UTN ULANG 2

PPG SM-3T UNM ANGKATAN IV 2017

Text 1

(1)…. Acquisition involves the subconscious acceptance of knowledge where information is

stored in the brain through the use of communication. This is the process used for developing
native language. Learning, on the other hand, is the conscious acceptance of knowledge ‘about’ a
language (2)....

1. The appropriate sentence for the blank space (1) in the text is ….
a. Obviously languages are learned differently
b. People learn a language using different ways
c. There are two different ways of developing language ability
d. Language learning takes place differently for different people

2. The appropriate sentence for the blank space (2) in the text is ….
a. This is often the product of formal language instruction
b. This process of language learning is mechanical
c. This kind of language learning happens naturally
d. This language learning is obviously formalized

From April to June 2010, the sales in East Asia ….

a. was the highest throughout the year

b. was much higher than those the Jan-March period
 c. was lower than those in the first quarter of same year
d. exceeded the sales in the last quarter of the previous year

3. The chart shows that the lowest sales in East Asia took place in ….
a. the period of September 2010
b. the period of August 2009
c. the 4th quarter of 2010
d. the 3rd quarter of 2009

4. It can be inferred from the text that averagely ….

a. the sales in 2010 exceeded those in previously year
b. the sales un the second quarter were the average sales
c. during the fourth quarter the sales reached the peak point
d. in January there was a little difference of sales in East Asia

Text 2

Language teacher must know their students in order to estimate what kind of error correction
should be used. Some students are very form-focused and (1) …. Some students are less form-
focused and will feel criticized by too much correction, (2) …. When correcting students in oral
communication that the student will be reluctant to try again in the future.

5. The appropriate sentence for the blank space (2) in the text is ….
a. it is a risk a teacher takes
b. it is one primary task of a teacher
c. teachers are aware of the consequence
d. teachers need to monitor students’ learning

6. The appropriate sentence for the blank space (1) in the text is ….
a. can correct their errors in their learning
b. think that errors must be corrected
c. really want explicit error correction
d. consider making error as normal

Text 3

Skin Care Tips for Men

Daily shaving can take a serious toil on a man’s skin. Check out our expert’s advice on how
to keep your skin healthy, clean and moisturized.

(1) Cleanse Your Skin: For most men, skin tends to get oily throughout the day in certain
areas, even in winter. Excess oil can stick to the skin and block the pores, preventing your
 razor from gliding along the skin smoothly. So before you shave, wash your face with
water and facial soap to make sure there are no blockages.
(2) Get Ready for Shaving: Before you pull out razor, Ricci suggest splashing your face with
warm after you cleanse it, which will open up the pores. Then apply a light layer of pre-
shaving cream, gel or mousse to keep the skin moist and warm.
(3) Multitask for a Better Shave: Another way to simplify shaving is to do it in the shower.
Not only is it a time-saver, the humidity of your shower will keep your skin moist and
your pores open and even make the hair softer and easier to remove.

7. It is suggested that for easy shaving, we need to ….

a. apply shaving cream
b. slightly wet the skin
c. open up the pores
d. warm the skin a little

8. The purpose of the text is informing the readers about ….

a. the use of product for shaving
b. the effective ways of better skin care
c. the recommended step of shaving
d. the step of moistening the skin

9. The following are effects of excess oil sticking on our skin, EXCEPT ….
a. covering the pores
b. hindering smooth shaving
c. inhibiting our razor from gliding
d. lengthening the time for moistening

Text 4

Cooperative learning is the instructional use a small group so that students work together to (1)
boost their own and each other’s learning. (2) Considerable research demonstrate that
cooperative learning produces higher achievement, more positive relationship among students,
and healthier psychological adjustment than do (3) competitive or individualistic experiences.

