Listen and Choose the correct response. 

1.

a. Thank you.

b. I'm fine.

c. That's my name. 

d. My name's Salma.

2

a. My father.

b. I'm fine. 

c. I'm fifteen

d. I'm in the 10th grade.

3

a. Yes, I have two.

b. I don't know. 

c. Your sister's my friend.

d. I'm glad to hear that.

4

a. My dress is new. 

b. I like your dress.

c. I live at Cempaka Putih Barat Street, number 9. 

d . Yes, the dress is in the cupboard.

5

a. Thank you.

b. OK.

c. Over there.

d. It's red.

6

a. In the restroom. 

b. In the canteen.

c. Ten A.

d The class is over.

7

a. Mr. Wahyudi.

b. I'm Sinta.

c. Yes, he is.

d. No, he isn't.

8

a. Let's eat.

b. I'm sorry, I don't know.

c. The food's delicious.

d. Yes. Let's go.

9

a. That's alright.

b. I'm happy to hear that.

c. Nice to meet you 

d. You're welcome.

10. 

a. Oh, it's not mine.

b. No, thank you.

c. There are two restrooms in the school.

d. Of course. It's near the principal's room.

11. 

a. No problem.

b. Here you are.

c. You are kidding. 

d. Nice to meet you.

12. 

a. Oh, I don't know.

b. Oh, I'm so sorry. 

c. Well, let me see

d. You are right

13.

a. Oh, that's my favorite vase. 

b. You can do it again.

c. You know I like it.

d. This is mine.

14.

a. Oh, I really want you to come. 

b. Yes. The party is tonight. 

c. You make me happy.

d. Here is the gift.

15

a. Sure, go ahead. 

b. I'm not sure. 

c. No, I'm not. 

d. Yes, thanks.

16 

a. You're welcome.

b. You are right.

c. Thank you. 

d. I like it.

17

a. Sure. What can I do for you? 

b. Here you are.

c. Let me see.

d. Good job.

18. 

a. I don't know. 

b. Alright, ma'am.

c. The door is over there.

d. Please, go to the door.

19. 

a. It's OK. Just don't do it again. 

b. The homework is too difficult.

c. The class will start soon. 

d. I'm sorry to know it.

20. 

a. I'm sorry I'm busy.

b. The house is close.

c. Come to my house. 

d. You are beautiful tonight.

 

Review Unit IV

Version A

 I.     Choose A, B, C, D, or E for the correct answer. 

A.   Listening Section

Question 1 refers to the following dialog.

Girl :   Physics is a difficult lesson. I don’t think I can pass the exam.

Boy :   Come on, don’t give up. You can do it. Just study harder.

Girl  :   All right. I’ll do my best.

Question:

1.    What does the girl feel?

       A.    Optimistic.
       B.    Hopeful.
       C.    Terrific.
       D.    Enthusiastic.
       E.    Pessimistic.

Pembahasan

E.   Anak perempuan itu berkata, ”I don’t think I can pass the exam.” yang artinya ”Saya tidak berpikir saya dapat lulus ujian.”. Jadi, dapat disimpulkan bahwa anak perempuan itu merasa pesimis, sesuai dengan pilihan jawaban (E).

Questions 2 and 3 refer to the following dialog.

Boy :   Ouch! This tooth is really bugging me.

Girl  :   Maybe you have a cavity. Have you visited the dentist?    

Boy :   No, I haven’t, and I don’t want to. You know, I have had an unnerving experience before.  

Girl  :   Come on. Don’t be a chicken! It can’t be that bad!            

Boy :   I’m not a chicken! However, I’ll do anything to keep myself away from the dentist’s chair.   

Girl  :   Even deal with a tooth that’s killing you?

Boy :   You bet!

Questions:

2.    Why does the boy not want to see the dentist? 

       A.    Because he is afraid of being painful.
       B.    Because the dentist is not friendly to him.
       C.    Because he has an unnerving experience.
       D.   Because he thinks it is too expensive.
       E.    Because he thinks that his toothache is not very serious.

Pembahasan

C.   Jawaban disimpulkan dari kalimat yang diucapkan anak laki-laki itu, ”No, I haven’t, and I don’t want to. You know, I have had an unnerving experience before.”. Jadi, yang membuat anak laki-laki itu tidak mau ke dokter gigi adalah karena ia mempunyai pengalaman yang mengerikan sebelumnya, sesuai dengan pilihan jawaban (C).

 3.    What can you conclude from the dialog?

       A.    The girl can make the boy see the dentist.
       B.    The boy won’t go to see the dentist.
       C.    The girl will go with the boy to see the dentist.
       D.   The girl will call the dentist for the boy.
       E.    The boy will just buy medicines without seeing the dentist.

Pembahasan 

B.   Dalam percakapan tersebut anak laki-laki itu mengatakan, ”No, I haven’t, and I don’t want to.”, dan ketika anak perempuan itu bertanya, ”Even deal with a tooth that’s killing you?”, ia menjawab, ”You bet!”. Dari sini diketahui bahwa pada akhir percakapan anak laki-laki itu tetap pada pendiriannya untuk tidak pergi ke dokter gigi (he won’t go to see the dentist), sesuai dengan pilihan jawaban (B).

Questions 4 and 5 refer to the following monolog.

One day a blackbird and a dove called upon a peacock.

The peacock received both of them very kindly in his arbor.

“I have long wished to meet you,” said the blackbird. “Many have told me of your beauty and of your grace.
I find that they did not tell me half.” He stroked the peacock’s coat lovingly as he praised him. The dove was silent.

