MATRIKULASI BAHASA INGGRIS
Text I
Announcement
Prepare yourselves from now on!
Some competitions have been arranged for you who are keen on sport, such as football, volleyball,
basketball and badminton, you can also show your skill and talent in speech and singing contest as
well as cooking and painting competitions.
Remember: All classes should participate in each event.
Many prizes are waiting for all the winners.
For further information, please contact your class.
Captain or the committee in the OSIS room.
1. The announcement is mainly about ____.
(A) the competitions for students (D) talent competitions
(B) prizes for the competitions (E) a classmeeting
(C) sports competitions
2. What kind of competition requires a good speaking skill?
(A) A singing contest. (D) A painting competition
(B) A speech contest. (E) A volleyball competition
(C) A cooking competition
Text 2
The Sparrow and The Elephant
Once upon a time, there lived a sparrow with her husband on a tree. She had a nice nest and laid
eggs in it. One morning, a wild elephant was in search of shade and he arrived at the tree. However,
soon he became angry and shock the tree hard. He didn’t find enough shade.
Down came all the sparrow eggs broke one by one. But both parents were saved. The mother
sparrow was very sad. The woodpecker, a friend of hers, offered to help her think of a way of killing the
elephant.
The woodpecker flew to her friend the gnat, which in turn went to the wise frog for advice. The
frog then devised a scheme for killing the elephant.
He asked that gnat to buzz in the ears and close his eyes. Then, he asked the woodpecker to pluck
his eyes. He himself would be on the edge of a pit and would croak misleading the elephant to think that
it was a pond.
The next day at noon the three carried out the plan and the elephant was killed when he fell flat
into a pit after being blinded by the woodpecker when he closed his eyes in response to the gnat. So the
revenge was taken with collective with of all three animals.
.3. What is main idea of paragraph 4?
(A) A wild elephant in search of shade.
(B) They day of the revenge for the elephant.
(C) The woodpecker’s action to kill the elephant.
(D) A scheme to kill the elephant proposed by the frog.
(E) The sparrow’s eggs which were broken by the elephant.
4. Why did the elephant become angry and shake the tree hard? Because ____.
Find keywords scan read match: PARAGRAPH 1
(A) he found no enough shade
(B) the gnat buzzed in his ears
(C) the sparrow annoyed him
(D) the woodpecker plucked his eyes
(E) there was a sparrow’s nest on the tree
5. What is the lesson learned from the story?
A) Revenge is the only way to solve problems.
(B) We should avoid all conflict, even when treated unfairly.
(C) Teamwork and clever thinking can defeat great strength.
(D) Small animals can do nothing against big animals.
(E) Anger should be expressed immediately, no matter the situation.
Text 3
ARGUMENTATIVE TEXT :
HORTATORY EXPOSITION : THESIS – ARGUMENTS- RECOMMENDATION : should, ought to, had better,
must
ANALYTICAL EXPOSITION : THESIS – ARGUMENTS – CONCLUSION / REITERATION : conclude/ in
conclusion, so, thus
DISCUSSION : ISSUE – ARGUMENTS : PRO AND CONTRA - CONCLUSION
Technology plays an increasingly important part in our daily lives. While many technological
developments may be beneficial- in the field of medicine, for instance – there are many others whose
effects are less positive. We may find examples of these in the world of work, in the home and in the
whole area of freedom and privacy.
In the world of work, technological advances have had various negative effects. The development
of robotics has meant that in industries, such as car manufacturing, robots are replacing people. They
work faster and more accurately and they don’t need breaks. As a result, industrial workers see job
opportunities decreasing further and unemployment levels rising. In addition, more and more people
are working from home using personal computer, which means that they lose the stimulus that comes
from working in direct contact with other people and may feel isolated.
Finally, there are the implication of information technology for freedom and privacy more facts
about individuals are being stored in data banks, which may be accessed through network of computers.
This creates an ever increasing risk of accidental or deliberately leaking of private details. Every day
more information is collected by banks, credit card companies, and consumer organizations and so on-
and who is there to keep an eye on what happens to it? It’s certainly convenient to store information on
this way, but I feel it could lead to long term problems. There may be other hidden dangers-
theoretically; could a ‘thinking’ computer start to use the data against us? I sum up, I believe that we
must be very careful with technology. While it has clear advantages there is also the danger that it could
turn on us and we could find ourselves the victims of our success.
