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Listening Section

In this section of the test, you will have the chance to show how well you understand spoken
English. There are four parts to this section with special directions for each part.

Part I. Pictures
Questions: 1 to 3
Directions,
For each item, there is a picture in your text book and four short statements about it on the tape.
They are spoken TWICE, and are not written out in your text book, so you must listen to them
carefully. You must choose one statement , (A), (B), (C), or (D)- that best describes the picture.
Then, on your answer sheet, mark your choice.

Look at the following picture.

Now, listen to the following statements.


A. They are waiting for the train
B. They are queuing for the tickets
C. The passengers are standing on the train
D. Some people are standing near the station

Choice (B), they are queuing for the tickets - best describes what is seen in the picture.
Therefore, you should mark (B) on your answer sheet.
Let's begin with question number one.

1.

2.

3.
PART II, Question - responses
Directions,
In this part of the test, you will hear several questions spoken in English, followed by four
responses, also spoken in English. The question and responses will be spoken TWICE. They will
not be printed in your test book, so you must listen to them carefully to understand what the
speakers say. You have to choose the best response to each question.
Now listen to a sample question:
You will hear,
Woman: Could you tell me how to get the convention center?
You will also hear:
(A) No, The convention was already over
(B) Sure. Go two blocks and turn left
(C) Yes. I have to get it now
(D) Not at all
Choice (B) - "Sure. Go two blocks and turn left" - is the best how to get to the convention
centre?
Therefore, you should mark (B) on your answer sheet.

4. Choose the best answer

5. Choose the best answer

6. Choose the best answer

7. Choose the best answer

PART III
Part III. Short Conversation
Questions number 8 to 11
Directions,
In this section of the test you will hear short conversations. You will hear the conversations
TWICE. The conversations will not be printed in your text book, so you must listen carefully to
understand what the speakers say.
In your text book, you will read a question about each conversation. The question will be
followed by four answers. You have to choose the best answer to each question, and mark it on
your answer sheet.
Example,
You will hear,
Woman : I ordered that last Tuesday. It should have arrived by now.
Man : Maybe there was a delay in sending it. Have you called them?
Woman : Not yet. I will call them now.
You will read : What will the woman probably do?
A. phone the company
B. order the software
C. cancels the order
D. arrive at the store
8. What did the man do?
A. He introduced himself
B. He gave a lecture
C. He is teaching science now
D. He asked about students’ homework
9. What sport do the man and woman have in common?
A. Tennis
B. badminton
C. basketball
D. skiing
10. Where does the dialog probably take place?
A. At the station
B. At the hospital
C. At school
D. At the market
11. What time will they have dinner?
A. At six thirty
B. At six
C. At seven
D. At seven thirty

Part IV. Short Monologs


In this part of the test you will hear several short monologs. Each will be spoken TWICE. They
will not be printed in your text book, so you must listen carefully to understand and remember
what is said. In your test book, you will read two or more questions about each short monolog.
Each question will be followed by four answers. You have to choose the best answer to each
question and mark it on your answer sheet.

Questions 12 and 13 refer to the following announcement.


12. What is the matter?
A. Closing of the building
B. The maintenance of the building
C. The escalator is being repaired
D. The elevator is out of order.
13. Where is the announcement made?
A. In an office
B. In a hotel
C. In a mall
D. In a bank
Questions 14 and 15 refer to the following instruction.
14. What should we do to install a computer system?
A. Install it slowly and carefully
B. Make it impossible to make mistake
C. Follow the set up direction in the manual
D. Align pins in a plug with the corresponding holes
15. What will probably happen if we do not double check every connection?
A. There may be short circuit
B. The computer cannot be switched on.
C. Nothing happened
D. The cables cannot be put into the correct socket.

READING SECTION

Questions 16 to 17 refer to the following text.

Pink Beach Pink Beach or Pantai Merah Muda is one of the beaches in Komodo island,
East Nusa Tenggara. The beach is called Pink Beach because the sand beach is pink. The pink
color of its beach is a mixture of white sand beach colors mixed with crushed coral, shells,
calcium carbonate from marine invertebrates that are very small, and also Foraminifera,
microscopic amoeba that has a red body shell. At Pink Beach, there are so many marine
organisms. No fewer than 1,000 species of fish, 260 species of coral, and 70 species of sponge
can be found here. Having so much marine life, this place is a proper spot for snorkeling and
diving for sea sports lovers.

