Latihan Soal Listening

In this section of the test, you will have the chance to show how well you understand spoken English. There
are four parts to this section with special directions for each part.
Part I. Pictures
Questions : 1 to 3
Directions,

For each item, there is a picture in your text book and four short statements about it on the tape. They are
spoken TWICE, and are not written out in your text book, so you must listen to them carefully. You must
choose one statement , (A), (B), (C), or (D) - that best describes the picture. Then, on your answer sheet,
mark your choice.

Example,
Look at the following picture

Now, listen to the following statements

A. The man is wearing a tie
B. The man is wearing a T-shirt
C. The woman is wearing glasses
D. The woman is wearing a jacket

Choice (D), The woman is wearing a jacket - best describes what is seen in the picture. Therefore, you
should mark (D) on your answer sheet.

Let's begin with the question number 1

SOAL NO. 1
 SOAL NO. 2

SOAL NO. 3

1. Pilih pada jawaban yang benar

2. Pilih pada jawaban yang benar

3. Pilih pada jawaban yang benar

D
PART II, Question - Responses
Directions,
In this part of the test, you will hear several questions spoken in English, followed by three responses, also
spoken in English. The questions and responses will be spoken TWICE. They will not be printed in your
text book, so you must listen to them carefully to understand what the speakers say. you have to choose
the best response to each question.

Now listen to a sample question,

You will hear,
Woman : Could you tell me how to get the convention centre?
you will also hear,
(A) No, The convention was already over
(B) Sure. Go two blocks and turn left
(C) Yes. I have to get it now

Choice (B) - "Sure. Go two blocks and turn left" - is the best response to question. " Could you tell me how
to get to the convention center?
Therefore, you should mark (B) on your answer sheet.

4. Pilih pada jawaban yang benar

5. Pilih pada jawaban yang benar

6. Pilih pada jawaban yang benar

7. Pilih pada jawaban yang benar

Part III. Short Conversation

Questions number 8 to 11
Directions,
In this section of the test you will hear short conversations. You will hear the conversations TWICE. The
conversations will not be printed in your text book, so you must listen carefully to understand what the
speakers say.
In your text book, you will read a question about each conversation. The question will be followed by four
answers. You have to choose the best answer to each question, and mark it on your answer sheet.

Example,
You will hear,
Woman : I ordered that last Tuesday. It should have arrived by now.
Man : Maybe there was a delay in sending it. Have you called them?
Woman : Not yet. I will call them now.

You will read : What will the woman probably do?

A. phone the company
B. order the software
C. cancel the order
D. arrive at the store

Choice (A) - "Phone the company" - is the best answer to the question, " What will the woman probably
do?" Therefore, you should mark (A) on your answer sheet.

8. Who is the secretary of the director?

Brian Adam

John

Diana

Roseanne

9. What will the man have the mechanic do?

Examine the brake

Take a break

Make noise

Slow down the car

10. What is the man doing?

Looking for his friend

Joining a tour

Building hotel

Searching for good hotel

11. When are the speakers going?

Seven o’ clock

Six o’ clock

Five o’ clock

Four o’ clock
Questions number 12 to 15
Directions,
In this part of the test, you will hear short monologue. Each will spoken TWICE. They will not be printed in
your text book, so you must listen to them carefully to understand and remember what is said.
In your text book, you will read two or more questions about each short monologue. Each question will be
followed by four answers. You have to choose the best answer to each question and mark it on your
answer sheet.

12. What device is talked about?

A printer

A laptop

A router

A VCD player

13. What do we avoid when plugging the printer in?

turn on the computer

open the front door

unpack the cartridge

remove the protective cap

14. Where would this announcement be heard?

harbour

airport

bus stop

station

15. Who will get on first?

Passengers for Jakarta

Passengers for Denpasar

Passengers with children

Passengers with luggage

Listening Section
In this section of the test, you will have the chance to show how well you understand spoken English. There
are four parts to this section with special directions for each part.
Part I. Pictures
Questions : 1 to 3
Directions,
For each item, there is a picture in your text book and four short statements about it on the tape. They are
spoken TWICE, and are not written out in your text book, so you must listen to them carefully. You must
choose one statement , (A), (B), (C), or (D) - that best describes the picture. Then, on your answer sheet,
mark your choice.

Example,
Look at the following picture

Now, listen to the following statements

A. The man is wearing a tie
B. The man is wearing a T-shirt
C. The woman is wearing glasses
D. The woman is wearing a jacket

Choice (D), The woman is wearing a jacket - best describes what is seen in the picture. Therefore, you
should mark (D) on your answer sheet.

Let's begin with the question number 1

1
A. They are waiting for the train
B. They are queuing for the tickets
C. The passengers are standing on the train
D. Some people are standing near the station

2
A. They are playing in the garden
B. They are having picnic in the park
C. The mother is preparing meals
D. The girls are carrying basket

3
A. The man is playing football
B. The athletes are watching game
C. The players are playing cricket
D. One of the men is sitting on the field

PART II, Question - responses

Directions,
In this part of the test, you will hear several questions spoken in English, followed by three responses, also
spoken in English. The questions and responses will be spoken TWICE. They will not be printed in your
text book, so you must listen to them carefully to understand what the speakers say. you have to choose
the best response to each question.

