Bahasa Inggris SMA/MA

KELAS REGULER II

TRY OUT UJIAN NASIONAL

TAHUN PELAJARAN 2019/2020

UTAMA
SMA/MA

BAHASA INGGRIS
RAbu, 18 September 2019 (08.00-10.00)

KEMENTERIAN AGAMA RI
BADAN LITBANG DAN DIKLAT
PUSDIKLAT TENAGA TEKNIS PENDIDIKAN DAN KEAGAMAN
DIKLAT TEKNIS SUBSTANTIF UN BAHASA INGGRIS MA
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 1
Question 1 to 4.
Directions:
In this part of the text, you will hear some dialogs or questions spoken in English. The dialogs or
questions will be spoken two times. They will not be printed in your test book, so you must listen
carefully to understand what the speakers say.

After you hear a dialog and question about it, read the five possible answers and decide which one
would be the best answer to the question you have heard. Now, listen to a sample question.

You will hear:

Man : How can I help you, Mum?
Woman : Please buy a kilo of rice, two kilos of sugar, a half kilo of eggs and a pack of
tea.
Man : Do you need some chicken nuggets?
Woman : No, we still have some in the refrigerator.
Narrator : What shouldn’t the man buy?

A. Eggs
B. Tea
C. Rice
D. Sugar
E. Nuggets
Narrator: The best answer to the question is ‘What shouldn’t the man buy?’ is “nuggets”.
Therefore you should choose answer (E).

Number 1

Man : Hello. My name is George. What is your name?

Woman : Hi. My name is Jane. Nice to meet you, George.
Man : Nice to meet you, too. Where are you from?
Woman : I'm from Amsterdam. What about you?
Man : I'm from London, but I'm not British. My parents were Spanish, so I'm
Spanish, too.
Narrator: What are they talking about?

1. A. Introducing self
B. Introducing parents
C. Seeing an old friend
D. Going to London and Spain
 E. Visiting a friend in Amsterdam

Number 2
Woman : Honey, lunch is ready.
Man : Thank you. Hmmm … What kind of soup is it?
Woman : It’s tomato soup. I put lemon and butter in it.
Man : It tastes so good. Wow … The fish and the pickles are great, too.
You are really great in cooking, dear.
Woman : Thank you.
Narrator: What makes the man praise the woman?

2. A. She likes cooking

B. She cooks delicious meals
C. She is good in coking soup
D. She knows well about cooking stuffs
E. She serves tomato soup, fish and pickles

Number 3
Man : You look awful. What’s the matter?
Woman : I got 5 for English.
Man : Really? Didn’t you prepare for the test?
Woman : I watched football on TV last night. If I had studied hard last night, I would
have got better mark.
Man : Oh, I see. I think you need to see Mrs. Ruly to ask for a remedial test.
Woman : I think so. Let me see her at the teachers’ office soon.
Narrator: Who are probably the speakers?

3. A. A mother and a son

B. A husband and a student
C. A teacher and a student
D. A father and a daughter
E. A student and his friend

Number 4
Woman : Here is your order, Sir.
Man : Excuse me, I don’t think that this order is correct.
Woman : Really? What did you order then?
Man : I ordered steak. This is fried chicken. Oh …your service is so terrible.
Woman : I am so sorry, Sir. Let me get your order in a short time.
Narrator: The man said, “Your service is so terrible”. What does the man want to express?

4. A. Blaming
B. Regretting
C. Criticizing
 D. Giving an order
E. Admitting mistakes
Part II
Questions 5 to 7.
Directions:
In this part of the test, you will hear some incomplete dialogues spoken in English, followed by four
responses also spoken in English. The dialogs and responses will be spoken twice. They will not be
printed in your test book, so you must lieten carefully to understand what the speakers are saying.
You have to choose the best response to each statement or question.

Now listen to a sample question.

You will hear:

Woman : Do you have any plans for next weekend?

Man : I am thinking of going mountain climbing.
Woman : That’s interesting. Can I go with you?
Man : Sure. Do you have any suggestions for activities there?
Woman : ….
Narrator : What does the woman probably respond?
A. Sorry, but I don’t know much about that.
B. Yes, we could have a barbeque there.
C. Yes, I think that mountain is too high.
D. Yes, I really love mountain climbing.

Narrator: The best answer to the question ‘What does the woman probably respond?” is “Yes, we
could have a barbeque there.” Therefore you should choose answer (B).

