SOAL LATIHAN US 2122

BAHASA INGGRIS

Listening Section

PART I

Questions 1 to 4

Directions:
In this part of the test, you will hear some dialogues spoken in English. The dialogue will be spoken
twice. They will not be printed in your test book, so you must listen carefully to understand what the
speakers are saying.
After you hear a dialogue and the question about it, read the five possible answers and decide which
one would be the best answer to the question you have heard. Now listen to a sample question.

You will hear:

Man : Hi, Tina! Are you free on Saturday morning?
Woman : Yes. Any plan to do?
Man : We’ll see a book fair at Senayan. Would you care to join us?
Woman : I’d love to.

Narrator : What are the speakers talking about?

A. Loving books
B. Asking free time
C. Buying some books
D. Planning to see book fair
E. Activity on Saturday morning

The best answer to the question “What are the speakers talking about?” is choice (D). Therefore, you
should answer choice (D)

1.
A. Nice Teacher.
B. Handwriting.
C. Project.
D. Gratifying
E. Integrity

2.
A. New Office.
B. Applying for a job
C. Getting a new job.
D. Discussing job
E. The Director

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 3.
A. Go to the book store.
B. Visit Miss Tina’s class.
C. Visit the public library.
D. Borrow the grammar book
E. Buy the grammar book in the book store.

4.
A. The woman is Linda’s friend.
B. The woman hasn’t met Linda.
C. The man doesn’t know Johan.
D. Johan has found a better girlfriend.
E. Johan is the woman’s brother

PART II

Questions: 5 to 7
Directions:
In this part of the test, you will hear several questions or statements spoken in English followed by
four 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 are
saying. You have to choose the best response to each question or statement.

Now listen to a sample question:

Man : You look uncomfortable.

Woman : It’s very hot here.
Woman : I’ll switch on the fan for you.
Man :

You will also hear:

A. I’ll be glad.
B. I’ll be happy.
C. Thank you.
D. It’ll be okay.

Narrator: What is the best response to the woman’s statement?

The best response to the woman’s statement “I’ll switch on the fan for you.” is ” (Thank you.)
Therefore, you should answer Choice “C”.

5. Mark your answer on your answer sheet C

6. Mark your answer on your answer sheet D
7. Mark your answer on your answer sheet A

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PART III
Questions 8 to 11
Directions:
In this part of the test, you will hear some dialogues or monologues spoken in English. The dialogues
or monologues will be spoken twice. They will not be printed in your test book, so you must listen
carefully to understand what the speakers are saying. After you listen to the dialogue or
monologue, look at the five pictures provided in your test book, and decide which one would be the
most suitable with the dialogue or monologue you have heard.
8.

A B C

D E
9.

A B C

D E

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10.

A B C

D E
11.

A B C

D E

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PART IV

Questions 12 to 15
Directions:
In this part of the test, you will hear several monologues. Each monologue will be spoken twice. They
will not be printed in your test book, so you must listen carefully to understand what the speakers are
saying. After you hear the monologue and the question about it, read the five possible answers and
decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.

12.
A. Three kinds of the ticket price.
B. The date of the grand final match.
C. The supporters of the grand final match.
D. Donation for the earthquake victims.
E. The bad effects of earthquake.

13.
A. It would be donated to the victims of earthquake.
B. It would be used for improving the football players skill.
C. It would be spent for opening ceremony of grand final match.
D. It would be used for the enhancement of Pekansari Stadium.
E. It would be given to the people who suffered from the earthquake in Pidie.

14.
A. Ice
B. Sock
C. Meal
D. Shoes
E. Honey

15.
A. He met a coach.
B. He registered to Football Academy
C. He met a professional manager.
D. He played football for national tournament.
E. He sold shoes and socks at inter-village tournament.

This is the end of the listening section

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Reading Section

This text is for questions 16 and 17

To All Staff Members:

The move to our new offices is scheduled to take place during the coming weekend.

In order for things to run smoothly during this weekend’s move, everyone is required to clean out their own
desk and pack up the contents in boxes prior to leaving the office this Friday. Boxes will be provided to
you in your work area on Thursday afternoon. You are also asked to please remove everything from the
walls of your work area and pack those items in the boxes along with all of your other belongings and work
materials.

