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LISTENING SECTION
In this section of the test, you will have the chance how well you understand spoken English. There
are four parts to this section with special directions for each part..
Part I
Questions 1 4
Directions:
In this part of the test you will hear some dialogues and questions spoken in English. The questions
and the dialogues will be spoken twice. They will not be printed in your test book, so you must
listen carefully to understand what the speakers are saying. After you listen to the 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
Woman
Man
Woman

:
:
:
:

Do you use internet very often?

Yes, I do. I use it for communication.
How do you communicate with it?
I send and receive emails, and I speak with my friends using voice mail.

Narrator :
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

What is the main topic of the conversation?

How to use email.

Internet usage.
Receiving emails.
Voice mail.
Communication.

Sample Answer
The best answer to this question is internet usage therefore you should choose answer (B)..
1.

A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
2.

Retrieving emails
Internet connection problem
PC problem
The internet isnt down
The PC isnt connecting

A. The woman doesnt have money to buy the ticket.

B. The woman lost her ticket.
C. The music festival ticket has been already sold out.
D. The woman doesnt know where to get the ticket.
E. The woman will ask the man to buy the ticket.

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3.

A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

He lost his car key.

He had flat tire.
His new car is still in project.
His car is being repaired.
His car broke down.

4.

A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

Monas.
Taman Mini.
Seribu Islands.
Sea world
Old town of Jakarta

Part II
Questions 5 7
Directions:
In this part of the test, you will hear some incomplete dialogues spoken in English, followed by four
responses, also spoken in English. The dialogues and the responses will be spoken twice. They will
not be printed in your test book, so you must listen carefully to understand what the speakers are
saying. You have to choose the best response to each question.
Now listen to a sample question.
You will hear:
Man
Woman
Man
Woman

:
:
:
:

Where are we going to stay?

At the Sun Hotel, near the beach.
Why there?
.

Narrator :
A.
B.
C.
D.

What will the woman most likely reply?

Stay there.
It provides excellent service.
Theres a hotel there.
Its on the beach.

The best answer to the question is choice B It provides excellent service. Therefore you should
choose answer (B).
5. Mark your answer on your answer sheet.
6. Mark your answer on your answer sheet.
7. Mark your answer on your answer sheet.

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Part III
Questions 8 11
Directions:
In this part of the test, you will hear some dialogues or monologues spoken in English. The
dialogues or monologues will be spoken twice. They will not be printed in your test book, so you
must listen carefully to understand what the speakers are saying. After you listen to the dialogue or
monologue, look at the five pictures provided in your test book, and decide which one would be the
most suitable with the dialogue or monologue you have heard.
8.
A

9.
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10.
A

11.
A

Part IV
Questions 12 15
Directions:
In this part of the test, you will hear several monologues. Each monologue will be spoken twice.
They will not be printed in your test book, so you must listen carefully to understand what the
speakers are saying. After you hear the 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.

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12.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

They imitate like ghost

Their faces are bad
They usually come out at night
They live in trees
They sometimes frighten people

A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

Using their paws

They swallow it
They catch their prey
Using their hooked beaks
Using their wings

A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

Press the button

Select the speed of the fan
Enjoy the breeze of the wind
Plug the cord
Turn off the fan

A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

How to operate the fan

The function of the fan
The use of air conditioner
Hot weather in a dry season
Press the button

13.

14.

15.

This is the end of listening section

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Reading Section
Text 1 for the questions number 16-18
George Gilhooley
XYZ Company
87 Delaware Road
Hatfield, CA 08065
Dear Mr. Gilhooley,
I am writing to apply 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 competitive 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 for additional information on my experience.
I can be reached anytime via email at john.donaldson@gmail.com or my cell phone, 909-5555555.
Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to speaking with you about this
employment opportunity.
Sincerely,
John Donaldson
16. The text above is about ... .
A. An Employment Opportunity
B. A Job Application
C. A Resignation Letter
D. Certificate of Computer Programming
E. Additional information on an experience
17. ....I am enclosing a completed job application, my certification, my resume and three
references.
The closest meaning of the underlined word is ... .
A. plugging
B. attaching
C. listing
D. enrolling