At last they bade the peacock goodbye, the blackbird making many low bows.

As they started home, the blackbird said, “I hope I may never meet that stupid peacock again. I cannot bear him. Did you notice his feet? I felt like laughing every time I looked at them. His voice makes me shudder. What can anyone see to praise that bird?”

“I did not notice his feet nor his voice,” said the dove. “He has a noble form and his dress is very beautiful. The rainbow and the flowers are not more beautiful.”

The blackbird turned away in shame. He wished to hear fault about the peacock, but the dove gave it only the highest praise.

Adopted from: http://www.rickwalton.com/folktale/50fabl26.htm (August 10, 2011)

Questions:

4.    What can we conclude about the dove’s character?

       A.    He was cruel.
       B.    He was kind.
       C.    He was proud.
       D.    He was ignorant.
       E.    He was dishonest.

Pembahasan 

B.   Dalam monolog disebutkan bahwa burung merpati hanya diam ketika berada di rumah burung merak, tetapi dalam perjalanan pulang ketika burung hitam berusaha menjelek-jelekkan burung merak, ia malah memujinya. Jadi, burung merpati bersifat baik (kind). Pilihan jawaban yang lain salah; (A) artinya ia kejam, (C) artinya ia bangga, (D) artinya ia bodoh atau dungu, dan (E) artinya ia tidak jujur.

5.    What did the blackbird do to the peacock? 

       A.    He praised the peacock before their other friends.
       B.    He said bad things about the peacock behind her.
       C.    He made the peacock frightened.
       D.    He wanted to kill the peacock.
       E.    He poisoned the peacock.

Pembahasan

B.   Jawaban disimpulkan dari kalimat ”As they started home, the blackbird said, ’I hope
I may never meet that stupid peacock again. I cannot bear him.’” yang artinya ”Saat mereka mulai berjalan pulang, burung hitam berkata, ’Saya harap saya tidak pernah bertemu dengan burung merak itu lagi. Saya tidak tahan terhadapnya.’”. Jadi, burung hitam itu mengatakan hal-hal yang jelek tentang burung merak di belakangnya, sesuai dengan pilihan jawaban (B).

 This is the end of the listening section.on

The following text is for questions 6 and 7.

CAUTION

WATCH FOR FORKLIFT TRAFFIC

 

 6.   What does the text mean?

       A.    We must be careful using the forklift.
       B.    The place has many forklifts.
       C.    It warns people to be careful for forklift traffic.
       D.    It prohibits people to use forklift.
       E.    The traffic of forklift is crowded.

Pembahasan

 C.            Teks tersebut memperingatkan orang berhati-hati pada lalu lintas forklift, maka pilihan jawaban yang benar adalah (C). 

 7.   Where can you find the text?

A.    On the road.           B.    At school.
C.    At the hotel.           D.    At home.
E.    In the factory.

Pembahasan

E.   Teks peringatan tersebut dapat ditemukan di pabrik tempat ada lalu lintas forklift karena forklift adalah alat berat untuk mengangkut sesuatu. Pilihan jawaban (E) benar. 

The following text is for questions 8 to 10.

Dear Zaskia,

I’ve heard that you failed to be number one in the speech contest.

Don’t worry. I’m sure you’ll do better next time.

 

Best regards,

Nadine

 

 8.   What is the purpose of the text?

       A.    To encourage someone.
       B.    To congratulate someone.
       C.    To inform someone about something.
       D.   To ask someone to do something.
       E.    To invite someone to go somewhere.

Pembahasan

 A.   Kalimat ”Don’t worry. I’m sure you’ll do better next time.” artinya ”Jangan khawatir. Saya yakin kamu akan lebih baik di masa yang akan datang.”. Ungkapan tersebut diucapkan seseorang yang ingin mendorong atau membesarkan hati orang lain yang sedang sedih/putus asa. Jadi, tujuan teks tersebut adalah (A) yang artinya untuk menyemangati seseorang. 

 9.   Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE?

       A.    The card is sent by Nadine.
       B.    The card is addressed to Zaskia.
       C.    Zaskia failed to win the contest.
       D.   Zaskia took part in a speech contest.
       E.    Nadine is doubtful whether Sazkia can do better next time.

Pembahasan

E.   Fakta tentang kartu tersebut, adalah kartu tersebut ditulis oleh Nadine (sesuai dengan pilihan jawaban (A)), dikirimkan kepada Zaskia (sesuai dengan pilihan jawaban (B)), Zaskia mengikuti lomba pidato (sesuai dengan pilihan jawaban (D), dan Zaskia gagal menjadi juara dalam lomba tersebut (sesuai dengan pilihan jawaban (C)). Jadi, pernyataan yang salah adalah (E) yang artinya Nadine ragu jika Zaskia bisa melakukannya lebih baik pada kesempatan mendatang. Hal ini tidak sesuai dengan kalimat ”I’m sure you’ll do better next time.”. 

10. “I’ve heard that you failed to be number one in the speech contest.”’

The underlined word means ________.

A.    the first performance   B.   the winner
C.    the championship        D.   the competition
E.    the match

Pembahasan

 B.            Frasa ’number one’ mempunyai makna pemenang, sehingga pilihan jawaban yang tepat adalah (B). Pilihan jawaban yang lain salah. Pilihan jawaban (A) artinya penampilan pertama, (C) artinya kejuaraan, sedangkan (D) dan (E) artinya pertandingan.

The following text is for questions 11 to 14.