6. Which is TRUE about the technological modernization in factories?
(A) It opens more job opportunities for the unemployed
(B) It enables the company to multiply the sales of its products
(C) It solves the problem of a company’s lack of human resources
(D) It always uses robots to manage the activities in factories
(E) It increases the number of unemployed people
7. The technological advances in business also result in ____
(A) people’s preference to stay away from office work
(B) the decrease of socialization among working people
(C) decreasing individualism among working people
(D) the use of more personal computers in offices
(E) employees’ working more closely together to achieve greater benefits
8. From the text we may conclude that ____
WHAT YOU READ + WHAT YOU KNOW
(A) technology can only be entirely beneficial in the field of medicine
(B) advanced technology is believed to create great problems to all computer users
(C) information technology can both give benefit and cause trouble to human beings
(D) advanced technology has greater negative effects than positive ones
(E) freedom and privacy in information technology should be eliminated
9. Information technology for freedom and privacy may hurt computer users because ____
(A) their personal data can be subject to crime
(B) more facts about individuals are stored in banks
(C) freedom allows people to use other people’s data
(D) individuals leak their private details to computer hackers
(E) strict control is performed on the access of private data
Text 4
Last month, I participated in a regional debate competition that turned out to be one of the
most demanding yet enriching experiences of my academic journey. The event took place at a
prestigious university, known for fostering intellectual rigor. My team and I had been preparing for
weeks, researching various socio-political issues and practicing our rebuttals with meticulous attention
to detail. The atmosphere on the competition day was electric—hundreds of students in formal attire,
their eyes gleaming with anticipation and determination.
The preliminary rounds were intense. We faced teams from different cities, all armed with
compelling arguments and impressive articulation. I vividly remember one round where we had to argue
against a motion we personally supported. That paradox challenged us to separate emotion from logic—
a skill essential in real-world discourse. Despite the pressure, I managed to deliver my points with
confidence, and our team advanced to the final round, edging out others by a narrow margin. It was a
moment of both pride and relief.
The final round was nothing short of dramatic. Our opponents were eloquent and relentless,
pushing us to think on our feet. Although we didn’t win the championship title, we were awarded “Best
Team Dynamics,” a recognition that celebrated our collaboration and strategic coherence. More than
the trophy, the experience taught me the importance of adaptability, critical thinking, and resilience. It
wasn’t just about debating—it was about growing.
10. What does the phrase “separate emotion from logic” most likely imply in the context of the
second paragraph?
A. Avoiding debates that are emotionally charged
B. Using personal beliefs to enhance the argument
C. Developing arguments based on personal experience
D. Arguing objectively, even when disagreeing with the position
E. Refusing to participate in debates involving personal views
11. Which of the following best describes the overall tone of the text?
TONE : ANY EMOTIONAL FEELING THAT THE WRITER WANTS TO CONVEY IN HIS OR HER
WRITING
POSITIVE, NEUTRAL, NEGATIVE
A. Regretful and nostalgic
B. Humorous and lighthearted
C. Formal and critical
D. Reflective and appreciative
E. Indifferent and detached
12. What can be inferred about the writer’s perspective on the outcome of the competition?
A. The writer felt bitter about not winning the championship.
B. The writer considered the award meaningless without the trophy.
C. The writer valued personal growth more than the actual result.
D. The writer believed the competition was unfairly judged.
E. The writer would not participate again without winning.
Text 5
Education is often viewed as school in a traditional, formal sense. Many people believe that true
learning can only take place in a formal classroom setting. Others feel education occurs in many
different form and environment. There may not be a definitive answer to the question of, “What is
education?” However, we can start thinking about the purpose of education. Is it to educate youth to be
responsible citizens? Is it to develop individual, as well as society, in order to ensure a society’s
economic success? Or is it to simply focus on developing individual talents and intelligence? Perhaps it is
the balance of all three that defines education? While our answers may differ, we can perhaps agree
that education is basic human right. When that right is granted growth and development, the society as
a whole is more likely to improve in areas such as health, general income and living standards and
population fertility rates.
