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choose the best answer to the question. 1. A. He would like some coffee. B. He wants to stop drinking coffee. C. Having lunch seems like a good idea. D. He needs to drink something to stop his coughing. A. She would prefer a sunny day. B. The park is too crowded. C. She would like a place that is not so loud. D. She cannot walk because she is too old. A. He should open an account. B. He should take a ride on a ship. C. He should try to keep the cost cheap. D. He should try something monotonous to get to sleep. A. The department is not changing the requirements. B. He hasnt heard anything about the change. C. The changes are available. D. What has happened is incredible to him. A. The wait has taken close to an hour. B. They were stranded in their car. C. Most of the people have been in line for hours. D. They made a line in the sand. A. The instructor is selecting several passages. B. The conductor is fair to the passengers. C. The stamp collector is conducting his business. D. The riders are paying for the train trip. A. The managers will take the train to the program. B. A program to develop new managers will commence soon. C. The new management program is very weak. D. The program will be maintained to the letter. A. The fire started to attack the building. B. The firefighter stared at the attacker. C. The fire probably began at the top of the building. D. The firefighter started to attack the fire. A. He assured the woman that he knew the truth. B. He is sure that it isnt new. C. He thought that the woman was aware of what happened. D. He soon will know the truth.

To be good consumers, it is necessary for us to understand why prices and productions of goods are always changing. This following information is simple law to help us understand it. When prices are low, people will buy more, and when prices are high, they will buy less. Everyone knows this. But at the same time, producers want higher prices for their goods when they make more goods. How can we find the best prices of goods? The Law of Supply and Demand is the answer to this question. According to this law, changes in the prices of goods cause changes in supply and demand. An increase in the price of goods causes an increase in the supply the number of goods that producers make. Producers will make more goods when they can have higher prices for goods. At the same time, an increase in the price of the goods cause a decrease in demand the number of goods the consumers buy. This is because people buy less when the price is high. Conversely, a decrease in the prices causes an increase in demand and a decrease in supply. Business firms look at both supply and demand when they make decisions about prices and production. They look for the equilibrium point where supply equals demand. The equilibrium point is a point where the supply curve and the demand curve intersect. At this point, the number of goods produced will all be bought by consumers at a certain price. This is called equilibrium price. If the producers increase the price, or if they produce more, the consumer will not buy all of the goods. On the other hand, if they make fewer goods, there will be a shortage more demand than supply and the price will go up. According to the Law of Supply and Demand, the equilibrium price is the best price for the goods. The consumers and the producers will agree on this price because it is the only price that helps them both equally. 11. According to the Law of Supply and Demand, the higher the price, ______ A. The less the consumers buy. B. The more the consumer is. C. The higher the production is. D. The less the production is. E. The more the consumers demand. 12. If they make fewer, there will be shortage. The italicized word has similar meaning to ______ A. Efficiency B. Quality C. Lack D. Difference E. Excess 13. When the supply curve and the demand curve do not pass across each other, ______ A. A shortage of supply occurs. B. An equilibrium point is achieved. C. The demand is higher than the supply. D. The supply is the same as demand. E. There is no equilibrium point.

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14. On the other hand, if they make fewer goods . . . (paragraph 3). The word they refers to ______ A. Goods B. Prices C. Consumers D. Suppliers E. Producers 15. The last paragraph tells us that ______ A. Changes in the prices of goods cause changes in supply and demand. B. The best price for the goods is counted from the equilibrium point. C. If the producers produce more, the consumers will not buy all of the goods. D. The equilibrium point happens when supply equals demand. E. The price will be higher if the demand goes up.

