B.

READING SECTION

In this part of the test you will have the chance to show how well you understand written English.
There are four parts to this section, with special directions for each part.

PART V. Directions:

From questions 16 – 27, four clauses/sentences, marked (A), (B), (C), or (D), are given
beneath each incomplete dialog. Choose the one clause/sentence that best completes the
dialog. Then, on your answer sheet, find the number of the question and mark your
answer.

16. Sindy : Did you see the store over there yesterday?
Lindsy : Yes I saw it, ….. .A lot of people came there to get a discount.
Sindy : Do you want to come there today?
Lindsy : I don’t think so, As you can see still a lot of people there.

A. How beautiful dress is.

B. What a big store is.
C. What a beautiful dress you have .
D. How crowded the store was.

17. Metty : “What do you usually do every night before going to bed?”
Benny : I ….. I’m fond of exercising.
A. likes to stay home
B. usually do jogging for few hours.
C. always go to the swimming poll.
D. often watching TV.

18. Rindi : You look awful. Your face also looks pale.
What’s the matter with you ?
Rania : I always sleep over night during a few weeks. I Have to study hard for my
exam.
Rindi : …..
A. I suggest you to sleep earlier tonight, otherwise you”ll get sick.
B. Why don’t you go to the doctor and take medicine.
C. You had better to get some fresh air.
D. You shouldn’t turn on your radio.

19. Doni : Although this is the biggest restaurant in this town, there are many people
 visiting it.

Loni : Perhaps it is because the price of the food there is too expensive.

Doni : ….. nowadays most people prefer having their meal at cheaper restaurant.

A. I am not sure about it.

B. I don’t think so
C. I couldn’t agree more
D. Really? Are you sure about it?

20. Juna : I think all parents must give their children mobile phone.

Ayu : ….. children tends to use it to play a game and lazy to study.

Juna : That is why parents should give more attention to their children.

A. I agree
B. I couldn’t agree more
C. I believe is true
D. I agree, but

21. Ari : Why hasn’t the secretary finished preparing the report?

Deria : As usual, …..

A. The invoices aren’t being received by the secretary.

B. The invoices haven’t been received by the secretary.
C. The invoices wasn’t received by the secretary.
D. The invoices is received by the secretary.

22. Fajar : Nuki, you look so busy. Can I give you a hand?

Nuki : ..... , I can do it by my self.

Fajar : ok then.

A. Sure, thank you so much.

B. It’s none of your business.
C. Don’t bother yourself,thanks
D. Certainly, thanks.

23. Jeni : Len, When do we have to finish the report?

 Alena : This afternoon. The manager ….. before we send it to the main office.

Jeni : So it’s better we finish it soon.

A. will complete
B. is going to go
C. is going to check
D. will finish

24. Dina : Why hasn’t the meeting started yet?What is everyone doing?

Kiki : Everyone in the meeting room …..Mr .Smith as the chairman of this company.

Dina : Oh I see.Maybe he gets stuck in the traffic jam.

A. Waited for
B. are talking to
C. is waiting for
D. was talking to

25. Tina : Why didn’t you accept my call last night?

Andri : ….. .

Tina : Oh I see, so have you done it?

Andri : Yes I have

A. I am very busy preparing my presentation.

B. I was preparing my presentation when you called.
C. I was listening to the music when you called
D. I am going to call you back

26. Mr. Smith : Mr. Edward is really upset because Mrs. Mita can’t join in company

annual meeting.

Mrs. Shani : There was an accident in the mining site, that’s why she can’t come in the

in the meeting. If she knew there was an accident there, she ….. her

business trip.

A. will cancel.
B. cancelled.
C. would cancel.
D. would have cancelled.

27. Dave : How do you spend your weekend?

 Linda : …… because I do not have enough time to do a household in week days.

A. I like listening to music

B. I prefer lying on the bed
C. I’d rather do the laundry and cook
D. I would rather have fun with my friend

PART VI. Directions: Questions 28 – 30 are based on a selection of text dialogs.

