ENGLISH FINAL SEMESTER TEST FOR GRADE XII

A. Choose the best answer for the following questions

The following text is for the questions number 1 – 4

Taylor, Inc.
694 Rockstar Lane
Durham, NC 27708

Dear Human Resources Director:

I just read an article in the Times Newspaper about Taylor’s new computer center just north
of Durham. I would like to apply for a position as an entry-level programmer at the center.

I understand that Taylor produces both in-house and customer documentation. I am a fresh
graduate of DeVry Institute of Technology in Atlanta with an Associate’s Degree in
Computer Science. In addition to having taken a broad range of courses, I served as a
computer consultant at the college’s computer center where I helped train computer users on
new systems.

I will be happy to meet you at your convenience and discuss how my education and
experience match your needs. You can reach me at my home address, at (9191) 233-1552, or
at rock@devry.alumni.edu.

Sincerely,
Raymond Krick
1. Why did Mr. Krick write the letter?
a. To join a competition
b. To apply for a job.
c. To ask for some information.
d. To introduce himself to Taylor
e. To explain his educational background.

2. How does Mr. Krick know the vacancy?

a. From the radio.
b. From a colleague.
c. From a newspaper.
d. From the television
e. From Instagram

3. What will the Human Resources Director probably do after reading the letter?
a. Evaluate the salary offered.
 b. Start working at Taylor, Inc.
c. Promote Mr. Krick to be a manager.
d. Ask Mr. Krick to come for an interview
e. Ask Mr. Krick to work immediately

4. What is the synonym of the word ‘fresh’?

a. Old
b. Relax
c. New
d. Urgent
e. Present
The following text is for the questions number 5 - 9
Dini Aminarto
Jalan Elang 89
Tangerang Selatan 19837

October, 30th 2018

PO BOX 1393
JKB 11013

To whom it may concern,

I’m applying for the Project Manager position advertised through Jakarta Post. As
shown in the enclosed resume, I have a strong academic background in Chemical
Engineer graduated from Universitas Indonesia on 2007.

My current work as Project Management in various multinational company has given

me first-hand experience in the challenge associated with the development of a
successful Petrochemical Company. In addition, I have excellent managerial and
communication skills both in Bahasa Indonesia as well as English.

This background, combined with over ten years of Ethylene Plant Operation as
Project Management, has given me a unique perspective that would be particularly
valuable in meeting the responsibilities of this position, as described in your position.
I am and independent individual who capable to work under pressure.

I would welcome the opportunity to meet with you to discuss my qualifications in

more detail and look forward to hearing from you soon. Thank you for your time and
consideration.

Sincerely,
Dini Aminarto
5. Who wrote the application letter?
a. Project Manager
 b. Job seeker
c. Jakarta Post
d. Dini Aminarto
e. Chemical Engineer

6. What is the job position that the applicant applied for?

a. Project Manager
b. General Manager
c. Chemical Engineer
d. Academician
e. Project Officer

7. What are the skills that applicant presented on the application letter?
a. Managerial and communication skills
b. Accounting and managerial skills
c. Public speaking and communication skills
d. Bahasa Indonesia and English
e. Time management skill

8. I am and independent individual who capable to work under pressure. The word
“capable” has the same meaning to…
a. Irresponsible
b. Awkward
c. Competent
d. Professional
e. Unable

9. What the applicant has enclosed along with the application letter?
a. Resume
b. Portfolio
c. Biography
d. Photo
e. Certificate

10. What does the picture means?

 a. Everything is possible
b. You cannot do everything
c. Don’t be a loser
d. Nothing is possible
e. Nothing is possible

11. What is explanation text?

a. Text which describes how to make something
b. Text which tells experience
c. Text which describes why and how something happened
d. Text which tells the history
e. Text which tells science

12. What is the generic structure of explanation text?

a. Orientation, event, reorientation
b. Identification, description
c. Orientation, sequences of explanation
d. General statement, sequences of explanation, closing
e. Thesis statement and sequences of explanation

13. What is the purpose of explanation text?

a. To entertain the reader
b. To describe how and why a phenomenon happens
c. To describe something
d. To persuade the readers
e. To tell how to make something
The following text is for the questions number 14 - 17
The sense of taste is one of a person’s five senses. We taste with the help of
taste-buds in the tongue. There are four main kinds of taste: sweet, sour, salty, and
bitter. All other tastes are just mixtures of two or more of these main types.
The surface of the tongue has more than fifteen thousand taste-buds (or cells).
These are connected to the brain by special nerves which send the so-called ‘tastes
messages. When the tongue comes into contact with food of any kind, the taste-buds
will pick up the taste. The nerves then send a message to the brain. This will make us
aware of the taste. All this happens in just a few seconds.
There are four kinds of taste-buds, each of which is sensitive to only a
particular taste. These four groups are located in different parts of the tongue. The
taste-buds for salty and sweet tastes are found round the tip of the tongue and along its
sides. Sour tastes can be picked up only at the sides of the tongue. The taste-buds of
the bitter taste are found at the innermost edge of the tongue. There are taste-buds at
the centre of the tongue.
The senses of smell and sight can affect taste. The good smell of food
increases its taste. Similarly, attractive colours can make food appear tastier and more
delicious. If food does not smell good or is dull-coloured, it will look tasty and may
 not taste good at all. Very hot or cold sensations can make the taste-buds insensitive.
Food that is too hot or too cold, when placed in the mouth, will have no tastes at all.
14. We can taste any kind of food because of ……..
a. the good smell of food
b. the four main kinds of taste
c. the taste-buds in the tongue
d. the senses of smell and sight
e. the taste-buds round the tip of the tongue

