USBK

Bahasa Inggris
(IPA-IPS-Bahasa)

SMA/MA

UTAMA

Tahun 2018/2019
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Listening Section

In this section of the test, you will have the chance to show how well you understand spoken
English. There are for parts to this section with special direction for each part.

PART 1
Questions 1 to 4
Directions:
In this part of the test, you will hear some dialogues and questions in English. The dialogues and
questions will be spoken twice. They will not be printed in your test book, so you must listen
carefully to understand what the speakers are saying.
After you listen to the dialogue and the questions about it, read the five possible answers, and
decide which one would be the best answer t the questions you have just heard. Now, listen to a
sample questions.
You will hear:

Man : I highly appreciate you for helping me choose the right loan I need.
Woman : My pleasure, Sir. I hope you can use the money to buy your dream
house.
Narrator : What is the topic of the conversation?
A. Asking for help
B. Giving opinion
C. Giving directions
D. Expressing pleasure
E. Expressing Gratitude
Narrator : The best answer to the question “what is the topic of the conversation?” is
“Expressing gratitude,” Therefore you should choose answer (E(

Now, let’s begin with number 1

1. A. The weather report
B. The traffic report
C. Direction to interstate 4
D. Their disgust with careless drivers
E. The tractor-trailer

2. A. Harry slept all the way from Georgia to New York

B. James didn’t sleep at all on the trip
C. Harry was half asleep all the time that he was driving
D. Harry didn’t sleep at all on the trip
E. James couldn’t sleep at all on the trip

3. A. They are going to San Francisco if they have time

B. They are going to San Francisco if they get a rented car
C. They couldn’t go to San Francisco because they didn’t have any money
D. They were supposed to go to San Francisco, but their car broke down E. They were
supposed to go to San Francisco, but they felt ill
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A. A teacher postponed the conference

E. There won’t be a test this afternoon
F. The students will be attending the conference
G. The students took an English test that afternoon
H. The test is replaced by a conference

PART II Questions
5 to 7
Directions:
In this part of the test, you will hear some incomplete dialogues spoken in English, followed by
four responses, also spoken in English. The dialogues and the responses will be spoken twice.
They will not be printed in your test book, so you must listen carefully to understand what the
speakers are saying. You have to choose the best response to each question.

Now listen to a sample question

Girl : I really made a mistake.
Boy : What about?
Girl : I have broken your pen.
Boy : That pen? Oh no.
Girl : …….
Narrator : What does the girl probably respond?
Girl : A. I’m sorry to hear that
B. I really appreciate it

C. I do apologize

D. I love that pen

Narrator : The best answer to the questions “What does the girl probably respond?”
is “I do apologize” Therefore, you should choose answer (C).

4. Mark your answer on your answer sheet 6. Mark your answer on your answer sheet
7. Mark your answer on your
answer sheet

PART III
Questions 8 to 11 Directions:
In this part of the test, you will hear some monologues spoken in English. The monologues will be
spoken twice. They will not be printed in your test book, so you must listen carefully to understand
what the speaker is saying. After you listen to the monologue, look at the five pictures provided in
your test book, and decide which would be the most suitable one for the monologue you have just
heard.

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8. A.

B.

C.

D.

E.

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9. A

C.

D.

E.

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10. A

B.

C.

D.

E.

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E.

PART IV
Questions 12 to 15 Direction:
In this part of the test, you will hear several monologues. Each monologue will be spoken twice.
They will not be printed in your test book, so you must listen carefully to understand what the
speakers are saying.
After you hear the monologue and the questions about it, read the five possible answers and decided
which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.

Questions 12 and 13 are based on the following monologue

12. A. The big fat cat

B. The grocery shop
C. The cat and the mice
D. The softly-moving cat
E. The kind-hearted grocer

13. A. The price of a nice cat

B. The mice in his grocery shop
C. The cat would eat up all the mice
D. The mice which fought with his cat
E. The mice would disappear from his shop

Questions 14 to 15 are based on the following monologue

14. A. Schools got awarded for integrity

B. National Examination in the North Maluku
C. The opening of vocational high schools
D. The school having highest score of National Examination
E. The preparation of National Examination

15. A. Because those school are prepared National Examination very well
B. Because those schools have conducted National Examination independently
C. Because those schools have the highest score in National Examination result
D. Because those schools having clean the school before National Examination
E. Because those schools having conducted the National Examination without cheating

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A. PILIHAN GANDA

This text is for questions 16 and 17!

