Soal Us B. Inggris
Soal Us B. Inggris
1. Pilihlah salah satu jawaban yang paling tepat pada soal pilihan ganda, dengan menyilang (X)
pada A, B, C, D, atau E pada lembar jawaban yang tersedia!
A. Choose the best answer of the 5 options by giving a cross (X) to A, B, C, D, or E in the
answer sheet.
1. Read the dialogue.
Man : I’d like a double for two nights, please. Do you have a non-smoking room?
Woman : Yes, we do. Would you like a king or two double beds
Where does the dialogue probably take place?
A. in a railway station
B. in a restaurant
C. in an airplane
D. in a town hall
E. in a hotel
4.
Ery :“What do you think of our
new classmate, Rossa?”
Rossa : “Do you mean Nikita? I think
she is a really sociable
student”.
Ery : “I think so, too. She makes
friends easily. Nearly all of
our friends know her well just
in a month.”
Rossa : “Do they?
________________”.
Erry : “I have no doubt about that.”
What is the most suitable expression to complete the dialogue?
A. What is she doing?
B. Who do you think she is?
C. What a popular girl she is!
D. How a clever girl she is!
E. What a popular she is!
On 28 October 1928 in Jakarta, youths from across Indonesia held the Indonesian Youth Congress.
This congress marked the official meeting to urge the independence of Indonesia.
During this congress, the song “Indonesia Raya” was first introduced by Wage Rudolf
Supratman, a young reporter and musician. Supratman performed the “Indonesia Raya” on the violin.
The lyric of the song was able to awake the spirit of unity among the Indonesian youth of the
archipelago. The song marked the birth of the all-archipelago nationalist movement in Indonesia and
supported the idea of one single "Indonesia".
On this occasion, a declaration known as The Youth Pledge was made and declared by young
Indonesia Nationalists. They declared the ideas of one motherland- Indonesia, one nation- Indonesians
and one language- Indonesian language. Since the proclamation of independence of the Republic of
Indonesia on the17 August 1945 "Indonesia Raya" becomes the national anthem of Indonesia
13. A bank customer will immediately use his Automatic Bank Card after ......
A. paying a fee.
B. mentioning password.
C. making the phone call.
D. receiving a confirmation call.
E. calling the representative.
15. “All proceeds from the Dinner will go to the Abbotsford Endowment Fund”
The underlined word means ....
A. Money deposited in the banks.
B. People who attend the meeting.
C. Money obtained from the event.
D. The owner of the property.
E. The person who conducts the auction.
Nowadays, the activity of online shopping has risen steadily around the world. It has become a new
lifestyle for people in modern city since 21St century. Even though there are still many people who
prefer buying their daily needs in a market to shopping online, shopping online for certain people has
more advantages than its drawbacks.
There are strong arguments in favour of online shopping. For some people, particularly
working people, they argue that the existence of online shop is very utilitarian in their life. That is
because they do not have to go to a market which they may spend much time. Moreover, online shop
has offered many types of goods that customer can buy, so they have many preferences to select the
best ones.
Furthermore, nowadays, there have been many online shops which put some buyer
testimonies on their websites. If customers feel worried about the quality of goods, they can see and
read some testimonies concerning the quality of those goods. Therefore, with the presence of
testimony, consumers can easily determine whether the quality of goods is decent or not.
In conclusion, online shopping has advantages and merits for many people. Thus, people can
utilize online shopping as new lifestyle due to its benefits.
19. Based on the text, which of the following are reason why people choose online shopping?
A. the high price.
B. can be done everywhere.
C. the limited kind the goods.
D. the laziness of the customer.
E. the practically of transaction.
20. “Therefore, with the presence of testimony, consumers can easily determine whether the quality of
goods is decent or not.” (paragraph 3)
The underlined word may be best replaced by ....
A. considerable
B. respectable
C. acceptable
D. credible
E. reliable
“I have a daughter who studied magic. Yesterday, when you gave me the calf I went home. I
went into the house. When my daughter saw the calf she covered her face. First she cried and then she
laughed.”
At last she said to me,” O, my father, why do you bring a strange man into the house to look at me?”
I answered, “I did not see a man.
“This calf is your master’s son, “she said.”I laugh because he is your master’s son and I cry because
he is a calf.”
Then I went with my servant to his house to see his daughter. “Is it true what you have said about the
calf?”
“Yes, my master, he is your son.”
I asked her, “Can you give me back my son?”
My servant’s daughter took a bottle of water out of the cupboard. She poured some water on the head
of the calf and said, “Dear calf, change into a man again.”
A handsome young man stood before me. The servant’s daughter then changed my wicked wife into a
gazelle.
My son married my servant’s daughter and they were happy together.
