This text is for questions 1-4 The last, reading can also take us to other parts of the world.

By
reading a book about Irian Jaya we may feel we’re really sitting in the
HOUSE HUSBAND’S HEART RISK jungles not at home in our rooms.
From the facts above, it’s obvious that everyone needs to read to
Most people assume that life in the rat race is bad for your get knowledge, information and also entertainment. Or in summary we
health. But reversing the traditional gender roles, being a house can say reading is truly important in our life.
husband is a stressful business, according to the latest research by
American scientist. By giving up their jobs in order to become house 5. Why is reading very important in our life? Because…..
husbands, men increase their risk of heart attack or coronary disease
by as much as 82%, according to research based on 10 year study of A. By reading, we can get a lot of friends, relatives, experience,
2,500 people in Boston, USA. etc.
According to Dr. Elaine Eaker, the key to the problem is that B. By reading we can get a lot of knowledge, news, information
some men became stressed about performing a role not traditionally and entertainment
assign to them by society. Men who stays at home tend not to have the C. By reading, we can get little knowledge but a lot of
same levels of support from friends and family as women do the same. entertainment.
Jack O’Sullivan, of the Father’s Direct, was quoted as saying: “Society D. By reading, we are always relaxed.
expects the main career should be a woman and society is structured E. By reading, we are always happy.
around that. Day care is called mother and toddler groups and some
men feel awkward about belonging to those groups. 6. If we want to get knowledge, what should we do?
Professor Gary Cooper, a psychologist at the University of A. buy a lot of books
Manchester, said many men tend to underestimate the task of caring B. borrow a lot of books
for a family. He said “Most men think being a house husband involves C. look for newspaper and magazine
putting on a bit of washing, taking the kids to school and then putting D. sell and buy many expensive books
their feet up with a cup of coffee. E. Read a lot of books and other printed materials.
They are crazy. Most men are not used to performing a variety
of activities simultanously – the kind of multi-tasking which is second 7. What does the text tell us about?
nature to most women. A. The description of reading
It is estimated that men have taken over the main B. The function of reading
homemaker’s role in one in seven homes, as increasing numbers of C. The importance of reading
women become the main breadwinner. The study also found that D. The disadvantages of reading
women in high-powered jobs were more likely to develop heart disease E. The purpose of reading
than those in more junior positions.
8. What is the social function of the text?
1. The main idea of the first paragraph is… A. To tell a story
A. People living in the rat race tend to have heart attacks. B. To describe the reader
B. The research on house-husbands health involved 2,500 C. To entertain the reader
people. D. To give information
C. Scientists did some research on the people’s health living in E. To persuade the reader
Boston.
D. House-husbands have understandable reasons why they gave This text is for questions 9-12
up their jobs.
E. The result of the research showed that house-husbands tend Integrated Pest Management
to have heart attacks.
There is no best way to deal with pests in agriculture. Pesticides
2. “some men became stressed about performing a role not traditionally which are commonly used may cause many problems. I think
assign to them by society.” (Paragraph 2) combining different management operations is the most effective way
The statement above is the result of research done by… to control pests.
A. A psychologist Firstly, the chemicals in the pesticides may build up as residues in
B. Jack O’Sullivan the environment and in the soil which absorbs the chemicals. This
C. Dr Elaine Eaker reduces the quality of farm product.
D. An American scientist Secondly, pests can gradually become resistant to pesticides.
E. Will Smith This means that newer and stronger ones have to be developed.
Lastly, some pesticides affect non target plants and animals such
3. The purpose of the text is… as fish and bees. This affects the ecology and environment as well.
A. To describe what a house husband is. So, understanding of ecology of an area helps a lot in pest control.
B. To tell readers not to become a house husband. Pesticides should be chosen and applied carefully so that they don't
C. To report the result of a research carried on by Dr Elaine affect the ecological balance and environment. Therefore, integrated
Eaker. pest management is a safe and more effective option to fight pest in
D. To prove to the readers why house husbands are subjects to agriculture and livestock.
heart attack.
E. To inform readers that 82% of house husbands suffer from 9. Which of the following is NOT directly affected by pesticides
heart attack. used?
A. Plants
4. Some house husbands become stressed because… B. Ecology
A. They are jobless C. Animals.
B. They earn less than their wives. D. Environment.
C. Most people do not respect them. E. Human Beings
D. They do not join the daycare groups.
E. They are not used to doing housekeeping. 10. What can you say about paragraph two and four?
A. The fourth paragraph supports the idea stated in paragraph
This text is for questions 5-8 two.
B. Both paragraphs tell about the disadvantages of using
The importance of Reading pesticides.
C. Both paragraphs tell about how pesticides affect the quality of
I personally think that reading is a very important activity in our farm products.
life. Why do I say so? D. The statement in paragraph is contrary to the statement in
Firstly, by reading we can get a lot of knowledge about many paragraph four.
things in the world such as Science, technology. Sports, arts, culture, E. The second paragraph tells about the effects of using
etc written in either books, magazine, newspaper, etc. pesticides on animals mentioned in paragraph four.
Secondly, by reading we can get a lot of news and information 11. One of the disadvantages of using chemical pesticides is …
about something happening in any parts of the world which can we see A. killing fish and bees.
directly. B. increasing crops productivity.
Another reason, reading can give us pleasure too. When we are C. creating balanced ecosystem.
tired, we read books, newspaper or magazine on the entertainment D. causing the pests to become inactive
coloumn such as comedy, short story, quiz, etc. To make us relaxed. E. helping reduce pollutants in the environment.
12. Secondly, pests can gradually become resistant to pesticides. 18. Which one of following statements is NOT TRUE?
(paragraph 3) A. Extra fat leads to diabetes
The word resistant in the sentence above means … B. Extra fat can make life shorter
A. unaffected C. Being fat can cause of heart attack.
B. weak D. Being fat is serious health disease
C. fragile E. Another possible result of being fat is high blood presssure
D. damage
E. broken 19. “more studies are needed about all these problem”....
The underlind word means?
This text is for questions 13-17 A. Researches D. Lecturers
B. Discussions E. Proposals
The Negative Impact of Rock music C. Seminars

