latihan soal 69

1.      Where was the opening ceremony held?

1. 3000, Victoria street, London BC.
2. 300, Victoria street, London EC
3. 30, Victoria street, London EC
4. 30, Victoria street, London AC
5. 30, Victoria street, London BC

2.      Which statement is correct?

1. a large expensive round wooden table
2. a young sexy interesting lady
3. a Beautiful magnificent museum
4. Borobudur is a high and unique temple
5. Look at the nice blue and beautiful sky

Choose the best pronoun!

3.      Indira fell off her bicycle and broke ….. arm

a. hers                                            c. his                                        e. he

b. her                                             d. him

4.      Adam and Amanda are married ……..live in an apartment building.

a. They                                          c. Theirs                                   e. They are

b. Them                                         d. Their

5.      We live in the same building …… apartment has one bedroom.

a. Ours                                           c. Our                                      e. Us

b. We                                             d. We are        

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latihan soal 68

1.      First,……the phone receiver.

a. put of                                               c. take                                      e. log on

b. turn over                                          d. ring up

2.      Then, ……..the coin (s)

a.insert                                                 c. move                                    e. deliver

b. throw                                               d. change

3.      Next,……the number you want.

a. dial                                                  c. dial                                      e. read

b.press                                                 d. hit

4.      wait for the dial …….

a. installed                                           c. connecting                           e. connected

b. relate                                               d. relating

5.      finally, put the ….. back after you finish the call.

a. caller                                                c. button                                  e. cable

b. stick                                                 d. receiver

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latihan soal 67

1.      Directure   : “Type and report the meeting conclusion immediately!”

Secretary   : “All right, sir!”

The underlined words express ……..

a. demand                                           c. instruction               e. comment

b. request                                             d. command

2.      When father came, children ……. A TV program

a. was watching TV                            c. watching TV           e. watches

b. were watching TV                          d. watch

3.      Devy usually ……… to the book store twice a month.

a. attending                                         c. has attended            e. attended

b. attend                                              d. attends

4.      Asep                      : “Did you see the head master?”

Khoirunnisa           : “Yes, he …… in the library now.

a. reads a magazines                            d. read a magazine

b. is reading a magazine                      e. has read a magazine

c. was reading a magazine

5.      Donna       : “My brother ………. To America for continuing his study next weak.”

Putri          : “That’s great”.

a. will leave                                         c. leaving                     e. left

b. leaves                                              d. has left

6.      Anju                      : “When … you cut your hair so masculine?”

Collins                   : “I have the barber cut it yesterday”.  

a. does                                                 c. did                           e. doing

b. do                                                    d. have done

7.      Mr. Watson is teacher. She teaches in (famous - a – school – big) the good arrangement for  the words in the bracket is ….

a.       a school big famous                                  d. a famous big school

b.      famous a school big                                  e. a big famous school

c.       a big school favorite

8.      Adhy                     : wow! That’s a lovely “bandana”, Rennie.is it new?

Rennie                   : yes it is. Thanks a lot.

Adhy                     : The color and the model look nice on you.

Rennie                   : oh, I am. I really love this bandana.

Adhy                     : Did you buy it your self? It must be expensive!

Rennie                   : Certainly not. Adhy. My lovely brother bought it for me as a gift.

Adhy                     : Did he? What a generous brother you have!

What is the gambit of the dialogue above..?

a. leave taking                                     c. asking information              e. breaking in

b. giving compliment                          d. guessing

The chairman and director of general mercantile ltd

Request the presence of

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Jackson

To the opening ceremony of the branch office of general mercantile at 300,

 Victoria street, London E.C. at 7.Pm.

On Thusrday, 1 st April 2008.