A lion wandering by the seashore saw a dolphin lift up its head out of the waves, and suggested they make an agreement as friends. The agreement was that all of the animals should be best friends, since the one was the king of beasts on the earth, and the other was the supreme ruler of all the inhabitants of the ocean. The dolphin gladly accepted its request.

Not long afterwards the lion had a combat with a wild bull, and called on the dolphin to help it. The dolphin, though quite willing to help, was unable to do so because it could not by any reach the land. The lion insulted the dolphin as a traitor. The dolphin replied, “Nay, my friend, do not blame on me, you should blame the Nature, which made me the ruler of the sea, but didn’t give me the power of living
on the land.”

Adopted from: Joko Priyana, Triyani Retno Putri Saridewi, Yuliyanti Rahayu, Interlanguage: English for Senior High School Students XII Science and Social Study Programme, Jakarta, Pusat Perbukuan Depdiknas, 2008.

11.  What is the story about?

       A.    The ocean inhabitants.
       B.    Sea animals’ agreement.
       C.    The lion and the dolphin.
       D.    The ruler of the ocean.
       E.    The king of beasts.

Pembahasan

 C.   Soal menanyakan gambaran umum teks. Teks tersebut merupakan teks narrative, yaitu cerita seekor singa dan ikan lumba-lumba (a lion and a dolphin). Hal itu disimpulkan dari isi teks yang menceritakan tentang singa (penguasa hewan-hewan buas di darat) yang meminta bantuan lumba-lumba (penguasa lautan) untuk menghadapi seekor banteng buas. Walaupun lumba-lumba menyanggupinya, akan tetapi ia tidak mampu mencapai daratan dan akhirnya berkata bahwa walaupun ia tercipta sebagai penguasa lautan, ia tidak diberikan kekuatan untuk   hidup di daratan. Pilihan jawaban yang lain salah. Pilihan jawaban (A) artinya penghuni lautan, (B) artinya perjanjian hewan-hewan laut, (D) artinya penguasa lautan, dan (E) artinya raja hewan-hewan buas (daratan). 

12.  Which of the following statements is TRUE?

       A.    The dolphin was actually willing to help the lion but it couldn’t reach the land.

       B.    There was an agreement made by the lion and dolphin after a long quarrel.

       C.    The dolphin could not refuse the lion’s agreement for the lion was powerful.

       D.   The lion considered itself as the highest ruler of sea creatures.

       E.    The lion met a bull when it was wandering by the seashore.

Pembahasan

A.   Pernyataan yang sesuai dengan isi teks adalah pilihan jawaban (A) yang artinya lumba-lumba itu sebenarnya ingin menolong singa itu tetapi ia tidak dapat menjangkau daratan. Hal ini sesuai dengan kalimat kedua paragraf dua teks, yaitu ”The dolphin, though quite willing to help, was unable to do so because it could not by any reach the land.” yang artinya ”Lumba-lumba itu, meskipun bersedia menolong, tidak mampu melakukannya karena ia tidak dapat mencapai daratan.”. Pilihan jawaban yang lain salah; (B) salah karena dalam teks tidak disebutkan bahwa terjadi pertarungan panjang antara singa dan lumba-lumba itu, (C) salah karena lumba-lumba itu dengan senang hati menerima perjanjian dari singa, (D) salah karena yang menjadi raja dari makhluk laut adalah lumba-lumba itu, bukan singa, dan (E) salah karena singa itu bertemu dengan lumba-lumba ketika sedang berjalan-jalan di tepi laut. 

13.  Why did the lion call the dolphin a traitor?

       A.    The dolphin didn’t help the lion beat the bull.
       B.    The dolphin helped the bull to fight against the lion.
       C.    The dolphin had betrayed the lion by telling its weakness.          
       D.    The dolphin challenged the lion for a fight.
       E.    The dolphin treated the other animals badly.

Pembahasan

A.   Jawaban disimpulkan dari kalimat dalam paragraf kedua, ”The dolphin, though quite willing to help, was unable to do so because it could not by any reach the land. The lion insulted the dolphin as a traitor.”. Jadi, singa itu menganggap lumba-lumba sebagai pengkhianat karena ia tidak mau menolong singa itu, sesuai dengan pilihan jawaban (A). 

14.  “ . . . and called on the dolphin to help it.”
(Paragraph 2)

       What does the word ‘it’ refer to?

       A.    The dolphin.
       B.    The bull.
       C.    The lion.
       D.   The other animal.
       E.    The bull and the Lion.

Pembahasan

C.   Kata’it’ mengacu pada ’the lion’yang disimpulkan dari klausa sebelumnya, ”Not long afterwards the Lion had a combat with a wild bull, . . . .”.

15.  Lina   :   Dewi, have you submitted your biology paper?

       Dewi :   No, I haven’t. I will submit my paper tomorrow.

       Fred  :   What did Dewi say?

       Lina   :   Dewi said that ________.

       A.    she will submit her paper the following day
B.    she would submit her paper tomorrow
C.    she would submit her paper the following day
D.    she will have submitted her paper the following day
E.    she would have submitted her paper the following day

Pembahasan

C.   Kalimat langsung ”I will submit my paper tomorrow.” apabila diubah menjadi kalimat tidak langsung akan mengalami beberapa perubahan, yaitu subjek ’I’ menjadi ’she’ (mengacu pada orang ketiga perempuan), modal ’will’ menjadi ’would’, pronoun ’my’ menjadi ’her’ (mengacu pada orang ketiga perempuan), dan keterangan waktu ’tomorrow’ menjadi ’the following day’. Jadi, pilihan jawaban yang benar adalah (C) she would submit her paper the following day.

