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Listening Section

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

Part I. Pictures

Question : 1 to 3.
Directions :
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 in your test book, so you must listen to them
carefully. You must choose one statement – (A), (B), (C) or (D) – that best describes the picture.
Then, on your answer sheet, mark your choice.

Example :
Look at the following picture.

Now listen to the following statements.


A. He is in a photography studio
B. He wears dark trousers
C. A backpack is on his arm
D. He’s arranging picture

Choice (B) – “He wears dark trousers.” – best describes what is seen in the picture. Therefore, you
should mark (B) on your answer sheet.

Let’s begin with question number one.

1.

2.
3.

Part II. Question – Responses

Question : 4 to 7
Directions :
In this part of the test, you will hear several questions spoken in English, followed by four 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 to them carefully to understand what speakers say. You have to
choose the best response to each question.

Now listen to a sample question:


You will hear : Woman : Did you enjoy your trip to Malang last year?
You will also hear : Man : (A) I can’t say anything about you
: (B) It was exciting, I will be back
: (C) Malang is famous for it’s apples
: (D) Last year income has increased

Choice (B) – “It was exciting, I will be back.” – is the best response to the question “Did you enjoy
your trip to Malang last year?” Therefore, you should mark (B) on your answer sheet.

4. Mark your answer on your answer sheet.


5. Mark your answer on your answer sheet.
6. Mark your answer on your answer sheet.
7. Mark your answer on your answer sheet.

Part III. Short Conversations

Question : 8 to 11
Directions :
In this part of the test, you will hear several short conversations. You will hear the conversations
TWICE. The conversations will not be printed in your test book, so you must listen to them carefully
to understand what the speakers say.
In your test book, you will read a question about each question. 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 : Hello, Marry. Many happy return of the day.
Woman : Thank you Dave. You are the first one to congratulate me.
Man : Oh really? Here is a little present for you. I hope you like it.
You will read: What makes the man congratulate the woman?
A. She just return home
B. She is celebrating her birthday
C. She gives him a special gift
D. She is his best friend
Choice (B) – “She is celebrating her birthday.” – is the best answer to the question “What makes the
man congratulate the woman?” Therefore, you should mark (B) on your answer sheet.

8. Why does the man take the public transportation?


A. He enjoys sitting in the bus
B. He likes going everywhere
C. He gets tired driving in the traffic jams
D. He wants to ride the bus with her

9. What does the woman suggest?


A. Moving to a new house
B. Catching the bus to work
C. Buying a bigger house
D. Leaving home earlier

10. What happened to the woman’s car?


A. It was taken to the workshop
B. It was parked by someone
C. It was stolen from the parking area
D. It was seen from the camera

11. What will the woman probably do next?


A. She’ll help the man to find a seat
B. She’ll go to the police station
C. She’ll fill out some report forms
D. She’ll take the passport to the office

Part IV. Short Monolog

Question : 12 to 15
Directions :
In this part of the test, you will hear several monologs. Each will be spoken TWICE. The conversations
will not be printed in your test book, so you must listen to them carefully to understand and
remember what is said.
In your test book, you will read two or more questions about each short monolog. Each question will
be followed by four answers. You have to choose the best answer to each question, and mark it on
your answer sheet.

12. What is the text about?


A. An exercise program
B. Safety instruction
C. An adult supervision
D. An unusual discomfort

13. Which of the following is strongly prohibited in the announcement?


A. Exercising without reading the manual
B. Using the trainer without being familiar with equipment
C. Children being around without supervision
D. Adult’s chest pain without a doctor’s consultation

14. What should you do before plugging the USB power adapter into a power outlet?
A. Connect the USB cable to the USB adapter
B. Plug the end of the USB cable to the jack
C. Unplug the USB cable from the device
D. Unplug the USB power adapter from the electrical socket

15. Which of the following is prohibited by the manual?


A. Connecting the cable to the adapter
B. Using unapproved chargers and cables
C. Keeping the USB cable when the battery is fully charged
D. Discarding the wet battery in the bin

