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MULTIPLE CHOICE

Text for Number 1 – 3!

Kediri is a name of a town. It is situated in a valley between the Kelud and Willis mountains and
inhabited by about 1.3 million people. In the centre of the town there is a large hill which is called
the Dathok Mountain. Because of the topography of the region, Kediri is called a chilly town by the
locals. There is a big river called Brantas cutting off the centre of the town.

Beside the temples, Kediri is also famous for its products like cigarettes and a special kind of tofu or
bean curd. This highly nutritious food is delicacy of Kediri and has a distinctive taste. The cigarettes
factory dominates the town economy and employs the majority of the women labour force. Kediri
and the cigarettes factory are inseparable and it is considered the biggest cigarette factory in
Indonesia. Most of the local people work in this factory. Those who do not work here are farmers or
traders.

1. What does the above text tell about?

A. The history of Kediri
B. The famous products of Kediri
C. The description of Kediri
D. The people
2. Which one has a distinctive taste?
A. The cigarette
B. The special food
C. The bean curd
D. The highly nutritious food
3. “Those who do not work here …” (last sentence). The “those” word refers to ….
A. The local people
B. The factory workers
C. The farmers
D. The traders
E. Woman labour force

Text for number 4 – 7!

The Shard is an 87-storey skyscraper, which sits in the heart of London. It is known as the shard of
glass. Construction began in 2009 and was completed three years later in 2012, making it Western
European’s tallest building.

Designed by architect Renzo Piano, The Shart is the second tallest free-standing structure in the UK.
Its exterior boasts 11,000 glass panels — that’s equivalent in area to eight football pitches or two-
and-a-half Trafalgar Squares.

The building was developed to have multiple uses, describes on the website as a ‘vertical city where
people can live, work and relax’. This motto was clearly taken on board that was found on the 72nd
floor towards the end of construction.

4. What is the text about?

A. The architect Renzo Piano
B. The Shard glass panels
C. The Shard, building in London
D. The tallest building in London
5. In Europe, the Shard gains popularity on its …
A. Location
B. Function
C. Height
D. Age
6. What probably makes people interested to stay in the Shard?
A. It has multiple uses
B. It is the tallest building in UK
C. It was built by famous architect
D. It is located in the heart of London
7. “…, making it Western European’s tallest building.” What does the underlined word “it” refers
to?
A. The Shard
B. The glass
C. London
D. Skyscraper

Text for number 8 – 10!

225 New Station Road,

Agra – 7

March 2, 2007

To: The Manager,

Navajivan Trading Co.

Dear Sir,

In response to your advertisement in “The Times of India” of today that you are on the lookout for
enterprising and capable men who can take up market research for you, I respectfully offer myself as
candidate for the post. I give below in brief my qualifications and experience in the line for your kind
consideration.

I am a diploma holder in commercial courses from S.D. College of Commerce, Agra, and had taken
marketing as my special subject of study. I have worked as a field investigator with Messrs Kirpal
Marketing and Trading Co., Agra for about two years on a salary of Rs. 1 800/-p.m. and had the
privilege of winning laurels from my superiors in regard to my work as well as general conduct.

I am a young man of about 24 years and possess good health and personality. I have pleasing
manners, hardworking disposition and keenness for outdoor jobs. I am unmarried and can be posted
to any area of the country for market study. I can speak, beside Hindi, Punjabi, and English, some
southern languages too. I can join immediately.

I shall highly appreciate if an opportunity is given to me to explain my experience to you in person

during my interview. Would you kindly let me know the time and date when it will be convenient for
you? Thanking you, I am looking forward to hearing from you.

Yours faithfully,

B.K. Bhalla
8. What position does Bhalla apply for?
A. Candidate of a reporter in ‘The Times of India’.
B. Candidate of a market researcher.
C. Candidate of a field investigator.
D. Candidate of a university lecturer.

9. What will the company most probably do before inviting Bhalla to an interview?
A. To ask him to hold a press conference.
B. To admit him directly as a new employee.
C. To find information from his former employer.
D. To send back his application letter without notice.

