NEWS ITEM :

Text 1
The Surabaya Police have arrested a man, identified only as MN, for allegedly buying
an infant via Instagram. MN was arrested at his house on Jl. Karah in Jambangan
district in Surabaya, East Java, on Sunday. He was found to have paid some Rp 3.8
million (US$250) for a baby boy when he was only three days old.
Surabaya police chief Sr. Comr. Rudi Setiawan said recently that the transaction was
conducted in Semarang, Central Java, on Sept. 23. The baby’s parents live in Tangerang
in Banten. The baby is now safe with the Surabaya administration,” Rudi said on
Monday (The Jakarta Post, Tue, October 16, 2018)

1. What is the purpose of the text?

A. To describe the important person for readers
B. To argue that arresting the man is important
C. To explain how police arrested the man
D. To inform readers about arrested man for buying an infant
E. To convince reader that buying infant is illegal

0. What is the generic structure of the text above?

A. Orientation – Complication – Reorientation
B. Newsworthy event – Background events – Sources
C. Orientation – Series of event – Reorientation
D. Stating thesis – Arguments – Reiteration
E. Newsworthy event– background event – summary

Explanation :
The generic structure of news item text is
Newsworthy event – background event - sources

3. “MN was arrested at his house…” The underlined word refers to a house belonging
to…
A. The police officer
B. The arrested man
C. The infant-parent
D. A Surabaya administration officer
E. A Semarang administration officer
Explanation :
In the second paragraph of the text it states "MN was arrested at his house..." Based on
this information, "his" refers to the arrested man.

Text 2
Yogyakarta (JP)- National flag carrier Garuda Indonesia has temporarily diverted its
flights intended for Adisucipto Airport in Yogyakarta to Adisumarmo Airport in
Surakarta, Central Java after one of its planes overshot an Adisucipto runway lane on
 Wednesday night. “All of Garuda Indonesia flights heading toward Yogyakarta, for a
total of 34 flights, now will [be diverted] to Surakarta,” Garuda Indonesia VP of
corporate communications Benny S. Butarbutar said in an official statement on
Thursday. The flights include 10 coming from and going to Jakarta, three to and from
Denpasar, Bali, two to and from Makassar, South Sulawesi, and one flight from
Surabaya, East Java.
The airline would provide a bus at Adisumarmo Airport to transport passengers to
Yogyakarta.
Garuda Indonesia is still evacuating the Boeing 737-800 NG, which slipped on the
runway and overshot a lane on Wednesday night. It carried 123 passengers, none of
whom were harmed.
Garuda aims to finish evacuating the aircraft on Thursday afternoon. (BBN)
Taken from: thejakartapost.com

4. What is the text about?

A. The delay of Garuda Indonesia after one of its planes overshot an Adisucipto
runway lane
B. Slipped plane accident in Adisucipto runway lane
C. Evacuation of Garuda Indonesia after its accident
D. Confirmation of Garuda Indonesia VP of corporate communication about
overshot accident
E. Redirect flights of Garuda Indonesia from Yogyakarta to Surakarta because of
runway accident

5. The reason why Garuda Indonesia diverted Yogyakarta flights to Surakarta is

because of ….
A. Maintenance one of Garuda Indonesia’s aircraft
B. The accident of its plane which slipped on the runway lane
C. Many flights in Adisucipto Airport
D. The statement of Garuda Indonesia VP of corporate communications
E. The evacuation of Garuda Indonesia’s aircrafts

0. It can be concluded from the text that ….

A. Adisucipto Airport will be closed after the incident
B. Because of the incident, Garuda Indonesia redirected Yogyakarta flights to
Surakarta permanently
C. Garuda Indonesia supplied bus to support passengers from Surakarta to
Jogyakarta
D. Garuda Indonesia had been finished evacuating its plane when this news was
reported
E. There are a lot of passengers were harmed due to that accident
Explanation :
 The airline would provide a bus at Adisumarmo Airport to transport passengers to
Yogyakarta.

CAPTION :
7. What kind of caption is in the picture?
A. Group Identification bar
B. Summary
C. Cutline
D. Expand
E. quote
The caption on the question contains
information about who is in the picture, what was done, when it happened, and where
it happened so that the caption is an example of a "summary".

