can do to stop the spread of COVID-19. To wear a mask safely, follow the tips below: 1. Wash hands before putting on your mask. 2. Put the mask over the nose and mouth. Don’t forget to secure it under the chin. 3. Slip the loops over the ears or tie the strings behind the head. 11. Which statement is not true based on the text above? A. The text above explains that the symptoms of the corona virus will be there before the symptoms spread B. The text above explains how we can avoid the corona virus C. The text above explains that the corona virus is only fake* D. The text above invites us to use masks to avoid the corona virus E. The text above explains the number of people who still underestimate the corona virus Is it important to know what your kids are watching? Of course yes. Television can expose things you have tried to protect them from, especially violence, pornography, consumerism, etc. A study demonstrated that spending too much time on watching TV during the day or at bedtime often causes bedtime disruption, stress, and short sleep duration. Another research found that there is a significant relationship between the amount of time spent for watching television during adolescence and early adulthood, and the possibility of being aggressive. Meanwhile, many studies have identified a relationship between kids who watch TV a lot and being inactive and overweight. Considering some facts mentioned above, protect your children with the following tips: 1. Limit television viewing to 1-2 hours each day. 2. Do not allow your children to have a TV set in their bedrooms. 3. Review the rating TV shows that your children watch. 4. Watch television with your children and discuss what is happening in the show. 12. What does the writer want us to do after reading the text? A. Let the children watch any programs B. Controlling anytime on them while watching TV C. Good communication and controlling about the programs is better.* D. Never limit them in watching TV to make them smarter E. Let the children choose the program and lock it Why We Should Prevent Ourself From Social Media Addiction Social media addiction is a behavioral addiction that is characterized as being overly concerned about social media, driven by an uncontrollable urge to log on to or use social media, and devoting so much time and effort to social media that it impairs other important life areas. Whether you use social media to connect with friends and loved ones, watch videos, or simply “kill time,” the popularity of this pastime has increased significantly over the last decade. This is especially the case in children and teenagers, as well as young to middle-aged adults. Using social media can influence your brain in harmful ways. You may use social media compulsively and excessively. You can become so accustomed to scrolling through posts, images, and videos that it interferes with other areas of your life. While social media can seem like mindless and relaxing fun, it actually has a significant effect on your brain. Whenever you log on to your favourite apps, dopamine signals in your brain increase. These neurotransmitters are associated with pleasure. The positive feelings experienced during social media use are only temporary. The way your brain engages in this positive reinforcement is also seen in other addictions. You have to realize that Social media can increase distraction that will effect to your productivity, and it will effect directly to your live because it will be your behavior that can make you while you are work you will got distraction from your social media , so reduce from using social media and start something that will prevent you from using social media like reading a lot of book and else 13. Why can Social media make people addicted ? A. Many of flex culture in social media B. Because give the users some temporary positive feelings* C. Global citizens happy D. Because it make you sad E. Just follow the trend Social Distancing to Protect Ourselves The term social distancing is familiar in our ears since it is often mentioned nowadays. Is social distancing really important? Yes, it is important for us to protect ourselves amid the pandemic. According to the CDC, social distancing is “keeping a safe space between yourself and people who are not from your household”. The government urges us to do social distancing in the midst of a pandemic to inhibit or break the chain of the spread of the coronavirus. Many companies and schools are closed and people are working and studying at home. Events involving a large number of people are also prohibited. These are the ways to prevent us from the exposure of the virus. Some might argue that as long as we wash our hands and wear masks, it is okay to go outside or even go on vacation. However, social distancing can help us in combating coronavirus. CDC also says that social distancing “helps limit opportunities to come in contact with contaminated surfaces and infected people outside the home”. This can remind us that social distancing is not a trivial thing which people can ignore. Finally, we must always keep a distance whenever we go outside to do something urgent. Always wear a mask and keep a distance with people. We should avoid attending any event that involves many people and most importantly, stay at home. 14. What is the topic of the text? A. Social distancing can help us in combating coronavirus B. Helps limit opportunities to come in contact with contaminated surfaces and infected people outside the home C. We must always keep a distance whenever we go outside to do something urgent D. Keeping a safe space between yourself and people who are not from your household”. E. Social Distancing is really important for us to protect ourselves amid the pandemic* 15. What should we do when we all have to stay home? A. Do things that are productive and maintain a healthy body so that it is not susceptible to viruses.