LISTENING SCRIPT USBN 2019

PAKET UTAMA

A. PILIHAN GANDA
1. Look at this picture

From the picture, we know that …

A. No one is standing in the lobby.
B. The worker is cleaning the floor.
C. One of the workers is sitting on the floor.
D. The people are standing by the elevator.

2. Look at this picture

The best sentence describe the picture is …

A. They both have long hair.
B. One of them is looking sad.
C. The children have short dark hair.
D. One of them wears a straight t-shirt.
3. Look at this picture:

A. The chair is behind the monitors.

B. The books are on the chair.
C. There are 3 laptops on the desk.
D. The monitors are under the bookshelf.

Question 4 is based on the following text.

Martha : The air conditioner in this room is not working. Would you like me to open
the window?
John : ______

4. The best sentence to fill the blank is …

A. Sure. That's very kind of you.
B. Of course. I'll check it later.
C. No. Everyone is working on it.
D. Yes. Just turn the temperature up.

Question 5 is based on the following text.

Barbara : Have you read my comic?

Josh : Yes. I have read and evaluated it.
Barbara : What is your opinion?
Josh : ______

5. The best sentence to fill the blank is …

A. I don’t care about it.
 B. I will tell you interseting news
C. I will help you make a comic
D. Amazing! The drawings are terrific

Question 6 is based on the following text.

Sheril : What is your plan for this coming year?

Buddy : ______

6. The best sentence to fill the blank is …

A. I’m thinking about getting a job
B. I’m confused what I’ll do
C. I’ll visit my grandmother
D. I’ll prepare it next year

Question 7 is based on the following text.

Sharon : I got a horrible score in biology. I think the problems due to my frequent
absences. What should I do?
Mark : ______

7. The best sentence to fill the blank is …

A. You'd better take a resubject.
B. You ought to improve your attendance.
C. You're supposed to change the school.
D. You should talk over It with me.

Question 8 is based on the following text.

Steve : Resti told me you were sick yesterday.

Samantha : Yes, I had a headache.
Steve : Are you feeling better now? You still look pale.
Samantha : I don’t know. Maybe I should go back home now and get some rest.

8. What will Samantha pobably do?

A. Go to medical room.
B. Go home and take a rest.
 C. Take some medicine.
D. Visit a doctor.

Question 9 is based on the following text.

Joy : This holiday is very long and boring. What should I do?
Tony : If you have a lot of spare time, you can try to get a freelance job.
Joy : Oh, that’s a good idea. Thanks

9. What is Tony’s suggestion to Joy?

A. To help her parents
B. To quit her old job.
C. To get a freelance job.
D. To take a master’s degree.

Question 10 is based on the following text.

Mark : I’m glad that you’re always on time.

Ramona : Thanks, sir.
Mark : I’m sure you get up early every morning.
Ramona : It doesn’t take me a long to fall asleep so I always get up early. When I get
up, I always prepare everything I need to go to work.
Mark : You’re lucky. My morning is very busy. I have to drive my two children to
school before going to work.

10. Why was Ramona never comes late?

A. Finds it very difficult to fall asleep.
B. She gets up late every morning.
C. She always manages to come on time.
D. She take her children to school.

Question 11 is based on the following text.

Steve : How was your show last month? Was it great?

Maria : Absolutely. We got a standing ovation from the audience.
Steve : You deserve it. Your choir is stunning. You are really a fabulous singer and
 your friends as well.

11. What can be inferred from the conversation?

A. Steve went to a choir’s show.
B. Maria’s choir sang well in the show.
C. Maria is a guitar player.
D. Steve is going to have a concert.

Questions 12 and 13 refer to the following announcement.

Good morning ladies and gentleman. This is your tour guide speaking. I hope you have
enjoyed the cruise of the inner harbor today. We certainly had a nice day for it, especially
compared to yesterday. The ship will be docking in approximately five minutes. Once we are
docked, please collect all of your belongings and exit the ship. As a reminder, our group will
be exiting to the right. Follow the north ramp all the way to the far end of the platform.
Before heading to the farmer's market we will gather under the ferry terminal Welcome Sign
for a group photo.

