STRATEGIES
This section checks how well you can describe the given picture. The correct answer should describe what can clearly be seen in the picture. If something is not clear from the picture,do not assume it is true simply because it seems reasonable.
Questions:
1. Look at the picture marked number 1
a. She is speaking in to a micro phone
b. She is typing on the computer
c. She is using a telephone
Answer:
C. She is using a telephone, because she is not speaking in to a micro phone and not typing
Questions:
2. Look at the picture marked number2
a. the table is being moved around
b. the waiter is wearing a tie
c. all chairs are occupied
Answer:
B. the waiter is wearing a tie , because we can see the waiter wearing tie not cap or another.
Choose the statement that best describes what you see in the picture
He is wearing a coat
She’s using a microscope .
PART 2 QUESTIONS AND RESPONSES
This section you can make an appropriate response to a given question. Remember incorrect choices often contain a word or phrase from the question.
Question Type 1 (WHO)
Who question usually ask about a person, a group, an organization, or a job title.
Question:
1.Who takes the packages to the post
office?
(A) Turn left at the corner .
(B) Martin usually does it .
(C) No, I didn't .
Answer:
B. Martin usually does it, because the question for who ask about a person
2. Whose handphone is that?
(A) It was made in Korea
(B) Yesterday, we talked about it
(C) It is mine
Answer:
C It is mine, because the question ask "Whose handphone is that?" not made from what and the answer B not related.
Question Type 2 (WHEN)
When questions always ask about time.
Question:
1. When is the problem expected to be
completely resolved?
(A) This morning
(B) Not yet
(C) May be Citra using telephone
Answer:
A. This morning, because the question ask "when"
2. When will the plane arrive?
(A) It will be here in about 20 minutes
(B) They plan to arrive
(C) I never drive
Answer:
A. It will be here in about 20 minutes, because the answer B or C not related.
Question Type 3 (WHERE)
When questions always ask a location, and so often include prepositional phrases.
Questions:
1. Where would this announcement be
heard?
(A) On the television
(B) My telephone is error
(C) In a company meeting
Answer:
A. On the television, because the question ask about "Where would this announcement be
heard?"
2. Where does Simon Jenkins most likely work?
(A) In Manchester
(B) Supply
(C) A refund on a previous purchase
Answer:
A. In Manchester, because the question ask about place
Question Type 4 (WHAT)
The question of what questions, regarding the type of information asked, is quite broad.
Questions:
1. What is suggested about Jeanne Sokol?
(A) She has recently traveled to Manchester .
(B) She is not attending my party
(C) She is read a letter of complaint .
Answer:
A. She has recently traveled to Manchester, because the questions ask about "what" are she doing.
2. What is Simon Jenkins offering?
(A) A plan is delayed
(B) A discount on a future purchase
(C) I am surprise
Answer:
B. A discount on a future purchase, because the answer A or C not related
Question Type 5 (HOW)
The question of HOW asking about the process, the quality or condition, and combining how with an adjective or adverb to inquire about the something.
Questions:
1. How will she get there?
(A) In this morning
(B) Yes, I do
(C) By train
Answer:
C. By train, because the how question ask about the process
2. How often has diffi culty with English affected
your ability to communicate?
A. Almost never
B. Listening
C. She is a pilot
Answer:
A. Almost never, because the answer B or C not related
Question Type 6 (WHY)
WHY questions usually inquire about the cause or reason for something.
Questions:
1. Why did Simon Jenkins write to Jeanne Soko
(A) To thank her for visiting a restaurant
(B) Hesitation
(C) A refund on a previous purchase
Answer:
A. To thank her for visiting a restaurant, because the question ask the reason
2. Why don’t you have a seat while you
wait?
(A) Two in the same row, please .
(B) It didn’t weigh very much .
(C) Thanks, I think I will .
Answer:
C. Thanks, I think I will . because the answer A or B not related
Question Type 7 (YES/NO)
YES OR NO questions will ask opinions or preferences , request something, make a suggestion or make an offer.
Questions:
1. Did you make a dinner reservation?
(A) I prefer fish .
