Text for questions number 1-4

The Legend of Sangkuriang

Once upon a time in West Java, lived a beautiful princess named Dayang Sumbi. She was
banished from the kingdom by her father for disobedience. In her exile, she met a magical
dog named Tumang, who was actually a god in disguise. They fell in love and had a son
named Sangkuriang.

Sangkuriang grew up unaware of his father’s true identity. One day, he was hunting with
Tumang, but Tumang refused to catch any prey. Frustrated, Sangkuriang killed Tumang and
brought his heart home to his mother. Dayang Sumbi, enraged by her son’s actions, hit him
on the head with a rice ladle, leaving a scar. Sangkuriang left home, heartbroken and
ashamed.

Years later, Sangkuriang returned to his homeland, not recognizing his mother due to her
youthful appearance. They fell in love and planned to marry. However, Dayang Sumbi
discovered the scar on Sangkuriang’s head and realized his true identity. To prevent the
incestuous marriage, she asked him to build a lake and a boat in one night.

Sangkuriang, with the help of spirits, almost completed the task. But Dayang Sumbi tricked
the rooster into crowing prematurely, signaling dawn. Enraged, Sangkuriang kicked the
unfinished boat, creating the mountain Tangkuban Perahu. The lake he created became
Bandung Basin.

1. What is the main theme of this legend?

a. The power of love.
b. The consequences of disobedience.
c. The importance of forgiveness.
d. The dangers of pride.
e. Forbidden love
Jawaban: b
2. Why did Dayang Sumbi hit Sangkuriang?
a. He disobeyed her orders.
b. He killed her beloved dog.
c. He wanted to marry her.
d. He failed to build the lake and boat.
e. He build the lake and boat on time.
Jawaban: b

3. How did Dayang Sumbi prevent the marriage?

a. She told him the truth about his father.
b. She asked him to perform an impossible task.
c. She fled the kingdom.
d. She cursed him.
d. She told the secret.

Jawaban: b

4. What can we learn from this legend?

a. Love conquers all.
 b. Actions have consequences.
c. Forgiveness is important.
d. Pride leads to downfall.
e. Don’t follow your desires.
Jawaban: b

Text for questions number 5-7

The Story of Malin Kundang

Malin Kundang was a poor boy who lived with his mother in a small village. One day, he
decided to leave his village and seek fortune in a faraway land. He worked hard and became a
successful merchant.

Years later, Malin Kundang returned to his village with his wealthy wife. His mother,
overjoyed to see him, rushed to embrace him. However, Malin Kundang, ashamed of his
humble origins, denied knowing her. Heartbroken, his mother cursed him to turn into stone.

As Malin Kundang sailed away, a storm struck his ship. He was thrown overboard and turned
into a stone statue, forever a reminder of his ingratitude.

5. What is the main theme of this story?

a. The importance of wealth.
b. The dangers of ambition.
c. The power of a mother’s love.
d. The power of a mother’s prayer
e. The consequences of ingratitude.

Jawaban: e

6. Why did Malin Kundang deny his mother?

a. He was afraid of his wife.
b. He was ashamed of his past.
c. He did not recognize her.
d. He was angry with her.
e. His mother was ugly and poor.

Jawaban: b

7. What can we learn from this story?

a. Money can’t buy happiness.
b. Respect your elders.
c. Don’t be ashamed of your past.
d. Obey and respect to our parents.
e. All of the above.
Jawaban: e
 Read the following text and answer question 8 – 11

B.J.Habibie

The third President of the Republic of Indonesia, Jusuf Habibie Bacharuddin or the
general calls B.J. Habibie, he was born on June 25, 1936 in Pare-Pare, South
Sulawesi. He is the fourth child of eight children of Alwi Abdul Jalil Habibie and RA.
Tuti Marini Puspowardojo. On May 12, 1962 Habibie married Hasri Ainun Habibie
and had two sons, Ilham Akbar and Thareq Kemal.

In 1954 he graduated from high school in Bandung and then entered the the
University of Indonesia in Bandung (ITB now). He received his diploma from the
Technische Hochschule, Germany in 1960 and then earned his Doctorate from the
same place in 1965. In 1967, became Professor of honor (Professor) at the Institut
Teknologi Bandung.

On 10 March to 20 May 1998, he became a Vice President, sworn in by the Chief

Justice of the Supreme Court to replace President Soeharto. And on May 21, 1998 –
October 1999, Jusuf Habibie Bacharuddin became President of the Republic of
Indonesia.

8. What city was BJ Habibie born in?

a. In Lembang, Bandung

b. In Jakarta

c. In Makassar, South Sulawesi

d. In Pare-Pare, South Sulawesi

e. In Pare-Pare, North Sulawesi

Jawaban : D

9. “Germany in 1960 and then earned his Doctorate from the same place in 1965” (paragraph
2). The meaning of the words “earned “is ….

a. ask

b. Obtain

c. Find

d. Try

e. Get

Jawaban : B

10. “On 10 March to 20 May 1998, he became a Vice President” (paragraph 3). The
underlined word refers to….
a. Soeharto

b. BJ Habibie

c. Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

d. Alwi Abdul Jalil Habibie

e. Soeharto

Jawaban : B

11. From the text, we know that?

a. Bj Habibie earned his Doctorate at Technische Hochschule, Germany

b. Bj Habibie earned his Doctorate at the Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB)

c. Bj Habibie is the fourth president of Indonesia

d. Bj Habibie graduated from a university in Jakarta.

e. Bj Habibie graduated from a university in Pare-Pare.

