SOAL
NO 31
The kangaroo is a marsupial from the family
Macropodidae (macropods, meaning “large foot”). In common use the term is used
to describe the largest species from this family, … the genius Macroous, red
kangaroo, antilopine kangaroo, eastern grey kangaroo. Kangaroo are endemic to
Australia. The smaller Macropods (x) ….. in Australia and
New Guinea.
Kangaroos have large, powerful hand
legs, large feet …., a long muscular tail for balance, and a small head. Like
most marsupials. Female kangaroos have a pouch called marsupium in which joeys
…. Postnatal development.
X = ……
a. Especially
which of
b. Especially
those of
c. Especially
this of
d. Especially
that of.
SOAL
NO 29
Customer : Excuse me, I bought this last week and now is stopped
……..It’s very good quality.
Shop assistant : I’m sorry
that’s rather unusual. They’re usually very reliable
Customer : but it’s not working,
so ….
Shop Assistant : I’m sorry
about that. Can I see your receipt?
Customer : here’s the receipt.
Shop assistant : Thank you,
sir. If you can just wait a moment. The manager can see you.
Customer : I want a refund, not
the manager.
Shop assistant : I’m sorry,
sir. But (x) ….. she is only one who can giverefunds.
X = ….
a. I
must look for a manager
b.
I will
see a manager
c. I
must find the manager
d. I
have to get the manager
SOAL
NO 28
Choose the one best answer-marked A, B,
C and D to each question.
In the 1929s,
Josephine Dickson, an accident-prone New Jersey Housewife, inspired the
invention of the Band-Aid. Her husband Earle, who tended her various bounds and
wounds, hit upon the idea of sticking small squares of sterile gauze onto
adhesive tape, covering it with a layer of crimenoline, and the rolling bit up
so that Josephine could cut off and apply the ready-made bandage herself.
Earle’s
employer, Johnson and Johnson, soon began producing the first Band-Aids. By the
time Earle died in 196- by then a member a company’s board of directors –
Band-Aid sales had exceeded 30millions a year.
The expression hit upon in the text most
nearly means ….
a. Touched
with sudden force
b. Succeeded
in achieving
c. Had
an unpleasant effect
d. Causes
damages or injuries
SOAL
NO 27
Michael Jordan
has played for the Chicago Bulls for years, and everyone cheers for him. Fans
have filled the seats at The United Centre ever since he led the team to six
NBA championship, and many have watched each of his games on TV. Therefore, it
is no wonder that he has attracted such admiration and fame. Jordan possesses
all the qualities of an athletic of superstar. Extraordinary an attractiveness,
incredible physical talent, and an exemplary character.
First of all,
Jordan is a fine physical specimen of a man. He is not only handsome, but hehas
a magnificent body on his six and-one-half-foot frame. He always shaves his
hair, which seems symbolize has commitment to the game. With his broad and
rippling muscle, he looks strong and formidable in his number 23 jersey.
Second, Jordan
is talented athlete who has developed a game of speed, agility and
intelligence. He quickly dodges the opposing’s team defense and makes
spectacular shots, sometime as he falls away from the basket other times when
he drives towards it. As a result, he always scores a lot of points. Which
makes him the top scorer on the bulls and also within the rest of the NBA. Most
amazing of all are his “air Jordan” moves, which rely on agility and leaping
ability. He jumps up in the air and can stay there for a long time before
coming down. He also smart, and as the team captain he tries to keep his
teammates as disciplined as he is on the court. Without Michael Jordan, The
Chicago Bulls would not be where they are today.
He was appointed captain due to several
reasons, one of which being …
a. His
exemplary character
b. His
discipline on the court
c. His
being a top score in NBA
d . His
speedy movement on the court
SOAL
NO 26
Choose the one best answer-marked A, B,
C and D to each question
A
handful of countries produces a portion of their electricity using nuclear
energy. However, many people oppose nuclear energy because an accident can
cause massive devastation. The 1986 accident at the Chernobyl’ nuclear power
plant in the Ukraine scattered radioactive contamination over a large part of
Europe. Approximately 200. 000 people were evacuated, and human health has been
dramatically affected. Studies in 1996 found that the rate of thyroid cancer on
young Ukranian children was ten times higher than was the norm prior to the
accident.
