DIALOGUE
1. Totty : Dad, can I use your car? I want to borrow Ari’s camera.
Daddy : … ? I need the car to go to the barber.
A. Why don’t you use your motor cycle
B. Why don’t you lend Fuad’s
C. Is Ari’s camera a good one
D. Does Ari have a camera
E. Does Ari want the car
2. Anto : You look very busy with your work…?
Ani : Sure. If you don’t mind. How kind you are.
A. Can you do me a favour
B. Can I help you
C. Would you like to help me
D. Do you like to help me
E. Are you tired
3. Andri : May I use your car to Rina’s house, Dad?
Father : Of course. Be careful.
From the underlined words we may conclude that Andri asks for …. to his father to use his car.
A. permission
B. agreement
C. possibility
D. suggestion
E. advice
4. Father : When will you harvest your crops?
Adi : Next week.
Father : I hope you will have a abundant crop.
The underlined sentence expresses….
A. desire
B. permission
C. certainly
D. expectation
E. sympathy
5. Ridwan : I’m afraid my parents’ rice fields were damaged by the flood.
Pak Yusuf : Oh, I’m sorry to hear that.
The underlined words express….
A. sorry
B. apology
C. sympathy
D. intolerance
E. complaint
6. X : Good morning, Madam. Anything I can do for you?
Y : Yes, please. I need a T-shirt size 15.
The dialogue likely occurs….
A. at home
B. at a store
C. at a tailor
D. at a school
E. at the office
7. Lisa : What is your plan for the holiday?
Wita : I have no idea.
Lisa : What about having a picnic to Lake Toba, Wita?
Wita : I’d love to, but I have to attend a seminar.
What are the speakers talking about?
A. Going to Wita’s house.
B. Attending a seminar.
C. Going to Lake Toba.
D. Spending their time.
E. Planning to spend a holiday.
8. Galih : Dody, may I borrow your mobile phone?
I want to call my girlfriend.
Dody : I am afraid not. I am charging the battery.
The underlined utterance expresses ….
A. giving information
B. asking for explanation
C. giving a permission
D. refusing a permission
E. asking for information
9. Mom : Girls, make up your beds!
Nindy : What did mom say to you just now?
Ninin : She asked us…our beds.
A. make up
B. made up
C. to make up
D. making up
E. should make up
10. Tony : The Indonesian Olympics contingent had just arrived from Athens. They brought one gold medal, one silver and two bronze medals.
Daddy : Yeah, we have to be proud of them.
The underlined sentence is used to express ….
A. apology
B. pleasure
C. pride
D. certainty
E. satisfaction
11. Dinda : Tina, ….take this document to the Accounting. Department?
Tina : Yes, certainly. I’m free now.
A. can’t you please
B. is it possible for you to
C. may I tell you to
D. can I tell you to
E. should I ask you to
12. A : How was the result of your test?
B : I am really….I got a good score.
A. disappointed
B. appreciated
C. excited
D. satisfied
E. dedicated
13. Andi : Which book do you look for?
Sari : I look for …..
A. Which book I buy?
B. A book which I brought yesterday
C. Which book did you buy yesterday?
D. A book which it is about dream
E. Which book do you ask me, Andi?
14. Intan : SMA 77 obliges its students to wear Moslem dress every Friday.
Joko : I’ll go along with that
The underlined sentence expresses …..
A. denial
B. warning
C. pleasure
D. certainly
E. agreement
15. Adi : Sony, let’s go to Lina’s party.
Sony : If I had time, I would go there.
From the dialogue we know that …..
A. Sony goes to Lina’s party
B. Adi goes to Lona’s party
C. Sony doesn’t go to Lina’s party
D. Sony came to Lina’s party
E. Sony will come to Lina’s party
Selasa, 08 Februari 2011
PRA UN READING 16- 50 MANDIRI 8 FEBRUARI 2011
Reading Comprehension
Text 1
The text is for questions 16 to 17
ANNOUNCEMENT
Pay Attention!
Our school will have a Debate Competition
• Participants: All students in our school
• It will be held from 10th-12th August 2008
• Prizes: I Rp2.000.000,00
II Rp1.500.000,00
III Rp1.000.000,00
16. What is the announcement about?
A. A school.
B. A school competition.
C. A debate competition.
D. Extracurricular activities.
E. Participants of the debate.
17. According to the text the competition ….
A. is only for students with good English.
B. is in the form of spoken arguments.
C. is in the form of written arguments.
D. Will be held after school hours.
E. will run for two days.
Text 2
The text is for questions 18 to 20
Mangrove Trees
A mangrove is a tropical marine tree or shrub of the genus Rhizhopora. Mangroves have special aerial roots and salt-filtering tap roots that enable them to thrive in brackish water (brackish water is salty, but not as salty as sea water).
There are several species of mangrove tress found all over the world. Some prefer more salinity, while others like to be very close to a large fresh water source (such as a river). Some prefer areas that are sheltered from waves. Some species have roots covered with sea water everyday during high tide. Other species grow on dry land, but are still part of the ecosystem.
Mangroves need to keep their trunk and leaves above the surface of the water. Yet they also need to be firmly attached to the ground so they are not moved by waves. There are three types of mangrove roots that play an important role for it:
(1) support roots which directly pierce the soil.
(2) level-growing roots which twist upwards and downwards, with the upward twists emerging on the water surface.
(3) level-growing roots whose downward twist (sub-roots) appear on the water surface.
Any part of a root that appears above the water flows oxygen to the plant under water surface. As the soil begins to build up, these roots produce additional roots that become embedded in the soil.
18. The main idea of the text is ….
A. Mangrove grow on dry land
B. Mangrove are tropical marine trees
C. There are many species of mangroves
D. Mangrove roots filter the salt of the sea-water
E. Mangrove roots are attached firmly to the ground
19. We can conclude that most mangrove trees ….
A. need salt to grow
B. grow on dry land
C. grow on sheltered areas
D. get oxygen from the water
E. grow near fresh water sources
20. In order to grow well mangrove require the following, EXCEPT ….
A. The roots twist upwards and downwards.
B. The trunk should be above the water surface.
C. The leaves should be above the water surface.
D. The trees should be firmly attached to the ground.
E. The parts of the plant under the water should have enough salt.
Text 3
The text is for questions 21 to 24
Is it important to know what your kids are watching? Or course yes. Television can expose things you have tried to protect them from, especially violence, pornography, consumerism, etc.
A study demonstrated that spending too much time on watching TV during the day or at bedtime often causes bedtime disruption, stress, and short of sleep durations.
Another research found that there is a significant relationship between the amount of time spent for watching television during adolescence and early adulthood, and the possibility of being aggressive.
Meanwhile, many studies have identified a relationship between kids who watch TV a lot and being inactive and overweight.
Considering some facts mentioned above, protect your children with the following tips:
(1) Limit television viewing to 1-2 hours each day.
(2) Do not allow your children to have a TV set in their bedrooms.
(3) Review the rating of TV shows that your children watch.
(4) Watch television with your children and discuss what is happening in the shows.
21. What is the text about?
A. The programs shown on TV.
B. Watching TV is disadvantageous.
C. The effects of watching television on kids.
D. Reviewing the rating of TV shows is important.
E. The importance of knowing the program watched by our children.
22. The following are the effect of watching TV a lot, EXCEPT ….
A. stress
B. being active
C. being aggressive
D. bedtime disruption
E. shorten sleep duration
23. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the text?
