SOAL TRY OUT UN BAHASA INGGRIS SMA TAHUN 2017

Listening Section
In this section of the test, you will have the chance to show how well you understand spoken English.
There are four parts to this section with special directions for each part.
PART I: Questions 1 to 4.
Directions:
In this part of the test, you will hear some dialogues and questions spoken in English. The dialogues and
the 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 question
about it, read the five possible answers, and decide which one would be the best answer to the question
you have heard. Now listen to a sample question.
You will hear
Man : How can I help you, Mum?
Woman : Please buy a kilo of rice, two kilos of sugar, a half kilo of eggs and a pack of tea.
Man : Do you need some chicken nuggets?
Woman : No, we still have some in the refrigerator.
Narrator : What shouldn’t the man buy?
A. Eggs.
B. Tea.
C. Rice.
D. Sugar.
E. Nuggets.
Narrator : The best answer to the question “What shouldn’t the man buy?” is nuggets.
Therefore you should answer (E).
1. A. Warm.
B. Drier.
C. Hotter.
D. Cooler.
E. Very hot.
2. A. A sport competition.
B. Nation’s youth education.
C. The country’s college students.
D. Oil and gas company’s science competition.
E. Means of educating the nation’s youth.
3. A. Take a guava juice.
B. Order an orange juice.
C. Try an ice tea.
D. Order a cola float.
E. Drink mineral bottled water.
4. A. He was spy.
B. He was a bullfighter.
C. He wrote famous stories.
D. He wrote about bullfighting.
E. He wrote an adventure novel.
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 speakers are
saying. You have to choose the best response to each question. Now listen to a sample question.
Woman : Do you have any plans for next weekend?
Man : I am thinking of going mountain climbing.
Woman : That’s interesting. Can I go with you?
Man : Sure. Do you have any suggestions for activities there?
Woman : …
Narrator : What does the woman probably respond?

A. Sorry, but I don’t know much about that.

B. Yes, we could have a barbeque there.
C. Yes, I think that mountain is too high.
D. Yes, I really love mountain climbing.
Narrator : The best answer to the question “What does the woman probably respond?” is “Yes, we
could have a barbeque there.” Therefore you should choose answer (B).
5. 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 dialogues or monologues spoken in English. The dialogues
or monologues 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 or monologue, look at the five pictures provided in your test book,
and decide which would be the most suitable one for the dialogue or monologue you have heard.
PART IV Questions 12 to 15.
Directions:
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 question about it, read the five possible
answers and decide 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. Gallery complex.
B. Buddhist mythology.
C. Cambodia.
D. Khmer Empire.
E. Angkor Wat.
13. A. Old Empire.
B. Yosadapura Empire.
C. Meru Empire.
D. The King Empire.
E. Khmer Empire.
Questions 14 and 15 are based on the following monologue.
14. A. The poor mouse.
B. The prisoners.
C. The frog.
D. The mouse.
E. The hawk.
15. A. By using his beak.
B. By using his talons.
C. By shouting loudly.
D. By flying in the sky.
E. By observing a mouse.

This is the end of listening section

16. Text 1.
This text is for question 16.

Eka : Are you free today?

Lidya : Yes, what’s up?
Eka : Would you like to come with me to see the “ Peterpan” show tonight?
Lidya : Thanks, I’d be delighted to. It’s my favourite band.
What are the speakers going to do?
(A) To stay at home.
(B) To see Peterpan show.
(C) To arrange their free time.
(D) To watch Peterpan at home.
(E) To come to their friend’s house.

17. Text 2.
This text is for question 17.
Mira : Hi Dad. I will be late because the committee will hold a meeting after class.
Father : It’s okay but you must go straight after the meeting.
Mira : Don’t worry. Dad
Mother : What did Mira say?
Father : She said that she would be late home today.
What is the most possible place where Mira is talking to her father?
(A) A hall.
(B) Her home.
(C) The office.
(D) Her school.
(E) A meeting room.

