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I. MULTIPLE CHOICE. Choose the best answer.

The following text is for question 1 and 2.

1. What does the advertisement offer?

A. A lamp that lasts longer than usual.
B. A new ultra-bright high lumen light bulb.
C. A smart light bulb with Wi-Fi connection.
D. A lamp which stays on without electricity.
E. A light which can change into various color.

2. From the advertisement, we know that ….

A. the light is very expensive for home use
B. the light can only be used in emergency
C. the light is pre-ordered in the e-commerce
D. the light keep functioning hours after a blackout
E. the light’s color is changing after power shortage

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The following text is for question 3 and 4.

Section 1 Family name:
Title (Mr/Mrs/Ms/Miss/Other) Forenames:
Address:
Postcode:
Date of birth: Telephone:
Email address:
Section 2 (for people under 18) Please ask a guarantor (usually your parent or carer) to fill in this part.
They must be over 18.
Your guarantor’s name and address:

Section 3 Please tick the relevant boxes to identify any library services that you have used.
Borrowing books Reading newspapers Borrowing DVDs/CDs
Children’s library Adult reading groups Children’s storytelling
Use of computers/internet Film screenings On-line reference services
Mobile library Home library service Author talks
Other services:

Section 4 Please use this section to state your views on your local library services. Your response will go
straight to the Council’s customer service center who will direct it to the relevant department.

3. What is the above form intended for?

A. To get information what people use library for
B. To encourage people to go reading in the library
C. To raise awareness of literacy in the local library
D. To seek data what time people visit library the most
E. To get enough information about the books people like

4. The section 4 of the form above is ….

A. asking people’s basic information
B. asking people’s book preference
C. telling the local library policies
D. collecting visitors’ questions
E. getting people’s feedback

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The following text is for question 5 and 6.

5. What does the brochure promote?

A. A travel agency in Alaska
B. A free vacation to Alaska
C. A short plan to visit Alaska
D. A fascinating web about Alaska
E. An affordable voyage to Alaska

6. Based on the brochure, Alaska Travel Adventure ….

A. is the oldest tour company in Alaska
B. gives a few discounts for cruise vacation
C. offers the most luxurious cruise in Alaska
D. operate more tours than others in Alaska
E. is the first adventure tour operator in Alaska

The following text is for question 7 to 10.

Agustinus Adisucipto
Born in Pungkursari, Salatiga, Central Java, Adisucipto was known as the founding father of the
Indonesian Air Force. He was the first Indonesian who flew the first Indonesian airplane. He was also
the founder of the School of Aviation, which later became the Air Force Academy.
In his early age, Adisucipto was predicted to have a short life. Mbah Wiryo, Adisucipto’s
grandfather, said that his grandson was like Palgunadi, a courageous and honest wayang character
who dies young. That was why Adisucipto’s father insisted that his sin go to School tot Opleidings van
Indische Artsen (STOVIA), a medical school for Indonesians during the Dutch Colonial period, and
become a doctor. However, Adisucipto’s determination to become a pilot was so strong that he
dropped out his medical school to enter the aviation school.
At the Militaire Luchtvaart Opleidings School, a school aviation in Kalijati, West Java, he showed
an excellent record. He could finish his study in 2 years and was also one of the two Indonesians who
got an advanced pilot license. For his excellent performance, Adisucipto was appointed secretary of
the Koninklijke Nederlandsch-Indische Luchtvaart Maatschappij, the Duch aviation company.
After the proclamation of the Republic of Indonesia, Adisucipto formed the air force together with
Suryadarma, who later became the first Commander of the Indonesian Air Force.

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7. Adisucipto is one of Indonesia’s prominent heroes because he ….

A. established the Indonesian Air force
B. was the first Indonesian pilot in the world
C. led the Indonesian School of Aviation
D. was the grandson of a national hero
E. became a very brilliant air force official

8. What is the main idea if the 3rd paragraph?

A. Adisucipto went to the Militaire Luchtvaart Opledidings School.
B. Adisucipto finished his studies in 2 years.
C. Adisucipto got an advanced pilot license.
D. Adisucipto demonstrated high level achievements in aviation.
E. Adisucipto became the secretary of the Dutch aviation company.