THIS IS THE END OF THE LISTENING SECTION

READING COMPREHENSION
Read the text and answer the question!
Mark Elliot Zuckerberg (born May 14, 1984) is an American computer programmer and
entrepreneur. He is best known as one of five co-founders of the social networking website
Facebook. Zuckerberg is the chairman and chief executive of Facebook, Inc. His personal wealth, as
of July 2015, is estimated to be $38.6 billion. Zuckerberg receives a one dollar salary as CEO of
Facebook.
Together with his college roomates and fellow Harvard University students Eduardo Saverin, Andrew
McCollum, Dustin Moskovitz, and Chris Hughes, he launched Facebook from Harvard University’s
dormitory rooms. The group then introduced Facebook onto other campuses nationwide and moved
to Palo Alto, Calivornia shortly afterward. In 2007, at the age of 23, Zuckerberg became a billionaire
as a result of Facebook’s success. The number of Facebook users worldwide reached a total of one
billion in 2012. Zuckerberg was involved in various legal disputes that were initiated by others in the
group, who claimed a share of the company based upon their involvement during the development
phase of Facebook.
16. Why does the writer compose the text?
A. To launch a famous program on the internet
B. To introduce a social media networking
C. To imform about American computer program
D. To tell the success story of an entrepreneur
17. Where did Zuckerberg launc Facebook?
A. From other campuses
B. From Harvard classroom
C. From Palo Alto California
D. From his dormitory rooms
18. “... in various legal disputes ...” (Paragraph 2)
Which of the following words os closest in meaning to the underlined word?
A. Conflicts
B. Provisions
C. Agreements
D. Preparations

Read the text and answer the question!


INDONESIAN INCLUDES SA ON NEW VISA-FREE LIST, EXCLUDES AUSTRALIA
Indonesia will soon allow tourists from an additional 30 countries to visits without a visa, a
minister said, but neighbouring Astralia was left off the list amid a row looming executions.
The move comes as Jakarta seeks to boost a faltering economy, which is growing at five-year
lows, and to attract more foreign income as the rupiah rapidly weakens.
The country currently only allows tourists from 15 countries, they are mostly in Southeast Asia,
to visit without a visa. People from a number of other countries can get a tourist visa on arrival.
The 30 countries added to the list are mainly European, but also include China and several others in
Asia, the United States, and some nations in the Middle and Africa (including SA), Tourist Minister
Arif Yahya said.

19. What is the purpose of the text? The purpose is to ....


A. persuade other countries to provide free-visa
B. attract more foreigners coming to Indonesia
C. promote some tourist spots to foreigners
D. inform readers about countries on new visa-free list
20. What some people from certain countries could do if they want to visit Indonesia?
A. Visit the tourism minister.
B. Purchase a tourist visa on arrival.
C. Enter the country without visa.
D. Change their arrival form in the counter.
21. The word “boost” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ....
A. raise
B. reduce
C. balance
D. minimize

Read the text and answer the question!

Jl. Demang Lebar Daun 15


Palembang
August 7

Human Resources Manager


Cleopatra Inc.
Jl. Tanjung Raya
Jakarta

Dear Sir,
I was interested when I saw your advertisement seeking a new account service executive. I have
been seeking such an opportunity and believe that my skills and experiences would be a good match
for ABC advertising.

Please find my resume enclosed for your review of particular relevance in the five years I spent in
Sydney working in acccount services at as advertising agency. I have a passion for client services and
as you will see from my resume, a good understanding of the sector I would be working in.

I am looking forward to hearing from you.

Yours faithfully,

Anna

22. What is the purpose of the text?


A. To ask for an interview
B. To explain what the letter is for
C. To be admitted for the job vacancy
D. To seek a new account service executive
23. What will Anna expect after sending the letter?
A. Get the chance to continue her study
B. Learn to understand the problem
C. Be invited to come for interview
D. Give excellent service
24. “ ... I have a passion for client services and as you will see from my resume, ...”
The underlined word means ....
A. a quick note
B. legal writing
C. longer writing
D. a curriculum vitae

Read the text and answer the question.


The management of ACA industries would like to invite all workers and their family members to take
the advantage of the complimentary film tickets. Now available every Wednesday afternoon the
reception desk in the lobby of the employee leisure centre. To thank you for all your hard work, we
are offering free film tickets every Wednesday from now until the end of the year. To get your
tickets, simply show your leisure centre membership card to the receptionists and they will be happy
to give your tickets. We regret that we can only allow a maximum of 4 tickets per family. Enjoy your
free film.

25. What is the text about?


A. Invitation of visiting the ACA industries.
B. Thank you letter from the management.
C. Free film tickets for the family workers.
D. Complimentary leisure centre membership card.
26. What will the readers probably do after reading the invitation?
A. Come to the reception desk
B. Thanks to the management
C. Show the tickets to the management
D. Share the tickets to the receptionist
27. “...we can only allow a maximum ...”
What is the underlined word closest in meaning to?
A. To care
B. To keep
C. To take
D. To permit

Read the text and answer the question.