Number five.
Woman : Hi. I am Sita. May I know your name?
Man : Hi, Sita. I am Jaka.
Woman : What class are you in?
Man : I am in the science class. And you?
Woman : ….
Narrator: What does the woman most probably reply?
A. I am not good at science.
B. So am I. We are at the same class then.
C. The science class is over there.
D. I like science very much.
Number six.
Woman : Good morning Mario.
Man : Good morning Mrs. Kinan.
Woman : Have you finished writing the article?
Man : Yes, I have. Here it is.
Woman : Let me see it. Wow, you did great Mario.
Man : ….
Narrator: What does the man most probably respond?

A. I think it’s not good.

B. Thanks. I hope it will be worth publishing.
C. Oh no, you should not say it.
D. I guess yours is better than mine.

Number seven.
Man : Dear, I bought you a pair of shoes.
Woman : Oh, that’s very kind of you.
Man : I hope they fit on you. Please try.
Woman : Okay. Hmm. It’s my size. Do they look good on me?
Man : ….
Narrator: What does the man most likely reply?
A. Yes, you are a good lady.
B. Yes, they look great on you.
C. I don’t think you like it.
D. Yes, your taste of fashion is good.
PART III
Questions 8 to 11
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 monologue, look at the five pictures provided in your test book, and decide
which one would be the most suitable with the monologue you have heard.

Number 8
The 42nd president of the United States served from 1993 to 2001. In 1978, he became the youngest
governor in the country when he was elected governor of Arkansas. Elected U.S. president in 1992
and reelected in 1996, he enacted legislation including the Family and Medical Leave Act and
oversaw two terms of economic prosperity. He was impeached by the House of Representatives in
1998 following the revelation of his affair with Monica Lewinsky but was acquitted by the Senate
in 1999. His wife joined in the 2008 and 2016 presidential elections.

Which picture goes with the monologue?

A. B.

C. D.

E.
Number 9

Kapalo Banda is a recreational place in Payakumbuh – West Sumatera. It is a beautiful tourist

object. It is very far from a sea. It is surrounded by hills. It has a big river but it doesn’t have a
waterfall. Visitors can explore the river with a long raft. When we go for a holiday to this place with
our family we can enjoy its beautiful view and fresh air.

Which picture goes with the monologue?

A. B.

C. D.

E.
Number 10

Candi Prambanan or Candi Rara Jonggrang is a ninth century hindu temple compound in Central
Java, Indonesia. The temple compound a UNESCO world heritage site is the largest temple size in
Indonesia and one of the biggest in southeast Asia. It is characterized by tall and pointed
architecture and by the towering 47 metre high central building inside a large complex of individual
temples

Narrator: Which picture suits the monologue?

A. B.

C. D.

E.
Number 11

The Leaning Tower of Pisa is one of the most remarkable architectural structures in Europe. The
tower began to lean during construction after soft ground on one side was unable to properly
support the structure's weight.
Building work on the tower began in 1173 and went on for over a whopping 199 years. There has
been much controversy surrounding the true identity of the architect behind the tower – the design
was originally attributed to artist Bonnano Pisano but studies have also implicated architect
Diotisalvi.

Narrator: Which picture is in line with the description?

A. B.

C. D.

E.
PART IV
Questions: 12 to 15

Directions:

In this part of the test, you will hear two monologues. Each 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 hear the monologue and the question about it, read the five possible answers and decide
which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.

This monologue is for question 12 to 13.

Stephen Hawking was a British scientist, professor and author who performed groundbreaking work
in physics and cosmology, and whose books helped to make science accessible to everyone. When
he was young, He dominated his Oxford entrance exams to score a scholarship to study physics at
age 17. At age 21, while studying cosmology at the University of Cambridge, he was diagnosed
with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). It happened after falling while ice skating during his first
year as a grad student at Cambridge University. He was predicted that his life was not more than 2.5
year ahead. He didn’t give up, his loss of motor skills forced the burgeoning cosmologist to become
more creative. Hawking's vision ultimately was realized, as A Brief History of Time landed on the
London Sunday Times best-seller list for 237 weeks after its publication in 1988.

https://www.biography.com/news/stephen-hawking-biography-facts

Number 12 : What happened to Stephen Hawking after he got ALS disease?

12. A. He gave up.
B. He fell on ice.
C. He wrote a famous book
D. He was more independent
E. He taught physics in University

Number 13 : What makes Hawking become an important person in physics?