Text 3.
This text id for questions 18 to 20.

COMPANY ACCOUNTANT
Expanding wholesaler of stationery and office equipment requires.
with good salary and good working condition for good applicant.
Apply with curriculum vitae to
Mrs. Barton
Office Equipment & Efficiency Works
PO Box 36 Whistle Woods UK

18. In Which section would you likely read the ad?

(A) company for sale.
(B) Office equipment.
(C) Job vacancy.
(D) Entertainment Guide.
(E) Stationery and office.

19. What position is offered in the advertisement?

(A) Salesman.
(B) Wholesaler.
(C) Accountant.
(D) Office staff.
(E) Director assistant.

20. Apply with curriculum vitae to Mrs Barton. What information should the applicant include in it?
(A) Experience in managing a company.
(B) A statement of salary wanted.
(C) A proof of knowing about stationery.
(D) A statement of responsibility.
(E) A statement of education and work experience.
 Text 4.
This text is for questions 21 to 23.

Once upon a time a rabbit wanted to cross a river but he could not swim. He had an idea. He saw a
boss of crocodile swimming in the river. The rabbit asked the boss of crocodile.
“How many crocodiles are there in the river?” “Where are they? The rabbit asked for the second time.
“All of you are good, nice, gentle and kind. So I want to make a line in order. Later, I will know how
kind you are,” said the rabbit.
Then, the boss of the crocodile called all his friends and asked them to make a line in order from one
side to the other side of the river. Just then, the rabbit started to count while jumping from one
crocodile to another one. One......two.......there.....four.....until twenty, and finally, he thanked all
crocodile because he had crossed the river.

21. The story mainly tells us about....

(A) twenty crocodiles.
(B) the boss of the crocodiles.
(C) a rabbit and twenty crocodiles.
(D) a rabbit and the boss of crocodile.
(E) the boss of the crocodile and all his friends.

22. We know from the first paragraph that the rabbit actually wanted ....
(A) to cross the river.
(B) to swim across the river.
(C) to meet the boss of crocodile.
(D) to know where the crocodiles are .
(E) to know the number of crocodiles there.

23. “All of you are good, nice, gentle, and kind ..” (Paragraph 2)
The underline words is synonymous with....
(A) wild
(B) diligent
(C) cheerful
(D) easy going
(E) honourable
Text 5.
This text is four questions 24 to 27.

The University of Australia

The University of Australia has an international reputation for education professionals and for
applied research. It is Australia’s largest university. with six campuses. including a specialized
technology campus. The university places particular importance on the quality of its teaching and
learning programs, and on its working links with industry, business and government.

24. The whole paragraph promotes that....

(A) the University of Australia offers excellent educational programs.
(B) the University of Australia is the largest university in the country.
(C) the University of Australia has a specialized technology campus.
(D) the University places particular importance on technology.
(E) the University has six campuses.

25. Which information is NOT TRUE about the University of Australia?

(A) It has an international educational reputation.
(B) It also has a specialized technology campus.
(C) It has six technology campuses
(D) It is Australia’s largest university.
(E) It has good relation with industry.

26. It is stated that the university has good relationship with....

(A) educational professionals.
(B) specialized technology.
 (C) large universities.
(D) other campuses.
(E) industry.

27. “The University of Australia has an international educational reputation for....”

The underline word means....
(A) knowledge.
(B) prestige.
(C) Attitude.
(D) Character.
(E) Interest.

Text 6.
This text is for questions 28 to 31.

The police thought that two burglars started the robbery at 151 Pattimura street on Sunday afternoon.
The burglars broke into the students’ room while they were going to a football game. They never
thought that while they were away, burglars would break into their boarding house.

28. What happened to the students’ room on

Sunday afternoon?
(A) The police broke it.
(B) The police ruined it.
(C) Burglar broke into it.
(D) Two burglars broke it.
(E) The students started to ruin it.