Choose the one best answer, (A), (B), (C), or (D), to each question. Answer all the
questions following each text dialog on the basis of what is stated or implied in the
selection. Then, on your answer sheet, find the number of the question and mark your
answer.

28. Ellen : Hi Nilam, who will get married? I see the wedding invitation on the table
Nilam : Oh, that’s Harry and Tiffany’s wedding invitation. They will get married this
week in Horison Hotel.
Ellen : I see, will you attend to their wedding?
Nilam : That’s the problem. I have to go to London tomorrow for the project in my
. company. I’m sad when I knew that I couldn’t come. They are my best
friends since I was in senior high school.
Ellen : I think they can understand why you can’t come to their wedding
Nilam : I hope so

From the dialogue we know that…

A. Nilam doesn’t know she get the invitation

B. Harry will get married with Nilam, his old friend
C. Nilam got the problem so she will not come to the party
D. Nilam can’t come to the party due to her company’s project

29. Devi : Hi robi, do you think I am good as a nurse.

Reni : Yes, you are. You always good in taking care of a patient.

Devi : By the way, How is your work?

Reni : It’s tiring,you know. I am responsible for all of manager’s schedules.

and the salary is dissappointing.

Devi : Well, why don’t you look for another company ?.

Reni : I have. I have applied in my uncle’s company as secretary.

What are they talking about ?

A. They are talking about their job.

B. They are talking about a new job.
 C. They are dissapointed about their job.
D. Devi wants to apply as a secretary.

30. Nadhil : Hey, do you like reading?

Wanti : Yeah, I love reading. I try to read something every day. How about you?
Nadhil : I’m not really into reading, I find it hard to focus on a book for too long.
Wanti : That’s too bad, reading is a great way to improve your vocabulary and
expand your knowledge.
Nadhil : I’ve heard that, but I just can’t seem to get into it.
Wanti : Maybe you just haven’t found the right book yet. What kind of things do
you like to read about?
Nadhil : I’m not really sure, I haven’t really given it much thought.
Wanti : Well, maybe you should try reading a book on a topic that interests you.
For example if you like science, you could read a popular science book.
Nadhil : That’s a good idea. I’ll have to give it a try.

What can we infer from the dialog above?

A. Nadhil often read a book in her spare time.

B. Nadhil loves science book.

C. Wanti seems hard to get into reading.

D. Wanti really into into reading

PART VII. Directions: Questions 31 – 50 are based on a selection of reading materials,
such as notices, letters, forms, articles, advertisements, etc.
Choose the one best answer, (A), (B), (C), or (D), to each
question. Answer all the questions following each reading
selection on the basis of what is stated or implied in the selection.
Then, on your answer sheet, find the number of the question and
mark your answer

Questions 31 to 33 refer to the following letter!

24th Beverly St. Los Angeles. CA. 58076

October 15th, 2023
To all Colleagues and Friends,
As those close to me know, I am not good with goodbyes so I do apologize to those
who feel offended that I have left having written only this farewell letter, without
personally shaking their hand and exchanging best wishes.
I have so many people to thank for their support and dedication that it is impossible to
personally get to see you all with the short time that was available.
I truly am humbled to have worked with such a group of “get in and get it happening
people” and I am so proud of the achievements that you have accomplished both in the
operation and (for quite a lot of you) for your own personal accomplishments.
To those of you that I had the opportunity to coach and or set goals for, I commend
each of you for your achievements and hope that you continue to succeed through life
journeys.
I can be contacted if required on 08159030832. I wish you all a Healthy, Safe and
Prosperous Year.
Thanks, regards and best wishes,
Taufik Herindo

31. Why does Taufik Herindo write the letter?

A. To wish good things to his colleagues.

B. To apologize his mistakes
C. To inform his leaving of the office.
D. To admire his colleagues.
32. What has the writer done in the office?

A. Having supported innovative efforts

B. Having collaborated intensively

C. Having conducted a farewell party

D. Having trained the employees

33. “I commend each of you for your achievements” The synonym of the word
“commend” is ….

