Read and pay attention to the text from the reading to answer questions number 1-3

Nirvana is a pioneering group of Grunge music, born in the City of Aberdeen

Washington, United States, then finally they get success in the City of Seattle, United
States. Their success in Seattle led to this group being called the Seattle Sound.This
band consists of Kurt Cobain as vocalist, Krist Novoselic as bass guitar, and Dave Grohl
as drummer.

1. What does the above text tell about?

a. The history of Nirvana
b. The people of Nirvana
c. The description of Nirvana
d. The pioneering of grunge music
2. Where is the city where nirvana comes from?
a. Seattle
b. Washington
c. Las vegas
d. Aberdeen
3. Who is the frontman or vocalist of nirvana?
a. Dave Grohl
b. Krist Novoselic
c. Freddy Mercury
d. Kurt Cobain
Read carefully to do questions 4-6!

Borobudur Temple is the largest and grandest Buddhist temple in Indonesia. This
temple has very beautiful reliefs and stupas. The shape of this temple resembles a hill
or pyramid from Egypt.. This temple is also included in the 7 wonders of the world.

Borobudur Temple was built in the 8th century during the heyday of the Syailendra
dynasty. The construction of the Borobudur temple took around 75 years and is
estimated to have been completed in 825 AD during the reign of King Samaratungga.
The location of the Borobudur Temple itself is located in the city of Magelang, Central
Java.

4. What is the content of the text above?

a. Borobudur Temple with Buddhist style
b. History of Borobudur Temple
c. The heyday of the Syailendra dynasty
d. The reign of the king of Samaratungga
5. Where is the location of Borobudur Temple?
a. Yogyakarta
b. Jakarta
c. Magelang
d. Palembang
6.”…”estimated completed in 825 M (paragraph 2 line 2) what is the synonym of the
word completed?
a. Correct
b. Finish
c. Enough
d. Untidy

Read carefully to answer questions number 7-10!

Banyumas is a district located in Central Java. And Purwokerto is the capital. Everyday
language usually uses Javanese or people usually call it Ngapak.
Banyumas has an area of approximately 1,327.60 km2, Banyumas has land and
mountains as well as rivers. The very famous Serayu River also flows through the
Banyumas area. Banyumas also has mountains, that mountain is Mount Slamet. Mount
Slamet is also usually a tourist attraction for climbers.
Banyumas also has typical food and drinks including: Mendoan, Soto Sokaraja, Fried
Gethuk, Badeg Ice, etc.

7. What is the content of the text above?

a. Typical Banyumas food
b. Drinks typical of Banyumas
c. The area of Banyumas city
d. Banyumas City

8. Where is the capital city of Banyumas?

a. Purbalingga
b. Purwokerto
c. Purbadana
d. Purwakarta
9. What river flows through the city of Banyumas?
a. Mahakam
b. Serayu
c. Kapuas
d. Musi

10. What are the special foods from Banyumas? except…

a. Soto Sokaraja
b. Mendoan
c. Es Badeg
d. Gethuk Goreng

Persija stands for Persatuan Sepakbola Indonesia Jakarta. Persija’s initial name
was Voetballbond Indonesia Jacatra (VIJ). Persija is an Indonesian football club
based in the capital, Jakarta. Persija Jakarta was founded on 28 November 1928.
Persija also has a rival, namely the Persib Bandung team. If the two teams meet, the
match usually runs at a high tempo, this duel can also be called Indonesia’s El Classico.
Persija is the only team in Indonesia that has won 11 titles in the union era, namely in
1931 , 1933, 1934, 1938, 1953-1954, 1964, 1971-1973, 1973-1975, 1978-1979. And 2
more titles in the Indonesian League era, namely in 2001 and 2018.

11. What is the content of the reading text above?

a. Persian victory
b. City of Jakarta
c. Persian history
d. City of Jakarta
12. When was Persija founded?
a. September 28, 1928
b. November 28, 1928
c. November 28, 1927
d. September 28, 1927
13. From the text above, who is Persija’s rival?
a. Persibas Banyumas
b. Persijap Jepara
c. Persib Bandung
d. Arema Malang
Ir.Soekarno was the first president of the Republic of Indonesia, as well as a proclaimer
along with his colleague Muhammad Hatta.Ir. Soekarno was born in Surabaya, 6 June
1901 and died 21 June 1970 in Jakarta.
Ir. Soekarno was the first person to spark Pancasila as the basis of the Indonesian
state. Soekarno was known as the Proclaimer Father of the Republic of Indonesia and
the first President of the Republic of Indonesia.
From Bung Karno’s story we can conclude: Actively seeking knowledge and organizing
will shape and know the character of a person. Persistently defending what is right is
the attitude of a true hero even though his life is at stake.

