Text 1 for questions number 1 – 5

Masjid al-Qiblatayn (Arabic: ‫)المس جدالقبلتین‬, or the Mosque of the Two Qiblas, is a mosque in
Medina that is historically important for Muslims as the place where, after the Islamic Prophet
Muhammad received the command to change the direction of prayer (qibla) from Jerusalem to Mecca,
the entire congregation led by a companion changed direction in prayer. Thus it uniquely contained
two prayer niches (mihrabs). Recently, the mosque was renovated; the old prayer niche facing
Jerusalem was removed, and the one facing Mecca was left. The Qiblatayn Mosque is among the
earliest mosques in Islam's history, along with Quba Mosque and Al-Masjid al-Nabawi, barring the
Great Mosques of Mecca and Jerusalem, which are associated with earlier Prophets, in Islamic
thought.
The name of the mosque goes back to the lifetime of Muhammad, when his companions named
it after an event that took place. Muhammad received revelation from Allah instructing him to take
the Kaaba as the Qiblah in the early morning hours of the day. He announced this to his companions
in his own mosque (Masjid-al-Nabwi), after which the news began to spread. A companion who
heard this went to Masjid al-Qiblatayn to share this news. Upon arriving, he noticed the congregation
were already engaged in the afternoon prayer (Asr). He called out from the back of the mosque that
the change of direction has been ordained, and upon hearing this, the imam (leader of the prayer)
immediately turned around to face Mecca, and those praying behind him also did so. After this, the
mosque in which this incident occurred came to be known as Masjid al-Qiblatayn (i.e. 'Mosque of the
Two Qiblas'). Many pilgrims who go to Mecca for hajj often visit Medina where some end up visiting
the notable Qiblatayn because of its historic significance.
The main prayer hall adopts rigid orthogonal geometry and symmetry which is accentuated by
the use of twin minarets and twin domes. Living accommodations for the Imam, the Muezzin and the
caretaker are discreetly grouped in one block to the west of the main structure. The difference in level
at the southeast corner of the site has been exploited to incorporate a sub-basement level which serves
as the ablutions area for worshippers.
To the north, where the ground level is lower, the prayer hall is raised one-storey above ground
level. Entry to the prayer hall is from the raised courtyard, also to the north, which can be reached by
stairs and ramps from the main directions of approach. The prayer hall consists of a series of arches
which support barrel-vaults running parallel to the qibla wall. These vaults are interrupted by two
domes which establish an axis in the direction of Mecca.
The main dome to the south is raised on a drum of clerestory windows which allow light to filter
into the interior directly above the mihrab. The second, false dome is linked to the first by a small
cross-vault to symbolise the transition from one qibla to another. Below it, a replica of the mihrab
found in the lower chamber of the Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem reminds onlookers of the oldest
extant mihrab of Islam. Externally, the architectural vocabulary is inspired by traditional elements
and motifs in a deliberate effort to offer an authentic image for an historic site.
The mosque is located on the north-west of the city of Medina, on Khalid bin al-Waleed road.
The mosque was initially maintained by Caliph Umar ibn al-Khattāb. By the rise of the Ottoman
Empire the mosque was maintained by Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent who renovated and
reconstructed it.
Taken from: wikipedia.com
1. What does the essay talk about?
a. How Al Qiblatayn got it name.
b. The location of Al Qiblatayn and who built it.
c. The physical description of Al Qiblatayn.
d. Al Qiblatayn which has two prayer niche or qibla.
e. Al Qiblatayn, a mosque which historically important for muslims .

2. What does paragraph 2 talk about?

a. Rasulullah Muhammad SAW was instructed to change the direction of qibla.
b. Rasulullah’s companion spread the news about the changes.
c. Rasulullah announced the changes to his companions. 
d. Many pilgrims who go to perform Hajj visit the mosque.
e. The reason why it is called Al Qiblatayn.

3. The word ‘its’ in last line of paragraph two refers to ...

a. Kaaba.
b. Masjid Al Aqsa.
c. Masjid Al Haram.
d. Masjid An Nabawi.
e. Masjid Al Qiblatayn.

4. The word ‘consists’ in paragraph 4 is similar in meaning to ...

a. contains.
b. makes.
c. builds.
d. prepares.
e. constructs.

5. The antonym of the word ‘allow’ is ...

a. let.
b. forbid.
c. permit.
d. authorize.
e. make possible.