12. Where do you probably hear the information above?

A. in the airport
B. in the bus station
C. in the harbor
D. in the train station

13. What does the speaker imply?

A. The water was rough.
B. The weather was poor yesterday.
C. The tour went faster than usual.
D. There is only one way to exit.

Questions 14 and 15 refer to the following procedure.

Here are the following steps of how to use Grab application on your smartphone.
1. Open the App Store or Google Play Store from your smartphone.
2. Find the "Grab" app, then install this app on your smartphone.
3. After you successfully install this application, immediately open the Grab application.
4. Select "Sign Up" because you have to create a Grab account first.
5. Fill out all requested data completely and correctly.
6. Wait a while because Grab will send a verification code at the phone number you
registered.
7. Enter the verification code you've received via SMS to the Grab app.
8. After successfully creating a Grab account, please select the payment method you wish
to use, ie with Cash (Cash) or Credit Card
9. Now you can order Grab service through your smart phone.

14. What is the suitable title of the text above?

A. How to select payment method in Grab application.
B. How to install application from Google play store.
C. How to use Grab application on the smartphone.
D. How to order food using Grab application.

15. What should we do before wait for the verification code sent?
A. Choose sign up in Grab application.
B. Fill out all the requested data correctly and completely.
C. Decide the payment method you wish to use.
D. Search “Grab” application in the play store.

Questions 16 to 18 refer to the following text!

The word tornado comes from Spanish language and means to twist or turn. A
tornado is a whirlwind produced by atmospheric conditions, mainly extremely low pressure,
during a severe thunderstorm.
Tornadoes usually turn counterclockwise. They appear as funnel shaped columns of
violently rotating winds that reach down from a storm and touch the ground. Although a
tornado is not always visible to the eye, tornadic conditions can still be picked up on radar, or
the tornado may become visible once debris and dirt are pulled into it.
A tornado may also be referred to as a funnel cloud, but this is technically not a
correct term. While the two words are sometimes used interchangeably, a funnel cloud is
different, not in its make up, but in the fact that it does not touch the ground. Another name
that is often used to describe a tornado is twister, due to its violent twisting motion.
The tornado is one of the most unpredictable and destructive forces of nature, often
destroying everything in its path. A tornado is usually preceded by severe storms, which may
include lightning, high winds, and frequent hail. It can change course without notice, and is
usually accompanied by a roaring sound, or as some describe it, the sound of freight train.

16. What is the text tell us about?

a. Thunderstorm
b. Spanish
c. Twister
d. Tornado
17. “It can change course without notice....”
The underlined word refers to....
a. Twister
b. Tornado
c. Storms
d. Hail
18. What is tornado?
a. The most predictable and undestructive forces of nature
b. The most unpredictable and destructive forces of nature
c. A whirlwind produced by atmospheric conditions
d. A whirlwind produced by human

Questions 19 to 21 refer to the following text!

14 February 2019
Mr. William Chan
Personenel Manager
Wong and Lim Consulting
PO Box 583, Kwai Chung
Kowloon

Dear Mr. Chan,

 I am writing to apply for the post of Management Trainee, which was advertised on
the Student Affairs Office notice board of the Hongkong Polytechnic University on 1
March 2005.
My working experience at Lucky Star Garment Manufactory Limited improved my
leadership skills, communication skills and ability to work in a team environment. I have
fluent spoken and written English. I also have fluent spoken and written Mandarin, and
can therefore work in mainland China.
Currently I am studying a B.A. in Management at the Hongkong Polytechnic
University, graduating in 2005. Subjects which I am studying that are relevant to the post
of Management Trainee include Operations Management, Human Resources
Management, Accounting, Marketing and strategic Management.
During my studies I have had the post of Executive in management Society. While
leading and organizing Management Society. While leading and organizing Management
Society activities I have improved my ability to lead and supervise subordinates
effectively, ability to work under pressure and ability to work in a team environment.
Working for Wong and Lim Consulting appeals to me because it has a good
reputation and it provides excellent training. Your organization produces a high -quality
service, and I can contribute to this with my leadership skills and my ability to work
under pressure.
I am available for interview at any time. I look forward to meeting you.

