TRY OUT BAHASA INGGRIS 2006/2007
LISTENING SECTION
In this section of the test, you will have the chance to show how well you understand spoken English. There are four parts to this section, with special directions for each part.
PART I
Questions 1 to 3.
Directions: For each question, you will see a picture in your test book and you will hear four short statements. These statements will be spoken two times. They will not be printed in your test book, so you must listen carefully to understand what the speaker says.
When you hear the four statements, look at the picture in your test book and choose the statement that best describes what you see in the picture. Then, on your answer sheet, find the number of the question and mark your answer. Look at the example below
Now listen to the four statements Sample answer …..
A. The moon shines at night
B. The sun shines during the day
C. The moon travels around the sun
D. The half moon shines brightly
Statement ( A ) “The moon shines at night” best describes what you see in the picture, therefore you should close answer ( A ).
PART II
Questions 4 to 7
Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear a question spoken in English, followed by three responses, also spoken in English. The question and the responses will be spoken two times. They will not be printed in your test book, so you must listen carefully to understand what the speakers say. You are to choose the best response to each question.
Now listen to a simple question
You will hear:
X : Good morning John, how are you?
You will also hear:
a. I’m fine, thank you
b. I’m in the living room
c. My name is John
The best response to the question “How are you?” is choice (a), “I’m fine, thank you” Therefore, you should choose answer (a)
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PART III
Questions 8 to 11
Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear five short conversations. The conversations will not be printed in your test book. You will hear the conversations two times, so you must listen carefully to understand what the speakers say. In your test book, you will read a question about each conversation. The question will be followed by four answers. You are to choose the best answer to each question and mark it on your answer sheet.
8. Why was the woman late ?
A. The traffic was bad
B. Her car broke down
C. She walked
D. The bus was slow
9. How do the speakers feel about the new office?
A. Unhappy
B. Tired
C. Troubled
D. Excited
10. What is wrong with the man ?
A. He is busy on Tuesday
B. He doesn’t like doctors
C. He doesn’t feel well
D. He is overweight
11. How long did the man wait today?
A. thirty minutes
B. Forty five minutes
C. Sixty minutes
D. Two hours
PART IV.
Questions 12 to 15
Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear several short talks. Each will be spoken two times. They will not be printed in your test book, so you must listen carefully to understand and remember what is said
In your test book, you will read two or more questions about each short talk. The questions will be followed by four answers. You are to choose the best answer to each question and mark it on your answer sheet.
12. Where is the natural home of kangaroo ?
A. The dry land in the world
B. The Australia continent
C. Streams and pounds
D. In the zoo
13. What is the kangaroo’s pouch used for?
A. Keeping its young
B. Jumping
C. Killing its enemies
D. Surviving in the wind
14. Who is the talk to ?
A. Customer service representatives
B. Potential franchise owners
C. Shopping-center designers
D. Bank officers
15. What is Ms. Kathryn Wilson position with the firm?
A. Sales manager
B. Head of research and development
C. Personnel manager
D. Director of franchising
THIS IS THE END OF LISTENING SECTION
READING SECTION
PART V
Directions: Questions 16 – 30 are incomplete sentences. Four words or phrases, marked (a), (b), (c), (d), are given beneath each sentence. You are to choose the one word or phrase that best completes the sentence. Then, on your answer sheet, find the number of the question and mark your answer.
16. Amir : When did you realize you had lost your purse?
Tono : When I ……………… money to pay the bus fare.
A. need
B. needed
C. had needed
D. have needed
17. Dina : Who won the Ford Foundation scholarship?
Novi : The high school student ……………….. the City Council had chosen as the best student.
A. whose
B. whom
C. who
D. which
18. Nadia : Why didn’t you buy those shoes? You seemed to like them.
Sonia : I would have if they had been cheaper.
The answer means …………..
A. I did buy the shoes
B. The shoes were too expensive
C. I looked for a more expensive pair
D. The shoes were cheap enough
19. Lisa : I haven’t heard anything from Leni.
Bimo : ………………
A. So have I
B. Either have I
C. Neither have I
D. I have too
20. Customer : Could you please book me on the next flight to Mexico City?
Receptionist : I’m sorry, Sir. Our airline …………… to Mexico City.
A. did not fly
B. doesn’t fly
C. don’t fly
D. isn’t flying
21. Bob : Did your son clean the room himself?
Susan : No, he had it cleaned.
Susan’s answer means …………….
A. somebody asked him to clean the room.
B. he ordered somebody to clean the room.
C. he had cleaned the room.
D. he was asked to clean the room.
22. Ira : Would you like to tell Doni about the interview in Palembang?
Ria : He is not here. He went to Ari’s house.
Ira : I wish I ………….. her telephone number.
A. know
B. knows
C. knew
D. had known
23. Sari : How was Tini’s birthday party yesterday?
Ratna : Wonderful. The hall ………………. beautifully.
A. is decorated
B. was decorated
C. is being decorated
D. will be decorated
24. Tora : Your hair looks different. Did you cut your hair by yourself?
Virni : Of course not. I …………………..
