0 Soal UN Fisika SMA Kelas 3 TA 2014/2015+Kunci Jawaban Paket 1, 2, 3

Berikut saya lampirkan beberapa contoh soal Ujian Nasional Tingkat SMA mata pelajara Fisika yang merupakan arsip soal dari tahun 2013/2014 yang disertai contoh pengerjaan dan beberapa kunci jawaban.

SOAL UN FISIKA SMA 2015

1. PAKET 1 UAD-I 01

2. PAKET 2 UAD-I 02

3. PAKET 3 UAD-I 03

4. KISI – KISI UN 2015 SK-Kisi-Kisi-UN-Tahun-Pelajaran-2014-2015 SMA IPA IPS

5. PAKET 6 UAD-I 06

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0 Prediksi Soal UN+Try Out+US Bahasa Inggris Listening Kelas 3 SMA/IPA/IPS Paket 2 TA 2013/2014

PAKET 2

 Try Out 2 UN TAHUN 2013/2014

Mata Pelajaran : Bahasa Inggris    

     Jenjang              : SMA/MA                                                                 Program            : IPA/IPS/Bahasa

Listening Section   

In this section of the test, you will have the chance to show how well you understand spoken English. There are three parts to this section, with special directions for each part.

Part One

Questions 1 to 5

Directions:

In this part of the test, you will hear some dialogues spoken in English. The conversation will be spoken two times. They will not be printed in your test book, so you must listen carefully to understand what the speakers say.

After you hear a dialogue and the question about it, read the five possible answers and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard. Now listen to a sample question.

You will hear:

Boy           : Have you finished doing the assignment?

Girl            : No, I haven’t.

Boy           : Complete it right away. The class will begin in a few minutes.

You will also hear:

Narrator: Where does the dialogue mostly take place?

                                                                                             Sample answer

 You will read in your test book:                                                                                                                       

A.    At school

B.     At home.

C.     At a store

D.    At the hospital

E.     At the market

The best answer to the question ‘Where does the dialogue mostly take place? is choice (A),  ‘At school’.

Therefore, you should answer choice (A)

1.

1. A grey tie.
2. A red car.
3. Blueberries
4. A piece of pie.
5. A bottle of honey.

 2.

1. Making a bed.
2. Making a new dress.
3. Buying some pictures.
4. Walking on the side walk.
5. Preparing for the presentation.

3

1. She was sick.
2. She did exercises.
3. She made an essay.
4. She had a lot of work.
5. She wrote a great story.

4.

 5.

Part II

Questions: 6 to 10

 In this part of the test, you will hear several questions or statements spoken in English. The questions and responses will be spoken two times. They will not be printed in your test book, so you must listen carefully to understand what the speakers say. You have to choose the best response to each question or statement.

Now listen to a sample question:

You will hear:

Woman : Good morning, John. How are you?                                  Sample answer

Man       :…                                                                                                                   

You will also hear:

A.    I am fine, thank you.

B.     I am in the living room.

C.     Let me introduce myself.

D.    My name is  Hendra Gunawan

E.     I have been here since this morning.

The best answer to the question ‘How are you?’ is choice (A), ‘I’m fine, thank you.’

Therefore, you should choose option (A)

6. Mark your answer on your answer sheet.

7. Mark your answer on your answer sheet.

8. Mark your answer on your answer sheet.

9. Mark your answer on your answer sheet.

10. Mark your answer on your answer sheet.

Part Three

Questions 11 to 15

Directions:

 In this part of the test you will hear several monologues. Each monologue will be spoken two times. They will not be printed in your test book, so you must listen carefully to understand what the speakers say.

After you hear a monologue and the questions about it , read the five possible answers and decide which one would be the best answer to the questions you have heard.

 11.

A.    The history SEA Games.

B.     The opening of the 2009 SEA Games.

C.     The success of Indonesian’s cycling team.

D.    The cycling teams at the 2009 SEA Games.

E.     Indonesian representatives at the 2009 SEA Games.

  12.

A.    19

B.     20

C.     21

D.    30

E.     29

  13.

A.    Worried.

B.     Excited.

C.     Hopeless.

D.    Frustrated.

E.     Disappointed.

  14.

1.  
2. 3
3. 4
4. 5
5. 6

  15.

1. It is tasty.
2. It is juicy
3. It is low in calories.
4. It contains potassium.
5. It can be made for juice.

                           THIS IS THE END OF THE LISTENING SECTION

The following text is for questions 16 and 17.

