SOAL US B.

INGGRIS SMK NUSA BANGSA

LISTENING SECTION
PART I
Direction: For each question, you will see a picture in your test book and you will here
four short statements. These statements will be spoken two times. They will not be printed
in your test book, so you must listen carefully to understand what the speaker says.

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PART II
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Directions: In this part of the test you will hear a question in English, followed by three
responses, also spoken in English. The question and the responses will be spoken two
times. They will not be printed in your test book, so you must listen carefully to understand
what the speakers say. You are to choose the best response to each question.

Now listen to a sample question.

You will here :
You will also here :

The best response to the question How is your sister doing? is choice (a). She is doing
fine Therefore, you should choose answer (a).

Sample Answer

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
Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear 4 short conversations between two people.
The conversations will not be printed in your test book. You will hear the conversation two
times, 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 are to choose the best answer to each and mark it on your
answer sheet.

8. Where are the speakers? 10. Why is the man concerned?

a. At the post office. a. A packet has been lost.
b. At a post office. b. Business is very slow.
c. At an airport. c. A deadline is approaching.
d. At a hospital. d. An employee has been fired.

9. What the man reserving? 11. When will the tour begin?
a. A conference site. a. 11:30 a.m.
b. A table for breakfast. b. 12.00
c. A hotel room. c. 12.30 p.m.
d. An early morning taxi. d. 1.00 p.m.

PART IV
Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear several short talks. Each will be spoken
two times. 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 questions about each short talk. The questions
will be followed by four answers. You are to choose the best answer to each question and
mark it on your answer sheet.
12. What should we do before speaking? 14. What was Mr. Mores job before he
a. a message retired?
b. a tone a. a restaurant manager
c. a ring b. a gardener
d. a number c. a management trainer
d. a teacher

13. What will Mr. Kuncoro probably do 15. When is the announcement given?
after checking the message? a. In the morning
a. Hang up the telephone b. In the afternoon
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 b. Write down the messages c. In the evening
c. Make a call d. At noon
d. Leave a message

READING SECTION
Question 16-25 are incomplete dialogues. Four choices marked a, b, c, d are given
beneath each dialogue. You have to choose the one that best complete the dialogue.

16. Roy: Joy, what is your exact bobby?

Joy : .
Roy: Do you do it every morning?
Joy: At least three times a week.
a. I like tennis better than golf c. Badminton is better than Tennis
b. I love jogging d. Sometimes I play tennis

17. Officer : Can I help you, Mom?

Guest : Yes, may I speak to the headmaster, please?
Officer : ..
a. Just wait.
b. Sorry, he is very busy right now. Please call again later.
c. Can I have a message please?
d. Sure, you can speak to me right now.
18. A: What time did the students go home yesterday?
B : They .. . home after they had finished their exam.
a. go c. went
b. were going d. would go

19. John : Jane, would you come to my birthday party at 7 tomorrow night?
Jane : I wish . but I should do a lot of homework and I should accompany my
mother to visit my grandparents. Thanks anyway.
a. I will come c. I could come
b. I must come d. I did the homework

20. Abi : I forgot to bring my calculator. ?

Abu : Certainly. Here you are.
a. Could I lend you one c. Could you borrow me one
b. Could you lend me one d. May you borrow one

21. Agus : I have a toothache. I have taken a pill but it doesnt work at all.
Amir : ..
a. Why dont you take a walk? c. How about taking a rest?
b. Why dont you see the dentist? d. Do something to forget it.

22. Dana : You are broke! I cant believe it!

Dewi : Yes, if I had much money, I .. you a new English dictionary.
a. will buy c. would buy
b. can buy d. would have buy

23. A : The Laskar Pelangi film is very good. A lot of people watched it and even our
president and vice presidents also watched it.
B : I also watched it.
a. I dont agree with you c. Some people didnt it
b. I totally agree with you. d. I dont think so.

24. Reporter : I watched your film, Laskar Pelangi.

Producer : Thank you.
a. What an excellent team work. c. What a beautiful writing.
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 b. How beautiful she is d. How a good film it is.

