Listening section

In this part 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 direction for each part.
PART I
Questions 1 to 4
Directions:
In this part of the test, you will have some dialogues and questions spoken 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 Lidya go travelling to Australia with you last month?
Man : Are you kidding? Even if it doesn’t cost anything, she’d rather stay at home
What does the man think about Lidya?
A. Lidya likes travelling D. Lidya went to Australia alone
B. Lidya is a homebody. E. Lidya is an extravagant woman

C. Lidya is a thrifty woman

man think aabout Lidya?” is “Lidya is a homebody”. Therefore you should answer (B)
Now let’s begin with number 1.
1. Man : Hey, Fanisa. I just got a job at a consulting farm
Woman : Congratulation Leo. That’s great!
Man : I’m so relieved. No more job hunting and interviews!
Woman : When do you start?
Man : I start next Monday.
Woman : You’re going to put in a lot of hours, you know.
Man : I know. I’m a little nervous, but it’s pretty exciting.
What is the dialogue about?
A. Leo got a new job. D. Fanisa’s success in the interview

B. Leo congratulates Fanisa E. Leo’s excitement in the interview

C. Fanisa owns a consulting firm

2. Man : Do you want to go to the public library this Saturday?

Woman : I’d love to, but I have to go to the hospital.
Man : Are you sick?
Woman : No, it’s just my Mum. She has to do the dialysis treatment.
Man : Sorry, I didn’t know that.
 What happens to the woman’s mother?
A. She wants to stay at home. D. She wants to go to the public library
B. She needs to go out for fresh air E. She needs to have medical treatment
C. She is going to have surgery soon
Narrator : What is the best response to the woman’s statement?
A. The store is open till 7 p.m.
B. I’ll find a good book for you.
C. Let me take you to the book store.
D. Oh, the book store is somewhere else.
E. I’ll wait with you until the taxi arrives.
3. Man : Have you heard about the hottest news on our campus today?
Woman : Of course! There will be foreign lectures to teach our classes.
Man : You’re right. Dani told me that there are two from the United States, three from Canada,
one from Finland, one from New Zealand, and two from Scotland.
Woman : We can improve our spoken English by talking to them, then.
How many lectures come from Europe?
A. 1 Lecture B. 2 Lectures C. 3 Lectures D. 5 Lectures E. 9 Lectures
4. Man : Where in Sumatera Island do you live?
Woman : I live in Palembang.
Man : Where is it?
Woman : Umm…it’s in South Sumatera.
Man : Are there any tourism spots in your city?
Woman : Of course. Pine Forest Punti Kayu and Kemaro Island.
Which is true about Palembang?
A. It is the small city in Sumatera D. It houses Museum and Automotive factory
B. It has some tourism object E. It is located in Northern Sumatera
C. It has bad traffic every day.

PART II
Questions 5 to 7
In this part of the test, you will hear some incomplete dialogues spoken in English, followed by five
responses, also spoken in English. The dialogues and responses will be spoken twice. They will not be
printed on 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.
Here is the sample question.
Woman : Hi, Terry.
Man : Hi, Lia. What are you doing here? Are you waiting for someone?
Woman : No, I’m waiting for a taxi. I want to go to a book store.
Man : ….
What is the best response to the woman’s statement?
A. The store is open till 7 p.m. D. Oh, the book store is somewhere else
B. I’ll find a good book for you E. I’ll wait with you until the taxi arrives
C. Let me take you to the book store
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 C
5. Man : Hello!
Woman : Hi, nice to meet you too.
Man : Did you just move in?
Woman : Yes, I moved in two days ago. How long have you been living here?
Man : I’ve been here for over 18 years.
What is the best response to the man’s statement?
A. O.K. that’s enough D. Wow! That’s a long time
B. I’m glad to hear that E. I don’t believe you do that
C. That’s really kind of you
6. Woman : Are you busy this Sunday?
Man : I don’t think I have any plans.
Woman : Do you think you can help me move?
Man : Sure, no problem. When will you move?
Woman : The moving lorry will arrive at 10. Could you come around 9.30?
What is the best response to the woman’s question?
A. Isn’t it too early? D. That’ll be fine. I’ll see you then
B. You must be very upset E. Sorry I’ll pass
C. Look after yourself.
7. Woman : Sorry, I couldn’t come last night.
Man : Something happened?
 Woman : My cousin passed away.
What is the best response to the woman’s statement?
A. I’m so happy to hear that D. I’m sorry to hear that
B. That’s really kind of you E. Congratulation
C. Great! I’ll go with you.
PART III
Question 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 on 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 would be the most suitable one with the dialogue or
monologue you have heard.
8. Man : My head is spinning. My eyes are watery and itching.
Woman : Let me see…. Hmm, it looks like an infection. Do you work on a computer?
Man : Yes, I’m a software programmer.
Woman : I advise you to take sick leave. If you insist on continuing to work, the infection may
lead to another problem. I’ll give a prescription and I expect you to come again in three
days.
What does the man use for work?

