SOAL BAHASA INGGRIS

Direction : Choose the best answer (A), (B),(C ), (D), and E to each question!

Text 1
The government will launch massive village infrastructure projects worth up to 60
trillion Rupiah in 2018 that will be labour intensive they could create as many as 14 million
jobs.
President Joko Widodo announced Monday the plan to employ casual labourers, paid
daily or weekly, in projects that will be run at village levels. He told news editors at the
Merdeka Palace that the minister of transportation, agriculture and public works, as well as the
ministry of disadvantaged regions will oversee these projects.
Each village must prepare a project that hires at least 200 workers and if all villages
comply, they amount 14 million employments, he said, citing irrigation or road construction
projects as examples.
The government has earmarked 60 trillion Rupiah for village development programs in
2018, and these projects will use some of the money, the President said. Besides channelling
the fund to productive investment, the projects will also boost people’s spending power, he
said.

Adopted from http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2017 - 4th

November 2017

1. What is the best title for the above text?

A. Government decides New Law
B. Government Funds Productive Investment
C. President Inaugurates New Projects
D. Village Projects aim for 14 Million Jobs
E. President Joko Widodo announced a plan

2. From the text it can concluded that….

A. The president will oversee the projects.
B. Several ministries coordinate to succeed the programs.
C. The projects focus on productive investment.
D. The projects will also boost people’s spending power
E. The program is targeted to all areas in Indonesia.

3. ”… the ministry of disadvantaged regions will oversee these projects.”

What’s does the underlined words mean?
A. will plan
B. will supervise
C. will conduct
D. will take
E. will cover

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Text 2
Attention, please.

We have received a notice from the State Electricity Company, announced that many
electrical installations need improvement.
Due to the repair of electrical installations, the State Electricity Company will break the
circuit. Consequently, blackouts will occur around the area of our company today between 9 a.m.
and 3 p.m.
It is actually a big problem to our company since all equipment use electricity. We will use
a generator for electricity supply. However, a generator has limited power. We expect that all
rooms switch off unnecessary electrical devices, especially air conditioners. It will be
uncomfortable but there are no other choices. Please be advised. Thank you.

4. Who is the text addressed to?

A. Managers
B. Employees
C. Company
D. Security officers.
E. Employers

5. After reading the text, the addresses will probably….

A. Turn on the generators
B. Open windows for fresh air
C. Move to an open area
D. Open the generator
E. Do not use any electrical devices.

Text 3
Directions:

 Add the rice to the rice cooker pot. Read the directions on the rice package, and
measure rice according to these instructions. Use a regular measuring cup for this
step, since rice cookers sometimes come with non-standard measuring devices. 
 Add the amount of water specified on the rice package. Be careful not to fill the
cooker beyond the overfill line. 
 Put the rice cooker pot into the cooker unit, and cover the pot with the lid. Most
cookers come with a tight-fitting lid, but if your lid is too loose, consider adding a
layer of aluminum foil. 

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  Plug in the cooker and push the button to start cooking rice. If your cooker has a
timer, you may choose to have the rice cook at a later point in the day. Some higher-
end units include a warmer, which will help the rice stay warm after it has finished
cooking.
 While the rice is cooking, refrain from lifting the lid to check on it. 
 When the rice is done, the cooker will beep or make a clicking sound.

https://www.thekitchn.com

6. What is the text about?

A. How to clean a rice cooker.
B. How to cook rice with a rice cooker.
C. How to keep the rice stay warm
D. How to start cooking rice
E. How to use a rice cooker safely

7. While the rice is cooking, refrain from lifting the lid to check on it (paragraph 4).
The underlined words mean….
A. Do not open the lid
B. Do not use the lid
C. Open the lid
D. Tighten the lid
E. Do not touch the lid

8. What should you do if the lid cannot tightly close the rice cooker?
A. Use different lid.
B. Use a screwdriver to tight it
C. Push the button
D. Add a plastic on a layer
E. Add a layer of aluminum foil.

TEXT 4

J.K. Rowling is a British novelist who writes the phenomenal fantasy book series of
Harry Potter. The books have got worldwide attention. They have become the best-selling book
series in history. The books were sold more than 400 million copies.
Joanne Rowling was born on 31th July 1965 in Yate, Gloucestershire, England. So, she is 52
years old by 2017. About her physical appearance, her height is 165 centimetres and weight 54
kilograms. She has blonde hair and blue eyes. She has married two times. Now, she has got
three children.

