This text is for questions number 1  3.

Surya Airline is one of the leading airlines in Indonesia. The airline is rated as a 5-
star airline by the international airline review firm skylife.
Based in Denpasar, the airline operated regularly schedule flights to a large number
of destinations in Asia, Australia and Europe from its main hub in Ngurah Rai
International Airport.
The airline has received a lot of awards such as Best customer choice, International
top brands, and Most improved airline. The reason is because the airline always puts
customers’ comfort as its first priority.
Founded in 1992, Surya Airline has three subsidiaries which operate domestic
flights with varied classes. Those are Kharisma airline, Sakti airline, and cakrawala airline.
The last, provides first class domestic flights for exclusive members only.

1. What is the text mainly about?

A. Surya Airline founder
B. Surya Airline awards
C. Three subsidiaries of Surya Airline
D. Domestic flight of Surya Airline
E. Surya Airline as one of the leading airlines in Indonesia

2. Where are the large number of destinations of Surya Arline?

A. Asia and America
B. Africa and Europe
C. Africa, Asia, America
D. Asia, Australia, Europe
E. Australia and Mexico

3. “Founded in 1991 ...” (paragraph 4).

The underlined word has the closest meaning with….
A. established
B. created
C. began
D. started
E. finished
 Raden Mas Soewardi Seoryaningrat, better known as Ki Hajar Dewantara, was born to a
Javanese noble family in Yogyakarta on May 2nd, 1889. Because of his aristocrat
background, he was able to get a good education. He went to a Dutch primary school and
continue to a medical school for native Indonesian, STOVIA. Unfortunately, illness left him
unable to finish his studies.

From when he was a young man, Ki hajar Dewantara was actively writing to support the
anti-colonial movement. He was considered an accomplished writer. He also worked as a
journalist at several newspaper including Sedyotomo, Midden Java, De Express, Oetoesan
Indies, Kaoem Moeda, Tjahaja Timoer, and Peosara.

4. What is the main idea of the second paragraph?

A. Ki Hajar Dewantara’s accomplishment
B. Ki Hajar Dewantara’s background
C. Ki Hajar Dewantara born to a Javanese noble family
D. Ki Hajar Dewantara went to a Dutch primary school
E. Ki Hajar Dewantara illness

5. From the text, we know that Ki Hajar Dewantara…..

A. could not complete his medical school, STOVIA
B. was a teacher in the Dutch primary school
C. got a good education because he was smart
D. wrote actively to prove his ability in writing
E. worked as a journalist at Seompah Pemoeda newspaper

6. …..writing to support the anti-colonial movement (paragraph 2)

The underlined word has the closest meaning with….
A. pull
B. lift
C. encourage
D. take
E. depress
 Mr Andrew Ramadha
HRD Manager
Patra Komala Bank
211 Sudirman Street
Jakarta

Dear Mr. Ramadha

I am writing this letter to express my interest in the position of secretary in your company.
Having recently obtained my Bachelor’s degree in Office administration major at Phillipe
University in Malaysia. I wish to bring my knowledge, skills and commitment to excellence
to your company’s innovation environment.

I am equipped with the necessary knowledge and skill required for the position, including
keeping an office organized, being a good communicator, handling business
correspondence, public relations and written communication.

For additional detail regarding my qualifications and expertise, please review my attached
resume. Thank you for taking the time to consider this application and look forward to
hearing from you.

Sincerely,
Maharani Umar

7. Why did Maharani Umar write this letter?

A. To inform about an administration to Mr. Ramadha
B. To communicate with Mr. Ramadha
C. To attach the resume for Mr. Ramadha
D. To apply a job for a position as a secretary
E. To describe about Maharani Umar

8. What will Mr. Ramadha possibly do after reading the letter?

A. Reviewing the attached resume
B. Asking Maharani about her qualifications
C. Training maharani as a new secretary
D. Giving Maharani a job as a secretary
E. Working with Maharani Umar

9. ……….to express my interest…(Paragraph 2)

What is the synonym of the underline word…
A. Hatred
B. Passion
C. Apathy
D. Ignorance
E. Dislike
 Here are some steps to take a picture using Digital Camera
1. Hold up the camera and adjust the object in the centre of the LCD by using the zoom
control.
2. After the camera sets the focus, hold the shutter halfway.
3. A light should appear so that you know the camera is ready to use.
4. Press the shutter all the way done and you will get your picture.

