YAYASAN PERGURUAN “AL-ISLAM” SURAKARTA

SMK “AL-ISLAM” SURAKARTA

Kompetensi Keahlian : Teknik Komputer dan Jaringan
Alamat : Jln Parangkesit No. 3 Sondakan, Surakarta 57147 Telp. 0271 714321 STANDART ISO :
9001 - 2008

TRY OUT TAHAP II UN/US 2012/2013

SMK “AL-ISLAM” SURAKARTA
MAPEL : BHS.INGGRIS
HARI / TANGGAL : JUM’AT, 08 FEBRUARI 2013
WAKTU : 07.00 – 09.00 WIB
KELAS : XII (DUA BELAS)

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
Directions: For each question, you will see a picture in your test book and you will hear 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 speakers say.
When you hear the four statements, look at the picture in your test book 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 sentences.

a. The basket is made of woven rattan, c. Some fruit is put in the basket,
b. They shoot the ball to the basket, d. We need the basket for this stuff.

Choice (a) - “The basket is made of woven rattan” - best describes what can be seen in the picture.
Therefore, you should mark (a) on your answer sheet.
Let’s begin number 1
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Part II
Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear several questions spoken in English, followed by three
responses, also spoken in English. The question and 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 have
to choose the best response to each question
Now listen to a sample question:
You hear : “Will you be here this summer?”
You will also hear:
a. Yes. Summer is my favorite season.
b. Yes. They will be here soon.
c. No, I won’t. I plan to visit my family
Choice (c) - “No, I won’t. I plan to visit my family” - is the appropriate response to the question [will you
be here this summer? Therefore, you should mark (c) on your answer sheet

Now let’s begin number 4

4. Mark your answer on your answer sheet. 7. 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
Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear several short conversations. 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 have to choose the best answer to each question and mark it on your answer sheet.
Example:
You will hear:
Girl : Are you sixteen yet?
Boy : Not yet, but my birthday is in March.
Girl : When in March?
Boy : It is March 20th.
You will read:
What do you learn from the conversation?

a. The girl is sixteen years old. c. The boy was born in March,
b. The boy is twenty years old. d. The girl’s birthday is March 2

Choice (c) - “The boy was born in March” - best answers the question [What do you learn from the
conversation?].
Therefore, you should mark (c) on your answer sheet.

Let's begin number 8

8. What does the man say about the weather?
 a. It appears on TV. d. The weather will be sunny.
b. The woman will bring an umbrella.
c. The city will be wet.
9. What did the man ask?
a. Information about a sign. c. A picture hanging on the wall.
b. A question about a notice. d. Permission to light a cigarette.
10. Why wasn’t the woman allowed to go further?
a. She was carrying prohibited stuff. c. She didn’t have a boarding pass.
b. Her daughter asked her not to. d. Her plane had already left.
11. What does the man comment on?
a. Getting a job. c. Someone’s achievement.
b. Studying abroad. d. An improvement in studying.
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. 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.
Let’s begin with short talk number 12.
12. What process did the speaker describe?
a. How to stir the eggs. c. How to choose good eggs.
b. How to melt the sugar. d. How to make a simple dessert.
13. What is the last step of making this pudding?
a. Mixing the ingredients. c. Melting some sugar.
b. Steaming the mixture. d. Pouring the milk.
14. What is the purpose of the announcement?
a. To claim the customer service. d. To inform shoppers that a purse was
b. To find the women’s goods department. found.
c. To persuade the shoppers to buy a purse.
15. If you want to claim the purse, where should you go?
a. To the shoppers. c. To someone who turned it in.
b. To the customer service counter. d. To the women’s goods department.

This is the end of the listening section.

