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The correct answer is "since". This is because Refi is explaining that they haven't seen Aldo because he left in the morning. The word "since" indicates a cause and effect relationship, implying that Aldo's departure in the morning is the reason why Refi hasn't seen him.

Surya sold his car because it was very old. This implies that the reason for selling the car was its age and condition.

The text discusses the pros and cons of the national exam in Indonesia. It mentions that there are debates about whether the quality of education depends on the national exam and whether the Indonesian system will worsen without it. Some people argue that the national exam is necessary to maintain the quality of education, while others believe that it is not the sole determinant of education quality and only measures a small portion of students' competence. Therefore, the correct answer is "The pros and cons about the national exam."

The word "prohibited" means not allowed or forbidden. In the given context, the author states that they believe cutting down trees should be banned. Therefore, the correct answer is "prohibited" because it aligns with the author's opinion that the practice should not be allowed.

The correct answer suggests that Reno came late, which is why he did not meet his brother. The phrase "If I had come earlier, I would have met him" implies that Reno's lateness caused him to miss the opportunity to meet his brother.

The writer's opinion is in line with the statement "The cutting down of the trees should be banned." This is evident from the last sentence of the passage where the writer states that despite the necessity of wood for building and furniture, humans should learn to share the earth with other living things and not just exploit them. This indicates that the writer believes that the practice of cutting down trees should be stopped.

The correct answer is to inform readers the reason and problems of adopting a child. The passage discusses the process of adoption, the reasons why parents place their children up for adoption, the laws surrounding adoption, and the arguments for and against disclosing adoption records. The passage aims to provide information about the reasons and problems associated with adopting a child.

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The correct answer suggests that if we go to the top, there is a possibility of seeing Jakarta. This means that it is likely that we will have a nice view of Jakarta if we go to a higher location.

The correct answer is "where". The question asks for the word that best fits in the context of Restu and Gina discussing "Zombie Cafe". Restu mentions that a lot of friends are talking about it, implying that it is a place. Gina confirms this by saying "sure, I know it. it is a nice place ... we can enjoy some live music while having meals." Therefore, the word "where" is the most appropriate choice to refer to the location of Zombie Cafe.

Reni is expressing regret about not knowing that something was very interesting. The phrase "If I had known" indicates a hypothetical situation in the past. The phrase "would have bought" suggests that Reni would have made the purchase if she had known it was interesting.

B suggests that A might have left their mobile phone in the car. This implies that B thinks it is a possibility or a potential explanation for why A can't find their phone.

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Ida is responding to Nani's comment about the purple skirt. She agrees with Nani that the skirt looks good on her, but also mentions that it is expensive. This suggests that Ida likes the skirt but is hesitant to purchase it due to the high price.

The correct answer suggests that Rani is expressing her opinion on what Dina should have done in order to get a better grade on her English test. Rani is implying that Dina's sadness is a result of not putting enough effort into studying for the test.

The given conversation suggests that Mr. Salim's family is not wealthy, but despite their financial situation, they are still happy. The word "nevertheless" is used to indicate a contrast or contradiction between two ideas. In this case, it highlights the fact that despite not being rich, Mr. Salim's family is still content and happy.

The correct answer is "might have been." This is because Andri is uncertain about the reason why the person didn't answer the door. By using "might have been," it suggests the possibility that the person was sleeping, but it is not confirmed.

The purpose of the writer in writing the text is to present two points of view about the issue of cutting down trees in the wood industry. The writer discusses the arguments used by the wood industry to support their practice and then presents the arguments of opponents who believe that cutting down trees should be banned. The writer aims to provide a balanced view by presenting both sides of the argument and allowing readers to consider the different perspectives on the issue.

Wina's response indicates that the novel was captivating and engrossing, as she was able to read it in one sitting. This suggests that the story itself was interesting and held her attention throughout.

The correct answer is "a challenging question". Mike and Wawan are discussing a boy who asked a question that caught everyone's attention and made people stare at him. The word "challenging" implies that the question was difficult or thought-provoking, which is why it drew so much attention.

The correct answer is "I would take." This is because the question is asking about a hypothetical situation of being a millionaire. The phrase "I would take" indicates a conditional response, suggesting that if the person were a millionaire, they would choose to take a trip around the world.

The correct answer is "whose husband". In the conversation, Edo is asking about the woman who owns the store. Ati confirms that it is true, implying that the woman owns the store because of her husband. The phrase "whose husband" indicates possession, suggesting that the woman's ownership of the store is connected to her husband.