10. What does the text tells us about?

A. How to hold up the camera
B. How to set the focus
C. How to press the shutter
D. How to take a picture
E. How to use Digital Camera

11. What should we do after setting the focus?

A. Hold up the camera
B. Adjust the object
C. Hold the shutter halfway
D. A light appear
E. Press the shutter all the way

12. Press the shutter all the way done …” (step 4)

The underlined word has the similar meaning with ....
A. Push
B. place
C. delete
D. fix
E. Made

To : All employees
From : Ahmad Fajar, Head Manager
Subject : Our Company’s Anniversary

I know you will all be pleased to know that next Sunday we are going to celebrate our
company’s anniversary. It will be held at 10:00 a.m. on December 9th, 2018. There will
be a bazaar and door prizes for the employees. I hope you can attend this celebration on
time.
13. What is the purpose of the text?
A. To inform the employees that the next Sunday is Company’s anniversary
B. To tell the employees that the anniversary will be held in the afternoon
C. To let the employees know that there will not be a bazaar
D. To explain to the employees how to celebrate the anniversary
E. To describe to the employees about the anniversary

14. What should the employees do for celebrating the anniversary?

A. Open a bazaar
B. Come on December 10th
C. Attend this celebration on time
D. Call Mr. Ahmad Fajar
E. Make the door prizes

15. …..we are going to celebrate our company’s anniversary ( line 4)

The underline word has closest meaning to…..
A. salute
B. commemorated
C. complimenting
D. be sad
E. humiliate

16. Read the following dialogue and answer the question

Andre : I think Amelia is a good student.

Cindy : I agree with you. She always studies hard.
Andre : Yes, she is very diligent and always active in the class.
Cindy : I am sure she will get the best score this semester.
From the dialogue, we know that Amelia ....

A. Is very diligent but not active in the class

B. Does not study hard.
C. is active in the class and always studies hard.
D. Will not get the best score this semester
E. Is not a good student
17. Read the following dialogue and answer the question

Fitri : What are your plans after graduating from vocational high school?
Nuri : I am going to continue to Gadjah Mada University. How about you?
Fitri : I want to continue to university but my parents want me to work first.
Nuri : I hope you will get the best in your future.
Fitri : Thank you.

What will Fitri possibly do after graduating from vocational high school?
A. She will apply for a job
B. She will continue to university
C. She will apply for a scholarship
D. She will go to Gadjah Mada University.
E. She will work with her parents

18. Read the following dialog and answer the question.

Tiara : I didn’t see you at the gathering last week.

Ambar : … I had to meet an important deadline.

The suitable expression to complete the dialogue is …

A. I am going out of town.
B. I am in the hospital
C. I will have a long vacation
D. I was busy and stayed in my office
E. I have gone to the gathering.

Read the dialog and answer the questions.

Harry : Hi, Wid. What are you doing?

Widia : Nothing much. Would you like to go to movies?
Harry : I would love to. What movie do you want to watch?
Widia : Let’s watch ‘Ring’.
Harry : I would rather not. I am not much into horror movie. How about ‘Peanuts’?
Widia : Ok. Let’s go

19. What are they talking about?

A. the watch
B. the movie
C. the ring
D. the peanuts
E. the activity
For questions 20 to 27, choose the appropriate expression to complete the dialogue.

