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MATERI TES SEMESTER
KLS XII SEM 1
AGUS SPd

Part 1
Dialogue

1. Rani : Elin, I got a good score in Law course.
Elin : Really, I’m not satisfied with my score.
From the dialogue we know that …
A. Both Rani and Elin are pleased with their scores
B. Elin doesn’t feel satisfied and pleased with her own score
C. Elin is a smart girl.
D. Rani must be disappointed with her score.
E. Elin was proud of herself

2. Marlin : Crist, where are you staying?
Crist : At J W Marriott Hotel.
Marlin asked Crist …
A. Where he stays D. Where does he stay
B. Where he was staying E. Where had he stayed
C. Where did he stay

3. A : I heard your child broke the world record for high jumping competition.
B : Wow, it’s impressing. I really proud of his ability.
The underlined words express …
A. Satisfaction D. Proud
B. Invitation E. Harassment
C. Hesitation

4. Peter : Paul wasn’t able to pass the state boundary Indonesian to Timor Leste. He was arrested by an army.
Joan : … he must be in a big trouble.
A. Don’t mention it D. I am definitely sure about it
B. I’m proud of him E. It’s not my business
C. I’m sorry to hear that.

5. Fina : Excuse me! ….. to help you turn the radio off?
Hardene : Yes please. Thank you very much indeed.
A. Is it possible for me D. Is it okay for me
B. Can you ask me E. Would you like me
C. Can you order me

6. Paul : I heard Joni had found big treasure from his voyage to Hindia Ocean
Tomy : He must be very rich now
What Tommy says expresses …
A. Possibility D. Objection
B. Denial E. Enviousness
C. Certainty

7. X : I’m afraid I can’t finish my work tonight.
Y : I wish I could help you.
From the dialogue we can conclude that Y … X
A. Can’t help D. Hadn’t help
B. Won’t help E. Doesn’t want to help
C. Didn’t help






8. Martha : Where is your mom? I call her, but there is no answer.
Nova : Sorry, perhaps, she is busy in the kitchen
The underlined word has the same meaning with … and it expresses …
A. Maybe, uncertainty D. Maybe, possibility
B. Possibly, denial E. Like, preference
C. Agree, approval

9. Dina : can I borrow your laptop?
Ditya : certainly, but what’s wrong with yours?
Dina : It … now.
A. Repaired D. Has repaired
B. Is repairing E. Is going to repair
C. Is being repaired

10. Ani : what a nice dress! Did you make it yourself?
Eva : Oh, I had it made.
The underlined sentence means …
A. Eva bought the dress D. Eva is a tailor dress
B. Someone made Eva’s E. Eva had Ani make the dress
C. Eva had to make a dress

11. Teacher : today I am going to give you … Don’t cheat!
Write your name on the top right of your paper. Raise your hand if you need explanation. Any questions ?
Doni : No, Sir.
A. Task
B. Test
C. Practice D. Question
E. Interview

12. Oddie : Are you capable of singing?
Alfin : I’m afraid not.
Oddie : How about dancing?
Alfin : I’m sorry. I … to dance and to sing.
A. can’t C. am able to E. don’t have ability
B. don’t have capability D. has qualification

13. Ali : “We are going to go for a picnic next week. Do you agree with it ?”
Aziz : “…….travelling is one of my favourite activities”.
A. I don’t think I agree with you C. I’m still in two minds
B. It’s very doubtful D. I don’t think so
C. I don’t have any objection

14. Sonia : What do you think of the food?
Any : Well. It’s so delicious.
From Ani’s expression we know that it is an expression of …
A. Agreement C. uncertainty E. capability
B. Certainty D. satisfaction

15. Ali : Do you think that you will get a good mark on the English test?
Sally : …….that I will because I have studied hard.
A. I have no doubt C. I’m in doubt E. I don’t have ability
B. I can’t say for sure D. I’m not sure

16.
Man : You have been working for hours. You look tired and thirsty. Would you like a cup of tea Helen?
Woman : That would be nice, Peter. Thank you.
What is peter doing?

