CBT Pas Big Xi SMSTR 1 2021 - No Keys
CBT Pas Big Xi SMSTR 1 2021 - No Keys
CBT Pas Big Xi SMSTR 1 2021 - No Keys
1. Edo: “I have a lot of work to finish; I don't know how I will manage. “
Sam:………………………. half of it if you want.
A. Would you
B. I think
C. Why don't
D. I will help you with
E. You could
2. Carly: “I submitted my essay to the teacher few days ago, but I haven't received any response
from her.”
Edo:………………………go and ask her?
A. Shall us
B. I'll do
C. How about
D. I propose
E. Why don’t you
3. Rob is 10 years old kid from USA. He likes eating chips, juices and sweets. He spends all day in
front of TV watching his favorite shows. What suggestion would you like to give to Rob?
5. The advice for your friend who failed the exam is ...
A. It doesn't matter
B. I advise you to learn harder
C. I advise you to just forget about it.
D. What exam?
E. You should move to another city
6. Question: ......................................
Answer : I suggest you to go home earlier.
A. Taking an aspirin
B. An aspirin
C. Take an aspirin
D. To take an aspirin
E. Took an aspirin
9. Rafa: “I have a serious problem today. I have just lost my driver license.”
Sifa: “Don’t be so sad, my friend, let us search it around the park.”
Rafa: “I have looked for it for hours, but I could not find it. Do you have any suggestion?”
Sifa: “You should tell the security to announce it to other students.”
Rafa: “Yeah, that sounds good. I do hope it helps”
Which sentence that shows asking suggestion?
10. Rafa: “I have a serious problem today. I have just lost my driver license.”
Sifa: “Don’t be so sad, my friend, let us search it around the park.”
Rafa: “I have looked for it for hours, but I could not find it. Do you have any suggestion?”
Sifa: “You should tell the security to announce it to other students.”
Rafa: “Yeah, that sounds good. I do hope it helps”
What is Rafa’s problem?
A. He lost a wallet.
B. He lost a bag.
C. He lost a car.
D. He lost his driver license.
E. He lost the way to go home
11. Mother: “Ali, where are you? Wake up, my dear. It’s Monday morning.”
Ali: “I’m here, mom, in my bed room.”
Mother: “Oh…. there you are. Don’t you go to school?”
Ali: “Mom. I have got a headache.”
Mother: “Let me check. You have got a high temperature. You should stay at home.”
Ali: “Okay, mom.”
Which sentence shows the giving suggestion?
13. Linda is working on her homework, but she finds some difficult questions. What will you suggest
her?
16.Eric : In my opinion, It’s awful sitting next to someone blowing smoke all over you
Rose : ............................ But if you do smoke, and don’t forget, it isn’t a crime
17.Tita : I don’t think that some parents and teachers are wise. They don’t listen to us.
John : Yes, you are right. .............................................................
19. The issue of using drugs to enhance athlete’s performance is controversial. Those who agree to
the use of drugs in enhancing performance say that most top players in all sports take drugs to train
harder and feel no pain during play. The trainers, sports doctors, nutritionists, physiotherapists and
managers of the big names make sure banned subtances has turned performers and their coaches into
liars and cheaters.
On the other hand, some still believe that perfomance enhancing drugs in sport should be
banned. Performance enhancing drugs are not only prohibited because they violate the spirit of sport
but because they can damage the health of athletes.
I think the idea of allowing them in sports could lead to a situation whereby sportsmen and
women are used as human guinea pigs for a constant flow of new, unregulated substances.
What argument is given by those who disagree with the use of performance enhancing drugs?
20. The issue of using drugs to enhance athlete’s performance is controversial. Those who agree to
the use of drugs in enhancing performance say that most top players in all sports take drugs to train
harder and feel no pain during play. The trainers, sports doctors, nutritionists, physiotherapists and
managers of the big names make sure banned subtances has turned performers and their coaches into
liars and cheaters.
On the other hand, some still believe that perfomance enhancing drugs in sport should be
banned. Performance enhancing drugs are not only prohibited because they violate the spirit of sport
but because they can damage the health of athletes.
I think the idea of allowing them in sports could lead to a situation whereby sportsmen and
women are used as human guinea pigs for a constant flow of new, unregulated substances.
According to the proponents of performance enhancing drugs, the effect of banning them is that
performers become ...
A. losers
B. winners
C. cheaters
D. hooligans
E. supporters
21. The issue of using drugs to enhance athlete’s performance is controversial. Those who agree to
the use of drugs in enhancing performance say that most top players in all sports take drugs to train
harder and feel no pain during play. The trainers, sports doctors, nutritionists, physiotherapists and
managers of the big names make sure banned subtances has turned performers and their coaches into
liars and cheaters.
