THIS IS THE END OF THE LISTERING COMPREHENSION SECTION

Question 16 to 18 refer to the following text.

We would like to invite you to come to the annual International Agriculture Association
conference that will be held in Brussels,Belgium on October 5-9. The theme of this year’s
conference will be Growing Nutritional Winter Crops. Frances Van Hise,the former of
Vice president of the association and current chair of the agriculture department at the City
University of Brussels, will be the featured speaker. Members from over 30 countries will
be represented at the meeting. For further details,consult the spring issue of the
association’s newsletter,Agrinews. The deadline for registration at the event is August 28.

16. What event does the invitation describe?

A. An award ceremony
B. An industry convention
C. A government meeting
D. A statue dedication

17. According to the passage,how can additional information be obtained?

A. By referring to the invitation
B. By calling the Belgium Consulate
C. By visiting a newspaper’s website
D. By texting to the University’s main office

18. The word ‘featured’ in line 4 is closest in meaning to...

A. popular
B. conspicuous
C. ordinary
D. notorious

Question 19 to 21 refer to the following text.

Man Dies in Tractor Accident
A man died after his tractor crushed him.
Hsin Chen,46,fell from his tractor,which was carrying stell pipes,at a crossroads,after
losing his control over it. The tractor,then,ran over the man,who was married with two
children. This horrific accident shocked witness in Zhenjian City in East China’s jiangsu
Province.Witnessing the accindent,a motorist ran to Hsin and called an ambulance,even
though his chances or survival were small.
From the CCTV surveillance,it was seen that the tractor was not loaded properly. This
caused the tractor to turn sharply,threw him out, and bumped into the air before it ran
over the driver. Then, it slow stopped. Paramedics confirmed that Hsin died at the scene
due to serious injuries.

19. What does the topic mainly tell you about?

A. Theshocking death of a family.
B. The horrific accident in China.
C. The misfortune of a man at work.
D. The improperly loaded tractor.
20. How did the accident happen?
A. The man was driving the tractor quickly
B. The tractor was seen bumping into the air
C. A vehicle crashed into the tractor and killed the man
D. The man control and was thrown out from the tractor.

21.”...to turn sharply...” (paragraph 3)

The underlined word has closest in meaning to...
A. Abruptly
B. Roughly
C. Suddenly
D. Prominently

Question 22 to 24 refer to the following text.

23 May 2016
Dear Friends,
As you, I’ve been accepted in another company and will resign from my position this
week. Let me say my sincere gooodbye to you all.
For me, it is a hard decision. I have been with you for the last four year. I have found
professional teamwork. It was the best period of my carrer so far. I learned a lot of thing
from you all. It was really a good opportunity to be part of this team. I am sure it will be
difficult to forget all experiences and relationships we have had so far. We will remain
friends. My time is always available for you all.I do hope my new job gives me teamwork
like have had here.
Thanks you for those wonderfull moments.Wishing you a succesfull carrer and life
today and forever

Best regard,

Brendan Scott

22. What is the purpose of Brendan by writing this letter?

A. To inform colleagues about Brendan’s new job opportunity
B. To apologize to friends working in the same company
C. To say farewell as he is resigning from the office
D. To say thanks for the cooperation

23. What can be said about Mr. Scott?

A. He wants to apply for anew job
B. He will resign from the new company
C. He said his sincere goodbye to his family
D. He has been accepted in another company
24. “...will resign from my position this week.”
What does the underlined word mean?
A. Leave
B. Consider
C. Promote
D. Postpone

Questions 25 to 27 refer to the following text.

Nelson Mandela
Born in the tiny village of Mvezo on the banks of the Mbashe River in Transkei on july
18,1918,Rolihlahla Mandela or Nelson Mandela grew up as a village child in south Africa.
In the Xhosa language,Rolihlahla means”pulling the branch of a tree” but more commonly
translates as “troublemaker”.

During his twenties, Mandela actively took part in the anti-aprtheid movement. He also
joined the African National Congress in 1942. He orchestrated a campaign of peaceful,
Non violent defiance againt The Sount African government and its racist policies for 20
Years. In 1993,Mandela and South African President,F.W.de Klerk, were jointly awarded
The Nobel Peace Prize for efforts to dismantle the country’s apartheid system. In 1994,
Mandela became South Africa’s firts black President. Then, Mandela’s birthday was
Declared as “Mandela Day”. The purpose of this day is to promote global peace and
celebrate the south African leader’s legacy. Mandela died on December 5,2013 at his
House in Johannesburg.

