TRY OUT I SMK PLUS NURUL HIKMAH 2015

Listening Section Look at picture no. 4

In this section of the test, you will have the chance to
show how well you understand spoken English. There
are 4 parts to this section, with special directions for
each part.
Part I. Pictures
Questions: 1 to 3.
Now lets begin with picture number 1.

1. Look at picture number 1

Part II. Questions Responses

Questions: 5 to 8

Now lets begin with question number 5.

5. Mark your answer on your answer sheet.
6. Mark your answer on your answer sheet.
7. Mark your answer on your answer sheet.
8. Mark your answer on your answer sheet.

Part III. Short Conversations

2. Look at picture number 2 Questions 9 to 12
9. What time is it?
A. Two oclock
B. Ten minutes past two
C. Three oclock
D. Three fifty
10. What are they talking about?
A. The opponents football team.
B. A ball.
C. A football match.
D. Their teams loss.
11. What is the man ordering?
A. A napkin.
B. A glass of water.
C. Room equipment.
3. Look at picture number 3 D. A chicken sandwich.
12. What does the woman prefer to do?
A. Going to the fair.
B. Staying at home.
C. Living in a windy town.
D. Going out for dinner.

Part IV. Short Talks

Questions 13 to 15

13. Who should listen to the announcement?

A. Bus drivers
B. Bus passengers
C. Bus conductors
D. Bus station workers
14. Why are the closings taking place?
A. Its Sunday.
B. There is no transportation.
C. Its a national holiday.
D. The weather is bad.
15. What does the company provide?
A. Conference planning
B. Furniture rentals
C. Food for business occasions
D. Maid service
4.
This is the end of the listening section.
PART V
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Error Recognition: Questions 16 to 20, choose the inappropriate structure in the sentences
below.

16. Sita : "Those twins are very identical. I can hardly differ one from another."
A B
Umi : "Well, Ani has longest hair than Ana."
C
Sita : "I agree with you. However, when they are wearing veils, we cant see that."
D

17. The structure of Borobudur temple, who is composed of 55,000 square meters of lava-rock, is erected on the hill in
A B
the form of a stepped pyramid of six rectangular stories, three circular terraces, and a central stupa forming the
C D
summit.

18. Gandi : "Do you know Jana? What does she look like?"
A B
Kenny : "She is beautiful, tall, and slim. She have a long wavy hair and black eyes."
C D

19. Kiki : "Whats the matter? You look worried."

A
Ima : "There have been many victims of Dengue fever. I dont know what to do to prevent it."
B C
Kiki : "If I am you, I would clean my environment."
D

20. Wati : "You look very beautifully with that dress."

A
Rini : "Thank you. My father bought it for me on my birthday."
B
Wati : "What a lovely dress. It must be very expensive."
C D

PART VI
Reading Comprehension: In questions 21 30, choose the best answer to each question.
Questions 21-23 refer to the following memo.

From : Industrial Relations Office

To : All Regular Staff
Date : July3rd, 2012
Sub : Introduction of hourly-rate employees

Effective July 10th, thirty new employees will begin working in our production plant on an
hourly-rate basis. This is an experiment to determine whether hourly employment would give better results for all
aspects of our enterprise. The new employees know that they are part of an experiment. Management encourages
regular staff to discuss the program among themselves and with the new employees. After six months, we will assess
the program to learn any lessons it may have for us. Meanwhile, we welcome staff comment.

21. What can be said about the new employees?

A. They will be part of an experiment.
B. They will be paid the same as regular staff.
C. They will work longer hours than regular staff.
D. They will work different hours from regular staff.

22. What will happen after six months?

A. The program will be evaluated.
B. Everybody will be given a test.
C. The program will be stopped.
D. All employees will be put on the same status.

23. Which of the following is closest in meaning to employees?

A. Employers
B. Jobs
C. Workers
D. Salaries
Questions 24-26 refer to the following text. It started from 1902 when Teddys bear looked
sweet, innocent, and upright instead of looking