10. The appropriate antonym of the underlined word (1) in the text is ….
a. neutralize
b. separate
c. damage
d. regress
 11. The appropriate antonym of the underlined word (3) in the text is ….
a. mutual
b. passive
c. relaxed
d. collective

12. The appropriate antonym of the underlined word (2) in the text is ….
a. Less
b. Tiny
c. Little
d. Trivial

Text 5

Homemade herbal cleaning products are mostly composed of just one main substance – the
cleaning agent; you are not paying for bulking additives, artificial colors or perfumes. You can
choose the type and strength of the scent; fresh herbs or essential oil almost invariably leave a
delightfully fresh, clean smell. There is also evidence that links the use of chemical cleaners such
as bleach with the development of asthma in moth children and adults. Some chemicals can see
off allergic reaction or contact dermatitis. And U.S. study discovered that women who held
cleaning jobs while pregnant had a higher incidence of birth defects in their children. So,
whether you already committed to a greener way of cleaning or just want to save money and
simplify your life a little, herbal cleaning makes a lot of sense.

13. The text suggests that herbal cleaning ….

a. is environmental friendly, economical, and simple
b. contains the least additives for the environment
c. provides the best scent that we want
d. prevents the development of asthma

14. It is stated in the text that herbs or essential oils ….

a. tend to leave delightful smell
b. certainly provide a clean smell
c. basically set off allergic reaction
d. have lower incident of birth defect

15. The word “bleach” in the passage means ….

a. a strong chemical used for cleaning things
b. a herbal product for removing color from things
c. a substance for subbing the surface of something
d. an abrasive substance often for cleaning surface
 1. This product may vary according to their reaction and responses to the communicative
task.
2. Unlike the audio-lingual method, the communicative approach an leave students to the
outcome of a class exercise.
3. Student’s motivation to learn comes from their desire to communicate in meaningful
ways about meaningful topics.
4. Communicative language teaching makes use of real-life situation that necessitate
communication.
5. The real-life simulations change from day to day.
6. The teacher sets up a situation that students are likely to encounter in real life.

16. The best order of the following jumbled sentences is ….

a. 4 – 5 – 1 – 3 – 2 – 6
b. 4 – 6 – 5 – 2 – 1 – 3
c. 4 – 6 – 2 – 1 – 5 – 3
d. 4 – 2 – 5 – 1 – 3 – 6

Text 6

There are a wide variety of types of airplanes. For example carrier-based airplanes, vertical
takeoff and landing (VTOL) space shuttles, land planes, and seaplanes; their capabilities and
uses make them seem only distantly related. Seaplanes, sometimes called floatplanes or pontoon
planes, are often ordinary land planes modified with floats instead of wheels so they can operate
from water. A number of seaplanes have been designed from scratch to operate only from water
bases. Such seaplanes have fuselages that resemble and perform like ship hulls. Known as flying
boats, they may have small floats attached to their outer wing panels to help steady them at low
speeds on the water, but the weight of the airplane is borne by the floating hull.

17. The word “hulls” in the text means ….

a. the outer coverings of a fruit or seed
b. the portions of a flying boat which furnishes its interior
c. the frames of a ship, most of which goes under the water
d. the structure of an airplane consisting of frameworks

18. The text tells us about ….

a. the characteristic of seaplanes
b. some example of aircraft types
c. similarities between two airplane types
d. differences between seaplane and flying boat
 19. The main advantage of a seaplane is that ….
a. it can fly slowly on water
b. it is designed from scratch
c. it resembles a small boat
d. it is able to operate from water

Text 7

Global sea level change for much of the last country has generally been estimated using tide
gauge measurements collated over long period of time to give a long-term average. More
recently, altimeter measurements – in combination with accurately determined satellite orbits –
have provided an improvement of a global sea level change. To measure sea level prior to
instrumental measurements, scientists have dated coral reefs that grow near the surface of ocean,
coastal sediments, marine terraces, ooids in limestone, and near shore archaeological remains.
The predominant dating methods used are uranium series and radiocarbon, with cosmogenic
radionuclides being sometimes used to date terraces that have experienced relative sea level fall.
In the early Pliocene, global temperatures were 1-2°C warmer than the present temperature, yet
sea level was 15-25 meters higher than today.