9. The reason for Adisucipto was forced to enter STOVIA was ….

A. he founded the Indonesian Air Force
B. he flew the first Indonesian airplane
C. his father was disappointed with him
D. his father wanted him to cure people
E. he was thought to have an early death

10. “Palgunadi, a courageous and honest wayang character ….” (paragraph 2)

The word courageous is synonymous with ….
A. gentle
B. cautious
C. fearless
D. tender
E. reckless

The following text is for question number 11 to 14

The B.M.X. (Bicycle Motor Cross) is a bike designed and built for specific purposes. The bike is
generally made of steel so that it is strong and will not bend under the enormous stress that it is
subjected to when being ridden. Some bikes, designed especially for B.M.X. racing, are made of
aluminium because it is lighter.
The main difference between B.M.X. and other bikes is the undersized frame which allows
maximum maneuverability. The wheels are also small, with wide tires. Most have a gyro system of
bearings and pulleys that allows the large, curved handlebars to spin 360 degrees. This enables the
rider to perform daredevil stunts and tricks. The saddle is low and not padded for comfort because the
bike is often ridden by standing on the pedals or on strong, steel stunt pegs that are found on either
side of the front and back wheels.
Some bikers ride up and down slopes that look like larger versions of skateboard ramps,
executing difficult jumps and spins at both ends. Others perform their tricks on flat ground, balancing
on small areas of the bike itself. There are now a number of separate areas where the bikes can be
ridden safely away from cars and pedestrians.
B.M.X. bikes provide riders with the opportunity to use their skill and imagination to carry out
gymnastic and artistic stunts.

11. What is the best title for the text above?

A. B.M.X.
B. B.M.X. riders
C. B.M.X. competitions
D. B.M.X. extreme games
E. B.M.X. professional stunts

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12. Which one is the characteristics of B.M.X?

A. The saddle is tall enough.
B. The pedals are not padded.
C. Most B.M.X. are made of steel.
D. The handlebars can spin to 360°.
E. The wheels are small with narrow tires.

13. What does the writer intend in writing the text above?
A. To inform about B.M.X.
B. To persuade riding B.M.X.
C. To guide how to ride B.M.X.
D. To tell several kinds of B.M.X.
E. To explain how B.M.X. is built.

14. What does the sentence, “There are now a number of separate areas where the bikes can be ridden
safely away from cars and pedestrians,” mean?
A. B.M.X. are now prohibited in some areas.
B. B.M.X. is disturbing the traffic and pedestrians.
C. B.M.X. users are safer to ride on the road with cars.
D. B.M.X. has been permitted to be ridden on city streets.
E. B.M.X. riders now have been given several special areas to ride.

The following text is for question number 15 to 18.

A son took his old and weak father to a restaurant for a dinner. His father dropped food on his shirt
and trousers while he was eating. Other diners watched him in disgust, but his son was cool.
After he finished eating, his son quietly took him to the wash room, wiped the food particles, removed
the stains, combed his hair and fitted his glasses firmly. The people were not able to grasp how a person
could embarrass himself publicly like that. The son paid the bill and started walking out with his father.
At that time, an old man amongst the diners called out to the son and asked him, “Don’t you think
you have left something behind?” The son replied, “No, Sir, I don’t.” The old man said, “Yes, you do! You
have left a lesson for every son and hope for every father.” The restaurant went silent.
15. How did the son respond when his father ate with a mess?
A. calm
B. upset
C. rough
D. furious
E. ashamed

16. What does the sentence, “The people were not able to grasp how a person could embarrass himself
publicly like that,” mean?
A. People were wondering how lucky the father having a good son.
B. People were wondering how diligent and intelligent the son was.
C. People were confused why the son was leaving the restaurant so soon.
D. People were wondering how a man could do all those nasty things in public.
E. People were thinking how a son could take his father to have dinner in restaurant.

