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English Preparation for the National Exam: Senior High School (SMA) Test 3
The following text is for question 1.
Glynis Wilson is sad to report the death of her husband, Robert Wilson, who died in September after a two-year battle with cancer. He was 52 years old and worked for Leicester City Council. A keen footballer, he was deeply involved with youth community programmes. He will be greatly missed by family, colleagues and his many friends. 1. The announcement tells us that Mr Wilson A. played football for Leicester City. B. had been ill for two years. C. fought a lot with his wife. D. organized football games for his colleagues. E. didnt have many friends.
Dear Sir or Madam, I could hardly believe my eyes when I read in your paper that the Association of British Drivers (ABD) was encouraging more people to cycle (Letters, October 20th). This comes from an organisation which campaigns against speed limits. Speed limits are meant to make the roads safer and discourage the kind of reckless driving that puts many people off using a bicycle in the rst place. Yours faithfully, Richie Culverton Bristol
2. The main aim of the letter is to A. point out the advantages of travelling by bicycle. B. support the ABDs campaign against speed limits. C. criticize the ABD. D. discourage reckless driving. E. put people off using bicycles.
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3. that are meant to discourage the kind of reckless driving The underlined word means: A. careful B. careless C. fast D. responsible E. defensive
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The letter A. is from a customer to a bank. B. rejects Ms Patels application. C. gives club membership details. D. is from a bank to a customer. E. is from the manager of a shop to a customer.
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5. Which of the following is correct? A. The letter is from the home branch. B. The PIN number and debit card have been sent with the letter. C. Ms Patel should contact the head oce if she has any questions. D. Michael Norris works in Richmond, Yorks. E. Ms Patels employer will need the details given.
LIFE IN A DAY
Directed by: Kevin Macdonald Produced by: Ridley Scott Music by: Harry Gregson-Williams, Matthew Herbert Release date: 24 July 2011 (US) YouTube, Ridley Scott Associates and LG electronics collaborated to produce Life in a Day, a documentary that shows one single day as experienced by people around the world. 80,000 YouTube videos made by 332 ordinary people from 192 countries were edited in seven months into a 90-minute film, which explores the many aspects of a single day of life on this Earth, seen through the eyes of people living it. The videos were shot in the centre of cities as well in some of the remotest places on Earth. Life in a Day shows what it is like to be alive on Earth today. And it shows us how much we have in common despite all the differences. First shown at the Sundance Film Festival on 27 January, 2011 in Utah, USA, the film was streamed live on YouTube. National Geographic Films have acquired the rights to distribute the film worldwide.
6. The main aim of the text is to A. review a video. B. describe a YouTube project. C. review a film. D. advertise a film festival. E. describe different ways of living on Earth today. 7. The text tells us that Life in a Day A. was made by National Geographic Films. B. shows that people are similar as well as different. C. was filmed by professionals from 192 countries. D. was mainly filmed in city centres. E. took years to make.
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Visitors are requested to dispose of their refuse in the containers provided. Thank you for your cooperation.
8. The notice A. forbids visitors to put anything in the containers. B. requests visitors to take their refuse with them. C. requires visitors to register. D. expects visitors to refuse to cooperate. E. asks visitors to put their rubbish in a certain place.
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You will not be considered for the job if A. you have a teaching diploma. B. you have two professional referees. C. English is your mother tongue. D. you have only six months experience. E. you want more details. and two professional referees The underlined word means: A. people who will give you a reference B. people who you know in Indonesia C. people who will give you accommodation D. certificates and documents E. job descriptions
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11. What is the text mainly about? A. how the writer gave up smoking B. why the writer gave up smoking C. the writers daughter D. a 14th birthday celebration E. birthday gifts 12. I was addicted to smoking The underlined words mean: A. opposed to B. keen on C. accustomed to D. dependent on E. enthusiastic about
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13. Elder Brother created butterflies A. so that the children could play with them. B. to stop the autumn coming. C. because they are his favourite creatures. D. so that he and others could enjoy their colours. E. because he wanted everyone to stop working. 14. Which colour is not mentioned in the text? A. yellow B. blue C. green D. brown E. red
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15. the flowers will fade. The underlined word means: A. die B. lose colour C. grow D. darken E. disappear
16. According to the report, how many people were on the ferry? A. 102 B. 107 C. 95 D. fewer than 95 E. not known 17. What does the report not mention as a possible reason for the accident? A. bad weather B. badly trained crew C. inadequate repairs D. inadequate infrastructure E. overloading
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IE Hockey Club
Practice games will take place in the Gelora Bung Karno Sports Complex in Senayan on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6 pm to 10 pm and are open to members only. New members welcome, beginners included. Equipment can be purchased here or borrowed, and special shoes are advisable.
