LATIHAN SOAL

PILIHAN GANDA

Questions 1 to 3 refer to the following text.

Yahoo! Inc., incorporated in1995, is a digital media company. Through the
company’s technology and insights, Yahoo! Delivers digital content and experiences,
across devices globally. The company provides online properties and services to
users. As well as a range of marketing services designed to reach and connect with
those users on Yahoo! And through a distribution network of third-party entities
(Affiliates). These Affiliates integrate its advertising offerings into their websites or
other offerings.

1. What is the text about?

A. The establishment of Yahoo!
B. An advertising network.
C. The properties of Yahoo!
D. The businesses run by Yahoo!
E. An advertising of Yahoo.

2. What does the word “company’s” in the paragraph refer to?

A. Affiliates.
B. Yahoo!
C. The users.
D. Digital media
E. Properties.

3. What is the synonym of the word “content” in the paragraph?

A. Media
B. Product
C. Material
D. Service
E. hazardous

Questions 4 to 5 refer to the following text.

English Now! is a modern English course focusing on unique teaching method that
encourage students to be more active in class. We hire only qualified teachers with
the best leraning modules. We also offer you a money-back guarantee if you cannot
master basic English conversation within 3 months! So, what are you waiting for?
Join us in English Now! For more information, contact us at Menara Merpati 32 or
visit us on englishnow.com.

4. What is the major difference between English Now! and other English courses?
A. It hires many experienced teacher.
B. It focuses on unique teaching method.
C. It guarantees you money-back policy at the end of the program.
D. It is located at Menara Merpati 32.
E. It focuses on teaching English strategies .

5. How long are you guaranteed to master English basic conversation?

 A. Two weeks.
B. Four weeks.
C. Eight weeks.
D. Twelve weeks.
E. Six weeks.

One Database Online Service

We are the laeading company that provides online marketing service,
supply chain chart, and business consultation service. Our current
fields of expertise are :
 Online marketing
 Salesmanship training
 Supply chain survey
 Human resources
 Manufacture
For more information, call One Database, Inc. at 1-700-444-2020

6. What dose ‘Database’ refer to?

A. The rooms of an office.
B. Part of a mailing address.
C. A collection of various components.
D. Name of the company.
E. Leading company.

This text is for questions number 7  9.

Dear Mr. Fairburn,

Responding to your advertisement in last Tuesday’s Guardian newspaper for a trainee

accounts manager, please find enclosed my CV. I am interested in the job advertised because
your company is well known as a world leader in creating innovative products.

As a recent graduate, I am well aware that I have much to learn and it is exactly this kind of
challenging environment that I am seeking. You will also see from my CV that I am a person
who result oriented. The achievements that I mostly proud about are raising over £15,000 for
a local charity and finishing the London Marathon.

Regarding other requirements, I believe I am a suitable candidate for the position because:
 I hold a degree in Economic
 I am flexible about working hours
 I have good organisational skills

I am also available for interview at any time convenient to you. Please don’t hesitate to
contact me at any time by phone or in writing if you have further questions.

Yours sincerely,

Philip Morrissey
7. What is the reason Philip Morrissey wrote this letter?
A. To inform about a job vacancy to Mr. Fairburn
B. To put on an advertisement in Guardian newspaper
C. To promote and raising fund for the London Marathon
D. To apply for a position as a trainee accounts manager
E. To follow an interview

8. What will Mr. Fairburn do after reading the letter ?

A. Giving Philip a job that he wants
B. Asking Philip to join the marathon
C. Training Philip as new an account manager
D. Giving Philip an interview
E. Sending email to Philip

9. “I am flexible about working hours”

From this sentence, we know that Philip Morrissey ….
A. is willing to work overtime
B. has a very flexible type of body
C. enjoy working very much
D. has a certain working hours
E. able to work on Sunday

This text is for questions number 10  12.

1. Remove the shredder from its cartoon and unwind the cord to its full length.
2. Place its waste bin on a firm and stable surface in up right position.
3. Take the main unit by holding each side and put it on top of its waste bin.
4. Make sure the function switch is in the ‘OFF’ position.
5. Connect the plug to the 220 – 240 VA.
6. To use auto remote turn the function switch to ‘AUTO’.
7. Put the paper into the input slot, the micro-switch in the input slot will then indicate
the machine to start shredding the paper.
8. Once all the paper has been shredded it will stop automatically.