A. All TV programs are good for children.
B. Children know what programs to watch.
C. It is good for a kid to watch TV all day long.
D. It is very important for children to have a TV set in their bedrooms.
E. Spending too much time for watching TV may cause kids inactive.
24. It is hard for a child to sleep because ….
A. the parents review TV’s program
B. the parents limit the time to watch TV
C. the kid watches TV with his/her parents
D. the kid watches too much TV at bedtime
E. the kid discusses the program with his/her parents
Text 4
The text is for questions 25 to 26
We, a mining consultant company, are looking for …
A SENIOR SECRETARY
• Female, graduated from a reputable university
• Min. 5 years of work experience
• Good command of English (oral & written)
• Computer literate (min. Word, Excel, Internet)
Please submit your complete application, resume & recent photograph not more than 10 days after this ads to:
HRD CITRA ENERGY DEVELOPMENT
Wisma Emha Jln. Wijaya I No. 11 A,
Kebayoran Baru, Jakarta Selatan 12170
Fax no. 021-7207978
e-mail address: mitraenergy@cbn.net.id
only short listed candidates will be notified
25. What is the text about?
A. Wisma Emha.
B. A job vacancy.
C. A senior secretary.
D. An application letter.
E. PT Citra Energy Development.
26. The following are the requirements asked, EXCEPT ….
A. Five years experience.
B. Able to operate a computer.
C. Able to speak and write in English.
D. A graduate from a reputable university.
E. Application letter should be sent ten days after this ads.
Text 5
The text is for questions 27 to 29
Petroleum products, such as gasoline, kerosene, home heating oil, residual fuel oil and lubricating oils, come from one source. Crude oil is found below the earth surface, as well as under large bodies of water, from a few hundred feet below the surface to as deep as 25.000 feet into the earth interior. Crude oil is obtained by drilling a hole through the earth, but sometimes more dry holes are drilled than those producing oil. Pressure at the source, or pumping, forces the crude oil to the surface.
Crude oil wells flow at varying rates, from ten to thousands of barrels per hour. Petroleum products vary
Greatly in physical appearance: thin, thick, transparent, or opaque. Their chemical compositions are made up of only two elements: carbon and hydrogen, which form compounds called hydrocarbons. Other chemical elements found in the union classified as impurities. Trace elements are also found, but these are of such minute quantities that they are disregarded.
The various petroleum products are refined from the crude oil by heating and condensing the vapors of crude oil. These products are called light oils such gasoline, kerosene, and distillate oil.
27. The best title of the text is ….
A. Petroleum Products.
B. Crude Oil Products.
C. Petroleum Processing.
D. Processing Petroleum Products.
E. Petroleum Chemical Compositing.
28. “… , but these are of such minute quantities.”
(Paragraph 2)
The antonym of the underlined word is ….
A. big
B. wide
C. broad
D. plain
E. apparent
29. The second paragraph is mainly about ….
A. the products of crude oil
B. the elements of crude oil
C. the impurities of crude oil
D. the physical appearance of crude oil
E. the chemical compositions of crude oil
Text 6
The text is for questions 30 to 32
Breaking and Entering is an unusual film. Will and Sandy are two architects working on a major urban renewal project in the King’s Cross section in London. The area is unsafe and ready for such a project. Will and Sandy move their offices into a nearby vacant warehouse.
Will has to deal with constant burglaries at his new office. One night, he saw Miro trying to break into the building. He chased Miro to his run down apartments block and watched him return home to his mother, Amira, a Bosnian immigrant who makes a living tailoring clothes. Soon, Will ‘meet’ Amira and they begin an affair. And Amira learns that Will hold the key of her son’s future. How far will this mother go to protect her son?
Breaking and Entering is a very interesting film, but it is almost entirely character driven. This is not a bad thing although in the film we are exposed to a story or action driven.
Anthony Minghella, the director, cerates some of the most believable, interesting characters these actors have ever played. It is almost painful to watch them on their journey. Each of the characters make decisions affecting how their lives will play out, or change and these decisions and actions affect the story. The characters aren’t reacting to the story. They are changing it.
30. The text is mainly about ….
A. a review of a new film, Breaking and Entering.
B. the process in making the new film, Breaking and Entering
C. an amusing story dealing with experience in different ways
D. an account of an unusual or amusing incident retold by the film
E. the description how the film is accomplished through a series of steps
31. “Will and Sandy move their offices into a nearby vacant warehouse.” (Paragraph 1)
The antonym of the underlined word is ….
A. empty
B. fulfilled
C. covered
D. occupied
E. luxurious
32. Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE according to the text?
A. Miro is one of the burglars who tried to break into Will’s new office.
B. Will has to deal with constant burglaries at his new office.
C. Miro is Amira’s son, a Bosnian immigrant who makes a living by tailoring clothes.
D. The area where the two architects work is unsafe and ready for a renewal project.
E. Mingrella, the critic, creates some of the most interesting characters the actors have ever played.
Text 7
The text is for questions 33 to 36
Nuclear power is generated by using uranium, which is a metal mined in various parts of the world. The first large-scale nuclear power station was opened at Calder Hall in Cumbria, England, in 1956.
Some military ships and submarines have nuclear power plant for engines. Nuclear power produces around 11% of the world’s energy needed, and produces huge amounts of energy. It causes no pollution as you’d get when burning fossil fuels.
The advantages of nuclear is as follows:
(1) It costs about the same as coal, so it’s not expensive to make.
(2) It doesn’t produce smoke or carbon dioxide, so it doesn’t contribute to the greenhouse effect.
(3) It produces huge amounts of energy from small amounts of uranium.
(4) It produces small amounts of waste.
(5) It is reliable.
On the other hand, nuclear power is very, very dangerous. It must be sealed up and buried for many years to allow the radioactivity to die away. Furthermore, although it is reliable, a lot of money has to be spent on safety because if it does go wrong, a nuclear accident can be a major disaster.
People are increasingly concerned about this. In the 1990’s nuclear power was the fastest, growing source of power in many parts of the world. In 2005, it was the 2nd slowest-growing.
33. The text discusses ….
A. nuclear in general
B. nuclear biggest station
C. the danger of radioactive
D. the disadvantages of nuclear power
E. the advantages and disadvantages of nuclear power
34. The opposite of dangerous is …. (Paragraph 4).
A. vile
B. dull
C. tiny
D. calm
E. safe
35. Why is nuclear power very dangerous?
Because ….
A. it is radioactivity lasts long
B. uranium is renewable
C. it is reliable
D. it is cheap
E. it is safe
36. Which statements is TRUE about nuclear?
A. It is reliable.
B. It is costly to make.
C. It causes air pollution.
D. It affects the greenhouse.
E. It produces small amounts of energy.
Text 8
The text is for questions 37 to 39
PHILIPPINES: At least people were killed and dozens were injured when the Philippines security forces clashed with dozens of slum dwellers who resisted the tearing down of their homes in the northern province, a police commander said Tuesday.
Raul Gonzales, the police chief in the northern Cordillera area, said, that the soldiers and police offices traded gunfire with dozens of people who are illegally occupying the private land in Kalinga province.
“Our team was ambushed on their way to the community to be demolished, “said Gonzales. He added that the security only defended themselves after the residents dug foxholes and opened fire with automatic rifles.
“Nine people were killed and dozens were wounded, including 10 police officers during almost 10 hours of fighting. We even had to surgery to get bullets from their bodies.” -Reuters.
37. What is the passage about?
A. An illegal gunfire trade.
B. A demolition of illegal slum dwellers.
C. A fight between the police officers and soldiers.
D. A clash between the security forces and the slum dwellers.
E. A clash between the police officers and the security officers.
38. The clash happened because ….
A. illegal slum dwellers resisted the demolition of their homes
B. the police officers and soldiers shot the dwellers.
C. nine people were killed by the security forces.
D. the police officers firing the dwellers
E. the people dwelled on private land.
39. Raul Gonzales said that ….
A. ten police officers had to be evacuated.
B. ten police officers were killed in the fighting.
C. ten police officers were injured during the fighting.
D. some of the wounded people needed surgery.
E. more than ten police officers were killed and injured in the fighting.
Text 9
This text is for questions 40to 41
40. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the text?
A. The new manufacturing plant is in an urban area
B. There is a movement of employees in Hesseltine Corporation
C. Before moving, the employees should know their own culture
D. The seminars will be attended by the employees and their staff
E. The attendance of the seminar will study how to make a travel plan
41. “… they will encounter when moving from ...”
The underlined word means…
A. Take
B. Fight
C. Carry
D. Meet
E. make
Text 10
This text is for questions 42 to 44
Hepatitis C is a liver virus that cannot be .... (42) through current blood screening , .... (43), two new studies offer hope. Both studies, reported in the New England Journal of Medicine, found that interferon - a .... (44) occurring human protein that can, be mass produced by genetically altered bacteria -stopped hepatitis C in about half the .... (45) and returned their liver function to normal.
42.
A. Viewed
B. looked
C. detected
D. seen
E. found
43.
A. However
B. Although
C. Moreover
D. Nevertheless
E. Because
44.
A. nature
B. natural
C. naturally
D. naturalist
E. naturalize
45.
