Alma           : I heard you got promoted today to become a supervisor

Dante           : I did. I’ve been waiting for this day to come

Alma           : Congratulations, then. Wish you all the best luck

Dante           : Thank you very much. Good luck for you, too.

What good news about Dante does Alma know….

This text for questions no 3 – 4

The Great Wall, 

One  of the greatest wonders of the world, was listed as a World Heritage by UNESCO in 1987. Just like a gigantic dragon, the Great Wall winds up and down across deserts, grasslands, mountains and plateaus, stretching approximately 8,851.8 kilometers (5,500 miles) from east to west of China. With a history of more than 2000 years, some of the sections are now in ruins or have disappeared. However, it is still one of the most appealing attractions all around the world owing to its architectural grandeur and historical significance.

Great Wall of China is the longest structure ever built. It was erected entirely by hand. The main part of the wall is about 3,460 kilometres long. One of the highest sections of the Great Wall, on Mount Badaling, near Beijing, rises to about 11 metres high. This section is about 7.5 metres wide at its base and nearly 6 metres at the top. Watchtowers stand about 90 to 180 metres apart along the wall.

We know from the text that Great Wall is ….

What makes people attracted to come to Great Wall?

This text is for question No. 5

To: All Department Managers 

There will be a meeting this afternoon, December 5th, 2017 at 1 pm in the meeting room.

The meeting will discuss the customers’ complaints since the topic is very important, presence is a must. Please, come on time and do not forget to bring documents needed.

Thank you.

Director 

What does the customers mean…

Read the text and answer the questions that follow.

On 10 November, Indonesia celebrates Hari Pahlawan or Heroes Day in remembrance of the Battle of Surabaya which started on that very date in the year 1945.

The bloody battle took place because Indonesians refused to surrender their weaponry to British army. British Army at that time was part of the Allied Forces. The defiant Bung Tomo is the well-known revolutionary leader who played a very important role in this battle. It all started because of a misunderstanding between British troops in Jakarta and those in Surabaya, under the command of Brigadier A.W.WS. Mallaby. Brigadier Mallaby already had an agreement with Governor of East Java Mr. Surya. The agreement stated that British would not ask Indonesian troops and militia to surrender their weapons. However, a British plane from Jakarta dropped leaflets all over Surabaya. The leaflet told Indonesians to do otherwise on 27 October 1945. This action angered the Indonesian troops and militia leaders because they felt betrayed.

On 30 October 1945, Brigadier Mallaby was killed as he was approaching the British troops’ post near Jembatan Merah or Red Bridge, Surabaya. There were many reports about the death, but it was widely believed that the Brigadier was murdered by Indonesian militia. Looking at this situation, Lieutenant General Sir Philip Christison brought in reinforcements to siege the city.

Battle of Surabaya caused Indonesia to lose weaponry which hampered the country’s independence struggle. However, the battle provoked Indonesian and international mass to rally for the country’s independence which made this battle especially important for Indonesian national revolution.

What is the passage about ….

This text for questions no 7 – 8

Talaga Warna

Long ago there was a kingdom in West Java. The kingdom was ruled by a king called Prabu.Prabu was a kind and wise king, and there was no hunger in his kingdom. But Prabu and his queen didn’t have any children. It made them very, very sad.

Then one day Prabu went into the jungle. There he prayed to his god for a child. A few months later, the queen was expecting a baby, and all the people in the kingdom were happy. Prabu and the queen loved their little daughter and gave her everything. Th is made the princess a very spoiled girl. If she didn’t get what she wanted, she became very angry. But even though the princess behaved badly, her parents loved her, and so did the people in the kingdom.

Day by day, the princess grew more beautiful. When she was 17, her parents invited all the people in the kingdom to a party. Prabu took their gift s of gold and bright jewels and had a beautiful necklace made for his daughter.

On the day of the birthday, people gathered in the palace field. When Prabu and the queen appeared, people welcomed them happily. The cheers were even louder when the beautiful princess appeared. Prabu took the necklace. “My beloved daughter,” he said, “today I give this necklace to you. It is a gift from the people of this country because they love you so much.”The princess looked at the necklace. “I don’t want it! It’s ugly!” she shouted, and she threw the necklace on the ground, where it broke into pieces. Everyone was shocked. Nobody spoke.They never thought that their beloved princess would do that terrible thing.

