English 8 Chapter 11

Last holiday, my family and I had a tour to Tana Toraja. It is a highland region in the province of South Sulawesi.

Since it is in the highland, the weather is really cool. We were enjoying the beautiful panorama. We went to many interesting villages where we saw traditional houses called Tongkonan.

Then we visited the unique grave. It is on the cliff with a balcony where coffins of death and skeletons are laid. Unfortunately, there was no traditional ceremony when we were there. Before we left, we bought souvenirs and special beverages, the Arabica coffee.

The tour was really fascinating becouse I could see the unique customs myself. For me, it is the most memorable tour I have ever had.

What is the suitable title for the text?

• A. Tana Toraja

• B. A highland region

• C. A tour to Tana Toraja

• D. Tongkonan from Tana Toraja

Last holiday, my family and I had a tour to Tana Toraja. It is a highland region in the province of South Sulawesi.

Since it is in the highland, the weather is really cool. We were enjoying the beautiful panorama. We went to many interesting villages where we saw traditional houses called Tongkonan.

Then we visited the unique grave. It is on the cliff with a balcony where coffins of death and skeletons are laid. Unfortunately, there was no traditional ceremony when we were there. Before we left, we bought souvenirs and special beverages, the Arabica coffee.

The tour was really fascinating becouse I could see the unique customs myself. For me, it is the most memorable tour I have ever had.

“Since it is on the highland, the weather is really cool.” (Paragraph 2). The word ‘it’ refers to ...

• A. a tour

• B. Tana Toraja

• C. last holiday

• D. a highland region

Last holiday, my family and I had a tour to Tana Toraja. It is a highland region in the province of South Sulawesi.

Since it is in the highland, the weather is really cool. We were enjoying the beautiful panorama. We went to many interesting villages where we saw traditional houses called Tongkonan.

Then we visited the unique grave. It is on the cliff with a balcony where coffins of death and skeletons are laid. Unfortunately, there was no traditional ceremony when we were there. Before we left, we bought souvenirs and special beverages, the Arabica coffee.

The tour was really fascinating becouse I could see the unique customs myself. For me, it is the most memorable tour I have ever had.

From the text we can conclude that....

• A. the writer and his/her family were busy after holiday

• B. A traditional ceremony was taking place at that time

• C. Tana Toraja is very rich in culture and custome

• D. Tana Toraja has a hot weather

On Wednesday my student and I went to Yogyakarta. We stayed at Lestari Hotel which is net far from Malioboro.

On Thursday we visited the temples in Prambanan. There are three big temples, the Brahmana, Syiwa and Wisnu temples. They are really amazing. We visited only Brahmana and Syiwa temples, because Wisnu temples is being renovated.

On Friday morning we went to Yogya Kraton. We Spend about two hours there. After that we went to Borobudur temple. We were lucky because we were led by a smart and friendly guide. We arrived there at 3 pm. In the evening we left for Jakarta by wisata bus.

The text above mainly discusses about . . . .

• A. the writer’s trip to Yogyakarta

• B. the writer’s first visit to Prambanan

• C. the writer’s experience at Yogya Kraton

• D. the writer’s impression about Borobudur

On Wednesday my student and I went to Yogyakarta. We stayed at Lestari Hotel which is net far from Malioboro.

On Thursday we visited the temples in Prambanan. There are three big temples, the Brahmana, Syiwa and Wisnu temples. They are really amazing. We visited only Brahmana and Syiwa temples, because Wisnu temples is being renovated.

On Friday morning we went to Yogya Kraton. We Spend about two hours there. After that we went to Borobudur temple. We were lucky because we were led by a smart and friendly guide. We arrived there at 3 pm. In the evening we left for Jakarta by wisata bus.

We arrived there at 3 pm (paragraph 3). The word ‘there’ refers to ….

• A. Yogya Kraton

• B. friendly guide

• C. Borobudur temple

• D. Jakarta

On Wednesday my student and I went to Yogyakarta. We stayed at Lestari Hotel which is net far from Malioboro.

