Pretest

Pre-Test of Reading and Writing Skills

Pretest ini dapat dikerjakan sebelum membaca materi. Kerjakan bagian reading dan writing sesuai instruksi.

Time: 60 Minutes Total Score: 100 Reading: 25 Points Writing: 25 Points

Part A

Reading Test

Read the texts carefully and answer the questions.

TEXT 1

OMO HADA

Omo Hada is the traditional house of Nias people. It is made of wood and built on strong pillars. The house is designed to survive earthquakes because Nias is an area that often experiences earthquakes. Omo Hada is not only a place to live but also a symbol of Nias culture. Many tourists visit Nias to see this unique traditional house.

Choose the best answer!

1. What is Omo Hada? A. A traditional dance B. A traditional house C. A traditional song D. A traditional game

2. Omo Hada is made of ... A. stone B. bamboo C. wood D. iron

3. Why is Omo Hada special? A. It is very colorful. B. It can survive earthquakes. C. It is very small. D. It is made of glass.

4. Omo Hada is a symbol of ... A. modern life B. technology C. Nias culture D. education

5. Who visits Nias to see Omo Hada? A. Teachers B. Students C. Farmers D. Tourists

TEXT 2

FAHOMBO (Lompat Batu)

Fahombo is a traditional stone-jumping activity from Nias. Young men jump over a stone wall that is more than two meters high. In the past, Fahombo showed courage and maturity. Today, it has become one of the famous cultural attractions in Nias. Many visitors come to watch this tradition.

Choose the best answer!

6. What is Fahombo? A. A dance B. A song C. A stone-jumping tradition D. A festival

7. Who usually performs Fahombo? A. Women B. Children C. Old people D. Young men

8. How high is the stone wall? A. One meter B. Two meters C. More than two meters D. Five meters

9. Fahombo shows ... A. courage and maturity B. sadness and fear C. wealth and power D. kindness and honesty

10. Many visitors come to ... A. join the jump B. build the wall C. watch the tradition D. buy the stones

TEXT 3

HOHO

Hoho is a traditional oral tradition of Nias people. It is an epic poem that tells stories about history, ancestors, and social values. Hoho is usually performed during important traditional ceremonies. Through Hoho, young people can learn about the culture and traditions of Nias.

Choose the best answer!

11. What is Hoho? A. A traditional house B. A traditional poem C. A traditional game D. A traditional costume

12. Hoho tells stories about ... A. sports and games B. science and technology C. history and ancestors D. food and drinks

13. Hoho is usually performed during ... A. school activities B. ceremonies C. competitions D. holidays

14. Hoho helps young people learn about ... A. mathematics B. culture C. geography D. music

15. The main idea of the text is ... A. Hoho as a cultural tradition B. Hoho as a sport C. Hoho as a house D. Hoho as a game

True or False

Write T (True) or F (False)!

Short Answer Questions

Answer the questions briefly!

1. Where does Omo Hada come from? 2. What material is used to build Omo Hada? 3. What does Fahombo symbolize? 4. What is Hoho? 5. Why is Hoho important for young people?

Part B

Writing Test

A. Sentence Writing

Write ONE correct sentence for each topic.

1. Omo Hada 2. Fahombo 3. Hoho 4. Nias Culture 5. Traditional House

B. Paragraph Writing

Write a paragraph of 80-100 words. Choose ONE topic:

My Favorite Nias Tradition Omo Hada Fahombo A Cultural Tradition in My Village

Guiding Questions: What is it? Where can we find it? Why is it important? What can people learn from it?

Your paragraph

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