If you have a lot of personal belongings, you should take them home with you before the move. Likewise,
do the same for any valuables. During the confusion of a move such as this, it is easy to misplace and/or
lose track of things, so in the case of your personal belongings and valuables it is better to be safe than
sorry. The company cannot be held responsible for the loss of any personal items during the move. So,
please ensure that you remove all valuables and personal belongings before the weekend.

Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

Director

16. The announcement informs what the employees should ….

A. anticipate in moving to the new office
B. do before moving to the new office
C. do while moving to the new office
D. prepare in the new office
E. take to the new office

17. “…remove all valuables and personal belongings before the weekend.” (The last paragraph).
The underlined word is closest in meaning to ….
A. privacy
B. luggage
C. property
D. document
E. manuscript

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This text is for questions 18 and 19

18. The text above is written to...

A. Give some suggestion for the train’s regular service
B. Inform some problems on the trains
C. Complain about the train’s regular services
D. Tell about the passengers uncomfortable situation
E. Tell the best solution for the problems of the train’s regular service

19. What had made the writer feeling uncomfortable with the train?
A. The trains regular services on the Manchester to Liverpool line
B. The delay of the train’s arrival and insufficient space
C. Standing on the central aisle

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 D. The duration of the journey
E. The crowd on the train

This text is for questions 20 and 22

Sometimes, we are so annoyed by coming calls of strangers. Here are some tips to block them:

1) Open the Phone app. It’s the phone receiver icon that’s typically found on the home screen.
2) Go to the recent calls. The location varies by Android. If the Phone app doesn’t open to
your recent calls immediately, look for an icon with a clock or the word “Recent”.
3) Tap and hold the number you want to block. A menu will appear.
4) Tap “Blok/Report Spam” . This name of the option may vary, but you should see
something along the lines of “Block”. A confirmation message will appear.
5) Tap “Blok” to confirm. You will no longer receive calls from this number.

20. What is the purpose of the text?

A. To make calls to strangers
B. To make a blog on internet
C. To send messages by phone
D. To look for strangers by phone
E. To block a phone from stranger

21. What will you do after you choose the number you want to block?
A. Choose all the numbers you would like to report as spam.
B. Confirm the blocking of the number you have clicked.
C. Click and seize the number you intend to block
D. Bold the number and delete it right away.
E. Block and report the number as spam.

22. If there are calls from strangers, you can reject ... calls by blocking their phone numbers.
A. a
B. the
C. that
D. this
E. an

This text is for questions 23 and 25

Taj Mahal, an epitome of love, is actually a mausoleum. Standing majestically on the banks of River
Yamuna, the Taj Mahal is synonymous with love and romance. Taj Mahal was constructed by Mughal
Emperor Shah Jahan in the memory of his beloved wife and queen. The name “Taj Mahal” was derived from
the name of Shah Jahan’s wife, Mumtaz Mahal, which means crown of palaces.

Taj Mahal represents the finest architectural and artistic achievement. The mausoleum was
constructed of pure white marble. The white marble is inlaid with semiprecious stones (including jade,
crystal, lapis lazuli, amethyst and turquoise) that form the intricate designs. Its central dome reaches a height
of 240 feet (73 meters). The dome is surrounded by four smaller domes. Four slender towers, or minarets,

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 stand at the corners. Inside the mausoleum, an octagonal marble chamber adorned with carvings and
semiprecious stones house the false tomb of Mumtaz Mahal. Her actual remains lie below, at garden level.

Taj Mahal shows shades of magnificent beauty at different time during the day. At dawn when the
first rays of the sun hits the dome of this epic monument, it radiates like a heavenly pinkish palace. At
daytime, when the sky is bright and clear, the Taj looks milky white. At a moonlit night when the full moon
rays fall on the glistening white marble, the cool moon rays reflect back from the white marble and give the
Taj Mahal a tinge of blue color. It’s simply breathtaking! With such beauty, no wonder that Taj Mahal
becomes one of the Seven Wonders of the World.

23. What can we learn from the text?

A. We know of the most famous mausoleums in the world.
B. We get explanation about Taj Mahal through some steps.
C. We get information about the magnificence of Taj Mahal.
D. We convince that we will visit Taj Mahal, an epitome of love.
E. We admire Taj Mahal as one of the Seven Wonders of the World.

