PEMERINTAH PROVINSI KALIMANTAN SELATAN

DINAS PENDIDIKAN DAN KEBUDAYAAN

SMK NEGERI 1 TANJUNG
Alamat: Jl. Ir. P. H. M. Noor No.1, Pembataan - Tanjung Tabalong 71571 Telp. / Fax.
(0526) 2021874

UJIAN SEKOLAH BERSTANDAR NASIONAL

(USBN)

BAHASA INGGRIS

SMK

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TAHUN 2017/2018
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A. MULTIPLY CHOICE
Questions for number 1 to 3

Dear Nan,
We are having a great holiday here on the Gold Coast. Yesterday we went to the Movie World.When we got up
in the morning, it looked like rain. After a while the cloud disappeared. And it became a sunny day. We then
decided to go to the Movie World.
The first ride I went on was Lethal Weapon. Next I saw the Police Academy show. After that I had lunch as I
was really hungry. Meanwhile, Mum and Kelly queued for the Batman ride.
About one o’clock we got a light shower of rain but it cleared up soon after. We then went on all the other rides.
It was a top day. See you when you get back.
Love,
Sam

1. What is the letter about?

A. Sam’s holiday.
B. The Gold Coast.
C. The Movie World.
D. The Shower of Rain.

2. What is the main idea of paragraph 3?

A. The weather in Gold Coast.
B. Police Academy Show.
C. Sam’s activities in the Movie World.
D. A great holiday in the Movie World.

3. The word ‘we’ in the text refers to… (Paaragraph 1)

A. Sam and Nan
B. Sam and Mum
C. Mum and Kelly
D. Sam, Mum, and Kelly

Questions 4-6 refer to the following this advertisement.

Starla Coffee Shop

We are here in Tanjung now! This is our sixth branch. To celebrate the opening of our
new branch in Tanjung, we are giving 20% discount on all kinds of beverages. This will
end on February 23, 2017. Don’t miss it.

4. What is the main idea of the text?

A. The celebration of the sixth branch of a coffee shop
B. The opening of the sixth branch of Starla Coffee Shop in Tanjung
C. 20% discounts during the celebration of a coffee shop
D. Six coffee shop in Tanjung
5. The word ‘this’ in the sentence “This will end on February 23, 2017”. Refers to….
A. Starla Coffee Shop
B. Tanjung
C. all kinds of beverages
D. giving 20% discount
6. What is the same meaning of the word” To celebrate”?
A. Have fun
B. Have a good time
C. Have a nice day
D. Have a party

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7. Regret only : Marie Salinger 238-1722 or e-mail

the word above tell us that we should ....
A. give information if we cannot come
B. give information if we can come
C. give information how to come to the place
D. contact Marie Salinger before we come
8. When will the party be held
A. at Devoe Road
B. at 6.30 p.m
C. at the restaurant
D. at the second house
9. Our house is at the second house on the right.
The underlined word refers to...
A. Marie's family
B. Kim's family
C. Devoe's family
D. Salinger's family

Read the text to answer number 10 to 12

If you are driving in the snow and need to stop, “pump the brakes.” This technique allows you to stop your
car on the iciest street. Depress the brake pedal firmly with a single, then release the pressure immediately.
Repeat until you come to a stop. (Don’t use this technique if your car is equipped with anti lock brakes!)
When turning on icy streets, if your car starts to spin, steer into the turn. In other words, if your car’s near
end slides to the right, gently steer to the right. If it slides to the left, gently steer to the left. Once the car
has begun to straighten, steer straight ahead. When at a stop, use gentle acceleration to move forward to
avoid spinning the tires so rapidly that they fail to grip the snow.

10. The text tell us about …

A. How to press the brake
B. How to do technique “pump the brakes”
C. How to ride a car
D. How to press the brake
11. What should you do when the car begun to straighten?
A. Steer straigh ahead.
B. Steer into the turn.
C. Use gentle acceleration.
D. Hit the brakes
12. What should you do if your car’s rear end starts to slide to the right on an icy street?
A. Accelerate, then steer straigh ahead.
B. Gently steer to the right.
C. Quickly turn the steering wheel to the left.
D. Hit the brakes hard, then release.

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We are pleased to announce to take company, we would be opening aim cafeteria for employee next
month.
Now, if you are not bring your lunch to work, you have to leak to building to get a delicacies on your
choose lunch. The cafeteria will fix some which is soup and other delicious on trays at resemble prices.
Salad snacks, coffee, tea, and soda which all safely available.
Each week Monday morning, the chef who post the menu on board.