A. doctors
B. patients
C. midwifery
D. nurse
E. drug seller
Text 11
We can learn a lot about a country from the Personal ads. These ads tell us about people and their problems. One example of this is from Spain. In a small town in Spain there were forty two men. But there were not many women there. The men wanted to find wives. So they put a personal ad in a city newspaper. Some women in the city were not happy living alone. So they answered the ad by telephone. They wanted to find out more about the town and the men. But the women did not go to live in the town. They did not really want to work on farms. They did not really want to marry small town men. So men did not find wives. And the women are still alone. Not all men and women in Spain are like these people. But this ad may tell us something about larger problems in Spain.
46. The main idea of the text is that ... .
A. Everybody likes personal ads
B. People use personal ads in a city newspaper
C. Some people write personal ads for bad reasons
D. Both men and women use personal ads to find their spouses
E. Ads tell a lot about the people in the country
47. A problem which is getting larger in Spain is that …
A. some women like working as peasants
B. most men like finding their wives in their personal ads
C. it is hard. to find wives in Spain
D. some women like living with small town men
E. most men put their personal ads in a city newspaper
48. "So they answered the ads___’
The underlined word means…
A. replayed
B. repeated
C. reflected
D. rejected
E. replied
Text 12
The latest survey shows that business travelers have some suggestions for improving hotel service. Most travelers would like hotels to be located closer to shopping and entertainment facilities rather than. in the business district. They also suggest that the hotel restaurants include lighter meals, such as fresh salads and vegetable plates. They request that exercise and recreation facilities at the hotels be open at night as well as during the day to accommodate business travelers' hectic schedules.
49. The following are what the travelers request, EXCEPT....
A. Hotels which are closer to shopping and entertainment facilities
B. lighter meals such as fresh salads and vegetable plates
C. Exercise and entertainment facilities for night and day
D. Some improvement for the hotel service
E. Accommodation for business travelers
50. ‘___be open at night as well as during the day to accommodate business traveler's hectic schedules.
The underlined word means…
A. shelter
B. keep
C. have
D. help
E. aid
Good Luck !
Text 1
The text is for questions 16 to 17
ANNOUNCEMENT
Pay Attention!
Our school will have a Debate Competition
• Participants: All students in our school
• It will be held from 10th-12th August 2008
• Prizes: I Rp2.000.000,00
II Rp1.500.000,00
III Rp1.000.000,00
16. What is the announcement about?
A. A school.
B. A school competition.
C. A debate competition.
D. Extracurricular activities.
E. Participants of the debate.
17. According to the text the competition ….
A. is only for students with good English.
B. is in the form of spoken arguments.
C. is in the form of written arguments.
D. Will be held after school hours.
E. will run for two days.
Text 2
The text is for questions 18 to 20
Mangrove Trees
A mangrove is a tropical marine tree or shrub of the genus Rhizhopora. Mangroves have special aerial roots and salt-filtering tap roots that enable them to thrive in brackish water (brackish water is salty, but not as salty as sea water).
There are several species of mangrove tress found all over the world. Some prefer more salinity, while others like to be very close to a large fresh water source (such as a river). Some prefer areas that are sheltered from waves. Some species have roots covered with sea water everyday during high tide. Other species grow on dry land, but are still part of the ecosystem.
Mangroves need to keep their trunk and leaves above the surface of the water. Yet they also need to be firmly attached to the ground so they are not moved by waves. There are three types of mangrove roots that play an important role for it:
(1) support roots which directly pierce the soil.
(2) level-growing roots which twist upwards and downwards, with the upward twists emerging on the water surface.
(3) level-growing roots whose downward twist (sub-roots) appear on the water surface.
Any part of a root that appears above the water flows oxygen to the plant under water surface. As the soil begins to build up, these roots produce additional roots that become embedded in the soil.
18. The main idea of the text is ….
A. Mangrove grow on dry land
B. Mangrove are tropical marine trees
C. There are many species of mangroves
D. Mangrove roots filter the salt of the sea-water
E. Mangrove roots are attached firmly to the ground
19. We can conclude that most mangrove trees ….
A. need salt to grow
B. grow on dry land
C. grow on sheltered areas
D. get oxygen from the water
E. grow near fresh water sources
20. In order to grow well mangrove require the following, EXCEPT ….
A. The roots twist upwards and downwards.
B. The trunk should be above the water surface.
C. The leaves should be above the water surface.
D. The trees should be firmly attached to the ground.
E. The parts of the plant under the water should have enough salt.
Text 3
The text is for questions 21 to 24
Is it important to know what your kids are watching? Or course yes. Television can expose things you have tried to protect them from, especially violence, pornography, consumerism, etc.
A study demonstrated that spending too much time on watching TV during the day or at bedtime often causes bedtime disruption, stress, and short of sleep durations.
Another research found that there is a significant relationship between the amount of time spent for watching television during adolescence and early adulthood, and the possibility of being aggressive.
Meanwhile, many studies have identified a relationship between kids who watch TV a lot and being inactive and overweight.
Considering some facts mentioned above, protect your children with the following tips:
(1) Limit television viewing to 1-2 hours each day.
(2) Do not allow your children to have a TV set in their bedrooms.
(3) Review the rating of TV shows that your children watch.
(4) Watch television with your children and discuss what is happening in the shows.
21. What is the text about?
A. The programs shown on TV.
B. Watching TV is disadvantageous.
C. The effects of watching television on kids.
D. Reviewing the rating of TV shows is important.
E. The importance of knowing the program watched by our children.
22. The following are the effect of watching TV a lot, EXCEPT ….
A. stress
B. being active
C. being aggressive
D. bedtime disruption
E. shorten sleep duration
23. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the text?
A. All TV programs are good for children.
B. Children know what programs to watch.
C. It is good for a kid to watch TV all day long.
D. It is very important for children to have a TV set in their bedrooms.
E. Spending too much time for watching TV may cause kids inactive.
24. It is hard for a child to sleep because ….
A. the parents review TV’s program
B. the parents limit the time to watch TV
C. the kid watches TV with his/her parents
D. the kid watches too much TV at bedtime
E. the kid discusses the program with his/her parents
Text 4
The text is for questions 25 to 26
We, a mining consultant company, are looking for …
A SENIOR SECRETARY
• Female, graduated from a reputable university
• Min. 5 years of work experience
• Good command of English (oral & written)
• Computer literate (min. Word, Excel, Internet)
Please submit your complete application, resume & recent photograph not more than 10 days after this ads to:
HRD CITRA ENERGY DEVELOPMENT
Wisma Emha Jln. Wijaya I No. 11 A,
Kebayoran Baru, Jakarta Selatan 12170
Fax no. 021-7207978
e-mail address: mitraenergy@cbn.net.id
only short listed candidates will be notified
25. What is the text about?
A. Wisma Emha.
B. A job vacancy.
C. A senior secretary.
D. An application letter.
E. PT Citra Energy Development.
26. The following are the requirements asked, EXCEPT ….
A. Five years experience.
B. Able to operate a computer.
C. Able to speak and write in English.
D. A graduate from a reputable university.
E. Application letter should be sent ten days after this ads.
Text 5
The text is for questions 27 to 29
Petroleum products, such as gasoline, kerosene, home heating oil, residual fuel oil and lubricating oils, come from one source. Crude oil is found below the earth surface, as well as under large bodies of water, from a few hundred feet below the surface to as deep as 25.000 feet into the earth interior. Crude oil is obtained by drilling a hole through the earth, but sometimes more dry holes are drilled than those producing oil. Pressure at the source, or pumping, forces the crude oil to the surface.
Crude oil wells flow at varying rates, from ten to thousands of barrels per hour. Petroleum products vary
Greatly in physical appearance: thin, thick, transparent, or opaque. Their chemical compositions are made up of only two elements: carbon and hydrogen, which form compounds called hydrocarbons. Other chemical elements found in the union classified as impurities. Trace elements are also found, but these are of such minute quantities that they are disregarded.
The various petroleum products are refined from the crude oil by heating and condensing the vapors of crude oil. These products are called light oils such gasoline, kerosene, and distillate oil.
27. The best title of the text is ….
A. Petroleum Products.
B. Crude Oil Products.
C. Petroleum Processing.
D. Processing Petroleum Products.
E. Petroleum Chemical Compositing.
28. “… , but these are of such minute quantities.”
(Paragraph 2)
The antonym of the underlined word is ….