A. He is working with Helen
B. He is observing Helen’s works.
C. He is offering a cup of tea to Helen.
D. He is making a cup of tea for Helen
E. He is making a promise

17.
Man : Ann, this is my brother, Andrew.
Woman : Hi, Andrew. Nice to meet you.
What is the man doing?
A. He is going to meet Ann
B. He is going to meet Andrew
C. He is introducing himself to Ann
D. He is introducing Andrew to Ann
E. He is parting from friends

This dialogue is for number 18 and 19
Man : Clare, we have to talk
Woman : Yes dad. What about?
Man : The business. It’s growing. I need an assistant and …
Woman And you want me.
Man : Yes. I’m 57.
Woman : Dad, you know I’m an artist.

18. How does the girl feel knowing what the man wants?
A. dislike
B. Proud
C. uncertain
D. Honored.
E. Proud

19.
Brad : Hey, Sally, we’re going to the Hard Rock Coffee. Do you fancy coming along?
Pitt : Thank you very much, but I have some homework to do.
The underlined sentence means that Pitt gives …. of an invitation
A. An agreement
B. An annoyance
C. An appointment
D. A promise
E. A polite rejection

20.
A : Noah is an intelligent student. I’m sure he will pass the examinations with flying colors.
B : I think so.
From the dialog, B expresses …
A. Prohibition
B. Regret
C. Sympathy
D. Advice
E. agreement

Part 2
Reading Comprehension
Text 1

Once upon a time a hawk fell in love with a hen. The hawk flew down from the sky and asked the hen, “Won’t you marry me?”
The hen loves the brave, strong hawk and wishes to marry him. But she said, “I can’t fly as high as you can. If you give me time, I may learn to fly as high as you. Then we can fly together.”
The hawk agreed. Before he went away, he gave the hen a ring. “This is to show that you have promised to marry me, “said the hawk.
So it happened that the hen had already promised to marry a rooster. So, when the rooster saw the ring, he became very angry. “Throw that ring away at once. Didn’t you tell the hawk that you’d already promised to marry me?” shouted the rooster. The hen was so frightened at the rooster’s anger that she threw away the ring immediately.
When the hawk came the next day, the hen told him the truth. Te hawk was so furious that he cursed the hen. “Why didn’t you tell me earlier? Now you will always be scratching the earth, and I’ll always be flying above you to catch your children, “said the hawk.
The curse seems to have come true.


21. Why couldn’t the hen say “yes “right away?
A. Because she didn’t love the hawk
B. because she had no ring to exchange
C. because it would make rooster angry
D. because the rooster was so frightening
E. because she had to learn to fly as high as a hawk

22. What is the story about?
A. A hen and a rooster
B. A hawk, hen and a rooster
C. A hawk and his wife
D. A hen and her children
E. A rooster and his fiancée

23. Why was the rooster angry when he saw the ring?
A. The hen had thrown away the ring
B. The hen betrayed him
C. The hen bought her own ring
D. The ring was so bad for the hen
E. The ring was too small for her

24. What can we learn from the story?
A. Take care of our children
B. Love one another
C. Listen to others
D. Keep our promise
E. Marry soon

Text 2
For numbers 25 to 29

In a city called Harvard lived a city boy called Matt. Now Matt was from a very wealthy family and he lived at the top of the tallest building in Harvard. It was so tall that when Matt stood outside and looked up he could not see the top of his building. Matt was the envy of all his friends. Everything he wanted his parents gave him.
For elementary school he wanted "the basketball" sneakers. For junior high school he wanted a state of the art computer and for his sixteenth birthday he wanted a red pick-up truck. Matt got everything he wanted. He always showed his friends, but he never shared. After all they were his possessions.
Matt thought school was boring so he never studied. He thought he didn't need to; he was already rich. Everything he wanted he could buy. As time passed and Matt grew into manhood his parents passed away. He was sorry, but now he had all the money. One day the police to Matt's door. "You have not paid your bill's" they said. Pay them or you will go to jail. Matt paid all his bills and when he was done he had no money left.
He had been so greedy he had spent all his parents’ money. He had also chased away all his friends. Who wants to be around a spoiled brat? Now Matt lives all alone in an old wooden shack.

25. The social function of the text is to….
A. inform about Harvard City D. persuade the reader
B. retell a common experience E. entertain the reader
C. describe a city boy

26. Where did the story take place?
A. In an old wooden shack D. In Harvard
B. At the elementary school E. In a city
C. At junior high school



27. What lesson can we learn from the story?
A. We can tax on time.
B. Greediness is a bad attitude.
C. Wealth is everything.
D. Friends are important.
E. We have to be modest.