13. What is being announced?

A. The opening of cafeteria
B. The menu of cafeteria
C. The menu schedule
D. The price of some food
14. Who will post the menu on each week at Monday morning?
A. The company
B. The cafeteria
C. The employee
D. The chef
15.” We are pleased to announce to take company”
The word company has same meaning with….
A. Firm
B. Office
C. School
D. House

Questions 16-18 refer to the following advertisement.

Why wait for a better job?
Get a great job now!

National air
Is hiring full time representatives for
Sales and Reservations. Talk to our employees
And discover why we’re the best thing in the air
Interviews on the spot!
Bring your resume

Open house
National Air Headquarters
Southeast Regional Airport
Thursday, January 15 7:30 p.m.

16. What is the purpose of this advertisement?

A. To sell tickets
B. To meet new people
C. To recruit potential employees
D. To show off the new headquarters
17. Where will the event be held?
A. At their headquarters
B. At the owner’s house
C. On a plane
D. At the regional offices
18. What is closest meaning of the word “ discover”?
A. Search
B. Find
C. Look
D. Bring

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We are announcing today that we are bringing the Milestone and Ever Green brands even closer together.
Effective as of December 5, 2005, our official name will be:
GREEN MILES WEST
The substitution of "West" in our name-replacing "California"- is the result of an agreement we reached with
California Gardening Association, following a protest over the original use of "California" in our name. We hope
this does not create any confusion among our loyal consumers.
While this represents a change from our initial name introduction, it does not change the quality of products we offer
to our consumers.

19. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the text?

A. The corporate offices were protested
B. The loyal consumers created an official name for the company.
C. There was a conflict between Green Miles West and Milestone
D. The name "Green Miles West" will be effective as of December 5, 2005.

20. “… it does not change the quality of the products we offer ..." (Paragraph 4).
The underlined word means ...
A. take
B. lose erase
C. alter
D. erase

21.What does paragraph 1 talk about?

A. The title of the text.
B. The place
C. Contact person
D. Explanation

Questions 22 to 24 refer to the following text.

The charm of Indonesia above the clouds can be found at Lolai Village of South Sulawesi. From a yard where
Tongkonan Lempe, Toraja traditional houses were built, visitors can witness settlements and Tongkonan
traditional houses which are covered clouds as well as the peak of mountain which appears among the clouds.
Business centre of Rantepao, the capital city of North Toraja is seen from north, a distance away under the
cloud, from the area at an altitude of about 1,400 meters above sea level.

The best time to visit Lolai Village is early morning; you can enjoy beautiful sunrise while drinking Toraja
coffee which is served by the owner of the Tongkonan house. Waiting for the sun to rise is an amazing
sensation when witnessing expanse of clouds slowly rising from the low land upto Lolai. In certain times,
visitors pretend to step on a cloud because the cloud overlays to be aligned with a stand in Tongkonan Lempe.

22. What is the benefit of reading this information for people who planning a holiday?
A. Visitors know the best time to visit Lolai.
B. Visitors can witness the beauty of Toraja.
C. To promote the new tourist destination.
D. To drink Toraja coffee at Lolai.

23. What is the best time to visit the village?

A. At night.
B. In the afternoon.
C. In the evening.
D. In the morning.

24. “... visitors can witness settlements.”

The synonym of the underlined word is …?

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A. see
B. play
C. look
D. search

Questions 25 to 27 refer to the following dialog.

Lia : Tony, fancy seeing you here. You don’t usually ride the bus.
Tony : I know. My car’s is broke down, so I thought I’d give this a try.
Lia : Careful, you might got addicted. Riding bus is great!
Tony : Sure. If you like to wait forever and walk for miles.
Lia : The bus comes every 20 minutes. And it stops only a half-block away from our building.
The best thing is the price: $15 a month with an annual pass. That’s less than a tank of gas.

25. What are the speakers discussing?

A. Commuting to work.
B. Traveling on holiday.
C. Transportation costs.
D. Waiting time.

26. Why Tony rode the bus?

A. Because it is cheap.
B. Because it is convenient.
C. Because he is tired of driving.
D. Because his car is being repaired.

27. “... if you like to wait forever and walk for miles.”
From this expression, we know that ....
A. Tony is subscribed to the bus annual pass.
B. The bus shelter located miles away from their homes.
C. Tony doesn’t enjoy taking a bus ride.
D. The bus takes forever to arrive.

Questions 28 to 30 refer to the following dialog.

