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Many people call platypus duckbill because this animal has a bill like a duck's bill. Platypus is an indigenous of Tasmania and southern and eastern Australia. Although it has lay's egg instead of bearing its you alive, the platypus is a true mammal, not a reptile. It nurses its young with milk as do other mammals.

Platypus has a flat tail and webbed feet. Its body length is 30 into 45 cm and covered with a thick and wooly layer of fur. Its bill is detecting prey and stirring up mud. Platypus' eyes and head are small. It has no ears but has ability to sense sound and light.

The male platypus has a hollow claw, or spur on each hind leg. The spurs are connected with poison glands. The platypus leg scratches and poisons its enemies with the spurs.

Platypus lives in streams, rivers, lakes. Female platypus usually dig burrows in the stream or river banks. The burrows are blocked with soil to protect it from intruders and flooding. On the other hand, male platypus does not need any burrow to stay.

1. UN 2010

The main idea of the third paragraph is ..........

A. the platypus defends it self by using its poison

B each hind leg of the platypus could spray poison

C. the platypus attacks its enemy by using its hollow claws.

D. the platypus' claws are used for scratching its enemies

E. the poisonous glands flow their poison through the hind legs

2. UN 2010

The ............. of the platypus makes it look like a duck.

A. bill

B. spur

C. flat tail

D. thick fur

E. webbed feet

3. UN 2010

What is the purpose of the text above?

A. to tell about the life of platypus

B. to explain about the habitat of platypus

C. to describe about the features of platypus

D. to inform how the platypus detects its prey

E. to distinguish between male and female platypus

4. Platypus habitat is mostly in

A. water

B. dry are

C. swamp area

D. humid area

E. barren area

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In the middle of a bright day, I planned to have lunch in a new restaurant. I drove along the West Road at a reasonable speed.

About fifty meters before the crossroad, a pedestrian who was walking on the pavement suddenly ran across the road in front of my car. I was so surprised that I braked as hard as I could. I was really panic but I had to swerve to avoid the pedestrian. I was crashed into a car who was parked by the side of the road.

Fortunately, the pedestrian wasn't injured, but I had a bad cut on my face because my head hit the wind screen. I had forgotten to put on my seat belt. An ambulance took me to the hospital where I had to have five sticthis and took a rest for some hours.

There was a lot of damage to my car. the wind screen was broken and the bodywork was badly dented. I was interviewed by the police in the hospital.

1. UN 2009

The writer got panic because .............

A. a pedestrian was hit by a car

B. a pedestrian ran into his car.

C. a pedestrian had a bad cut on her head

D. a pedestrian suddenly ran across the road

E. he saw a pedestrian walking to cross the road

2. UN 2009

''I had forgotten to put my seat belt'' (paragraph 3)

They synonym of the word ''put on'' is ...............

A. put out

B. fasten

C. loosen

D. carry over

E. switch off

3. UN 2009

From the text above we can conclude that .............

A. the pedestrian was careless

B. the pedestrai was carefull

C. the driver drove his car fast

D. the driver helped the pedestrian.

E. the witness helped the victims

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Dear Jonathan,

Hello how are you? I receive your letter today. I am very exited to hear that you are coming to stay with me for the holidays. I am sure we will have a lot of fun together.

My parents have agreed to let you stay with me. They offered to pick you up at the airport. All you have to do is to tell us when you are coming.

I will now tell you about some of things you will experience here in Indonesia. You do not have to worry about the local spicy food. We have a lot of fast food restaurants here like the ones you have in England.

You can also shop for the souvenirs to bring home. Sarinah or Blok M square are our famous shopping areas. They have many shops selling all kinds things. I am sure you will love them.

I am also planning to take you to a few tourist spots like miniature of Indonesia, National monuments, or Safari Park. We can also go to Ancol beach where you can swim, play on the beach, and have picnics.

My family and I are looking forward to your coming. I hope to hear from you soon. Goodbye.

With love

Naufal

1. UN 2009

What is the letter about?

A. Planning to stay and do some activities in Indonesia during holiday.

B. Buying in the fast food restaurant and shopping at Sarinah.

C. Going to buy souvenirs and going to tourist spots.

D. Planning to stay in Indonesia for the holiday.

E. Picking up at the airport when he comes.

2. UN 2009

What will Jonathan probably buy for his lunch while he is in Indonesia?

A. Mixes vegetables with peanut chilly sauce.

B. Spicy food with chilly sauce.

C. Soup with hot black pepper.

D. Satay with hot pepper.

E. Non spicy food.

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In Montana and Wyoming a cowboy's life is harder in winter than in other seasons. During the spring and fall rounds-ups, a cowboy works long hours. The weather is good, however, and he enjoys being out of doors. The sun shines almost every day, and it rarely rains. During July and August there is little work for a cowboy, and he can spend much of his time at rodeos, his favorite form of recreation. In the winter, as in the spring and fall, cowboy also has a lot to do, but severe weather makes his work very difficult. He often works in extreme cold and wind. Even when the weather is bad, he rides his horse continously, watching over his stock and taking care of the weak animals that cannot stand the wind and cold.

