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This text is for questions no. 1 –no. 4.

Speech production is made possible by the specialized movements of our vocal organs that generate
speech sounds waves. Like all sounds production speech productions requires a source of energy. The
source of energy for speech production is the steady stream of air that comes from the lungs as we
exhale. When we breathe normally, the air stream is inaudible. To become audible, the air stream
must vibrate rapidly. The vocal cords cause the air stream to vibrate.

As we talk, the vocal cords open and close rapidly, chopping up the steady air stream into a series of
puffs. These puffs are heard as a buzz. But this buzz is still not speech.

To produce speech sounds, the vocal tract must change shape. During speech we continually alter the
shape of the vocal tract by moving the tongue and lips, etc. These movements change the acoustic
properties of the vocal tract, which is turn produce the different sounds of speech.

1. The topic of the passage is about...........

A. speech D. are stream

B. vocal cords E. speech production

C. sounds waves

2...........that comes from the lungs as we Exhale (paragraph 2). The word ‘exhale’ means.......

A. breath (D. move

B. send (E. talk

C. breathe

3. What does speech production need?

(A)Energy (B)Sound waves

(C)The steady stream of air (D)The vocal tract (E)The vocal cords

4.Which of the following statements is TRUE according the text ?

(A)The air stream is inaudible if we don’t breathe normally

(B)When we talk, the vocal cords open and close slowly

(C)The vocal tract must charge shape to make speech sounds

(D)The air stream must vibrate rapidly to make the stream in audible

(E)The vocal tract cause the air stream to vibrate normally

This text is for questions no. 5 –no.8.

There are many reasons for both sides of the questions, “should we have printed
advertisement?”Many people have strong views and feel that ads are nothing more than useless junk
mail, while \other people feel they are an important source of information. Here some reasons why we
should have advertisements in newspapers and magazines. One reason is ads give us information
about what is new in the market. This is an easy way of shopping.

Another reason is that advertisements promote business. When shop owners compete against each
other the buyer saves money, mayor people come to their shops and they sell more goods.

On the other hand, some people argue ads should not be put in newspapers and magazines for these
various reasons. Firstly, ads cost the shopkeepers a lot of money to print into paper. Also come people
don’t like finding junk mail in their latter boxes. People may also find the ads not very interesting.
And also influence people to buy items they don’t need and can’t really afford. Ads use up a lot space
and a lot of efforts has to be made to make the ads eye-catching. Ads also take up a lot of room in the
papers and I don’t think I find some of them interesting. In summary, although ads provide people
with information, they cost a lot of money to print. Therefore I think, we should not have printed
advertisement.

5. The text discusses..........

(A)The benefits of advertisements

(B) Advertisements in general

(C) The advantages and disadvantages of printed newspapers

(D) The disadvantages of having advertisements

(E) The competition of advertisements in newspaper

6.The third paragraph is mainly about...........

(A)the information given by advertisements

(B)the benefits of advertisements

(C)the people who need advertisement

(D)the bad of having advertisement on newspaper

(E)the ways to use advertisement

7. What is the function of advertisements for a product company?

(A) it makes the product

(B)it gives us information about the company

(C)it promotes business, especially the product sale

(D)it finds the new product for the company


(E)it gives inspiration for making the other product

8. According to the text, the following is NOT the reason why we should not have printed
advertisement?

(A)it needs a lot money to print ads

(B)it is an easy way to help shopping

(C)it takes up a lot of space in the paper

(D)some people don’t like finding junk mail in their letter boxes.

(E)It influences people to buy things they don’t need

This text is for questions no. 9 –no.10.

Most people in Nepal are farmers. They live in stone or timber houses with thatched or slab roofing.
They grow rice, which is their main crop, maize, barley, potatoes, and vegetables. Sheep are their
main source of meet. Cows are kept to produce milk. Donkeys, mules, and dzose are used to carry
goods. Nepal is an isolated country so hardly any modernizing has occurred. They have few facilities
and mainly live on their intensive subsistence agriculture.

9.The text mainly talks about.............

(A)the borders of Nepal (B)the animals in Nepal (C)the facilities in Nepal

(D)the people in Nepal (E)the scenery in Nepal

10.It is difficult to find modernization in Nepal because Nepal is.............country.

(A)a modern (B)an agriculture (C)an isolated (D)a developing (E)a


primitive

The following text is for questions 11,12

To: All Department Managers

There will be a meeting this afternoon, February 7th,2015 at 1 pm in the meeting room.
The meeting will discuss the customers’ complaints since the topic is very important, presence is a
must. Please, come on time and do not forget to bring documents needed.

