PAKET 1

SOAL ESSAY BAHASA INGGRIS USPBK SMK 2019 - 2020

The HRD Manager

Singapore Airlines

60 Dellary Hill Avenue, CA 08117

Dear Sir or Madam,

I am writing to apply for the position of airline staff as advertised in Singapore Times
of 27th August 2018.

Please find a copy of my CV outlining my background and qualifications enclosed for

your consideration.
I have experience in handling air cargo and passengers. I am confident that I would
make a valuable contribution to your company. I also enclose reference from my previous
employer.

I am available for interview at any time and place on your convenience. I can be
reached at the above postal or on 0822 4291 7539. I appreciate your time and consider-ation
and I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Yours faithfully,

Lee John

Dengan menunjuk surat di atas, cobalah menjawab pertanyaan-pertanyaan beri-kut ini:

1. What is the purpose of Lee John’s letter?
2. What will The HRD Manager of Singapore Airlines probably do after reading the
letter?
3. Where the applicant send an application letter for?
The Legend of Tangkuban Perahu

Once, there was a kingdom in Priangan Land. There was a happy family. They were a
father in the form of dog, his name is Tumang, a mother which was called Dayang Sumbi,
and a child which was called Sangkuriang.
One day, Dayang Sumbi asked her son to go hunting with his lovely dog, Tumang.
After hunting all day, Sangkuriang began desperated and worried because he hunted no deer.
Then he thought to shoot his own dog. Then he took the dog’s liver and carried home.
Soon Dayang Sumbi found out that it was not deer lever, but Tumang’s, his own dog.
So, She was very angry and hit Sangkuriang’s head. In that incident, Sangkuriang got
wounded and scar then cast away from their home.
 Years go by, Sangkuriang had travel many places and finally arrived at a village. He
met a beautiful woman and felt in love with her. When they were discussing their wedding
plans, the woman looked at the wound in Sangkuriang’s head. It matched to her son’s wound
who had left several years earlier. Soon she realized that she felt in love with her own son.
She couldn’t marry him but had no idea how to say it. Then, she found the way. She
needed a lake and a boat for celebrating their wedding day. Sangkuriang had to make them in
one night. He built a lake. With a dawn just moment away and the boat was almost
completed, Dayang Sumbi had to stop it. Then, she lit up the eastern horizon with flashes of
light. It made the cock crowed for a new day.
Sangkuriang failed to marry her. She was very angry and kicked the boat. It felt over
and became the mountain of Tangkuban Perahu Bandung.

4. How did he kill the dog?

5. Why could not she marry him?
PAKET 2

Dear Sir,
I was interested when I saw your advertisement seeking a new account service. I have been
seeking such an opportunity and believe that my skills and experience would be a good match
for ABC advertising.
Please find my resume enclosed for your review of particular relevance in the five years I
spent in Sydney working in account service at an advertising agency. I have a passion for
client service and, as you will see from my resume, a good understanding of the sector I
would be working in.
I am looking forward to hearing from you.

Your faithfully,

Anna

1. What is the purpose of the text?

2. What will Anna expect after sending the letter?

The Legend of Tangkuban Perahu

Once, there was a kingdom in Priangan Land. There was a happy family. They were a
father in the form of dog, his name is Tumang, a mother which was called Dayang Sumbi,
and a child which was called Sangkuriang.
One day, Dayang Sumbi asked her son to go hunting with his lovely dog, Tumang.
After hunting all day, Sangkuriang began desperated and worried because he hunted no deer.
Then he thought to shoot his own dog. Then he took the dog’s liver and carried home.
Soon Dayang Sumbi found out that it was not deer lever, but Tumang’s, his own dog.
So, She was very angry and hit Sangkuriang’s head. In that incident, Sangkuriang got
wounded and scar then cast away from their home.
Years go by, Sangkuriang had travel many places and finally arrived at a village. He
met a beautiful woman and felt in love with her. When they were discussing their wedding
plans, the woman looked at the wound in Sangkuriang’s head. It matched to her son’s wound
who had left several years earlier. Soon she realized that she felt in love with her own son.
She couldn’t marry him but had no idea how to say it. Then, she found the way. She
needed a lake and a boat for celebrating their wedding day. Sangkuriang had to make them in
one night. He built a lake. With a dawn just moment away and the boat was almost
completed, Dayang Sumbi had to stop it. Then, she lit up the eastern horizon with flashes of
light. It made the cock crowed for a new day.
Sangkuriang failed to marry her. She was very angry and kicked the boat. It felt over
and became the mountain of Tangkuban Perahu Bandung.

3. What happened after she knew the dog died?

4. What is the end of the story?
5. What lesson can we learn from the story above
PAKET 3

Dear Mr. Fairburn,

Responding to your advertisement in last Tuesday’s Guardian newspaper for a trainee
accounts manager, please find enclosed my CV. I am interested in the job advertised because
your company is well known as a world leader in creating innovative products.
As a recent graduate, I am well aware that I have much to learn and it is exactly this
kind of challenging environment that I am seeking. You will also see from my CV that I am a
person who result oriented. The achievements that I mostly proud about are raising over
£15,000 for a local charity and finishing the London Marathon.
Regarding other requirements, I believe I am a suitable candidate for the position
because:
 I hold a degree in Economic
 I am flexible about working hours
 I have good organisational skills
I am also available for interview at any time convenient to you. Please don’t hesitate to
contact me at any time by phone or in writing if you have further questions.
Yours sincerely,
Philip Morrissey

