Soal listening

No 1
Answer: A

No 2
Answer: C
No 3
Answer: C

No 4
Mark your answer
Answer: B

No 5
Mark your answer
Answer: C

No 6
Mark your answer
Answer: A

No 7
Mark your answer
Answer: B
No 8
What is the man probably going to do soon?

A. Enrol himself for the program.

B. Resign from his job soon.
C. Send his friend a letter.
D. Take a leave on Friday.

Answer: A

No 9
What did the woman think of the box office movie?

A. It was very dull.

B. It was very terrible.
C. It was very good.
D. It was very boring.

Answer: C

No 10
When will the woman probably see the man and pick up the reports?
A. Tomorrow at ten o’clock.
B. The day after tomorrow.
C. Tomorrow at nine thirty.
D. At ten thirty tomorrow.
Answer: D

No 11

Why would the man offer his seat to the woman?

A. The seat next to him is available.
B. He will get off the bus.
C. The woman is expecting.
D. She is tired of standing.
Answer: B

No 12
What is the announcement about?

A. Playing golf
B. Outdoor activities.
C. Weather forecast.
D. Weekend traffic.

Answer: C
No 13
How will the weather be next week?

A. Terrible.
B. Perfect.
C. Sunny.
D. Windy.

Answer: A

No 14
Who is the advertisement directed to?

A. English teachers.
B. Business people.
C. Elementary study.
D. Native speakers.

Answer: B

No 15
How do you watch the video cassettes and work from CD-ROM at home?

A. By visiting Perfect Lingua.

B. By ordering a language kit.
C. By knowing a language.
D. By joining the courses.

Answer: B

Read the text carefully and answer the question

The Oriental Pearl Radio & Television Tower is a TV tower in Shanghai. Its location
at the tip of Lujiazui in the Pudong New Area by the side of Huangpu River,
opposite The Bund, makes it a distinct landmark in the area. Its principal designers
were Jiang Huan Chen, Lin Benlin, and Zhang Xiulin. Construction began in 1991,
and the tower was completed in 1994.
At 468 m (1,535 feet) high, it was the tallest structure in China from 1994–2007,
when it was surpassed by the Shanghai World Financial Center. It is classified as
an AAAAA scenic area by the China National Tourism Administration. The tower is
brightly lit in different LED sequences at night. On 7 July 2007, Oriental Pearl Tower
was host to the Chinese Live Earth concert.
The tower features 11 spheres, big and small. The two largest spheres, along the
length of the tower, have diameters of 50 m (164 ft) for the lower and 45 m (148 ft)
for the upper. They are linked by three columns, each 9 m (30 ft) in diameter. The
highest sphere is 14 m (46 ft) in diameter. The entire tower is supported by three
enormous columns that start underground.

No 16
What is the text about?
A. The history of The Oriental Pearl Radio & Television Tower
B. The structure of The Shanghai World Financial Center
C. The description of The Oriental Pearl Tower
D. The profile of The Oriental Pearl Tower’s principal designers
Answer : C
No 17
When did the construction of The Oriental Pearl Tower commence?
A. In 1991
B. In 1994
C. In 2001
D. In 2007
Answer : A
No. 18
What may be the reason why the building was named Pearl Tower?
A. Because its shape is like a pearl
B. Because it features several number of spheres look like pearls
C. Because the columns of the tower look like pearl
D. Because it is decorated with pearl
Answer: B

No. 19
What is the synonym of the word “distinct” in paragraph 1 line 3?
A. Well-known
B. Huge
C. Different
D. Sophisticated
Answer: C

Read the text carefully and answer the question

It was about 9:30 in the morning and we were in the room planning on making plans
for the day. All of a sudden water just started coming in between the wall and the
roof. It came in very fast and then the next minute I was trapped on the floor
underneath the bed which had turned over on top of me. The roof of the hut was
turned off by the force of the water and both Fernando and I were taken out of the
hut and it just felt like we were drowning immediately.
It was just a huge force and I had no sense of direction whatsoever. The only
direction that I knew was up and we were washed out and ended up popping up
together. Fernando and I were trying to stay together but the currents were going
sideways and we were just swirling and trying to keep our face up.
Then the two of us wrapped ourselves around the telephone pole and then all of a
sudden we felt the water surge again. Fernando looked at me and said, “It’s not over!
And I felt his hand on the back of my shirt and I felt his hand slip away. And then I
was drowning again he was forced to let go. The force of the water pushed me
underneath and I got my face trapped between two telephone wires and it pulled
myself out from underneath it and kept travelling.
It's a miracle that I am sitting here. I believe that I was spared for a reason. I'm really
thankful that I was given the strength and the presence of mind that I had.
No. 20
What does the text tell us about?
A. The description of tsunami
B. The story of tsunami survivor
C. The report of the damage caused by tsunami
D. The report on the situation after the strike of tsunami
Answer: B
No. 21
Where was the writer when tsunami struck?
A. In his hut
B. On the beach
C. By a telephone pole
D. Swimming in the sea
Answer: A
No. 22
What made the writer survive?
A. His spirit to stay alive
B. His friend pulled the back of his shirt
C. The telephone wires pulled him from underneath
D. He grabbed a telephone pole
Answer: C