8. The quote in the caption means . . , except

A. Never doubt to execute a plan
B. Fear often causes illusion.
C. Postpone when you doubt
D. Never give up
E. Be confident, don’t doubt

9. What is the function of the caption?

A. To make the picture look beautiful
B. To give description more detail of the picture
C. To tell about who was the viewer of the picture
 D. To explain how beautiful the picture
E. To make readers see the picture
Explanation :
Caption text is a short text located near photos that gives important information. The
purpose of caption text is to help reader understand information that may not be in the
text.

10. What is the aim of the text?

A. To make readers understand about love
B. To make readers what to know about music
C. To inform that a father loves his child
D. To inform that music can bring love
E. To inform readers that music can make love to
everyone

11. How can we reach our destination based on the caption?

A. We should sail over the sea
B. We should know our destination
C. We should organize our ways
D. We can manage our dream
E. We should determine our way

LETTER OF APLICATION
12. Which section in a Letter of Application that typically highlights the candidate’s
relevant skills and experiences ?
A. Closing paragraph
B. Introduction
C. Body of the letter
D. Signature block
E. Date and recipient's address
Explanation : I choose C option for the answer, because The body of the letter is where
the applicant provides detailed information about their qualifications, skills, and
experiences that are relevant to the position they are applying for.

13. Which of the following is key element to include in the closing paragraph of
application letter ?
A. Salary expectations
B. Personal skills
C. A call to action
D. References
E. A list of weaknesses
14. What is not needed when writing CV?
A. Explanation on previous jobs
B. Academic accomplishments
C. A list of publications and presentations
D. A list of experience
E. Previous education

15. What is the purpose of introductory paragraph In Application letter ?

A. To apply resume
B. To apply hand signature
C. To say goodbye message
D. To tell the applicant’s biography
E. To praise the company
16 Which is not included in Language Feature of application Letter ?
A. Using metaphor / Idom
B. Using pronoun
C. Using passive voice
D. Using Simple past tense
E. Using Simple present tense
 Explanation : I think the answer is A, because using pronoun, passive voice, simple past
tense and simple present tense is included in language feature of application letter.

17. What is the main purpose of an application Letter ?

A. To provide references
B. To express gratitude
C. To request an interview
D. To showcase qualification
E. To offer a job position

18. Here are the things we would write into our application letter. Except...
A. Contact number
B. Desired salary amount
C. Working experience
D. Latest education
E. Skills

October, 30th 2018

PO BOX 1393
JKB 11013
To whom it may concern,
I’m applying for the Project Manager position advertised through Jakarta Post. As
shown in the enclosed resume, I have a strong academic background in Chemical
Engineer graduated from Universitas Indonesia on 2007.
My current work as Project Management in various multinational company has given
me firsthand experience in the challenge associated with the development of a
successful Petrochemical Company. In addition, I have excellent managerial and
communication skills both in Bahasa Indonesia as well as English.
This background, combined with over ten years of Ethylene Plant Operation as Project
Management, has given me a unique perspective that would be particularly valuable in
meeting the responsibilities of this position, as described in your position. I am an
independent individual who capable to work under pressure.
I would welcome the opportunity to meet with you to discuss my qualifications in more
detail and look forward to hearing from you soon. Thank you for your time and
consideration.
Sincerely,
Dono

19. What is the skill that applicant presented on the application letter?
A. Managerial and communication skills
B. Accounting and managerial skills
C. Public speaking and communication skills
D. Indonesia language and English
E. Public Speaking and Managerial
20. Why does Dono apply for another job as the position mentioned in the letter ?
A. Uncapable to work under pressure.
B. it is not relevant with his educational background
C. bad cooperation with his team work
D. there is a vacancy published in Jakarta Post that
E. He is promoted to a new position
21. What does the sender possibly do after sending the letter?
A. Wait for the response of the recipient
B. Call the recipient for the confirmation
C. Work as a marketing specialist
D. Complete his first degree
E. Apply for another job
22. What should the senders write if they have no work experience?
A. Just blank the column
B. Faking the answer
C. Mentioning skills they already have
D. Write about a friend’s work experience
E. Write “i have no experience”
23. The following are not parts of middle paragraph or body of the application letter,
except.
A. Highlighting work experience which is most closely desired
B. Asking for possibility to be interviewed
C. Writing directly to the person in charge of hiring
D. Providing personal contact ( telephone number or email address )
E. Writing position that is available to apply for

