LATIHAN SOAL USBK / ASS BAHASA INGGRIS

KLS XII MIPA/IPS

TAHUN PELAJARAN 2023/2024

Mawazackie Kemal XII MIPA 6

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I. Read the following texts and choose the best answer!

1. Dani : Nana, wait. I have good news for you.

Nana : What about?
Dani : Now I'm not just an employee but I'm a manager .
Nana : That's great. I'm very happy to hear the succeeded in your career .
Dani : Thank you.Wish me luck
What does the woman express?
A. Hope
B. Regret
C. Sympathy
D. Expectation
E. Congratulations

2. Man : Oh my God, this traffic is making me crazy.

Woman : Absolutely! I think there must be an accident.
Man : I think so too it’s almost seven o'clock we'll be late for the school
Woman : We'd better tell our teacher that we will coming late because of the traffic. We hope and
pray that the traffic will be fine soon and we will not miss the first lesson.
Man : OK. Let’s call her.
What is the best solution they have
A. Make themselves crazy
B. Come late to school
C. Miss the first lesson
D. Call their teacher
E. Hope and pray

3. Dimas : Ronny, would you mind giving an opinion about my job as film producer?
Ronny : Sure! You should promote your production house with difference ways in order
to be known by movie lovers. It would be better I think.
Dimas : Thank you very much, Ronny.
Ronny : It isn’t a big deal, my friend.

The dialogue above tells us that Dimas is….

A. Giving an opinion
B. Sharing an opinion
C. Refusing an opinion
D. Declining an opinion
E. Asking for an opinion

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4. Girl : Who design this dress ?
Boy : I did.
Girl : Wow. You’re so talented. You have designed a nice dress.
Boy : Thanks. I like designing clothes.
Girl : I see. Well then, may I see the other designs ?
Boy : Sure. Here they are.
Girl : Wow, beautiful! I believe you will be a famous designer. Don’t forget to develop
your talent!
Boy : Sure, thanks.
What is the conversation about ?
A. Thanking.
B. Criticizing
C. Congratulating.
D. Complimenting.
E. Showing intentions.

5. Teacher : Donna, come here .

Dona : Yes Sir. What's the matter Sir ?
Teacher : Look you got D ! You always talked to your friends and you don't pay attention in class

What is the best response for Donna?

A. Yes Sir that’s right
B. I’m sorry Sir I promise
C. C. I don’t care Sir. I don’t like it.
D. I’m sorry Sir. I will study better
E. I’m sorry Sir, but it’s not my fault

6. Father : Susan are you ready to go to school now?I've been waiting for you downstairs.
Susan : Dad, I'm not going to school today.
Father : Darling what’s the matter with you?
Susan : I'm not feeling well today, but I have some test today. What should I do Dad ?
Father : ….

A. It’s up to you and I don't care

B. Take a rest and I'll call you teacher
C. C. Take some medicine and go to school
D. Don’t worry! I will do the tests for you
E. You must go to school for the test today

7. Indri : How do you feel about living overseas?

Mirna : I think that’s a good opportunity for your career.
From the dialog above we know that ….
A. Indri is giving opinion
B. Indri is disagree with Mirna
C. Mirna is asking Indri’s opinion
D. Indri is asking Mirna’s opinion
E. Indri is answering Mirna’s opinion

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Read the following text for questions no. 8 - 9
West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) will host a festival on Nov. 5 to 6 centering on three picturesque
islands, namely Gili Trawangan, Gili Air and Gili Meno.
In addition to attracting tourists, the Pesona Gili Indah Festival is aimed at promoting the three
islands as conservation destinations.
"That is why the festival will host a series of events that relate to environmental issues like
restoring coral reefs, tree seed planting and beach cleaning," NTB's tourism and cultural agency
head, Lalu Mohammad Faozal, said in Mataram on Tuesday.
"The festival will open with the release of hundreds of tukik [baby turtles] on Gili Trawangan in
the early morning on Nov. 5," said Lalu, adding that the event would close with a beach cleaning
activity, with participants expected to include community members, tourists and representatives
from hotels and restaurants on the three islands.
"We are aiming to attract at least 10,000 tourists to join the festivities," said Lalu.