The following text is for questions 16 to 19.

The Miserly Beggar

The king was to pass by a beggar’s hut and the man was beside himself with excitement, not because he was about to see the king but because the king was known to part with expensive jewels and huge sums of money when moved by compassion.

He saw the king’s chariot just as a kindly man was filling his begging bowl with uncooked rice.

Pushing the man aside, he ran into the street, shouting praises of the king and the royal family.

The chariot stopped and the king beckoned to the beggar.

“Who are you?” he asked.

“One of the most unfortunate of your subjects,” said the beggar. “Poverty sits on my doorstep and follows me about like a dog. I haven’t eaten since yesterday afternoon!”

“Have you got nothing for your king, except a tale of woe?” said the ruler, putting out his hand. “Give me something.”

The miserly beggar, astonished, carefully picked up 5 grains of rice from his bowl and laid them on the king’s outstretched palm.

The king drove away. The beggar’s disappointment was great. He raved and ranted, and cursed the king again and again for his miserliness. Finally, his anger spent, he went on his rounds.

When he returned home in the evening, he found a bag of rice on the floor. 

“Some generous soul has been here,” he thought and took out a handful of rice from the bag. To his astonishment there was a small piece of gold in it. He realized then that the bag had been sent by the king. He emptied the rice on the floor, feeling sure there would be more gold pieces in it, and he was right. He found 5, one for each grain of rice he had given the king.

“It is not the king who has been miserly,” thought the man, sadly. “If I had been generous and given him the whole bowl of rice, I would have been a rich man today.”

Adopted from: http://www.english-for-students.com/The-Miserly-Beggar.html (December 10, 2010)

16.  Why did the king ask the beggar to give him something?

       A.    He wanted to know what the beggar had.
       B.    He wanted to test the beggar’s generosity.
       C.    He needed the rice to be given to someone else.
       D.   He didn’t know that the beggar was really very poor.
       E.    He didn’t like the beggar’s attitude in asking him money.

Pembahasan

B.   Pada akhir cerita diketahui bahwa raja itu memberikan kepingan emas dalam sekarung kepada sang pengemis sebanyak butiran beras yang ia berikan kepada raja. Jadi, dapat disimpulkan bahwa raja itu tidak sungguh-sungguh meminta beras kepada pengemis itu, ia hanya ingin menguji apakah pengemis itu murah hati.

17.  “‘Have you got nothing for your king except a tale of woe?’ said the ruler . . . .” (Paragraph 7) 

What does the underlined word mean?

A.    Nonsense.             
B.    Suffering.
C.    Absurdity.             
D.   Cruelty.
E.    Upbringing.

Pembahasan

 B.   Kata ’woe’ artinya kesengsaraan. Kata ini sama artinya dengan ’suffering’. Pilihan jawaban yang lain salah karena memiliki arti yang berbeda. Pilihan jawaban (A) artinya omong kosong, (C) artinya kemustahilan, (D) artinya kekejaman, dan (E) artinya didikan.

18.  Which of the statement is TRUE?

       A.    The king didn’t like the beggar’s story.
       B.    The king gave the beggar five bags of rice.
       C.    The beggar got the five grains of rice by buying them.
       D.   The king gave the beggar the rice as soon as he asked for it.
       E.    The beggar cursed the king because he thought that the king was mean.

 Pembahasan

E.   Pilihan jawaban (E) benar karena sesuai dengan kalimat kedua dan ketiga paragraf sembilan, ”The beggar’s disappointment was great. He raved and ranted and cursed the king again and again for his miserliness.”. Pilihan jawaban yang lain salah; (A) salah karena di dalam teks tidak dijelaskan apakah raja suka atau tidak suka dengan cerita pengemis itu, (B) salah karena tidak sesuai dengan kalimat di paragraf sepuluh, ”When he returned home in the evening, he found a bag of rice on the floor.”, (C) salah karena tidak sesuai dengan kalimat di paragraf dua, ”He saw the king’s chariot just as a kindly man was filling his begging bowl with uncooked rice.”, (D) salah karena tidak sesuai dengan kalimat di paragraf sepuluh, ”When he returned home in the evening he found a bag of rice on the floor.” yang menunjukkan bahwa raja itu memberi pengemis sekarung beras pada malam hari, bukan pada saat ia meminta.

19.  What can you learn from the story?

       A.    We should not be mean.
       B.    We should be humble.
       C.    We should be honest.
       D.   We should not be greedy.
       E.    We should treat others with great respects.

Pembahasan

A.   Jawaban disimpulkan dari kalimat yang dikatakan pengemis pada akhir cerita, yaitu ”If I had been generous and given him the whole bowl of rice, I would have been a rich man today.” yang artinya ”Jika saya murah hati dan memberikan seluruh mangkuk beras itu, saya akan kaya sekarang.”. Hal itu berarti pengemis itu menyesali kepelitannya. Oleh karena itu, hal yang dapat dipelajari dari cerita ini adalah bahwa kita tidak boleh pelit, sesuai dengan pilihan jawaban (A).

20.  Arrange the following sentences into a good paragraph.

       (1)   Hoping to die in battle, he would fight in the front line, exposing himself without any worry for his life.

       (2)   If you want to be truly great, you must not be scared of dying, you must be daring.

       (3)   There was once a Greek man who suffered from a deadly disease.

       (4)   On the day of presentation, he was looking very down and sad. He told the general about his deadly disease.

       (5)   But from that day onwards, the soldier was no longer seen at the front. He would always avoid danger and tried his best to avoid danger and protect his life.