22. How would you compare the wife and the servant?
A. The wife was a helpless woman, while the servant was a strong man.
B. The wife was beautiful, while the servant was handsome.
C. Both the wife and the servant practiced magic.
D. The wife was wicked whereas the servant was kind-hearted.
E. Both the wife and the servant could turn people into animals
23. When the man came back home, he asked his wife for his son ....she answered that his
son had gone away.
A. because
B. as
C. and
D. so
E. but
I am writing to apply for the post of Management Trainee, which was advertised on the Student
Affairs Office notice board of the Hongkong Polytechnic University on 1 March 2005.
My working experience at Lucky Star Garment Manufactory Limited improved my leadership skills,
communication skills and ability to work in a team environment. I have fluent spoken and written
English. I also have fluent spoken and written Mandarin, and can therefore work in mainland China.
Currently, I am studying a B.A in Management at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, graduating
in 2005. The subjects which I am studying that are relevant to the post of Management Trainee
include Operations Management, Human Resources Management, Accounting, Marketing and
strategic Management.
During my studies I have had the post of Executive in Management Society. While leading and
organizing Management Society activities I have my ability to lead and supervise subordinates
effectively, ability to work under pressure and ability to work in a team environment.
Working for Wong and Lim Consulting appeals to me because it has a good reputation and it provides
excellent training. Your organization produces a high-quality service, and I can contribute to this with
my leadership skill and my ability to work under pressure.
I am available for interview at any time. I look forward to meeting you.
Your sincerely,
Mohammad Hatta
Every year has its great men and women who are remembered for what they have done for their
country. One of Indonesia’s great men is Dr.Mohammad hatta .He was a man with deep love for his
country and people.
Dr Mohammad Hatta was born in Bukittinggi on August 12th,1902. While still in Junior high school in
Bukittinggi, he became interested in politics and joined the league of young Sumatera.
He left Bukittinggi to study in Batavia. Then he went to Netherlands. He studied economics and
gained a doctorate degree there. During his stay there he was active in the national movement.
Because of his activities, he was arrested.
In 1923 Hatta returned to Indonesia. He joined in political organization called”Pendididkan Nasional
Indonesia”. One of its goals was to develop political awareness among the Indonesia people. His
activities again led to his arrest. The colonial government exiled him to Bowen Digul, and later to
Bandanaira. Shortly before the Japanese invasion, he was brought back to Java.
When the Javanese surrendered in August 1945, Soekarno and Hatta proclaimed Indonesia’s
independence. Hatta became the first vice- president of The Republic of Indonesia
In 1956 Hatta resigned as a vice president and devoted himself to writing. On March 14,1981 Dr.
Mohammad Hatta passed away in Jakarta.
Nowadays, he is no longer living among us. However, his spirit of loving the country and nation is
one of the reasons why he is well remembered.
26. Why was Moh. Hatta arrested? Because .....
A. he joined in political organization in Batavia.
B. he proclaimed the Indonesia’s independence with Soekarno.
C. he developed the political awareness among Indonesians.
D. he had a spirit of loving the country and the nation.
E. he was interested in politics and joined the league of young Sumatera.
27. “In 1956 Hatta resigned as a vice President.”
The synonym of the underlined word is…
A. gave up
B. brought up
C. maintained
D. surrendered
E. kept in position
Acid rain is rain that is highly acidic because of sulfur oxides, nitrogen oxides, and other air pollutants
dissolved in it. Normal rain is slightly acidic, with a pH of 6. Acid rain may have a pH value as low as
2.8.
Acid rain can severely damage both plants and animals’ lives. Certain lakes, for example, have lost all
fish and plant life because of acid rain. Acid rain comes from sulfur in coal and oil. When they burn,
they make sulfur dioxide (SO2). Most sulfur leaves factory chimneys as the gaseous sulfur dioxide
(SO2 ) and most nitrogen are also emitted as one of the nitrogen oxides (NO or NO2), both of which
are gasses. The gasses may be dry-deposited–absorbed directly by the land, by lakes, by the surface,
or by vegetation. If they are in the atmosphere for anytime, the gasses will oxidize (gain an oxygen
atom) and go into solution as acids.
Sulfuric acid (H2 SO4) and the nitrogen oxides will become nitric acid (HNO3). The acids
usually dissolve in cloud droplets and may travel great distances before being precipitated as acid
rain. Catalysts such as hydrogen peroxide, ozone, and ammonium help promote the formation of acids
in clouds. More ammonium (NH4) can be formed when some of the acids are partially neutralized by
airborne ammonia (NH3). Acidification increases with the number of active hydrogen (H+) ions
dissolved in acid. Hydrocarbons emitted by, for example, car exhausts will react in sunlight with
nitrogen oxides to produce ozone.
Although it is invaluable in the atmosphere, low-level ozone causes respiratory problems and
also hastens the formation of acid rain. When acid rain falls on the ground it dissolves and liberates
heavy metals and aluminum (Al). When it is washed into lakes, aluminum irritates the outer surfaces
of many fish. As acid rain falls or drains into the lake the pH of the lake falls.
