KUMPULAN SOAL BAHASA INGGRIS UNTUK TRYOUT USBN 2019

Mr. David Bright,

HR Manager
ABC 12 Company Ltd.,
Jakarta, 17430

Dear, Mr. Bright,

According to your advertisement in last Friday’s Jakarta Post for a sales executive vacancy, I
would like to apply for that position. As requested, I have attached my complete resume and my recent
photograph.
I am interested in the job and I believe that I fulfil the qualifications for the job. I graduated for
the marketing department at a reputable university. I have two years; work experience as a sales
executive in an International marketing company, so I have good communication skills in English, both
oral and written. I am also skilful in operating computers.
If you wish to give me a chance to discuss further my past experience and skills, I can be
contacted at the following email address roby@gmail.com or phone at 08111665243. I am looking
forward to hearing from you soon. Thank you for your consideration.

Best Regards,

Roby
16. Why is the applicant interested in the position?
A. He read an advertisement.
B. He has two year experience.
C. He has the qualifications for the job.
D. He masters oral and written English.
17. What is the topic of the text?
A. Information to apply for a job.
B. A sales executive position.
C. An advertisement in Jakarta Post.
D. An application letter for a sales executive position.
18. From the text above, we know that the applicant ….
A. will be interviewed soon
B. is smart and has multi-skills
C. needs the job as soon as possible
D. meets the requirements for the position

Semarang, September 4th,2018

Human Resources Department Great Company

Jl. Angkasa Raya No. 97 Semarang
Dear Sir/ Madam,
Having known about a vacancy advertised on the newspaper, I am interested in the
position of Assistant Manager. I am a 25 years old, female, graduated from a reputable
university, having skill in English both written and spoken, and also computer and internet
literate. I am a hard worker and able to work both individually and in team.
I would gladly welcome an opportunity to have an interview with you at your
convenience. I hope my skills can be one of your company’s asset. I am looking forward to
hearing from you in the near future. Thank you for your consideration and attention.

Yours faithfully,

Siera Abdi Saputri

16. What is the kind of the text?

A. Advertisement.
B. Letter.
C. Pamphlet.
D. Memo.

17. “I am a 25 years old, female, graduated from a reputable university, having skill in English
both written and spoken, and also computer and internet literate.”
The underlined word refers to … .
A. Human Resources Department
B. Siera Abdi Saputri
C. Great company
D. university
18. From the text, we know that …
A. the letter is read by the director of Great company.
B. the letter is a private letter.
C. the letter is sent to give some benefits to Great company.
D. the letter is sent by Siera to apply a job in the Great company.
 Last holiday, my cousin and I went to Yogyakarta for vacation. We spent a few days
in Yogyakarta. It is a special region in the central part of Java.
We stayed in Ibis hotel on Malioboro Street because it made us easy to go anywhere.
The first place we visited was Yogyakarta Palace. We also went to Taman Sari water Castle.
It was nice to see the former royal garden of the Sultanate of Yogyakarta.
On the second day, we went to Prambanan Temple by Trans Jogja. It was very cheap
and practical. I was amazed to see the beautiful ancient architecture. After looking around
and taking a lot of pictures, we took a rest at the local food restaurant. Dani, my cousin
really loved eating his gudeg,especially krecek.
The next day, we went to Parangtritis Beach. It was very crowded with tourist. After
that, we went to Mirota Batik to buy batik clothes and traditional accesorries. Most people
said that it was the most recommended place for shopping in Yogyakarta. We really
enjoyed our vacation in Yogyakarta. I hope I can go there again one day.

19. From the text, we know that the writer ... .

A. is Indonesian
B. loved eating gudeg in Yogyakarta
C. stayed in Ibis Hotel because it was cheap
D. visited Taman Sari before the Palace

20. “Most people said that it was the most recommended place for shopping in Yogyakarta.”
(Paragraph 4)
The word “it” refers to ... .
A. Taman Sari
B. Mirota Batik
C. Local Restaurant
D. Parangtritis Beach

