Friday, September 14, 2012

Soal Latihan Ujian Nasional



B. READING SECTION



In this part of the test you will have the chance to show how well you understand written English. There are three parts to this section, with special directions for each part.

 
 




PART V. Directions: Questions 16 – 25 are incomplete dialogues. Four clauses/sentences, marked (A), (B), (C), or (D), are given beneath each question. You are to choose the one clause/sentence that best completes the dialogue. Then, on your answer sheet, find the number of the question and mark your answer.

16.    Zack          : Let’s go to the cinema. There’re a lot of new movies.
         Ryan          : That’s a good idea. …, action or comedy?
         Zack          : I like to watch something that can make me laugh a lot.
         A.  What is the movie about                            C.   Which one do you prefer
         B.   Which book do you like                            D.  What film did you watch

17.    Santy         : Hermand and I are coming to the reunion. … ?
         Eny            : Count me in. I won’t miss it.
         A.  Would you pick me up                              C.   Would you invite us to go
         B.   Could you call everyone                            D.  Would you like to go with us

18.    Janitor           : Why do so many people litter around the building? …, I have to
                                 clean the floor again and again.
         Supervisor    : Don’t complain. Just do what you have to do.
         A.  Poor me                                                     C.   I dislike you
         B.   Lucky you                                                 D.  My Goodness

19.    Cindy         : Well, would you please tell me about your ability?
         Frank         : Since I grew up in Australia so … Besides that I also can speak
                              France  and Germany.
         A.  I could speak Arabian.                               C.   I am able to communicate in English.
         B.   I was able to talk to them.                          D.  I am good in translating foreign language.

20.    Ferry          : I’d like to fix the kitchen plumbing. … I want to open the sink.
         Yadi           : Just take it. I put it in the tool box.
         A.  Can you buy some wire?                           C.   May I borrow a screwdriver?
         B.   May I help you to repair it?                       D.  Can you show me how to do it?

21.    Zaki           : Congratulation. ... It didn’t take such a long time for you to prove that you can
                              be number one.
         Danish       : Thank you very much. Without all you, I’m nothing.
         A.  I rely on you.                                             C.   It depends on you.
         B.   I can make it.                                             D.  I can’t count on you.

22.    Receptionist  : King of Ticket, can I help you?
         Customer         : Yes, I’d like to book three VIP tickets for ‘Teater Koma’ performance
                                    next friday.
         Receptionist     : Okay. …, cash or credit card?
         A.  Can I pay the installment?                         C.   Where is the cashier counter?
         B.   Can I bargain for the tickets?                     D.  How would you like to pay?

23.    Benny        : Do you happen to know where the location of the new apartment is?
         Gina           : It’s quite close. …. Then turn right at the corner.
         A.  It’s around the corner                                C.   Take bus number A.616
         B.   I don’t know where it is                             D.  Just walk down the street


24.    Rayhan      : What’s your plan for the next long weekend?
         Aulia          : …. My family loves swimming very much.
         A.  We’ll go to tea plantation                           C.   I planned to visit my hometown
         B.   I’m going to learn cooking                         D.  We’ll go to ‘Sukaria’ water park

25.    Henny        : Yesterday, two terrorists were killed by the police.
                              What do you think of it?
         Yoppy       : … At least, now we can feel a bit safe while we’re hanging out with friends.
         A.  I’m against you                                          C.   I couldn’t agree more
         B.   I’m not in your side                                   D.  I don’t agree with you

26.    Marla         : What’s going on? Why do you look so upset?
         Nancy        : I wasted my time. If I studied well, ….
         A.  will do the test later                                    C.   I would pass the final examination
         B.   I wouldn’t get better score                         D.  could have answered all the questions

27.    Carla          : What’s going on with Kayla? It’s already 10 o’clock. Will she come?
         Pat             : …. She just called me.
         A.  She may call us                                          C.   She won’t join us
         B.   She might be late                                       D.  She can come early

28.    Mark          : Don’t you see something strange from the victim before his death?
         Ted            : No, nothing. He does everything as usual. …, studies in library and has a small
                              discussion at campus.
         A.  He helped people                                       C.   He provides meals
         B.   He goes to class                                         D.  He was working in the office

29.    Caller               : I’ve already made a reservation for this week. May I know  my reservation
                                    number, please?
         Receptionist     : All right. …
         Caller               : It’s under the name Reyna Chaniago.
         A.  Who is speaking?                                       C.   Who made the reservation?
         B.   Can I have your number?                          D.  May I know your name, please?

