DINAS PENDIDIKAN DAN KEBUDAYAAN PROVINSI

JAWA TENGAH
SEKOLAH MENENGAH KEJURUAN NEGERI 7 SEMARANG
Jalan Simpang Lima Telp. (024) 8311532 Fax. (0248447649 Semarang

PROGRAM : ALL DAY : WEDNESDAY

SUBJECT : ENGLISH DATE : 26 September 2019
GRADE/SEMESTER : XI/3 TIME : 90 MINUTES

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

1. This test consists of 4 parts ( 50 numbers )

A. Part I : Reading Passages (No.1- 12)
B. Part II : Error Recognition (No.13-22)
C. Part III : Incomplete Dialogue (23- 35)
D. Part IV : Cloze Test (No. 36 – 50)

2. Do the test based on the Instructions of each part!

PART I: READING COMPREHENSION

Question 1-12 are based on reading materials. You are to choose the one best answer (A, B, C, or
D) to each question. Then, on your answer sheet, find the number of the question and mark (X)
your answer.
Questions no. 1 - 3 refer to the following article.
Say No to Drugs

Few people deny the dangers of drug use, while many teens are curious about drugs. They should
stay away from drugs because drugs affect our health , lead to academic failure, and jeopardizes safety.
Drugs are used from a long period of time in many countries. The concentration of drugs has increased
from late 1960’s and 1970’s. Drugs can quickly takeover our lives. Friends and acquaintance have
greatest influences of using drugs during adolescence

Drugs are chemicals that change the way person’s body or mind works. Drugs are not good for
health as they have many side effects and damage our brain, heart and other important organs. Drug is
a depressant that slow down the functions of the central nervous system.

1. Why should people stay away from drugs? Because drugs . . . .

A. effect our health, lead to academic failure
B. will not quickly take over our lives
C. will not change the way person’s body.
D. have no side effect for our health
2. When has the concentration of drugs increased?
A. After the drugs are used from a long period
B. It was from late 1960’s and 1970’s
C. Before the drugs damage of our brain, heart and other organs
D. After the function of the central nervous system slows down

3. Find the word in the text which is similar to “ puberty”.

A. system
B. adolescence
C. acquaintance
D. influences

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Question numbers 4 – 6 refer to the following informal invitation letter.

4. Who are invited ?

A. All people.
B. Ruben’s friends
C. Mc.Donald
D. All friends

5. What is the event of the invitation?

A. The engagement party.
B. The birthday party
C. The wedding party
D. The thanks giving party.

6. Find the word in the text which is synonymous with ‘chance’!.

A. occasion
B. entertainment
C. games
D. closing

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Questions no. 7 -10 refer to the following Invitation Letter.

April 18th, 2019

Dave Smith
32 Alberta Way
Kingston, ON KJP 0L0

Dears Sir,

On behalf on your brother John, and all of the people of Alberta, I would like
to personally invite you to visit Alberta in 2019 to help the province’s Centennial
year.
A number of activities have been planned in the province throughout the year
and I know John would love to have you visit to help this important milestone in
Alberta’s history.
To help you plan your trip, details of some of the events can be found on your
website at www.albertacentennial.com and additional information can be found at
Travel Alberta’s website at www.travelalberta.com. I am also enclosing a special
gift for you, so when you do visi Alberta you can celebrate our Centennial by
learning more about our past at one of Alberta’s Museum, Historic Sites, or
Interpretive Centers.
Please come to join us as we celebrate our past and imagine our future.

Sincerely yours,

Ralph Klein RK/initial

enclosure
Ralph Klein Cc: Honorable Gary Mar,OC
Minister of Community Development

7. What is the purpose of this letter ?

A. for fundraising
B. for inviting people
C. for introducing new products
D. for getting profit.

8. RK in the letter is called reference initial. It refers to Ralph Klein. What does RK imply?
A. The man who leads the people of Alberta.
B. The man who types and signs the letter.
C. The man who receives the letter.
D. The man who knows the Minister of Com.Dev.