            Evening Dress                                                                        RSVP Secretary

9.      What is the invitation about?

a. Request of presence                                                            d. General mercantile ltd.

b. The opening ceremony of new branch office         e. RSVP to the Secretary       

c. Meet Mr. and Mrs. Frank Jackson

10.  Who were invited to the opening ceremony?

a. The chairman                       c. General mercantile              e. The secretary

b. The Director                        d. Mr and Mrs. Frank Jackson

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latihan soal 66

1.      Hesa                      : “Hi….how do you do?”

      Safitri                    : “………”

a. How do you do                   c. I’m fine, and you?               e.a and b are correct                b. Nice to meet you                  d. not bad

2.      Reidy        : “How about having dinner with me tonight?

      Farah         : “Thanks you, I’d love to.

      From the dialogue above we conclude that …..

            a. Farah declines the invitation                 d. Reidy invites Farah to have dinner together

            b. Reidy wants to have dinner                  e. Reidy makes a date with Farah

            c. Farah loves pete

3.      The boy                 : “……,madam. Would you mind if I sit beside you?”

      The old lady          : “By all means.”

a. Hi                                        c. Hello                                    e. Nice to meet you

b. Excuse me                           d. How do you do

4.      Romora     : “my brother has got a scholarship to continue his study in one of prominent              university in America.” 

      widura       : “ ……………..”

            a. I’m glad to hear that                       c. it’s common             e. I’m not satisfied

            b. I’m sorry to know that                    d. I’m not surprise

5.      Alfa                       : “You know Rita’s father is hospitalized for his serious illness.”

Alin                       : “…………….”

a. She must be very sad                      d. It’s boring

b. She must be very happy                  e. it’s good idea

c. Excuse me

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latihan soal 65

Text 3

How to make a Balloon Powered Rocket

You will need a balloon, sticky tape, sensors, string, a plastic drinking straw.

1.      Thread the string carefully through the drinking straw.

2.      The one end of the string to an object (tree, door handle, post, and so on)

3.      The other end of the string to something ten meters away making sure that the string is tight.

4.      Cut two pieces of sticky tape.

5.      Gently blow a little air into the balloon.

6.      Hold the end of the balloon tightly so the air does not escape.

7.      Tape the balloon firmly to the straw.

8.      Blow more air into the balloon and again hold the end tightly.

9.      Quickly release the end of the balloon and watch it travel along the string.

1.      What is the genre of the text?

            a. Procedure                                        c. exposition                               e. spoof

            b. report                                               d. narrative

2.      What is the communicative purpose of the text?

a. To tell the story of a balloon

b. To retell the event

            c. To explain the steps how to make a balloon power rocket

            d. To describe the balloon

            e. To inform the reader how to do something

3.      What is the goal of the text?

            a. Telling about the balloon powered rocket

            b. Making a balloon powered rocket

            c. Making a rocket power balloon

            d. Powered rocket with balloon

            e. Powered rocket is a balloon

4.      “You will need a balloon, sticky tape, sensors, string, a plastic, drinking, straw.”

      What do we call this part of the text?

            a. Goal                                                 c. Event                                   e. Materials

            b. Step                                                 d. Coda

5.      How many materials are needed to make a balloon powered rocket ….

            a. 3                         b. 2                            c. 4                        d. 5                        e.6

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latihan soal 64

1.      After the passengers had been out from the plane board, the stewardess collects the trash which may be …. By the passengers.

            a. through                                            c. set up                                  e. saved

            b. throw                                               d. thrown

2.      You needn’t to …., because we have heard your voice clearly.

            a. loud                                                 c. whisper                                e. louder

            b. shout                                               d. shouting

3.      What is the tense that use on the text above?

            a. Past tense                                        d. Perfect tense                                  

            b. Present tense                                   e. Past perfect tense

            c. Future tense

4.      ”Didn’t you tell the hawk that you’d already promised to marry me?”

Shout the rooster.