NEWS ITEM
Spanish thief saw himself as Robin Hoodlike bandit Madrid ( Reuters) – Spain’s most
wanted thief, “The Loner,” saw himself as a Robin Hood – style figure and said he
robbed banks only because they stole money from the public, his lawyer said Thursday.
Accused of killing three policemen and holding up more than 30 banks, Jaime Jimenez
Arbe was planning to move on to insurance companies when he was arrested last
month, Spanish media reported, citing lawyer Jose Mariano Trillo-Figueroa.
“I am not a killer and if I was obliged to shoot at officers of the law, it was always
against my will and in order to avoid being arrested, ” Jimenez said in a letter
reproduced on the websites of newspaper El Pais and El Mundo. Trillo-Figueroa said
Jimenez, who robbed the banks disguised in a false beard and a wig, thinks of himself
as Curro Jimenez, a Spanish 1970s television bandit in the style of Robin Hood.
The Loner was arrested in Portugal, armed with a submachine gun in preparation for
another bank robbery – Reuters.
24. What is the text about?
A. The website of newspaper El Pais and El Mundo
B. Spanish media reporter, Jose Mariano Trillo Figueroa
C. The arresting of Spain’s most wanted thief in Portugal
D. A submachine gun in preparation for another bank robbery
E. A Spanish 1970s television bandit in the style of Robin Hood
25. Before arrested, Jaime Jimenez Arbe ... I Spain.
A. Had just robbed policemen
B. Had robbed 30 banks
C. Would have killed three officers of the law
 D. Had robbed insurance companies
E. Had been working for companies

26. “Trillo-Figueroa said Jimenez, who robbed the banks disguised in a false beard and
a wig ...“ (Paragraph 3). The underlined word ‘disguised’ means . . . .
A. Reduced confidence
B. Damaged reputation
C. Exposed to view
D. Made known
E. Changed appearance

NEWS ITEM
Jakarta post: Researches have found a technique to quickly assess disorders in babies.
This new method, published Wednesday in the magazine Science Translational
Medicine, is a proof of concept that it’s possible to quickly scan a baby’s entire DNA
and pinpoint a disease-causing mutation in a couple of days instead of the more typical
weeks as months.
The study investigation to four babies said that the test could be one of the first partical
fruits of the revolution in sequencing an individual’s entire DNA. The idea behind the
test is to take advantage of what is known about disease symptoms to narrow the
search for genetic. And that is a good step in the right direction, said Dr. Joe Gray, an
expert in genome analysis at Oregon Health and Science University,. “It’s a big genome,
” said Dr. Joe Gray, who was not involved with the study. “How do you know what
part of it to search?”
While more research needs to be done before the test is ready for widespread use, he
applauded the effort “If people don’t push the envelope like this, then we won’t get
there,”
Dr. Gray said.
27. What is the text about?
A. The test for healthy genetic
B. Disease symptoms in babies
C. Health analysis demonstration
D. DNA scan technique for babies
 E. Medical research of disease
28. Besides scanning a baby’s DNA, the new method ....
A. Shows disease symptoms
B. Detects its physical disorder
C. Points out its health condition
D. Explains its physical condition
E. Describes its physical appearance
29. “ ..., he applauded the effort ... ” (Paragraph 3).
The underlined word is closest in meaning to....
A. Clapped hands
B. Appreciated
C. Encouraged
D. Objected
E. Refused
Explanation :
The word “applauded” indicates admiration, usually by clapping your hands.
Therefore, the closest meaning to “clap” is “appreciated”, as this word also implies
showing admiration for someone's efforts.

30. “The flight attendant is now serving coffee to the passengers”.

