Read the text for questions 17 to 19.
There are a lot of discussions as to whether children should be given homework or not.
Some people claim that children do enough work in school already. They also argue that children have hobbies that they want to do after school, such as sports or music. A further point they make is that a lot of homework is pointless and doesn’t help the child learn at all.
However, there are also strong arguments against this point of view. Parents and teachers argue that it is important to find out whether children can work on their own without the support from the teacher. They say that the evening is a good time for children to sit down and think about what they have learned in school.
Furthermore they claim that the school day is too short to get anything done that needs doing and it makes sense to send home tasks like independent reading or further writing tasks that don’t need teacher’s support.
On balance, I think that some homework is a good idea but that it should only be given at the weekend when children have more time.
Soal 17
By giving the homework to the students, they can … in the evening.
A. prepare for the next lesson
B. review their lessons
C. enjoy their past time
D. do their hobbies
E. test them selves
Answer & Detailed Analysis
Correct Answer: B
Key clue from the text: Parents and teachers say “the evening is a good time for children to sit down and think about what they have learned in school.” This idea matches “review their lessons.”
A Less supported. The text emphasizes reflecting on what they learned, not specifically preparing for the next lesson.
B Correct. “Think about what they have learned” is essentially reviewing lessons.
C Incorrect. Enjoying free time is part of the anti-homework argument, not the pro-homework reason.
D Incorrect. Doing hobbies is mentioned as a reason against homework (kids want sports/music after school).
E Incorrect/unclear. The text does not state students “test themselves”; it focuses on reflection and independent tasks.
Soal 18
The third paragraph discusses … for the students.
A. the disagreement of giving the homework
B. the function of doing the homework
C. the importance of the homework
D. the weakness of giving the homework
E. the benefit of the homework
Answer & Detailed Analysis
Correct Answer: E
What the 3rd paragraph says: It presents arguments against the “no homework” view. It explains that homework helps parents/teachers see whether children can work independently, and that evenings are good for thinking about what they learned.
Why E fits best: Those statements describe the advantages/benefits of homework for students (independence, reflection on learning).
A Incorrect. The disagreement is introduced broadly, but paragraph 3 specifically explains reasons supporting homework.
B Possible, but too general. The paragraph is not describing homework steps; it highlights positive outcomes.
C Less precise. It mentions importance, but it is expressed through benefits (why it is useful).
D Incorrect. Weakness is discussed in the anti-homework paragraph (paragraph 2), not paragraph 3.
E Correct. The paragraph emphasizes benefits: independence and reviewing learning.
Soal 19
What is the writer’s suggestion about homework?
A. Homework is pointless.
B. Homework is badly needed.
C. Homework should be given on weekend.
D. Student must frequently have homework.
E. Student should not be given any homework.
Answer & Detailed Analysis
Correct Answer: C
Key clue from the last paragraph: “On balance, I think that some homework is a good idea but that it should only be given at the weekend when children have more time.” This directly matches option C.
A Incorrect. That is an argument from the anti-homework side, not the writer’s final view.
B Incorrect. The writer supports “some homework,” not heavy homework.
C Correct. The writer suggests giving homework only at the weekend.
D Incorrect. “Frequently” is not suggested; the writer limits it.
E Incorrect. The writer does not reject homework completely.
Read the text for questions 20 to 22.
JUMP - Comic Martial Arts performance
By Yegam Korsa
Jumpstart your entertainment experience with a new brand of theatrics this June! Combining physical comedy and Tae Kwon Do, Jump is a high-octane martial arts extravaganza from Korea that features gravity-defying stunts such as slick acrobatics, sword fighting and wall-walking!
JUMP tells the story of an idiosyncratic Korean family under the rule of a strict grandfather who insists on keeping up the physical fitness of all family members through vigorous martial arts training. The performance comes to a climax when two stupid thieves break into the house and confront three generations of kung-fu masters, inspiring a series of ridiculous scenes.
A sell-out show in London’s West End and the NO.1 hit at the Edinburgh Fringe box office in 2005 and 2006, with sell-out shows in Korea, Hong Kong and Macau. JUMP was also performed at Sadlers Wells Theatre in London early this year and will tour Russia and Japan after Singapore.
Be awestruck by this exhilarating theatrical display! A truly entertaining experience for the whole family, JUMP is unique, funny, and utterly spectacular!
“Go and see this show and take all your family and friends too. They will love you forever.” – The British Theatre Guide
Soal 20
The text is about …
A. entertaining the unique of comic.
B. reviewing the JUMP-Comic Martial Arts.
C. performing the sadlers wells theatre in London.
D. telling the story of an idiosyncratic Korean family.
E. combining physical comedy and Tae Kwan Do.
Answer & Detailed Analysis
Correct Answer: B
Why B is correct: The passage is a promotional description/review of the show “JUMP,” explaining what it is, what happens in it, where it has been performed, and why it is entertaining. That matches “reviewing the JUMP-Comic Martial Arts.”
A Incorrect/unclear. The option is not well-formed and is too vague.
B Correct. The text presents and promotes the performance, like a review/feature.
C Incorrect. Sadlers Wells is only one detail, not the main focus.
D Incorrect. The family story is only part of the description, not the overall topic.
E Incorrect. That is one feature of JUMP, not the main topic of the whole passage.
Soal 21
What is JUMP?
A. It is a series of ridiculous scenes.
B. It is unique, funny, and utterly spectacular.
C. It is a climax when two stupid thieves break into the house.
D. It is a truly entertaining experience for the rest of the family.
E. It is a high-octane martial arts extravaganza from Korea featuring gravity-defying stunts.
Answer & Detailed Analysis
Correct Answer: E
Key clue: The text defines JUMP directly: “Jump is a high-octane martial arts extravaganza from Korea that features gravity-defying stunts …” That sentence matches option E almost exactly.
A Incorrect. This is a result/description of scenes, not a definition of what JUMP is.
B Incorrect as a definition. These are adjectives describing JUMP, not explaining what it is.
C Incorrect. That is a plot point (climax), not the definition.
D Incorrect. This is an evaluation, not the definition.
E Correct. This is the direct definition from the text.
Soal 22
From the text, we can imply that JUMP …
A. is an interesting martial art performing not only physical ability but also self-defense performances.
B. is not a comedy activities but it is only self-defense performances.
C. is a visual activity performing sword fighting only.
D. is not a good show because it does not express anything.
E. is a good martial art.
Answer & Detailed Analysis
Correct Answer: A
Why A is the best implication: The show combines “physical comedy and Tae Kwon Do” and features stunts, acrobatics, sword fighting, and vigorous training. This implies it is a martial arts performance demonstrating physical ability, not just comedy or just sword fighting.
A Best choice. It matches the idea that the show is a martial arts performance with physical skills and staged action.
B Incorrect. The text explicitly says it combines physical comedy.
C Incorrect. It includes many stunts, not only sword fighting.
D Incorrect. The text strongly praises the show as entertaining and spectacular.
E Too vague. The question asks what we can imply; E is a weak, unspecific statement compared to A.