A.

PILIHAN GANDA

1. X : Hi, Tina! Are you free on Saturday morning?

Y : Yes. Do you have any plan?
X : We are going to see a book fair at Senayan. Would you care to join us?
Y : I’d love to.
What are the speakers talking about?
A. Loving book.
B. Asking about free time.
C. Buying some books.
D. Planning to see a book fair.
E. Activity on Saturday morning.

2. Alfa : Hi, Anna. Have you watched Lovely Fairy?

Anna : Yes, I watched it yesterday.
Alfa : Well, what do you think about that movie?
Anna : I think it was boring.
Alfa : Why do you think so?
Anna : The end was too predictable.
What can be concluded from the dialogue?
A. They both enjoyed watching the movie.
B. The ending of the movie was easily known.
C. The film they watched was unpredictable.
D. Alfa watched the movie yesterday.
E. They don’t like watching movies.

3. Man : Hi, Ima. What do you think of my painting?

Woman : I think it’s quite good. It looks real.
Man : Thank you. I spent three weeks to finish the painting
What is being discussed in the dialogue?
A. The man’s performance.
B. The man’s effort.
C. The woman’s preparation.
D. The man’s painting.
E. The woman’s achievement.

4. Teacher : Lisa, come here!

Lisa : Yes, Sir. Is there anything wrong?
Teacher : Yes. I think your handwriting is not readable. You should rewrite this page
neatly.
What would Lisa probably respond next?
A. Thank you very much, Sir.
B. I wish you are alright.
C. Oh, I’m sorry about that, Sir.
D. I’m glad to hear it, Sir.
E. I suggest you rewrite it, Sir.
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The following text is for questions 5 to 7.
Dear, Annida,
Hi, there. How are things with you? It’s good to know that you are doing fine in
business. Have you received my postcard?
I am now sitting in my hotel room writing a letter to you about my wonderful
holiday. I think this is the most wonderful holiday I have ever had. There are a lot of
interesting tourist objects to visit, beautiful local arts and crafts, tasty traditional
food, and much more. It’s Thursday today. I can’t believe this is my last day. I wish I
could spend more time here. I will stay longer on my next visit.
I’ll be home about 3 p.m. tomorrow if the fight is on time. On Monday, I must go
back to work. I can’t wait to show my video to my friends.
Okay, that’s all for now. Send my love to your children.

Best wishes from,

Tiara
(adapted from:wwwitapuih.com)

5. The rlette tells us about ….

A. Annida’s plan to Bali.
B. Annida’s let
C. Tiara’s holiday in Bali.
D. Tiara’s favorite places.
E. Tiara’s favorite food.

6. “…the most wonderful holiday…” the underlined word is similar in meaning to the word ….
A. usual
B. awesome
C. poor
D. bad
E. ordinary

7. The letter shows that Tiara ….

A. has tried the traditional food.
B. has not eaten the day before.
C. bought all beautiful local arts.
D. did not have nice holiday.
E. had a bad experience.

The following dialogue is for questions 8 and 9.

Man : What a very tiring job. I feel very exhausted.
Woman : What’s the matter?
Man : My boss gave me a pile of paper work. I hardly had enough time to
sleep and rest.
Woman : Why didn’t you take a vacation?

8. Which picture shows the woman’s suggestion?

A B C

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D E

9. “My boss gave me a pile of paper work. I hardly had enough time to sleep and rest.” Which
picture shows the man’s statement?

A B C

D E

The following text is for questions 10.

Mr. and Mrs. Aziz Rahadian
Request the honor of your presence at the
Marriage of their daughter
Salma Rahadian
to
Yusuf Faisal
Saturday, March the thirtieth, two
thousand and nineteen
At seven o’clock in the evening
At the Citra Mulia Hotel
Palu, Central Sulawesi
Dinner to follow

10. What is the invitation about?

A. Dinner
B. Meeting
C. Wedding ceremony
D. Farewell party
E. Birthday party

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The following text is for questions 11 and 12.

Announcement
We are pleased to announce that Brions will be
moving into new office premises on July 3, 2019.
We are very glad to welcome all of our friends
and business partners – old and new – to meet us in
the new office after July 11, 2017.

Brions Company
County Road 537, Nevada, Texas
Phone: 206-267-8271

11. What is the purpose of the announcement above?

A. To announce about the new company of Brions.
B. To inform the program of the new office.
C. To invite the business partners of the company.
D. To persuade the public to visit the Brions Company.
E. To inform publics about the office relocation.

