TRYOUT UN BAHASA INGGRIS SMK (READING PART)

TAHUN PELAJARAN 2009-2010

READING SECTION
In this part of the test you will have the chance to show how well you understand written English.
There are three parts to this section, with special directions for each part.

PART V. Directions: Questions 1 – 15 are incomplete dialogues. Four clauses/sentences, marked (A),
(B), (C), or (D), are given beneath each question. You are to choose the one
clause/sentence that best completes the dialogue. Then, on your answer sheet, find
the number of the question and mark your answer.

1. Shinta : Have you seen ‘the Great Dreamer’ at the theater? I think it’s a very good movie. It
teaches us how to survive well in life.
Nita : … The film really motivates our children in reaching their future goals.
A. I don’t think you’re right.
B. I don’t agree with you.
C. I have no idea about it.
D. I couldn’t agree more.
2. Stranger : Which way is to get to the nearest department store?
Sawung : … It is next to the park.
A. Go along this main street.
B. It’s about five minutes walk.
C. There’s a good store around here.
D. Turn right and ask somebody there.
3. Ms. Baxter : I heard that your daughter is working part-time at the hospital.
Mrs. Smith : Yes. She is a nurse. …
A. She takes care of patients.
B. She always prepares food.
C. She serves the customer well.
D. She prescribes some medicines.
4. Caller : I’d like a round-trip ticket to Makassar for next week. …
Receptionist : Yes, sir. And that would be eight hundred thousand rupiahs.
Caller : Can I have it delivered?
A. Is one available?
B. May I reserve it late?
C. How much is it altogether?
D. Will you accept a credit card?
5. Frank : Why hasn’t Lia been here? Have you got any information?
Opic : Yes. … She’s got trouble with her car.
She should have been here.
She will probably be late.
She had just called you.
She might be sick.
6. Caller : May I talk to the manager?
Receptionist : ...
Caller : Yes. This is Mr. Frank Wilson from the MultiStars.
A. Can you call him next time?
B. Could I just take a message?
C. Will you spell your name, Sir?

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 D. May I know who’s calling, please?

7. Ratih: Why didn’t you drive your car to work?

Mumun : I crashed on a tree yesterday, so ...
Ratih : Will it take a long time?
A. I had it repaired at the gerage.
B. I sold it to my friend.
C. I bought a new one.
D. I left it at home.
8. Ronald : I’ve got two tickets for Police Academy Show tonight. …
Nirina : I’m afraid I can’t. I have to take my mom to see the doctor.
A. Can you come there with your family?
B. Would you mind going there alone?
C. Do you have any appointments?
D. Do you feel like to come along?
9. Helen : Which skirt goes well with this blouse?
Ika : ... It looks elegant.
A. How about wearing the blue dress?
B. Why don’t you try the red one?
C. You should look at the mirror.
D. Let’s just change the color.
10. John : I’m getting bored to be at home all day today.
Anna : What’s the matter, John?
John : If it weren’t raining, …
A. I should have done my job in the field.
B. I could have arranged a garden party.
C. I will go fishing with my friends.
D. I would be surfing at the beach.
11. Michael : What do you like to do in your spare time?
Rafael :…
Michael : I do too. I never miss new pictures, especially actions.
A. I like watching television.
B. I had better stay at home.
C. I’d rather see the movie.
D. I’m fond of painting.
12. Operator : This is the operator. Can I help you?
Caller : ...
Operator : Just a minute. It’s 891-44550.
A. Could I repeat that number for you?
B. Can I have the number of the hospital?
C. Would you just call the fire department?
D. Will you contact me on my office number?
13. Sandra : The committee said that we have to postpone the outing program until Saturday.
Faiza : … It spoils our arrangement. What caused the decision?
We’re lucky.
What a shame.
It’s alright then.
What a coincidence.
14. Kana : I’m so happy that I can pass the examination.
Teacher : … You’ve just done a very good job.
A. I’m afraid it’s my fault.
B. I’m sorry to hear that.

