LATIHAN SOAL USBN 2021

A. Pilihan Ganda
Choose the best answer below!
1. Santi : What do you think if our capital city Jakarta is moved to another place?
Silvia : … Jakarta is very crowded and polluted.
a. I couldn’t agree move
b. I disagree with you
c. I total disagree
d. I am against you

2. Wiwik : … hot issue of children abuse?

Randi : I strongly recommended that the doers be penalized severally.
a. How do you commenting
b. What is your comment
c. What do you comment
d. Are commenting?

3. Man : How often does the train from Yogyakarta arrive?

Woman : … you can ask the information for the schedule
Man : Thank you
a. It comes every 12 hours
b. It departs on time
c. It arrived 5 hours ago
d. It usually have at three

4. Waiter : Good morning...?

Guest : I’d like to start with a glass of hot coffee please.
What is the right expression to complete the dialogue above?
a. How are you sir?
b. What about you like to drink Sir?
c. Are you ready to order Sir?
d. How you make reservation Sir?
5. Axel : Mona and I are going to have wedding anniversary next Saturday. So could
you please come?
Aunt Rani : Of course. I’ll be there with you uncle.
Axel : Thank you. See you both Saturday at 11.00 in hall building near my house.
Aunt Rani : See you
What did Alex ask Aunt Rani?
a. To thank Mona about the party
b. To come to his house
c. To invite Mona attend the party
d. To come to his wedding anniversary.

6. Tiwi : It’s so cool here

Tika : … and make hot tea for you?
a. Would like me to turn on the AC?
b. Would like me to turn on the heater?
c. Would like me to go out for a while?
d. Would like me to use our new fan?

7. Receptionist : Good morning. May I help you?

Mr. Harry : Yes, I have to check out at 06.30 tomorrow morning breakfast at six
o’clock.
Receptionist : Don’t worry …
a. Could you mention the exact time?
b. We can prepare so early
c. Our hotel has many waiters
d. We will prepare it for you on time

8. Arjuna : I think I have stomachache. I really hurt …?

Shinta : You should take medicine and you can buy it at the chemist.
a. That is a good idea
b. Do you have any idea?
c. What’s your feeling?
d. Tell anyone about it!

9. Priyo : Do you like the black gown or ink one?

Putri : If you ask me …
a. I’d prefer wear the newest
b. I prefer the brighter color
c. I like the most expensive one
d. We’d better have the bigger one
10. Mother : The coffee is bitter …
Ady : Here it is mom.
a. Take me the salt please!
b. Pass me the sugar please!
c. Can you make some coffee
d. Would you like a cup of coffee?

11. Arinda : Are you hungry? Its lunch time, is it? Let’s go to the canteen
Yasmin : Sure, but can you wait for a moment? ....
a. I have breakfast free yesterday
b. I am going to finish these document first
c. I will finish lunch now
d. I can’t finish my work if I am hungry

12. Resky : Excuse me, can I help you Sir?

Andi : Yes, can you show me where the manager office is?
Resky :…
a. If you follow me I would tell you the office
b. If you follow me I will show you the way
c. If you pass the hall you would find it
d. If you go there on foot, you will find it

13. If you pay cash for your purchase, you … a five a percent discount of the total payment.
a. Get
b. Will get
c. Would get
d. Are getting

14. Erik : … I would have been winner

Ramdan : Don’t be disappointed, just forget it and let’s face our future.
a. If I were invited to competition
b. If I am lucky
c. If I had more money
d. Had I been more serious in practice

15. Andi : What a nice house you have here

Dian : Thank you, my father design here
Andi : Really? Wow! Your father is awesome!
Dewi :…
a. My father can also design your house
b. It is the nicest have in town indeed
c. Thanks, yours is even nicer
d. You’re particularly welcome
16. Tanti : When did you first learn to drive?
Eris : Five years ago, when …
a. I have a car
b. My father will buy me a car
c. I was at senior high school
d. My sister gives me her old car

17. The package for my parents … by the courier a few days ago
a. Was sent
b. Will be sent
c. Is being sent
d. Is sent

18. The salad’s dressing is … from peanut, palm sugar, and mayonnaise
a. Made
b. Make
c. Makes
d. Making

19. Jane : Where is John?

Joe : He is in the kitchen now … we’ll have special guest tonight.
a. He is cooking the dinner
b. He is having breakfast
c. We’re having lunch together
d. We’re eating our meal

20. Riri : It will be a long weekend soon. Do you have any plans?
Santi : Uhm, I’m not sure. I don’t have any idea yet. I think I might stay at home
Bayu : Definitely. My dad and I are going to fishing … go with us?
a. Will you
b. Would you like to
c. Are you going to
d. Do you would rather

21. Ihsan : You look so cute in the competition

Ali : Oh, thanks for saying that. By the way, … for winning the last price of the
writing competition last week.
Ihsan : How nice of you to say that
a. Wonderful
b. Joyful
c. Grateful
d. Congratulation
 Test 1
Questions 22 to 24 refer to the following text.
August 8, 2016

Personnel Manager
Surya English Institute
Palembang 3001

Dear sir,
Related to your advertisement in Sriwijaya Post on July 30, 2016, I would like to apply for
the position of English teacher.

