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READING SECTION
Questions 1 to 3 refer to the following text
Borobudur Temple Borobudur is Hindu - Buddhist temple. It was built in the ninth
century under Sailendra dynasty of ancient Mataram kingdom. Borobudur is located in
Magelang, CentralJava, Indonesia.
Borobudur is well-known all over the world. Its construction is influenced by theGupta
architecture of India. The temple is constructed on a hill 46 m high and consist ofeight step like
stone terrace. The first five terrace are square and surrounded by walls adorned with Buddhist
sculpture in bas-relief. The upper three are circular. Each of them iswith a circle of bell shape-
stupa. The entire edifice is crowned by a large stupa at the centreat the centre of the top circle.
The way to the summit extends through some 4.8 km ofpassage and stairways. The design of
Borobudur which symbolizes the structure of universe influences temples at Angkor, Cambodia.
Borobudur temple which is rededicated as an Indonesian monument in 1983 is avaluable
treasure for Indonesian people.
1. What does the writer say about the temple?
A. It is quite flat
B. It is precious
C. It is like a hill
D. It is modern
2. “The design of Borobudur which symbolizes the structure....”(paragraph 3)
The underlined word has same meaning with.....
A. Score
B. Categories
C. Represent
D. Distinguishes
3. What is the text about?
A. A city of tourism
B. A historical building
C. An old Indonesian kingdom
D. An Indonesian highest monument
Questions 4 and 5 refer to the following text.
Ahmad Sahroni is an Indonesian politician from a political party who is a member of the People’s
Representative Council. Ahmad Sahroni was born in Tanjung Priok, North Jakarta on 8 August 1977.
His fathe r was a nasi padang seller in Port of Tanjung Priok. After working for some time, he
continued higher education, studying at economic institute in Bekasi.
After graduating from high school, Sahroni worked various jobs, including being a driver for a fuel
company, working on a cruise ship, and as a waiter. Eventually, he became a company director for
the fuel company and later founded his own company. Sahroni participated in the 2014 Indonesian
Legislative election, running from Jakarta’s 3rd electoral district (North Jakarta, West Jakarta and
Thousand Islands Regency). He won 60,683 votes and placed fourth in the district, winning a seat. He
became a member of the body’s third commission.
4. What is the main idea of the first paragraph?
A. Sahroni’s career in business.
B. Sahroni’s early life.
C. Sahroni’s achievements.
D. Sahroni’s debut in business.
5. How is Sahroni best described in the text?
A. Perfectionist.
B. Opportunistic.
C. Careless.
D. Hard working.
Questions 6 to 8 refer to the following text.
First, prepare the materials needed which are a sachet of car shampoo, a sponge/a sheet of cloth,
plas chamois, and water. Then, prepare water and get the outer part of the car wet. Make sure
that every part of the outer part of the car is wet. Next, pour a sachet of car shampoo into 2-3
litre of clean water. Then stirred up the mixture by your hand. After that using a sponge with the
mixture of shampoo and water, scrub all the stain in its body. Next, rinsed off with water, untill it
is clean. Finally, dried up the body by using a plas chamois. When the car’s body shines, the car is
ready to be used.
6. What is the writer’s purposes in writing this text?
A. To describe the process of creating a car shampoo mixture
B. To inform the readers about step in washing a car
C. To define the materials that used during washing a car
D. To warn the vehicle owners to be careful when driving
7. “..., untill it is clean.”
The underlined word refers to....
A. Shampoo
B. Water
C. Cloth
D. Car
8. What should we do after the car is wet?
A. Dry the body of the car
B. Take the car to the garage
C. Wash the car with shampoo
D. Mix the shampoo and hot water
Questions 9 to 11 refer to the following text.
Bandung
June, 30,2019
Being interested in your ads in The Globe newspaper on June 29 th, 2019, I hereby apply for
the position of English instructor for kids.
My name is Aria Nugraha, a fifth semester student at the University of Bandung, majoring in
English Education. I am 22 years old, responsible, highly motivated, and well-organized. In addition
to having good skills in English both oral and written, I am also capable of operating computer well
and as required, I have work experiences in teaching English at a primary school for a year.
Based on the requirements, Iam confident that I can give a great contribution to one of the
best places to learn English in the city. As for your consideration, along with this letter I enclose
copies of my transcript and ID card, curriculum vitae, and recent photograph.
I really wish to be given the opportunity to have an interview at your convenience.
Thank you for your attention and consideration.
Faithfully Yours
Aria Nugraha
9. Why did the writer compose the letter?
A. To continue his study at the institution
B. To know his interview schedule
C. To be the owner of the course
D. To apply for a position
10. If the writer wants to be a teacher at the course, as required, he must...
A. Be able to speak English fluently
B. Be a students of the course
C. Have experiences in teaching children
D. Have a good relationship with the owner
11. What should the writer do to convince the recipient of the letter?
A. Setting a schedule for an interview.
B. Alocating time to meet director.
C. Enclosing documents relevant to the job.
D. Waiting for an invitation for further information.
Questions 12 to 14 based on text.