16. Which statement is true according to first paragraph?


A. It is called pink beach because of the color of the sand at the beach is pink.
B. The pink color is the mixture of chemical liquid and salt.
C. Pink beach is located in West Nusa Tenggara.
D. The color changes at night.
E. The actual color is white.
17. At Pink Beach, there are so many marine organisms. The underlined word has similar
meaning with….
A. little D. unique
B. sea E. dangerous
C. wild
Question number 18 – 19 based on the application letter below.

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,

SRI WAHYUNINGSIH

18. 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.
19. What position that the writer wants to apply?
A. Manager D. Perum Jasa Tirta
B. Front liner E. OB
C. HRD
20. Fred : Hey man, why you come to school almost late?
Dani : Because, my bike had a trouble with tire
Fred : What happen with your bike?
Dani : Due to punctured by a nail, my bike is flat tire
Why did Dani come late to school?
A. Because he woke up late.
B. Because he didn’t know the schedule.
C. Because he was trapped in heavy rain.
D. Because he looked for his motorcycle key.
E. Because of flat tire.
21. Man : Let’s go bowling tonight.
Woman : Sorry, I can’t. I’m meeting a friend for dinner.
Man : Why don’t we go skiing on next Saturday?
Woman : Sounds like a good idea.
What does the man suggest to woman for next week?
A. Go bowling D. Have a meeting
B. Go swimming E. Have a dinner
C. Go skiing
22. Nisa : Do you think it is better to have a job than to be jobless?
Vela : …
Nisa : That’s true. We should work hard to be successful in our life.
A. I believe that you don’t take it seriously.
B. I think we should think slowly about job.
C. To my mind, it is impossible to get a good job.
D. I don’t think any job is good or relevant for many people.
E. Of course it is, all jobs are good and require us to be hard working.

Question numbers 23 – 26 based on the procedure text below!


Follow these following steps to reset your face book account due to forgotten password:
1. Firstly, click on the forgotten account button on the right hand side of the login page.
2. Then, search for your account on the “find account” page. Type your username, email,
or phone number in the box provided.
3. When you see your account, confirm it by clicking “this is my account”.
4. After that, reset your password. Don’t forget to indicate how you want to receive
your code. If you choose email, you’ll get the code in your inbox.
5. When you get a notification in your email, click the link provided in your email to
have password reset.

23. What is the text talked about?


A. How to reset a Face book account.
B. How to email a Face book account.
C. How to forget a Face book account.
D. How to create a Face book account.
E. How to search for a Face book account.
24. How can you receive the new code?
A. by typing our username, email, or phone number.
B. by searching for it on the Face book login page.
C. by indicating how we want to get the code.
D. by clicking the link provided on the email.
E. by clicking “this is my account”.
25. The underlined word in sentence,”... how you want to receive your code.” (Step 4), has a
similar meaning with....
A. Approve. D. Reject.
B. Deceive. E. Verify.
C. Refuse.
26. “... confirm it by clicking...” The underlined word refers to?
A. Email. D. Your account.
B. Face book. E. “Find account” page.
C. Notification.
27. Aris : … That is my ideal since I was in Junior High school.
Yoga : Why do you really like the profession?
Aris : Because by taking that profession I can help many people who are sick and have health
problem.
A. I want to be an engineer. D. I want to be an architect.
B. I want to be a doctor. E. I want to be a carpenter.
C. I want to be a mechanic.
28. Ria : Tomorrow night I will have a party to celebrate my graduation from
Electrical Department, Semarang State University. ...?
Rio : I’d love to but I have an appointment to pick up my cousin at the airport
tomorrow night.
A. Don’t we there? D. Can I come to your house?
B. Do you understand? E. Would you like to come to my house?
C. May I come to the party?

Question 29 – 30 Based on the text below.


Came Late to school
Last Wednesday, I came late to my school because I played playstation untill 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.

29. Why did the writer come late to school?


A. Because the writer work at the play station.
B. Because the writer don’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
30. What happen when the writer arrived at school?
A. He arrived late more than 30 minute.
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.

Question numbers 31 – 33 based on the text below!