* B. Traveling because vacation tickets are cheap. C. Not doing anything. D. Not social distancing because it's a hassle. E. Exercise but do not use a mask as it makes breathing difficult Biomas energy is processed from waste materials. Examples of biomass energy are sawdust and wood chippings, to make wood-pellets for biomass heating systems, corn and switch-grass to make ethanol used as fuel for vehicles. Positively, biomass energy can be produced locally, at minimum cost which the end user benefits from and also contributes to maintaining local employement. Besides, biomass energy is renewable and does not depend on fossil fuels. The piece of fossil fuels has no bearing on the price of biomass and in the past ten years the price has stayed the same which cannot be said for fossil fuels. Furthermore, biomass energy is CO2 neutral, which means the CO2, produced is the ammount ingested during the plants life time. However, as with anything in life, there are drawbacks of using biomass energy. The biomass may consist of fermented animal waste, agricultural crops, grains and other natural products. Considering pros and cons above, at large plants it’s economically feasible to install technology to recycle and process the wastes, but there are still doubts about the ecological impact of smaller biomass plants. It seeems all forms of alternative energy have some drawbacks, but they all are better options to replace our current dependency on coal and oil. Adapted from:http://www.techstore.ie/Renewable-Energy/Biomass-Energy/Biomas-Energy-Pros-and Cons.htm 16. What is the main idea of paragraph 4? A. Biomass is CO2 B. The meaning of CO2 neutral* C. The advantages of using biomass D. The disadvantages on using biomass E. The conclusion about biomass 17. Which of the following statement is true about the advantage from using biomass energy, except….. A. Benefit the end user by maintaining local employment B. Biomass energy is renewable C. The price of fossil fuels has no bearing on the price of biomass D. The biomass may consist of fermented animal waste* E. Biomass energy is CO2 neutral The Pros and Cons of Rising Fuel Prices in Indonesia Fuel prices in Indonesia are always an interesting topic for discussion. There are various viewpoints out community respond to the fuel price hike in 2015 during the last few months. Community groups who agree with premium fuel price increase from Rp. 6,800 / ltr to Rp. 7,300/liter while diesel from Rp6.400/liter to Rp. 6,900/liter of the opinion that the allocation of subsidies for this misses the point. They told the government subsidy should be allocated into other budgets, such as health, education and infrastructure development. Jokowi President has also prepared three magic cards to approximately 16 million poor and near poor. Three magic cards are prosperous family card (PSC), Indonesia smart card (KIP), and healthy Indonesia card (KIS). But for community groups who balked fuel price hike saying that automatically rise in fuel will create rising prices of basic necessities, even today some food commodity prices began to rise. In addition, there are many small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are the losers and it is definitely a lot of termination of employment (FLE) in enterprises increasingly high unemployment. They also have the opinion that the Indonesian government is currently deceive the people by plotting the state budget (Budget) for based on the assumption of oil price of 108 dollars per barrel, whereas the current world oil prices fell to 85 dollars. Even still expected to drop again around 70 dollars AS. However, why did the Indonesian government actually increase fuel prices? It seems that the Indonesian government policy surrender fuel prices to the world market price would be a debate that continues from year to year. As an intelligent society we must still respond to the government’s policy for the welfare of the people regardless of its form well. 18. What is the main idea of paragraph 2? A. The president prepared three magic cards for community in need B. Community groups that agree with the increase in fuel prices rate this subsidy allocation missed.* C. Premium fuel price increase approved by community groups D. Government subsidies should be allocated for health, infrastructure development and education. E. Community groups strongly reject the increase in fuel prices 19. “But for community groups who balked fuel price hike” The Underlined word “balked” is similar to A. Curbed B. Hesitate* C. Accept D. Assist E. Face 20. What is the conclusion of the text? A. there are many small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that suffer losses and it is certain that there are many layoffs (PHK) B. We must become people who always obey government policies C. Indonesian government policy surrender fuel prices to the world market price D. In addition, there are many small and medium enterprises (UKM) that get more benefits E. We must respond to government policies for the welfare of the people* The Spring Beauty An old man was sitting in his lodge, by the side of a frozen steam. It was the end of winter, the air was not so cold and his fire was nearly out. He was old and alone. His locks were white age and he trembled in every joint. Day after day passed and he heard nothing but the sound of the storm sweeping before the new-fallen snow. One day while the fire was dying, a handsome young man approached and entered the lodge. His cheeks were red, his eyes sparkled. He walked with a quick, light step. His forehead was bound with a wreath of sweet-grass, and carried a bunch of fragrant flowers in his hand. “Ah, my son,” said the old man, “I am happy to see you. Come in! Tell me