(B) Flight 261 to Osaka .
(C) Yes, it’s at 7 o’clock .
Answer:
C. Yes, it’s at 7 o’clock . Because yes or no question always the answer Yes or NO .
2. Have you been to Paris before?
(A) No, they don’t have it
(B) No, we don’t
(C) That’s a good idea
Answer:
B. No, we don’t, because the question ask about "Have you been to Paris before?"
Question Type 8 (CHOICE)
Choice questions ask you to choice between two alternatives which are always related to each other.
Qustions:
1. What must be done before the claim can be submitted, the employee’s company must be notified or the form must be duplicated?
A. Neither, I am going to airport
B. The form must be duplicated, because It is important
C. Well, I like to, but I am busy
Answer:
B. The form must be duplicated, because It is important. the answer A or C not related
2. Where I am must be going for refreshing, at Bali island or Prigen city?
A. At Bali island. That was a beautiful place
B. May be January
C. Yes, I like it
Answer:
A. At Bali island. That was a beautiful place because the question ask what the place beautiful for refreshing.
Question Type 9 (STATEMENT)
In some instances, the question is not an actual question, but rather a statement to which you have to match an appropriate responses.
Questions:
1. I've been promoted to division head
A. Congratulations! You deserve it.
B. When is the next meeting?
C. Oh yeah, I don't care
Answer:
A.Congratulations! You deserve it. because B or C not responses good
PART 3 SHORT CONVERSATIONS
Strategies
This section includes three or four part dialogs between two people.
Aiwa : hello.
Veronica : hello. May I speak to Aiwa?
Aiwa : this is Aiwa. Who’s speaking?
Veronica : this is Ver. I just want to tell you that I can’t go to Tokyo with you next week.
Aiwa : hold on, tell me what’s wrong?
Veronica : well, my brother is being treated in the hospital for a dengue fever. So I have to stay in Canada for a week.
Aiwa : oh, I’m sorry to hear that. I hope your brother get well soon. Hey, I know. I can change my ticket to Canada; we can go together, right?
Veronica : yeah, Aiwa that’s a good idea. Well see you in the air pot.
Aiwa : see you.
1. Anyone who takes the conversation?
- Veronica and Aiwa
2. Where they have a conversation?
- In telephone
3. When do they plan to go to Tokyo?
- They are have the plan to Tokyo next week
4. What she wanted to say to Aiwa?
- She just want to tell you that I can’t go to Tokyo with you next week.
5. How Aiwa feeling when she heard the news that she could not go with her?
- She say sorry to hear that Veronica can't go to Tokyo
6. Why Aiwa change his ticket to go to Canada?
- Because Aiwa want to go with Veronica
7. Which city will be visited by them?
They will visit the Canada City
PART 4 SHORT TALKS
Main Idea Questions
It was Sunday morning December 26th 2004. The day that I would never forget forever. We went to the beach in Meulaboh, Aceh. Many people were there when I arrived.
When we were enjoying the beautiful sunrise, suddenly we were shocked by a violent shake in the ground. Everybody in the beach was panic. We soon realized that it was a very big earthquake although it struck in a very short period of time.
After that, we saw the water going on into the middle of the sea. No wonder if there were many kinds of fish left behind on the sand. We all seemed to be astonished by the view until we realized that there was a huge wave coming towards us and destroying everything in its way.
I didn’t realize what had happened until I found myself hanging on a branch of a tree.
1. The text mainly discusses …
A. the story about terrible a earthquake
B. the writer’s experience with a big earthquake
C. the steps to avoid danger in your life
D. the description of a beach in Meulaboh
• Answers: B
• Discussion:
2. The text above is a recount text that tells a person's experience, the correct answer is b.
What is the main idea of the third paragraph?
A. The writer saw many fish on the sand.
B. The view of the beach was very exciting.
C. The writer liked to see the wave in the sea.
D. Tsunami occurred and destroyed everything.
• Answers: D
• Discussion:
The main thought in the third paragraph cluenya expressly in the last sentence, a tsunami that destroys everything.