ANNOUNCEMENT
English Conversation Club (ECC.) is opening registration for new members
join us and improve your English!
Every Thursday from 16.00 to 17.00 at the school hall
for registration, please contact
Wayan
Anissa

31. When do the members have meeting?


A. In the morning. D. In the afternoon at three o’clock.
B. On Thursday afternoon. E. Tuesday night
C. On Thursday morning.

32. Where do they have the meeting?


A. In the ECC’s meeting room. D. At the cafeteria.
B. In the VIIA classroom. E. City hall
C. At the school hall.
33. How long does the meeting last?
A. One and a half hours. D. Two hours.
B. One hour. E. One o’clock
C. One and quarter hours.

Question numbers 34 – 35 based on the text below!

Jl. Plamboyan No. 89 Pemalang


2nd Pebruary 2009
Dear Intan
Intan, sorry I haven’t written to you for so long. We moved into a new apartment last
month and we’ve been really busy getting settled.
It’s a nice apartment. It is bigger than our old one. It’s big so there are a lot of rooms to work
in. It has a big living room, two bedrooms and two bathrooms. Another thing I like is the
kitchen.
The apartment is on a quiet street in a good neighborhood. There’s also a shopping
centre just down the street with a supermarket, some quite good restaurants and some stores.
We really enjoy living here. Do come over and have a look next time you are in the town. I’ll
wait.
Love

Shinta
34. What is the letter about?
A. Shinta’s room.
B. Intan and Shinta’s apartment
C. Shinta’s business
D. shopping centre near Shinta’s apartment
E. Shinta’s new apartment
35. Why hasn’t Shinta written a letter to Intan for so long?
A. Because she was busy getting settled
B. Because she enjoyed living in an apartment
C. Because she was reluctant
D. Because she had to move into an apartment
E. Because she lived in an apartment

Question numbers 36 – 40 based on the text below!

The Legend of Aji Saka : Java, Indonesia


In the Kingdom of Medang Kamulan, in Java, came a young when man, by the name of
Aji Saka to fight Dewata Cengkar, the cruel King of The Country who had a habit to eat
human flesh of his own people. Aji Saka himself he came from Bumi Majeti.
One day he told his two servants, by the name of Dara and Sembodo, that he was going to
java. He told them that while he was away, both of them have to guards his Heirloom /
Pusoko. No one except Aji Saka himself not a allowed to take the Pusoko. In the big battle,
Aji Saka could successfully push Dewata Cengkar to fall to the South Sea. Dewata Cengkar
did not die, he became a Bajul Putih (White Crocodile). Aji Saka became a ruler of Medang
Kamulan.
Meanwhile a woman of the village of Dadapan, found an egg. She put the egg in her
Lumbung (Rice Barn). After a certain period the egg vanished, instead a snake found in the
rice barn. The villagers would like to kill the snake, but the snake said : “I’m the son Aji
Saka, bring me to him”.

Aji Saka told the snake, that he would be recognized as his son, if he could kill the Bajul
Putih in the South Sea. After a long stormy battle which both sides demonstrating physical
strength and showing skillful ability of fighting, the snake could kill Bajul Putih.
As had been promised the snake was recognized as Aji Saka’s son and he was given a name
Jaka Linglung (a stupid boy).
In the palace Jaka Linglung greedily ate domestic pets of the palace. He was punished by
the King, expelling him to live in the Jungle of Pesanga. he was tightly roped until he could
not move his head. He was instructed only to eat things which fall to his mouth.
One day, a group of 9 (nine) village boys were playing around in that Jungle. Suddenly it
was raining heavily. They had to find a shelter, luckily there was a cave. Only 8 (eight) boys
went inside the cave, the other one who was suffering from very bad skin disease, sting and
dirty, he had to stay out of the cave. All of a sudden, the cave was falling apart. The 8 (eight)
boys vanished, only the one who stayed outside was safe. The cave in fact was the mouth of
Jaka Linglung.
36. Who was Dewata cengkar ?
A. a young wise man D. Bajul Putih
B. The cruel king E. Jaka linglung
C. White crocodile
37. Where did the woman put the egg?
A. In a rice barn D. In the jungle of pasanga
B. In the south sea E. Inside the cave
C. In the palace
38. Where did Aji Saka come from ?
A. Medang Kamulan D. Bumi Majeti
B. South Sea E. Dadapan Village
C. Jungle of Pesanga
39. Who was Jaka Linglung ?
A. A greedy pet belong to Aji Saka
B. The cruel king
C. A stupid boy
D. The snake was recognized as Dewata cengkar’s son
E. The snake was recognized as Aji Saka’s son
40. Why did the king punish Jaka linglung to live in the jungle of Pesanga? because ...
A. Jaka linglung greedily ate human flesh of the village
B. Jaka linglung greedily ate domestic pets of the palace
C. Jaka linglung put the egg in the rice born
D. Jaka linglung could kill Bajul Putih
E. Jaka linglung pushed Dewata Cengkar to fall to the Sout sea

