LISTENING SECTION

In this section of the test, you will have the opportunity to show how well you understand spoken
English. There are four parts to this section with special instructions for each part.
Part I
Questions: 1 to 4
Instructions:
In this part of the test, you will hear some dialogues and questions spoken in English. The questions
and the dialogues will be repeated twice. They will not be printed in your test book, so you must listen
carefully to understand what the speakers are saying.
After you listen to the dialogue and the question, read the five possible answers, then decide which one
would be the best answer to the question you have heard.
Now listen to a sample question!
You will hear:
Man : I don’t know what to order. I could drink everything on the menu.
Woman : Why don’t you try guava juice, orange juice or ice tea?
Man : Guava juice sounds good.
Woman : I think I’ll have a big glass of cola float.
Narrator : What will the woman order?
A. Guava juice.
B. Orange juice.
C. Ice tea.
D. Cola float.
E. Mineral water.
The best answer to the question “What will the woman order?” is cola float.
Therefore, you should choose answer (D)
Sample answer:

A B C D E

1.
A. The man.
B. Her sister.
C. Her grandma.
D. The designer.
E. She herself.
2.
A. The man’s new store.
B. Thanking someone.
C. Selling 400 items.
D. This week’s sales.
E. Popular topic.

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A. Go out in the evening.
B. See a romantic film.
C. WatchFurious 7
D. Pick her up at 6.30.
E. Enjoy a romantic film with her.

4.
A. The man enjoyed watching the film.
B. The ending of the film is easily known.
C. The film they watched was unexpected.
D. The man watched the film in the bedroom
E. The man and the woman do not like each other

Part II
Questions: 5 to 7
Directions:
In this part of the test, you will hear several questions or statements spoken in English followed by four
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 are saying. You
have to choose the best response to each question or statement.
Now listen to a sample question:
You will hear:
Man : You look uncomfortable.
Woman : It’s very hot here.
Woman : I’ll switch on the fan for you.
Man :
You will also hear:
A. I’ll be glad.
B. I’ll be happy.
C. Thank you.
D. It’ll be okay.
Narrator: What is the best response to the woman’s statement?
The best response to the woman’s statement “I’ll switch on the fan for you.” is ” (Thank you.)
Therefore, you should answer Choice “C”.

5. Mark your answer on your answer sheet.

6. Mark your answer on your answer sheet.

7. Mark your answer on your answer sheet.

Part III
Questions 8 to 11
Directions:
In this part of the test you will hear some dialogues or monologues spoken in English. The dialogues or
monologues will be spoken twice. They will not be printed in your test book, so you must listen
carefully to understand what the speakers are saying. After you listen to the dialogue or monologue,
look at the five pictures provided in your test book, and decide which one would be the most suitable
one with the dialogue or monologue you have just heard.
8. A B C
D E

9. A B C
D E

10 A B C
D E

11 A B C
D E
12. A. The presence of Middle Eastern investors. The
B. demand for Islamic REITs in Indonesia.
C. Middle Eastern investors to invest in property.
D. Islamic REITs to attract Middle East investors.
E. The interest of Takaful companies to invest in the REITs.

13. A. They have no sharia agreement. They

B. are not working on the rule. They
C. were not interested in investing.
D. No Middle Eastern investors got involved.
E. The companies need medium-term investment.

14. A. In 1970.
B. In 1971.
C. In 1973.
D. In 1978.
E. In 1983.

15. A. He thought up the handheld mobile phone.

B. He imagined a hand phone like the car phone.
C. He brought the first handheld cellular phone to market.
D. He introduced the first handheld cellular phone call to pubic.
E. He and his team conceived the idea of the first handheld mobile phone.