29. The burglars broke into the room when the students....
(A) were at a party.
(B) were taking a rest.
(C) were playing football.
(D) were at a football game.
(E) were watching football on TV.

30. “The burglars broke into the students room...” The underlined words mean ….
(A) broke forcefully.
(B) entered by force.
(C) put into pieces.
(D) easily entered.
(E) came into.

31. The students seem to think that ....

(A) they had locked theirs room .
(B) their boarding house was not safe.
(C) their boarding house was in safe area.
(D) thieves would easily break into their room.
(E) there would be a robbery their boarding house.

Text 7.
This text is for questions 32 to 35.

An elephant is the largest and strongest animals. It is a strange looking animal with its thick legs, huge
sides and backs, large hanging ears, a small tall, little eyes, long white tusks and above all it has a long
nose, the trunk.
The trunk is the elephant’s peculiar feature, and it has various uses. The elephant draws up water by its
trunk and can squirt it all over its body like a shower bath. It can also lift leaves and put them into its
mouth. In fact the trunk serves the elephant as a long arm and hand. An elephant looks very clumsy
and heavy and yet ,it can move very quickly.
 The elephant is a very intelligent animal. Its intelligence combined with its great strength makes it a
very useful servant to man and it can be trained to serve in various ways such as carry heavy loads,
hunt for tigers and even fight.

32. The third paragraph is mainly about the fact that....

(A) elephants are strong.
(B) elephants can lift logs.
(C) elephants are servants.
(D) elephant are very useful.
(E) elephant must be trained.

33. Which of the following is NOT part of the elephant describe in the first paragraph?
(A) It looks strange.
(B) It is heavy.
(C) It is wild.
(D) It has a trunk.
(E) It has a small tail.

34. It is stated in the text that the elephant uses the trunk to do the following, EXCEPT....
(A) to eat.
(B) to push.
(C) to drink.
(D) to carry things.
(E) to squirt water over the body.

35. “The trunk is the elephant’s peculiar feature....

(Paragraph2)
The underline word close in meaning to ....
(A) large
(B) strange
(C) tough
(D) smooth
(E) king

Text 8.
This text is for questions 36 to 39.

Have you ever wondered how people get chocolate from? In this article we’ll enter the amazing world
of chocolate so you can understand exactly what you’re eating.
Chocolate starts with a tree called the cacao tree. This tree grown in equatorial regions, especially in
places such as South America, Africa, and Indonesia. The cacao tree produces a fruit about the size of
a small pine apple. Inside the fruit are the tree’s seeds, also known as cocoa beans.
The beans are fermented for about a week, dried in the sun and then shipped to the chocolate maker.
The chocolate makers start by roasting the beans to bring out the flavour. Different beans from
different places have different places have different qualities and flavour, so they are often sorted and
blended to produce a distinctive mix. Next, the roasted beans are winnowed. Winnowing removes the
meat nib of the cacao bean from its shell. Then, the rubs are blended. The blended rubs are ground to
make it a liquid. The liquid is called chocolate liquor. It tastes bitter. All seeds contain some amount of
fat, and cacao beans are not different. However, cacao beans are half fat which is why the ground ribs
from liquid. It’s pure bitter chocolate.

36. The text is about....

(A) the cacao tree
(B) the cacao beans
(C) the raw chocolate
(D) the making of chocolate
(E) the flavour of chocolate
37. The third paragraph focuses on....
(A) the process of producing chocolate
(B) how to produce the cocoa flavour
(C) where chocolate comes from
(D) the chocolate liquor
(E) the cacao fruit

38. “.....so they are often sorted and blended to produce.....” (paragraph3)
The underline word is close in meaning to ....
(A) arranged
(B) combined
(C) separated
(D) distributed
(E) organized

39. How does the chocolate maker make chocolate?

(A) By fermenting the beans.
(B) By roasting the beans
(C) By blending the beans
(D) By sorting the beans
(E) By drying the beans

Text 9.
This text is for questions 40 to 43.