Thank you.

Director

11. What is the announcement about?


A. Meeting presence
B. Meeting invitation
C. Meeting document
D. Meeting discussion
E. Meeting development

12. The topic which will be discussed in the meeting is …


A. department managers
B. important complaints
C. customers’ complaints
D. customers’ demands
E. director’s plans

The following text is for questions 13 and 14

Mr. Hasan Renaldi


PT. Jaya Sentosa
Jl. Hasanudin 73
Makasar

Dear Mr. Hasan Renaldi,

In response to your letter of December 20, 2015 we apologize for the error in shipment. We
are sending immediately the additional 500 boxes of glossy photo papers, that were not included in
the shipment.

We value our relationship with your company, and we regret the inconvenience. You can be
assured that this will not happen again in the future. We also enclose some catalogues of our new
products.

Sincerely yours,
Hilman
Manager of order Department

13. The purpose of sending the letter is to...


A. request the paper excluded in the previous shipment.
B. complete another request from PT Jaya Sentosa.
C. request more orders of glossy photo papers.
D. ask for apology for the error in shipment.
E. enclose some new cataloques.

14. We know from the text that the first shipment was … .
A. not complete
B. not insured
C. damaged
D. wrong
E. late

The following text is for questions 15-16


Montessori – The Young Doctor I
Only two months after graduating, Maria was faced with a new and different kind of challenge.
She was invited to be a delegation to the International Women’s Congress, she had a great success
once again. She gave two speeches-about education for women and about the condition of working
women in Italy. Both speeches were received with great enthusiasm. Newspaper reporters from all
over Europe interviewed her and praised her in their articles. They described the young doctor from
Italy as both intelligent and charming. They were amazed, too, that she had used no notes for her long
speeches.

When she returned from Berlin, Maria settled down to serious work in Rome. She continued to
work in several hospitals, including a woman’s hospital and a children’s hospital. She also had some
private patients. Some of these patients wrote letters of thanks that Maria’s mother kept for many
years. From these letters, it is clear that Maria was no ordinary doctor. She often stayed for hours with
her patients, particularly those who couldn’t afford nursing help. One time, for example, Maria
arrived at the home of the young mother of very sick baby twins. She saw at once that the mother was
desperately tired, so Maria sent her to bed. Then she bathed the babies, prepared their food, and stayed
with them all day.

15. The text tells us about ….


A. a great success doctor
B.the patient nurse
C. a desperate mother
D. a charming woman
E. the ordinary doctor

16. Why was Maria consider as an extra ordinary doctor?


A. The patients wrote letters to Maria’s mother
B. Maria had used no notes for her long speeches
C. Reporter reported a young doctor from Italy
D. She often stayed for hours with her patients
E. The people amazed to the doctor

17. “ Particularly those who couldn’t afford nursing help” ( par. 2) The underlined word means …
A. take
B. obtain
C. pay for
D. support
E. keep up with
This text is for questions 18 and 19.

Jakarta, 2nd March, 2015

Dear Leni,

I have received your letter asking me to meet you at your house this Sunday to discuss the
urgent matter you have.

16. What does Desi tell to Leni?


A.I regret,
Leni’showever,
problem to say that it will not be possible for me to see you on Sunday as I already
have a previous appointment. I shall see you on Monday next week at 5 p.m. I hope the
B. Desi’s appointment
C. Desi’s meeting rescheduling
D. Desi’s previous letter to Leni
E. A meeting held at Desi’s house

17. Why did Leni ask Desi to come to her house?


A. Desi would discuss her problem with Leni
B. Leni wanted Desi to solve her problem
C. Leni persuaded Desi to go somewhere
D. Desi wanted to meet Leni’s family
E. Leni wanted to chat with Desi

Rina : What are you thinking about?

Dino : I’m thinking about my plan after graduating from Senior High School.

Rina : Can you tell me your plan?

Dino : My parents asked me to study in Turkey since its higher education there is cheaper than here.
But, it’s kind of hard for me to live far away from my family. What about yours?

Rina : I think it’s a good idea. Living far away from your parents will teach you how to be an
independent man. I’ll be studying at IIUM majoring in international relations. I want to be a diplomat.

Dino : That sounds great. It means that you’re going to live far away from your parents as well?

Rina : Yes. I want to be independent. Of course, I’ll be missing them, but I think it’s going to be a
great challenge for me.

 
20. What is the main topic of the conversation above?

A. Studying in Turkey is cheaper

B. Asking suggesting about study

C. Discussing about plan after graduation

D. Living far away from parents is difficult

E. Majoring in politics is great

Aziz : Did you go to the National Library yesterday?