Yours sincerely,
Wong Wai Man Wilfred
Excl : Resume

19. What is the text about?

A. Announcement
B. Advertisement
C. Complain Letter
D. Application Letter
Questions 20 to 22 are based on the following text.
Mark Elliot Zuckerberg (born May 14, 1984) is an American computer programmer
and entrepreneur. He is best known as one of five co-founders of the social networking
website Facebook. Zuckerberg is the chairman and chief executive of Facebook, Inc. His
personal wealth, as of July 2015, is estimated to be $38.6 billion. Zuckerberg receives a
one dollar salary as CEO of Facebook.
Together with his college roommates and fellow Harvard University students Eduardo
Saverin, Andrew McCollum, Dustin Moskovitz, and Chris Hughes, he launched
Facebook from Harvard University’s dormitory rooms. The group then introduced
Facebook onto other campuses nationwide and moved to Palo Alto, California shortly
afterwards. In 2007, at the age of 23, Zuckerberg became a billionaire as a result of
Facebook’s success. The number of Facebook users worldwide reached a total of one
billion in 2012. Zuckerberg was involved in various legal disputes that were initiated by
others in the group, who claimed a share of the company based upon their involvement
during the development phase of Facebook.

20. Who is Mark Zuckerberg?

A. Indonesian computer prograner
B. CEO of twitter.
C. Harvard University lecturer.
D. The chairman and chief executive of Facebook.

21. How did Facebook affect Zuckerberg’s life after 2006?

A. He decided to move to Palo, California
B. He got involved in legal disputes in his company
C. He became a billionaire at a very young age
D. He had developed Facebook by himself

22. “… in various legal disputes …” (Paragraph 2)

Which of the following words is closest in meaning to the underlined word?
A. Conflicts
B. Provisions
C. Agreements
D. Preparations
Questions 22 to 24 refer to the following text!
General Sudirman was a high ranking Indonesian military officer during the Indonesian
national revolution. He was the first commander-in-chief of the Indonesian Armed Forces, he
continues to be widely respected in the country. On 12 November 1945, at an election to
decide the military’s commander-in-chief in Yogyakarta. The 24 years old Sudirman was
chosen over Oerip Soemohardjo in a close vote. While waiting to be confirmed, Sudirman
ordered an assault on British and Dutch forces in Ambarawa. The ensuing battle and British
withdrawal strengthened Sudirman’s popular support, and he was ultimately confirmed on 18
December. General Sudirman commanded military activities throughout Java, including a
show of force in Yogyakarta on 1 March 1949. When the Dutch began withdrawing, in July
1949 Sudirman was recalled to Yogyakarta and forbidden to fight further. In late 1949
Sudirman’s tuberculosis returned, and he retired to Magelang, where he died slightly more
than a month after the Dutch recognized Indonesia’s independence. He is buried at Semaki
Heroes’ Cemetery in Yogyakarta.

22. What is the text about?

a. A biography of General Soedirman
b. The family of General Soedirman
c. The death of General Soedirman
d. A spirit of General Soedirman for the Indonesian Armed Forces

23. What can we infer from the text?

a. His uncle’s name was also Soedirman
b. January is the month of Maulud
c. Soedirman was shot and died in the military war
d. Soedirman died when he was relatively young

24. From the text, we know that General Sudirman is.., except....
a. One of Indonesian national hero
b. The first commander-in-chief of the Indonesian Armed Forces
c. Buried at Semaki Heroes’ Cemetery in Magelang
d. A high ranking Indonesian military officer
Questions 25 to 27 refer to the following text!
Petruk Cave
Petruk cave is one of the leading tourist attractions in Kebumen, Central Java. The cave is
located in the dukuh Mandayana Candirenggo Village, Ayah District, Kebumen regency. In
the petruk cave there is no lighting that illuminates the cave. It is still very natural cave so
that petruk cave is very dark to be entered. Petruk cave’s name is taken from the punokawan
of puppet characters that is Petruk. The cave Named Petruk cave because the length of cave is
as long as petruk’s nose.
In the cave there are 3 floors that are the first is a basic cave, Hindu caves and Petruk cave.
The base cave is a short cave which is just 100 meters away. The cave is used for tourist
attractions. Hindu cave is part of the cave that is usually used to put offerings to the ancestor.
Inside Petruk cave there are so many stalactites and stalagmites which are really awesome. If
you want to explore this cave, you must be led by guides who are ready to take you through
the cave. After arriving at the end of the cave, you can see the beach or waterfall located near
at the end of the cave