Question numbers 41 – 43 based on the text below!

A Visit to a Wildlife Park

I recently visited Sydney with my parents. We visited many interesting


places. The one I enjoyed best was the Wildlife Park.
The Wildlife Park has a lot different Australian animals and birds. There are
over 600 animals, including kangaroos, wallabies, koala and crocodiles. They are kept in
their natural surroundings. I much preferred the Wildlife Park to a zoo where a lot of
animals are in cages.
We were able to walk along the kangaroos and wallabies. We were even
allowed to touch them and to feed them. It was very exciting to be very so close to them
We saw koala bears. They looked very cuddly. I got my photograph taken with one of
them. It is a wonderful souvenir of my holiday in Sydney.
We also went to see the crocodiles. The Wildlife Park has a lot of fresh-,
water and salt-water crocodiles. Some of them were very big and scary with, huge teeth. I
did not get very close to them.
We also visited the aviary. There were some very colorful birds there. I
really liked an old parrot which could talk.
I wish we could have spent more time in the Wildlife Park. There was so
much to see.
41. What is the main idea of paragraph 2?
A. The wild life park has a lot a fresh water and solt water crocodiles
B. We were able to walk along the kangaroos, and wallabies
C. I much preferred the wildlife park to a zoo
D. the wild life park has a lot different Australian animals and birds
E. I recent visited sonly with my parents
42. …. Allowed to touch them and to feed…
The word them in paragraph 3 refers to…
A. the writers family
B. the visitors of wildlife park
C. fresh water and salt water crocodiles
D. the kangaroos and wallabies
E. koala and wallabies
43. Our English teacher ... check the attendance list every day.
A. Not doing D. Did not
B. Does not E. Not
C. Do not

Question numbers 44 – 46 based on the text below!

To: All teachers


would you please come to watch our students’ performance for Angklung festival on June
21st 2016 in Hall of Surya Dharma School at 08.00 a.m. until the end of the event.
Sincerely,
Surya Permana

44. When will the festival be held?


A. June 21st C. June 24th E. June 23rd
B. June 22n D. June 25th

45. Where will the festival be held?


A. The hall. D. The tennis court.
B. The yard. E. The street.
C. The football court.
46. What kind of the text is it?
A. Invitation D. Personal letter
B. Report E. Public letter
C. Advertisement
Question numbers 47 – 50 based on the text below!

My Pet
I have a pet. It is a dog and I call it Brownie. Brownie is a Chinese breed. It is small,
fluffy, and cute. It has got thick brown fur. When I cuddle it, the fur feels soft. Brownie does
not like bones. Every day it eats soft food like steamed rice, fish or bread. Every morning I
give her milk and bread. When I am at school, Brownie plays with my cat. They get along
well, and never fight maybe because Brownies does not bark a lot. It treats the other animals
in our house gently, and it never eats shoes. Brownie is really a sweet and friendly animal.
47. What type of text is used by the writer?
A. Report D. News item
B. Recount E. Descriptive
C. Narrative
48. Brownie is a Chinese breed; it is small, fluffy, and cute."
The underlined word means....
A. Thin D. thick
B. Soft E. awkward
C. hard
49. What does Brownies eat?
A. Bones D. banana
B. Fish E. fruit
C. chicken
50. What does Brownies do when the writer is at school?
A. It accompanies the writer at school
B. It plays in the neighbor house
C. It cleans all the house
D. It plays with another writer’s pet
E. It barks in the yard.

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