Reading Exercise2

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16. Shinta : Have you seen the Great Dreamer at the theater? Ithink its a very good movie. It teaches us how to survivewell in life.

Nita : The film really motivates our children in reaching theirfuture goals.

A. I dont think youre right.

B. I dont agree with you.

C. I have no idea about it.D. I couldnt agree more.*

17. Stranger : Which way is to get to the nearest department store?

Sawung : It is next to the park.A. Go along this main street.*

B. Its about five minutes walk.

C. Theres a good store around here.

D. Turn right and ask somebody there.


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18. Ms. Baxter :I heard that your daughter is working part-timeat the hospital.

Mrs. Smith : Yes. She is a nurse.

A. She takes care of patients.*B. She always prepares food.

C. She serves the customer well.

D. She prescribes some medicines.

19. Caller : Id like a round-trip ticket to Makassar for nextweek.

Receptionist: Yes, sir. And that would be eight hundredthousand rupiahs.

Caller : Can I have it delivered?A. Is one available?*

B. May I reserve it late?

C. How much is it altogether?

D. Will you accept a credit card?


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20. Frank : Why hasnt Lia been here? Have you got anyinformation?

Opic : Yes. Shes got trouble with her car.

A. She should have been here.

B. She will probably be late.*

C. She had just called you.

D. She might be sick.

21. Caller : May I talk to the manager?

Receptionist : ...

Caller : Yes. This is Mr. Frank Wilson from the

MultiStars.A. Can you call him next time?

B. Could I just take a message?

C. Will you spell your name, Sir?

D. May I know whos calling, please?*


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22. Ratih : Why didnt you drive your car to work?

Mumun : I crashed on a tree yesterday, so ...

Ratih : Will it take a long time?

A. I had it repaired at the gerage. *

B. I sold it to my friend.

C. I bought a new one.

D. I left it at home.

23. Ronald : Ive got two tickets for Police Academy Showtonight.

Nirina : Im afraid I cant. I have to take my mom to see thedoctor.

A. Can you come there with your family?B. Would you mind going there alone?

C. Do you have any appointments?

D. Do you feel like to come along?*


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24. Helen : Which skirt goes well with this blouse?

Ika : ... It looks elegant.

A. How about wearing the blue dress?*B. Why dont you try the red one?

C. You should look at the mirror.

D. Lets just change the color.

25. John : Im getting bored to be at home all day today.

Anna : Whats the matter, John?

John : If it werent raining,

A. I should have done my job in the field.B. I could have arranged a garden party.

C. I will go fishing with my friends.

D. I would be surfing at the beach.*


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26. Michael : What do you like to do in your spare time?

Rafael :

Michael : I do too. I never miss new pictures, especially

actions.A. I like watching television.

B. I had better stay at home.

C. Id rather see the movie.*

D. Im fond of painting.

27. Operator : This is the operator. Can I help you?

Caller : ...

Operator : Just a minute. Its 891-44550.

A. Could I repeat that number for you?

B. Can I have the number of the hospital?*

C. Would you just call the fire department?

D. Will you contact me on my office number?


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28. Sandra : The committee said that we have to postpone theouting program until Saturday.

Faiza : It spoils our arrangement. What caused the

decision?A. Were lucky.

B. What a shame.

C. Its alright then.

D. What a coincidence.

29. Kana : Im so happy that I can pass the examination.

Teacher : Youve just done a very good job.

A. Im afraid its my fault.B. Im sorry to hear that.

C. You must be kidding.

D. Congratulation.*


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30. Ondio : What makes you sure in becoming a

tourist guide?

Laddy : ... So, I get no trouble in communication

with the tourists.

Ondio : Did you learn them at university or

autodidac?

A. Im excellent in understanding symbols.

B. I can speak some foreign languages.*

C. Im able to use the programs well.

D. I have good interpersonal skills.


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31. Rafly : Its quite hot in this room. Should you

A B(would)

mind if I open the window?

Lindan : No. Go ahead. I also need fresh air.

C D

32. Qyara : Tarzan got a perfect score in the Math test

A B

yesterday.

Galih : Excellent. He must be the cleverer student in hisC(cleverest) D

class.


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33. Halimah : How would you describe your house?

A

Zahra : Its a two-storey building whose is located on the main

B (which) C

drive and surrounded by shady green trees.