8. What is the topic of the monologue ?

A. The conservation destinations
B. West Nusa Tenggara (NTB)
C. Hosting a festival in NTB
D. The envirnnmental issues
E. Coral reefs

9. What will happen if the festival is succesfull?

A. More hotels and restaurants will be free
B. More trees will be removed from the island
C. More festivals will be conducted by the tourist
D. Mare islands will be explored for hotels and restaurants
E. More income will be generated for the goverment and local people

Read the following text for questions no. 10 - 11

General Soedirman was a high-ranking Indonesian military officer during the Indonesian
National Revolution. He was the first commander-in-chief of the Indonesian Armed Forces, he
continues to be widely respected in the country.
On 12 November 1945, at an election to decide the military's commander-in-chief in
Yogyakarta, the 20 years old Sudirman was chosen over Oerip Soemohardjo in a close vote.
While waiting to be confirmed, Sudirman ordered an assault on British and Dutch forces in
Ambarawa. The ensuing battle and British withdrawal strengthened Sudirman's popular support,
and he was ultimately confirmed on 18 December.
General Sudirman commanded military activities throughout Java, including a show of
force in Yogyakarta on 1 March 1949. When the Dutch began withdrawing, in July 1949
Sudirman was recalled to Yogyakarta and forbidden to fight further. In late 1949 Sudirman's
tuberculosis returned, and he retired to Magelang, where he died slightly more than a month
after the Dutch recognised Indonesia's independence. He is buried at Semaki Heroes' Cemetery
in Yogyakarta.

10. What is the monologue about?

A. A spirit of General Soedirman for the Indonesian Armed Forces
B. The military forces commanded by General Soedirman
C. A biography of General Soedirman
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D. The family of General Soedirman
E. T'he death of General Soedirman

11. What can we infer from the monologue?

A. January is the month of Maulud
B. Soedirman died on 1 March 1949
C. His uncle's name was also Soedirman
D. Soedirman died when he was relatively young
E. Soedirman was shot and died in the military war
Read the following text for questions no. 12 - 13

ANNOUNCEMENT

To fill this semester vacation, there will be excursing program to Pulau Seribu held by The
SMANSA Students Board. The program will be held on December 23, 2022. There will be
interesting programs during the excursion. Please be registered before December 20, 2022. For
detailed information, please contact Ayunda, the program coordinator, at 081387203091.

12. The purpose of the text is ....

A. to describe vacation program
B. to tell about Students Board activity
C. to inform about Students Board activity
D. to announce students’ excursion to Pulau Seribu
E. to introduce new program of the Students Board

13. When is the due date of the registration?

A. On December 19, 2022 .
B. On December 20, 2022.
C. Before December 20, 2022.
D. After December 23, 2022.
E. Before December 23, 2022

Read the following text for questions no. 14 - 15

Don't Worry Be Happy

Here's a little song I wrote

You might want to sing it note for note
Don't worry, be happy
In every life we have some trouble
But when you worry you make it double
Don't worry, be happy
Don't worry, be happy now

14. What is the message of the lyrics?

A. Don’t worry about trouble because there always be a way out.
B. The only thing to do when have a problem is to worry.
C. Don’t think about trouble because it comes and goes.
D. Problems make people both happy and worrisome.
E. Trouble makes people unhappy.

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15. What would happen if you felt worried when you have trouble?
A. It could be easier.
B. It would be better.
C. It would be worse.
D. It couldn’t be double.
E. It would be nothing happen.

Read the following text for questions no. 16 - 18

Queen Aji Bidara Putih

Muara Kaman lies along the Mahakam River, in eastern Borneo. In the past the area was
a kingdom ruled by Queen Aji Bidara Putih. She was a typical queen of myths: beautiful, wise,
and sensitive. Many princes and kings proposed to her but she always refused them because
she was more concerned with ruling her country and guarding her people.
One day, a Chinese boat came to eastern Borneo. First, the people thought it was a
merchant ship but the boat was loaded with trade goods and highly trained soldiers. Their
envoys brought gold and porcelain to announce the marriage proposal from a prince of China.
The queen didn’t refuse instantly and replied that she had to ponder the proposal first.
After the envoys left the palace, the queen called a court officer and ordered him to
infiltrate the Chinese boat to gather information on the prince. When night fell the officer
sneaked onto the boat, got by all the guards, and finally found the prince’s room. The large door
would not open and he couldn’t find a peek hole, so the officer put his ear to the wall, trying to
catch sounds from inside. He heard that the prince was having his dinner and the noise of his
chewing and slurping surprised the officer. It was like a boar that he had once heard when he
was hunting.
He quickly left the boat and returned to the palace. He reported that the prince must have
been a phantom, not a human. He believed that the phantom could be in a human’s form only
during the daytime. The queen was so surprised and got angry.
On the next day, she refused his proposal. The enraged prince ordered his troops to raid
Muara Kaman. The battle was won by the prince’s huge band of troops. As they drew near to
the palace, Queen Aji Bidara Putih chewed a leaf of betel vine and sang a mantra while holding
it. When she threw it at the Chinese troops, it turned to giant centipedes. The Chinese troops
started to retreat but three centipedes chased them and sank the boat. The site of the sunken
ship is now known as Danau Lipan (Lake of Centipedes), with Chinese treasures hidden on the
lake’s bed.