13. A. His book became a best seller
B. He gave a lectures around the world
C. He dominated the score foe Oxford
D. He published his first book on a newspaper
E. He made physics more accessible to everyone
This monologue is for question 14 and 15.

The Gili Islands are a major draw in Lombok, which has risen in popularity among backpackers
and tourists in recent years. These picturesque islands offer beaches that rival those of Bali in their
beauty, as well as opportunities for diving and even snorkeling at a turtle sanctuary. If you're
looking for more turtle action, you can check out a turtle hatchery where hundreds of these
creatures are born each year. Kayaking is also popular in the Gilis, and if you're seeking a place to
reconnect with your mind and body, you will find several options for yoga classes. The Gili Islands
provide a more relaxed, though still stimulating, alternative to popular Bali.

https://www.planetware.com/tourist-attractions/indonesia-ina.htm

Number 14 : What is the monologue about?

14. A. Bali beach
B. Gili islands
C. Turtle sanctuary
D. Kayaking in Gili island
E. Yoga classes in Lombok

Number 15 : What can be taken as benefit when people visit the island?
15. A. They can hardly visit the turtle sanctuary
B. They can reconnect the mind and the body.
C. They will pay more to enjoy the scenery.
D. They can do kayaking while doing snorkeling.
E. They can have a very relaxing and stimulating atmosphere.

This is the end of the listening section.

This text is for questions 16 and 17.

Titanium – Sia Furler

You shout it out,

But I can’t hear a word you say
I’m talking loud, not saying much
I’m criticized, but all your bullets ricochet
You shoot me down, but I get up

(Chorus)
I’m bulletproof, nothing to lose
Fire away, fire away
Ricochet, you take your aim
Fire away, fire away
You shoot me down but I won’t fall
I am titanium

You shoot me down but I won’t fall

I am titanium
Cut me down
But it’s you who’ll have further to fall
Ghost and haunted love
Raise your voice, sticks and stones may break my bones
I’m talking loud not saying much

16. What is the song about?

A. How to get away from fire accident.
B. Being stronger whatever others try to discourage you.
C. How to get away from a person who tries to shoot you.
D. Being able to control yourself when you get angry.
E. Being able to get away from any danger.
17. Which of the following persons will be mostly inspired by the song?
A. Students who are very smart.
B. Children whose parents treat them bad.
C. Students’ who do not like their teachers.
D. Children who do not have many friends.
E. Parents whose children are not very smart.
 This text is for question 18 to 19.

Please join us

as we celebrate our 40th anniversary

Rahmat and Wati Juminten

Friday, May 7th

6.30 p.m – 10.00 p.m

Pondok Indah, South Jakarta

(Dinner is available)

RSVP 65412397

(Nanang/Nini/Nita)

18. What is the purpose of the invitation text above?

A. To tell a good relationship
B. To describe a certain party
C. To persuade people to have marriage
D. To invite people to join the party
E. To share the happiness

19. How long does the celebration go on?

A. At 6. 30 p.m.
B. At 10.00 p.m
C. In Friday
D. On May 7th
E. For 210 minutes
 This text is for question 20 to 21.

ATTENTION

This announcement is for all students of MA Negeri 1 Kab. Bogor.

To celebrate upcoming National Education Day, some appealing events will be

held by the Students of Board Organization. There will be English Debate
Competition, English drama, and English speech contest. In addition, three
native speakers from the US will be the judges. These events are held in the
hope that the students’ English proficiency will develop further.

The events are going to be held on May 2nd, starting with the English Speech
Contest and the English Debate competition at 08.30, while the English Drama
will begin at 10.00. All the participants should be ready at 07.30 a.m.
Participation is a must for every class in this school. For further information,
please contact Julia from XI-2 Science class.

20. What is the aim of the text above?

A. To nominate a new leader for the Students’ Board
B. To celebrate the National Education Day.
C. To meet the native speakers from the USA.
D. To encourage students to learn English.
E. To train students to speak English.

21. What must the participants do before joining the competition?

A. Be ready at 07.30 a.m.
B. Contact the coordinator.
C. Take part in the program.
D. Develop students’s skills in English.
E. Commemorate National Education Day.
This text is for question 22 to 24.