D

34. Receptionist: Good afternoon. Charlie Furniture. Will I help you?

A(may)

Voice : Please send me the newest catalogue to verify the prices.

B C D

35. Ramly : I havent met your sister before. What does she look like?

A B

Rizky : She is quite fair skin and wears glasses.

C (has) D


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Childproofing a Kitchen

Because parents spend so much time in the kitchen, small children will want to be there withthem. To keep your little one safe, take the following steps:

Store matches, lighters, sharp utensils and household cleaners in a cabinet accessible only toadults.

Put child-safety latches on all lower-level cabinets. Unplug appliances when not in use and keep cords out of reach of children.

Never pour hot liquid near a child and never leave hot drinks within reach.

Use the back burners of the stove and turn pot handles toward the back.

Purchase safety features that secure free-standing ovens to the wall.

Watch out for tablecloths - since small children enjoy pulling on the cloth, glasses and platescan fall off.

Keep stools and chairs away from counters and stoves.

Be sure to keep alcohol locked away from children.

Cook meat, eggs, poultry and shellfish thoroughly to prevent food poisoning.

Always wash your hands with soap after handling meat or poultry.

Use a child-safety gate, if possible, in the doorway to keep children out of the kitchencompletely when you are in another room.

36. What is the text about?A. How to design the kitchen safely.

B. How to save spaces in the kitchen.

C. How to look after the children well.*

D. How to spend time in the kitchen properly.


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Put child-safety latches on all lower-level cabinets.

Unplug appliances when not in use and keep cords out of reach of children.




Watch out for tablecloths - since small children enjoy pulling on the cloth, glasses and platescan fall off.

Keep stools and chairs away from counters and stoves.

Be sure to keep alcohol locked away from children.



Use a child-safety gate, if possible, in the doorway to keep children out of the kitchencompletely when you are in another room.

37. What do you have to do after handling meat or poultry?

A. Keep your hands away.

B. Be sure to treat them.

C. Wash your hands.*

D. Cook them well.


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Put child-safety latches on all lower-level cabinets.

Unplug appliances when not in use and keep cords out of reach of children.




Watch out for tablecloths - since small children enjoy pulling on the cloth, glasses and plates canfall off.

Keep stools and chairs away from counters and stoves. Be sure to keep alcohol locked away from children.



Use a child-safety gate, if possible, in the doorway to keep children out of the kitchen completelywhen you are in another room.

38. Where should you put hot drinks?A. On a quite high shelf.

B. Near other hot liquid.

C. Next to a burning stove.

D. On a lower-level cabinet.*


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Jakarta (also DKI Jakarta) is the capital and largest city ofIndonesia. Located on the northwest

coast of Java, it has an area of 661 square kilometers (255 sq mi) and a population of

8,490,000. Jakarta is the country's economic, cultural and political center. It is the most

populous city in Indonesia and Southeast Asia, and is the twelfth-largest city in the world.

The metropolitan area, Jabodetabek, is the second largest in the world. Jakarta is listed as a

global city in the 2008 Globalization and World Cities Study Group and Network (GaWC)

research.

Established in the fourth century, the city became an important trading port for the Kingdom

of Sunda. It grew as the capital of the colonial Dutch East Indies. It was made capital of

Indonesia when the country became independent after World War II. It was formerly known

as Sunda Kelapa (3971527), Jayakarta (15271619), Batavia (16191942), and Djakarta

(19421972).

Landmarks include the National Monument and Istiqlal Mosque. The city is the seat of the

ASEAN Secretariat. Jakarta is served by the Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, Halim

Perdanakusuma International Airport, and Tanjung Priok harbour; it is connected by several

intercity and commuter railways, and served by several bus lines running on reserved

busways.39. What is the information about?

A. The largest city in the world.

B. Brief explanation of Jakarta.*

C. Historical places in Jakarta.

D. Jakarta after World War II.


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Jakarta (also DKI Jakarta) is the capital and largest city ofIndonesia. Located on thenorthwest coast ofJava, it has an area of 661 square kilometers (255 sq mi) and apopulation of 8,490,000. Jakarta is the country's economic, cultural and politicalcenter. It is the most populous city in Indonesia and Southeast Asia, and is the

twelfth-largest city in the world. The metropolitan area, Jabodetabek, is the secondlargest in the world. Jakarta is listed as a global city in the 2008 Globalization andWorld Cities Study Group and Network (GaWC) research.