28. What made Matt live in an old wooden shack?
A. His parents’ death D. His greediness
B. The police’s order E. His friends
C. His possession

29. One day the police to Matt's door. "You have not paid your bill's" they said. Pay them or you will go to jail.
This part of the text is called ....
A. orientation
B. evaluation
C. complication
D. resolution
E. re-orientation

Text 3






30. What should the passengers do before exiting the ship?
A. Welcome the visitors
B. Check the time
C. Collect their personal items
D. Take a picture
E. Ask the tour guide

31. What does the speaker imply?
A. The water was rough.
B. The weather was poor yesterday.
C. The tour went faster than usual.
D. There is only one way to exit.
E. It is an exciting tour

32. What will happen in five minutes?
A. The ship will arrive at the dock.
B. The passengers will go shopping.
C. The passengers will take photos of the ship.
D. The market will open.
E. The ship is in trouble engine

Text 4

Thank you for calling Speedy Reservations. All of our operators are busy at this time. If you are looking for flight schedules, please visit our online booking service at www.speedyresos.com. If this is a personal call and you know the extension of the staff member you would like to speak to at this time, press the number now. All other inquiries please hold for the next available representative. Calls will be answered in sequence, so please do not hang up and try again.

33. Where would you hear this type of talk?
A. In an airport
B. At a bus station
C. On a telephone
D. On television
E. On teleconference

34. Who should visit the website?
A. Staff members of Speedy Reservations
B. Callers looking for special schedules
C. Callers looking for staff members
D. Staff looking for a job
E. People looking for flight times

35. What is the quickest way to get connected to a representative?
A. Hang up and call again
B. Call back later
C. Wait patiently
D. Call a different number
E. visit the related website

Text 5








36. What is the main purpose of this memo?
A. To inform all employees of a new expiration date.
B. To put staff members on probation.
C. To introduce the HR department.
D. To inform supervisors of a change in policy.
E. To inform the benefit of the company

37. When does the change come into effect?
A. Today.
B. In 2 days.
C. In 3 months.
D. On January 1st.
E. The next two days

Text 6







38. What is this advertisement for?
A. A summer trip.
B. A travel company.
C. A special deal.
D. A free magazine.
E. Canadian resident

39. How much do the sunglasses cost?
A. They are free with a subscription.
B. They cost $1.
C. They cost $3 Canadian.
D. They cost $21. 95 US.
E. They cost $ 3 US

40. Who cannot benefit from this special deal?
A. Canadians.
B. UK residents.
C. North Americans.
D. People living in USA
E. US residents.

Text 7
Marry’s first Job

In 1966 I got my first job. I was eighteen. I worked from nine in the morning until eight at night in a fashion shop in Carnaby street, London. It was a really long day, but a lot of fun. I only made six pounds a week, but it was enough because I lived at home with my mum and dad. I met my Husband, John, in the shop. He came in to buy some orange trousers. He looked really silly in them but he was really funny and so when he asked me for a date, I said yes. We went dancing at the Roxy, a nightclub near my home. It was great.

41. What time did she start work?
A. seven am
B. seven pm
C. eight am
D. nine am
E. ten pm

42. Where did she work?
A. A clothes Shop
B. A Hairdressers
C. A bank
D. Supermarket
E. bookshop

43. How much money did she make?
A. Ten pounds a week
B. six pounds and ten pence
C. four pounds a week
D. six pounds a week
E. four pounds and six pence

44. Where did she live?
A. Alone
B. On her own
C. With her mum and dad
D. With her Husband
E. With her sibling

45. What did John want to buy?
A. a shirt
B. trousers
C. a haircut
D. a short
E. a scarf

46. Why did Mary agree to go on a date with John?
A. Because he was handsome
B. Because he asked her
C. because he was humble
D. because he was so intelligent
E. Because he was funny