25. What is the text purpose?

a. To inform readers about tourism in Kebumen
b. To entertain reader about Petruk Cave
c. To explain the reader about floors in Petruk Cave
d. To describe Petruk Cave

26. From the text, we can conclude that?

a. Petruk cave has two floors
b. The base cave is just two hundred meters
c. The petruk cave is used to put offerings
d. The petruk cave is located in dukuh Mandayana, Kebumen

27. What is “lead” means in paragraph 2?

a. Guide
b. Take
c. Bring
d. Put
Questions 28 to 30 refer to the following text!
How to Clean an LCD Screen

1. Shake up the detergent and put it 15 — 20 cm away from the LCD screen.
2. Spray on the LCD screen surface directly.
3. Cleanse gently using the fabric cleanser or brush.

You can also do the following steps:

1. Spray the detergent on the fabric cleanser.
2. Clean the LCD screen surface to make it as bright as a new one.

28. What should you do to detergent first?

a. Spray it
b. Clean it
c. Put it away
d. Shake it up

29. What does the text tell us about?

a. How to clean an LCD screen
b. How to buy an LCD screen
c. How to make an LCD screen
d. How to clean a screen

30. "Cleanse gently with the fabric cleanser or brush" (step 3). What does the underlined
word mean?

a. Carefully
b. Directly
c. Harshly
d. Cleanly

Questions 31 to 33 are based on the following text.

US Ambassador to Indonesia Robert Blake celebrated for the first time Thanksgiving Day
with members of the Osing ethnic group in Banyuwangi, East Java, as part of a visit in
November. The visit also marked the International Day for Tolerance, which reaffirms human
rights.
Apart from being entertained by traditional dances and typical Osing cuisine, Blake also
released young turtles on Boom Beach. “I’m happy to be able to celebrate Thanksgiving in
Banyuwangi. This will hopefully strengthen international and interfaith harmony, as well as a
mutual appreciation of differences,” he said.
Decades ago, Banyuwangi was only minor regency at the eastern tip of Java serving as a
transit point for tourist going to Bali. In the 1990s, Banyuwangi was notorious for its black
magic practices and protests against the regent. At present, however, Banyuwangi is the only
city in Indonesia that has received the Charter for Compassion from the Compassion Action
International for its appreciation of the values of compassion, humanism and pluralism. With
the charter, Banyuwangi is one of 40 “cities of compassion”, according to the organization.
“The appreciation of pluralism in Indonesia is perpetuated in the Constitution of the
state, and this clearly noticed in Banyuwangi, where Osing culture and traditions are
preserved, recognized and observed,” Blake said, as conveyed by US Consul General Joaquin
F. Monseratte.

31. What is the text about?

A. The history of Banyuwangi.
B. The visit of US Ambassador.
C. The transit point for tourists.
D. The entertainment for visitors.

32. Why did Blake go to Banyuwangi?

A. To lecture in human rights issues.
B. To entertain people by traditional dances.
C. To mark his appointment as an ambassador.
D. To celebrate Thanksgiving Day with an ethnic group.

33. “… which reaffirms human rights …” (paragraph 1)

The underlined word refers to ….
A. the International Day for Tolerance
B. Thanksgiving Day
C. the visit
 D. the Osing ethnic group

For questions 34 to 35, choose the appropriate expression to complete each dialogue

34. Zea : I'm very tired of having non- stop walking for an hour. I feel thirsty.
Syifa : ...
Zea : That's very kind of you.
a. Can you give me a bottle of milk?
b. Would you like to have some cakes?
c. Would you like some mineral water?
d. Do you want to have some cake?

35. Vedro : Where did you go on your last holiday?

Kinan : ...
Vedro : Yeah. It was a great place.
a. I have a great holiday
b. I went to Pindul cave
c. We were very happy there
d. We are going to Maninjau lake.