The Mosque of Amribn al-As (Arabic: ‫)جامععمروبنالع اص‬, also called the Mosque of Amr, was
originally built in 641–642 AD, as the center of the newly founded capital of Egypt, Fustat. The
original structure was the first mosque ever built in Egypt and whole Africa. The location for the
mosque was the site of the tent of the commander of the Muslim army, general Amribn al-As. One
corner of the mosque contains the tomb of his son, 'Abd Allah ibn 'Amribn al-'As. Due to extensive
reconstruction over the centuries, nothing of the original building remains, but the rebuilt Mosque is a
prominent landmark, and can be seen in what today is known as "Old Cairo". It is an active mosque
with a devout congregation, and when prayers are not taking place, it is also open to visitors and
tourists.
The original layout was a simple rectangle, 29 meters in length by 17 meters wide. It was a low
shed with columns made from split palm tree trunks, stones and mud bricks, covered by a roof of
wood and palm leaves. The floor was of gravel. Inside the building the orientation toward Mecca was
not noted by a concave niche like it would be in all later mosques. Instead four columns were used to
point out the direction of mecca, and were inserted on the qibla wall. It was large enough to provide
prayer space for Amr's army, but had no other adornments, and no minarets.
It was completely rebuilt in 673 by the governor MaslamaibnMukhallad al-Ansari, who added
four minarets, one at each of the mosque's corners, and doubled its area in size. The addition of these
minarets allowed the call to prayer to be heard from every corner, and taken up by other nearby
mosques. Governor Abd al-Aziz ibn Marwan added an extension to the mosque in 698 and once
again doubled the mosque's area. In 711 a concave prayer niche was added to replace the flat one. In
827, it had seven new aisles built, parallel to the wall of the qibla, the direction that Muslims were to
face during prayer. Each aisle had an arcade of columns, with the last column in each row attached to
the wall by means of a wooden architrave carved with a frieze.
In 827, governor Abd Allah ibn Tahir made more additions to the mosque. It was enlarged to
its present size, and the southern wall of the present day mosque was built. In the 9th century, the
mosque was extended by the Abbasid Caliph al-Mamun, who added a new area on the southwest side,
increasing the mosque's dimensions to 120m x 112m.
At a point during the Fatimid era, the mosque had five minarets. There were four, with one at
each corner, and one at the entrance. However, all five are now gone. The current Minarets were built
by MouradBey in 1800. Also, the Fatimid Caliph al-Mustansir added a silver belt to the prayer niche
which was eventually removed by Saladin when the mosque was restored after the fire in Fustat.
In 1169, the city of Fustat and the mosque were destroyed by a fire that was ordered by Egypt's
own vizier Shawar, who had ordered its destruction to prevent the city from being captured by the
Crusaders. After the Crusaders were expelled, and the area had been conquered by Nur al-Din's
army, Saladin took power, and had the mosque rebuilt in 1179. During this time Saladin had a
belvedere built below a minaret.
Taken from: wikipedia.com

6. When was the mosque firstly built?

a. 641.
b. 673.
c. 711.
d. 827.
e. 1169.

7. From the text, we know that the original mosque ...

a. had four minarets.
b. had five minarets.
c. was 27m in lenght and 19m wide.
d. had specially built concave prayer niche.
e. was made from palm tree trunks and mud bricks.

8. In 827, the gorvenor did these followings, EXCEPT ...

a. built the southern walls.
b. enlarged the size of the mosque.
c. built new 7 aisles to the mosque.
d. order his men to fire the mosque.
e. made each aisle had an arcade of coloumn.

9. Why did the Egypt’s vizier Shawar ordered to fire the city of Fustat and the mosque?
a. He wanted to conquer it.
b. He wanted to posses its treasure.
c. He wanted to take a revenge to the ruling caliph.
d. To prevent the city being captured by the crusaders.
e. To help the crusaders conquer the city and the mosque.

10. The word ‘it’ in paragraph 4 refers to ...

a. Southern walls.
b. Four minarets.
c. Prayer niche.
d. Seven aisles.
e. The mosque.

11. The synonym of the word ‘extended’ is ...

a. added.
b. delayed.
c. enlarged.
d. prolonged.
e. postponed.
12. Rudi will _____ to the cinema to wath a film.
a. go
b. went
c. goes
d. gone
e. going

13. Where will you go tomorrow?

a. I might call my mom.
b. I would go to Malang.
c. I could call the police.
d. I may see the doctor.
e. I will visit my uncle.

