Try Out National Examination

 

UJI COBA DAYA SERAP

TAHUN PELAJARAN 2012/2013

Mata Pelajaran          : Bahasa Inggris       

Waktu                         : 120 menit

Petunjuk Umum        : Tulislah identitas terlebih dahulu pada LJK dengan benar!

Petunjuk Khusus      : Pilihlah salah satu jawaban yang paling tepat dengan cara menghitamkan huruf a, b,

c, dan d pada LJK     

 

Listening Section

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

Part I. Pictures

Questions: 1 to 4

Direction:

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

Example:                                                                     Sample answer

Look at the following picture.

                                                                                      A    B               C    D

A.    There are many houses near the river

B.     The man is fishing in the lake

C.     The men are sitting on the beach

D.    There are boats in the sea

Choice (C)- “ The men are sitting on the beach” – best describes what is seen in the picture. Therefore, you should mark (C) on your answer sheet.

Now let’s begin with picture number 1.

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2.

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Part II. Questions – Responses

Questions: 5 to 7

Direction:

In this part of the test, you will hear several questions spoken in English, followed by three responses, also spoken in English. The questions and responses will be spoken TWICE. 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 best response to each question.

Now listen to a sample question:

You will hear              : Woman          : Would you like to join us for lunch?

You will also hear       : Man               : (A) Yes, that will be nice.

                                                              (B) I don’t join the program

                                                              (C) I have to prepare my lunch

Choice (A)- “Yes, that will be nice.”- is the best response to the question “Would you like to join us for lunch?” Therefore, you should mark (A) on your answer sheet.

5.    Mark your answer sheet on your answer sheet.

6.    Mark your answer sheet on your answer sheet.

7.    Mark your answer sheet on your answer sheet.

Part III. Short Conversations

Questions : 8 to 11.             

Directions:

In this part of the test, you will hear several short conversations. The conversations will not be printed in your test book. You will hear the conversations twice, so you must listen carefully to understand what the speakers say.

In your test book, you will read a question about each conversation. The question will be followed by four answers. You have to choose the best answer to each question and mark it on your answer sheet.

Example:

You will hear:             Man           : The driver will meet you at the gate.

                                    Woman      : What kind of car

                                    Man           : He’ll be driving a large, black limousine.

You will read:             What will the woman do?

A.    Look for a specific automobile.                Sample Answer

B.     Wait at the door.              

C.     Drive a car.

D.    Call a taxi.                                                           A      B      C       D

Choice (A) – “Look for a specific automobile” – is the best answer to the question, “What will the woman do?” Therefore, you should mark (A) on your answer sheet.

8.      What does the woman doing?

A.    Sweeping

B.     Eating

C.     Cooking

D.    Washing

9.      What is being ordered by Mr. Chandra?

A.    New books

B.     Correspondence books

C.     Curriculum books

D.    Delivery books

10.  Where will the speakers meet?

A.    at the woman’s office

B.     at the dentist

C.     at the man’s office

D.    at the movie

11.  How long did the man live in Bandung?

A.    5 years

B.     9 years

C.     15 years

D.    20 years

Part IV. Short Talks

Questions :12 to 15.

Directions :

In this part of the test, you will hear several short talks. Each will be spoken twice. They will not be printed in your test book, so you must listen carefully to understand and remember what is said.

In your test book, you will read two or more question about each short talk. Each question will be followed by four answers. You have to choose the best answer to each question and mark it on your answer sheet.

12.    What is the text about?

A.    Inserting the letters into the drive.

B.     Installating additional software from a CD or DVD

C.     Following the company’s order

D.    Restarting the computer monitor.

13.    When do we start following the on- screen instructions?

A.    When the dics is inserted into the drive.

B.     When we turn on the computer.

C.     When the installation wizard opens.

D.    When we turn off the computer

14.    What is being advertised?

A.    Food.

B.     Clothing.

C.     Beverage

D.    Furniture.

15.    Where should buyers go to get the products?

A.    Korea

B.     Market

C.     Supermarket

D.    Anggun Department Store

This is the end of the listening section.

Reading Section

Questions 16 – 20 is error recognition, choose the inappropriate structure in the sentences below.

16.  Jenny     : We need a biggest room than this one. It is too small for us.                                                                               A                                                   B

Lisa        : I think so. It is smaller than before. We should find better than that one.

                                         C                       D

17.  Olive      : Which one do you like? The modern yellow bike or a big black one?

                    A                                         B

Sammy  : I want that one at the corner. It is a uniquely brown bike.

