Text for number 1 to 3

Because of construction work, Park Street Station is closed. All passengers for Park Street Station will
have to exit the train at Center Station. Bus service is available at Center station to carry passengers to
Park Street. After exiting the station, please line up the curb for a bus. Please avoid crowding. Buses will
leave frequently, but there may be some delays because of street traffic. We are sorry for the
inconvenience. The station is scheduled to reopen in three weeks. Thank you for your cooperation.

1. From the text we may know that ….

A. Park Street Station will be closed for a month

B. Passengers are suggested to take bus after exiting the station
C. Because of street traffic, passengers will be late to work for hours
D. Bus Services is available once a day

2. “After exiting the station, please line up the curb for a bus …” The word "line up" can be best replaced
with ….

A. leave
B. crowd
C. mass
D. queue

3. Where would this announcement be posted?

A. In a railway station
B. In a restroom
C. In a bus station
D. In an airport

Text for number 4-7

Two years ago I had a chance to fly in an aeroplane. This was my first flight so I was very nervous. I
feared that sorts of accidents might happen on the way. I thought that the engine might burst and come
down with a crash. Sometimes I was afraid that the pilot might make a mistake and I had to pay for it
with my life.

Soon after I had seated myself there, the sound of the engines rose to a roar as moved off, and gradually
its speed. Then it was with a feeling of surprise I noticed that the ground was at some distance beneath
me. As the plane went higher and higher up in the air, a strange sensation ran through my body. Soon,
the motion was easy. The fear which overtook me at the time of flight was no more in my heart. Now I
was quite bold in the air.

This did not mean that I felt the worse for it. I felt as comfortable in the aeroplane as I used to feel in my
car. I felt no sense of insecurity. I did not occur to me even for a moment that my life could ever be in
danger. The machine flew as smoothly in the air as a boat glides down a peaceful stream.
When the plane was at sufficient height, I looked through the pane of the window. The earth seemed to
be “falling off” from us. The big building looked like a small spots of beauty. The sky was clear.
Everything looked new and strange.

The most beautiful thing was the scene around me. I saw nothing but was surrounded by pure air.
Occasionally I saw clouds floating here and there.

We flew over the roofs of many houses. At one place we were very near the roof and I felt that we were
going to touch it. After flying for a long time, we finally touch the earth. The journey was so pleasant and
comfortable that I could not forget it.

4. What is the second paragraph about?

A. The writer's short moment when the plane began to take off
B. The writer's feeling on his first flight
C. The unforgettable journey the writer had ever
D. The writer's opportunity to fly in an aeroplane

5. What is the writer's intention to write the text?

A. To describe the writer’s experience in his first flight

B. To persuade the readers to fly by aeroplane
C. To inform the readers about condition in an aeroplane
D. To retell the writer’s experience in his first flight

6. What is NOT true according to the text?

A. The writer felt worried before getting on the plane

B. The writer was afraid of flying because he had traumatic accident caused by the pilot’s mistake
C. The writer felt relief after the plane went higher
D. The weather was fine when the writer flew by plane

7. "The earth seemed to be “falling off” from us. It means that....

A. The earth disappeared from the writer's view

B. The writer thought that the earth became smaller
C. The earth fell down from the universe
D. The earth looked strange and new

Text for number 8-10

No matter how nice your shoes are, they can start looking worn and ugly over time if nor properly cared
for. Here's a quick tutorial on how to properly shine a pair of leather shoes.

If you haven't shined shoes before, don't worry—it's actually really, really simple. You will need a few
things beforehand, though, which you can buy very cheaply anywhere from a professional shoe shop to
somewhere like Target or Wal-Mart:
  A soft cloth. This can really be anything from a rag or an old t-shirt to a special buffing cloth
(really though, an old t-shirt should work just fine).
 A can of shoe polish. These usually run for about a dollar. Grab them in whatever colors you
need for the shoes you're shining.
 A good shoe brush. Usually these will run you anywhere between $5 and $10.