24. What is the main idea of the second paragraph?

A. Taj Mahal symbolizes epitome of love.
B. Taj Mahal was made of pure white marble.
C. Taj Mahal is an artistic tomb of Mumtaz Mahal.
D. Taj Mahal’s design is sophisticated and magnificent.
E. Taj Mahal’s central dome reaches a height of 73 meters.

25. With its impressive beauty, Taj Mahal … into one of the Seven Wonders of the
World.
A. grew
B. grows
C. will grow
D. has grown
E. is growing

This text is for questions 26 and 28

Residents assess the damage after a tornado damages 150 houses in the district of Tembalang
in Semarang, Central Java late on Saturday afternoon.

Three people were injured and at least five of the houses in the Sendangguwo and Tandang
neighborhoods were destroyed, while many others were seriously damaged as the tornado ripped
off their roofs. Thoirin aka Jayeng, 40, a resident whose house was leveled at the Sendang Asri
housing complex, said the winds hit about 4 p.m.

“I saw this black wind coming and becoming pointed into a funnel. It suddenly approached and hit
my house,” he said. Tohirin’s wife, two children, and mother-in law were in the kitchen at the time
when the tornado known locally as “Ulur-ulur” passed over their home, destroying the guest and
bedrooms. “It was as if the wind had lifted my home up,” Thoirin said. The disaster also destroyed

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 the walls of four neighboring houses.

Many other homes in the area lost their roofs and residents and neighbors had started rebuilding on
Sunday.

Tembalang district head Dayat said the tornado also damaged a small mosque and felled power
lines and about 50 trees. His office was still collecting data on the damage, he said. Villagers said
the tornado was the worst to hit the district in living memory. Semarang Mayor Sukawi Sutarip and
his wife, Sinto Sukawi, visited the scene on Sunday, accompanied by senior officials.

“We will provide the victims with assistance immediately,” the mayoral spokesman Achyani said.

26. What is the purpose of the text?

A. To provide the victims with aids after the disaster.
B. To inform readers about tornado disaster in Semarang.
C. To describe the characterictics of tornado in Semarang.
D. To explain how tornado damaged the houses of residents.
E. To warn the people about the danger of tornado in their area.

27. How many houses were destroyed by the tornado in the Sendangguwo and Tandang
neighbourhoods?
A. Less than five houses.
B. More than ten houses.
C. Five houses or more.
D. Exactly five houses.
E. Three houses.

28. In Tembalang district, it ............ that tornado has destroyed a small mosque and felled
power lines.
A. is reported
B. will be reported
C. is being reported
D. has to be reported
E. has been reported

This text is for questions 29 and 32

One hot day, an ant was seeking for some water. After walking around for a moment, she
came to a spring. To reach the spring, she had to climb up a blade of grass. While making her way
up, she slipped and fell unintentionally into the water.

She could have sunk if a dove up a nearby tree had not seen her. Seeing that the ant was in
trouble, the dove quickly put off a leaf from a tree and dropped it immediately into the water near
the struggling ant. Then the ant moved towards the leaf and climbed up there. Soon it carried her

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 safely to dry ground.

Not long after at that, there was a hunter nearby who was throwing out his net towards the
dove, hoping to trap it in this way.

Guessing what he should do, the ant quickly bit him on the heel. Feeling the pain, the hunter
dropped his net and the dove flew away quickly from this net.

29. Why did a dove drop leaf into a water?

A. To save the ant
B. To carry the ant
C. To release the ant
D. To leave the ant
E. To trap the ant

30. After reading a text we can say that if the ant had not bitten the hunter on the heel, the dove ...
in his net.
A. could have not trapped
B. would have trapped
C. would trap
D. didn’t trap
E. trapped

31. How can we compare paragraph 2 and 4?

A. Paragraph 2 is about the reason why the dove helped the ant while paragraph 4 is about
the reason why the ant helped the dove.
B. Paragraph 2 is about when the ant helped the dove while paragraph 4 is about when the
dove helped the ant.
C. Paragraph 2 is about the way the dove attacked the ant while paragraph 4 is about the
way the ant attacked the dove
D. Paragraph 2 is about how the dove helped the ant while paragraph 4 is about how
the ant helped the dove.
E. Paragraph 2 is about where the dove saw the ant while paragraph 4 is about how the ant
saved her own life.