Azka : Yes, I did. How did you know?

Aziz : Actually, I also went to the National Library. But, when you arrived, I was about to leave since
I went there with my sister and she asked me to go home soon.

Azka : I see. Do you go there a lot?


Aziz : 4Not really. I just accompanied my sister because she is doing her thesis now. Do you often go
the National Library?

Azka : Yes. I always go there whenever I have free time. I love reading books. It’s also cosy.

Aziz : Cool. That’s why you’re a very smart student. You read a lot.

Azka : Well, reading books always opens mind. Anyways, how do you spend your free time?

Aziz : I play football with my friends. I also love cooking in my free time.

Azka : You can cook? What food can you cook?

Aziz : Yes, I can. Normally, I cook western food like pizza and spaghetti.

Azka : You should give me your cooking.

Aziz : Sure. Please come to my house tomorrow. I’ll cook for you.

Azka : I wish I could. I need to go to Bogor tomorrow. Maybe, next time.

21. What does the man imply by saying “not really”?

A. He often goes to the National Library.


B. He doesn’t like the National Library.
C. He has never been to the National Library.
D. He loves going to the National Library.
E. He seldom goes to the National Library.
The following text is for questions no. 22-24

One upon a time, there was an office worker whose name was Charles. He worked in the same
insurance office for many years. But during that time, he became more and more unhappy. While he
worked, he dreamed constantly, and in his dream he was always a hermit, he stayed in this room. He
didn’t like people. He especially didn’t like people when they talked. He wanted peace. Life went on
for Charles in this way until he became desperate.

His big opportunity came when he learned about a sea voyage the two of his friends were planning.
They expected to make the trip during their summer vacation. Charles asked to join them. While they
were sailing, our hero talked to his friends about the joys of hermits’ life. He talked until he finally
convinced them and they decided to stop at the first island that they found.

A few days after this decisions, they saw the island in the distance where they decided to live. Before
they went ashore, Charles asked the other two to make a promise not to say a word after they reached
the island. They were to remain perfectly quiet during their stay.

During the first few days after they landed, they built a little house where they planted a garden. The
island was paradise for Charles because this was the peace that he wanted.

22. What kind of text is the text above?


a. an anecdote text
b. a descriptive text
c. a narrative text
d. an analytical exposition
e. a recount text

23. The purpose of the text is….


a. to persuade the readers to be a hermit
b. to tell the past experience of Charles
c. to entertain the readers
d. to describe Charles’ experience
e. to evaluate the past experience

24. The expected to make the trip…. (par. 2)


The word expected can be replaced by….
a. asked
b. wanted
c. aimed
d. had
e. hoped for

The following text is for questions no. 25-28

Once upon a time, there lived a group of mice under a tree in peace. However, a group of elephants
crossing the jungle unknowingly destroyed the homes of all the rats. Many of them were even crushed
to death.

Then king of the rats decided to approach the elephant’s chief and request him to guide his herd
through another route. On hearing the sad story, the elephant’s king apologized and agreed to take
another route. And so the lives of the rats were saved.

One day elephants-hunters came to the jungle and t rapped a group of elephants in huge nets. Then the
elephant king suddenly remembered the king of the rats. He summoned on some of the elephants of
his herd, which had not been trapped, to go seek help from the king and told him about the trapped
elephants.

The rat king immediately took his entire group of rats and they cut open the nets which had trapped
the elephant’s herd. The elephant herd was totally set free. They dance with joy and thank the rats.

25. What type of text is the text above? It is….


a. a narrative text
b. a descriptive text
c. a recount text
d. an anecdote text
e. an exposition text

26. What destroyed the homes of all rats?


a. a group mice
b. the hunter
c. elephant-hunter
d. a group of elephants
e. elephant’s chief

27. What helped the elephant’s herd free?


a. the elephant-hunter
b. the hunters
c. the trapped elephants
d. a group of king
e. entire group of rats

28. What is the generic structure of “once upon a time there lived a group of mice under a tree in
peace”?
a. identification
b. orientation
c. complication
d. resolution
e. description

29. At the end of the story, how was the elephant’s herd?
a. angry
b. sad
c. happy
d. dead
e. disappointed

The following text is for questions no. 30-24

Mr. Hasan Renaldi

PT Jaya Sentosa

Jl. Hasanudin 73

Makasar

Dear Mr. Hasan Renaldi,

In response to your letter of December 20, 2015 we apologize for the error in shipment. We
are sending immediately the additional 500 boxes of glossy photo papers, that were not
included in the shipment.