       (6)   Knowing that he would die soon, he was the first to join the army when his country was in a battle with the enemy.

       (7)   His general decided to promote him and award him with medals of bravery and honour.

       (8)   The general didn’t want the soldier to die, so he hired the best physician and finally cured the soldier.

       (9)   Eventually, they won the battle and he was still alive.

Adapted from: http://www.inspiring-quotes-and-stories.com/wise-man.html (June 13, 2011)

       A.    3–1–9–7–4–6–8–5–2
       B.    3–6–1–7–4–8–5–2–9
       C.    3–6–1–9–7–4–8–5–2
       D.    3–6–4–9–7–1–8–5–2
       E.    3–6–1–9–7–4–5–2–8

Pembahasan

C.   Teks itu adalah teks narrative. Susunan kalimat yang benar adalah (C) 3–6–1–9–7–4–8–5–2  sehingga membentuk teks sebagai berikut: (3) Dahulu kala ada seorang laki-laki Yunani yang menderita penyakit yang mematikan; (6) Mengetahui bahwa ia akan segera mati, ia menjadi orang pertama yang bergabung dengan angkatan darat ketika negaranya berperang melawan musuh; (1) Berharap mati dalam peperangan, ia berperang di garis depan, memasang badan tanpa kuatir akan hidupnya; (9) Akhirnya, mereka memenang­­kan peperangan itu dan ia masih hidup; (7) Jenderalnya memutuskan untuk menaikkan pangkatnya dan menganugerahi­nya medali keberanian dan kehormatan; (4) Pada hari penganugerahan, ia terlihat sangat sedih dan tertekan. Ia mengatakan kepada jenderalnya mengenai penyakitnya yang mematikan; (8) Jenderalnya tidak ingin ia meninggal sehingga jenderal tersebut menyewa dokter terbaik dan akhirnya menyembuhkan prajurit itu; (5) Namun, sejak saat itu, prajurit yang berani itu tidak pernah lagi terlihat di garis depan. Ia selalu meng­-hindari bahaya dan mencoba sebisa­nya untuk menghindari bahaya dan menyelamat­kan hidupnya; (2) Jika Anda ingin menjadi besar, Anda tidak boleh takut mati, Anda harus berani. 

 

II.    Write a narrative story.

Contoh jawaban:

A terrifying cat had come to live in the big house. Every time the mice went into the kitchen for a nibble, the cat would send them scampering.

“We’ll starve!” they shouted, and decided to have a council meeting. One by one the mice spoke, but no one could think of a plan.

Finally, a boastful mouse stepped forward and proclaimed his idea to be best. He explained, in detail, how a small bell attached to the cat’s collar would warn them all of his approach. Putting himself on his own back for the excellent idea, he sat down.

The oldest mouse stood up and said, “You are a very clever fellow to think of a plan like that! But, now tell us, are you brave enough to put the bell on the cat?”

Adopted from: http://www.storyarts.org/library/aesops/stories/miceincouncil.html (May 28, 2009)

 

 Review Unit III

Version B

 I.     Choose A, B, C, D or E for the correct answer.

A.   Listening Section

Question 1 refers to the following dialog.

Girl  :   You know, there will be an audition for Indonesian Idol in the town hall.

Boy :   Do you mean Indonesian Idol which is broadcast on TV?

Girl  :   Yes. I will join it. In your opinion, is it possible for me to pass the audition?

Boy :   I think so. Your voice is beautiful.

Question:

1.    What is the girl going to join?

A.    A contest at a TV station.
B.   The audition of a contest on TV.
C.   A live broadcast on TV.
D.   The audition of television reporters.
E.   The audition of television news readers.

Pembahasan

B.   Anak perempuan tersebut akan mengikuti audisi kontes Indonesian Idol yang ditayangkan di televisi. Hal itu diketahui dari kalimat anak perempuan tersebut, ”I will join it.”. Kata kata ’it’ merujuk pada audisi kontes tersebut, sesuai dengan pilihan jawaban (B).

Question 2 refers to the following dialog.

Girl  :   It seems that you like reading books about great men.

Boy :   Yes, I do.

Girl  :   Why?    

Boy :   I am very curious about the keys to their success.

Question:

2.    What does the boy want to know about some great men? 

A.    Their social life.     
B.   Their success.            
C.   Their principals.                                  
D.   The keys to their success.                   
E.   Their merits for human being.

Pembahasan

D.   Anak laki-laki tersebut suka membaca buku tentang orang-orang ternama karena ia ingin mengetahui kunci kesuksesan mereka (the keys to their success). Itu ditunjukkan oleh kalimat yang diucapkannya, ”I am very curious about the keys to their success.”. Pilihan jawaban (D) benar.

Question 3 refers to the following dialog.

Boy :   Ugh . . . news about corruption again. It upsets me.

Girl  :   Sure. There are many corruptors in this country. What do you think?

Boy :   I think they deserve very hard punishment, otherwise they will make our country collapse.

Girl  :   I think so.

Question:        

3.    What is the dialog about? 

A.    Corruption in this country.        
B.   Punishment in this country.      
C.   The collapse of a country.       
D.   Courts in this country.
E.   Effects of corruption.

Pembahasan

A.   Percakapan tersebut tentang merajalelanya korupsi di negeri ini. Hal itu disimpulkan dari keseluruhan isi percakapan serta kalimat awal percakapan, ”Ugh . . . news about corruption again. It upsets me.”.

Questions 4 and 5 refer to the following monolog.