On the other hand, some still believe that perfomance enhancing drugs in sport should be
banned. Performance enhancing drugs are not only prohibited because they violate the spirit of sport
but because they can damage the health of athletes.
I think the idea of allowing them in sports could lead to a situation whereby sportsmen and
women are used as human guinea pigs for a constant flow of new, unregulated substances.
How does the writer feel about the performance enhancing drugs?
A. Neutral
B. Indefinite
C. Positive
D. Pessimistic
E. Negative
A. I absolutely agree
B. I think so too
C. I don’t think so
D. Yes, I suppose so
E. I don’t have any objections
23. X : I personally think that the talk shows are very boring and long
Y : .... but I think the topics discussed are current
A. I disagree
B. I don’t think so
C. Not really
D. I see your point
E. I will never agree
PT Starlight
Jl.Pahlawan no.78
Manado
2nd April 2018
To:
Mrs.Dian Pratami
Director of PT Sumber Agung
Jl.Merdeka 145
Gorontalor
Dear Madame,
I would like to invite you on behalf of PT Starlight to attend the inauguration of our new
business at Delta Square, 9th April 2018 at 9 a.m. It is our pleasure to have you as one of our esteemed
guests.
You are requested to come as early as possible so that we can arrange you a comfortable seat.
I hope that you are surely going to come on that day and make the event success with your
presence. Thank You.
Yours trully,
Indra Irawan
Director
PT Starlight
Jl.Pahlawan no.78
Manado
2nd April 2018
To:
Mrs.Dian Pratami
Director of PT Sumber Agung
Jl.Merdeka 145
Gorontalor
Dear Madame,
I would like to invite you on behalf of PT Starlight to attend the inauguration of our new
business at Delta Square, 9th April 2018 at 9 a.m. It is our pleasure to have you as one of our esteemed
guests.
You are requested to come as early as possible so that we can arrange you a comfortable seat.
I hope that you are surely going to come on that day and make the event success with your
presence. Thank You.
Yours trully,
Indra Irawan
Director
27. “It is our pleasure to have you as one of our esteemed guests.” (Paragraph 1)
The word ‘esteemed’ is closest in meaning to ...
A. Skilled
B. Trusted
C. Excited
D. Honoured
E. Interested
Dear Sir,
I regret to tell you that I am going to resign from this company. I have to stay with my husband
abroad. He is accepted by an advertising company in the US. I also plan to develop my career there.
This opportunity gives me a chance to grow professinally.
I thank you for the time that I have spent at your company. I wish you and this company all the
best.
Yours sincerely,
Nayla
Dear Sir,
I regret to tell you that I am going to resign from this company. I have to stay with my husband
abroad. He is accepted by an advertising company in the US. I also plan to develop my career there.
This opportunity gives me a chance to grow professinally.
I thank you for the time that I have spent at your company. I wish you and this company all the
best.
Yours sincerely,
Nayla
Dear Sir,
I regret to tell you that I am going to resign from this company. I have to stay with my husband
abroad. He is accepted by an advertising company in the US. I also plan to develop my career there.
This opportunity gives me a chance to grow professinally.
I thank you for the time that I have spent at your company. I wish you and this company all the
best.
Yours sincerely,
Nayla
30. “I regret to tell you that I am going to resign from this company.”
What does the underlined word mean?
A. Stop working
B. Start working
C. Have a holiday
D. Have a furlough
E. Continue working
Ms.Siska
Head of MA 14 Atambua School Cooperation
Jl.Marlin no.33
Atambua
I am writing this letter from Planet Stationary Store. Ours is a well dedicated offices and school
statinary supplier with more than two decades of experiences and histories. We would like to offer our
services to your institution. Our products and services are well known for its qualities. We had earned
trust from many institutions including the town government office. Considering the rapid growth of the
school during the past years, our proposal will surely beneficial for the cooperation. To know more
about our services, please check the enclosed catalogue. We look forward to hearing your reply.
Thank you.
Yours sincerely,
Beny Panca
Marketing manager of Planet Stationary
Ms.Siska
Head of MA 14 Atambua School Cooperation
Jl.Marlin no.33
Atambua
I am writing this letter from Planet Stationary Store. Ours is a well dedicated offices and school
statinary supplier with more than two decades of experiences and histories. We would like to offer our
services to your institution. Our products and services are well known for its qualities. We had earned
trust from many institutions including the town government office. Considering the rapid growth of the
school during the past years, our proposal will surely beneficial for the cooperation. To know more
about our services, please check the enclosed catalogue. We look forward to hearing your reply.