In their silence people heard the queen crying. Everyone was sad and began crying, too. A pool of water formed on the ground. Soon the pool became a big lake. The lake sank all of the kingdom.

Today, people called the lake Talaga Warna. It means ‘Lake of Colours’. It is located in Puncak, West Java. On a bright day, the lake is full of amazing colours, which in fact come from the reflection of the trees and flowers around it. But some people believe that the colours are from the princess’s necklace, which still lies in pieces at the bottom of the lake.

The lake is called Talaga Warna because ...

“I don’t want it! It’s ugly!” The underlined word means……

Shop assistant          : Can I help you?

You                                     : Yes, I am looking for a present for my brothers birthday. Do you any recommendation?

Shop assistan           : We have new robot toys.

You                         : I don’t have much money. I can’t buy something expensive.

Shop assistant          : What about a puzzle game?  It’s not too expensive.

You                                     : OK, I’ll get the puzzle game. Thanks.

Shop assistan           : You’re welcome.

In the dialog , we know that …

  Dave    : So, what do you think of my singing?

John     : It’s really good, but I suggest to try singing in a high tune.

Dave    : Thanks, John.

John     : No problem, Dave!

From the dialogue above, John is …

This text is for questions No.11 to 13

Dear Mr. and Mrs. Nurhasan,

As the parents of the bride, we would like to take this opportunity to invite you to the wedding of our daughter, Sandra Gwen to her fiancé, Adam Hardi. On this joyous occasion, we wish to share the day with our closest friends and family members.

Children grow faster than any of us can imagine, the time is upon us to watch our child grow and flourish into a new stage of their life. He proposed while the two of them were on vacation. She happily accepted his proposal and now they are to be married.

The formal event will be located at the Fire Lake Golf and Country Club on the fifteenth of August at three o'clock, two thousand and seventeen.

We hope to see you there to enjoy this special day with friends and family.

Sincerely yours,

Signatures

Purwadirjo

When did Sandra’s fiancé propose her?

Why did Mr. Purwodirjo invite Mr. Nurhasan to his daughter’s wedding…

On this joyous occasion, we wish to share the day with our closest friends  and family members

The underlined word has the similar meaning as ....

This text for questions No. 14 to 16

There is no best way to deal with pests in agriculture. Pesticides which are commonly used may cause many problems. I think combining different management operations is the most effective way to control pests.

Firstly, the chemicals in the pesticides may build up as residues in the environment and in the soil which absorbs the chemicals. This reduces the quality of farm product.

Secondly, pests can gradually become resistant to pesticides. This means that newerand stronger ones have to be developed.

Lastly, some pesticides affect non target plants and animals such as fish and bees. This affects the ecology and environment as well.

So, understanding of ecology of an area helps a lot in pest control. Pesticides should be chosen and applied carefully so that they don’t affect the ecological balance and environment.      

Therefore, inte grated pest management is a safe and more effective option to fight pest in agriculture and livestock.

Which of the following is not directly affected by pesticides used?

What can you say about paragraph two and four?

One of the disadvantages of using chemical pesticides is ...

This text for questions No. 17 to 19

Apt BLK 30, Eunos St. #05 – 116

Singapore 1441

2nd April 2009

Dear Liza,

I have received you letter asking me to meet you at your house this Sunday to discuss the urgent matter you have. I regret however 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 p.m . Hoping the change of date will be convenient to you .

Your sincerely

Daisy

What does the letter tell us about?

When did Daisy want to meet Liza at Liza’s house  ....

“..... I regret however to say that....”.

The word “i” refers to ....

Ali          : Bella, can I ask your help please?

Bella       : Sure, Ali. What happened?

Ali          : Yesterday, my mother was sick so I had to take care of her in the hospital. .............. it, I didn’t finish my Math  homework. If you don’t mind, could you teach me how to answer some of the  hard questions?

Bella       : Of course! Maybe today after school?

Ali          : Sounds good! Thanks a lot Bella.

Bella       : No worries.

Complete the following text with the words provided....