about your adventures and what strange lands you have seen. I will tell you of my wonderful deeds and what I can perform. You shall do the same, and we will amuse each other.” Then the man served him a cup of hot tea, some snacks and they began their stories. “I am Peboan, the Spirit of Winter,” said the old man. “I breathe and the streams stand still. The water turns solid and hard as clear stone.” “I am Seegwun, the Spirit of Spring,” answered the youth. “I breathe and flowers spring up in the meadows and woods.” “I shake my locks,” said the old man, “and snow covers the land. The leaves fall from the trees, and my breath blows them away. The birds fly to distant land and the animals hide themselves from the cold.” “I shake my ringlets.” Said the young man, “and warm showers of soft rain fall upon earth. The flower lift their heads from the ground, the grass grows thick and green. My voice recalls the birds and they fly in joyfully from the Southland. The warmth of my breath unbinds the streams and they sing the songs of summer. Music fills the groves wherever I walk and all nature rejoices.” And while they were talking, a wonderful change took place. The sun began to rise. A gentle warmth filled the place. Peboan, the Spirit of Winter became silent. His dead drooped and the snow outside the lodge melted away. Seegwun, the Spirit of Spring grew more radiant and rose joyfully to his feet. The robins and the bluebirds began to sing on the top of the lodge. The stream began to murmur at the door and the fragrance of opening flowers whifted softly in the breeze. The lodge faded away, Peboan sank down and dissolved into tiny streams of water, that vanished under the brown leaves of the forest. Thus the Spirit of Winter depaeted and where he had melted away, there the Indian children gathered the first blossoms, fragrant and delicately pink – the modest Spring Beauty. 21. What is the topic of the story? A. Change of weather that represented by two spirits* B. Two spirits of weather who talked each other C. The missing of the winter D. End of the winter E. The Spring’s arrival 22. What is the main idea from paragraph 2? A. A young man’s arrival* B. The fire was dying C. Two spirit’s conversation D. The death of the spirit of winter E. Characteristic of Peboan 23. “His locks were white age and he trembled in every joint” (paragraph 1) What is the synonym of the word “tremble”? A. Frail B. Shiver C. Suffer D. Weak E. Lose MOVIE REVIEW: COCO Death comes to life and life comes to death in Pixar’s latest animated film “Coco.” After a subpar “Cars 3” release, Pixar returned to its former glory with “Coco,” a film featuring exceptional animation, complex characters and hard-hitting themes about love, loss and legacy. “Coco” follows the story of Miguel (Anthony Gonzalez), a 12-year-old aspiring musician whose family’s hatred toward music traces back multiple generations. After stealing a guitar from the grave of his musical idol, Ernesto de la Cruz (Benjamin Bratt), Miguel is transported to the awe-inspiring land of the dead on Día de los Muertos. There he teams up with misfit skeleton Héctor (Gael García Bernal), who offers his assistance in exchange for a chance to return to the human world and visit the family he left behind. Together, they journey to discover the truth behind Miguel’s family history and find his way back to the land of the living. The primarily Latino cast is a refreshing ensemble that provides some necessary cultural representation for the film. Mexican tradition plays a major role in the story, and it’s clear that Pixar tried to ensure the film honored, rather than appropriated, Mexican customs. The film incorporates authentic details like papel picado, colorful tissue paper with intricately cut patterns hung at festivals in Mexico, traditional grave decorations such as marigold flowers and xoloitzcuintli, a breed of hairless, Mexican dogs. While the foundation of the land of the living is built on Mexican customs, the realm of the dead draws from aspects of Mexican folklore to create a more imaginative fantasy world. The deceased are goofy, calavera skeletons who look forward to Día de los Muertos, their annual opportunity to cross an orange flower petal bridge into the land of the living and spend time with their families. They are only permitted to cross the border, guarded by immigration and customs, if their living families place their photos on the ofrenda – or the altar – in honor of their memory. Once the dead are no longer remembered, they completely cease to exist, a devastating concept that the film uses to illustrate the significant connection between families and their departed loved ones. Pixar beautifully contrasts the understated realism of the human world with the vibrant, whimsical dimensions of the realm of the dead. Dazzling alebrijes, or brightly colored creatures from Mexican folklore who roam throughout the land of the dead as neon lizards and gryphons, give the film a vibrant visual scape. The meticulous attention to detail also shines in reverberating guitar strings, textured candle wax and vivid colors of exploding fireworks, all of which re-establish Pixar’s mastery of animation. In addition to the visuals, guitar-based music provides viewers with an assortment of catchy, sing-along tunes. The songs, composed by Academy Award-winner Michael Giacchino, consist of tracks co-written by co-director Adrian Molina and “Frozen” duo Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez. The soundtrack includes both soothing lullabies sung by a father to his daughter and upbeat numbers performed by Miguel and Héctor at a talent show in front of an exuberant audience of the dead. The film’s standout track is the recurring, sentimental “Remember Me,” which begins as a generic pop number played by Ernesto de la Cruz for