JK. Rowling is a terrific and successful novelist that becomes the richest woman in
England. In fact, once she had become unemployed with a destitute life. By writing Harry Potter
books which are loaded with spectacular magic and high imagination, she turns to be very
famous and wealthy.

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 Adapted from https://englishcoo.com

9. What is the purpose of the text?

A. To motive readers to be famous persons.
B. To tell about who J. K. Rowling is.
C. To promote Joanne Rowling to be the best artist.
D. To describe JK Rowling
E. To tell about Joanne Rowling’s family

10. From the text we know that….

A. J.K. Rowling is a famous novelist.
B. J.K. Rowling is a famous business person.
C. J.K Rowling is Harry Potter’s friend
D. J.K. Rowling has been a rich woman since she was younger.
E. J.K. Rowling is now 52 years old.

Text 5

Attention: Personal Director, Universe Airlines

Mr. Abimanyu Katamsi

Dear Sir,
I am responding to your recent advertisement in the Indonesia Post for a bilingual
international flight attendant. I think I could be a good flight attendant for Universe Airlines
because I’m a very friendly person and I really love travelling. I also enjoy meeting people.
As you can see from my resume and references, I’ve a lot of experiences working
with tourists. I used to work at a prominent multinational travel agent as a tourist guide for
about one year, and another two years as a tour consultant at the same company.
I would be very glad if you would take me into your consideration. I’m looking
forward to having your invitation for an interview.

Yours truly,

Madila Saraswati

11. What is the letter intended to?

A. Recruite new employees
B. Response to an application
C. Asking for a job
D. Apply for an accupation
E. Advertise a new job

12. From the text we know that the writer was employed ….
A. at a travel agent
B. at Indonesia Post
C. at Indonesia

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 D. at the Universe Airlines
E. at a multinational airline

13. “I’m looking forward to having your invitation for an interview.”

What does the sentence mean?
A. I’m ready to be trained
B. I’m expecting for an interview invitation.
C. I’m going to be invited for an interview.
D. I’m going to attend the interview.
E. I’m expecting your coming for an interview.
Text 6

Girl : Excuse me, Sir. May I have your time, please?

Man : Sure. Please sit down. Is there anything I can do for you?
Girl : Yes, Sir. We are going to have an interclass football competition and we need your
agreement. Here is the proposal.
Man : Okay. I will read the proposal first. You may leave it here.
Girl : Yes, Sir. Thank you.

14. What should the man do after reading the proposal?

A. Ask the girl about it.
B. Have a rest for a while
C. Discuss it with the girl.
D. Sit down.
E. Put a signature on it.

Text 7

Sita : Which way should we take? Should we turn right or left?

Dahlan : Let me see the map. Oh gosh, I left it at home. How could we reach the waterfall?
Sita : Aren’t there any signs showing the way?
Dahlan : No, there aren’t.
Sita : If we don’t find any signs, we can ask a villager.

15. What would happen if Dahlan brought a map?

A. They would meet a villager.
B. They would arrive home soon.
C. They will find a way to the waterfall.
D. They would find a way to the waterfall.
E. They would find a way home.

16. Kenzi : What do you suggest for our meals?

Yusi : . . ..
Kenzi : Sorry. I don’t like vegetables.

A. What about eating some grilled fish?

B. How about chicken curry?
C. Let’s order meatball!

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 D. Let’s have spinach corn soup now!
E. Why don’t we try beef steak?

17. Cindy : Where will you go in the next vacation?

Edo : ….
Cindy : Great. I’m sure you’ll be very happy.

A. I would go camping if my parents allowed me.

B. I will go camping if my parents allow me.
C. I will save money for it.
D. I have would taken a course
E. I will contact you if I am free.

18. Saleh : I heard that you ever lived in France some years ago.
Tell me what you did there!
Edwin : …. I also visited Eiffel tower and went around Paris city
Saleh : You have a lot of experience. I hope I can go there some day.

A. I learned French on Saturdays and Mondays

B. I just stayed at the apartment
C. I couldn’t go any where
D. I will learn French.
E. I was not so busy there

19. Director : “Can you give me today’s report, Anna?”

Anna : “Yes sir, I …………….”
Director : ok, thanks.

A. Will finished
B. Can
C. Am
D. Am finish
E. Do

20. Sandra : Hai Januar, have you seen Roby today?

Januar : Not yet, since he met his new girlfriend, he never seems to be … home.
Sandra : I see, please tell him that I’m looking for him.

