B. READING SECTION
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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
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.
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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.
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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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