TRY OUT TEST

Listening Section
In this section of the test, you will have the chance to show how well you understand spoken English.
There are four parts to this section, with special directions for each part.

Part I. Pictures

Questions 1 to 4

Directions:
For each item, there is a picture and four short statements about it on the tape. They are spoken two
times and are NOT WRITTEN out on your test book, so you must listen carefully. You must choose
one sentence-(A),(B),(C), or (D)- that best describes the picture. Then on your answer sheet, mark your
answer.

Example:
Look at the picture and listen to the four sentences.
A. The clock is hanging on the wall.
B. The man is looking at the book
C. The bookshelf is behind the man.
D. The headphone is being used

Sample Answer

A B C D

Choice (C) – “The bookshelf is behind the man.” – best describes what is seen in the picture. Therefore,
you should choose mark ( C ) on your answer sheet.

Let’s begin with the question number one.

Number one. Look at picture number 1.

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Part II. Questions-Responses

Questions 4 to 8
Directions:
In this part of the test, you will hear several questions spoken in English, followed by three responses,
also spoken in English. The questions and responses will be spoken twice. They will not be printed in
your test book, so you must listen carefully to understand what the speakers say. You have to choose the
best response to each question.
Now listen to a sample question:

You hear : Woman : Did you enjoy your trip to Labuhan Bajo last year?
Sample Answer
You will also hear : Man : A. I can’t say anything about you.
B. It was exciting. I’ll be back.
C. Labuhan Bajo is famous for its beautyA B C D
D. Last year income has increased.

Choice (B) – It was exciting. I’ll be back”. - is the best response to the question “Did you enjoy your trip
to Labuhan Bajo last year?”. Therefore, you should mark ( B ) on your answer sheet.

4.Mark your answer on your answer sheet.

5. Mark your answer on your answer sheet.
6. Mark your answer on your answer sheet.
7. Mark your answer on your answer sheet.

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PART III. Short Conversation.
Directions:In this part of the test, you will hear several short conversations. You will hear the
conversations TWICE . The conversations will not be printed in your test book so you must listen
carefully to understand what the speakers say.
In your test book, you will read a question about each conversation. The question will be followed by
four answers. You have to choose the best answer to each question and mark it on your answer sheet.
Example :
You will hear :
Man : Hello Mary. Many happy return of the day
Woman : Thank you Dave. You are the first one to congratulate me.
Man : Oh, really? Here is a little present for you. I hope you like it.

You will read : What made the man congratulate the woman?
A. She just returned home
B. She is celebrating her birthday
C. She gives him a special present.
D. She is his best friend.
Choice (B) – “ She is celebrating her birthday.”- is the best answer to the question, “What made the
man congratulate the woman?” Therefore, you should mark (B) on your answer sheet.
Now let’s begin with the following conversation.

8. What does the woman usually have in the morning?

A. some meals
B. a cup of coffee
C. a glass of fruit juice
D. create some online exercises

9. What might the man do?

A. take an English course
B. stop studying the lesson
C. learn English through the Website
D. create some online exercises

10. Who are probably the speakers?

A. they are customers
B. they are patients
C. they are colleagues
D. they are students

11. What does the woman comment on?

A. the training in makasar
B. the man’s promotion
C. a professional manager
D. the man’s experiences

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Part IV. Short Talks

Questions 12 to 15.
Directions:
In this part of the test, you will hear several short talks. Each will be spoken twice. They will not be
printed in your test book, so you must listen carefully to understand and remember what is said.
In your test book, you will read two or more questions about each short talk. Each question will be
followed by four answers. You have to choose the best answer to each question and mark it on your
answer sheet.

12. Whom is the instruction intended to?

A. Attendant
B. Receptionist
C. Guests
D. Escorts

13. What should you do when entering the building?

A. Get a pass
B. Wear a uniform
C. Return your pass
D. Sign out

14. Who is the advertisement directed to?

A. Business people
B. Teachers
C. Students at school
D. Book sellers

15. How do you watch the video cassette and work from CD-ROM at home?
A. By attending classes
B. By talking on the phone
C. By ordering a language kit
D. By meeting to native speakers directly.

This is the end of listening section

Go on to the Reading Section of the test.

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Question 16 to 18 are based on the following text :
The rafflesia arnoldi is the biggest flower in the world. It is unusual because of its large size. The flower is almost
100 centimeters in diameter and 140 centimeters in height. " Rafflesia" is derived from the name of the British Governor
General, Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles, who once governed and built the Botanical Garden in Bogor. Though it is called
Rafflesia after Raffles, the man who discovered the plant was Beccary, an Italian botanist who visited Sumatra in 1928.
Rafflesia consists of two parts : the stick-like part which grows in the middle and the petals around and below it. While the
flower is blossoming, it has a very unpleasant smell which affects insects, especially green flies. They seem eager to explore
the flower. But if the flies touch the bottom part of the sticklike centre, they die.