14. What is the content of the reading text above?

a. History of Indonesia
b. History of Pancasila
c. History of Ir. Soekarno
d. History of Bung Hatta
15. When and where was Ir. Soekarno born?
a. Jakarta, June 6, 1901
b. Surabaya, 21 June 1901
c. Surabaya, 6 June 1901
d. Jakarta, 21 June 1901
Read to answer questions 16-18

Blur is a British band performing alternative rock and britpop songs. The band Blur was
formed in London, England in 1988. The Blur personnel consist of Damon Albarn as
vocalist, Graham Coxon as guitar, Alex James as bass. , and Dave Rowntree as
Drums.
Blur reached the peak of its popularity in the 1990s. Blur also participated in
popularizing britpop music in the music industry. They were also involved in a rivalry
with another British band, namely Oasis. The rivalry between Blur and Oasis is known
as “The Battle of Britpop”.
The best songs from the band Blur include Parklife, Song 2, Beetlebum, Tender, and
more. Blur had disbanded because their guitarist, Graham Coxon, left, then in 2008 they
reunited and until now still exist in the music industry.

16. What is the text above telling about?

a. Alex James
b. Graham Coxon
c. Band Blur
d. Damon Albarn
17. What is the rivalry between Blur and Oasis commonly known?
a. The Battle Begin
b. The Battle of War
c. The Battle of Britpop
d. The Battle of People
18.Who is the Bassist of Blur?
a. Damon Albarn
b. Dave Rowntree
c. Graham Coxon
d. Alex James

Read to answer questions 19-22

Lionel Andres Messi was born in Rosario, June 24, 1987. He is usually called Leo
Messi, his nickname is La Pulga which means The Flea. He is a professional player for
the Argentine national team and also now defends his club, Paris Saint-Germain. He
also serves as captain at Argentina national team.

Lionel Messi has seen his talent since he was little. At the age of 11 Messi was
diagnosed with a growth hormone deficiency in his bones. Not long after Messi got a
contract from Barcelona because he saw Messi’s skills in playing football, the contract
also included paying for Messi’s treatment in Spain. Messi moved to Barcelona with his
father and became part of Barcelona’s La Masia academy.

Thanks to his persistence, Messi continues to develop and become a professional

footballer and is predicted to be the successor to Diego Maradona’s success in the
Argentina national team. At Barcelona he won many titles and recently he also
managed to bring the Argentine national team to win the Copa America. because of the
crisis Barcelona is currently experiencing a financial crisis. And now he has anchored to
the French giant, namely Paris Saint-Germain, met his old friend, namely Neymar Jr.
and wants to bring Paris Saint-Germain to glory in Europe.
 19. What is the content of the text reading above?
a. Barcelona
b. Argentina
c. The story of Lionel Messi
d.Messi and his friends
20. When was Lionel Messi born?
a. June 24, 1987
b. 24 July 1987
c. June 25, 1987
d. 25 July 1987

21.What was Messi’s first club in Spain?

a. Barcelona
b. Chelsea
c. Real Madrid
d. Paris Saint-German

22. What is the name of Lionel Messi’s academy in Barcelona?

a. La Maeda
b. La Pulga
c. La Masia
d. La Parisien
Read to answer questions 23-25!

Pangandaran Beach is a very popular tourist attraction in the West Java region. This
beach is located in the east of West Java and is bordered by beaches in Cilacap.

Pangandaran Beach is famous for its white sand. In Pangandaran there is also a nature
reserve, in this area there are many monkeys who are happy to welcome tourists.
Tourists often feed them and also occasionally take pictures with these monkeys.

Pangandaran Beach is never empty of visitors because of the beauty of its beaches.
That is why Pangandaran Beach is the most beautiful beach in West Java.

23. What is the content of the reading text above?

a. Nature Reserve
b. The monkeys
c. Pangandaran Beach Tourism
d. White Sand Beach

24. Where is the location of Pangandaran beach?

a. Central Java
b. West Java
c. East Java
 d. NTT

25. …. is a very popular tourist attraction in West Java

What is the synonym of the underlined word?
a. celebrated
b. familiar
c. Great
d. Foreign

Mobile is a form of technology that was created with the aim of facilitating
communication. Along with the development of the era, its functions are increasing,
such as a camera, viewing the latest news through social media, calculators, etc.