The following text is for questions 19 22 An American-style discussion is a fast-paced exchange of ideas. The words are dynamic and the answers are quick. There are no silent pauses. This style of conversation requires energy, quick wits and verbal skill. The winner is the person who has the last word. American professors often complain that many Asian students do not participate in class discussions. The students are reluctant to speak. When they do, they express their ideas in general, vague terms. It is difficult for them to give their own opinion and how they really feel about the situation. On the other hand, American students are not surprised when a teacher says, Tell me what you think! This approach is a natural part of American education. 19. What is the best title for the text? A. Communication B. American style C. Discussion style in America D. American professors E. American education 20. What is the main idea of the first paragraph? A. The American-style discussion is very dynamic. B. Words are dynamic and answers are quick. C. Conversation requires energy, quick wits and verbal skill. D. It takes many things to conduct a conversation. E. Discussion is commonly conducted in America. 21. When they do, . . . (paragraph 2). What does the word they refer to? A. Asian students B. American professors C. American students D. Students E. Discussions 22. They express their ideas in general, vague terms. The opposite of the italicized word is . . . A. Ambiguous B. Confusing C. Clear D. Indistinct E. Enormous The following text is for questions 23 25 JILC Antang Jl. Antang Raya, Panakkukang Mas II no. 10-11 Makassar 90123 April 8, 2012 Dear Dafi, I have received your letter asking me to meet you at your home this Sunday to discuss the urgent matter you have. However, I regret to say that it will not be possible for me to see you on Sunday as I already have a previous appointment. I shall see you on Monday, next week, at 5 pm. I hope it will be convenient to you. Yours sincerely,

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We, a prominent learning center, are looking for . . . A BRANCH MANAGER Male or female, graduated from state university Max. 28 years old Min. 2 years of work experience Good English, both written and spoken Computer literate Please submit your complete application, resume and recent photograph not more than 2 weeks after this advertisement to: HRD Jakarta Intensive Learning Center Jl. H.O.S Cokroaminoto No. 6, Makassar Phone no. 0411-3623237 E-mail address: jilcwow@indosat.net.id Only short listed candidates will be notified.

16. The following are the requirements asked, except . . . A. Able to operate computer B. Two years experience C. Not more than 28 years old D. Submitting the application not more than 2 weeks E. Able to speak and write in English 17. The text is about . . . A. Jakarta Intensive Learning Center B. A branch manager C. An application form D. A prominent learning center E. A job vacancy 18. We, a prominent learning center, are looking for . . . (line 1). The underlined word is close in meaning to . .. A. Appropriate B. Best C. Complicated D. Imminent E. Famous

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23. What is the text about? A. Dafis problem B. Ekis appointment C. Ekis regret for not being able to come D. Dafis letter to Eki E. A meeting held at JILC Antang 24. Why did Dafi ask Eki to come to his house? A. Eki would discuss his problem with Dafi. B. Dafi asked Eki to postpone the meeting. C. Dafi knew that Eki could not afford to come on Sunday. D. Dafi wanted to discuss something with Eki. E. Eki wanted to postpone the meeting to Monday. 25. . . . the urgent matter you have. The underlined word is synonymous with ______ A. Trivial (sepele) B. Insignificant (tdk penting) C. Crucial (penting) D. Dull (datar) E. Evitable (dpt dihindarkan) The following text is for questions 26 30 US financial crisis and its contagion to Europe and the rest of the world could also create new opportunity for Indonesia in term of foreign direct investment and the development of basic infrastructure. As the US financial crisis has now spread to Europe, the oil-rich countries such as Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Arab Emirate which have accumulated hundreds of billion of Dollars in their foreign reserve, are now reviewing their holding or investment vehicle. They are looking for more diversified investment outside the US and Europe. Because of unfavorable political developments in Thailand and Malaysia over the past few months, Indonesia which has largely Muslim population could become one of these oil-rich countries favorite places for foreign direct investment. That will be true if the conditions, legal and market infrastructures are conducive for Islamic financial instruments. The government had improved the legal framework with the recent act of laws on sharia banking and bonds. The long term nature of Islamic bonds could make them the most suitable investment instrument for Indonesia, as these bonds grant an investor a share in an asset along with the cash flows and risk commensurate with such ownership. The financial crisis that has gripped the globe and the weakening economic growth in the rest of the world will serve to the government to accelerate the investment reform measures in order to grab the hidden opportunity in the global crisis. 26. What does paragraph one talk about? A. US financial crisis has spread around the world.

