A fox fell into a well and couldn’t get out. By and by a thirsty goat came along.

Seeing the fox in the well it asked if the water was good. “Good”,
said the fox. “It’s the best water I’ve tasted in all my life. Come down and try it yourself. “The goat thought of nothing but how thirsty he was. So
he jumped into the well. When he had drunk enough he looked around but there was no way to get out. Then the fox said, “I have a good idea. You
stand on your hind legs and put your forelegs against the side of the well. Then I’ll climb on your back, from there I’ll step on your horns, and I can
get out. And when I’m out I’ll help you out of the well.” The goat did as he was asked and the fox got on his back and so out of the well. Then he
coolly walked away. The goat called out loudly after him out. The fox merely turned to him and said, “If you only has as much sense in your head
as you have hairs in your beard you wouldn’t have jumped into the well without making sure that you could get out again.

1. Why did the goat jump into the well? because...

a. It was hungry
b. It was sad
c. It was lazy
d. It was good
e. It was thirsty

2. What is the type of the previous text ?

a. Myth
b. Play
c. legend
d. Fairy tale
e. Fable

Once upon a time there were four little rabbits. Their names were Flopsy, Mopsy, Cotton-tail and Peter. One morning they were allowed to play
outside. Their mother reminded them not to go to Mr. McGregor’s garden because their father had an accident there.
Flopsy, Mopsy, and Cotton-tail were good little rabbits. They went down the lane to pick blackberries. But Peter was naughty. He ran straight away
to Mr. McGregor’s garden. He ate some lettuces, French beans, and radishes. Suddenly, he met Mr. McGregor. Peter was very frightened and
rushed away as fast as he could. He lost a pair of shoes and a jacket while he was running. Peter never stopped running or looked behind him till he
got home. During the evening, he was sick because he was so tired. He had to drink some medicine while three of his brother had bread, mild and
blackberries for supper.
3. What did Peter lose while he was running?
a. one of his shoes
b. a pair of shoes
c. book
d. vegetable
e. medicine

Once upon a time there were four little rabbits. Their names were Flopsy, Mopsy, Cotton-tail and Peter. One morning they were allowed to play
outside. Their mother reminded them not to go to Mr. McGregor’s garden because their father had an accident there.
Flopsy, Mopsy, and Cotton-tail were good little rabbits. They went down the lane to pick blackberries. But Peter was naughty. He ran straight away
to Mr. McGregor’s garden. He ate some lettuces, French beans, and radishes. Suddenly, he met Mr. McGregor. Peter was very frightened and
rushed away as fast as he could. He lost a pair of shoes and a jacket while he was running. Peter never stopped running or looked behind him till he
got home. During the evening, he was sick because he was so tired. He had to drink some medicine while three of his brother had bread, mild and
blackberries for supper.

3. Why did Peter get sick? Because ….

a. he caught a cold
b. he was exhausted
c. he didi not eat
d. he was naughty
e. he was eating so much

4. What moral lesson did you get from the previous story?
a. We must obey what our parents' words
b. We must be brave
c. We must be strong
d. We must help each other
e. Don't be greedy

Once upon a time there was a poor widow who had an only son named Jack. They were so poor that they didn't have anything except a cow. When
the cow had grown too old, his mother sent Jack to the market to sell it. On the way to the market, Jack met a butcher who had some beautiful
beans in his hand. The butcher told the boy that the beans were of great value and persuaded the silly lad to sell the cow for the beans.
Jack brought them, happily. When he told his mother about this, his mother became so angry that she threw the beans out of the window.
When Jack woke up in the morning, he felt the sun shining into a pan of his room, but all the rest was quite dark and shady.
So he jumped to the window. What did he see? The beanstalk grew up quite close past Jack’s window. He opened the window and jumped to the
beanstalk which ran up just like a big ladder
He climbed and climbed till at last he reached the sky. While looking around, he saw a very huge castle. He was very amazed.
Then Jack walked along the path leading to the castle. There was a big tail woman on the doorstep. Jack greeted her and asked for the giantess
mercy to give him breakfast, because he fell very hungry. Although the giantess grumbled at first, finally she gave Jack a hunk of bread and cheese
and a jug of milk.
Jack hadn't finished when the whole house began to tremble with the noise of someone's coming. "Oh! It's my husband!" cried the giantess. "What
on earth shall I do?"
Hastily the giantess opened a very big cupboard and hid Jack there.

