SIMULASI UN BAHASA INGGRISTAHUN 2018

1. Mr. Brown : Have you submitted you task?

Kayla : I haven’t, Sir. I’m teribly sorry. I’II do it as soon as possible.
Nancy : What did Mr. Brown say to you?
A. He told me to submit the task
B. He asked me whether I have sumitted the task
C. He told me if I will have submitted the task
D. He asked me whether I had submitted my task
2. Ms. Erma : When is my lab teaching schedule?
Ms. Win : Every Wednesday ... . by Ms. Iza and yours is on Fridays, Erma.
Ms. Erma : Tahnk you.
A. We use lab
B. The lab is used
C. I use the lab
D. They use the lab
3. Vera : What does your son do in the afternoon?
Jeany : Well, ... . He loves it very much.
A. He will have no competitors
B. He achieved a good result
C. He joins a karate class
D. He got some supports
4. Raisha : Nezka, I heard that you pass the test to get the scholarship as an exchange
student from your school. Is it true?
Anezka : Yes, that’s right. I’m so lucky to get this opportunity. And you, why don’t you
try it?
Raisha : If I get good scores this semester, I will apply for that program, too.
From the conversation, we know that ... .
A. Raisha will go abroad next semester.
B. Anezka feels happy for Raisha’s achievement.
C. Raisha doesn’t want to take the test.
D. Anezka doesn’t know about the information.
5. Ronald : Hi, Vita, what do you do here in Monet Corporation?
Novita : I work as a secretary. I take care of the office administration. Sometimes, I
help my colleague to make the agenda and letters by email.
Ronald : Nice job. How about the company’s agreement?
Novita : It’s handled by the personnel department.
From the text, we know that Novita’s main duty is ... .
A. Helping to sign the agreement.
B. Doing administrative details.
C. Concerning about agenda.
D. Writing business letters.
6. Mr. Sim : I was wondering whether you’d care to attend a small dinner
party with one or two business friends?
Mr. Dew : Yes, ... . Mr. Sim. Thank you very much indeed.
A. I’d be delighted
B. I have something to do
C. I am not sure I can
D. I have to accompany my wife
7. Koko : Hi Rina, you look charming with that red batik gown.
Rina : Thank you, it so nice of you for saying so.
Koko : Is it new? Because ... . you wearing it before.
Rina : My sister bought it for me when she went to Yogyakarta.
A. I couldn’t see
B. I don’t remember
C. I must meet
D. I have never seen
8. Bella : What do you think of this old painting?
Ajeng : Hmm, nothing special on it. ... .
Bella : Really? It’s a memoir of my beloved grandfather.
A. It has unique scratch on top
B. It is just a boring painting
C. It has been very colourful
D. It is rare and expensive
9. Aisah : Mimi, what are you going to do in the next two days?
Mimi : I have to finish my essay. It is urgent. It need to be submitted tomorrow.
Aisah : ... ., it is not good for your health.
Mimi : Thank you for reminding me.
A. You ought not to work until midnight
B. You are supposed to stay at home
C. You need to work until late at night
D. You may have to forget your work now
10. Rulita : I am trying to study, but the radio is too loud. Could you turn the
volume down?
Baskoro : Sure. Is there anything else I can do for you, Rul?
Rulita : I have a mathematic exam tomorrow morning, and I still don’t
understand about Algebra.
Baskoro : I think Algebra is very easy. Let me help you.
What did Baskoro do in the conversation?
A. He offered Rulita a help.
B. He told his plan to Rulita.
C. He suggested a new trick.
D. He advice a learning schedule.
11. What did Rulita want Baskoro to do?
A. Listen to the radio
B. Prepare for the exam
C. Try to study Algebra
D. Decrease the volume of the radio
12. Santi : so, what about you, Bayu? Do you have any palns?
Bayu : Definitely! My dad and I are going to fish ... .?
Santi : No, thanks. I would rather stay home
A. Would you like to invite us
B. Could you cancel your plan
C. Could you pick us up soon
D. Would you like to go with us
13. Teacher : Andy, your English is very good.
Andy : Thank you, I really like English since I was in Junior High School and I
studied hard to improve it.
Teacher : Oh, that’s great. There will be a speech contest next week. You’d
better take part on it.
Andy : I’d beglad to join it, Ma’am, Thank you.
What does the teacher do in the dialog?
A. To encourage Andy to be an English teacher.
B. To suggest andy to join the competition.
C. To recommend andy to find a course.
D. To invite Andy to go to his school.
14. What will Andy probably do next week?
A. He’ll practice English
B. He’ll get involve in the battle
C. He’ll start to improve his English
D. He’ll register for the speech contest
15. Iwan : What do you think of jazz?
Erick : Well, it’s quite interesting. It is relaxing and soothing at the same time.
Don’t you think so?
Iwan : I don’t feel the same way. I think it’s too plain and boring. I prefer rock. It’s
very lively.
What are the speakers discussing?
A. Their taste in music
B. Types of music
C. A boring music
D. A lively music
16. Meta : Rainy season will come soon. I’m worried about flooding everywhere.
Gani : I think there are lot of things to do to overcome it.
Meta : Well ... .
A. Let’s join a swimming course
B. We better socialize it to the citizen
C. We should move to the higher place
D. Let’s save our family first.
17. Vina : I just met our new team manager. Have you met her?
Kazwian : No, not yet. Tell me how she looks like?
Vina : Well, ... .
A. She has a really good personality
B. She is an honest and a kind woman
C. She has curly red hair and a cute smile
D. She wear a blue skirt and a yellow blouse