9. The sentence “Please come to join us as we celebrate our past and imagine our future” is
the . . .
A. salutation
B. closing remark
C. complimentary closing
D. request for response

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Questions numbers 10-12 refer to the following informal invitation

You are coordially invited

to attend a Black and White Affair
Celebrating the 30 th Birtday of
Bayu Sukmana
Saturday, June 10 th, 2019
7.00 – 22.00 pm.
At
Gumaya Hotel
100 Gajahmada Streer,Semarang

Please RSPV by June 8th, 2019

085641309949
Dress Code : Black & White (Semi-formal)

10. Where will the event take place?

A. in a famous hotel
B. at 100 Gajahmada street Semarang
C. in Bayu Sukmana’s house
D. somewhere in Semarang

11. What should you do upon receiving this invitation?

A. Reply to 085641309949
B. Call Bayu Sukmana on June 8, 2019.
C. Write a reply letter to the hotel.
D. Wear a semi formal suit.

12. Find the word in the text which is similar to ‘ attire’ . . . .

A. formality
B. dress code
C. signature
D. salutation

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PART II ERROR RECOGNITION
Direction : In questions no 13-22, each number has four words or phrases underlined. The
four underlined words are marked A.B,C and D. You have to identify the underlined words or
phrase that should be corrected or rewritten.
13. Mr.Made : Might we begin with you? What do you think of our education system?
A B
Mr, Situng : If you ask me, it’s awful. The system is out of date. It doesn’t help the
C
students improve their knowledge.
D

14. Diane : Have you heard the surprising news about Alice and Ted?
A
Cathy : You mean about their getting married? I was absolutely astonishing
B C
when I heard about it.
D

15. Asep : I think, I need to be relaxed after getting some problems.

A
Amy : What a depressing condition. But you’re right, that would be an upset
B C D
thing happen.

16. Receptionist : Mr. Anggara told me that he wanted to phone back later then.
A B
Boss : Okay, thank you. We are not going to wait for his calling.
C D
Receptionist : You’re welcome, Sir.

17. Tool man : The chief instructs his friends not to let the tools laying around on the
A B C
bench.

Teacher : Thank you for doing that.

D

18. Mr Adam : The old man wants to know whose you live here in Semarang.
A B C
Andini : I live with my family in Banyumanik.
D

19. Operator : Our boss orders all staff to attend the meeting at 8.00 a.m. today.
A B
All staff : Thank you to the instruction.
C D

20. Amelia : I was wondering if you would like to come to the seminar.
A B
Ferdian : It sounds great. But sorry, I ‘ve already making plans for Sunday.
C D

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 21. Adhelia : Do you want to watch the basketball match with us?
A B
Raihan : That’s very impossible of you, thank you. We will meet at 4.p.m.
C D

22. Ilham : Well, I think that I should have the rights not to breathe secondhand smokers.
A B
Agus : So why can’t you just go outside if it bothers you?
C
Ilham : I could ask you the different question, Why can’t smokers just go outside
D
if they want to smoke?

PART III : INCOMPLETE SENTENCES / DIALOGUE

Question no 23-38 are incomplete sentences / dialogues. Four words or phrases marked with A, B,
C, and D are given beneath each sentences / dialogues. You are to choose one word or phrase that
best completes the sentence / dialogue. then, on your answer sheet, find the number of question
and mark (X) your answer.

23. Vanisha : What do you think about inner beauty which is needed for men and women?
Rizka : I agree, but some people judge others by their looks.
Vanisha : I believe that . . . .
A. it is important for young men to be nice-looking to attract women.
B. men and women should spend very much time and money on cosmetics.
C. inner beauty is more important than looks, although getting skills and knowledge’re needed
D. inner beauty is not the most important thing to have for men and women.

24. Vinny : How was the training you attended yesterday ?

Arya : Well, I didn’t enjoy it. . . . ..
Vinny : I really agree, I think the program wasn’t well planned.
A. It is bored
B. It is interesting
C. It is attracting
D. It is boring

25. Kavita : I really feel that this week is too tiring . I haven’t finished 2 tasks.
Triyana : Why don’t we finish the tasks together tomorrow morning?
Kavita : Wow, what an . . . idea!
A. embarrasing
B. interesting
C. interested
D. exhausted

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26. Fikka : I really can’t solve this problem. Please contact Doni to help me.
Zaskia : Unfortunately, he is out of town right now.
Fikka :....
A. If we called him last night , he might be very busy
B. If he were here , he would be ready to solve it.
C. If we didn’t call him, he wouldn’t come here.
D. The problem couldn’t be solved if you didn’t want to do.