Graduation Fundraiser Wrapping Paper Sale From September 21st  to October 6th 2009 11th  Grade is selling wrapping paper to raise funds for graduation. Come buy from our 11th graders in the morning in the front hall or you can go to the website and order: www.fundraiser.com  Any questions, please contact Indah at 08158030832 Thank you in advance of your support for our fundraiser!!!

16. The text is mainly about the announcement of …

A. website.

B. fundraiser.

C. graduation.

D. contact person.

E. wrapping paper.

17. Where can students buy the wrapping paper?

A. In the front hall.

B. In the classroom.

C. At the school yard.

D. Opposite of the hall.

E. In the 11^th graders’ room.

The following text is for questions 18 and 19.

495 West Village Way Suite 975 New York, New York 10023-6825 January 15, 2010 Dear Mavis:      Please accept my heartiest congratulations on your recent selection for inclusion on the short-list for the NY City Writers Prize.     I just heard the news today from Francis Goodspeed when she dropped into my office with the marked up proofs for her latest collection of stories. As you can imagine, Fran was very excited too!    I am so proud of you. As you know, I have been a longtime promoter of your work, and in my mind it's about time they finally recognized your talent. In fact, I believe that your selection for the NYCWP short-list is long overdue.     I have already read two of the other books that are short-listed and in my opinion they don't hold a candle to your "No Turning Back". I will read the other three books nominated and let you know what I think. Although, I could hardly be considered an objective reviewer on this one.     Once again Mavis, my sincere congratulations on your nomination. Just being nominated for the NYCWP is an honor in itself. I will be keeping my fingers crossed for you until they announce the winner on March 1st.                                                                                                                         Sincere best wishes,                                                                                                                                     Brad Merchant

18. What is the text about?

A. The famous writer.

B. NY City Writers Prize

C. Letter of congratulations.

D. The winner’s celebration.

E. The best writer nomination.

19. How many books are included on the shortlist for the NY City Writers Prize?

A. 3

B. 4

C. 5

D. 6

E. 7

The following text is for questions 20 to 22.

Nelson Mandela was born in Qunu in the Transkei. His father was Hendry Mphakanyiswa Gadla, chief of Mvezo, a tiny village on the banks of the Mbashe River. At the age of seven, Rolihlahla Mandela became the first member of his family to attend school, where he was given the English name "Nelson" by a Methodist teacher. His father died when he was 10, and Nelson attended a Wesleyan mission school next door to the palace of the Regent. Following Xhosa custom he was initiated at age 16, and attended Clarkebury Boarding Institute, learning about Western culture. He completed his Junior Certificate in two years, instead of the usual three.

      At age 19, in 1934, Mandela moved to the Wesleyan College in Fort Beaufort, which most Thembu royalty attended, and took an interest in boxing and running. After matriculating, he began a B.A. at the Fort Hare University, where he met Oliver Tambo, who became a lifelong friend and colleague.

     At the end of his first year he became involved in a boycott of the Students' Representative Council against the university policies, and was asked to leave Fort Hare. He left to go to Johannesburg, where he completed his degree with the University of South Africa (UNISA) via correspondence, then began a Law degree at Wits University.

20. The text mainly tells about Nelson Mandela’s …

A.   life.

B.   success.

C.   struggle.

D.   influence.

E.   movement.

21. Paragraph one mostly explains about Nelson Mandela’s …

A. Childhood and teenage life.

B. Tertiary education.

C. Life supporters.

D. Difficult life.

E. Happy family

22. ‘He completed his Junior Certificate in two years, instead of the usual three.’

      The underlined word is synonymous with ….

1. familiar
2. common
3. frequent
4. rarely
5. often

The following text is for questions 23 to 26.

Singapore is made up of not just one island but a main island with 63 surrounding islets. The main island has a total land area of 682 square km.

     

However, its compact size belies its economic growth. In just 150 years, Singapore has grown into a thriving centre of commerce and industry. Its former role as an entrepot has diminished, as the nation has increased its manufacturing base.

      Singapore is the busiest port in the world with over 600 shipping lines sending super tankers, container ships and passenger liners to share the busy waters with coastal fishing vessels and wooden lighters.

     One of the world's major oil refining and distribution centres, Singapore is a major supplier of electronic components and a leader in shipbuilding and repairing. It has also become one of the most important financial centres of Asia, with more than 130 banks. Business dealings are facilitated by Singapore's superb communications network which links the nation to the rest of the world via satellite, 24-hour telegraph and telephone systems.