This is the end of listening section

My Most Unforgettable Holiday
In 2015, I went to Derawan Island with my friends and that marks my most memorable
holiday ever!
In June, our school was having summer holiday, so we thought to ourselves that it shouldn't go
to waste. We quickly browsed the internet to find a good holiday destination and after an hour of
heated debate, the four of us agreed to give Derawan Island a try. It was purely out of curiousity as
none of us had been there before.
We arrived at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport at 05.30 a.m. as the flight was at 07.00
a.m. First, we flew to Balikpapan and waited for about an hour to continue the flight to Berau. As
soon as we touched down in Berau, my friend called the tour agent that we had contacted earlier in
Jakarta. They had got a car ready to take us to Labuan Batu. From Labuan Batu, we took a speedboat
for about an hour to Derawan Island. It was such a long trip to Derawan but it all paid off as soon as
we saw how beautiful the island was.
My friends and I were quickly ushered to our rooms in the resort. It was fantastic! The rooms
were in a cottage that was situated right above the sea. So we only had to step out the terrace to find
ourselves out in the open sea! After unpacking our luggages and washing up, we went to the dining
hall to grab our dinner. The dinner was only simple seafood dishes. The surrounding totally enhanced
the dining experience, making the food taste much better.
The following day, we took a speedboat tour, hopping from one island to another Our first trip
stop was Kakaban Island where we hiked to reach the lake and swam among stingless jellyfish. The
last time I heard, there were only three places in the world that have stingless jellyfish; two of them in
Indonesia! Isn't that great? The next stop was the Sangalaki Island where we got to visit sea turtle
conservation and took lots of pictures with sea turtle babies. They were so cute!
Our last stop was the Maratua Island where we were able to feed fish and see a three-legged
sea turtle. The three-legged sea-turtle wasn't born that way. We were told that it was swimming in the
open sea when it was still a baby then its leg got caught in plastic trash and couldn't grow even when
the sea-turtle reached adulthood. One of the island's guards saw the sea-turtle and saved it. He also
untangled the plastic trash that bound the sea-turtle's leg but it was too late. Since then, the sea-turtle
is kept in a special space next to the resort in Maratua Island and the guards take turns feeding it to
ensure its survival. This is why we should never litter and endanger other creatures! After Maratua
Island, we headed back to Derawan Island to catch a late dinner and turned in.
The following morning, we wake up early and ate our breakfast in the dining room. Then, the
driver drove us back to the airport so we could catch a flight back to Jakarta. We arrived at Jakarta,
exhausted but terribly happy! It was the most unforgettable trip I have ever experienced so far!
16. What is the writer’s purpose in writing the text?
A. To share the readers the writer’s most enjoyable experience
B. To inform the readers about the beauty of Derawan Island
C. To invite the readers to visit the holiday destination mentioned
D. To give readers some insights on how to have a great holiday
E. To warn the readers to be careful and mindful in order to have a great holiday
17. What did the writer learn from Maratua Island?
A. Littering can endanger sea creatures
B. We should save the three legged turtles for extinction
C. Sea creatures depend on human beings for their survival
D. Maratua Island is the best habitat for three legged turtles
E. Save Maratua Island, and you will save the three legged turtles

One day, there lived a monkey. He lived up on the trees. He never showed himself to
others. He was too shy to show himself. He thought that he was not attractive at all. He only
searched for fruits and took them back up to the tall trees. Nobody ever talked to him. He knew no
one and no one knew him as well
One morning, he heard a screaming sound. He was not paying full attention at first, but it
did not stop. He then climbed the tall tress. There he saw a young buffalo stuck under the fallen
tree. “Please help me” said the young buffalo. The monkey was afraid that the buffalo would laugh
at him in the end. “please, if you don’t lift the tree, I will die in any second. For the God’s sake,
please lift it”. Slowly, the monkey lifted the tree.
The young buffalo was finally freed. Then he said “thank you very much, let me take you
to my house to meet my parents”. “no” said the monkey “I am afraid the your parents will laugh at
me”. Confused, the buffalo asked “why? No, my parents will not laugh at you?” it was very hard for
buffalo to convince him that nothing would ever happen. Monkey kept refusing buffalo but he did
noy surrender.
The monkey finally joined the young buffalo home. Buffalo’s house was not far from the
monkey’s tree. It was a big house with large yard at front. The monkey felt ashamed again but
Buffalo pushed his spirit He met the parents of the young buffalo. They all cried in happiness. They
could not stop thanking the monkey. Since then, the monkey learned that he was accepted by the
good value not by the physical looks.

16. What kind of text is the above passage ?

A. Recount text
B. Narrative
C. Explanatory
D. Hortatory
E. News item

17. Where does the story take place?

A. In a city
B. by the river
C. In the suburban
D. Near the oceans
E. Deep in the jungle

18. What can we learn from the passage?

A. Stay away from others
B. Never talk to strangers
C. Don’t get stuck under a tree
D. Never be ashamed of yourselves
E. Be shy to show who you really are
19. The word “he” in line 1 paragraph 2 refers to...
A. Buffalo
B. Monkey
C. Buffalo’s father
D. Boffalo’s mother
E. The buffalo family

