Tuesday, March 16, 2010

Soal Latihan Ujian Nasional SMK Bahasa Inggris 2010

SOAL LATIHAN UJIAN NASIONALBAHASA INGGRIS SMK
TAHUN PELAJARAN 2009/2010

PART VI. Directions: Each item in this part has four underlined words or phrases, marked (A), (B), (C), (D). You are to identify the one underlined word or phrase that should be corrected or rewritten, and mark your answer.


1. Our biggest problem are that the supplies are not readily available.
A B C D

2. The director hired a new salesperson who he had worked for our largest competitor.
A B C D

3. The accountant explained that the new software is more faster than the old software.
A B C D

4. Saddam: you look pale. Are you alright?
A
Daffy : I feel tiring after working the whole day. I have to take a rest now.
B C D

5. Voice: Jasmin Hotel. Can I help you?
A
Sally: Yes, should I book a VIP-room today?
B C
Voice: who’s calling, please?
D

6. Rendy: do you know the man standing over there?
A
Cindy: No. I’ve never meet him before. Who do you think he is?
B C
Rendy: He is Mr. Thomson, the owner of this plaza.
D

7. Officer: You will not stop your car here. It’s blocking the traffic.
A B
Indika : I’m sorry, Sir. I didn’t mean it. I just need to drop this luggage.
C D


8. Cashier : How would you like to pay?
A
Costumer : I don’t have enough cash, should I use a credit card?
B C
Chasier : Credit cards are accepted here.
D

9. Dewi : Look at these beautiful skirts. I think I will take the red one.
A B
Rinda : I prefer blue better than red.
C D


10. The company headquarters is much closest to your office than to mine.
A B C D

PART VII. Directions: The following questions are based on a selection of reading materials, such as notices, letters, forms, articles, and advertisements. You are to choose the one best answer the questions (A), (B), (C), or (D). Answer all the questions following each reading selection on basis of what is stated or implied in the selection.

The Information Highway is the road that links computer users to an infinite number of on-line services: the Web, electronic mail, public forums, and software, to mention just a few. Not long ago, the Information Highway was a new road, with not many users. Now, everyone seems to want to take a drive, with over 30 million households connected worldwide. Not surprisingly, this well-traveled highway is start¬ing to look like a well-traveled highway. Traffic jams can cause routers to break up, forcing the system to close down for maintenance and repair. Naturally, accidents will happen on such a populated road, and usually the victim is some unintended file, gone forever. Then, of course, there's Mr. Cool, with his new broad-band connection, who speeds down the highway faster than most of us can go. But don't kid yourself; he pays for that speeding.
11. What is this the article about?
a. Computerized access to information.
b. E-mail
c. Traveling by highway
d. Traffic problems on congested roads.
12. Why would the information highway need to be closed?
a. there is an infinite number of services
b. there aren’t enough users
c. there are to many users
d. there’s an accident
13. Who can travel fastest on the highways?
a. Someone in a fancy new car.
b. Cool people
c. Someone with a broad-band connection
d. The police
SALES MANAGER
Multinational company seeks sales manager for its office products division. Candidate must have 10 years experience in sales development and management in the field and the ability to motivate and train incoming sales staff. Good salary and benefits package. Qualified candidates should send their resumes to: The Daily News, Box 8552, 1627 Elm Street, Adelaide, Australia
14. Which segment of the business is looking for a sales manager?
a. The office product division
b. The multinational company
c. The personnel division
d. The over seas staff
15. What type of experience is required for the job?
a. Product development.
b. Expanding sales
c. Ten years in office management
d. Research in the field
16. Where should applicant send their resumes?
a. To the company
b. To the division manager
c. To the vice-president of sales
d. To the newspaper
The company provides a benefit pension plan covering all employees. Benefits are based on years of service and on the employee's highest salary. Both the company and the employee make contributions to the plan according to government regula¬tions. Employees eligible to receive pension funds are paid monthly through the plan.
17. What determines the benefits?
a. Years at the company and salary
b. Bonuses
c. Starting wage
d. Company profits
18. Who determines the rules of contribution?
a. Managers of the benefit pension plan
b. Anyone who is eligible to receive funds
c. The company and the employee
d. The government
19. How often do eligible employees receive payments from the plan?

a. Every week
b. Every two weeks
c. Once a month
d. Once a year
FAX COVER SHEET
ARS TECH
Avenida Diagonal 673-683
08028 Barcelona
Spain
Tel: (3 318-4300
Fax: (Y) 318-4308
To: All Board Members
From: Fernando Murillo
Accounting Department
Date: October 23, 200__
Pages: This +10
Ref: 200__ Budget
Message:
Please review the attached budget before the meeting tomorrow. The meeting will begin Tuesday, October 24 at 10:00 A.M. in room 42 in Building B. It will last through Thursday and will finish at 5:00 P.M. There will be a reception at the Sofitel Hotel Thursday evening.

