Add 1 Tryout Reading English Smk 0910

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READING SECTION

PART V. Directions: Questions 16 25 are incomplete dialogues. Fourclauses/sentences, marked (A), (B), (C), or (D), are given beneath each question. Youare to choose the one clause/sentence that best completes the dialogue. Then, onyour answer sheet, find the number of the question and mark your answer.

16. Lia : Do you think that he is a great pianist?Hilda : Yes, .

A. He plays it beautifullyB. He used to play it everywhereC. He is a wealthy piano collectorD. He was a popular one last year

17. Sheila : Excuse me. Id like to go to the nearest money changer. Where do I getoff?

Tato : , on jalan Bahagia. Then youll go along the street. Its in front of thehospital.A. In the hospitalB. At the next stopC. In a few minutes

D. Its a five minute walk18.Hani: How long does the bus ride take?

Pia: I think....A. It takes you to BaliB. It needs to rescheduleC. It is a hundred miles awayD. It is only about fifteen minutes

19.Guest : I want to stay here for three nights. ?Receptionist : Its seventy-five thousand.

A. When do you want to check-inB. What room do you reserveC. What is the rate per nightD. Is there a single room

20. Fira: When is the second show?Dian: Im not sure ....

A. It might start in a few minutesB. I had watched it beforeC. It started an hour ago

D. I have reserved it21. Receptionist : Im sorry, Ms. Rina is out of the office now. Can I help you withsomething?Caller : No. I need to tell her something in person. Do you know when ...?

A. shell be back

B. she could come

C. will she phone me

D. could I contact her22. Dea: What should I take to Padang, plane or car?

Fia: Its about two hours by plane. If you drive, .

A. I will be fine

B.

it took one hour

In this part of the test you will have the chance to show how well youunderstand written English. There are three parts to this section, with special


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C. it will take a full day

D. you had spent two hours

23. Fina : Id like to invite you to have a dinner with us tonight.Mrs.Theo : but I have overtime tonight.

A. I will attend itB. I think its greatC. I wish I could joinD. It sounds interesting

24.Father : What are you going to do after graduating from SMK?Son : I want to put all my knowledge into practice.

A. Im looking for a job.B. Im not going to do anything.C. I will visit big sister in Australia.D. Im going to continue my study.

25.Eny : Do you know why Budi was absent?Entin : Yes, he got an accident. .Eny : I am sorry to hear that.

A. If he knew it, he will be hereB. If he told me, I would help himC. If he were hospitalized, he couldnt pay for the bill

D. If he had driven carefully, it wouldnt have happened26.Shop Assistant : This yellow bag is made of artificial leather and that black one is

genuine.Which one do you like maam?

Customer : I think . The price must be more economical.

A. I would rather buy both models

B. I prefer the yellow one to the black oneC. I like a small bag better than the big oneD. I had better buy the black one than the yellow one

27. Waiter : Good evening. Here is the menu. ...?Mira : Sure, Id like orange juice, please.

A. Can I ask the bill for my lunch

B. Could you send me the orderC. Will you give me a special menuD. May I bring you something to drink

28. Secretary : There must be something wrong with the copier.The copies come out too light. I cant get this thing to work. ?

The attendant : Sure, miss. Ill do it soon.A. Can you fix it now

B. Will you do it for meC. Can you send the copiesD. May I call you to repair it

29.Dony : Where have you been, Jack? Long time no see.Jack : Ive been in Japan for two years. I got scholarship from my university.Dony : .

A. How lucky he isB. What a brave manC. I believe what I doD. Im glad to hear that

30. Jane : Dad, could you help me please with my air conditioner? It doesnt work.Father : Ill call Mr. Arman. Hes a good technician. .

A. He bought a new air conditionerB. His air conditioner is broken


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C. Im sure hes able to fix itD. I can handle it

PART VI. Directions: In items 31 35, each item has four underlined words orphrases, marked (A), (B), (C), (D). You are to identify the one underlined word orphrase that should be corrected or rewritten, and mark your answer.

31.Guest : Will I see the manager, please?A B

Secretary: Off course. She has been waiting for you for two hours.C D

32.Do you need a computer? Come to our store. The price are cheapest thanA Bthose at other stores. Remember, our store sells best quality products.

C D

33.Denis : Have you bought the new book for Biology?A B

Bertha : Here is the book who describes animals.C D

34.Keisha : I prefer the yellow sofa than the red one.It is cheaper and moreA B

comfortable.

Wiena : I agree with you. Its really suitable for your room.C D

35.Policeman : What were you doing when the accident happen?A B

Woman : I was waiting for the bus. I witness ed everything.C D

PART VII. Directions: Questions 36 50 are based on a selection of readingmaterials, such as notices, letters, forms, articles, and advertisements. You are tochoose the one best answer the questions (A), (B), (C), or (D). Answer all the questionsfollowing each reading selection on basis of what is stated or implied in the selection.

Questions 36 - 38 refer to the following letter.

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Dear Dr. Limbath,

Im delighted to know that you are planning to visit us on Wednesday,April 21. While Im not sure about your arrival time, it doesnt reallymatter. The Exhibit Building is open at 9:00 a.m., so well be lookingfor you.I hope you will be with us all morning because were planning aspecial luncheon for you at the Omaha Club.

