Read the text to answer questions 1 to 3!
Raccoons are nuisance animals that can
become aggressive and spread diseases to humans and pets. They are active
year-round but can be most destructive in late winter and early spring as they
seek nesting or denning areas in which to birth their young. Raccoons are very intelligent. According to the
Maryland Department of Natural Resources, studies have shown that these mammals
can remember how to solve tasks for up to three years.Raccoons are a nocturnal
animal and are active year-round.
They make their
homes in several places, including the following: Natural dens: Natural dens are
found in wooded areas along streams, lakes, marshes, swamps, and farmland in
hollow trees, ground burrows, brush piles, or rock. In cities/suburbs: In these areas, you can find them in backyards,
beneath decks, or in outbuildings, such as sheds, barns, or abandoned
buildings.
They
are omnivorous, eating just about anything. Preferred food includes:plants,
Fruits, plums, gooseberries, blackberries, blueberries, dogwood berries,
wild cherries, currants, wild grapes, apples, hawthorns, acorns, hazelnuts,
beechnuts, corn, and grains Animals: Crayfish,
clams, fish, frogs, snails, insects, turtles, rabbits, muskrats, eggs and young
of ground-nesting birds, and turtle eggs.
1. The text tells us about ....
A. nuisance animals and nocturnal animal
B. the general information about raccoons
C. the characteristic of raccoons
D. raccoon's foods
2.The following are raccoons' food, except ....
A. fruits
B. fish
C. eggs
D. rocks
3."...that can become aggressive and spread diseases to humans and pets. (paragraph 1)
The underlined word is closest in meaning to ....
A. combative
B. passive
C. calm
D. complaisant
Read the text to answer questions 4 to 7!
Mahogany is deciduous tree that belongs to the chinaberry family. There
are three species of mahogany that can be found in Mexico and in the Central
and South America. Mahogany grows in wet and dry tropical forests, from the sea
level to the altitude of 4.600 feet. It prefers rich, well-drained soils and
areas near the river. Increased demand for mahogany in the previous centuries
led to drastic decline in the number of mahogany in the wild. These plants are
listed as vulnerable, which mean that they can become endangered in the near
future
Mahogany can reach 150 to 200 feet in height and 6 feet in diameter
(trunk). It develops large, broad crown. Mahogany has dark brown, sweet-scented
bark with flaky surface. Mahogany develops large pinnate leaves that consist of
3 to 6 pairs of leaflets. They are oval-shaped with pointed tips. Terminal
leaflet is always absent. Leaves can reach up to 20 inches in length. Mahogany
is also known as big-leaf mahogany due to oversized leaves.
Mahogany blooms from April to June. It attracts moths and small bees
that are responsible for the pollination of flowers. Fruit of mahogany is
large, pear-shaped capsule. It is grey or brown colored and filled with up to
71 seed. Fruit ripens usually from January to March.
Commercially available mahogany is cultivated on the plantations in Asia
(mostly in India, Indonesia, Bangladesh and Fiji). Wild species of mahogany are
protected by law and they cannot be harvested anymore. Fruit of mahogany can be
used to improve blood circulation. Mahogany is slow-growing tree that can
survive 350 years in the wild
4. How large can Mahogany be?
A. more than150 feet in height
B. less than 150 feet in height
C. more than 5 feet in height
D. more than 150 feet in diameter
5. "It is grey or brown colored..." (paragraph 3)
The underlined word refers to ....
A. the seed
B. the fruit
C. the fruit of mahogany
D. the flower of mahogany
6. The benefit of mahogany's fruit is ....
A. to increase blood circulation
B. to decrease blood in our body
C. to cure diabetic
D. to increase the body immunity
7. From the text we know that ...
A. Mahogany can reach more than 200 feet in height
B. Mahogany blooms for 3 months
C. Mahogany tree can improve blood circulation
D. Mahogany is fast-growing tree
Read the following text to answer questions 8 to 10!
(taken fromjustfunfact.com)
8. Someone who will be interested to read the text is ..
A. someone who works in the garden
B. someone who works and studies in botany environment
C. someone who likes planting any kinds of flowers
D. someone who sells the flowers
9. The main idea of the second paragraph is ....
A. Two different types of chrysanthemum
B. The physical appearance of chrysanthemum
C. The variety of flowering period
D. The color of standard chrysanthemum
10. Chrysanthemum (or mum) is a genus of flowering plants native to China.
The underlined word is closest in meaning to ...
A. strange
B. indigene
C. adopted
D. adventive
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A. to increase blood circulation
B. to decrease blood in our body
C. to cure diabetic
D. to increase the body immunity
7. From the text we know that ...
A. Mahogany can reach more than 200 feet in height
B. Mahogany blooms for 3 months
C. Mahogany tree can improve blood circulation
D. Mahogany is fast-growing tree
Read the following text to answer questions 8 to 10!
(image. gardenia.net)
Chrysanthemum (or mum) is a genus of flowering plants
native to China that belongs to the Asteraceae family. It is related to
the aster, dahlia, pot marigold, zinnia and strawflower. It is one of the top 5 most popular plants in the world.
Plant breeders are constantly creating new varieties each year. There hundreds
of different varieties available, ranging in colours, sizes and forms.
Chrysanthemums can be two different types: standard and
spray. Standard chrysanthemums will produce a single flower head at the end of
a stem, while spray or bunch chrysanthemums can have 3-7 blooms per stem. In
both categories, flowers can be single or double bloom. Flower forms include daisy, spider, fuji, cushion, button and disbud. Chrysanthemums come in a wide
range of colours, including: white, yellow, red, orange and pink and
bi-colours. Flowering period will vary with variety.
Chrysanthemums are some of the easiest flowers to grow! They
do well both indoors and outdoors. Plant in a sunny spot in fertile,
well-drained soil. These flowers appear in retailers and garden centers from
late summer to fall. In fact, it is one of the most popular plants sold between
August and November.
The chrysanthemum is one of the longest lasting cut flowers
around, lasting well over two weeks! They are also available all year round,
but are especially popular in the fall. As the leaves usually die before the
flowers, it’s best to remove them before placing them in the vase. As well,
chrysanthemums emit a large amount of ethylene gas, so it’s best to keep them
away from ethylene-sensitive flowers, like carnations and orchids
(taken fromjustfunfact.com)
8. Someone who will be interested to read the text is ..
A. someone who works in the garden
B. someone who works and studies in botany environment
C. someone who likes planting any kinds of flowers
D. someone who sells the flowers
9. The main idea of the second paragraph is ....
A. Two different types of chrysanthemum
B. The physical appearance of chrysanthemum
C. The variety of flowering period
D. The color of standard chrysanthemum
10. Chrysanthemum (or mum) is a genus of flowering plants native to China.
The underlined word is closest in meaning to ...
A. strange
B. indigene
C. adopted
D. adventive
(Pls.. yang mengkopi dan mempublish ulang mohon dituliskan/disertakan link asli dari blog ini ya, thanks)
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