Listening Section

In this section of the test, you will have the chance to show how well you understand spoken
English. There are 4 parts to this section, with special directions for each part.

Part I. Pictures: Questions 1 to 3.

Directions:
For each item, there is a picture in your test book and four short statements about it on the
tape. These statements will be spoken twice, but are NOT WRITTEN out in your test book,
so you must listen carefully. You must choose one statement – (A), (B), (C), or (D) – that
best describes the picture. Then, on your answer sheet, mark your choice.
Example: Look at the picture and listen to the four sentences.
A. The girl is wearing a T-shirt.
B. The girl has curly hair.
C. The girl looks unhappy.
D. The girl is holding something.

Choice (D) – The girl is holding something – best describes what is seen in the picture.
Therefore, you should mark (D) on your answer sheet.

Now let’s begin with picture number 1.

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2. 3.
Part II. Questions/Statements – Responses: Questions 4 to 6
Directions:
In this part of the test, you will hear several questions spoken in English, followed by three
responses, also spoken in English. The questions and responses will be spoken twice. They
are not printed in your test book, so you must listen carefully to understand what the speakers
say. You have to choose the best response to each question.
Now listen to a sample question. You will hear:
Man: “Where can I pick up my tickets?”
You will also hear: Woman: (A)Thursday morning, if that’s convenient.
(B) At the Overseas Travel Desk.
(C) I think it’s at nine o’clock.
Choice (B) – “At the Overseas Travel Desk” – is the appropriate response to the question
“Where can I pick up my tickets?” Therefore you should mark (B) on your answer sheet.
Now let’s begin with question number 4.
4. Mark your answer on your answer sheet. 6. Mark your answer on your answer sheet.
5. Mark your answer on your answer sheet.

Part III. Short Conversations - Questions 7 to 10

Directions:
In this part of the test, you will hear several short conversations. You will hear the
conversations twice. The conversations are not printed in your test book, so you must listen
carefully to understand what the speakers say.
In your test book, you will read a question about each conversation. The question will be
followed by four answers. You have to choose the best answer to each question and mark it
on your answer sheet.
Example: You will hear: Man : Are you a student here?
Woman: Yes, Sir.
Man : Where is the English class?
Woman: Next to the laboratory.
You will read: Where does the dialogue probably take place?
A. At the hospital.
B. At the station.
C. At the market.
D. In a school.
Choice (D) –“In a school” – is the best answer to the question “Where does the dialogue
probably take place? “ Therefore, you should mark (D) on your answer sheet.

7. What does the woman do after school? 9. What time will they probably meet?
A. Keep her mother. A. 3 pm.
B. Help her mother. B. 3.30 pm
C. See wonderful films. C. 4 pm
D. Keep shopping. D. 4.30 pm.
8. Where are the speakers? 10. How did the woman practice English
A. At the class. when she was in high school?
B. At a restaurant. A. She went abroad.
C. At a travel agent. B. She joined an English club.
D. In Bandung. C. She spoke perfectly.
D. She studied a practice book.
Part IV. Short Talks - Questions 11 to 15
Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear several short talks. Each will be spoken
twice. They are not printed in your test book, so you must listen carefully to understand and
remember what is said.
In your test book, you will read two or more questions about each short talk. Each question
will be followed by four answers. You have to choose the best answer to each question and
mark it on your answer sheet.
11. What is the talk about? 14. What is the purpose of the talk?
A. How to preserve food A. To inform a successful radio
B. How to make certain food B. To create a new radio station.
C. How to prepare ingredients C. To introduce a radio service station.
D. How to pack bananas D. To help people leaving wireless world
12. How much white sugar do we need? 15. What is Estralian Radio Limited?
A. 10 grams. A. Advertiser.
B. 50 grams. B. Advertisement.
C. 1 kilogram. C. Advertising.
D. 2 kilograms. D. Advertised.
13. What is the last thing we do in?
A. Peel a bunch of bananas.
B. Flatten the bananas.
C. Roast the bananas.
D. Pour the sauce over the bananas.

This is the end of the listening section.

