SOAL LATIHAN UJIAN NASIONAL BAHASA INGGRIS PAKET 1

CHOOSE THE BEST ANSWER

Text for number 1 and 2

DANGER
HIGH VOLTAGE

1.What does the text mean?

a. We should stay away from the place.
b. High voltage can be dangerous.
c. High voltage is in danger.
d. The voltage is high.

2.Where do we usually find the warning?

a. Under a big building.
b. Under a big electricity tower.
c. Under the roof of a house.
d. Inside everybody’s house.

Text for number 3 and 4

BEWARE OF PICKPOCKETS

3.What does the text mean?

a. We must pick the pockets.
b. Pickpockets may be around.
c. We must have pockets.
d. Pickpockets are aware.

4.The caution can be found in the following places, EXCEPT…

a. In public transportation.
b. In traditional markets.
c. In public hospitals.
d. In the school yards.

Text for number 5 and 6

 IF EVERYONE WERE A LITTLE
MORE LIKE YOU,

WHAT A WONDERFUL WORLD

THIS WOULD BE.

5.Who will probably receive the greeting card? Someone who….

a. is in the hospital
b. lives in the world
c. has done a great job
d. is wonderful

6.This greeting may be sent by the followings, EXCEPT….

a. a close friend
b. a charity organization
c. a family doctor
d. a classroom teacher

Text for number 7 and 8

Type “KLANTING”
and send it to
9999 as many as
possible.

7.Where do we usually find this message?

a. On a computer.
b. On a cellular phone.
c. On a notice board.
d. On a billboard.

8.Why does the sender use “as many as possible”?

a. To train “KLANTING”
b. To introduce “KLANTING”
c. To support “ KLANTING”.
d. To invite “KLANTING”.

Text for number 9 and 10

 Dear Mona,

I want you to come to

my house for lunch on
Sunday at 11 A.M. for
a house warming
party.

Thanks.
Seno.

9.When does Seno expect Mona to come?

a. In the morning.
b. In the afternoon.
c. In the evening.
d. At night.

10.Why does Seno have a house warming party?

a. Because her house is warm.
b. Because she just moved.
c. Because she will move.
d. Because she has lunch.

Text for number 11 to 13

Come and celebrate the Valentine’s Day on
Saturday, February 14, 2009 at 7 P.M. Adults and
teenagers Rp 100,000/person. Buffet, snack, and
soft drink included in the price. Please contact
Fahmida at 08127155527 for further information.
Email: reservation@arizarestaurant.com

www.ariza-restaurant.com

11.Which one is NOT included in the ticket price?

a. Main course.
b. Soft drink.
c. Snack.
d. Beer.
12.We should … Fahmida to get more information.
a. see
b. call
 c. come to
d. explain to

13.Who can join the party?

a. Children and teens.
b. Children and parents.
c. Teenagers and parents.
d. Teens and grown-ups.

Text for number 14 to 17

Recognized as the largest amusement park in Jakarta,

Taman Impian Jaya Ancol or Ancol Dreamland provides all
classes and kinds of entertainment. Ancol is especially
designed for family recreation. This place, located at Jalan
Lodan Timur 7 in North Jakarta, houses a water park, theme
park (Dunia Fantasi or Fantasy Land), an art market,
oceanarium, and Sea World.
The park was built on reclaimed land. The beach close
to the park is not recommended for swimming, but is a good
place to stroll and relax. Stalls along the beach serve drinks
and snacks while shelters are available for sunbathers to
take a break from the sun.
Ancol is also a gateway for island trips to Kepulauan
Seribu (Thousand Islands). Hundreds of private boats moor
every day at the Marina. The Marina is a good spot for
marine recreation and sports with lots of facilities, such as
paddle boats, canoes, sailing boats, and fishing gear.

14.What is the text about?

a. Jakarta.
b. The Marina.
c. Kepulauan Seribu.
d. Taman Impian Jaya Ancol.

