Read the following text to answer questions number 1 to 4.

The Surabaya Police have arrested a man, identified only as MN, for allegedly buying an infant
via Instagram.

MN was arrested at his house on Jl. Karah in Jambangan district in Surabaya, East Java, on
Sunday. He was found to have paid some Rp3.8 million (US$250) for a baby boy when he was
only three days old.

Surabaya police chief Sr. Comr. Rudi Setiawan said recently that the transaction was conducted
in Semarang, Central Java, on Sept. 23. The baby’s parents live in Tangerang in Banten.

"The baby is now safe with the Surabaya administration," Rudi said on Monday (The Jakarta
Post, Tue, October 16, 2018).

1. What is the purpose of the text?

A. To inform readers about an arrested man for buying an infant.
B. To describe the important person for readers.
C. To argue that arresting the man is important.
D. To explain how police arrested the man.

2. What is the generic structure of the text above?

A. Orientation – Complication – Reorientation
B. Orientation – Series of events – Reorientation
C. Stating thesis – Arguments – Reiteration
D. Newsworthy event – Background events – Sources

3. "MN was arrested at his house…" The word "his" refers to a house belonging to ...
A. The police officer.
B. The arrested man.
C. The infant-parent.
D. A Surabaya administration officer.
 4. "…for allegedly buying an infant" The infant word has a similar meaning with ...
A. Adult
B. Teenager
C. Child
D. Grown

Read the following text to answer questions number 5 to 8.

Two state-owned lenders — Bank Mandiri and Bank BNI — will build temporary houses for
400 families displaced by the recent strong earthquake that hit Sigi District, Central Sulawesi
Province.

Second Assistant Secretary of Sigi District Government Iskandar Nontji informed that Bank
Mandiri will construct the temporary houses for 100 families in the South Sibayala area of Dolo
Sub-district.

Meanwhile, Bank BNI will erect temporary shelters for 300 families in Jonoge Village of Sigi
Biromaru Sub-district that severely suffered from soil liquefaction during the 7.4-magnitude
earthquake rocked the area on Sept 28, he noted.

The temporary houses will be constructed on pieces of land, owned by the sub-district
government, village, and community members, he stated, adding that the Sigi district
government will facilitate all related parties to sign a letter of agreement.

"We are going to provide a letter of agreement that will be signed by all related parties to avoid
any unexpected eventuality in the future," he explained. (Antara, 17th October, 2018).

5. What is the text about?

A. Building temporary houses for displaced families.
B. Planning to displace the temporary house.
C. Signing a letter of agreement to build a permanent house.
D. BNI will build a new luxury house.
 6. What can we infer from the text?
A. The temporary house will be built on the family lands.
B. The displaced family will build 400 houses for two state banks.
C. Shelters will be built by two state banks for the earthquake victims.
D. Bank Mandiri will be built in South Sibayala.

7. What makes 400 families displaced?

A. Local governement.
B. 7.4-magnitude earthquake.
C. Temporary shelters.
D. 400 houses.

8. "The temporary houses will be constructed on pieces of land.." The temporary word has
an antonym of ...
A. Momentary
B. Transitory
C. Limited
D. Permanent

Read the following text to answer questions number 9 to 11.

Yogyakarta (JP)- National flag carrier Garuda Indonesia has temporarily diverted its flights
intended for Adisucipto Airport in Yogyakarta to Adisumarmo Airport in Surakarta, Central Java
after one of its planes overshot an Adisucipto runway lane on Wednesday night.

"All of Garuda Indonesia flights heading toward Yogyakarta, for a total of 34 flights, now will
[be diverted] to Surakarta," Garuda Indonesia VP of corporate communications Benny S.
Butarbutar said in an official statement on Thursday.
The flights include 10 coming from and going to Jakarta, three to and from Denpasar, Bali, two
to and from Makassar, South Sulawesi, and one flight from Surabaya, East Java.

The airline would provide a bus at Adisumarmo Airport to transport passengers to Yogyakarta.