Dear Sir or Madam,

Yesterday I moved to a house rented from your agency in Brighton Boulevard. To my

surprise, I found the house is not well maintained.

The master bedroom has no key. The air conditioner does not work. How could I use my
washing machine if the outlet is missing? The worst of all is that the main faucet has
broken that no water can flow. This makes me unable to wash, to cook and to do any
other things.

I had told Mr. David, one of your employees, about my problems but I got no response
from him. I also called your secretary Miss. Brown but again, there was no response.

I would appreciate if you send me a mechanic to have those problems fixed immediately.

Your faithfully

Sarah Johnson

16. What is the letter about? It is a complaint about ….

A. The bad room service of a house
B. The bad respond from the employee
C. The bad maintenance of a rental house
D. The worst condition of the main faucet
E. The unwell situation in the bedroom

17. Who is responsible for the maintenance of the house? A. The agency.
B. Miss. Brown.
C. The mechanics.
D. Sarah Johnson.
E. The marketing manager.

This text is for questions 18 to 20!

We Should Change the Payment System
Nowadays, the system of payment gradually changes. Most people use debit cards
instead of cash to make payment. They think it is more effective, efficient, easier, and
simpler. However, there are still arguments about the use of debit cards as a method of
payment.
Well, if you use the card, you will say that the card is so practical. You don’t need to
count how much you should pay. When paying in cash, people are afraid of making

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mistakes in counting the banknote for both the payment and the change. With debit cards
the mistakes is made smaller.
Moreover, you should know that the debit cards are safer than money. Suppose you
bring a lot of money when travelling. If it is lost or stolen, you will be left with nothing in
your hands. However, if you bring a debit card, you can just phone the bank which issues
the card to block it.
On the other hand, people who disagree on the use of debit card will say that its use
is so limited. When you buy something in a traditional market, or a vendor, for example,
can you pay using a credit card? Of course not.
Another thing is that, if you want to use the card, you should make a purchase at
minimum amount. If you make less than the minimum transaction, you cannot make use
of the card.
For those reasons we think that credit cards are not fully effective as a means of
payment. We should trace the incoming and ongoing money in our account. Besides, we
have to control our habit of buying first, paying later habit. Otherwise, without being
realized we are charged a lot. You don’t have to use credit cards if not necessary.

18. What is the text about?

A. Differences between payments by cash and credit cards.
B. The disadvantages of paying in cash.
C. The advantages of using credit cards.
D. The advantages of using debit cards.
E. Different payment systems.

19. According to the text, one advantage of using the debit card is that ….
A. It cannot be stolen
B. It is as practical as using cash
C. We can use it everywhere for shopping
D. The possibility of mistakes in counting is smaller
E. We can make a purchase at minimum amount

20. What is paragraph 3 about?

A. Debit cards for travelling.
B. The advantage of debit cards over cash.
C. The safety system of debit cards.
D. What to do when you lose cash.
E. How to bring a debit card.

The following text is for questions 21 to 23

Once upon a time, there lived a lion in a forest. One day, when he went to drink water in a
river, one of his feet got stuck into the damp mushy mud of the river. He tried a lot to get out of
the mud, but didn't achieve. He had to lie without food for days because he didn't find any help.
On one fortunate day, a kind jackal came to drink water from the river. When he saw the lion, he
went closer to the lion and said, "What is the matter? Why are you resting here?"
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The lion narrated him the pathetic story. The Jackal instantly made a way out from the sand
but the lion was unable to move his feet. As he was set in the same posture for last several days,
his body became stiff. The jackal understood the condition of the lion and helped him to get out
of the mud with an extra effort. The Lion was really thankful to jackal for his kind help. He was
very happy to get free after so many days.