      Singapore's strategic location, excellent facilities, fascinating cultural contrasts and tourist attractions contribute to its success as a leading destination for both business and pleasure.

                                                                                                                

23. What feature of Singapore is mostly described in the text?

1. Its land.
2. Its culture.
3. Its people.
4. Its industry.
5. Its economy.

24. “Singapore is a major supplier of electronic components and …’ (Paragraph 3)

     The closest meaning of the underlined word is ….

1. big
2. main
3. essential
4. selected
5. attractive

25. What makes business succeed in Singapore?

A. Excellent communication network.    

B. Abundant electronic companies.         

C. Lines of supertankers.

D. Its tiny size of land.

E. Its busiest port.

26. ‘It has also become one of the most important financial centers of Asia, …’(Paragraph 3)

What does the word ‘It’ refer to?

1. Port
2. World
3. Supplier
4. Singapore
5. Component

The following text is for questions 27 to 30

It was a windy day. 

     The mailman barely made it to the front door. When the door opened, Mrs. Pennington said, "hello", but, before she had a real chance to say "thank you", the mail blew out of the mailman's hands, into the house and the front door slammed in his face. Mrs. Pennington ran to pick up the mail. 

     "Oh my," she said. 

     Tommy was watching the shutters open and then shut, open and then shut. 

     "Mom," he said, "may I go outside?" 

     "Be careful," she said. "It's so windy today." 

     Tommy crawled down from the window-seat and ran to the door. He opened it with a bang. The wind blew fiercely and snatched the newly recovered mail from Mrs. Pennington's hands and blew it even further into the house. 

     "Oh my," she said again. Tommy ran outside and the door slammed shut. 

     Outside, yellow, gold, and red leaves were leaping from swaying trees, landing on the roof, jumping off the roof, and then chasing one another down the street in tiny whirlwinds of merriment. 

     Tommy watched in fascination. 

     "If I was a leaf, I would fly clear across the world," Tommy thought and then ran out into the yard among the swirl of colors. 

     Mrs. Pennington came to the front porch. 

     "Tommy, I have your jacket. Please put it on." 

     However, there was no Tommy in the front yard. 

     "Tommy?" 

     Tommy was a leaf. He was blowing down the street with the rest of his play-mates. 

     A maple leaf came close-by, touched him and moved ahead. Tommy met him shortly, brushed against him, and moved further ahead. They swirled around and around, hit cars and poles, flew up into the air and then down again. 

     "This is fun," Tommy thought. 

     The maple leaf blew in front of him. It was bright red with well-defined veins. The sun-light shone through it giving it a brilliance never before seen by a little boy's eyes. 

     "Where do you think we are going?" Tommy asked the leaf. 

     "Does it matter?" the leaf replied. "Have fun. Life is short." 

     "I beg to differ," an older leaf said suddenly coming beside them. "The journey may be short, but the end is the beginning." 

     Tommy pondered this the best a leaf could ponder. 

     "Where do we end up?" 

     "If the wind blows you in that direction," the old leaf said, "you will end up in the city dump."

27. What  does paragraph 2 mainly tell?

A.    It was a terrible weather.

B.     The angry mailman came.

3. Mrs. Pennington got a letter.

D.    Mrs. Pennington lived in a small house.

E.     Mrs. Pennington was unhappy to receive a letter.

28. ‘ The wind blew fiercely and snatched the newly recovered mail from Mrs. Pennington's hands and blew it even further into the house.’

     What does the underlined word mean?

1. hard
2. gently
3. quickly
4. suddenly
5. immediately

29. How was Tommy when he became a leaf?

A. He had a fun.

B. He felt alone.

C. He regretted.

D. He felt worried.

E. He was in danger.

30. What can we learn from the story?

A. If there is a will, there is a way.

B. Adventure is dangerous.

C. We must be tolerable.

D. We must not cheat.

E.  Life is difficult.

The following text is for questions 31 to 34.  

When winter arrives, some people get sad, even suicidal.

            Doctors have recently started to study the causes of a medical disorder which they have appropriately  named SAD, or seasonal affective disorder. People who suffer from SAD become very depressed during the winter months. Their depression appears to be the result of a decrease in the amount of sunlight they are exposed to. Doctors theorize that decreased sunlight affects the production of melatonin, a hormone manufactured in the brain, and serotonin, a chemical that helps transmit nerve impulses. Depression may result from the ensuing imbalance of these two substances in the body. Also, doctors believe that a decrease in the amount of sunlight the body receives may cause a disturbance in the body’s natural clock, which could, in turn, result in symptoms such as listlessness, oversleeping, weight gain, anxiety, and irritability-all symptoms of depression.