As global citizen it is our responsibility to critically think about the issues and attempt to come up
with solution to the problems plaguing education. In 1990 UNESCO launched EFA, the movement to
provide quality education for all children, youth, and adult, by the year 2015. The unfortunate reality is
that for many countries, larger issues come before improving the quality of education. How can we
achieve the goals of EFA when numerous countries around the world are faced with challenges that
seem far too impossible to overcome? The answer lies in attempting to bridge some of the gaps that
prevent developing nations to compete with the developed nations. One example is that of providing
greater access to technology and narrowing the ever widening digital divide. In many ways the most
basic access to technology can serve as valuable education tool. Individual who are not afforded this
access area disadvantage when trying to grasp opportunity to make life better for themselves, their
families, and their community.
…….. ?
13. From the first paragraph we can conclude that : WHAT YOU READ + WHAT YOU KNOW
(A) there is no exact definition about education
(B) education is a fundamental individual’s right
(C) everyone has the right to get quality education
(D) education occurs in any place not just schools
(E) development can be gained through education
14. The situation the author shows is the passage above is best described as follows ____
(A) quality education fundamentally ensures quality living in all sectors
(B) educations is essentially everyone’s right yet it still has its challenges
(C) there are problems in education in spite of its significant role
(D) as long as nations compete, education cannot progress
(E) absence of an exact definition causes problems in education
15. The following sentences reflect the author’s opinions in the passage, EXCEPT ____
(A) everyone has the right to get education
(B) education cannot be easily defined
(C) EFA provides quality education by 2015
(D) EFA does not have a connection in education world
(E) the EFA goals are faced with serious challenges
16. If author is right concerning the role of education, the following might be predicted to take place,
EXCEPT ____
(A) longer life expectation (D) better quality living
(B) lesser birth rates (E) more job opportunities
(C) improved welfare
17. The following part of the passage above would likely discuss _____
One example is that of providing greater access to technology and narrowing the ever widening
digital divide. In many ways the most basic access to technology can serve as valuable education
tool.Individual who are not afforded this access area disadvantage when trying to grasp opportunity to
make life better for themselves, their families, and their community.
(A) lack of access to technology in developing countries to support educational practices
(B) needs of modern digital technology to back up the implementation of EFA in education
(C) roles of technology in providing individuals with cheap and accessible quality education
(D) inability of developing nations to compete with developed countries in technology
(E) government’s roles and responsibilities in managing education for their citizens
18. The word “It” in the second paragraph first line refers to ....
(A) citizen (C) people (E) technology
(B) education (D) a global warming
Text 6
Irrigation is any activity which related to the efforts to obtain water for the farm land. For this purpose
people may __(19)__ reservoir or a manmade lake, use water pump and build dams and ditches. The
ditches __(20)__ to lead water from the resources to the farm land and drain off the excess water
__(21)__ is not used by the crop.
19. MODALS MUST BE FOLLOWED BY V1
20. PASSIVE VOICE : KALIMAT PASIF : BE + V3 : PRESENT BE : ARE, AM, IS
21. RELATIVE PRONOUN : YANG BENDA = WHICH
19. (A) make (C) makes (E) be made
(B) made (D) making
20. (A) use (C) using (E) are used
(B) uses (D) is used
RAIHAN CLEANS THE ROOM
THE ROOM IS CLEANED BY RAIHAN
RAIHAN CLEANS ALL THE ROOMS
ALL THE ROOMS ARE CLEANED
21.(A) which (C) who (E) whose
(B) what (D) whom
22. Arrange these sentences below into a good order!
1. Grate the cheese into the bowl and stir
2. Then turn omelette with a spatula when it brown
3. First, crack an egg into a bowl
4. Heat the oil in a frying pan, and pour the mixture into the frying pan.
5. Next cook both side and it is ready to serve
6. Whisk the eggs with a fork until it is smooth
(A) 3-5-1-2-4-6 (C) 3-2-6-1-4-5 (E) 3-1-6-4-2-5
(B) 3-6-1-4-2-5 (D) 3-2-4-1-6-5
23. (1) In 1988 he met Jane Brow at a dance, and in 1989 they were married
(2) John Smith was graduated from Oxford University
(3) They now live in London and have a son and a daughter
(4) He left Oxford in 1986 with a second honours degree in chemistry
(5) Towards the end of that year he applied for, and obtained, a post as a junior research chemist
in a large pharmaceutical firm.
The best order to make a good story is ....
(A) 3-1-2-5-4 (C) 2-4-5-1-3 (E) 2-4-1-3-5
(B) 3-4-1-5-2 (D) 2-4-5-3-1
Text 7
Summer is a great time to return to school
If you need better bussiness skills, let us help
Each summer Claybourne University School of Business Administration
offers special course for experienced managers who want to sharpen their
existing business skills or learn new one. You will study with your peers in a
week- long intensive session that stimulates the word an International
commerce. You will learn new theories and study the way business is
conducted around the world. Students in previous session have reported that
what they learned was immediately applicable to their own worked situations.