Established in the fourth century, the city became an important trading port for theKingdom of Sunda. It grew as the capital of the colonial Dutch East Indies. It wasmade capital of Indonesia when the country became independent after World WarII. It was formerly known as Sunda Kelapa (3971527), Jayakarta (15271619),

Batavia (16191942), and Djakarta (19421972).Landmarks include the National Monument and Istiqlal Mosque. The city is the seatof the ASEAN Secretariat. Jakarta is served by the Soekarno-Hatta InternationalAirport, Halim Perdanakusuma International Airport, and Tanjung Priok harbour; itis connected by several intercity and commuter railways, and served by several buslines running on reserved busways.

40. When was Jakarta listed as a global city?A. In 1619.

B. In 1942.

C. In 1972.

D. In 2008.*


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Jakarta (also DKI Jakarta) is the capital and largest city ofIndonesia. Located on the northwestcoast of Java, it has an area of 661 square kilometers (255 sq mi) and a population of8,490,000. Jakarta is the country's economic, cultural and political center. It is the mostpopulous city in Indonesia and Southeast Asia, and is the twelfth-largest city in the world.The metropolitan area, Jabodetabek, is the second largest in the world. Jakarta is listed as a

global city in the 2008 Globalization and World Cities Study Group and Network (GaWC)research.

Established in the fourth century, the city became an important trading port for the Kingdomof Sunda. It grew as the capital of the colonial Dutch East Indies. It was made capital ofIndonesia when the country became independent after World War II. It was formerly knownas Sunda Kelapa (3971527), Jayakarta (15271619), Batavia (16191942), and Djakarta(19421972).

Landmarks include the National Monument and Istiqlal Mosque. The city is the seat of theASEAN Secretariat. Jakarta is served by the Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, HalimPerdanakusuma International Airport, and Tanjung Priok harbour; it is connected by severalintercity and commuter railways, and served by several bus lines running on reservedbusways.

41. it is connected by several intercity (last paragraph).

The underlined word refers to A. ASEAN.

B. Harbour.

C. Airport.

D. Jakarta.*


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Jackie Chan was born on 7 April 1954 in Hong Kong. He was born into a very poor family and wasthe only child of Charles and Lee Lee Chan.

His original name was Chan Kong Sang which means born in Hong Kong literally. Jackie Chansfather was a servant in the French Ambassadors house and most of his childhood was spent in the

embassy.Jackie was not very good at academics so his parents had to send him away to an acting school.Apparently Jackie did very well in this school and excelled in martial arts and dance. He alsolearned singing in this school. Seeing his skills, the school signed him on a ten year contract toperform in the Chinese Operas where he did very well in lead roles and he also started takingresponsibilities behind the stage in directing. After the contract, knowing about Bruce Lee, Jackiealso wanted to start acting in movies. However, he did not get his much deserved break and so he

had to settle down as a stunt man. He worked as a stunt man for 10

years before he finally got hisbreak in Hollywood.

After he got his first break in Hollywood in 1980, he soon got other movies like Police Story seriesthrough which he rose to international fame. Project A was another block buster which got him alot of mileage. The list of successful movies did not stop here and Jackie went ahead to becomethe highest paid actor in Asia. He also acted in several Chinese movies, directed and even producedmovies.

42. What is the text about?

A. The list of Jackie Chans popular films.

B. The history of Hong Kong movies.

C. Jackie Chans acting experience.*

D. The life of Chinese artists.


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Jackie Chan was born on 7 April 1954 in Hong Kong. He was born into a very poor family andwas the only child of Charles and Lee Lee Chan.

His original name was Chan Kong Sang which means born in Hong Kong literally. Jackie Chansfather was a servant in the French Ambassadors house and most of his childhood was spent

in the embassy.Jackie was not very good at academics so his parents had to send him away to an actingschool. Apparently Jackie did very well in this school and excelled in martial arts and dance.He also learned singing in this school. Seeing his skills, the school signed him on a ten yearcontract to perform in the Chinese Operas where he did very well in lead roles and he alsostarted taking responsibilities behind the stage in directing. After the contract, knowingabout Bruce Lee, Jackie also wanted to start acting in movies. However, he did not get his

much deserved break and so he had to settle down as a stunt man. He worked as a stuntman for 10 years before he finally got his break in Hollywood.