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E. sending

18. What is John Donaldson? He is an/a ... in XYZ conpany

A. Programmer
B. General Manager
C. Employee
D. Employer
E. Progammer to be
Text 2 for the questions number 19-20
FreshNGo Solar Powered Air Freshene
The power of an electric air freshener without the hassle!
With the new FreshNGo portable air freshener you can have the power of plug-in freshness
anywhere, even in places where there isnt an electrical socket. The FreshNGo runs off solar
power so it doesnt require any batteries.
Comes complete with three scent refill cartridges (pine, fresh mint and summer flowers)
FRESHGO 19.99 - Refills: FRESHRE 9.99 (Pack of 3)
19. How does the FreshNGo work?
A. By electrical socket
B. By power of sun
C. By batteries
D. By fuel power
E. By solar eclipse power
20. The FreshNGo runs off solar power so it doesnt require any batteries.
The underlined word can be replaced with ... .
A. Ignore
B. Avoid
C. Dare
D. Need
E. Hope
Text 3 for the questions number 21-23
Five Bodies Found in Boat off Japanese Coast
The boat was washed ashore near an island off Japan. Five bodies have been found in a badly
damaged boat with Korean language markings off Japan's west coast.
The 10m vessel washed ashore on Sado Island, Niigata City in waters between Japan and the
Korean peninsula. All those on board were adult males, Japanese broadcaster NHK said. Police
have not confirmed their nationalities but suspect the men were North Korean.

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In the past a very small number of North Korean refugees have made the journey to Japan by boat.
Local fishermen found the vessel, weighing more than 4,500kg (five tonnes), around 09:00 local
time (17:00 GMT), police say. The fishermen told local media that they found no engines attached
to the boat. The men on board were estimated to have died at least a month ago, police added.
In September last year, a boat carrying nine North Koreans arrived in Kanazawa, further to the
south. The group were later resettled in South Korea.

In January 2012 another group of four North Korean fishermen found by the Japanese coastguard
after developing engine trouble were repatriated at their request.
A police spokesman told AFP news agency that the Korean characters on the boat - which appeared
to have been drifting for some time - were impossible to read.
"The bodies are decomposed badly," the spokesman added.

21. According to the text police predicted that five bodies in damaged boat are from ... .
A. Japan
B. South Korean
C. North Korean
D. Niigata City
E. Kanazawa
22. The men on board were estimated to have died at least a month ago, police added.
The italic word can be replaced with ... .
A. Forsee
B. Forseen
C. Predict
D. Planned
E. Definited
23. Based on the second paragraph, Japans fishermen said that they found no ... of the boat.
A. Boat
B. Vessel
C. Engines
D. Passengers
E. Refugees
Text 4 for the question number 24-25
A Journey by Car
My father bought a new car one day. We were all very excited. He promised to take us to Melaka to
visit my grandparents the coming Sunday.
Sunday morning was bright and breezy. We hopped into the brand new car and soon we were
heading out of Petaling Jaya towards the expressway. My mother sat in the front passenger seat
while my father drove. I sat behind with my younger sister.

