20. Try Out Paket A 2007/2008

TRY OUT BAHASA INGGRIS
PAKET A 2007/2008

KELAS : III ( Level Intermediate )
HARI TANGGAL : Sabtu, 15 Maret 2008
JAM : 120 menit

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 direction for each part.

PART I
Directions:
For each item, there is a picture and four short statements about it on the tape. They are spoken two times, and are not written out on your test book, so you must listen carefully. You must choose one sentence – A, B, C or D – that best describes the picture. Then, on your answer sheet, mark your choice.

Example:
Look at the picture and listen to the four sentences.
A. The basket is made of woven rattan.
B. They shoot the ball to the basket. Sample answer.
C. Some fruit is put in the basket.
D. We need the basket for this stuff. A B C D

Choice A: “The basket is made of woven rattan” best describes what can be seen in the picture. Therefore, you should mark A on your answer sheet.

Now let’s begin with picture number 1.




































PART II Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear several questions 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 on your test book, so you must listen carefully to understand what the speakers say. You have to choose the best response to each question.
Now listen to a sample question.
You will hear: Will you be here this summer?
You will also hear:
A.Yes. Summer is my favorite season.
B.Yes. They will be here soon.
C. No, I won’t. I plan to visit my family.

Choice C: “No, I won’t. I plan to visit my family” is the appropriate response to the question “Will you be here this summer?”.
Therefore, you should mark C on your answer sheet.

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PART III
Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear several 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 have to choose the best answer to each question and mark it on your answer sheet.
Example:
You will hear: Girl : Are you sixteen yet?
Boy : Not yet, but my birthday is in March.
Girl : When in March?
Boy : It is March 20.

You will also read: What do you learn from the conversation?
A. The girl is sixteen years old.
B. The boy is twenty years old. Sample answer:
C. The boy was born in March
D. The girl’s birthday is March 20. A B C D

8. What will the woman do?
A. Go upstairs to sign the agreement.
B. Register herself as a member.
C. Find some information outside.
D. Borrow different kinds of book.

9. How will the man travel?
A. By bus.
B. By ship.
C. By train.
D. By plane.

10. Where does the conversation probably take place?
A. At a telephone company.
B. At a book store.
C. At a fast food restaurant.
D. At a jewelry store.

11. What problem does the woman have?
A. She can’t find the keys.
B. She doesn’t know the way to the store.
C. She can’t use her car.
D. She doesn’t want to go alone.

PART IV
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. Each question will be followed by four answers. You have to choose the best answer to each question and mark it on your answer sheet.

Let’s begin number 12.
12. What is the purpose of the instruction?
A. To explain elevator operation.
B. To explain the condition of the building.
C. To explain parking regulations.
D. To explain a safety exercise procedure.

13. What have the employees been required to do?
A. Meet in the main lobby downstairs.
B. Gather valuable computer data.
C. Use the elevator beside the rest rooms.
D. Shut all doors as they leave.

14. What is being advertised?
A. A hotel.
B. A restaurant.
C. A band festival.
D. A beverage factory.

15. Where would this statement probably be heard?
A. On a public street.
B. At a hospital.
C. In a school yard.
D. On a ship.

THIS IS THE END OF THE LISTENING SECTION

II. READING SECTION

PART V
Directions :
Question 16 – 25 are incomplete dialogues. Four choices marked A, B, C and D are given beneath the dialogue. You have to choose the one that best completes the dialogue. Then, on your answer sheet, find the number of the question and mark your answer.

16. Student 1: What’s your plan after you graduate from school?
Student 2: After finishing my study, ………….
A. I will go to university.
B. my father asks me to work.
C. I would continue to college.
D. my friends will look for a job.

17. Dwi : Excuse me. …….. I am Dwi.
Siti : Hi, I’m Siti. Nice to meet you, Dwi.
A. Let me introduce myself.
B. You look good.
C. I’m a student here.
D. Tell me your name.

18. Mrs. Brown : John, who passed the interview test yesterday?
John : Tina, Mum.
Mrs. Brown : Tina? Do you mean the one who has long straight hair?
John : Oh, no. ………..
A. She looks better.
B. She likes reading books.
C. She is the best student.
D. She has curly brown hair.