20. The word “confused’ in paragraph 3 is similar with...

A. Sad
B. Happy
C. Excited
D. Puzzled
E. Frightened
Try the following tips
1. Stay out of the sun during peak hours. While these times may vary slightly depending on
the season and where you live. You should be indoors if all possible between 10:00 and 15:00.
2. Keep covered up. Floppy hats and large umbrellas work well and so do cover-ups. Long-
sleeved cotton shirts are excellent for hiking, cycling etc; see your sports store for special
brands that allow breathing as well as cover-up.
3. Use sunscreen on any exposed areas. An SPF of 45+ is recommended for it allows even the
fairest skinned folks to stay out in the sun for a few hours before reapplying. Try chopstick on
your lips. Follow the instructions on sunscreen carefully. Always reapply after leaving the
water, as it’ll have washed off.
4. Don’t forget hard-to-reach places. Don’t forget to cover the backs of your knees, back of
your neck, elbows and back of your ears (if you have short hair). Feet should also be included if
you are wearing sandals, flip-flops or going bare-foot. Even these places can hurt a lot with
sunburn.
5. Don’t lie in the sun purposefully seeking a tan. This is not only damaging to your skin but
might burn you the first few times you try it at the beginning of the season. If you want to tan,
do it gradually and sensibly, with short exposure and building up over time.
Put a small amount of oil or sunscreen in your hair so you will avoid burning your scalp. Or
cover it with a hat. Some shampoos and hair conditioners contain SPF protection.

21. The text tell us about?

A. The steps to care sunburn
B. The ways to catch the sunlight
C. The tips to prevent sunburn
D. The information how to apply sunscreen
E. The warning to avoid sunlight during the day time

22. What is the writer’s intention in writing the text?

A. To explain how to stay out during the day time
B. To discuss the information about sunburn C.
To give some suggestion to avoid sunburn D.
To tell the important ways to protect the sun
E. To describe how to apply the sunscreen shampoo

23. What should we wear to avoid sunburn?

A. Long sleeved cotton shirt
B. Sleeved satin shirt
C. Wool sweater
D. Backless shirt
E. Plastic cover up
24. Why should we spend indoors between 10.00 and 15.00?
A. It is recommended to lie in the sun to find a tan
B. It is the moment to put a small amount of oil in our hair
C. It’s time to wear floppy hats and large umbrellas
D. It is the best time to avoid sun exposure from sunburn
E. It is suggested to apply sunscreen with an SPF of 45+
All shopping places provide the goods more than the cutomers need. The “market’ always
offers various kinds of products that can be a big temptation for the visitors. In the beginning, they
will see the cheap products on their eye level, but when they go further, they will see more things
with the similar functions but with a little bit more expensive price. The more they go, the harder
they can get away from the temptation. This situation plays in all shopping malls in the world
because it is still considered the best way to sell the product. Actually, this unfortunate situation can
be avoided by using some ways.
First, listing down the things to buy. With the list of goods to buy in thier hands, visitors
will tend to stick on the plans from their houses. The temptation to buy other goods can be
minimized since they keep looking at the list they have. Second, minimizing the shopping time. The
more we stay in a mall, the bigger chance we get attracted to many more things there. Therefore,
shopping in a short time keeps both the time and expenses controlled. Third, coming to the sales
counter straightly. Some people have certain favorite brands that they do not want to change. By
coming straight to the counter they love, they do not need to see the othe counters which offers other
products.
All in all, extravagant shopping can be eliminated by making a list of what we need
instead of what we want. keeping the shopping time short is also an feective way and visiting only
the favorite counter will save the time and money as well.

25. What is the pasage about?

A. The benefits of shopping
B. The strength of shopping malls
C. The ways to be a thoughtful shopper
D. The ways of the malls to keep the visitors
E. The temptation of the visitors to the shopping malls

26. This passage implies that...

A. The shopping malls are visitors friendly
B. There is nothing we can do to reduce the expense
C. It is impossible for all of us not to go shopping in ways
D. Shopping in sensible ways will save more time and expense
E. Shopping malls should limit the visitor’s time in the shopping arcade

27. The word “extravagant” in the last paragraph is synonymous with...

A. Excessive
B. Limited
C. Little
D. Small
E. Lack

28. What is the best title for the text?

A. The shopping hobby
B. The shopping agenda
C. How to shop effectively
D. Is shopping a hobby
E. The fun of shopping
 Recycling is important in today’s world if we want to leave this planet for our
future generations. It is good for the environment, since we are making new products from
the old products which are of no use to us. There are many reasons why it’s important to
recycle as much as possible.
Making new products out of recycled materials reduces the need to consume
precious resources. So recycling helps protect raw materials and protect natural habitats
for the future.
Using recycling materials in the manufacturing process uses considerably less
energy than that required for producing new products from raw materials.
Recycling reduces the need for extracting (mining, quarrying and logging),
refining and processing raw materials all of which create substantial air and water
pollution. As recycling saves energy, it also reduces greenhouse gas emissions, which
helps to tackle climate change.
There are over 1,500 landfill sites in the UK and, in 2001, these sites produced a
quarter of the UK’s emissions of methane, a powerful greenhouse gas that is released as
the biodegradable waste (such as food and paper) decomposes. Existing landfill sites are
filling up fast and there is very limited space for new ones.
A massive reduction in the amount of waste we send to landfill is required if we
are to avoid the heavy fines and the landfill taxes that are being imposed by Central
Government on councils that exceed their landfill allowances. Increases in your Council
Tax or service cuts in other areas would be the only way of paying these penalties.