Two students were discussing the school’s new rule that all of the students must wear a cap and a tie.
One of them showed her annoyance. She said that wearing a cap and a tie was only suitable for a flag-
raising ceremony. So, she was against the rule. Contrary to the girl’s opinion, the other students was
glad with it. He said that he didn’t mind with the new rule because wearing cap and a tie will make the
students look great and like real educated persons. The first student gave the reasons that they would
feel uncomfortable and hot. Moreover, the classrooms were not air-conditioned. The second said it
wasn’t a big problem. He was sure that the students would wear them proudly. They would surely be
used to it anyway.

40. The two students are discussing....

(A) the facilities in school.
(B) their homework.
(C) their uniform.
(D) their friends.
(E) their family.

41. They boy said that he agreed with the new rule in his school.
Which statement shows his agreement?
(A) He was not annoyed.
(B) He would not obey the rule .
(C) He didn’t care of the rule.
(D) He didn’t like wearing a cap and tie.
(E) He didn’t mind wearing a cap and tie.

42. The boy believed that all student would....

(A) have high spirit to study.
(B) solve their own problems.
(C) care for their environment.
(D) follow the new rule.
(E) feel uncomfortable.

43. “One of them showed her annoyance....”(line2)

The Underline word is close in meaning to .....
(A) responsibility.
(B) displeasure.
 (C) agreement.
(D) applause.
(E) response.

Text 10.
This text is for questions 44 to 47.

SINGAPORE : a supervisor was jailed for two months for repeatedly striking his Indonesian maid on
the head and back with a television remote.
Muhammad Shafiq Woon Abdullah was brought to court in Singapore because he had physically hurt
the woman in several occoasions between June and October 2002, the Straits Time said.
The magistrate’s court heard that Shafiq, 31. began striking Winarti22, about a month after she started
working for him.
He hit her on the head with the TV-sets re-mote control because he was unhappy with her work. On
one occasion, he punched her in the back after accusing her of daydreaming. S.S Dhilon Shafiq’s
lawyer said that his client had become mad when he saw his daughter’s face covered as she was lying in
bed. He said his client thought the maid had the child in danger.
44. The text reported....
(A) the arrest of a supervisor
(B) the working condition in Singapore
(C) an Indonesian worker in Singapore
(D) the Indonesian workers’ condition in Singapore
(E) a crime by a Singaporean supervisor towards his maid

45. Which one of the following statements is TRUE according to the text?
(A) A supervisor was put in jail for two years.
(B) The supervisor gave many kinds of jobs to the maid.
(C) The maid has been working for him for two months.
(D) Winarti struck the supervisor with a remote control.
(E) The supervisor hit his maid’s head with the TV set’s remote control.

46. “ ... he physically hurt the woman ...”

(Paragraph 2)
The underlined word is close in meaning
to ....
(A) cut (D) punished
(B) injured (E) damaged
(C) offended

47.Why did Shafiq punch Winarti on her back?

She was accused of ....
(A) talking much time for herself
(B) not working properly
(C) working carelessly
(D) daydreaming
(E) being lazy

Text 11.
This text is for questions 48 to 50.

Singapore is a city state; it is a city but it is also a state. It is a republic. Along with
Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, the Philippines and Brunei, it belongs to ASEAN, the Association of
South-East Asian Nations.
Like Indonesia, Singapore is a country of “Bhineka Tunggal Ika.” Chinese, Malays, Indians and
Eurasians make up its citizens. Other Asians, including Indonesians, Japanese, Philippines, Koreans,
Thais and Arabs also live on that tiny island. Singapore is sometimes called “Instant Asia” because you
can see varieties of customs, cultures, and foods of nearly all Asia in Singapore.
48. The text mainly talks about Singapore as ....
(A) a nation
(B) an island
(C) a republic
(D) a city state
(E) a member of ASEAN

