Listening Script

Soal Uji Coba 1 UN Bahasa Inggris Tahun

2014
Listening Section
In this section of the test, you will have the chance to show how well you
understand spoken English. There are 3 parts to this section, with special
directions for each part.

Part I
Question 1 to 5.
Directions:
In this part of the test, you will hear some dialogues or questions spoken in
English. The dialogues or questions 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.
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
: How about exercising tomorrow morning?
Woman
: Alright. Pick me up at six
You will also hear:
Narrator
: What will the man do?
Youll
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.

read in your test book:

Do exercise at 6
Go with six women
Take exercise alone
Leave the woman alone
Come to the womans house

Sample answer

The best answer to the question is Come to the womans house.

Therefore, you should choose answer (e)
Dialogue for questions 1
1.

Man
: Id like to cash this check, please.
Woman
: Do you have an account here?
Man
: No, I dont.
Woman
: Then Im sorry. We cannot cash your check unless
you have an account
with us.

(Where does the conversation possibly take place?)

1.
a. at school
b. at the market
c. in a library
d. at the bank
e. on the road
Dialogue for questions 2 and 3

John : Mom, Im hungry. Can I have something to eat?

Mom : Of course. Theres a little ice cream in the freezer. And finish up the
cake if you want it.
John : Good, And, Mom, can I see the newspaper? Theres an article about
our school in there today.
Mom : Yes, its in the living room.
(Number: 2. What was there in the newspaper that day?)
2.

a. a little ice cream and cake

b. an article about the boys school
c. something to eat for the boy
d. the living room of the family
e. the boy and his moms conversation

(Number: 3. What does the boy express?)

3.

a. a permission
b. a pride
c. an advice
d. an apology
e. a satisfaction

Dialogue for question 4

Man
: Im hungry. What should I do eat something?
Woman : Yes, by all means. If youre hungry you should eat something.
(What does the man ask for?)
4.

a.
b.
c.
d.
e.

permission
advice
agreement
disagreement
ability

Dialogue for question 5

X
: Ely, if you arent busy, would you go to the store?
Y
: Id be glad to. What would you like me to buy?
X
: We need some meet for dinner tomorrow night. We also need
a few carrots,
onions, some potatoes and two cans of oranges juice. Thats
all.
Y
: Okay, Ill be back soon
(What is the dialog about?)

5.

a. going to school
b. going home
c. having dinner
d. going shopping
e. taking a note

Part II
Questions 6 to 10
Directions:
In this part of the test, you will hear several questions or statements spoken
in English. The questions and responses will be spoken two times. They will

not be printed in your test book, so must listen carefully to understand what
the speakers say. You have to choose the best response to each question or
statement.
Now listen to a sample question:
You will hear:
Woman
: Good morning, John. How are you?
Man
: ........
You will also hear:
a. I am fine, thank you
b. I am in the living room
c. Let me introduce myself
d. My name is John Travolta.

Sample answer

The best answer to the question How are you? is choice (a), I am fine,
thank you
Therefore, you should choose answer (a)
Dialogue for question 6
Man
: Grandma, can I help you with this sewing machine?
Woman
: .......
a. Thanks. Thats very kind of you
b. I am sorry to hear that
c. you must be kidding
d. I dont need you
6.

Mark your answer on your answer sheet.

Dialogue for question 7

Man
: Why do you look so sad?
Woman
: Didnt you hear the latest news last night? The eruption
of the volcano
has killed many people.
Man
: Oh, I am sorry to hear that
From the dialogue we know that the man expresses his....
a. disappointment
b. dissatisfaction
c. apology
d. sympathy
7. Mark your answer on your answer sheet.
Dialogue for question 8
Woman
: What about going to a sea-food restaurant?
Man
: ..........
a. I am fine, thank you
b. I am proud of you
c. I apologize for my mistake
d. I cant stand eating sea food
8. Mark your answer on your answer sheet.
Dialogue for question 9
Man
: Do I have the ability to be a good teacher?
Woman
: .......
a. I am sorry to hear that
b. Yes, you have the ability to do that
c. Youd better go to the doctor
d. I am in the classroom now

9. Mark your answer on your answer sheet.

Dialogue for question 10
X
: Hello, you must be Mr. Jackson.
Y
: Thats all right. Just call me Michel or Mike
X
: My names Tina. My company sent me to fetch you, Michel.
a. Pleased to meet you Tina.
b. I am capable to do that
c. You must go yourself
d. I apologize for my mistakes
10. Mark your answer on your answer sheet.
Part III
Questions 11 to 15
Directions:
In this part of the test, you will hear several monologues. Each monologue
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.
After you hear a monologue and the questions about it, read the five possible
answers and decide which one would be the best answer to the questions you
have heard.
Monologue for Questions 11 to 12
Discipline starts in the minds and hearts of parents before
their children are born. Discipline is not the same as punishment.
Discipline is teaching. When we are discipline, we attempt to help
the child gain self-control and teach him how to live. But, when we
punish a child, we attempt to stop what we believe to be
misbehavior. We control him. How we teach during the first two
years will influence for life-time how a child feels about himself,
others and God.
(Question for number: 11. When does discipline start in minds and
hearts of parents?)
11.

a.
b.
c.
d.
e.

when children are born

before children are born
after the children are born
when the children are punished
during the first two years

(Question for number: 12. What do we attempt to children when we

are discipline?)
12.

a.
b.
c.
d.
e.

to stop them being misbehavior

to punish them for being rude
to help them gain self-control
to give them punishment
to tell them what we believe

Monologue for Questions 13 and 14

I have a close friend named Hani. She was five years old when
she tried out the grand piano in her living room. She had heard her
father play it from time to time, and she was fascinated by the lovely
sounds it made. She took piano lessons eagerly because she wanted

to be able to play like her father. Now Hani is 18 years old and is an
excellent pianist. As good as she is, she never stops practicing. Her
ambition is to give an international recital.
(Question for number: 13. How old was Hani when she tried the
grand piano?)
13.

a.
b.
c.
d.
e.

5 years old
8 years old
10 years old
15 years old
18 years old

(Question for number: 14. Why did Hani take piano lesson eagerly? It
because
14.

a.
b.
c.
d.
e.

she liked the sound of piano

she wanted to entertain people
she wanted buy piano
she wanted to be able to play it
she wanted to teach people

Monologue for Question 15

Sarajevo is the largest city in Bosnia, a beautiful country which has
many rivers and mountains. It has 600,000 people. There are a lot of
factories in the city. There is also a famous winter Olympic center.
You can also find many mosques in this city.
(Question for number: 15. What is the text about?)
15.

a.
b.
c.
d.
e.

the largest and beautiful city in Bosnia

a lot of factories and many rivers in Bosnia
600,000 people and winter Olympic in Bosnia
a famous and beautiful mountain in Bosnia
a beautiful snow and mosques in Bosnia

This is the end of the listening section