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SELEKSI MASUK UNIVERSITAS PADJADJARAN (SMUP)

Mata Pelajaran : Bahasa Inggris
Tanggal : 11 Juni 2006
Kode Soal : 111111


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Shirts which are wrinkle-free are now being produced in Japan and US. Until now, the
only solution for people in hurry has been a permanent press shirts, which didnt need ironing
after washing or wearing. But they were made of polyester. The new ones dont need ironing
either, but they are a combination of the comfort of cotton and the wrinkle-free convenience of
polyester.
Polyester shirts became popular in the 1960s because their threads stabilize fabrics.
Wrinkles from when the space between the fabrics molecules contracts during washing or
wearing. Polyester acts as girders holding the fabrics molecules in place. Unlike the most
popular material for shirts, cotton, though, polyester doesnt breathe, let through air, and it
cant absorb perspiration.
So the new blends of cotton and polyester and the specially treated cottons will be a big
hit, having a much bigger impact than permanent press did. The only problem is the shirts still
have a slightly rubbery feel, from the resin the fabric is coated in. however, manufacturers
promise that eventually resin-treated cotton shirts will also feel just like cotton.

61. What is the main topic of this passage?
A. Permanent press
B. Polyester
C. Wrinkle-free shirts
D. Shirts in Japan and the US
E. Polyester shirts

62. What is the main difference between the new and old shirts?
A. They dont need ironing
B. They are wrinkle-free
C. They are convenient
D. They cant absorb perspiration
E. They are more comfortable

63. The phrase the new ones in paragraph one refers to
A. Wrinkle-free shirts
B. Permanent press shirts
C. Polyester shirts
D. Cotton shirts
E. Polyester

64. An example of the advantages of cotton over polyester is
A. It feels like rubber
B. It is permanent press
C. It breather better
D. It wrinkles less
E. It is unable to absorb sweat



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65. What is the authors purpose in using the phrase a big hit in paragraph three?
A. To say that the new shirts will be very expensive.
B. To say the new shirts will be very fashionable.
C. To say the new shirts will be very successful.
D. To say the new shirts will be very strong.
E. To say the new shirts will be very affordable.

Text 2

Several studies have found a link between happiness and altruistic behaviour, however as
with many behavioural traits, it is not always clear whether doing good makes you feel good, or
whether happy people are more likely to be altruistic. Research done by Konow, an economist
at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, found that the happier people are more likely
to share. He also found that a single act of generosity did not make his subject happier, the
cumulative effects of being a generous person did.

66. All of the following are true EXCEPT
A. there is an association between happiness and altruistic.
B. it is obvious that doing good make people feel good.
C. the cumulative effects of generosity make people happier.
D. the happier people tend to share.
E. it is unclear whether happy people are more likely to be altruistic.

67. The word Altruistic in the text, is closest in meaning to
A. Philanthropic
B. Selfish
C. Self-centred
D. Malevolent
E. Kind

Text 3

Plants and spices, minerals and fruits their powerful healing properties have been used
for centuries. One of the most studied of all kitchen cures is ginger. It has been used
medicinally for millennia. The chemicals that give ginger is zesty taste mainly gingerol and
shogaol appear to reduce intestinal contractions, neutralize digestive acids and inhibit the
vomiting centre in the brain. Danish researchers report that a third of teaspoon of fresh or
powdered ginger, taken at the first sign of migraine, may reduce symptoms by blocking
prostaglandins, chemicals that inflame blood vessels in the brain.

68. According to the passage, eating ginger is beneficial, EXCEPT
A. it reduces intestinal contraction
B. it neutralizes digestive acid
C. it restrains vomiting centre
D. it lowers symptoms of migraine
E. it releases vomiting centre

69. What is the name of chemicals that give ginger zesty taste?
A. Prostaglandins
B. digestive acids
C. migraine
D. gingerol
E. zesterol

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The food we eat seems to have profound effects on our health. Although science has made
enormous steps in making food more fit to eat, it has, at the same time, made many foods unfit
to eat. Some research has shown that perhaps eighty percent of all human illnesses are related
to diet and forty percent of cancer is related to the diet as well, especially cancer of the colon.
People of different cultures are more prone to contract certain illnesses because of the
characteristic of foods they consume.

70. How has science done a disservice to people?
A. Because of science, disease caused by contaminated food has been virtually eradicated.
B. It has caused a lack of information concerning the value of food.
C. As a result of science intervention, some potentially harmful substances have been
added to our food.
D. The scientists have preserved the color of meats, but not of vegetables.
E. Food intake is mostly related to lung cancer.