Which word of the following words has the closest meaning with the underlined    word?

            a. loud                                                 c. terrify                                  e. speak

            b. louder                                              d. scream

5.      The hawk was so furious that he cursed the hen. One of the following words is the anthonym of the underlined word.

            a. happy                                               c. angry                       e. disappointed

            b. delighted                                         d. regret

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latihan soal 63

1.      The hawk flew down from the sky and asked the hen. ”won’t you marry me?” (paragraph 1).

      What does the underlined utterance mean?

            a. The hen wanted to marry the hawk

            b. The hen refused to marry the hawk

            c. The hen agreed to be the hawk^’s wife

            d. The hawk proposed the hen to be his wife

            e. The hawk wanted to marry the hen at the sky

2.      Why was the rooster angry when he saw the ring?

            a. The hen had betrayed him

            b. The hen had stolen his ring

            c. The hen didn^’t wear her own ring

            d. The ring was not good for the hen

            e. The ring was too small for the hen

3.      What can we learn from the story? We have to ….

            a. take care of our children

            b. keep our promise

            c. love one another

            d. listen to other

            e. marry soon

4.      The hen loved the brave ….(paragraph 2)

      This part of text called ….

            a. Resolution                                       c. Event                                   e. Orientation

            b. Step                                                 d. Major complication

5.      When the hawk came ….(paragraph 5)

      This part of the text called

            a. Resolution                                       c. Event                                   e. Orientation

            b. Step                                                 d. Major complication

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latihan soal 62

1.      The old woman was feel …. after she had heard that her beloved son was seriously injured in a terrible accident.

            a. delighted                                         c. sorrow                                 e. sadness

            b. regret                                               d. unconscious

2.      The room is too narrow, we need a ….  of air in here.

            a. Parfum                                             c. light                                     e. pipe

            b. breath                                              d. release

Text 2

            “Once upon a time a hawk feel in love with a hen. The hawk flew down from the sky and asked the hen, “Won^’t you marry me?”

            The hen loved the brave, strong hawk and wishes to marry him. But she said, ”I cannot fly as high as you can. If you give me time, I may learn to fly as high as you. Then, we can fly together.”

            The hawk agreed. Before he went away, he gave the hen a ring. “This is to show that you have promised to marry me, ”said the hawk.

            So it happened that the hen had already promised to marry a rooster. So, when the rooster saw the ring, he became very angry. “Throw that ring away at once! Didn^’t you tell the hawk that you^’d already promised to marry me?” shouted the rooster .The hen was so frightened at the rooster anger that she threw away  the ring immediately.

            When the hawk came the next day, the hen told him the truth. The hawk was so furious that he cursed the hen. “Why didn^’t you tell me earlier? Now, You^’ll always be scratching the earth, and I^’ll always be flying above you to catch your children, ”said the hawk.

            The curse seems to have come true.

3.      What is the genre of the text?

            a. Descriptive                                      c. Narrative                             e. News item

            b. Recount                                           d. Procedure

4.      Why couldn’t the hen say “yes” right away?

            a. because she did not love the hawk

            b. because she had no ring to exchange

            c. because it would make the roaster angry

            d. because the hawk was too brave  and strong

            e. because she had to learn how to fly as high as the hawk

5.      What is the story about?

            a. A hen and a rooster

            b. A hawk and his wife

            c. A hen and her children

            d. A rooster and his fiance

            e. A hawk, a hen and a rooster

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latihan soal 61

Text 1

            Early one morning, Umar was walking to the bus stop to catch a bus to school. A loud, screeching noise suddenly pierced the air. Umar realized that there had been an accident. A small boy was lying unconscious on the road, and the car that had hit him had already run away.

            Umar was confused and frightened. “is the boy dead?” Umar asked himself. However, the boy was still breathing. Umar could see that the boy had bruises all over his face and arms.

            Umar did not know what to do. Few cars passed along this road at this time of the day. The nearest house which he could go to for help was his own, but it would take ten minutes to walk there. Umar finally decided to stay with the boy until somebody came by.

            Time passed very slowly – so it seemed to Umar. The boy was still unconscious, and Umar prayed for the boy to regain consciousness.