25. Receptionist : Good evening. Barnabas Inn. Can I help you?

Mr. Bond : Good evening ?
Receptionist : all right. Its still available at the moment.
a. May I speak with the manager, please?
b. Could you tell me where Barnabas Inn is?
c. Can you tell me when I should go there?
d. Id like to book a double room, please.

II. ERROR RECOGNATION

In questions 26-35, each sentence has four words or phrases underlined. The four
underlined words are marked A, B, C, and D. you have to identify the underlined
word or phrase that should be corrected or rewritten.

26. Beth : Why didnt you come here by bike?

A B
Tina : My bike is sold last week.
C
Beth : Why? It never made you trouble. Did it?
D

27. Waitress : Are you ready to order, Maam?

A
Customer : Ill have a soup, a plate of rice, and a piece of fried chicken, please.
B C
Waitress : Would I bring a glass of water, too?
D

28. She is capable of handling duties of a secretary because of her secretarial education
A B
background and she is also polite, friendly, and temperamental.
C D

29. Employee : Excuse me, Madam. I have a stomachache. Must you allow me to go to
the
A B
doctor?
Employer : Of course, and dont forget to let me know what the doctor says about your
C D
stomach.

30. Student : Can I use this plug spanner to take out the spark plug?
A
Mechanic : Of course, you can. You must use the bigger one.
B C
Students : Is this one suitable?
D

31. Rud : Do you know the man whom is wearing a blue jacket over there?
A B
Heny : Why not? He is the best teacher in my school. All students respect him very much.
C D

32. Andi : Mir, our new friend, Nancy is very beautiful. She has got beautiful eyes and
hair.
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Amir : Which one is the more beautiful, Nancy or Rinca?
C D

33. What does Mrs. Mangala Manufacture?

a. Jewellery c. Textiles
b. Fashion d. Toys

34. When will Mr. Goodwin be in Sri Lanka?

c. Next Tuesday c. Next month
d. Next week d. Next Summer

Questions no 39-41 refer to the following instruction:

DEFROSTING
When to defrost the freezer
When the surface of the freezer is frosted about 3 mm thick, start the defrosting
operation.
How to defrost the freezer.
When you desire to defrost the freezer, press the defrost button. The frost will break and
the water will be flow down into evaporating pan to automatically evaporate. Upon the
completion of the defrosting operation the button will release it self, and the cooling
operation will be resumed.

35. What should we do when DEFROSTING is completed?

a. Press the DEFROST button c. Release the button
b. Nothing d. Operate the cooling system

36. What is the subject of the talk here?

a. A refrigerator c. A condenser
b. A vaporizer d. A compressor

37. When you desire to defrost the freezer, press the defrost button. The antonym of
the underlined word is .
a. Increase c. defreeze
b. Decrease d. melt

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Questions 38-40 refer to the following e-mail
*E-mail*

From : Georges Bermanajara berman@les.dts.mg

Subject : Europe Trip
Date : Thu, 07 Sept 2003 15:54:59 +0700
To : Robert ONeil oneil@shannon.com.ie

Just want to leave my phone number in the Netherlands with you: 23-319501. Ill be in
Amsterdam until the 15th but want to keep in touch. I plan to be in London the 16 th-19th
before returning home. Will try to contact Stacie Drese and Amy little at the engineering
firm in London as soon as I arrive; however I am worried about the rumors of an upcoming
air-traffic controllers strike. If that were to occur, could be the seminar be postponed.
Please give me a call at your earlier convenience.

38. Who is traveling to Amsterdam?

a. Stacie Drese c. Georges Bermanajara
b. Robert ONeil d. Amy little

39. What is the last day of the business trip in Amsterdam?

a. 7th c. 16th
th
b. 17 d. 15th

40. What might cause the seminar to be delayed?

a. An airport strike d. rumors of a cancellation
b. Europe Trip Strike e. a high priority meeting
c. Adverse weather condition

41. Who leaves the phone number?

a. Stacie Drese c. Georges Bermanajara
b. Amy little . Robert ONeil