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TRY OUT 2 a
ACADEMIC YEAR 2008/2009
Subject : English
Class : XII IPA/IPS/IPB
Day/Date : Friday/ Jan 30,2009
Time : 120 Minutes

Listening section
In this section of the test , you will have the chance to show how well you understand spoken English.
There are three parts to this section, with special directions for each part.
Part I
Questions 1 to 5
Directions;
In this part of the test , you will hear a dialogue or question spoken English, followed by five responses
will be spoken two times. They will not be printed in your test book , so you must listen carefully to
understand what the speaker says. After you hear a dialogue 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.
Now listen to a sample question.

You will hear:

Man : What about exercising tomorrow morning?
Woman: Alright, pick me up at six.
You will also hear:
Narrator: What will the man do?
You will read in your test book
A. Do exercise at 6
B. Go with six women
C. Take exercise alone
D. Leave the woman alone
E. Comes to the woman’s house
The best responses to the question are “comes to the woman’s house” Therefore, you should choose
answer (E)

1. ……
a. on wednesay
b. on tuesday
c. today
d. at twelve
e. in the afternoon
2. ……
a. she is showing surprise
b. she is asking for permission
c. she is making an approval
d. she is showing sympathy
e. she is warning the man

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3. ……
a. he accepts the invitation
b. he refuses the invitation
c. he expresses sympathy
d. he express regret
e. he is a dentist
4. ……
a. fire fighter
b. fireman
c. accident
d. bucket of water
e. watering the garden
5. ……
a. the school
b. jln. Satu maret
c. senior high school
d. the location of 95 senior high school
e. the function of the school
Questions: 6 to 10
Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear a statement or question spoken English, followed by
four responses .The statement or question and the responses will be spoken two times. They will not
be printed in your test book, so you must listen carefully to understand what the speaker says. You
have to choose the best response to each statement or question.
Now listen to a sample question.
You will hear:
Woman: Good morning, John How are you?
Man :…

You also hear:

a. I am fine, thank you
b. I am in the living room
c. Let me introduce myself
d. My name is John Travolta
The best answer to the question “how are you?” is choice (A), “I am fine, thank you.” Therefore, you
should choose answer (A)
6. Mark your answer on your answer sheet

7. Mark your answer on your answer sheet

8. Mark your answer on your answer sheet

9. Mark your answer on your answer sheet

10. Mark your answer on your answer sheet

Part III
Questions 11 to 15
Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear two monologues. Each monologue will be spoken two
times. They will not be printed in your test book, so you must listen carefully to understand what the
speakers say. After you hear monologue and the questions about it, read the five possible answers
and decide which one would be the best answer to the questions you have heard.

11 a. Kangaroo in brief
b. kangaroo in australia
c. how to get kangaroo
d how kangaroo can jump
e. the largest kangaroo

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12 a. For eating grass and plants
b. for backward jumping
c. for sitting up on and jumping
d. for growing to a length of 1,60 meters
e. for crowling into the pouch

13. a. water
b. water vapor
c. water cycle
d. water flow
e. water condensation

14. a. when the amount of water on Earth change

b. when the sun heats up water in rivers, lakes and seas
c. when the water vapor form tiny droplets
d. when the cloud droplets move around
e. when the droplets collide with each other

15. a. explanation
b. narrative
c. news item
d. exposition
e. descriptive

This is the end of listening section

Text 1 ( This text is for question 16 –18 )

In the united States, commercial banks are classified into two main groups. First , there are
national banks, which are chartered and supervised by the Federal Government. Secondly, there are
state banks which are chartered and supervised by the state in which they are operated . in either
case ,all commercial banks can make loans to borrowers.
Commercial banks in major cities throughout the world such as Tokyo , Rio or Paris, cooperate
with each other. In this way they can finance imports and export between countries. When an importer
buys merchandise from another country , he will usually pay for it in the currency of that country. He
buys this currency from the foreign exchange department of his bank. In the same way , when an
exporter receives foreign money from sales to other countries, he sells this currency to his bank. By
this method, the currency of any country can usually be exchanged for that of any other. This system
is called international exchange.

