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PILIHAN GANDA

Questions 1 to 3 are based on the following text.

Mark Elliot Zuckerberg (born May 14, 1984) is an American computer programmer
and entrepreneur. He is best known as one of five co-founders of the social networking
website Facebook. Zuckerberg is the chairman and chief executive of Facebook, Inc. His
personal wealth, as of July 2015, is estimated to be $38.6 billion. Zuckerberg receives a
one dollar salary as CEO of Facebook.
Together with his college roommates and fellow Harvard University students Eduardo
Saverin, Andrew McCollum, Dustin Moskovitz, and Chris Hughes, he launched
Facebook from Harvard University’s dormitory rooms. The group then introduced
Facebook onto other campuses nationwide and moved to Palo Alto, California shortly
afterwards. In 2007, at the age of 23, Zuckerberg became a billionaire as a result of
Facebook’s success. The number of Facebook users worldwide reached a total of one
billion in 2012. Zuckerberg was involved in various legal disputes that were initiated by
others in the group, who claimed a share of the company based upon their involvement
during the development phase of Facebook.

1. Why does the writer compose the text?

A. To launch a famous program on the internet.
B. To introduce a social media networking.
C. To inform about American computer programs.
D. To tell the success story of an IT specialist.

2. How did Facebook affect Zuckerberg’s life after 2006?

A. He decided to move to Palo, California
B. He got involved in legal disputes in his company
C. He became a billionaire at a very young age
D. He had developed Facebook by himself

3. “… in various legal disputes …” (Paragraph 2)

Which of the following words is closest in meaning to the underlined word?
A. Conflicts
B. Provisions
C. Agreements
D. Preparations
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Questions 4 to 6 are based on the following text.
US Ambassador to Indonesia Robert Blake celebrated for the first time Thanksgiving
Day with members of the Osing ethnic group in Banyuwangi, East Java, as part of a
visit in November. The visit also marked the International Day for Tolerance, which
reaffirms human rights.
Apart from being entertained by traditional dances and typical Osing cuisine, Blake
also released young turtles on Boom Beach. “I’m happy to be able to celebrate
Thanksgiving in Banyuwangi. This will hopefully strengthen international and
interfaith harmony, as well as a mutual appreciation of differences,” he said.
Decades ago, Banyuwangi was only minor regency at the eastern tip of Java serving
as a transit point for tourist going to Bali. In the 1990s, Banyuwangi was notorious
for its black magic practices and protests against the regent. At present, however,
Banyuwangi is the only city in Indonesia that has received the Charter for
Compassion from the Compassion Action International for its appreciation of the
values of compassion, humanism and pluralism. With the charter, Banyuwangi is one
of 40 “cities of compassion”, according to the organization.
“The appreciation of pluralism in Indonesia is perpetuated in the Constitution of the
state, and this clearly noticed in Banyuwangi, where Osing culture and traditions are
preserved, recognized and observed,” Blake said, as conveyed by US Consul General
Joaquin F. Monseratte.

4. What is the text about?

A. The history of Banyuwangi.
B. The visit of US Ambassador.
C. The transit point for tourists.
D. The entertainment for visitors.

5. Why did Blake go to Banyuwangi?

A. To lecture in human rights issues.
B. To entertain people by traditional dances.
C. To mark his appointment as an ambassador.
D. To celebrate Thanksgiving Day with an ethnic group.

6. “… which reaffirms human rights …” (paragraph 1)

The underlined word refers to ….
A. the International Day for Tolerance
B. Thanksgiving Day
C. the visit
D. the Osing ethnic group

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Questions 7 to 9 are based on the following text.
Jl. Ahmad Yani 26
Jakarta Pusat

August 7, 2016

Personnel Manager
Metalia Services Council
Jl. Diponegoro 130
Jakarta Pusat

Dear Sir,
I am writing to apply for the post of Arts officer as advertised in Kompas of
2 August 2016. As you will see from the enclosed curriculum vitae, I started working
as an English teacher in Jayakarta course, where I learned to speak Mandarin, too.
Then I spent three years at the Indonesia Arts Centre. Since 2011, I have been
working for event organizer to organize workshops, concerts, and plays. I am used to
working in a team. I really enjoy working here. Unfortunately, the theatre is to be
closed down for some reasons.
If you think that I qualified for the post, I should be able to attend an interview
at any time. I look forward to hearing from you.