26. What is the content of the reading text above?

a. Camera
b. Instagram
c. Telegram
d. Cellphone

27. What are the benefits of mobile phones? Except….

a. Camera
b. Calculator
c. News reading tool
d. Means of Transportation

Elephants are the largest land mammals in the world. They are often found in Asia and
Africa. Elephants usually eat grass, leaves, fruit, etc.
Elephant habitat is usually in the forest or on the savanna. Elephants have a large body
as well as their ears. The elephant’s skin is gray and the elephant has a “Belalai” which
is commonly called a trunk.

28. What is the content of the reading text above?

a. Elephant
b. Rhino
c. Tiger
d. Lion

29. What is an elephant’s nose called?

a. Fangs
b. Tail
c. Belalai
d. Feathers

30. Where is the elephant’s habitat?

a. Rice fields
b. Forest and savanna
 c. River
d. Office

Raden Adjeng Kartini is an Indonesian national hero who was born in Jepara, 21 April
1879 and died in Rembang, Dutch East Indies, on 17 September 1904 at the young age
of 25 years. Another name is usually called Raden Ayu Kartini.
R.A. Kartini is also known as the pioneer of women’s emancipation in Indonesia. She
wants to see women equal to men without looking down on one eye.

31. What is the content of the reading text above?

a. World War
b. R. A. Kartini
c. The Dutch colonized
d. Indonesian women

32. When was R.A. Kartini born?

a. April 21, 1879
b. April 21, 1889
c. April 22, 1879
d. April 22, 1889

33. What is the nickname of R.A. Kartini?

a. Men’s Emancipation
b. Emancipation of Women
c. Emancipation of War
d. Emancipation of the World

Albert Einstein

Albert Einstein was born in Germany, March 14, 1875. He is also known as the father of
modern physics. He really likes to learn and understand various things, especially
science related to physics.
Although in the past he was often said to be an autistic child and had retardation, now
Albert Einstein is considered the most genius human being and has also been given the
nickname the Father of Modern Physics to date.

34. What is the content of the reading text above?

a. Children with autism and retardation
b. Albert Einstein
c. Physics
d. The father of modern physics

35.Where was Albert Einstein born?

a. Germany
b. Georgia
c. England
d. Holland

36. What date was Albert Einstein born?

a. March 12, 1875
b. March 13, 1875
c. March 14, 1875
d. March 15, 1875

The Eiffel Tower is an iron tower located on the Champ de Mars in Paris. Built in 1889,
it has become a global icon of France and one of the most recognizable monuments in
the world. The tower is the tallest building in Paris and the most visited paid monument
in the world; millions of people ride it every year.
Named after its designer Gustave Eiffel, the tower was built as the entrance to the 1889
World’s Fair. The tower stands 324 meters high, the same height as an 81-storey
building. Upon completion, he surpassed the Washington Monument to take over the
tallest man-made structure in the world, a title he held for 41 years, until the Chrysler
Building in New York City was built in 1930; However, due to the addition of an antenna
in 1957, the tower is now taller than the Chrysler Building. Excluding broadcast
antennas, it is the second tallest structure in France after the 2004 Millau Bridge.

37. What is the content of the reading text above?

a. National Monument
b. The Eiffel Tower
c. Tower of Pissa
d. French Museum

38. What is the name of the iconic building from France?

a. The Great Wall
b. Temple
c. The Eiffel Tower
d. Fashion City

39.When was the Eiffel Tower built?

a. 1889
b. 1888
c. 1887
d. 1886

40. What is the name of the designer of the Eiffel tower?

a. Thomas Eiffel
b. Gabriel Eiffel
c. Alfredo Eiffel
d. Gustave Eiffel
Cristiano Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo Dos Santos Aveiro or familiarly called Cristiano Ronaldo is a famous
soccer player from Portugal. Ronaldo was born in Madeira, February 5, 1986. Ronaldo
is known as the best player in the world thanks to his extraordinary career. He has
successfully won various titles for both the team and the country. Not only that, he has
also won individual titles, one of which is being the best player in the world for five
times. Cristiano, who plays as a playmaker, manages to score a lot of goals every
season.
Currently Ronaldo has defended the Premier League club, Manchester United, and is
still in his best performance. Cristiano Ronaldo has become an idol for most football
lovers. His struggle, determination and hard work have brought him to the highest level
of success.