10. “I give below in brief my qualifications …” (paragraph 1). The antonym of the phrase “brief” is
…
A. Long
B. Short
C. Concise
D. Simple

Text for number 11 – 13!

78 Jalan Balai Raya

East Jakarta April 2, 2007

Ms. Dina Siregar.

Directory of Administration

Navaro Inc.

27 Jalan Edelweis.

Jakarta

Dear Ms. Siregar,

Your advertisement in March 30 issue of the ‘Republika’ was attractive because I believe I have the
proven skills you are requiring for an administrative assistant.

I am Linda and I’m 22 years old. I recently completed a three course Apple Computer System. These
specialization skills have proven valuable in my work for the past eight months as an assistant to the
chief accountant at Galaxy Building.

Since ‘proven skills’ are best explained in person I would appreciate an interview with you. Please
phone me
in the afternoon between and 5 p.m. at (021) 4733756 to let me know the day and time most
convenient for you.

Sincerely,

Linda

Enc.

11. What position is needed?

A. Receptionist.
B. Interviewer.
C. Chief accountant.
D. Administrative assistant.

12. What doe’s the applicant hope after sending the letter?
A. She will be a” manager.
B. She will start training.
C. She will receive the salary.
D. She will be interviewed.

13. “… proven skills” (line 5). The word ‘proven’ has a closest meaning to …
A. Acknowledged
B. External
C. Internal
D. Outcome

Text for number 14 – 21!

Dini Aminarto

Jalan Elang 89

Tangerang Selatan 19837

October, 30th 2023

PO BOX 1393

JKB 11013

To whom it may concern,

I’m applying for the Project Manager position advertised through Jakarta Post. As shown in the
enclosed resume, I have a strong academic background in Chemical Engineer graduated from
Universitas Indonesia on 2007.

My current work as Project Management in various multinational company has given me firsthand
experience in the challenge associated with the development of a successful Petrochemical
Company. In addition, I have excellent managerial and communication skills both in Bahasa Indonesia
as well as English.

This background, combined with over ten years of Ethylene Plant Operation as Project Management,
has given me a unique perspective that would be particularly valuable in meeting the responsibilities
of this position, as described in your position. I am and independent individual who capable to work
under pressure.

I would welcome the opportunity to meet with you to discuss my qualifications in more detail and
look forward to hearing from you soon. Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

Dini Aminarto

14. Who wrote the application letter?

A. Project Manager
B. Jakarta Post
C. Dini Aminarto
D. Chemical Engineer

15. What is the job position that applicant applied for?

A. Project Manager
B. General Manager
C. Chemical Engineer
D. Academician

16. Where did the company advertise the job opening?

A. Kompas
B. Jakarta Globe
C. Tribun
D. Jakarta Post

17. What are the skills that applicant presented on the application letter?
A. Managerial and communication skills
B. Accounting and managerial skills
C. Public speaking and communication skills
D. Bahasa Indonesia and English

18. How many years the applicant was working as Project Management?
A. 2 years
B. 8 years
C. 15 years
D. 10 years
19. I am and independent individual who capable to work under pressure. The word “capable” has
the same meaning to…
A. Irresponsible
B. Awkward
C. Competent
D. Professional

20. What the applicant has enclosed along with the application letter?
A. Resume
B. Biography
C. Photo
D. Certificate

21. Is there any information when the applicant graduated?

A. Yes, it’s on 2010.
B. Yes, it’s on 2007.
C. Yes, it’s on 2005.
D. No.

Text for number 22 – 24!

English Conversation Club (ECC.)

is opening registration for new members

join us and improve your English!

Every Thursday from 16.00 to 17.00 at the school hall

For registration, please contact

Wayan

Anissa

22. When do the members have meeting?

A. In the morning.
B. On Thursday afternoon.
C. On Thursday morning.
D. In the afternoon at three o’clock.

23. Where do they have the meeting?

In the ECC’s meeting room.
A. In the VIIA classroom.
B. At the school hall.
C. At the cafeteria.
D. City hall
24. How long does the meeting last?
A. One and a half hours.
B. One hour.
C. One and a quarter hours.
D. Two hours.