       The decision about whether to live on, or off campus is very important. It could affect your entire college career. Both situations have advantages and disadvantages and which one you choose depends a lot on what is suitable for you.

       On-campus housing is generally more convenient than off-campus housing. It’s easier to get to class, especially early in the morning. Students who live on campus are also closer to facilities, such as the library and gym.

       On the other hand, in a dorm, you usually have to share a room, while off-campus housing can be more private and less noisy. Cafeteria food is another disadvantage of on-campus housing. Students on special diets will often find it difficult to live in a dormitory than to live in a rooming house or apartment where they can cook for themselves.    

Adopted from: Cheryl Pavlik and Margaret Keenan Segal, Interactions 2, New York, McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc., 2007.

Questions:      

4.    What is the monolog about? 

A.    Pros and cons of living in on-campus housing.
B.   Pros and cons of living in off-campus housing.
C.   Pros and cons of living in on and off campus housing.
D.   The difficulties of living in on-campus housing.
E.   The benefits of living in on-campus housing.

Pembahasan

C.   Secara keseluruhan teks tersebut membahas pro dan kontra tinggal di asrama kampus atau di luar kampus, sesuai dengan pilihan jawaban (C). Hal itu juga diperkuat dengan kalimat awal teks, ”The decision about whether to live on, or off campus is very important. . . . Both situations have advantages and disadvantages, . . .”.

 5.    Why is living in on-campus housing more convenient?

A.    It is easier to get to class and library.
B.   It is easier to get various foods.
C.   We can cook for ourselves.                 
D.   We can get more privacy.
E.   We can get less noise.            

Pembahasan 

 A.            Pilihan jawaban (A) benar karena sesuai dengan kalimat ”On-campus housing is generally more convenient than off-campus housing. It’s easier to get to class, especially early in the morning. Students who live on campus are also closer to facilities, such as the library and gym.” yang artinya ”Asrama kampus secara umum lebih cocok daripada tinggal di luar kampus. Lebih mudah pergi ke sekolah, terutama pada pagi hari. Siswa yang tinggal di asrama kampus juga lebih dekat pada fasilitas-fasilitas seperti perpustakaan dan gedung olahraga.”.

This is the end of the listening section. 

B.   Reading Section

The following text is for questions 6 and 7.

       Don’t miss this summer’s hottest concerts and art exhibition as Staten Island’s Arts Council presents JUNEFEST, a series of free concerts and free art exhibition during June.

       Whatever your mood, Junefest has it. Heat up with a salsa concert in the park, relax at a classical guitar concert or visit an amazing exhibition, there are so many concerts and exhibits to choose from . . . best part –– they’re all free!

       To get your Junefest calendar or to find out more about these great summer events, call 718-447-3329 or visit us on the web at www. statenislandarts.org.

       That’s 718-447-3329.

Adapted from: How to Write Your Radio PSA, New York, Council on the Arts & Humanities for Staten Island.

 6.   Where is the salsa concert held?

      A.   In the park.                             
B.   At school.       
C.   At the square.                         
D.   In the sports hall.        
E.   In the theatrical building.

Pembahasan

A.   Pilihan jawaban (A) sesuai dengan kalimat ”Heat up with a salsa concert in the park,

. . . .” yang artinya ”Panaskan dirimu dengan konser salsa di taman, . . . .”. 

 7.   Which one is TRUEabout JUNEFEST?

      A.   It is held in two months.
B.   Not all the programs are free.
C.   We can call to get a calendar.
D.   It is a series of films and concerts.
E.   We should enrol ourselves to see the programs.

 Pembahasan

C.   Pilihan jawaban (C) sesuai dengan kalimat ”To get your Junefest calendar or to find out more about these great summer events, call 718-447-3329 . . . .”. Pilihan jawaban yang lain salah. Pilihan jawaban (A) dan (D) tidak sesuai dengan kalimat ”. . . a series of free concerts and free art exhibition during June.”. Pilihan jawaban (B) tidak sesuai dengan kalimat ”. . . best part –– they’re all free!”. Pilihan jawaban (E) salah karena tidak disebutkan bahwa kita harus mendaftar

The following text is for questions 8 to 10.

Adopted from: http://www.westeuston.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/PAP-leaflet-pg-1.jpg (March 19, 2012)

 8.   In what sector is the program held?

      A.   Computer.                                          
B.   Agronomy.
C.   Travel and trip.                                   
D.   Economy and trade.
E.   Rail and construction.

Pembahasan

 E.   Program tersebut diadakan dalam sektor kereta api dan konstruksi, sesuai dengan pilihan jawaban (E). Hal itu sesuai dengan kalimat ”Come on board an innovative preapprentice pilot for the Rail and

Construction Sectors”.

 9.   Who CANNOTjoin the program?

A.    Sheila who is eighteen years old.
B.    Olivia who joined construction training.
C.   Daniel who lives five hundred meters from King’s Cross.
D.   Bertrand who works in a construction company.
E.   Vika who graduated from senior high school three years ago and has not worked yet.

Pembahasan

 D.   Persyaratan untuk mengikuti program tersebut adalah berusia 18 hingga 24 tahun, tidak sedang mengikuti pelatihan atau bekerja, serta tinggal kurang dari satu kilometer dari King’s Cross. Bertrand bekerja di sebuah perusahaan konstruksi. Itu berarti ia tidak dapat mengikuti program tersebut. Pilihan jawaban (D) benar.

10.  “Fast track it at crunch time”

       What is the synonym of ‘crunch’?