Armijn Pane was an Indonesian author of the “new generation’ poets. Born in Tapanuli,
he attended school at the Hollandsch-Inlandsche School (HIS) and continued to Europeesche
Lagere School (ELS) in North Sumatra. Graduating form ELS, Armijn Pane moved to Jakarta to
join medical training in STOVIA in Jakarta and NIAS in Surabaya. Then he continued to AMS
in Surakarta, where he graduated with a degree in Western Classical Literature.
Armijn Pane began his career as a journalist in Surabaya. Then he taught at Taman Siswa
in Kediri and Jakarta. In 1933, Armijn Pane and Sutan Takdir Alisjahbana started Poedjangga
Baroe (New Poet) magazine. In 1936, he also joined Balai Pustaka as an editor.
Creating a lot of literary works, of which the greatest was Belenggu, Armijn Pane made
important contributions to Indonesian literature. Armijn Pane was honored for his work in
literature by the Government of Republic of Indonesia in 1969.
19. How did Armijn Pane make contributions to Indonesian literature?
 A. By joining Balai Pustaka.
B. By becoming a journalist.
C. By creating literary works.
D. By being honored in literature.

20. “Armijn Pane was honored for his work....” (Paragraph 3)

The siynonym of the word “honored” is....
A. Credited
B. Followed
C. Believed
D. Expected

All of Students Grade SMK Class 12

You are invited to:

GRADUATION PARTY 2019 SMK NUSANTARA

Day/Date : Saturday, 15th July 2019

Time : 10 a.m. – 01 p.m.
Venue : Art Room Pramesti Hotel
Jl. Sudirman kav. 9 – 11 Bandung
Come and help us celebrate it!

*Invitation card is available at OSIS

21. Where will the graduation party be held?

A. At Osis room.
B. On Sudirman street.
C. At Nusantara school.
D. At Art room Pramesti Hotel.

22. How long is the graduation party supposed to last?

A. 2 hours.
B. 3 hours.
C. 9 hours.
D. 11 hours.
 Please join us
As we celebrate our 10th Anniversary
Sukma Raga and Melly
Friday, May 7th
6.30 p.m – 10.00 p.m
Pondok Indah, south Jakarta
(Dinner is available)
RSVP 2345678

21. What is the type of the invitation above?

A. Birthday Party
B. Graduation Party
C. Marriage Party
D. New year Party

22. The purpose of the invitation text above is ...

A. to tell an good relationship
B. to invite people to join the party
C. to describe a certain party
D. to persuade people to have marriege

Vietnam Airlines Grows Its Business

Vietnam Airlines has come a long way since it is started out in1956 with a fleet of five
small aircraft. Last year, it took delivery of five Airbus narrow-bodied 321s of which the first
plane was delivered in 2006. In July it signed an agreement with Boing to purchase four 787
Dreamliners. The expansion of Vietnam Airlines’ fleet – which also includes new Boig 777s and
airbus A321s, state-of-the-art craft for regional travel – is right on schedule.

In the first six months of 2005, the airline saw its passenger numbers increase by 25
percent, to almost 3 million. Over a third of those passengers are foreigners, and their ranks grew
this year as well, to over 30 percent. Travelers are drawn to Vietnam Airlines’ by their strong
domestic, regional, and international routes: the airline flies to 16 domestic locations and 26
international destinations.

23. When did Vietnam Airlines’ fleet consist of only five small aircraft?
 A. In 1956
B. In 2004
C. In 2005
D. In 2006

24. ... the first plane was delivered in 2006 (paragraph 1)

The underlined word is closest in meaning to...
A. aircraft
B. airline
C. aviation
D. flight

UN : Indonesia records 117th human case of bird flu

Geneva (AP): Indonesia has recorded another human case of the H5N1 strain of the bird flu,
raising its world- leading total to 117 cases, according to the World Health Organization.
The agency said Friday night that the Indonesian Health Ministry had reported that 16-year-old
girl from West Java Province has been hospitalized since Jan. 4 with symptoms of the disease. It
said the strain had been confirmed as H5N1.
Of the total number of human cases in Indonesia, 94 have been fatal. Who says that globally 349
people have been infected with H5N1 since the 2003 outbreak of the disease. Of those, 216 have
died.
After Indonesia the country with the next highest number of cases in Vietnam with 101, followed
by Egypt with 43, according to the U.N. health agency.
23. Which of the following statement is true according to the text?
A. Egypt ranked second as the highest number of bird flu cases.
B. Indonesia’s 117th human case of bird flu was found in West Java.
C. The article is taken from the UN report.
D. Since 2003, it has been reported that all 117 Indonesians died of bird flu.

