SOAL LATIHAN UTN

Michael Jordan has played for the Chicago Bulls for years, and everyone cheers for him.
Fans have filled the seats at the United Center ever since he led the team to six NBA
championships, and many have watched each of his game on TV. Therefore, it is no wonder that he
has attracted such admiration and tame. Jordan possesses all the qualities of an athletic superstar,
extraordinary attractiveness, incredible physical talent, and exemplary character.
First of all, Jordan is a fine physical specimen of a man. He is not only handsome, but he has
a magnificent body on his six-and-one-half-foot frame. He always shaves his hair, which seems to
symbolize his commitment to the game. With his broad and rippling muscle, he looks strong and
formidable in his number 23 jersey.
Second, Jordan is a talented athlete who has developed a game of speed, agility, and
intelligence. He quickly dodges the opposing team’s defense and makes spectacular shots,
sometimes as he falls away from the basket, other times when he drives toward it. As a result, he
always scores a lot of points, which makes him to the top scorer an the Bulls and also within the rest
on the NBA. Most amazing of all are his “Air Jordan” moves, which rely on agility and leaping
ability. He jumps up in the air and can stay there for a long time before coming down. He is also
smart, and as the team captain he tries to keep his teammates as disciplined as he is on the court.
Without Michael Jordan, the Chicago Bulls would not be where they are today.
1. He was appointed captain due to several reasons, one of which being….
A. His exemplary character C. His being a top scorer in NBA
B. His discipline on the court D. His speedy movement on the court
2. It can be implied from the text that Michael Jordan is ….
A. a basketball superstar C. his club’s indispensable player
B. a very disciplined athlete D. NBA’s most feared player
3. One of Jordan’s most spectacular ability is his ….
A. dodging movement C. shooting ability
B. jumping movement D. ball dribbling

In the 1920s, Josephine Dickson, an accident-prone New Jersey housewife, inspired the
invention of the Band-Aid. Her husband, Earle, who tended her various burns and wounds, hit
upon the idea of sticking small squares of sterile gauze onto adhesive tape, covering it with a
layer of crinoline and then rolling bit up so that Josephine could cut off and apply the ready-
made bandages herself.
Earle’s employer, Johnson & Johnson, soon began producing the first Band-Aid By the
time Earle died in 1961-by the a member of the company’s board of directors-Band-Aids sales
had exceeded $30 million a year.
4. The expression hit upon in the text most nearly means….
A. Touched with sudden force C. Had an unpleasant effect
B. Succeeded-in achieving D. Caused damages or injuries

RAJA AMPAT ISLAND

For those of you in dire need for an exhilarating underwater expedition, west papua’s Raja
Ampat is most certainly your ideal destination. Comprising over 1500 limestone isles to explore.
Raja Ampat. Which means “four Kings” in local language, is exceptionally rich of coastal wonders.
These smaller island surround four main island of salawati, Batanta, Misool, Waigeo and the kofiau.
Located of northwest of bird’s head peninsula, and strategically positioned between the indian and
pacific Oceans, most of now sea-covered region of raja ampat used to be land, which then
submerged at the end of last Ice Age. Raja Ampatis accessible by taking a fast boat from sorong
fishery port. Escorting you to wasai, capital city of Raja Ampat before taking another fast boat or
speedboat rides to the smaller islands.
Renowned for its marine biodiversity, as one of the most extensive on the planet, the
archipelago is home to more than a thousand types of fish, hundreds of type of coral also mollusks.
Therefore, it would be apt to hire marine biologist as your guide, which will assist you, not only in
indulging, but also in learning more on ecosystem. By dawn, dance with colorful anemone fishes,
from parrotfish, surgeonfish, clownfish, wobbegongs, mantis shrimp, pygmy seahorse, to mantarays
in the subterranean paradise, with rays of sun peering through the reef’s coral caves. Cape Kri,
Melissa’s garden, Sardiness reef. The text, Nudibranch Rock, Wai Island Night Dive, to name a few
diving sites in the area to visit. Later in rhe day, unwind and kick back at the thatched-roof patio by
the blue lagoon of Jef Pele, where by dusk, sparkles and shimmers with turquoise fluorescent glow.
5. It is most likely that the paragraph following the text is about.....
A. A brief history about the islands’ C. Disadvantages that tourist obtain from the
inhabitance island
B. An old legend about the origin of the D. Information about addresses for tourist to
islands contact.
6. About the island what is the writer mainly proud of?
A. location, flora, people’s tradition, and distance from the mainland
B. underwater expedition, coastal wonders, natural ecosystem, and scenery
C. coastal reef, dangerous streams, hunting ground, and traditional buildings
D. Number of island, height of waves, fauna, and rocky mountains

