Soal UN 2014
Reading Part
Questions 16 to 20, choose the inappropriate structure in the following sentences or dialogues.
16. Ridwan : I’m so disappointing with the show.
A B
Rindy : Me, too. I think that they could do the best one.
C D
17. My handbag is a black rectangular leather bag with a long tubular strap of the
A B
same material. The bag is about 18” X 12" in size with three compartments.
C
The compartment which a zip in it is the centre one.
D
18. Harry : Can you describe Naomi?
A
Jockie : She’s high, dark and beautiful.
B C D
19. Ayu : It must be great if you win the Math Olympiad.
A B
Adit : Of course, my parent would send me to an overseas university if
C
I had won it.
D
20. Wow! It is a really big house.I think it is the biggest than mine.
A B C D
Questions 21 to 23 refer to the following text.
The regulations:
1. Buy a ticket before entering the gate.
2. Leave all your belongings before entering the building
3. Eating, drinking, and smoking are not allowed in the building
4. Do not turn on the radio or tape recorder inside the building
5. Touching the antiquities is prohibited
6. Do not take picture of the antiquities
21. What is the text about?
A. The rules for the visitors of a museum.
B. Problems with antiquities.
C. The services of a museum.
D. The rules of a building.
22. What should the visitors do before entering the building?
A. Buy a ticket.
B. Take a picture
C. Touch the antiquities.
D. Leave all their belongings.
23. “Touching the antiquities is prohibited.”
The synonym of the underlined word is ....
A. allowed
B. admitted
C. permitted
D. forbidden
Questions 24 to 25 refer to the following text.
To become BILL GATES
Bill gates was born on Oct. 28, 1955. Gates grew up in Seattle. he attended public elementary school. In 7thgrade, his parents sent him to lakeside private school.His favorite subjects were Math and reading. Gates graduated from lakeside at the age of 13. After that he continued his study at harvard university . He studied match an low . He worked a lawyer. In 1973 , his freshman (1st) year, he met steve ballmer current C.E.O of microsoft.While at Harvard,Gates developed a version of the programming language BASIC for the first microcomputer – the MITS Altair.In his junior (3rd) year,Gates Left Harvard to devote his energies to Microsoft,a company he had begun in 1975.Nowadays,he is consistently ranked in the Forbes list of the world’s Wealthiest people and was the wealthiest overall from 1995 to 2009-excluding 2008.According to the Bloomberg Billionaires List,Gates is the world’s richest person in 2013,a position that he last held on the list in 2007.
24. When did Gates work as a lawyer?
A. In 1955
B. In 1973
C. In 1975
D. In 1995
25. How long did bill Gates studied at Harvard?
A. 2 semesters.
B. 4 semesters.
C. 6 semesters.
. D 8 semesters.
Questions 26 to 28 refer to the following text
Tesco is Britain’s leading food retailer and third largest in the world.Its first store was opened in 1929 in London and by the early 1960s Tesco was a familiar feature of most UK high streets.After joining the eighties trend for large out-of-town supermarkets,in the 1990s the company started pioneering many new innovations.It developed new store concept such as Tesco Metro, a city centre store meeting the needs of local shoppers,and Tesco Express,the first UK petrol station convenience store.In 1995 the company introduced its Clubcard,the UK’s first customer loyalty card, and in 1997,it formed a joint venture with the Royal Bank of Scotland to offer a range of financial services.
Tesco’s international operation, which started in 1994, has steadily expanded and now accounts for half of its total retail space.Since 2000 there has also been an increasing focus on building non-food sales both in store and online with the result that,for example,Tesco is now the UK’s largest CD retailer.
The company has also focused on making the shopping experience as easy possible for customers – be it n hypermarkets, small stores or online. Another influence has been a coherent strategy for international expansion. Tesco sees that innovation success is down to four issues – trying new things; not being complacent; being prepared to change; and being determined that no other business will achieve more for customers.
26. The text mainly tells us about ....
A. some of Tesco’s competitors
B. the marketing strategy of Tesco
C. the innovations of the company
D. the journey of the company’s success
27. We can conclude from the text that Tesco ....
A. uses five issues as the company success
B. also provides financial services
C. sells the products by online
D. is the largest food retailer
28. When did Tesco form a joint venture with the Royal Bank of Scotland?
A. In 1990
B. In 1994
C. In 1995
D. In 1997
Questions 29 to 31 refer to the following text.
Taylor,Inc 694
Rockstar Lane
Durham, NC 2778
Dear Human Resources,
I just read an article i the New Observer about Taylor’s new computer centre in North Durham. I would like to apply a position as an entry-level Programmer at the centre.
I understand that Taylor produces both in-house and customs documentation.I am a fresh graduate of De Vry Institute of Technology in Atlanta with an Associate’s degree in Computer Science. In addition I have taken a broad range of courses, I served as a computer consultant at the college’s computer centre where I helped training computer users on new systems.
I will be happy to meet you at your convenience and discuss how my education and experience match your needs. You can reach me at (919)233-1552.