B. US financial crisis may raise new prospect for investment in Indonesia. C. US financial crisis makes Indonesia suffer. D. US financial crisis has stopped many foreign investments in Indonesia. E. US financial crisis will affect worlds economy. 27. They are looking for more diversified investment . . . (paragraph 2). What does the word they refer to? A. Europe countries B. The oil-rich countries C. Dollars D. US financial crisis E. Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand 28. As the US financial crisis has now spread to Europe, the oil-rich countries . . . (paragraph 2). The underlined word can be best replaced by ______ A. Multidollar B. Superdollar C. Petrodollar D. Macrodollar E. Milliondollar 29. The word these in paragraph three refers to ______ A. Laws B. Banking C. Framework D. Islamic E. Government 30. Which country is unlikely to invest in Indonesia during the crisis? A. Saudi Arabia B. France C. Kuwait D. Bahrain E. Arab Emirates This text is for questions 31 38 Advantages and Disadvantages of Lecturing Methods Lecturing as a method of teaching is frequently under attack today from educational psychologists and by students that some justification is needed to retain it. Critics believe that it results in passive methods of learning which tend to be less effective than those which fully engage the learner. They also maintain that students have no opportunity to ask questions and must all receive the same content at the same pace, that they are exposed only to one teachers interpretation of subject matter which will inevitably be biased and that, anyway, few lectures rise above dullness. Nevertheless, in a number of inquiries, this pessimistic assessment of lecturing as a teaching method proves not to be general among students although they do fairly often comment on poor lecturing techniques. Students praise lectures which are clear, orderly synopses in which basic principles are emphasized but dislike too numerous digressions or lectures which consists in part of the contents of a text book. Students of science subjects prefer a lecture that can be a good way to introduce a new subject, putting it in its context, or to present material not yet included

in the books. They also appreciate its value as a period of discussion of problems and possible solutions with their lecturer. They do not look for inspiration this is more commonly mentioned by teachers but art students look for originality in lectures. Medical and dental students, who have reported on teaching methods or specifically on lecturing, suggest that there should be fewer lectures or that, at the least, more would be unpopular. 31. The purpose of the text above is ______ A. To explain a social process B. To persuade the reader to do something C. To discuss two different views D. To describe a phenomenon E. To entertain the reader 32. The word engage in paragraph 1 is synonymous with ______ A. Teach B. Equip C. Involve D. Relate E. Exclude 33. According to the writer, some say the disadvantages of lecturing method are mentioned below, except ______ A. No chance for students to ask questions B. Teachers subjective interpretation C. Same content in the same pace D. Much space for discussion E. Too textbook oriented 34. Students of science subjects like the lecture that ______ A. Gives material outside the textbook B. Is long and text-book oriented C. Is only based on teachers interpretation D. Gives them much inspiration E. Is out of the discussed subject 35. Which of the following statements is TRUE based on the text? A. Lecturing method is frequently under attack by lecturers. B. Critics believe that lecturing method is more effective than the other methods. C. Teachers interpretation of subject matter may lead to clear understanding. D. The lectures which are clear are more favorable for students. E. Medical and dental students suggest that the more the lectures, the better the result. 36. They also appreciate its value . . . (paragraph 2). What does the word they refer to? A. Lectures B. Lecturers C. Critics D. Science Students E. Medical and dental students

37. Medical and dental students prefer the lecture that ______ A. Is unpopular B. Is short but effective C. Is inspirational D. Gives much new knowledge E. Gives much references 38. The opposite of the word orderly in paragraph 2 is ______ A. Arranged B. Organized C. Methodical D. Systematic E. Illogical

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Indah! Im going to MP with my friends. Would you like to turn the stove on when you are home? Ive put some soup there. Just heat it for about five minutes and then take it out from the stove before you have lunch.