16.What is the suitable topic of the text ?

a. commercial bank
b. the operation of national banks
c. two group of national banks in the U.S.
d. The roles of the Federal Government in supervising banks
e. The differences between National bank State banks

17. Which of the following is not true according to the text ?

a. commercial banks buy and sell foreign currency
b. commercial banks lend money to their customers
c. there are two kinds of commercial banks in U.S.
d. there is a cooperation between commercial banks
e. Federal government regulates the operation of all commercial banks

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18.It is possible for the commercial banks to finance imports and exports because of the …
a. use of the certain currency
b. loan given by the banks
c. cooperation between the banks
d. involvement of the government
e. the existence of the foreign exchange department

Text 2 (This text is for question 19 – 22)

In 197, Mother Teresa won the Noble Prize for peace. This book tells about her life-long work
with poor people and how she finally became famous.
The story begins with her childhood in Yugoslavia. She was born in 1910. at the age of 18, she
decided to become a nun. The catholic religion was very important to her. But for her, the most
important part of the religion was helping other people. She especially wanted to help the poor people
in India.
She first worked as a school teacher in India, but her students were not poor people . so, finally
, left the school. That was when she began her real life’s work. She walked the streets in Indian cities
looking for people who needed help. She gave them food, clothing or medicine.
After a while, other nuns began to help her. She built hospitals and school for the poor. She
also started a special group of nuns called the Order of the Missionaries of charity. They began to
work with the poor people in many countries around the world.
Important people sometimes gave Mother Teresa money or cars for her work. But the money
and cars always went to the poor people. She lived very simply and worked very hard. The Nobel
Prize gave her $ 100.000, she will use this money to continue her work.
This book gives many interesting details about her life and work. We may not be able to give
our lives to the poor like Mother Teresa, but we can learn a lot from her.

19. The text is about ?

a. Nobel Prize
b. Mother Teresa
c. Mother Teresa’s childhood
d. Mother Teresa’s activities
e. The missionaries of charity

20. Paragraph five mainly discuss about………….

a. the Teresa’s car
b. the Nobel prize
c. mother Teresa’s life
d. the use of mother Teresa’s money
e. the people who gave her money.

21. Which of the following is true according to the text ?

a. Mother Teresa always worked alone
b. Mother Teresa was an Indian
c. Mother Teresa used the Nobel Prize for traveling
d. Mother Teresa is famous because she helped poor people
e. People gave Teresa money because she was poor.

22. ____of the missionaries of charity (paragraph 4) the underlined word means…..
a. happiness
b. honesty
c. rudeness
d. deceit
e. kindness

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Text 3 (This text is for question 23 –27 )

Excellent opportunity
To Be a part of Our team
We are group of a company with focus in outsourcing, trading services, and property.
Due to our commitment to give wider opportunity for developing people, now we are
seeking for qualified people to fill in vacant position as :
President director ( code : PD )
Marketing Director ( code : MD )
Requirements :
University degree in any discipline.
Max of 40 years old.
Minimum of 5 years practical experience in related field with the same industry.
Advance interpersonal, communication
(oral/written/presentation /persuasive), and leadership skill.
High level Team Player
Strategic planner.

Qualifying candidates are requested to submit their application a long with CV, a recent
photograph and copies of diplomas and references, by writing the code on the top left of
envelope before April 2008
Addressed to : PO BOX 4763/JKB 12300

23. What is the advertisement about ?

a. application letter
b. a group of company
c. job vacancy
d. university employee
e. multinational industry
24. Which one of these requirements is needed for the position advertised ?
a. less then 41 years old
b. having four years work experience
c. having work experience in the same industry
d. mastering at least two international language
e. any discipline of their Senior High School graduate

25. …… now we are seeking for qualified people to fill in vacant position …..
the underlined word has the similar meaning to _______
a. looking into
b. looking up
c. looking for
d. looking at
e. looking out
26. Qualifying candidates are requested to submit their application a long with C.V, a recent
photograph and …………
The underlined word means……….
a. testimonial
b. certificate
c. document
d. reference
e. resume

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27. Due to our commitment to give wide opportunity for developing people ,……..
The underlined word means……….
a. chance
b. promise
c. opportunity
d. experience
e. development
Text 4(This text is for question 28 – 30 )
Finding a job is often difficult for young person today. but it will be easier if you follow these
steps. First you have to decide what kind of job you want. Think about what kind of work you like to
do. You should talk to your friends and your family about it. You can also talk to some people with
different kinds of jobs. Next you need to write a resume. This tells about your education and your
earlier jobs. It should be carefully typed. Then you are ready to start looking for a job.
The worst problem may be over when you find a good job. But you must think about keeping
your job. You may lose it if you are not careful. Be sure you arrive at work on time every morning.
You should not stop every hour for coffee. And you should not leave early too often. An important
part of your job may be the way you work with other people. If you are difficult to work with, you
may have trouble. Or you may have trouble if you do not make friends with the other people at
your job. Remember these things if you want to keep your job !.
28. What is the text about?
a. jobs
b. how to get a job
c. kinds of job
d. problems of a job
e. how to keep a job
29. Which of the following statement is TRUE according to the text ?
a. one should have a good education after getting a job
b. before starting looking for a job, one should ask anything to anybody
c. finding a good job needs a careful consideration and preparation
d. one should start looking for a job early in the morning
e. one’s performance decides their job
30. The second paragraph mainly discusses about……
a. how to keep a job
b. the problems of a good job
c. an important part of a good job
d. what one does at his/her office
e. criteria of a good employee