Your faithfully,

Emma

7. Why does the writer compose the text?

A. To describe her previous job.
B. To apply for a certain position.
C. To enclose her curriculum vitae.
D. To explain the reason of her application.

8. What will the recipient probably do after receiving the letter?

A. Call for some information
B. Write an appointment letter
C. Discuss qualifications
D. Invite her for an interview

9. “ I really enjoy working here..” (the second line in the first paragraph)
The underlined word refers to ….
A. Jayakarta course
B. Indonesia Arts Centre
C. event organizer
D. Jakarta Pusat
10. Fill in the incomplete sentence with suitable words!
As a close friend, I would like to take this opportunity ... you to my wedding tomorrow.
A. to persuade
B. to invite
C. for encouraging
D. by accepting

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Questions 11 to 13 refer to the following text.

Björn Rune Borg was born on June 6, 1956, in Stockholm, Sweden, to parents Rune and
Margarethe. Initially a hockey fan, Borg wasn't fond of tennis. At age 9 when his father
brought home a tennis racket he had won as a prize in a ping-pong tournament.
Borg caught the attention of tennis coach Percy Rosberg and began making regular
three-hour round-trip train rides to meet with the instructor. He won his first tournament at
age 11, and at 13 he won both the 13-and 14-year-old divisions of the Sweden National
Junior Championships. His career on the upswing, he dropped out of school to devote
himself to training full time.
Borg qualified for the Swedish Davis Cup team at age 15 and won both of his singles
matches. After becoming the 1972 Wimbledon junior champion and winning events in
Berlin, Barcelona and Miami, he chose to be a professional tennis player.
Borg first rose to prominence at Wimbledon in 1973, when adoring female fans lined up
to get a glimpse of the handsome, mysterious Swede. His long blond hair tucked beneath a
headband, Borg featured a distinct playing style with his two-handed backhand and topspin-
heavy ground strokes. He won his first tournament just days before his 18 th birthday, and two
weeks later he became the youngest winner of the French Open

11. What is the text about?

A. A junior championship events.
B. A brief biography of an athlete.
C. A tennis tournament in Sweden.
D. A prominent game in Wimbledon.

12. When did Borg decide to be a professional tennis player?

A. Before he dropped out of school.
B. After he won several tournaments in 1972.
C. When he was still very young and energetic.
D. After he won a price in a ping-pong tournament.

13. Which of the following phrases is synonymous with the word “fond of”
in paragraph one?
A. Proud of.
B. Familiar with.
C. Satisfied with.
D. Interested in.

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Questions 14 to 16 refer to the following text.
The glorious Idul Fitri day may be over but the holiday atmosphere is still high in the
air. As an addition to the annual mudik custom, many people use his national holiday as an
opportunity to explore some unfamiliar places and embark on a family holiday.
Approaching the end of the Muslim festive season, travel search site, Wego, has
recently revealed insights into Indonesian travel trends for this year’s Idul Fitri. Wego
Indonesia managing director Graham Hills said that Indonesians searched for domestic trips
is greater in numbers this year.
“Domestic travel trends more than tripled this year. Yogyakarta took over from last
year’s top destination of Bandung for hotel searches, and the city features as one of the most
notable movers this year, increasing 78 percent over 2014,” Hills explained.
He also said that even though Bali featured as the number one domestic destination
for the past two years, this year the island only occupied the fourth position with flight
searches to Yogyakarta escalating by 342 percent.
Regarding accommodation options, Indonesians tended to seek higher ranked
properties, while taking advantage of cheaper airfares. In 2014, more than half of Wego’s
Indonesian users sought three-star accommodation listings, but surprisingly this year we’ve
seen a shift toward higher rated hotels. Domestic airfare searches rallied in mid-June, and
while average hotel rates seemed to trend a little higher closer to Idul Fitri, the overall
average price of airfares were around ten percent lower this year,” Hills continued.