17. What can we learn from the story?

A. We should be polite to others.
B. We should treat our parents well.
C. We should be generous to everyone.
D. We should care toward surroundings.
E. We should be humble and low profile.

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18. What could happen after the son and the father leaving the restaurant?
A. The old man thanked the son and the father.
B. The father felt embarrassed of what the son did.
C. The son was satisfied by embarrassing the diners.
D. The diners were ashamed of what they previously thought.
E. The son and the father wouldn’t come back to the restaurant.

The following text is for question number 19 to 22.

The world has become completely reliant on electricity. Without electricity, much of the modern
comforts we enjoy would no longer be possible. Unfortunately, many people overuse or waste
electricity, resulting in negative impacts. Saving energy through simple measures can provide a wide
range of benefits.
One of the benefits of saving electricity is the amount of money you will save. Each time you
turn a light or take a shower, you use energy. By using less electricity, you are charged less money
each month.
Another benefit of using less electricity is related to burning. Once fossil fuels are transported to
a power facility, some are burnet to create electricity. Unfortunately, burning the coal creates
greenhouse gas emissions. By reducing the amount of electricity you use, you help reducing emissions
and positively affecting the environment.
Lastly, reducing your electrical use can also benefit your health. For example, turning off TV
may encourage you or your kids to go outside to play or do something active. Choosing to play board
games instead of video games, which its process is saving electricity, helps increase the health and
happiness of your family.
Those are only a few of many benefits of saving electricity. There’s no more excuse for us to
waste more energy. Start saving our precious electricity right now.

19. How using less electricity is related to health?

A. With less electricity, people can save much money.
B. Using less energy, people will do less outdoor activity.
C. Less electricity means no more greenhouse emissions.
D. People may do more active things by using less electricity.
E. Healthy people will use less electricity in their surroundings.

20. Which of the following ways can help save electricity?

A. Turning on lamps
B. Turning up water heater
C. Shutting down the lights
D. Watching sports games on TV
E. Using computer the whole day

21. What does the writer conclude in the text above?

A. People should ignore the importance of saving electricity.
B. People need to act now in saving our significant electricity.
C. People do not have to save electricity to make them healthier.
D. People must change fossil fuels with other alternative resources.
E. People have to preserve the nature by doing more active exercise.

22. “There’s no more excuse for us to waste more energy.” (Paragraph 3).
The underlined word means ….
A. reason
B. question
C. claim
D. cover
E. resolution

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The following text is for question number 23 to 26.

Living in a city has both advantages and disadvantages. On the plus side, it is often easier to
find work and there is usually a choice of public transportation, so you do not need to own a car. In
addition, there are a lot of interesting things to do and places to see. What is more, you can find a
park where you can feed the ducks, or just sit on a park bench and read a book when you want to
relax. Overall, city life is full of bustle and variety and you will never feel bored.
However, for every plus there is a minus. For one thing, you might have a job, unless it is well
paid, you will not be able to afford many things because living in a city is often very expensive. It is
particularly difficult to find good and cheap accommodation. What’s more, public transportation is
sometimes crowded and dirty, particularly in the rush hours, and even the parks can become very
crowded, especially on Sundays when it seems that every city-dwellers is looking for some open space
and green grass.

23. The advantage of living in a city is ….

A. there are many things to do to avoid boredom
B. so few interesting places to see and visit there
C. there are many cars and motors on the road
D. so many affordable things available there
E. you can own as many cars as possible

24. “…public transportation is sometimes crowded and dirty…” (paragraph 2)

The underlined word can be replaced with ….
A. tight
B. much
C. extra
D. huge
E. full

25. Living in a city may cause a hardship because of …

A. its stressful work
B. its high living cost
C. its well-paid occupation
D. its monotonous routine
E. its ease in accommodation

26. What does the writer probably suggest to conclude the text?
A. Living in a city is giving better life than living in a village.
B. Living in a city is convenient for those who have well-paid job.
C. Living in a city is adding more crowd and dirtiness to the environment.
D. Living in a city is bringing more disadvantages than advantages for everyone.
E. Living in a city is decent for people who are seeking low-cost accommodation.