12. “…new office premises…” The underlined word has closest meaning to ….
A. location
B. room
C. space
D. slot
E. seat

13. Adi : Alya, I forget to bring my dictionary. May I borrow yours?

Alya : Sure, here you are.
What will Alya probably do next?
A. Ask Adi to take the dictionary
B. Lend Adi her dictionary.
C. Take Adi’s dictionary.
D. Won’t lend Adi the dictionary.
E. Borrow Adi’s dictionary.

14. Woman : I’ve heard great things about that movie that just came out. Do you want to go
see it tonight?
Man : I’d love to, but I’ve got a history final in two days, and I haven’t studied all
quarter. I think I’d better take a rain check this time.
What does the man intend to say?
A. He likes going out in the rain.
B. He will not be able to accompany the woman.
C. He needs to take a break from his studying.
D. He loves the woman very much.
E. He doesn’t like going out in the rain.

15. “…a history final in two days.” The underlined phrase has similar meaning to ….
A. the next day
B. the following day
C. two days before today
D. The day before yesterday
E. The day after tomorrow
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The following text is for questions 16 and 17.

My Most Unforgettable Holiday
In 2015, I went to Derawan Island with my friends and that marks my most
memorable holiday ever!
In June, our school was having summer holiday, so we thought to ourselves that it
shouldn't go to waste. We quickly browsed the internet to find a good holiday destination
and after an hour of heated debate, the four of us agreed to give Derawan Island a try. It
was purely out of curiousity as none of us had been there before.
We arrived at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport at 05.30 a.m. as the flight was
at 07.00 a.m. First, we flew to Balikpapan and waited for about an hour to continue the
flight to Berau. As soon as we touched down in Berau, my friend called the tour agent that
we had contacted earlier in Jakarta. They had got a car ready to take us to Labuan Batu.
From Labuan Batu, we took a speedboat for about an hour to Derawan Island. It was such
a long trip to Derawan but it all paid off as soon as we saw how beautiful the island was.
My friends and I were quickly ushered to our rooms in the resort. It was fantastic!
The rooms were in a cottage that was situated right above the sea. So we only had to step
out the terrace to find ourselves out in the open sea! After unpacking our luggages and
washing up, we went to the dining hall to grab our dinner. The dinner was only simple
seafood dishes. The surrounding totally enhanced the dining experience, making the food
taste much better.
The following day, we took a speedboat tour, hopping from one island to another
Our first trip stop was Kakaban Island where we hiked to reach the lake and swam among
stingless jellyfish. The last time I heard, there were only three places in the world that
have stingless jellyfish; two of them in Indonesia! Isn't that great? The next stop was the
Sangalaki Island where we got to visit sea turtle conservation and took lots of pictures
with sea turtle babies. They were so cute!
Our last stop was the Maratua Island where we were able to feed fish and see a
three-legged sea turtle. The three-legged sea-turtle wasn't born that way. We were told
that it was swimming in the open sea when it was still a baby then its leg got caught in
plastic trash and couldn't grow even when the sea-turtle reached adulthood. One of the
island's guards saw the sea-turtle and saved it. He also untangled the plastic trash that
bound the sea-turtle's leg but it was too late. Since then, the sea-turtle is kept in a special
space next to the resort in Maratua Island and the guards take turns feeding it to ensure its
survival. This is why we should never litter and endanger other creatures! After Maratua
Island, we headed back to Derawan Island to catch a late dinner and turned in.
The following morning, we wake up early and ate our breakfast in the dining
room. Then, the driver drove us back to the airport so we could catch a flight back to
Jakarta. We arrived at Jakarta, exhausted but terribly happy! It was the most unforgettable
trip I have ever experienced so far!

16. What is the writer’s purpose in writing the text?

A. To share the readers the writer's most enjoyable experience.
B. To inform to the readers about the beauty of Derawan Island
C. To invite readers to visit the holiday destination mentioned.
D. To give readers some insights on how to have a great holiday.
E. To warn readers to be careful and mindful in order to have a great holiday.

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17. What did the writer learn in the Maratua islam
A. Littering can endanger sea creatures.
B. We should save three-legged turtles from extinction.
C. Sea creatures depend on human beings for their survival.
D. Maratua Island is the best habitat for three-legged turtles.
E. Save Maratua Island, and you will save the three-legged turtles.

This text is for questions 18 to 20.