A. big
B. wide
C. broad
D. plain
E. apparent
29. The second paragraph is mainly about ….
A. the products of crude oil
B. the elements of crude oil
C. the impurities of crude oil
D. the physical appearance of crude oil
E. the chemical compositions of crude oil
Text 6
The text is for questions 30 to 32
Breaking and Entering is an unusual film. Will and Sandy are two architects working on a major urban renewal project in the King’s Cross section in London. The area is unsafe and ready for such a project. Will and Sandy move their offices into a nearby vacant warehouse.
Will has to deal with constant burglaries at his new office. One night, he saw Miro trying to break into the building. He chased Miro to his run down apartments block and watched him return home to his mother, Amira, a Bosnian immigrant who makes a living tailoring clothes. Soon, Will ‘meet’ Amira and they begin an affair. And Amira learns that Will hold the key of her son’s future. How far will this mother go to protect her son?
Breaking and Entering is a very interesting film, but it is almost entirely character driven. This is not a bad thing although in the film we are exposed to a story or action driven.
Anthony Minghella, the director, cerates some of the most believable, interesting characters these actors have ever played. It is almost painful to watch them on their journey. Each of the characters make decisions affecting how their lives will play out, or change and these decisions and actions affect the story. The characters aren’t reacting to the story. They are changing it.
30. The text is mainly about ….
A. a review of a new film, Breaking and Entering.
B. the process in making the new film, Breaking and Entering
C. an amusing story dealing with experience in different ways
D. an account of an unusual or amusing incident retold by the film
E. the description how the film is accomplished through a series of steps
31. “Will and Sandy move their offices into a nearby vacant warehouse.” (Paragraph 1)
The antonym of the underlined word is ….
A. empty
B. fulfilled
C. covered
D. occupied
E. luxurious
32. Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE according to the text?
A. Miro is one of the burglars who tried to break into Will’s new office.
B. Will has to deal with constant burglaries at his new office.
C. Miro is Amira’s son, a Bosnian immigrant who makes a living by tailoring clothes.
D. The area where the two architects work is unsafe and ready for a renewal project.
E. Mingrella, the critic, creates some of the most interesting characters the actors have ever played.
Text 7
The text is for questions 33 to 36
Nuclear power is generated by using uranium, which is a metal mined in various parts of the world. The first large-scale nuclear power station was opened at Calder Hall in Cumbria, England, in 1956.
Some military ships and submarines have nuclear power plant for engines. Nuclear power produces around 11% of the world’s energy needed, and produces huge amounts of energy. It causes no pollution as you’d get when burning fossil fuels.
The advantages of nuclear is as follows:
(1) It costs about the same as coal, so it’s not expensive to make.
(2) It doesn’t produce smoke or carbon dioxide, so it doesn’t contribute to the greenhouse effect.
(3) It produces huge amounts of energy from small amounts of uranium.
(4) It produces small amounts of waste.
(5) It is reliable.
On the other hand, nuclear power is very, very dangerous. It must be sealed up and buried for many years to allow the radioactivity to die away. Furthermore, although it is reliable, a lot of money has to be spent on safety because if it does go wrong, a nuclear accident can be a major disaster.
People are increasingly concerned about this. In the 1990’s nuclear power was the fastest, growing source of power in many parts of the world. In 2005, it was the 2nd slowest-growing.
33. The text discusses ….
A. nuclear in general
B. nuclear biggest station
C. the danger of radioactive
D. the disadvantages of nuclear power
E. the advantages and disadvantages of nuclear power
34. The opposite of dangerous is …. (Paragraph 4).
A. vile
B. dull
C. tiny
D. calm
E. safe
35. Why is nuclear power very dangerous?
Because ….
A. it is radioactivity lasts long
B. uranium is renewable
C. it is reliable
D. it is cheap
E. it is safe
36. Which statements is TRUE about nuclear?
A. It is reliable.
B. It is costly to make.
C. It causes air pollution.
D. It affects the greenhouse.
E. It produces small amounts of energy.
Text 8
The text is for questions 37 to 39
PHILIPPINES: At least people were killed and dozens were injured when the Philippines security forces clashed with dozens of slum dwellers who resisted the tearing down of their homes in the northern province, a police commander said Tuesday.
Raul Gonzales, the police chief in the northern Cordillera area, said, that the soldiers and police offices traded gunfire with dozens of people who are illegally occupying the private land in Kalinga province.
“Our team was ambushed on their way to the community to be demolished, “said Gonzales. He added that the security only defended themselves after the residents dug foxholes and opened fire with automatic rifles.
“Nine people were killed and dozens were wounded, including 10 police officers during almost 10 hours of fighting. We even had to surgery to get bullets from their bodies.” -Reuters.
37. What is the passage about?
A. An illegal gunfire trade.
B. A demolition of illegal slum dwellers.
C. A fight between the police officers and soldiers.
D. A clash between the security forces and the slum dwellers.
E. A clash between the police officers and the security officers.
38. The clash happened because ….
A. illegal slum dwellers resisted the demolition of their homes
B. the police officers and soldiers shot the dwellers.
C. nine people were killed by the security forces.
D. the police officers firing the dwellers
E. the people dwelled on private land.
39. Raul Gonzales said that ….
A. ten police officers had to be evacuated.
B. ten police officers were killed in the fighting.
C. ten police officers were injured during the fighting.
D. some of the wounded people needed surgery.
E. more than ten police officers were killed and injured in the fighting.
Text 9
This text is for questions 40to 41
40. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the text?
A. The new manufacturing plant is in an urban area
B. There is a movement of employees in Hesseltine Corporation
C. Before moving, the employees should know their own culture
D. The seminars will be attended by the employees and their staff
E. The attendance of the seminar will study how to make a travel plan
41. “… they will encounter when moving from ...”
The underlined word means…
A. Take
B. Fight
C. Carry
D. Meet
E. make
Text 10
This text is for questions 42 to 44
Hepatitis C is a liver virus that cannot be .... (42) through current blood screening , .... (43), two new studies offer hope. Both studies, reported in the New England Journal of Medicine, found that interferon - a .... (44) occurring human protein that can, be mass produced by genetically altered bacteria -stopped hepatitis C in about half the .... (45) and returned their liver function to normal.
42.
A. Viewed
B. looked
C. detected
D. seen
E. found
43.
A. However
B. Although
C. Moreover
D. Nevertheless
E. Because
44.
A. nature
B. natural
C. naturally
D. naturalist
E. naturalize
45.
A. doctors
B. patients
C. midwifery
D. nurse
E. drug seller
Text 11
We can learn a lot about a country from the Personal ads. These ads tell us about people and their problems. One example of this is from Spain. In a small town in Spain there were forty two men. But there were not many women there. The men wanted to find wives. So they put a personal ad in a city newspaper. Some women in the city were not happy living alone. So they answered the ad by telephone. They wanted to find out more about the town and the men. But the women did not go to live in the town. They did not really want to work on farms. They did not really want to marry small town men. So men did not find wives. And the women are still alone. Not all men and women in Spain are like these people. But this ad may tell us something about larger problems in Spain.
46. The main idea of the text is that ... .
A. Everybody likes personal ads
B. People use personal ads in a city newspaper
C. Some people write personal ads for bad reasons
D. Both men and women use personal ads to find their spouses
E. Ads tell a lot about the people in the country
47. A problem which is getting larger in Spain is that …
A. some women like working as peasants
B. most men like finding their wives in their personal ads
C. it is hard. to find wives in Spain
D. some women like living with small town men
E. most men put their personal ads in a city newspaper
48. "So they answered the ads___’
The underlined word means…
A. replayed
B. repeated
C. reflected
D. rejected
E. replied
Text 12
The latest survey shows that business travelers have some suggestions for improving hotel service. Most travelers would like hotels to be located closer to shopping and entertainment facilities rather than. in the business district. They also suggest that the hotel restaurants include lighter meals, such as fresh salads and vegetable plates. They request that exercise and recreation facilities at the hotels be open at night as well as during the day to accommodate business travelers' hectic schedules.
49. The following are what the travelers request, EXCEPT....
A. Hotels which are closer to shopping and entertainment facilities
B. lighter meals such as fresh salads and vegetable plates
C. Exercise and entertainment facilities for night and day
D. Some improvement for the hotel service
E. Accommodation for business travelers
50. ‘___be open at night as well as during the day to accommodate business traveler's hectic schedules.