A. In
B. On
C. At
D. For
E. Of

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21. I love living in Australia …. the weather.
a. because
b. since
c. as
d. because of
e. But
22. Ryan still got the bad mark…. she learns hard.
a. although
b. because
c. but
d. and
e. whenever
23. Cindy : Who was speaking with you in front of your apartment last night Edo?
Edo : He is Andy, my new colleague.
Cindy : Where he does he live?
Edo : He lives on the 4th floor of the … apartment building.
A. Hexagonal small beautiful
B. Beautiful small hexagonal
C. Beautiful hexagonal small
D. Hexagonal beautiful small
E. Small beautiful hexagonal

24. Novita : I really love to hear Anita telling a story, she speaks English very well!
Vero : Yeah me too, I heard that she used live in London during her ...
Novita : Oh, I see. That’s why her English is so fluent.
A. Childish
B. Childishness
C. Child
D. Childhood
E. Childlike
25. Emma : Do you know the woman who is speaking with our professor?
Diana : Yes, She is our lecturer …
Emma : Oh I remember, her name is dr. Raisa Andini
A. Whose daughter is a famous surgeon in this town.
B. Who is also an assistant of the minister of woman affair.
C. Which also can speak English well.
D. Who is also have 5 kids.
E. Whom also working as a consultant in a foreign company.

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The text below refers to questions number 26-27

Dear sirs,
With reference to your advertisement in Today’s time, I would like to be considered for Marketing
Senior Assistant post.
My present position in n an electronic marketing staff where I have special responsibility for home
appliances. I also have experiences in other electroic goods, like cameras and smart phones. I
have been working as a marketing specialist as soon as I completed my first degree in 2012. My
tasks among other are building good relationship with distributors and customers, and providing
inputs for the company about pricing policies, marketing strategies, and customer satisfaction.
Hoping to hear from you soon, I enclose my curriculum vitae and rencent photograph.

Yours faithfully,

Harry Clarks

26. Why does the sender write the letter?

A. To apply for a certain position.
B. To provide inputs for the company.
C. To give information about his speciality.
D. To convince the readers about his experience.
E. To describe the company.
27. What does the sender possibly do after sending the letter?
A. Wait for the response of the recipient.
B. Call the recipient for the confirmation.
C. Work as a marketing specialist.
D. Complete his first degree.
E. Wait next information in the company.
28. 3. “…I enclose my curriculum vitae..”  The word “enclose” is in the closest meaning to…
A. Hedge.
B. Attach.
C. Confine.
D. Encircle
E. Get

The following text refers to questions number 4 to 7

1. Buy ticket before entering the gate.
2. Leave all your belongings before entring the building.
3. Eating, drinking, and smoking are not allowed in the building.
4. Do not turn on a radio or tape recorder inside the building.
5. Touching the antiques is prohibited.
6. Do not take any pictures of antiques.

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29. What does the passage disscuss?
A. Problems with antiques
B. Rules for museum visitors
C. Services of the museum
D. The to take a picture in the museum
E. Rules of a building

30. What should visitors do before they come in the gate?

A. Buy a ticket
B. Take a picture
C. Eat and drink
D. Take a picture
E. Leave their belongings

31. If you see the driver, ……………………….. .

A. You are the driver
B. You are calling me
C. I would have been here
D. You call it
E. Call me soon

32. What is the antonym of the word prohibited in the rule number 5?
A. Left
B. Limited
C. Full accessed
D. Forbidden
E. Permitted

33. Imam : What does your father usually do in the morning?

Doddy : ...........He never misses it.
Imam : well, it contradicts me. I always miss current news.
A. He has breakfast.
B. He goes to his office.
C. He reads a newspaper.
D. He takes me to school.
E. He eats some breads

34. Teacher : what is your plan for this coming year?

Students : ...........,sir.
Teacher : then, you must work hard and prepare yourself right away.
A. I’m thinking about getting a job.
B. I’m confused what I’ll do.
C. I’ll visit my grandmother.
D. I’ll prepare it next year.
E. I’m visiting my grandparents

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 35. Adriana : why is the traffic still crowded? We will be late for the meeting.
Marissa : don’t worry, if we don’t stop at the rest area later,......
A. We will be there on time.
B. We would arrive in time.
C. We can save our money.
D. We would have more time.
E. We should go to the rest area

Questions number 36 to 38, complete the following text with the words provided.
To Mr.Ahmad
According to tha contract agreement for travel agency is now ready for your signature.
We would like you to come to our office on Friday this week at the latest to (36)..........
this agreement. There is also a form (37).......... fill completely. Would you please
telephone me when it will be (38)............. for you to come soon.
We are looking forward to hear from you.