20. Rudi : This novel is Rp. 100.000. That’s very expensive. I won’t buy it.
Anjar : Yes, …..it’s expensive enough for us.
A. I don’t think so
B. I agree with you
C. I am not with you
D. I disagree with you
E. I don’t agree with you

21. Wini : What are you doing?

Angga : …… my friends are coming for doing our project tonight.
A. I am preparing a few books for reference
B. I was doing my project
C. I will prepare a few books
D. I was looking for my books
E. I have prepared my laptop and a few books

22. Helen : If you had passed the university entrance test, where would have you gone?
Boby : If I had passed the university entrance test, .........
A. I would choose Japan
B. I will study in Singapore
C. I will choose America
D. I would have continued to Bogor Agricultural University
E. I would study in Padjadjaran Univeristy

23. John : What do you do on Sunday morning?

Marry : ……seeing blooming flowers makes me be more relaxed
A. I do some exercises in the gym
B. I go cycling to the beach
C. I watch TV program about farming
D. I turn my radio up
E. I water the plants in the garden

24. Rani :
Yoga : Yeah that would be lovely, I feel thirsty.

A. Would you like a glass of juice?

B. Shall I get you some cakes?
C. Let’s buy chocolate chips cookies
D. Can I get you a bowl of meatball?
E. I think you should eat a lot
25. Neni : You look nice! ...............
Fajrin : Thank you.

A. That’s the worst dress I’ve ever seen.

B. The dress is very bad.
C. This dress is worse than your previous dress.
D. Your dress is very beautiful and it looks good on you!
E. The dress doesn’t match your shoes and bag

26. Harris : Why are you sitting outside?

Tamara : I have to wait here while……
A. The room is cleaned
B. The room was cleaned
C. The room is being cleaned
D. The room will be cleaned
E. The room has been cleaned

27. Winny : When will you finish your study?

Fanny : I will finish my study on December.
Winny : ….
Fanny : Yes, I will continue my study for master degree.

A. Do you continue your study?

B. Are you continuing your study?
C. Did you continue your study?
D. Have you continued your study?
E. Will you continue your study

For questions 28 to 30, complete the following text with the words provided.

Rumah Gadang, also mean big house, as a ………(28) house of Minangkabau. The
elements of rumah gadang, such as the architecture and decoration represent the
culture and values of Minangkabau society. Rumah gadang is also the …..(29) of
West Sumatra, especially Minangkabau culture. Rumah gadang is commonly used
for……..(30) activities, family gatherings and as a residence.

28. A. traditional
B. conditional
C. modern
D. modest
E. international
29. A. art
B. sign
C. mark
D. symbol
E. signal

30. A. informal
B. ceremonial
C. actual
D. biological
E. commercial

PART B. ESSAY
Read the text and asnwer the questions correctly.

Higher Education lecturers teach academic and vocational subject to

undergraduate and postgraduate students aged 18 upwards. They work in universities
and in some colleges of further education.
Teaching method include lectures, seminars, tutorials, practical laboratory
demonstrations, field work and e-learning. Multimedia technologies are being
increasingly used.
Higher Education lecturers also pursue their own research to contribute to the
wider research activities of their department/institution. Many aims to have their
research published, either in the form of a book of scholarly article, and this can help
raise the profile of their employing higher education institution.
Administrative tasks take up a significant part of the working day. Many lecturers
also take on the pastoral role with their student as higher education lecturers progress
along their career paths, they may be expected to undertake a managerial role of the
relevant department.

31. What is the text mainly about?

32. What can be shared as the teaching methods for Higher Education?
33. Why do Higher Education lecturers pursue their own research?

Read the text and answer the questions correctly.

Attention!!!
Our school library is going to undertake some improvement. It will be completely closed
for two weeks, starting from March 15th. Prepare a list of books you will need over the
Mid-Semester Test preparation and take them out. Your loan limits have been increased
to help you deal with your studies during this time.

So please, be prepared. If you would like to give us any feedback, please send it by
email. For more information, you can call Miss Rita at 082155668901.
34. Who would likely read this announcement?
35. What should they do before the library will be completely closed?