18. The main aim of the announcement is to A. advertise for new members. B. encourage beginners to join the club. C. give some information about practice games. D. advertise special equipment. E. advise members what kind of shoes to wear.
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20. Which of the following statements is not correct? A. Native tribes celebrated their rituals with music and song. B. The many different types of Indonesian music reflect the countrys cultural diversity. C. The people from Indonesias neighbouring countries can understand each others language. D. Indonesian music is popular in other countries in the region. E. The Malaysian music industry has banned Indonesian music on the radio. 21. the Malaysian music industry felt threatened by the popularity of Indonesian music The underlined word means: A. excited B. encouraged C. endangered D. impressed E. irritated
22. The text tells us that the babirusa A. got its name from the shape of its tusks. B. uses its top tusks as a weapon. C. is about 2/3 metre long. D. can be found on many Indonesian islands. E. is a protected species.
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23. In what way is the babirusa like other pigs? A. It has a similar appearance to other pigs. B. It has long, thin legs. C. It gives birth to 13 young at a time. D. It likes mud baths. E. It roots around in the dirt for food. 24. because they are very fragile. The underlined word means: A. very strong B. stable C. easily broken D. thin E. tough
25. Which is the best word to describe how the writer felt? A. delighted B. embarrassed C. disgusted D. angry E. disappointed 26. I stopped at a small, deserted beach. The underlined word means: A. attractive B. far away C. alone D. empty E. individual
Should any article fail to meet with your full satisfaction, the purchase price will be immediately refunded.
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27. Where would you see this notice? A. at the station B. at the theatre C. in a shop D. at the doctors E. in a museum 28. What does the notice mean? A. If you dont like what you bought, you can exchange it. B. If you are not satisfied with what you bought, you cant return it. C. You can have any article that is not in order for a lower price. D. You can buy three articles for the price of two. E. If you are not happy with what you bought, you can get your money back.
Bollywood
Bollywood is the nickname given to the Indian film industry. The name comes from Bombay (now known as Mumbai) and Hollywood, the centre of the US film industry. Today Bollywood makes about 800 films a year nearly twice as many as Hollywood. Bollywood films are very colourful, full of singing and dancing and lots of costume changes. The plots are usually melodramatic a favourite being a love triangle with a hero and heroine and another woman who is after the hero. Romance is important, but there is no kissing on the screen! Bollywoods biggest audience outside India is in the UK. Since the 1950s many Indians have gone to live and work in Britain and have taken their culture with them. In 2002 England played India in a big cricket tournament, and Indian clothes and culture became popular throughout the UK. One of Bollywoods biggest problems is piracy, with people copying the films to sell or show them for free. The plots are predictable, and young people are getting bored with them and turning to more Western story lines. Financing is also a problem. Some films cost more than they make. Now some big US film companies are setting up in India, and this may have a negative effect on Bollywoods development. Bollywood film-makers, however, believe they can find solutions to their problems and that the industry has a rosy future.
29. The text tell us that A. Bollywoods best years are over. B. Hollywood makes about 400 films a year. C. Bollywood has been popular in the UK since the 1950s. D. Hollywood is Bollywoods major competitor. E. it is usually young people who copy Bollywood films.
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30. Which of Bollywoods problems is not mentioned in the text? A. censorship B. piracy C. financial problems D. young people are losing interest E. competition from US film companies 31. The plots are predictable The underlined word means: A. respectable B. unrealistic C. unsurprising D. exciting E. traditional
The following text is for questions 32 to 34. Primary schools in UK put morals and good manners on the timetable
Children as young as five are to have lessons on morals and good manners in a new drive to create a nation of better citizens. In future they will be taught the difference between right and wrong through stories, games and role-play. They will learn to respect other peoples property and feelings and to accept racial differences. They will also be taught good manners including table manners. The government will launch the programme in the new school year with the aim of teaching children to have a sense of community and personal responsibility. The initiative is a reaction to the recently published crime figures for young criminals, which indicate that juvenile crime is one of the countrys most serious problems.