Best wishes,

Mundzir

36. A. Save
B. sign
C. store
D. survey
E. give

37. A. With
B. for
C. to
D. in
E. of

38. A. Conducive
B. impossible
C. conceivable
D. convenient
E. component

39. Melly : uuhhh......I can’t breath in this small hot room. The air conditionair isn’t working
Reva : ........It will give us some fresh air.
Melly : That’s good idea. Thank you.
A. I’ll lock the door tightly.
B. I’ll take you to the the right place.
C. I’ll open the window wide.
D. I’ll move the door quickly.
E. I will go out quickly

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 40. Susan : I can’t read my novel, It’s too dark here. ..............
Yanti : certainly.
A. Will you open the next page?
B. Could you turn on the light?
C. Can you close the door?
D. Did you see my glasses?
E. Do you want some glasses?

41. Nadine : Ma’am, I’d like to invite you to have dinner with my family tonight.
Teacher : Thank you. I wish..........but I’m busy.
A. I will go there.
B. I have to come.
C. I could join you.
D. I had visited my family.
E. I have other appointment

Questions 42 to 44, complete the following text with words provided.

Uenaaaaakk Padang Restaurant

Come and (42)...........our Padang restaurant
You will get a taste of a truly (43)..........than other dessert restaurant.
Do not believe? Let’s prove it by coming in our restaurant today. Yoou will get 50%
discounts directly.
Find us (44).............805 Mangan Street, Klaten.

42. A. Acquire
B. obtain
C. reach
D. visit
E. Going

43. A. Prominent
B. difficult
C. primary
D. different
E. permanent

44. A. By
B. in
C. at
D.for
E. of

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Questions number 47 to 50 refer to the following text.
A factory is usually a very big building where things are produced. In a factory,
machines are used. Therefore, many things can be made more rapidly. In every
industrial town, we can always find factories.
Factories give jobs for many people. Those who work in factories will get
money for their wages. Nowadays, almost everything we wear and use has been
produced in a factory. Of course, some things are still made by hand, but factory-made
products are usually cheaper than hand made.

45. What is the text about?

A. People in a factory
B. Handmade products
C. Machines in a factory
D. Factories
E. Presidential

Questions number 47 to 50 refer to the following text.

F. A factory is usually a very big building where things are produced. In a factory,
G.
machines are used. Therefore, many things can be made more rapidly. In every
H.
industrial town, we can always find factories.
I. Factories give jobs for many people. Those who work in factories will get
money for their wages. Nowadays, almost everything we wear and use has been
produced in a factory. Of course, some things are still made by hand, but factory-made
products are usually cheaper than hand made.

46. What does a factory give to people?

A. Modern products
B. Working opportunities
C. Cheaper machines
D. Handmade things
E. Shopping opportunities

Questions number 47 to 50 refer to the following text.

A factory is usually a very big building where things are produced. In a factory,
machines are used. Therefore, many things can be made more rapidly. In every
industrial town, we can always find factories.
Factories give jobs for many people. Those who work in factories will get
money for their wages. Nowadays, almost everything we wear and use has been
produced in a factory. Of course, some things are still made by hand, but factory-made
products are usually cheaper than hand made.

47. “Those who work in factories will get money for their wages”

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 The underlined word refers to................
A. Wages
B. Things
C. People
D. Factories
E. Shopper

Questions number 47 to 50 refer to the following text.

A factory is usually a very big building where things are produced. In a factory,
machines are used. Therefore, many things can be made more rapidly. In every
industrial town, we can always find factories.
Factories give jobs for many people. Those who work in factories will get
money for their wages. Nowadays, almost everything we wear and use has been
produced in a factory. Of course, some things are still made by hand, but factory-made
products are usually cheaper than hand made.