One
reasonable solution combines conservation strategies with the increased use of
solar energy. The price of solar energy has steadly dropped and if
environmental concerns were factoried into the cost, solar, power would already
be significantly cheaper than traditional fuels.
The text implies that there have a lot
of people suffering from cancer due to …
a. Nuclear
plants
b. Chernobyl’s
plants
c. Nuclear
energy sources
d.
Nuclear
accident
SOAL
NO 25
To tie the four in Hand knot, select a
necktie of your choice and stand in front a mirror. Then … below:
1) Start
with the wide end (W) of your necktie on the right, extending about 1 inches
below the narrow end (N) on the left.
2) Then
cross the wide end over the narrow end
3) Turn
the wide end back underneath the narrow end
4) …….
Over in front of the narrow end again
5) Then,
pull the wide end up and through the loop around your neck
6) Hold
the front of the knot loosely with your index finger and bring the wide end
down through the front loop
7) At
last, remove your finger and tighten the knot carefully to the collar (X) ….
X = ……
a. Holding
the narrow end and slide the knot up
b. Through
holding the narrow end and slide the knot up
c. With
holding the narrow end and sliding the knot up
d.
By
holding the narrow end and sliding the knot up
SOAL NO 24
RAJA AMPAT ISLAND
For those of you in dire need for
an exhilarating underwater expedition. West papua’s Raja Ampat is must
certainly your ideal destination. Compraising over 1500 timetone isles to
explore. Raja Ampat which means “Four Kings” in local language, is exceptionally
rich of coasted wonders. These smaller islands surround the four main island of
Sahwati, Batanta, Misool, Waigeo, and the Kofisu. Located off the northwest of
Bird’s Head Peninsula. And stretegically
positioned between the indian and pacific oceans. Most of now
sea-covered region of Raja Ampat used to be land, which then submerged of the end of last Ice Age. Raja Ampat is
accessebale by taking a fastboat from Sorong fishery port. Escorting you to
wasoi, Capital city of Raja Ampat, before taking another fastboat or speedboat
rides to the smaller islands.
Renowned for its marine
bodyversity, as one of the most extensive on the palnet, the archipelago is
home to more than a thousand types of
fish, hundred of types of coral, also molluasks. Therefore it would be apt to
hire a marine biologist as your guide, which will assist you, not only in
indulging, but also in learning more on the ecosystem. By dawn, dance with colorful anemon fishes, from
parrotfish, suregonfish, to clownfish, wobbegongs, mantis shrimps, pygme
seahorses, in mantaraya in the subtemanean paradise with rise of sun peering
through the reef’s coral caves. Cape kri, Melissa’s Garden, saridnes reef. The
text Nudibranch rock, wai island night dive, to name a few diving sites in the
area to visit later in the day, unwind and kick back at that ched- roof patio
by the blue lagoon of Jef Pele, where by dusk, sparkless, and shimmers with
turquises flucres cent glow.
The main purpose of the text above
is …
a. to
discuss how natural and beautiful Raja Ampat Islands are
b. to
persuade prospective tourist to visit Raja Ampat Islands
c. To
expose the natural potential of Raja Ampat
d. To
show that Raja Ampat Islands are a choice for leisure
SOAL
NO 23
ShangduenChallert
has elephants on her mind. She works tirefessly to keep the elephant population
in Thailand from dwinding to drastic
levels. “Thai elephants are under serious threat. Unless they are promptly and
appropriately protected, they might only exist in books and photos in the near
future. “says Sangduan.
Sangduan
was born into a remote mountain community in onorthern Thailand 47 years ago.
Her love of the pachyderm began when she was very young. She was just a
teenager when she first saw elephants being used for commercial logging along
the Thai-Burmese border. The experience changed her life.
In
1996, Sangduan, together with her family, founded the elephant Nature park in
Chiang Mai. Today, the park is supported by Sangduan’s family tour business
which runs educational and environmental trips as well as travel website. The
man objective of the park is to provide a sanctuary for elephants to live
peacefully in their natural environment. Thirty recued elephants of all ages
are currently under the park’s care. The disabled, orphan or blind elephants are
mostly rescued from private owners, and fees are negotiated to enable them to
join the park’s herd.
Sangduan’s
latest project is to remove elephants from urban cities and bring them from the
natural environment. At present, thousands of elephants wander around big city
in Bangkok with mahcuts (elephants caretaker) seeking donation from tourists or
the public.