RM Trucking
8092 Las Noches Santa Fe. NM 87538
505-555-0050

August 3rd

Aditya Raharja
Wind Willow 13
Santa Fe. NM 87538

DearAdit.

Every year l take time to look ahead to what the next year has in store for employees. Next year’s
outlook is exciting. In the past year, RM Trucking has experienced phenomenal growth, moving from
the tenth-largest trucking firm in New Mexico to the second-largest. We project that in the coming
year we will become number one in New Mexico and number two in the combined states of New
Mexico and Arizona. It is because of our farsighted staff that we have been able to achieve this kind
of success. Naturally, this success affects everyone who works for RM trucking. Because of our
unique profit-sharing plan, each employee benefits from it. Next year will be exciting at RM who
works for RM for all of us involved. I hope you will make the most of these opportunities.

Sincerely.

Wisnu Martin
President

28. What is the letter about?


A. An apology letter
B. A sympathy letter
C. An appreciation letter
D. An invitation letter
29. It can be concluded from the text that ....
A. Mr. Wisnu has been very successful in leading the company
B. Mr. Wisnu feels positive forward his employees
C. Adit will be promoted by Mr. Wisnu next year
D. Adit is Mr. Wisnu’s reliable assistant
30. What does the word “farsighted” in the text mean?
A. Adit will be promoted by Mr. Wisnu next year
B. Being unable to focus on things sharply
C. Planning prudently for the future
D. Ability to see to a great distance

Read the text and answer the question.

Whether you are diving or snorkeling amongst our vibrant protected coral reefs, enjoying a
rejuvenating spa, taking in a glorious sunset with your favorite cocktails or perhaps indulging in a
romantic beach dinner. Wakatobi Dive Resort provides a unique enriching experience for those
seeking recreation, relaxation, and privacy.

To reach the resort, our private chartered flight will transpont you from Bali to our purposely-built
airstrip in less than three hours, followed by a short boat ride to our resort and your vacation will
truly begin. You will enjoy the tranquility and secluded location of Wakatobi Dive Resort; no traffic
noise, no pollution, no other dive resorts for hundreds of miles.

You will discover that, despite its remote location. Wakatobi Dive Resort offers a very civilized
existence. Each handcrafted villa and bungalow is spacious, quiet, comfortable, and just a few steps
from the ocean. All are air-conditioned with Wi-Fi internet access, along with comprehensive
amenities.

31. Why did the author write the text?


A. To promote the selling points of a resort
B. To inform the reader about a new tourist spot
C. To inform about a certain private property
D. To describe a unique and enriching experience on Bali Island
32. What is the main idea of the third paragraph?
A. The hand-crafted villas and bungalows
B. The discovery of the new tourism sites
C. The sophisticated facilities of the resort
D. The rransortation to reach the location
33. “... enjoying the tranquility and secluded location ...” (in the second paragraph)
The underlined word is closest in meaning to ....
A. nearby
B. isolated
C. crowded
D. integrated

Read the text and answer the question.


Clerk : Can I help you?
Santi : I would like to open an account.
Clerck : Well, we have several different types of accounts: checking accounts, saving accounts,
money market accounts, time deposit accounts.
Santi : It is a checking account that I want to open.
Clerk : I can help you with that. First, fill out this form, then I need to see your identification.
Santi : Thank you very much.

34. What is the conversation about?


A. Assistance on how to open an account
B. Procedure in activating some accounts
C. Problem in opening an account
D. Different types of accounts
35. What does the clerk need to provide to Santi?
A. A form
B. A deposit
C. An account
D. An identification
36. What does the clerk mean by saying: “ I can help you with that ...”
A. He will help Santi with his identification
B. He can help to explain the opening procedure
C. He gives information about types of accounts
D. He fills out the form to be submitted
Read the text and answer the question.
Paperboy : Good morning, Mrs. Williams.
Mrs. Williams : Good morning, Jim. Is there anything I can do for you?
Paperboy : Yes, Ma’am. I need to make more money so I was wondering if you needed someone
to help you cut the grass or clean the windows regularly.
Mrs. Williams : Are you familiar with plants?
Paperboy : I used to take care of the plants at home. I can do both jobs. I mean after I have
taken care of the garden, I clean the windows.
Mrs. Williams : Well, Jim. Why don’t you come back tomorrow morning after you have delivered all
the newspaper? Say, about eight?