32. What is the moral value of the text?

A. A single plan that works is better than a hundred doubtful plans.
B. A true friend in need is a friend indeed.
C. A kindness will contribute the fortune
D. One good turn deserves another.
E. A caring will end delighted

This text is for questions 33 and 36

Mobility is considered as the ability to move easily and it plays a big role in our life. As the time
goes by, technology makes it easier to move from one place to another by using an online

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transportation.

In the past few years, with the rising demand for fast transportation in Jakarta, the use of
online transportation is highly demanded. Simplicity the application gives and the speed of the
travel time are main highlights of choosing an online transportation. Moreover, online
transportation also brings an enormous number of advantages that need to be discovered by
everyone.

The first advantage is safety. Compared to the conventional transportation, online

transportation clearly excel the conventional transportation because there is no such thing as
Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) in the conventional services. In the past few years, the
number of the traffic accident in Indonesia is increasing, one of the main reason is that the rising of
motorcycle users. But here, consumers can feel safe while using the service of online transportation
because the drivers have undertaken a test of safety riding from their company.

Safety riding is riding a motorcycle behavior by giving priority to the safety of themselves
and other road users. Moreover, the vehicles they use are expected to always be in a good condition
because the company has set standards for what vehicles that can be used by the driver to pick up
customers. It is all because online transportation company wants to make sure that they have the
value - making their customers feel comfortable, so we'll have no doubt when choosing what we
should ride.

This is clearly a huge advantage for customers because online transportation always put safety
first on their business so it is not necessary to feel terrified.

33. What does the text talk about?

A. The advantages of online business.
B. The benefits of online transportation.
C. The role of technology in transportation.
D. The advantages of modern transportation.
E. The improvement of mobile transportation.

34. What will probably happen to us if we do not have the application in our mobile phone?
A. We will lose our contact.
B. We will not find good transport.
C. We cannot order online transportation.
D. We cannot use the transportation we need.
E. We can find another online transportation.

35. Customers of online transport will feel secure during the service since ….
A. the vehicles are brand new
B. the drivers have been certified
C. the vehicles are in good condition
D. the drivers have experienced in riding
E. the drivers have taken on a test of safety riding

36. The underlined word in “ … that they have the value - making their customers feel
comfortable….” (Paragraph 4) is closest in meaning to ….
A. cost

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 B. mark
C. price
D. charge
E. measure

This text is for questions 37 and 39

Snoring is a common condition that can affect anyone, although it occurs more frequently in
men and people who are overweight. Snoring has a tendency to worsen with age.

Snoring occurs when the flow of air through the mouth and nose is physically obstructed. Air
flow can be obstructed by a combination of factors. Firstly, some people snore due to obstructed
nasal airways. It usually happens during allergy seasons, when they have sinus infection, or when
they have deformities of the nose structure. Secondly, some people may have poor muscle tone in
the throat and tongue due to deep sleep, alcohol consumption, use of some sleeping pills, and even
normal aging. As a result, these too relaxed muscles can collapse and fall back into the airway.
Next, some people have bulky throat tissue. Bulky throat tissue can be caused by being overweight
or, in children, by large tonsils and adenoids, the enlarged tissue between the back of the nose and
throat. Lastly, a long soft palate (the roof of the mouth) and a long uvula (the dangling
tissue in the back of the mouth) can narrow the opening from the nose to the throat. When these
structures vibrate and bump against one another the airway becomes obstructed.

There are two types of snoring. Occasional snoring is usually not very serious and is mostly
a nuisance for your bed partner. However, if you are a habitual snorer, you not only disrupt the
sleep patterns of those close to you, but you also impair your own sleep quality. Medical assistance
is often needed for habitual snorers to get a good night's sleep.

Habitual snorers can be at risk for serious health problems, including obstructive sleep apnea.
Sleep apnea creates several problems including interruptions of breathing, frequent waking from
sleep. light sleeping, poor night's sleep, and stain on the heart.

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 37. What is the purpose of this text?
A. To tell us about the author’s experience of snoring.
B. To give general information about snoring.
C. To reduce the incidence of sleep apnea.
D. To help people to get a good sleep.
E. To persuade people not to snore.