49. Singapore’s citizens consist of ....

(A) Brunei, Indians
(B) Chinese, Thais and Arab
(C) Chinese, Malays, Indians, and Eurasians
(D) Eurasians and Philippines
(E) Asians and Arabs

50. “ .... Koreans, Thais and Arabs live on that tiny

island.” (Paragraph 2)
The underlined word may be replaced by “ very .....”
(A) cute
(B) huge
(C) small
(D) broad
(E) narrow
 KUNCI JAWABAN DAN LISTENING TRANSCRIPT

1. D 11. E 21. C 31. C 41. E

2. D 12. E 22. A 32. D 42. D
3. D 13. E 23. E 33. C 43. B
4. E 14. C 24. A 34. A 44. E
5. C 15. B 25. C 35. B 45. E
6. D 16. B 26. E 36. D 46. B
7. C 17. B 27. B 37. A 47. D
8. C 18. C 28. C 38. C 48. D
9. B 19. C 29. D 39. B 49. E
10. D 20. E 30. B 40. C 50. C

1. Listening transcript:
Man : Hot today, isn’t?
Woman : Yes, it is. I wish that it would rain and cool off.
Man : Me too. This is unusual for March. I don’t remember it ever being so hot and dry in
March before.
Narrator : According to the conversation, what kind of weather is usual for March?

2. Listening transcript:
Man : An oil and gas company is carrying out a science competition to support its effort to
provide means of educating the nation’s youth.
Woman : Are all students allowed to take part in the competition?
Man : Oh yes. College students from all the country’s provinces.
Narrator : What is the topic of the dialog?

3. Listening transcript:
Man : I don’t know what to order. I could drink everything on the menu.
Woman : Why don’t you try guava juice, orange juice or ice tea?
Man : Guava juice sounds good. I’ll take it.
Woman : I think I’ll have a big glass of cola float.
Narrator : What would the woman do?

4. Listening transcript:
Man : Who wrote that exciting spy adventure novel, Topez ?
Woman : That was Lion Yuris.
Man : Didn’t he also write the famous stories about bullfighting in Tempelona, Spain.
Woman : No, that was Ernest Hamingway.
Narrator : What did Lion Yuris do?

5. Listening transcript:
Woman : Whose car is it in front of my house?
Man : It is yours, Madam. Congratulations. An air company had decided that you won the
painting competition which was held last month.
Woman : .....
Narrator : What would the woman reply?
A. You had better not do that.
B. The painting competition was really tough.
C. Are you sure? I can’t believe it.
D. The car is very unique.
Mark your answer on your answer sheet.

6. Listening transcript:
Man : Hi Anita. We finish the national exam today. We can refresh our mind. How do you
feel?
Woman : ....
Narrator : What does the girl probably response?
A. I’m very doubtful.
B. I’m very stress
C. I’m very obsess
D. I’m very relieve.
Mark your answer on your answer sheet.

7. Listening transcript:
Man : I’m so sorry you didn’t pass the audition for the new movie.
Woman : Yeah, the director of the movie thought I was not suitable with the character of
being called lady.
Man : .....
Narrator : What would the man reply to express encouragement?
A. It’s alright. The movie is too expensive.
B. Are you ok? You must hate the movie.
C. Don’t worry you still have many other opportunities.
D. Is the movie the same thing for the next movie.
Mark your answer on your answer sheet.

8. Listening transcript:
Woman : What is your favourite music, Ben?
Man : Western music but I like popular and classical music.
Woman : Can you play the guitar?
Man : A little bit. I also like to play violin, piano, percussion and kulintang.
Woman : Oh really, that’s amazing then. Which instrument are you most interested in?
Man : The piano. It’s more flexible.
Woman : That’s marvellous.
Narrator : Which picture match with the boy’s favourite interest?

9. Listening transcript:
Woman : I think I’ve gain weight. I have eaten a lot recently.
Man : Why don’t you check your weight? I put a scale next to the bathroom.
Narrator : Which picture suits the conversation?