16. Which statement is correct based on the text?

A. Rafflesia Arnoldi has a very nice smell.
B. Beccary built the Botanical Garden.
C. Stamford Raffles is an Italian botanist.
D. Berccary discovered Rafflesia Arnoldi.

17. Rafflesia arnoldi is unusual because of its.... size.

A. Small
B. Tiny
C. Big
D. Long

18. “They seem eager to explore the flower.”The word 'They' in the sentence refers to ....
A. The green flies
B. The parts of rafflesia
C. The petal
D. Stamford Raffles and Beccary

Question 19 to 20 are based on the following text!

ANNOUNCEMENT

Here are the winners of the Poster Design Competition held on Saturday,
October 6:
1. Alfian Kriswahyuda (trophy & Rp. 500,000)
2.Ferdian Wiranata (trophy & Rp. 250,000)
3.Citra Dianti (trophy & Rp. 100,000)
For all participants, you deserve certificates and merchandises.
Please collect your prizes from the teacher’s office during the break
on Saturday, October 17, at the latest.

19. What is the announcement about?

A. Poster Design Competition participants
B. Poster Design Competition prizes
C. Poster Design Competition winners
D. Poster Design Committe

20. When should the participants collect their prizes?

A. Before Saturday, October 17, during the break
B. After Saturday, October 17, during the break
C. Before Saturday, October 17, before the break
D. On Saturday, October 17, after the break

21. For all participants, you deserve certificates and merchandises

The underlined word refers to...?
a. Alfian Kriswahyuda

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 b. Ferdian Wiranata
c. Citra Dianti
d. All participants

Jl. Sudirman 73
Yogyakarta
February 3, 2016

The Human Resources Department Manager

Aquilla Paper
Jl. Selat Sunda 4
Jakarta 10510

Dear Sir/Madam,
Please accept my application for the position of Sales Representative as advertised in the Daily Newspaper on February 1,
2016.
I am currently working as a Sales Representative for the Woman and Beauty Company and I am keen to obtain a full time
position. I hlda certificate in Sales and I am ready to undergo further training if necessary. I have enclosed my resume to
support my application.
I believe that my skills and experience will enable me to perform the duties well. I am available for an interview at a time
convinient to you. I can be contacted by telephone at 08562956479.

Yours faitfhfuly
Sarah Indiana

22. What position does the appicant applying for?

A. Sales Representative
B. HRD Manager
C. A full time position
D. Sales Manager

23. What does the aplicat expect after sending the letter?
A. She will be contacted for an interview.
B. She will be contacted by the manager.
C. The manager will accept her applivation.
D. She will become an employee.

24. How can the applicant be contacted

A. By an email
B. By an interview
C. To zip-code 0856256479
D. By phone 0856256479

Question 25 to 27 are based on the following text :

Herman Melville, an American author best known today for his novel Moby Dick, was actually more popular during
his lifetime for some of his others works. He travelled extensively and used knowledge gained during his travels as the basis
for his early novels. In 1837, at the age of eighteen, Melville, signed as cabin boy on a merchant ship that was to sail from his
Massachusetts home to Liverpool, England. His experience on this trip served as a basis for the novel Redburn (1894). In
1841 Melville set out on a whaling ship headed for the South Seas. After jumping ship in Tahiti, he wandered around the
Islands of Tahiti and Moorea. This South sea island sojourn was a backdrop to the novel Omoo (1847). After three years
away from home, Melville joined up with a U.S naval frigate that was returning to the eastern united States around Cape
Horn. The novel White – Jacket (1850) describe this lengthy voyage as a navy seaman.
With the publication of these early adventure novels, Melville developed a strong and loyal following among
readers eager for his tales of exotic places and situations. However, in 1851, with the publication of Moby Dick, Melville’s
popularity started to diminish. The public was not ready for Melville’s literary metamorphosis from romantic adventure to
philosophical symbolism. It is ironic that the novel that served to diminish Melville’s popularity during is the one for which
he is best known today.

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25. The topic of the passage is mostly telling about ….
A. The popularity of Melville’s novels.
B. Melville’s travels to exotic place.
C. Melville’s personal background.
D. Novel with various genres.

26. According to the passage, Melville’s early novels were….

A. Based on his travels
B. Completely fictional.
C. Published while he was travelling.
D. All about his work on whaling ship.
27. The word ‘basis’ in line 4 closest in meaning to …
A. Foundation
B. Message
C. Bottom
D. Theme.