Taylor, Inc694
Rockstar, Lane
Durham, NC 2778

Dear Human Resource Manager,

I just read an article in the New Observer about Taylor’s new computer
Centre in North Durham. I would like to apply for a position as an entry-level
Programmer at the Centre.
I understand that Taylor produces both in-house and customs
documentation. I am a fresh graduate of De Vry Institute of Technology in
Atlanta with an Associate degree in Computer Science. In addition, I have
taken a broad range of courses, I served as a computer consultant at the
college’s computer Centre Where I helped training computer user on new
system.
I will be happy to meet you at your convenience and discuss how my
education and experience match your needs. You can reach me at (919)233-
1552.

Sincerely,

Raymond Krick

22. “You can reach me at . . .” (3rd paragraph)

The underlined word refers to . . .
A. Raymond Kirck
B. Readers
C. Taylor’s Inc Owner
D. Human Resource Manager
E. The Applicant

23. What will the human resources department probably do after reading the letter?
A. Evaluate the salary offered
B. Start working at Taylor, Inc.
C. Promote Mr. Krick to be a manager
D. Consider Mr. Krick for an interview
E. Expecting Mr. Kirck to revise the job applicant
24. What is the Raymond Krick’s reason writing the letter?
A. He was a fresh graduate
B. He will be happy to meet HRD.
C. He helped training computer user on new system.
D. He want to be an entry-level Programmer at the Centre.
E. He understood that Taylor produces both in-house and customs documentation.

This text is for question 25 to 26.

25. To whom is the caption addressed?

A. Next generation
B. Who forgot the history
C. The repeater history
D. Who have not history
E. Can't gain from history

26. What does the word “it” refer to?

A. history.
B. next generation
C. who cannot learn from history..
D. history is doomed to repeat.
E. history cannot be learnt.
This text is for question 27 to 29.

How to Make a Cheese Omelet

Ingredients:
1 egg, 50 gr cheese, 1 cup milk, 3 tablespoons cooking oil, a pinch of salt and
pepper.

Utensils:
Frying pan, fork, spatula, cheese-grater, bowl, and plate.

Methods:
• Crack the egg into a bowl and whisk it with a fork until all is the same
color.
• Add milk and whisk it well again
• Grate the cheese into the bowl and stir it
• Heat the oil in frying pan and pour the egg into the frying pan.
• When it is cooked, turn it over with spatula.
• When both sides are cooked, take it out of the pan.
• Season it with salt and pepper.

27. What is the purpose the text?

A. Teaching readers how to make their own cheese omelet.
B. Telling readers how to make a business of cheese omelet.
C. Informing readers ingredients and utensils to make omelet
D. Inviting readers to know how to make a cheese omelet
E. Helping readers how to make various types of omelet.

28. What is the omelet made from?

A. Some ingredients
B. Some methods
C. Some ingredients and utensils
D. Egg, cheese, milk, oil, salt and pepper
E. Frying pan, fork, spatula, cheese grate, bowl and plate
29. What does “take it out of the pan” mean?
A. Put the omelet out of the pan.
B. Put the omelet off the pan.
C. Remove the omelet from the pan.
D. Place the omelet in the pan.
E. Lay the omelet out of the pan.

This text is for question 30 to 32.

Kapoposang is one of the largest of the Spermonde Islands, around 70 km northwest of Makassar,
South Sulawesi. Kapoposang covers an area of around 50.000 hectares and is inhabited by around
100 families. Several other islands, both inhabited and uninhabited, lie near Kapoposang. The larger
ones include Papandangan, Kondongbali, Suranti, and Tambakulu.
Kapoposang and the nearby islands were declared a Nature Tourism Park by the Departement of
Forestry in 1999. Diving has been an important activity at Kapoposang. There were so few local
divers at the time, and because of the distance from other wellknown diving areas in Indonesia,
Kapoposang has basically remained a secret.
The best time to visit Kapoposang is between April and November, when the seas are calm, the
weather favorable, and the wind less fi erce than in the other months. The trip takes two hours by
speedboat; the ocean breezes help to cool your skin in the hot morning sun. As you approach Pulau
Kapoposang, you see the deep blue water, which suddenly meets an expanse of coral reefs between
extensive shallows with white sands in the seabed. Sea grass also grows lushly near the shore. The
sea bed at Kapoposang has a unique composition; near the island are some quite shallow contours,
and then suddenly steep underwater cliffs leading to seemingly endless depths. The water is very
clear, you can expect underwater visibility of over 15 meters – ideal condition for divers.
30. The text is about ...
A. Kapoposang and the surrounding islands.
B. Kapoposang as a diving spot.
C. Kapoposang as a very popular tourist spot.
D. Kapoposang as a secret area.
E. Kapoposang and the weather.