Text 5( This text is for question 31 –33 )

Accreditation is a system for selling national standard of quality in education. The United
States is unique in the world because it’s accreditation system is not administered by the government,
but rather by committees of educators and private agencies like the Middle Slate Association of
Colleges and Secondary Schools and The Society of Engineers.
Before registering to study in any educational institution in the United States, a student should
make certain the institution is accredited in order to assure that the school has recognized standard of
organization, instruction, and financial support. Foreign students should be particularly careful to
check an institution’s accreditation because other governments or future employers may not
recognize a degree earned from a school that has not received accreditation.
If a college is accredited, catalogs and brochures will usually indicate the accreditation status.
If you are not sure a certain school, don’t hesitate to check it’s reputation with an education officer at
the nearest U.S. embassy.
31.The text is about…………
a.accreditation
b.accreditation in U.S.
c. the system of accreditation
d.how to find the best school
e.the status of accreditation

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32. What should students do in order to check the accreditation of a school that may interest them ?
a.write to school
b.consult the government
c. register to study at the school
d.consult a U. S. embassy official
e. write to the U.S. ministry of education
33.Paragraph two mainly discussed about ?
a.education institution in U.S.
b.how to find the best school
c. standard education
d.financial support
e.studying in U. S.

Text 6( This text is for question 34 –35 )

Sleep has been described as one of the physiological needs. Most animals must sleep in order to stay
alive as well as to retain their normal capacities for doing other things. Many animals, including man,
the birds and some domestic animals, take one long period of sleep each day. Other animals, such as
the rat, cat and human babies sleep more often, alternating a few hours of sleep with a few hours of
waking. In any case, whether the periods of sleep is long or short they always fall into some kind of
rhythm
Or cycle of sleep and waking.

34. What is the main idea of the passage ?

a. Sleep is important for human beings and animals
b. Man and birds sleep longer than rats and human babies.
c. Rats, cats and human babies have more sleeping hours than waking hours
d. Animals need sleep to avoid losing their capacities for doing their activities.
e. There is a kind of rhythm or cycle of sleep and waking in man and animals’ life.

35. Which statement is not true according to the text?

a. Men and animals need sleep.
b. Animals sleep longer than men.
c. Sleep can keep living things alive.
d. Some animals sleep more often than men.
e. There is kind of rhythm or cycle of sleep and waking.

Text 7 (This text is for question 36 – 38)

My Super Ex-Girlfriend ( Comedy, 96 minutes )

Starring Umma Thurman. Luke Wilson, Anna Faris, Eddie Izzard, Rain Wilson and Wanda Sykes.
Directed by Ivan Reitman.

Superhero Jenny /G-Girl (umma Thurman uses her powers to make un ugly post- break- up world for
her ex- boy friend . Matt (luke wilson) the film exploit female irrationality and could well be called “ why
woman shouldn’t be a super hero” and deserve a slap in the face for that

36. My super Ex-Girl friend is a comedy film about ……….

a. an- ugly post –break –up world
b. a super hero played by Uma Thurman
c. a women who is soft and humble
d. a soft female who uses powers
e. a G-Girl who is very ugly

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37. The writer think that Mr. Super EX- Girl friend is……..
a. a very fantastic film
b. a bad film
c. good enough to enjoy
d. an forgettable drama film
e. super if we like an action

38. The text is belong to………………

a. recount
b. report
c. review
d. explanation
e. spoof

Text 8( This text is for question 39 – 42)

Please follow these procedures in order to make a machine withdrawal from your City Bank
checking or savings accounts :
1. insert your card face up into the card slot on the machine teller
2. enter your four – digit identification number on the numbered button
3. press the withdrawal button for checking or the button for saving
4. enter the amount of withdrawal, either fifty or one hundred dollars, on the numbered
buttons, and wait for your receipt to be printed
5. remove your card from the slot . the drawer will open with receipt and your cash
withdrawal in fifty –dollar packets
All customers are limited to two withdrawals in one twenty-four- hour period. If you attempt to
withdrawal more than the limited number of times, your card will be retained in the machine, and you
will have to reclaim it in person at your main branch bank.