Currently, I teach English at a vocational high school three days a week, From Monday to
Wednesday. It means I am available to work for the institute twice a week, and if
necessary I am willing to work for half a day on Saturday.

I enclose a letter of reference, two recent photographs, my academic records and CV. I
would be available for an interview at your convenience. I look forward to hearing from
you soon.

Yours Sincerely,

Melsi

22. Why did the writer compose the text?

a. To inform about a vacancy
b. To tell the reader about Sriwijaya University
c. To apply for a job advertised in a newspaper
d. To enclose a letter of reference and recent photo

23. What will the addressee probably do after receiving the letter?
a. Check the advertisement.
b. Write a letter to the secretary.
c. Apply for the position mentioned.
d. Invite the sender for an interview.

24. The underlined word in sentence,”... forward to hearing from you soon,” (last paragraph)
refers to ....
a. Teacher of vocational high school
b. Head of Sriwijaya Post
c. English teacher
d. Personnel Manager

25. The Eiffel Tower is one of .... structures in the world. It has attracted many foreigner
visitors to come.
a. more beautiful
b. as spectacular as
c. the most famous
d. most wonderful
 Test 2
Attention!
To (26) … for a new license, come to the BRI to buy a form, and then bring the form you
have completed to the Anugerah officer Monday to Friday (27) … 8 a.m. to 2.30 p.m.

26. The appropriate word for the blank space (26) in the text is…
a. Get
b. Need
c. Apply
d. Promote

27. The appropriate word for the blank space (27) in the text is…
a. From
b. Until
c. Among
d. During

28. You will take a written test and driving test as well as after you … in order forms from
the liaison officer. There will be a fee, but not much. Thank you
a. Take
b. Speak
c. Fill
d. Announce

29. As a student it is better for you to have an email as a key … the internet. Here’s the step
to create an email at www.yahoo.com :
a. Opens
b. Open
c. Opened
d. Opening

Test 3
Workers at the Springfield Furniture went to strike yesterday. All (30) … factory has
stopped. Employees promise that they will not return to work until they (31) … a new
contract factory owner.
30. The appropriate word for the blank space (30) in the text is…
a. Produce
b. Producer
c. Production
d. Productive
31. The appropriate word for the blank space (31) in the text is…
a. Negotiate
b. Negotiator
c. Negotiable
d. Negotiation

Test 4

The Springfield (32)… has been strong since last February when three new factories
opened. Unemployment is at an all-time low. Due to an increase (33) … job availability,
workers can now demand higher pay.

32. The appropriate word for the blank space (32) in the text is…
a. Economical
b. Economic
c. Economize
d. Economy

33. The appropriate word for the blank space (33) in the text is…
a. At
b. On
c. In
d. Of

Text 5
Questions 34 to 36 refer to the following text.
Björn Rune Borg was born on June 6, 1956, in Stockholm, Sweden, to parents Rune and
Margarethe. Initially a hockey fan, Borg wasn't fond of tennis. At age 9 when his father
brought home a tennis racket he had won as a prize in a ping-pong tournament.
Borg caught the attention of tennis coach Percy Rosberg and began making regular
three-hour round-trip train rides to meet with the instructor. He won his first tournament at
age 11, and at 13 he won both the 13-and 14-year-old divisions of the Sweden National
Junior Championships. His career on the upswing, he dropped out of school to devote
himself to training full time.
Borg qualified for the Swedish Davis Cup team at age 15 and won both of his singles
matches. After becoming the 1972 Wimbledon junior champion and winning events in
Berlin, Barcelona and Miami, he chose to be a professional tennis player.
Borg first rose to prominence at Wimbledon in 1973, when adoring female fans lined up
to get a glimpse of the handsome, mysterious Swede. His long blond hair tucked beneath a
headband, Borg featured a distinct playing style with his two-handed backhand and topspin-
heavy ground strokes. He won his first tournament just days before his 18th birthday, and two
weeks later he became the youngest winner of the French Open
34. What is the text about?
a. A junior championship events.
b. A brief biography of an athlete.
c. A tennis tournament in Sweden.
d. A prominent game in Wimbledon.

35. When did Borg decide to be a professional tennis player?

a. Before he dropped out of school.
b. After he won several tournaments in 1972.
c. When he was still very young and energetic.
d. After he won a price in a ping-pong tournament.

36. Which of the following phrases is synonymous with the word “fond of” in paragraph
one?
a. Proud of.
b. Familiar with.
c. Satisfied with.
d. Interested in.