16. Why did the envoys bring gold and porcelain?

A. To load their ship.
B. To trade them for stocks.
C. To sell them to the queen.
D. To share them with the residents.
E. To announce the marriage proposal from a prince of China.

17. What can we learn from the story?

A. It is necessary to be honest before you begin a relationship.
B. The cruel will damage everything you have.
C. Honesty is more than everything.
D. You have to fight for a true love.
E. You should believe on yourself.

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18. “… but the boat was loaded with trade goods …” (paragraph 2) The word loaded is
synonymous with ….
A. taken
B. filled
C. carried
D. travelled
E. delivered

Read the following text for questions no. 19 - 20

Raja Ampat or 'Four Kings', is the name given to some islands in West Papua and
comes from a local myth. The four major islands are Waigeo, Misool (which is home to
ancient rock painting), Salawati, and Batanta. Raja Ampat is located in the bird head of the
island of Papua. Underwater enthusiasts flock to this region because it offers the world's best
marine sight. In theRaja Ampat islands, divers can explore vertical underwater walls. The
thrill of drift diving is another great challenge.
The territory within the islands of the Four Kings is enormous, covering 9.8 million acres
of land and sea, home to 540 types of corals, more than 1,000 types of coral fish and 700
types of mollusks. This makes it the most diverse living library for world's coral reef and
underwater biota. According to a report developed by The Nature Conservancy and
Conservation International, around 75% of the world's species live here.
When divers first arrive here their excitement is palpable. It's common to hear people
praise God as they take in the remarkable scenery. Others prefer to remain in silence taking
in the overwhelming sight of so many islands with crystal clear water that softly brushes over
the white sandy beaches

19. What is purpose of the text?

A. To retell readers about tourism object in Indonesia.
B. To explain the reader why Raja Ampat is famous.
C. To amuse readers with the beauty of Raja Ampat.
D. To entertain reader with a story of Raja Ampat.
E. To describe Raja Ampat as a tourism object.

20. Why so many divers come to Raja Ampat?

A. It is home to ancient rock paintings.
B. It offers the world's best marine sights.
C. Divers can explore horizontal underwater walls.
D. It has the most diverse museum for world's coral reef and underwater biota.
E. There is a few islands with crystal clear water softly brushes over the white sandy beaches.

Read the following text for questions no. 21 - 23

Laptop as Student’s Friends

Conventionally, students need book, pen, eraser, drawing book, ruler and such other
stuff. Additionally, in this multimedia era, students need more to reach their progressive
development. Students need mobile keyboards to record every presented subject easily.
Of course it will need more cost but it will deserve for its function.

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First, modern schools tend to apply fast transferring knowledge because the school
needs to catch the target of curriculum. Every subject will tend to be given in demonstrative
method. Consequently students need extra media cover the subject. Since there is a laptop on
every student’s desk, this method will help student to get better understanding.
Secondly, finding an appropriate laptop is not difficult as it was. Recently there is an
online shop which provides comprehensive information. The best is that the shop has service
of online shopping. The students just need to brows that online shop, decide which computer
or laptop they need, and then complete the transaction. After that the laptop will be delivered
to the students’ houses. That is really easy and save time and money.
From all of that, having mobile computer is absolutely useful for students who want to
catch the best result for their study. Buying laptop online is advisable because it will cut the
price. This online way is recommended since online shop also provides several laptop types.
Students just need to decide which type they really need.

21. Which of the followings is the advantage of buying laptop online shop?
A. Having an electric notebook is unsuggested.
B. Available any types of mobile computer.
C. Lack transaction is not effective.
D. Not easy to find a suitable one.
E. Spend a lot of time to buy it.

22. What does the text mainly tell about?

A. The use of electronic media.
B. Laptop as student’s needs.
C. Many types of laptop.
D. Buying laptop online.
E. Shop online services.