            Since absence of light seems to be the cause of this disorder, a daily dose of light appears to be the cure. Doctors advise patients to sit in front of a special light box which simulates natural light for a few hours every day.

             

31. What is the text mainly about?

1. Sunlight affects.
2. Seasonal affective disorder.
3. Substances in human brain.
4. The causes of a medical disorder.
5. Symptoms of body disturbance.

32. How can the lack of sunlight exposure affect depression?

A. It lessens the production of melatonin and serotonin.

B. The chemical substance produced in the brain stops

C. People are in the state of listlessness.

D. It causes severe cold weather.

E. People gain weight.

 .

33. ‘…a hormone manufactured in the brain, and serotonin, a chemical that helps transmit nerve impulses.’(Paragraph 2)

      The underlined word means ….

A.                            found

B.                             shown

C.                             existed

D.                            produced.

E.                             distributed

34. ‘ Since absence of light seems to be the cause of this disorder, …’

       The underlined phrase refers to ….

1. gain
2. effect
3. anxiety
4. depression
5. disturbance

The following text is for questions 35 to 38.

            The United States and Canada will someday join the 95 percent of the world that uses  the metric rather than the English system of measurement. No longer will north American schoolchildren have to memorize that there are 12 inches in a foot, 3 feet in a yard. Inches will become centimeters, pounds will become kilograms, quarts will become liters, and degrees Fahrenheit will become degrees centigrade (also called Celsius).

                    The conversion to the metric system will not be easy, however, and will require enormous amounts of money and time. For example, every peace of machinery in every factory and every office will have to be replaced. Furthermore, every machine and tool that makes, repairs, or supplies another piece of equipment will have to be changed. Not only every nut, bolt, and screw but also every wrench, drill, and screwdriver will have to be replaced, as any auto mechanic who had tried to fix an imported car with a set of American tools realizes. Therefore, although the United States and Canada are committed to “going metric,” it will not happen next week  or even next year. Because  of the magnitude of the problems that metric conversion will involve, the change will have to be gradual and, above all, carefully planned.

            35. The text talks about the possibility of the US and Canada to …

A. build more factories.

B. join the world policy in trade.

C. change the measurement system.

D. compete their products in the worlds.

E. use the English system of measurement.

36. What is the main idea of paragraph 2?

1. Most of  people apply the metric system.
2. Many countries use the measurement system.
3. It is not easy to convert to the metric system.
4. There is a lot money needed to change a system.
5. The change of the metric system lasts gradually.

37. Why will the metric system conversion take gradually?

1. Most of American people do not like it.
2. There are a lot of problems involved.
3. Every nut has to be changed.
4. It affects the US trade.
5. It is not applicable.

38. ‘The conversion to the metric system will not be easy, …’ (Paragraph 2)

     What does the underlined word mean?

1. change
2. method
3. problem
4. similarity
5. technique

The following text is for questions 39 to 42.

Students’ cheating is one of the biggest problems faced by teachers nowadays.

     Despite the fact that teachers advise their students not to do dishonest acts during tests, some students still do cheating. There are many kinds of cheating that students do during the test or examination, such as looking other students’ work, put some notes under their clothes, write notes or formulas on their desks, make hand signals or go to rest rooms to get the answers from their friends

     In my view, students who do cheating are committing a crime. It is a sort of taking something illegally. This crime causes negative results to the students. Students who always cheat deteriorate their mental capacity. Cheating acts also create dependence. They weaken their self confidence. Instead of preparing for the coming test, they are busy to organize notes on a piece of paper. If this awful habit continues, the students will lose their opportunity to develop their intellectual and mind.

      Therefore, school should consider cheating as a very serious problem. School board and administration should go hand in hand to overcome this matter. Honesty must be put in school’s vision.  Harsh punishment must be applied to students who commit this crime. 

39. What is mainly discussed in the text?

1. School policy.
2. Harsh punishment.
3. Cheating as a crime.
4. Mental deterioration.
5. Different ways of cheating.

40. What will the school do to eliminate students who commit cheating?

A. Create a good vision.

B. Select honest students.

C. Make harsh punishment

      D. Make students confident

E. Administer the school affair

41.  ‘Students who always cheat deteriorate their mental capacity.’ (Paragraph 3)

     The underlined word means ….