Once upon a time, there was a little girl living with her mum in a small thatched hut in a
deserted hamlet. Her father had passed away when she was still young. So her mum and she
had to work very hard to make ends meet.
One day, the mother felt ill. She told her daughter, “My dear daughter, call a doctor for
me!” The little girl quickly left home with worries feeling up heart. Suddenly, she came
across a snowy-haired old man. He asked her, “Why are you so much in a hurry?” “’m
looking for a doctor. My mother is very sick!” she cried.
The old man then told her, “I am a doctor! Take me to your home, I will cure your
mother” When the old man arrived, after examining the mother, he told the girl, “Your
mother’s sickness is serious. I will try my best to cure her. Now, get to the banyan tree by the
wood. You’ll find a daisy. Pick it up and bring it back to me!”
It was bitterly cold outside, while the girl was only wearing a thin layer of clothes. She
kept on walking and it was not until her feet felt worn that she reached the banyan tree. In
front of her was a bush with a beautiful daisy. She picked it up and cherished it in her hands.
All of a sudden, the old man’s voice echoed in her ears, “Each petal represents a day
your mother continues to live.” She looked down on the flower and counted, “One, two,
three… twenty! Oh, no! There are only twenty days left for my mother!” Thinking for a
while, she gently tore the petals into many small pieces. Each piece turned into a thin glossy
petal. The twenty-petal daisy turned into a countless-petal flower. She rushed home with the
strange flower. The old man was sitting for her at the door. He told her cheerfully, “Your
mother has recovered. It is the reward for your pious heart,”
Ever since then, every year during the autumn, the flowers with many thin glossy petals
blossom created picturesque scenery. They are called the Chrysanthemum, the symbol of
piety.

18. Where does the story take place?

A. in a little shelter
B. in a little house
C. in a jungle
D. in a forest
E. in a river

19. What is the moral value of the text?

A. Do not betray others.
B. We must be careful in doing something.
C. We should love others.
D. Virtuous heart will be prized abundantly.
E. No gain no pain.

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20. “…many thin glossy petals blossom created picturesque scenery.” The underlined word is
similar in meaning to …
A. pictorial
B. chocolate box
C. sweet
D. lovely
E. graphic

This text is for questions 21 to 22.

8 Sue Circle, Smithtown, CA 08067 · 909-555-5555
ahmed.truston@friendship.com

September 1, 2018
George Gilhooley
Times Union
87 Delaware Road
Hatfield, CA 08065

Dear Mr. Gilhooley,

I am writing to apply for the programmer position advertised in the Times Union. As
requested, I enclose a completed job application, my certification, my resume and
three references.

The role is very appealing to me, and I believe that my strong technical experience
and education make me a highly competitive candidate for this position. My key
strengths that would support my success in this position include:

 I have successfully designed, developed and supported live-use applications.

 I strive continually for excellence.
 I provide exceptional contributions to customer service for all customers.

With a BS degree in Computer Programming, I have a comprehensive understanding

of the full lifecycle for software development projects. I also have experience in
learning and applying new technologies as appropriate. Please see my resume for
additional information on my experience.

I can be reached anytime via email at ahmed.truston@friendship.com or by cell

phone, 909-555-5555.

Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to speaking with you about
this employment opportunity.

Sincerely,

Ahmed Truston
(adapted from: www.thebalancecareers.com/job-application-letter-sample-2062548)

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21. What job does the applicant is applying for?
A. a programmer
B. a live use application designer
C. a software development project programmer
D. a computer and technology project designer
E. Times Union program designer

22. The applicant possesses some strengths for success in the position he applied for, except …
A. to strive for continued excellence
B. to provide incredible contributions
C. to have successfully developed and designed live use applications
D. to have successfully designed and supported live use applications
E. to have successfully developed and made live use applications

This text is for questions 23 to 26.

Try the following tips
1. Stay out of the sun during peak hours. While these times may vary slightly depending
on the season and where you live. You should be indoors if all possible between 10:00
and 15:00.
2. Keep covered up. Floppy hats and large umbrellas work well and so do cover-ups.
Long-sleeved cotton shirts are excellent for hiking, cycling etc; see your sports store for
special brands that allow breathing as well as cover-up.
3. Use sunscreen on any exposed areas. An SPF of 45+ is recommended for it allows even
the fairest skinned folks to stay out in the sun for a few hours before reapplying. Try
chopstick on your lips. Follow the instructions on sunscreen carefully. Always reapply
after leaving the water, as it’ll have washed off.
4. Don’t forget hard-to-reach places. Don’t forget to cover the backs of your knees, back
of your neck, elbows and back of your ears (if you have short hair). Feet should also be
included if you are wearing sandals, flip-flops or going bare-foot. Even these places can
hurt a lot with sunburn.
5. Don’t lie in the sun purposefully seeking a tan. This is not only damaging to your skin
but might burn you the first few times you try it at the beginning of the season. If you
want to tan, do it gradually and sensibly, with short exposure and building up over time.
6. Put a small amount of oil or sunscreen in your hair so you will avoid burning your
scalp. Or cover it with a hat. Some shampoos and hair conditioners contain SPF
protection.