27. Indri : Do you think it possible to get my father’s old car repaired?
Some spare parts are difficult to find here.
Satria : . . . . We can change the parts with the unoriginal ones.

Indri : I think so.

A. I think your father’s old car will be repaired soon

B. No, I don’t think I will try to fix your father’s old car
C. It is quite possible if your father can fix your car immediately
D. I don’t think so. Even a good mechanic can’t possibly fix it.

28. Ammar : Do you think that free education for some people will be an effective policy?
Rovin : . . . because this is what they really need.
Ammar : Yes, I agree with your opinion.
A. I disagree with the idea.
B. I don’t think it’s necessary
C. I think they will be spoiled
D. I think this will help them a lot

29. Aan : I was wondering where you stood on the question of national security.
Allan : There is no doubt in my mind that our country must stand in unity in spite of our
cultural differences.
Aan : ...
A. I absolutely disagree
B. I couldn’t agree with you more.
C. I don’t think about that.
D. It’s not interesting.

30. Halim : What are you going to do after school today?

Ghani : Well, I have nothing to do. What about you?
Halim :....
A. I’m going to visit the book fair in the city hall
B. My sister is going to invite me to the art exhibition
C. The play is going to be the best choice to see this afternoon
D. I’m not keen on going to see the concert with you

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31. The woman : Please, call me back after lunch”.
Arriza : What did she order?.
Amirra :....
A. She said that she called her back after lunch.
B. She ordered me to call her back after lunch.
C. She asked not to call her back after lunch
D. The woman didn’t want me to call her back after lunch.

32. Dr. Abiyoso : “Can you tell her that I called”.

Nurse : “ What did he ask ?’.
The operator : . . . .
A. Dr.Abiyoso asked me whether I could tell her that he had called
B. Dr.Abiyoso asked me whether I told her that he had called.
C. Dr.Abiyoso wanted to know If he could tell her that he had called
D. Dr.Abiyoso wanted to know If she could tell me that he had called.

33. The doctor :” The tests show that you have an iron deficiency”.
Nurse : “What did the doctor talk to you?”
Patient :....
A. The doctor talked to him why the tests showed that he had iron deficiency
B. The doctor talked to me that the tests showed that I had an iron deficiency
C. The doctor told him that the tests showed that he has an iron deficiency
D. The doctor didn’t talk to me that the tests showed that he had an iron deficiency

34. Jordan’s mother : “Why did Jordan come late yesterday”.

A : “ What did his mother want to know?”.
B :....
A. She wanted to know why Jordan had come late the day before.
B. She wanted to know whether Jordan had come late the day before.
C. She wanted to know if Jordan had come late the day before.
D. She asked his son why Jordan had come late the following day.

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35. Halimah : “ Don’t let the rubbish spread on the floor!”.
A : What did Halimah order to her friends?”.
B : ....
A. Halimah ordered her friends not to let the rubbish spreading on the floor.
B. Halimah talks to me not to let the rubbish spread on the floor.
C. Halimah ordered them not to let the rubbish spread on the floor.
D. Halimah didn’t let the rubbish spread on the floor.

IV. CLOZE TEST

Questions 36- 50 are about incomplete texts. Four expressions marked with A,B,C or D are
given beneath each text. You are to choose one word that best completes the text. Then, on
your answer sheet, find the number of the questions and mark your answer.

Question numbers 36 –38 refer to the following article

Are Video Games A Good Way To Keep Fit?