1. support
2. worsen
3. cause
4. create
5. find

42. ‘They weaken their self confidence.’ (Paragraph 2)

      What does ‘they’ refer to?

1. Tests
2. Papers
3. Results
4. Students
5. Cheatings

The following text is for questions 43 to 46.

The issue of using drugs to enhance athlete’s performance is controversial.

      Those  who agree to the use of drug in enhancing performance say that most - top players in all sports take drugs to train harder and feel no pain during play. The trainers, sports doctors, nutritionists, physiotherapists and managers of the big names make sure banned substances are taken at the safest and most efficient levels. The main effect of banning such substances has been to turn performers and their coaches into liars and cheaters. We should legalize performance-enhancing drugs so that they can be regulated and athletes on the way up - whose entourages do not yet include savvy physiotherapists and doctors - don't overdose and do themselves damage.

        On the other hand, some still believe that performance enhancing drugs in sport should be banned. Performance-enhancing drugs are not only prohibited because they violate the spirit of sport but because they can damage the health of athletes. The idea of allowing them in sport could lead to a situation whereby sportsmen and women are used as human guinea pigs for a constant flow of new, unregulated substances. The long-term effects don't bear thinking about.

43. What does the text mainly discuss?

A. The controversy of using drugs to enhance athlete’s performance.

B. The benefit of drugs in enhancing athlete’s performance.

C. The danger of using drugs in sport.

D. Proponents for drug use in sport.

E. Drug regulation for athletes.

44. What does the second paragraph tell?

A. The effective and planned sports training.

B. The proponents of performance enhancing drugs.

C. The agreement of using performance enhancing drugs.

D. The main effect of banning performance enhancing drugs.

E. The involvement of trainers, sport doctors and nutritionists.

45. Why do people disagree with the use of performance enhancing drugs?

A. Athletes’ health is badly affected.

B. Athletes consume more drugs.

C. Athletes are independent.

D. Athletes violate the rules

E. Athletes perform better.

46. ‘Those  who agree to the use of drug in enhancing performance say that …’(paragraph 1)

     What does the underlined word mean?

1. Creating
2. Showing
3. Attracting
4. Improving
5. Influencing

The following text is for questions 47 and 48.

SHAKE WELL AND KEEP IN REFRIGERATOR IMPORTANT FINISH ALL MEDICATION UNLESS OTHERWISE DIRECTED BY PRESCRIBER

47. What is the text about?

A. Directions how to treat the medicine.

B. The importance of the medicine.

C. The place for the medicine.

D. Directions by prescriber.

E. How to keep healthy.

48. ‘Finish all medication unless otherwise directed by prescriber.’

The underlined word means ….

1. made
2. taught.
3. shown.
4. guided.
5. explained.

The following text is for questions 49 and 50.

Tmrw morning we have a mttng at 8  to 12 at AV Room on the 2nd fl.

49. The message tells about the…and time of the meeting.

A. venue

B. issue

C. agenda.

D. speaker.

E. importance

      50. When will the meeting begin?

A. 2 AM

B. 2 PM

C. 8 AM

D. 8 PM

E. 12 at Noon

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In this part of the test, you have to choose the best answer to each question from the alternatives given.

Text 1

Bisons have not always lived in North America; they are relative newcomers. They belong to the Bovidae family, like domestic cattle and the wild buffalo of Africa and Asia. The oldest known bison fossils have been found in China and the Himalaya foothills, where an animal with all essential features of the genus lived a million years ago. They evolved rapidly and spread over most of the northern hemi­sphere in Europe and Siberia. During one of the Ice Ages, the sea level dropped, exposing a land bridge across the Bering Strait, allowing the faunas of Asia and North America to intermingle. Very early, the steppe bison moved eastward to the North American continent.

21. What is the topic of the paragraph ?

The spread of bisons from China and Himalaya to North America

Types of bisons belonging to the Bovidae family

The effect of the intermingling of Asian and North American faunas

Places in the world where bisons lived

The rapid evolution of bisons

22. What is the main idea of the text?

Bisons are relative newcomers in North America because they have lived in other parts of the world.

The oldest known bison fossils have been found in China and the Himalaya foothills.

Bisons belong to the Bovidae family, like domestic cattle and wild buffalo of Africa and Asia.

From Asia, bisons spread over most of the northern hemisphere and came to North America through the Bering Strait.

Bisons came to North America when the faunas of Asia and North America intermingled.