23. The school needs to catch the target of curriculum …. modern schools tend to apply fast
transferring knowledge
A. so
B. since
C. however
D. although
E. otherwise

Read the following text for questions no. 24 - 25

An earthquake is the shaking of the earth’s surface caused rapid movement of the earth’s
rocky outer layer. Earth quake occur when energy stored within the Earth, usually in the form of
stain rocks, suddenly releases. The energy is transmitted to the surface of the earth by earth
quake waves.
The destruction of an earthquake depends on its magnitude, duration, or the amount of the
shaking that occurs. A structure’s design and material used in its construction also affect the
amount of damage the structure incurs. Earthquake varies from small, unnoticeable shaking to
large shocks felt over thousands of kilometers. Earthquake can deform the ground, making building
and other structures collapse, and create tsunamis (large sea waves). Lives may be lost in the
resulting of destruction.
Earthquakes occur at a rate of several hundred per day around the world. A world wide
network of seismograph (machines that record movement of the earth) detects about 1 million
small earthquakes per year. Very large earthquake, such as the 1964 Alaskan earthquake and

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2004 tsunami in Aceh, Indonesia, which caused millions of dollars in damage and thousands of
victims, occur worldwide once every few years. Moderate earthquakes, such as the 1989 tremor in
California USA, the 1995 tremor in Kobe, Japan, occur about 20 times a year. Moderate
earthquakes also cause millions of dollars in damage and harm many people.
.
24. One of the effects of an earthquake is ….
A. the amount of shaking in mountains caused by explosion
B. the amount of damage in rural areas caused by erosion
C. the energy stored within the earth
D. the deformation of the ground
E. its magnitude and duration

25. The destruction of an earthquake depends on ….

A. the position of the earthquake’s rocky layer
B. how long the earthquake last
C. the amount of shaking that happens
D. the structure’s design of the building
E. the materials used in the construction

Read the following text for questions no. 26 - 28

Björn Rune Borg was born on June 6, 1956, in Stockholm, Sweden, to parents Rune and Margarethe.
Initially a hockey fan, Borg wasn't fond of tennis. At age 9 when his father brought home a tennis racket
he had won as a prize in a ping-pong tournament.
Borg caught the attention of tennis coach Percy Rosberg and began making regular three-hour round-
trip train rides to meet with the instructor. He won his first tournament at age 11, and at 13 he won both
the 13-and 14-year-old divisions of the Sweden National Junior Championships. His career on the
upswing, he dropped out of school to devote himself to training full time.
Borg qualified for the Swedish Davis Cup team at age 15 and won both of his singles matches. After
becoming the 1972 Wimbledon junior champion and winning events in Berlin, Barcelona and Miami,
he chose to be a professional tennis player.
Borg first rose to prominence at Wimbledon in 1973, when adoring female fans lined up to get a glimpse
of the handsome, mysterious Swede. His long blond hair tucked beneath a headband, Borg featured a
distinct playing style with his two-handed backhand and topspin- heavy ground strokes. He won his first
tournament just days before his 18th birthday, and two weeks later he became the youngest winner of
the French Open.

26. What is the text about?

A. A junior championship events.
B. A brief biography of an athlete.
C. A tennis tournament in Sweden.
D. A prominent game in Wimbledon.
E. A youngest winner of the French Open.

27. When did Borg decide to be a professional tennis player?

A. Before he dropped out of school.
B. After he won several tournaments in 1972.
C. When he was still very young and energetic.

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D. After he won a price in a ping-pong tournament.
E. After he won his first tournament at age 11 and at 13.

28. Which of the following phrases is synonymous with the word “fond of” in paragraph one? .
A. Proud of.
B. Familiar with.
C. Satisfied with.
D. Interested in.
E. Suitable for.

Read the following text for questions no. 29 - 30

HRD Department
Bank Negara Indonesia
Cabang Jakarta Kota Lada
Street No 1st
Jakarta Kota

Dear Sir or Madam,

I am writing to you to inquire about the possibility of working in your company that was
informed by Website www.bni.co.id. I am interested in “Front Liner ” position.My name is Sri
Wahyuningsih. I am twenty one years old. I have background in Accounting Diploma III in
Polytechnic Negeri Jakarta and now I have graduate from my college and waiting letter of
graduate (Surat Tanda Kelulusan).
With my educational background, I’m confident that my qualification and skills
could make
significant contributions to your company. I will be able to operate computer especially
MYOB .Besides that, I am a person who can work either independently or as part of team. I am
also initiative, hardworking, and eager to learn. I have been training at Perum Jasa Tirta II
Jatiluhur.My resume has been attached which outline my qualification in greater detail.
I would appreciate the opportunity to discuss my qualification; please keep this
application confidential. I will look forward to hearing from you soon.