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Instruction :

1. Place the floopy disk or CD-rom containing the program in the appropriate drive.
2. Note that most of the time, a window will immediately appear asking if you want to install
the program. Click install.
3. If the window doesn’t appear, open the start menu and select setting, then control panel.
4. Double-click “add/remove programs”.
5. In the top part of the window that appears, click install.

18. What is the text about?

A. How to start a compact disc.
B. How to install a CD-rom drive.
C. How to install a computer program.
D. How to remove a windows operating system.
19. What do you do if the window doesn’t appear?
A. Close the start menu and control panel
B. Open the start menu, select settings and controol panel.
C. Double click, add/programs and select control panel
D. Click install and wait for the window to be appeared
20. “... . open the start menu and select setting, then control panel”.
The underlined word is similar in meaning to ... .
A. Choose C. Take
B. Press D. Find
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Previously commuter line Jabodetabek was considered as one of the worst public tranport in Indonesia
due to its condition and safety. The image of a peasant class transportation where hundreds of people
packaed inside an air-condition-less metal tube or on top of its roof would come to everyone’s mind.

However there are many improvement has been done to it. The ticketing system is using modern
technology. Just by tapping your ticket to the reader before you enter the station. This is much more
practical compared to the past. The train is cleaner and all equipped with air conditioner. No more
passenger foreing to open the door or ride on the top of the train because of it. Eventhough during the
rush hours the train is fully packed, most passengers agree that it is bearable compared to be stuck in
the traffic for hours.

Today Commuter Line Jabodetabek (Abbreviation for Jakarta, Bogor, Depok, Tangerang and Bekasi) is
available to fulfil the needs of those who want to commute to their place of activities.
21. What is the advantages of today’s commuter line line ticketing service for the
passenger?
A. Cheaper C. Faster
B. Easier D. Safer
22. Based on the text, we can conclude that commuter line is ... .
A. The worst public transportation in Indonesia
B. A train service that serves Jabodetabek area
C. A modern technology for passenger
D. An air-condition-less metal tube
23. “... . due to its condition and safety”. (Paragraph 1)
The underlined word refers to ... .
A. The roof’s C. The ticket’s
B. The train’s D. The image’s
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Caroline Herschel was a famous woman astronomer of the 18th century. Caroline was born on 16 March
1750 in Hanover, Germany. She was one of 8 children. Her father Isaac Herschel was a musician. Her
mother was called Anna. Her brother William Herschel moved to England. However in 1772 he returned
to Hanover and took Caroline with him back to England. William Herschel was a famous astronomer
who discovered the planet Uranus in 1781. In 1782 William and Caroline moved to Windsor. Caroline
began to assist her brother as an astronomer.

Caroline Herschel soon proved to be a great astronomer in her own right. She discovered new nebulae.
In 1786, Caroline discovered a comet. She went on to discover a total of 8 new comets. In 1787 Caroline
Herschel was given a royal pension and in 1798 a new star catalogue by Caroline Herschel was
published. Her brother William Herschel died in 1822 and Caroline moved back to Germany where she
continued her work.

In 1828 The Royal Astronomical Society awarded Caroline Herschel the gold medal for science. In 1835
she was made an honorary member of the Royal Astronomical Society. Then in 1846 Caroline Herschel
was given the Prussian Gold Medal for science. Finally Caroline Herschel died on 9 January 1848 at the
great age of 97. She was buried in Hanover.