Tessa : Hello, Fenny. This is Tessa. I’m not feeling very well today, and I don’t think I can come to
work this morning.
Fenny : Sorry to hear that, Tessa. Will you come to work tomorrow morning?
Tessa : Well, I’m planning on coming to the office sometime after lunch if I feel better today.
Fenny : I see, get well soon, honey

28. What are they talking about?

A. Lunch programs.
B. Someone’s career.
C. Activities for tomorrow.
D. Someone’s health.

29. When does Tessa hope to come to work?

A. At lunch time.
B. This afternoon.
C. Tomorrow morning.
D. Tonight.

30. “I’m planning on coming to the office sometime after lunch if I feel better today.”
This sentence means. ....
A. she will come in the afternoon
B. she will be at the office at lunch time
C. she’s going to work anytime she likes
D. she’s going to come in tomorrow morning

Questions 31 to 32 refer to the following text

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31. What is the text about?

Adele Laurie Blue Adkins was born in Tottenham, England in 1988. She started singing when she was only four.
She moved to several cities during her childhood, including Brighton at the age of nine, Brixton at the age of eleven,
and finally West Norwood which is the subject of her first single “Hometown Glory”.
She went to BRIT School for Performing Arts & Technology and graduated in 2006. It was the beginning of her
career. She made her rule in 2008 after releasing her single “Chasing Pavements”.She received many awards and
even got a signed deal with Columbia Records and XL Recordings to break into the US.
A. The award nomination of the best singer in British.
B. The successful story of a British singer.
C. The steps to get an International contract deal.
D. The happiness of a British singer.
32. Where did she get the inspiration for her first record?
A. Tottenham
B. Brighton
C. Brixton
D. West Norwood
33. Keane : I always wake up at 4.30 am.
Saras :...... I wake up at 5 o’clock in the morning.
A. I wake up at the same time.
B. I wake up earlier than you.
C. It’s a bit too early for me.
D. You wake up later than me.

34. Employee : ..................................

Manager :If you work harder and you speak and write English well, you'll have a big chance to go there
A.Will I improve my English better?
B.Do you think I should join English course.
C.Will it be possible for me to have a training abroad?
D.Do you think I can join the football club?

Question 35 to 37 refer to the following text.

Riska: "San, why (35)..... you come to my party last week?"

Sandy: "Well, actually I was (36)........ the way to the party but suddenly a car hit me."
Riska: "Oh. I’m really sorry to hear that. Were you OK?"
Sandy: "I was fine but my car was damaged. I had it (37)........ three days ago."

35. A. Don’t
B. Doesn’t
C. Didn’t
D. Wasn’t

36. A. On
B. In
C. At
D. Of

37. A. Repair
B. repairs
C. repaired
D. repairing

Question 38 to 39 refer to the following dialog.

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Customer: "Excuse me. Where (38)........ find toothpaste?"

Attendant: "Toothpaste? It’s in aisle two."
Customer: "I know, but I (39)....... find any."
Attendant: "I’m sorry. Let me get you some from the back."
Customer: "Thank you very much."

38. A. Could I
B. I could
C. Should I
D. I should

39. A. Couldn’t
B. Shouldn’t
C. Wouldn’t
D. Hadn’t

40. Her first novel _____ tomorrow morning.

A. is launched
B. was launched
C. will be launched
D. has been launched

B. ESSAY

HOW TO CLEAN A REFRIGERATOR

1. Remove all frozen foods and ice cube trays. If you have a second refrigerator, use it to temporary
store these items. If not, put the food in a cardboard box and cover it with newspaper. Dump the ice
cubes.
2. Removes all other food stuff and place on your kitchen counter or in cardboard boxes.
3. Either turn the temperature control "defrost" or unplug the electricity to the refrigerator (or both).
4. Never scrape or jab at the ice with a sharp instrument. You may cause serious damage to the freezing
unit. Allow it to melt.
5. Either put a flat pan under the freezer to catch the drips or put a large towel in the bottom of the
refrigerator.

41. What is the instruction about?

42. What is the second step of the instruction?
43. What will happen if you scrape or jab at the ice with a sharp instrument?

Read the text and answer the question!

Do you want to be confident on a stage?

If yes, this class is for you! Are you over forty and you feel anxious about stage performance? It’s your
time to shine!
Group lessons provide an environment that is optimal for practicing stage confidence because every lesson
is like a small performance. You will perform in front of year group-mates. We’ll perform in different
setting, such as acapella, with piano or guitar accompaniment and with playback. Perfect, if you want to
practice for an audition or gain confidence singing in front of people!
Visit our website http: //www.cmajor.com and sign up for your 4-week test run today!
CMAJOR VOCAL, COURSE management.

44. What kind of audition does the class provide?

45. “Visit our website...”
The underlined word refers to …

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