Thank you.
Yours sincerely,
Beny Panca
Marketing manager of Planet Stationary
Ms.Siska
Head of MA 14 Atambua School Cooperation
Jl.Marlin no.33
Atambua
I am writing this letter from Planet Stationary Store. Ours is a well dedicated offices and school
statinary supplier with more than two decades of experiences and histories. We would like to offer our
services to your institution. Our products and services are well known for its qualities. We had earned
trust from many institutions including the town government office. Considering the rapid growth of the
school during the past years, our proposal will surely beneficial for the cooperation. To know more
about our services, please check the enclosed catalogue. We look forward to hearing your reply.
Thank you.
Yours sincerely,
Beny Panca
Marketing manager of Planet Stationary
33. Why does the store offer their services to the school cooperation?
A. The store knows that the school grows bigger
B. The store wants to help the cooperation
C. The cooperation asks for the store assistance
D. The school needs more stationary supplies
E. The cooperation wants to improve its business
Kunci jawaban: A
Dear Susan,
It feels like such a long time since the last time I saw you. I know it’s only been several weeks since I
saw you. So far my summer has been great!
I spend all my weekends at the beach. I am getting a nice tan and you can no longer say I am paler than
you. I have been playing lots of volleyball, surfing and building a nice collection of sea shells. Just this
past week-end I took second place in a sandcastle building contest!
On the weekdays I work, I drive an ice cream truck around and sell ice cream to the kids. It is so cool.
It is a combination of the two things I love most, ice cream and kids. The pay isn’t too great but I love
the job so much.
I hope the summer’s been going well for you too. There’s only a month and a half left in summer
vacation and after that it’s back to school. Would you like to meet up some time before school starts?
Your friend,
P.S.John Austin
Dear Susan,
It feels like such a long time since the last time I saw you. I know it’s only been several weeks since I
saw you. So far my summer has been great!
I spend all my weekends at the beach. I am getting a nice tan and you can no longer say I am paler than
you. I have been playing lots of volleyball, surfing and building a nice collection of sea shells. Just this
past week-end I took second place in a sandcastle building contest!
On the weekdays I work, I drive an ice cream truck around and sell ice cream to the kids. It is so cool.
It is a combination of the two things I love most, ice cream and kids. The pay isn’t too great but I love
the job so much.
I hope the summer’s been going well for you too. There’s only a month and a half left in summer
vacation and after that it’s back to school. Would you like to meet up some time before school starts?
Your friend,
P.S.John Austin
In Australia there are three levels of governments, the federal government, state governments and local
governments. All of these levels of government are necessary. This is so for number of reasons. First,
the federal government is necessary for the big things. They keep the economy in order and look after
like defense. Similarly, the state governments look after the middle sized things. For example they look
after law and order, preventing things like vandalism in school. Finally, local government look after the
small things. They look after things like collecting rubbish, otherwise everyone would have disease.
Thus for the reason above, we can conclude that the three levels of the government are necessary.
In Australia there are three levels of governments, the federal government, state governments and local
governments. All of these levels of government are necessary. This is so for number of reasons. First,
the federal government is necessary for the big things. They keep the economy in order and look after
like defense. Similarly, the state governments look after the middle sized things. For example they look
after law and order, preventing things like vandalism in school. Finally, local government look after the
small things. They look after things like collecting rubbish, otherwise everyone would have disease.
Thus for the reason above, we can conclude that the three levels of the government are necessary.
There is no best way to deal with pests in agriculture. Pesticides which are commonly used may cause
many problems. I think combining different management operations is the most effective way to
control pests.
Firstly, the chemicals in the pesticides may build up as residues in the environment and in the soil
which absorbs the chemicals. This reduces the quality of farm product.
Secondly, pests can gradually become resistant to pesticides. This means that newer and stronger ones
have to be developed.
Lastly, some pesticides affect non target plants and animals such as fish and bees. This affects the
ecology and environment as well.
So, understanding of ecology of an area helps a lot in pest control. Pesticides should be chosen and
applied carefully so that they don’t affect the ecological balance and environment.
Therefore, integrated pest management is a safe and more effective option to fight pest in agriculture
and livestock.
40. One of the disadvantages of using chemical pesticides is …
A. killing fish and bees.
B. increasing crops productivity.
C. creating balanced ecosystem.
D. causing the pests to become inactive
E. helping reduce pollutants in the environment.
Kunci jawaban: A
There is no best way to deal with pests in agriculture. Pesticides which are commonly used may cause
many problems. I think combining different management operations is the most effective way to
control pests.