25. What is the purpose of the text above?

A. To give information about Nelso Mandela’s personal life
B. To persaude the reader to have Nelson Mandela’s spirit
C. To amuse the reader with Nelson Mandela’s story
D. To entertain the readers about Nelson Mandela’s jobs.

26. What happened to Nelson Mandela in 1993?

A. He was awarded the Nobel peace prize
B. He orchestrated a campaign of peaceful
C. He againt The South African govenment
D. He became South Africa’s firts black president.

27. “He orchesstrated a campaign of peaceful,non violet defiance againt”(paragraph 2)

A. Guided
B. Motivated
C. Supported
D. Conducted
Question 28 to 30 refer to the following letter
Kansas City, MO 64133
April 19, 2016
Taggerty and Sons Publishing
673 South Michigan Ave.
Chicago,IL 60603

Dear Ms. Armstrong:

I am witing i response to your advertisement in the Desember issue of Publishers
Monthly journal, in which you announced an opening for a sales representative with
Taggerty and Sons Publishing. I have five years of retail experience in the book industry.
For the past three years, I have managed Books for Us, an independent bookstore located
In Rolling Hills. I am familiar with the products that you publish and believe my
experience as a retailer and with the buying public would benefit your company.As the
manager of an independent bookstore, I have demonstrated my ability to set goals and
Complete projects in a timely and though manner. In my current job.I am responsible
For buying both new publications and backlist inventory as well as the analysis of sales
Trends using a computerized inventory system. I have a B.A. in English literature,and I
Am an active participant in local writer’s workshops. I have enclosed a copy of my resume
For your review. I would like to meet you and will contant your office the week of April
27 determine if an interview may be arraged. If you contant me before that date,
Please call 555-2434

28.What kind of letter did Francis Hatche write to Janet Armstrong?

A. A confirmation letter
B. A request letter
C. An inquiry letter
D. An application letter

29. What position does the writer applied for?

A. A retailer
B. A publisher
C. A sales marketing
D. A bookstore manager

30. “...complete projects in a timely and through manner”

A. Over
B. Perfect
C. Rigorous
D. Complete
Questions 31 to 33 refer to the following dialog
Riyan : It will be long weekend soon. What do you plan?
Baim : My Dad and I are definitely going to go fishing.
Riyan : Fishing? It sounds boring. Are you going to go fishing in the river near your
house?
Bayu : We plan to go fishing in a lake near my uncle’s house. Would you like to come
With us?
Riyan : I don’t really fishing. I would rather stay at home than go fishing. How will
you go there?
Bayu : We’ll go there by riding our motorbike.
Riyan : Okay. Have a nice weekend.

31. What does the dialog tell you about?

A. Staying at home in the weekend
B. Going to uncle’s house
C. A ride tothe lake
D. A plan for the weekend

32. Where does the dialog probably take place?

A. Near the river
B. At Bayu’s uncle house
C. On the race track
D. At school

33. “ Would you like to come with us?”

A. Join
B. Come
C. Get Out
D. Look for

Questions 34 to 36 are based on the following text dialog.

Rahmi : You better behave well, they are watching and recording.
Anto : What do you mean?
Rahmi : They put a CCTV in every corner so they can monitor all of the
workers at all time.
Anto : I don’t like it, I fell that they did not trust us.
Rahmi : Well, you may be working hard with or without the camera
watching but some workers didn’t. So they feel the necessity to
put on the CCTV.
Anto : I wish people are more responsible about their work.
34. What is the dialog about?
A. The procedures to work in the factory
B. The employee’s performance is monitorized
C. The process of taking over of a company
 D. The need to record events at work.

35. How does Anto feel about being watched while he works?
A. He dislikes it.
B. He thinks it good.
C. He will evaluate it.
D. He distrust Rahmi.

36. “. . . they can monitor all of the workers . . .”

They synonym of the underlined word is. . .
A. promoted
B. expanded
C. observed
D. merged

Questions 37 to 39 refer to the following text.

The Eiffel Tower, Symbol of Paris and of france

The Eiffel Tower is a symbol of Paris and France. It attracts 7 milion visitors
each year. It is the most visited monument in French or probably in the world.