The Lion appreciated the effort made by the jackal. He offered the jackal to live close to
him and also promised to give food to him whenever he caught food. The jackal accepted the
offer and started living with the lion. Thus, they lived happily sharing the food. With the passing
time, they expanded their families. The lion had cubs and the jackal had kid jackals. Both, the lion
and the jackal were passing their days happily. They didn't have any idea that their friendship was
not liked by their families.

One day after a long time, the lioness, lady of the lion's house, told her cubs that she didn't like
the amity between the jackal and her husband. The cubs passed the message to the kid jackals.
The kids complained the matter to the lady jackal. The lady jackal passed the complaint to her
husband.

The jackal went to the Lion and asked," I helped you without any thought in return. You had
asked me to live with you, so I started living with you. Now, if you don't want me to live with you,
you should have told me yourself. What did you involve your wife and cubs to convey this? ". The
Lion was shocked to hear such words. He said, "My dear friend, what are you saying? I don't find
any problem with you or your friendship". He assured the jackal that he had no such ill-feelings
for the friendship between them.

The Lion also assured that he would talk to the lioness and solve the whole matter. The jackal
was intelligent and understood the situation. He said to the lion, "Dear friend, I know you are
sincere, but our families could not exactly respond the same level of friendship. So, let us stay
apart and meet often as friends. We could also hunt together. It would be better, if our families
stay apart". The Lion agreed to the proposal with a heavy heart.

The two families parted from each other as friends. The Jackal and the Lion continued to share
the friendship. They often met each other and hunt together. Thus, the two friends shared a
healthy friendship throughout their life.

21. What is the story about?

A. The friendship between the Lion and the Jackal family.
B. The rivalry between the Lion and the Jackal.
C. The evilness of the Lioness.
D. The friendship between a lion and the jackal.
E. The thoughtfulness of the Lion.

22. What does the lion do in return of the Jackal's help? A. He told the Jackal to always
hunt with him.

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B. He told the Jackal to live with him in his house.

C. He told the Jackal to live near the Lion and give him food.
D. He gave him a home
E. He gave him a phone

23. The synonym of the word amity in the fourth paragraph is....
A. Rival
B. Rivalry
C. Enemy
D. Opposition
E. Friendship

The following text is for questions 24 to 26

Swimming

When I was a boy, I liked swimming very much. Each year my two brothers and I spent the holiday
with our uncles and aunt in their house by the sea. It was only twenty yards from the water. The
water was warm, the sun shone brightly, and most days there were no waves. In the middle of
the day a wind always began to blow, but it was not strong and did not make the sea rough. One
day, we put on our swimming-shorts before breakfast. Then, we ran down to the sea across the
sand and jumped in. we were in the sea or on the beach until late at night. When our aunt rang
a bell, we went back to the house for food, but we ate it in our swimmingshorts and soon went
back in the sea again. We were all very good swimmers. We dived through the waves or rode
towards the beach on top of them until we were tired and hungry.

24. Which statement is TRUE according to the text? A. The boys’ home was near
the sea
B. There were waves every day
C. The boys had breakfast in the house
D. The waves carried the boys towards the beach
E. The boys always changed their clothes before meals

25. “One day, we put on our swimming-shorts before breakfast.” The word “we” in
that sentence refers to.....
A. The writer and his aunt
B. The writer and his uncle
C. The writer and his friends
D. The writer and his brother
E. The writer and his two brothers

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26. “In the middle of the day a wind always began to blow, but it was not strong
and did not make the sea rough …. ”
The underlined word is synonymous with.....
A. Still
B. Wavy
C. Choppy
D. Difficult
E. Violent

