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The White Butterfly away, and he returned to his mother and told
her what he had seen in the cemetery.
An old man named Takahama lived in "Akiko?" murmured his mother. "When

a little house behind the cemetery of the your uncle was young he was betrothed to
temple of Sozanji. He was extremely friendly Akiko. She died shortly before her wedding

and generally liked by his neighbors, though day. When Akiko left this world your uncle
most of them considered him a little mad. That resolved never to marry, and to live ever near
was because he was very old but he did not her grave. For all these years he has remained
want to get married. He did not have the desire faithful to his vow, and kept in his heart all the

for intimate relationship with women. sweet memories of his one and only love. Every
One summer day he became very ill, day Takahama went to the cemetery, whether
so ill, in fact, that he sent for his sister-in-law the air was fragrant with summer breeze or
and her son. They both came and did all they thick with falling snow. Every day he went to

could to bring comfort during his last hours. her grave and prayed for her happiness, swept
While Takahama fell asleep, they watched a the tomb and set flowers there. When

large white butterfly flew into the room and Takahama was dying, and he could no longer

rested on the old man's pillow. The young man perform his loving task, Akiko came for
tried to drive it away with a fan; but it came him.That white butterfly was her sweet and
back three times, as if it was very loath to leave loving soul."
the sufferer.

At last Takahama's nephew chased it Adapted from: http://www.pitt.edu

out into the garden, through the gate, and into

1. The text tells you about …
the cemetery beyond, where it lingered over a
A. an old man with his faith
woman's tomb, and then mysteriously
B. an old man with his
disappeared. On examining the tomb the
neighbors
young man found the name "Akiko" written
C. a mad old man
upon it, together with a description narrating
D. a crazy old man
how Akiko died when she was eighteen.
E. dying old man
Though the tomb was covered with moss and
2. How was Takahama's character?
must have been erected fifty years previously,
A. He was a humorous person.
the boy saw that it was surrounded with
B. He was an indolent person.
flowers, and that the little water tank had been
C. He was a pathetic person.
recently filled.
D. He was a sociable person.
When the young man returned to the
E. He was a hilarious person.
house he found that Takahama had passed
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3. Who was Akiko? 7. Which of the following words is the

A. She was Takahama's fi ancé. synonym of 'betrothed'?
B. She was Takahama's niece. A. alienated

C. She was Takahama's sister I B. divided

law. C. separated

D. She was Takahama's sister. D. estranged

E. She was Takahama's mother. E. engaged
4. Which statement is not true according
to the text? My Very Best Friends

A. Takahama went every day to I believe that a friend is an angel who

Akiko's grave and prayed for lifts us off our feet when our wings have
her happiness. trouble remembering how to fl y. It means that
B. Takahama lived near Akiko's our friends are people who will always be there

grave. for us any time we need them.

C. Takahama resolved not to I'm so lucky because I have three best

marry after Akiko's death. friends. They are Firsty, Ronald and Jonathan.

D. Takahama became very ill on We have known each other since we were four
summer day. years old. We met in the kindergarten. Since
E. Takahama chased the white then, we always go to the same school.
butterfly out into the garden. Moreover, our houses are still in the same

5. The word "It" (paragraph 3, sentence 2) block. We do everything together. Our motto is

refers to … "United we stand, divided we fall". It means

A. the garden "together we are stronger".
B. the cemetery Now, let me introduce my friends one by

C. the tomb one. Firsty is the youngest among us because

D. the white butterfly she was born in December. We call her "The
E. the gate Sweety Firsty". Her father is French. She is tall

6. Which of the following words is the and slim. She's about 171 cm. She has long
antonym of 'resolved'? straight hair. Actually the color of her hair is

A. undecided blonde. However, she dyed her hair black since

B. resolute last year. She has beautiful blue eyes, an oval

C. unyielding face and pointed nose. "The Sweety Firsty" is a

D. determined cheerful, confident, and determined girl.
E. unbendable However, she is a little bit careless and
stubborn. She has many cats in her house.
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There are about nine cats. She loves them all. my small studio just painting. That's all about
One of her favorite is a little orange cat. She me and friends of mine.
calls her 'Shinny'. Firsty loves to dance and Even though we are quite different, we

sing. Nevertheless, she wants to be a model. love each other and will keep this relationship
Ronald's nickname is Ron. Most of girls in our for good.

