LATIHAN BAHASA INGGRIS

* soal materi expressing offering help

1. Mike: Oh my God, I left my book at home.

Dave: ...........................

A. Shall I take it for you?

B. Just forget it.

C. Let me take you to school.

D. I'll treat you chicken noodles.

Answer: A

2.  Steve: I don't understand chemistry at all.

Banner: .................................

A. How about having dinner with me?

B. How about going to the beach?

C. How about studying together with me?

D. How about calling the police?

Answer: C

3. Nick: Sir, I think I'm lost.

Jeremy: .............................

A. Let me help you u your bag.

B. Can I help you? I know this place.

C. May I help you? I have a dog too.

D. Shall I clean your shoes.

Answer: B

4. Jane: You look pale.

Jim: I've got a serious headache.

Jane:  ....................

A. Let me take you to the restaurant.

B. What about a glass of avocado juice?

C. Let me take you to the hospital.

D. Would you like fried or steamed chicken?

Answer: C

5. Tom: This question is so difficult to answer.

Jerry: ............................

A. Just don't answer it.

B. Let's stop studying and go playing.

C. Would you like a cup of coffee?

D. Let me help you working on it.

Answer: D

6. Natasha: I want to go shopping but I don't have any vehicle.

Wanda: .................................

A. Shall I take you to the hospital with my car?

B. Shall I take you to the school with my car?

C. Shall I take you to the market with my car?

D. Shall I take to the zoo with my car?

Answer: C

7. May: Ah, these books are so heavy.

Ethan: .................................

A. Let me help you throwing them away.

B. Let me help you sorting them.

C. Let me help you cleaning them.

D. Let me help you carrying them.

Answer: D

8. Sam: My car won't start.

Anna: ............................

A. May I help you? I know about car.

B. May I help you? I know about construction.

C. May I help you? I know about electricity.

D. May I help you? I know about bicycle.

Answer: A

9. Liz: I'm very thirsty.

Mary: ......................

A. Should I bring you a bottle of sauce?

B. Should I bring you a bowl of noodles?

C. Should I bring you a glass of orange juice?

D. Should I bring you a can of soup?

Answer: C

10.  Upin: I have a lot of things to do. I'm confused which one to do first.

Ipin: ..............................

A. What can I do for you?

B. Where should we go?

C. When can you do that?

D. How are you?

Answer: A

 

*soal materi expressing giving opinion

11.  ... the new rules can make students learn better. 6:30 is too early for students to come to school.

A. I doubt that

B. I think

C. In my opinion

D. I agree

Answer: A

12. Roni: What should we do for our group project?

You: ...

A. I don't think so.

B. I think we should do a small presentation.

C. I doubt that.

D. Are you sure?

Answer: B

13. I really like Bali. ... Bali is the best island in Indonesia.

A. I don't like it

B. I doubt that

C. I think

D. I agree

Answer: C

14. Lisa: Do you think that these flowers can be good present for Father's Day?

Rini: ... but I think a tie would be better. Your father can wear it for work.

A. I'm not so sure

B. I think so

C. I agree

D. I will think about it

Answer: A

 

15. Bintang: I think everyone should have a pet.

Rona: Why? ... pet is very expensive.

Bintang: In my opinion, pet can make us to be more responsible.

A. As far as I know

B. I disagree

C. I don't think so

D. Are you sure?

Answer: A

 

16.  Doni: ... our English class is very boring.

Tito: I think so too. The teacher should use more English games to make it fun.

A. I agree

B. I think

C. I don't like it

D. I disagree

Answer: B

17. ... children should play outside more.

A. I can't believe

B. I learn that

C. In my opinion

D. Do you think that

Answer: C

18. Tita: Today is very busy.

Dina: I agree.

Tita: ... of our new manager?

Dina: I think she's very good at managing the office.

A. What do you think

B. Do you think

C. Do you agree

D. What should we think

Answer: A

 

19.  What do you think of the new shopping mall near our school?

A. I think it has many good stores

B. I agree.

C. I disagree.

D. I don't know.

Answer: A

 

20.  Sinta: I feel that students should do more discussion at class.

Jeni: ... Discussion can help us to develop our critical thinking skill.

A. I agree.

B. I disagree.

C. I'm not sure.

D. I don't think so.

Answer: A

 

*soal materi application letter

Text 1

225 New Station Road,

Agra – 7

March 2, 2007

To: The Manager,

Navajivan Trading Co.

Dear Sir, ,

In response to your advertisement in “The Times of India” of today that you are on the lookout for  enterprising and capable men who can take up market research for you, I respectfully offer myself as candidate for the post. I give below in brief my qualifications and experience in the line for your kind consideration.

I am a diploma holder in commercial courses from S.D. College of Commerce, Agra, and had taken marketing as my .special subject of study. I have worked as a field investigator with Messrs Kirpal Marketing and Trading Co., Agra for about two years on a salary of Rs. 1 800/-p.m. and had the privilege of winning laurels from my superiors in regard to my work as well as general conduct.