A survey has found about 13 percent of first-time smokers in the country are junior high
school students. It also revealed 89 percent of young female employees were smokers.The
survey was conducted in five major cities across the country, including Surakarta in Central Java.
Muhammad Syahril Mansyur, the Surakarta Health Agency’s respiratory illness division,
said that the finding of the survey showed an alarming growth rate of Indonesian smokers. "This
situation is a cause for concern,” he said. “It appears the country’s younger generation is
uneducated about the health risks of smoking.”
The Indonesian anti-tobacco campaign has reportedly been deemed as ineffective as
the government refuses to sign the international convention on tobacco control. It said that
cigarette producers contributed to a large amount to state revenue and gave jobs to thousands
of workers.
12. What is the text about?
A. The increase of Indonesian smokers.
B. The health risks of smoking.
C. Large amount of cigarettes.
D. Young female smokers.
13. Why does the growth of Indonesian smokers have to be concerned?
A. It decreases the selling of cigarette.
B. It cannot make people work at cigarette factory.
C. There are increasing younger smokers in Indonesia.
D. It is likely that younger generation is uneducated to the risks of smoking.
14. What is the advantage of cigarette industry?
A. To cause people addictive.
B. To contribute a little amount to state revenue.
C. To give a great job chance.
D. To make sellers rich.
15. Mirna : Aisyah, will you come to our school gathering at Clarion hotel tomorrow?
Aisyah : I would love too, but I haven’t gotten the invitation from the committee. If they ask
me to come, I will come.
A. Aisyah will ask Mirna to come instead.
B. Mirna isn’t invited by the committee.
C. Aisyah may come to the gathering.
D. Mirna is the committee of the gathering.
16. Leon : What are you going to do before joining the cooking master competition?
Meri : .......I know it will be very hard.
A. I have to practice cooking every day.
B. I like to eat salad.
C. I should go to the nearest restaurant.
D. I need to talk with the master after competition.
17. Arif : Where are you going, Burhan?
Burhan : I’m going to my friend’s house.
Arif : Don’t you have homework?......
Burhan : I guess you ‘re right. Thank you for reminding me.
A. Let’s go together, then
B. Why do you want to go there?
C. Why don’t you do it before going out?
D. How about going out together?
Questions 18 and 19 answer based the dialog.
Dani : Dina, are you OK?
Dina : I’m having stomachace
Dani : Is there anything that I can do for you?
Dina : No need, thanks. Everything will be ok
Dani : I hope you’ll get better soon , then
Dina : yes, hoefully
18. What does Dina want Dani to do?
A. Nothing.
B. Get her some help.
C. Buy her a medicine.
D. Take care everything away.
19. What is the purpose of the dialog?
A. To advice someone in taking medicine.
B. To ask about someone’s opinion.
C. To give someone’s motivation.
D. To offer someone a help.
20. Sarah : What are your plans this coming holiday?
Nelly : Well, ......I’ll travel to Lombok with my friends. I really wanted to see the famous
Pink Beach.
Sarah : Wow, that sounds great. May I join you?
A. If my parents allow me.
B. If I had more holiday
C. If you go to the beach.
D. If I had got someday off.
Questions 21 and 22 refer to the following dialog.
Nadya : Isn’t this the second cell phone you have bought that doesn’t recharge properly?
Mira : Yes, and I’ve missed several important business calls because of it.
Nadya : Check your warranty and go back to where you bought it.
Mira : That’s good idea. I’ll check it at Teen Cell Store tomorrow.
Nadya : I’ll go with you. I’m going to buy a power bank for my brother.
21. What will they probably do next?
A. Buy a new cell phones.
B. Go to a phone store.
C. Discuss the cell phone.
D. Recharge the battery.
22. What does Nadya suggest?
A. Charging the phone.
B. Returning it.
C. Buy a new phone.
D. Checking the phone.
23. Jona : Irepaired my computer two days ago, but I didn’t work well.
Siska : If I were you, .......
A. I would never use the computer.
B. I would find a programmer to fix it.
C. I would never bring the computer to class.
D. I would buy a new device.
24. Yeni : Hi, Andri.......Did you have a good time in Banjarmasin?
Andri : Yes, it was perfect. If you plan to go there, you have to visit the floating market.
A. How was your vacation?
B. How do you like the place?
C. How did you go there?
D. How often do you go there?
25. Jaka : Jakarta got ranked as the city with the worst air quality in Southeast Asia last year.
Deni : well, there must be a solution. .............
Jaka : We can help the goverment by using public transportation every day.
A. The goverment plans to widen the roads.
B. The goverment has to provide more public areas for children.
C. We have to equip ourslaves with knowledge about pollution.
D. The goverment should do more acts to reduce air pollution.