Now listen to a sample question,

You will hear,
Woman : Could you tell me how to get the convention centre?
you will also hear,
(A) No, The convention was already over
(B) Sure. Go two blocks and turn left
(C) Yes. I have to get it now

Choice (B) - "Sure. Go two blocks and turn left" - is the best response to question. " Could you tell me how
to get to the convention centre?
Therefore, you should mark (B) on your answer sheet.

Number 4
Man : I didn't hear you. Could you repeat the question?
Woman :
A. I don't know the answer
B. I asked when the report would be released
C. I'll eat over there

Number 5
Man : I am going to the supermarket. Do you need something?
Woman :
A. A kilo of sugar, please
B. That would be lovely
C. Don't mention it

Number 6
Woman : Why don't you take a public speaking class?
Man :
A. I enjoy public speaking classes
B. I am speaking English slowly
C. That's a good idea

Number 7
Woman : You look so tired, why don't you take a rest?
Man :
A. I'm afraid I can't. I have a lot of work to do
B. I'm looking for the nearest rest room
C. I have a very tiring day

Part III. Short Conversation

Questions number 8 to 11
Directions,
In this section of the test you will hear short conversations. You will hear the conversations TWICE. The
conversations will not be printed in your text book, so you must listen carefully to understand what the
speakers say.
In your text book, you will read a question about each conversation. The question will be followed by four
answers. You have to choose the best answer to each question, and mark it on your answer sheet.

Example,
You will hear,
Woman : I ordered that last Tuesday. It should have arrived by now.
Man : Maybe there was a delay in sending it. Have you called them?
Woman : Not yet. I will call them now.

You will read : What will the woman probably do?

A. phone the company
B. order the software
C. cancel the order
D. arrive at the store

Choice (A) - "Phone the company" - is the best answer to the question, " What will the woman probably
do?" Therefore, you should mark (A) on your answer sheet.

Number 8
Woman : Hi John, It's been long time since I saw you
Man : Hi Diana, It's been long time since I saw you. How are you?
Woman : I'm very well, thank you. Oh, this is my college, Roseanne. She is a secretary to our director, Mr.
Bryan Adam.
Who is the secretary of the director?
A. Brian Adam
B. John
C. Diana
D. Roseanne

Number 9
Woman : My car makes a loud of noise when I slow down
Man : The brake may be bad. I'll have my mechanic take a look
Woman : Thank you. It sounds like a dangerous problem
What will the man have the mechanic do?
A. Examine the brake
B. Take a break
C. Make noise
D. Slow down the car

Number 10
Man : Is it the biggest hotel in this city?
Woman : No, it is not the most luxurious either. But, it is the nearest to the city center.
Man : I am looking for a hotel with the best facilities. I really need to relax
What is the man doing?
A. Looking for his friend
B. Joining a tour
C. Building hotel
D. Searching for good hotel

Number 11
Man : Are we going at 5 or 6 o'clock?
Woman : We're going at 6. The show starts at 7
Man : Good. I don't want to be late
When are the speakers going?
A. Seven o’ clock
B. Six o’ clock
C. Five o’ clock
D. Four o’ clock

Questions number 12 to 15
Directions,
In this part of the test, you will hear short monologue. Each will spoken TWICE. They will not be printed in
your text book, so you must listen to them carefully to understand and remember what is said.
In your text book, you will read two or more questions about each short monologue. Each question will be
followed by four answers. You have to choose the best answer to each question and mark it on your
answer sheet.

Questions number 12 and 13 refer to the following procedure

Man :
Here are some steps how to install BJ cartridge. First, plug the printer in. Please, don't turn your computer
on. Then, open the front door and cartridge holder move to the center. Unpack the BJ cartridge and remove
the protective cap and tape from the cartridge. After that, place the BJ cartridge by lowering the level.
Finally, close the cover and the printer is ready for operation.

12. What device is talked about?

A. A printer
B. A laptop
C. A router
D. A VCD player
13. What do we avoid when plugging the printer in?
A. turn on the computer
B. open the front door
C. unpack the cartridge
D. remove the protective cap

Questions Number 14 and 15 refer to the following announcement

Man :
Good afternoon. Flight 678 to Jakarta is about to begin boarding at gate ten. All passengers for Denpasar,
please approach gate seven now. We will board all passengers with small children first, and then we will
begin boarding from the back of the plane, starting with Rows 25 to 30. Please remember, only one piece
of carry -on luggage, excluding purses and coats, is allowed. Passengers are asked to check extra luggage
with the gate attendant. Have a pleasant trip and thank you for flying with us.
14. Where would this announcement be heard?
A. harbor
B. airport
C. bus stop
D. station
15. Who will get on first?
A. Passengers for Jakarta
B. Passengers for Denpasar
C. Passengers with children
D. Passengers with luggage