Sangduan
also plans to open elephants center in Sun. Thailand northeastern province
considered to be the primary home of indigenous elephants. The new sanctuary
will serve as another alternative for mahouts to bring their elephants back
home to nature.
The
reader’s digest recognition is a great honor for me. It shows that society
cares about the survival of the elephants.” She adds.
The word dwindling in the firstparagraph mostly nearly means …
a. Becoming
fewer a number
b. Changing
the size very rapidly
c. Moving
from urban areas to sanctuaries
d. Turning
extinct in a short period of time
SOAL NO 22
Customer : Excuse me, I bought this last week and now is stopped (x)
……..It’s very good quality.
Shop assistant : I’m sorry
that’s rather unusual. They’re usuallr very reliable
Customer : but it’s not
working, so ….
Shop Assistant : I’m sorry
about that. Can I see your receipt?
Customer : here’s the receipt.
Shop assistant : Thank you,
sir. If you can just wait a moment. The manager can see you.
Customer : I want a refund, not
the manager.
Shop assistant : I’m sorry,
sir. But ….. she is only one who can giverefunds.
X = ….
a. I
didn’t think
b. I
can’t think
c. I
don’t think
d. I
have no ide
SOAL NO 21
Man : My briefcase is
just like yours, isn’t it?
Woman : Almost, Mine is smaller, and it doesn’t have a clock. I
think. I’d rather have had one like yours.
The woman would rather have had a briefcase like the one the man has
because ….
a. The
man’s briefcase has a lock
b. The
man’s briefcase is smaller
c. She
does not have one
d. They
are alike
SOAL
NO 20
Choose the one best answer – marked A,
B, C and D – to each answer question
“ Studies below that first-born or only children are expected to be
successful.”
This sentence can be rewritten as ….
A. Only
children are first in their studies
B. Firs-born
children are only successful in their study
C. First-born
or only children expect success according to studies
D. Other
expect that first-born and only children will be successful.
SOAL
NO 19
There are
positive mental to exercising. First you will feel loss stress. Exercising
reduces stress because you forget about your problems while you are exercising.
Second, you will feel better about everything. Exercising release endorphins
into your body. Endorphins are chemicals (X) …. Make you feel good. Third, you
will sleep better. Exercising helps your
relax, so you can fall asleep more quickly and stay asleep longer. After … you
feel better throughout the next day.
Finally, you will feel better about yourself. This will give you more
confidence to handle your daily life and even enjoy it. In conclusion, reducing
stress feeling good, sleeping better, and … are the positive results of
exercising.
X = …
a. That
b. So
that
c. In
order to
d. In
order that
SOAL
NO 18
Choose the one best answer – marked A,
B, C and D – to each answer question
A team of anthropologists from the Max
Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology in Lepzig, Germany, developed a
battery of learning tests …. Call the Primate Cognition Test Battery.
a.
They
b.
Which
c.
Who they
d.
Whom they
SOAL
NO 17
Man : Rudy doesn’t stand a chance of
winning a gold medal in the Olympics.
Woman :True,
but he is doing his best
What do we learn from this conversation?
a. Rudy
probably will not win a gold medal
b. Rudy’s
standing in line for a gold medal
c. Rudy
was the best, so he got a gold medal
d. Nobody’s
better than Rudy at getting gold medals
SOAL
NO 16
Woman : I have been the worst headaches, I
know some of it is stress. But I’m worried that I might have something more
serious, like high blood pressure.
Man : well, we’ll check that out. Of course, but
first, tell me the last time you had your glasses changed. It really
sounds more like eye strain.
In the dialogue, the man suspects that ..
a. The
woman needs a new glasses
b. The
woman has a high blood pressure
c. The
woman is suffering from stress
d. The
woman has a serious headache.
SOAL
NO 15
To
be the four in Hand Knot, select a necktie of your choice and stand in front of
a mirror. Then (X) ……. Below …
1. Start
with the wide end (“W”) of your necktie on the right, extending about 12 inches
below the narrow and (“N”) on the left.
2. Then
cross the wide end over the narrow end
3. Turn
the wide and back underneath the narrow end.
4. ….. over in front of the narrow end again.
5. Then,
pull the wide end up and through the loop around your neck
6. Hold
the front of the knot loosely with your index finger and bring the wide end
down through the front loop
7. At
least, remove your finger and tighten the knot carefully to the collar ….