23. The text tells us about …

A. The steps to cure sunburn.
B. The ways to catch the sunlight.
C. The tips how to prevent sunburn.
D. The information how to apply sunscreen.
E. The warning to avoid sunlight during the day time

24. What is the writer’s intention in writing the text?

A. To explain how to stay out during the day.
B. To discuss the information about sunburn.
C. To give some suggestion to avoid sunburn.
D. To tell the important ways to protect the sun.
E. To describe how to apply the sunscreen shampoo.

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25. What should we wear to avoid sunburn?

A. Long-sleeved cotton shirt.
B. Sleeved satin dress.
C. Wool sweater.
D. Backless shirt.
E. Plastic cover up.

26. Why should we spend indoors between 10,00 and 15.00?

A. It’s recommended to lie in the sun to find a tan.
B. It’s the moment to put a small amount of oil in our hair.
C. It’s the time to wear floppy hats and large umbrellas.
D. It’s the best time to avoid sun exposure from sunburn
E. It’s suggested to apply sunscreen with an SPF of 45+.

This text is for questions 27 to 30.

The great pyramid of Giza is the name given to the oldest and largest of all pyramids
located in Giza, the third largest city in Egypt. This pyramid also known as the Pyramid of
Khufu as it was built for the fourth dynasty Pharaoh of Egypt, Khufu. This historical
building of Egypt is one of the seven wonders of the ancient world and remains in the list
until now.
With its base size (230,4 metres) and its height (146,5 metres) this pyramidal
construction considered to be the tallest building in the world for more than 3.800 years. It
was estimated by the scientist that it took 20 years to build the pyramid. The whole
building was formed by using 2.300.000 stone blocks which arranged into 210 layers from
the bottom to the top. Each stone block has average size of 1 to 1.5m with the weight of
6.5 to 10 tons for each large stone.
Egyptologists believe that the function of the pyramid is to be used as a tomb for the
Pharaoh. There are two entrances that we can use to enter the pyramid. Both of them are
located on the east side of the pyramid. Once we enter the building, we will find three
chambers inside the great pyramid. The lowest chamber is called the subterranean
chamber, the highest chamber is the King’s chamber, and the one in the middle is the
Queen’s chamber. You will also find a passage called the grand gallery connecting the
Queen’s chamber and the King’s chamber.

27. What is the purpose of the text?

A. To tell about unique places.
B. To convince readers of a certain place.
C. To inform about special statues.
D. To explain about wonderful places.
E. To describe about a historical place.

28. What is the topic of the text?

A. The history of the ancient Egypt.
B. The great, largest, and firstly built pyramid in Egypt.
C. The unique constructions of buildings in Egypt.
D. The distinctive parts of Egypt pyramid.
E. The history of the Khufu King. in Egypt

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29. The lowest chamber … the subterranean chamber. (Paragraph 3 line 4)
A. is stated
B. is located
C. is defined
D. is described
E. is known as
30. What is the main idea of paragraph 3 in the text above?
A. The two entries to enter the pyramid.
B. The secret chamber which is called the grand gallery.
C. The Egyptologists’ believe on the use of the pyramid.
D. The three main chambers which lie inside the pyramid.
E. The use of each room in the pyramid.

This text is for questions 31 to 34.

Recycling is important in today’s world if we want to leave this planet for our future
generations. It is good for the environment, since we are making new products from the old
products which are of no use to us. There are many reasons why it’s important to recycle as
much as possible.
Making new products out of recycled materials reduces the need to consume
precious resources. So recycling helps protect raw materials and protect natural habitats for
the future.
Using recycling materials in the manufacturing process uses considerably less
energy than that required for producing new products from raw materials.
Recycling reduces the need for extracting (mining, quarrying and logging), refining
and processing raw materials all of which create substantial air and water pollution. As
recycling saves energy, it also reduces greenhouse gas emissions, which helps to tackle
climate change.
There are over 1,500 landfill sites in the UK and, in 2001, these sites produced a
quarter of the UK’s emissions of methane, a powerful greenhouse gas that is released as the
biodegradable waste (such as food and paper) decomposes. Existing landfill sites are filling
up fast and there is very limited space for new ones.
A massive reduction in the amount of waste we send to landfill is required if we are
to avoid the heavy fines and the landfill taxes that are being imposed by Central
Government on councils that exceed their landfill allowances. Increases in your Council
Tax or service cuts in other areas would be the only way of paying these penalties.