The underlined word means…
A. shelter
B. keep
C. have
D. help
E. aid
Good Luck !
LISTENING PRA UN MANDIRI 8 FEBRUARI 2011
Listening Section
In this section of the test, you will have the chance to show how well you understand spoken English. There are 3 parts to this section, with special directions for each part.
PART I
Question 1 to 5
Directions:
In this part of the test, you will hear some dialogues or questions spoken in English. The dialogues or questions will be spoken two times. They will not be printed in your test book, so you must listen carefully to understand what the speakers say.
After you hear a dialogue and the question about it, read the five possible answers and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard. Now listen to a sample question.
You will hear:
Man : How about exercising tomorrow morning?
Woman : Alright. Pick me up at six.
You will also hear :
Narrator : What will the man do?
You will read in your test book:
a. Do exercise at 6
b. Go with six woman
c. Take exercise alone
d. Leave the woman alone
e. Come to the woman's house
The best answer to the question is "Come to the woman's house." Therefore, you should choose answer (E).
1.
a. giving permission
b. offering help
c. refusing permission
d. giving suggestion
e. asking for permission
Transkrip : by the way, do you mind if I smoke?
: No, I don’t. I’ll get a n ashtray for you.
: what does the woman express? (a)
2.
a. That's very kind of you
b. Thank you, I'd be glad to.
c. Thanks for inviting me.
d. I'm sorry. I'll be very busy then.
e. Yes, why not.
Transkrip : would you like to go to the theater with me on Saturday night?
: what will the man answer to refuse the invitation?
3.
a. She is satisfied with it.
b. She is not satisfied with it.
c. She is disappointed with it.
d. She doesn't know what's wrong.
e. She doesn't like the decision.
Transkrip : is there anything wrong with the decoration of the party?
Oh no, It’s really wonderful. (puas)
What does the woman mean?
4.
a. That sounds great.
b. I'm sorry to hear that.
c. It's good news.
d. I don't believe it.
e. It's not my business.
Transkrip : I don’t know why Hany is so sad!
: her father has been hospitalized for two days.
: what will the woman response to express her sympathy? (b)
5.
a. I like sea food very much.
b. It is my favorite food.
c. I hate sea food.
d. I don't eat sea food.
e. Sea food is rich in protein.
Transkrip : That restaurant is famous for its sea food. Let’s go and have a meal there.
: What will the woman response to express her dislike?
PART II
Question 6 to 10
Directions:
In this part of the test, you will hear several questions or statements spoken in English. The question and responses will be spoken two times. They will not be printed in your test book, so you must listen carefully to understand what the speakers say. You have to choose the statement and match with the picture.
6. Picture
7. Picture
8. Picture
9. Picture
10. Picture
PART III
Question 11 to 15
Directions:
In this part of the test, you will hear two monologues. Each monologue will be spoken two times. They will not be printed in your test book, so you must listen carefully to understand what the speakers say.
After you hear a monologue and the question about it, read the five possible answers and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.
11.
a. to amuse the readers with problematic events
b. to tell what happened in the past
c. to present information about current issue
d. to explain how the spiders catch their victims
e. to describe spiders
12.
a. 2
b. 4
c. 6
d. 8
e. 10
13.
a. corner of some rooms
b. spider's web.
c. spider's body.
d. spider's fangs.
e. spider's bite.
14.
a. In dry regions.
b. In snowy regions.
c. In tropical regions.
d. In subtropical regions.
e. In icy regions.
15.
a. Plenty of rain.
b. A lot of suckers.
c. Sunshine.
d. The small roots.
e. Plenty of rain and sunshine.
This is the end of listening section
In this section of the test, you will have the chance to show how well you understand spoken English. There are 3 parts to this section, with special directions for each part.
PART I
Question 1 to 5
Directions:
In this part of the test, you will hear some dialogues or questions spoken in English. The dialogues or questions will be spoken two times. They will not be printed in your test book, so you must listen carefully to understand what the speakers say.
After you hear a dialogue and the question about it, read the five possible answers and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard. Now listen to a sample question.
You will hear:
Man : How about exercising tomorrow morning?
Woman : Alright. Pick me up at six.
You will also hear :
Narrator : What will the man do?
You will read in your test book:
a. Do exercise at 6
b. Go with six woman
c. Take exercise alone
d. Leave the woman alone
e. Come to the woman's house
The best answer to the question is "Come to the woman's house." Therefore, you should choose answer (E).
1.
a. giving permission
b. offering help
c. refusing permission
d. giving suggestion
e. asking for permission
Transkrip : by the way, do you mind if I smoke?
: No, I don’t. I’ll get a n ashtray for you.
: what does the woman express? (a)
2.
a. That's very kind of you
b. Thank you, I'd be glad to.
c. Thanks for inviting me.
d. I'm sorry. I'll be very busy then.
e. Yes, why not.
Transkrip : would you like to go to the theater with me on Saturday night?
: what will the man answer to refuse the invitation?
3.
a. She is satisfied with it.
b. She is not satisfied with it.
c. She is disappointed with it.
d. She doesn't know what's wrong.
e. She doesn't like the decision.
Transkrip : is there anything wrong with the decoration of the party?
Oh no, It’s really wonderful. (puas)
What does the woman mean?
4.
a. That sounds great.
b. I'm sorry to hear that.
c. It's good news.
d. I don't believe it.
e. It's not my business.
Transkrip : I don’t know why Hany is so sad!
: her father has been hospitalized for two days.
: what will the woman response to express her sympathy? (b)
5.
a. I like sea food very much.
b. It is my favorite food.
c. I hate sea food.
d. I don't eat sea food.
e. Sea food is rich in protein.
Transkrip : That restaurant is famous for its sea food. Let’s go and have a meal there.
: What will the woman response to express her dislike?
PART II
Question 6 to 10
Directions:
In this part of the test, you will hear several questions or statements spoken in English. The question and responses will be spoken two times. They will not be printed in your test book, so you must listen carefully to understand what the speakers say. You have to choose the statement and match with the picture.
6. Picture
7. Picture
8. Picture
9. Picture
10. Picture
PART III
Question 11 to 15
Directions:
In this part of the test, you will hear two monologues. Each monologue will be spoken two times. They will not be printed in your test book, so you must listen carefully to understand what the speakers say.
After you hear a monologue and the question about it, read the five possible answers and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.
11.
a. to amuse the readers with problematic events
b. to tell what happened in the past
c. to present information about current issue
d. to explain how the spiders catch their victims
e. to describe spiders
12.
a. 2
b. 4
c. 6
d. 8
e. 10
13.
a. corner of some rooms
b. spider's web.
c. spider's body.
d. spider's fangs.
e. spider's bite.
14.
a. In dry regions.
b. In snowy regions.
c. In tropical regions.
d. In subtropical regions.
e. In icy regions.
15.
a. Plenty of rain.
b. A lot of suckers.
c. Sunshine.
d. The small roots.
e. Plenty of rain and sunshine.
This is the end of listening section
Rabu, 02 Februari 2011
NEW TEST 2 FEBRUARY 2011
The following text is for questions 16 to 20.
Dear Editor,
We are writing to complain about ads on TV. There are so many ads, especially during our favorite programs. We think they should be stopped for a number of reasons.
First, ads are nuisance. They go on for a long time and there are so many. Sometimes there seems to be too many ads in one program. Seconds, ads are a bad influence on people. They try to encourage people to buy unhealthy food like beer, soft drink, candy and chips. And they make people want things they do not really need and cannot afford. It can lead to consumerism. Finally, ads disturb programs that people watch. That is because they want to put all their ads on popular programs that a lot of people watch. Some programs that are not so popular get stopped because they do not attract enough ads, even though those programs may be someone’s favorite.
For those reasons, we think your TV station should stop showing ads. They interrupt programs. They are a bad influence on people, and they sometimes put a stop to people’s favorite shows.
We are sick of ads, and now we mostly watch other channels.
Masarani S.W.
Jenis teks : Exposition ( thesis, argument, recommendation).
Thesis : topik permasalahan yang diangkat
Argument : alasan
Recommendation: anjuran (harus, must, should)
We are writing : present continuous tense ( S + tobe (is, am, are) + V ing
Complain : mengeluh
Nuisance : gangguan
There : (ada 2 makna; ada atau di sana, tergantung dari kalimatnya)
Contoh : there + is/ are/was/were + kt benda ; artinya “ada”
I live there ; there artinya di sana.