Garuda Indonesia is still evacuating the Boeing 737-800 NG, which slipped on the runway and
overshot a lane on Wednesday night. It carried 123 passengers, none of whom were harmed.

Garuda aims to finish evacuating the aircraft on Thursday afternoon. (BBN) Taken from :
thejakartapost.com

9. What is the text about?

A. Redirect flights of Garuda Indonesia from Yogyakarta to Surakarta because of runway
accidents.
B. Slipped plane accident in Adisucipto runway lane.
C. Evacuation of Garuda Indonesia after its accident.
D. Confirmation of Garuda Indonesia VP of corporate communication about the overshot
accident.

10. It can be concluded from the text that ...

A. Adisucipto Airport will be closed after the incident.
B. Because of the incident, Garuda Indonesia permanently redirected Yogyakarta flights to
Surakarta.
C. Garuda Indonesia supplied buses to support passengers from Surakarta to Yogyakarta.
D. Garuda Indonesia had finished evacuating its plane when this news was reported

11. The reason why Garuda Indonesia diverted Yogyakarta flights to Surakarta is because
of ...
A. Maintenance of one of Garuda Indonesia’s aircraft
B. The accident of its plane which slipped on the runway lane.
C. Many flights at Adisucipto Airport.
 D. The statement of Garuda Indonesia VP of corporate communications.

Read the following text to answer questions number 12 to 15.

Madrid (Reuters) – Spain's most wanted thief, "The Loner", saw himself as a Robin Hood-style
figure and said he robbed banks only because they stole from the public, his lawyer said
Thursday.

Accused of killing three policemen and holding up more than 30 banks, Jaime Jimenez Arbe was
planning to move on to insurance companies when he was arrested last month, Spanish media
reported, citing lawyer Jose Mariano Trillo-Figueroa.

"I am not a killer and if I was obliged to shoot at officers of the law, it was always against my
will and in order to avoid being arrested," Jimenez said in a letter reproduced on the websites of
newspapers, El Pais and El Mundo.

Trillo-Figueroa said Jimenez, who robbed the banks disguised in a false beard and a wig, thinks
of himself as Curro Jimenez, a Spanish 1970s television bandit in the style of Robin Hood.

The Loner was arrested in Portugal, armed with a submachine gun in preparation for another
bank robbery-Reuters.

12. What is the text about?

A. The websites of newspapers EI Pais and EI Mundo.
B. Spanish media reporter, Jose Mariano Trillo-Figueroa.
C. The arrest of Spains's most wanted thief in Portugal.
D. A submachine gun in preparation for another Bank Robbery.

13. Before being arrested, Jaime Jimenez Arbe ... in Spain

A. Had just robbed a policeman.
B. Had robbed 30 banks.
C. Would have killed three officers of the law.
D. Had robbed insurance companies.

14. The reason why "The Loner" robbed the banks is because ...
A. His lawyer helped him.
B. He was the most wanted thief in Spain.
C. He was accused of killing three policemen.
D. He believed that the banks stole money from the public.

15. "Trilo-Figueroa, said Jimenez, who robbed the banks disguised in a false beard and a wig
…." (Paragraph 3). The word "disguised" means ...
A. Changed appearance
B. Reduced confidence
C. Damaged reputation
D. Exposed to view

16. Boy : You will attend the scout activity this afternoon, won’t you?
Girl : I’d love too, but my motorcycle is being repaired at the moment.
What will the boy likely respond?

A. Are you certain about the information?

B. Don’t worry, I’ll fetch you at 2 P.M
C. I’m dissatisfied with the last activity
D. I agree if we attend the activity together

17. Boy : Hey, what are you doing?

Girl : I’d like to take the book on the top of the shelf, but I can’t reach it.
Boy : Which book?
Girl : That one. It’s entitled Creative Ideas. Boy : ……..
How will the boy likely respond?
 a. Don’t worry. I’ll take it for you
b. I think the book is interesting to read
c. I believe many people will read the book
d. I am proud of having a friend who likes reading

The following text is for number 18 to 20

May, 28th 2015

Dear
Personnel Director
PT. Angin Semilir
Jl. Cinta No.2
Jakarta

Dear Personel Director

I am a graduate student in Computer Science at Bina Nusantara University, and I will be

awarded an M.S. degree in June 2011. I am currently looking for a position related to
Databes/Graphics Pakage Design in the research and development department of a major
company.
Before coming to Bina Nusantara University, I designed, supervised, and completed a CAD
system. The fuction vector, character and curve generation, windowing, shading, and
transportmations.