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As it was Sunday the roads were not very busy. Soon we were on the expressway travelling at a
leisurely pace. My father is a careful driver and he does not drive too fast or dangerously. This
proved to be good for there was a speed-trap manned by the police along the expressway. I saw
some cars stopped by the police. They had obviously been speeding.
Driving along the expressway tend to be monotonous. I actually fell asleep once we passed
Seremban.
When I awoke, we were already at the Ayer Keroh toll gate. My father paid the toll and steered the
car towards Melaka Town. On the way we passed many interesting sights. My father promised to
stop by on our way home. We had to visit our grandparents first.
We left Ayer Keroh and all its factories behind as we journeyed into the town itself. Like all towns,
there were many cars and other vehicles. Also there were many tourists. Melaka has many places of
historical interest and thus this was not surprising.
Finally we arrived at my grandparents' house in Klebang Besar. The journey had taken about two
hours. We stepped out of the car. My grandparents greeted us happily.
24. Paragraph ... shows that there were some drivers who were being fined due to traffic violation.
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
E. 5
25. The text mainly tells us about ... .
A. Bright and breezy morning
B. A new car
C. A journey by car
D. Grandparents' house in Klebang Besar
E. Melaka Town
Text 5 for the question number 26-29
Making Organic Compost.
To grow beautiful flower or tasty vegetables, gardeners often put compost in their soil. Compost is
produced by allowing vegetable matter to decompose naturally.
How do you start?
First, the composts ingredients have to be collected. Any raw vegetable or plant material is
suitable, including leaves grass, vegetable peelings and fruit cores. To introduce helpful bacteria
into the compost, some garden soil is also mixed in.
Where do you put it?
Next, the compost mixture is put into a special composting bin, or piled up in the corner of the
garden. The compost is left alone for many months while nature does its work.
What turns it into compost?
Microbes, such as bacteria and fungi, soon begin to rot the vegetable material. As a side-effect,
natural warmth is produced in the compost. This, in turn, helps to speed up the process. Eventually,
natural decomposition transforms the waste vegetable material into soft brown compost.
What is the compost used for?
Finally, gardeners either dig the compost into the soil or spread it on the surface. Compost replaces
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26. What is the topic of the text?
A. The process of collecting composts ingredients
B. The materials which compose organic compost
C. The process of making organic compost
D. The natural resources required to make organic compost
E. How to use organic compost

27. Which of the following statement is TRUE based on the text?

A. Compost is produced by allowing vegetable matter to decompose shinthetically.
B. The composts ingredients consist of a certain raw vegetables
C. The gardeners leave the compost alone for many weeks while nature does its work.
D. To turn the composts ingedients to compost bacteria has an important role
E. Gardeners neither dig the compost into the soil nor spread it on the surface.
28. The compost is left alone for many months while nature does its work.
The underlined word refers to ... .
A. The compost
B. Nature
C. The compost mixture
D. A special composting bin
E. Vegetable
29. ... natural decomposition transforms the waste vegetable material ... .
The italic word can be replaced with ... .
A. Artificial
B. Original
C. Imitative
D. Fake
E. Abnormal
Text 6 for the questions number 30-34
Slang is definitely a way to distinguish yourself as part of a group or separate from another
group. Teens use slang to show their independence from their parents, and give them and their
friends a language they can call their own. Slang sometimes allows them to communicate without
outsiders understanding, or to show off that they belong to a particular group. Teens like to use slang
words for several reasons.
Firstly, they use slang to show their individuality. Daily teen conversations can be
incomprehensible to many parents and adults. Influenced by MTV, hip-hop culture and the popularity
of e-mail, teenagers shorten words, stretch definitions and pronounce terms with a different style. The
way they talk shows their confidence.
Secondly, they use slang because it is easier to say. They might talk the way they do with words like
"coz" for "because" and "holla" for "hello" and other expressions because the words are cool and
easier to use, not because they are lazy.
Finally, they use slang for speed and usefulness, and a little humor of the day. Slang flows quicker
than standard language. Slang can color their vocabulary and sentences, so that they don't seem boring.
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own terms is the easiest way to make the world of their own.
30. The main ide of the text is ... .
A. There are reasons why teens use slang
B. Parents and adults can understand daily words spoken by teens
C. Teens use slang to show their independence from their parents
D. Teens use slang to express their individuality
E. The simplicity of saying is the main reason of using slang
31. The second reason of using slang is ... .
A. It shows their individuality
B. It is easier to say
C. It flows quicker than standard language.
D. It doesnt seem boring
E. It distinguishes users as part of a group or separate from another group
32. The social function of the text is ... .
A. To entertain the readers
B. To persuade readers that the slang language is the case
C. To persuade readers that the slang should or sholud not be used
D. To describe a particular language
E. To critic slang language for public audience
33. Daily teen conversations can be incomprehensible to many parents and adults.
What does the underlined mean?
A. Can be understood easily
B. Can not be understood
C. Must not be understood
D. Should be understood
E. Could not have been understood easily
34. Slang is definitely a way to distinguish yourself as part of a group... .
The underlined word can be replaced with ... .
A. Differ
B. Different
C. Differentiate
D. Differently
E. Difference
Text 7 for the question number 35-37
Science through the Ages
You will discover the answer to the above questions and many other fascinating questions when you
take a journey through science history with Janice VanCleave as your guide. Packed with fun facts,
activities and experiments, Janis VanCleaves Science through the Ages introduces you to the
amazing stories behind some of the greatest scientific discoveries of our time. Each chapter
provides easy-to-follow instructions for hands on experiments, as well as clear explanation that
reveal the many science has helped people- from ancient times right up through today!
You will find out how to use Stone Ages tools to make art, build a simple telescope, look at your