Shining your shoes is a simple process that should only take you a few minutes. Here's what you do:

1. First, brush off any dirt, mud, salt, or other debris on your shoe with your brush or a damp cloth.
Wait for the shoe to dry before continuing to the next step.
2. Next, apply a little bit of your shoe polish to the shoe with your cloth or t-shirt. Make sure not to
get it on the carpet or anything else, it won't come out easily! Rub the shoe in small circles,
using just a bit of shoe polish at a time—remember, less is more (and you can always add more
if need be).
3. Use your shoe brush to brush any excess polish off the shoe. Don't be afraid to put a little elbow
grease into this step, you won't ruin the shoe.
4. Lastly, take your cloth or t-shirt and buff out the rest of your shoe so it shines.

8. What is the text about?

A. Steps to avoid shoes from debris

B. Steps to polish shoes with clothes
C. Steps to use shoe brush properly
D. Steps to make shiny leather shoes

9. According to the text, we may conclude that ….

A. The materials needed to polish can only be bought in shoe shop

B. Black and brown are the color which is available for the shoe polish
C. Shoe polish can be cleaned easily if it contacts with other materials such as clothes and carpet
D. Shining a pair of leather shoes in the tutorial above gives simple steps that everyone can do
easily

10. Which of the following IS NOT needed to polish leather shoes?

A. shoe polish
B. shoe brush
C. liquid dye
D. smooth cloth

Text for number 11-15

Niagara Falls is the most famous water fall in the world because of its beauty and immense size. Niagara
Falls is part of the Niagara River. The Niagara is a short river, just 35 miles (56 kilometers) long. It
connects Lake Erie and Lake Ontario in eastern North America. East of the river is the United States.
West of the river is Canada. About halfway between the two lakes, a sharp drop in the river makes
Niagara Falls.

Niagara Falls is actually two giant waterfalls and one smaller one. Goat Island, in New York State, lies
between the two main falls. One big waterfall, called American Falls, is on the U.S. side of the river.
American Falls has a fairly straight edge. The waterfall is 1,075 feet (328 meters) wide and 182 feet (55
meters) high. A small part of American Falls, located near Goat Island, is called Bridal Veil Falls.

The biggest of the two giant waterfalls is in Canada and is known as the Canadian Falls. It’s also called
the Horseshoe Falls because of its horseshoe shape. The curved edge of the Canadian Falls measures
2,200 feet (670 meters) wide, and the water drops 187 feet (57 meters). The Canadian Falls carries nine
times more water than the American Falls.

Niagara Falls is a popular tourist attraction. Millions of people come each year to watch the spectacular
waterfalls. You can take a boat trip to see the falls from below. You can also watch from observation
decks above or beside the falls. You can even enter the Cave of the Winds, a path that takes you to the
base of Bridal Veil Falls. Visitors must wear bright-yellow rain jackets to stay dry.

Niagara Falls makes an enormous, ground-shaking roar and a huge cloud of water mist. Rainbows shine
through the mist. At night, the falls are lit with colored lights, creating a brilliant display.

11. What does the text tell us about?

A. The great beauty of Niagara Falls

B. Niagara Falls as the popular tourist resort
C. A famous waterfall in United States
D. The origin of Niagara Falls

12. Based on the text, we know that ….

A. Niagara Falls is a part of the Niagara river located in two countries; Mexico and United States
B. Niagara Falls has two main waterfalls
C. The Canadian Falls is the biggest part of Niagara Falls which is known as the Horseshoe Falls
D. The American Falls carries nine times more water than the Canadian Falls

13. The main idea of the last paragraph is....

A. The huge size of Niagara falls

B. Niagara falls as the tourist resort
C. The location of Niagara falls
D. The beauty of Niagara falls

14. The word “enormous” in the last paragraph has the similar meaning to ….

A. excessive
B. modest
C. small
 D. short

15. The word “Shine” in the last paragraph has the similar meaning to ….

A. Dark
B. Glow
C. Clean
D. Clear