41. What is the content of the reading text above?

a. The story of Cristiano Ronaldo
b.Cristiano Ronaldo Award
c. Cristiano Ronaldo Club
d. Skill Cristiano Ronaldo

42. In which city was Cristiano Ronaldo born?

a. Lisbon
b. Madrid
c. Madeira
d. London

43. When was Cristiano Ronaldo born?

a.5 February 1986
b. 6 February 1986
c. February 6, 1985
d. 5 February 1985

44. Where does Cristiano Ronaldo play?

a. Bek
b. Playmaker
c. Goalkeeper
d. Midfielder

45.In which club does Cristiano Ronaldo play?

a. Manchester City
b. Manchester United
c. Real Madrid
d. Juventus
CAT
Cats are a type of carnivorous mammal from the Felidae family. Almost all over the
world, there must be cats with various types. In Indonesia alone, there are Angora,
Persian, domestic cats, and so on.
Cats are the most popular pets in the world. Wild cats will live in the wild and will
reproduce very quickly, so that the population will change to a lot in an instant.

46. What is the content of the reading text above?

a. Mammals
b. Cat Stories
c. The story of the Lion and Tiger
d. Story

47. What kind of animal is a cat?

a. Reptile
b. Mammals
c. Carnivore
d. Herbivore

48. What are the types of cats? Except…

a. Angora
b. Persian
c. Domestic
d. Pitbull

49. …..live wild and will reproduce very quickly

The word equivalent of the underlined word is?
a. Friendly
b. Spilt
c. Intimate
d. Wild

50.What kind of mammal is a cat?

a. Carnivores
b. Herbivore
c. Omnivores
d. Reptile

The one-horned rhino is one of the animals that can only be found in Indonesia. As the
name suggests, the uniqueness of this rhino is its single horn. Its body is large and
muscular, and can weigh up to 1.5 tons.
Its body was covered with thick skin that almost looked like a knight’s armor made of
metal. It’s time for all of us to help preserve this animal.
 51. What is the content of the reading text above?
a. One-horned rhino
b. Javan rhino
c. African rhino
d. Sumatran rhino

52. What is the maximum weight of a one-horned rhinoceros?

a. 1.4 tons
b. 1.5 tons
c. 1.6 tons
d. 1.7 tons

53. Which part of the rhino’s body is the thickest?

a. Tail
b. Skin
c. Horn
d. Head

54. Is the one-horned rhinoceros a rare animal?

a. Yes, the population is small
b.No, the population is still large
c. No, rhinos are still common
d. The average is still there

55. What is unique about the one-horned rhinoceros?

a. has a long tail
b. has a long nose
c. They have big ears
d.Have a single horn on the head

KURT COBAIN

Kurt Donald Cobain or familiarly known as Kurt Cobain is a musician, singer and
songwriter from the United States. Kurt Cobain was born in Aberdeen, Washington,
United States on February 20, 1967. Actress Courtney Love is Kurt Cobain’s wife and
the couple has a daughter named Frances Bean Cobain.

In 1987 Kurt Cobain formed a band called Nirvana with Krist Novoselic, the name
Nirvana itself was Kurt Cobain’s desire to have a charming band name. In 1991 Nirvana
released the album Nevermind and exploded on the market. Through their legendary
song, Smells Like Teen Spirit, Come as You Are, About a Girl, etc. which made Nirvana
skyrocket and be known by many people. However, due to the pressure of excessive
popularity, Kurt Cobain was not strong against the public’s pressure which was too
heavy.
Apart from being a quiet person, Kurt Cobain also suffered from several illnesses such
as bronchitis and fortunately to relieve stress he often used illegal drugs such as
cocaine. On April 8, 1994, Kurt Cobain’s body was found in his personal funds.

56. What is the content of the reading text above?

a. The story of Nirvana
b. The story of Kurt Cobain
c. Use of illegal drugs
d. Kurt Cobain suffered from bronchitis
57. When and where was Kurt Cobain born?
a. Aberdeen, 20 February 1967
b. Seattle, February 20, 1967
c. Aberdeen, 20 February 1968
d. Seattle, February 20, 1968

58. What is the name of Kurt Cobain’s son?

a. Frances Farmer
b. Frances Bean
c. Frances Vivian
d. Frances Lucy
59. What are the songs of nirvana? Except….
a. Smells like Teen Spirit
b. Come as you are
c. About a Girl
d. Wonderwall

60. When did Kurt Cobain die?

a. April 11, 1994
b. April 10, 1994
c. April 9, 1994
d. April 8, 1994
Key:

1. A 21. A 41. A
2. D 22. C 42. C
3. D 23. C 43. A
4. B 24. B 44. B
5. C 25. B 45. B
6. B 26. D 46. B
7. D 27. D 47. B
8. B 28. A 48. D
9. B 29. C 49. D
10. C 30. B 50. A
11. C 31. B 51. A
12. B 32. A 52. B
13. C 33. B 53. B
14. C 34. B 54. A
15. C 35. A 55. D
16. C 36. C 56. B
17. C 37. B 57. A
18. D 38. C 58. B
19. C 39. A 59. D
20. A 40. D 60. D