Questions 28 to 30 are besed on the following text :

Instructions :
Please follow the procedure below:
1. Insert your card face up into the card slot on the machine teller.
2.Enter your six digits identifications number on the number buttons.
3.Press the withdrawal button for checking or button for savings.
4.Enter the amount of withdrawal, either in fifty or one hundred thousand rupiahs, on the number
buttons and wait for your receipt to be printed.
5.Remove your card from the slot. The drawer will open with receipt and cash in fifty thousand
rupiahs nominal.
All customers are limited to two withdrawals in one twenty - four hour period.

27. What does the text explain?

A. How to get a new BRI ATM Card.
B. How to open an account at BRI.
C. How to withdraw money from a teller machine.
D. How to make the deposits and withdrawals at BRI.

29. What should you do after you enter the amount of desired withdrawal?
A. Print your receipt.
B. Remove your card.
C. Wait for your receipt.
D. Press withdrawal button.

30. Please follow this procedure…..the synonym of the underlined word is ….

A. remove
B. enter
C. Press
D. instructions.

Questions 31 to 33 are based on the following text :

The Island of Wingo is by the island of Singa. In the water around Wingo Island, there are hundreds of
sharks. They are so many that the water bubbles like a whirpool. People can only get to Wingo Island by boat. The boat has
rocket on it. The rocket takes people over the sharks and onto the island. Wingo Island has no sand but it has green moss. At
night the moss sparkles like stars. Tall plants called Fruji grow everywhere. The Fruji trees have purple leaves at the top and
the yellow fruit all over them. When the fruit falls off, another tree grows in a minute.

The weather on Wingo Island is very hot but at twelve o’clock, every day, it rains. Sometimes, there are
windstorms. They happen when too many animals fly around at the same time. People who stay on Wingo Island sleep in
abi-gloo. It is like an igloo but it is on long poles. It has ladder to get up and a slide to come down. The big-gloo has a moss

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 bed, chair and tables that are made of Fruji trees. There is no television on Wingo Island. So is the telephone and computer. It
is place to listen to the leaves whispering. It is a place to lie on soft green moss and look at the clouds. It is really a place to
dream.

31. What is the passage about?

A. A lake
B. A river
C. An Island
D. A continent

32. What causes windstorm at Wingo ?

A. The moss
B. The sand
C. The animals
D. The sea around Wingo

33. The word ‘whispering’ in second paragraph is closest in meaning to …

A. Shattering
B. Smashing
C. Repeating
D. Rustling

34. Read the following dialog and answer the question.

Roni : Dani, you are a mechanic in a company , aren’t you? What are your duties exactly?
Dani : Ikeep cars, truck, buses and diesel engines in good running condition.
Roni : I bet you love it

Based on the dialog, we know that …

A. Roni loves his job very much
B. Roni works to keep cars, buses and diesel engine
C. Dani makes sure vehicle in good condition
D. Dani s driving car for the company

35. Read the following dialog and answer the question.

Ela : Fulki, you look so busy. Can you finish your assignment on time?
Fulki : If you help me, I will finish it as soon possible
Ela : Don’t worry Fulki, I’ll do it
Fulki : That’s very kind of you

From the conversation, we know that …

A. They can complete the assignment on time
B. The assignment is very difficult
C. Fulki doesn’t need any help
D. Ela doesn’t care about Fulki’s problem

36. Read the following dialog and answer the question.

Yasin : I’m sure that Real Madrid will be the winner in European Cup this year.
Rahmat : Well, I’m not sure, I think Barcelona will be the winner
Yasin : Really. How do you say that? Since I believe that the strategy of Real Madrid is better than Barcelona.
Remember, Ronaldo is playing for real Madrid.
Rahmat : I disagree with you. Lionel Messy, Neymar, Suarez, Iniesta and others are excellent soccer players. I can guarantee
one hundred percent that Barcelona will be the winner

From the text, we can assume that …

A. They have the same opinion about the soccer
B. Rahmat adores Ronaldo very much

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 C. Yasin doesn’t like watching soccer game
D. They predicted soccer winner

Questions 37 and 38 are based on the following dialog.

Vanka : My English is not good due to the lack of vocabulary that I have
Vivian : You’d better read more in English. The more you do it, you’ll learn new expression
Vanka : Thanks, I’ll do it. I think I’ll ask difficult words to you too often

37. What is the purpose of the dialogue?

A. To offer Vanka a help
B. To suggest Vivian join English course.
C. To suggest Vanka read more English book.
D. To recommend Vivian buy a new dictionary

38. What will Vanka probably do?

A. She will borrow many books and magazines in English.
B. She will buy a new dictionary at the nearest bookstore.
C. She will join an English Course after school.
D. She will ask a lot questions to her teacher.