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own blood vessels, construct a stethoscope, create a model of Galileos gas thermometer and much
more. As with all of Janice VanCleavess books, the contents or materials are safe, inexpensive and
easily found around the house. So take a time traveling tour of discovery and get ready for hours
and hours of fascinating science fun at home or in classroom.

35. Based on the text, what is Janis VanCleaves purpose by writing Science through the Ages?
A. To guide us to study the history of world
B. To find out how to use Stone Ages tools
C. To get much money by selling it
D. To amuse readers about science through the ages
E. To introduce stories behind some of the greatest scientific discoveries
36. Each chapter provides us ... .
A. Instructions on experience
B. Clear explanation that reveal many science
C. Tools to make art
D. Science history
E. Greatest scientific discoveries
37. ... reveal the many science has helped people-... .
The synonim of the underlined word is ...
A. Hold
B. Keep
C. Hide
D. Scatter
E. Add
Text 8 for the question number 38-41
Everybody like home sweet home however making office at home is possible and recommend. Of
course home office will has both advantage and disadvantage. Therefore it is wise to consider the
strengths and weaknesses to have a home office.

Some people will agree that having office at home will make benefit. It saves time. We need no
commuting which occasionally takes a long time. Besides we are free to set the work schedule.
Having home office will save money as we need not to purchase or lease of office space from rent
companies. What make it more flexible is that we can set part or all parts of our home just as a real
office. What we need is only a wireless router to cover all parts of our house with Internet. We can
run our business wherever part of house we want, from living room, bed room, veranda, etc even
we can make sell or purchase by online shopping for things we need. Furthermore Working at home
might reduce stress, effort and time and divert it to other more productive things because while
working, we are close to our families.

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However making home as office also has some disadvantages. For some people, keeping the
schedule is hard in flexible time. Such people type will harder if they are working just from home.
There will no clear border between working and breaking. Working just from home also reduces the
possibility to meet new people. It is true that computer and Internet connection possibly relate
people every time and everywhere but we will interact with them in a dimension which is not real
face.

So considering carefully what we actually need in running our business is very recommended
before choosing to have office at home or not.

38. The text mainly discusses about ...

A.
The advantages of home office
B.
The disadvantages of home office
C.
The benefit of having office at home
D.
The arguments that home office is advantageous
E.
The different opinions between advantage and disadvantage of home office.
39. Furthermore working at home might reduce stress, effort and time and divert it to other more
productive things because while working, we are close to our families. (paragraph 2)
What is the synonym of the underlined conjunction?
A.
On the other hand
B.
Accordingly
C.
Moreover
D.
Consequently
E.
Hence
40. Having home office will save money because we ... .
A. need no commuting which occasionally takes a long time.
B. can run our business wherever part of house we want, from living room, bed room,
veranda, etc even we can make sell or purchase by online shopping for things we need.
C. need not to purchase or lease of office space from rent companies.
D. will interact with people in a dimension which is not real face.
E. are free to set the work schedule.
41. What is the goal of the text?
A. To present 2 points of viiew about homeoffice
B. To persuade readers that homeoffice is the case
C. To describe how to occupy homeoffice through a sequence of actions or steps.
D. To critic homeoffice for public readers
E. To persuade readers that homeoffice should or should nor be the case
Text 9 for the question number 42-44
TIGER SNAKE

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The common tiger snake is found in southern and eastern Australia. They are usually around a
metre long, and have a striped marking (hence the name Tiger Snake). This is not always the case
however, as the markings can change due to the seasons and the age of the snake. They can grow up
to 1.5 metres in length.
These are venomous snakes, and will attack if they are disturbed or threatened. Otherwise, they can
live quietly. They are also often territorial, and will live in the same area for years. They are also
found in suburban areas, even in the newer suburbs.
One elderly women was bitten by a tiger snake while she pruned the ivy on her fence, in Kew (an
inner suburb of Melbourne, in 2003). Death resulted from this bite. However this is quite rare these
days, as anti venene is readily available.
These snakes feed on all types of creatures, they happily feed on frogs, fish, small birds and other
small mammals. They also eat other reptiles such as lizards.