14. I will join the competition _____ .

a. now
b. everyday
c. yesterday
d. at the moment
e. the coming week

15. She has decided. I think, she _________ a new car.

a. buys
b. will buy
c. would buy
d. are going to buy
e. are not going to buy

16. Can you help me with this homework?

Alright ___________
a. I’ll do that.
b. I can’t do that.
c. I wouldn’t do that.
d. I’m going to help you.
e. I’m not going to do that.
Analytical Text 2
There is no best way to deal with pests in agriculture. Pesticides which are commonly used may cause
many problems. I think combining different management operations is the most effective way to
control pests.
Firstly, the chemicals in the pesticides may build up as residues in the environment and in the soil
which absorbs the chemicals. This reduces the quality of farm product.
Secondly, pests can gradually become resistant to pesticides. This means that newer and stronger
ones have to be developed.
Lastly, some pesticides affect non target plants and animals such as fish and bees. This affects the
ecology and environment as well.
So, understanding of ecology of an area helps a lot in pest control. Pesticides should be chosen and
applied carefully so that they don’t affect the ecological balance and environment.
Therefore, integrated pest management is a safe and more effective option to fight pest in agriculture
and livestock.

17. Which of the following is not directly affected by pesticides used?

A. Plants
B. Ecology
C. Animals.
D. Environment.
E. Human Beings

18. What can you say about paragraph two and four?
A. The fourth paragraph supports the idea stated in paragraph two.
B. Both paragraphs tell about the disadvantages of using pesticides.
C. Both paragraphs tell about how pesticides affect the quality of farm products.
D. The statement in paragraph is contrary to the statement in paragraph four.
E. The second paragraph tells about the effects of using pesticides on animals mentioned in paragraph
four.

19. One of the disadvantages of using chemical pesticides is …

A. killing fish and bees.
B. increasing crops productivity.
C. creating balanced ecosystem.
D. causing the pests to become inactive
E. helping reduce pollutants in the environment.

20. Secondly, pests can gradually become resistant to pesticides. (paragraph 3). The word resistant in
the sentence above means …
A. weak
B. fragile
C. damage
D. unaffected
E. unbalanced

I strongly believe that mobile phones are necessary. My reasons for this belief are that these
phones are convenient for business people who travel a lot, and they are handy for
emergencies.
To begin with, mobile phones are necessary in the case of emergencies. For instance, if you
fall down a set of stairs in a building and are badly injured and can’t reach a pay phone, it is
handy to have one to use. Or, if your car breaks down in the middle of the night in a strange
neighbourhood, it would be dangerous to leave it in search of a public phone booth.
My other main reason is that mobile phones are convenient for business people. For example,
if you are out of the state or even overseas and you have to contact a client to do some
important work, it is useful to have one to use. By using a mobile phone, important
information can be received. People can’t stay in an office all day waiting for their phone to
ring. Some people have to go and do jobs or they will go out of business. You can even send
faxes or messages and use the internet with your mobile.
In conclusion, I believe that mobile phones have now become a necessary part of every day
life. Instant communication will ensure that information can be passed on with a simple press
of a button. Whether this is to do with business or personal information or emergencies, it
goes to show that they are necessary in the new millennium.

21. How many reasons are used to support the writer’s opinion?
A. One reason
B. Two reasons
C. Three reasons
D. Four reasons
E. Five reasons
22. Why are mobile phones very convenient for bussines people?
A. They can contact clients
B. They can do some important works
C. They can receive some important information
D. They can send some data and surf Internet
E. They can run bussines by staying in and out office
23. What is the main idea of the second parragraph?
A. The advantages cellular phones during the emergencies
B. The solution to do when your car breaks down
C. The danger to leave a mobile phone in the car
D. The differences of a mobile phone and a pay phone
E. The necessary equipments among neighbours
Nowadays, many people can connect with other people by using social media such as facebook,
twitter, path, etc. So, online etiquettes are definitely needed to prevent any misunderstanding,
disputes, harassment and crime.
Firstly, you do not have to add friends on your social media if you don't know them well or speak to
them only occasionally. We must keep in mind that a stranger might harm you. Secondly, you do not
have to post photos of other people drunk, drinking or doing other nonsense. Your entire life doesn't
need to be uploaded to a public website that other people can see. But, you can still take and keep
your pictures privately. Thirdly, you have to be careful when you want to post something on your
friend's walls. You do not need to write inappropriate things. It may look funny for you, but it can
just look bad to others.
You know that social media is a good place for discussions. You can share the good things, but the
bad things should be done elsewhere. This can make everyone use online etiquette.