31. Where is Kapoposang located?

A. In the Nature Tourism Park of Makassar.
B. Next to Makassar, South Sulawesi.
C. In the Spermonde islands.
D. Among the big islands near Makassar.
E. Very close to the north of Spermonde.

32. We know from the text that ...

A. There are very few divers in the island.
B. Hundreds of families live in the island.
C. Kapoposang has a large area of coral reefs.
 D. Kapoposang always has good weather.
E. Kapoposang is surrounded by deep blue waters.

This text is for question 33 to 34.

Bandung as Sea of Fire was a fire that occurred in the city of Bandung on March 24, 1946.
Within seven hours, about 200,000 residents of Bandung burned their homes.
•    British troops as part of the Brigade MacDonald arrived in Bandung on October 12, 1945. Bandung
was deliberately burned by TRI (Tentara Republik Indonesia) and local people. There were black
smoke billowing high into the air everywhere. The British Army began to attack so fierce. The
greatest battle happened in the Village name Dayeuh Kolot, in South Bandung, where there were a
large ammunition depot belonging to British. In this battle, Barisan Rakyat Indonesia  destroyed the
ammunition depot.
The strategy to fire Bandung was considered because the power of TRI and people’s militia
was not comparable to the British forces and NICA. This incident inspired to create the famous
song “Halo, Halo Bandung”.

33. What is the purpose of the text?

A. To describe how to burn Bandung.
B. To inform the event of Bandung burning.
C. To explain the process of Bandung as a Sea of Fire.
D. To announce that Bandung was a sea of fire.
E. To report the reason of burning Bandung.

34. Bandung was deliberately burned by TRI (Tentara Republik Indonesia) and local people.
What does the underlined word mean?
A. Immediately.
B. Quickly
C. Purposely
D. Frequently
E. Soundly

This text is for question 35 to 36.

The Battle of Ambarawa was a battle between the recently created Indonesian Army and the
British Army that occurred between 20 October and 15 December 1945 in Ambarawa, Indonesia.
 On 20 October 1945, Allied troops under the command of Brigadier Bethell landed in
Semarang to disarm Japanese troops. Initially, the troops were welcomed in the area, with Central
Java’s governor Wongsonegoro agreeing to provide them with food and other necessities in return
for the Allies’ promise to respect Indonesia’s sovereignty and independence. However, when Allied
and NICA troops began freeing and arming freed Dutch POWs in Ambarawa and Magelang, many
locals were angered. Indonesian troops under the command of Lieutenant Colonel M. Sarbini began
besieging Allied troops stationed in Magelang in reprisal for their attempted disarmament.
On the morning of 23 November 1945, Indonesian troops began firing on Allied troops
stationed in Ambarawa. A counterattack by the Allies forced the Indonesian Army to retreat to the
village of Bedono.
On 11 December 1945, Soedirman held a meeting with various commanders of the
Indonesian Army. The next day at 4:30 AM, the Indonesian Army launched an assault on the Allies
in Ambarawa. Indonesian artillery pounded Allied positions, which were later overrun by infantry.
When the Semarang-Ambarawa highway was captured by Indonesian troops, Soedirman
immediately ordered his forces to cut off the supply routes of the remaining Allied troops by using a
pincer maneuver.
The battle ended four days later on 15 December 1945, when Indonesia succeeded in
regaining control over Ambarawa and the Allies retreated to Semarang.

36. Why were local people angry with Allied and NICA troops?
A. Allied and NICA troops attacked them.
B. Allied and NICA troops captured Indonesian troops.
C. Allied and NICA troops released and armed Dutch prisoners of war.
D. Allied and NICA attempted to colonize Indonesia.
E. Allied and NICA troops began firing local people.

37. The Indonesian Army launched an assault on the Allies in Ambarawa

What does the underlined word mean?
A. troop.
B. disarmament
C. command
D. counter attack
E. attack

This text is for question 37 to 40.