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 C. You must be kidding.
D. Congratulation.

15. Ondio : Why makes you sure in becoming a tourist guide?

Laddy : ... So, I get no trouble in communication with the tourists.
Ondio : Did you learn them at university or autodidac?
I’m excellent in understanding symbols.
I can speak some foreign languages.
I’m able to use the programs well.
I have good interpersonal skills.
PART VI. Directions: In items 16 – 20, each item has four underlined words or phrases, marked (A), (B),
(C), (D). You are to identify the one underlined word or phrase that should be
corrected or rewritten, and mark your answer.

16. Rafly : It’s quite hot in this room. Should you mind if I open the window?
A B
Lindan : No. Go ahead. I also need fresh air.
C D

17. Qyara : Tarzan got a perfect score in the Math test yesterday.
A B
Galih : Excellent. He must be the cleverer student in his class.
C D
18. Halimah : How would you describe your house?
A
Zahra : It’s a two-storey building whose is located on the main drive and surrounded by shady
B C D
green trees.

19. Receptionist : Good afternoon. Charlie Furniture. Will I help you?

A
Voice : Please send me the newest catalogue to verify the prices.
B C D
20. Ramly : I haven’t met your sister before. What does she look like?
A B
Rizky : She is quite fair skin and wears glasses.
C D
PART VII. Directions: Questions 21 – 35 are based on a selection of reading materials, such as notices,
letters, forms, articles, and advertisements. You are to choose the one best answer
the questions (A), (B), (C), or (D). Answer all the questions following each
reading selection on basis of what is stated or implied in the selection.
Questions 21 –23 refer to the following instruction.
Childproofing a Kitchen
Because parents spend so much time in the kitchen, small children will want to be there with them. To keep your
little one safe, take the following steps:
 Store matches, lighters, sharp utensils and household cleaners in a cabinet accessible Only to adults.
 Put child-safety latches on all lower-level cabinets.
 Unplug appliances when not in use and keep cords out of reach of children.
 Never pour hot liquid near a child and never leave hot drinks within reach.
 Use the back burners of the stove and turn pot handles toward the back.
 Purchase safety features that secure free-standing ovens to the wall.
 Watch out for tablecloths - since small children enjoy pulling on the cloth, glasses and plates can fall off.
 Keep stools and chairs away from counters and stoves.
 Be sure to keep alcohol locked away from children.
 Cook meat, eggs, poultry and shellfish thoroughly to prevent food poisoning.
 Always wash your hands with soap after handling meat or poultry.
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 Use a child-safety gate, if possible, in the doorway to keep children out of the kitchen completely when you
are in another room.
 21. What is the text about?
A. How to design the kitchen safely.
B. How to save spaces in the kitchen.
C. How to look after the children well.
D. How to spend time in the kitchen properly.
22. What do you have to do after handling meat or poultry?
A. Keep your hands away.
B. Be sure to treat them.
C. Wash your hands.
D. Cook them well.
23. Where should you put hot drinks?
A. On a quite high shelf.
B. Near other hot liquid.
C. Next to a burning stove.
D. On a lower-level cabinet.
Questions 24 –26 refer to the following information.

Jakarta (also DKI Jakarta) is the capital and largest city of Indonesia. Located on the
northwest coast of Java, it has an area of 661 square kilometers (255 sq mi) and a population of
8,490,000. Jakarta is the country's economic, cultural and political center. It is the most populous
city in Indonesia and Southeast Asia, and is the twelfth-largest city in the world. The metropolitan
area, Jabodetabek, is the second largest in the world. Jakarta is listed as a global city in the 2008
Globalization and World Cities Study Group and Network (GaWC) research.
Established in the fourth century, the city became an important trading port for the
Kingdom of Sunda. It grew as the capital of the colonial Dutch East Indies. It was made capital of
Indonesia when the country became independent after World War II. It was formerly known as
Sunda Kelapa (397–1527), Jayakarta (1527–1619), Batavia (1619–1942), and Djakarta (1942–
1972).
Landmarks include the National Monument and Istiqlal Mosque. The city is the seat of
the ASEAN Secretariat. Jakarta is served by the Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, Halim
Perdanakusuma International Airport, and Tanjung Priok harbour; it is connected by several
intercity and commuter railways, and served by several bus lines running on reserved busways.
24. What is the information about?
A. The largest city in the world.
B. Brief explanation of Jakarta.
C. Historical places in Jakarta.
D. Jakarta after World War II.
25. When was Jakarta listed as a global city?
A. In 1619.
B. In 1942.
C. In 1972.
D. In 2008.
26. “it is connected by several intercity …” (last paragraph).
The inderlined word refers to …
ASEAN.
Harbour.
Airport.
Jakarta.