20. After the invention of instrumental measurement, dating method ….

a. develops more intensely
b. is not used any longer
c. tends to be set aside
d. is gradually abandoned

21. The text above intends to ….

a. compare different methods of measuring sea levels
b. argue about the validity of dating methods for measurement
c. compare the different methods of global sea level measurement
d. report the development of sea level and temperature measurement

22. The text implies that there is ….

a. a positive correlation between global temperature and sea level
b. no gauge measurement which are valid for long-term average
c. a predominant method being sometimes used to date terraces
d. a negative correlation between sea level change and its fall.

Text 8

The ZPD has become synonymous in the literature with the term scaffolding. (1) …. it is
important to note that Vygotsky never used this term in his writing, and it was introduces by
Wood and Middleton. (2) …. the student, with the benefit of scaffolding, masters the task, the
scaffolding can then be removed and the student will then be able to complete the task again on
his own. (3) …. learning a language may be equated with this concept

23. The appropriate word/phrase for the blank space (1) in the text is ….
a. Since
b. Indeed
c. However
d. Meanwhile

24. The appropriate word/phrase for the blank space (3) in the text is ….
a. Additionally
b. Eventually
c. Generally
d. Similarly

25. The appropriate word/phrase for the blank space (2) in the text is ….
a. Soon
b. Once
c. While
d. Though

Text 9

Thematic units lesson differ by the manner in which instruction is presented. Instead of teaching
subject areas separately,(1) the curriculum is organized around themes or topics. Reading, math,
writing and science is integrated into an exploration of a broad subject area. (2) Children learn in
a way that is natural to them. Thematic units are used to integrate the four language skills so that
(3) students learn both language elements and content areas.

26. Which of the following sentences can best replace the underlined part (1) in the text?
a. theme or topics become the organizing principles across subject in the curriculum
b. the curriculum is developed on the basis of individual subject that are integrated
c. the teaching of subjects depend on the themes or topics in the curriculum
d. themes or topics make the curriculum more systematically integrated

27. Which of the following sentences can best replace the underlined part (2) in the text?
a. Children learn naturally
b. Children learn natural subjects
c. Children learn natural materials
d. Children learn as natural as possible
 28. Which of the following sentences can best replace the underlined part (3) in the text?
a. students learn not only language but also contents at the same time
b. students’ activities are learning both language and relevant topics
c. students are actively engaged in language and contents
d. students focus their learning on integrative contents

Text 10

Cure for the King

Once there was a very lazy king. He hardly did any physical activity. As a result he started
staying ill. He called the royal doctor and said, “Give medicine to get well. If you don’t cure me,
I will kill you”

The doctor knew was the main cause of the king’s illness. Next day the doctor gave the big
dumbbells to him and said, “Your Majesty, you must swing these magic balls in your hands
every morning and evening for an hour. Do these till your arms start sweating and you will start
getting cured.”

The king did everyday not knowing that it was an exercise. Within a few weeks his body became
fit and he felt alert and energetic. He thanked the doctor and asked the cure’s secret.

The royal doctor said, “Your Majesty, the magic of this cure will keep you fit till you keep
swinging these dumbbells. The day you stop you will became ill again.”

29. The king did the physical exercise because ….

a. the doctor obliged him to do it
b. he did not realize it was magic
c. he believed it would make him fit
d. he thought it would cure his illness

30. We learn from the story that ….

a. laziness is the major cause of every bad omen
b. magic balls can be used as a means of curing illness
c. curing any illness should not be based on superstition
d. we can teach someone to keep fit without offending

31. The story is about ….

a. a doctor who cured the king from his laziness
b. a king who made efforts to cure his illness
c. the secret cure for the king’s ailment
d. the benefit of exercise to keep healthy
Text 11

Featuring free Wi-Fi and air conditioning, Suite Home Apt Luberon is set in Apt, 40 km from
Air-en Provence. All unit include a flat-screen TV. There is a seating and/or dining area in some
units. There is also a kitchenette, fitted with a microwave. A toaster a fridge and stovetop are
also available. It also includes a hot tub. Free use of bicycles is available at the property. Guest
are getting more for their money when compared to other properties in this city.