                     C                                                  D

18.  Benny    : Excuse me. Where can I see Ms. Jane?

                             A

Vicky     : There are two Janes here. What does she look like?

                                                                             B

Benny    : She is wearing blue jacket and has hair blonde.

                             C                                 D

19.  Widya    : Do you think we can see the President in the opening of Wayang exhibition?

                             A                                             B

Fitri        : Yes, sure.  If we came earlier, we can see him there.

                                              C                D

20.  Teacher  : How did you feel after watching the “Kungfu Panda” on TV last night?

                             A

Charlie   : It was very interesting and made me exciting.

                                         B                C             D

READING COMPREHENSION

Questions 21 - 23 refer to the following letter

Dear George,

I am afraid I can’t meet you on April 23rd. I have an appointment that I can’t change. I’m sending my assisstant manager, Sandy Huang. She will meet you and take you to the hotel. We have booked a room for you in the Double Tree Hotel, as requested. She will bring you to our office on Dover Street.

Could you please confirm  the arrangements are satisfactory?

Looking forward to seeing you again.

Regards,

Tom Barkley

Production Manager

21.  Why can’t Tom Barkley meet George?

A.    He has an appointment that he can’t change.

B.     He has booked the Double Tree Hotel.

C.     He has changed the ticket.

D.    He has returned the ticket.

22.  Why did Tom Barkley book in the Double Tree Hotel? Because ...

A.    He has an appointment.

B.     He has a meeting on April 23rd.

C.     Sandy Huang will meet Mr. George.

D.    Mr. George  asked them to book a room.

23.  Could you please confirm  the arrangements are satisfactory?

The underlined word means ….

A.    plannings

B.     findings

C.     bookings

D.    appointments

Questions 24 - 26 refer to the following text

A factory is a very big building where things are produced. In a factory, machines are used. There for, many things can be done more rapidly. In every industrial town, we always find factories. Factories give job for many people. Those who work in factories will get money for their wages. Nowadays, almost everything we wear and use has been produced in a factory. Of course, something is still made by hand. Factory products are usually cheaper than those handmades .

 

24.  What is the text about?

A.    People in a factory.

B.     Handmade products.

C.     Machines in a factory.

D.    The factories.

25.  What does a factory give to the people?

            A. Modern products.

            B. Working opportunities.

            C. Cheaper products.

            D. Handmade things.

26.  “Those who work in factories will get money for their wages.”

  The underline word refers to . . . .

A.    Wages

B.     Things

C.     People

D.    factories

Questions 27 - 30 refer to the following text

 

27.  When did Joe Dogeness take a job with a large company?

A. After graduating from Vocational School.

B. After graduating from University.

C. Before his career got off .

D. Before his salary was satisfactory.

28.  How long was Joe Dogeness as a staff job at home office?

A. One year.

B. Two years.

C. Five years.

D. Six years.

29.  What does the main idea of the second paragraph ?

        A. He was not happy with his carrier.

        B. He felt that he would like a change.

        C. He requested a transfer to a line marketing job.

        D. He was not satisfy with his salary.

30.  Why wasn’t he promoted to a higher position?

Because ….

A.    He was slightly irresponsible.

B.     He got off to a good position.

C.     He did not have enough experience.

D.    He was needed in his present position.

Questions 31 - 35 refer to the following manual

HOW TO FIND UNUSUAL GIFTS Giving gifts is a well-known way to show our attention toward somebody else. Moreover, giving gifts may be important for certain special moments. Unusual or even weird gifts would leave a sweet memory for us and the recipient. So, try these tips to find something unusual as your gifts: 1.       Looking for gifts wherever you find yourself, especially when you were on a trip. From a bazaar in Bandung to a tag sale in Berlin. 2.       Use the internet. Follow links until you find what you want. Track down items such as rare prints, out of print books or antiques in the auction. 3.       Give a welcome service. A massage, costume makeovers, a day at the spa, or romantic dinner will be a nice welcome gift. 4.       Combine one or two things for a spectacular effect. The picture frame that you bought in Bali might provide the perfect background for showing off the portrait of the recipient. 5.       Come to a handicrafts store and talk to the people that make unique pieces. 6.       Visit art supply stores, craft shops, art galleries and factory stores for ideas.

 

31.  Where may we look for unusual gifts?

A.    Anywhere.

B.     In auction.

C.     In the internet

D.    In the craft shop

32.  Before give an unusual gifts, it is suggested that we give ... first.

A.    a rare print

B.     a photo frame

C.     a unique furniture

D.    a welcome service

33.  Giving gifts may be important to ...

A.    Make us unusual

B.     Complete our collections

C.     Get the recipient attention

D.    Celebrate special moments.

34.  The word well-known in the first paragraph means....

A.    Great

B.     Weird

C.     Special

D.    Famous

35.  “not too many” in the text has a similar meaning with …

A.    rare

B.     sweet

C.     unique

D.    important

Questions 36 – 45 are incomplete dialogues.