71. Research has shown that how many percent of cancer is related to diet?
A. twenty percent
B. forty percent
C. sixty percent
D. eighty percent
E. one hundred percent

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After inventing dynamite, Swedish-born Alfred Nobel became a very rich man. However,
he foresaw its universally destructive powers too late. Nobel preferred not to be remembered as
an inventor of dynamite, so in late 1895, just two weeks before his death, he created a fund to be
used for awarding prizes to people who had made worthwhile contributions to humanity.

72. The Nobel prize was established in order to
A. recognize worthwhile contributions to humanity
B. resolve political differences
C. honour the inventor of dynamite
D. spend money
E. consider Alfred Nobel as a richman

73. It is implied that Nobels profession was in
A. economics
B. medicine
C. science
D. literature
E. physics










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One of the seven wonders of the ancient world, the Great Pyramid of Giza was a
monument of wisdom and prophecy built as a tomb for Pharaoh Cheops in 2720 B.C. Despite its
antiquity, certain aspects of its construction make it one of the truly great wonders of the world.
The thirteen-acre structure near the Nile River is a solid mass of stone blocks covered with
limestone. Inside are a number of hidden passageways and the burial chamber for the pharaoh.
It is the largest single structure in the world. The four sides of the pyramid are aligned almost
exactly on true north, south, east, and west an incredible engineering feat. The ancient
Egyptians were sun worshipers and great astronomers, so computations for the Great Pyramid
were based on astronomical observations.

74. Why was the Great Pyramid constructed?
A. As a solar observatory
B. As a religious temple
C. As a tomb for the pharaoh
D. As an engineering feat
E. As a tourist attraction

75. Why is the Great Pyramid of Giza considered one of the Seven Wonders of the World?
A. It is perfectly aligned with the four cardinal points of the compass and contains many
prophecies.
B. It was selected as the tomb of Pharaoh Ceops.
C. It was built by a super race.
D. It is very old.
E. It was built in less then a month.

Pertanyaan nomor 76 90 berikut tidak didasarkan atas bacaan.

76. The artist was asked to show some paintings at the contest because _____.
A. he painted very good
B. they believed he painted well
C. of their belief that he was a good artist
D. the judges had been told of his talents
E. they believed he painted very good

77. Having finished lunch, ____.
A. the detectives began to discuss the case
B. the case was discussed again by the detectives
C. they discussed the case
D. a bunch of detectives discussed the case
E. the case will be discussed again

78. This car has many features including _____
A. stereo, safety devices, air condition, and it saves gas.
B. good music, save devices, air conditioning, and gas.
C. stereo, safety devices, air conditioned, and good gas.
D. stereo, safety devices, air conditioning, and low gas mileage.
E. good music, safety devices, air conditioning, and gas.




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79. I have an appointment _____ the morning, but I will be free _____ the afternoon.
A. in, in
B. on, in
C. in, at
D. in, on
E. on, at

80. Mamans score on the test is the highest in the class; _____.
A. he should study last night
B. he should have studied last night
C. he must have studied last night
D. he must had to study last night
E. he should have to study last night

81. Tono will not be able to attend the meeting tonight because _____.
A. he must to teach a class
B. he will be teaching a class
C. of he will teach a class
D. he will have teaching a class
E. of he must teach a class

82. Sulaeman said that no other car could go _____.
A. so fast like his car
B. as fast like his car
C. as fast like the car of him
D. so fast as his car
E. as fast as his car

83. It was not until she had arrived home _____ remembered her appointment with the doctor.
A. when she
B. that she
C. and she
D. she
E. then she

84. Rani hasnt begun working on her PhD. _____ working on her masters.
A. Yet as a result she is still
B. Yet because she is still
C. Still while she is already
D. Still because she is yet
E. Still as a result she is yet

85. Our flight from Solo to Jakarta was delayed _____ the heavy frog.
A. because of
B. because
C. on account
D. as result
E. as because of





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86. Last year, Irfan earned _____ his brother, who has a better position.
A. as much as
B. twice more than
C. twice as many as
D. twice as more as
E. had been cleaned

87. Choose the redundant word in the following sentence :
The twins have the same identical birthmarks on their backs.
A. twins
B. same
C. the twins
D. birthmarks
E. their backs

88. Harvey will wash the clothes, _____.
A. iron the shirts, prepare the meal, dusting the furniture
B. ironing the shirts, preparing the meal, and dusting the furniture
C. to iron the shirts, prepare the meal, and dust the furniture
D. iron the shirts, prepare the meal, and dust the furniture
E. ironing the shirts, preparing the meal, and dust the furniture

89. _____ , he would have signed his name in the corner.
A. If he painted that picture
B. If he paints that picture
C. If he had painted that picture
D. If he would have painted that picture
E. If he has painted that picture

90. The families were told to evacuate their houses immediately _____.
A. at the time when the water began to go up
B. when the water began to raise
C. when up was going the water
D. in the time when the water raised
E. in the time the water began to go up

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