Nowadays, many teenagers have got video consoles at home and they often like playing
active video games. These are good for you for a number of reasons.
First of all, I (36). . . that active video games are a good way to keep fit. There are lots
different types of exercise you can do such as basketball, water-skiing and dance. And
what’s more, you can play them in the comfort of your own home. (37) . . . , these
Games are Bun and interactive because you can play them with friends and, if you play
online, you don’t need to be in the same place as your friends to play.
In addition, you play them whenever you want. Some people think that it’s better to do
exercise outside in the fresh air. Although this is true, it’s actually difficult to play outside
when it’s raining or very hot so video games are a good (38). . . .

36. A. suggest 37. A. In my discussion 38. A. collaborative

B. think B. In my research B. affirmative
C. motivate C. In my opinion C. suggestive
D. disagree D. In my presentation D. alternative

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Question numbers 39 - 41 refer to the following short dialogue

Andika : Hi, Angga, what’s happening?

Angga : Nothing much. I’m just (39) . . . a debate on TV.
It’s about banning smoking in public buildings.
Andika : Oh,yeah. I heard the policy was going to be (40) . . .
So, what do you think about it?
Angga : Well, I don’t think people should be allowed to smoke in
public place, so I support the ban.
Andika : Really? I’m (41) . . . . I’m a smoker, so I should have the
rights to smoke wherever I want.
Angga : But don’t you think that non-smokers have rights, too?

39. A. discussing 40. A. arranged 41. A. surprised

B. watching B. announced B. exhausted
C. joining C. applied C. disappointed
D. talking D. launched D. delighted

Question numbers 42 - 44 refer to the following telephone calls

X : Hello, Pakway accounting department (42). . . . Can I help you?

Y : Sure, This is John Robert. (43) I . . . speak to Mr.Wibowo.
X : I’m sorry, Mr.Wibowo is in a meeting right now. Can I put you
through his voice mail?
Y : No, thanks. I’ll try to back later. I just have a couple of
(44) . . . questions about deductions for my tax returns.

42. A. to speak 43. A. couldn’t 44. A. quickly

B. speaking B. ought to B. quickest
C. looking for C. would like C. quicker
D. telling D. doesn’t like D. quick

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Question numbers 45 - 47 refer to the following short dialogue

lTeenage Bullying

Bullying includes behaviors that focus on (45) . . . someone else feel inadequate,
or focus on belittling someone else. Bullying includes harassment, physical harm,
repeatedly demeaning speech and efforts to ostracize another person. Bullying is
done with the intention of bringing another person down. It is important to realize
that there are (46) . . . kinds of bullying. They are physical bullying, verbal
bullying, emotional bullying and cyber bullying.

There are a number of effects that come with teenage bullying. First of all, there
are the obvious physical problems and injuries that can result (47) . . . physical
bullying. However, emotional, verbal and cyber bullying can deeply affect teens as
well. These activities can lead to depression (and even suicide), drug use and
stunted social development. These problems can affect a person well into
adulthood.

45. A. making 46. A. differ 47. A. by

B. getting B. different B. with
C. having C. difference C. in
D. staying D. differently D. from

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 Question numbers 48 - 50 refer to the following Invitation letter.
October 10th, 2019

Dear Ms. Marita Sibutar Butar,

It is with great pleasure that I write to invite you to the

launching of the University of Reading’s centre, for Food
security. On Friday, October 25th, 2019. The centre offers a
new focus for research on the challenges of meeting global
demands for food in a sustainable way. The launching will
be (48) . . . by a lecture entitled the Global Perspective of
food and Farming , which be given by Sir John Beddington,
Government Chief Scientist.

The launch and lecture , which are kindly sponsored by

PwC, will be run in partnership with the University of
Reading’s highly-acclaimed Museum of English of English
Rural life.

Addition information about the event , together with details

about how to get to the venue at the Henley Business
school at the University of Reading, are enclosed. I would
be extremely (49) . . . if you could R.S.V.P. by no later
than Wednesday, October 23th, 2019. …

I hope that you are able to accept this invitation and I look
forward to hearing from you soon.

(50) Yours . . . .

Gloria Manhattan

Prof.Gloria Manhattan

48. A. marked
B. delayed
C. listed
D. postponed

49. A. useful
B. careful
C. helpful
D. grateful

50. A. faithfully
B. lovely
C. sincerely
D. truly

………………………………………Tien 2019……………………..

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