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
Questions 1 to 4
 
Directions:
In this part of the test, you will hear several dialogues and questions spoken in
English. The dialogues and the questions will be spoken twice. They will not be
printed in your test book, so you must listen carefully to understand what the
speakers are saying.
After you listen to the dialogue and the questions about it, read the five possible
answers, and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have
heard. Now, listen to a sample question.
 
You will hear :
Woman: Didn’t Kathy go travelling to Japan with you last month?
Man :Are you kidding? Even if it didn’t cost anything, she’d rather stay at home.
Narrator :
What does the man think about Kathy?
 
Kathy likes travelling.
Kathy went to Japan alone.
Kathy is a thirfty woman.
Kathy is a stay-at-home woman.
Kathy is extravagant woman.
Narrator : The best answer to the question “What does the man think about Kath
“Kathy is a stay-at-home woman.”
Therefore, you should answer (D).
Now, let’s begin with number 1
1. A. Regret
B. Congratulations
C. Sympathy
D. Expectation
E. Hope
 
Man: Nana wait! I have good news for you.
Woman: What about?
Man: Now, I'm not just an employee but I'm a manager.
Woman: That's great! I'm happy to hear that you've succeeded in
your career.
Man: Thank you, wish me luck.

1. Narrator: What does the woman express?

 
2. A. Make themselves crazy
B. Come late to school
C. Call the teacher
D. Hope and pray
E. Miss the first lesson
 
Man: Oh my god, this traffic is making me crazy.
Woman: Absolutely! I think there must be an accident.
Man: I think so too. It's almost seven o'clock. We'll be late for
school.
Woman: We'd better tell our teacher that we're coming late,
because of the traffic. We hope and pray that traffic will be fine
soon and we will not miss the first lesson.
Man: Okay, let's call her.
 
2. Narrator: What is the best solution they have?
3. A. Something wrong
B. A terrible cough
C. A problem to sleep
D. How to stop smoking
E. The effect of smoking
Woman: What's wrong mike? You look terrible.
Man: I have a terrible cough. I couldn't sleep last night.
Woman: You should stop smoking. I'm sure, you'll feel better soon.
Man: Maybe you're right, this must be because of smoking.

3. Narrator: What are they talking about?

4. A. She has met her friend
B. She has been on the news
C. She has been accepted at medical faculty
D. She has become a doctor
E. She deserves to study hard
Man: You look very happy. Is it good news?
Woman: Yeah... Guess what? I passed the SNMPTN.
Man: Oh really? That's awesome! What faculty?
Woman: Medical faculty of Indonesian University.
Man: Wow! Marvelous. You're going to study to become a doctor. You've
deserve it, because you've been working hard.

4. Narrator: Why was the woman look happy?

Part II
Questions 5 to 7
Directions:
ln this part of the test, you will hear some incomplete dialogues spoken in English, followed by four responses, also spoken in English. The
dialogues and the responses will be spoken twice. They will not be printed in your test book, so you must listen carefully to understand what
the speakers are saying. You have to choose the best response to each question. Now listen to a sample question.
 
Woman: Hi, Tom.
Man: Hi, Nancy. What are you doing here? Are you waiting for m one?
Woman: No, I'm waiting for a taxi. I want to go to a book store.
Man: __________.
Sample answer A B C D E
 
Narrator: What is the best response to the woman's statement??
A. Let me take you to the book store.
B. I'll find a good book for you.
C. The store is open till 7 p.m.
D. Oh, the book store is somewhere else.
Narrator: The best answer to the question "What is the best response to the woman's statement" is "Let me take you to the book store."
Therefore you should choose answer (A).
 
5. Mark your answer on your answer sheet.
A
B
C
D
6. Mark your answer on your answer sheet.
A
B
C
D
7. Mark your answer on your answer sheet.
A
B
C
D
Man: Donna, come here!
Woman: Yes, what's the matter Sir?
Man: Look! You've got D. You always talk to your friends and you don't pay
attention in class.
Woman: _________________ .
5. Narrator: What is the best response for Donna?
A. Yes Sir, that's right
B. I'm sorry Sir, I promise
C. I don't care Sir, I don't like it
D. I'm sorry Sir, I will study better
Man: Susan! Are you ready to go to school now? I've been waiting
for you downstairs.
Woman: Dad, I'm not going to school today.
Man: Darling! What's the matter with you?
Woman: I'm not feeling well today, but I have some tests today.
What should I do Dad?
Man: _________________ .