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The main topic of the text is: A. young criminals B. primary schools in the UK C. morals and manners D. a new teaching programme E. good table manners Which of the following learning aims is not mentioned in the text? A. acceptance of racial differences B. respect for authority C. good table manners D. respect for other peoples property E. a sense of responsibility
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that juvenile crime is one of the countrys most serious problems. The underlined words mean: A. violent crime B. increasing crime C. crimes committed by young people D. crimes committed by primary school children E. unsolved crimes
35. 36.
The best title for the text is: A. Religion in Indonesia B. Indonesias First President C. The Dutch East Indies D. The History of Indonesia E. How Indonesia Became a Republic The text tells us that A. the first inhabitants of Indonesia were Malays. B. the Portuguese arrived at the beginning of the 16th century. C. the Majapahits retreated to Bali in the 13th century. D. the British ruled the Dutch East Indies for a decade. E. Indonesia became independent during World War II.
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37. Which religious group is not mentioned in the text? A. Protestants B. Catholics C. Hindus D. Muslims E. Buddhists
Jan 20th Dear Sir or Madam, We are offering you a one-off opportunity to try NEWSLIFE for eight weeks at a special introductory price of $2 per copy 50 per cent of the regular kiosk price! If you choose to continue your subscription after eight weeks, we offer you our special subscriber price of $156 for a years subscription only $3 per copy. Dont delay. Ring today! Or email us on nli@google.com. Yours faithfully, David Skinner (Subscriptions Manager)
38. What is the main purpose of the letter? A. to advertise a daily newspaper B. to persuade the reader to buy magazines at a kiosk C. to inform the reader about a special offer D. to invite the reader to take part in a competition E. to inform the reader about a new subscriptions manager 39. What do we learn about Newslife from the letter? A. It is cheaper to buy it at a kiosk. B. It is new on the market. C. You can give a subscription of it as a gift. D. A copy bought at a kiosk usually costs $4. E. A lot of people read it.
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40. We are offering you a one-off opportunity The underlined words mean: A. special B. different C. regular D. personal E. unique
41. Why did the children leave the music show? A. They were very hot. B. It was too crowded. C. They saw the pond. D. They wanted to go swimming. E. They got bored.
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42. She felt desperate when she couldnt find them. The underlined word means: A. very angry B. annoyed C. furious D. very worried E. calm 43. What does the story teach us? A. It is dangerous to swim in ponds. B. You can rely on your dreams. C. Children should obey their parents. D. Music shows are not good for children. E. Parents shouldnt take their children to parties.
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The main aim of the text is to A. warn children that their parents are spying on them. B. report on measures some parents are taking to protect their children. C. warn parents that they will lose their childrens trust. D. inform readers about the drug-taking habits of US youth. E. advertise for equipment to help people spy on their kids.
45. to track down any traces of dope in their home! The underlined word means: A. proof B. pieces C. hiding places D. large quantities E. very small amounts
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46. The advert tells us that the family is looking for A. a British nanny. B. a nanny from Jakarta. C. a nanny who will help with the cleaning. D. a nanny who will live with the family. E. a nanny who will drive the children to school.
47. The main purpose of the letter is to A. complain to an Oxford shop about their bad service. B. complain about the bad quality of a digital camera. C. warn people about the bad service in an Oxford shop. D. explain why Ms Crombe was disappointed with her shopping experience. E. apologize for her lack of technical know-how.
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48. Which word does not describe how the writer feels? A. satisfied B. angry C. disappointed D. offended E. annoyed 49. that I can save others from a similarly humiliating experience. The underlined word means: A. annoying B. silly C. depressing D. embarrassing E. ridiculous
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The person chosen will not be required to do the job A. during school holidays. B. at lunch time. C. for three and a half hours a day. D. during term-time. E. in the canteen.
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KEY 1. B 2. C 3. B 4. D 5. E 6. C 7. B 8. E 9. D 10. A 11. B 12. D 13. D 14. A 15. B 16. E 17. B 18. C 19. A 20. E 21. C 22. A 23. D 24. C 25. B 26. D 27. C 28. E 29. B 30. A 31. C 32. D 33. B 34. C 35. D 36. B 37. A 38. C 39. D 40. E 41. E 42. D 43. C 44. B 45. E 46. D 47. C 48. A 49. D 50. A
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