Text 2

A black hole is a region of space created by the total gravitational collapse of matter. It is so intense that nothing, not even light or radiation, can escape. In other words, it is a one-way surface through which matter can fall inward but cannot emerge.

Some astronomers believe that a black hole may be formed when a large star collapses inward from its own weight. So long as they are emitting heat and light into space, stars support themselves against their own gravitational pull with the outward thermal Pressure generated by heat from nuclear reactions deep in their interiors If a star eventually exhausts its nuclear fuel, its unbalanced gravitational attraction could cause it to contract and collapse. Furthermore, it could begin to pull in surrounding matter, including nearby comets and planets, creating a black hole.

23. What is the topic of the passage?

The theory of the universe

Black hole

The belief

Nuclear fuel

Unbalanced gravitation

24. Some astronomers believe that a black hole may be formed when a large star …………..

begins to pull in surrounding matter.

has its own gravitational pull

collapses outward thermal pressure

collapses inward from its own weight

is generated by heat from nuclear reaction

Text 3

To prepare for a career in engineering, a student must begin planning in high school. Mathematics and science should form the core curriculum. For exam­ple, in a school where sixteen credit hours are re­quired for high school graduation, four should be in mathematics, one each in chemistry, biology, and physics. The remaining credits should include four in English and at least three in humanities and social sciences. The average entering freshman in engineer­ing should have achieved at least a 2.5 grade point average on a 4.0 scale in his or her high school. Although deficiencies can be corrected during the first year, the student who needs additional work should expect to spend five, instead of four years, to complete a degree.

25. What is the average grade point for an entering freshman in engineering?

2.5

4.0

Four in English

Three in the humanities

16 credit hours

26. When should a student begin planning for a career in engineering?

in the first year of college

In high school

In the beginning of school

In the school orientation program

In the college

Text 4

Over the years, many different systems of physi­cal exercise designed to improve the health and ap­pearance of the body have emerged. One of the best ever was Hatha Yoga, a form of Yoga consisting of various postures that exercise the whole body. Facial muscles, for example, can be made firmer by daily performance of "The Lion", a posture that imitates the face of roaring lion. Back muscles can become more flexible by regular practice of "The Cobra", a posture that imitates the arching head of the poison­ous snake. "The Crow", which resembles the head­stand, is said to improve circulation and relieve ten­sion,

27. What is the topic of the text?

Systems of physical exercise

Animal postures in Yoga

Hatha Yoga postures

Exercising body muscles

improving blood circulation

28. What is the main information of the text?

Hatha Yoga postures exercise the whole body.

Animals are used in Yoga exercise.

Yoga imitates the movement of animals.

Animals are important elements in Yoga exer­cise.

Yoga is the best physical exercise,

Text 5

If students are to succeed in the future, their education must encourage them to have the desire to keep learning throughout their lives. For at least a decade now, experts have been telling us that to prosper in the future, countries need to make a much better use of their human resources. This means that people are not allowed to stop their learning at the age of 10 or 30, pushing skill-growth rates up rather than allowing children and adults lose interest in learn­ing. Although this is not easy, we should realize that vast numbers of people in the world may live poorly in globalization era, while only few people live excep­tionally well. As a result, the gap between the rich and the poor will grow and grow until social chaos explodes.

29. The text is about……………        

important advice on education for a better future

the establishment of rules related to educa­tion

an improvement in the development of hu­man resources

the result of a country's poor education

people's obligation to have a life-time educa­tion

30. The writer believes if countries allowed people to stop learning at the age of 30, ……………………….    

there would be a greater competition between the rich and the poor

the number of poor people in the world would increase

the globalization era would be dominated by the rich

the majority of people in the world would prosper

the skill-growth rates would be immediately pushed up

Text 6

Human beings, convinced of their superiority over the animal kingdom, are seldom disturbed about the pain and death they bring to other species. For ex­ample, South American birds, desired by zoos, pet shops, and private collections, are frequently packed into small boxes and are flown to foreign countries. Many of the birds, however, do not survive the trip but instead die of suffocation. Birds are not the only victims. Hunters in search of baby orangutans shoot the mothers who are hiding in treetops and wait for the babies to fall on the ground. Many of the babies cannot be caught and fall to their death. Seals, prized for their skins to make lovely winter coats, are bru­tally slaughtered by hunters who club and skin them almost immediately. Sometimes, the seals are skinned alive because a hunter was not skillful with his club.

31. What is the topic of the text?

The superiority of human beings

Cruelty to animals

Animals in captivity

Animals in zoos

Cruel human beings

32. What is the main information of the text?

Human beings often cause death and a lot of pain to animals.