16. What is the purpose of the writer?
A. To complain about ads on TV
B. To encourage people to buy TV
C. To stop the favorite programs on TV
D. To support the existence of ads on TV
E. To persuade the reader to make good ads on TV
17. How many reasons does the writer put forth to stop ads on TV?
A. One D. Four
B. Two E. Five
C. Three
18. “First, ads are nuisance.”
The similar meaning of the underlined word is ….(Paragraph 2)
A. Obedience D. exciting (menyenangkan)
B. Annoyance E. boring (membosankan)
C. importance
19. Which is NOT the writer’s opinion about the ads?
A. They are nuisance D. They give negative influence
B. They lead to consumerism E. They make the program interesting
C. They interrupt the programs
20. “They try to encourage people to buy unhealthy food like beer, soft drink, candy and chips.” (Paragraph 2) The underlined word means ….
A. Accommodate D. create
B. Stimulate E. divide
C. speculate
The following text is for questions 21to 25.
Around Bali
Bali, the fabled “Island of the Gods” has been enchanting visitors for centuries with its rich cultural traditions and spectacular panoramas. As for recreation, there is no shortage of options. Nature walks, horseback riding, diving, surfing – even bungee jumping and white water rafting – await the adventurers here.
• Bali Barat National Park
Bali’s largest nature reserve encompasses 70.000 hectares of rainforest and 7,000 hectares of coral reefs and is home to many rare species of fauna.
• Bedugul
The cool highland resort of Bedugul on the shores of lake Bratan has become a popular retreat for tourist and residents as well.
• Besakih
Bali’s “Mother Temple” is a sprawling complex of shrines and pavilions set high in the slopes of sacred Mt. Agung.
• Kuta
Kuta Bay, with its long stretch of white sand and brilliant sunset, has attracted swarms of visitors since its rediscovery by surfers and sun worshippers in the 1970s.
21. What does the text above describe?
A. Bali and it’s tourist areas D. Bali and it’s food
B. Bali and it’s religion E. Bali and it’s art
C. Bali and it’s people
22. “Bali’s largest nature reserve encompasses 70.000 hectares of …”
The underlined word means ….
A. Involves D. enriches
B. Comprises E. reaches
C. enlarges
23. “... for centuries with its rich cultural traditions and spectacular panoramas.”
The underlined word refers to ….
A. National part D. Besakih
B. Bali island E. Kuta
C. Bedugul
24. “... has become a popular retreat for tourist and residents as well”
The closest meaning of the underlined word is …
A. Surrounding D. area
B. Location E. place
C. people
25. What do the people do when they are in Bali?
A. Surfing D. Horseback Riding
B. Diving E. Doing various recreations
C. Water Rafting
The following text is for questions 26 to 30.
To improve comfort and cleanliness at our school, a number of dustbins should be increased.
When we look at classrooms, school corridors and schoolyard, there are papers, mineral water cups, straws and napkins here and there. The condition of uncleanliness and discomfort really hinders learning and teaching environment. Litters, especially empty plastic cups or glasses, thrown carelessly cause disease. They can be filled out with water coming from the rain. This can be placed for dengue mosquitoes to spread out. Besides, these rubbish can deteriorate the scene. Well-painted wall and green schoolyard do not mean anything if litters are scattered everywhere.
Anyway I notice that most of the students in our school have responsibilities for their school environment. They put they litters on the proper places. But some are not diligent enough to find the dustbins. The numbers of dustbins in our school are not enough. More dustbins should be put beside each of steps, outside of the classrooms, and some more along the corridors. Probably one dustbin should be in every ten meters. So when students want to throw away their litters, they can find the them easily.
When school is equipped with sufficient dustbins, we do not have problems of filth and discomfort any more. Our school will be very clean and becomes a nice place to study.
26. What is the text mainly about?
A. Litters D. Environment
B. Dustbin E. Uncleanlines
C. Sanitation
27. What is the writer’s argument on a sufficient number of dustbins?
A. They can minimize litters D. They make school environment
B. They can save janitor’s energy E. Students can throw garbage away easily
C. Students are asked to clean them
28. What is the writer’s suggestion to solve the problem?
A. To buy more dustbins D. To ask parents to give more dustbins
B. To hire more gardeners E. To ask students to clean the school yard
C. To use dustbins efficiently
29. What does the third paragraph discuss?
A. The responsibility D. The outside of the classroom
B. The number of dust bins E. The proper place of the dust bins
C. The environment of school
30. “Litters, especially empty plastic cups or glasses, thrown carelessly cause disease.” (Paragraph 2)
The underlined word means…
A. Rubbish D. Dust
B. Smoke E. Fog
C. Smoge
The following text is for questions 31 and 32.
Fire razes four houses in Ambon.
Ambon, Maluku; fire razed four houses in Ambon city late on Friday, but no fatalities were reported.
The fire began in one of the four houses and quickly spread to neigbouring homes in the densely populated area of skip, Sirimau Kota district, Ambon city.
Two fire trucks were deployed to the scene and were able to extinguish the blaze after an hour. Local authorities said that the fire was sparked by a short circuit.
31. What caused the fire?
A. Dense population D. Explosion
B. Moving trucks. E. A car crash
C. A short circuit.
32. Which is NOT true according to the text?
A. One was killed in the incident.
B. Fire razed four houses in Ambon city late on Friday.
C. Two fire trucks were able to extinguish the blaze after an hour.
D. Local authorities said that the fire was sparked by a short circuit.
E. The fire began in one of the four houses in Sirimau kota district, Ambon city.
The following text is for questions 33 to 35
Philippines : At least nine people were killed and dozens were injured when the Philippines security forces clashed dozens of slum dwellers who resisted the tearing down of their homes in the northern province, a police commander said Tuesday.
Raul Gonzales, the police chief in the northern Cordillera area, said , that the soldiers and police officers traded gunfire with dozen of people who are illegally occupying the private land in Kalinga province.
Our team was ambushed on their way to the community to be demolished, said Gonzales. He added that the security only defended themselves after the residents dug. foxholes and opened fire with automatic rifles.
Nine people were killed and dozens were wounded, including 10 police officers during almost 10 hours of fighting. We even had to evacuate some of our officers who
need surgery to get the bullets from their bodies.
33. What is the passage about?
A. An illegal gunfire trade.
B. The murder of slum dwellers.
C. A fight between the police officers and the soldiers.
D. A clash between the security forces and the slum dwellers.
E. A clash between the police officers and the security officers.
34. The clash happened because ….
A. Illegal slum dwellers resisted the demolition of their homes.
B. The police officers and soldiers shot the dwellers
C. Nine people were killed by the security forces
D. The police officers fired the dwellers.
E. The people dwelled on private land.
35. Raul Gonzales said that …
A. Ten police officers had to be evacuated.
B. Some of the wounded people needed surgery.
C. Ten police officers were killed in the fighting.
D. Ten police officers were injured during the fighting.
E. More than ten police officers were killed and injured in the fighting.
The following text is for questions 36 to 40
A heat wave that struck Europe last month killed 112 people in France, Thursday, many of them were elderly, of the people whose deaths were attributed to sweltering temperatures in France, 66 of them were age 75 or up. French officials said,” This year people must be more careful to avoid a repeat of the summer of 2003, when 15,000 people, most of them elderly, died of heat related causes.’
36. What is the suitable title of the text?
A. A Heat Wave D. A Summer Wave in Europe
B. A Heat Wave in Europe. E. 112 Die in France from July Heat Wave
C. A France Heat Wave.
37. How many people died because of heat wave in 2003.
A. 67 D. 1500
B. 75 E. 15,000
C. 112
38. Why did France officials say that people must be more careful about this year heat wave?
A. In 2003 a lot of people died.
B. The present condition is better.
C. They did not want more people to die.
D. The present condition in worse than in 2003.
E. They were responsible for the citizens’ safety.
39. “This year people must be more careful to avoid a repeat of the summer of 2003.”
The antonym of the underlined word is ….
A. Aware D. hopeless
B. Useless E. harmless
C. careless
40. “Of the people whose deaths were attributed to the sweltering temperatures…”
The underlined word has almost the same meaning as the word ….