24. In the WHO release, the country ranked second in number of bird flu case found is … .
A. Indonesia
B. Vietnam
C. USA
D. Singapore

Ridwan : Would you like to have dinner with me tonight?

Santi : Thank you, ’d love to.
 25. From the dialgue abouve we can conclude that ...
A. Ridwan invites santi to have dinner together.
B. Ridwan makes a date with Santi.
C. Ridwan loves Santi.
D. Santi invites Ridwan to have dinner together.

26. “Thank you, I’d love to”. What does the underlined expression mean?
A. Agreeing an appointment.
B. Greeting.
C. Canceling Invitation.
D. Accepting Invitation.
Rendi : I was wondering if you’d care of play football with me tomorrow evening?
Aldo : Well, I’d love to. But I don’t think I can. I have to visit my grandmother in Semarang. She
had been sick since a week ago. She was hospitalized in Karyadi Hospital.
Rendi : Oh, what a pity!
25. From the text above, we know that Aldo… Rendi’s invitation.
A. Offering
B. Declining
C. Accepting
D. Ignoring

26. What will Aldo do in tomorrow evening?

A. He will play football.
B. He will continue his study in Semarang.
C. He will visit his grandmother.
D. He will get job in Karyadi Hospital.

Mr. Andy : What do you think of my new house?

Mr. Bryan : It is beautiful. I think. Oh you have many novels in your new house.
Mr. Andy : Yeah, some. I like Andrea Hirata’s novels.
Mr. Bryan : How do you feel about Andrea Hirata’s novels
Mr. Andy : I feel they are great novels.
Mr. Bryan : Yes, you are right. I think it is going to rain.
Mr. Andy : I don’t think so. Look outside at the sky! It’s so clear. No clouds there.
Mr. Bryan : But I watched the weather forecast yesterday. It said that today is going to rain.
OK Mr. Andy, see you.
26. How Mr. Andi fells about Andrea hirata’s novels ?
A. Extraordinary
B. Bad
C. Worst
D. Terrible

27. Based on the dialogue above they are talking about these, except …
A. Andrea Hirata Novel.
B. The sky condition.
C. Mr. Bryan new house.
D. The Weather.
Hikmah : Hey Indana ! Do you know the hot news in our school?
Indana : Yes, I know. About the minimum score, isn’t it?
Hikmah : Yes, exactly. What do you think?
Indana : I think it so high. I believe that is bad idea.
Hikmah : I don’t think so. Precisely with the 70 score, we can go into the
University easily. With PMDK program.
Indana : Yes, I know it. But, for everyday it so hard.
Hikmah : Maybe, it can be the pole for us to be better than yesterday. I hope we
can do it. Although it so hard.
Indana : Ok. Amin.

Jane : Hey, you look so serious. What is the matter?

Hany ; Oh... I am just thinking about somethng.

Jane ; What is it about?

Hany : Iam thinking that i am gonna hold a biirthday party in our class in this year.

Jane : Wow... Sounds Great!

Hany : Really? You think so?

Jane : Yeah... But what is the purpose off that party.

Hany : Iam just thnking that is the best idea to gather all of our class member.

Jane : But i think you need to have permission from our head master.

Hanny : Yes, i know. I will ask his permission before.

 1. The dialogue is mainly about?Jane intention to come to birthay parrty.
a. Hany intention to come to birtday party.
b. Jane intention to invite head master to come to birthday party.
c. Hany intention to hold a birthday party in her class.
d. Jane inntention to invite all the school member to her birthday party.
2. Best On the text, what should hany do to realize her plan?
A. Asking her Mom permission.
B. Prepare the snacks and drinks for the party.
C. Inviting her friend.
D. Asking the head master permission.

Robert : What a nice scarf you are wearing. Where did you buy it?
Temmy : Thank you, Robert. My aunt knitted it for me.
Robert : Wow, she has a good hand for knitting.
Temmy : Yes, she is.

29. Who gave Temmy’ scarf?

A. Her mother.
B. Her friend.
C. Her sister.
D. Her aunt.
30. How was the scarf made?
A. By knitting.
B. By sewing.
C. By printing.
D. By embroidering.

