SOAL USBN BAHASA INGGRIS SMKN JAKARTA UTARA 1

TAHUN PELAJARAN 2017/2018

A. LISTENING SECTION

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

PART I. PICTURES. Questions 1 to 3.

Directions: There are three items in this part. For each item, you will see a picture on your test
paper and you will hear four short statements. The statements will be spoken TWICE.
They will not be printed on your test paper, so you must listen carefully to understand
what the speakers say. When you hear the four statements, look at the picture on your
test paper and choose the statement that best describes what you see in the picture.
Then, on your answer sheet, find the number of the question and mark your answer.

1. 2.

PART II. QUESTIONS – RESPONSES. Questions 4 to 7.

Directions: There are four items in this part of the test. For each item, you will hear a question or
statement spoken in English followed by four responses, also spoken in English. They
will be spoken TWICE. They will not be printed on your test paper, so you must listen
carefully to understand what the speakers say. You are to choose the best response to
each question or statement and mark it on your answer sheet.

Now let’s begin with question number four (4) on your test paper.

4. Mark your answer on your answer sheet 6. Mark your answer on your answer sheet
5. Mark your answer on your answer sheet 7. Mark your answer on your answer sheet

PART III. SHORT CONVERSATIONS. Questions 8 to 11.

Directions: There are four items in this part of the test. For each item you will hear a short
conversation between two people. You will hear the conversations TWICE. They will not
be printed on your test paper, so you must listen carefully to understand what the
speakers say. On your test paper, you will read a question about each conversation. The

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 question will be followed by four answers. You are to choose the best answer to each
question and mark it on your answer sheet.

Now, let’s begin with question number eight (8) on your test paper.
8. What problem does the man have? 9. What does the woman want the man to do?
A. A broken appliance A. Buy a new printer
B. No money for change B. Examine the printer
C. Sold out of Coke C. Turn on the computer
D. Fries aren't ready D. Get a CD-ROM

10. What will the speakers probably do next? 11. Who are the speakers talking about?
A. Hang up A. A singer
B. Set an appointment B. A playwright
C. Start working C. An actor
D. Conduct an interview D. An artist

PART IV. SHORT TALKS. Questions 12 to 15.

Directions: In this part of the test you will hear two short talks. Each will be spoken TWICE. They will
not be printed on your test paper, so you must listen carefully to understand and
remember what is said. On your test paper, you will read two or more questions about
each short talk. Each question will be followed by four answers. You have to choose the
best answer to each question and mark it on your answer sheet.

Now let’s begin with the following short talk.

12. What should riders of the special-activity 13. What is the main purpose of the
bus do? announcement?
A. Call their parents A. To announce a schedule change
B. Go the east parking lot B. To declare an emergency
C. Sign out in the main office C. To explain about snow routes
D. See the vice principal D. To direct students to their homes

14. What is suggested about Wild Water Park? 15. What free gift is being offered?
A. It is relatively small. A. A family pass
B. It has area competitors. B. A boogie board
C. It is not very well known. C. A children's ticket
D. It is open throughout the year. D. A bathing suit

B. READING SECTION

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

PART V. Directions: From questions 16 – 20, four clauses/sentences, marked (A), (B), (C), or (D),
are given beneath each incomplete dialog. Choose the one clause/sentence
that best completes the dialog. Then, on your answer sheet, find the number
of the question and mark your answer.

16. Windy : I am so surprised with the new spicy ice cream that KFC just launched. I really love it.
What about you?
Dian : … It is too hot and not suitable for a taste of dessert.
A. I can’t agree more with you.
B. I agree with you.
C. I am totally on your side.
D. I am afraid I have to disagree.

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17. Andra : I saw you at the station this morning. Why don’t you use your car?
Rindha :…
Andra : That’s so awful. Have you reported to the police?
A. It was borrowed by my brother.
B. It has been exchanged with the latest Baleno.
C. It is being painted at the warehouse now.
D. It was stolen by somebody last night.