On Thursday we visited the temples in Prambanan. There are three big temples, the Brahmana, Syiwa and Wisnu temples. They are really amazing. We visited only Brahmana and Syiwa temples, because Wisnu temples is being renovated.

On Friday morning we went to Yogya Kraton. We Spend about two hours there. After that we went to Borobudur temple. We were lucky because we were led by a smart and friendly guide. We arrived there at 3 pm. In the evening we left for Jakarta by wisata bus.

When did they go home?

• A. on Friday evening

• B. on Friday afternoon

• C. on Friday morning

• D. on Saturday morning

Rina went to a cooking festival in the morning to join the cooking competition. She wanted to cook fried rice. She arrived at eight and directly prepared for the competition. At first, she thought she had brought everything, but suddenly, she realized that she had left the rice in the kitchen at her house. She couldn't cook fried rice and lost the competition. She felt very disappointed.

Why did Rina go to the cooking festival?

• A. To watch her friend competing.

• B. To join a cooking competition.

• C. To check the rice.

• D. To eat fried rice.

Rina went to a cooking festival in the morning to join the cooking competition. She wanted to cook fried rice. She arrived at eight and directly prepared for the competition. At first, she thought she had brought everything, but suddenly, she realized that she had left the rice in the kitchen at her house. She couldn't cook fried rice and lost the competition. She felt very disappointed.

Why did Rina lose the competition?

• A. She left the rice.

• B. She left the festival.

• C. She cooked fried rice.

• D. She was disappointed.

It was nine in the evening, I was on my way to my bedroom after brushing my teeth. As I was passing the living room, I saw my brother, Aldo, lying on the floor watching TV. He always did that every night. He refused to go to bed and chose to sleep in front of the television. I decided not to say anything and directly went to bed.

I was half asleep when I heard a scream from the living room. It was about two in the morning. I jumped out of bed and rushed towards the voice. In the living room, I found Aldo crying. His right hand was on his right ear. He said, "Help, help, help. It hurts!" Then, he told me that an insect had entered his ear. I was quite sorry for the insect. I figured out it was an ant. I imagined how miserable the ant was. Since Aldo couldn't stop crying, I decided to take him to the hospital. Soon after cur arrival, a doctor in charge examined Aldo's ear. He, then, used a pair of pincers to take the insect out. I was so surprised to see the insect. It wasn't an ant. It was a young cockroach. Gosh! It was as big as a baby's little finger.

From then on, Aldo never slept in front of the television any more.

What happened to Aldo?

• A. An insect bit him.

• B. He felt pity for the insect.

• C. An insect entered his ear

• D. He was imagining an insect.

It was nine in the evening, I was on my way to my bedroom after brushing my teeth. As I was passing the living room, I saw my brother, Aldo, lying on the floor watching TV. He always did that every night. He refused to go to bed and chose to sleep in front of the television. I decided not to say anything and directly went to bed.

I was half asleep when I heard a scream from the living room. It was about two in the morning. I jumped out of bed and rushed towards the voice. In the living room, I found Aldo crying. His right hand was on his right ear. He said, "Help, help, help. It hurts!" Then, he told me that an insect had entered his ear. I was quite sorry for the insect. I figured out it was an ant. I imagined how miserable the ant was. Since Aldo couldn't stop crying, I decided to take him to the hospital. Soon after cur arrival, a doctor in charge examined Aldo's ear. He, then, used a pair of pincers to take the insect out. I was so surprised to see the insect. It wasn't an ant. It was a young cockroach. Gosh! It was as big as a baby's little finger.

From then on, Aldo never slept in front of the television any more.

What is the main idea of paragraph three?

• A. The insect was not an ant.

• B. Aldo was taken to the hospital.

• C. The insect was a young cockroach.

• D. A doctor used a pair of pincers to take the insect out.