15. When we eat very hot or cold food ……..

a. the food will lose its taste
b. the food won’t smell good
c. the taste of the food increases
d. the taste-buds will be sensitive
e. the taste-buds will be very, responsive

16. The senses of smell and sight ……..

a. increase the taste of the food
b. affect the taste of the food
c. make food more delicious
d. make the food look good
e. make the food attractive

17. The purpose of the text is ……..

a. to explain how we can taste any food in the mouth
b. to give a report about the sense of taste
c. to inform how important the tongue is
d. to describe the use of the tongue
e. to tell the taste of the food

The following text is for the questions number 18 - 20

Human body is made up of countless millions of cells. Food is needed to build

up new cells and replace the worn-out cells. However, the food that we take must be
changed into substances that can be carried in the blood to the places where they are
needed. This process is called digestion.

The first digestive process takes place in the mouth. The food we eat is broken
up into small pieces by the action of teeth, mixed with saliva, a juice secreted by glands
in the mouth. Saliva contains digestive juice which moisten the food, so it can be
swallowed easily. From the mouth, food passes through the oesophagus (the food
passage) into the stomach. Here, the food is mixed with the juices secreted by the cells in
the stomach for several hours. Then the food enters the small intestine. All the time the
muscular walls of the intestine are squeezing, mixing and moving the food onwards. In a
few hours, the food changes into acids. These are soon absorbed by the villi (microscopic
branch projections from the intestine walls) and passed into the bloodstream.
 18. What is the text about?
a. The digestive system
b. The method of the digestive system
c. The process of intestine work
d. How can we swallow the food easily
e. The food changes into acids absorbed by the villi.

19. From the text above, we imply that ….

a. A good process of digestive system will help our body becoming healthier.
b. No one concerned with the process of digestive system for their health.
c. The digestive system is needed if we are eating the food instantly.
d. Everybody must conduct the processes of digestive system well.
e. The better we digest the food we eat, the healthier we will be.

20. “Human body is made up of countless millions of cells.” (Paragraph 1) The phrase
“made up” means ….
a. Produced
b. Managed
c. Arranged
d. Completed
e. Constructed

21. What kind of caption is in the picture?

a. Summary
b. Quote
c. Expanded
d. Group Identification bar
 e. Cutline

22. What kind of caption is in the picture?

a. quote caption
b. Group Identification bar caption
c. Expanded caption
d. Summary caption
e. Cutline caption

23. What kind of caption is in the picture?

 a. quote caption
b. Group Identification bar caption
c. Expanded caption
d. Summary caption
e. Cutline caption
This caption is for the questions number 24 - 25
“I can’t change the direction of the wind
But I can adjust my sails to always reach
My destination”
-Jimmy Dean-
24. Based on the quote " I can’t change the direction of the wind" means ……
a. We can’t change the God’s will
b. We can follow the wind blows
c. We need to change our wind blows
d. We need someone to direct our ways
e. We should follow the rule

25. What advice can we get from the caption?

a. When we are sailing, we can adjust the sails
b. It is impossible to control the wind direction
c. We can’t control bad or good things, but we can adjust our plans to achieve our
goals
 d. We can’t control bad or good things as well as adjusting our plans to achieve
our goals
e. We can’t adjust our plans, so be prepared to plan well

B. Answer the following questions correctly

Ms. Dina Siregar.

Directory of Administration
Navaro Inc.
27 Jalan Edelweis.
Jakarta

Dear Ms. Siregar,

Your advertisement in March 30 issue of the Republika newspaper was attractive because I
believe I have the proven skills you are requiring for an administrative assistant.
I am Linda and I’m 22 years old. I recently completed the course Apple Computer System.
These specialization skills have proven valuable in my work for the past eight months as an
assistant to the chief accountant at Galaxy Building.
Since ‘proven skills’ are best explained in person I would appreciate an interview with you.
Please phone me in the afternoon between and 5 p.m. at (021) 4733756 to let me know the
day and time most convenient for you.
Sincerely,
Linda
Enc.
1. What position does the applicant apply?
2. What does the applicant hope after sending the letter?
3. “… proven skills” (line 5). The word ‘proven’ has a closest meaning to …
4. What qualifications does the applicant offer?
5. Where does the applicant find the job vacancy information?