ENGLISH TEST 4 GRADE XI /SMTR 1)

Choose the correct answer : A, B, C, D or E

TEXT 1

Why Exercise is Important

The majority of us claim that we do not have time for exercise. We feel too busy to do that.
However, many experts said that exercise has great role in making our body healthy.
Being physically active offers many advantages in physical reward, exercise can reduce weight
then our body will become fitter. Exercise is also believed to reduce stress levels, improve sleep patterns,
and reduce the risk of heart disease, diabetes, and some forms of cancer. Beside physical advantage,
exercise also brings good effects mentally. Due to the fitter body, exercise can make us feel refreshed and
happy then we can increase our life quality and expectancy.
How can we do exercise while we are busy? Such question is commonly found among us.
Actually exercise can be done in simple ways. We can go walking while shopping. In the office we can
take stair rather than lift to run up and down. Or we can go cycling while enjoy the leisure time.
Overall, doing exercise is little bit difficult in busy life but the little bit of exercise will help
better.

1. Why do most people not have time for exercise?

A. They do not like exercise
B. They feel very busy
C. They have good health
D. They feel healthy
E. Their body is good

2. What is the main idea of paragraph three?

A. Exercise has many advantages
B. Exercise makes us healthy
C. It‟s useful to have good body
D. Doing exercise is difficult
E. We can do exercise in simple ways

3. “Or we can cycling while enjoy the leisure time”. The underlined word means ….
A. Happy time
B. Pleasure
C. Scenery
D. Vacation
E. Free time

4. From the text we can conclude that …

A. We are very busy
B. We can go walking while shopping
C. When we are busy, we can do exercise in simple way
D. Exercise is very hard for people are very busy
E. We don‟t need to have exercise if we can‟t do it
TEXT 2

All of you may have eaten eggs, right? Do you know that eggs are good for us? Many parents say
that eggs are very important for our health. There are some health benefits of eggs.
Firstly, eggs are good for our eyes. According to a study, consuming an egg per day may prevent
macular degeneration due to the caratenoid content, specifically lutein and zeaxanthin. Both nutrients are
more readily available to our bodies from eggs than from other sources. In another study, researchers
found that people who eat eggs everyday lower their risk of developing cataracts, also because of the
lutein and zeaxanthin in eggs.
Secondly, eggs contain what our body needs. One egg contains 6 grams of high-quality protein and
all 9 essential amino acids. Eggs also contain the right kind of fat. One egg contains just 5 grams of fat
and only 1,5 grams of that is saturated fat.
Thirdly, eggs may prevent some diseases. According to a study by the Harvard School of Public
Health, there is no significant link between egg consumption and heart disease. In fact, according to one
study, regular consumption of eggs may help prevent stroke and heart attacks. Eggs may also prevent
breast cancer. In one study, women who consumed at least 6 eggs per week lowered their risk breast
cancer by 44%.
From the reasons above, we can conclude that consuming eggs are very good for our body,they have
many benefits for our health.

5. What is the text about?

A. The benefits of eggs for health
B. The reasons why parents give eggs to their children
C. The reasons why people do not like eggs
D. Some studies about eggs
E. The disadvantages of eggs

6. Which of the following is notthe disease that egg can prevent?

A. Breast cancer
B. Heart disease
C. Stroke
D. Heart attacks
E. Itchy

7. Based on the text, which of the following statements is true?

A. Eggs are not good for our eyes
B. Eggs bring risk of breast cancer
C. Eggs contain high-quality protein
D. Eggs may lead heart attacks
E. Eggs can cause diabetes

8. “From the reason above, we can conclude that ……”.

This part of the text is called ….
A. Recommendation
B. Description
C. Reiteration
D. Resolution
E. Identification
9. Based on the text, how many benefits of consuming eggs?
A. One
B. Two
C. Three
D. Four
E. Five

TEXT 3

Roses are not only flowers which have fragrance and beauty, but also uses. There are many uses of
roses.
First, roses are cultivated for cut flowers. People usually buy a rose for their beloved person.
Second, roses are produced for landscape and ornamental use. People use roses to decorate their
homes or stage of an event.
Finally, roses are produced for food. In this case, roses can be tea, some species of roses are
cultivated for food.
From the fact above I believe that people plant roses because roses have many uses.