Rock music is kind of fascinating many people. Undergraound 20. Why are fat people risky to heart problem? Because...
and heavy mental, for example, offer different package of style and A. Their fat body makes their life harder
performace. Nevertheless rock music has many negative impact on B. They consume extra food and drink
your generation. C. They never do excercise and lazy to do work
Many controversies has sprung around this kind of music. D. Their blood pressure can’t be controlled
Those can not tolerate with rock music consider it a negative influence E. Their heart must work harder
on young people and others do not approve of the way rockers dress
and behave. 21. What is the cause of diabetes?
Some people regard rock as satanism because some rock A. drinking sweet beverages
singers have crazy performence on the stage. They often bit the head B. high blood pressure
off small animals and drink their blood before or while singing in front of C. big amount of sugar in your blood
their fanatic fans. D. if our heart works harder
We also hear that there are occasions where teens commit E. Because of being fat
suicide or vandalism after going to such a concert or listening to the
music. Some of them even try to use drungd to imyimate their idol star. 22. What does the text mainly talk about?
I feel that we must concern with young generation. I am A. To study the heart problem
appeling the music and intertaiment promoters not invite rockers or B. The effects of too much fat
hold rock concerts beacause they usually present wild impacts on C. The serious problem
young generation. D. A doctor needs problem to solve
E. High blood pressure
13. What does the text tell us about?
A. The prospective future of rock music 23. The word “this” in par. 2 refers to……
B. The development of rock music industry A. Your heart
C. The vandalism committed by rock fans B. Work harder
D. The efforts taken to stop rock concerts in the country. C. If you are fat
E. The bad influence of rock music on young generation D. One important effect
E. Effects
14. Which on of the following statement is NOT TRUE according to the
text above? 24. “This may lead a heart attack or it may lead to other heart attack
A. Rock differs from other kinds music problem.”
B. Rock singers often show wild performance on stage. The word “lead” means……
C. Drugs and alcohol drinks are common in rock concert. A. Attack
D. All people approve of the way rocks dress and behave. B. Prevent
E. Some rock fans do vandalism after going to rock concert. C. Save
D. Give
15. “Rock music is kind of music fascinating many people.” E. Cause
The underlined word is best replaced by....
A. gathering D. surprising 25. These are the effects if you are fat, EXCEPT….
B. shocking E. boring A. The amount of sugar in your blood can be changed
C. charming B. It can make your life won’t be longer
C. You will get high blood pressure
16. “They often bit the head off small animal and...” (Par.3) D. You have to see the doctor to get operation
The word “it” refers to... E. You may get diabetes
A. People D. Rock singers
B. Rock fans E. Young generation
C. Music Promoters

17.What is purpose of the text?

A. to persuade readers about rock music
B. to tell the pro contra of rock music
C. to persuade the readers that rock music has bad effect
D. to persuade the readers about rock music advantage
E. To entertain the readers about rock music

This text is for questions 18-25

Being Fat is a Serious Problem

Do you know if you are too fat, you may have seriouse
problem with your health? A group of doctore wrote a repot about some
effect of too much fat.
On important effects is on the heart. If you are too fat, your
heart has to work harder. This may lead to a heart attack; or it may lead
to other heart problem.
In additional, extra fat can also change the amount of sugar in
your blood. This can cause serious diseas such as diabetes.
Furthemore, high blood pressure is another possible result of
being fat.
More studies are needed about all these problems but one
thing is clear, extra fat may make your life shorter.