5. What is the story about?

a. jack and a butcher
b. a poor widow and his son
c. Jack and the giantess
d. The giantess and her husband
e. Jack and the bean stalk

6. What is the synonym of word mercy?

a. sympathy
b. gloomy
c. cheerful
d. anxiety
e. shame

7. What is the purpose of the narrative text?

a. to decribe about story
b. to explain about story
c. to amuse about story
d. persuade about story
e. To share a story

8. The generic structure of the text is…….

a. Orientation > Events > Re-Orientation
b. Orientation > Complication > Resolution > Re-Orientation
c. General Classification > Description
d. Identification > Description
e. Newsworthy Events > Background Events > Sources

Being On time
Being on time is a beautiful social ethic and one of great importance, as it creates efficiency in system and implies respect for one another.
However, it is one the many values that is not easy for our students to learn.
Inner discipline, one that comes from an understanding of the set rules and regulation, is the highest form behavior. Most excellent schools try to
instill this with a loving environment. Why, even adults arrive late to meeting, work, et c. Here, we do not agree that late comers should be shut
out. They can be given warnings, most of which are enough to make them try their best to reach the school on time latter. If this fails, invite the
parent to school.

By closing the gates, the school is behaving cruelly, to which we prefer not to expose our children. Every school has responsibility to implant good
educational principle, but it should be in appropriate ways. Good schools create competitive students who can organize themselves effectively in
society, so that everyone gets a quality life as a result of the ethics and values learned for as long as 12 years.
Children are precious and dependent on the adult for guidance. Understanding them is the key, and to this end, both parents and schools must work
hand in hand without playing the blame game.

9. What should the school do if a student can’t stop his/her habit to come late to school?
A. Punish him/her
B. Shut him/her out
C. Fail him/her
D. Talk to his parents
E. Try to understand him/her
10. What does the writer think to be “the highest from of behaviour” (in the second paragraph)?
A. Respect for one another
B. Not being late to school
C. Understanding the regulations
D. Understanding the rules
E. Inner discipline
11. ”Children are precious and dependent on the adults for guidance.” The word “precious” is closest in meaning to ….
A. valuable
B. Excellent
C. Clever
D. Innocent
E. Naive

Boarding School Education

There are many arguments in favor of a boarding school education. Nevertheless, the boarding school is not always the best education institution
for everyone.
At an early age interacting and communicating with people is very important for a child’s personal life and can be especially helpful for his/her
future. In a boarding school, shy children can take advantage of interaction through communal activities. The boarding school also offers a great
variety of activities such as arts, sports, and music that allow children to demonstrate and develop specialized skills in their free time.
Furthermore, the structured way of life and strict rules at the boarding school may helps students to get used to a well ordered way of life. The
manners and social skills will help them to become more responsible and confident, and to develop their talents in leadership. Professionally
trained teachers and educators in the boarding school can offer excellent education without the parents’ constant supervision.

In spite of these good points, it is not advisable to send a child to a boarding school if he/she is a dependent learner. A boarding school usually
demands that student learn independently. In addition, the boarding school should not be seen as a measure to solve inappropriate behavior or
unsatisfactory study performance. Instead of improving, problematic children may close off their relationship with their peers and teachers.
In conclusion although a boarding school may provide good education to many children, it is not recommended for those who are strongly attached
to their families. They may become frustrated and socially isolated.

12. According to the writer, children in a boarding school can develop specialized skills in…
A. Entrepreneurship

B. community service
C. Reading
D. Drama
E. Music

13. Why do parents send their children to boarding school? Because…

A. It is good for shy children
B. It gives good education for adults

C ineracting and communicating with people is very important

D. It does not allow children demonstrate excellence and develop their skills
E. It is safe and makes children become responsible and develop talents in leadership

14. From the text, we can conclude that…

A. The boarding school can be very expensive
B. There are good and bad boarding schools
C. The boarding school is the solution to our educational problems
D. It’s not necessary to send children to a boarding school because the students can live independently

E. not everyone thinks that the boarding school is the best educational institution for children