Four choices marked A, B, C, and D are given beneath each dialogue. You have to choose the one that best completes the dialogues.

36.    Sonny       : Smith, I want to smooth the surface of this wooden chair by myself.

      Do you know the easiest way to do it?

Smith        : . . . 

Sonny       : That is a good idea.

A.    I suggest you to use sandpaper.

B.     I think you could call the technician to help you.

C.     I suggest you bring it to the carpenter.

D.    What about asking the carpenter to do it?

37.  Mom         : It’s already lunch time.

     ….

Dessy       : I would like some soup, Mom.

Thank you.

A.    Would you like some refreshments?

B.     What do you want to eat?

C.     What about having lunch together?

D.    Would  you like me to help you?

38.  Novita      : My wallet was stolen in the market. What should I do ?

Ferdi         : I’m sorry to hear that. …

Novita      : Thanks. That’s a good idea.

A.    You had better go to the post office.

B.     I suggest you to meet the doctor.

C.     Why don’t you report to the police?

D.    You should ask the shopkeeper.

39.  Lia            : What’s the matter?

Rina          : I have a cough.

Lia            : I think you smoke too much.

You should stop . . . .

A.    smoke

B.     smoked

C.     to smoke

D.    smoking

40.  Receptionist         : Can I help you?

Tomi                     : Yes, ….

                         Is that possible to get two double rooms for next month?

Receptionist         : Of course. May I know your name and address, please?

A.    I’d like to make a reservation

B.     I want you to check my rooms

C.     I’d like to confirm my reservation

D.    I want information about your name

41.  Teacher     : Sorry …, your voice is so loud.

My students are having a test now.

 Sony        : I am Sorry  Mom.  

A.    Will you open the book, please?

B.     Could you close the door, please?

C.     Speak a little slowly, please!

D.    Speak loudly, please!

42.  Agung : What is your opinion about football match last night?

Anto    : …, they would have gotten a ticket to final

A.    If our team have won the match

B.     If our team had won the match

C.     If our team won the match

D.    If our team win the match

43.  Aulia        : What is your plan for the next holiday?

Ratih        : We’re going to visit Borobudur Temple. How about you?

Aulia        : …

A.    I will go to my grandmother’s house in Bandung.

B.     I’m going to Prambanan temple.

C.     I have gone to Jakarta.

D.    I went to Kuta beach.

44.  Andi  : Where were you last holiday ?

Rudi  : . . .

Andi  : Really! I visited that city too. That city is interesting.

A.    I spend my holiday in Bandung.

B.     I spent my holiday in Bandung.

C.     I am spending my holiday in Bandung.

D.    I was spending my holiday in Bandung.

45.  Mr. zae     : I don’t see Benny. Where is he now?

Ratih        : …

Mr. Zae    : That’s good for his health.

A.    He is listening to music in his private room.

B.     He is reading novel in the library.

C.     He is writing a letter in the living room.

D.    He is playing football in the yard.

Questions number 46 - 48 is cloze test.

Choose the best vocabulary to complete the following letter.

Dear Mr. Gilhooley, I am writing to (46) … for the programmer position advertised in the Times Union. As requested, I am enclosing a completed job application, my certification, my resume and three references. The opportunity presented in this listing is very interesting, and I believe that my strong technical experience and education will make me a very (47)… candidate for this position. The key strengths that I possess for success in this position include: ·           I have successfully designed, developed, and supported live use applications ·            I strive for continued excellence ·            I provide exceptional contributions to customer service for all customers With a BS degree in Computer Programming, I have a full understanding of the full life cycle of a software development project. I also have experience in learning and excelling at new technologies as needed. Please see my resume (48)… additional information on my experience. Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to speaking with you about this employment opportunity. Sincerely, John Donaldson

 

46.    A. write

B.  apply

C.  send

D.  make

47.    A. competitive

B.   competition

C. competitions

D. competitor

48.  A. for

B. of

C. from

D. on

Question numbers 49 - 50 is cloze test.

Choose the best vocabulary to complete the following announcement

Attention Shoppers! Someone has just turned in (49)… documents. It was found (50)… the floor of the women’s section. If these documents are yours, please come to the customer service.

 

49.  A. import

B.  important

C.  importance

D.  importance’s

50.  A. in

B.  on

C.  at

D.  to

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