18. Gea : Do you know that the CEO is coming to our department today at 10?
Lily : Seriously? I have a lot of works to do, then. …
Gea : Sure. I’ll start with your desk.
A. Could you contact the CEO for me?
B. Will you cover me up so I can go home?
C. Do you want me to assist you now?
D. Would you help me tidy up my area?

19. Mike : Did you feel the earthquake yesterday? It was 6.4 SR.
Minnie : Of course, …
Mike : Oh God, I hope they are OK.
A. I called my parents who lived in Lebak.
B. I watched the news on the TV.
C. The earthquake last month was even worse.
D. The house was shaking so fast.

20. 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
B. Which book do you like
C. Which one do you prefer
D. What film did you watch

21. Dyah : Hi, Jen. I heard that you will move into a new apartment.
Jenny : That’s right. Sara and I found a great apartment on 45th street.
Dyah :…
Jenny : Great! We’d really appreciated that.

A. I went with you if possible.

B. You’re very kind to us.
C. I am going to continue my study.
D. I will help you on moving day if you like.

22. Reza : I love travelling a lot. I usually spend my vacation to go

somewhere. How about you?
Dina : ….
Reza : Oh, how poor you are!
A. I went to Bali last year
B. I’ve already gone there
C. I’m not sure I can go with you
D. I only stay at home and do nothing

23. Doni : I failed in my previous English Test.

Lita :…
Doni : Thanks for your advice. I really appreciate it.
A. You had better study harder.
B. If I were you, I would just forget it.
C. Why don’t you move to another school?
D. How about going to cinema downtown?
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24. Enda: I think I’d better take the left turning on the third junction.
Anggi: … . We’ll get stuck in the traffic if we go straight.
A. I don’t think so
B. I have no idea
C. I am on your side
D. I am a bit doubtful

25. Dino : What is your plan this weekend? There is a-two day Computer Exhibition in JCC.
Nia : Really? That sounds great but this Saturday …
A. I will be out of town.
B. I have ever gone there.
C. I visited my grandmother
D. I should have come there.

The dialogue below is for number 26 to 28

Diana, Shinta, and Toni are walking home from school. They are talking about a party at
Diana’s house tonight

Diana : Shinta, I am going to have a party tonight. Would you like to come?
Shinta : I’d love to! By the way, what are you celebrating?
Diana : I won the mathematics Olympics last week
Shinta : Congratulations. Wow, you’re very clever
Diana : Not at all. You just have to study harder. Will you come to my party, Toni?
Toni : I’m sorry. I am going to go to the hospital with my parents. I may be late getting to
your party, is that all right?
Diana : Yes, It’s all right as long as you are allowed by your parents
Shinta : Hmmm, speaking about parents, I have to call my father to ask for his permission

26. How did Diana win the Olympics ?

A. she was a very smart student
B. she tried to solve many mathematics problems
C. she was smart and she studied harder
D. she celebrated the moment

27. What is the party celebrating for?

A. to celebrate Diana’s birthday party
B. to celebrate the winning of Mathematics Olympics
C. to celebrate the new year
D. to celebrate Diana’s success for becoming the best student at school

28. . Why is Toni going to come late to the party?

A. because he is going to the hospital first
B. because he is asking for permission first
C. because he is sick
D. because he is going to accompany his mother

The dialogue below is for number 29 to 31

Laras : Your house is full of brand new furniture lately, Nissa. Have you been shopping a
lot?
Nissa : Thanks for the compliment, Laras. I’d love to, yet, the furniture price is often
overpriced. Thus, I made them myself.
Laras : No way! You did? No wonder the design is unique. I rarely see desk or shelves
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 like this on the market. Is this your new hobby now?
Nissa : Yes, I am into woodworking now. I still go to the stores, though. I check and
measure their design and adjust it with my needs. I have my own studio in the
backyard. There, I spend hours to cut, polish, and install them. I use many kinds
of woods, from timber to MDF.
Laras : Could you make me something later?
Nissa : Why not? I’ll be glad to give it a try. Just hand me the picture and give me at least
2 weeks because I only do it after work.