The following text is for questions 27 to 29

Snowy owls are mostly white narrow, sparse brown bars and spots. Their golden colored
eyes are rather small for an owl and their toes and claws are thickly. Their dark colored bills are
short and strong and sharply pointed. They are among the largest North American owl species.
Snowy owls mainly eat mammals, ranging from small rodents to large hares. They are also
known to eat birds ranging in size from small songbirds to medium-sized geese and lemmings. An
adult owl may eat around three to five lemmings each day (1,600 per year).
Unlike most other owl species, snowy owls hunt mainly in the daytime. Snowy owls highly
nomadic and their movement tarred to the abundance of their primary prey species, lemmings.
They are known to aggressively defend their nests and will attack those that disturb their nest.
( Adopted from: http://ww.defenders.org)
27. What is the text about?
A. The prey of snowy owls.
B. The general facts about snowy owls
C. The survival of owls in snowy winter
D. The different kinds of owl active in the winter
E. The physical characteristics of snowy owls

28. When do the snowy feed on their prey?

A. In the evening
B. At night
C. At noon
D. At dust
E. At might night

29. Which of the following statements mentioned in the text?

A. Snowy owls are the monitory owl species in the North America.
B. Snowy owls lives are not defendent on the prey.
C. Snowy owls can eat of to five lemmings a day
D. Snowy owls can eat any kinds of animals
E. Snowy owls settle in one place

The following text is for questions 30 to 32

Attention all
Chantika Modelling Management will be hosting a weekend of fashion show featuring the
major designs of some young talented designers.
Remember, the event will be held on Saturday, January 23, 2015 at 7 p.m.
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Please call Santi on 5674451 for further information.

So, don’t miss it.

30. What is the text about?

A. To inform about fashion show event B. To inform modelling management
C. To call Chantika Modelling.
D. To describe a fashion show events
E. To describe modelling management

31. When will the event be held?

a. In the morning
b. At noon
c. In the afternoon
d. In the evening
e. At midnight

32. “So, don’t miss it.”

What does the word in bold refers to?
a. The designer
b. Further information
c. A fashion show
d. The place of the event.
e. Chantika modelling Management

The following text is for questions 33 to 35

Going to college or getting a job right after graduating high school is a common choice
teen’s will likely face. Some likely choose to continue studying at college or university but others
try to find jobs. Here are the reasons.
Why is it so important for students to continue to post-secondary education, university or
college? The reason is that post-secondary education will allow them to get the skills and tools
that they will need to help them prepare for a good career. It has been said that the more
education they have, the more careers will be open for them to choose. Employers today will
tend to be more open to a person with more education.
However, some of them choose to get a job right after high school. They believe that
education is critical but college is not. In fact, there are numerous careers that do not require a
degree from college or university. When they earn money from the job, they can continue their
college studies later. So what are you doing after graduating high school? You have to make the
best choice for yourself. Don’t make a decision just to follow others. Everybody has personal life
priorities.
33. Some students decide to study at college to get. . .
A. Skills and beneficial tools
B. Many new friends
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C. Lots of experience
D. Higher education
E. A good degree
34. From paragraph 3, we can conclude that . . .
A. It is better getting a job first than going to college
B. Looking for a job after high school is the priority
C. Without going to college, we can pursue a career
D. Going to college is unimportant
E. Higher education is important
35. Based on the text, we infer that. . . A. We have to live autonomously
B. We can follow others’ decision
C. We have to know our life priorities
D. We have to be honest with ourselves
E. We can go to college and get a job simultaneously
The following text is for questions 36 to 38

2012 Film Review

2012 is Roland Emmerich’s film which uses the Mayan Calendar and other end-of-days
prophecies for their doomsday scenario. It imagines the world coming to an end in
2012.
2012 film brings off a series of wonders. The movie hits its peak early on. It stars when
Cusack drives a limo through the streets of Los Angeles as freeway and skyscrapers
crumble all around him from the shock of a 10.5 earthquake. The preposterous flying
sequence is equally thrilling. The climax occurs aboard the giant ark. When an equipment
malfunction almost threatens the entire mission.
Unfortunately, the crucial sequence is not filmed or edited with the requisite clarity. In
2012 film, Emmerich leaves us befuddled as to exactly what is happening to whom.
However, Emmerich’2012 deserves credit for offbeat casting. Cusack supplies his
trademark hangdog charm. McCarthy has perhaps his best role ever as Peet’s cocky.
Danny Glover lends dignity to the role of the tormented president. Chiwetel Ejiofor, as
the chief scientist, brings a moving sense of anguish to a stock role. Platt has fun playing
the villain of the piece, and Woody Harrelson also chews the scenery as a bug-eyed radio
prophet trying to warn his listeners about Armageddon.
All in one, 2012’s cinematography, production design and visual effects are award-
worthy. Music also propels the movie. It presents American Idol runner-up, Adam
Lambert, who provides a rousing anthem over the end credits.
36. The writer of the film 2012 was ....
A. Adam Lambert
B. Danny Glover
C. Cusack
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D. Roland Emmerich
E. Nick Everhart