Question 36 refer to the following dialog.

Uegeo : can you tll me about your daily activities?
Kirito : I always get up at 5 o’clock. Then I take a bath and have breakfast.
Uegeo : After having breakfast, do you have any other routines?
Kirito : Sure. I then go to school. My class starts at 7 o’clock
Uegeo : How far is it from your house?
Kirito : Well, about 30 minutes by public transportation.
Uegeo : Why don’t you go to school by motorcycle?
Kirito : If I had it, I would use it.

36. From the dialogue above, we can infer that . . . .

a. Kirito takes the school bus
b. Kirito goes to school by public transportation
c. Uegeo is a member of Kirito’s family
 d. Uegeo is Kirito’s schoolmate

Questions 37 to 39 are based on the following text.

Jl. Ahmad Yani 26
Jakarta Pusat

August 7, 2016

Personnel Manager
Metalia Services Council
Jl. Diponegoro 130
Jakarta Pusat

Dear Sir,
I am writing to apply for the post of Arts officer as advertised in Kompas of
2 August 2016. As you will see from the enclosed curriculum vitae, I started working
as an English teacher in Jayakarta course, where I learned to speak Mandarin, too.
Then I spent three years at the Indonesia Arts Centre. Since 2011, I have been
working for event organizer to organize workshops, concerts, and plays. I am used to
working in a team. I really enjoy working here. Unfortunately, the theatre is to be
closed down for some reasons.
If you think that I qualified for the post, I should be able to attend an interview
at any time. I look forward to hearing from you.

Your faithfully,

Emma

37. Why does the writer compose the text?

A. To describe her previous job.
B. To apply for a certain position.
C. To enclose her curriculum vitae.
D. To explain the reason of her application.
38. What will the recipient probably do after receiving the letter?
A. Call for some information
B. Write an appointment letter
C. Discuss qualifications
D. Invite her for an interview

39. “ I really enjoy working here..” (the second line in the first paragraph)
The underlined word refers to ….
A. Jayakarta course
B. Indonesia Arts Centre
C. event organizer
D. Jakarta Pusat

40. Fill in the incomplete sentence with suitable words!

As a close friend, I would like to take this opportunity ... you to my wedding tomorrow.
A. to persuade
B. to invite
C. for encouraging
D. by accepting

B. URAIAN

This text is for question 41.

I am sorry to announce that our Seattle Office will close December 31 in order to reduce our
overhead, the functions of this branch will be combined with the New York office. Some of the
employees here will be transferred to New York office.

We regret that we will be unable to take all of you with us. A generous severance pay will be
unable to those whose employment with Seattle will end, and I would be very pleased to
furnish anyone who asks with a very positive reference.

I deeply appreciate our association over the years, and regret the events which have made this
decision necessary.
 41. What does the announcement mainly deal with?
42. What will happen to the employees in Seattle Office?
43. “ ...to reduce our . . . “ ( 1st paragraph)
The synonym underlined word is .....

Question for 44 to 45 refer to the following announcement!

ANNOUNCEMENT
Monday, April 21, is Kartini’s Day. To celebrate it, all of class must present a couple of boy
and girl. They have to wear and perform the traditional customs. Also, there will be a cooking
competition. Each class presents two groups; there are one group of boys and one group of
girls. Each group consists of 3-4 students. The categories for judging will be Best of Show
and Creativity. Winners will receive prizes at 02:00 p.m. in the school hall. For more
information, please confirm your class teacher.
Questions:
44. What is the announcement about?
45. When the winners will receive prizes?
 Answer Key

Multiple Choice

1. D 21. C
2. D 22. A
3. D 23. A
4. A 24. D
5. D 25. C
6. C 26. D
7. B 27. A
8. B 28. D
9. C 29. A
10. C 30. A
11. B 31. B
12. C 32. D
13. B 33. A
14. C 34. C
15. B 35. B
16. D 36. B
17. B 37. B
18. C 38. D
19. D 39. C
20. D 40. B

Essay
41. The Seattle Office will be closed
42. Some of them will be transffered to New York office
43. Decrease
44. The celebration of Kartini day
45. At 02:00 p.m.