29. What is the main idea of the dialogue above?

A. Laras’ new house.
B. Nissa’s latest hobby.
C. Laras’ dream furniture.
D. Nissa’s backyard studio.

30. What does the dialogue tell us about Nissa’s new hobby?
A. It is inspired by the pricey furniture.
B. Woods are the main material.
C. The design is taken from a book.
D. It is produced in the morning.

31. “… measure their design.” (line 8). The underlined word has similar meaning with …
A. Evaluate
B. Compare
C. Guess
D. Predict

The dialogue below is for number 32 to 34.

Terry : Hello, Stephen Schwartz? This is Terry at Dr. Driller's office, reminding you that you
have an appointment at 8:30 tomorrow for a teeth cleaning.
Stephen : Thanks for calling. Actually, I have a bad cold, and I don't think I'll be able to make
it. Could we reschedule for next week? Say, Monday or Thursday morning
Terry : Next week we have openings at 8 and 10:30 on Monday, and 9, 10, and 11:30 on
Thursday
Stephen : Let's do 8 Monday -- oh no, wait, I have a meeting that day. Let's make it 10 o'clock
Thursday

32. What is the main purpose of the discussion?

A. To schedule an appointment.
B. To issue a reminder.
C. To agree on a problem.
D. To debate a mistake.

33. What is the man’s problem?

A. He is busy.
B. He is injured.
C. He is sick.
D. He is tired.

34. “… I have a bad cold.” (line 3) What does the underlined word mean?
A. Cancer
B. Toothache
C. Backache
D. Fever

Known as Ki Hadjar Dewantara, Soewardi Soerjaningrat was a leading Indonesian independence

movement activist, writer, columnist, politician, and most spesifically a pioneer of education for native
Indonesians. He was honored as a National Hero of Indonesia in 1959.
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Born with a name of Soewardi, he was lucky to be a part of Javanese noble family who ranked to the
royal house of Yogyakarta. Therefore, he was able to access the colonial public education, a luxury at
that time, graduated from Dutch Primary School and continued to STOVIA, a medical school.
However, he failed to graduate because suffered an illness. He worked as a journalist for a number of
newspapers. During his early career in printed media, Soewardi was considered a talented and
accomplished writer who has a popular style of writing, communicative and yet imbued with freedom
idealism and anti-colonialism sentiments.

Following his activities in several social and political organizations, Soewardi struggled to promote the
public awareness of Indonesia as a national unity. He also organized Boedi Oetomo's first congress
in Yogyakarta. Soewardi wrote several critical columns, however, his most famous one was titled 'If I
am a Dutch'. Due to his writings that were feared to may incite a popular revolt and upset the delicate
social order of the Dutch East Indies, Soewardi was captured and exiled to the Netherlands along
with his best friends, Tjipto Mangoenkoesoemo and Douwes Dekker.

During his exile in the Netherlands, Soewardi was active in the Indonesia students' organization, the
Indische Vereeniging (Indies Association), where he contemplated the idea of advancing science
education for natives, by obtaining the Europeesche certificate, an education diploma which later
became the foundation on establishing educational institutions he would found.

In September 1919, Soewardi returned home to Java. Two years later, he established Taman Siswa,
Javanese educational movement that strive to provide education for native population. He detached
his Javanese title to support social equality and chose the name of Ki Hadjar Dewantara instead.

35. What is the main idea of the second paragraph?

A. Soewardi’s exile in the Netherlands.
B. How Soewardi fought the Dutch colonialism.
C. Early life of Soewardi Soerjaningrat.
D. Education background of Soewardi Soerjaningrat.

36. What happened in Soewardi’s life before he changed his name?

A. He missed the Boedi Oetomo’s first congress.
B. He was captured and exiled to Bangka.
C. He established Taman Siswa.
D. He applied for scholarship in the Netherlands.

37.“He detached his Javanese title.” (Par.5, Line 2). The underlined word is synonymous with …
A. Removed
B. Put on
C. Included
D. Permitted
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than 2 minutes.

38. What is the purpose of the text above?

A. To compare the advancement of coffee-making technology.
B. To describe the procedure of hiring a barista at home.
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 C. To instruct users of how to use the espresso machine.
D. To make the most delicious cup of coffee in the morning.