No. 23
“ …we were drowning immediately (see paragraph 1, line 5). Which of the following
words is synonymous with the underlined word?
A. Sinking
B. Pushing
C. Leaving
D. Abandoning
Answer: A

Read the text and answer the following question

If you have no idea how to travel around Bangkok by BTS, follow the instructions
below.
One-Time Ticket
- First of All, have a look at the route map of BTS at the ticket machine. The location
you are at is the station with solid green color; the others are white color with the
price for getting to that destination listed. After knowing the price, make sure that you
have enough coins to insert into the machine - the machine can accept only 5 and 10
Baht coins. If you do not have enough coins, go to the information counter; you can
change coins there.
- Press a ticket price button, where the price starts from 15 Baht to 60 Baht,
increased by 5 for each. After pressing the button, it will turn to the red color.
- Insert coins following the ticket price. Don’t forget that the machine can accept only
5 and 10 Baht coins. The machine can give you change when you insert money
more than it needed.
- The machine will return a ticket to you after your payment. Just take it from the
machine. The changes returned (if any) will then be in the change slot.

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No. 24

What is the text about?

A. The steps of how to travel around Bangkok by bus.
B. The steps of using the Sky Train ticket machine.
C. The steps of traveling around Bangkok City for backpackers.
D. The steps of using the route map of BTS at the ticket machine.

Answer: B
No. 25

What should you do after you press a ticket price button?

A. Press the red button.
B. Take the ticket from the ticket slot.
C. Take the coins from the change slot.
D. Insert coins based on the ticket price.

Answer: D

No. 26

The word “destination” in the first step is synonymous with …

A. Vocation
B. Platform
C. Endpoint
D. Route

Answer: C

No. 27

What will happen if you insert money more than the price appears on the screen?
A. The machine will reject the money you insert.
B. The machine will give you the change.
C. The machine will return you double tickets.
D. The button of the machine will turn to the red color.

Answer: B
Read the text carefully and answer the question

The term tsunami comes from two Japanese words that mean "harbor" and "wave".
A tsunami is a series of large waves generated by an abrupt movement on the ocean
floor that can result from an earthquake, an underwater landslide, a volcanic eruption
or - very rarely - a large meteorite strike.

However, powerful undersea earthquakes are responsible for most tsunamis.

Seismologists say only earthquakes measuring greater than 7.0 on the Richter scale
can produce a major tsunami.

Most earthquakes that generate tsunamis - including Friday's jolt off Japan's eastern
coast - occur in areas called subduction zones, where pieces of the Earth's crust
press against each other. Subduction means that one tectonic plate slides beneath
another and sinks deep into the Earth's mantle.

The friction between two slow-moving plates of the Earth's crust creates vast
amounts of seismic energy which is released in the form of an earthquake. When a
strong undersea earthquake strikes a relatively short distance below the sea floor, it
abruptly pushes up one of the immense plates of the Earth's crust. That suddenly
displaces an enormous amount of ocean water which becomes a tsunami, spreading
outward in every direction from the epicentre of an earthquake - like ripples on a
pond, only on a much larger scale.

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No. 28

What information can we obtain from the text above?

A. The causes and the effects of tsunami

B. The types of earthquakes which can cause tsunami
C. The explanation about what tsunami is and how it happens
D. The seismic energy of the Earth’s crust which trigger tsunami

Answer: C

No. 29

What is the cause of a major tsunami?

A. The volcanic eruption

B. The displace of ocean floor
C. The moving plates of the Earth's crust
D. Undersea earthquake over 7.0 on the Richter scale

Answer: D

No. 30 vast

Which of the following statement is NOT true according to the text?