Fact and Detail Questions
Dear Nan,
We are having a great a holiday here on the Gold Coast. Yesterday we went to the Movie World.
When we got up in the morning, it looked like rain. After a while the cloud disappeared. And it became a sunny day. We then decided to go to the Movie World.
The first ride I went on was Lethal Weapon. Next I saw the Police Academy show. After that I had lunch as I was really hungry. Meanwhile, Mum and Kelly queued for the Batman ride.
About one o’clock we got a light shower of rain but it cleared up soon after. We then went on all the other rides.
It was a top day. See you when you get back.
1. What is the letter about?
A. Sam’s holiday.
B. The Gold Coast.
C. The Movie World.
D. The Shower of Rain.
• Answer Key: A
• Discussion
The letter above it can be concluded that the letter about Sam holidays
2. Where did Sam spend his holiday with his family?
A. On the Gold Coast.
B. In the Movie World.
C. In Lethal Weapon.
D. At the Police Academy.
• Answer Key: A
• Discussion
This answer is taken from the phrase We are having a great a holiday here on the Gold Coast
Inference Questions
Once upon time, a man had a wonderful parrot. There was no other parrot like it. The parrot could say every word, except one word. The parrot would not say the name of the place where it was born. The name of the place was Catano.
The man felt excited having the smartest parrot but he could not understand why the parrot would not say Catano. The man tried to teach the bird to say Catano, however the bird did not say the word.
At first, the man was very nice to the bird but then he got very angry. “You stupid bird!” pointed the man to the parrot. “Why can’t you say the word? Say Catano! Or I will kill you” the man said angrily. Although he tried hard to teach, the parrot would not say it. Then the man got so angry and shouted to the bird over and over; “Say Catano or I’ll kill you”. The bird kept not to say the word of Catano.
One day, after he had been trying so many times to make the bird say Catano, the man really got very angry. He could not bear it. He picked the parrot and threw it into the chicken house. There were four old chickens for next dinner “You are as stupid as the chickens. Just stay with them” Said the man angrily. Then he continued to humble; “You know, I will cut the chicken for my meal. Next it will be your turn, I will eat you too, stupid parrot”. After that he left the chicken house.
The next day, the man came back to the chicken house. He opened the door and was very surprised. He could not believe what he saw at the chicken house. There were three death chickens on the floor. At the moment, the parrot was standing proudly and screaming at the last old chicken; “Say Catano or I’ll kill you”.
1. Why does the man feel so angry with the parrot?
A. It can say everything except Catano.
B. It couldn’t say everything.
C. It was a parrot like others.
D. It was a stupid parrot.
• Answers: A• Discussion:Answer taken from sentencesAt the first, the man was very nice to the bird but then he got very angry. "You stupid bird!" Pointed the man to the parrot. "Why can not you say the word? Say Catano!2. From the text we learn that ....A. we have to respect othersB. we have to imitate othersC. we are not allowed to force others to do somethingD. we must not have the feeling as higher creature than others• Answers: C• Discussion:The above story illustrates that we should not impose its will on others, even if only an animal. So the best answer is C
Cause and Effect Questions
CAUTION
VOLCANIC FUMES ARE
HAZAROUS TO YOUR HEALTH AND BE LIFE-
THREATENING
VISITORS WITH BREATHING AND HEART PROBLEMS, PREGNANT WOMEN
AND YOUNG CHILDREN
1. Visitors with breathing problems are not allowed to visit the area because …
A. the fumes can make them difficult to breathe
B. the fumes can enter the human’s lung
C. it is very tiring to climb the volcano
D. certain people cannot breathe well
• Answers: A
• Discussion:
Breathing problems in this matter means people suffering from respiratory-related illnesses such as asthma. For people like these breathe the odor generated blerang volcanoes like the smell could make them unable to breathe naturally and even difficulty breathing and subsequent effects can cause death.