39. What is TRUE about the Nespresso machine?

A. It needs to be operated by a professional barista.
B. The capsules are available in many stores.
C. We need minimum ten minutes to make coffee.
D. The water should be cooked separately first.

40. “… and can’t be bothered …” (line 5). The underlined word has similar meaning with …
A. Damaged
B. Troubled
C. Broken
D. Installed

From: South East Air Customer Service

To: Keenan Pradhan (k_pradhan@klmail.com)

Subject: Your Thursday Flight

Date: April 23, 2:08 P.M.

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You can make changes to your booking up to eight hours before your departure. The charge for
altering a booking is $50 per flight. You will also be charged any difference between the total price of
the flight at the time the changes are made and the total when the flight was originally booked.

Have a wonderful stay in Kuala Lumpur. Thank you for choosing South East Air.

41. What is the purpose of the email?

A. To ask for $50 payment from the passenger.
B. To instruct the luggage restrictions.
C. To provide free flight for the passenger.
D. To inform the scheduled flight.

42. What should a passenger do to modify his booking?

A. Contact the airlines two hours in advance.
B. Pay $50 per booking to the airlines.
C. Check the airline website before boarding.
D. Purchase ticket from another airlines.

43. “… The charge for altering …” (Par.4, line.1) The underlined word is synonymous with …
A. Debt
B. Allowance
C. Tariff
D. Salary

Imogiri is the official cemetery of the royal descendents from Yogyakarta and Surakarta. This
cemetery located on a beautiful hill about 12 km from Yogyakarta. The royal graveyard is reachable
by 345 stone steps leading to it. Imogiri is about 17 km Southeast of Yogyakarta and easily
accessible by the bus of car. The tombs are built within three main courtyards. This Graveyard is the
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tomb of Sultan Agung Hanyokrokusumo, the third king of the Islamic Mataram Kingdom. All the kings
of the Mataram Kingdom, from Sultan Hamengku Buwono I until Hamengku Buwono IX and their
families as the Surakarta Kingdoms as well were all buried at the Imogiri Royal Cemetery.

This cemetery was built in 1645. Everyday many people visit Imogiri and step up on 345 stairs to
reach the top of the hill where the tomb of the kings rested. Entry into the smaller courtyards housing
the tombs of the princes is allowed, but the tomb can only be visited only on Monday 09.00 - 12.00
and Friday 13.00 - 16.00. The visitors must wear the traditional Javanese dress, which however can
be hired on the spot at a modest fee. The cemetery is closed during the Moslem month of Ramadhan.

44. What is the purpose of the text?

A. To emphasize the importance of burying family in a royal cemetery
B. To advertise the cemetery to people in Jogjakarta
C. To promote the tourism potential of the cemetery
D. To explain about the official cemetery of the royal descendants

45. What is TRUE about Imogiri?

A. It was recently built by the government
B. People can visit the cemetery anytime everyday
C. The place is most crowded by visitors during Ramadhan
D. It is the official cemetery for the royal families

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Corporation acquired Exxon mobil’s Mobil North Sea limited assets including the Beryl field and
related properties.

Questions
46. What is Exxon Mobil Corporation principal business ?
47. When did Apache Corporation acquire Exxon Mobil’s North Sea Limited assets ?
48. In how many countries did Cosan Sa Industria e Comercio buy the distribution assets of Exxon
Mobil ?

Read the following text to answer questions number 49 to 50

Dear Betty,

I'm writing to you concerning of my last day in Jogja. I just got back from Borobudur, the wonderful
temple I've ever seen. The weather is fine. We are now staying in a hotel. It's not far from Malioboro.
We are treated will here. It has many excellent staff who serve the customers. We plan to go around
Malioboro after the children take a short nap. We want to enjoy having "lesehan" there. It is a kind of
a restaurant but we sit on the ground.

Many kinds of local handicraft are sold along Malioboro street. Both domestic and foreign tourists are
interested in them. I want to buy some as souvenirs. Don't worry, I'll also buy you the most interesting
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one.

Love,
Dara

49. How do the staff serve the customers of the hotel?

50. Who is the letter from?