The following text is for question number 27 to 30.

Shark Tale is an animated film directed by Bibo Bergeron and Vicky Jenson. Some famous actors
and actresses such as Will Smith, Robert De Niro, Renee Zellweger, Jack Black, Angelina Jolie, Martin
Scorsese, and Katie Couric voiced the characters of various fish in this attractively funny movie.

The sea underworld is shaken up when the son of the shark mob boss is found dead and a young fish
named Oscar is found at the scene. Being a bottom feeder, Oscar take advantage of the situation and makes
himself look like he killed the finned mobster. Oscar soon comes to realize that his claim may have serious
consequences.
The story of this movie keeps us wondering about what will happen next. To enjoy fully this movie, we
cannot neglect any single scene. This movie is good and suitable for people of all ages.

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27. What is the text mainly about?

A. A news about a new animated film
B. A report of the film making: Shark Tale
C. A life story of the underworld sea creatures
D. A review and evaluation of an animated film: Shark Tale
E. A documentary movie of undersea world in the Shark Tale

28. “Oscar soon comes to realize that his claim may have serious consequences”. (Paragraph 2)
The underlined word has a similar meaning with ….
A. values
B. results
C. charges
D. estimates
E. assessments

29. From the text, it is known that ….

A. Shark Tale is a thriller animated movie for children
B. the story is flat and easily anticipated by the audience
C. the film’s budget was so high to create an astonishing animation
D. several famous actors and actresses participate in the film-making
E. the complication in the movie was triggered by the death of the shark mob

30. The writer concludes that the film is …

A. as attractive as other animation films
B. having a decent, predictable plot
C. having short and brief story
D. appropriate for everyone
E. better than previous one

31. Dave : Hey, where’s Ronald?

Ben : Ronald? He retired. Didn’t you know?
Dave : I didn’t know about that.
Ben : Yeah. I’m glad he’s gone. He was constantly whistling while working.
Dave : Yeah. He was annoying while he worked here, but I actually kind of miss him. I got used
to his complaining and grumbling. It had become comforting to me.
Ben: Interesting. I guess ….

Which idiom is the most suitable to complete the dialogue?

A. Out of sight, out of mind
B. The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree
C. Birds of a feather flock together
D. Absence makes the heart grow fonder
E. Kill two birds with one stone

32. Harry : How’s the motor show exhibition? What did you buy there?
Dave : The exhibition was excellent, but I didn’t pick up anything. Everything there costs an
arm and a leg, so I couldn’t afford it.
The underlined words mean ….
A. very difficult
B. very modern
C. very expensive
D. very significant
E. very complicated

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The following text is for question number 33 to 34.

You are loved

(Don’t Give Up) - Josh Groban

Don’t give up Don’t give up

It’s just the weight of the world It’s just the hurt that you hide
When your heart’s heavy When you’re lost inside
I…I will lift it for you I…I will be there to find you

Don’t give up Don’t give up

Because you want to be heard Because you are want to burn bright
If silence keeps you If darkness blinds you
I…I will break it for you I…I will shine to guide you

Everybody wants to be understood

Well I can hear you
Everybody wants to be loved
Don’t give up
Because you are loved

33. The song tells us not to give up ….

A. when we are left behind
B. when we are not confident
C. when we are feeling guilty
D. when we are very confused
E. when we have many problems

34. “If silence keeps you. I will break it for you”

What does the word ‘silence’ mean?
A. regret
B. isolation
C. sadness
D. readiness
E. loneliness

35. Sandy : “Did you celebrate the new year eve last year?
Robert : “Well, I didn’t have ... money … time to do that. I was busy preparing my next study.
A. both – and
B. either – nor
C. either – or
D. neither – or
E. either of – and

36. He made too many mistakes. His English isn’t ….

A. enough good
B. good enough
C. well enough
D. too good
E. too well

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37. There were … people came to the meeting that there weren’t enough seats for everyone.
A. such a
B. so few
C. so much
D. so many
E. such many