37. What is the conversation about?


A. Delivering newspaper
B. Working as a gardener
C. Asking for an extra job
D. Windows cleaning job
38. What time does Mrs. Williams want Jim to come the next morning?
A. After he has delivered the all papers
B. After he has taken care of the gardens
C. After she has planted some trees
D. After she has had breakfast
39. “Are you familiar with plants?”
What does Mrs. Williams imply?
A. She needs a gardener
B. She wants an expert
C. Jim is related to the plant
D. She loves flowers

Read the text and answer the question.


Claudio : Hi, Julia. I’m calling to you let you know about our flight next Saturday. It will be KAL 401,
ETD 08:40.
Julia : Great! How many of you in the group?
Claudio : Just Anton and I, but we have a lot of things for the opening of the exhibition.
Julia : No wories, I’ll drive a van and meet you at the exit gate. Remember to put on your jacket
or coat. It’s cold and windy these days.
Claudio : Thanks. How will Anton and I recognice you?
Julia : I’ll be holding a sign with your name and Anton’s on it. If you like, you can text me upon
arrival.

40. What is the topic of the conversation?


A. A pick-up plan
B. A guest recognition
C. An important meeting
D. Opening an exhibition
41. What will Julia do so that Claudio can identify her?
A. She will wear a jacket or a coat
B. She will call Claudio upon his arrival
C. She will meet them at the exit gate
D. She will held a notice with their names
42. “If you like, you can text me ...”
Which of the following phrases is closest in meaning to the underined words?
A. wait for me there
B. send me a messege
C. read the sign I wrote
D. call me on the phone
Choose the best word/phrase/expression to complete the dialogue.
Mother : It’s cold here.
Lily : ....
Mother : Thank you, Lily. It certainly helps.

43. A. Do you want to get another help?


B. Would you consider moving your desk?
C. Would you like me to close the window?
D. Could you just tell the technician to help?
Choose the best word/phrase/expression to complete the dialogue.
Rudi : In my opinion, building new toll road will overcome the problem of over populated intercity
roads.
Soni : .... The goverment should build better mass transportation. So people will change the way
they commute and the road would be less crowded.

44. A. You are completely right


B. I absolutely disagree with you
C. I am truly accepting your opinion
D. I never hesitate to your point of view
Choose the best word/phrase/expression to complete the dialogue.
Angga : Hello guys. Look at my new watch. It fits me well, right?
Dimas : .... It’s so cool. It must be expensive.

45. A. I doubt whether you’re right or not


B. I don’t agree with you anymore
C. That’s not exactly what I think
D. I couldn’t agree with you more
Choose the best word/phrase/expression to complete the dialogue.
Anang : Look! The computer is working again. Has someone repaired it?
Arif : I think the technician has done his work job well, so ....

46. A. it can be used now


B. it is prepared for him
C. it is switched off now
D. it is still being repaired
Choose the best word/phrase/expression to complete the dialogue.
Guruh : Next week is the anniversary of our school.
Wawan : Really? When was it established?
Guruh : ....

47. A. It was founded in 1965


B. It was renovated during the 70s
C. It was founded by the government
D. It was established by our principal
Choose the best word/phrase/expression to complete the dialogue.
Rasyid : These shoes are very nice.
Sunu : Yes, but they’re too expensive.
Rasyid : You’re right. ....
Sunu : That’s good idea. You have to be thrifty.

48. A. I might ask someone to buy them for me


B. I have to save my money, first
C. I can get a discount from the store
D. I could use my school fee for it
Choose the best word/phrase/expression to complete the dialogue.
Soju : What are you going to do tonight?
Prio : Not much. I’ll just stay home and watch a few DVD’s. How about you?
Soju : I guess ....

49. A. I was seeing an old James Bond movie


B. They are going to take a long walk on a beach
C. I’ll just do some laundry in a nearby laundromat
D. Nani and I were having windows shopping last week

Choose the best word/phrase/expression to complete the dialogue.


Haris : Where have you been? I’ve been waiting for ages. I was about to go.
Faiz : Sorry, I had a meeting which went on forever and Mia stopped me as I was rushing out and
finally when I got out .... and it was so heavy.

50. A. I will be at home


B. I am in hurry
C. it will rain hard
D. it was raining

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