Firstly, the chemicals in the pesticides may build up as residues in the environment and in the soil
which absorbs the chemicals. This reduces the quality of farm product.
Secondly, pests can gradually become resistant to pesticides. This means that newer and stronger ones
have to be developed.
Lastly, some pesticides affect non target plants and animals such as fish and bees. This affects the
ecology and environment as well.
So, understanding of ecology of an area helps a lot in pest control. Pesticides should be chosen and
applied carefully so that they don’t affect the ecological balance and environment.
Therefore, integrated pest management is a safe and more effective option to fight pest in agriculture
and livestock.
41. Secondly, pests can gradually become resistant to pesticides. (paragraph 3). The word resistant
in the sentence above means …
A. weak
B. fragile
C. damage
D. unaffected
E. Unbalanced
Kunci jawaban: D
I strongly believe that mobile phones are necessary. My reasons for this belief are that these phones are
convenient for business people who travel a lot, and they are handy for emergencies.
To begin with, mobile phones are necessary in the case of emergencies. For instance, if you fall down a
set of stairs in a building and are badly injured and can’t reach a pay phone, it is handy to have one to
use. Or, if your car breaks down in the middle of the night in a strange neighbourhood, it would be
dangerous to leave it in search of a public phone booth.
My other main reason is that mobile phones are convenient for business people. For example, if you are
out of the state or even overseas and you have to contact a client to do some important work, it is useful
to have one to use. By using a mobile phone, important information can be received. People can’t stay
in an office all day waiting for their phone to ring. Some people have to go and do jobs or they will go
out of business. You can even send faxes or messages and use the internet with your mobile.
In conclusion, I believe that mobile phones have now become a necessary part of every day life. Instant
communication will ensure that information can be passed on with a simple press of a button. Whether
this is to do with business or personal information or emergencies, it goes to show that they are
necessary in the new millennium.
42. How many reasons are used to support the writer’s opinion?
A. One reason
B. Two reasons
C. Three reasons
D. Four reasons
E. Five reasons
I strongly believe that mobile phones are necessary. My reasons for this belief are that these phones are
convenient for business people who travel a lot, and they are handy for emergencies.
To begin with, mobile phones are necessary in the case of emergencies. For instance, if you fall down a
set of stairs in a building and are badly injured and can’t reach a pay phone, it is handy to have one to
use. Or, if your car breaks down in the middle of the night in a strange neighbourhood, it would be
dangerous to leave it in search of a public phone booth.
My other main reason is that mobile phones are convenient for business people. For example, if you are
out of the state or even overseas and you have to contact a client to do some important work, it is useful
to have one to use. By using a mobile phone, important information can be received. People can’t stay
in an office all day waiting for their phone to ring. Some people have to go and do jobs or they will go
out of business. You can even send faxes or messages and use the internet with your mobile.
In conclusion, I believe that mobile phones have now become a necessary part of every day life. Instant
communication will ensure that information can be passed on with a simple press of a button. Whether
this is to do with business or personal information or emergencies, it goes to show that they are
necessary in the new millennium.
43. Why are mobile phones very convenient for bussines people?
A. They can contact clients
B. They can do some important works
C. They can receive some important information
D. They can send some data and surf Internet
E. They can run bussines by staying in and out office
I strongly believe that mobile phones are necessary. My reasons for this belief are that these phones are
convenient for business people who travel a lot, and they are handy for emergencies.
To begin with, mobile phones are necessary in the case of emergencies. For instance, if you fall down a
set of stairs in a building and are badly injured and can’t reach a pay phone, it is handy to have one to
use. Or, if your car breaks down in the middle of the night in a strange neighbourhood, it would be
dangerous to leave it in search of a public phone booth.
My other main reason is that mobile phones are convenient for business people. For example, if you are
out of the state or even overseas and you have to contact a client to do some important work, it is useful
to have one to use. By using a mobile phone, important information can be received. People can’t stay
in an office all day waiting for their phone to ring. Some people have to go and do jobs or they will go
out of business. You can even send faxes or messages and use the internet with your mobile.
In conclusion, I believe that mobile phones have now become a necessary part of every day life. Instant
communication will ensure that information can be passed on with a simple press of a button. Whether
this is to do with business or personal information or emergencies, it goes to show that they are
necessary in the new millennium.
Smoking in restaurants is just not disturbing. It must not be allowed because it is rude, harmful to
others and dangerous for the smokers.
Firstly, smoking in a restaurant is impolite. The smell of the smoke affects all people and can turn them
off their food. People pay to taste good food and not to be put off by foul smelling smoke.