20. Where will the meeting be held?
a. In a Room 24
b. In building B
c. Next door
d. At the Sofitel hotel

21. How many days will the meeting last?
a. Two
b. Three
c. Four
d. Five

22. What day was the fax written?
a. Monday
b. Tuesday
c. Thursday
d. Friday

23. How many pages are in the whole fax?
a. One
b. Two
c. Ten
d. Eleven



When you are looking
For a new job, you must talk to as many people as you can who work in your field or in related fields. This is called networking. Networking allows you to learn about new areas to pursue and to find out which companies may need someone with your skills. Networking is a fun and easy way to find out about new opportunities. And when your new job comes along, you will already know some of your colleagues.

24. What is networking?
a. Learning the job well
b. Meeting people in related fields
c. Studying lots of companies
d. Getting along with your colleagues

25. What is NOT mentioned as something you can learn from networking?
a. New career areas
b. Your colleagues and what they do
c. Which companies may need you
d. What the companies pay

26. .. to pursue ( line 3) means…
a. to avoid
b. to convince
c. to close
d. to challenge















27. What is the purpose of technology for the research division?
a. It lowers cost.
b. It is used in research.
c. It is follows consumer trends.
d. It increases product quality.
28. Which of the following is not a research priority?
a. Improving quality
b. Being environmentally responsible
c. Developing new products
d. Hiring good engineers
29. How does this division try to lower costs?
a. By conserving energy
b. By improving manufacturing processes
c. By working fewer hours
d. By limiting exploration
30. The closest meaning to the word advancements (line 2) is …
a. improve
b. measurement
c. management
d. progress
































31. What is the purpose of this ad?
a. To meet new people
b. To sell tickets
c. To recruit potential employees
d. To show off the new headquaters
32. Where will the event be held?
a. At their headquarters
b. At the owner’s house
c. On a plane
d. At the regional office
33. What is available at the open house?
a. New planes for viewing
b. Jobs as pilot and co-pilot
c. Positions in reservations and sales
d. A tour of the offices
34. Resume in this advertisement means …
a. record
b. note
c. reputation
d. specification




















35. What does this passage discuss?
a. Rules for riding buses
b. Safety concerns
c. Bus routes and fares
d. Problems of the bus service
36. Why should passengers pay the exact fare?
a. Passengers will know what they paid.
b. The money is easier to count.
c. The fare buys a ticket.
d. Drivers cannot make change.
37. Who is entitled to use the priority seating area?
a. Mothers and children
b. Elderly and handicapped people
c. Bus company employees
d. Riders who pay extra
38. Which activity is prohibited on a bus?
a. Chewing gum
b. Talking loudly
c. Smoking
d. Using earphones
39. The similar meaning to the word fare is …
a. cost
b. tax
c. expand
d. profit

40. Rear in above sentence means …
a. in front of
b. up stair
c. middle
d. back part













41. What was the purpose of the study?
a. To determine what sales managers should do
b. To survey how sales managers use their time
c. To find out how many managers have duties
d. To gauge how long it takes for managers to do their jobs
42. What task do sales managers spend the most time on?
a. Training salespeople
b. Performing administrative tasks
c. Reviewing sales records
d. Making sales assignments
43. How much of their time do sales managers spend with the technical staff?
a. 5%
b. 8%
c. 10%
d. 15%
44. What can be concluded from the study?
a. There are few customer problems.
b. Sales are a low priority.
c. Little time is spent on training.
d. No time is spent on finding new customers.

45. Miscellaneous in this study means …
a. various qualities
b. many problems
c. misunderstanding
d. miscommunication

46. What does this ad suggest that you do this summer?
a. Take a vacation
b. Go to school
c. Get a new job
d. Consider a career in business
47. Who attends this center?
a. Professional managers
b. College professors changing careers
c. Undergraduate students in business
d. Office staff
48. What is required for admission?
a. The name of your manager
b. A copy of your grades
c. Your job title and duties
d. Letters of recommendation
49. How long is the course?
a. All summer long
b. One week
c. Three evenings a month
d. Two years
50. The closest meaning to the words Peers (line 3) is …
a. older people
b. the same age friends
c. the people younger
d. the closest friends