PRACTICE 6

Listening Section
In this section of the test, you will have the chance to show how well you understand spoken
English. There are four parts to this section, with special directions for each part.
Part I. Pictures. Question 1 to 3
Directions: There are three items in this part. For each item you will see a picture and you will
hear four short statements. The statements will be spoken twice,they will not be printed in your
test paper. So you must listen carefully to understand what the speakers are saying. When you
hear the four statements, look at the picture in your test paper and choose the statement that
best describes what you see in the picture. Then, on your answer sheet, find the number of the
question and mark your answer.
Example
Look at the picture and listen to the four statements.
Man:
A. They are leaving the room
B. They are turning on the machine
C. They are standing near the table
D. They are reading the newspaper
Statement (C) - “They are standing near the table” –is the
best describtion of the picture. So you should select answer (C) and mark it on your answer sheet.
Now, part 1 will begin. Number 1.
1. Look at picture marked number 1 in your test book. 2. Look at picture marked number 2 in your test book.

3. Look at picture marked number 3 in your test book.

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Part II Questions - Responses
Question: 4 to 6
Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear several questions spoken in English, followed by
three responses, also spoken in English. The questions and responses will be spoken twice.
They will not be printed in your test book, so you must listen carefully to understand what the
speakers say. You have to choose the best response to each question.
Now listen to a sample question.
You will hear:
Woman : Could you work until nine tonight?
You will also hear :
Man :
A. No, it doesn’t work.
B. Yes, you can go to work now.
C. No, I have to be home by eight.
Choice (C) - "No, I have to be home by eight" - is the best response to the question “Could you
work until nine tonight?” Therefore, you should mark (C) on your answer sheet.

4. Mark your answer on your answer sheet.

5. Mark your answer on your answer sheet.
6. Mark your answer on your answer sheet.

Part III Short Conversations

Questions: 7 to 10
Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear several short conversations. You will hear the
conversation twice. The conversations will not be printed in your test book., 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 have to choose the best answer to each question and mark it on your
answer sheet.
Example:
You will hear:
Man : The driver will meet you at the gate
Woman : What kind of car will he be driving?
Man : He’ll be driving a large, black limousine

You will read:

What will the woman do?
A. Look for a specific automobile B. Wait at the door
C. Driving a car D. Call a taxi
Choice (A) - “Look for a specific automobile” - is the best answer to the question “What will the
man do?” Therefore, you should mark (A) on your answer sheet.
7. Why doesthe man eat at noon?
A. The afternoon seems shorter C. He is a diabetic
B. He is hungry D. He doesn’t want to be late

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8. What is the man agree to do?
A. Leave the receptionist C. Take a package to the receptionist
B. mail a package D. Save packages in the lobby
9. Where did this conversation take place?
A. In a classroom C. In an office
B. In a store D. In the post office
10. What does the woman want to buy?
A. A carved box C. A souvenir
B. A clock D. Some local beer
Part IV Short talks
Question 11 to 15
Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear several short talks. Each will be spoken twice. They will
not be printed in your test book, so you must listen carefully to understand and remember what it is said.
In your test book, you will read two or more questions about each short talk. Each question will be
followed by four answers. You have to choose the best answer to each question and mark it on your
answer sheet.
11.Who is the audience of this advertisement?
A. Airline pilot
B. Business people
C. Students
D. Tourists
12. What is being advertised?
A A computer
B A keyboard
C An airline
D A wastebasket
13. Why is this product useful away from the office?
A. It’s portable
B. It can be rented
C. It has a long-life battery pack
D. It is easy to be used
14. What best describes the weather conditions the area is facing?
A. cold C. Snow and ice
B. fog D. Wind and rain
15. What problems will this weather cause tomorrow?
A. People will have problem getting to work C. Flight will be canceled
B. People wont’h have enough heat D. people should buy pelnty of foods

This is the end of the listening test

READING SECTION
ERROR RECOGNITION
16. Julian : May I help you?
A
Ms. Dara : Yes, I am looking for a sofa
B
Julian : Take a look at this one. This is new style. Beside, this one is more comfortable
C D
of all other sofas in the store

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17. Andi: Do you remember my wallet?
A
Linda: I don’t know where do you put it.
B C
Andi: I’ll ask to my mother
D
18. X : How is Rica’s appearance?
Y : She is beauty, because she is neat, confidence and fresh every day.
A B C D
19. Rudi : What would you do if you win a million dollars prize.
A
Eppi : I would build houses for poor people. Then I would travel around the world to visit foreign countries
B C D
20. Shagita : The new actor is amazed. He did his part greatly on the newest best seller film.
A B
Asolohe : Right. Many cities say that he will be the best actor in the film industry. I am interesting in his film.
C D