This text is for questions No.21 to 22

THROW THE RUBBISH

INTO THE DUSTBIN

SMA TARUNA

The notice of the text above is put on the wall of “SMA Taruna”.

What does it mean ....

To whom are the message for …

Read the following text to answer the questions No. 23 to  27

May, 28^th 2015

Dear

Personnel Director

PT. Angin Semilir

Jl. Cinta No.2

Jakarta Dear Personel Director

I am a graduate student in Computer Science at Bina Nusantara University, and I will be awarded an M.S. degree in June 2011. I am currently looking for a position related to Databes/Graphics Pakage Design in the research and development department of a major company.

Before coming to Bina Nusantara University, I designed, supervised, and completed a CAD system. The fuction vector, character and curve generation, windowing, shading, and transportmations.

At Bina Nusantara, my researce work involves Compilation of Relational Queries into Network DML. To enhance my blackground, I have taken some courses in computer graphics and database, and I have experience in and an understanding of the design of database. With this strong blackground, I certainly belive that I am competent to meet challenging tasks and can make a good contribution to your company.

Enclosed is my resume, which indicates in some detail my training and experience. I sincerely hope that my qualifications are of interest to you and that an interview might be arranged at your convienience.

Thank you for your consideration. I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Sincerely yours,

Nanik

When did the writer receive her M.S?

What kind of text is it?

What course was attended by the writer…

Why did  Nanik write the letter....

“....I  have taken some courses in computer graphics and database....”.

The word “i” refers to ....

This text is for questions No. 28 to 29

 “Songs for A Dying Planet”

Song by: Joe Walsh

Is anyone out there?

Does anybody listen or care anymore?

We are living on a dying planet,

We’re killing everything that’s alive,

And anyone who tries to deny it

Wears a tie

And gets paid to lie

So I wrote these songs for a dying planet,

I’m sorry but I’m telling the truth,

And for everybody trying to save it

These songs are for you, too.

Is anyone out there?

Who are people who deny that they have killed living things...

Why does the singer feel sorry…

This text is for questions No. 30 to  32

How do Seasons Happen?

Seasons come to us regularly. We have probably notice that it gets warmer in summer or dry season while it get colder in the winter or wet season. However do we know how these seasons change?

Season happen and change every year. This happens because the Earth tits back and forth as it goes around the Sun. During the summer, the Earth tits toward the sun. it makes half of the Earth hotter. This condition is what we call summer. During the other half of the year, the Earth tilts away from the Sun. As a result, it makes that half of the Earth cooler. This cool condition is then what we call winter.

The different parts of the world have the same season at different times. In the northern half of the world, winter happens during the months of December, January, and Febuary. The regions are such North America and Europe. In the other land, the southern half of the world have winter during the months of June, July, and August. The regions are like South America and Australia. How does this difference happen? The same season happens at different times because the top and bottom halves of the Earth tilt away from the Sun at different times.

There are parts region that have the different season. It is caused by….

In the other land, the southern half of the world have winter during the months of June, July, and August.  (paragraph 3)

The underlined word refer to ...

The Earth becomes cooler because….

Read the following text to answer the questions No. 33

Tangerang Selatan 19837

October, 30th 2018

PO BOX 1393

JKB 11013

To whom it may concern,

I’m applying for the Project Manager position advertised through Jakarta Post. As shown in the enclosed resume, I have a strong academic background in Chemical Engineer graduated from Universitas Indonesia on 2007.

My current work as Project Management in various multinational company has given me firsthand experience in the challenge associated with the development of a successful Petrochemical Company. In addition, I have excellent managerial and communication skills both in Bahasa Indonesia as well as English.

This background, combined with over ten years of Ethylene Plant Operation as Project Management, has given me a unique perspective that would be particularly valuable in meeting the responsibilities of this position, as described in your position. I am and independent individual who capable to work under pressure.

I would welcome the opportunity to meet with you to discuss my qualifications in more detail and look forward to hearing from you soon. Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

Dini Aminarto

What are the skills that applicant presented on the application letter…

Read the following text to answer the questions No. 34-37

The sense of taste is one of a person’s five senses. We taste with the help of taste-buds in the tongue. There are four main kinds of taste: sweet, sour, salty, and bitter. All other tastes are just mixtures of two or more of these main types.