19. Rosa : When will Emy celebrate her birthday?
Ida : Saturday evening. Are you coming?
Rosa : ……..
A. I think it impossible to go with you.
B. You are likely to be invited.
C. Oh, that would be nice.
D. May be if she invites me.

20. Rani : Good morning. This is Rani. ……………, please?
Lisa : Hold on a minute.
Rani : Thank you.
A. Could I speak to Rina
B. Can I help you
C. May I know Rina
D. Lisa’s speaking

21. Andre : I’d like to book a ticket to London for next Sunday, please?
Voice : Yes, Sir. ……….?
Andre : No, just one-way. I haven’t decided when to come back.
A. Do you need a return ticket
B. Do you travel with your family
C. Would you like to buy a one-way ticket
D. Would you also like us to book a room

22. Mr. Clevery : May I see the manager, please?
Receptionist : I am so sorry, Sir. ………….at this moment. Will you come back later?
A. He’s having a meeting
B. He meets his staffs
C. He talked to a client
D. He was out

23. Ani : Have you copied the contract?
Ika : Yes. …………
Ani : Good. You are my best secretary.
A. I usually forget the copy.
B. The contract is still on your desk.
C. I got the contract already.
D. I did it yesterday.

24. Lia : Let’s take a break. I’m starving.
Teddy : …….. Why don’t we go there?
A. There’s a good restaurant down the street.
B. May be you should get some meal.
C. We can go downstairs and take something to eat.
D. Let’s find a place to have some meal.

25. Man : Please, tell me how to start this machine.
Mechanic : ……… It’s very easy, isn’t it?
Man : Thank you.
A. Push the red button on the left side.
B. Put a button there.
C. Find the “on” button.
D. Get the button on the right side.

PART VI
Directions:
In questions 26-35 each sentence has four words or phrases underlined. The four underlined words are marked A, B, C and D. You have to identify the underlined words or phrases that should be corrected or rewritten.

26.
Budi : What do you usually do before going to the office?
Andi : I like jogging after get up to keep my body healthy.

27.
Man 1 : As a sales manager, what are your activities?
Man 2 : I adviced my staff, meet guests in my office, sign letters, and attend meeting.

28.
There are many young people whom are really working hard and curious about their
studies. On the other hand, there are some who are reluctant to do their work.

29.
Receptionist : Good morning. Could I help you, Sir?
Guest : I will like to book two double rooms for two nights.
Receptionist : Could you mention the exact date?
Guest : June 13th through 15th.

30.
Due with the snow developed by noon and continued throughout the afternoon,
tonight strong winds with falling snow will create hazard to drivers’ sight.

31.
Anita : Excuse me. May I help you?
Boni : Do you show me the way to Matahari Department Store?
Anita : Sure. You can take this bus to go there.

32.
Manager : We start working at 07:30. You could be here before 07:30.
Staff : I am sorry, Sir. I got a little traffic accident on the way to the office.
Manager : Are you all right? Try your best to come here in time.

33.
This week Fuji introduced two new cameras, both of which are “light” versions of the
existing models. They are Fine Pix S 6000 and Fine Pix S 9000. Both of them are as
easier as other previous Fuji products to use.

34.
Paul : You usually drive to work, don’t you?
Rony : Yes, but my car is being repair at the moment.
Paul : What happened?
Rony : The engine didn’t start.

35.
Bobby : If I were an automotive designer, I would made a floating car.
Tiara : Why not a flying car?
Bobby : Oh, it could be a good idea.

PART VII
Directions :
Questions 36-50 are based on a selection of reading materials. You have to choose the best answer A, B, C or D to each question.

Question no. 36-38 refer to the following letter

40 Alexandre Street London E 11 2JE March 28, 2007 Mr. J.R. Rover Purcell Court Hampton Road. Deddington, Oxford Ox 5 4Q J Dear Sir, I am writing to apply for the position of waiter supervisor in your hotel, which you advertised in the Catering Journal of March 25. As you will see from the enclosed curriculum vitae, I have had three years’ experience as a waiter in a three-star London hotel. My work has included services in the bar, coffee shop, and floor. I am now a chef in the restaurant. I would now like to develop my professional and social skills in a superior establishment, and therefore very interested in the position you are offering. If you are interested in my application, I would be glad to attend an interview at your convenience. I look forward to hearing from you. Yours faithfully, JAMES KING

36. What position is applied?
A. Chef
B. Barman
C. Waiter supervisor
D. Professional waiter

37. After receiving the application, what might Mr. Rover probably do?
A. Ask him to have a job training.
B. Interview James King.
C. Fire him from the job.
D. Develop his skill.