school love and adore him. There's no doubt 8. The purpose of the text is …
about his good looking. We call him "The A. to describe persons and
Charming Ron". His height is 176 cm. Ron has characters
straight hair and perfect face. He is an B. to tell a sequence of events

intelligent and introvert person. C. to entertain the readers

Above all, he is humble. He was crowned D. to persuade the readers to
as The Best Student this year. He won so many have many friends
prizes on Math, Chemistry and Physic E. to teach the readers how to

competition. However, his favorite subject is make friends

Chemistry. He wants to be a chemist someday. 9. The followings are Firsty's characters,

Jonathan is a funny person. He can always find except …

a way to make the people around him laugh. I A. cheerful, humorous, and
wonder what it is in his head for he can create sensitive
jokes spontaneously. Jonathan's nick name is B. cheerful, confident, and
Jo. He is plump. He's about 168 cm tall. His strong-minded

weight is 80 kg. That's why we call him "The Big C. determined, sensitive, and

Jo". He has a round face with brown eyes. His funny

spiky hairstyle makes him easily recognized. Jo D. determined, humorous,
is a humorous, friendly and an easy going sensitive

person. He is a movie freak. He would never E. sensitive, confident, serious 23.

miss any new movie in the cinema. He dreams What is Jonathan like?
of becoming a famous actor one day.

About me? Well, my name is Hana. I'm the 10. What is Jonathan like?
shortest one among them. I'm about 160 cm A. He is fat, easy going, and

tall. I have long wavy hair with round face. My funny.

friends call me "The Chubby Hana" because I B. He is fat, stubborn, and funny.

also have a chubby check. Most people, even C. He is chubby, diligent, and
my parents say that I'm a careful, generous and sensitive.
diligent person. They also say that I'm a bit D. He is plump, humble, and
sensitive. I love painting. I spend much time in sensitive.
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E. He is friendly, easy going, and He only told me to stop if I was too

slim. tired. How am I supposed to feed my
11. What is Hana's favorite? family if I don't sing and dance?" said

A. She loves Chemistry. the singer whose dancing was once

B. She loves cats. the source of a major controversy here.

C. She loves watching TV. Inul said she wouldn't be changing her
D. She loves painting. typically-tight stage outfits like many
E. She loves singing. other actresses and female singers who
12. Which statement is true according to start wearing headscarves after coming

the text? back from the haj.

A. Firsty has a round face. " ….. (the costume) depends on
B. Jonathan wants to be a the songs: If I was ordered to sing
chemist. qasyidah (Arabic songs). I'd have to

C. Ron wants to be an artist. adjust. "Inul said quoted by Detikcom.

D. Hana has long straight hair. 183 Inul who travelled to Mecca with

E. Jonathan is plump. her husband, Adam Suseno, said they

13. A word in the text that has the same had been impressed by the beauty of
meaning as "strong-minded" is … the city and were planning to make a
A. sensitive return trip within the next four months.
B. friendly "Next year, four months from

C. determined now, we'll take the umroh (minor haj

D. confident program), " she said.

E. cheerful
Adapted from: The Jakarta Post,
December 27, 2007
14. With whom did Inul take haj?
Inul aims to drill after haj A. alone

JAKARTA: Dangdut singer Inul B. her friend

Daratista says she will not stop C. Ustad

performing her raunchy hip-gyrating D. her husband

dance, "the drill" after recently E. her parents

completing a spiritual pilgrimage to 15. What is Inul's decision after haj?

Mecca. A. She will stop her raunchy
"Uztad (cleric) advised me to dance.
run my business as usual after the haj.
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B. She will run her business as C. With my pleasure.

usual. D. Very well, thanks.
C. She will sing Arabic songs. E. That would be nice.

D. She will start wearing

headscarves. 20. Marcell : __________________.

E. She will take a break for four Virga : Really? That's wonderful!
months.
16. What Inul planned four months ahead? A. My lovely kitten died last night.
A. She will take the umroh. B. My little sister killed my

B. She will travel to Mecca. hamster.

C. She will sing qasyidah. C. My horse has been sick for
D. She will start wearing three days,
headscarves. D. My dog won a swimming

E. She will stop performing her contest yesterday.

raunchy dance. E. My rabbit was hit by a car this

17. A word in the text that has the same morning.

meaning as "vulgar" is …
A. usual
B. spiritual
C. minor

D. major

E. raunchy
18. The next question have nothing to do
with teh redaing text.

Ayu : Thanks a million for your help.

Arnys : ______________.
A. Don't mention it.

B. I'd love to.

C. Really?

D. That's wonderful.
E. Terrific!

19. Adib : That's a very cute sweater.

Retno : ______________.
A. It's no trouble at all.
B. Thank you for saying so.