The passive form of the above sentence is . . .
A. The passengers are serving coffee now
B. Coffee was served to the passenger
C. The passengers are now served coffee
D. Coffee is now being served to the passengers
E. The flight attendant is now being served coffee
31. A : Last night a thief broke into my brother’s house
B : . . . all valuable things . . . . ?
A : Yes.
A. Were - take away D. Are - taking away
 B. Were - took away E. Did - take away
C. Were - taken away
32. The following are passive sentences, except . . .
A. English is spoken by people in many countries
B. The applicant will be interviewed next week.
C. The flowers have been being watered for hours
D. The little boy is pleased to have opportunity of meeting Mr. President
E. All guests are obligated to obey the rules during visiting hour.
33. The Boss : When will the participants come to interview ?
Secretary : I think, they . . . . . . . to interview next month via telephone.
A. are inviting
B. have invited
C. be invited
D. will invite
E. will be invited

34. Guest : I’d like to book 2 standard rooms for next week
Receptionist : I’m sorry Sir, Our hotel . . . until the end of the month
A. It is fully booked
B. Is fully booked
C. Is booking fully
D. To be fully booked
E. We book it fully
35. Arrange the sentences below into the correct and meaningful paragraph
1. Finally, one of the frogs listened to what other frogs were saying and give up,
he fell down and died
2. When the other frogs saw how deep the pit was, they told the two frogs that
they were as good as dead. The two frogs ignored the comments and try to
jump up out of the pit with their might
3. The other frogs continued to jump as hard as he could. Once again the crowd of
frogs yelled at him to stop the pain and just die
4. The other frogs kept telling them to stop, that they were as good as dead
5. He jumped even harder and finally made it out. When he went out, the other
frogs said, “Didn’t you hear us ?” the frogs explained to them that he was deaf.
He though they were encouraging the entire time
 6. A group of frogs were travelling through the woods, and some of them fell into a
deep pit
A. 6 – 2 – 4 – 3 – 1 – 5
B. 6 – 2 – 4 – 1 – 5 – 3
C. 6 – 2 – 4 – 1 – 3 – 5
D. 6 – 2 – 1 – 4 – 3 – 5
E. 6 – 2 – 1 – 3 – 4 – 5
36. Arrange these sentences below into a good order ;
1. Grate the cheese into the bowl and stir
2. Then turn omelet with a spatula when it is brown
3. First, crack an egg into a bowl
4. Heat the oil in frying fan , and pour the mixture into the frying fan
5. Next, cook both side, and it is ready to serve
6. Whisk the eggs with a forks until it is smooth
A. 3 – 5 – 1 – 2 – 4 – 6
B. 3 – 6 – 1 – 4 – 2 – 5
C. 3 – 2 – 6 – 1 – 4 – 5
D. 3 – 2 – 4 – 1 – 6 – 5
E. 3 – 1 – 6 – 4 – 2 – 5

Explanation:
First, crack an egg into a bowl
Whisk the eggs with forks until it is smooth
Grate the cheese into the bowl and stir
Heat the oil in frying pan, and pour the mixture into the frying pan
Then turn omelet with a spatula when it is brown
Next, cook both side, and it is ready to serve
 37. Shopkeeper : What brand would you like Sir. ?
Mr. Bakri : I like this one.
Shopkeeper : Here you are, . . . . operate it ?
Mr. Bakri : That’s very kind of you, thank you.
A. What can I help you to
B. Could you try to help me to
C. Could you help me to
D. Would you like me to help you to
E. Would you care

Explanation :
Shopkeeper : Here you are, Would you like me to help you to operate it ?
Mr. Bakri : That’s very kind of you, thank you.

38. Porter : Can I help you carry your luggage, Sir ?

Mr. Adi : Oh, Thanks for your help. The underlined sentence is . . .
A. Asking for permission
B. Giving some advice
C. Giving hope
D. Refusing some help
E. Offering some help

39. Which is the best sentence of Present perfect Tense, . . .

A. The gardeners have to cut the grass with the tool
B. The gardeners have cut the grass with the tool
C. The gardeners have a tool to cut the grass
D. The gardeners have the grass cut with the tool
E. The gardeners have to be cut with the tool of grass

Explanation : I chose the answer is A, because the present perfect tense is used to
describe an action that happened at an unspecified time in the past, or that began in the
past and continues into the present . In this sentence, the use of "have to cut" means that
the action of cutting the grass has not finished yet, but it does not specify exactly when
the action took place. The phrase "with the tool" provides additional information about
how the action was performed

40. Adi : Has Mis Lina ironed her clothes ?

Liza : No. She can’t do anything since she got an accident
So, . . . .
A. Miss Lina always has her clothes ironing
B. Miss Lina always irones her clothes by herself.
C. Miss Lina always has to iron her own clothes.
D. Miss Lina is having ironed her clothes
E. Miss Lina always has her clothes ironed