15.What does the word “houses” in “ … houses a water park … “ mean?

a. Offers
b. Builds
c. Serves
d. Sells

16.Sunbathers stop sunbathing for a while at …

a. the parks
b. the stalls
c. the shelters
d. an art market
17.What is the last paragraph about?
a. The Marina, Ancol.
b. The Marina, Kepulauan Seribu.
c. Kepulauan Seribu, Ancol.
d. Ancol, Jakarta.

Text for number 18 to 21

Late in the afternoon, the boys put up their tent in the middle of
the field. As soon as this was done, they cooked a meal over an
open fire. They were all hungry and the food smelt good. After a
wonderful meal, they told stories and sang songs by the camp
fire. But some time later it began to rain. The boys felt tired so
they put out the fire and crept into their tent. Their sleeping
bags were warm and comfortable, so they all slept soundly. In the
middle of the night, the boys woke up and began shouting. The
tent was full of water! They all leapt out of their sleeping bags
and hurried outside. It was raining heavily, and they found that a
stream had formed in the field. The stream wound its way across
the field and then flowed right under their tent.

18.The boys were having …

a. a tent
b. sleeping bags
c. a camping trip
d. a camp fire

19.What happened while the boys were sleeping?

a. The camp fire was put out.
b. The camp was on fire.
c. The camp was comfortable.
d. The camp was wet.

20.The word “this” in “As soon as this was …” refers to …

a. the tent
b. putting up the tent
c. the field
d. the meal

21.The word “wound” in “The stream wound …” is close in meaning to …

a. hurt
b. diverted
c. harmed
d. flooded
Text for number 22 to 25.

Lemonade is a sweetened beverage made from lemons, sugar,

and water. It is popular in the United States during the spring
and summer, when it is generally served chilled, with ice.

In some countries, the word 'lemonade' is also used to describe

any clear carbonated drink; in others, it means any fruit-flavored
soda.

Ingredients
 6 medium Lemons, should yield 1 cup of juice
 3 1/2 cups Water
 3/4 cup Sugar (can be adjusted by +/- 1/4 cup to taste)

Procedure
1. Juice the lemons on a citrus reamer, rolling the lemons on
the counter with moderate pressure prior to juicing will
result in more juice from each lemon. Try to keep out the
seeds. If you prefer lemonade with no pulp, strain the juice
to remove it.
2. Dissolve the sugar in the water. Heat may be helpful if using
a large amount of sugar.
3. Combine the juice and sugar water in a pitcher. Stir well.
4. Chill or serve over ice cubes.

22.What might be the best title for the text?

a. How to prepare lemonade.
b. How to prepare lemon soda.
c. How to prepare lemon flavored soda.
d. How to prepare sugared lemon.

23. The word “Chill” is close in meaning to …

a. Serve
b. Combine
c. Heat
d. Cool

24.According to the text, filtering the juice will result in …

a. the juice without seeds.
b. the juice without pulp.
 c. the juice without sugar.
d. the juice without water.

Text for number 25 sd 28

The Lion and the Mouse

Once, when a lion was asleep, a little mouse began running

up and down upon him, this soon awakened the lion, who
placed his huge paw upon him, opened his big jaws to
swallow him. “Pardon, O king,” cried the little mouse.
“Forgive me this time, I shall never forget it; who knows I
can be of any help for you someday.
The lion was so tickled at the idea of the mouse being
able to help him, that he lifted up his paw and let him go.
Some time after, the lion was caught in a trap and the
hunters, who desired to carry him alive to the king, tied him
to a tree while they went in search of a wagon to carry him
on.
Just then the little mouse happened to pass by and see
the sad plight where the lion was. He went up to the lion
and soon gnawed away the ropes that bound the king of the
beasts. ”Wasn’t I right?” said the little mouse.

25.The text is mainly about … …

a. the lion who caught the little mouse.
b. the little mouse who repaid the lion’s kindness.
c. the lion who was trapped.
d. the little mouse who ran up and down.

26.What does the word “this” in “this soon awakened the lion ……” mean?
a. The mouse’s running up and down upon the lion.
b. The lion’s being asleep.
c. The lion’s placing his paw upon the mouse.
d. The mouse’s crying for a help.