I am a young man of about 24 years and possess good health and personality. I have pleasing manners, hardworking disposition and keenness for outdoor jobs. I am unmarried and can be posted to any area of the country for market study. I can speak, beside Hindi, Punjabi, and English, some southern languages too. I can join immediately.

I shall highly appreciate if an opportunity is given to me to explain my experience to you in person during my interview. Would you kindly let me know the time and date when it will be convenient for you? Thanking you, I am looking forward to hearing from you.

Yours faithfully,

B.K. Bhalla

 

21. What position does Bhalla apply for?

A. A candidate of a reporter in ‘The Times of India’.

B. A candidate of a market researcher.

C. A candidate of a field investigator.

D. A candidate of a university lecturer.

Answer: B

22. What will the company most probably do before inviting Bhalla to an interview?

A. To ask him to hold a press conference.

B. To admit him directly as a new employee.

C. To find information from his former employer.

D. To send back his application letter without notice.

Answer: C

23.  “I give below in brief my qualifications …” (paragraph 1). The antonym of the  phrase                   “brief”  is …

A. long

B. short

C. concise

D. simple

Answer: B

Text 2

78 Jalan Balai Raya

East Jakarta

April 2, 2007

Ms. Dina Siregar.

Directory of Administration

Navaro Inc.

27 Jalan Edelweis.

Jakarta

Dear Ms. Siregar,

Your advertisement in March 30 issue of the ‘Republika’ was attractive because I believe I have the proven skills you are requiring for an administrative assistant.

I am Linda and I’m 22 years old. I recently completed a three course Apple Computer System. These  specialization skills have proven valuable in my work for the past eight months as an assistant to the chief accountant at Galaxy Building.

Since ‘proven skills’ are best explained in person I would appreciate an interview with you. Please phone me

in the afternoon between and 5 p.m. at (021) 4733756 to let me know the day and time most convenient for you.

Sincerely,

Linda

Enc.

24. What position is needed?

A. Receptionist.

B. Interviewer.

C. Chief accountant.

D. Administrative assistant.

Answer:D

 

25. What doe’s the applicant hope after sending the letter?

A. She will be a” manager.

B. She will start training.

C. She will receive the salary.

D. She will be interviewed.

Answer:D

26. “… proven skills” (line 5). The word ‘proven’ has a closest meaning to …

A. acknowledged

B. external

C. internal

D. outcome

Answer:A

Text 3

Dini Aminarto

Jalan Elang 89

Tangerang Selatan 19837

October, 30th 2018

PO BOX 1393

JKB 11013

To whom it may concern,

I’m applying for the Project Manager position advertised through Jakarta Post. As shown in the enclosed resume, I have a strong academic background in Chemical Engineer graduated from Universitas Indonesia on 2007.

My current work as Project Management in various multinational company has given me firsthand experience in the challenge associated with the development of a successful Petrochemical Company. In addition, I have excellent managerial and communication skills both in Bahasa Indonesia as well as English.

This background, combined with over ten years of Ethylene Plant Operation as Project Management, has given me a unique perspective that would be particularly valuable in meeting the responsibilities of this position, as described in your position. I am and independent individual who capable to work under pressure.

I would welcome the opportunity to meet with you to discuss my qualifications in more detail and look forward to hearing from you soon. Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

Dini Aminarto

27. Who wrote the application letter?

a. Project Manager

b. Jakarta Post

c. Dini Aminarto

d. Chemical Engineer

Answer:C

28.  What is the job position that applicant applied for?

a. Project Manager

b. General Manager

c. Chemical Engineer

d. Academician

Answer:A

29. Where did the company advertise the job opening?

a. Kompas

b. Jakarta Globe

c. Tribun

d. Jakarta Post

Answer:D

30. What are the skills that applicant presented on the application letter?

a. Managerial and communication skills

b. Accounting and managerial skills

c. Public speaking and communication skills

d. Bahasa Indonesia and English

Answer:A

 

*soal materi captions text

1. What is the purpose of the caption?

A. To make the picture look better

B. To give a description of what is going on in the picture

C. To tell about who was taking the picture

D. To explain the news

Answer: B

2. According to the caption on the picture, when was the photo taken?

A. July 19 2018

B. February 1 2017

C. January 14 2016

D. December 7 2015

Answer:C

3. Where was the location in the picture?

A. Sudirman, Jakarta

B. Tanah Abang, Jakarta

C. Blok M, Jakarta

D. Thamrin, Jakarta

Answer:D

4. Who is the main subject in the picture that is described in the caption?

A. Indonesian President, Joko Widodo

B. Former Indonesian President, SBY

C. Vice President, Jusuf Kalla

D. Governor of DKI Jakarta, Anies Baswedan

Answer: A

5. What kind of caption is in the picture?

A. Identification bar

B. Summary

C. Cutline

D. Expanded

Answer:C

Traffic Jams on Weekdays, Bandar Lampung

6. What is the purpose of the caption?

A. To make the picture look better

B. To give a description of what is going on in the picture

C. To tell about who was taking the picture

D. To explain the news

Answer:B

7. Where was the location in the picture?

A. Teluk Betung, Lampung

B. Bandar Lampung, Lampung

C. Way Kanan, Lampung

D. Kota Bumi, Lampung

Answer:B

8. when did the incident occur?