39. What is the message about? A. Telling Indah to eat the soup B. Asking Indah to go to MP C. Asking Indah to go with her friends D. Telling Indah to wait for about five minutes E. Telling Indah to heat the soup 40. Ive put some soup there. The underlined word refers to ______ A. Stove B. Home C. MP D. Kitchen E. Indahs room This text is for questions 41 48 Are Games as Important for Adults As They Are for Children? Some people think that games should play important role in a life of every person, including adults. However, other thinks that games should be left for children. There are arguments for and against both positions, but in my opinion everyone should have a hobby and playing games is a good one. One of the most cited reasons against playing games in adulthood is the lack of time. Most of the games are very time-consuming and to play games, most adults have to sacrifice time they spend with their family. Often games lead to problem with employer because a person spends too much time thinking about a game, not a specific work he has to do. I have a friend who was fascinated by recreating great historical events like battles. He spent all his free time on studying old uniforms and rules of conduct. Even on work he searched for information on internet. His productivity declined sharply and as soon as his boss found out about his passion, he was fired.

On the other hand, many games are good for entertainment in spare time. For example, it is much better to play in role-playing game than spend time watching numerous soap operas on TV. Some games are very good for health, for example followers of Tolkien spend a lot of time learning to use swords and bows. Some games are very good at improving brain power. For example, many experts agree that chess, reversi and other intellectual games enhance attention. Also, person who actively play chess stand less chance to get Alzheimers disease comparing to average population. Also it is easy to bridge a generation gap by playing games. Games help to bring people together. Many families I know that like to play games are very well-knit families. Parents spend much more time together with children if they have similar interests. Adults should not spend all their time thinking of and playing games. They should balance time they spend on work and with their families; with time they spend playing games. If they have children that share their interest in playing games, it is extremely good. In conclusion, I want to say that in my opinion playing games is a very good hobby. 41. One of the peoples strongest reasons not to play games is ______ A. The physical effect of the game B. Lack of time C. A lot of TV programs D. Letting the children play E. Too many family affairs 42. The worst effect of some games for the employers is ______ A. Those games get them addicted. B. Those games decrease productivity. C. Those games please them too much. D. Those games are too childish. E. Those games take most of their time. 43. The word fascinated in paragraph 2 can be replaced by the following words, except ______ A. Attracted B. Interested C. Captivated D. Startled E. Mesmerized 44. In paragraph 3, the writer states that ______ A. Some people need more TV programs. B. Role-playing game is worthless. C. Television offers many games to play. D. Several games keep our condition fit. E. Playing swords and bows are harmful for children. 45. Below are intellectual games, except ______ A. Chess B. Scrabble C. Pinball D. Reversi

E. Bridge 46. Below is not the good effect of the game according to the writer: A. Making happy family B. Developing creativity C. Decreasing risk of getting ill D. Entertaining people E. Spending less money 47. Parents who spend much time playing games with their family will look ______ A. Too childish B. Happier C. Foolish D. Uninteresting E. Weak 48. The word they in the last paragraph refers to ______ A. Children B. Games C. Adults D. Families E. Parents This text is for questions 49 50 ANNOUNCEMENT Pay attention! Our school will have a debate competition Participants: all students in our school It will be held from 10 12 August 2012 Prizes: I Rp 2.000.000 II Rp 1.500.000 III Rp 1.000.000 Please join us!

49. What is the announcement about? A. A school debate B. A school competition C. A debate competition D. Extracurricular activities E. Participation of the debate 50. According to the text, the competition ______ A. Is only for student with good English B. Is in the form of spoken arguments C. Is in the form of written argument D. Will be held after school hours E. Will run for two days