Text for number 25 – 28!

Announcement

This is a new school year and there are many new students around. Please be friendly and help them
understand the rules of our school.

Principal

25. Where can you find the text?

A. At a school.
B. At a bookstore.
C. At a bank.
D. At a park.

26. Why does the principal make the announcement?

A. To ask the students to be nice.
B. To let the students introduce to their junior.
C. To ask the students to contact their parents.
D. To inform about the new school year.

27. Who do you think reads the announcement?

A. New students.
B. Senior students.
C. Parents.
D. Teachers.

28. ”Please be friendly….” . What is the meaning of the underlined word?

A. Disturbing
B. Interesting
C. Welcoming
D. Bothering

Text for number 29 – 30!

To All Third Grade Students
All library books have to be returned on the twenty-second of May, 2009. They should be covered
with non-colourful wrapping plastic. Lost books must be replaced with the ones of similar subjects.
Fine will be charged to the late return of the books. Students who have handed on all books will get
receipts that have to be submitted to the administration officers.
29. What is informed on the announcement?
A. Request to return library books.
B. The subjects of the library books.
C. A compulsory to replace lost books.
D. The library administration officers.
E. Submission of receipts.

30. What will happen if the book you borrowed is lost?

A. You will get receipts.
B. The librarian will be fined by a certain amount of money.
C. You should cover with wrapping plastic.
D. It should be replaced with a similar book.

Text for number 31 – 35!

Giraffe

The giraffe is the highest animal in the world. Its height can reach 4.8 to 5.5 meters and its weight is
about 1360 pounds. Giraffe has unique characteristic. They have a very long necks and two small
horns on its head. Giraffes have big brown eyes and are protected by thick and long eyebrows. Her
body is covered with a unique pattern that is attached by brown spots all over their body.

Just like camels, giraffes can survive without drinking for a long time because giraffes can rely on the
water contained in the leaves they eat. Giraffes are very selective in choosing food. They always eat
young leaves that grow in the tree tops. Their tongue shaped like a knife help them to cut branches
that are very hard.

Female giraffes can start pregnant at the age of five years, with a gestation period of 15 months.
Commonly female giraffes bear one baby, but sometimes two babies at once. Giraffes bear their baby
in a standing position. When the baby is about to be born, they drop it to the ground from a 1.5-
meter height. A baby giraffe can stand for about 20 minutes after being born, and begin
breastfeeding within an hour of birth.

31. What kind of text is above?

A. Report text
B. Descriptive text
C. Narrative text
D. Spoof

32. The text tells us about?

A. Giraffe's reproduction
B. The strange animals
C. The highest animal
D. Baby giraffe
33. The unique characteristic of a giraffe is?
A. Two horns on its head
B. Their long neck
C. Brown spot
D. Their food

34. The second paragraph mainly discussed?

A. Giraffe's food
B. Giraffe's characteristic
C. Giraffe's life
D. Giraffe's reproduction

35. The word "it" in the third paragraph refers to?

A. Neck
B. Horn
C. Baby giraffe
D. Food

Text for number 36 – 38!

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 Rp 3.8 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)

36. What is the purpose of the text?

A. To inform readers about 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

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

A. Orientation – Complication – Reorientation
B. Orientation – Series of event – Reorientation
C. Stating thesis – Arguments – Reiteration
D. Newsworthy event – Background events – Sources
 38. “MN was arrested at his house…” The underlined word refers to a house belongs to…….
A. The police officer
B. The arrested man
C. The infant parent
D. A Surabaya administration officer

Text for number 39 – 40!

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

39. What is the text about?

A. Redirect flights of Garuda Indonesia from Yogyakarta to Surakarta because of runway
accident
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 overshot accident

40. It can be concluded from the text that ….

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

B. ESSAY
1. Explain about descriptive text with your own words!
2. What do you know about the application letter?
3. What is the application letter passion?
4. Make a paragraph about yourself!
5. Make an announcement text!