A. Praise
B. Increase
C. Enjoy
D. Effort

Question number 34 to 36 refer to the following procedure.

The word “Glue Gun” may sounds dangerous for us, but it is not an actual gun to shot a
bullet. Instead it can help us in making a handicraft. In the process the heat from the gun
will melt the glue stick and turn it into liquid form that we can use to stick anything
including the parts of our handicraft. Follow these following steps if you want to use the
Glue Gun.

1. Check and clean the glue gun from any old glue clogging in the nozzle.

2. Put the glue stick into the gun nozzle.

3. Insert the plug into the electricity socket.

4. Prepare a sheet of paper and put the glue gun on it.

5. Wait until the gun get warmer.

6. Squeeze the trigger gently to check if the glue stick has changed into liquid form.

7. Finaly, you can apply it on any surface that you want to stick by using this glue gun.
34. What is the topic of the text?
A. How to use a glue gun.
B. How to make a handicraft.
C. Processing of using glue gun.
D. The step of making handicraft using glue gun.

35. What should you do before squeeze the trigger in order to check if the glue stick has
changed into liquid form?
A. Prepare a sheet of paper and put the glue gun on it.
B. Put the glue stick into the gun nozzle.
C. Apply it on any surface that you want to stick by using this glue gun.
D. Wait until the gun get warmer.

36. “Check and clean the glue gun from any old glue clogging in the nozzle” The word
“clogging” is closest in meaning to…
A. Unplugging
B. Blocking
C. Freeing
D. Opening

Question number 37 to 39 refer to the following information.

Kediri is a name of a town. It is situated in a valley between the Kelud and Willis
mountains and inhabited by about 1.3 million people. In the center of the town there is a
large hill which is called the Dathok Mountain. Because of the topography of the region,
Kediri is called a chilly town by the locals. There is a big river called Brantas cutting off
the center of the town.
Beside the temples, Kediri is also famous for its products like cigarettes and a special kind
of tofu or bean curd. This highly nutritious food is delicacy of Kediri and has a distinctive
taste. The cigarettes factory dominates the town economy and employs the majority of the
women labor force. Kediri and the cigarettes factory are inseparable and it is considered
the biggest cigarette factory in Indonesia. Most of the local people work in this factory.
Those who do not work here are farmers or traders.

37. What does the above text tell about?

A. The description of Kediri

B. The history of Kediri
C. The famous products of Kediri
D. The people of Kediri
38. Which one from the famous products in Kediri has a distinctive taste?

A. The special food

B. The bean curd
C. The highly nutritious food
D. Tofu

39. “Those who do not work here …” (last sentence). The “those” word refers to ….

A. The farmers and the traders.

B. The factory workers.
C. Woman labour force
D. The cigarettes workers.

Question 40 to 42 refer to the following text.

In order to protect the artistic heritage that is preserved and exhibited at the Fine Arts Museum of
Asturias, and to create the necessary climate to enjoy the visit, the following is not permitted in
the Museum:

 Do not take food or drinks into the exhibitions halls. Smoking is strictly forbidden by law
inside the Museum.
 Please do not touch works of art.
 Do not run in the Museum’s rooms and corridors.
 For security reasons, umbrellas, camera extension poles, pointers or sharp or piercing
items, as well as packages and bags larger than 40 x 40 cms are not allowed into the
Museum.
 Flash photography, tripods and filming are prohibited in the Museum galleries. No
photographs may be reproduced, distributed or sold without permission from the Museum.
 The use of mobile phones or laser pointers is not permitted inside exhibition halls.
 The entrance of animals is strictly prohibited, except of guide-dogs accompanying the
visually-impaired.

RECOMMENDATIONS

 It is recommended to keep a safe distance between you and each work of art. This helps to
avoid accidental touching or bumping.
 Additionally, we very much request you to keep your voice down so as not to bother other
visitors.
 Children are very welcome. Please keep them close by and make sure they behave
themselves properly.
 Organized groups must consist of a maximum of 25 people, with one person designated
responsible for the group.