10. Listening transcript:

Termites are a group of euro social insect. They are commonly
known, especially in Australia as wide ants. They divide
labour among casts producing overlapping in generation and collectively
taking care of the young. They live in colonies. People consider termites as pests that can cause
serious structural damage to buildings, crops of forest plantation.
Narrator : Which picture suits the monolog?

11. Listening transcript:

A car is a means of transportation. Almost everybody goes to work by car. Therefore, a car is
very crucial. It needs to be serviced by the owner regularly. Beside servicing the engine, the
owner should pay attention to all the tyres. Inside the car there should be important tools such
as a scissor, lead, pick, jack for wheel alarmed. It is very important to change the tyre when it is
flat. A car doesn’t need to have a nail to change a generator, a tyre compressor, a tyre changer
and did all tyre lifter, but the owner should check all tyres regularly before driving.
Narrator : Which picture is the most suitable with the story?

Questions 12 and 13 are based on the following monologue.

Listening transcript:
Angkor Wat was faced a Hindu temple, a man of Buddhist temple complex in Cambodia. It is
the largest religious monument in the world. The temple was built by the Khmer King,
Suryawarman II in the early twelfth century in Yosadaharapura, the capital of the Khmer Empire as
this temple of eventual moslem. It is dedicated to Visnu. It is designed to represent Khmer
Meru, frame of the Devis in Hindu mythology within the mouth and has an outer wall which is 3
to 7 km long. It has three rectangular galleries. It races about the neck. At the centre of the
temple stand Queen Cap of Tower.
12. Narrator : Question number 12. what is the monolog about?

13. Narrator: Question number thirteen. In the twelfth century which Empire was strong enough to
build the biggest temple of the world?
Questions 14 and 15 are based on the following monologue.
Listening transcript:
Once upon a time, a mouse who always slept on the land had found an unlucky chance for the
intimate acquaintance with a frog who lived for the mouse herd in the water. One day, the frog
was intent on making mischief. He tight the foot of the mouse tightly to his arm. Once joined
together, the frog led his friend, the males to the meadow where usually searched for food.
He gradually led the mouse for the pond in which he lived and when reaching the bank of the
water, he suddenly jumped in, dragging the mouse in with him. The frog really enjoyed the water
and swam croaking about, ignoring the dead mouse’s body floating about on the surface.
A hawk observed the floating mouse from the sky and flied down and grabbed with his talon
carrying back to his nest. The frog still being fasten to the leg of the mouse was also carried over
as prisoner and was eaten by the hawk.
14. Narrator : Question number fourteen. Who lived in the pond?