At Bina Nusantara, my researce work involves Compilation of Relational Queries into

Network DML. To enhance my blackground, I have taken some courses in computer graphics
and database, and I have experience in and an understanding of the design of database. With
this strong blackground, I certainly belive that I am competent to meet challenging tasks and can
make a good contribution to your company.
Enclosed is my resume, which indicates in some detail my training and experience. I
sincerely hope that my qualifications are of interest to you and that an interview might be
arranged at your convienience.
Thank you for your consideration. I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Sincerely yours,
Nanik

18. The writer of the letter is….

a. Nanik
b. PT. Angin Semillir
c. Jl. Cinta No.2
d. Jakarta

19. Binus
b. UNS
c. UGM
d. UNDIP

20. What course was attended by the writer?

a. English
b. Computer graphic
c. Literature
d. Accountancy

21. “ …. to achieve utmost success in your hand What does the underlined word mean?
 a. Possible
b. Absolute
c. Satisfying
d. Permanent

The following text is for number 22 to 26

Medan, July 23rd 2017

Mr. Scott Stone
Owner of Stone’s Burgers and Grill
Perum Majapahit Baru Kav. 25D, Kebun Arca
Medan

Dear Sir.
With this letter, I would like to apply in your restorant as Head Chef. I get the information
from your restaurant and noticed that your restaurant is looking for a new head chef, I am a
professional chef with years of experience in numerous restaurants, I consider myself to be fit
and proper for the job.
My name is Andi Johan. I am thirty teo years aold. I graduated from Prince Jhon
Internasional Culinary School in Birmingham, United Kingdom in 2007. I have worked as chef
in several different restaurants, both in the UK and in Indonesia. I specialize in Western cuisine
and Mediterranean cuisine as well.

I have bean in position as head chef before and I am excellent at running a kichen and lead
a team. Beside of that, I also have the skill to communicate in Bahasa Indonesia, English,
French, and a little bit of Italian.
With my education background and my previous experience as chef, I am confident that I am
suitable for the head chef position for your restaurant. I have read about your restaurant at a
glance and the menu served there are exactly in my specialty.
Herewith the letter, I enclose my resume and some other documents to explain my
qualifications in more detail.
 I am thrilled if I can join your restaurant and I have such a high hope for that. I am looking
forward to hearing from you soon.

Sincerely,
Andi Johan

22. What does the Andi Johan apply based on the next?
a. Professional chef
b. Leader of kitchen
c. Leader in a restaurant
d. Head chef

23. What is the best ability of the job seeker?

a. Fusion cuisine
b. Indonesian cuisine
c. Traditional cuisine
d. Oriental cuisine

24. Which one of the languages is not mastered by job seeker?

a. Indonesai
b. English
c. French
d. Germany

25. What is the similar meaning og ‘looking forward’?

a. Waiting
b. Asking
c. Applying
d. Seeking
 26. Where did the job seeker know the information of job vacancy?
a. Internet
b. Newspaper
c. Magazine
d. At the restaurant

The following text is for number 27 to 31

Surabaya, September, 4th 2010

To : Human Resources Department
PT. PLATINUM CERAMICS INDUSTRY
Jl. Ambengan No. 12C
Surabaya

Dear Sir,
Based on your advertisement on Jawa Pos newpaper dated on August 30th, 2003 and with
my firm belief of your well established company and lead me submit this resume to II
Adminstration position offered in your company. I am 24 years old, innovative, energetic, highly
ambitious, and good leadership.
I am fresh graduated from Accounting Departement, State Polytechnic of Malang, with
predicate “Very SATISFACTORY” and GPA 2.90 (scale 4). I have been usual work in a team
and organization. I can learn anything fast with intitiative and great will to succeed. I am certain
it all can be useful to work well in this company, and I would appreciate if you give me the
opportunity to discuss my qualication in person.