1. What is the reason Philip Morrissey wrote this letter?

2. What is the experience of Philip Morrissey?

The Legend of Banyuwangi

Once upon a time, there was a local ruler named King Sulahkromo. The king had a
Prime Minister named Raden Sidopekso. The Prime Minister had a wife named Sri Tanjung.
She was so beautiful that the king wanted her to be his wife.
One day, the King sent his Prime Minister to a long mission. While the Prime
Minister was away, the King tried to get Sri Tanjung. However he failed. He was very angry.
Thus, when Sidopekso went back, the King told him that his wife was unfaithful to him. The
Prime Minister was very angry with his wife. Sri Tanjung said that it was not true. However,
Sidopekso said that he would kill her.
He brought her to the river bank. Before he kill her and threw her into the river, she said that
her innocence would be proven. After Sidopekso killed her, he threw her dead body into the
dirty river.
The river immediately became clean and began to spread a wonderful fragrance.
Sidopekso said, “Banyu…Wangi… Banyuwangi”. This means “fragrant water”. Banyuwangi
was born from the proof of noble and sacred love.
3. Who is Sidopekso’s wife?
4. Where did Sidopekso throw his wife into?
5. What is the moral value of this story?
 SOAL LISTENING USPBK SMK 2019 - 2020

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

Part I – Pictures
Questions 1 – 3
Directions :
There are three in this part. For each item, you will see a picture and you will hear four short
statements. The statements will be spoken TWICE. They will not be printed in you test paper,
so you must listen carefully to understand what the speakers are saying. When you hear the
four statements, look at the picture in your test paper and choose the statements that best
describes what you see in the picture. Then on your answer sheet, find the number of the
question and mark your answer.

Example :
Look at the picture and listen to the four statements.

a. There is an empty basket

b. Some bananas are in the basket
c. The basket in made of wood
d. A girl is carrying the basket

Choice (B) – “ Some bananas are in the basket. “ – is the best answer to describe the picture.
Therefore, you should mark (B) on your answer sheet.

Now let’s begin with picture number 1.

1.
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3.
Part II – questions and responses

Question 4 – 7

Directions :
There are four items in this part of the test. For each item,you will hear a question or
statement spoken in English followed by three responses also spoken in english. They will
the spoken TWICE. They will not be printed in your test paper, so you must listen carefully
to understand what the speakers are saying. You have to choose the best response to each
question or statement and mark it on your answer sheet.

Now listen to a sample question.

You will hear : Did you go to the bookstore tast night?
You will also hear : A. No, I wasn’t.
B. Yes, I did.
C. No, I haven’t read the book yet.
The best response to the question “did you go the bookstore last night?” is choice (B) “yes, I
did.” Therefore, you should choose answer (B).

Now let’s begin with question number 4.

4. mark your answer on your answer sheet.

5. mark your answer on your answer sheet.

6. mark your answer on your answer sheet.

7. mark your answer on your answer sheet.

Part III – Short Conversation

Questions 8 – 11

Directions :
There are four items in this part of the test. For each item, you will hear a short conversation
between two people. You will hear the conversation TWICE. They will not be printed in
your test paper, so you must listen carefully to understand what the speakers are saying.
In your test paper, you will read a question about each conversation. The question will be
followed by four answers. You have to choose the best answer to each question and mark it
on your answer sheet.

Example :
You will hear : Man : Good morning. How are you feeling today?
Women : Good morning. I still feel a bit nauseated today. Is that
normal?
Man :Well, it’s perfectly okay. That is the side effect of your
medication.
Women : Alright then, thank you doctor.

You will read : Where does the dialog probably take place ?
A. At a hospital.
 B. At a station.
C. At a market.
D. At a school.

Answer (A) – “at a hospital .” – is the best answer to the question “where does the dialog
probably take place ?” therefore, you should mark (A) on your answer sheet.
Now let’s begin with question number 8.

8. Why does the man want to stop for a while?

A. He is tired.
B. He is thirsty
C. She brought some water.
D. She can’t go on anymore.

9. Where is the location of the skate park?

A. On the main boulevard.

B. Beside the hospital.
C. Between the hospital and the post office.
D. Just straight from the post office.

10. What is the woman’s description about the man’s Vespa?

A. New and fresh.

B. Robust and tough.
C. Old and rusty.
D. Hype and colorful.

11. What is the reason behind the women’s target to be an entrepreneur?

A. She wants to be a soldier

B. She cannot afford the college tuition.
C. Her father passed away recently.
D. Her mother is having another baby.

Part IV – Short Talks

Questions 12 – 15

Direction :
In this part of the test, you will hear two short talks. Each will be spoken TWICE. They will
not be printed in your test paper, so you must listen carefully to understand and remember
what is being said. In your test paper, you will read two question about each short talk. Each
question will be followed by four answer. You have to choose the best answer to each
question and mark it on your answer sheet.

Now let’s begin with the following short talk.

12. Why do computers essentially make our life better?

A. Because they have become an important part of people’s life.

B. Because they are getting cheaper and smaller.
C. Because they can help us tackle everyday tasks.
D. Because they are easy to assemble.

13. What is the component that enables us to search information within second?
A. Video card.
B. Random access memory.
C. Internet connections.
D. Monitor.

14. On what day is the student supposed to have a practical lesson?

A. Sunday
B. Saturday
C. Thursday
D. Wednesday

15. Why do the students need to pay attention to their supervisor?

A. Because it was the supervisor who gives them grade and score.
B. Because he/she is the headmaster of the school.
C. Because everybody wants to weld.
D. Because nobody wants to get harmed.

This is the end of the Listening Section