Being On time

Being on time is a beautiful social ethic and one of great importance, as it creates efficiency in system and
implies respect for one another. However, it is one the many values that is not easy for our students to learn.
Inner discipline, one that comes from an understanding of the set rules and regulation, is the highest form
behavior. Most excellent schools try to instill this with a loving environment. Why, even adults arrive late
to meeting, work, et c. Here, we do not agree that late comers should be shut out. They can be given
warnings, most of which are enough to make them try their best to reach the school on time latter. If this
fails, invite the parent to school.
By closing the gates, the school is behaving cruelly, to which we prefer not to expose our children. Every
school has responsibility to implant good educational principle, but it should be in appropriate ways. Good
schools create competitive students who can organize themselves effectively in society, so that everyone
gets a quality life as a result of the ethics and values learned for as long as 12 years.
Children are precious and dependent on the adult for guidance. Understanding them is the key, and to this
end, both parents and schools must work hand in hand without playing the blame game.
1. What should the school do if a student can’t stop his/her habit to come late to school?
A. Punish him/her
B. Shut him/her out
C. Fail him/her
D. Talk to his/her parents
E. Try to understand him/her
2. What does the writer think to be “the highest from of behaviour” (in the second paragraph)?
A. Respect for one another
B. Not being late to school
C. Understanding the regulations
D. Understanding the rules
E. Inner discipline
3. ”Children are precious and dependent on the adults for guidance.” The word “precious” is closest
in meaning to ….
A. Valuable
B. Excellent
C. Clever
D. Innocent
E. Naïve

Circuses Should Not Use Animals

Animals should not be used in circus. The environment where they perform and their living conditions are
usually inappropriate. Tigers, for example which naturally live in wilderness, must perform tricks on a
narrow stage and spend their lifetime in a small cage.
Besides, the living conditions of the circus animals are poor. They live in a cramped condition most of the
tim E. They actually need more space to roam. They also do not have freedom to live with their own kind.
We should ban the use of animals in circus and their confinement there.
4. Why does the writer consider circus inappropriate place to live for animals?
A. It resembles the animal’s natural habitat.
B. It is the place where the animals are tortured.
 C. It is the place to get public amusement.
D. It provides animals bad food.
E. It costs animals ill condition.
5. According to the text, … .
A. Tigers are the most suitable animals to perform tricks.
B. Tigers are the smartest animals.
C. The highlight of the circus is on the animals.
D. The animals are the main performers in the circus.
E. Animals receive ill treatment in a circus.
6. “They live in a cramped condition most of their time (Paragraph 3).The word “cramped” is closest
in meaning to.
A. clean and neat
B. dirty and messy
C. poor and spacious
D. small and crowded
E. large and quiet

Fuel Price
Government should not raise fuel price to solve the problem of economic issues. People were affected
severely with the high fuel price like last year. Obviously they cut their spending. As an example, they had
to buy lower quality of rice or palm oil. There were also fewer buyers of secondary commodities like flour,
or canned meat or fish.
Furthermore, the condition of low income family will become even worse because their expenses will
increase while their salaries will not. Many companies will have to trim the number of employees because
they are incapable of managing, buying or selling price, standard wages and personal affairs.
Finally, government should not raise fuel price to overcome economic problem but the solution should be
sought by tapping into the nation’s own potential and utilizing it to enhance productivity to its maximum.
7. The title of the text is ….
A. The price of the secondary commodities
B. The effect of increasing fuel price
C. Condition of low income family
D. The increasing of fuel price
E. The economic problem
8. “Many companies will have to trim the number of employees.” (Paragraph 2). The word “trim”
means ….
A. fire
B. cut
C. add
D. reduce
E. Border
9. What is the main idea of the last paragraph?
A. The government should enhance productivity to solve the economic problem.
B. The government should raise fuel price to solve the problem.
C. The government should consider condition of low family income.
 D. The government should reduce the number of employees.
E. The government should decrease the standard of wages.

Faster Planes and Cheaper Flights

Faster planes and cheaper flights are making it easier than ever before for people to travel. In the most
‘developed’ societies, visiting exotic places is a sought-after status symbol. The tourism industries of both
developed and developing countries have recognized this fact and are learning to take advantage of it.
There are, however, some problems associated with this new industry. Firstly, there is the increasing crime
rate. Some local’s tourists as an easy prey because, not only are they in unfamiliar territory and therefore
less able to take care of themselves, but also they carry visible items of wealth, such as cameras and jewelery
which can be disposed of quickly for profit.
Another major problem is health. With greater mobility comes greater danger of spreading contagious
diseases around the world. One carrier returning home could easily start an epidemic before their illness
was diagnosed. Moreover, the emergence of many diseases which resist antibiotics is causing scientists to
be increasingly concerned about this issue.
Also to be considered is the natural environment, which can be seriously threatened by too many visitors.
Australia’s Great Barrier Reef, for example, is in danger of being destroyed by tourists and there are plans
to restrict visitors to some of the more delicate coral cays.
These are just three of the reasons why any country should be wary of committing itself to an extensive
tourism development program.