15. Narrator : Question number fifteen. How did the hawk catch the mouse?
 PEMBAHASAN SOAL DAN KUNCI JAWABAN

1. Listening transcript:
Man : Hot today, isn’t?
Woman : Yes, it is. I wish that it would rain and cool off.
Man : Me too. This is unusual for March. I don’t remember it ever being so hot and dry in
March before.
Narrator : According to the conversation, what kind of weather is usual for March?
A. Warm.
B. Drier.
C. Hotter.
D. Cooler.
E. Very hot.
Jawab : D
Bahasan : Dari ungkapan “This is unusual for March. I don’t remember it ever being so hot
and dry in March before.” Dapat disimpulkan bahwa cuaca di bulan Maret biasanya
dingin (cool).
2. Listening transcript:
Man : An oil and gas company is carrying out a science competition to support its effort to
provide means of educating the nation’s youth.
Woman : Are all students allowed to take part in the competition?
Man : Oh yes. College students from all the country’s provinces.
Narrator : What is the topic of the dialog?
A. A sport competition.
B. Nation's youth education.
C. The country's college students.
D. Oil and gas company's science competition.
E. Means of educating the nation's youth.
Jawab : D
Bahasan : Dijelaskan dalam kalimat pertama “An oil and gas company is carrying out a
science competition ...”
3. Listening transcript:
Man : I don’t know what to order. I could drink everything on the menu.
Woman : Why don’t you try guava juice, orange juice or ice tea?
Man : Guava juice sounds good. I’ll take it.
Woman : I think I’ll have a big glass of cola float.
Narrator : What would the woman do?
A. Take a guava juice.
B. Order an orange juice.
C. Try an ice tea.
D. Order a cola float.
E. Drink mineral bottled water.
Jawab : D
Bahasan : Dijelaskan dalam ungkapan terakhir sang pembicara wanita “I think I’ll have a big
glass of cola float.“
4. Listening transcript:
Man : Who wrote that exciting spy adventure novel, Topez ?
Woman : That was Lion Yuris.
Man : Didn’t he also write the famous stories about bullfighting in Tempelona, Spain.
Woman : No, that was Ernest Hamingway.
Narrator : What did Lion Yuris do?
A. He was spy.
B. He was a bullfighter.
C. He wrote famous stories.
D. He wrote about bullfighting.
E. He wrote an adventure novel.
Jawab : E
Bahasan : Dijelaskan dalam kalimat 1 dan 2. (Who wrote the exciting spy adventure novel, ... ? That was
Lion ... )
5. Listening transcript:
Woman : Whose car is it in front of my house?
Man : It is yours, Madam. Congratulations. An air company had decided that you won the
painting competition which was held last month.
Woman : .....
Narrator : What would the woman reply?
A. You had better not do that.
B. The painting competition was really tough.
C. Are you sure? I can’t believe it.
D. The car is very unique.
Mark your answer on your answer sheet.
Jawab : C
Bahasan : Ungkapan yang tepat untuk menunjukkan “surprise” (terkejut) adalah “Are you
sure? I can’t believe it.”
6. Listening transcript:
Man : Hi Anita. We finish the national exam today. We can refresh our mind. How do you
feel?
Woman : ....
Narrator : What does the girl probably response?
A. I’m very doubtful.
B. I’m very stress
C. I’m very obsess
D. I’m very relieve.
Mark your answer on your answer sheet.
Jawab : D
Bahasan : Perasaan yang sesuai setelah menyelesaikan ujian nasional adalah “merasa sangat
lega” (I’m very relieve)
7. Listening transcript:
Man : I’m so sorry you didn’t pass the audition for the new movie.
Woman : Yeah, but the director of the movie thought are not suitable with tha character of
being called lady.
Man : .....
Narrator : What would the man reply to express encouragement?
A. It’s alright. The movie is too expensive.
B. Are you ok? You must hike the movie.
C. Don’t worry you still have many other opportunities.
D. Is the movie the same thing for the next movie.
Mark your answer on your answer sheet.
Jawab : C
Bahasan : Ungkapan yang tepat untuk memotivasi (encourage) adalah “Jangan khawatir
kamu masih punya banyak kesempatan.”
8. Listening transcript:
Woman : What is your favorite music, Ben?
Man : Western music but I like popular and classical music.
Woman : Can you play the guitar?
Man : A little bit. I also like to play violin, piano, percussion and kulintang.
Woman : Oh really, that’s amazing then. Which instrument are you most interested in?
Man : The piano. It is more flexible.
Woman : That’s marvelous.
Narrator : Which picture match with the boy’s favorite interest?
Jawab : C
Bahasan : Dijelaskan dalam ungkapan “Which instrument are you most interested in? The
piano.”
9. Listening transcript:
Woman : I think I’ve gain weight. I have action a lot recently.
Man : Why don’t you check your weight? I put a scale next to the bathroom.
Narrator : Which picture suits the conversation?
A B C D E
Jawab : B
Bahasan : Alat yang sesuai dengan percakapan mengenai berat badan adalah timbangan
(scale)
10. Listening transcript:
Termites are a group of eurosocial insect. They come in line, especially in Australia as a wide
pack. They devide leveng among packs producing overlaping in generation and collectively
taking care of the young. They live in colonies. People consider termites as pest that can cause
serious structural damage to building corp of forest plantation.
Narrator : Which picture suits the monolog?
A B C D E
Jawab : D
Bahasan : Teks monolog tersebut mendeskripsikan tentang anai-anai (termites).
11. Listening transcript:
A car is a means of transportation. Almost everybody goes to work by car. Therefore, a car is
very crucial. It needs to be serviced by the owner regularly. Beside servicing the engine, the
owner should pay attention to all the tyres. Inside the car there should be important tools such
as scissor, lead, pick, jack for wheel alarmed. It is very important to change the tyre when it is
flat. A car doesn’t need to have a nail to change a generator, a tyre compressor, a tyre changer
and did all tyre lifter, but the owner should check all tyres regularly before driving.
Narrator : Which picture is the most suitable with the story?
A B C D E
Jawab : E
Bahasan : Diakhir teks disampaikan bahwa pemilik kendaraan sebaiknya mengecek seluruh ban
(roda) sebelum mengemudi, sehingga gambar yang sesuai adalah alat pengukur tekanan ban.