32. In general, the available properties are ….

a. dear enough
b. relatively cheap
c. affordable for officers
d. less expensive than other ones

33. The following are facilities available in all of the properties, EXCEPT ….
a. cycling track
b. kitchenware
c. electronic appliances
d. seating and dining area

34. The text informs us about ….

a. the available of luxurious residence
b. a suite apartment close to the airport
c. a fully furnished cheap apartment
d. a condominium in an urban area

Text 12

Furrow irrigation is conducted by creating small parallel channels along the field length in the
direction of predominant slope. Water is applied to the top end of each furrow and flows down
the field under the influence of gravity. Water may be supplied using gated pipe, siphon and head
ditch or bankless systems. The speed of water movement is determined by many factors such as
slope, surface roughness and furrow shape but most importantly by the inflow rate and soil
infiltration rate. The spacing between adjacent furrows is governed by the crop species, common
spacings typically range from 0.75 to 2 meters. The crop is planted on the ridge between furrows
which may contain a single row of plants or several rows in the case of a bed type system.
Furrows may range anywhere from less than 100 m to 2000 m long depending on the soil type,
location and crop type.

35. The text is an explanation about ….

a. the phases of furrow irrigation
b. the mechanics of furrow irrigation
 c. the factors influencing water supply
d. the creation of furrow in the slope

36. It can be inferred from the text that the size of furrow is dependent on ….
a. gated pipe, siphon, and head ditch
b. slope, roughness and furrow shape
c. number of rows and type of crop
d. soil type, location, and crop type

37. The speed of water movement is mostly determined by the following factors, EXCEPT
….
a. long hollow
b. surface
c. … system
d. ..of inflow

38. ….
a. ..
b. .
c. .
d. .

39. As it may take some time to get to the convention hall, the general lecture …. until all the
students arrive there.
a. is not going to be begun
b. will not have begun
c. has not begun
d. will not begin

40. Our school is equipped with …. computer equipment to support the implementation of
K.13
a. ready-to-use
b. off-the-record
c. state-of-the-art
d. high-know-how

41. At the end of Ms. Dian Hardinsyah’s amazing presentation, all of the audience’s applause
immediately ….
a. broke off
b. come off
 c. went off
d. took off

42. After getting the right advice from the right advisor, Endigo now can escape from ….
with her dissertation completion.
a. carrying the weight of the world
b. getting on with all the hurdles
c. breaking a leg
d. casting a pall

43. To senior teacher, the ICT use in the classroom may be problematic. But, it is just …. for
junior teacher who are mostly ICT literate.
a. an arm and a leg
b. a loose cannon
c. a piece of cake
d. a dime a dozen

44. The conduct of the incidence in the school in which the student and his parent slapped a
teacher was ….
a. fully stupid
b. utterly stupid
c. rudely stupid
d. totally stupid

45. Cell phone use in the class will be allowed ….

a. unless the school management has set up clear regulation for using the device in the
class
b. should the school management set up clear regulation for using the device in the class
c. if the school management will set up clear regulations for using the device in the class
d. if the school management sets up clear regulations for using the device in the class

46. Prior to launch of the new policy on teaching English to young learners, the government
has made ….
a. long-time planning
b. long-point planning
c. long-range planning
d. long-period planning
 47. Although her contribution to teaching of English in her district is significant, particularly
in raising the teaching spirit among teachers, Jenny feels that it is just ….
a. a chip on her shoulder
b. a blessing in disguise
c. a drop in the ocean
d. a hair of the dog

48. To meet the minimum passing grade, the basic competence needs …. to the students
using the new teaching technique
a. be teaching
b. be taught
c. teaching
d. to teach

49. Not all language students are willing to consult their academic advisor …. the school
master mentioned in the announcement board
a. that
b. who
c. which
d. whose

Text 13

Within the cooperative paradigm the teacher learns to be a facilitating resource person. In
addition, the teacher shares in the learning and teacher processes with the students (1) …. being
the sole resource. Rather than lecturing to the students, the teacher facilitates their mutual
learning, in that each student is required to be an (2) …. participant and to be responsible for
what he learns.

