II.

READING SECTION
Questions 11 to 12 refer to the following text
Text 1
Gunung Tujuh Lake is one of the many lakes in Kabupaten Kerinci in Jambi province. It is
an amazing tourist place to visit. The location of Gunung Tujuh Lake is in Kecamatan Kayu
Aro. It is about 50 km from Sungai Penuh to Pelompek village by public transport. Then
people climb and walk for another 4 km or for 2.5 hours. The lake is surrounded by steep
forest slopes and seven mountains. The highest peak of Gunung Tujuh Lake is 1,950 m
above sea level. The length of the lake is 4,5 km and the width is 3 km. It is a volcanic lake
and the highest in Southeast Asia. The temperature around the lake is very cold. Besides
waterfalls you can also find animals such as siamang, elephants and birds. Gunung Tujuh
Lake is really beautiful with a spectacular scenery.

Soal 11
What does the text mainly talk about?
A. Amazing tourist resorts in Jambi,
B. Gunung Tujuh Lake in Jambi.
C. Volcanic lakes in Jambi,
D. Steep forest slopes in Jambi.

Soal 12
The main idea of the text is that ...
A. Gunung Tujuh Lake is a beautiful tourist resort
B. the location of Gunung Tujuh Lake is difficult to reach
C. Gunung Tujuh Lake is the only lake in Sumatra
D. tourists from Southeast Asia visit this beautiful lake
Questions 13 to 14 refer to the following text
Text 2
STING
Some years ago, Gordon Summer dropped out of teaching to risk all in the chancy world
of pop music. Two years later, he was struggling to pay the rent. Now he is known as
Sting, the lead singer of today hottest band, The Police. How did this" ex school master
manufacture the right sound, the right image, the right band of sex appeal, to make
himself info a teenage idol? Lulu Appleton reports.
Gordon Summer, an exceptionally goodlooking man idolized by millions and so rich, that
he can afford all he could ever wish for. Better known as Sting, he's the lead singer of the
Police. His naturally fair hair has replaced the dyed blond hair of his stage act. The face
magnetizes. The voice is low and husky, eyes bright and intelligent, yet wary.
Suddenly, he has become a superstar. "I can't walk down a street anymore without
feeling that people are watching me. I can't be anonymous any longer, and that's a drag,"
he says.

Soal 13
What is the main idea of paragraph 2?
A. The change in Sting.
B. The popularity of Sting.
C. The Jade singer of the Police.
D. Gordon summer's success and appearance.

Soal 14
“Gordon summer, an exceptionally good-looking man idolized by millions……….”
(paragraph 2). What is the antonym of the underlined word?
a. Wanted
b. Hated
c. Expected
d. Respected
Questions 16 to 18 refer to the following text
Text 3
The Hen with the Silver Eggs
One day, in an Arabian city, a woman went to the market and bought a beautiful L™ A
few days later to her surprise the hen she bought laid a silver egg. If the hen could only be
persuaded to lay more than one egg each day, the woman was sure she would never
have to work again.
So the woman decided to make the hen eat more, so that it could lay more eggs. But the
only result was that the hen died of indigestion and did not lay more eggs at all.

Soal 16
The hen died because it ...
A. ate nothing
B. ate too much
C. laid more eggs
D. was badly injured

Soal 17
From the text we may conclude that the woman was ...
A. active
B. miserly
C. greedy
D. furious

Soal 18
"If the hen could only be persuaded.... " (Paragraph 2}. The underlined word means ....
A. commanded
B. influenced
C. dangerous
D. brought
Questions 19 to 21 refer to the following text
Text 4
The polar bear is a very big white bear. We call it the polar bear because it lives inside the
Arctic Circle near the North Pole. There are no polar bears at the South Pole. The polar
bears live at the North Pole. There is only snow, ice, and water. There is not any land.
These bears are three meters long, and weigh 450 kilos. They can stand up on their back
legs because they have very wide feet. They can use their front legs like arms. The polar
bears can swim very well. They can swim 120 kilometers out into the water. They catch
fish and sea animals for food. They go into the sea when they are afraid.
People like to kill the polar bears for their beautiful white coats. The governments of
Canada, the United States, and Russia say that no one can kill polar bears now. They do
not want all of these beautiful animals to die.

Soal 19
What does the passage mainly discuss?
A. The size of polar bears.
B. Where polar bears live
C. The habitat of polar bears.
D. A brief description of polar bears.

Soal 20
What is the main idea of the last paragraph?
A. Polar bears are very big animals
B. Polar bears live at the North Pole
C. There are no polar bears at the South Pole
D. Polar bears are hunted because of their beautiful white coats

Soal 21
A polar bear goes into the sea when it is afraid. The underlined word is closest in meaning
to ...
A. shy
B. angry
C. scared .
D. furious

Questions 22 to 24 refer to the following text

Text 5
The Dangers of Typing SMS while Driving
The popularity of mobile devices has had some dangerous consequences. We know that
mobile communications are linked to a significant increase in distracted driving which
results in injury and loss of life.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported that in 2010 driver
distraction was the cause of 18 percent of all fatal crashes - with 3,092 people killed - and
crashes resulting in an injury - with 416,000 people wounded.
The Virginia Tech Transportation Institute found that text messaging creates a crash risk
23 times worse than driving while not distracted.
Eleven percent of drivers aged 18 to 20 who were involved in an automobile accident and
survived admitted they were sending or receiving texts when they crashed. Distracted
driving endangers life and property and the current levels of injury and loss are
unacceptable.