Questions 12 and 13 are based on the following monologue.

Listening transcript:
Angkor Wat was faced a Hindu temple, a man of Budhist temple completed in Cambodia. It is
the largest religious monument in the world. The temple was built by the Khmer King,
Suryawarman II in the early twelveth century in Yosadapura, the capital of the Khmer Empire as
this temple of eventual moslem. It is dedicated to Wisnu. It is designed to represent Khmer
Meru, frame of the Devis in Hindu mithology within the mouth and has an outer wall which is 3
to 7 km long. It has three rectangular galleries which races about the neck. At the centre of the
temple stand Queen Cap of Tower.
Narrator : Question number 12, what is the monolog about?
12. A. Gallery complex.
B. Buddhist mythology.
C. Cambodia.
D. Khmer Empire.
E. Angkor Wat.
Jawab : E
Bahasan : Teks monolog tersebut terutama membicarakan tentang “Angkor Wat”.
Narrator: Question number thirteen, in the twelfth century which Empire was strong enough to
build the biggest temple of the world?
13. A. Old Empire.
B. Yosadapura Empire.
C. Meru Empire.
D. The King Empire.
E. Khmer Empire.
Jawab : E
Bahasan : Dijelaskan dalam kalimat kedua “The temple was built by the Khmer King,
Suryawarman II in the early twelfth century in Yosadapura, the capital of the Khmer Empire ....”
Questions 14 and 15 are based on the following monologue.
Listening transcript:
Once upon a time, a mouse who always slept on the land had found an unlucky chance for the
intimate acquaintance with a frog, who lived for the mouse herd in the water. One day, the frog
was intent on making mischief. He tight the foot of the mouse tightly to his arm. Once joined
together, the frog led his friend, the male went to the meadow where usually searched for food.
He gradually led the mouse for the pond in which he lived and when reaching the bank of the
water, he suddenly jumped in, dragging the mouse in with him. The frog really enjoyed the water
and swam croaking about, ignoring the poor dead mouse body floating about on the surface.
A hawk observed the floating mouse from the sky and flied down and grabbed with his talon
carrying back to his nest. The frog still being fasten to the leg of the mouse was also carried over
as prisoner and was eaten by the hawk.
Narrator : Question number fourteen, who lived in the pond?
14. A. The poor mouse.
B. The prisoners.
C. The frog.
D. The mouse.
E. The hawk.
Jawab : C
Bahasan : Dijelaskan dalam teks monolog bahwa yang hidup di air dan senang berenang
adalah sang katak (the frog).
Narrator : Question number fifteen, how did the hawk catch the mouse?
15. A. By using his beak.
B. By using his talons.
C. By shouting loudly.
D. By flying in the sky.
E. By observing a mouse.
Jawab : B
Bahasan : Dijelaskan diakhir teks bahwa sang burung elang menangkap sang tikus dengan
menggunakan cakarnya (grabbed with his talon carrying back to his nest).