READING SECTION

This text is for questions number 16  18.

Dear Mr. Fairburn,

Responding to your advertisement in last Tuesday’s Guardian newspaper for a trainee

accounts manager, please find enclosed my CV. I am interested in the job advertised
because your company is well known as a world leader in creating innovative products.

As a recent graduate, I am well aware that I have much to learn and it is exactly this kind
of challenging environment that I am seeking. You will also see from my CV that I am a
person who result oriented. The achievements that I mostly proud about are raising over
£15,000 for a local charity and finishing the London Marathon.

Regarding other requirements, I believe I am a suitable candidate for the position

because:
 I hold a degree in Economic
 I am flexible about working hours
 I have good organisational skills

I am also available for interview at any time convenient to you. Please don’t hesitate to
contact me at any time by phone or in writing if you have further questions.

Yours sincerely,

Philip Morrissey

16. What is the reason Philip Morrissey wrote this letter?

A. To inform about a job vacancy to Mr. Fairburn.
B. To put on an advertisement in Guardian newspaper.
C. To promote and raising fund for the London Marathon.
D. To apply for a position as a trainee accounts manager.

17. What will Mr. Fairburn do after reading the letter?

A. Giving Philip a job that he wants.
B. Asking Philip to join the marathon.
C. Training Philip as new an account manager.
D. Giving Philip an interview.

18. “I am flexible about working hours”

From this sentence, we know that Philip Morrissey ….
A. is willing to work overtime.
B. has a very flexible type of body.
C. enjoy working very much.
D. has a certain working hours.

This text is for questions number 19  21.

1. Remove the shredder from its cartoon and unwind the cord to its full length.
2. Place its waste bin on a firm and stable surface in up right position.
3. Take the main unit by holding each side and put it on top of its waste bin.
4. Make sure the function switch is in the ‘OFF’ position.
5. Connect the plug to the 220 – 240 VA.
6. To use auto remote turn the function switch to ‘AUTO’.
7. Put the paper into the input slot, the micro-switch in the input slot will then indicate
the machine to start shredding the paper.
8. Once all the paper has been shredded it will stop automatically.

19. Who would likely read this manual?

A. Mechanic C. Driver
B. Housewife D. Office worker

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20. What should we do before connecting the plug?
A. Put it onto the waste bin.
B. Unwind the cord to its full length.
C. Make sure the function switch is off.
D. Remove the shredder from its cartoon.

21. “Remove the shredder from its cartoon and unwind the cord …” (step 1)
The underlined word has the similar meaning with ....
A. unwrap. C. lead
B. strain. D. unfasten

This text is for questions number 22  24.

Sweden is a very large country in Northern Europe. Every year tourists come from all
over the world to visit Sweden’s cities to see the interesting sights and enjoy the
outdoors.
A tourist planning a trip to Sweden can choose various activities to do. People who enjoy
city life can visit Stockholm, Sweden’s capital. Stockholm is a beautiful city of islands.
In Stockholm, tourists can visit its many beautiful old castles and churches. They can
shop, enjoy the art, or see a movie or a play.
Tourists who enjoy outdoor lifestyle can find plenty to see and do in Sweden. Forests
cover 50 percent of the land and are home to many wild animals, such as bears, elks,
foxes, and reindeers. There are 96.000 lakes in Sweden. In north, there is a long range of
tall mountains. Adventurous travellers may want to explore the beautiful wilderness that
Sweden has to offer.
There are several different kinds of lodging in Sweden. Travellers can stay at luxurious
hotels with many guest rooms, or they can choose to stay at small country inns, where
they may be served home-cooked breakfast. Those who want to save money and enjoy
nature can stay at campsites and sleep outdoors under the trees in a sleeping bag.

22. Why does the writer compose this passage?

A. To give information about Sweden.
B. To persuade readers to visit Sweden.
C. To explain about the weather in Sweden.
D. To tell how to come to Sweden.

23. What does the writer think about Sweden?

A. Stockholm is a perfect place to enjoy nature.
B. Wild animals inhabit the long range of mountain.
C. All hotel will provide guest with home-cooked breakfast.
D. We could not sleep under the trees in a sleeping bag in Sweden.

24. “Adventurous travellers will want to explore ...” (paragraph 3).

The underlined word means ….
A. spacious C. dangerous
B. hazardous D. courageous

Read the text and answer the questions.

Harry : This room is so hot? Did you turn off the air conditioner?
Widia : No, it’s on. I think it might be broken.
Harry : I don’t think so. I remember that we bought the same brand and type; and mine
is working well. Maybe your air conditioner needs to be cleaned.
Widia : I think you’re right. It was more than six months ago since the last time I got it
cleaned.
Harry : You’d better do that soon before it’s getting worse.
Widia : Thanks for your suggestion. I will do that this weekend.

25. What are they talking about?

A. The weather.
B. The air conditioner.
C. The electrician
D. The air conditioner brand

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 Rangga : We are running late! We’d better take a taxi to the theater
Cinta : We’ll never get through this rush-hour traffic in a taxi!
Rangga : You’re right. The train will be faster. But we must hurry.