      A.   Critical.                  B.    Spare.
C.   Usual.                    D.    Valuable.
E.   Main.

Pembahasan

 A.   Pilihan jawaban yang artinya sama dengan kata ’crunch’ adalah critical, yaitu genting. Pilihan jawaban yang lain artinya berbeda; (B) artinya senggang, (C) artinya biasa, (D) artinya berharga, dan (E) artinya utama.

The following text is for questions 11 to 14.

       When you attend university, you have to make many decisions, the most important being, where to live. Two popular options are living with family or relatives, or renting a dorm on your own, or with
a roommate. These living situations differ in many important ways including price, convenience and amount of independence.

       Living with a family or relative is very different from living on your own. First of all, it is less
expensive and much easier than renting a dorm. Second, when you live with a family or relative, you can minimize living costs. You usually eat with them, so you don’t have to cook for yourself. In contrast, in your own dorm, you have to do all the cooking. Finally, you probably wouldn’t be lonely because there are people to interact with.

       On the other hand, if you value independence, you would probably prefer to be on your own, in
a dorm. When you rent a dorm, you are free to do what you want or when you want. No one will complain if you want to watch television in the middle of the night, or eat breakfast at eleven in the
morning. You may also find it easier to study without any interruption.

       When you’re deciding where to live, the differences between living in a dorm and living with
a family or relative should be considered carefully. There is no right answer for everyone. Both living situations have advantages and disadvantages. You are the only one who can decide which would suit you best. 

Adopted from: Cheryl Pavlik and Margaret Keenan Segal, Interactions 2, New York, McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc., 2007.

11.  What is being discussed in the text?

      A.   Deciding where to study.
B.   Deciding where to have a holiday.
C.   Deciding where to live when studying at university.
D.   Deciding whether we will study or work after graduating.
E.   Deciding when to stay in a dorm on our own.

Pembahasan

C.   Teks tersebut merupakan teks discussion, yaitu membahas sisi positif dan negatif tinggal dengan keluarga/kerabat atau tinggal sendiri di kos ketika melanjutkan pendidikan di perguruan tinggi. Hal itu disimpulkan dari kalimat dalam paragraf satu, ”When you attend university, you have to make many decisions, the most important being, where to live.”. Kalimat-kalimat dan paragraf berikutnya membahas lebih jauh tentang hal itu. Pilihan jawaban (C) benar. 

12.  According to the text, why can living with a family or relatives minimize living costs?

      A.   They will remind us to be thrifty.           
B.   We should not live with other people.
C.   We will be careful when buying something.
D.   We should not share foods with a roommate.
E.   We usually eat with them and don’t have to cook ourselves.

Pembahasan

 E.   Pilihan jawaban (E) sesuai dengan kalimat ketiga dan keempat paragraf dua, ”Second, when you live with a family or relative, you can minimize living costs. You usually eat with them, so you don’t have to cook for yourself.” yang artinya ”Kedua, ketika Anda tinggal dengan keluarga atau kerabat, Anda dapat meminimalkan biaya hidup. Anda biasanya makan dengan mereka sehingga Anda tidak harus memasak sendiri.”.

13.  What is the main idea of paragraph three?

      A.   Advantages of living with family or relatives.
B.   Advantages of living in a dorm on our own.
C.   Disadvantages of living with family or relatives.             
D.   Disadvantages of living in our own dorm.
E.   The writer’s conclusion about the issue.

Pembahasan

 B.   Pikiran utama paragraf tiga adalah tentang keuntungan tinggal di kos sendiri. Hal itu diketahui dari kalimat awal paragraf, ”On the other hand, if you value independence, you would probably prefer to be on your own, in a dorm.”. Dalam paragraf tersebut dijelaskan bahwa jika tinggal di kos sendiri, kita bebas melakukan apa saja yang kita inginkan serta dapat belajar tanpa ganggu-an, sesuai dengan pilihan jawaban (B).

14.  Which statement is NOT TRUE?

      A.   The living situations differ in many ways, such as price and independence.
B.   If we want more freedom, we can stay in a dorm, on our own.
C.   We will not feel lonely when we stay with family or relatives.      
D.   The writer concludes that we should stay with family or relatives.                       
E.   Living with family or relatives is less expensive than living in a dorm.

Pembahasan

 D.            Pilihan jawaban (D) tidak sesuai dengan kalimat-kalimat dalam paragraf terakhir, ”There is no right answer for everyone. Both living situations have advantages and disadvantages. You are the only one who can decide which would suit you best.” yang artinya ”Tidak ada jawaban yang benar untuk setiap orang. Kedua situasi tersebut memiliki keuntungan dan kerugian. Anda adalah satu-satunya orang yang dapat memutuskan mana yang sesuai untuk Anda.”. Pilihan jawaban (A) sesuai dengan kalimat terakhir paragraf satu, (B) sesuai dengan kalimat pertama paragraf tiga, (C) sesuai dengan kalimat terakhir paragraf dua, dan (E) sesuai dengan kalimat kedua paragraf dua.

15.  Terry :   Why do you look disappointed?

       Irfan  :   I would like to join a mountain climbing club. ________, my mother don’t allow me.

      A.   However                 B.    Although
C.   As                            D.    In spite of
E.   Despite

Pembahasan

                A.            Kalimat Irfan artinya ”Saya ingin mengikuti klub mendaki gunung. . . ., ibu saya tidak mengizinkannya.”. Kata yang tepat untuk menghubungkan kedua kalimat tersebut adalah however, yang artinya namun. 

The following text is for questions 16 to 20.

       If you’re considering a job as a television reporter, you may already know that there are advantages and disadvantages. It’s important to look at both sides before determining whether this is truly the job for you.

