Professional Documents
Culture Documents
In this section of the test, you will have the chance to show how well you understand spoken English.
There are 4 parts to this section, with special directions for each part.
Part I. Pictures Question 1 to 4
Directions :
For each item, there is a picture in your test book and four short statements about in on the tape. This
statements will be spoken TWICE but are not WRITTEN out on your test book, so you must listen
carefully, you must choose one statetement – (A), (B), (C) or (D) – that best describe the picture then
on your answer sheet, mark your choice.
Example:
Look at the pictures and listen to the four sentences
Sample answer:
GOURMET GALORE is a company that specialize in specialty food products, cookware, and
kitchen accessories. It also has profited from the customers’ revived interesting in cooking. There are
plans to expand and open five more stores across Europe. Ten of their sixteen stores were remodeled
last year, and similar plans are being made for the remaining six.
The company will also o pen a new line of cooking schools focusing on healthful foods.
Regional specialties will be included and guest cooks from all over Europe will participate in the
one-week classes.
19. What sort of products does Gourmet Galore sell?a
A. Fabric and furniture
B. Food and cooking supplies
C. Washing machine and dryers
D. Clothes and shoes
20. How many stores were not remodeled last years?
A. Five
B. Ten
C. Six
D. Sixteen
Question number 21 to number 23 based on the following text
From : Industrial Relations Office
To : All Regular Staff
Date : July3rd, 2012
Sub : Introduction of hourly-rate employees
Effective July 10th, thirty new employees will begin working in our production plant on an
hourly-rate basis. This is an experiment to determine whether hourly employment would give better
results for all aspects of our enterprise. The new employees know that they are part of an experiment.
Management encourages regular staff to discuss the program among themselves and with the new
employees. After six months, we will assess the program to learn any lessons it may have for us.
Meanwhile, we welcome staff comment.
21. What can be said about the new employees?
A. They will be part of an experiment.
B. They will be paid the same as regular staff.
C. They will work longer hours than regular staff.
D. They will work different hours from regular staff.
22. What will happen after six months?
A. The program will be evaluated.
B. Everybody will be given a test.
C. The program will be stopped.
D. All employees will be put on the same status.
23. Which of the following is closest in meaning to “employees”?
A. Employers
B. Jobs
C. Workers
D. Salaries
Question number 24 to number 26 based on the following text
It started from 1902 when Teddy’s bear looked sweet, innocent, and upright instead of looking
violent and standing on all four paws like previous toy bears. Because of its new friendly appearance,
this toy bear made a hit with the buying public. Ideal Novelty and Toy Company founded the first
teddy bear manufacturer in the United States as to fulfill the strong demand of this toy.
24. What happened in 1902?
A. Teddy’s bear stood on all four paws.
B. Teddy’s bear manufacturer was founded.
C. Teddy’s bear appearance changed.
D. Teddy’s bear became violent.
25. What was the new teddy bear like?
A. Violent
B. Friendly
C. Strong
D. Less innocent
26. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word “founded” in the text above?
A. Purchased
B. Requested
C. Sold
D. Established
Question number 27 to number 28 based on the following text
Regulations for Visitors of Probolinggo Museum
1. Buy a ticket before entering the gate.
2. Leave all your belongings before entering the building.
3. Eating, drinking, and smoking are not allowed in the building.
4. Do not turn on the radio or tape recorder inside the building.
5. Touching the antiquities is prohibited.
6. Do not take pictures of the antiquities.
27. What should the visitors do before they come into the gate?
A. Buy a ticket.
B. Take a picture.
C. Eat and drink.
D. Leave their belongings.
28. What’s the antonym of the word “prohibited” in rule no. 5?
A. Permitted
B. Forbidden
C. Suggested
D. Avoided
Question number 29 to number 30 based on the following text
On behalf of the government, City Mayor invites you as a guest in the Independence Fair Opening
Ceremony:
Day/date : Tuesday, November 12, 2009
Time : 04:00 p.m.
Place : City Stadium
Due to the limited time and place, your attendance will be highly appreciated. Thank you for your
attention.
City Mayor
H. Zainuddin
29. Where will the ceremony be held?
A. In another city
B. In a guest house
C. At the city stadium
D. At the mayor’s office
30. What should you do after receiving this invitation letter?
A. Attend the event on time
B. Contact the city mayor
C. Reply the letter
D. Hold a ceremony
31. Via : "What should we do to be a successful student?"
Tini : "... as well as possible so that all activities can be done."