Sincerely yours


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36. Why did Shinta write the letter?A. She prepared the building.

B. She had visited the exhibition.

C. She confirmed someones arrival.

D. She hoped to come to Omaha Club.37. What is the Omaha Club?

A.An exhibit building.

B. Shintas residence.

C. Limbaths club.

D. A restaurant.38. When is Dr. Limbath going to come?

A. At 9:00 a.m.

B. In the morning.

C. On April 21.

D. On Wednesday.Questions 39 - 41 refer to someones experience.

In 1971, Oprah Gail Winfrey was chosen to attend the White House Conference onYouth in Colorado and represent Tennessee with one other student. After returning toNashville, she was interviewed by the radio station WVOL -- the station would later askher to represent them and participate in a beauty pageant -- Miss Fire Prevention.Oprah would go on to win the competition and was the first African-American to everwin the contest. After her win, the radio station offered her a chance to hear her voiceon tape -- because of her experience with public speaking; Oprah's skill earned her apart-time position as a newsreader. At 17, Oprah finished out her senior year on theradio -- with a 4 year college scholarship in her future.

39. Why was Oprah in Colorado?A. To have an interview with the radio station WVOL.

B. To represent Tennessee in the youth conference.C. To accept part-time position as a newsreader.D. To participate in a beauty pageant.

40. What is the text about?A. Oprahs beauty contest.B. Oprahs working experience.C. White House Conference on Youth.D. Oprahs experience with public speaking.

41. Oprah's skill earned her a part-time position as a newsreader. What is the

closest meaning of earned position?A. Get a job.

B. Gain profit.

C. Spend time.

D. Take benefit.


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Questions 42 - 44 refer to the following procedure.

One of the first things that is important in being a good employee is job security. Makeyour job simple and easy to understand for others. You should be open by contributingyour work to others and let others contribute to yours. Second, follow the rules. Ifyour company's employee conduct rules are oppressive, fight them formally or followthem while you secretly look for another job, but don't blatantly break them and getyourself in trouble. Third, dont be slob. Keep a clean desk, and make sure it haspersonal items that have meaning to you. Having a clean organized desk shows thatyou are clean and organized as an employee. Fourth, come in early, dont stay late.Make sure that you are punctual and consistent. Those two are highly valued bymanagement. Coming in early gives you a head start, staying late means you'recatching up. And finally, its obvious that being a good employee means being a goodperson. You should be patient, attentive, courteous and reliable.

42. What can be concluded from the text?

A. How to contribute your work.

B. How to understand the job.

C. How to be a good worker.D. How to be punctual.

43. What one suggested character should an employee have?A. Formality.B. Politeness.C. Carelessness.D. Transparency.

44. What does the word slob (the 5th sentence) mean?A. Tidy.B. Accurate.C. Inconsistent.D. Unorganized.

Questions 45 46 refer to the following description.

45.What can be concluded from the text?A. The man is a policeman.B. The writer is about forty.C. The police met the writer.D. The writer saw the wanted man.

I had a chance to see the man face to face when he was running awayto the street. The man, at about forties, has an oval face. His darkbrown hair is curly and thick, covering some area of the forehead, andthe hair is not well-shaped. His ears are small and almost hiddeninside the thick hair. Under his heavy eyeglass frames are almond-shaped dark eyes, and the two curved eyebrows are thin and narrow.He has a large nose and a full-lipped mouth. Bushy sideburns, anarched moustache and an unshaven face make him look messy. Amole on the right side of his cheek above, the moustache can be aunique feature for identifying him. His nervous facial expression, I


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46.What did the writer describe about the man?A. He has curly dark brown hair.B. He has very high forehead.C. His hair is well-shaped.D. He has pointed nose.

47.... make him look messy (Sentence 7).The underlined word has a similar meaningto .

A. CoolB. NeatC. TrendyD. Untidy

Questions 48 50 refer to the following notice.

To : All StaffFrom: Hendy

Date: June 1, 2006Re : New Memo Format Effective June 1

In order to make inter-office communications easier, please adhere to the followingguidelines for writing effective memos:

Clearly state the purpose of the memo in the subject line and in the firstparagraph.

Keep language professional, simple and polite. Use short sentences. Use bullets if a lot of information is conveyed. Proofread before sending. Address the memo to the person(s) who will take action on the subject, and CC

those who need to know about the action. Attach additional information: dont place it in the body of the memo if possible.

Please put this format into practice immediately. We appreciate your assistance indeveloping clear communications. If you have any questions, please dont hesitate tocall me. Thank you.

48. Why did Hendy write thememo?

A. To write effective memos.

B. To attach information in a memo.

C. To state the purpose of the memo.D. To inform a new format of memo.

49. What will the staff do after reading this memo?A. They will appreciate Hendy.B. They keep language professional.C. They address the memo to Hendy.D. They will use the new memo format.

50. What is probably Hendys position?A. A director.

B. A simple person.C. One of the staff.


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D. A professional staff.

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