10. Who would likely read this manual is likely the manual intended for?
A. Mechanic
B. Housewife
C. Driver
D. Office worker
E. Manager

11. What should we do before connecting the plug?

A. Put it onto the waste bin.
B. Unwind the cord to its full length.
C. Make sure the function switch is off.
D. Remove the shredder from its cartoon.
E. Put the paper
12. “Remove the shredder from its cartoon and unwind the cord …” (step 1)
The underlined word has the similar meaning with ....
A. Unwrap
B. strain
C. lead
D. unfasten
E. open

Questions 13 to 15 refer to the following letter

Kansas City, MO 64133
April 19, 2017
Janet Amstrong
Taggerty and Sons Publishing
637 South Michigan Ave.
Chicago, IL 60603

Dear Ms. Amstrong :

I am writing in response to your advertisement in the December 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 through 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 contact your office the week of April 27 determine if an interview
may be arranged. If you wish contact me before that date, please call 555-2434.

Sincerely,

Francis Hatche

13. What kind of letter did Francis Hatche write to Janet Amstrong?
A. A confirmation letter
B. A request letter
C. An inquiry letter
D. An application letter
E. An order letter

14. What position does the writer applied for?

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

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

The word ‘through’ is closest in meaning to . . . .
A. over
B. perfect
C. rigorous
D. complete
E. continue

Questions 16 refer to the following dialog

Women : Can you help me?
Man : Sure. How can I help you?
Women : I need to go to Melbourne.
Man : That train is on track 2.
Women : Thank you.
Man : You’re welcome.
16. Where is the conversation likely to happen?
A. At the airport.
B. At the station.
C. At Town Hall.
D. At the post office.
E. At the apartment lounge.

17. Waiter : Excuse, me. May I take your order?

Girl : Yes. I’d like to order a beef burger and french fries.
Waiter : Anything else?
Girl : A glass of orange juice, please.
From the dialogue, we can conclude that . . . .
A. The waiter asks for service and the girl gives a negative response.
B. The girl offers help and the waiter gives a positive response.
C. The waiter offers help and the girl gives a negative response.
D. The waiter offers service and the girl gives a positive response.
E. The girl ask for service and the waiter gives a positive response.

18. Maya : How do I unplug my USB?

Reza : First, close all files that is located inside the USB drive. Next, open
your Windows Explorer and find the name of your USB drive.
_________ and click Eject. You’re now able to unplug the USB drive
safely from your computer.
A. Next, right click the USB drive
B. After right click the USB drive
C. Finally, right click the USB drive
D. Then, right click the USB drive
E. Next, left click the USB drive
Questions 19 to 21 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 million 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 100th anniversary of the French Revolution. It rises 300 m
tall (984 ft). When it was finished, it was the tallest building in the world, surpassing
the Washington Monument. The tower was built from steel; that is why people call it
“iron lady”
Gustaf 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.
The night panorama of the Eiffel Tower is also magnificient. It is decorated with
thousand of lamps. We can enjoy a special light show every night, at 9 – 10 p.m.

19. What is the purpose of the text?

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

20. 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 construction of the magnificent tower.
E. The story of Eiffel Tower

21. “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.
E. Brings
Questions 22 to 24 refer to the following text.
Björn Rune Borg was born on June 6, 1956, in Stockholm, Sweden, to parents Rune and
Margarethe. Initially a hockey fan, Borg wasn't fond of tennis. At age 9 when his father
brought home a tennis racket he had won as a prize in a ping-pong tournament.
Borg caught the attention of tennis coach Percy Rosberg and began making regular
three-hour round-trip train rides to meet with the instructor. He won his first tournament at
age 11, and at 13 he won both the 13-and 14-year-old divisions of the Sweden National
Junior Championships. His career on the upswing, he dropped out of school to devote
himself to training full time.
Borg qualified for the Swedish Davis Cup team at age 15 and won both of his singles
matches. After becoming the 1972 Wimbledon junior champion and winning events in
Berlin, Barcelona and Miami, he chose to be a professional tennis player.
Borg first rose to prominence at Wimbledon in 1973, when adoring female fans lined up
to get a glimpse of the handsome, mysterious Swede. His long blond hair tucked beneath a
headband, Borg featured a distinct playing style with his two-handed backhand and topspin-
heavy ground strokes. He won his first tournament just days before his 18 th birthday, and two
weeks later he became the youngest winner of the French Open

22. What is the text about?

A. A junior championship events.
B. A brief biography of an athlete.
C. A tennis tournament in Sweden.
D. A prominent game in Wimbledon.
E. A tennis champion

23. When did Borg decide to be a professional tennis player?

A. Before he dropped out of school.
B. After he won several tournaments in 1972.
C. When he was still very young and energetic.
D. After he won a price in a ping-pong tournament.
E. When he was a kid

24. Which of the following phrases is synonymous with the word “fond of” in
paragraph one?
A. Proud of.
B. Familiar with.
C. Satisfied with.
D. Interested in.
E. Good at
Read the text and answer the questions.
Harry : This room is so hot? Did you turned off the air conditioner?
Widia : No, it’s on. I think it might be broken.
Harry : I don’t think so. I remember that we bought the same brand and type; and mine
is working well. Maybe your air conditioner needs to be cleaned.
Widia : I think you’re right. It was more than six months ago since the last time I got it
cleaned.
Harry : You’d better do that soon before it’s getting worse.
Widia : Thanks for your suggestion. I will do that this weekend.

