Read the text to answer questions 1 to 4.

The Mightiest Archipelago


The Indonesian archipelago is by far the world’s largest group of 13,667 islands which stretches across 5,120 km (3,200 miles) of tropical seas, like a string of emeralds. When superimposed on a map of North America, Indonesia stretches from Oregon all the way to Bermuda. On a map of Europe, the archipelago extends from Ireland past the Caspian Sea. More than 200 million people inhabit this archipelago.


Known to anthropologists and naturalists as “The Malay Equatorial Line". The equatorial line is an imaginary line dividing the Earth into two parts from east to west in the tropics. This makes Indonesia have two seasons, the wet and dry season. Because of its location, many kinds of flora and fauna live here. According to the astronomical location, Indonesia lies between 6° North Latitude and 11° South Latitude and between 95° East Longitude and 141° East Longitude.

1. Where is Oregon?

A. In Europe.
B. In America.
C. In Indonesia.
D. On the equator.

Jawaban: B

Kalimat “When superimposed on a map of North America, Indonesia stretches from Oregon all the way to Bermuda” menunjukkan Oregon terletak di Amerika.

2. What is paragraph one about?

A. The length of Indonesia.
B. The Indonesia's product.
C. The size of Indonesia.
D. The Indonesia’s people.

Jawaban: A

Topik utama sebuah paragraf biasanya terletak di awal atau di akhir paragraf. Perhatikan kalimat pertama paragraf pertama "The Indonesian archipelago is by far the world’s largest group of 13,667 islands which stretches across 5,120 km (3,200 miles) of tropical seas, like a string of emeralds. Kalimat ini menggambarkan Indonesia sebagai negara kepulauan terbesar di dunia dengan jumlah 13.667 pulaudidalamnyadan mempunyai panjang wilayah 5.120 km. Jadi, paragraf pertama ini membahas tentang panjang wilayah Indonesia (the length of Indonesia).

3. Indonesia is rich of flora and fauna because ....

A. of its season
B. it lies in the tropics
C. it lies on 6° North Latitude
D. it is exactly in the middle of the earth

Jawaban: B

Pada teks disebutkan "Because of its location, many kinds of flora and fauna live here” (karena lokasinya, banyak jenis flora dan fauna hidup di sini). Seperti yang telah dijelaskan sebelumnya, bahwa Indonesia terletak di sepanjang garis khatulistiwa yang berarti di daerah tropis (it lies in the tropics).

4. Which statement is suitable with the text?

A. Longitude is an imaginary line that parallel with the equatorial line.
B. Indonesia is called The Malay Archipelago by Indonesians.
C. The area of the equatorial line is also called the tropics.
D. Indonesia is inhabited by 200 million people.

Jawaban: C

Mari kita pelajari pernyataan-pernyataan pada pilihan jawaban.

Longitude is an imaginary line that parallel with the equatorial line -> salah; dalam teks tidak dijelaskan tentang hal ini.
Indonesia is called The Malay Archipelago by Indonesians -> salah; yang menyebut hal ini adalah anthropologists dan naturalists.
The area of the equatorial line is also called the tropics -> benar.
Indonesia is inhabited by 200 million people -> salah; dalam teks disebutkan bahwa More than 200 million people inhabit this archipelago.

Read the text and answer questions 5 to 8.

Peter is the youngest in our family. He is fourteen years old and four years younger than me. He has long, straight hair, bright eyes, and a friendly smile. Sometimes he is rather naughty at home, but he usually does what he is asked to do.


Peter is interested in sports very much, and at school he plays football and tennis. He is the best badminton player in our family.

5. What is the text mostly about?

A. Peter.
B. Peter’s hobby.
C. Peter’s family.
D. Peter’s elder brother.

Jawaban: A

Secara keseluruhan teks tersebut menceritakan tentang Peter, termasuk kedudukannya di keluarga, umur, ciri-ciri fisik, sifat, hobi, dan prestasi.

6. From the text we know that Peter is ....

A. the writer’s youngest brother
B. the writer’s eldest brother
C. a naughty boy
D. a friendly boy

Jawaban: A

Pada teks penulis menyebutkan Peter is the youngest in our family (Peter adalah yang termuda di keluarga kami). Dengan perkataan lain, Peter adalah adik laki-laki termudanya (the writer's youngest brother).

7. Based on the text we know that the writer is ... years old.

A. fourteen
B. sixteen
C. eighteen
D. nineteen

Jawaban: C

Pada teks juga penulis menyebutkan He is fourteen years old and four years younger than me (la berumur empat belas tahun dan lebih muda empat tahun dariku). Jadi, umur si penulis adalah 14 + 4 = 18 tahun.

8. “Peter's interested in sports very much. and at school he plays football and tennis.” The underlined phrase can be replaced with ....

A. dislike sport
B. really likes sport
C. hates sport very much
D. finds sport not really entertaining

Jawaban: B

Frasa interested in sport very much berarti “sangat tertarik pada olahraga”. Dengan kata lain, frasa ini berarti “sangat menyukai olahraga" (really likes sport).