thousands of screaming fans, before taking on the more emotionally stirring idea of remembrance by the end of the film. However, while the portrayal of Mexican culture is a theme previously unexplored by Pixar, the studio still relies on an underdog trope to connect to their broad audience of both children and adults. As a result, the formulaic narrative structure is predictable. The film also draws from Hollywood films like Tim Burton’s “Corpse Bride,” which similarly focuses on a living man who finds himself stuck in the land of the dead, and Pixar’s own “Ratatouille,” a story about a rat who pursues his passion for cooking despite his family’s aversion to the culinary arts. Although Pixar put their own spin on the life and death tale, it still bears resemblance to previous animated films. However, “Coco’s” powerful emotional resonance, not the plot, is what distinguishes it from previous stories and ranks it among Pixar’s best. “Coco” compensates for its narrative shortcomings with poignant insights into the intergenerational family dynamic and the commemoration of loved ones that will likely reduce even the most stoic film buffs to tears. 24. Why did they hate music? A. Because they couldn’t feel the beauty of all of kind of music. B. Because their great great grandfather hate music so much. C. Because they thought they great great grandfather left them all because of music. D. Because music could bring that family to a destruction. E. Because their enemy could play any kind of music instrument. 25. What is the main idea of the second paragraph? A. Miguel was a boy who wants to be a musician but his family didn’t allow him. B. Remember me is the best song of Ernesto de La Cruz. C. As a result of the formulaic narrative structure is predictable. D. Coco is the story that tells about a boy who didn’t love his family. E. Hector and Miguel love music so much so they joined a music competition. Drive Safe By : Rich Brian Feeling left out from the pack, you gotta go rogue. Five years from now, will this even matter? You hope. You don't know where to go Construction every turn up on the road Live life thinkin' why it's goin' so slow. Lookin' at the clock, wonderin' why mama's not home You waited way too long. You noticin' a pattern in your home Screw all the good times, they're a past tense. I sleep and wake up when the world ends Those memories, they so hard to forget. Question every day, "Are we there yet?" Gone too far to change. Time to get your rollerblades That smile is worth the wait. Here comes better days All these thoughts I have in my head. Got me blinded from the sunset I'm tryin' hard to stop the rain. 'Cause smilin' doesn't feel the same I just called to tell you, "Drive safe". Will I see you in the mornin'? 'Cause I just wanna feel your touch. 'Cause I don't think I had enough The smiles turn to frowns quick. Need a quick break from night shifts That's where the hours pass too slow.Leave no time to grow My favorite things. Milk with cookies and cream I swear, where did the good times go? It don't show no more Gone too far to change. Time to get your rollerblades That smile is worth the wait. Here comes better days. All these thoughts I have in my head. Got me blinded from the sunset I'm tryin' hard to stop the rain. 'Cause smilin' doesn't feel the same I just called to tell you, "Drive safe". Will I see you in the mornin'? 'Cause I just wanna feel your touch. 'Cause I don't think I had enough 26. From the underlined verse above, we can say that.... A. The writer is now happy B. That the writer wants everyone to be safe while driving C. The writer prefers to be sad and embrace the hard times D. The writer realised that his loved one is the good thing in his life E. The writer realised that he no longer needs anyone to be happy again 27. What is the moral value of the song ? A. In life, hardships are inevitable B. We must only focus on good things in life. C. We must give in to the hardships we go trough D. Life only give you good things, not everyone has to go through hardships E. We must stand strong against hardships because good things will eventually come A WHOLE NEW WORLD I can show you the world Shining, shimmering splendid Tell me, princess, now when did You last let your heart decide? I can open your eyes Take you wonder by wonder Over sideways and under On a magic carpet ride A whole new world A new fantastic point of view No one to tell us no Or where to go Or say we're only dreaming A whole new world A dazzling place I never knew But when I'm way up here It's crystal clear That now I'm in a whole new world with you Now I'm in a whole new world with you Unbelievable sights Indescribable feeling Soaring, tumbling, freewheeling Through an endless diamond sky A whole new world (Don't you dare close your eyes) A hundred thousand things to see (Hold your breath, it gets better) I'm like a shooting star I've come so far I can't go back to where I used to be A whole new world (Every turn a surprise) With new horizons to pursue (Every moment, red-letter) I'll chase them anywhere There's time to spare Let me share this whole new world with you A whole new world (A whole new world) That's where we'll be (That's where we'll be) A thrilling chase A wondrous place For you and me 28. What is the purpose of the song? A. The world a thrilling chase B. That the world is very beautiful C. That our world is very different D. That the world is only ours forever E. That everyone sometimes has their own perceptions of seeing the world. 29. There's time to spare. The synonym of the underlined word is… A. Fat B. Mean C. Thick D. Backup E. Necessary 30. Which of the following statements is TRUE? A. I've come so far away B. There's no time to spare C. A dazzling place I always knew D. I can go back to where I used to be E. I can’t show you the world