SOAL USBN 19-20

1. Bonny : How about repairing my computer?

Ditto : I don’t think I can make it. If you agree ___________
Bonny : OK, but make sure it credible.
a. I will call a technician c. I will repair it later
b. You should buy a new one d. You should do it with your teacher

The text for questions number 2 until 4.

Charles Robert Darwin was born in Shrewsbury, England, on January 12, 1089. He come from a wealthy
family and never had work. He studied medicine and theology. In 1831 he graduated from University of
Cambridge with a degree of theology.

He began a career as s scientist quite by chance. On December 27, 1831, 22 years old Charles Darwin
joined the crew of the HMS Beagle as naturalist. The five year expedition collected hydrographic,
geologic and meteorology data from South America and many other regions around the world. Darwin’s
own observation on this voyage led to his theory of natural selection.

Charles Darwin was greatly influenced by the geologist Adam Sedgwick and naturalist John Henslow in
his development of theory of natural selection which was to become the foundation concept supporting
the theory of evolution. Darwin’s theory holds that environmental effect lead to varying degrees of
reproductive success in individuals and groups of organisms. Natural selection tends to promote
adaptation in organisms when necessary for survival. The revolutionary theory was published in 1859 in
Darwin’s now famous on the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection.
2. What is the purpose of the text?
a. To describe Darwin’s experiments
b. To inform the work of a great scientist
c. To expose the great history of an invention
d. To provide the readers with a new insight

3. How was Darwin’s theory of natural selection developed?

a. By collecting hydrographic data from South America
b. By making a number of observation on expedition voyage
c. By publishing “On the origin of species by Means of Selection”
d. By travelling around the world as both, a naturalist and a geologist

4. “Charles Darwin was greatly influenced by the geologist Adam Sedgwick and naturalist John Henslow
in his development of theory….” (paragraph 3). The underlined word refers to ________
a. Adam Sedgwick c. John Henslow
b. Charles Darwin d. Robert Beagle

5. Mark : Jane, I heard that you have a new cat….?

Jane : The color is white. It is small but so cute.
a. How do you like color c. Why it has brown fur
b. What does it look like d. How big is your cat

6. Tina : The fact that Sumatran Tiger is endangered makes me really upset
Shanty : I do agree with you. What should we do then?
 Tina : …………………… so they won’t be extinct
a. They must be extinguished c. They must be protected
b. They should be destroyed d. They need to be hunted

7. Manager 1 : The most important thing is solving the troubles in our factory. Mistakes should be
avoided.
Manager 2 : Exactly. We have to minimize any risks.
Manager 1 : ………………………..
Manager 2 : The sooner, the better.
a. I’ll decide it immediately c. I like to decided it, then
b. I’ve decided it already d. I decided it just now

The text for questions number 7-9

“Mikrolet, Oplet/Bemo and Colt”

These different names probably apply to the same vehicles, depending on where you use them. They are
usually employed on tours between city and suburbs and seat up to 10 passengers per vehicle, sometimes
even more than its capacity. Fares are various. It depends on the distance covered by the passengers.

One advantages is that by using these smaller vehicles you may get off anywhere you want to, making it a
slower vehicle because of its frequent stops. If you care to rent such a vehicle, you should bargain for it after
having obtained the right information on the approximate rates. They should cost less than hiring a taxi.
8. After reading a text, we will ………
a. Know how and where to hire a car
b. Be able to distinguish many kinds of transportation
c. Understand the benefits of “Mikrolet, Oplet/Bemo and Colt”
d. Find out who the owners of “Mikrolet, Oplet/Bemo and Colt”

9. According to the text, the vehicle ……………

a. Can carry ten people or more c. Stop at designated places only
b. Are more expensive than taxis d. Have fixed prices for all distances

10. “ ……….. sometimes even more than its capacity.” (paragraph 1)

The world “its” refers to …………….
a. The fare’s c. The distance’s
b. The vehicle’s d. The passenger’s

11. Andrew : Mike and I are going to see a movie tonight. Do you want to join us?
John : I don’t think I can ………. I only have a day off on Sunday.
a. I will talk to him about our programs c. I had to check the computers
b. I need to type letters tomorrow d. I have to work overtime today

The dialogue for question number 12 - 13

Mark : Hi Chris, what would you do this weekend?
Chris : I don’t know. Do you have any ideas?
Mark : There’s a new Italian restaurant on the Fifth Avenue
Chris : Italianni’s? Great idea! You really read my mind. I’ve been thinking of trying to food there.
 Mark : I know you’ll be excited to have this kind culinary experience. Let’s go!
12. What is the purpose of the text?
a. To suggest learning Italian c. To recommend a restaurant to visit
b. To advice trying new recipe d. To give an idea to join a culinary class