“Ferguson, has been offered different kinds of post after his recent retirement from
MU but he turned them down.”
7. The italic phrase means …
A. disapproved B. disagreed C. rejected D. denied

About two centuries ago, humans enjoyed their first air bone ride in a cloth balloon.
Passenger rode in a basket fastened below the balloon. It was not easy for these brave adventures
because they depended solely on the wind velocity and direction to move them about.
Germany began producing and using airships about forty-six years later with its famous
Zeppelins. The largest and probably most famous of Germany’s airships was the Hindenberg, which
could travel at eight-five miles per hour.
Later, Great Britain and France built smaller airships called ‘blimps’. The latter airships were
intended for patrolling the coast and observing submarine activity, while the former served as
passenger and cargo ships.

8. Travelling relatively fast at that time, Hindenberg was intended ....

A. For patrolling the coast
B. For observing submarine activities
9. Why was it difficult to fly in the air-filled balloons?
A. The balloons were too sluggish
B. It was hard to get off the ground
C. There were too many people inside
C. As passenger and cargo ship
D. As a means of military air transport
D. There was no way of controlling
them
 To tie the four in Hand Knot, select a necktie of your choice and stand in front of a mirror.
Then (X) ... below:
1) Start with the wide end ("W") of your necktie on the right, extending about 12 inches
below the narrow (“N”) on the left.
2) Then cross the wide and over the narrow end.
3) Turn the wide end back underneath the narrow end.
4) ... over in front of the narrow end again.
5) Then, pull the wide end up through the loop around your neck
6) Hold the front of the knot loosely with your index finger and bring the wide end down
through the font loop.
7) At last, remove your finger and tighten the knot carefully to the collar
10. X = ....
A. simply following these ways
B. simply follow the steps
C. simply to follow this method
D. simply to follow the procedure.

Woman : I have been having the worst headaches. I know some of it is stress, but I’m
worried that I might have something more serious, like high blood pressure.
Man : Well, We’ll check that out, of course, but first, tell me the last time you had your glasses
changed. It really sounds more like eye strain.

11. In the dialogue, the man suspects that ....

A. The woman needs new glasses C. The woman is suffering from stress
B. The woman has a high blood D. The woman has a serious headache.
pressure

There are positive mental results to exercising. First you will feel less stress. Exercising reduces
stress because you forget about your problems while you are exercising. Second you will better
about everything. Exercising releases endorphins into your body. Endorphins are chemicals (X) ...
make you feel good. Third you will sleep better. Exercising helps you relax, so you can fall asleep
more quickly and stay asleep longer. After ... you feel better throughout the next day. Finally, you
feel better about yourself. This will give you more confidence to handle your daily life and even
enjoy it. In conclusion, reducing, feeling good, sleeping better, and ... are the positive result of
exercising.
12. X =
A. that B. so that C. in order to D. in order that

The kangaroo is a marsupial from the family Macropodidae (macropods, meaning ‘large foot’).
In common use the term is used to describe the largest species from this family, (X) … the genus
Macroous, red kangaroo, antilopine kangaroo, eastern grey kangaroo and western grey kangaroo.
Kangaroos are endemic to Australia. The smaller macropods … in Australia and New Guinea.
Kangaroos have large, powerful hind legs, large feet …, a long muscular tail for balance, and a
small head. Like most marsupials, female kangaroos have a pouch called marsupium in which joeys
… postnatal development.
13. X = …
A. especially which of C. especially this of
B. especially those of D. especially that of
 JAM DROP
Jam turns nicely chewy when baked. We’ve used raspberry jam for these lovely biscuits, but
why not experiment with other flavors.
Ingredients
125 g butter, at room temperature 75 g plain flour
180 g caster sugar 30 g corn flour
1 egg 2 T raspberry, approximately
150 g sell-raising flour
Preparation
1. Preheat the oven to 180 C
2. Line two baking trays with baking paper using electric beaters, beat the butter and sugar in a
bowl until light and creamy
3. Add the egg and beat until well combined
4. Sift the flour and flour over the mixture, then stir in using a large metal spoon until well
combined Roll teaspoons of the mixture into balls and place on the baking trays
5. Using your thumb, make small indentation in the center of each, then spoon about ¼
teaspoon of jam into each dent. Bake for 12-25 minutes, or until light golden brown
6. Transfer to a wire rack to cool, then store in airtight containers. Instead of topping the
biscuits with jam, you can use a small item of confectionery, such as a “freckle” or “
smartie”, or brush them with egg white before baking and sprinkle them with hundreds and
thousands. If your biscuits become soft, heat them in a moderately low oven for a few
minutes and they’ll be as good as new