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violent and standing on all four paws like previous D. At the mayors office
toy bears. Because of its new friendly appearance, 30. What should you do after receiving this invitation
this toy bear made a hit with the buying public. Ideal letter?
Novelty and Toy Company founded the first teddy A. Attend the event on time
bear manufacturer in the United States as to fulfill B. Contact the city mayor
the strong demand of this toy. C. Reply the letter
D. Hold a ceremony
24. What happened in 1902?
A. Teddys bear stood on all four paws. PART VII
B. Teddys bear manufacturer was founded. Incomplete Dialogues: Questions 31 to 40, choose the
C. Teddys bear appearance changed. most appropriate answer
D. Teddys bear became violent.
31. Via : "What should we do to be a successful
25. What was the new teddy bear like? student?"
A. Violent Tini : "... as well as possible so that all activities
B. Friendly can be done."
C. Strong A. You should manage your time
D. Less innocent B. You may not manage your time
C. You will manage your time
26. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the D. You have managed your time
word founded in the text above?
A. Purchased 32. Operator : "Subscription Division, Jawa Pos Daily.
B. Requested May I help you?"
C. Sold Woman : "Yes, Id like to subscribe to Jawa Pos."
D. Established Operator : "...?"
Woman : "This is Jenny Arnita."
Questions 27-28 refer to the following information. A. May I talk to Jenny Arnita?
B. Shall I call you with your last name?
Regulations for Visitors of Probolinggo Museum C. May I know whos calling, please?
D. Who do you want to speak to?
1. Buy a ticket before entering the gate.
2. Leave all your belongings before entering the building.
3. Eating, drinking, and smoking are not allowed in the 33. Ani : "When did you come back from the job
building. training program in Surabaya?"
4. Do not turn on the radio or tape recorder inside the Gita : "I arrived yesterday."
building. Ani : "...."
5. Touching the antiquities is prohibited. Gita : "Oh yes. It was a very useful training."
6. Do not take pictures of the antiquities. A. Will you enjoy the training?
B. Did you have a great time?
27. What should the visitors do before they come into C. Are you going to attend the training?
the gate? D. Would you come to the training?
A. Buy a ticket.
B. Take a picture. 34. Mimi : "Its already lunch time. Im starving."
C. Eat and drink. Sella : "Lets eat at the cafeteria, then."
D. Leave their belongings. Mimi : ".... Im rather bored with the food there."
A. Why dont we have something different?
28. Whats the antonym of the word prohibited in rule B. What about having lunch together?
no. 5? C. What do you usually have for lunch?
E. Permitted D. What would you like to have?
F. Forbidden
G. Suggested 35. Heru : "What do you do in your spare time?"
H. Avoided Ina : ".... My friends and I usually go to the malls
every weekend, just to look at things."
Questions 29-30 refer to the following announcement. A. I work in a mall.
B. I like window-shopping
On behalf of the government, City Mayor invites you as a C. I usually spare my time.
guest in the Independence Fair Opening Ceremony: D. I often drive for a picnic.
Day/date : Tuesday, November 12, 2009 36. Customer : "Id like to let you know that the
Time : 04:00 p.m. software I bought yesterday is not
Place : City Stadium working."
Due to the limited time and place, your attendance will be Programmer: "Im sorry to hear that. ...."
highly appreciated. Thank you for your attention. Customer : "Please do. Thank you."
A. Please try again to make sure.
City Mayor B. Please buy again and I guarantee it will be
H. Zainuddin working.
C. Let me check what the problem is.
D. Let me know if you can repair it yourself.

29. Where will the ceremony be held? 37. Irma : "We have to finish the report today. The
A. In another city deadlines tomorrow."
B. In a guest house Gita : "Yes, I wish we knew about the deadline
C. At the city stadium earlier. Whats your plan?"

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Irma : "I think ...." Due ...(45)... the high volume of customers at our
A. I worked late last night. spring sale, we cannot guarantee that all items pictured
B. Ive always tried to finish the report. in this ...(46)... will be available in all sizes and color
C. I prefer hard work tonight. at all stores. We appreciate your ...(47)..., and
D. Im going to work overtime this evening. encourage you to shop early at the best selection.

38. Zaki : "Did you send an application letter to the 45. A. from B. with C. to D. by
company?"
46. A. advertisement C. advertised
Ahmad : "No, I didnt. ...."
B. advertise D. advertiser
A. I prefer studying than getting a job.
B. I'd rather work than continue my study. 47. A. understand C. understood
C. I like working better than studying. B. understanding D. understandable
D. I prefer continuing my study to working.

39. Umi : ".., but now he has stopped the bad habit."
Questions 48 50 refer to the following advertisement:
Ari : "He should do that for his own health."
A. My father used to smoke cigarettes
VACANCY
B. My father likes smoking cigarettes
IMMEDIATELY REQUIRED
C. My father is used to smoking cigarettes
EXECUTIVE SECRETARY
D. My father always smokes cigarettes
Qualifications:
1. Female, attractive and representative ...(48)...,
40. Teddy : "Wheres Ms.Iriana? Shes not in her
age max. 30 years.
office."
Ruli : "I think ...." 2. A degree from a reputable Secretarial academy
A. She attends a meeting with min. 5 years of experience.
B. She is attending a meeting 3. ...(49)... in written and spoken English.
C. She will attend a meeting
D. She attended a meeting 4. Computer literacy, excellent communication
skills.
Please send your ...(50)... attached with Curriculum
PART VIII Vitae & recent photograph within 5 days of this
Cloze Test: Choose the most appropriate word or advertisement to: PO Box 352 Asabri 3771
phrase to complete the texts.

Questions 41 44 refer to the following letter

48. A. appear C. appearing
Dear James, B. appearance D. appeared
Welcome to Melbourne.
Our office is ...(41)... Riverdale Road, Camberwell. Its 49. A. fluency C. fluently
24 kilometers east of the city of Melbourne. As you get B. fluent D. affluent
off the train and come out of the Flinders street station, 50. A. apply C. applicable
you will find St. Kilda Street. You can reach our B. applied D. application
office ...(42)... train. Take Train no. 70 from the corner
of St. Kilda Street and Batman Street not far from
Flinders street station just near the Yarra River. The train
will ...(43)... you to the Riverdale Road. Just after your
train crosses Camberwell Junction, you will see our
office, National Australia Bank, 5 Riverdale Road, Vic.
Telp (03) 137022. Its on your right, opposite the
Camberwell market. ...(44)... me if you need any help.

Best wishes,

Andrea Flew
Personnel Manager

41. A. in B. at C. on D. by
42. A. on B. by C. in D. from
43. A. take B. move C. go D. leave
44. A. calls B. called C. call D. calling

Questions 45 47 refer to the following announcement:

NOTICE TO CUSTOMERS