Part V. Choose the best answer
16. Teacher : Are you interested in joining the English speech contest?
Student : Do you think I have a chance, Sir?
Teacher : Of course. If you didn’t, I wouldn’t recommend you.
From the dialog, we can conclude that ….
A. the teacher thinks that the student didn’t recommend him.
B. the teacher thinks that the student may win the speech contest.
C. the student thinks that the teacher have a winning chance.
D. the student thinks that the teacher shouldn’t recommend him.
17. Rina: Well done. Congratulations!
Maya: Thank you. I never thought I would win. The competitors were good.
Rina: I knew you would. You delivered a fantastic speech.
Maya: I had practiced a lot before the contest.
Rina: I’m proud of you.
Maya: Thanks, Rina.
From the dialog, we know that ….
A. Maya thought Rina would win.
B. Rina knew that she practiced a lot.
C. Rina delivered a good speech.
D. Maya won a speech contest.
18. Amalia : I bought this watch here yesterday. But when I got home, it didn’t work at all.
Shopkeeper : May I see the receipt? We‘ll change it with the new one.
What will the shopkeeper probably do?
A. Replace the watch
B. Repair the watch
C. Change the receipt
D. Return the receipt
Questions 19 - 21 refer to the following text:
Dear Dr. Brown,
I am the chairman of the 2016 Metropolitan Medical Conference that is being held this year in
Miami, Florida on July 5, 2016. I write to invite you to present your groundbreaking research on
beta blockers with our conference participants and invited guests. A 30-minute discussion of your
work along with a 20-minute question and answer session would add so much to the intellectual
landscape of our annual medical conference.
The Metropolitan Medical Association would be pleased to cover your travel and lodging expenses
while you visit the conference, in addition to providing a per diem budget during your stay.
Please reply with your answer as soon as you are able so that we may begin making arrangements. I
encourage you to contact me with any questions or concerns.
Kind regards,
Dr. Michael Smith
19. What is the purpose of the letter?
A. To cover travel and lodging expenses
B. To provide a per diem budget during stay
C. To introduce the conference in Miami.
D. To invite someone to make a presentation
20. How often is the medical conference held?
A. Every month.
B. Every semester.
C. Every year.
D. Every 2 years.
21. What should Dr. Michael Smith do as soon as he receives the letter?
 A. Reply the letter C. Hold a conference
B. Make a research. D. Make arrangements

Questions 22 – 24 refer to the following memo:

At AirAsia, we see ourselves as not so much an airline operator but more of a people
company that happens to be in the airline business. Understanding people enables us to
realize the true needs of discerning travellers and provide paramount services and
products to deliver utmost satisfaction to our guests, each and every one with unique
requisites and expectations.
Our mission is to attain the lowest cost so that everyone can fly with AirAsia and
maintain the highest quality product, embracing technology to reduce cost and enhance
service levels.
The AirAsia Group services the most extensive network across Asia & Australia which
comprises of the following airline affiliates: AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia), AirAsia
Indonesia, Thai AirAsia, Philippines’ AirAsia, AirAsia India, AirAsia Zest, AirAsia X,
Thai AirAsia X, and Indonesia AirAsia X.

22. What does the text talk about?

A. A company’s network C. AirAsia’s affiliates
B. People’s business D. An airline operator
23. Which of the following is not the company’s mission?
A. Reduce cost of flight
B. Give unique requisites
C. Enhance service levels
D. Maintain quality product
24. “The AirAsia Group services the most extensive network ….” (par. 3)
The underlined word has a close meaning to ….
A. Expensive C. Wide
B. Unique D. New
Questions 25 – 26 refer to the following text
In 2012, Fatin auditioned for the first season of X Factor Indonesia with the song "Grenade",
originally sung by Bruno Mars. She made it through bootcamps, the Showcase, the Gala Live
Show, and to the Top 12 where she performed "Pudar". On 8 March 2013, she performed "Girl
on Fire" which sent her into the top 10. Since then, she made her way steadily into Live Show
10 in which she performed "Pelan - Pelan Saja" and "Lovefool" gaining positive comments
from the judges. She later advanced to the Finale round, in which she performed "Katakan
Tidak" (with Afgansyah Reza), "Stay", and her Winner's Song, "Aku Memilih Setia".
On 25 May 2013, it was announced that she had finished the competition in first place and
become the winner of first season of X Factor Indonesia

25. What does the text talk about?

A. The songs performed by Fatin
B. Fatin’s first successful album
C. The audition of X-Factor Indonesia
D. Fatin’s success in X-Factor Indonesia
26. “She made her way steadily into ….”
What does the underlined phrase mean?
A. Moved C. Disappear
B. Lost. D. Performed
Questions 27 – 29 refer to the following text:

Follow the steps below to take pictures:

1. Hold up the camera and center the object in the LCD (Liquid Crystal Display).
2. Move closer or use the zoom control for the result you want.
3. When you’re ready to take the picture; hold the shutter halfway. It is very important,
so the camera sets the focus, shutter speed, and various other calculations.
4. A light should appear that let you know the camera is set to go.
5. Press shutter all the way down.
It may be necessary to turn off the LCD and use the view finder when there is more
extreme sunlight or to conserve battery life. The glare from the LCD doesn’t work well
with more bright light.
27. What does the text talk about?
A. How to print pictures..
B. How to hold up a camera.
C. How to operate a digital camera.
D. How to center the object in the LCD .
28. What should you do to conserve battery life?
A. Give more bright light.
B. Set the glare in LCD.
C. Shut the view finder.
D. Switch off the LCD.
29. “A light should appear ….”
The word “appear” is closest in meaning to ….
A. Look at. C. Turn on.
B. Come out. D. Blow up.
30. Sita: Do you think our youth are competent enough to face AFTA?
Asti: Of course, but ….
A. They need talent-seeking contests.
B. They need a lot of skill training.
C. AFTA should be reconsidered.
D. We should send them abroad.
31. Operator: Good morning, Internusa Freight. Can I help you?
Ira: Good morning. May I speak with the Manager?
Operator: I’m sorry, he’s still in a meeting. ….
Ira: No, thanks. I’ll call again later.
A. Can I leave a message?
B. Please ask him to call back.
C. May I take a message?
D. Please tell him that I called.
32. Yuni: The train leaves at seven. We only have twenty minutes!
Yusi: …. Otherwise, we’ll miss the train.
A. We’d better hurry up.
B. We should cancel it.
C. Why don’t you delay it?
D. You should have told me.
33. Edi: What does your sister do?
Ully: She’s a stewardess. ....
A. She handles business phone calls.
B. She likes going abroad by plane.
C. She serves guests in a restaurant.
D. She serves passengers on a plane.
 34. Waiter: What would you like to have, Sir?
Guest: ….
Waiter: “Of course. Here it is.”
A. You can see it in the menu here.
B. What kind of food do you have?
C. May I see the menu?
D. What do you recommend?
35. Asih: It’s going to rain. We should be home soon.
Tini: …. We have no umbrella with us.
A. Use your umbrella if it rains.
B. We’d better hurry up.
C. There’s no need to worry.
D. You can use my umbrella.
36. Tito: I’ve searched the library but I still can’t find the material for my presentation.
Redi: If I were you, .... It gives you everything you are looking for.
A. I would go to the library.
B. I would search the internet.
C. I will ask the teacher for suggestions.
D. I would choose another subject.
37. Arif: Why did your brother choose to go to a vocational school?
Lila: …. He wants to help our parents.
A. He plans to find a job after he graduates.
B. He has no better choice.
C. He wants to graduate soon.
D. He plans to continue to university.
38. Cita: Have you heard about the accident last night??
Eri: Yes. Were there any victims?
Cita: No, thank God. When the accident happened, ….
A. The shop was destroyed
B. The shop was closed
C. The shop was open
D. The shop was crowded
39. Tedy: Where are the students? Nobody is in the classroom.
Gita: They are in the laboratory. ….
A. They are doing their homework.
B. They were having lunch break.
C. They did some experiments.
D. They are taking a competency test.

Questions 40 – 42 refer to the following letter

Dear Mr Black,
Please find …(42)… my CV in application for the post advertised in Kompas on 30 November.
I am a fast and accurate writer, with a keen eye for detail and I should be very …(43)… for the opportunity
to progress to market reporting. I am able to take on the responsibility of this position immediately, and
have the enthusiasm and determination to ensure that I make a success of it.
Thank you for taking the time to …(44)… this application and I look forward to hearing from you.
Yours sincerely
40. A. enclosure 41. A. grateful 42. A. send
B. enclosed B. sorry B. receive
C. enclosing C. proud C. consider
D. enclose D. upset D. write
Questions 43 – 45 refer to the following announcement

We, the Senior Class of Highland Park High School, will …(45)… our Commencement Exercises on
May seventh two thousand fifteen …(46)… six o'clock in the evening at Highlands Convention
Center
We would like to …(47)… our parents, administration, faculty and friends for the wonderful
memories they have given us.

43. A. hold 44. A. in 45. A. apologize

B. announce B. on B. regret
C. end C. by C. prove
D. continue D. at D. thank

Answer these questions

46. Active : Ms. Dina teaches English.
Passive : English … by Ms. Dina.
47. Receptionist : Good morning. …?
Guest : Yes, I would like to see Mr. Joni.

Read the text and answer the questions

Ijen plateau or known as "Kawah Ijen" is highly recommended to mountain buffs and
hikers. The Plateau was at one time a huge active crater, 134 sq km in area. Today, Ijen is
a quiet but active volcano, and the landscape is dominated by the volcanic cones of Ijen
(2,368 asl) and Merapi (2,800 asl) on the northeastern edge of the Plateau, and Raung
(3,332 asl) on the southwest corner.
The magnificent turquoise sulfur lake of Kawah Ijen lies at 2148 m above sea level and is
surrounded by the volcanos sheer crater walls.

48. What does the text talk about?

49. What is Kawah Ijen?
50. Where is Kawah Ijen located?

This is the end of the test

Kunci Jawaban :

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