38. “I would now like to develop my professional and social skills in a superior establishment.”
The opposite of “superior” is ……
A. higher
B. better
C. prior
D. inferior

Questions numbers 39-41 refer to the following information:

Thousands of people displaced by the Monday’s tsunami are beginning the painstaking process of starting anew, but many remain in overcrowded hill side camps. In the beach resort of Pangandaran, West Java, fisherman combed through debris that washed ashore in the hope of finding nets and equipment lost when the tsunami struck. Brightly painted fishing boats, ripped from their moorings by the force of the giant waves, peaked out from damaged houses. At least 588 people were killed when the earthquake-triggered the tsunami battering the communities along the southern coast of Java. In the Pangandaran’s tourist belt, business people began cleaning their souvenir shops and hotels to prepare for new quests.

39. From the text, we know that the tsunami ……..
A. had killed many people along the southern coast of Java.
B. had caused the fishermen paint the new fishing boats.
C. had forced business people donate their properties.
D. had made some tourists investigate the victims.

40. “……….., but many remain ………….” ( sentence 1 )
The underlined word refer to ……
A. camps
B. people
C. tourists
D. fishermen

41.”………… process of starting anew.” ( line 3 )
The antonym of the underlined word is …….
A. ending
B. beginning
C. destroying
D. buying

Questions 42-44 refer to the following advertisement.

Markets come, markets go. How should you manage your assets? Long term or short term? Conservative or aggressive? Zurich Financial Service Group helps you achieve your financial goals by providing the right investment opportunities for you and your business. Through disciplined performance, specialized capabilities, and expansive global resource, all grounded in decades of experience, Zurich Financial Service Group is your right partner. www.zurich.com Zurich Financial Service.

42. What kind of products does the company offer?
A. Short term loans.
B. Financial services.
C. Computer chips.
D. Expansive resources.

43. “……. by providing the right investment opportunities……..” ( line 6 )
The synonym of the underlined word is …..
A. capabilities
B. investments
C. chances
D. changes

44. What is the industry’s objective in the advertisement?
A. Helping people achieve financial goals.
B. Providing good marketing skills.
C. Managing disciplined performance.
D. Specializing in global resources.

Questions 45-47 refer to the following instructions.

















45. According to the first step, what should we do after setting the temperature?
A. Start ironing the clothes.
B. Rotate the temperature dial.
C. Place the iron on this rear side.
D. Insert the main plug into the wall socket.

46. This instruction is about ………
A. how to iron clothes.
B. how to use an electric iron.
C. how to operate the pilot light.
D. how to repair an electric iron.

47. “When you finish ironing, remove the main plug from the wall socket.”
The opposite of the underlined word is ………
A. eject
B. withdraw
C. extract
D. insert

Questions no. 48 – 50 refer to the following letter.

March 13, 2007
The Personnel Manager
Novotel Hotel
PO. Box 30129
Jl. R. Sukamto, Palembang

Dear Sir,
I am applying for the position as Public Relations officer advertised in Sumatera Express on March 12, since I have always been interested in that field.

I am 25 years old and I graduated from STP Bandung 3 years ago. Enjoying meeting and talking to people, I have been working with Astra Public Relations Division for 2 years.

To provide you with my particulars, I enclose my curriculum vitae, a recent photograph, academic records and a letter of reference from my previous employer.

I am available for an interview at your convenience. I look forward to hearing from you.

Yours faithfully,

Veronica

48. The following statements are true according to the text, EXCEPT ………..
A. The applicant is 25 years old.
B. The applicant works in Novotel Hotel.
C. Veronica gets the information from Sumatera Express.
D. Veronica applies for the position of Public Relations officer.

49. What is probably the hotel’s response to the letter?
A. Inviting the applicant for an interview.
B. Admitting the applicant to start working.
C. Promoting Veronica to be a manager.
D. Sending the salary to Veronica.

50. “……I enclose my curriculum vitae, a recent photograph, ……” ( line 13 )
The synonym of the underlined word is …….
A. oldest
B. latest
C. prettiest
D. smallest

THIS IS THE END OF THE TEST