A. as a matter of fact D. whenever
B. because of E. moreover
C. whereas
The following text is for questions 41 to 45
Edison once worked for the railroad. Something happened that changed the course of his career. Edison saved the life of a station official's child, who had fallen onto the tracks of an oncoming train. For his bravery, the boy's father taught Edison how to use the telegraph.
From 1862 to 1868, Edison worked as a roving telegrapher in the Midwest, the South, Canada, and New England. During this time, he began developing a telegraphic repeating instrument that made it possible to transmit messages automatically.
Edison moved to New York City. Within a year, he was able to open a workshop in Newark, New Jersey. He produced the Edison Universal Stock Printer, the automatic telegraph, the quadruplex, as well as other printing telegraphs, while working out of Newark.
Thomas Alva Edison died in West Orange, New Jersey on October 18, 1931. At the time of this death, he was experimenting on rubber from goldenrod. After his death, Edison became a folk hero of legendary status. His inventions had truly and profoundly affected the shaping of modern society.
41. What does the passage mainly tell?
A. Edison’s working experience. D. Edison’s company
B. Edison’s teenage years. E. Edison’s wife
C. Edison’s difficult time.
42. What is the first paragraph tell?
A. Edison’s life change D. The tragic accident
B. The use of telegraph. E. Edison’s success
C. The oncoming train.
43. What made Edison become a folk hero of legendary status?
A. He moved to the biggest town in the States D. He worked very hard
B. His work influenced modern society. E. He saved a boy’s life
C. He invented telegraph.
44. “…he began developing a telegraphic repeating instrument that made it possible to transmit messages automatically.” (Paragraph 2)
What does ‘it’ refer to?
A. telegraphic repeating instrument D. instrument
B. automatic telegraph E. message
C. New England
45. How can we describe Edison’s personality as illustrated on paragraph 1?
A. Curious and innovative. D. Honest and helpful
B. Industrious and smart. E. Brave and kind
C. Arrogant and diligent.
The following text is for questions 46 to 50
Hello, and welcome to Harvard. People make a university great, so whether you are a prospective student, current student, professor, researcher, staff member, graduate, parent, neighbor, or visitor, your interest and enthusiasm are valued and appreciated.
As a historian, I am proud to lead an institution with such a rich and storied past. Harvard began in colonial days with a handful of students, little property and limited power and prestige, but a determined mission: “To advance Learning and perpetuate it to Posterity,” as a 1643 brochure put it.
That bold vision has guided Harvard for the past four centuries and made it the world-leading center of discovery and learning that it is today. It is our collective efforts, however, that today make this university such a vibrant place to live, to learn, to work, and to explore. No matter what your reason for visiting, we’re glad you came and I hope you will make the most of your time here.
Drew Gilpin Faust
president@harvard.edu
46. What is the text mainly about?
A. The historian’ speech. D. The success of Harvard University
B. Harvard University’s vision. E. The University president’s welcoming message
C. The history of Harvard University
47. What does the second paragraph mainly tell about?
A. The good brochure. D. The foundation of Harvard University
B. Harvard University’s mission. E. The reason of becoming a great university.
C. The history of Harvard University.
48. According to Harvard president, what made the university an exciting place to live and to learn?
A. The colonial efforts. D. The university’s researchers.
B. The smart professors. E. The university’s past history
C. The collective efforts.
49. “ It is our collective efforts, however, that today make this university such a vibrant place to live, to learn, to work, and to explore.” (Paragraph 3)
The underlined word is closest in meaning with ….
A. Lively D. common
B. Strange E. expensive
C. unusual
50. “ … as a 1643 brochure put it.” (Paragraph 2)
What does the word “it” refer to?
A. power D. learning
B. mission E. institution
C. prestige
Dear Editor,
We are writing to complain about ads on TV. There are so many ads, especially during our favorite programs. We think they should be stopped for a number of reasons.
First, ads are nuisance. They go on for a long time and there are so many. Sometimes there seems to be too many ads in one program. Seconds, ads are a bad influence on people. They try to encourage people to buy unhealthy food like beer, soft drink, candy and chips. And they make people want things they do not really need and cannot afford. It can lead to consumerism. Finally, ads disturb programs that people watch. That is because they want to put all their ads on popular programs that a lot of people watch. Some programs that are not so popular get stopped because they do not attract enough ads, even though those programs may be someone’s favorite.
For those reasons, we think your TV station should stop showing ads. They interrupt programs. They are a bad influence on people, and they sometimes put a stop to people’s favorite shows.
We are sick of ads, and now we mostly watch other channels.
Masarani S.W.
Jenis teks : Exposition ( thesis, argument, recommendation).
Thesis : topik permasalahan yang diangkat
Argument : alasan
Recommendation: anjuran (harus, must, should)
We are writing : present continuous tense ( S + tobe (is, am, are) + V ing
Complain : mengeluh
Nuisance : gangguan
There : (ada 2 makna; ada atau di sana, tergantung dari kalimatnya)
Contoh : there + is/ are/was/were + kt benda ; artinya “ada”
I live there ; there artinya di sana.
16. What is the purpose of the writer?
A. To complain about ads on TV
B. To encourage people to buy TV
C. To stop the favorite programs on TV
D. To support the existence of ads on TV
E. To persuade the reader to make good ads on TV
17. How many reasons does the writer put forth to stop ads on TV?
A. One D. Four
B. Two E. Five
C. Three
18. “First, ads are nuisance.”
The similar meaning of the underlined word is ….(Paragraph 2)
A. Obedience D. exciting (menyenangkan)
B. Annoyance E. boring (membosankan)
C. importance
19. Which is NOT the writer’s opinion about the ads?
A. They are nuisance D. They give negative influence
B. They lead to consumerism E. They make the program interesting
C. They interrupt the programs
20. “They try to encourage people to buy unhealthy food like beer, soft drink, candy and chips.” (Paragraph 2) The underlined word means ….
A. Accommodate D. create
B. Stimulate E. divide
C. speculate
The following text is for questions 21to 25.
Around Bali
Bali, the fabled “Island of the Gods” has been enchanting visitors for centuries with its rich cultural traditions and spectacular panoramas. As for recreation, there is no shortage of options. Nature walks, horseback riding, diving, surfing – even bungee jumping and white water rafting – await the adventurers here.
• Bali Barat National Park
Bali’s largest nature reserve encompasses 70.000 hectares of rainforest and 7,000 hectares of coral reefs and is home to many rare species of fauna.
• Bedugul
The cool highland resort of Bedugul on the shores of lake Bratan has become a popular retreat for tourist and residents as well.
• Besakih
Bali’s “Mother Temple” is a sprawling complex of shrines and pavilions set high in the slopes of sacred Mt. Agung.
• Kuta
Kuta Bay, with its long stretch of white sand and brilliant sunset, has attracted swarms of visitors since its rediscovery by surfers and sun worshippers in the 1970s.
21. What does the text above describe?
A. Bali and it’s tourist areas D. Bali and it’s food
B. Bali and it’s religion E. Bali and it’s art
C. Bali and it’s people
22. “Bali’s largest nature reserve encompasses 70.000 hectares of …”
The underlined word means ….
A. Involves D. enriches
B. Comprises E. reaches
C. enlarges
23. “... for centuries with its rich cultural traditions and spectacular panoramas.”
The underlined word refers to ….
A. National part D. Besakih
B. Bali island E. Kuta
C. Bedugul
24. “... has become a popular retreat for tourist and residents as well”
The closest meaning of the underlined word is …
A. Surrounding D. area
B. Location E. place
C. people
25. What do the people do when they are in Bali?
A. Surfing D. Horseback Riding
B. Diving E. Doing various recreations
C. Water Rafting
The following text is for questions 26 to 30.
To improve comfort and cleanliness at our school, a number of dustbins should be increased.
When we look at classrooms, school corridors and schoolyard, there are papers, mineral water cups, straws and napkins here and there. The condition of uncleanliness and discomfort really hinders learning and teaching environment. Litters, especially empty plastic cups or glasses, thrown carelessly cause disease. They can be filled out with water coming from the rain. This can be placed for dengue mosquitoes to spread out. Besides, these rubbish can deteriorate the scene. Well-painted wall and green schoolyard do not mean anything if litters are scattered everywhere.
Anyway I notice that most of the students in our school have responsibilities for their school environment. They put they litters on the proper places. But some are not diligent enough to find the dustbins. The numbers of dustbins in our school are not enough. More dustbins should be put beside each of steps, outside of the classrooms, and some more along the corridors. Probably one dustbin should be in every ten meters. So when students want to throw away their litters, they can find the them easily.