            Umar sprang to his feet at the sound of an approaching car. He waved frantically at the driver to stop. Umar asked the driver, ”You will help this boy, won^’t you, Sir?” The driver was kind. He carried the injuried boy to the car. Umar went with them to the hospital. Later, the driver took Umar to the police station to report the accident.

            Umar had a lot to tell to his friends that day at school. All his friends though Umar was a very brave boy.”it was an unforgettable incident, wasn’t it?” They asked him.

            “Yes, it was, “Umar replied. ”it was a terrifying experience, thought!”

1.      What is the genre of the text?

            a. Descriptive                                      c. Narrative                                e. News item

            b. Recount                                           d. Procedure

 1.      The purpose of the text is to ….

a. tell a past event                               d. report a phenomena

b. entertain readers                              e. describe Umar^’s activity

c. discuss something

2.      Umar and the helpful driver went to the police station after they ….

a. stopped the approaching car

b. reported the accident they saw

c. brought the boy to the nearest house

d. had seen the injured boy on the road

e. had carried the injured boy to the hospital

3.      “Time passed very slowly” ….( paragraph 4 )

       This part of the text is called ….

            a. Description                                      c. Event                                e. Reorientation

            b. Resolution                                       d. Orientation

4.      What do Umar’s friends think about him ….

            a. he is an honest boy                          d. he is a kind boy

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latihan soal 60

46.Ray             :”Hello, I’m Ray. I’m a new here

     Granty        :”…..,Ray. I’m Granty

     a. Pleased to see you

     b. How have you been

     c. How do you do

     d. Thank you

     e. I’m fine

47.It was a boring weekend. I ….anything

     a.weren’t doing

     b.don’t do

     c.didn’t do

     d.doesn’t do

     e. wasn’t do

48.Della and Furqon …..shopping yesterday ( negative )

     a. didn’t go

     b. go

     c. goes

     d. didn’t

     e. don’t

49.Warsito .….not in his office yesterday. He.…not go to work

     a. did – was                        d. does – was

     b. is – do                            e. was – did

     c. do – was

  

50.It……rain right now. the rain…..a few minutes a go

     a. Wasn’t – stopped           d. didn’t – stopped

     b. Isn’t – stoped                           e. isn’t - stop

     c. Isn’t – stopped

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latihan soal 59

41.The students ….their teacher in his house yesterday

     a. visit

     b. is visiting

     c. visited

     d. have been visiting

     e. will visit

42.Secretary    :”…… shall I make a cup of coffee?”

     Director      :”Yes, please!” I am very sleepy

     a. Excuse me, Sir

     b. I beg your pardon

     c. nice to see you

     d. what do you think

     e. is it okay

43.Ariyaguna  :”I have lost my book somewhere”

     Tasya          :”……………….”

     a. I’m glad to know it

     b. Please don’t be angry

     c. I am sorry to hear that

     d. Congratulation!

     e. it’s fantastic

44.Bayu           :”It’s a lovely day, isn’t it?”

     Santi           :”Yes, it is”

     Bayu           :”Will you accompany me to go for swimming?”

     Santi           :”………………….”

     a. That’s alright

     b. Don’t mention it

     c. it doesn’t matter

     d. sorry, I am busy

     e. Poor you!

45. Fei             :”Let me introduce you to my twin, Vemas”.

      Irfan          :”How do you do, Vemas”.

      Vemas       :”How do you do? it’s nice to meet you.”

      Irfan          :”…………………….”

      a. Me too

      b. I should be nice

      c. Do you?

      d. Am I nice ?

      e. I am dissapointed

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latihan soal 58

36. What’s the good news that Tyra shared to her diary on June 7^th?

      a. she had made some friends

      b. she have made some friends

      c. she had had made some friends

      d. she has made some friends

      e. she is has made some friends

37. What is the type of the text ?

      a. Narrative

      b. recount

      c. descriptive

      d. procedure

      e. news item

38. Obi            : “How do you do ? My name’s Obi. I am from LA”

      Rizke         : “……………? I am Rizke, from Melbourne. I’m glad to meet you.”