1. With which of the following sentences should the paragraph end?
A. Therefore, cowboys are usually considered very strong.
B. Thus, throughout the year cowboy work hard but they enjoy their social life.
C. To conclude, all cowboys are well trained and good at rodeos.
D. That's why cowboys work very hard only during the spring and fall.
E. As a result of their hard work, cowboys do not socialize well.

2. What is the topic of the paragraph?
A. Rodeos, a cowboy's recreation
B. How to take care of animals in winter.
C. The life of cowboy throughout the year.
D. Spring and fall seasons in Montana
E. Winter, an extreme season in Montana

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SPMB 2002
The government published a report yesterday saying that we need to eat more healthy - more fruit and vegetables, less fat and sugar. So, that means fewer burgers, chips and fried food as well as cutting down on sweet things. We went into central London yesterday at lunchtime and asked people what they thought about it. "it's got nothing to do with government what I eat," said Paul Keel, a building co workers, and Dorothi Mattews, a teacher, as they ate beef burgers and chips washed down with strawberry milkshake. Tim Kennor, however welcomes the government's advice. Then, we asked the Simpson's restaurant's manager about it. "I don't think people believe all these reports any more. What they say is good for you in June, they say is bad for you in July. People stopped taking notice. We serve that we've always served. Almost all of it is fattening.

1. The topic of the text is ......
A. people's reaction to suggestion on healthy eating habits
B. eating a healthy lunch in central London.
C. the government's report on people's unhealthy eating habit
D. fattening food served at the Simpson's restaurant
E. the advantages of eating fruit and vegetables

2. What does the restaurant manager think of the report?
A. People don't understand the advice given
B. The government's advice is inconsistent
C. People are more concerned about losing weight
D. Fattening foods are more delicious
E. People will welcome the government advice.

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Because today's people are living than ever, more psychologists and social workers have begun to study ways of care-giving to improve care of the elderly. They have found that all caregivers share a common characteris : They believe that they are the best persons for the job, for different reasons. One caregiver said she had always been close to the mother. Another caregiver was the oldest child, and another was the youngest child. Regardless of the reason, the caregivers all felt that they could do the job better than anyone else. Social workers interviewed caregivers to find out why they took on the responsibility of caring for an elderly, dependent relative. They discovered three basic reasons. Many caregivers believed that they had an obligation to help their relatives. Some stated that helping others was felt more useful. Others helped that by helping some one now, they would deserve care when they became old and dependent.

Researchers have found that caring for elderly can be very positive experience. The elderly appreciated the care and attention they received. They were affectionate and cooperative. However, even when care-giving is satisfying, it is hard work. Social workers and experts on aging offer caregivers and potential caregivers help when arranging got the care of an elderly relative. One consideration is to ask parents what they want before they become sick or independent. Perhaps, they prefer going into nursing home, and can select one in advance. On the other hand, they may want to live with their adult children. Caregivers must also learn to arouse confidence in others and ask for help from others. Brothers and sisters are often willing to help but they may not know what to do.
1. The caregivers mentioned in the text are ......
A. psychologists
B. charitable people
C. social workers
D. homes for the elderly
E. members of the family

2. Psychologist are interested in examining care-giving to the elderly because......
A. their families are too busy to care for them
B. people's life-span is longer now
C. their condition is mentioned by social workers
D. they have, in practice, been neglected
E. there are not enough homes for elderly

3. Caregivers are willing to take care of elderly because of the following reasons, except .......
A. they feel to be the best persons to look after them
B. they expect that they won't be neglected
C. they are closest relatives the elderly have
D. they are the only relatives of the dependent elderly
E. they are happy to be able to do something for others

4. "Regardless of the reason" in line 6 means......
A. without any reason
B. of the reason is not known
C. considering the reason
D. whatever the reason is
E. to emphasize the reason

5. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the text?
A. caring for the elderly can be easily accomplished without much energi.
B. Social workers do not interfere with the arrangement of taking care of the elderly
C. Caring for elderly gives mutual satisfaction
D. Social workers decide whether they elderly live with the relatives or in nursing home


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In recent years, Brazil has greatly increased its Gross National Product (GNP). Several factors have caused this change. First, Brazil has a favorable climate and many other natural resources. Second, it has a large number of works available for employment in industry. Finally, Brazill4an business and economic planners have encourage investment.

1. What is the topic of the paragraph?
A. The factors leading to Brazil's increase in its GDP.
B. Brazil's advantagous physical conditions.
C. The changes in Brazil's GNP.
D. The policy of economic planners in Brazil.
E. The number of workers in Brazil's industry.

2. What is the main idea of the text?
A. Brazil industry has grown rapidly because of the large number of human resources.
B. Brazil's physical characteristic have contributed to the increase in Brazil's GNP.
C. Brazil needs more investment to promote its economic growth.
D. There are three factors that have caused a rapid increase in Brazil's GNP.
E. Brazil's GNP has greatly changed the face of Brazil's economy.


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