31. What does the text highlight?

A. Reasons to recycle.
B. Conserving the energy.
C. Protecting the environment.
D. Environmental construction.
E. Saving money through recycling.

32. We know from the text that ... if we recycle.

A. landfill sites will decrease
B. climate change will continue
C. more new products will be reduced
D. natural habitats will never be affected
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E. air and water pollution will be affected
33. ”Recycling reduces the need for extracting (mining, quarrying and logging), refining and
processing raw materials all of which create substantial air and water pollution.”
Based on this quote, we conclude that the writer is telling us that ….
A. recycling saves us money
B. recycling reduce landfill
C. recycling saves energy
D. recycling conserves raw materials
E. recycling helps protects the environment

34. Recycling reduces the need for extracting ... it reduces pollution.
A. because
B after
C. where
D. so
E. but
This text is for questions 35 to 38.

Eagle Hatches at Taman Safari

JP – A Javan hawk-eagle chick has hatched at the breading area of the
Indonesian endemic species at Taman Safari Indonesia (TSI) in Bogor, West Java.
The eagle hatched from one of the five eggs laid since the TSI team repaired the
species’ breeding cage since 2015. The four previous eggs failed to hatch for a variety
of reasons.
Both TSI board of directors and keepers have discussed measures they will take
to rear the young eagle, which hatched on July, 19.
“The team noted that on the second day, the mother fed its offspring with
chopped meat routinely. But, in the third day, it stopped feeding the eaglet. This was
why the TSI decided to place the care of the baby Javan hawk-eagle in the hands of
the bird nursery team,” the TSI management said in a statement on Thursday.
The Javan hawk-eagle is now being treated in a brooder with a temperature of
between 31-33 degrees Celsius and a humidity level of 45-55 percent. The primary
food of the eagle is mice.
“The TSI team uses a robe and a mother eagle-like effigy each time it feeds
the chick in the hope its natural behavior will be maintained and it won’t depend on
humans,” he further said.
The Javan hawk-eagle is an iconic Indonesia species. Considered a rare and
endangered species, the eagle is included in the government’s wildlife-conservation
program. (ebf)

35. What is the text about?

A. Taman Safari has received Javan hawk-eagle.
B Taman Safari has built a cage for an iconic Indonesia species.
C. A Javan hawk-eagle left Taman Safari since two weeks.
D. A Javan hawk-eagle chick has hatched at Taman Safari.
E. A Javan hawk-eagle attracted many visitors since its first arrival.

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36. It is stated in the text that ….
A. there were four eggs which hatched successfully before this eaglet.
B the baby Javan hawk-eagle is cared by the bird nursery team.
C. the Javan hawk-eagle is not considered as a rare species.
D. the mother stopped feeding the eaglet in the first day
E. the primary food of the Javan hawk-eagle is chicken meat

37. “ … they will take to rear the young eagle, which hatched on July 19.”
The underlined word can be replaced with ….
A. raise
B lift
C. remove
D. manage
E. reduce

38. From the text, it is known that …

A. the eaglet was placed in the hands of the nursery team because its’ mother died.
B the eaglet can be fed with any kinds of food.
C. the eaglet was hatched from the last egg kept by the TSI team.
D. there was no effort has been made by the nursery team in maintaining the
eaglet’s natural behavior.
E. the Javan hawk-eagle is no longer an iconic Indonesia species.

39.
You find the picture below in an article entitled “Tsunami and
Earthquake in Indonesia kill nearly 400, Official
Say”(www.nytmes.com/2018/09/28/wor

ld)
What is the most suitable caption to the picture above?
A. Refugees used the mosque for shelter.
B Tsunami not only hit the beach but also the mosque.
C. A damaged mosque in the Indonesian city of Palu on Saturday.
D. This mosque is also located in the Indonesian city of Palu.
E. An example of some places which were hit by the tsunami in the city Palu.

40. Adzkan’s contact lens popped out while ______ basketball.

The most suitable phrase to complete the sentence is ….
A. he plays
B he play
C. he played
D. he is playing
E. he was playing
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