PART 5 INCOMPLETE SENTENCE
Vocabulary Questions
Verbs
1. She must, before she drives everywhere, buy automobile insurance
2. Chan would rather, if it's all right with everyone, cook dinner than go out.
Nouns
1. Our mathematics teacher was absent yesterday
2. The leg of the table is broken
Modifiers
1. He spoke quite firmly to him about his poor job performance
2. I was so busy that i forgot to take my lunch break
Conjunctions and Conjuctive Adverbs
1. Last night I washed my hair and I wrote a letter to my sister
2. She lost a lot of weight however she healthy
Prepositions
1. The little girl hid behind her mother
2. My house is by the sea
Grammar Questions
Verbs
1. Can you please take a messages for me?
2. I am helping my supervisor with job yesterday
Auxiliary Verbs
1. Shall I show you some photos my friends?
2. I must go back to work tomorrow
Agreement
1. In Miami, people like to go to the beach and lie the sun
2.None of the pieces of music was played in their original form
Gerunds and Invinitives
1.She remembered locking the door
2. They agree not to leave before 6:00 pm
Nouns and Pronouns
1. The dog is biting the cat's tail
2. They are waiting for you now
Conjuctions
1. Mary or John will meet you at the airport
2. Linda like Jazz but Rita prefers country music
Comparatives And SUperlatives
1. He is taller than this sister
2. This new office is much nicest
Negation
1. They are coming to the office Christmas party, are you?
2. I decided that not going would be the better decision
PART 6 INCOMPLETE TEXTS
Banking and Finances
Dividends are paid out of profits to shareholders as profit sharing, while Giro
Deposits at the bank, which may be withdrawn at any time by using a check, warrant other payment.
Marketing
Dear Kartika
Our sincere Congratulations on your success as The Best Washington City Journalist 2009.
This will support you to write more articles.
The manager and staff of
Moonlight Publisher
Hospitallity
Bed and Breakfast Plan pricing rooms include breakfast and room reservations made by prospective guests some time before his arrival in a way, by phone, fax, e-mail.
Office
Supervisor pasti mengetahui bahwa tanpa kualitas kompetensi staf yang sesuai dengan karakter pekerjaan akan sulit untuk mencapai sebuah keunggulan dalam menghasilkan kualitas output kerja terbaik.
Shopping
Long queues seen since it opened at 10:00 pm and increasingly booming. Understandably, RIM provides discounts up to 50 percent for the first 1000 buyers from Rp 4.6 million to Rp 2.3 million.
Transportation
"In Juanda airport some aircraft radar delay-induced death in Soetta Cengkareng Airport, Jakarta,"
Health
Protein has a very important role in the function and structure of all living cells. This is because the protein molecule contains oxygen, carbon, nitrogen, hydrogen, and sulfur. Some proteins also contain phosphorus.
Telephone
When he picked up his own household phone his assistant had to explain what the strange noise was, as well as how to use a rotary dial phone.
Travel
Every tourist who will travel to an area well a popular tourist destination as well as other areas, first pass planning to make a reservation in advance.
Please note that this list only includes 52 countries that are available for EMS (Express Mail Service) delivery. Countries that are not listed here would have to use Registered Air Mail ( 2 - 4 weeks delivery time) for US$ 0 - 20 per item / carton.
Insurance
Policy analysis is "determining which of various alternative policies will most achieve a given set of goals in light of the relations between the policies and the goals".
Meetings
Understanding teleconference is direct communication between several people who usually over long distances or in one room and linked by a telecommunications system.
PART 7 READING COMPREHENSION
Main Idea Questions
AT TENTION ART ENTHUSIASTS
Becksvoor t Galler y is holding a
PUBLIC SALE
in the Grand Ballroom at the Hotel Luxe
299 Norman Street, Melbourne
Come and see our range of exquisite pieces .
Original oils * Watercolors * Tapestries * Crafts
Friday, July 15
8:30 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.
For descriptions and pictures of select items
visit our Web site at http://www .becksvoor t .com/market .
Becksvoor t Galler y is holding a
PUBLIC SALE
in the Grand Ballroom at the Hotel Luxe
299 Norman Street, Melbourne
Come and see our range of exquisite pieces .