10. Which of the following is not the use of roses?

A. Ornamental use
B. Cut flowers
C. Landscape
D. Food
E. Cloth

11. “Roses are not only flowers which have fragrance and beauty ….”
The underlined word means ….
A. Sweet smell
B. Bad smell
C. Good appearance
D. Bad appearance
E. advantages

TEXT 4

Do you get enough sleep at night? It is good for you to do so, because lack of sleep can cause bad
effects.
First, inadequate sleep can cause irritability and stress, while healthy sleep can enhance well-being.
After a sleepless night, you may be more irritable, short-tempered and vulnerable to stress. If you sleep
well, your mood should be normal.
Besides, lack of sleep can be an even greater risk factor for anxiety. In a study, people with insomnia
were 20 times more likely to develop panic disorder, a type of anxiety disorder.
Finally, sleeping is also associated with health. Numerous studies have found that insufficient sleep
increases a person‟s risk of developing serious medical conditions, including obesity, high blood pressure,
diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
Considering the facts, we conclude that insufficient sleep is a disadvantage for nus.
12. What is the text about?
A. How long should we sleep.
B. The disadvantages of insufficient sleep.
C. The relationship between sleeping and mood.
D. The relationship between sleeping and health.
E. The advantages and disadvantages of sleeping too much.

13. “. . . while healthy sleep can enhance well-being.” (Paragraph 2)

The synonym of „enhance‟ is ________.
A. support B. protect
C. increase D. maintain
E. substitute

14. The following are the medical conditions which may increase because of insufficient sleeping,
EXCEPT ________.
A. obesity
B. diabetes
C. pulmonary disease
D. high blood pressure
E. cardiovascular disease

TEXT 5

In Western countries, students tend to have part time jobs, especially during summer. If students
can manage their time effectively, having a part time job is beneficial. This is so for a number of reasons.
First, having part time jobs can make students more independent. They can earn money, so they
can buy their daily needs. They don‟t have to be fully dependent on their parents.
Part time jobs can also help students gain valuable experiences, which will be useful for them
when they graduate. For example, when a student has a part time job as a shopkeeper, he or she can learn
how to deal with customers. This will give them valuable experience as people have different
characteristics.
Finally, part time jobs can teach students to value money. If they have part time jobs, they will
see how difficult it is to earn money, so they have to be more careful when spending it.
Based on the reasons mentioned above, we can conclude that having a part time job is beneficial
for students, as long as it is managed carefully.

15. How many arguments does the writer state to support his/her statement?
A. One
B. Two
C. Three
D. Four
E. Five

16. What can we conclude from the text?

A. All part time jobs are beneficial
B. All students should have part time jobs
C. Students should do part time jobs at home
D. Students should do part time jobs at weekends
E. Part time jobs will be beneficial if students can manage their time
17. “Finally, part time jobs can teach students to value money.” (Paragraph 4)
The synonym of “value” is ______
A. Understand
B. Look for
C. Appreciate
D. Count
E. Take care

TEXT 6
This text is for questions no 18- 21 .

We are talking about should students be required to wear a uniform to school. Private schools
have long been known for having school uniform policies. Now, some public schools such as ours are
deciding whether they want their students to wear a school uniform. There are several reasons why
schools require school uniforms.
Wearing a school uniform can make some students to take their responsibilities more seriously. It
changes students frame of mind to a more attitude that is focused on study.
School uniforms can also lessen the negative effect of class status. Requiring students to wear a
school uniform levels the playing field by reducing the implied class status that is created when only
certain students can buy the most expensive clothes.
Next, violence can also be prevented at schools that have a required uniform. Required school
uniform can reduce fighting among students and prevent outsiders from being able to get into the school
undetected.
Finally, wearing school uniforms gives you benefits in using of public facilities. You can get
discount for special for students in restaurants or internet café. You can also only need less money to go
by bus. Therefore, you may even save some money.
So, which do you choose?

18. What is the text about?

A. How to choose good uniforms
B. Should students wear a uniform to school?
C. The difference between public schools and private schools
D. Several violences in schools
E. The benefits of wearing expensive clothes

19. Why can school uniform lessen the negative effect of class status?
Because ……
A. many students have expensive clothes
B. school uniform price are very expensive
C. the school uniforms are different
D. the students know that the uniforms are expensive
E. rich and poor students wear the same clothes