People are superior to animals because they are much stronger.

Many animals are sold to zoos and collectors at great profits.

Wild animals often die when they are trans­ported abroad.

Hunters often kill wild animals to enable them to catch their babies.

Text 7

Scientists and doctors say that about 34 million Americans are too fat. Why is this? One reason is the kind of food Americans eat. Many Americans like 'fast food'. These foods (such as hamburgers and ice cream) often have fattening things in them. Another reason is the way Americans eat- They often eat little snacks between regular meals. These extra foods add extra fat on the body. The third reason is not enough exercise. Americans like driving everywhere, instead of walking. They often have machines to do a lot of work. Some Americans are also too heavy because of health problems. However, for most of 34 million Americans, the problem is the American lifestyle.

33. The text tells us about………………………..      

what Americans eat

American fast foods

health problems in America

the American lifestyle

why many Americans are too fat

34. From the text, we may conclude that……………….         

high-tech machines are an advantage to the health of Americans

snacks are included in the regular meals of Americans

sixty-six million Americans do not consume fast foods

eating little snacks is the cause of major health problems

many Americans are fat because of the way they live

Text 8

Alternative energy sources become increasingly attractive as the energy crisis becomes more severe. Solar heating systems, which use the sun's radiation as a source of energy, are promising alternative en­ergy sources. Nuclear power plants are already in operation in several parts of the country. Govern­ment and private industry even investigate the possi­bility of capturing the power of ocean waves and tides for conversion into usable energy. Coal once again becomes an acceptable fuel as the nation searches for solutions to the energy shortage. Even garbage is seen as a potential source of energy. In some communities, garbage is burned to heat build­ings and light city streets.

35. The main information of the text is about ………………

the interest in alternative energy sources

potential solar heating systems

the operation of nuclear power plants

the search for energy from the sea

the use of coal to replace oil

Text 9

The fish are dying in the Adirondack lakes northern New York State. Fishermen are worried. This used to be a favorite spot for sport fishing Somehow, every year there is fewer fish. Some lakes - 6% of them - now have no fish at all. Scientists are beginning to get worried too. What is killing the fish?

The cause is acid rain. Acid rain is a kind of air pollution. It is caused by factories that burn coal or oil or gas. These factories send smoke high into the air. The wind often carries the smoke far from the factories. Some of the unhealthy things in the smoke may come down with the rain hundreds of miles away. This is what is happening in the Adirondacks. There are many factories in the Midwestern states. They are sending a lot of smoke into the air. The wind blows the smoke towards the east. That means toward New York State and the Adirondack area.

The rain in the Adirondacks is not natural and -lean anymore. It is full of acid chemicals. When it calls on lakes, it changes them too. The lakes become more acidic. Acid water is like vinegar or lemon juice. It hurts when it gets into your eyes. It also kills the plants and animals that usually live in lake water. That is why the fish are dying in the Adirondacks.

36. The topic of the text is ………….. 

the Adirondack lakes

acid rain

air pollution

fish killers

factories in the Midwestern states

37. The problem that the writer points out in the text is that …………. 

fish has become scarce in the United States due to the acid rain

there are too many factories in the Midwest­ern states

six percent of fish in the Adirondack lakes is dying

the total catch of fish in the Adirondack lakes is decreasing

many favorite spots for sport fishing have dried up

38. Which of the following statements is TRUE about acid rain?

Acid rain kills all living things in the Adirondacks.

Acid rain causes air pollution in northern York State.

Smoke emitted by factories creates poison,: acid rain.

The burning of coal, oil or gas increases level of poison in acid rain.

Acid rain carries a lot of smoke hundreds miles away.

39. The rain in the Adirondracks is harmful to the environment, because ………….

the wind that blows from the Midwestern states sends a lot of smoke containing dan­gerous chemicals

the rain comes from an area where air is badly polluted by factory wastes

air pollution caused by factories burning coal, oil or gas has been a problem in the Adirondacks

factories operating in the Adirondack area send polluted smoke high in the air and come down with the rain

the Adirondack area is geographically located in one of the Midwestern states which is a center of industry

40. If water from an acidic lake gets into our eyes, it will ……………….         

be like vinegar

cause blindness

clean them

be like lemon juice

hurt them

Text 10

Adults have some advantage on education. Adult earners often know exactly what they need to learn. Since they have the experience of life, they know what knowledge will be useful to them and what will not, If they cannot read or write, they will expe­rience problems caused by illiteracy. If they cannot do their jobs well, they will experience loss of income or of job opportunities caused by a lack of vocational training. Adults have usually accumulated a wealth of life experience in general that can help them learn. They have more practical, an everyday experience, which can help them understand what they learn at schools.