Situ Bagendit
 Nyai Bagendit was a widow. She was the richest person in the village. She had a very big
house fill with a lot of jewellery. She also had many servants working for her. Nyai Bagendit was
also known for her bad attitude. She did not like to help others. Whenever the villagers needed
some money, they borrowed the money from her. However, when they returned it, the villager had
to pay double. If they were not able to return the debt, Nyi Bagendit would ask her servants to take
the villagers belongings.
Nyai Bagendit also hated beggars. She thought that beggars were lazy people. She never felt
sorry to any beggars coming to her house. So when the old beggar came to her house, Nyai
Bagendit immediately asked her to go.
"Go away you lazy old woman! Go out of my house!"
"Please, Nyai, give me some money or just give me some food. I'm so hungry," said the beggar.
"Food? You asked for food? This is my house, not a restaurant. Go now! I dont want to see you
here! Nyai Bagendit then threw a stone to the old beggar."
The old beggar was very sad. She then said, "Nyai Bagendit, I know you are the richest person in
this village. You have anything but you never help other people. You are not grateful to God. Wait
for the punishment from God. You will be punished!"
The old beggar then left Nyai Bagedit's house. "Ha ha ha! You are right. I'm the richest
person here. So no one can punish me, not even God can punish me!" Nyai Bagendit was very
arrogant.
Nyai Bagendit then went back to her big house. Not long after that, an earhquake happened.
Her house fell down. Nyai Bagendit cried for help.
"Help me! Somebody please help me!" But nobody listened her crying for help.
Nobody in the village felt the earthquake. amazingly, the earthquake only happened in Nyai
Bagendit's house. The land was opened. It was so big that the entire Nyai Bagendit's house, and all
her wealth were gone. The villagers just watched what happened to Nyai Bagendit and her house.
They were amazed. They knew that God punished Nyai Bagendit for behaving badly and never
helped other people.
Slowly, the place where Nyai Bagedit's house stood became lake. Since then, people named
the lake as Situ Bagendit It means Lake of Bagendit

Taken from https://indonesialegend.blogspot.com/2007/12/situ-bagendit.html

37. Why Nyai Bagendit asked the beggar to go?

A. Nyai Bagendit disliked the beggar.
B. Nyai Bagendit was angry with the beggar.
C. Nyai Bagendit was the richest person in the village.
D. The beggar did not pay her debt.
E. The beggar was not grateful to God.

38. “Nyai Bagendit immediately asked her to go.” What is the closest meaning of the underlined
word?
A. slowly
B. quickly
C. frequently
D. slowly
E. usually
39. The second paragraph tells us that Nyai Bagendit hated beggars while paragraph four tells us
that...
A. villagers helped Nyai Bagendit.
B. villagers liked Nyai Bagendit.
C. villagers punished Nyai Bagendit.
D. Nyai Bagendit was penalized.
E. Nyai Bagendit was rich.

40. What lesson can we learn from the story? We should ...
A. work to be rich.
B. live together and help the poor.
C. be rich to make a lake.
D. get rid of beggar to make a lake
E. punish bad attitude people.

This text is for question 41 to 43.

Nowadays, the system of payment gradually changes. Most of people use debt cards instead
of cash to make payment. They think it is more effective, efficient, easier, and simpler. However,
there are still arguments about the use of debt cards as a method of payment.

A debt card is a card that is liked to your check account. You can use it anywhere that a card
is accepted. It allows you to access your account at different merchant throughout town. You can
also use it at an ATM.

Well, if you use the card, you will say that the card is so practical. You don’t need to count
meticulously how much you should pay. When paying using cash, people are afraid of making
mistakes in counting the banknote for both the payment and the change. With debit cards, the
mistake is made smaller.

Moreover, you should know that the debt cards are safer than money. Suppose you bring a
lot of money when travelling. If it was lost or stolen, you would be left with nothing in your hands.
However, if you brought a debt cards, you could just phone the bank which issues the cards to block
it.

41. Why does the author create the text?

A. To tell the readers about a method of payment.
B. To explain how to use a bank card to the readers.
C. To describe about the use of debit cards.
D. To ensure the readers the benefit in using debit cards.
E. To report the use of debit cards rather than cash money.

42. What is the main idea of paragraph 3?

A. Most of people use debit cards instead of cash to make payment.
B. Using the debit cards are safer instead of using cash money.
C. Debit cards are more beneficial and practical for users.
D. The system of payment gradually changes over the time.
E. There are still arguments about the use of debit cards.
43. What does the text concern to ?
A. People need to change the method of payment
B. Cash money is not useful anymore in commerce
C. A new method of payment has changed.
D. A debit card is not as useful as cash money.
E. A debit card has replaced the use of cash money.
 This text is for question 44 to 46.
Flooding is a disaster which commonly happens in large and densely populated cities. In Indonesia,
the floods hit Jakarta very often and cause many victims. Then, do you know the process of how
flood happens? Pay attention to the following explanation.