A. All earthquakes generate tsunamis

B. The word tsunami derives from Japanese words
C. The Earth's crust creates massive amounts of seismic energy
D. The displacement of a huge amount of ocean water create a tsunami

Answer: A
No. 31

The word “immense” in paragraph 4 line 4 is synonymous with …

A. Vast
B. Deep
C. Strong
D. Powerful

Answer : A

Read the text and answer the following question

Dear sir or madam,

To appreciate the participation and support to 2018 Seminars or Training Courses in

Thailand, and to collaborate further in 2019 between Consulate General and the
government agencies, universities and medias, Mr. Songphol Suckhan, Consul
General of Thailand to Surabaya, cordially invites you to the reception for Indonesian
friends who visited Thailand in 2018.

Day : Thursday, 6th December, 2018

Time : 18:15 pm
Venue : 1st Level, Shang Palace, Shangri-La Hotel Surabaya
Jl. Mayjen Sungkono No. 120, Surabaya

It would be highly appreciated if you could, on our behalf, invite your boss (director,
deputy director or head of division), and your colleagues who are interested in the
seminars or training courses and confirm the attendance before 30th November,
2018.

Please sign and get your lucky number upon your arrival. You have the chance to try
your luck and get the souvenir.

Please contact Mr. Songphol Suckhan at 031-56772271, WA: 081264846357 or Mr.

Mekhong Rachin at 031-59837474, or WA : 0813848664944 if you have any query.

Sincerely yours,

Songphol Suckhan
Consul General of Thailand
No. 32

What is the purpose of the letter?

A. To raise the Indonesian’s participation and support for Thailand’s program

B. To invite Indonesian professionals to join the seminars or courses in Thailand
C. To invite Indonesian scholars to participate in seminars and courses in
Thailand
D. To appreciate the participation and support of Indonesians for Thailand’s
program

Answer: D

NO. 33

What should the recipients do before 30th November?

A. Invite their colleagues

B. Confirm their attendance
C. Inform the invitation to their boss
D. Call the contact person in the letter

Answer : B

NO. 34
The word “collaborate” in the first paragraph can be best replaced with …
A. Manage
B. Supervise
C. Receive
D. Cooperate

Answer : D

Answer the question based on the following Memo

From : Marshall Ferrer, Company President
To : Company Vice-Presidents
Re : Reducing electricity expenses

The electric company is increasing its rates by 25% next month, so we

need to look at ways to reduce our electricity usage. Please recommend
the departments in your area to turn off the lights in meeting rooms when
your meeting ends. Turn off the lights in the office before you leave for the
day. At the day’s end, turn off your computer. Don’t unnecessarily
 photocopy and fax documents. Most documents can be sent
electronically. The use of fans or heaters in the office should not be
necessary. The building’s temperature is set at a comfortable level. If your
office is too cool or warm, please contact the maintenance staff.

No 35

What is the memo mainly about?

A. The information about increasing rates of the electric company.
B. The Company President’s recommendation to save on their electricity
expenses.
C. The instruction from the Company President to turn off the lights.
D. The information about overcoming the electric company’s increasing rates.
Answer: B

No. 36
What should the departments do if they need to send documents to their clients?
A. Photocopy and fax them.
B. Send them by e-mail.
C. Send them by Short Message Service.
D. Have the documents delivered by motorcycle courier.
Answer: B

No. 37
What does the word “its” in line 1 refer to?
A. The electric company.
B. The electricity usage.
C. The building’s temperature.
D. The Company President’s office.

Answer: A

No. 38

Read the following dialog and answer the question

Anna : What’s the matter, Tom? You look upset?

Tom : My computer has crashed. I’ve lost my phone. And there’s a big, big
problem with my timetable. I’ve got two meetings scheduled at the
same time with two extremely important clients. I can’t do them both
at once!
 Anna : Let me help.
Tom : Thanks Anna, but these are big, big clients. They need someone of
experience.
Anna : Well, give me a shout if you need anything.

Why does Tom decline Anna’s offering?

A. He thinks Anna still hasn’t got enough experience to handle big clients.
B. He has asked someone else’s help to handle anything his problems.
C. He can manage all of his problems by himself.
D. He can put off his work later on.

Answer : A

No. 39 (intention)

Read the following dialog and answer the question.

Mimi : I think I want to join “Grab”.

Andre : What? Are you kidding me?
Mimi : No. I’m serious. I need to make a lot of money. I want to travel to
Korea next year.

What is Mimi going to do to make money for traveling?

A. Ask for a salary hike.
B. Go by “Grab Car”.
C. Become a “Grab” driver.
D. Save her pocket money.

Answer : C

No. 40 (suggestion)
Read the following dialog and answer the question.

Andy : What are you doing Tommy? With all those books and papers,
it looks like you're cramming for a test.
Tommy : Yup. I'm preparing myself for the National Exam next month.
Andy : I see. Don't worry too much. You've been the best student for two
years, I'm sure you'll pass with flying colors!
Tommy : Thanks. I hope so. I’ve been busy with my extracurricular activities
recently. I'm trying to catch up on all of them.