Reading Section
I. Incomplete Dialogues
Questions 16 to 30, choose the most appropriate answer.
16. Kiki: "Where should we have lunch, Sita?"
Sita: "How about the new restaurant near the cinema?"
Kiki: ".... I heard that it is good enough."
A. That’s a good idea. C. That’s terrible.
B. What a lunch we have now. D. You should know better.
17. Caller: "May I speak to the Manager, please?"
Clerk: "I’m sorry, Sir. He’s out of town today. ...?"
A. Would you like to leave a C. May I help you?
message? D. Should you go out with him?
B. Who do you want to speak to?
18. Fifi: "I haven’t met Pras for long."
Umi: "Don’t you know that he has moved? ..., but now he teaches at the new school."
A. He used to teach here. D. He still teaches here.
B. He has moved to a new school.
C. I know that he has moved.
19. Dea: "There’s a good movie playing at Studio 21."
Gina: "“Merah Putih”? I’ve been waiting for that film."
Dea: "Shall we go there this weekend?"
Gina: ".... I’m always free on Saturdays and Sundays."
A. I don’t like that kind of film. B. That sounds great.
 C. What about this weekend? D. It hasn’t played for a long time.
20. Roni: "I’m attending my best friend’s wedding party in Surabaya tomorrow, Sir. ...?"
Manager: "Actually, you have a lot of assignments to finish, Roni."
Roni: "I will finish them today, Sir."
A. May I have a day off? D. Could you give the actual date of
B. Could you finish my assignment? the wedding party?
C. Would you like to come with me?
21. Weni: "I’m sorry, but I’d like to return this blouse. I have the receipt here."
Assistant: "What’s the reason for the return?"
Weni: "...."
A. It comes in size S, M, and L. C. It really suits me.
B. I like the color very much. D. It doesn’t suit very well.
22. Waiter: "Excuse me, Ma’am. ...?"
Fira: "Could I have some Gado-gado, please?"
Waiter: "Certainly. Anything to drink?"
A. What would you like to have? C. Could you provide the menu,
B. Could you recommend your special please?
food? D. Where would you like to eat?
23. Lina: "...? I’m leaving for Surabaya tonight and I can’t pick you up as usual."
Atik: "Don’t worry. I’ll take the public transportation."
A. What will you do at work tomorrow?
B. When are you leaving for Surabaya?
C. Can you pick me up tomorrow?
D. How will you get to work tomorrow?
24. Ari: "Why do you look so upset? What’s bothering you?"
Maya: "I’ve lost my flash disk."
Ari: ".... Do you remember where you last put it?"
A. What do you mean?
B. I don’t want to bother you.
C. You can buy a new one.
D. I’m sorry to hear that.
25. Tukul: "What would you do if you had a lot of money?"
Gayus: ".... I like traveling."
A. I would go around the world.
B. I will travel to Bali.
C. I would have visited many beautiful places.
D. I will be going wherever I like.
26. Traveler: "...?"
Pedestrian: "No, it’s just a five-minute walk from here. It’s along this street."
A. Could you tell me where the post office is?
B. Is the post office far from here?
C. Where is the post office?
D. How long does it take to walk to the post office?
27. Reni: "Your managing director resigned yesterday, didn’t he?"
Ida: "Yes. .... He never told anyone about his plans."
A. He will resign someday. C. That’s a good idea.
B. We knew he would resign. D. It was quite a surprise.
28. Receptionist: "...?"
Mrs. Siregar: "Double with bath. I'd appreciate it if you could give me a room with a view over
the valley."
A. How many rooms do you need?
B. I’d like to make a reservation?
C. When are you going to stay at this hotel?
D. What kind of room would you like?
29. Vera: "Hasn’t Cita arrived yet?"
Mei: ".... She called me just now and said that she was still on the way."
A. I think she will not come here B. Let’s cancel our meeting.
today. C. She will arrive soon.
 D. She would like to find her way.
30. Rini: "May I borrow the Oxford dictionary? I have a translation work to do."
Librarian: "Let me see. .... What about Longman dictionary instead?"
Rini: "That’ll be fine. Thank you."
A. I’m sorry, but it hasn’t been returned.
B. Yes, it’s available.
C. Of course you can borrow it.
D. Could you return it on time, please?
II. Error Recognition
Questions 31 to 35, choose the inappropriate structure in the sentences below.
31. The Plaza is (A) located at the southeast corner of New York’s fabulous Central Park, (B) where
is not far to the best shopping along New York’s famous Fifth Avenue. This 1907 hotel, with (C)
its beautiful fountain, is a famous location in (D) many popular movies and books.
A. locating C. it
B. which D. much
32. Budi: "The 8:00 (A) show for The Train is (B) sold out, (C) so I got tickets for High Flyer. I hope
that’s OK."
Lusi: "That’s fine. People say that High Flyer is (D) more good than The Train."
A. showing C. because
B. selling D. better
33. Caller: "Hello? I’d like (A) to speak to Mr. Anto, the manager, please."
Clerk: "I’m sorry. He’s out for lunch. (B) Could you like to leave a message?"
Caller: "Yes. Please tell her Rosa (C) called. I’ll (D) meet him at two this afternoon."
A. speaking C. calls
B. Would D. meeting
34. My cousin Andi and his son Dio are very (A) different. They (B) aren’t look the same. Dio is very
tall, but Andi isn’t. They (C) don’t like the (D) same music. Dio likes hip-hop, but Andi likes jazz.
A. difference C. didn't
B. don't D. same as
35. Ully: My CD player’s not (A) working. It’s driving me (B) crazy!
Joko: I’m sorry (C) to hear that. If it were not a serious damage, maybe I (D) can fix it.
A. worked C. hearing
B. crazily D. could

III. Reading Comprehension

Questions 36 - 50 are based on a selection of reading materials. Choose the best answer A, B, C, or D
to each question.
 Gardens by Hok
PO Box 687
1103 Lisbon, Portugal

September 8, 2010
Guy Williams
Landscape Design Magazine
Otto Heldringstraat 2:
1066 AZ Amsterdam
The Netherlands

Dear Mr. Williams

Thank you for your sending the advertising information. We have decided not to place an ad in the
December issue, but we will consider placing one in the next issue in march.
We will be in touch. Again thank you for your assistance.