25. What are they talking about?

A. the weather
B. the air conditioner
C. the electrician
D. the air conditioner brand
E. the people

Questions 26 to 28 refer to the following text.

Student : Hello, is this the accomodation office?
Officer : Yes, how can I help you?
Student : I’ve got a bit problem. I am staying in Marine 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 accomodation was temporary.
Student : Frankly speaking, I haven’t read the small print on the document. The warden
went through it with me and now I see my mistake.

26. What are they talking about?

A. Available accomodation office in Marina White Dorm.
B. Schedule of summer course in Marina White.
C. Confirmation of living permit in Dorm.
D. Information of Dormitory regulation.
E. The location of Dormitory

27. Whose mistake was it led the problem?

A. The student’s
B. The warden’s
C. The officer’s
D. The Marina White Dorm
E. The school
28. The word ‘temporary’ in the conversation is closest in meaning to . . . .
A. infinite
B. dateless
C. impermanent
D. unlimited
E. continue

Questions 29 to 31 refer to the following text.

The glorious Idul Fitri day may be over but the holiday atmosphere is still high in the
air. As an addition to the annual mudik custom, many people use his national holiday as an
opportunity to explore some unfamiliar places and embark on a family holiday.
Approaching the end of the Muslim festive season, travel search site, Wego, has
recently revealed insights into Indonesian travel trends for this year’s Idul Fitri. Wego
Indonesia managing director Graham Hills said that Indonesians searched for domestic trips
is greater in numbers this year.
“Domestic travel trends more than tripled this year. Yogyakarta took over from last
year’s top destination of Bandung for hotel searches, and the city features as one of the most
notable movers this year, increasing 78 percent over 2014,” Hills explained.
He also said that even though Bali featured as the number one domestic destination
for the past two years, this year the island only occupied the fourth position with flight
searches to Yogyakarta escalating by 342 percent.
Regarding accommodation options, Indonesians tended to seek higher ranked
properties, while taking advantage of cheaper airfares. In 2014, more than half of Wego’s
Indonesian users sought three-star accommodation listings, but surprisingly this year we’ve
seen a shift toward higher rated hotels. Domestic airfare searches rallied in mid-June, and
while average hotel rates seemed to trend a little higher closer to Idul Fitri, the overall
average price of airfares were around ten percent lower this year,” Hills continued.

29. What is the topic of the text?

A. A travel site.
B. A Domestic travel.
C. A National holiday.
D. A Traditional Festival.
E. A ceremony

30. According to Graham Hills, this year, … in the site

A. domestic travel trend to decrease
B. more people search for low cost hotels
C. Bandung was travelers’ top destination
D. Bali was at the 4th position of searches
E. Jakarta is the number one destination

31. The underlined word in sentence,”... and the city features ...,”(paragraph 3) refers
to....
A. Denpasar
B. Bandung.
C. Yogyakarta
D. Jakarta
 E. Bali

32. Novia : The air conditioner in this room doesn’t work . . . .

Ridha : It’s 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
E. I’ll buy the new one

33. Shinta : I am looking for some shirts with Disney’s characters on it.
Seller : I’m sorry miss . . .
A. Disney was the nicest cartoon
B. They were sold out
C. They were on sale
D. We bought them
E. Cinderella is the most favorite Disney

34. Icha: Where do you put the proposal which I apply for?
Kiki : On the supervisor’s table . . .
A. It will be sent
B. It should be covered
C. It is retyped
D. It is already approved
E. It is covered

35. Fika : According to me, euthanasia should be banned for everyone.

Dewi : . . . Euthanasia may be helpful for some people.
A. I am on your side
B. I think you are right
C. I couldn’t agree more
D. I am not sure you’re right about
E. I am not sure you’re wrong about

36. Derin : We must support Rio Haryanto to be the winner of the formula one.
Rifa: . . . . He is the best racer in Indonesia.
A. I am against you
B. I couldn’t agree more
C. I don’t agree with you
D. I don’t think you’re right
E. I don’t think so
Questions 37 to 39 refer to the following text.
August 8, 2016

Personnel Manager
Surya English Institute
Palembang 3001

Dear sir,
Related to your advertisement in Sriwijaya Post on July 30, 2016, I would like to apply for
the position of English teacher.

