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- Narrative Text - Asking, offering, giving, declining opinions - Asking and offering something

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Write your name, class and date of quiz. Read the text carefully Answer by crossing (X) option “a” “b” “c” or d” Use the time wisely.

BUGGY RACES Once upon a time there lived two best friends, the hare and the tortoise. They

liked to race against each other, but the hare always won. One day, the hare asked the tortoise to race down to the beach. The tortoise

refused, he said that he will loose anyway. The hare replied in a kind voice that he felt sorry about it.

But the next day, the hare found a way to race the tortoise that would be fair and lots of fun too. He asked the tortoise to come with him. The tortoise was slowly plodding over the sand hill towards the beach. Now the two friends can race against each other all day and something tells me that the tortoise might win this time.

Adapted from 50 Bedtime Stories, 2002 1. The purpose of the text above is …

a. To entertain the readers about struggle c. To narrate the past event b. To amuse the readers about buggy races d. To describe about buggy races

2. What is the main idea of the first paragraph? a. Two best friend, the hare and the tortoise c. To race down to the beach b. Buggy races d. The hare always won

3. What did the hare ask the tortoise? a. The hare and the tortoise c. To race down to the beach b. Buggy races d. The hare always won

4. Did the tortoise can be a winner in the end of the story? a. Yes, he did c. May be b. No, he didn’t d. Impossible

5. “He asked the tortoise to come with him.” The word “He” refers to … a. The hare c. The tortoise b. The hare and the tortoise d. Buggy races

6. “The tortoise was slowly plodding over the sand hill towards the beach.” The underlined word can be replaced with … a. Quickly b. Calmly c. Fast d. Hurry

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THE PRINCE AND HIS BEST FRIENDS Once upon a time, there lived a kind young prince named Jonathan. He was

loved, and adored by his people. His two close friends were Peter Piper, the servant of the palace and Franklin Greedy, the son of an Aristocrat.

One day, The Prince, Peter Piper, and Franklin Greedy were walking through the forest. Suddenly a group of bandits attacked the three boys near an old house. They entered the old house and blockaded the gate and doors. The three boys were trapped inside the house.

Franklin was very terrified and asked the Prince to surrender immediately, but Peter was not afraid. He urged and supported the Prince not to give up. The Prince decided not to surrender because he realized that he would become a hostage for the bandits to ask for ransom to his father, but Franklin was scared and wanted to make a deal, it made Peter suspicious about Franklin’s behaviour. So he quietly made up a plan for him and the Prince to escape.

Early at dawn, Franklin opened the front gate and unlocked the doors. The bandits entered the house in search of the Prince. When they came to the room where the Prince was supposed to be sleeping, no one was there. Suddenly they heard a horse running outside the house and saw over the window that Peter Piper and the Prince were riding away on one of the bandit’s horses.

It turns out; Peter Piper sneaked out of the house and waited in the yard, while the Prince was hiding behind the house. The bandits were very angry at Franklin and took him with them while the Prince and Peter went safely going back to the Capital.

From English in Focus VIII, 2008 7. The text tells us about …

a. The princes’ best friend c. The prince and his best friend b. The bandits d. The prince

8. The first paragraph we can call … a. Orientation b. Complication c. Crisis d. Resolution

9. Who was the prince? a. The bandit b. Franklin Greedy c. Peter Piper d. Jonathan

10. How many close friends of Jonathan’s friends? a. Three b. Two c. Four d. No one

11. Why did they enter the old house? a. They loose away c. His best friend were hurt b. The bandits attacked them d. The bandits didn’t know the prince

12. “He urged and supported the Prince not to give up.” (P4.S2) The word “He” refers to … a. The bandits b. Franklin Greedy c. Peter Piper d. Three boys

There was a porcupine named Landi. He was lonely. No one wanted to play with him because they were afraid of his spikes. Dear Landi. We don’t want to play with you because your spikes are too sharp. We don’t want you to hurt us, “said Cici the rabbit one day.