20. Which of the following statement is not the benefits of wearing school uniform?
A. We can get discounts in some public facilities
B. We can pay the bus fare lower that publics
C. We can focus on our study
D. We can show our wealth to others
E. We can be safe from violence
21. Required school uniform can reduce fighting among students and prevent outsiders from being able
to get into the school undetected.
The underlined word means….
A. armed robbers
B. people who start a business
C. people who belong to an institution
D. people who like fighting and have problems at school
E. people who are not members of part of the school

TEXT 7
This text is for questions no 22 - 24

A laptop is a kind of computer unit which has the same function as a PC (Personal computer), but
it is smaller, lighter, and different of sizes. Nowadays, most people choose laptops for several reasons.
A laptop is a portable device. This portability is very helpful for our work, study, and other
activities. We do not need complicated cable installations to activate a laptop, and with a laptop, we can
do our work anytime anywhere.
Moreover, a laptop allows us to access the internet in public places which provide free access
called hot spot areas. Some people like to use this facility to carry out their tasks.
Finally, a laptop consumes energy more efficiently than a PC does. This device energy more
efficiently than a PC does. This device uses a rechargeable battery as a source of electric energy. So, if we
prefer using a laptop, it means that we support the government program to save energy.
That‟s why a laptop has become very popular recently.

22. A public place where we can have free access to the internet is a/an…..
A. free access
B. hot spot
C. internet installation
D. laptop facility
E. hot spot area

23. A laptop has become very popular because….

A. it is portable
B. it allows us to access internet
C. it gives several benefits to the user
D. it doesn‟t need complicated cable installation
E. we can do our work with it anytime anywhere

24. From the text, we know that …..

A. a laptop is usually more expensive that a PC
B. more people like a laptop better than a PC
C. more people like a PC better than a laptop
D. for a mobile person, a laptop is more handy than a PC
E. a laptop is cheaper now that it was before
TEXT 8
This text is for questions no 25- 27

The majority of us claim that we do not have time for exercise. We feel too busy to do that.
However, many experts said that exercise has great role in making our body healthy.
Being physically active offers many advantages in physical reward, exercise can reduce weight
then our body will become fitter.
Exercise is also believed to reduce stress levels, improve sleep patterns, and reduce the risk of heart
disease, diabetes, and some forms of cancer. Beside physical advantage, exercise also brings good effects
mentally. Due to the fitter body, exercise can make us feel refreshed and happy then we can increase our
life quality and expectancy.
How can we do exercise while we are busy? Such question is commonly found among us.
Actually, exercise can be done in simple ways. We can go walking while shopping. In the office we can
take stair rather than lift to run up and down, or we can go cycling while enjoy the leisure time.
Overall, doing exercise is little bit difficult in busy life, but the little bit of exercise will help
better.

25. What is the passage about?

A. The importance of doing exercise
B. Some researches about exercise
C. How to make our body healthy
D. The advantages and disadvantages of exercise
E. How to do an exercise

26. What did many experts say about exercise?

A. It is good way to refresh our body
B. It can increase our life quality
C. It has great role in making our body healthy
D. It is believed that exercise can be harmful for our body
E. It is a simple way to improve the risk of heart attack

27. Which of the following is not the advantage of exercise?

A. It can reduce weight
B. It can reduce stress levels
C. It brings good effect mentally
D. It can reduce the risk of heart disease
E. It can make us feel exhausted
TEXT 9
This text is for questions no 28 – 30

Internet for students

It‟s no doubt anymore that internet is very useful for students. Let‟s not talk about the negative
side of internet at this time, but the biggest advantages of internet.
First, internet provides any kind of information on any topic. The students can find any type of
information or data on almost any kind subject that they are looking for. There are some search engines
which help them, such as Google or Yahoo.
Second, any kind of information from the past to now is available on the internet. Students do not
need to find old newspaper or books if they are studying history.
Furthermore, internet is almost required for research. It helps students to gather resources. As we
know, today teachers usually give assignments that require research on the internet.
Finally, internet helps students to learn technology. Students will go to work in the future.
Technology can help them to raise their skill.
From the facts above, I conclude that students really need internet because it is very useful for
them.

28. What is the text about?

A. The assignment as students

B. The development of technology
C. How to use internet
D. The negative sides of internet
E. The advantages of internet

29. Why is internet able to help students to do their homework? Because…..

A. Internet is like newspapers

B. Internet provides many kinds of information needed
C. Internet can raise their skill
D. Internet contains the keys of their homework
E. Internet provides jobs

30. “Ithelp students to gather resources.”

The underlined word refers to ….
A. research
B. a student
C. internet
D. an assignment
E. history