Read the text and answer questions 9 and 10.

The Eka Karya Botanical Garden is a unique place to visit in Bali. There, visitors can stroll through cool and tranquil gardens, visit temples and traditional Balinese buildings, and learn about Balinese botany and traditional. The gardens combine scientific and conservation function in a cool, mountainous setting, with adjacent forest and lakes, wildlife, such as bird and monkeys, and attractive landscaping, all in harmony. With a rich collection of 1,187 species, the Eka Karya Botanical Garden is not only a forerunner in conserving Indonesia’s flora, but also one of the most beautiful gardens of its kind in the world.


The primary task of the Botanical Garden is to conduct research and, inventory, protect Indonesian plant species which is native to moist upland areas, particularlyfromeastern Indonesia, provide useful scientific services, and increase public appreciation for conservation.

9. what is the Eka Karya Botanical Garden like?

A. Kind
B. Useful
C. Unique
D. Harmony

Jawaban: C

Kalimat pertama teks menyebutkan bahwa The Eka Karya Botanical Garden is a unique place to visit in Bali. Jadi, tempat ini unik (unique).

10. “There, visitors can stroll through cool...” (paragraph 1)
What does the underlined word mean?

A. Walk slowly.
B. Examine carefully.
C. Observe seriously.
D. Stay temporarily.

Jawaban: A

Kata stroll berarti “berjalan-jalan".
Walk slowly = berjalan pelan-pelan Examine carefully = meneliti dengan saksama
Observe seriously = mengamati dengan serius
Stay temporarily = tinggal untuk sementara
Jadi, kata stroll mempunyai makna yang sama dengan walk slowly.

Phuket, a 540-square-kilometer island - about the same size as Singapore, is the largest island in Thailand. Being just over an hour trip by jet from Bangkok or Singapore and having daily connections to major Asian airports, Phuket is ideally situated fir a short break or a relaxing vacation.


Phuket covers land and many sandy beaches. It is a diverse and fascinating island to explore. A rich culture, a beautiful coastline, spectacular natural sights, loads of outdoor sports and activities, shopping, nightlife and dining are just a few of its attractions. Dozens of smaller islands are also easily reached by boat. The natural wonders of the mainland, found beyond Phuket over the bridge to the north of the island, are also close at hand. Many tourists come to Phuket every year to see the beautiful view. One of the beautiful beaches had been displayes in a film entitled The Beach, starring Leornado Di Caprio, a Hollywood actor in 1999.

11. People come to Phuket to see ....

A. beautiful views
B. a famous movie
C. the major airport
D. a Hollywood actor

Jawaban: A

Kalimat dalam teks menyatakan “Many tourists come to Phuket every year to see the beautiful view." Jadi, jawaban yang tepat adalah A.

12. What is the main idea of the second paragraph?

A. Phuket has spectacular natural views.
B. Phuket covers land and many sandy beaches.
C. Dozens of smaller islands can be reached by boats.
D. A beautiful beach in Phuket became a movie setting.

Jawaban: A

Paragraf kedua membicarakan tentang daya tarik dan keindahan alam Phuket. Jadi, jawaban yang tepat adalah A.

13. “A rich culture, a beautiful coastline....” What is the synonym of the underlined word?

A. Sea.
B. Lake.
C. River.
D. Shore.

Jawaban: D

Kata “coast” dalam “coastline” mempunyai hubungan dengan laut. Kata “coastline” sendiri berarti garis pantai. Kata ini lebih mempunyai arti yang sama dengan kata “shore”yang berarti tepi laut, dibanding kan dengan kata “sea” yang berarti laut.

Bale Kambang is a small village on the southern coast of Malang, East Java, seventy kilometers from Malang and a two-hour drive from south. It is well-known for its long beautiful, white sandy beach as well as the similarity of its temple to the one of Tanah Lot in Bali.


In Bale Kambang, there are three small rocky islands, namely Ismaya Island, Wisanggeni Island, and Anoman Island. Their names are taken from wayang figures (Javanese traditional puppets). These islands are surrounded by Indian Ocean whose huge waves frighten most overseas cruisers.

14. What makes Bale Kambang famous?

A. Overseas cruisers.
B. Small rocky islands.
C. A long beautiful beach.
D. Huge waves of the ocean.

Jawaban: C

Kalimat dalam teks berbunyi “ It is well-known for its long beautiful, white sandy beach." Jadi, jawaban yang paling tepat adalah C.

15. What is Bale Kambang?

A. A small village on the southern coast of Java.
B. Wayang figures from East Java, Indonesia.
C. Three small islands in Indian Ocean.
D. A village in Surakarta.

Jawaban: A

Kalimat dalam teks berbunyi “Bale Kambang is a small village on the southern coast of Malang, East Java.” Jadi, jawaban yang paling tepat adalah A.