Sincerely yours,

29. Why is the writer so confident that she will give significant contributions to the company?
A. Because she has suitable educational background and skill for the position applied.
B. Because she knows the job vacancy from the official website.
C. Because she really want to fill the position.
D. Because she applies a good position.
E. Because she is the first applicant.

30. I would appreciate the opportunity to discuss my qualification; please keep this application
confidential. The word OPPORTUNITY has the same meaning with…
A. possibility
B. probability
C. position
D. chance
E. unity

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Read the following text for questions no. 31 - 32

Came Late to School

Last Wednesday, I came late to my school because I played PlayStation until 2.00 am in the
night. Because of that I woke up late.

I woke up about 6.30 am and the class would be begun at 7.00 am. I ran to bathroom to take a
bath. I usually had a breakfast after took a bath, but in that day, I did not do that.

I always went to school by my motorcycle. But in that day, I forgot where I put the key. So, I
went to the school by public transportation. It made me took a longer time. I arrived at school at
7.15 am, I ran to my class but I saw my teacher has stood in front of the class to teach. I entered
to my class
and of course, my teacher was angry to me because I came late.

31. Why did the writer come late to school?

A. Because the writer work at the play station.
B. Because the writer doesn’t know the schedule that day.
C. Because the writer didn’t wake up early.
D. Because the writer didn’t get bus.
E. Because of health condition

32. What happen when the writer arrived at school?

A. He arrived late more than 30 minutes.
B. The teacher was angry.
C. The teacher asked him to go home.
D. All the students stood in front of the class.
E. All the students were disappointed to him.

Read the following text for questions no. 33 - 35

Spotify is one of the biggest streaming services in the world, and not only allows you to listen to
millions of tracks on the go, it also lets you download music for offline listening too. This service is
available to Spotify premium customers for £9.99 per month, and the app is available on iOS,
Android, Mac and PC.
On your Mac or PC, sign into your account and navigate to your playlists or library. If you've not
added music yet, simply find some songs you like and right-click on them to add them to your library
or playlist. Alternatively, press on the small three dots next to the right-hand side of the song, in
order to be given the option to add it. Navigate to your library and playlist and you'll be able to see a
toggle to listen to the songs offline: 'Available Offline'.
Once you toggle the option, Spotify will make those songs available offline, where it downloads the
songs and enables you to listen to them whenever you want. You'll be able to see the songs being
downloaded with a circular symbol indicating the download process. Once it's complete, it will be
replaced by a downward-facing green arrow.
Finally, if you want to force Spotify to go offline, navigate to File at the top left-hand side of the
program and click on the 'Offline Mode' option.
33. The purpose of this text is telling the readers to ….

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A. download Spotify in their mobile devices
B. download their desired tracks on Spotify
C. use online and offline version of Spotify
D. listen to all of song provided on Spotify
E. operate Spotify either on Mac or PC

34. According to the text how to know when the downloading process is done?
A. There will be a green arrow facing downward.
B. An “available offline” toggle can be found.
C. The downloaded songs will be on playlist.
D. Users can play the song on their PC.
E. A circular symbol will be available.

35. Spotify will not make those songs available offline if you ... the option
A. does not toggle
B. have not toggle
C. will not toggle
D. did not toggle
E. do not toggle

Read the following text for questions no. 36 - 38

Mark Elliot Zuckerberg (born May 14, 1984) is an American computer programmer and
entrepreneur. He is best known as one of five co-founders of the social networking website
Facebook. Zuckerberg is the chairman and chief executive of Facebook, Inc. His personal wealth,
as of July 2015, is estimated to be $38.6 billion. Zuckerberg receives a one-dollar salary as CEO of
Facebook.
Together with his college roommates and fellow Harvard University students Eduardo
Saverin, Andrew McCollum, Dustin Moskovitz, and Chris Hughes, he launched Facebook from
Harvard University’s dormitory rooms. The group then introduced Facebook onto other campuses
nationwide and moved to Palo Alto, California shortly afterwards. In 2007, at the age of 23,
Zuckerberg became a billionaire as a result of Facebook’s success. The number of Facebook
users worldwide reached a total of one billion in 2012. Zuckerberg was involved in various legal
disputes that were initiated by others in the group, who claimed a share of the company based
upon their involvement during the development phase of Facebook.