A. B. C.

D. E.
9. Woman : It’s like an oven here! It is roasting!
Man : Well, my air conditioner had broken. I had no time to call a technician.
Woman : are you kidding me? It has to be over 42 degrees in this room! Can I open the window
for ventilation?
Man : Ah, sure! Go ahead.
What will the woman open?
 A. B. C.

D. E.
10. He was born in Saparua, Maluku on June 8th 1783. He served in the British army after the Dutch
colonials handed over the Maluku islands to Britain. In 1816, the islands were returned to the Dutch. He
was then dismissed from the Army. At that time, the Dutch limited the mobility and activities of Maluku
people. As a result, he led an armed rebellion and seized Fort Duurstede in 1817. He was declared as
Maluku’s leader. His name was Thomas Matulessy. People known him as Captain Pattimura.
Which picture best describes the monologue?

A. B. C.

D. E.
11. We are all familiar with milk. For mammals, it is the primary source of nutrition in the young. Milk is
beneficial to health. It contains nutrients and carbohydrate lactose. It is also processed into a variety of
dairy products such as butter, yogurt, cheese and ice cream. These dairy products are consumed almost
every day. In modern industrial process, milk is used to produce condensed and powdered milk
Which picture does not depict dairy product?

A. B. C.
 D. E.

PART IV
Questions 12 to 15
Directions:
In this part of the test, you will hear several monologues. Each monologue will be spoken twice. They
will not be printed on 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.
Question 12 and 13 are based on the following monologue.
Last holiday, I went to Cipanas with my family. We went by car at 7 in the morning. Our journey
was fast because there was no traffic jam in Puncak so we got there at 9 o’clock.
Firstly, we visited ‘Taman Bunga Nusantara’ or Nusantara Flower Garden. It was really beautiful.
We saw many kinds of flowers planted and arranged according to their species. They were in lovely
arrangements, like animals, clocks, etc. It was amazing for us. We also enjoyed the mini-train provided to
travel around the park.
After visiting the flower garden, we visited Cipanas Presidential Palace. It is a very beautiful
building surrounded by panoramic views, with fresh, cool air.
12. How long does it take to reach Nusantara Flower Garden?
A. 8 hours B. 2 Hours C. 1 Hour D. 3 Hours E. 5 Hours
13. what is the shapes of the flowers’ arrangement?
A. Mini-trains B. Animals C. Flowers D. Bikes E. Cars
One winter day, a girl was selling matchsticks in a crowded street. She offered the matchsticks to
the people she saw. No one paid attention to her. She then walked to a small alley and sat down on the
ground.
After that, snow began falling and she moved to the shop-front. The shop was derelict and there
was no light. The girl knocked the door and saw a small child shaking because of the cold. She then asked
him if he had candles. The child gave her a thin candle and she lit the matchstick. The room felt a little bit
warmer. The child thanked her and put something on her palm. When she looked at it, it was three gold
coins. Startled, she looked at the child, but he was gone.
14. What did the girl get?
A. A house B. A candle C. A gold twig D. A derelict shop E. Three gold coins
15. What happened to the boy?
A. He burned the house D. He disappeared from the girl’s sight
B. He ran away with the girls E. He sold the matchsticks with the girl
C. He bought the girl’s matchstick.
This is the end of the listening section.