Sincerely,
Raymond Krick
29. What is the text about?
A. An order letter
B. An application letter
C. A complaint letter
D. A reservation letter
30. What will the Human Resources Department probably do after reading the letter?
A. Evaluate the salary offered.
B. Start working at Taylor, Inc.
C. Promote Mr Krick to be a manager
D. Consider Mr Krick for an Interview.
31. “You can reach me at . . . “(3rd paragraph)
A. take
B. send
C. give
D. contact
Questions 32 to 41, choose to appropriate option to complete each dialogue.
32. Father : Can I speak with your mom,dear?
Daughter : She’s not here at the moment dad . . . .
A. She was shopping
B. She went to market
C. She has cooked some food
D. She is buying some vegetables
33. Anie : Raja Ampat island in Papua is a wonderful diving spot, don’t you think so?
Windi : Absolutely yes.IF we had some more holidays, . . . .
A. we will stay longer there
B. we wouldn’t have a good time
C. we would have been so excited
D. we would do many sport activities
34. Awan : This room is quite dark.I can hardly read my novel . . . ?
Roro : Of course not,I’ll do it once.
A. Will you read it for me
B. Can you take my glasses
C. Could you switch on the lamp
D. Would you mind opening the door
35. Novi : What do you usually do after school?
Yuli : Since I have a lot of friends from overseas, ... We often discuss some hot issues.
A. I usually check my email.
B. I hardly talk on the phone.
C. I never type on computer
D. I used to send text message.
36. Receptionist : Good Morning, Nirwana Hotel. Can I help you?
Caller : Room 1023, Please
Receptionist : I’m sorry, there is no answer ....?
A. What can I do you for you
B. How do you spell it
C. Can I take a message
D. He is not in at the moment
37. Jacky : I plan to go to Jakarta the next Thursday.
Chen :...According to weather forecast, there will be heavy rain and storm around this week
A. Let’s teks business class.
B. You should come back soon.
C. You had better postpone your flight.
D. Its’ better for you to take a cheaper ticket.
38. Guest : This coffee is too bitter. I don’t really like it.
Waiter : Oh, Im sorry ...
Guest :Thank you.
A. Can I put more water?
B. Shall I add some sugar for you?
C. Should I bring some cups for you?
D. Would you like me to give you more coffee?
39. Lumongga : I’m thinking about quitting my studies.
Bertha : Are you serious? What’s going on?
Lumongga : I need to help my family’s financial problem ...
A. I don’t want to work for a bigger company.
B. I’m thinking about getting myself a job.
C. I’m thinking about becoming a good student.
D. I’m bored with my bad scores.
40. Indro : Did you listen the breaking news last night? ... Lots of people were trapped by flames.
Danny : How terrible. Hope some of them are still alive.
A. An earthquake damaged the monument.
B. The flood destroyed may houses.
C. Two taxi drivers were robbed by their passengers.
D. A big fire broke out in a shopping centre.
41. Miss Dona : Where's Susi? I need her to help me at the office.
Jenny : She hasn’t come yet. ...
Miss Dona : If you say so, I’ll wait for her at the office.
A. She might be late.
B. She may come early.
C. She is probably absent.
D. She can’t be at the office.
Questions 42 to 44, complete the following text with the words provided.
| 1. Begin your transaction by pressing the (42) ... number of the amount you want to encode; then press enter to get the total amount; 2. Enter the total amount the customers pay or press “credit” to pay via credit; 3. Press sale to open the drawer and keep the cash inside and (43) ... the change.The receipt will roll out (44) ... from the printer,displaying all the items being purchased. 4. Then the display window will turn to 0.00 display and is ready for the next transaction. |
42. A. good
B. short
C. clear
D. right
43. A. get
B. leave
C. pay
D. throw
44. A. carefully
B. habitually
C. automatically
D. independently
Questions 45 to 47, complete the following text with the words provided.
Personnel Manager
The Makassar Daily News
Ratulangi street 15 Makassar
Dear sirs,
I’d like to apply for the position of a Secretary mentioned in your advertisement in today’s issue of Makassar Daily News. Let me show and give you my personal data to fulfill the requirements needed.
I (45) ... from vocational high school two years ago. I’m nineteen years old, and I can both speak and write English well. I am (46) ..., so I can cooperate well with people.
If you need more information about my character and ability, or you wish me to come for interview, you may contact me(47) ... on my personal reference.
I’m waiting for your reply soon. Thank you
Yours Sincerely,
Anita
45. A. graduated
B. finished
C. stopped
D. passed
46. A. genius
B. diligent
C. sociable
D. ambitious
47. A. quickly
B. directly
C. carefully
D. correctly
Questions 48 to 50, complete the following text with the words provided.
To : All basketball players of SMKN Bahagia
There will be a basketball competition of SMK students (48) ... Our team will practice every day during this week. We have to win. So we must have a (49) ... team.
(50) ... up the good team work!
Coach,
John Macarty
48. A. a month before
B. a month ago
C. last month
D. next month
49. A. hard
B. famous
C. strong
D. weak
50. A. Pick
B. Keep
C. Take
D. Hold
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