Another reason smoking should not be allowed in restaurant is the harm it can do to others. Passive
smoking that is breathing in smoke made by a smoker can lead to asthma attacks and even cancer.
Finally, smoking is dangerous and a health risk to the smokers. Cigarettes cause heart and lung disease
and people should not smoke anywhere, not just in restaurants.
Therefore, smoking in restaurants is impolite, harmful to others and a health risk to the smokers and
should not be allowed in any restaurants.
45. We have many reasons to say that smoking must be avoided. The word reasons mean…..
A. conclusion
B. point of view
C. argument
D. reinforcement
E. statement
Smoking in restaurants is just not disturbing. It must not be allowed because it is rude, harmful
to others and dangerous for the smokers.
Firstly, smoking in a restaurant is impolite. The smell of the smoke affects all people and can
turn them off their food. People pay to taste good food and not to be put off by foul smelling
smoke.
Another reason smoking should not be allowed in restaurant is the harm it can do to others.
Passive smoking that is breathing in smoke made by a smoker can lead to asthma attacks and
even cancer.
Finally, smoking is dangerous and a health risk to the smokers. Cigarettes cause heart and lung
disease and people should not smoke anywhere, not just in restaurants.
Therefore, smoking in restaurants is impolite, harmful to others and a health risk to the smokers
and should not be allowed in any restaurants.
46. Since we can find a thesis, arguments and reiteration in the text, so we can conclude that this
text belongs to…..
A. description
B. narration
C. anecdote
D. procedure
E. analytical exposition
Smoking in restaurants is just not disturbing. It must not be allowed because it is rude, harmful
to others and dangerous for the smokers.
Firstly, smoking in a restaurant is impolite. The smell of the smoke affects all people and can
turn them off their food. People pay to taste good food and not to be put off by foul smelling
smoke.
Another reason smoking should not be allowed in restaurant is the harm it can do to others.
Passive smoking that is breathing in smoke made by a smoker can lead to asthma attacks and
even cancer.
Finally, smoking is dangerous and a health risk to the smokers. Cigarettes cause heart and lung
disease and people should not smoke anywhere, not just in restaurants.
Therefore, smoking in restaurants is impolite, harmful to others and a health risk to the smokers
and should not be allowed in any restaurants.
Smoking in restaurants is just not disturbing. It must not be allowed because it is rude, harmful
to others and dangerous for the smokers.
Firstly, smoking in a restaurant is impolite. The smell of the smoke affects all people and can
turn them off their food. People pay to taste good food and not to be put off by foul smelling
smoke.
Another reason smoking should not be allowed in restaurant is the harm it can do to others.
Passive smoking that is breathing in smoke made by a smoker can lead to asthma attacks and
even cancer.
Finally, smoking is dangerous and a health risk to the smokers. Cigarettes cause heart and lung
disease and people should not smoke anywhere, not just in restaurants.
Therefore, smoking in restaurants is impolite, harmful to others and a health risk to the smokers
and should not be allowed in any restaurants.
Firstly, smoking in a restaurant is impolite. The smell of the smoke affects all people and can
turn them off their food. People pay to taste good food and not to be put off by foul smelling
smoke.
Another reason smoking should not be allowed in restaurant is the harm it can do to others.
Passive smoking that is breathing in smoke made by a smoker can lead to asthma attacks and
even cancer.
Finally, smoking is dangerous and a health risk to the smokers. Cigarettes cause heart and lung
disease and people should not smoke anywhere, not just in restaurants.
Therefore, smoking in restaurants is impolite, harmful to others and a health risk to the smokers
and should not be allowed in any restaurants.
49. Smoking in restaurants is just not disturbing. It must not be allowed because it is rude, harmful
to others and dangerous for the smokers. The sentence above characterize as….. of the text.
A. thesis
B. arguments
C. reiteration
D. topic sentence
E. supporting details
Smoking in restaurants is just not disturbing. It must not be allowed because it is rude, harmful
to others and dangerous for the smokers.
Firstly, smoking in a restaurant is impolite. The smell of the smoke affects all people and can
turn them off their food. People pay to taste good food and not to be put off by foul smelling
smoke.
Another reason smoking should not be allowed in restaurant is the harm it can do to others.
Passive smoking that is breathing in smoke made by a smoker can lead to asthma attacks and
even cancer.
Finally, smoking is dangerous and a health risk to the smokers. Cigarettes cause heart and lung
disease and people should not smoke anywhere, not just in restaurants.
Therefore, smoking in restaurants is impolite, harmful to others and a health risk to the smokers
and should not be allowed in any restaurants.