39. What is the passage about ?

a. how to get a City Bank card
b. how to make a loan at City Bank
c. how to use the City Bank machine teller
d. how to open an account at City Bank
e. how to make deposit and withdrawal at City Bank

40. All of the following steps must be performed in order to withdrawal money from your account
except………………
a. the identification number must be entered
b. your card must be inserted in the machine
c. the amount of withdrawal must be entered
d. your card should be removed from the slot
e. the card must be reclaimed in person from a bank teller

41. Paragraph two talks about ………….

a. the location of machine
b. the form of the card
c. the place of branch bank
d. the requirements for the customers
e. the limited withdrawal
42. Remove your card from the slot (paragraph 1)
the underlined word means………………….
a. envelope
b. machine
c. opening
d. drawer
e. box

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Text 9(This text is for question 43 – 47)
In many hilly areas of Scotland there once were large forests. Over the years the forests
became smaller. People cut down the trees to use the wood for heating or building. They used the
land for farming. But after a while the land was not good for farming. It became rocky because the
earth was washed away by the rain. There were no trees to hold the earth in place. Now the Scottish
government is planting the new trees. These new forests look nice and green. They also will help
improve the earth for the future.
Large forests are important to us in many ways. They give us wood for building and heating.
They are a home for many kinds of plants and animals. And for many city people, forests are a place
to go for a vacation. People can learn about nature there. They can breath fresh air and sleep in quite
place. But there is one more reason why forests are important for everyone. The leaves on the trees in
a forest help clean the air. Dirty air is a problem in many part of the world. Without our forests this
problem might be much worse.

43.The text tells us about………..

a. large forest in Scotland
b. the importance of the forest
c. why people plant new trees
d. how trees hold earth in place
e.why people cut down the trees

44.The second paragraph mainly tell us about…………..

a. wood can be used for building and heating
b. people learn about nature in the forest
c. forests may cause a lot of problems
d. forests give a lot of benefits to us
e. forts can clean the air

45.Which of the following statements is not true according to the text ?

a. forest may prevent flood
b. forest will help us live longer
c. trees are used for holding the earth in place
d. people in Scotland cut the trees after they plant the new ones
e. the Scottish government plant trees for reforestation

46. The Scottish government avoid forest devastation by………….

a. planting new trees
b. using the land for farming
c. improving the earth for the future
d. learning more about the nature
e. making home for many kinds of plants and animals

47.________ because the earth was washed away by rain (paragraph 1 )

the underlined phrase means……..
a. flown
b. taken
c. destroyed
d. blown
e. thrown

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Text 10(This text is for question 48 – 50)
Death penalty for serious criminals has been discussed by our expert. Those who agree say
that death penalty will scare off. However, those who disagree say that it is inhuman, not effective and
we can not correct the wrong sentence after the criminals die.
In Switzerland, this penalty does exist, most people argue that the possibility of making the
wrong decision is always there although it is true that spending life behind the bars is not easy either.
Also, every person should have a chance for rehabilitation. In this way he or she can start all over
again in another life style.
Those who agree argue that there is no use to feed the terrorists in prison with their money.
When they get out, they will create a lot of trouble by black mailing and killing people. So, who say that
jails will stop them from being bad guys ?
My own opinion is divided. On the one hand, I want to be humane, and on the other hand , I
wonder if those people are worthy of my feeling.

48. This text mainly discussed about………….

a.The death penalty controversy
b.The punishment in our country
c.The death penalty in Switzerland
d.Those who support the death penalty
e.Those who are against the death penalty

49. which of the following is NOT the reason for those who are against the death penalty ?
a. Death penalty is inhuman
b. Death penalty is not effective
c. There is possibility of misjudgment
d. It is harder to live behind bars than to die
e. Every person should have a chance for rehabilitation

50. what is the writer’s opinion about death penalty ?

a. He is not able to decide
b. He is against the death penalty
c. He agrees with death penalty
d. Death penalty is a worthwhile punishment
e. The criminals deserve to receive the benefit of human feeling

Good luck!
start and end the test with pray

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