6. Narrator: What is the best response for the father?

A. You must go to the park for the test today
B. Take a rest and I'll call your teacher
C. It's up to you and I don't care
D. I will take the test
Woman: Excuse me. Would you please come to the meeting
after lunch?
Man: Why not? I'm a new employee, I'm ready to go anytime.
Woman: Thank you. Don't forget to bring your laptop!
Man: Yes Ma'am, anything else?
Woman: Okay, thank you.
Man: _______________________ .
7. Narrator: What does the man probably reply?
A. Sorry, I don't understand you
B. It's okay. Don't disturb me!
C. You know, actually I'm busy
D. You are welcome
Part III
Questions 8 to 11
Directions:
In this part of the test, you will hear some dialogues or
monologues spoken in English. The dialogues or
monologues will be spoken twice. They will not be
printed in your test book, so you must listen carefully to
understand what the speakers are saying. After you listen
to the dialogue or monologue, look at the five pictures
provided in your test book, and decide which one would
be the most suitable with the dialogue or monologue you
have heard.
8. This is a place where you can find information
about the past. Some parts of the places have
been designed to look the same as the past.
Some other parts are used to keep some artifacts
and other unique things found in some areas.
Teachers are usually ask students to attend this
place, so they can learn by themselves. However,
many teenagers are not interested they like going
to cinemas or malls.
9. This place is one of Bali's most important
landmarks. Famed for its unique offshore setting
and sunset backdrop. An ancient Hindu shrine
perched on top of an outcrop amidst constantly
crashing waves. This place is simply among
Bali's not to be missed icons. Nearby there are
visitors leisure facilities including restaurants,
shops and a cultural park presenting dance
performances. The temple is located in the
Braban village of the Tabanan Regency.
Approximately 20 kilometers northwest of Kuta
and is included on most tours to Bali's Western
and central regions.
10. Nearly everyone has heard of King Tut, his
tomb was discovered by archeologist Howard
Carter in 1922. The tomb was filled with
wonderful artifacts, almost certainly the most
valuable ones ever in one place in the word.
Absolutely, the best of the bunch is King Tut's
death masks, crafted of gold lapis lazuli carnelian
and other semi precious stones. King
Tutankhamun was a short lived Pharaoh during
the eighteenth dynasty of Egypt. King Tut's
mummy has probably been investigated more
than any other in history.
11. This is the form of liquid droplets that
appears on thin exposed objects in the
morning or evening due to condensation.
As the exposed surface cools by radiating
its heat atmospheric moisture condenses
at a rate greater than that at which it can
evaporate resulting in the formation of
water droplets. When temperatures are low
enough, it takes the form of ice. This form
is called frost.
• Part IV
• Question 12 to 15
•  
• Directions:
• In this part of the test, you will hear some
monologues. Each monologue will be spoken twice.
They will not be printed in your test book, so you
must listen carefully to understand what the
speakers are saying. After you hear the monologue
and the question about it, read the five possible
answers and decide which one would be the best
answer to the question you have heard.
12. A. West Nusa Tenggara (NTB)
B. Hosting a festival in NTB
C. Coral reefs
D. The conservation destinations
E. The environmental issues
• West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) will host a festival on Nov. 5 to 6
centering on three picturesque islands, namely Gili Trawangan,
Gili Air and Gili Meno. In addition to attracting tourists, the
Pesona Gili Indah Festival is aimed at promoting the three
islands as conservation destinations. "That is why the festival
will host a series of events that relate to environmental issues
like restoring coral reefs, tree seed planting and beach
cleaning," NTB's tourism and cultural agency head, Lalu
Mohammad Faozal, said in Mataram on Tuesday.
• "The festival will open with the release of hundreds of tukik
[baby turtles] on Gili Trawangan in the early morning on Nov. 5,"
said Lalu, adding that the event would close with a beach
cleaning activity, with participants expected to include
community members, tourists and representatives from hotels
and restaurants on the three islands.
• "We are aiming to attract at least 10,000 tourists to join the
festivities," said Lalu.
13. A. More hotels and restaurants will be free
B. More festivals will be conducted by the
tourists
C. More income will be generated for the
government and local people
D. More islands will be explored for hotels and
restaurants
E. More trees will be removed from the islands
• West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) will host a festival on Nov. 5 to 6
centering on three picturesque islands, namely Gili Trawangan,
Gili Air and Gili Meno. In addition to attracting tourists, the
Pesona Gili Indah Festival is aimed at promoting the three
islands as conservation destinations. "That is why the festival
will host a series of events that relate to environmental issues
like restoring coral reefs, tree seed planting and beach
cleaning," NTB's tourism and cultural agency head, Lalu
Mohammad Faozal, said in Mataram on Tuesday.
• "The festival will open with the release of hundreds of tukik
[baby turtles] on Gili Trawangan in the early morning on Nov. 5,"
said Lalu, adding that the event would close with a beach
cleaning activity, with participants expected to include
community members, tourists and representatives from hotels
and restaurants on the three islands.
• "We are aiming to attract at least 10,000 tourists to join the
festivities," said Lalu.
14. A. A biography of General Soedirman
B. The family of General Soedirman
C. The death of General Soedirman
D. A spirit of General Soedirman for the
Indonesian Armed Forces
E. The military forces commanded by General
Soedirman
General Sudirman was a high ranking Indonesian military
officer during the Indonesian national revolution. He was
the first commander-in-chief of the Indonesian Armed
Forces, he continues to be widely respected in the country.
On 12 November 1945, at an election to decide the
military's commander-in-chief in Yogyakarta. The 24 years
old Sudirman was chosen over Oerip Soemohardjo in a
close vote. While waiting to be confirmed, Sudirman
ordered an assault on British and Dutch forces in
Ambarawa. The ensuing battle and British withdrawal
strengthened Sudirman's popular support, and he was
ultimately confirmed on 18 December. General Sudirman
commanded military activities throughout Java, including a
show of force in Yogyakarta on 1 March 1949. When the
Dutch began withdrawing, in July 1949 Sudirman was
recalled to Yogyakarta and forbidden to fight further. In
late 1949 Sudirman's tuberculosis returned, and he retired
to Magelang, where he died slightly more than a month
after the Dutch recognised Indonesia's independence. He
is buried at Semaki Heroes' Cemetery in Yogyakarta.
15. A. His uncle's name was also
Soedirman
B. January is the month of Maulud
C. Soedirman was shot and died in the
military war
D. Soedirman died when he was
relatively young
E. Soedirman died on 1 March 1949