36. Why does the writer compose the text?

A. to introduce a social media networking.
B. to tell the success story of an IT specialist.
C. to launch a famous program on the internet.
D. to inform about American computer programmer.
E. to claim a share of the company based on their involvement.

37. How did Facebook affect Zuckerberg’s life after 2006?

A. he got involved in legal disputes in his company
B. he became a billionaire at a very young age
C. he had developed Facebook by himself
D. he decided to move to Palo, California
E. he became computer programmer

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38. “… in various legal disputes …” (Paragraph 2)
Which of the following words is closest in meaning to the DISPUTES word?
A. Conflicts
B. Provisions
C. agreements
D. preparations
E. reconciliation

Read the following text for questions no. 39 - 40

US Ambassador to Indonesia Robert Blake celebrated for the first time Thanksgiving Day
with members of the Osing ethnic group in Banyuwangi, East Java, as part of a visit in
November. The visit also marked the International Day for Tolerance, which reaffirms
human rights.

Apart from being entertained by traditional dances and typical Osing cuisine, Blake also
released young turtles on Boom Beach. “I’m happy to be able to celebrate Thanksgiving
in Banyuwangi. This will hopefully strengthen international and interfaith harmony, as well
as a mutual appreciation of differences,” he said.

Decades ago, Banyuwangi was only minor regency at the eastern tip of Java serving as a
transit point for tourist going to Bali. In the 1990s, Banyuwangi was notorious for its black
magic practices and protests against the regent. At present, however, Banyuwangi is the
only city in Indonesia that has received the Charter for Compassion from the Compassion
Action International for its appreciation of the values of compassion, humanism and
pluralism. With the charter, Banyuwangi is one of 40 “cities of compassion”, according to
the organization.

“The appreciation of pluralism in Indonesia is perpetuated in the Constitution of the state,

and this clearly noticed in Banyuwangi, where Osing culture and traditions are preserved,
recognized and observed,” Blake said, as conveyed by US Consul General Joaquin F.
Monserratte.

39. What is the text about?

A. the history of Banyuwangi.
B. the transit point for tourists.
C. the visit of US Ambassador.
D. the entertainment for visitors.
E. the Charter for Comparison from Compassion Action International

40. Why did Blake go to Banyuwangi?

A. to lecture in human rights issues.
B. to entertain people by traditional dances.
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C. to mark his appointment as an ambassador.
D. to celebrate Thanksgiving Day with an ethnic group.
E. to appreciate the pluralism in Indonesia and Banyuwangi in specific.

II. ESSAY
Read the following text and answer the questions clearly.

Read the following text for questions no. 1 - 2

1. What is the purpose of the invitation above?

To invite all parents of 12 grade to discuss the school program

2. What is the agenda of meeting?

Students’ learning progress and achievement

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Read the following text for questions no. 3 - 4

George Gilhooley
Times Union
87 Delaware Road
Hatfield, CA 0806
Dear Mr. Gilhooley,

I am writing to apply for the programmer position advertised in the Times Union. As requested, I
enclose a completed job application, my certification, my resume and three references.
The role is very appealing to me, and I believe that my strong technical experience and education
make me a highly competitive candidate for this position. My key strengths that would support my
success in this position include:
• I have successfully designed, developed and supported live-use applications.
• I strive continually for excellence.
• I provide exceptional contributions to customer service for all customers.
With a BS degree in Computer Programming, I have a comprehensive understanding of the full
lifecycle for software development projects. I also have experience in learning and applying new
technologies as appropriate. Please see my resume for additional information on my experience.
I can be reached anytime via email at [email protected] or by cell phone, 909-
555-5555.
Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to speaking with you about this
employment opportunity.
Sincerely,
John Donaldson

3. What is the writer’s intention in writing the letter?

To apply a position as a programmer.

4. What can be concluded about the applicant’s key strengths?

He possesses designed, developed and supported live-use applications

Read the following text for question no. 5

RAIN AND TEARS
Rain and tears all the same
But in the sun you’ve to play the game
When you cry in winter time
You can’t pretend, it’s nothing but the rain
How many times I’ve seen
Tears coming from your blue eyes
Rain and tears all the same
But in the sun you’ve got to play the game
Give an answer of love I need an answer of love
Rain and tears in the sun
But in your heart you feel the rain the waves
Rain and tears both for shown
For in my heart there’ll never be a sun
Rain and tears all the same

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But in the sun you’ve play the game

5. What did the writer’s feel when he wrote the song lyrics?
He felt very sad

GOOD LUCK

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