       This kind of television journalism job also offers excitement and fun. To be on a case, investigating

a story and searching for the truth can be exhilarating and exciting.

       Moreover, the pay depends on what level of reporting you’re at. Obviously, more popular faces will get paid more because more people tune in to watch the reporter. Making a name for yourself can really kickstart your career and help it become very benefical for you. This is also a great stepping stone into other types of journalism, from writing jobs to news shows to talk shows.

       There’s also the benefit of really being able to help solve cases and ensure that the public is informed – depending upon what type of television reporter job you secure. To realize you’re doing a good thing is very rewarding in any job.

       Not only is television reporting a very demanding job, but it can come with extremely long hours. This means less time with family and loved ones, which can obviously put strain on
relationships.

       In some cases, television reporting can also be dangerous. If you’re chasing stories that are related to crimes, there’s always the risk of injury, or death.

       Another con is that television reporting comes with its own set of discriminations. Individuals who are considered nice looking and attractive will have a higher chance of succeeding, because the public would rather tune in to watch an attractive person report the news.

       All in all, you need to look at your own desire and determine whether it’s truly important to you to pursue this industry.

Adopted from: http://kristi-carter.suite101.com/pros-and-cons-of-being-a-tv-reporter-a230178 (March 15, 2012)

16.  What is the purpose of the text?

      A.   To describe a television reporter’s job.
B.   To explain why a television reporter’s job is interesting.
C.   To discuss the profession of a television reporter from two points of view.          
D.   To criticize a television reporter’s job.
E.   To explain how a television reporter does his/her job.

Pembahasan

 C.   Teks tersebut merupakan teks discussion. Jadi, tujuan teks tersebut adalah mendiskusikan sesuatu (profesi wartawan televisi) dari dua sudut pandang, positif dan negatif. Pilihan jawaban (C) benar.

17.  Why is a television reporter susceptible with discrimination sometimes?

      A.   There is not enough promotion to get a better position.
B.   The salary is lower than other professions.
C.   The salary depends on someone’s skills.
D.   Men are preferable to women in a reporting job.
E.   Attractive individuals will have a higher chance of succeeding.

Pembahasan

 E.   Reporter televisi rentan dengan diskriminasi. Orang yang menarik memiliki peluang lebih tinggi untuk sukses. Hal itu diketahui dari kalimat-kalimat dalam paragraf tujuh, ”Another con is that television reporting comes with its own set of discriminations. Individuals who are considered nice looking and attractive will have a higher chance of succeeding, . . .”, sesuai dengan pilihan jawaban (E).

18.  What is the main idea of paragraph six?

      A.   A television reporter’s free time to meet his/her family.
B.   The risk of danger which a television reporter may face.
C.   Chances of being successful in a television reporter’s job.
D.   The happiness of being a television reporter.
E.    Discrimination among television reporters.

Pembahasan

B.   Arti kalimat-kalimat dalam paragraf enam adalah ”Dalam beberapa kasus, pelaporan di televisi juga dapat berbahaya. Jika Anda mengejar cerita yang berkaitan dengan kejahatan, selalu ada risiko terluka, atau kematian.”. Jadi, pokok pikiran paragraf enam adalah tentang risiko bahaya yang mungkin dihadapi para wartawan televisi, sesuai dengan pilihan jawaban (B). 

19.  Which of the statements is NOT TRUE?

      A.   A television reporter’s job offers happiness.
B.   More popular faces may get more payment.
C.   A television reporter may work long hours.
D.   A television reporter spends much time with his/her family.                    
E.   A television reporter’s job can be a stepping stone for a better career in journalism.

Pembahasan

D.   Pilihan jawaban (D) benar karena tidak sesuai dengan kalimat kedua paragraf lima, ”This means less time with family and loved ones, . . .” yang artinya ”Itu berarti sedikit waktu dengan keluarga dan orang-orang yang disayangi, . . .”. Pilihan jawaban (A) sesuai dengan kalimat pertama paragraf dua, (B) sesuai dengan kalimat kedua paragraf tiga, (C) sesuai dengan kalimat pertama paragraf lima, dan (E) sesuai dengan kalimat terakhir paragraf tiga. 

20.  “. . . and help it become very benefical for you.” (Paragraph 3)

       What is the synonym of the underlined word?

      A.   Advantageous.
B.   Important.       
C.   Worthy.          
D.   Good.            
E.   Easy.

 Pembahasan

A.   Kata ’benefical’ dan ’advantageous’memiliki makna yang sama, yaitu menguntungkan. Pilihan jawaban yang lain salah karena maknanya berbeda; (B) artinya penting,
(C) artinya berharga, (D) artinya baik, dan (E) artinya mudah.

II.  Write a dialog using Write a dialog using the expressions you have learned in this unit. 

Contoh jawaban:

Reva  :   I heard Rendy will join a physics olympiad. Is that true?

Ferry  :   Yes.

Reva  :   Where will the olympiad be held?

Ferry  :   In Kazakhstan.

Reva  :   Is it possible that he could win a gold medal?

Ferry  :   Nothing is impossible. Moreover, he is the brightest student in this school.

Reva  :   However . . . he has to compete with students from other countries.

Ferry  :   That’s right, but I’m sure he has prepared well for the competition. He could be the best.

Reva  :   You’re right. Let’s support him.

Ferry  :   Anyway, I am wondering what Rendy will be in the future. Since he is very smart in science, I guess he may become a scientist.

Reva  :   Your guess is right. Rendy told me that he wished to be a great scientist one day.

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