14. What is the topic of the text?

A. A travel site.
B. A Domestic travel.
C. A National holiday.
D. A Traditional Festival.

15. According to Graham Hills, this year, … in the site

A. domestic travel trend to decrease
B. more people search for low cost hotels
C. Bandung was travelers’ top destination
D. Bali was at the 4th position of searches

16. The underlined word in sentence,”... and the city features

...,”(paragraph 3) refers to....
A. Denpasar
B. Bandung.
C. Yogyakarta
D. Jakarta

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Questions 17 to 19 refer to the following text.
August 8, 2016

Personnel Manager
Surya English Institute
Palembang 3001

Dear sir,
Related to your advertisement in Sriwijaya Post on July 30, 2016, I would like to apply for
the position of English teacher.

Currently, I teach English at a vocational high school three days a week, From Monday to
Wednesday. It means I am available to work for the institute twice a week, and if
necessary I am willing to work for half a day on Saturday.

I enclose a letter of reference, two recent photographs, my academic records and CV. I
would be available for an interview at your convenience. I look forward to hearing from
you soon.

Yours Sincerely,

Melsi

17. Why did the writer compose the text?

A. To inform about a vacancy
B. To tell the reader about Sriwijaya University
C. To apply for a job advertised in a newspaper
D. To enclose a letter of reference and recent photo

18. What will the addressee probably do after receiving the letter?
A. Check the advertisement.
B. Write a letter to the secretary.
C. Apply for the position mentioned.
D. Invite the sender for an interview.

19. The underlined word in sentence,”... forward to hearing from you soon,”
(last paragraph) refers to ....
A. Teacher of vocational high school
B. Head of Sriwijaya Post
C. English teacher
D. Personnel Manager

20. The Eiffel Tower is one of .... structures in the world. It has attracted many foreigner
visitors to come.
A. more beautiful
B. as spectacular as
C. the most famous
D. most wonderful

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21. Antono : “We have been here for almost 30 minutes but the bus has not come
yet.”
Jono :” … because it is rush hour.”

a. I think the bus is being repaired.

b. May be it catches by the traffic jam.
c. Probably the gasoline is run out
d. I suppose it is out of order

22. Sintya : What is she?

Jasmin : She is a flight attendant.
Sintya : Where does she work?
Jasmin : She works in the airplane.
Sintya : _________________
Jasmin : Yes, I think it’s a good job.
a. Is the job interesting for you?
b. What an interesting job!
c. Are you interested in this job?
d. What is an interesting job!

23. Mike : Do you fancy going to a concert with me tomorrow evening?

Susan : Oh yes. That sounds interesting! Who will perform in the concert?
Mike : It’s Rama Shinta University Choir.
From dialogue we understand that...
a. Mike could not go to a concert
b. Mike and Susan could not go to a concert
c. Susan asks Mike to go to a concert with her
d. It’s Rama Shinta University Choir
24. Danny : It is a good idea that the government prohibit smoking in public places
Pandu : . . . It’s awful sitting next to someone smoking
A. I disagree
B. I can’t say so
C. I couldn’t agree more
D. Probably no

25. Tim  : What do you think about the film?

Amy  : ... . The ending is too obvious.
a. It's amazing
b. It's confusing
c. It's surprising
d. It's disappointing.

26. Front Office : Maha Dewi Garden resto. Can I help you?
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Caller :.....
a. Could I book 2 suite rooms, please?
b. Could I make a reservation to Bali this weekend, please?
c. Could you give me a glass of water, please?
d. Could I bring the menu, please?