A. on weekends

B. a week ago

C. on weekdays

D. long ago

Answer:C

9.Who are the main objects in the picture described in the text?

A. Disability

B. Demo

C. A fallen tree

D. Natural Disasters

Answer:A

10. What information is in the picture?

A. Identification bar

B. Summary

C. Cutline

D. Expanded

Answer:C

*soal materi news item text

News Item Text 1

Two state-owned lenders — Bank Mandiri and Bank BNI — will build temporary houses for 400 families displaced by the recent strong earthquake that hit Sigi District, Central Sulawesi ProvincE.

Second Assistant Secretary of Sigi District Government Iskandar Nontji informed that the temporary houses for 100 families will be constructed by Bank Mandiri in the South Sibayala area of Dolo Sub-district. Meanwhile, Bank BNI will erect the temporary shelters for 300 families in Jonoge Village of Sigi Biromaru Sub-district that severely suffered from soil liquefaction during the 7.4-magnitude earthquake that rocked the area on Sept 28, he noteD.

The temporary houses will be constructed on pieces of land, owned by the sub-district government, village, and community members, he stated, adding that the Sigi district government will facilitate all related parties to sign a letter of agreement.

“We are going to provide a letter of agreement that will be signed by all related parties to avoid any unexpected eventuality in the future,” he explaineD. (Antara, 17th October, 2018)

41. What is the text about?

A. Building temporary houses for displaced family

B. Planning to displace the temporary house

C. Signing a letter of agreements to build a permanent house

D. New luxury house will be built by BNI

Answer: A

42. What can we infer from the text?

A. The temporary house will be build in the family lands

B. The displaced family will build 400 houses for two state banks

C. Shelters will be built by two state banks for the earthquake victims

D. Bank Mandiri will be built in the South Sibayala

Answer: C

43. What makes 400 families displaced?

A. Local governement

B. 7.4-magnitude earthquake

C. Temporary shelters

D. 400 houses

Answer: B

 44. “The temporary houses will be constructed on pieces of lanD..” The temporary word has antonym of ……..

A. Momentary

B. Transitory

C. Limited

D. Permanent

Answer: D

News Item Text 2

The Surabaya Police have arrested a man, identified only as MN, for allegedly buying an infant via Instagram.

MN was arrested at his house on Jl. Karah in Jambangan district in Surabaya, East Java, on Sunday. He was found to have paid some Rp 3.8 million (US$250) for a baby boy when he was only three days olD.

Surabaya police chief Sr. Comr. Rudi Setiawan said recently that the transaction was conducted in Semarang, Central Java, on Sept. 23. The baby’s parents live in Tangerang in Banten.

“The baby is now safe with the Surabaya administration,” Rudi said on Monday (The Jakarta Post, Tue, October 16, 2018)

45.  What is the purpose of the text?

A. To inform readers about arrested man for buying an infant

B. To describe the important person for readers

C. To argue that arresting the man is important

D. To explain how police arrested the man

Answer:A

46. What is the generic structure of the text above?

A. Orientation – Complication – Reorientation

B. Orientation – Series of event – Reorientation

C. Stating thesis – Arguments – Reiteration

D. Newsworthy event – Background events – Sources

Answer: D

47. “MN was arrested at his house…” The underlined word refers to a house belongs to…….

A. The police officer

B. The arrested man

C. The infant parent

D. A Surabaya administration officer

Answer:B

48. “…for allegedly buying an infant” The infant word has similar meaning with ……

A. Adult

B. Teenager

C. Child

D. Grown

Answer:C

 

News Item Text 3

Thailand: Forty-two passengers were injured and two were missing after two boats carrying Thai and foreign tourists collided in the popular island beach party, police said Sunday.

The speedboats were ferrying tourists to the Pha-Ngan island for a “Fullmoon” party, a monthly event that attracts thousands of young, mostly western tourists.

Provincial police officer, Adipong Tapee said of the 42 travelers injured, 39 were hospitalized including four Britons, four Australians and four Singaporeans. Also among them were Irish, Norwegian, Malaysian and Thai tourists, he said.

The boats collided and overturned before midnight Saturday, throwing the passengers into the rough sea water just off the island, the website of The Nation newspaper said. -AP

49. We know from the text that…

A. The boat carried forty two passengers

B. The accident happened not far from Pha-Ngan

C. The two missing passengers were westerners

D. The passengers were mostly foreign tourists

Answer:D

50. What had possibly caused the accident?

A. A careless captain

B. Too many passengers on board

C. There were too many boats

D. A rough weather

Answer:D