31. Johan : Where is my car key?

Alvin : Your car key … by your mother in the drawer since yesterday.
A. is keeping
B. was kept
C. has been kept
D. was keeping

31. Customer : Why is it so expensive?

Seller : Because the price … from dollars to rupiah based on today’s rate.
 A. converting
B. converts
C. is converting
D. has been converted
Rocky : What do you like to do with all of your family?
Kesya : …, we love eating very much.
A. We will go to the bookstore
B. We visit some amusement park
C. We like to try different kind of culinary
D. We spent our time watching TV together

Dad : What is your plan for coming this year, Vin?

Clara : …, dad.
Dad : Then you must work hard and prepare for it.
A. It is hard to find a job
B. I am going to look for a job
C. I am preparing new year party
D. I’ll come to my grandparents’ house

Brian : The sky is cloudy, …

Jane : Yeah, Don’t forget to bring your raincoat.
A. It is going to rain
B. I am not sure It will rain
C. I will bring some umbrellas
D. I will not forget to bring my coat
Hanif : Would you like to go to the birthday party with me?
Hana : What time?
Hanif : Saturday night at 7 pm
Hana : Oh No, ...
A. I can’t go with you because of my parents will go out of the town
B. I can’t join you because of my homework
C. I can’t be with you because of feel sick
D. I can’t joined because of my little sister needs my help
33. Meredith : What’s wrong with Susan? She looks sad.
Jane : Yeah, something happened last night.
Meredith : What happened?
Jane :...
A. She cried because of being hurt by her boyfriend.
B. She felt sad because of her boyfriend left her.
C. She is sad because of cry last night.
D. She was crying all night long because of her boyfriend was sick.
Indah : I get tired easily. I don’t know why. Do you know how to stay fit
And fresh?
Uut : ………………………you will feel healthy physically and
Mentally.
Indah : Thanks for the advice. I’ll try it
A. If you had exercised regularly
B. If you exercise regularly
C. If you exercised regularly
D. If you will exercise regularly
Sari : Which course I should take, English or Japanese Language?
Tika : ... , because English is very important.
A. If I were you, I would take English course.
B. You’d better sing English song.
C. You should know better than that.
D. English and Japanese Language are difficult.
36. “Lara was singing a song” said Messi.

Messi said that …

A. Lara had been singing a song. (Answer)

B. Lara was singing a song.
C. Lara had sung a song.
D. Lara is singing a song.

36. “ They will arrive soon” said Mr. Tronjol

 Mr. Tronjol said that …

A. they would arrive soon. (answer)

B. they would arrived soon.
C. they will arrive soon.
D. they will arrived soon.

Nadhifa : My sister wants you to call her this afernoon.

       You : Okay, I will do that later.
       Annisa : What did Nadhifa tell you?
       You : She told me that ...

A. My sister wanted to call you

B. I would call you later
C. his sister wanted me to call her
D. my sister called me this afternoon
John : I have a problem with Math.

Anna : ........ I’m positive you’ll manage to do your Math task ,ore easily.

A. How about doing a math test?

B. I suggest that you take a course.
C. Why don’t you take execise?
D. I think you should work hard.

Lionel : I’m going to deliver my speech and I feel very nervous.

Leonard: ...........I’m sure it will help you feel relaxed and more confident.

A. You should take enough rest.

B. How about going to the mall?
C. I suggest that you speak English.
D. Why don’t you take a deep breath?
1. Kevin : Hi, long time no see. How’s everything?
Kelly : Fine, and how are you?
Kevin : Great, by the way have you just cut your hair? You looks georgeous !
Kelly : ...
A. That’s embarrasing
B. Thank you
C. How pity you are
D. Yes, of course
2. Maria : Is this your house, Billy? What a nice view !
Billy : ...
A. That’s awful
B. Yes you are
 C. It’s very kind of you to say that
D. It’s horrible

The whitney boomerang is the first … which exceeds all crash testing requirements.
A. two seater aircraft
B. two-seater aircraft
C. two-seaters aircraft
D. two-sealers aircraft
There will be … in this town next two days.
A. an essential five days convention
B. An essential five day convention
C. An essential-five days convention
D. Essential five days convention
1. Harun : I didn’t see Annisa in her class. Where is she now?
Alya : ... has to be submitted tomorrow.
A. She is operating the new photocopy machine.
B. She’s gone hiking to Mount Salak with her classmates.
C. She was attending the meeting of students association.
D. She is finishing her accounting assignment in the library.