30.    Liza           : Why don’t you pay a visit to my house during your trip?
         Surya         : … But, I am really in a very tight time. We have to finish all the report.
         A.  I wish I could drop by.                              C.   If I were there, I would call you.
         B.   I wish I could invite you.                           D.  If you have time, I do really want to.



PART VI.  Directions: In items 31 – 35, each item has four underlined words or phrases, marked (A), (B), (C), (D). You are to identify the one underlined word or phrase that should be corrected or rewritten, and mark your answer.

31.    Director     : How’s the invitation for our next annual meeting?
                                                                                    A
         Secretary    : It’s done, sir. I send it to all department heads last week.
                                     B                C                                      D

32.    The two brothers whom were both suspected terrorists were shot dead by the
                                       A                                                          B
         police yesterday afternoon. The operation was successfully held based on the
                                                                                         C                           D
         information from the community.




33.    Larry          : Why do people like to shop at Bob’s Department Store?
                                                       A                        B
         Nancy        : It’s  the cheaper store in town but the products are quite good.
                                                C                                                                    D

34.    Mary          : I’m at the second grade of vocational high school. Will I join this
                                                 A                                                           B
                              study club, ma’am?
         Mrs. Bush  : Sorry, but it is only open for junior high school students.
                                             C               D

35.    Linda         : Next, let me ask you about your hobby. What do you like to do on Sundays?                                                                                     
                                                    A                                                                             B
               Bella    : I think I’d rather going fishing with my friends.
                                                          C       D

PART VII. Directions: Questions 36 – 50 are based on a selection of reading materials, such as notices, letters, forms, articles, and advertisements. You are to choose the one best answer the questions (A), (B), (C), or (D). Answer all the questions following each reading selection on basis of what is stated or implied in the selection.

Questions 36 – 38 refer to the following notice.


For       : All teachers
From    : Principal

A welcome assembly will be held on Saturday, July 11, at 08.30 A.M., in our School Hall. Attire is informal. Refreshments will be served. Agenda items include meeting new teachers for our school and funding for next school programs. All teachers are encouraged to come, as this will be a good opportunity for everybody to meet one another and share ideas before the school year opens.
 
 










36.    What is the notice about?
         A.  An invitation to a meeting.                         C.   Some programs for new schools.
         B.   An offer for new employees.                    D.  Some agendas to recruit teachers.

37.    According to the notice, how should people dress?
         A.  Formally.                                                   C.   Prepared to work.
         B.   Casually.                                                    D.  In academic robes.

38.    What is provided during the assembly?
         A.  Lunch.                                                       C.   Public exercise.
         B.   Transportation.                                          D.  Snacks and drink.

Questions 39 - 41 refer to the following procedure.
WESTERN UNION has agreements with several companies allowing money to be transferred expeditiously to and from the U.S. and Spain. 
Depositors who have a credit card with sufficient limit may telephone WESTERN UNION at 800-325-6000.  Otherwise, they must contact the nearest WESTERN UNION office. The depositor should authorize the transfer of the amount needed, state the name of the recipient, and give the city and country in which the recipient is to receive the money. Information regarding the deposit is entered into the computer system for transmission to one of the offices in Spain. Once the authorization is received by the office in Spain, the money (in the amount authorized) will be disbursed to the person needing funds in euros.
39.    What is the text about?
         A.  Transmission System                                 C.   Depositors Regulations
         B.   Western Union Office                               D.  Money Transfer Procedure
40.    What happen if the depositors don’t have enough money in their deposit?
         A.  They need to visit the office.                     C.   They should contact the bank.
         B.   They can transfer the money.                    D.  They don’t need to do anything.

41.    … the money (in the amount authorized) will be disbursed to the person needing funds in euros. (last sentence)
         What’s the meaning of the underlined word?
         A.  given                                                          C.   collected
         B.   taken                                                          D.  transferred

Questions 42 - 44 refer to the following letter.