13. What have Chris been thinking about?

a. Trying to cook new menus c. Trying the at Italianni’s
b. Eating pasta with Mark d. Visiting Italy

14. Yudi : My friend, Rich is coming to town next week. Have you met him before?
Yudha : No. I haven’t. What’s he like?
Bella : ………………………………….
Yudha : Taller than you? Wow!
a. He likes music and enjoy sports c. He wears glasses with long hair
b. He’s kind of scary but friendly d. He’s handsome dude and 175 cm
height

The dialogue for questions number 14-15

Teddy : Will you join our nest outing program?
Nina : I’m not sure. Unless I finish my paper, I won’t take part in it.
Teddy : Well, would you like me to give you a hand on the task?
Nina : That sounds good. Thank you.
15. The underlined sentence means that Nina ………………
a. Will help Teddy for the program c. Will not able to finish her paper
b. Will join the programs if her task is done d. Will not participate in any programs

16. What is the topic of the conversation?

a. Bad English scores c. An English discussion
b. An offer to study English together d. Methods to practice English

The text for questions number 16-18

Personnel Manager,
SIFAM
South Jakarta

Dear Sir,

I’d like to apply for the vacancy of “Canteen Manager” as advertised in yesterday’s edition of the “Business
Post”. I have some experiences in working at a cafe, and for the last two years. I’ve been managing a school
canteen in Kebayoran Baru.

Along with this letter. I enclosed the evidence of my working experience as required, a copy of my identity
card, and a recent passport size photograph.

Looking forward to hearing from you. I will be grateful if you grant me an interview at your convenience.
 Faithfully yours,

Dina
17. What is the purpose of the letter?
a. To complain about something c. To apply for a job
b. To order some food d. To offer a service

18. According to the text, what requirement is needed for the job vacancy?
a. Ability to solve the company’s employees c. A copy of identity card
b. Experience in canteen management d. Passing the interview test
19. After sending her application letter, Dina has to ………
a. Find mother job c. Work in the school canteen
b. Wait for an interview d. Serve as an assistant

20. Ota : Have you told your father that you will go swimming?
Nita : Yes, I have.
Ota : What did he say?
Nita : He didn’t allow me to go.
Ota : Why?
Nita : He asked me to stay home because the weather these days is unpredictable.
From the dialogue, we know that ………
a. Nita will stay home c. The weather is pretty nice
b. Nita will go swimming d. Ota persuades Nita to go swimming

21. Joe : Do you know the man over there?

Carla : No. I don’t. Who is he?
Joe : His name is Gunawan.
Carla : Why does he wear weird costume?
Joe : He works in a carnival. His job is to entertain people. He makes people laugh. He wears a
very colorful wig and he paints his face. He is very funny.
Why does Mr. Gunawan wear a very colorful costume and wig?
Because….
a. He is funny man c. He wants to be special for others
b. He loves animal a lot d. His job is to entertain people

The text for questions number 22-24

Intruction:
1. Make sure that vending machine is “ON” or can be used.
2. Take a look on the display of the drinks in vending machine.
3. Insert the money according to the price list.
4. Press “Push” button based on the drink that you want to buy.
5. Take it on the delivery port
22. What is the purpose of the text?
a. To show the display of vending machine
b. To tell about how to use vending machine
c. To inform the history of vending machine
d. To describe about to shape of vending machine
23. What should we do to choose the drink that we want?
a. Insert some money c. Check the delivery port
b. Press “Push” button d. Look at the machine’s display

24. “Take it on the delivery port.”

The word “it” refers to ….
a. The drink c. “push” button
b. The money d. Vending machine

The dialogue for questions number 24-25

Joana : Is there anything I can do for you?
Franda: I didn’t bring my mobile phone but I have to call my mom to tell her that I’ll be late to go home.
Joana : You can borrow mine, then.
Franda: Really?
Joana : Sure.
Franda: Thank you.
25. What did Joana offer to Franda?
a. Buy her a phone c. Bring her something
b. Lend her phone d. Call her mother

26. What did Franda want to do?

a. Call her mother c. Bring her mobile phone
b. Go home earlier d. Help Joana with the phone

27. . David : I like Japanese noodles

John : ………?
David : Several times. I especially enjoy their soba.
a. Have you ever visited Japan
b. Which do you like better, soba or udon
c. Would you like to eat shirataki noodles
d. Have you tried the Japanese Resto at the mall

The text for questions number 27-29

Borobudur Temple

Borobudur is a Hindu-Buddhist temple. It was built in the ninth country under Sailendra Dynasty of accident
Mataram Kingdom. Borobudur is located in Magelang, Central Java, Indonesia.