Thank you for helping us to keep save our works or art. We hope you enjoy your visit.

40. What is the purpose of the text?

A. To inform the rules of museum’s visitors
B. To show how to protect the artistic heritage.
C. To inform about the Fine arts Museum of Asturias.
D. To describe about the arts in the museum.
41. What item is allowed for visitors bring when they enter the museum ?

A. Mobiles phone to take a picture. C. Food and drink.

B. Packages or bags which less than 40 x 40 cms. D. Animals.

42. “The entrance of animals is strictly prohibited ….” The word “prohibited” has closest
meaning with …
A. Permitted
B. Authorized
C. Allowed
D. Forbidden

Question 43 and 45 refer to the following text.

Dear Mario,
Due to the English Debate Competition 2023 event on 1 December 2023, at Dubai, please
come to the selection of English Debate Competition 2023.
The top three students will become UNA’s Delegate and compete with others top
students in the world. I believe that you have the quality to pass the selection.
Best regards,
Linda setiana
43. What is the purpose of the invitation text above?
A. To invite Linda attend the selection of English Debate Competition 2018
B. To invite Mario join the internal selection process
C. To invite someone join the English Debate Competition 2023 at Dubai
D. To inform Mario the selection of English Debate Competition 2023

44. What will Mario do after reading the letter?

A. Participate in the selection.

B. Organize the selection.

C. Come to the event.

D. Visiting Dubai.

45. “The top three students will become UNA’s delegate and compete with others…”

The word “Become” has synonym to …..

A. Participate
B. Watch
C. Register
 D. See

Question 46 and 48 refer to the following information.

Princess Diana Spencer was born on July 1 st 1961,near Sandringham, England. She was
the daughter of Earl Spencer. She grew up as a shy girl. Unfortunately, her parents got
divorced when she was six years old. Diana lived with her father who won custody of the
children.

While studying at school, Diana was not so bright on the academic front. She did very
well in swimming. After graduating from school, she got a job as a nanny and part-time
cook. Later she became an assistant at Young England Kindergarten.

Diana married Prince Charles on July 29th , 1981. Their royal wedding was very
popular around the world. They had two sons, Prince William and Prince Harry. Although
people thought they had a dream marriage, they got divorced in 1996. Diana died on
August 31st ,1997, in a Paris tunnel. She sustained injuries in a car crash in Paris. She is
remembered as the “People’s Princess” because of her popularity and humanitarian efforts.

46. What is the purpose of the text?

A. To describe whar Princess Diana looked like.

B. To retell the events of Diana’s life in a sequence .
C. To give information about Diana’s marriage.
D. To inform about Princess Diana’s sons
47.What made people remember Princess Diana?

A. Her royal wedding.

B. Her dream marriage.
C. Her effort in humanitarian activity.
D. Her death in Paris Tunnel.

48. “She grew up as a shy girl” (paragraph 1)

The word “shy” in the sentence has similar meaning to …..

A. outgoing
B. brave
C. confident
D. diffident
Question 49 and 50 refer to the following announcement!

Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to Kencana Bahari. It is an executive class train that will
take 8 hours to get to Surabaya. It is a smoke-free train, so passengers are not allowed to
smoke on the train. If you need any services, you can ask our crew. Please guard all your
belongings and your precious things. We are not responsible if there is anything lost on the
train.

Please sit at your numbered seat because our crew will check your ticket.

Have a nice trip. Thank you.

49. What is the topic of the announcement ?

A. Information about the service and the rules of Kencana Bahari train.
B. Information on how to get a train ticket in Kencana Bahari train.
C. Warning not to smoke in Kencana Bahari train.
D. Reminding the passengers about their belongings

50. Why can’t they smoke in the train? Because it is …..

A. dangerous in air conditioner room.

B. A smoke-free executive class train.
C. A long trip and final destination.
D. To make them satisfied.