Original oils * Watercolors * Tapestries * Crafts
Friday, July 15
8:30 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.
For descriptions and pictures of select items
visit our Web site at http://www .becksvoor t .com/market .
1. What is the purpose of the notice?
(A) To announce a sale of ar twork
(B) To advertise the opening of a hotel
(C) To offer a discount on painting lessons
(D) To publicize a photography exhibition
(A) To announce a sale of ar twork
(B) To advertise the opening of a hotel
(C) To offer a discount on painting lessons
(D) To publicize a photography exhibition
2. According to the notice, what can people do online?
(A) Purchase selected items
(B) Order tickets to an event
(C) Register for ar t classes
(D) View some pieces of art
(A) Purchase selected items
(B) Order tickets to an event
(C) Register for ar t classes
(D) View some pieces of art
Fact and Detail Questions
SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENT
FRIDAY January 25TH, 2010
There
will be a girls’ basketball short meeting right after school this
afternoon in the school library. The meeting is expected to last around
45 minutes and finish by 5. Every member needs to be present in this
important meeting. Should anyone unable to attend the meeting, find Mr. Elder for permission and further details about the agenda.
Looking forward to seeing you all in the meeting.
1. When will the meeting start?
A. Around 4.05 p.m.
B. At about 4.15 p.m
C. At 4.50 p.m
D. At 5.00 p.m
• Answer Key: B
• Discussion:
Answer B, because "The meeting is expected to last around 45 minutes and finish by 5"
2. What should a student do if she is not Able to Attend the meeting?
A. Go home.
B. Go to the library.
C. Ask for permission from Mr. Elder.
D. Let the class teacher know about her absence.
• Answer Key: C
• Discussion:
Sentence stating that the meeting could not take part please contact Mr. Elder is "Should anyone unable to Attend the meetings, find Mr. Elder for permission ... "
Inference Questions
Bees are flying insects closely related to wasps and ants, and are known for their role in pollination and for producing honey and beeswax. There are nearly 20.000 known species of bees in nine families Recognized though many are undescribed and the actual number is probably higher. They are found on every continent except Antarctica, in every habitat on the planet that contains insect-pollinated flowering plants.
Bees have a long proboscis (a complex "tongue") that Enables Them to OBTAIN the nectar from flowers. They have antennae almost Universally made up of 13 segments in lazy and 12 in females, as is typical for the super family. Bees all have two pairs of wings, the hind pair being the smaller of the two; in a very few species, one sex or Caste has relatively short wings that make-flight difficult or impossible, but none are Wingless.
The smallest bee is Trigona minima, a stingless bee Whose workers are about 2.1 mm (5/64 ") long. The largest bee in the world is Megachile pluto, a leafcutter bee Whose females can attain a length of 39 mm (1.5") . Members of the family Halictidae, or sweat bees, are the most common type of bee in the Northern Hemisphere, though they are small and Often mistaken for wasps or flies.
What is the main idea of paragraph one?
A. Bees live on every continent.
B. Bees belong to flying insects.
C. Bees produce honey and beeswax.
D. Bees only live with insect-flowering plants.
• Answer Key: B
• Discussion:
The conclusion of paragaf 1 is described including bees and flying insects into.
Which of the following sentences is one of the physical appearances of the bees?
A. None has wings.
B. It has 13 antennae.
C. Its length is 39 mm.
D. Its tongue is complex.
• Answer Key: D
• Discussion:
Best answer is D. It is taken from the first sentence in the second paragraph which states Bees have a long proboscis (a complex "tongue") that ...
Cause and Effect Questions
NOTICE
If you are unable to work Because of an extended illness
or injury that is not work related, you may be entitled to
receive weekly benefits from your employer or the firm's
insurance company.
• To claim benefits, you must file a claim form
within thirty days of the first day of your absence
from work.
• Before filing the claim, you must ask your doctor
to fill in the doctor's statement on the claim form,
stating the period of absence.
Why notification was announced?
A. To help employees if he could not work
B. The form must be duplicated
C. A government agency must be contacted
D. A doctor's statement must be completed
The End and Bye-Bye