X = …
a. Simply
following these ways
b.
Simply
follow the steps
c. Simply
to follow this method
d. Simply
to follow this procedure.
SOAL NO 14
Choose the one best answer – marked A,
B, C and D – to each answer question
About
two centuries ago, humans enjoyed their first airbone ride in cloth balloon.
Passengers rode in a basket fastened below the balloon. It was not easy for
these brave adventures because they dependent solely on the wind velocity and
direction to move them about.
Germany
began producing and using airships about forty-six years later with its famous
Zappelins. The largest and probably most famous of Germany’s airships was the
Hindenberg, which could travel at eighty-five miles per hour.
Later,
Great Britain and France, built smaller airships called Blimps. The latter
airships were intended for patrolling the coast and observing submarine
activity. While the former served as passenger and cargo ships.
Travelling relatively fast at that time,
Hindenberg was intended …
a. For
patrolling the coast
b. For
observing submarine activity
c. As
passenger and cargo ship
d. As
a means of military air transport
SOAL
NO 13
Choose the one best answer – marked A,
B, C and D – to each answer question
About
two centuries ago, humans enjoyed their first airbone ride in cloth balloon.
Passengers rode in a basket fastened below the balloon. It was not easy for
these brave adventures because they dependent solely on the wind velocity and
direction to move them about.
Germany
began producing and using airships about forty-six years later with its famous
Zappelins. The largest and probably most famous of Germany’s airships was the
Hindenberg, which could travel at eighty-five miles per hour.
Later,
Great Britain and France, built smaller airships called Blimps. The latter
airships were intended for patrolling the coast and observing submarine
activity. While the former served as passenger and cargo ships.
Why was it difficult to fly in the
air-filled balloons?
a. The
balloons were too sluggish
b. It
was hard to get off the ground
c. There
were too many people inside
d. There
were no way of controlling them
SOAL
NO 12
(X) ….the Jakarta Post’s English writing
workshop for professionals
Writing in English has become an essential
everyday task for business executives and …. Whether it is sending out e-mails
and office memos, or preparing reports.
Unfortunately, example of poor or
inflective writing are all around. Don’t let the intimidation factor of writing
in English to stop you … of
communication in today’s workplace.
Learn the skill to develop writing
skills and habit of writing in English with The Jakarta Post’s special workshop
Using writing for effective communication.
X = ….
a. To
join in
b. Joining
c. Join
d. join
with
SOAL NO 11
TanaToraja is
located in the Northern part of the South Sulawesi Province. Toraja is a name
of(X) ….. of the mountainous regions of the northern part of south peninsula.
Which have remained isolated until quite recently. Torajans are famous for …….
Torajan houses are compound building that consist of traditional houses
Tongkonan and rice storage buildings (lumbung). The buildings are …. The
ornament is painted with traditional colours dominated with the black and red
colours. All of them create the aestethic
value of the buildings of Torajan houses. The word Tongokan is a name derived
from the toraja word for to sit. It literary means the place where family
member meet to discuss important affairs, to take part in ceremonies and … of
the house.
X=…
a. bugis
originally given to different people
b. original
bugis to given the different people
c. bugis
origin given to the different people
d. Originally
given bugis to the different people
SOAL NO 10
Choose the one best answer – marked A,
B, C and D – to each answer question
Earthquakes are one of(X) ….. What
causes them? Geologist explain in terms of a theory known as plate lectorics.
Continents are floating apart from each other, this …. The continental drift.
About sixty miles below the surface of the sea, there is an emimotten bed of
rock … plates or slabe, carry continents and sea floors at a rate of several
inches a year. As the plates separate…. A new sea floor is formed by the molten
tha was formely beneath. Volcanic island and large mountains ranges are created
by this type of movement.
X=…….
a. The
most deadly natural disasters
b. Most
of the naturally dead disasters
c. The
disasters dead most naturally
d. Disasters
most naturally
SOAL
NO 9
….the Jakarta
Post’s English writing workshop for professionals
Writing in
English has become an essential everyday task for business executives and ….
Whether it is sending out e-mails and office memos, or preparing reports.
Unfortunately,
example of poor or inflective writing are all around. Don’t let the
intimidation factor of writing in English to stop you(X) … of communication in today’s workplace.
Learn the skill to develop writing
skills and habit of writing in English
with The Jakarta Post’s special workshop Using writing for effective
communication.