Currently, I teach English at a vocational high school three days a week, From Monday to
Wednesday. It means I am available to work for the institute twice a week, and if
necessary I am willing to work for half a day on Saturday.

I enclose a letter of reference, two recent photographs, my academic records and CV. I
would be available for an interview at your convenience. I look forward to hearing from
you soon.

Yours Sincerely,

Melsi

37. Why did the writer compose the text?

A. To inform about a vacancy
B. To tell the reader about Sriwijaya University
C. To apply for a job advertised in a newspaper
D. To enclose a letter of reference and recent photo
E. To invite the Personnel Manager

38. What will the addressee probably do after receiving the letter?
A. Check the advertisement.
B. Write a letter to the secretary.
C. Apply for the position mentioned.
D. Invite the sender for an interview.
E. Invite the applicant for dinner

39. The underlined word in sentence,”... forward to hearing from you soon,” (last
paragraph) refers to ....
A. Teacher of vocational high school
B. Head of Sriwijaya Post
C. English teacher
D. Personnel Manager
E. Melsi
40. Mary : You look so happy today. May I know why?
Tina : ____________ today at work and I also got a bonus.

A. I was paid
B. I am paid
C. I have been paid
D. I will be paid
E. I have paid

Questions 41 to 43 refer to the following text.

Personnel Manager
Ji-Yong Industrial Corporation
373 Holgate
London W I 2AX

Dear Sir/Madam,
I saw your advertisement for a bilingual secretary in today’s edition of the
Evening Standard and I am very interested in applying for this post. I enclose my
curriculum vitae, which gives the personal information, education, and career to
date.
I am twenty-two years ald and am a graduate in Korean and Business Studies
from London University. I came to Britain from South Korea with my parents fifteen
years ago and I now have British nationality. My parents speak Korean and this is
my mother tongue; however, having received all of my education in Britain, my
English is equal to that of a native speaker. At university I studied Korean. I am a
proficient speaker, as well as being able to read it.
I learn two type when I was twelve and have good computer skills. Although I
am notfamiliar with shorthand, I fell that my note-taking skills can compensate for
this.
Since graduating in July, I have been working as a travel clerk at Cookson’s
World travel. At the same time, I have been looking for a post in which I could use
my language, business skills, and passion to travel. I am sure that the vacancy in
your company would offer me this opportunity.

Yours faithfully,

Phillip Known

41. Why does Phillip think his English is like that of a native speaker?
A. He has successfully studied at London university.
B. He has been educated in Britain.
C. He speaks both Korean and English fluently.
D. He has been living in London for 15 years.
E. He had been educated in business.
42. When did he come to the UK?
 A. When he was 5 years old.
B. When he was 15 years old.
C. 20 years old.
D. After he graduation
E. 12 years old.
43. What is his working experince before appying for the job
A. A netive speaker.
B. A secretary.
C. A director’s assistant.
D. A travel clerk
E. Aprogrammer.
44. “. . . as well as being able to read it.” (paragraph 3)
The word ‘it’ refers to . . . .
A. British
B. Korean
C. Native
D. Skill
E. English

45. Wanda : Working for hours in front of a computer make me so tired. My

computer is old and took hours to process some data. I sometimes get
eyestrain because of it.
Bram : My computer used to be like that but now it works very well. It was
_______ He is talented in repairing computers.
A. Bought by my parents
B. Sent by my sister from Solo
C. Upgraded by John last week
D. Installed with a new processor
E. Buy by my parents

46. “If the bus driver had been more careful, the accident wouldn’t have happened.”
It can be concluded that . . . .
A. There was a bus accident
B. The bus driver was careful
C. There were no accidents at all
D. We need more careful drivers
E. There was not a bus accident

47. Indra : You look teriblly ill. Can you continue our hill walk?
Silvi : ______________________________
A. If I weren’t ill, I would be able to continue our hill walk.
B. If I had the strength, I would have continue our hill walk.
C. If I was ill, I would be able to continue our hill walk.
D. If I had not been ill, I would not have continued our hill walk.
E. If I wasn’t ill I would be able to continue our hill walk.

48. The sports performance specialist recommends eating something easily digestible
– like a piece of fruit – before morning work – outs, so your muscles and body
have enough energy for a work – out.
What is the effect of eating a piece of fruit?
 A. Disgestible.
B. The specialist’s advice.
C. Having energy for a workout.
D. Making muscles and body strong.
E. Making good peformence

49. We can solve the problem. The problem _______________

A. Can solved
B. Can be solved
C. Is solved
D. Was solved
E. Had solved

50. Many books . . . but one of the best is “how to win friends and influence people”
by Dale Carnegie.
A. Have written about success
B. Written about success
C. Have been writtren about success
D. About successful
E. Had written about success