After he got his first break in Hollywood in 1980, he soon got other movies like Police Storyseries through which he rose to international fame. Project A was another block buster whichgot him a lot of mileage. The list of successful movies did not stop here and Jackie wentahead to become the highest paid actor in Asia. He also acted in several Chinese movies,

directed and even produced movies.43. What was Jackie Chans first performance experience?

A. Registering at a school dance club.

B. Playing in Hollywood movies.

C. Appearing in Chinese Opera.*

D. Producing Asian films.


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Jackie Chan was born on 7 April 1954 in Hong Kong. He was born into a very poor family and wasthe only child of Charles and Lee Lee Chan.

His original name was Chan Kong Sang which means born in Hong Kong literally. Jackie Chansfather was a servant in the French Ambassadors house and most of his childhood was spent in the

embassy.Jackie was not very good at academics so his parents had to send him away to an acting school.Apparently Jackie did very well in this school and excelled in martial arts and dance. He alsolearned singing in this school. Seeing his skills, the school signed him on a ten year contract toperform in the Chinese Operas where he did very well in lead roles and he also started takingresponsibilities behind the stage in directing. After the contract, knowing about Bruce Lee, Jackiealso wanted to start acting in movies. However, he did not get his much deserved break and so he

had to settle down as a stunt man. He worked as a stunt man for 10

years before he finally got hisbreak in Hollywood.

After he got his first break in Hollywood in 1980, he soon got other movies like Police Story seriesthrough which he rose to international fame. Project A was another block buster which got him alot of mileage. The list of successful movies did not stop here and Jackie went ahead to becomethe highest paid actor in Asia. He also acted in several Chinese movies, directed and even producedmovies.

44. through which he rose to international fame. (last paragraph).The synonym of the underlined word is

A. organization.

B. popularity.*

C. producer.

D. failure.


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Dreamtime Movies Universal Ltd54 Oxford Road, Skagnes SK3 4RGTel: 0223 123 4567 Fax: 0223 765 4321

Lingua Services Galactic Ltd

69 Milk Street

LONDON SW7 6AW

July 7, 2008

Dear Sirs,

Translation Brochure

I should be grateful if you would send us your brochure and price list about your translation services.

We are currently developing our sales literature and web sites and are interested in translating these into fivelanguages apart from English.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Yours faithfully,

Andrea PhilipsMarketing Manager

45. What is the purpose of the letter?A. To accept an offer of sales literature.

B. To thank for some discount prices.

C. To invite language translators.

D. To request some information.*


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Dreamtime Movies Universal Ltd

54 Oxford Road, Stages SK3 4RG

Tel: 0223 123 4567 Fax: 0223 765 4321


69 Milk Street

LONDON SW7 6AWJuly 7, 2008

Dear Sirs,



We are currently developing our sales literature and web sites and are interested in translating these into five

languages apart from English.I look forward to hearing from you.

Yours faithfully,

Andrea Philips

Marketing Manager

46. What did Andrea ask for?A. Literature books.

B. Web site designers.

C. Language trainings.

D. Translation brochures.*


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Dreamtime Movies Universal Ltd54 Oxford Road, Stages SK3 4RGTel: 0223 123 4567 Fax: 0223 765 4321


69 Milk Street

LONDON SW7 6AW

July 7, 2008Dear Sirs,



We are currently developing our sales literature and web sites and are interested in translating these intofive languages apart from English.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Yours faithfully,

Andrea PhilipsMarketing Manager

47. We are currently developing (paragraph 2)

The underlined word refers to

A. Dreamtime Movies Universal Ltd.

B. Lingua Service Galactic Ltd.*

C. Team of sales managers.

D. Philips colleagues.


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48. What is the diagram about?

A. The quantity of people using internet.*

B.The cost percentage of internet users.

C. Minimarts marketing countries.

D. Geographic areas of the world.


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49. Which region has the least number of customers?

A. Oceania/Australia.*

B. Middle East.

C. Africa.

D. Asia.


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50. What is the synonym of the word estimated?

A. Approximated.*

B. Determined.

C. Activated.

D. Included.

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