26. Why did Rangga finally take the train?

A. To avoid the rush-hour.
B. In order to pay cheaper.
C. To hurry to the taxi center.
D. In order to get a better train.

27. Sinta : ... I will make fried rice if you want to.
Risma : Sure, that will be nice. Thank you.
A. Could I have some hot food?
B. Why doon’t you take spome food?
C. Do you want to buy some food?
D. Would you like something to eat?

28. Zaky : ....

Benny : Fine, I don’t have anything to do.
Zaky : What would you like to see?
Benny : Let’s find out what is on this week?
A. Don’t bother me anymore.
B. Do you need any help?
C. Let’s go to the movie tonight.
D. Would you care for a cup of coffee?

29. Dita : Hi Anna! How was the English debate competition? Did your team go home with
the thropy?
Anna : Thanks God, we succeeded in getting the first place.
Dita : ... Congratulation on your team success! We are very proud of you.
A. How dare you.
B. That’s fantastic.
C. That’s embarrassing.
D. Success for your team.

30. Akma : Will you come to Clara’s party on Saturday night?

Yahya : I’d love to, but ...
A. I like parties.
B. May I come with my sister?
C. I will be at Clara’s party with you.
D. I will visit my grandparents with my sister.

31. Meidina : What is your opinion on capital punishment?

Fransiska : ... I oppose it, for any reason.
A. I hope C. Let me just say that
B. I suggest D. I am sure

32. Mili : What are you going to do with all these sculptures?
Milo : I ... them in cultural fair tomorrow.
A. exhibit
B. exhibited
C. am exhibiting
D. am going to exhibit

33. Rachel : What would you like to do this weekend?

Laura : I have made a plan with my sister. ….
Rachel : It sounds a very good plan.
A. We are going to practice cooking Korean food.
B. We harvest vegetables and fruits.
C. Mother made delicious food for us.
D. I read a newspaper.

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34. Ary : How was your trip to Bandung?
Sandy : It’s nice. ...
A. I really enjoyed being there.
B. I couldn’t see any places.
C. Bandung is beautiful city.
D. I’ll be there again tomorrow.

35. Rio : What do you usually do during the weekend?

Candra : … I’m fond of surfing.
A. I like staying at home.
B. I enjoy playing football.
C. I usually go to the beach.
D. I often hang out with my friends.

36. Sandy : Well please tell me about your sister. What does she do?
Danis : She works at BASCOM as a computer specialist.
Sandy : Is she? That’s great. By the way, what is her main activity?
Danis : ...
A. She was repairing a computer.
B. She is programming computer.
C. She had repaired some compute.
D. She repairs and maintains computer.

37. Doni : Sorry, I'm late. Traffic was bumper to bumper. Wow, the line is realy long! Are all
these people here for the same movie we are? I hope we'll be able to get in.
Nia : Why don't you stand in line and I'll go check out that automatic ticket machine? It
seems that you can buy tickets using a bankcard and that line is moving quicker than
this one.
What does Nia suggest that Doni do?
A. To find an entrance
B. To exchange some tickets.
C. To get in the movie theatre.
D. To stay in line to buy tickets for movie.
E. To go check out the automatic ticket machine.

38. Rika : Rosa, some of our friends are going to spend this weekend watching a movie.
Would you like to join?
Rosa : I'd love to. What movie are we going to watch?
From the text above, we know that …
A. Rosa is too busy to spend her weekend to watch a movie.
B. Rosa is really happy to watch a movie together with Rika.
C. Rosa prefers staying at home to watching movie.
D. Rika didn’t ask Rosa to watch a movie with her.
E. Rika’s friends would watch movie without her.

39. Dino : Would you mind making me a cup of tea?

Mia : I'm sorry.The cafe is crowded. While baking bread, I am serving some guests here.
Can you wait until I finish with them?
Dino : OK, I'll wait then.
What does Mia do?
A. She is making coffee for the guests.
B. She is making tea for Dino.
C. She is a barista.
D. She is a waiter.
E. She is a baker.

40. Man : I didn't expect that bus accident.

Woman : Me, too. Fortunately, there were no victims.
Man : If the bus driver had been more careful, the accident wouldn't have happened.
We may conclude that ….
A. There was no bus accident at all.
B. The bus driver was very careful.
C. There was a bus accident.

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 D. They need careful drivers.
E. Their expectation is true.

41. Man : Hi, Lia. How are you? …

Woman :Not really. the movie that I saw last night wasn't good.
A. Were you excited or sad to watch last night movie?
B. Are you going to see the movie with me tonight?
C. How did you go to the movie last night?
D. Did you watch the drama movie on TV?
E. Did you enjoy yesterday’s movie?

42. Putri : My sister hasn't made any progress in English this semester.
Tara : Maybe … . It really helps me.
A. you must buy her a lot of science books.
B. she should listen to more English songs.
C. you will accompany her to school.
D. she can borrow my used books.
E. she may collect English books

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