A. You should manage your time
B. You may not manage your time
C. You will manage your time
D. You have managed your time
32. Operator : "Subscription Division, Jawa Pos Daily. May I help you?"
Woman : "Yes, I’d like to subscribe to Jawa Pos."
Operator : "...?"
Woman : "This is Jenny Arnita."
A. May I talk to Jenny Arnita?
B. Shall I call you with your last name?
C. May I know who’s calling, please?
D. Who do you want to speak to?
33. Ani : "When did you come back from the job training program in Surabaya?"
Gita : "I arrived yesterday."
Ani : "...."
Gita : "Oh yes. It was a very useful training."
A. Will you enjoy the training?
B. Did you have a great time?
C. Are you going to attend the training?
D. Would you come to the training?
34. Mimi : "It’s already lunch time. I’m starving."
Sella : "Let’s eat at the cafeteria, then."
Mimi : ".... I’m rather bored with the food there."
A. Why don’t we have something different?
B. What about having lunch together?
C. What do you usually have for lunch?
D. What would you like to have?
35. Heru : "What do you do in your spare time?"
Ina : ".... My friends and I usually go to the malls every weekend, just to look at things."
A. I work in a mall.
B. I like window-shopping
C. I usually spare my time.
D. I often drive for a picnic.
36. Customer : "I’d like to let you know that the software I bought yesterday is not working."
Progammer : "I’m sorry to hear that. ...."
Customer : "Please do. Thank you."
A. Please try again to make sure.
B. Please buy again and I guarantee it will be working.
C. Let me check what the problem is.
D. Let me know if you can repair it yourself.
37. Irma : "We have to finish the report today. The deadline’s tomorrow."
Gita : "Yes, I wish we knew about the deadline earlier. What’s your plan?"
Irma : "I think ...."
A. I worked late last night.
B. I’ve always tried to finish the report.
C. I prefer hard work tonight.
D. I’m going to work overtime this evening.
38. Zaki : "Did you send an application letter to the company?"
Ahmad : "No, I didn’t. ...."
A. I prefer studying than getting a job.
B. I'd rather work than continue my study.
C. I like working better than studying.
D. I prefer continuing my study to working.
39. Umi : "..., but now he has stopped the bad habit."
Ari : "He should do that for his own health."
A. My father used to smoke cigarettes
B. My father likes smoking cigarettes
C. My father is used to smoking cigarettes
D. My father always smokes cigarettes
40. Teddy : "Where’s Ms.Iriana? She’s not in her office."
Ruli : "I think ...."
A. She attends a meeting
B. She is attending a meeting
C. She will attend a meeting
D. She attended a meeting
Questions 41 – 44 refer to the following letter
Dear James,
Welcome to Melbourne.
Our office is ...(41)... Riverdale Road, Camberwell. It’s 24 kilometers east of the city of Melbourne. As
you get off the train and come out of the Flinders street station, you will find St. Kilda Street. You can
reach our office ...(42)... train. Take Train no. 70 from the corner of St. Kilda Street and Batman Street
not far from Flinders street station just near the Yarra River. The train will ...(43)... you to the
Riverdale Road. Just after your train crosses Camberwell Junction, you will see our office, National
Australia Bank, 5 Riverdale Road, Vic. Tel (03) 137022. It’s on your right, opposite the Camberwell
market. ...(44)... me if you need any help.
Best wishes,
Andrea Flew
Personnel Manager
41. A. In
B. At
C. On
D. By
42. A. On
B. By
C. In
D. From
43. A. Take
B. Move
C. Go
D. Leave
44. A. Calls
B. Called
C. Call
D. Calling
Questions 45 – 47 refer to the following announcement:
NOTICE TO CUSTOMERS
Due ...(45)... the high volume of customers at our spring sale, we cannot guarantee that all items
pictured in this ...(46)... will be available in all sizes and color at all stores. We appreciate your ...(47)...,
and encourage you to shop early at the best selection
45. A. From
B. With
C. To
D. By
46. A. Advertisement (article+noun)
B. Advertise
C. Advertised
D. Advertiser
47. A. Understand
B. Understanding
C. Understood
D. Understandable