Soal Paket A


Read the text and answer 1 to 4
It was Sunday morning December 26th 2004. The day that I would never forget forever. We went to the beach in Meulaboh, Aceh. Many people were there when I arrived.
When we were enjoying the beautiful sunrise, suddenly we were shocked by a violent shake in the ground. Everybody in the beach was panic. We soon realized that it was a very big earthquake although it struck in a very short period of time.
After that, we saw the water going on into the middle of the sea. No wonder if there were many kinds of fish left behind on the sand. We all seemed to be astonished by the view until we realized that there was a huge wave coming towards us and destroying everything in its way.
I didn’t realize what had happened until I found myself hanging on a branch of a tree.

1. The text mainly discusses …
A. the story about terrible a earthquake
B. the writer’s experience with a big earthquake
C. the steps to avoid danger in your life
D. the description of a beach in Meulaboh

2. What is the main idea of the third paragraph?
A. The writer saw many fish on the sand.
B. The view of the beach was very exciting.
C. The writer liked to see the wave in the sea.
D. Tsunami occurred and destroyed everything.

3. Everybody in the beach was panic because …
A. the sun rose brightly
B. there was an earthquake
C. the beach was very enjoyable.
D. there was an amazing view in the sea.

4.“We all seemed to be astonished by … .”
The underlined word has the same meaning with …
A. panicked
B. amazed
C. delighted
D. pleased

Read the text and answer questions 5 and 6.
Dear Kartika
Our sincere Congratulations on your success as The Best
Washington City Journalist 2009.
This will support you to write more articles.
The manager and staff of
Moonlight Publisher

5. What does Kartika do? She is a …
A. staff
B. manager
C. journalist
D. publisher

6. The text is written in order to …
A. congratulate Kartika on her success.
B. inform people about the best journalist.
C. tell people to congratulate Kartika.
D. invite people to come to the Moonlight publisher.

The Assembly Line Worker

In 1949,when i was 13,my family managed to escape China,and a year later,
We mad our way to New York City.My first years in America was spent on learning
And trying to get by in school.But by my senior year,I was near the top of the class.

Still,I was nervous as i looked for work that summer.I had never been interviewed for
A job.But my father was out of work,and i had to help support the family.I looked thr-
-ough the wants ads every morning and was called to arrange appointment.Finally,I
Found a job on the assembly line at the swingline,Inc.Staplers factory in Long Island
City (in New York City).Placing little red top on tiny staplers was boring,but it was great
To earn $40 a week.

The most important job I ever held was my first job on an assembly-line. The minimum
Wage may not have been glamorous,but it gave me independence and enabled me to help
The family.

(Taken from journey-2 by Lebauer,1977)

7.What is the main topic of paragraph 2?
A.The writer's first job
B.The writer's first interview
C.The writer's father
D.The writer's most important job



Read the text to answer  questions 8 to 10
If you are a sports fan, you are sure to know the name Michael Jordan.  He is probably the greatest basketball player the world has ever seen. Although his career as a player is over, his fame will live on for many years to come.
Michael Jordan certainly looks like a star. He is tall, well-built and handsome, with friendly brown eyes and a wide grin. He always manages to look well-dressed, even in his casual clothes or smart suits.
His personality, too, is as outstanding as his playing ability. Michael is a very determined person. This has made him a successful basketball star. He has given lots of money and support to charities.
All in all, Michael Jordan is not only a great athlete, but also a warm, caring person. Is it no wonder that so many boys have dreamed of growing up to be just like him?

8.  The best title for the text is…
a.            warm, caring person.
b.            Michael Jordan.
c.            a sports fan.
d.            a famous star.


9.    Why is he famous?
a.   He is handsome.
b.  He gives charity.
c.   Sports fans know him.
d.  The author admires him.

10. What is the main idea of the third paragraph?
a.   Michael Jordan is handsome.
b.  Everyone dreams to be Michael Jordan.
c.   His playing ability is great.
d.   Michael Jordan has great personality

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