38. How can we compare paragraph 2 and 3 ?

A. Paragraph 2 is about the airflows of snoring; paragraph 3 is about risk of snoring
B. Paragraph 2 is about the obstruction of airflows; paragraph 3 is about snoring habitual
C. Paragraph 2 is about throat issues; paragraph 3 is about dangerous snoring
D. Paragraph 2 is about the process of snoring; paragraph 3 is about disruptive snoring.
E. Paragraph 2 is about causes of airflow obstruction; paragraph 3 is about snoring
variety.

39. After reading the text, we may conclude that ...

A. snorers tent to be female.
B. underweight people do not snore.
C. habitual snorers sleep better than their bed partners.
D. people who snore habitually have obstructive sleep apnea.
E. When the snorer gets older the snoring may get more severe

This text is for questions 40 and 42

Working and going to school is challenging, it can be a rewarding experience if you use
some foresight. However, you’d better think a hundred times before you decide to take a part time
job. There are a lot of things that should be considered to take a part time job.

Working and still maintaining a good grade at school is not an easy task. Having less time
for schoolwork becomes the main negative effect. Consequently, many students who work part
time fail to perform at their best both on schoolwork and on examinations. Moreover, a part- time
job can really interfere with the students’ free time. It also cuts into their studies or social life.

On the positive side, a part time job helps students to support day to day living expenses.
Working can be a valuable part of a student’s life. Students can derive a great deal from working.
In most cases, they can acquire a nice dose of discipline and a whole new set of skills and
experiences. Another benefit of part time work is the opportunity to expand the resume. Ideally, a
student should try to find a job that is related in some way to his or her selected field of study. But
if not, a student can still gain some work experience and develop his or her skills.

Working takes a lot of time and energy, so students need to make sure to be able to handle
both employment and their current commitments. Finally, if you are considering working part time,
talk to your school counsellor to discuss this move. Explaining your goals to someone else can help
you make decisions and figure out your priorities.

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 40. The writer’s purpose in writing the text is to discuss ….
A. the reason why students should take part time jobs
B. the consequence for students of taking part time jobs
C. the positive impacts for students of taking part time jobs
D. the best decision for students to take part time jobs
E. what the students do on their free time

ESSAY

Read the personal letter and answer for questions number 41-42

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 41. What is the purpose of the invitation letters?
To invite a guest to celebrate the launch of a new company

42. What is the product of Taylor Morris?

The product of Taylor Morris is Eyewear

Read the letter and answer for questions number 43-44

Anwar Sadat
25 Jalan Jati Timur
Bekasi 17117
13 November 2017
Hana Jelita
234 Rawamangun
East Jakarta 13220
Dear Ms Jelita
I am writing to you regarding Sarah Nabila. I have known Sarah personally for over ten
years, and have always known her to be an organized, responsible and easy going individual.
I believe that her skills and experience make her an excellent candidate for office manager in
your organization.
When I met Sarah, she had just left an administrative position in a busy Fashion House,
where she was responsible for book keeping, answering phones and making appointments.
During the time I have known her, Sarah has been active in our community, serving on the
Library Board, the Historical Society. Her contributions included acting as Secretary of the
Library Board, and heading the Historical Society’s Annual Fund Drive.
If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact me by phone or email.

Regards

Anwar Sadat

43. What did Sarah do at the first time Anwar knew her?
Sarah left an administrative position in a busy fashion house where she was responsible for
book keeping, answering phones and making appointments.

44. What is Anwar’s purpose to write the letter?

To recommend sarah nabila as an excellent candidate for office manager.

Photograph -Ed Sheeran

Loving can hurt, loving can hurt sometimes
But it's the only thing that I know
When it gets hard, you know it can get hard sometimes
It is the only thing that makes us feel alive

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 We keep this love in a photograph
We made these memories for ourselves
Where our eyes are never closing
Hearts are never broken
And time's forever frozen still

So you can keep me

Inside the pocket of your ripped jeans
Holding me closer 'til our eyes meet
You won't ever be alone, wait for me to come home

Loving can heal; loving can mend your soul

And it's the only thing that I know, know
I swear it will get easier,
Remember that with every piece of you
Hmm, and it's the only thing we take with us when we die

45. What is the topic of the song? this song tells about the magic of photograph in life in
which moments can be frozen still and can stay forever in our life. photograph can
accompany us in our lonely times or when we are away from our love, especially if
we have the picture of our beloved people. it can be a solid proof of love, either to our
soulmate or our family.

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