When school is equipped with sufficient dustbins, we do not have problems of filth and discomfort any more. Our school will be very clean and becomes a nice place to study.
26. What is the text mainly about?
A. Litters D. Environment
B. Dustbin E. Uncleanlines
C. Sanitation
27. What is the writer’s argument on a sufficient number of dustbins?
A. They can minimize litters D. They make school environment
B. They can save janitor’s energy E. Students can throw garbage away easily
C. Students are asked to clean them
28. What is the writer’s suggestion to solve the problem?
A. To buy more dustbins D. To ask parents to give more dustbins
B. To hire more gardeners E. To ask students to clean the school yard
C. To use dustbins efficiently
29. What does the third paragraph discuss?
A. The responsibility D. The outside of the classroom
B. The number of dust bins E. The proper place of the dust bins
C. The environment of school
30. “Litters, especially empty plastic cups or glasses, thrown carelessly cause disease.” (Paragraph 2)
The underlined word means…
A. Rubbish D. Dust
B. Smoke E. Fog
C. Smoge
The following text is for questions 31 and 32.
Fire razes four houses in Ambon.
Ambon, Maluku; fire razed four houses in Ambon city late on Friday, but no fatalities were reported.
The fire began in one of the four houses and quickly spread to neigbouring homes in the densely populated area of skip, Sirimau Kota district, Ambon city.
Two fire trucks were deployed to the scene and were able to extinguish the blaze after an hour. Local authorities said that the fire was sparked by a short circuit.
31. What caused the fire?
A. Dense population D. Explosion
B. Moving trucks. E. A car crash
C. A short circuit.
32. Which is NOT true according to the text?
A. One was killed in the incident.
B. Fire razed four houses in Ambon city late on Friday.
C. Two fire trucks were able to extinguish the blaze after an hour.
D. Local authorities said that the fire was sparked by a short circuit.
E. The fire began in one of the four houses in Sirimau kota district, Ambon city.
The following text is for questions 33 to 35
Philippines : At least nine people were killed and dozens were injured when the Philippines security forces clashed dozens of slum dwellers who resisted the tearing down of their homes in the northern province, a police commander said Tuesday.
Raul Gonzales, the police chief in the northern Cordillera area, said , that the soldiers and police officers traded gunfire with dozen of people who are illegally occupying the private land in Kalinga province.
Our team was ambushed on their way to the community to be demolished, said Gonzales. He added that the security only defended themselves after the residents dug. foxholes and opened fire with automatic rifles.
Nine people were killed and dozens were wounded, including 10 police officers during almost 10 hours of fighting. We even had to evacuate some of our officers who
need surgery to get the bullets from their bodies.
33. What is the passage about?
A. An illegal gunfire trade.
B. The murder of slum dwellers.
C. A fight between the police officers and the soldiers.
D. A clash between the security forces and the slum dwellers.
E. A clash between the police officers and the security officers.
34. The clash happened because ….
A. Illegal slum dwellers resisted the demolition of their homes.
B. The police officers and soldiers shot the dwellers
C. Nine people were killed by the security forces
D. The police officers fired the dwellers.
E. The people dwelled on private land.
35. Raul Gonzales said that …
A. Ten police officers had to be evacuated.
B. Some of the wounded people needed surgery.
C. Ten police officers were killed in the fighting.
D. Ten police officers were injured during the fighting.
E. More than ten police officers were killed and injured in the fighting.
The following text is for questions 36 to 40
A heat wave that struck Europe last month killed 112 people in France, Thursday, many of them were elderly, of the people whose deaths were attributed to sweltering temperatures in France, 66 of them were age 75 or up. French officials said,” This year people must be more careful to avoid a repeat of the summer of 2003, when 15,000 people, most of them elderly, died of heat related causes.’
36. What is the suitable title of the text?
A. A Heat Wave D. A Summer Wave in Europe
B. A Heat Wave in Europe. E. 112 Die in France from July Heat Wave
C. A France Heat Wave.
37. How many people died because of heat wave in 2003.
A. 67 D. 1500
B. 75 E. 15,000
C. 112
38. Why did France officials say that people must be more careful about this year heat wave?
A. In 2003 a lot of people died.
B. The present condition is better.
C. They did not want more people to die.
D. The present condition in worse than in 2003.
E. They were responsible for the citizens’ safety.
39. “This year people must be more careful to avoid a repeat of the summer of 2003.”
The antonym of the underlined word is ….
A. Aware D. hopeless
B. Useless E. harmless
C. careless
40. “Of the people whose deaths were attributed to the sweltering temperatures…”
The underlined word has almost the same meaning as the word ….
A. as a matter of fact D. whenever
B. because of E. moreover
C. whereas
The following text is for questions 41 to 45
Edison once worked for the railroad. Something happened that changed the course of his career. Edison saved the life of a station official's child, who had fallen onto the tracks of an oncoming train. For his bravery, the boy's father taught Edison how to use the telegraph.
From 1862 to 1868, Edison worked as a roving telegrapher in the Midwest, the South, Canada, and New England. During this time, he began developing a telegraphic repeating instrument that made it possible to transmit messages automatically.
Edison moved to New York City. Within a year, he was able to open a workshop in Newark, New Jersey. He produced the Edison Universal Stock Printer, the automatic telegraph, the quadruplex, as well as other printing telegraphs, while working out of Newark.
Thomas Alva Edison died in West Orange, New Jersey on October 18, 1931. At the time of this death, he was experimenting on rubber from goldenrod. After his death, Edison became a folk hero of legendary status. His inventions had truly and profoundly affected the shaping of modern society.
41. What does the passage mainly tell?
A. Edison’s working experience. D. Edison’s company
B. Edison’s teenage years. E. Edison’s wife
C. Edison’s difficult time.
42. What is the first paragraph tell?
A. Edison’s life change D. The tragic accident
B. The use of telegraph. E. Edison’s success
C. The oncoming train.
43. What made Edison become a folk hero of legendary status?
A. He moved to the biggest town in the States D. He worked very hard
B. His work influenced modern society. E. He saved a boy’s life
C. He invented telegraph.
44. “…he began developing a telegraphic repeating instrument that made it possible to transmit messages automatically.” (Paragraph 2)
What does ‘it’ refer to?
A. telegraphic repeating instrument D. instrument
B. automatic telegraph E. message
C. New England
45. How can we describe Edison’s personality as illustrated on paragraph 1?
A. Curious and innovative. D. Honest and helpful
B. Industrious and smart. E. Brave and kind
C. Arrogant and diligent.
The following text is for questions 46 to 50
Hello, and welcome to Harvard. People make a university great, so whether you are a prospective student, current student, professor, researcher, staff member, graduate, parent, neighbor, or visitor, your interest and enthusiasm are valued and appreciated.
As a historian, I am proud to lead an institution with such a rich and storied past. Harvard began in colonial days with a handful of students, little property and limited power and prestige, but a determined mission: “To advance Learning and perpetuate it to Posterity,” as a 1643 brochure put it.
That bold vision has guided Harvard for the past four centuries and made it the world-leading center of discovery and learning that it is today. It is our collective efforts, however, that today make this university such a vibrant place to live, to learn, to work, and to explore. No matter what your reason for visiting, we’re glad you came and I hope you will make the most of your time here.
Drew Gilpin Faust
president@harvard.edu
46. What is the text mainly about?
A. The historian’ speech. D. The success of Harvard University
B. Harvard University’s vision. E. The University president’s welcoming message
C. The history of Harvard University
47. What does the second paragraph mainly tell about?
A. The good brochure. D. The foundation of Harvard University
B. Harvard University’s mission. E. The reason of becoming a great university.
C. The history of Harvard University.
48. According to Harvard president, what made the university an exciting place to live and to learn?
A. The colonial efforts. D. The university’s researchers.
B. The smart professors. E. The university’s past history
C. The collective efforts.
49. “ It is our collective efforts, however, that today make this university such a vibrant place to live, to learn, to work, and to explore.” (Paragraph 3)
The underlined word is closest in meaning with ….
A. Lively D. common
B. Strange E. expensive
C. unusual
50. “ … as a 1643 brochure put it.” (Paragraph 2)
What does the word “it” refer to?
A. power D. learning
B. mission E. institution
C. prestige
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