Forests suffer the effect of acid rain through damage to leaves, through the loss of vital nutrients, and
through the increased amounts of toxic metals liberated by acid, which damage roots and soil
microorganisms.
29. After the sulfuric acid and the nitrogen oxides become nitric acid, ....
A. it is absorbed directly by the vegetation.
B. it usually dissolves in cloud droplets.
C. it emits another sulfur gas.
D. it radiates an oxygen atom.
E. it dissolves in the lake.
Lately, concerns have arisen that Jakarta, the capital city of Indonesia, and its immediate surroundings
are threatened to experience a clean water crisis by 2025. Clean water, which is produced by two
private operators – PAM Lyonnaise Jaya (Palyja) and Aetra Air Jakarta – currently totals 18.7 m3 per
second. However, by 2025, demand for clean water will reach 41.3 m3/second as the population of
Jakarta is estimated to grow to 14.6 million people from 9.6 million currently (the unofficial figure is
possibly much higher).
It has been reported that city-owned property developer Jakarta Propertindo (Jakpro) and city-
owned developer Pembangunan Jaya will acquire a combined 100 percent stake in Palyja. If the
Jakarta administration has a direct stake in the city water operators, it will increase public supervision
on the local clean water industry.
PAM Lyonnaise Jaya, which manages the clean water supply in the west side of Jakarta, is a
private water operator that is partly controlled by Astra International through its subsidiary Astratel
Nusantara. Palyja has been active in Jakarta for about 16 years. However, last year a law suit was filed
demanding that the court will annul the agreement between city water operator PAM Jaya and Palyja
and Aetra Air Jakarta (Aetra) claiming that public access to affordable clean water has been hindered.
Based on information from the World Bank, Indonesia plans to achieve universal clean water
access by 2019 but almost half of the population still do not have access to clean water at present.
31. What is the text about? It’s about ....
A. the growth of water supply
B. PAM Lyonnaise Jaya
C. clean water industry
D. city water operators
E. clean water crisis
Indonesian Tourism Industry Association (GIPI) Bali is offering free accommodation for stranded
tourists at the Ngurah Rai International Airport Bali that has been closed since Nov. 27 due to
volcanic ash from Mount Agung.
“Not a single tourist should stay overnight at the airport, GIPI Bali together with Badung regional
administration is providing free accommodation for tonight and tomorrow, if the airport remains
closed,” said GIPI Bali head, Gus Agung.
“We’ve set aside two billion rupiahs for two nights, one room is allocated for two guests,” Gus
added.
The accommodation also includes breakfast.
In the era of social media, Gus Agung mentioned, unsatisfied tourists are free to express their
frustrations. “But if they are served well with respect, they will also post their happiness amid the
panicky situation,” he added.
Tourism minister Arief Yahya praised GIPI Bali for initiative, “What is being done by the Badung
regency and GIPI Bali is very good. This is what we call a long-term investment,” he said.
The two billion rupiahs is relatively small compared to Badung’s average Locally-Generated
Income (PAD) in a year that is at seven trillion rupiahs.
The use of formalin and other dangerous preservatives in food has been serious problem for three
reasons. Firstly, formalin is not for human beings, but it is for biological specimens and experiments.
Formalin in Biology is a 10% solution of formaldehyde in water which is usually used as a
disinfectant or to preserve biological specimens. Thus, it is not for food preservatives.
Of course when it is used for food preservative, it will be very dangerous to human’s body.
The second reason is that there is no tight control from the government. This condition makes
the people’s health is really in a threat. When the control is weak and the use formalin was spread
wide all over the Indonesian regions, and these days it has really happened, the citizen's bodies will be
badly contaminated with the poisons. Fish or food traders still sell their products which contain
formalin and dangerous preservatives. Can you imagine that our digestive system absorbs the
substance that should be for the human and animal corpses?
Considering the reasons, we can make a conclusion that the use of formalin and other
preservatives is really a serious problem if it is not resolved immediately.
38. Firstly, formalin is not for human beings, but it is for biological specimens and experiments. The
synonym of the underlined word is . . . .
A. approach
B. discovery
C. speech
D. observation
E. method
Chorus:
Don't laugh at me, don't call me names
Don't get your pleasure from my pain
In God's eyes we're all the same
Someday we'll all have perfect wings
Don't laugh at me.
I. KUNCI
Pilihan Ganda
1 C 11 A 21 B 31 D
2 E 12 E 22 D 32 E
3 D 13 D 23 E 33 E
4 C 14 B 24 E 34 D
5 E 15 C 25 D 35 D
6 A 16 D 26 C 36 E
7 A 17 C 27 A 37 A
8 B 18 B 28 B 38 D
9 C 19 E 9 B 39 B
10 C 20 E 30 B 40 A