47. What did they do on the date?
A. had dinner
B. Went dancing
C. Went walking
D. Went shopping
E. Had supper

48. Did Mary enjoy the date?
A. No
B. Not really
C. Yes she did
D. Not yet
E. She doesn't say

Text 8
This text is for questions No. 49 - 51
In canning, heat can be used to destroy bacteria and halt enzimic activity in food. Bacterial ...49 from external sources is prevented by sealing the food in a can. The can is then heated to a temperature …50 to sterilize the contents. The length of time and the temperature …51 to ensure sterilization depend on the product and on the type of bacteria to be destroyed. It is important that the contents of the can are heated Uniformly. An experimental check can be made on the exact temperature in any part of a sample can while it is being heated by inserting a thermocouple into the can.
49.
A. Influence D. Excess
B. Effect E. Infectiousness
C. Contamination

50.
A. Regular D. Complete
B. Convenient E. Sufficient
C. Operative

51.
A. Required D. Requisition
B. Requirement E. Require
C. Requisite

52. To attract readers reporter should provide latest articles for his newspaper
The underlined word means …
A. Modern D. up to date
B. Earliest E. Good
C. Factual

53. In the era of high technology solar energy is used to power various devices used to make life more comfortable.
The underlined word has the closest meaning with …
A. Design D. Equipments
B. Sources E. Development
C. Invention




Text 9
Planes Fly
A plane needs air pressure under their wings to stay up in the air. As they move forward, the higher pressure underneath their wings pushes them upward and gives them lift.
The smooth, streamlined shape of the plane allows air to flow easily over its surface. This helps to reduce the drag caused by the air pushing against the plane and allows it to move rapidly through the air.
Planes move forward using engines. This movement is called thrust. Moving forward keeps a stream of moving air passing over the wings, which allows the plane to stay up in the air. If the engines fail, the plane will begin to descend very quickly.
The air under the wing moves more slowly and is slightly squashed so it is at a higher pressure than the air above the wings.

54. A plane stays up in the air because …
A. the streamlined shape of the plane lets the air flow
B. the air under the wing moves slowly
C. there is a pressure under its wings
D. it moves forward the sky
E. it has a strong engine

55. The plane will … the earth very fast if the engine fails to run
A. move down
B. fall down
C. jump off
D. decrease
E. drop on

56. Moving forward keeps a stream of moving air passing over the wings. This is used to ....
A. avoid the engine to fail
B. keep the engine run well
C. make the wings move faster
D. make the plane stay up in the air
E. move the air under the wing slowly

57. The purpose of the text is …….
A. to give a report about the plane engine
B. to inform how to operate a plane
C. to describe a kind of planes
D. to describe what a plane is
E. to explain how planes fly

Text 10
This text is for no 58 to 60

Beauty Pageant

Sending an Indonesian woman to participate in the world beauty pageant always provokes a controversy. Nevertheless, for several times, Yayasan Putri Indonesia still insists on sending Putri Indonesia to the Miss Universe competition.
Some people consider that Miss Universe competition is not in line with Indonesian culture. What most Indonesian people concern is the fact that the competition requires each contestant to wear a swimsuit and walk through a catwalk in a session called swimsuit contest. This matter is still extremely unacceptable in Indonesian culture.
On the contrary, many people argue that being a Miss Universe is something that can be really proud of. Miss Universe possesses the righteous mission: making more people aware of the problems in the world. What Yayasan Putri Indonesia is doing should be appreciated and perceived as one of the efforts to put Indonesians take part in international community.
Nevertheless, I believe that it is still not about time for Indonesian women to take part in the Miss Universe Contest.

58. The argument support the beauty Peagant is ..
A. paragraph 1
B. paragraph 2
C. paragraph 3
D. paragraph 4
E. paragraph 3 and 4

59. On the contrary, many people argue that being a Miss Universe is something that can be really proud of…. ( Par 3).The underlined word has the similar meaning with….
A. accordingly
B. on the other hand
C. nevertheless
D. consequently
E. therefore

60. The following statements are true based on the text, except ....
A. Joining Miss Universe Contest is still very controversial in Indonesia.
B. Yayasan Putri Indonesia strongly demands to send Putri Indonesia to the Miss Universe competition.
C. Some people object to one of the requirements in Miss Universe Contest.
D. Sending Putri Indonesia to Miss Universe Contest gives both advantages and disadvantages.
E. People finally give their approval about sending Putri Indonesia to Miss Universe Contest.



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