Soal 22
What is the main idea of the passage?
A. The warning of texting and driving.
B. The debatable issue of texting and driving.
C. The risks of texting while driving.
D. The consequences of not paying attention traffic.

Soal 23
What does the passage tell us about the writer's opinion on the issue at hand?
A. Text messaging creates more risk than undistracted driving.
B. Mobile communication doesn't have relation with accident.
C. Many people lost their live because of injury.
D. Distracted driving is still safe for the drivers.

Soal 24
From the text, we know that ...
A. The mobile phone should be banned in the street.
B. Distracted driving makes accident more rarely to happen.
C. 18 percent of fatal crashes were caused by unnoticed street signs.
D. Drivers involved in car accidents admitted they were texting when they crashed.

Questions 25 to 27 refer to the following text

Text 6
Taylor, Inc.
694 Rockstar Lane
Durham, NC 27708

Dear Human Resources Director:

I just read an article in the New and Observer 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 krock@devry.alumni.edu.

Sincerely,
Raymond Krick
Soal 25
Why did Mr. Krick write the letter?
A. To apply for a job.
B. To ask for some information.
C. To introduce himself to Taylor.
D. To explain his educational background.

Soal 26
How does Mr. Krick know the vacancy?
A. From the radio.
B. From a colleague.
C. From a newspaper.
D. From the television.

Soal 27
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

Questions 28 to 30 refer to the following text

Text 7
SINGAPORE : A supervisor was jailed for two months for repeatedly striking his Indonesia
maid on the head and back with a television remote control, news report said on
Thursday.
Muhamad Shafiq Woon Abdullah admitted in Singapore court. He physically abused the
woman on several occasions between June and October 2002, The Straits said. The
magistrate’s court heard that Shafiq, 31: began striking Winarti, 22, about a month after
she started working for him.
He hit her on the head with the TV set’s remote control because he was unhappy with
her work. On one occasion, he punched her on the back after accusing her of
daydreaming.
S.S.Dhillon, Shafiq’s lawyer, said his client had become mad when he saw his daughter’s
face covered as she laid in bed.
He said his client thought the maid had put the child in danger. –DPA

Soal 28
The text reported …
A. Shafiq, a Singaporean supervisor
B. S.S.Dhillon, the lawyer in magistrate court
C. an Indonesia maid who was jailed for two months
D. an Indonesia maid who was working in Singapore
E. a Singaporean supervisor who was jailed because of striking his maid

Soal 29
When did Shafiq physically abuse the woman?
A. Between June and October 2002.
B. On several occasion.
C. On October 31st.
D. On June 22nd.

Soal 30
Why did Shafiq punch Winarti on her back? She was accused of …
A. taking much time for herself
B. leaving her work
C. working carelessly
D. daydreaming
III. WRITING
Questions 31 to 37, choose the appropriate option to complete each dialog
Soal 31
Alex : Have you heard about Jane ?
Sally : She has decided to move to Portland …. there are more opportunities for
employment in that city.
A. because of
B. since
C. because
D. so that

Soal 32
Puput : How do you compare traditional market to supermarket ?
Bandi : I think supermarket is ……….. convenient than traditional market
A. more
B. most
C. as
D. much

Soal 33
Albert : You told me that you had an accident. Where is your motorcycle now?
Bertha : That's right. It ... to the garage to be repaired,
A. has brought
B. is bringing
C. would be brought
D. is being brought

Soal 34
Mela : I have already put the letter here. What's next?
Bowo : Do you see the "start" button on the machine? If you press it, ...
Mela : Oh, yes. Thank you.
A. you will see the next instruction
B. you would see the next instruction
C. you would see the next instruction
D. you would have seen the next instruction

Soal 35
Room boy : Good morning, Sir. ……………….?
Mr. Jack : Yes, please. Give me a hand with these two big suitcases.
Room boy : Yes, Sir.
A. Can I help you
B. May you help me
C. Could you do me a favour
D. Would you like to help me

Soal 36
Receptionist : I'm sorry, Ms. Bertha isn’t in the office today. …………..?
Caller : Tell her to call me tomorrow morning
A. Then I’ll call her back another time
B. Would you like to leave a message?
C. What can you do for me?
D. I think I’ve dealed the wrong number

Soal 37
Winny : When did you come back from the job training program in Bangkok?
Fanny : I just arrived yesterday.
Winny : ...
Fanny : Oh, yes. I enjoyed everything there, especially the training.
A. Will you enjoy the training?
B. Did you have a great time?
C. Are you going to attend a training?
D. Do you plan to go back?

Questions 38 to 40, complete the following text with the words provided
April 1, 2012
Richard Byron
Acme Supply Company
235 Constitution Avenue
Annandale. MD

Dear Mr. Byron,

I am writing I response to your ad in last Sunday’s newspaper about the position of office
manager. I have worked as an ( 38 ) … assistant at several local companies for the past
ten years. I thoroughly understand the operations (39)… an office and fell that my years
of experience enable me to work as an office manager. I have (40)… several computer
courses and am familiar with most current office technology. In addition, I have got
organization and people skills, and my employers have always considered me to be a
responsible and reliable worker. I am enclosing my resume and two letters of reference. I
look forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely,
Andrew Dooker

Soal 38
A. administrative B. administration C. admission D. administer

Soal 39

A. in B. of C. on D. over

Soal 40
A. given B. taken C. required D. registered