24 What is the text about?

a. You cannot share the bad things in social media such as arguments or negativity.
b. You cannot write inappropriate things on your friend's walls.
c. Several online etiquettes when using social media.
d. Social media is a good place for discussions.
e. A few rules of using social media.

25. According to text above, which of the following sentences is NOT true?
a. Online etiquettes are needed to prevent something terrible happening when you use
social media.
b. You have to be careful when you want to post something on your friend walls.
c. You cannot post photos of other people doing nonsensical activities.
d. You do not have to add someone that you know in real life.
e. You don't have to post inappropriate things.
26. "But, you can still take and keep your pictures privately." (Paragraph 2) What does the
underlined word mean?
a. vaquely.
b. carelessly.
c. secretly.
d. publicly.
e. openly.

27. From the the text, we can infer that the writer wants to... .
a. To share his life experience in social media
b. To entertain the readers to use some social media
c. To describe the variety of social media in internet
d. Inform the readers about the etiquettes using social media
e. Persuade the readers to have the etiquettes in social media

28. “Titiissweeping the floor”. It means:... .

a. The floor was being swept
b. The floor must be swept
c. The floor is being swept
d. The floor was swept
e. The floor has swept

29. Find the passive form of ‘Someone is following us“

a. We are following someone.
b. We are followed by someone.
c. We will be following someone.
d. We have been following someone.
e. We are being followed by someone.

30. The floor ... since yensterday.

a. not sweeping
b. has not swept
c. not being swept
d. not be sweeping
e. has not been swept

31. This is a very popular TV program. Every week it ... by millions of people.
a. watches
b. is watched
c. has watched
d. had watched
e. being watched

32. “I want the black dress displayed in the window yesterday”.

“I’m sorry, it ... .”
a. has been selling
b. has been sold
c. has to be sold
d. has to sell
e. has sold

33. “Last night, some one broke into my house.”

“Oh dear! ... ?”
a. Anything to take
b. Did anything take
c. Was anything taken
 d. Anything to be taken
e. Was anything being taken

34. They cancelled all flights because of fog.” The passive form of that sentence is: “Because of the fog,
... ”
a. They be cancelled.
b. All flight had cancelled.
c. They are being cancelled.
d. All flights were cancelled.
e. All flights have been cancelled.

35. “Have they taken the injured boy to the hospital?”

The passive form of the above sentence is: “ ...?”
a. Is the injured boy taken to the hospital.
b. Will the injured boy be taken to the hospital.
c. Has the injured boy been taken to the hospital
d. The injured boy has been taken to the hospital
e. The injured boy is being taken by them to the hospital

36. “Ridwan looks very happy today.”

“Don’t you know that he ... to General Manager?”
a. has to promote
b. has promoted
c. to be promoted
d. being promoted
e. has been promoted

37. “Nayla is called for the interview.” It means: “Personnel department ... Nayla for interview”.
a. Calls
b. Called
c. is called
d. was called
e. has called

A long time ago, there lived on the island of Bali a giant-like creature named Kbo Iwo. The people of
Bali used to say that Kbo Iwo was everything, a destroyer as well as a creator. He was satisfied with
the meal, but this meant for the Balinese people enough food for a thousand men.
Difficulties arose when for the first time the barns were almost empty and the new harvest was still a
long way off. This made Kbo Iwo wild with great anger. In his hunger, he destroyed all the houses
and even all the temples. It made the Balinese turn to rage.
So, they came together to plan steps to oppose this powerful giant by using his stupidity. They asked
Kbo Iwo to build them a very deep well, and rebuild all the houses and temples he had destroyed.
After they fed Kbo Iwo, he began to dig a deep hole.
One day he had eaten too much, he fell asleep in the hole. The oldest man in the village gave a sign,
and the villagers began to throw the limestone they had collected before into the hole. The limestone
made the water inside the hole boiling . Kbo Iwo was buried alive. Then the water in the well rose
higher and higher until at last it overflowed and formed Lake Batur. The mound of earth dug from
the well by Kbo Iwo is known as Mount Batur.