Only one person from a company is accepted into this special program.
All application requires three letters of recommendation and proof of
employment.
For more information, call the:
Summer Education Centre
School of Business Administration
24. What does this ad suggest that you do this summer?
(A) Take a vacation
(B) Go to school
(C) Get a new job
(D) Consider a career in business
(E) Resign from Summer Education Centre
25. Who will attend this centre?
(A) Professional managers
(B) College professors changing careers
(C) Under graduated students in business
(D) Office staff
(E) Previous students
26. What is required for admission?
(A) The name of your manager (D) Letters of application
(B) A copy of your grades (E) Proof of employment
(C) Your job title and duties
Text 8
In today’s fast- paced, cyber- linked world, it would be hard to imagine working without the
internet. Most of us would probably feel pretty desperate. Well, how about trying to live a day without
water, a real every day nightmare for some people, I know how it feels.
After suffering from one-day emergency shutdown of my local water supply, which prevented me
from getting a single drop water from the lap, let alone showering or flushing the toilet, I started to think
how ironic it is that on a planet where water covers 71 percent of its surface, I suddenly had no.
But when I learned that just over 2 percent of the total volume of water in the global cycle is fresh
water, 6 and that most of that is locked up as polar ice caps and in glaciers, I became horrified.
Yes, horrified at the thought of more than 6 billion people sharing this small amount of water that
is available. It made me wonder; is there anything I can do to use this precious resource more wisely?
That question lead me to one of my favorite line from the movie Even Almighty “How do we change
the world? By doing one act of random kindness at a time. It’s a message that applies to all aspects of life,
including in conserving water.
So, to begin with, I started to list some of my water consuming activities. And from various sources, I
found out that taking a bath is the biggest water consumer (about 45 percent of total daily
consumption), followed by toilet flushing (25 percent) and kitchen activities (15 percent).
A survey conducted in 2006 by the Directorate of Water Development of the Public Works Ministry
showed that the average daily use of fresh water in Indonesia was 144 liters per person. Based on the
figure, bathing flushing and kitchen activities represent 65,36 and 21,5 liters per day, can you imagine
what happen to that 2% of global fresh water? You do the math!
Those numbers have given me a stronger urge to be more efficient with my personal consumption of
fresh water. So, I started off with my bathroom. First, I readjusted the showerhead to low-flow version and
took shorter showers, less than 5 minutes long, since that could already reduce my water use
approximately by half.
Second, I tried a simple trick suggested by a friend to save water in the toilet tank, by placing a one liter
plastic bottle filled with water in the tank. This way, I save one liter of fresh water spending in that
department wouldn’t exceed 10 liters per day.
So in total, I could save around 56, 6 liters per day from bathroom and kitchen activities. Not bad
for a start as there are still more things that can be done to efficiently use water.
27. What is the main idea of the passage?
BBC
B = BACA KALIMAT AWAL-AKHIR PARAGRAF 1
B = BACA KALIMAT AWAL PARAGRAF LAINNYA
C = CARI KATA KUNCI DAN BUANG JAWABAN YANG SALAH
(A) A nightmare for more people in Indonesia when living a day without water
(B) The importance of people’s awareness in using the precious resource wisely
(C) The need to start saving the use of water in the toilet tank and bathroom
(D) The stronger urge to make a list of water consuming activities at home
(E) The need to make a personal consumption of fresh water more efficient
28. The author’s purpose in this passage is to ....
(A) explain how difficult it can be to live a day without fresh water
(B) present the data about the total volume of fresh water on the planet
(C) make the reader aware of using water more wisely for personal use
(D) cite statistics about the average daily use of fresh water in Indonesia
(E) warm that six billion people share the small amount of fresh water
29. According to the passage, all of the following are true about saving fresh water EXCEPT ….
(A) washing fruits under running water
(B) taking a shower rather than that using a bathtub
(C) brushing teeth with a glass of water
(D) using a new type of toilet flush
(E) washing disher in a soaking sink
30. The word “urge” in paragraph 8 is closest in meaning to
(A)desire
(B) pressure
(C) motivation
(D) impulse
(E) suggestion