27. Andre  : It's hard to learn this new software.

Dodi   : Don't say that. It just need practice. If you practice it more, ...

a. You are going to understand the program

b. You will not be able to create the program
c. You wouldn't use the program anymore
d. You will play the game every time

28. Stranger : I’ve spent almost half an hour to find the central
post office. Can you show me where it is?
Martinus : I’m sorry I just moved three days ago.
Stranger : Oh, never mind. Thanks
From the dialog above we know that............
a. Martin told the direction to the post office
b. Martin doesn’t know the direction
c. The strangers found the post office
d. The post office is next to them
Questions 29 to 31 refer to the following text.
The glorious Idul Fitri day may be over but the holiday atmosphere is still high in the
air. As an addition to the annual mudik custom, many people use his national holiday as an
opportunity to explore some unfamiliar places and embark on a family holiday.
Approaching the end of the Muslim festive season, travel search site, Wego, has
recently revealed insights into Indonesian travel trends for this year’s Idul Fitri. Wego
Indonesia managing director Graham Hills said that Indonesians searched for domestic trips
is greater in numbers this year.
“Domestic travel trends more than tripled this year. Yogyakarta took over from last
year’s top destination of Bandung for hotel searches, and the city features as one of the most
notable movers this year, increasing 78 percent over 2014,” Hills explained.
He also said that even though Bali featured as the number one domestic destination
for the past two years, this year the island only occupied the fourth position with flight
searches to Yogyakarta escalating by 342 percent.
Regarding accommodation options, Indonesians tended to seek higher ranked
properties, while taking advantage of cheaper airfares. In 2014, more than half of Wego’s
Indonesian users sought three-star accommodation listings, but surprisingly this year we’ve
seen a shift toward higher rated hotels. Domestic airfare searches rallied in mid-June, and
while average hotel rates seemed to trend a little higher closer to Idul Fitri, the overall
average price of airfares were around ten percent lower this year,” Hills continued.

29. What is the topic of the text?

A. A travel site.

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B. A Domestic travel.
C. A National holiday.
D. A Traditional Festival.

30. According to Graham Hills, this year, … in the site

A. domestic travel trend to decrease
B. more people search for low cost hotels
C. Bandung was travelers’ top destination
D. Bali was at the 4th position of searches

31. The underlined word in sentence,”... and the city features

...,”(paragraph 3) refers to....
A. Denpasar
B. Bandung.
C. Yogyakarta
D. Jakarta

32. Renita : What are you doing ?

Euis : . . . . my relatives are coming for dinner tonight
a. I am preparing some meals
b. I am going to clean the dishes
c. I was cooking a bowl of noodle
d. I was looking for my recipe book
33. Mark : Are you ready for taking the examination?
Lucy : Yes, of course…………
a. I have gift from my father
b. I have slept tightly
c. I have studied hard for two weeks
d. I have changed the schedule

34. Jeni : Hi Kevin, what are you buying here?

Kevin : ..................... because I like Photograph
a. I am buying car
b. I am buying bicycle
c. I am buying handphone
d. I am buying camera

35. Firda : What do you think is the best way for us to get the
conference
Baiza : We take the train. We could get some work done on the way
Firda : .... that is the best plan, i think.
a. I dont think so
b. I have no idea about it
c. I am not sure
d. I couldn’t agree anymore

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36. Antono : “We have been here for almost 30 minutes but the bus
has not come yet.”
Jono :” … because it is rush hour.”
a.   I think the bus is being repaired.
b. May be it catches by the traffic jam.
c. Probably the gasoline is run out
d. I suppose it is out of order

37. Adhi   : I'm very tired of having non- stop walking for an hour. I
feel thirsty.
Dhina  : ...
Adhi   : That's very kind of you.

a. Can you give me a bottle of milk?

b. Would you like to have some cakes?
c. Would you like some mineral water?
d. Do you want to have some cake?

38. Andre  : It's hard to learn this new software.

Dodi   : Don't say that. It just need practice. If you practice it more, ...

a. You will understand the program

b. You would be able to create the program
c. You wouldn't use the program anymore
d. You could explain the program to others

39. Receptionist : I’m sorry Ms. Wulan isn’t in the office today ?
Caller :...

a. All right. Would you like leave a message

b. What can I do for you
c. I think I’ve dialed the wrong number
d. Then I’ll call her back later

40. Beni : It’s already lunch time. I’m starving

John : let’s eat at the cafetaria, then.
Beni : ...., I’m brather bored with the food there

a. Why don’t we have something different?

b. Why don’t we discuss about the menu?
c. Why don’t we wait our friend?
d. Why don’t we eat together?