38. The candidates … want to apply for the job must fill in this form.
A. who
B. what
C. whose
D. which
E. whom

39. James : Why do you want to find another job? I thought you like it.
Roy : Well, if the company … me good salary, I would not resign.
A. give
B. gave
C. gives
D. has given
E. had given

40. If most of us had submitted our assignment earlier, our scores … so low.
A. will not be
B. will not have been
C. would have not been
D. would not have been
E. would not have being

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II. SHORT ESSAY

41. Complete the sentences using the correct use of so or such.

a) The children had so much fun at the carnival that they begged to go there again.
b) Raja Ampat is such a wonderful place that many foreign tourists visit it.
c) I have such nice high school friends that I will miss them very much after graduation.

42. Choose the correct conjunctions.

a) The new minister is both an inspiring and visionary person.
b) In my hometown, the most popular sport is basketball. Most people don’t like either football or
rugby here.
c) Neither Sarah nor Samuel got good scores on their exam. They needed to take remedial test.

43. Choose the correct relative pronoun.

a) I am in need of a sweater which will keep me warm.
b) The woman whose bag was lost looked panic.
c) The teacher whom I met in the school hall gave me good advice.

44. Fill in the blanks to form correct conditional sentences.

a) Mrs. Anna said that if Mr. James _______ (be) busy at 10 o’clock, she would come to see him
later.
Jawaban : were
b) If I ______ (listen) to my parents’ advice last week, I wouldn’t have felt very upset.
Jawaban : had listened / ‘d listened
c) Tomorrow, if the weather _____ (be) fine, we will get out of the town for hours.
Jawaban : is

III. ESSAY

45. Read the following text then decide whether the sentences below are true or false!

A bilingual education provides two languages to students simultaneously. This

happens at both university and primary to secondary school level. Most programs are
structured to teach in English during one part of the lesson, then the Indonesian for the other
portion of the lesson. Is this a beneficial educational structure? Here are some pros and cons
to discuss.
For some people who agree with bilingual education, they believe that dual languages
for a medium of instruction at school is necessary as a response to globalization. The lack of
international language competency can hinder many Indonesians from fully participating in the
globalization. Using English with Indonesian can assist learners to be part of the global
community of English. Academically, the addition of English as a medium of instruction can
trigger learners to master content from English sources, which would then improve their
mastery of subjects. The improvement of mastery can lead to the higher academic
achievement of students. Learners in bilingual programs can also gain new literacy skills.
These new literacy and technological skills cannot be learnt without mastering English as an
international language.
On the other hand, those who disagree with the use of bilingual at school or university,
say that English can be a threat to local and national languages. Learners will appreciate
foreign languages more than the national and the local languages because of practical
reasons. The other challenge is that the exposure of English in the Indonesian education
system is still limited compared to other neighbouring countries. As a result, the use of English
alongside Indonesian may only benefit ‘elite society’ because learners from high socio-
economic backgrounds have much better preparation than those who aren’t.
In conclusion, bilingual education policy can be an appropriate option for Indonesian
schools or universities because students can maintain their local and national identities on one
hand, and learn other cultures and languages on the other.

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Decide whether these sentences are true or false
a) Bilingual education can be applied from elementary to higher level of education. (TRUE)
b) There are more schools use bilingual compared to universities. (FALSE)
c) Bilingual education allows students to choose their second language. (FALSE)
d) Globalization is the sole reason for using English for medium of instruction at school. (FALSE)
e) Using English may help Indonesian students to participate in global communication. (TRUE)
f) English has made the local language disappeared. (FALSE)
g) Indonesia is still inferior in English exposure compared to other south-east Asian countries.
(TRUE)
h) The writer believes that bilingual education is not a must. (TRUE)

BOBOT JAWABAN
PILIHAN GANDA (1-40) : 1,5 TIAP SOAL (30 soal) → 60
URAIAN SINGKAT (41-44) : 2,5 TIAP SUB SOAL (12 sub soal) → 30
TRUE/FALSE (45) : 1,25 TIAP SUB SOAL (8 kalimat) → 10 +
100

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