ENGLISH TKA PREPARATION

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By Alfiana Rochmah

Speaking and Communication Skills

Mengukur keterampilan komunikatif untuk situasi formal dan akademik, seperti memberikan pendapat, presentasi singkat, serta berdiskusi dengan bahasa yang tepat.

Listening Comprehension (TOEFL-like)

Memahami percakapan akademik atau monolog singkat (misalnya pengumuman, diskusi kelas, wawancara), kemudian menjawab pertanyaan terkait ide pokok, detail, dan inferensi.

Written Expression & Error Analysis

Kemampuan mengenali kesalahan dalam kalimat (error recognition), memperbaiki tata bahasa, serta menyusun kalimat efektif dengan struktur formal.

Grammar and Structure
Menguji penguasaan tata bahasa kompleks: tenses lanjutan (perfect, continuous, perfect continuous), conditional sentences, passive voice, reported speech, clause (noun, adjective, adverbial).

Vocabulary in Context

Menguasai kosakata menengah hingga lanjutan, termasuk idiom, collocation, phrasal verbs, serta pemahaman makna kata sesuai konteks kalimat.

Writing Skills (Academic Writing)

Kemampuan menulis teks naratif, deskriptif, ekspositori, hingga esai argumentatif singkat. Fokus pada koherensi, kohesi, dan penggunaan bahasa yang akurat.

Reading Comprehension (Advanced Texts)

Mengukur kemampuan memahami teks bacaan panjang dengan tema akademik maupun kontekstual (sains, sosial, budaya). Fokus pada menemukan ide pokok, detail, inferensi, serta memahami makna implisit.

Multiple Choice

Many environmental scientists argue that the effects of climate change are not limited to rising global temperatures, but also include extreme weather events such as hurricanes, floods, and droughts. A recent study has shown that developing countries are the most vulnerable, as they often lack the infrastructure and resources to cope with such disasters. The text also highlights that although international agreements have been made to reduce carbon emissions, many industrial nations continue to prioritize economic growth over environmental sustainability. Based on the information in the passage, what is the main idea being emphasized?

• International agreements have no impact on climate change

• Climate change only increases global temperature

• Developing countries suffer the most from climate change

• Economic growth and environmental sustainability often conflict

• Hurricanes and floods are unrelated to climate change

Multiple Choice

In the past two decades, communication has transformed drastically. Social media has enabled people to connect instantly, share knowledge, and build communities across borders. However, it also creates problems such as misinformation, cyberbullying, and decreased face-to-face interaction. The lecturer in the passage suggests that students should evaluate both the advantages and disadvantages before forming a conclusion. What should students do according to the lecturer?

• Use it as frequently as possible to share information

• Avoid it completely to prevent misinformation

• Focus only on the benefits and ignore the risks

• Analyze both positive and negative impacts before deciding

• Consider it as the best tool for education without limitations

Multiple Choice

Despite the importance of renewable energy, many governments don’t invest enough funds, which leads to slow progress in combating climate change. The sentence contains a grammatical inaccuracy that may confuse readers if not corrected. You are asked to carefully analyze the subject-verb agreement and auxiliary usage in the sentence. Which of the following options makes the sentence grammatically correct?

• Many governments doesn’t invest enough funds

• Many governments don’t invests enough funds

• Many governments doesn’t invests enough funds

• Many governments don’t invest enough funds

• Many governments didn’t invest enough funds

Multiple Choice

Last week, Maria said, “I am preparing my research presentation for the international conference.” Her teacher later reported this to the principal. You are asked to transform Maria’s direct speech into reported speech. Remember that tense changes are required when reporting past events, and pronouns should also be adjusted. Which of the following sentences is correct?

• Maria said she prepares her research presentation

• Maria said she was preparing her research presentation

• Maria said she had prepared her research presentation

• Maria said she is preparing her research presentation

• Maria said she has prepared her research presentation

Multiple Choice

By the time the new library was officially opened, students had already borrowed digital resources provided by the school’s online system. This initiative showed that learners adapted quickly to technological changes in education. The text suggests that traditional facilities, though important, may not always be the primary source of knowledge in the modern era. What is the main emphasis of this passage?

• Students no longer need a library for learning

• Online resources are increasingly utilized before physical facilities

• Libraries remain the only reliable source of knowledge

• Digital resources are less effective than printed books

• Students are reluctant to adapt to technology

Multiple Choice

In a clinical case, a 52-year-old man presents with persistent hypertension that does not improve despite lifestyle modifications and regular exercise. He reports a family history of cardiovascular disease and his BMI indicates overweight status. His blood pressure consistently measures above 150/95 mmHg over three separate visits. Considering the current guidelines, what is the most appropriate initial pharmacological management for this patient?

• Lifestyle modifications only

• Thiazide diuretics

• Beta-blockers as first-line therapy

• Calcium channel blockers

• High-dose statins immediately

Multiple Choice

A researcher is studying the effects of nutrition on childhood obesity in a primary school population. He collects data on BMI, dietary habits, and physical activity levels. The study design involves following the same children for five years to see how their habits influence obesity risk. What type of research design is most appropriate to classify this study?

• Cross-sectional study

• Case-control study

• Randomized controlled trial

• Cohort study

• Meta-analysis

Multiple Choice

A 68-year-old woman comes with complaints of frequent urination, excessive thirst, and unexplained weight loss over the last two months. Laboratory results show elevated fasting blood glucose at 180 mg/dL. The physician suspects type 2 diabetes mellitus. Which diagnostic test provides the strongest confirmation for the diagnosis?

• Random blood glucose measurement

• Oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT)

• HbA1c test ≥ 6.5%

• Fasting blood glucose on a single occasion

• Urinalysis for glucose presence

Multiple Choice

A public health officer is evaluating the effectiveness of a vaccination program against measles in a rural community. He compares the incidence of measles cases before and after the vaccination campaign, using official health records. Which epidemiological measure is most suitable to determine the program’s success?

• Case fatality rate

• Prevalence rate

• Incidence rate

• Mortality rate

• Relative risk

Multiple Choice

During a health policy debate, policymakers are considering mandatory labeling of packaged foods to include calorie counts and sugar content. The intention is to encourage healthier consumer choices and reduce obesity prevalence. Which principle of public health ethics is most relevant to justify this intervention?

• Beneficence

• Non-maleficence

• Justice

• Autonomy

• Utility