Questions 39 and 40 are based on the following dialog.

Emil : Hello, Rose medical Center. This is Emil, how may I help you?
Mariam : Hello. I’d like to make an appointment for my annual check-up. My name’s Mariam Smith. Wednesday are good
for me.
Emil : Okay. Let me check the schedule. Would you please hold the line/

39. What is the purpose of the dialog above?

A. Emil is offering assistance.
B. Emil is making an appointment.
C. Mariam is preparing the annual report.
D. Mariam is asking for Emil’s schedule.

40. What will Emil do after that?

A. Inform the available time
B. Prepare the annual report.
C. Go to Rose Medical Center.
D. Make an appointment

41. Complete the dialog with thesuitable answer.

Mr. White : We can protect our children from negative effects of technology by guiding them patiently
Mr. Black : I think so, but there are also positive sides of using technology that help them in life
Ryan : So Mr.Black … while Mr. White has different opinion

A. Said that there are negative effects of using technology

B. Asked Mr. White about the negative side of technology
C. Told us to protect our children from negative effects of technology
D. Said that there were positive sides of using technology.

42. Complete the dialog with thesuitable answer.

Aiza : What will you do during your stay in New York
Ade : Since we love art, we will visit several art galleries during our first week
Aiza : How will you communicate there?
Ade : I speak pretty good English, and I think ….

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 A. We meet a lot of people from other countries
B. This trip will help me to improve even more
C. New York is the busiest city in USA
D. I enjoy my first trip
43. Complete the dialog with thesuitable answer.
Vina : How does your future husband look like?
Noni : Apparently, he looks like my younger brother. He is young. He has … and slanted eyes. He is also tall and muscular

A. Wavy hair
B. Friendly
C. Wrinkled face
D. Good personality

44. Complete the dialog with thesuitable answer.

Teacher : What is your planning after finishing your study in SMK?
Tomi : I will go to university first, then looking for a job.
Teacher : … so that, you could get good scores
Tomi : Thank you sir for your advice.

A. If you plan to continue your study, you have to study hard.

B. If you want to get a better job, you will compete with so many people.
C. If you didn’t study hard, you wouldn’t get a job.
D. If you ask my advice, I will give the best one.

45. Complete the dialog with thesuitable answer.

Student father’s : Excuse me Sir, My daughter can’t attend the class tomorrow because her mother was hospitalized.
Teacher : I am sorry to hear that. Well. It’s OK, but ….
Student father’s : Thank you very much, Sir.

A. You need to pay attention to your daughter.

B. She must ask the lessons from her friends.
C. You have to inform me before.
D. She should take care of her mother

46. Complete the dialog with thesuitable answer.

Anna : We will attend an International Book fair next week. … ?
Mirda : That sounds great. Where will it be held?

A. Could you come earlier

B. Could you pick me up
C. Would you join to join us
D. Do you like to invite us

47. Complete the dialog with thesuitable answer.

Sinta : I cannot find the key in my room. I think …
Mom : Probably, it’s your brother. He used it just now to the pharmacy.

A. I need to use it
B. I lost it yesterday
C. You have to tell him
D. Somebody has taken it

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48. Complete the dialog with thesuitable answer.
Woman : Help me, please! I couldn’t find my small bag
Tour guide : All right. Just calm down, Madam. How did it happen?
Woman : After having my lunch, I wanted to buy something, and I didn’t find my small bag after that
Tour Guide ; Ok. What does your small bag look like?
Woman : …

A. I don’t know. It’s beautiful; I like it so much

B. It’s brown and black color, made of leather with tie
C. Clean, beautiful. I bought it when I went to Bali
D. Expensive. It was given by my friend in Japan

49. Complete the dialog with thesuitable answer.

Teacher : I will give the final exam next week.
Student : And the result?
Teacher : … the following week
Student ; thank you, sir

A. It will be announced
B. It will launch right away
C. I can’t give you
D. I have to keep it.

50. Complete the dialog with thesuitable answer.

Son : What do you think of this photograph, Dad?
Father : It is good. You’ve made a good shot, although the animal was in the cage. But I think …, so that you will have a
different side of shot.

A. You ought to learn from the expert to make a good photograph

B. You can go to woodlands or forest where the habitat of animals comes from
C. You should go to various zoos and take the photographs of the other animals
D. You may have different things to be taken just like people and animal activities

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