X=….
a. To
develop important means
b. Developing
the important means
c. For
developing the important mean
d .
From
developing important means
SOAL NO 8
The kangaroo is a marsupial from the family
Macropodidae (macropods, meaning “large foot”). In common use the term is used
to describe the largest species from this family, ….. the genius Macroous, red kangaroo,
antilopine kangaroo, eastern grey kangaroo. Kangaroo are endemic to Australia.
The smaller Macropods ….. in Australia and New Guinea.
Kangaroos have
large, powerful hand legs, large feet(X) …., a long muscular tail for balance,
and a small head. Like most marsupials. Female kangaroos have a pouch called
marsupium in which joeys …. Postnatal development.
X=…
a. Adapting
to leap
b. Adapted
for leaping
c. For
adapting to leap
d. In
adapting for leaping
SOAL
NO 7
Choose the one best answer – marked A,
B, C and D – to each answer question
Earthquakes are one of ….. What causes them? Geologist
explain in terms of a theory known as plate lectorics. Continents are floating
apart from each other, this(x) ….
The continental drift. About sixty miles below the surface of the sea, there is
an emimotten bed of rock … plates or slabe, carry continents and sea floors at
a rate of several inches a year. As the plates separate …. A new sea floor is
formed by the molten tha was formely beneath. Volcanic island and large
mountains ranges are created by this type of movement.
X=….
a. To
be referred as
b. Being
referred to
c. Refers
to as
d. As
referred to as
SOAL
NO 4
ShangduenChallert
has elephants on her mind. She works tirefessly to keep the elephant population
in Thailand from dwinding to drastic
levels. “Thai elephants are under serious threat. Unless they are promptly and
appropriately protected, they might only exist in books and photos in the near
future. “says Sangduan.
Sangduan
was born into a remote mountain community in onorthern Thailand 47 years ago.
Her love of the pachyderm began when she was very young. She was just a
teenager when she first saw elephants being used for commercial logging along
the Thai-Burmese border. The experience changed her life.
In
1996, Sangduan, together with her family, founded the elephant Nature park in
Chiang Mai. Today, the park is supported by Sangduan’s family tour business
which runs educational and environmental trips as well as travel website. The
man objective of the park is to provide a sanctuary for elephants to live
peacefully in their natural environment. Thirty recued elephants of all ages
are currently under the park’s care. The disabled, orphan or blind elephants
are mostly rescued from private owners, and fees are negotiated to enable them
to join the park’s herd.
Sangduean’s
latest project is to remove elephants from urban cities and bring them from the
natural environment. At present, thousands of elephants wander around big city
in Bangkok with mahcuts (elephants caretaker) seeking donation from tourists or
the public.
Sangdun
also plans to open elephants center in Sunn. Thailand northeastern province
considered to be the primary home of indigenous elephants. The new sanctuary
will serve as another alternative for mahouts to bring their elephants back
home to nature.
The
reader’s digest recognition is a great honor for me. It shows that society
cares about the survival of the elephants.” She adds.
The most appropriate title of the above
text is …
a. An
elephantine mission
b. Sangduean’s
awesome enterprise
c. Safeguarding
elephants in Thailand
d. An
alternative project of saving the Pachyderm
SOAL
NO 3
Choose the one best answer – marked A,
B, C and D – to each answer question
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The text above is about an advertisement
on …
a. Allied
pickford sale
b. Household
goods
c. Good
moving services
d. Household
services
SOAL
NO 2
Choose the one best answer-marked A, B,
C and D to each question
A
handful of countries produces a portion of their electricity using nuclear
energy. However, many people oppose nuclear energy because an accident can
cause massive devastation. The 1986 accident at the Chernobyl’ nuclear power
plant in the Ukraine scattered radioactive contamination over a large part of
Europe. Approximately 200. 000 people were evacuated, and human health has been
dramatically affected. Studies in 1996 found that the rate of thyroid cancer on
young Ukranian children was ten times higher than was the norm prior to the
accident.
One
reasonable solution combines conservation strategies with the increased use of
solar energy. The price of solar energy has steadly dropped and if
environmental concerns were factoried into the cost, solar, power would already
be significantly cheaper than traditional fuels.
According to the text, solar power can
be considered very cheap if ..
a. No
other alternative sources are available
b. Traditional
energy becomes scare
c. Environmental
concerns count
d. People are more
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