42. One of things that influence striped markings of the snake change is ... .
A. Weather
B. Age
C. Climate
D. Place
E. Diet
43. Which paragraph does the author show that the Tiger Snake is poisonous?
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3 and 4
D. 4
E. 1 and 4
44. The last paragraph tells us about ... .
A. Types of creatures
B. Frogs
C. Fish
D. Preys
E. Lizard
Text 10 for the question number 45-46
SMAN Englishindo will be having a Grand Alumni Homecoming on March 10, 2013 at 8:00 pm at
Gajah Mungkur Hotel and Restaurant as the celebration of 10th Foundation Anniversary of SMAN
Englishindo
On this regard, we are cordially inviting you to attend the said affair to meet your old friends,
classmates, acquaintances and teachers, reminiscing memorable experiences and sharing stories of
success and most specially to renew our commitment to the noble ideals of our beloved Alma
Mater.
The registration charges are Rp. 250.000,- per person payable at the venue. These charges include
Alumni T-shirt, Alumni ID, Alumni souvenir, dinner, live band and raffle draws.
For further inquiries, please contact our Alumni Secretariat at (021) 237-2383 or text us at

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08173445631.
We look forward to your presence in this once a year celebration.
45. What is the text about?
A. An invitation for attending a Grand Alumni Homecoming
B. A schedule for a Grand Alumni Homecoming
C. An announcement from SMAN Englishindo about its Anniversary
D. An invitation for a holiday with SMAN Englishindo
E. An advertisement of Gajah Mungkur Hotel and Reastaurant

46. According to the text .

A. The party will be held in the evening
B. The party will take place at SMAN Englishindo
C. The party will last for 2 hours
D. Each teacher and Staff must pay Rp 250.000 too
E. We in the second paragraph refers to teachers and staff
47. The best paragraph of the jumbled sentences below is ... .
1.

6.

Once the female sea-horse has laid her eggs in the male creatures pouch, she leaves. The hatching of the
eggs is done by the male fish.
The female sea-horse lays her eggs in this pouch.
Sea-horses are found mostly in warm seas. They have a long, flexible tail which is used for wrapping
around weeds for support. They swim in an upright position, their movements being helped by a rapidly
oscillating fin on their back. The male sea-horse has a pouch in its abdomen.
The most remarkable thing about the sea-horse is that part of the process of reproduction is taken over by
the male creature.
This is not true at all. The sea-horse is so called because it is a tiny creature with a horse-like head which
lives in the sea.
Many people imagine the sea-horse to be a real horse living in the sea.

A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

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Text 12 for the question number 48-50

Once time, there was a poor farmer. He lived with his wife. One day, he dug up his field and found
a big box. He then kept it in their house.
One sunny morning, his wife dropped an apple in the box. Suddenly, the box begun filled with
apples. No matter how many apples were taken out, more apples took place in the box.
One day, the famer dropped a gold coin into that box. At once, apples disappeared and the box
begun filled up with gold coins. Soon the farmer became rich.

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Having heard that his son got rich, the framer's father visited the couple. His father was not very
strong. He could not go out to work anymore. (___48___) the farmer asked his old father to help
him take the gold coins out of the box.
(___49___) father worked hard, took the gold coins out of the box. When he told that he was very
tired and wanted to have a rest, the farmer shouted at him; "Why are you so lazy? Why can't you
work harder?. The old man said nothing and continued to work. Suddenly the old man fell into the
box, he died. At once the gold coins disappeared and the box begun filled up with dead men.
The framer had to pull out and burried. To do this, the farmer had to spend all the money which he
had collected before. When he had used up all his money, the box (___50___). The farmer was just
as poor as before.
48.

A. moreover
B. nevertheless
C. but
D. so
E. despite

49
.

A. it
B. him
C. his
D. her
E. hers

50.

A. breaks
B. broke
C. break
D. be broken
E. to break