Text 6
Questions 37 to 39 refer to the following text.
The glorious Idul Fitri day may be over but the holiday atmosphere is still high in the
air. As an addition to the annual mudik custom, many people use his national holiday as an
opportunity to explore some unfamiliar places and embark on a family holiday.
Approaching the end of the Muslim festive season, travel search site, Wego, has
recently revealed insights into Indonesian travel trends for this year’s Idul Fitri. Wego
Indonesia managing director Graham Hills said that Indonesians searched for domestic trips
is greater in numbers this year.
“Domestic travel trends more than tripled this year. Yogyakarta took over from last
year’s top destination of Bandung for hotel searches, and the city features as one of the most
notable movers this year, increasing 78 percent over 2014,” Hills explained.
He also said that even though Bali featured as the number one domestic destination
for the past two years, this year the island only occupied the fourth position with flight
searches to Yogyakarta escalating by 342 percent.
Regarding accommodation options, Indonesians tended to seek higher ranked
properties, while taking advantage of cheaper airfares. In 2014, more than half of Wego’s
Indonesian users sought three-star accommodation listings, but surprisingly this year we’ve
seen a shift toward higher rated hotels. Domestic airfare searches rallied in mid-June, and
while average hotel rates seemed to trend a little higher closer to Idul Fitri, the overall
average price of airfares were around ten percent lower this year,” Hills continued.

37. What is the topic of the text?

a. A travel site.
b. A Domestic travel.
c. A National holiday.
d. A Traditional Festival.
38. According to Graham Hills, this year, … in the site
a. domestic travel trend to decrease
b. more people search for low cost hotels
c. Bandung was travelers’ top destination
d. Bali was at the 4th position of searches

39. The underlined word in sentence,”... and the city features ...,”(paragraph 3) refers to....
a. Denpasar
b. Bandung.
c. Yogyakarta
d. Jakarta

40. Ami : Do you want me to teach you …?

Bella : When can you make it?
Ami : Soon after you’ve bought it
a. How to chat in an internet
b. How to connect the internet
c. How to maintain the program
d. How to operate a computer

41. Allessandro : It’s my first time national match. I hope it will boost my carrier in
football league.
Sergio : You’re right as player,…
a. I have the same hope
b. You hope it repeatedly
c. It is hoping too much
d. I promise you and I can get it

42. Faiz : Good morning. This is Faiz calling. May I talk to Mr.Defrioka,
please!
Receptionist : … I’ll try to put you through to Mr.Defrioka
a. It’s speaking please!
b. It’s all right
c. Hold the line, please!
d. Sorry to keep waiting

43. Reporter : What did you do to improve you singing ability?

Artist : Well, actually …
a. My performance didn’t look very good
b. I practice it since when I was 5
c. I was the winner
d. I like singing
44. Andi : F&B Department is holding a party for new chef on Friday evening …?
Susi : I’m afraid I can’t. I’m really busy the whole week
a. Can you give me the news
b. Will you call me back
c. Would you like to join them
d. May I come with you

Test 7
WESTINGHOUSE

JOB OFFERING
MARKETING REPRESENTATIVE
Indonesia’s fastest-growing teenagers’ clothing company (a) …. a marketing
representative. Position requires travel approximately one week per month, representing
the company (b) …. conferences and media events.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• A degree from a four-year college or university, preferably in marketing.

• At least one year of experience in sales, preferably clothing.
• (c) …. communicating skills, including experience giving presentations.

Mail your resume and cover letter to

Paul Walker
Recruiting Coordinator

WESTINGHOUSE
Green Boulevard
New York A 90145
45. The appropriate word for the blank space (45) in the text is…
a. Seeks
b. Gets
c. Looks
d. Searches

46. The appropriate word for the blank space (46) in the text is…
a. At
b. In
c. On
d. Above
47. The appropriate word for the blank space (47) in the text is…
a. Luxurious
b. Familiar
c. Great
d. Excellent
48. Alfa : Will you accompany me to buy a gift for my sister tomorrow?
Betha : I’m sorry … to go to the museum.
a. I decide
b. I am planning
c. I am going to
d. I decided you

49. Mother : Where shall we go this holiday?

Annisa : I’d like to go to New York, Mom, but it really expensive
Mother : if we go there … How about going to Bali?
Annisa : Okay
a. We would be able to visit many places
b. We can’t stay there more than 3 days
c. We won’t spent a lot of money
d. We would stay at five star hotel at down

Test 8

Dear Sir/Madam

Being interested in the post of waiter supervisor you advertised yesterday in Suara
Merdeka. I would like to apply (a) … the vacancy. I am 24 years old and (b) … from
SMK I majoring in restaurant service.
Currently, I am working at Sea Food Restaurant.
Attaching copies of my certificates, CV, and my recent photograph. I am (c) … for an
interview at your convenience. I am looking forward to hearing from you soon.

Faithfully Yours,

Nita Elina
50. The appropriate word for the blank space (a, b, and c) in the text is…
a. In – graduate – availability
b. On – graduate – availability
c. In – graduated – available
d. In – graduate – available