24. What does the text above tell us about?

A. Caroline Herschel’s interest
B. The prussian Gold Medal for science
C. The great astronomer, Caroline Herschel
D. The discoveries of the eight new comets
25. What did Caroline Herschel do after her brother died?
A. She moved back to Germany
B. She published a new star catalogue
C. She got a lot of achievements
D. She discovered comets
26. ‘However in 1772 he returned to Hanover ... .’ (Paragraph 1)
The word he refers to ... .
A. Great astronomer
B. Isaac Herschel
C. Caroline’s father
D. William Herschel

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Anggita Putri
Banjarmasin, 70241
087815543244
[email protected]

January 12th 2016

Mr. Zain
Human Resource Department (HRD)
JOFA GROUP
Tauheed Commercial Area
Blok V, Banjarmasin

Dear Mrs. Zain

I was very excited to see your vacancy for a secretary position, which was advertised
yesterday on the www.jobday.com website. I am a well-qualified graduate from UNLAM
banjarmasin who would be an excellent choice for this position.

I have an ability to grow with a job, hnadle responsibility and build positive relationship
with work colleagues at all levels. I feel certain my excellent drafting and shorthand skills
couple with my ability in MS office will be of immediate value to your company. My present
employer is very satisfied with my work rate, and I am confident that I can bring the same
level of high perfomance to your company.

I very much hope that you will look favourably upon my application by recognizing my
enthusiasm, talents and my future potential. I would dearly like to further discuss the scope
of this position, with you in person, and would welcome the chance of a meeting,

Thank you for your time and consideration

Yours sincerely

Anggia Putri

27. Why did Anggia write the letter?

A. To tell the past events
B. To report a work experience
C. To advertise a job vacancy
D. To reply the application letter
28. What qualifications does the writer have?
A. Good personality, skilled in administration and experienced
B. Qualified, farsighted and graduated from a reputable university
C. Very enthusiastic, excited and prood of her career
D. Confident, reliable, and determined to success
29. What will the company probably do after reading the letter?
A. Ask the applicant to come for an interview
B. Give the position needed to Anggia Putri
C. Thank the applicant for sending a letter
D. Arrange a meeting with its employees

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PT. Esemka offers a scholarship for 100 students of Vocational High School. The candidates
should meet the following requirements :

- High proficiency in English and Maths

- Certified from IT course, including Office, Photoshop, CorelDraw, AutoCAD

A recommendation letter from the Headmaster of the school is required for the scholarship

For further details, visit our blog site at Esemkawan.com

30. What is the topic of the text?

A. Application requirements
B. School recommendation
C. Students’ scholarship
D. Headmaster of the school
31. How do the students get the scholarship?
A. Highly interested in certain subjects
B. Must be recommended by students
C. Allowed by the Headmaster
D. Must meet all the requirements
32. What can the reader get from the text?
A. Explanation of Esemkawan.com
B. Explanation of Vocational students’ scholarship
C. Information of PT. Esemkawan
D. Information of Headmaster recommendation
Read the text and answer the question.

The most famous and best restored of the Yucatan Maya sites will still impress even the most jaded
visitor, Chichen_Itza is the most important archaeological remnant of the Maya-Toltec civilization in
Yucatan. Particularly in the northerm group, which includes the Great Ball Court, the Temple of
Kukulkan and the Temple of the Warriors, are among the undisputed masterpieces of
Mesoamerican architecture because of the beauty of their proportions, the refinement of their
construction and the splendour of their sculpted decorations. Many mysteries of the Maya
astronomical calendar are made clear when one understands the design of the ‘time temple’ here.

The dates for this settlement vary according to subsequent local accounts : one manuscript given
415-35A.D., while others mention 455 A.D.. After the 13th century no major monuments seem to
have been constructed at Chichen-Itza and the city rapidly declined after around 1440 A.D.. from its
first abandonment during the 15th century. Chichen-Itza underwent a process of gradual
deterioration until the first excavation in 1841. Nevertheless, the excellent materials and building
techniques used by the Maya in the construction of the buildings secured that it would be conserved
through the centuries.

The site remain open to the public 365 days of the year, and received a minimum of 3500 tourist per
day, a number which can reach 8000 daily visitors in the high season. The crowds, heat and humidity
in Chichen Itza can be fierce; try to explore the site either in the morning or late the afternoon.

33. The text tells us about ... .

A. Chichen-Itza
B. The Great Ball Court
C. The Temple of Kukulkan
D. The Temple of the Warriors
34. Why Chichen Itza considered as the masterpiece of Mesoamerican architecture?
A. Made of excellent materials and built with great techniques
B. Explains the mystery of the Maya astronomical calendar
C. Received 8000 daily visitors during high season
D. Is well-preserved through the centuries
35. “ ... .the Yucatan Maya sites will still impress even the most jaded visitor, ... .”
9paragraph 1)
The underlined word is closest in meaning to ... .
A. Cynical
B. Fed up
C. Bored
D. Tired

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