41. Hanifa :What would you do if you win this Asian cooking competition

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Jane : I plan to run my own business in culinary foods because I really want to
introduce them to other countries
Hanifa :Wow ! what good plan you have. We’ll support you.
From the dialogue we know that the woman is....
a. Energetic in running her business
b. Traveling abroad
c. Confident of winning the competition
d. Proud of her own culture

42. Rian : What do you usually do in your spare time?

Taufik :......
Rian : Wow! Could you share the link of your video.
a. My hobby is jogging
b. I like speaking in front of people
c. I enjoy discussing about social and culture
d. I am keeping on making Vlog

Goa Lawah Temple or Bat Cave Temple is one of favorite places of interest in Bali and
it is located near of hilly bank so it is called reef of Middle hill. Goa Lawah Temple is located
in Pasinggahan country side, Dawan sub district, Klungkung Regency, east part of Bali and
about 1,5 hours from Denpasar Town. There is a nature cave at Goa Lawah Temple dwelt by
thousands of tail bat located at north side from Jeroan/center of Goa Lawah Temple.

Meanwhile the main road from Klungkung to Amlapura is just in front of the temple. This
cave is apposite to the beautiful beach with black sand along the coastal area.From the Goa
Lawah Temple cave we see also the beautiful coast with the blue ocean with Nusa Penida Island
as a backdrop.
Pursuant to the papyrus of Dwi Jendra Tattwa, the Goa Lawah's name is Goa Lelawah,
the name which is given by DanghyangNirartha (a priest overspread the Hindu teaching in Bali)
when he stop in this place on his TirthaYatra trips. He arrive at a Goa Lawah Temple cave
which is a lot of bats hang on and its unbroken voice clamor as hymn to add the beauty of the
cave. Therefore this cave is named by Goa Lawah Temple. On the above cave is growth by the
flower trees with it’s smelt fragrance and stimulus the peace mind of DanghyangNirartha, so
that he overnight stay for some nights in this place.
43. What is expected from the readers after reading the text?

A. Be aware of the beauty of the beach.

B. Be interested in visiting the object.
C. Know the history about Goa Lawah.
D. Know which place to stay in Bali.

44. What is the third paragraph about?

a. The priest overspread teaching Hindu in Bali.

b. The beauty of the caves around Goa Lawah.
c. The simple route to come to Goa Lawah.

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d. The origin of Goa Lawah in brief.

45.“... with Nusa Penida Island as a backdrop.” (1st paragraph, last sentence)
The underlined word is closest in meaning to ... .
a. backchannel
b. background
c. wallpaper
d. backmarker

B. URAIAN

This text is for question 46.

Announcement
To all students of Merdeka Vocational School, Art Contest and Exhibition
will be started on Monday, 22 August 2016.
The students must register themselves in student council room by Friday, 19
August 2016 at 2 p.m.

46. What is the topic of the announcement ?

I am sorry to announce that our Seattle Office will close December 31 in order to reduce our
overhead, the functions of this branch will be combined with the New York office. Some of the
employees here will be transferred to New York office.

We regret that we will be unable to take all of you with us. A generous severance pay will be
unable to those whose employment with Seattle will end, and I would be very pleased to
furnish anyone who asks with a very positive reference.

I deeply appreciate our association over the years, and regret the events which have made this
decision necessary.

47. What does the announcement mainly deal with?

Surya airline is one of the leading airline in Indonesia. The airline is rated as a 5- star airline by
the international airline review firm Skylife.
Based in Denpasar, the airline operate regularly schedule flights to a large number of destinations
in Asia, Australia and europe from its main hub in Ngurah Rai International Airport.
The airline has recieved a lot of award such as best customer choice, Internatonal Top Brand and
Most Improved Airline. The reason is because the airline always puts customers’ comfort as its
first priority.
Founded in 1992, Surya Airline has three subsidiaries which operate domestic flight with varied
classes. Those are Kharisma airline, Bima Sakti Airline, and Cakarwala Airline. The last
provides first class domestic flights for exclusive members only.
48. What does the text mainly talk about ?
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49. What is the main idea of the third Paragraph?
50. Why has the Surya Airline received a lot of awards?

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