27.“let him go” (Paragraph 2) means ….

a. Kept
b. Released
c. Trapped
d. carried

28.Why did the hunters catch the lion?

a. To kill him for the king.
b. To get his skin for the king.
 c. To offer him alive to the king.
d. To get his huge jaw for the king.

Text for number 29 to 30

Keep refrigerated
after opening

29.We might find the above label on the followings, EXCEPT …

a. milk cans
b. tablet bottles
c. food cans
d. cheese wraps

30.The label is intended to avoid the product …

a. getting fresh
b. getting decayed
c. becoming black
d. becoming expired

Text for number 31 to 33

Orchid is one of the most beautiful flowers on earth. Its

trunk is thick and budding. The leaves are long, stiff, and
thick.
The color of this plant can be made different by using
crossing methods. It can be white, purple, yellow, or others.
People like to use orchids as a decorative plant.
Orchid lives on a tree. It can only produce flowers, not
fruit. It usually lives and grows well in cool places such as
highlands.
The interesting fact of orchid is that it grows on the
tree, but it is not a parasite.

31.What makes orchid a favorite flower?

a. It is expensive.
b. It is thick and budding.
c. It is long and stiff.
 d. It is rich in colors.

32.What is Paragraph 2 about?

a. How to plant beautiful orchid.
b. How to produce colorful orchid.
c. How to make orchid various colored.
d. How to decorate beautiful orchid.

33.The word “trunk” in “Its trunk is thick …” refers to …

a. the lowest part of a tree
b. the reproductive part of a tree
c. the food factory of a tree
d. the stem of a tree

Text for number 34 to 36

Riverside 412
Surabaya, Jawa Timur
February 28, 2009

Dear Auntie Ami,

How nice of you to send me a
crystal necklace! I was planning
to wear a pink dress to the prom
party, and the necklace makes a
perfect match.
The party is going to be
more special than ever. We’re
having dancing competitions and
many kinds of elections.
Thank you again for the
wonderful gift.

Tina
34.Tina sent the letter to … her Auntie Ami.
a. compliment
b. admire Your one and only niece,
c. remind Tina
d. thank

35.The necklace … the dress she was planning to wear.

a. matches
b. completes
c. specializes
 d. compliments

36.What information is NOT stated in the letter?

a. Auntie Ami has one child only.
b. Tina lives in Surabaya, Jawa Timur.
c. Auntie Ami sent Tina a wonderful necklace.
d. Tina is going to have a special prom party.

Text for number 37 to 39 (choose the best word to complete the text)

Researchers say they have found out that drinking coffee may
significantly reduce the risk of non-insulin dependent diabetes.
The investigation was conducted in Finland, which has the
highest per capita coffee ... (37) in the world. Researchers
collected data from three surveys involving a total of 6,974 men
and 7,655 women aged 35 to 64.They found that the risk of
developing type-2 diabetes ... (38) with increasing amounts of
coffee drunk. Women who drank three to four cups of coffee a
day had a 29 percent lower risk of diabetes than those who drank
no coffee. If they drank 10 or more cups the risk reduced by 79
percent. For men, drinking three to four cups of coffee was ...
(39) with a 27 percent lower diabetes risk, and 10 cups with a 55
percent reduced risk.

37. a. consumption
b. production
c. addiction
d. association

38.a. increased
b. decreased
c. improved
d. triggered

39.a. accompanied
b. produced
c. associated
d. related

40.Rearrange the foloowing words into a good sentence

rebuilt – have – people – things – many – the –

industry – travel – for
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
 a. 3– 2 – 5 – 4 – 6 – 9 – 1 – 8 – 7
b. 3–2–1–5–4–9–6–8–7
c. 5–4–2–3–1–9–6–8–7
d. 5–4–3–2–1–9–6–8–7

41.Choose the best order of the followng jumbled sentences

1.You will always find sand around them.
2. There are many reasons why people go to the beach.
3. They also enjoy the activities which they can do there, such as swimming or
sunbathing, parasailing or speedboating.
4. People go to the beach because they want to get fun and enjoy the beauty of the
sea.
5. Although different beaches offer different activities, there is something in common.

a. 4–5–3–1–2
b. 4–5–1–2–3
c. 2–4–5–1–3
d. 2–4–3–5–1