The tower was named after Gustaf Eiffel who built the tower in 1889. The
tower is used to celebrate the 100 th annaversary of the french Revolutin. It rises 300
m tall (984 Fh). When it was finished, it was tallest building in the world, surpassing
the Washington Monument . The tower was built from steel; that is why people call it
“iron landy’'

Gusta Eiffel was known for his expertise in building bridges. The construction of the
tower used the same techniques as building bridges. He used 12,000 prefabricated
iron pieces and 7 million nails. He needed two years to complete the Eiffel Tower.
37. What is purpose of the text?
The night
A. panorama
To attractof
thethe Eiffelto
tourists Tower is also
visit the magnificent. It is decorated with
Tower.
thousands ofB.lamps.To
We can enjoy
celebrate a special
100th light
of France show every night, at 9-10 p.m.
Revolution.

37. What is the purpose of the text ?

A. To attract the tourists to visit the Tower.
B. To celebrate 100th of France Revolution.
C. The tell history of the Eiffel Tower.
D. To show the symbol of Paris.

38. What is the last paragraph about?

A. The tallest building in the world.
B. The beautiful view of the tower at night.
C. The most visited monument in the world.
D. The constructions of the magnificent tower.
39. “It attracts 7 million visitors a year.” (paragraph 1)
What is the synonym of the underlined word?
A. Create.
B. Invites.
C. Repeals.
D. Tempts.

Questions 40 to refer to the following text.

Student : Hello, is this the accommodation office?
Officer : Yes, how can I help you?
Student : I’ve got a bit problem. I am staying in Marina White Dorm and on
Monday, the warden came and told me that I have to move out this
Friday.
Officer : Really? How long have you been staying there?
Student : For the last ten weeks.
Officer : Have you done your summer courses here then?
Student : Yes I have. I have finished some courses since the beginning of this
month.
Officer : Well, I guess you didn’t realize that your accomodations was
temporary.

Student : Frankly speaking, I haven’t read the small print on the documents.
The warden went thro ugh it with me and now I see my mistake

40. What are they talking about?

A. Available accommodation in Marina White Dorm.
B. Schedule of sumber course in Marina White.
C. Confirmation of living permit in Dorm.
D. Information of Dormitory regulation.

.41. Whose mistake was it led the problem?

A. The student’s
B. The student’s
C. The officer’s
D. The Marina White Dorm.

42. The word ‘temporary’ I the conversation is closest in meaning to. . . .

A. infinitez
B. dateless
C. impermanent
D. unlimited
For numbers 43 to 45 choose best word/phrase/expression to complate the dialogue.

43. Chika : The air conditioner in this room does’t work . . . .

Kiran : It’sa good idea.
A. I’ll close the door
B. I am going to go to mountain
C. I’ll open the window
D. We’ll take you to another room

44. Ega : I am looking for some shirts with Disney’s characters on it.
Seller : I’am sorry miss . . .
A. Disney was the nicest cartoon
B. They were sold out
C. They were on sale
D. We bought them

45. Ria : Where do you put the proposal which I apply for?
Lia : On the supervisor’s table . . .
A. It will be sent
B. It should be covered
C. It is retyped
D. It is alread approved

46. Bianca : According to me’ euthanasia should be banned for everyone.

Dilla : . . . Euthanasia may be helpful or some people.
A. I am on your side
B. I think you are right
C. I couldn’t agree more
D. I don’t think you’ re right

47. Dhika : We must support Rio Haryanto to be the winner of the formula one.
Fatur : . . . He is the best racer in indonesia.
A. I am against you
B. I couldn’t agree more
C. I don’t agree whit you
D. I don’t think you’ re righ

48. Johan : I would continue my study in London. What requirements should I prepare
for?
Irwan : . . . If I’m not mistaken, the score of English test have to be excellent.
A. It is necessary for you to take English course
B. You should go to England
C. I suggest you to go abroad
 D. You have to teach English

49. Dinda : It’s midnight and I am trying to sleep.

Koko : I’m sorry. Do you think the volume of the radiois too loud . . . ?
Dinda : Thanks. You’re so kind.
A. Could you trun your streo down
B. Would you trun your radio up
C. Would you please speak louder
D. Wuold you like me to trun it down at once

50. Martin : Did you know there was an earthquake last Saturday?
Ken : No. I didn’t notice that. I was sleeping
Martin : . . . when suddenly everything shook.
A. : I have been walking around
B. : I will go to mini market
C. : I was reading a novel
D. : I am at home