Sincerely yours,

Sov Hok
Landscape Architect

36. What is Sov Hok’s business?

A. Designing skyscrapers C. Designing gardens
B. Selling advertising D. Marketing
37. Why did Mr. Hok write this letter?
A. To ask Mr. Williams for a subscription
B. To place an ad in December
C. To get a job
D. To say he wasn’t interested in placing an ad now
38. How often does the magazine come out?
A. Weekly
B. Monthly
C. By-weekly
D. Quarterly

FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL MAY

Mar 11-Apr 15:

Budapest, Hungary
International
Apr 16-Apr 24:
Furniture Fair
Hannover,
Mar 12-Mar 20:
Germany
Milan, Italy
Feb 4-Feb 24: Art and Antiques May 12-Jun 12:
Automobile Show
Bonn, Germany Fair Bath, England
Mar 15-Mar 18:
International Jewelry Apr 14-Apr 21: International Computer
Guangzhou, China
Trade Fair Basel, Exhibit
International Shoe
Switzerland
Fair
European Watch
Mar 20-Mar 25:
Fair
Moscow, Rusia
International Textile
Fair

39. What is this calendar list about?

A. Trade shows
B. Musical events
 C. Sport competitions
D. A tour itinerary
40. Which event does NOT take place in Europe?
A. Automobile show
B. Art and Antiques Fair
C. International Shoe Fair
D. International Jewelry Trade Fair
41. If you were a buyer of a dress manufacturer, where should you go in March?
A. Budapest
B. Bonn
C. Moscow
D. Hannover

Amelia Earhart who was born at Atchison in 1897 was one of the first and is still probably the
most famous woman aviator in the world. She dropped out from Columbia University and worked in
California to earn money for flying lessons.

In 1928, she became the first female passenger of transatlantic flight. She flew from new
Newfoundland to Burry port, Wales. In 1932, at the age of thirty four, she was the first woman to fly
across the Atlantic Ocean alone, from Harbor Grace, newfoundland, to Ireland. This success was
soon followed by a series of flights across the United States alone.

In 1935, she was the first woman who made a solo flight from Hawaii to California in both directions.
In 1937, she tried to fly around the world with Fred Noonan as her navigator. After completing more
than two-thirds of the trip, her twin engine Lockheed Electra vanished near Howland Island in the
Pacific Ocean, and no trace of Earheart or her plane was ever found.

42. What happened to Amelia in 1928?

A. She dropped out from Columbia University
B. She started working in California
C. She was the first passenger on transatlantic flight
D. She flew from Harbor Grace to Ireland
43. When did she fly alone for the first time?
A. In 1897 C. In 1932
B. In 1928 D. In 1935
44. Which statement is NOT true according to the text?
A. Amelia Earheart graduated from Columbia University
B. She was accompanied by a navigator to fly around the world
C. She flew from Hawaii to California successfully
D. She could not finish her trip to fly around the world

SALES MANAGER

Multinational company seeks sales manager for its office products division. Candidate must have 10
years experience in sales development and management in the field and the ability to motivate and
train incoming sales staff. Good salary and benefits package.

Qualified candidates should send their resumes to: The Daily news, Box 8552, 1627 Elm Street,
Adelaide, Australia

45. Which segment of business is looking for a sales manager?

A. The office product divisions C. The multinational company
B. The personnel division D. The overseas staff
46. What type of experience is required for the job?
A. Product Development C. Expanding sales
B. Ten years in office management D. Research in the field
47. Where should applicants send their resumes?
A. To the company C. To the division manager
B. To the vice president of sales D. To the newspaper

How to make Popcorn

You’ll need
• 2 tablespoons popping corn
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons sugar

How to make it
o Pour the oil into a large saucepan and place it on the stove.
o Turn the heat to medium and cook for about 2 minutes.
o Add the corn to the pan and put the lid on.
o Turn the heat to high until you hear the corn begin to pop.
o Turn the heat to low and cook slowly until the popping stops. Shake the pan occasionally.
o Sprinkle sugar over the popcorn and stir.
o Turn the heat to high for less than one minute. Do not overcook or the sugar will burn.
o Pour the popcorn into a bowl and wait for it to cool before tasting.

48. Who will be most interested in reading the text?

A. People who sell cooking utensils.
B. People who like cooking.
C. People near a popcorn seller.
D. People on research about popcorn.
49. When should you sprinkle sugar over the popcorn?
A. After stirring the popcorn in the pan
B. Before the corn begins to pop
C. Before you serve it
D. After the corn stops to pop.
50. What should we not do according to the above text?
A. Heat the corn until it pops
B. Overcook the popcorn
C. Cook slowly until the popping stops
D. Add sugar and stir the popcorn