      Obi            : “I’m glad to meet you to”.

      a. very well, thank you

      b. how do you do

      c. how are you today

      d. I am fine thanks

      e. not at all

39. ”How have you been?”

      Which of the following answers is not acceptable ?

      a. I’ve been good

      b. I’ve been from Bandung

      c. All right

      d. Not, bad

      e. It’s okey

40.Arnold        :”I’m afraid I’II have to go now”.

     Saffana       :”Do you have to go so soon?”

     Arnold        :”Yes, good night, Saffana!”

     Saffana       :”Good night. See you tomorrow.”

     The underlined utterance means that Arnold wanted…..Saffana

     a. sympathy

     b. to meet

     c. to invite

     d. introduce

     e. to leave

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latihan soal 57

31. How did Tyra feel about her first day at college?

      a. Pleasent

      b. unpleasent

      c. Terrific

      d. Awful

      e. Great

32. What was Tyra hoping at her first day in college ?

      a. Something Terrible

      b. something Unpleasent

      c. something ruin

      d. something pathetic

      e. something nice

33. According to Tyra’s opinion on June 4^th, what kind of people that she’s     dealing with in the college?

      a. ignorant and cruel

      b. ignorant and cute

      c. ignorant and calm

      d. ignorant and charming

      e. ignorant and charismatic

34. When did Tyra miss her hometown best friends?

      a. June 4^th, 2007

      b. June 5^th, 2007

      c. June 5^th, 2006

      d. June 4^th, 2006

      e. June 7^th, 2006

35. How did Tyra feel about her college life lately?

      a. cute and friendly

      b. charming and friendly

      c. charismatic and friendly

      d. nice and cruel

      e. nice and friendly

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latihan soal 56

26.The boy said that he agreed. with the new rule in his school.

     Which statement shows his agreement?

a. he was not annoyed

     b. he would not obey the rule

     c. he didn’t care of the rule

     d. he didn’t like wearing a cap and tie

     e. he didn’t mind wearing a cap, an tie

27.The boy believed that all students would  ....

     a. have a high spirit to study

     b. solve their own problems

     c. care for their environment

     d. follow the new rule

     e. feel uncomfortable

28.”One of them showed her annoyance……..”(line 3)

     The underlined word is close in meaning to ....

     a. responsibility

     b. displeasure

     c. agreement

     d. applause 

     e. response

This text is for question 29 to 37

Diary of a student named Tyra

                                                                                                June 3^rd, 2006

Dear diary,

Today is my first day as a college student at UNCLA. I feel really excited, it  seems like just yesterday I started my high school, but now is my time to begin  my new life in college. I really hope that everything will be okay today,  because I don’t expect something bad will happen and ruin my day. oh, I really  hope NOT .…

                                                                                                June 4^th, 2006

Dear diary,

Yesterday wasn’t a good start for me. Something came up and ruined my entire  mood for that day. I wasn’t pleased with my new beginning of college’s life.  Honestly, I doubted whether I could survive in dealing with people in this  college. but, HEY, I have to survive, right? Although they are cruel and  ignorant, but I can do this!

 P.S: I really miss my hometown buddies……….wish they were here…………

                                                                                                June 7^th, 2006

Dear diary

Sorry I skipped telling stories these few days. it’s because I have a bunch of  assignments to do. Well. I guess the old saying is right; college is fun and also  tiring. yeah right…….now I know why they said so. But, the good news  is……I have made some friends. Thanks goodness they’re nice and friendly.

29. Where is Tyra studying at ?

      a. Oxford

      b. Yale

      c. UNCLA

      d. UI

      e. UNJ

30. When did Tyra started her first day as a college student?

      a. June 3^rd, 2006

      b. June 1^st, 2006

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