The process of natural flooding is preceded by rain which falls to the surface of the earth. Then the
rain water is absorbed by the ground surface and flows to the lower place. Once that condition
happens, evaporation and the water appear to the surface of the land. Flooding can be disastrous for
humans when floods happen in an area that people live because the water carries along objects like
houses, bridges, cars, furniture and even people.

On the other hand, the process of non-natural flooding is usually caused by bad habits of humans
who do not care about the environment, such as littering that can make water flow clogged. This
makes the water deposited in landfills which gradually becomes more common. When water
reservoirs can no longer hold water discharge, the water then overflows out the land and cause
flooding.

44. What does writer tell about in paragraph 2 and 3?

A. Paragraph 2 is about the procedure of regular flooding is gone before by downpour which
tumbles to the outside of the earth. Paragraph 3 is about point the downpour water is
consumed by the ground surface and streams to the lower place.
B. Paragraph 2 is about the procedure of regular flooding is gone before by downpour which
tumbles to the outside of the earth. Paragraph 3 is brought about by negative behavior
patterns of people who couldn't care less about nature.
C. Paragraph 2 is about the water carries along objects like houses, bridges, cars, furniture and
even people. Paragraph 3 is about point the downpour water is consumed by the ground
surface and streams to the lower place.
D. Paragraph 2 is about condition, paragraph 3 is about reservoirs.
E. Both paragraph told about flooding.

45. What is the purpose of the text?

A. To understand what is the flood or disaster.
B. Flood hits Jakarta very often.
C. To explain the process of natural flooding
D. To explain the process of non-natural flooding
E. To explain the process of natural and non-natural flooding.
46. “Flooding can be disastrous for humans...”
What is the closest meaning of “disastrous”?
A. dangerous
B. scarce
C. catastrophic
D. useful
E. beneficial

This text is for question 47 and 48.

Yogyakarta (JP)- National flag carrier Garuda Indonesia has temporarily diverted its flights
intended for Adisucipto Airport in Surakarta, Central Java, after one of its planes overshort an
Adisucipto runway lane on Wednesday night.

“All of Garuda Indonesia Indonesia flights heading toward Yogyakarta, for a total of 34 flights,
now will ( diverted) to Surakarta,” Garuda Indonesia VP of corporate communications Benny S.
Butarbutar said in an official statement on Thursday. The flights include 10 coming from and going
to Jakarta, three to and from Denpasar, Bali, two to and from Makassar, South Sulawesi, and one
flight from Surabaya, East Java.

The airline would provide a bus at Adisumarno Airport to transport passengers to Yogyakarta.
Garuda Indonesia is still evacuating the Boeing 737-800 NG, which slipped on the runway and
overshot a lane on Wednesday night. It carried 123 passengers, none of whom were harmed. Garuda
aims to finish evacuating the aircraft on Thursday afternoon. (bbn) Taken from : thejakartapost.com

47. What is the text about?

A. Redirect flights of Garuda Indonesia from Jogyakarta to Surakarta because of runway
accident.
B. Slipped plane accident in Adisucipto runway lane.
C. Evacuation of Garuda Indonesia after its accident.
D. Confirmation of Garuda Indonesia VP of corporate communication about
overshot accident
E. The delay of Garuda Indonesia after one of its planes overshot an Adisucipto runway lane

48. From the monolog above, we can conclude that ...

A. Adisucipto Airport will be closed after the incident
B. Because of the incident, Garuda Indonesia redirected Yogyakarta flights to Surakarta
permanently
C. Garuda Indonesia supplied bus to support passengers from Surakarta to Yogyakarta
D. Garuda Indonesia had been finished evacuating its plane when this news was reported
E. There are a lot of passengers were harmed due to that accident

This text is for question 49 and 50.

49. What is the text about?
A. The United State Geological Survey.
B. The earthquake preceded by a volcano eruption.
C. An earthquake struck India and Nepal on Sunday.
D. Arjun Vajpai reported on a strong earthquake in India.
E. The sound of the snowslide could be heard from New Delhi.

50. Alex Gavan tweeted that the aftershock had set off three avalanches.
What does the underlined word mean?
A. Tremors
B. Disasters.
C. Eruptions.
D. Landslides.
E. Snowslides.