14. You can do the following steps to top your biscuits EXCEPT….
A. moving them to a metal shelf for cooling
B. gently drooping small stuff over them
C. using a small stuff like freckles
D. brushing them with egg white

Like millions of others, you … on Google’s search engine, and possibly other online features as
well. Tanks to (X)…, you might soon be relying on the internet giant to power your phone too. The
obvious main advantage of the Android is its integration with Google. This means, among other
things, the ability to auto-sync your phone with your contacts and calendar data online. Another …
is that it’s an open source platform, with an ever-expanding library of downloadable apps.
Manufactures are also provided with a flexible framework … that vary widely in functionally and
work on different networks.

15. X = …
A. Its innovative platform Android C. Its Android platform innovative
mobile mobile
B. Its innovative mobile platform D. Its Android innovative mobile
Android platform
 As soon as the water boils. Turn off the heat, but keep the pot on the warm stove. Do not (X)…
.Leave the eggs in the hot water for ten to fifteen minutes. It is important you do not start the timer
until you turn off the head. Too much time will make the eggs discolored and smelly, while too
little time ….
16. X = …..
A. Replace the cap C. Remove the lid
B. Change the cap D. Move the lid
The kangaroo is a marsupial from the family Macropodidae (macropods, meaning ‘large foot’).
In common use the term is used to describe the largest species from this family. … the genus
Macroous, red kangaroo, antilopine kangaroo, eastern grey kangaroo and western grey kangaroo.
Kangaroos are endemic to Australia. The smaller macropods (X) … in Australia and New Guinea.
Kangaroos have large, powerful hind legs, large feet …, a long muscular tail for balance, and a
small head. Like most marsupials, female kangaroos have a pouch called marsupium in which joeys
… postnatal development.
17. X = …
A. have found C. are founded
B. founded D. are found
Choose the one best answer-marked A,B,C, and D – to each question
Earthquakes are one of.... What causes them? Geologists explain them in terms of a theory
known as plate tectonics. Continents are floating apart from each other, this ... the continental drill.
About sixty miles below the surface of the sea, there is an emimolten bed of rock.... plates, or slabs,
carry continents and sea floors at a rate of several inches a year. As the plates separate(X) ... a new
sea floor is formed by the molten matter that was formerly beneath. Volcanic islands and large
mountain ranges are created by this type of movement.
18. X = ....
A. to one another C. from one to the other
B. one from the other D. from each other

X .... in the 1950s, the situation already noted that ‘the visual aspect of cities counts only in
relation to its physiological effects.
19. X =
A. Writing C. To be written
B. Written D. It was written
HOW DOES RAIN HAPPEN?
Rain is the primary source of fresh water for most areas of the world, providing suitable
conditions for diverse ecosystems, as well as water for hydroelectric power plants and crop
irrigation. The phenomenon of rain is actually a water circle. The concept of the water cycle
involves the sun heating the Earth's surface water and causing the surface water to evaporate. The
water vapor rises into the Earth's atmosphere. The water in the atmosphere cools and condenses into
liquid droplets. The droplets grow until they are heavy and fall to the earth as precipitation which
can be in the form of rain or snow. However, not all rain reaches the surface. Some evaporates
while falling through dry air. This is called virga, a phenomenon which is often seen in hot, dry
desert regions.
20. It can be inferred from the text that ‘precipitation’ refers to….
a. Downward movement
b. Horizontal movement
c. Vertical movement
d. Sideward movement