37. Which part of the film should be improved?

A. The music.
B. Visual effect.
C. The equipment.
D. Crucial sequence.
E. The design.

38. “The movie hits its peak early on “ (paragraph 2)

The underlined word is closest is meaning to ....

A. Average
B. Top
C. Failure
D. Name
E. Descent

Read the following text and answer the question.

A lot has changed in the world since John Doe established “Doe Radio and Television
Service”. Because we are now a leader in computer and cellular telephone service, we are
changing our name to “Doe Electronic Technologies”. We think John would be pleased.
As part of this event, we invite you to stop by anytime during the next month to
receive a special 20% discount on any compact discs, computer equipment, or cellular
phones. It is always a pleasure to serve you.

39. Which item is on discount 20%? A. Radios.

B. Services.
C. Telephones.
D. Televisions.
E. Compact disc.

40. Arrange the sentences below into a good order.

1. At the further of the wood was another pretty cottage
2. There was once a sweet maid who lived in a pretty cottage
3. She gave her a red clock with a hood which she always wear
4. Where grandmother lived in
5. Everybody loved this little girl, her grandmother loved her most of all
6. So, people called her Red Riding Hood

The best arrangement is ….

A. 1-2-4-3-5-6
B. 2-1-3-4-5-6
C. 2-1-4-5-3-6
D. 1-2-3-4-5-6
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E. 2-3-1-4-5-6

B. URAIAN

41. Read the following text and answer the question.

We are announcing today that we are bringing the Milestone and Ever Green brands even
closer together. Effective as of 5th December 2013, our official name will be:

GREEN MILES WEST

The substitution of “West” in our name---replacing “Cianjur”---is the result of an agreement

we reached with Cianjur Gardening Association, following a protest over the original use of
“Cianjur” in our name.

We hope this does not create any confusion among our loyal consumers. While this
represents a change from our initial name introduction, it does not change the quality of
products we offer to our consumers.

“The substitution of “West” in our name …”.

The word “substitution” has closest in meaning to . . . .

42. Rearrange the following jumbled sentences in to the correct and meaningful paragraph.
(1). After that, he showed an excellent record at his school and could finish his study n two
year
(2). When He was young, he was predicted to die young by his grandfather.
(3). Finally, in 1945 he built the first aviation school in Indonesia
(4). Because of this prediction, his father sent him to medical school, STOVIA
(5). Agustinus Adisutjipto was founding father of Indonesia Air Force who born in 1916 in
Salatiga, Central Java.
(6). However, he wanted to go to aviation school.

The correct arrangement is.......

43. Rearrange the following jumbled sentences in to the correct and meaningful paragraph.
How to make an egg salad sandwich.
(1). Take a bread slice and keep lettuce and add two tablespoons egg mixture and close with
another slice
(2). in a bowl, add the egg, mayonnaise and mustard sauce
(3). Cool and peel them
(4). Hard boil two eggs for five minutes
(5). Season the egg mixture with pepper
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The correct arrangement is.......

The following text is for questions 44 to 45.

I don’t expect you to believe the story. But in order to dies peacefully, I must tell
my story. My wife and I loved … (44)… One of my wife’s favorite pets was Pluto, a
cat. Pluto was a very clever black cat. One day I came home very drunk. I was in a
very bad …(45)... for some reasons, Pluto made me angry. In a rage I seized the cat,
took a small knife out of my pocket and cut its throat and took one of its eyes out!
Then I hanged the poor creature until it was died.

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