Borobudur is well-known all over the world. Its construction is influenced by the Gupta architecture of
India. The temple is constructed on a hill, 46 m high, and consist of eight steps like stone terrace. The first
five terraces are square and surrounded by walls adorned with Buddhist sculpture in bas-relief. The upper
three are circular. Each of them is circle of bell shape-stupa. The entire structure is crowned by a large
stupa at the center of the top circle. The way to the summit extends through some 4,8 KM of passage and
stairways. The design of Borobudur which symbolizes the structure of universe influences temples at
Angkor. Cambodia.
Borobudur temple which is rededicated as an Indonesian monument in 1983 is a valuable treasure for
Indonesian people.
28. What is the text about?
a. A city tourism c. An old Indonesian kingdom
b. A historical building d. An Indonesian monument

29. What does the writer say about the temple?

a. It is quite flat c. It is precious
b. It is like a hill d. It is modern

30. “The design of Borobudur which symbolizes the structure of universe influences temples at Angkor.
Cambodia.” (paragraph 2). The underlined word can be replaced by ……
a. Scores c. Categories
b. Represents d. Distinguishes
The text for questions number 30-32
ANNOUNCEMENT

The Bahagia Students Choir will hold a charity concert on May 6 th, 2019 at Paripurna Setya Hall, South
Jakarta. There will also be a performance from Maliq and d’essentials. This concert is held by collaborating
with Papa Care Youth Association in Jakarta. The collected find will be shared for Basic Education for Papua
people.

The ticket fee is IDR 200.000

For more information, contact Katimah (+628123456789)or visit our website bahagiasinger.com

The Bahagia Students Choir

31. What is the topic of the text?
a. A charity concert c. Papua Care Youth Association
b. The fund collection d. The performance of Maliq n d’essentials

32. When will the charity concert be held?

a. On the third of May, 2019 c. On the fifth of May, 2019
b. On the forth of May, 2019 d. On the sixth of May, 2019

33. What is the purpose of issuing the announcement?

a. To inform collected fund will be shared
b. To tell about basic education for Papua people
c. To collaborate to told the charity project
d. To invite the people to join the charity concert

34. Ivan : Congratulations! I heard you’ve got accepted by the university

Tono : Thanks. That’s the good news and now I need to find a part-time job to support my study.
Ivan : ……? It’s easy to get one since you’ve been accepted.
a. Why don’t you apply for a job at a national bank?
b. Why don’t you try to become a sales agent?
 c. Why don’t you apply for the government scholarship?
d. Why don’t you ask your parents for assistance

35. Fitri : Arman and I are going to the concert in the park this evening. ........ ?
Myra : That’s great idea. I’ve wanted to go there

a. How about joining and go there together

b. Why don’t we go to another concert
c. Would you like to take me there
d. Will you invite us to come
 Kaliwarang University is a private instruction that was founded in 1912. It has a total
undergraduate enrollment of 2,512.
Located on the northern side of Bandung, the university is made up of faculties,
including the Faculty of Art and Language, Faculty of Natural Science, Faculty of Technique
and Faculty of Social Science.
Kaliwarang’s extensive library accommodates a varied collection and books and
references. The science laboratories also supply all of the equipments for the experiments.
The art performances of Kaliwarang’s students have been very popular around the
world. They are well known for their traditional music and dance group.

36. the author writes the text to .....

a. give a description of Kaliwarang University
b. tell about the faculties in Kaliwarang University
c. promote the art performance of Kaliwarang’s students
d. persuade people to enrol in Kaliwarang University

37. The third paragraph in mainly talking about ....

a. The subject in Kaliwarang University
b. the facilities of Kaliwarang University
c. the collections of Kaliwarang University
d. the equipment in Kaliwarang University

38. Why is Kaliwarang University known globally?

a. Through their traditional music and dance group performance
b. through their strategic location
c. through their number of enrolments
d. through their performances since 1912

39. The word “extensive” in paragraph 3 also means ....

a. significant
b. wide-ranging
c. concentrated
d. considerable

40. Via : "What should we do to be a successful student?"

Tini : "... as well as possible so that all activities can be done."
A. You should manage your time c. You will manage your
time
B. You may not manage your time d. You have managed
your time