Vancouver Manufacturing
9102 NW 99th Street, Vancouver, Washington 98665
(800) 555 – 1212 – www.example.com

September 25, 2008

Mr. John Taylor
Director of Operations
ABC Cooperation
100 E Main Street
Vancouver, WA 98685


Dear Mr. Taylor;

As our new letterhead indicates, we have recently changed the name of our business from Fort Vancouver Manufacturing to Vancouver Manufacturing.
There has been no change in management and we will be providing the same products and fine service on which we have built our reputation in industry. We would appreciate it if you would bring this announcement to the attention of our accounts payable department and direct them accordingly.
Thank you for being one of our valued customers. We appreciate your cooperation in this matter.

Al Olsen
President, Vancouver Manufacturing


42.    What is the letter about?
         A.  Persuading customer                                  C.   Announcing the payment
         B.   Appreciating the clients                             D.  Introducing the new name

43.    What is not changed from the company?
         A.  The profile                                                 C.   The customers
         B.   The payment                                              D.  The management

44.    What is being discussed in the second paragraph?
         A.  The company product                                C.   The company commitment
         B.   The payment regulation                             D.  The new name of the company









Questions 45 - 47 refer to the following information.
Lisa chose office work for her work experience in January 2003 as part of her GNVQ Business Studies course. Three years later, she is still working there as part of the team.
When her school Work Experience Co-coordinator realized how much she had enjoyed working there they contacted Enfield Work Experience to see if Lisa might be offered a job. Lisa also volunteered to come and do more work experience during her school holidays. Six months after her initial work experience Lisa joined Enfield Work Experience as a permanent employee in June 2003.
Her job now involves helping hundreds of other students each year by liaising with other work experience offices outside of Enfield.
Since joining Enfield Work Experience, Lisa has also been attending Enfield Training Services one day a week. She is pictured here receiving her certificate for an NVQ in Key Skills and has also achieved an NVQ Level 2 in Business Administration.
45.    When did Lisa start her work experience?
         A.  January 2003                                             C.   Three years ago
         B.   June 2003                                                  D.  Six months ago

46.    What is the main idea of the second paragraph?
         A.  Lisa’s studies                                             C.   Lisa’s past career
         B.   Lisa’s reputation                                        D.  Lisa’s responsibilities

47.    Her job now involves helping … outside of Enfield. (last sentence of 3rd paragraph)
         The underlined word has the same meaning with ….
         A.  joins                                                           C.   causes
         B.  gives                                                          D.  relates with

Questions 48 – 50 refer to the following description.


Florence Nightingale, the daughter of the wealthy landowner, William Nightingale of Embly Park, Hampshire, was born in Florence, Italy, on 12th May, 1820. As a child, Florence was very close to her father, who, without a son, treated her as his friend and companion. He took responsibility for her education and taught her Greek, Latin, French, German, Italian, history, philosophy and mathematics.
As a wealthy young woman living in Victorian England, Florence Nightingale knew that she was expected to marry, bear children, and run a household.  But Florence wasn't interested in a husband or babies-- she wanted to spend her life helping others. When Florence was invited to nurse soldiers wounded in the Crimean War, she saw an opportunity to make a difference in the world.  On her arrival at the army hospital, she found filth, infection, and disease.  By the time she left Crimea, she changed the face of nursing forever.  She is a kind of woman whose intelligence, determination, and bravery made hospitals cleaner and safer, and who saved countless lives as a result of her work.

 
 













48.    What is the first paragraph about?
         A.  Florence had a rich and responsible family.
         B.   Florence lived in Italy with her wealthy father.
         C.   Florence earned a living by herself for her study.
         D.  Florence behaved and treated her father strongly.

49.    What made Florence different in her character?
         A.  She wanted to get married soon.
         B.   She liked to do many household things.
         C.   She always dreamt of having a wealthy husband.
         D.  She’s more interested in helping others in her life.

50.    “… whose intelligence, determination, and bravery …” (last sentence, 2nd paragraph).
         The underlined word has a close meaning to …
         A.  anxiety.                                                      C.   weakness.
         B.   willpower.                                                  D.  doubtfulness.

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