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“Cici is right, Landi. It is not because you are bad or rude to us. No, Landi! Just because of your spikes. They will stab us when we come close to you, “said Tito the rooster.

Landi felt lonely. He murmured, “Why don’t they want to play with me?” Landi spent most of the time day dreaming at the riverbank.” I would have lots of friends and play with them if no spikes were on my body. I would not be lonely like this. What a shame!” suddenly, Kuku the turtle appeared from the river. He came to Landi and said,” Landi, what are you thinking of?”

“Oh, nothing,” Landi replied. “Don’t lie to me, Landi. Please tell me your problem. Who knows I can help you,” Kuku said wisely. Then he sat beside Landi. He wasn’t afraid of Landi’s spikes.

Shortly, Landi told Kuku his problem. Kuku nodded his head. He said, “Poor you…But it is not your fault. I know, your spikes are very useful and helpful to you. Your friends will realize it soma day. Trust me, Landi.” “Thanks, Kuku. You’re really my best friend. You are the only one here who wants to be my friend.”

One day, Sam the frog held his birthday party. He invited all his friends, including Landi. But he decided not to come. He didn’t want to mess up the party.

“I’ll come with you, Landi. I’ll tell everyone that you are harmless,” said Kuku. Finally, Landi attended the party. Everyone enjoyed it.

Suddenly, Tito ran here and there screaming, “Help .......help .......! The evil wolf is coming. Save yourselves!” Then everyone ran to save their lives, except Kuku and Landi. Kuku pulled his head and legs into his shell. Landi rolled his body into a ball.

Unintentionally, the evil wolf stepped his foot on Landi. Of course, the spikes pricked him. He screamed, “Ouch! “Since his foot was bleeding, he didn’t chase Landi’s friends any longer .Then he ran away.

“Hooray…..hooray ….! Long live Landi! He saved our lives,” said Cici and her friends. Everyone shook Landi’s hand and thanked him. From then on, Landi wasn’t lonely anymore. His friends knew that his spikes would not hurt anyone, unless they wanted to hurt Landi.

Let’s Talk VIII, 2005

13. The moral value of the text is … a. Friendship b. Evil Wolf c. Punishment d. Murmured

14. The purpose of the text is … a. To amuse the readers c. Punishment b. To describe Landi d. Murmured

15. The suitable title of text is … a. Landi the porcupine c. Landi the lonely animal b. Landi the best friend d. Landi and his spike

16. Why did Landi feel lonely? a. No have friend c. Landi was evil animal b. No one wanted to be Landi’s friend d. Landi is a good animal

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17. Where did kuku meet Landi? a. In the Landi’s house c. in the river bank b. In the party d. in the pond

18. Was Kuku afraid to Landi? a. Yes, he was c. He appeared b. No, he wasn’t d. in the pond

19. Who invited to birthday party? a. Kuku the turtle c. Tito the rooster b. Sandy the rabbit d. Sam the frog

20. “Everyone shook Landi’s hand and thanked him.” (P10.S2) The word “Everyone” can be replaced with … a. Landi’s friend c. Tito the rooster b. Sandy the rabbit d. The evil wolf

21. “Hooray…..hooray ….! Long live Landi! He saved our lives,” said Cici and her friends. (P10.S1) The underlined refers to … a. Landi c. Tito b. Sandy d. The evil wolf

22. “We don’t want to play with you because your spikes are too sharp.” (P1) Bellow are the synonym of the underlined word, EXCEPT a. Pointed c. Incisive b. Acute d. Dull

23. I’ll tell everyone that you are harmless,” said Kuku. (P7) The opposite of underlined word is … a. Safe c. dangerous b. Secure d. Good

Complete the dialogue bellow! (24-25) 24. Andi : Fredy is very careless. What do you think about that?

Sanusi : ... He often forgets where he puts his keys. a. I cannot feel that it is right b. I don’t think so c. I think that’s wrong d. I think you are right

25. Angelina : Fredy is a nice person. Don’t you think so? Elizabeth : ... He always likes to help anyone in need. a. You’re right b. I’m not sure c. That’s wrong d. I really don’t think so

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