29. What does the text highlight?

A. Reasons to recycle
B. Conserving the energy
C. Protecting the environment
D. Environmental construction
E. Saving money through recycling

30. We know from the text that... if we recycle

A. Landfill site will decrease
B. Climate change will continue
C. More new product will be reduced
D. Natural habitat will never be affected
E. Air and water pollution will be affected

31. “Recycling reduces the need for extracting (mining, quarrying and logging), refining and
processing raw materials all of which create substantial air and water pollution” based on this
quote, we can conclude that the writer is telling us that...
A. Recycling saves us money
B. Recycling reduces landfill
C. Recycling saves energy
D. Recycling conserves raw materials
E. Recycling helps protects the environment

32. Recycling reduces the need for extrcting ... it reduces pollution
A. Because
B. After
C. Where
D. But
E. So
 Australia Offers Aid to Tackle Fires
CANBERRA. As a neighboring country, Australia offers to help Indonesia to prevent
severe bushfires in some parts of Indonesia. Australia has skillful firefighters squads to
handle bushfires because it also happens regularly in Australia.
Foreign Minister Julie Bishop said, “Australia has several L 100 aircraft that are
especially designed to extinguish bushfires in large areas. They are ready to fly to
Sumatra
or Borneo.” As reported, the bushfires in Sumatra and Borneo have caused hazardous air
pollution in some provinces. Our neighboring countries, Singapore and Malaysia, are also
affected. A report said that 135,000 people had suffered from respiratory infections
(ISPA).
Many people are worried that the fires are getting worse because the long dry season in
most parts of Indonesia.
Julie added that Australia was offering the help to show its solidarity with Indonesia. So
far, five countries have offered their help to Indonesia, namely Australia, Malaysia,
Singapore, China and Russia.

35. What does the text talk about?

A. The help from Australia
B. The Indonesian aid
C. The firefighters
D. The neighboring countries
E. The severe bushfire

36. Why does Australia offer a help to Indonesia?

A. The countries are close to each other
B. Australia has skillfull squad
C. The firefighters are ready
D. Their equipments are good
E. They have the similar problem

37. What country have offered to help Indonesia?

A. New Guinea
B. England
C. Japan
D. France
E. Singapore

38. The word “extinguish” is similar in meaning with...

A. Support
B. Enlarge
C. Eliminate
D. Thicken
E. Worsen
 FRENCH TOAST

You are going to need :

4 pieces of bread
1 spoonful of sugar
2 eggs
A quarter cup of milk
Butter
Pan
Fork
Bowl
Here are the steps:
Put everything on the desk that you can reach easily.
Break the eggs
Pour a quarter cup of milk
Add a spoonful of sugar
Mix them well.
Next, put a piece of bread in the bowl with the mixture above.
Put some butter in the pan,
Turn on the stove
When the pan is hot, take the bread out of the bowl and put it into the pan.
After you cook one side of the bread, cook the other side
Now you have a french toast

39. What should we do with all of the ingredients?

A. Separate
B. Blend
C. grind
D. Chop
E. Mix

40. What is the purpose of the text?

A. To promote a product
B. To tell how to make french toast
C. To encourage people to make french toast
D. To clarify the process of making a french toast
E. To connect an experience of making a French toast

Answer these questions correctly!

1. Re-arrange the steps below

a) Decide whether you want the phone photos to be erased.
b) Plug your phone into your PC. You can use the USB changing card that comes with your
mobile phone.
c) Click import. Your photos should now be your window photos gallery.
d) Select the folder where you want to store your phone photos.
e) Wait a few moment for the computer to recognize the device.
f) Click the option to “import pictures and video using windows in the auto play box.

2. Martha : You won the speech contest, Sis. Congratulations!

Soraya : well, thanks a lot Martha. I’ve worked hard for this ... I could finally win it.
What is the best conjunction for the conversation?

3. Cindy : Have you heard anything about your brother in New Zealand? I’m worried.
Ariella : no. I Hadn’t ...any information about him. (Get)
The verb form to complete the dialog is...

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4. Diana : Where is your car?
Marlysa : oh, ...
The best continuation is...

5. Dharma : I heard that you got an accident last week. Is that right?
Arjuna : Yes, I hit a car with my motorbike
Dharma : you ... slowly
The best response is...