10. Why does the natural environment become one of the serious problem associated with the faster
planes ail cheaper flight? Because ….
A. it easily started an epidemic before their illness was diagnosed
B. it can be destroyed by too many visitors
C. the health problem will increase
D. they carry visible items of wealth
E. it can increase crime rate
11. Why is the crime rate increasing due to the new industry?
A. Some tourists carry visible items of wealth.
B. The tourists are spreading contagious diseases.
C. The government is planning to restrict visitors to some coral cays.
D. The new industry makes the number of unemployment increase.
E. The tourists come by plane.
12. “One carrier returning home could easily start an epidemic before their illness was diagnosed.”
(Paragraph 3) The word “diagnosed” means ….
A. found
B. observed
C. identified
D. examined
E. Healed
Keeping dogs
There are many reasons for keeping dogs as pets in the city area, but many people feel that keeping pet
dogs should not be allowed in the city. Dogs are often not taken care properly. They are kept in small
backyards and rarely taken for walks. They are left in the yard all day by themselves while the family is at
work. Very little attention is given to the dog and it is not a very good life for it. It is no wonder why these
dogs bark and disturb the neighbours and become a nuisance to the community.
On the other hand, not all people treat their dogs this way and why should the people receive a lot of pleasure
and enjoyment from dog’s suffer? Dogs can make a lonely person’s life happy or make wonderful playmat
E. It can also teach a child responsibility as they not only get to lay with the dog, but also need to exercise,
feed, and care for the dog.
I feel that we should be allowed to keep dogs in the city, because if it is taken care of properly, dogs can be
a great source of pleasur E. As a child I used to enjoy playing and taking care of my pet. There is not greater
loyalty a person can get than from a well-cared dog.
13. Some people do not like the presence of pet dogs in their surroundings because ….
A. the dogs are left in the yards
B. the dogs are often neglected
C. the dogs often bark and disturb the neighbours
D. the dogs play with the owner’s child
E. the dogs guard the security of the environment
14. The main idea of the last paragraph is ….
A. pet dogs are loyal animals
B. pet dogs are more loyal than humans
C. dogs can be a great source of pleasure
D. the writer has no objection to keeping dogs in the city
E. the writer used to play and took care of his pet when he was a child
15. We can infer from the text that keeping pet dogs in the city will not cause any problem as long as
….
A. the dogs are amusing
B. the neighbours like having pet dogs
C. the dogs do not bark at the neighbours
D. the writer has succeeded in persuading the neighbours
E. its presence does not disturb the neighbourhood

Boarding School Education

There are many arguments in favor of a boarding school education. Nevertheless, the boarding school is
not always the best education institution for everyone.
At an early age interacting and communicating with people is very important for a child’s personal life and
can be especially helpful for his/her future. In a boarding school, shy children can take advantage of
interaction through communal activities. The boarding school also offers a great variety of activities such
as arts, sports, and music that allow children to demonstrate and develop specialized skills in their free time.
Furthermore, the structured way of life and strict rules at the boarding school may helps students to get used
to a well ordered way of life. The manners and social skills will help them to become more responsible and
confident, and to develop their talents in leadership. Professionally trained teachers and educators in the
boarding school can offer excellent education without the parents’ constant supervision.
In spite of these good points, it is not advisable to send a child to a boarding school if he/she is a dependent
learner. A boarding school usually demands that student learn independently. In addition, the boarding
school should not be seen as a measure to solve inappropriate behavior or unsatisfactory study performance.
Instead of improving, problematic children may close off their relationship with their peers and teachers.
In conclusion although a boarding school may provide good education to many children, it is not
recommended for those who are strongly attached to their families. They may become frustrated and
socially isolated.
16. According to the writer, children in a boarding school can develop specialized skills in…
A. Entrepreneurship
B. Community service
C. Reading
D. Drama
E. Music
17. Why do parents send their children to boarding school? Because…
A. It is good for shy children
B. It gives good education for adults
C. Interacting and communicating with people is very important
D. It does not allow children demonstrate excellence and develop their skills
E. It is safe and makes children become responsible and develop talents in leadership
18. From the text, we can conclude that…
A. The boarding school can be very expensive
B. There are good and bad boarding schools
C. The boarding school is the solution to our educational problems
D. It’s not necessary to send children to a boarding school because the students can live
independently
E. Not everyone thinks that the boarding school is the best educational institution for children

Old Enough?
When a person old enough to be responsible for a crime? This question needs to be investigated because
the current law is not good enough.
The law at present protects children aged between ten years and four years from being punished for
committing crimes. It is believed that children under fourteen years are too young to realize the seriousness
of their crimes. Mr. Stephen Scarlett, head of the NSW Children’s Court, describes how clever young
offenders use this defense, saying that they are too young to understand that they have broken the law. Mr.
Scarlett, an expert on this subject, states that the age should be dropped from fourteen to twelve years. I
agree with this.
Teenagers these days are far more sophisticated than those in the past. The law should recognize this. In a
recent survey some people suggested that the age for being responsible for a crime should be dropped to
eight years old. This, I feel, is too young. Fourteen, however, is too old. Is there anyone who believes that
a fourteen-year-old does not know that it is against the law to steal or vandalize property? By the age of
twelve, children are aware of what is legal and what is not.
Public pressure creates change. It is now up to the public to put pressure on the government to change the
age at which a person may be held responsible for a crime from fourteen years to twelve years. Out of date
laws have no place in a modern society, especially one that needs people to be responsible for their actions.
19. What does the text above talk about?
A. When a person is old enough to be responsible for a crime
 B. When a person is being punished for committing crimes
C. When children are too young to be responsible for a crime
D. When a person is too old to be responsible for a crime
E. When do teenagers realize the seriousness of their crimes
20. In what age are the children protected by the present law from being punished for committing
crimes?
A. Ten years old
B. Fourteen years old
C. Ten to fourteen years old
D. Eight years old
E. Twelve years old