50. The appropriate word for the blank space (2) in the text is ….
a. independent
b. essential
c. efficient
d. active

51. The appropriate word for the blank space (1) in the text is ….
a. Instead of
b. Apart from
c. Beside that
d. With regard to
Text 14

I have a favorite teacher. His name is Mr. Rio Sanders. He taught me English for 3 years. He had
(1) …. and straight army-look hair. He seemed very strict when the first I met him. However, we
had a lot of fun during his classes. He had (2) …, sense of humor, and a lot of patience.

52. The appropriate word/phrase for the blank space (1) in the text is ….
a. thick black eye brows
b. black thick eye brows
c. blackening thick eye brows
d. thickening black eye brows

53. The appropriate word/phrase for the blank space (2) in the text is ….
a. astonishing teaching, efficient skills
b. astonishing, efficient, teaching skills
c. efficient, astonished, teaching skills
d. astonished, efficient, teaching skills

Text 15

William Cuthbert Falkner was a Southerner by tradition, birth, and choice. His family had lived
in Mississippi since before the Civil War, and he spent most of is life in Oxford, Mississippi, a
few miles from his birthplace. Falkner showed early signs of wanting to be a writer but his
education was irregular after the fifth grade, and although he attended high school for a period
and later took courses at the University of Mississippi, he never earned a degree. Toward the end
of World War I (1914-1918), Falkner wanted to join the military in the tradition of his great-
grandfather, a colonel in the Confederate Army, but was rejected by the United States Army
because he was too short. Undeterred, he added a “u” to the spelling of his last name and passed
himself off as English in order to join the Royal Canadian Air Force in Toronto.

54. It can be inferred from the text that Falkner ….

a. grow up in a traditional family
b. was a best-known writer by course
c. never completed his formal education
d. started his career after World War I

55. The text implies that eventually William Cuthbert Falkner ….

a. added a letter “u” in order to give a false identity
b. changes his name and went back to the US Army
c. was accepted as a soldier in a neighboring country
d. was rejected by the UU.S. army due to his false name
 56. William Cuthbert Falkner ….
a. ..
b. ..
c. ..
d. ..

Text 16

Ingredients: 1.2 kg Milva potatoes; 4 large Brandt &Levie sausages; 200 g celery; 1 bottle
Grolsch Rijke Herfstbok beer; 2 onions; 2 garlic cloves; 2 leeks; 2 tbsp olive oil; 4 tbsp butter; 2
tsp mustard; to taste milk; to taste salt; to taste ground black pepper

Instruction

 Bring in a pot with a lid 400 ml of water to a boil. Peel potatoes and cut into quarters.
Boil the potatoes, covered, for 12 – 15 minutes. Drain, reserving a small portion of the
cooking liquid.
 Heat olive oil in a frying pan and cook the Brandt &Levie sausages 6- 8 minutes.
Remove from the pan and keep under aluminum foil
 Finely chop onion and garlic. Cut leek in thin slices.
 After removing the sausage from the pan, add half of butter of the pan.
 Fry onion and garlic for 2 minutes. Add the leek and celery turn up the heat and stir-fry
for 2 minutes. Deglaze with the bock, add the sausage and braise for 6-8 minutes.

57. Average, how long does it take to prepare this menu?

a. 25 minutes
b. 30 minutes
c. 35 minutes
d. 40 minutes

58. The word “deglaze” in the text means ….

a. remove the glaze from porcelain so as to give a dull finish
b. dissolve the small particles of sautéed meat remaining
c. make something rough by adding a liquid and heating
d. remove the smoothness, gloss, or polish of grinding

59. The best title of the above text is ….

a. Potatoes with Brandt & Levie Sausages
b. Brand & Levie Sausages Deglazed with Beer
c. Stew with Beer and Sausages from Brandt & Levie
d. Potato Sausage Grolsch Rijke Herfstbok Beer