48. The following statements are true based on the text, EXCEPT........
A. We can find factories in every industrial town.
B. Factory can produce almost everything we wear and use.
C. Handmade is usually cheaper than factory-made products.
D. People can work in any factories in their town.
E. People can shop in any factories that the want

49. Rani : I don’t know which course I should take this semester. What do you think?
Nadia : ............
A. If I were you, I would take the Japanese course.
B. If I was you, I would take the Japanese course.
C. If I am you, I will take the Japanese course.
D. If I had been you, I’d have taken the Japanese course.
E. If I have a lot of money, I will go abroad

The text below refers to questions number 53 -56

STANDARD OPERATIONAL PROCEDURE
Visitors in the kitchen
POLICY : Visitors in the kitchen will be kept to a minimum, and
when visitors are present, they must adhere to food safety
practices in the kitchen.
PROCEDURES:
Employers and mangers must:
1. Limit the access of13 visitors in food production areas.
2. Provide hair restraints to all visitors to food production areas.
3. Ask all visitors to wash their hands following foodservice
50. What must the visitors do when they are in the kitchen?
A. They must obey the SOP.
B. They must be guided by foodservice manager.
C. They must ask permission fisrt.
D. Their presence must be limited.
E. They must attend the meeting

51. What must the foodservice manager do?

A. Limit the visitors’ access infood production areas
B. Adhere to food safety practices
C. They must ask permission first
D. Their presence must be limited
E. They come to the factory

52. “post signs to inform all visitors......”

The underlined word has the closest meaning to........
A. Acknowledge
B. Notify
C. Classify
D. Require
E. Classify

53. The following statements are true based on the text EXCEPT..........
A. The visitor of the kitchen is limited.
B. The employees and manager will limit the access of the visitors.
C. The visitors don’t have to wear hair restraints.
D. The visitors should wash their hands before entering the kitchen.
E. The visitor should wear mask everywhere

54. Dono : I have to finish this product proposal today and I have to catch a train at 5:15.
Andini : .......................................
Dono : That’s very kind of you.
A. I am sure you can finish it soon.
B. I don’ think I can help you.
C. Can I give you my hand?
D. Can you help me?

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 E. Can I help him?

55. Ranty : What do you usually do during the day?

Sinta : I start working at 8 a.m and finish it at 4 p.m. Usually,. ....
Ranty : You are a sales, aren’t you?
Sinta : Yes, I am.
A. I meet my siblings for a discussion
B. I help the custumers to complain
C. I sell all the declined product
D. I market all the product
E. I eat all of the product

56. Qia : What do you think is the best way for us to get a conference?
Dinda : We take the rain. We could get some work done on the way.
Qia : ........................... That is the best plan, I think.
A. I am not sure
B. I don’t think so
C. It couldn’t agree more
D. I have no idea about it
E. I am sure

57. Alisa : Have you made any Vacation plan?

Mita : Yes, ...............
A. I’m going to go snorkling
B. I was in Paris last week
C. I went to Bali with my mom
D. I have been to Raja Ampat in Papua
E. I have trip to Nusa Penida

58. Gatot : Your math score was so good in the final test. Did you make any preparation?
Lutfi : ............... and I understood all the items tests.
A. I joined education exhibition last week
B. I always revise math’s problem after school
C. My brother was good solving the problem
D. My teacher gave extra lessons to other school
E. I studied harder last night

59. Ikrami : Which sport do you prefer, Fathir ?

Fathir : ......... . I always do it every week on the field race.
A. I enjoy doing it
B. I am keeping on riding horses
C. I like reading sports magazine
D. I’m interested in writing about it
E. I like reading books
For questions number 61-65, Look at the info graphic below, and then choose the correct
statements.

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 61. What should we do if we want to manage
our money?
A. checking the income
B. reducing our saving
C. changing the job
D. refusing priorities
E. checking on others’ bills

62. How can people save money effectively if

they get salary?
A. By reducing their income
B. By showing their expenses
C. By setting their outcome
D. By making shopping account
E. By counting other people income

63. The following are “Self control” if we want

to be wise in using money:
A. Calculating the complimentary needs
B. Managing the budget with the need
C. Buying unnecessary things in the mall
D. Reduce the desire to go shopping
E. spend money unwisely

64. Which are NOT the best way to” analyse and
cut off bills” if we are the one who manage the
money?
A. Calculating the priority needs
B. Managing the budget with the need
C. Buying unnecessary things in the mall
D. Reduce the desire to go shopping
E. spend money wisely

65. Which one should we choose if we only have limited money to buy some things?
A. Complimentary needs
B. Make up and shoes
C. Food and drinks
D. Car and gasoline
E. New pets

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