1. Read the clues!

• This person will work in a highly competitive field
• They will argue cases and defend people in court
• They will need strong analytical and speaking skills

What will this person most likely become?

2. Since childhood, Alia has been fascinated by the complexity of the human brain. She often reads scientific journals and watches documentaries about neurological disorders. In the future, she will become a ….

3. Raka: You always talk about protecting the environment. What will you do in the future?
Sinta: I think I will be a … who designs eco-friendly buildings and reduces environmental impact.

4. Nadia: The situation seems quite complicated at the moment.
Reno: Don’t worry, the problem … difficult once the manager explains the plan.

5. In the near future, the organization will implement a new policy to enhance productivity. The new regulations … effective immediately after the official announcement.

6. Arman : The committee has arranged a rather sophisticated exhibition for next week.
Bima : That sounds impressive. I believe many visitors … it.

7. Read the text carefully.

Long ago, a fisherman lived near a wide lake. He was known for being honest, but one day he made a careless mistake. He forgot to tie his boat properly, so it drifted away during the night. The next morning, he felt very worried because he had no way to catch fish. Realizing his error, he promised himself to be more careful in the future.

What is the closest meaning of the word “careless” in the text?

8. Read the text carefully.

Long ago, in a quiet village near a big forest, there lived a young man named Darma. He was known for being calm and wise, even though he came from a poor family. One day, a long drought hit the village. The plants died and the river became dry. The villagers asked Darma for help. After thinking carefully for several days, he went into a forbidden forest and did a special ritual. Soon after that, heavy rain fell and saved the village. However, Darma disappeared and was never seen again.

What is the main idea of the text?

9. Ratih : How was your family gathering last night?
Gina : ….

10. Read the text carefully.

Yesterday, the school principal questioned Dika about an incident in the laboratory. Many students thought the principal wanted to know when the incident happened because it occurred during break time. However, the principal had already received a report about the time and place. Instead, he wanted Dika to explain the cause of the accident, since no one clearly understood what led to it.

Which question is the most appropriate to ask according to the text?

11. Read the dialogue below.
Rina : … you leave the classroom so suddenly yesterday?
Dito : I had to meet the principal because something unexpected happened.
Rina : What happened?
Dito : Someone reported that a student had lost an important document during the
break, and I was the last person who saw it.
Rina : Where did you find it?
Dito : I found it in the library after I checked several places.
The best answer to fill the blank is …

12. The researcher will publish the results …, once all the data have been carefully analyzed.

13. Yesterday, Tom had a busy day. He did his homework three days before the class. In the morning, he cleaned his room. By the time he went to school, his teacher had arrived. A few hours later, he felt very tired.
Which time signal shows the earliest event?

14. My dad had the meeting about marketing a product in his office … and he found some issues.

15. Neither the players nor the captain ___ responsible for the mistake that happened during the final match.

16. Jane : I thought the math quiz yesterday was easy, but turned out I … pass it well.
Rara : Yeah, so did I.

17. Read the text carefully.
Last Sunday, my family and I went to the park. The weather (1) … very sunny, and the trees (2) … full of green leaves. My brother (3) … very happy because he could play football. My parent (4) … sitting on a bench, and I (5) … taking pictures of the flowers.
The best answers to fill the blanks are …

18. Farrel … an athlete before he become an actor that has many great films to watch.

19. Karin didn’t … a gown for the party last night because hers was torn.

20. I was writing journal when my mom … the cake in the kitchen last morning.