What advice does Andy give to Tommy?

A. To have confidence.
B. To study harder.
 C. To take a deep breath
D. To change careers

Answer : A

No. 41 (Passive)

Noah : Is there anything interesting on the news?

Klein : … They demanded $ 500,000.
A. The elected president, Donald Trump is scheduled to visit Thailand.
B. The annual economic summit was attended by more than twenty world
leaders.
C. Dozens of citizens of Palestine have been killed by the Israeli rockets.
D. A plane traveling to Los Angeles was hijacked by four men.

Answer: D

No. 42 (conditional)

Helena : What do you think of my presentation?

Firsty : Well, it was great but … if you had used media or slides.
A. I wish you had done better
B. I think it would have been much better
C. I hope it’ll be much better next time.
D. I don’t think you were all out.

Answer: B

No. 43 (past event)

Evander: My goodness! I’m not prepared for the exam. There was a
power outage in our part of the district. Did your lights go out too?
Clara : Yes, they did. It was terrible! I tried to study by candlelight,
but I couldn’t see well enough, … My mind is completely blank now.
A. so I turned on the light in my room.
B. so I wore my glasses.
C. so I went to bed and slept.
D. so I went to see an ophthalmologist.

Answer: C
No. 44 (opinion)

Dunn : I think people in London are a lot more easy going. London is not as
hectic as New York.
Christ : Sure. We all like peace and quiet. But in my opinion New York is
possibly, well, the greatest city in the world. Don't you agree?
Dunn : To be honest I definitely prefer London.
Christ : Come on Rauf. You've lived in both. …
Rauf : Oh, well. I have to say London is very special it's more relaxed, great
spots, and you can cycle everywhere. It's dangerous to cycle in New
York.

A. What do you think?

B. What do you recommend?
C. What is the matter?
D. What do you know?

Answer: A
No. 45 (invitation)

Billy : Marry, my cousin, Jenny, is getting married. …

Marry : I'd love to. When is the wedding?
Billy : It's today at 4 p.m.
Marry : At 4 p.m? But it's 10 a.m now! I'd better get ready!
Billy : I'll pick you up at three o'clock.
A. Are you invited?
B. Have you heard about it?
C. With whom are you coming to the wedding?
D. Would you like to go to the wedding with me?

Answer: D

No. 46 (request)

Dennis : I don't know what to do!

Anna : What's the matter, Dennis?
Dennis : Do you know the PowerPoint presentation that we've been preparing for
the last two months?
Anna : The one that's very, very important and that we need this afternoon?
Dennis : That one. We've lost everything! Actually I had transferred it on a USB
stick but the stick had vanished as well. Hang on! My goodness! You
emailed it to Mr. Adrian to proof-read, didn't you?
Anna : I did.
Dennis : Great! …
A. Could you create a new one?
 B. Will you check the file for me?
C. Can you forward it to my email?
D. Would you do a big office search for me?

Answer: C

No. 47 (obligation)

Gabby : Mr. Morgan said that the hotel is very busy, especially on holidays.
He recommended that we make our reservations as early as possible if
we want to spend the holidays there.
Santo : Okay then, …
A. we have to arrange the itinerary as efficient as possible
B. we should go there as soon as possible.
C. we’d better do some checking right now.
D. we should leave for that right away.

Answer: C

Cloze Test

Memorandum
To : All Staff Members
From : Eric Sato, Office Manager
Re : New Photocopy Machine
Date : October 18

I know you will all be pleased to learn that the new photocopy machine has
finally arrived. The new machine has more features and performs more functions
than the old one. While this will make things more (48) … for us in the long run, it
can make it more complicated to learn how to run the machine initially in addition,
we all want to avoid the problem of constant breakdowns that we had with the old
machine. Therefore, I ask that if you have any questions or problems with the
machine, please ask my assistant, Ms. Ono, to help you. Similarly, please do not
attempt to (49) … paper jams, add toner, or refill the paper bin until Ms. Ono has
shown you how to do this. Ms. Ono has received training from the manufacturer of
the machine and is fully (50).... about how to run it and how to troubleshoot it.
Thank you for your cooperation and enjoy the new machine.

No 48
A. complete
B. completeness
C. convenient
D. convenience
Answer : D

No 49
A. remove
B. removal
C. removed
D. removing

Answer : A

No 50
A. reasonable
B. separable
C. uncontrollable
D. knowledgeable
Answer : D