For detail, I enclosed my CV, Academic Transcript and a recent photograph.

Hopefully I may have the opportunity of proving my ca[ability by being granted an interview.
Thank you for your kind attention

Yours faithfully
Dwi Noviana
27. What newspaper did the company put the advertisement?
a. Solopos
b. Jawa Pos
c. Suara Merdeka
d. Jakarta Pos

28. How old is the writer?

a. 22 years old
b. 23 years old
c. 24 years old
d. 25 years old

29. Where did the writer study?

a. At State Polytechnic of Surabaya
b. At Private University of Malang
c. At State Polytechnic of Malang
d. At University of Malang

30. What is not the writer’s strengths?

a. Innovative
b. Energetic
c. Highly ambitious
d. Honest

31. Where does the writer live?

a. Surabaya
b. Salatiga
c. Semarang
 d. Bandung

32. Receptionist : Family restaurant, can I help you?

Dewangga : Yes please, ... for next Saturday night.

Receptionist : I'm afraid we can't. We're fully booked this month.

a. I really need your help

b. I want to book a ticket
c. I need to reserve a room
d. I'd like to reserve two table.

33. He could not finish his study in seven years, ..., he would have been entitled to a
scholarship
a. However
b. Moreover
c. Otherwise
d. Consequently

34. In spite of the many vacancies in a neighboring factory, the unemployed in my village
can't get work because...
a. They have jobs
b. They are unfamiliar
c. They need money
d. They are unskilled

35. A: What is he worrying about this time?

B : .. from her daughter after the plane crash

a. Not to hear
b. Having heard
c. She hasn't heard
d. Not having heard

36. As the road to Puncak had become very slippery, I told the bus driver...
a. Do not speed
b. Not speeding
c. Not to speed
d. He does not speed

37. When Jessica, a Netherlands student, was asked ... of the museum, she quickly replied
that it had taught her a great deal about the history of Kraton Surakarta.
a. What did she think
b. About thinking
c. What she did think
d. What she thought

38. Andrew: I wish someone answered my call. It's been ringing for about ten minutes.

The sentence 'I wish someone answered my call' means...

a. I would answer the phone

b. Someone will answer the phone
c. Someone had answere my call
d. Nobody answers the phone
The following text is for number 39 to 40
Scientists believe that the earth’s original atmosphere probably consisted of ammonia and
methane. Perhaps 20 million years ago the atmosphere evolved it something resembling the
modern composition of 78 percent nitrogen, 20 percent oxygen, and a variety of other gases. One
factor that was instrument in causing the change in the atmosphere was the evolution of plant
life; oxygen is part of the modern day atmosphere because of plant life and the process of
photosynthesis that goes along with it.

39. The topic of the passage is...

a. The change in the atmosphere
b. The earth's origin atmosphere
c. The static atmosphere
d. The process of photosynthesis
40. Changes in the earth's atmosphere took place because of the following except...

A. The changing composition of gases

B. The development of plant life

C. The process of photosynthesis

D. The earth's origin atmosphere

ESSAY

Open the link below! Listen the news then answer the questions briefly !

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-pEP2IQp0M0

1. What was the news about?

2. Where was the event take place?
3. Who did join the event?
4. How many countries did take participation in the event?
5. What was discussed in the event?
Kunci Jawaban

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

ESSAY
1. It's about Courtesy Visit The Participant of the Conference of Religion Journalism
Reporting Religion in Asia 20
2. It took place in Pesantren Darunnajah Jakarta Indonesia 20
3. Journalists in Asia joined the event 20
4. 15 countries in Asia took participation in the event 20
5. they discussed about how to make a good reportage of religion.