The correct answer is "To evaluate the students’ capability in several subjects." The text discusses the controversy surrounding the national exams in Indonesia and presents arguments from both sides. Those who support the national exam argue that it is necessary to maintain the quality of the education system, while those against it believe that the quality of education should not solely depend on the national exam. However, it is mentioned that the national exam can still be useful in evaluating students' competence in several subjects on a national scale. Therefore, the text suggests that one of the purposes of the national exam is to evaluate students' capability in several subjects.

The correct answer is "so". In the given conversation, Y agrees with X's statement about the difficulty of finding kerosene by saying that it is "so" expensive that many people complain about it. The word "so" is used to indicate a high degree or intensity, emphasizing the expensive nature of kerosene.

The correct answer is "whom." In the conversation, Merry is asking Bram if he has seen Winda. Bram responds by saying "you mean Winda ... you talked to this morning." Bram is referring to the person that Merry had a conversation with earlier, so the appropriate pronoun to use is "whom."

The antonym of the underlined word "competence" is "disability". The passage discusses the national exam and its role in evaluating students' competence in specific subjects. The antonym "disability" implies a lack of competence or ability in a particular area. Therefore, it is the correct answer choice.

The correct answer is "gets." This is because the sentence is in the present tense and "gets" is the correct present tense form of the verb "get." It indicates that if he receives the inheritance, he will pay all his debt.

The correct answer is "whom". In this sentence, "Nina introduced him to me" is a dependent clause that provides additional information about the man. The pronoun "whom" is used to refer to the object of the verb "introduced", which is the man. Therefore, "The man whom Nina introduced to me is an actor" is the correct way to rephrase the sentence.

The correct answer is "who is also the computer teacher." This answer correctly identifies that the woman is not only the new English teacher but also the computer teacher.

Andi is using the modal verb "must have been" to express a strong belief or assumption about the accident. The phrase suggests that Andi is confident that the accident was indeed very terrifying based on the fact that none of the passengers survived.

Nisma describes her first day of the English course as "exciting" because she has already made many friends easily. This suggests that she had a positive and enjoyable experience, which is why she uses the adjective "exciting" to describe the day.

The best title for the text is "The wood industry" because the passage discusses the arguments used by the wood industry to support the practice of cutting down trees. It also mentions the opponents of the wood industry and their concerns about the negative impact on the environment. Therefore, the passage primarily focuses on the wood industry and its stance on cutting down trees.

The mother is responding to Cory's statement about dinner not taking a long time. She is implying that if Cory had not helped, it would have taken longer to prepare dinner. Therefore, the correct answer is "would have taken."

Despite the great inconvenience of traveling, many TV reports went to the flooded area for their report. This means that despite the difficulties and challenges involved in traveling, the TV reports still chose to go to the flooded area. The word "despite" indicates that there was a contradiction or contrast between the inconvenience and the actions of the TV reports.

The correct answer is "why she was late". This is the correct question structure to ask for an explanation of the reason behind Dinda's lateness. The other options have grammatical errors or incorrect verb tenses.

The correct answer is "to replace other material." This is because opponents of the wood industry argue that there are many different kinds of materials available that can be used instead of cutting down trees for wood. They believe that it is no longer necessary or justified to continue this practice, as it has negative environmental impacts. Therefore, the idea of using wood as a replacement for other materials is in line with the arguments made by opponents of the wood industry.

An adoptive child has no right to live with his/her natural parents. Adoption is the process by which people take a child who was not born to them and raise him or her as a member of their family. By law, the adopted child has all the legal rights of the member of the family that raises him or her. This means that the adoptive child does not have the right to live with his/her natural parents, as they have been replaced by the adoptive family.

The correct answer is "although". This conjunction is used to show a contrast or contradiction between two ideas. In this case, the speaker bought the books in the bookstore near their house, but they had a different expectation or experience with the shop assistant. The use of "although" indicates that despite buying the books in the store, something unexpected or negative happened with the shop assistant.

Adopted children wanting to pay back their adoptive parents' expenditure is the most improbable reason why they would want to have or know their adoption records. This is because adoption is a legal process where the adoptive parents willingly take on the financial responsibility of raising the child as their own. It is not expected or necessary for the adopted child to pay back any expenses incurred by their adoptive parents.

Some parents place their child up for adoption because they feel they cannot adequately care for their offspring due to economic conditions. They may not have the financial means to provide a good education for their child, which is why they choose adoption as a way to give their child a better future in terms of education.