READING COMPREHENSION
Questions 21 – 22 refer for the following memo!
From: Ana Prahita
Date: Tuesday,Oktober 23 2010
To: Julius Sitanggang
Subject: Helen Forbes UNICEF Ambassador

Dr. Helen Forbes, ph,D, a UNICEF Ambassador, will be visiting our company on

Monday, Oktober 31th I’d like you to prepare a program for her, she will arrive

in the morning before noon. Please start with lunch in the cafeteria and then

showher your department. After that, take her to our printing the department

21. When will Dr. Helen Forbes come?

A. In the evening
B. At noon
C. After lunch
D. In the morning before noon
22. Who will accompany her to go around the company?
A. Anna Prahita
B. Helen Forbes
C. Julius Sitanggang
D. Both Ana Prahita and Julius Sitanggang

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Questions 23 – 24 refer for the following advertisement !

CARREER INN
HOTEL & RESTAURANT MANAGEMENT
LEARN
PROFESSIONAL AND HOSPITALITY
At our training institute
 6-12 month certificate programs
 Classes days, night and weekends
 Job placement assistance upon completion
Classes begin on April 1. Call the school for further information.
23. How long will you have this study?
A. 1-2 month C. 2-6month
B. 6-10 month D. 6-12 month
24. When will the school help you get a job?
A. When you enroll
B. When you have finished the course
C. While you are studying
D. When you drop

Questions 25– 26 refer for the following text !

BenJamin Franklin was not only one of the famous father of the United State. He was
a leading writer, publisher, inventor, diplomat, scientist, and philosopher. He is well-
known for his experiments with electricity and lightning, and for publishing “ Poor
Richards Almanac” and the Pennsylvania Gazette. He served as Postmaster General
under the Continental Congress, and later became a prominent abolitionist. He is
credited with inventing the lightning rod, the Franklin Stove, and bivocals

A year after Benjamin Franklin’s death, his authobiography, entitled “ Memories De La

Vie Privee” was published in Paris in March 1791. The first English translation. “The
Private Life of the Late Benjaminn Franklin”, LL.D. Originally Written by himself. And
now, translated from the French”, was published in London in 1973

25. What is Benjamin Franklin famous for?

A. His experiments and publishing
B. His political carrier
C. His professional carrier
D. His invention
26. Which one of his books was published after he passed away?
A. Pennsylvania Gazette
B. Poor Richard’s almanac
C. Momoires De La Vie Privee
D. The Private Life of the Late Benjamin Franklin

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Question number 27 – 28 refer to the following text.
How to Clean Your Digital Camera
First, clean the body of the camera. Wipe any dust on the camera, using compressed
air, an air blower or a dry cloth. Don’t use anything like window cleaning liquid, which
might damage your digital camera. Remember not to use anything that contains
chemicals or oils when cleaning the camera.
After cleaning the body, you can clean the camera lens. Use a soft cloth to wipe the
lens. Only use lens cleaning fluid to clean the lens on your digital camera. Don’t forget
to wipe the lens cap for any dust. Then clean the image sensor. Use an air blower to
remove the dust. Don’t use compressed air or anything like window cleaning liquid to
clean the sensor.
Finally, clean the inside of the camera. Open up your camera, use an air blower to
clean the inside of the camera for any dust.

27. What is the first step of cleaning a digital camera?

A. Clean the camera body. C. Clean the lens.
B. Clean the image sensor. D. Clean the inside part of the camera.
28. What is the next step after cleaning the body of the camera?
A. Clean the image sensor. C. Clean the inside part of the camera.
B. Wipe the lens cap. D. Clean the lens.
Questions number 29 - 30

29. What is the topic of the letter?

A. A mistake in accredit card bill C. A change to an account number
B. A complaint about customer service D. A charge for a late payment