We value our relationship with your company, and we regret the inconvenience. You can be
assured that this will not happen again in the future. We also enclose some catalogues of
our new products.

Sincerely yours,

Hilman
Manager of order Department

30. The purpose of sending the letter is to …


  A) request the paper excluded in the previous shipment.
  B) complete another request from PT Jaya Sentosa.
  C) request more orders of glossy photo papers.
  D) ask for apology for the error in shipment.
  E) enclose some new catalogues.

31. We know from the text that the first shipment was…
A) not complete.
B) not insured.
C) damaged.
D) wrong.
E) late.
32. Rearrange the following sentences into the correct and meaningful paragraph!
1.      Being afraid Maya and Rita sat closely to each other.
2.      What a relief! The shadow was their camp leader doing an inspection.
3.      It was midnight, but Maya and Rita were still awake.
4.      Then, they saw a tall and big shadow outside their tent.
5.      They peeped outside through a small hole in the tent.
6.      Suddenly, they heard a soft voice outside.
7.      After the campfire, all the scouts enter their tents to have a rest, including Maya
and Rita.
A) 7 – 3 – 6 – 4 – 1 – 5 – 2
B) 7 – 3 – 2 – 5 – 4 – 6 – 1
C) 7 – 5 – 4 – 3 – 1 – 6 – 2
D) 7 – 3 – 4 – 5 – 2 – 1 – 6
E) 7 – 2 – 1 – 5 – 3 – 4 – 6
This incomplete text is for questions 33.to 6.
        Rowan Atkinson is an English comedian, actor and writer, famous for his title roles in
the British television comedies Blackadder, the Thin Blue Line and Mr. Bean. He has been
… (4) … in the Observer as one of the 50 funniest actors in British comedy. Atkinson is
mostly well known as Mr. Bean.

Rowan Atkinson is a quite thin man. He has fair … (5) … and black short hair. Some people
considered Atkinson as “the man with the rubber face.” In fact, he has … (6) … funny face
with unique smile. He is in medium height of European people. He has a pointed nose, big
black eyes and thick eyebrows. His moustache and sideburns are usually well shaved. He
usually wears a men’s suit with shirt, collar, trousers and a pair of shiny shoes.

33. 
A) nominated
B) checked
C) written
D) noted
E) listed
34.
A) attraction
B) perfection
C) complexion
D) performance
E) modification
35.
A) really
B) surely
C) likely
D) merely
E) obviously

36. Arrange the following sentences into the correct and meaningful paragraph!
1. One day I went to a library.
2. I had an unforgettable experience when I lived in the States.
3. It was really impressing for me.
4. There were a man and his toddler boy in front of me.
5. The boy opened the swinging door.
6. He let me go inside first.
7. Knowing there was somebody behind, he held it open.

Which of the following arrangements is correct?

A. 1–2–4–5–7–6–3
B. 2–1–4–5–7–6–3
C. 2–3–1–4–5–7-6
D. 3–2–1–4–5–7–6
E. 4–3–2–1–6–7–5

37. Arrange the following phrases or sentences into the correct and meaningful paragraph!
1. Store and use the device with the cover attached.
2. Before removing the cover.
3. Avoid touching electronic components while changing the covers.
4. Switch off the power.
5. Disconnect the charger and any other device.
6. Changing the cellphone covers.

Which of the following arrangements is correct?

a. 1–2–3–4–5–6
b. 6–2–3–1–4–5
c. 6–2–4–5–3–1
d. 5–4–3–2–1–6
e. 3–1–4–5–2–6

This text is for questions 16 to 18.

ANNOUNCEMENT

Let’s Explore the World through Reading Club


In connection with Literacy Program Development we are going to form a reading club. In the club,
we are going to read and discuss various books such as education, history, geography, psychology
etc. The meeting for discussion is held:

Day: Saturday

Time: 09.00 a.m. to 11.00 p.m.

Venue: AV room

If you have interest in reading and are committed individuals, you are deserved to be members of
the club.

For further information contact Nila: 08158030833

38. What is the announcement mainly about?


a. Recruitment for Reading Club members
b. The place of Reading Club meeting
c. Literacy Program Development
d. Exploring the world
e. Various text books
39. What is the primary reason to establish the Reading Club?
a. To go to overseas
b. To explore the world
c. To develop education
d. To read historical books
e. To develop literacy program
40. It is implicitly expected that the Reading Club members will be … .
a. kind
b. friendly
c. wealthy
d. generous
e. knowledgeable

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