The surface of the tongue has more than fifteen thousand taste-buds (or cells). These are connected to the brain by special nerves which send the so-called ‘tastes messages.

When the tongue comes into contact with food of any kind, the taste-buds will pick up the taste. The nerves then send a message to the brain. This will make us aware of the taste. All this happens in just a few seconds.

There are four kinds of taste-buds, each of which is sensitive to only a particular taste. These four groups are located in different parts of the tongue.

The senses of smell and sight can affect taste. The good smell of food increases its taste. Similarly, attractive colours can make food appear tastier and more delicious. If food does not smell good or is dull-coloured, it will look tasty and may not taste good at all.

Very hot or cold sensations can make the taste-buds insensitive. Food that is too hot or too cold, when placed in the mouth, will have no tastes at all.

The purpose of the text is ……..

We can taste any kind of food because of ……..

When we eat very hot or cold food ……..

The senses of smell and sight ……..

This text is for questions No. 38

Lilis Handayani

Jl. A. Yani 389

Surabaya, 65151

April 19, 2015

Mr. Frank Peterson, Personnel Manager

Jeans and Co.

Jl. Raya Pandaan 186

Pandaan Pasuruan, Jawa Timur, 98502

Dear Mr. Peterson:

I am writing to you in response to your advertisement for a local branch manager newspaper appeared in the Jawa Pos on Sunday, June 15. As you can see from my enclosed resume, my experience and qualifications match this position’s requirements.

My current position, managing the local branch of a national shoe retailer, has provided the opportunity to work under a high-pressure, team environment, where it is essential to be able to work closely with my colleagues in order to meet sales deadlines. In addition to my responsibilities as manager, I also developed time management tools for staff using Access and Excel from Microsoft’s Office Suite.

Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to the opportunity to personally discuss why I am particularly suited for this position. Please call me after 4.00 p.m. to suggest a time we may meet. I can be reached via telephone number 031-858564 or by email at lilish@yahoo.com.

Sincerely, Lilis Handayani

What is the purpose of writing the letter? 

This text is for questions No. 39 to  40

Acid rain is rain that is highly acidic because of sulfur oxides, nitrogen oxides, and other air pollutants dissolved in it. Normal rain is slightly acidic, with a pH of 6. Acid rain may have a pH value as low as 2.8.

Acid rain can severely damage both plant and animal life. Certain lakes, for example, have lost all fish and plant life because of acid rain.

Acid rain comes from sulfur in coal and oil. When they burn, they make sulfur dioxide (SO2 ). Most sulfur leaves factory chimneys as the gaseous sulfur dioxide (SO2 ) and most nitrogen are also emitted as one of the nitrogen oxides (NO or NO2 ), both of which are gasses. The gasses may be dry deposited–absorbed directly by the land, by lakes or by the surface vegetation. If they are in the atmosphere for anytime, the gasses will oxidize (gain an oxygen atom) and go into solution as acids. Sulphuric acid (H2 SO4 ) and the nitrogen oxides will become nitric acid (HNO3 ). The acids usually dissolve in cloud droplets and may travel great distances before being precipitated as acid rain.

Catalysts such as hydrogen peroxide, ozone, and ammonium help promote the formation of acids in clouds. More ammonium (NH4 ) can be formed when some of the acids are partially neutralized by airborne ammonia (NH3 ). Acidification increases with the number of active hydrogen (H+) ions dissolved in acid. Hydrocarbons emitted by, for example, car exhausts will react in sunlight with nitrogen oxides to produce ozone. Although it is invaluable in the atmosphere, low-level ozone causes respiratory problems and also hastens the formation of acid rain. When acid rain falls on the ground it dissolves and liberates heavy metals and aluminum (Al). When it is washed into lakes, aluminum irritates the outer surfaces of many fish. As acid rain falls or drains into the lake the pH of the lake falls.

Forests suffer the effect of acid rain through damage to leaves, through the loss of vital nutrients, and through the increased amounts of toxic metals liberated by acid, which damage roots and soil microorganisms.

The sulfur oxides and nitrogen oxides will …. in the air.

What is the text mainly about?