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 Questions 27 – 29 refer to the following description.
Jackie Chan was born on 7 April 1954 in Hong Kong. He was born into a very poor family
and was the only child of Charles and Lee Lee Chan.
His original name was Chan Kong Sang which means born in Hong Kong literally. Jackie
Chan’s father was a servant in the French Ambassador’s house and most of his childhood was
spent in the embassy.
Jackie was not very good at academics so his parents had to send him away to an acting
school. Apparently Jackie did very well in this school and excelled in martial arts and dance. He
also learned singing in this school. Seeing his skills, the school signed him on a ten year contract
to perform in the Chinese Opera’s where he did very well in lead roles and he also started taking
responsibilities behind the stage in directing. After the contract, knowing about Bruce Lee, Jackie
also wanted to start acting in movies. However, he did not get his much deserved break and so he
had to settle down as a stunt man. He worked as a stunt man for 10 years before he finally got his
break in Hollywood.
After he got his first break in Hollywood in 1980, he soon got other movies like Police
Story series through which he rose to international fame. Project A was another block buster
which got him a lot of mileage. The list of successful movies did not stop here and Jackie went
ahead to become the highest paid actor in Asia. He also acted in several Chinese movies, directed
and even produced movies.
27. What is the text about?
A. The list of Jackie Chan’s popular films.
B. The history of Hong Kong movies.
C. Jackie Chan’s acting experience.
D. The life of Chinese artists.
28. What was Jackie Chan’s first performance experience?
A. Registering at a school dance club.
B. Playing in Hollywood movies.
C. Appearing in Chinese Opera.
D. Producing Asian films.
29. “… through which he rose to international fame.” (last paragraph).
The synonym of the underlined word is …
A. organization.
B. popularity.
C. producer.
D. failure. Dreamtime Movies Universal Ltd 54
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Questions 30 – 32 refer to the following Road, Skagnes SK3 4RG
letter.
Tel: 0223 123 4567 Fax: 0223 765 4321
Lingua Services Galactic Ltd
69 Milk Street
LONDON SW7 6AW
July 7, 2008

Dear Sirs,
Translation Brochure
I should be grateful if you would send us your brochure and price list about your translation
services.
We are currently developing our sales literature and web sites and are interested in translating
these into five languages apart from English.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Yours faithfully,
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Andrea Philips
Marketing Manager
 30. What is the purpose of the letter?
A. To accept an offer of sales literature.
B. To thank for some discount prices.
C. To invite language translators.
D. To request some information.
31. What did Andrea ask for?
A. Literature books.
B. Web site designers.
C. Language trainings.
D. Translation brochures.
32. “We are currently developing …” (paragraph 2)
The underlined word refers to …
A. Dreamtime Movies Universal Ltd.
B. Lingua Service Galactic Ltd.
C. Team of sales managers.
D. Philips’ colleagues.
Questions 33 – 35 refer to the following diagram.

33. What is the diagram about?

A. The quantity of people using internet.
B. The cost percentage of internet users.
C. Miniwatts marketing countries.
D. Geographic areas of the world.
34. Which region has the least number of customers?
Oceania/Australia.
Middle East.
Africa.

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Asia.
35. What is the synonym of the word ‘estimated’?
A. Approximated.
B. Determined.
C. Activated.
D. Included.