Feng Lian, for example, is a textile plant supervi­sor in Shanghai, China. She graduated from second­ary school, but she did not learn much in school about electricity and how it is used in factories. Now she must supervise the electrical systems. She is going to a night class that will teach her what she needs to know. She already has many questions about the subject and is ready and eager to learn. If she succeeds in her night class, she can get an even better job.

Michael Johnson owns a small construction busi­ness in California. Like many other U.S. citizens, he did not really learn to read or write in school and dropped out of school when he was fourteen years old. Michael was smart, and he was good at building things and at using machines. He was very successful as a construction worker and eventually started his own business. His wife helped him read and write what he needed, and he learned how to hide inability from others. Finally, at the age of thirty eight, Michael is going back to school to a special program to learn how to read and write. He learns very quickly, partly because he is smart and partly because he knows how important reading and writing are to his work.

41. The text tells us about……………

the experience of adults in learning

problems of adults in education

the life experience of adult people

illiteracy among adult workers

the advantage of being an adult learner

42. Adults know what they have to learn because ________

     A. without having vocational training they will be jobless

     B. they have experienced their own particular problems in their lives

     C. nobody can force them to get a particular education

     D. illiteracy makes them realize what they cannot do in their jobs

     E. they are old enough to decide what to do with their wealth

43. Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE about Michael Johnson?

Though he is a successful construction worker, he is illiterate.

He was one of many American boys who dropped out of school.

He knew how to read and write after he was married.

He went back to school when he realized the necessity of it.

His educational background helped him to be­come a successful businessman.

44. Which of the following is TRUE about vocational training?

It gives adults more chance to get a job.

It contributes to their understanding of what learning means.

Without it, adults will never be able to get a job.

It enables adults to accumulate a wealth of life experience.

Only workers with vocational training can earn money.

45. Feng Lian goes to a night school in order to _________

become a supervisor of a textile plant in Shang­hai

be able to answer questions about electricity

learn about the electrical systems in factories

continue her study in college

know how to install electricity in factories

Text 11

Measles, a childhood disease, has caused sufferings to mankind for thousands of years. How­ever, the search for an effective measles vaccine lasted two hundred years and has finally ended in success. Now, for the first time, measles is a preventable disease. You may ask, 'How is this important children?'

Every year measles kills twice as many Americans as polio now does. More children die from measles than from any other common childhood disease. Also complications of some degree occur in about one child out of six, most complications including pneumonia and ear disorders. Another after-effect of measles-brain damage is less common, but it can have such serious consequences that it deserves special attention.

Brain damage, due to measles, sounds like something far away from our experience. In reality, it is not. Like any other injury, damage to the brain ca-be very slight or very severe. It is quite possible that ­we have never seen or heard a child who has severe brain damage: the child would either have died or would be in an institution. However, in medical re­search, a relation has been found between measles and such things as behaviour problems, personality changes, and dulling of mental ability. For example, a child may be bad-tempered or a little slow to learn after he has recovered from measles.

46. The main information of the text is that

measles has been a disease for thousands of years

after 200 years of research, an effective mea­sles vaccine was found

measles is a serious disease greatly neglected in the past

a lot of research was done on the complica­tions of measles

measles may have bad effects on children who get the disease

47. Which of the following statements is TRUE about measles?

The number of children in the USA killed by measles is smaller than that of killed by polio.

Medical research revealed that measles may cause brain damage.

In the USA, children with brain damage have all been measles patients.

Research findings show that pneumonia and ear disorders may cause measles.

Children who get measles will have pneumo­nia and ear disorders at the same time.

48. Which of the following is NOT an after-effect of measles?

Polio                                     D. Slow learning

Ear disorders                        E. Pneumonia

Personality changes

49. 'Or would be in an institution' (paragraph 3) line 7.

The underlined word means……………..       

an orphanage                           

a hospital                                 

a rehabilitation centre

      D.  a company

      E.  a public school

50. One of the important findings of the research on measles is that __________                

children who have got measles may become difficult to handle because of their        behaviour

in reality, there are no measles patients who get brain damage

personality changes already occur at a child has measles

measles can cause children to become tally handicapped

measles is the first killer of childhood d in the world