38. Which the following fact is true about Kbo Iwo?

A. Kebo Iwo ate a little amount of meat
B. Kebo Iwo is a destroyer that cannot make anything
C. Kebo Iwo was angry because his food was stolen by Balinese people
D. Kebo Iwo destroyed all the house but not the temple
E. Kebo eat food was equal for food of thousand people
39. Why did Kbo Iwo feel angry to the Balinese people?
A. Because Balinese people ate his meal
B. Because Balinese people took his food so his barns was empty
C. Because Balinese people didn’t give him food
D. Because Balinese people were in hunger
E. Because Balinese people turned to rage

40. According to the story, if Kbo Iwa is never existed in Bali island, what do you think will happen?
A. There will be no Bali island
B. Bali People will never be angry
C. All Bali people will live in a prosperous way
D. We are not able see the beauty of Lake Batur
E. Mount Batur will not be a sacred place now

41. “So, they came together to plan steps to oppose this powerful giant……”(Paragraph 3). The
antonym of the word “oppose “ is….
A. Support
B. Defeat
C. Turn Against
D. Beat
E. Change

42. What is mount batur?

A. A lake build by Kbo Iwa
B. A well dug by Kbo iwa
C. The mountain build by Kbo Iwa
D. A mound of earth dug from the well by Kbo iwa
E. A home build by Balinese people to Kbo Iwa

A long time ago, very few people lived in the New Territories. There were only a few villages. If the
people wanted to go from one village to another, they often had to pass through wild and unsafe
forest.
One day, a farmer’s young wife went to the next village to visit her own mother and brother. She
brought along her baby son. When it was time for her to leave, her brother said “ it is getting dark.
Let my son, Ah Tim go with you though the forest.”
So Ah Tim led the way and the young woman followed behind, carrying her baby. When they were
in the forest, suddenly they saw a group of wolves. They began to run to avoid the danger, but Ah
Tim kicked against a stone and fell down. At once the wolves caught him. The young woman cried
to the wolves, “ please eat my own son instead.” Then, she put her baby son on the ground in front of
the wolves and took her nephew away. Everyone understood that this was because the woman was
very good and kind. She had offered her own son’s life to save her nephew.
They ran back to the house and called for help. All men in the village fetched thick sticks and went
back with her into the forest. When they got there, they saw something very strange. Instead of
eating the woman’s baby the wolves were playing with him.

43. What separated between one village to another a long time ago in the New Territories ?
A. Another village
B. Mountains
C. Forests
D. Hills
E. Towers and logs

44. Who was Ah Tim ?

A. The young woman’s brother
B. The young woman’s son
C. The young woman’s brother and nephew
D. The young woman’s brother’s son
E. One of the men who fetched a stick
.
45. Who walked in front when they were in the forest ?
A. Ah Tm
B. The woman
C. The woman’s son
D. Her brother’s nephew
E. The baby and his mother

46. How could the wolves catch Ah Tim ?

A. He was afraid
B. He was stumbled by a stone
C. He ran slowly
D. The woman cried
E. The wolves were good runners

47. The woman gave her son to the wolves because

A. She loved her nephew than her son.
B. She thought about how her brother would be
C. She wanted her son was eaten by the wolves
D. She was crazy
E. She kept a grudge on his brother

48. What did the villagers bring sticks for ?

A. For the weapon to beat the wolves
B. To bring the woman’s nephew
C. For the fire woods.
D. For play
E. For building a house for the woman.

49. “ all men in the village fetched thick stick … “ The word “ fetched” has a similar meaning to :
A. Received
B. Caught
C. Got
D. Hit
E. Lifted

50. From the passage we learn that the villages were ….

A. Located in one huge area
B. Situated in a large district
C. Separated by untamed jungles.
D. Wild and unsafe
E. Dark and very dangerous

51. The brother let her son go with his aunt as she left home because ….
A. Ah Tim wanted to see the wolves
B. His aunt wanted him to come long
C. Ah Tim was bored to live with his parents
D. The baby was too cute to be alone
E. Ah Tim would be a guardian for them

52. What is the purpose of the writer by writing the story above ?
A. To describe the danger of the villages
B. To entertain the readers of the story
C. To tell the villagers’ relationship
D. To explain how important a relative is
E. To narrate how the wolves were playing with the baby.

 kalau be going to sdh terencana,kalau will sdh terencana

 semua passive point menggunakan V3
 V1 : is,am are (V3)
 V2 :was,were (V3)
 will V1 :will be (V3)
 would V1 : would be (V3)