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 30 What is Mr. Sung asked to do?
A. Contact the department store C. Wait six to eight weeks
B. Adjust his account balance D. Pay his bill immediately
INCOMPLETE DIALOGUE
31. Cahyo : I met Rino in front of the office. He looked in hurry. Do you know where he would go?
Renata : ………………. Perhaps he went to the post office. He told me he must mail an important
document soon.
A. I am not certain C. I think so
B. I am sure D. You must ask him
32. Imam : This printer doesn’t seem to be working.
Pegi : …………. It may have been unplugged
A. Check the cord C. Leave it there
B. We need a new one D. Can you help me?
33. Mother : …………………… I have to finish ironing all of these clothes.
Beni : all right, Mom. But let me have lunch first.
Mother : Thank you, Son. Don’t make her waiting for you too long.
A. Your sister is at school C. Is your sister at home?
B. Can you pick your sister up? D. Do you see your sister?
34. Irvan : How long should I wait for the next bus?
Intan : Don’t worry. It won’t be more than 15 minutes. The bus ……………in time.
A. Arrived C. Used to arrive
B. Always arrives D. Has arrived
35. Robinson : ……………….
Woman : I am sorry, Sir. The first flight has left since two hours ago. Would you like to have the
second fight? It will be at 1 P.M.
A. I would like to reserve a ticket to Tokyo this morning. C. Can I book a table for two?
B. I would like to reserve a single room. D. Can you take me to Tokyo?
36. Diana : Look at your answer sheet, Beni! There are many empty numbers. ……………..
Beni: Ups! Thank you for reminding me. Let me check it now.
A. It is too bad C. I suggest you to check it again
B. You would rather ask the teacher D. Why don’t you tell me about it
37. Riana : Do you like reading novel?
Jessica : ……………….., but now I never have time to do it.
A. I never think so C. Not really
B. I used to D. I always read it
38. Dina : you will not forget our appointment tonight, …………..?
Rita : Of course not. Don’t worry I’ll have been ready when you pick me up at home.
A. Will you C. Won’t you
B. Do you D. Don’t you
39. Cintia : I saw you at the police station. Why were you there?
Dika : I ……………………..to be a witness of an accident.
A. Was asking C. Ask
B. Asked D. Was asked
40. Jihan : We have to solve this serious problem soon.
Sony : That’s right. I think we …………….all of our member to have a meeting to discuss this
problem.
Jihan : well, that’s good idea.
A. Will invite C. Can invite
B. Should invite D. May invite

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Cloze-test
THE EARLY LIFE OF BARACK OBAMA
Barack Obama was born on August 4, 1961 in Honolulu, Hawaii. His father was a Kenyan
named Barack Obama, Sr (Senior). His mother was a White American named Ann Dunham. His
parents..............(47) when he was two years old and later divorced. His father returned to Kenya
and saw him only once more before he died in an automobile accident in 1982.
After the divorce, Obama’s mother then married an Indonesian, Lolo Soentoro. The family
then moved to his stepfather’s home country in 1967. Obama attended local schools in Jakarta
until he was ten years old.
Obama returned to Honolulu in 1971. He lived with his maternal grandparents until his
graduation from high school in 1979. .................(48), Obama moved to Los Angeles and ...............
(49) at Occidental college for two years. He then transferred to Columbia University in New York
City. Obama entered Harvard Law School in late 1988. He was selected as an editor of the law
review based on his grade and writing ……..(50). In 1990, he became the first black president of
the Harvard Law Review. He graduated with J.D magna cum laude from Harvard in 1989.

41. A. Separate C. Have separated

B. Separated D. Be separating
42. A. Otherwise C. Although
B. Nevertheless D. After that
43. A. Studying C. Had study
B. Studied D. Have studied
44. A. competitive C. Compete
B. competition D. Competed
It is very easy to operate the ……..45) screwdriver. First, you have to plug the plug into the socket,
………46) switch on the power button. After that, place the screw on the tip of the screwdriver. Next
push this button while you install the screw to the ………..47) place. Release the button after you
feel certain that the screw is strongly attached to its place. Finally, take the plug out of the socket.

45. A. Electrical C. electricity

B. electric D. electronic
46 A. then C. before
B. so D. after
47. A. intended C. intending
B. intention D. intend
To : Johnson, Top Garment Manager
From : Marchel Siahaan
Date : February,26th 2013
Sub : Michiko, American Textile Owner

Mr. Michiko ….(41) our company …. (42) Monday 5th September. I would like to
prepare some program for him, he wants to cooperate…. (43) our company. He will
arrive at 3 pm and go to the hotel first. Please prepare dinner time in Japan
Restaurant and then so him our project and product.

48. A. visiting B. Will visit C. Visit D. visited

49. A. In B. On C. At D. of
50. A.With B. by C. To D. for

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