A. have it cut
B. have cut myself
C. get to cut it
D. have cut it
25. Linda : I’ve heard that your daughter is going to climb Mount Semeru for the second time.
Amanda : That’s right. I don’t understand ……………… to do it.
A. why does she want
B. why she wants
C. does she want
D. what she wants
26. The personnel department announced that all …………. would be interviewed next Monday
A. applications
B. applicants
C. applicable
D. applies
27. Mita : I’m hungry. Let’s have a meal at that food court!
Retno : …………… It looks dirty and not hygienic.
A. You must not be here.
B. We shouldn’t eat there.
C. We may eat there.
D. Don’t think about me.
28. Ita : It’s very hot here. Would you mind ………………… the window?
Sinta : Sure.
A. opening
B. to open
C. open
D. will open
29. Rafli : Can I borrow your radio tape?
Reva : I’m sorry, it …………………..
A. repair
B. repairs
C. repaired
D. is being repaired
30. Yanti : How is the new restaurant?
Yono : The food is good, but …………………….
A. it can be easily reached.
B. the service needs to be improved.
C. it is cheaper than any other restaurant.
D. its parking lot is considerably big.
In questions 31-40, each sentence or dialogue has four words or phrases underlined. The four underlined words are marked A, B, C, and D. You have to identify the underlined word or phrase that should be corrected or rewritten.
31. Receptionist : What can I do for you, Sir?
Guest : I need a room with double bed for me sons.
32. Your name sounds strangely to me. Could you spell it, please?
33. Andy will have been managed this section for three years by the end of this year
34. Customer : I am not satisfy with your service. One of the glasses I bought yesterday was broken on the delivery.
Shopkeeper : I’m sorry, Sir. We’ll change it.
35. You would not be successful in your last exam if you had not studied hard.
36. Jack : Let’s going to Macy’s restaurant. Is tomorrow OK for you?
Paul : I’m sorry. I am not available tomorrow.
37. Mr. Lee : I am sorry that I will have to canceling my booking.
Ticket Officer : That’s all right.
38. If the new director had not promoted me as the personnel manager, I would quit
from this company.
39. The salary in this company is very low. I wish I don’t work here.
40. The letter that you typed it yesterday had many careless mistakes and improper
words. You have to write it all over again.
Questions 41-50 are based on a selection of reading materials. You have to choose the best answer A, B, C or D to each question.
Question 41-43 are based on the following report
Rumors of another killer wave sparked mass panic Wednesday in the resort area hardest hit by the Indonesian tsunami, while the death toll rose to 531, with more than 270 missing. Earlier reports had put the toll at 550. The charge was not immediately explained. More than 1,000 residents of the beach town of Pangandaran fled inland, running, bicycling or driving amid shouts of “The water is coming!”. The Monday’s tsunami triggered by a magnitude 7.7 undersea earthquake, smashed into a 110 mile stretch of Java’s coastline, which was unaffected by the devastating wave in 2004. Wave more than 6 feet high reached 200 yards inland. In some places, destroying scores of houses, restaurants and hotels. Cars, motorbikes and boats were left mangled amid fishing nets, furniture and other debris.
41. When did the tsunami happen in Pangandaran beach?
A. Wednesday
B. Monday
C. In 2004
D. On Monday and Wednesday
42. How many people were finally reported dead?
A. 531
B. 270
C. 550
D. more than 1,000
43. “……..destroying scores of houses, restaurants and hotels……”
The opposite of the underlined word is ………….
A. flooding
B. bleeding
C. damaging
D. constructing
Questions 44-45 are based on the following advertisement
Well established and a leading international export and import company, located in Jakarta urgently seek highly motivated Indonesians fix the following career opportunity: ACCOUNTANT ( code : ACC ) Accounting degree Fluent in English Having at least 18 month experience Familiar with MS Word, MS Excel Please send your application letter with full details C.V., contact telephone number, a recent photograph within 2 weeks to: HUMAN RESOURCE DEPT. PO Box 4000, Jakarta 12010.
44. How many years experience should an applicant have to fulfill the requirement?
A. One year
B. One and half years
C. 18 years
D. More than two years
45. What computer skills does the company need?
A. Windows Media Player and Microsoft Office Tools
B. Microsoft Power Point and Internet
C. Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel
D. Corel Draw and Internet Explorer
Questions 46-48 are based on the following form.
46. Why is this card used?
A. To register at a hotel.
B. To reserve space at a convention.
C. To receive messages.
D. To check out.
47. What kind of room has been requested?
A. A single room
B. A double room
C. A comfortable room
D. A quiet room
48. What will be added to the daily room rate?
A. A service fee
B. A reservation charge
C. Tips for the maid
D. Tax
Questions 49-50 are based on the following letter.
49. What is the purpose of this letter?
A. To get money for the conference
B. To invite speakers to the conference
C. To acknowledge conference registration
D. To make travel arrangements
50. What is enclosed with the letter?
A. A registration form
B. A brochure about the conference
C. Tickets of the conference
D. An invitation to the conference
THIS IS THE END OF THE TEST
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