Jawaban : A

Read the following text and answer question 12 – 14

Istiqlal Mosque

Istiqlal Mosque is a national mosque located in the city of Central Jakarta, Jakarta Special
Capital Region Province, Indonesia. The mosque was opened to the public on February 22,
1978 and was built to commemorate Indonesia’s independence. The Indonesian national
mosque is named “Istiqlal”, an Arabic word meaning “freedom”.

The groundbreaking was done by Soekarno-the first president of Indonesia-on August 24,
1961 to mark the start of construction this mosque. It was designed by Friedrich Silaban, the
son of a traditional Lutheran pastor better known as Huria Kristen Batak Protestan.

The mosque has a new international formalist architectural style; with marble-clad walls and
floors, decorated with geometric ornaments of stainless steel. The main building of the
mosque consists of five floors and a ground floor. The main building is crowned by a large
dome of 45 meters in diameter supported by 12 large columns.

12. When was the Istiqlal mosque first opened to the public?

a. on February 22, 1979

b. on February 22, 1978

c. on January 22, 1978

d. on January 22, 1979

e. on Februari 22, 1979

Jawaban : B

13. “and was built to commemorate Indonesia’s independence” (paragraph 1). The underlined
word can be replaced by…

a. Constructed

b. Opened

c. Inauguration

d. Designed

e. Closed

Jawaban : A

14. “It was designed by Friedrich Silaban.” (paragraph 2). The underlined word refers to….

a. the first president of Indonesia

b. Friedrich Silaban

c. Lutheran pastor

d. The mosque

E. Istiqlal mosque

Jawaban : E

The following text is for questions 15 to 18

Here is my unforgettable experience. One day I joined a story telling contest. Two of my
friends and I had been chosen to take a part in the final round at the district level. I was very
happy and eager to win the competition.

For preparation, I had to memorize and understand the story well.My teacher guided and
taught me pronunciation, facial expression and gestures. One day, before performing, my
friends and I were busy to prepare the props and costumes for the competition. Thing that me
sad was my teacher rented the props and costumes for my friends but not for me. My two
friends had beautiful costumes and luxurious props. Although I just wore the simple ones, I
performed my best to win the competition.

The competition started. I got number 29 and my friends got number 5 and 10. I was nervous
but I showed my best performance on stage. Lots of people took photos and videos of me.
Finally, anxiety was gone after I had finished performing. And then, the announcement came
which made three of us very uneasy. Luckily I was chosen as the first winner. I went to the
stage and all the judges congratulated me and gave a plague, trophy, and money. I was very
happy.
15. What is the writer’s intention to write the text?
A. To tell his achievement
B. To win the competition
C. To describe his feeling to the teacher
D. To show his disappointment to teacher.
E. To tell his expectation to be the winner.
Jawab:A
16. Why did the writer feel sad before the competition?
A. She had no luxurious gown.
B. Her teacher really cares about her.
C. Her teacher was not fair to her.
D. Her friends did not support her.
E. She only had a very simple dress.
Jawab: C
17. From the text it can be concluded that ….
A. Practice makes performance go well.
B. Being nervous helps perform well on the stage.
C. Wearing simple clothes can help win the competition.
D. It is necessary to wear beautiful costumes for the competition
E. Beautiful costumes and luxurious props are the requirements for the competition.
Jawab: A
18. "…..I was nervous, I showed my best performances on the stage."
The sentences can be connected by which of the following words?
A. However
B. Although
C. Because
D. But
E. If
Jawab: B
The following text is for questions 19 to 21
On Wednesday, my students and I went to Yogyakarta. We stayed at Dirgahayu Hotel which
is not far from Malioboro.
On Thursday, we visited the temples in Prambanan. There are three big temples, the
Brahmana, Syiwa and Wisnu temples. They are really amazing. We visited only Brahmana
and Syiwa temples, because Wisnu temple is being renovated.
On Friday morning we went to Yogya Kraton. We spent about two hours there. We were
lucky because we were led by a smart and friendly guide. Then we continued our journey to
Borobudur. We arrived there at four p.m. At 5 p.m. we heard the announcement that
Borobudur gate would be closed.
In the evening we left for Jakarta by wisata bus.
19. The text above mainly discusses about ...
A. The writer’s trip to Yogyakarta
B. The writer’s first visit to Prambanan
C. The writer’s impression about the guide
D. The writer’s experience at Yogya Kraton
E. The writer’s impression about Borobudur
Answer: A
20. The purpose of the text is to ...
A. Tell past events
B. Entertain readers
C. Describe the smugglers
D. Report an event to the police
E. Inform readers about events of the day
Answer: A
21. What are the big temples in Prambanan?
A. Angkor wat, syiwa, and sudra temples
B. Paria, brahmana, and temples
C. Brahmana, syiwa, and wisnu temples
D. Wisnu, syiwa, and borobudur temples
E. Borobudur, syiwa, and brahmana temples
Answer: C
22. They … football every Saturday.
a. play
b. plays
c. played
d. playing
e. playes
Answer: a
23. He … his teeth twice a day.
a. brush
b. brushes
c. brushed
d. brushing
e. brushs
Answer: b
24. We __ to the concert last weekend.
a. go
b. goes
c. went
d. going
e. goed
Answer: c
25. I __ my keys yesterday.
a. find
b. finded
c. finds
d. finding
e. found
Answer: e