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The questions below are based on a selection of reading materials. You are to choose
the one best answer, (A), (B), (C), (D), or (E), to each question.

Reading passage for number 1 - 4
August 1st, 2016
Dear Customer,
Congratulations! You have just purchased one of the world’s most advanced
vacuum cleaner. With proper use, the product is designed to give you many years
of trouble-free operation. Please follow the instructions in this manual.
Sincerely,
Bryan May
President
Home Appliances, Inc.
1.

Where would this letter most likely be found?
A. In a vacuum cleaner manual
B. In the mail
C. In an advertisement
D. In a design store
E. In a daily newspaper


2.

What was purchased?
A. A globe
B. A vacuum cleaner
C. An operation
D. A manual
E. A map

3.

What is required for trouble-free operation?
A. Money-back guarantee
B. A sophisticated customer
C. A good price
D. Proper use
E. Dry storage

4.


What must the user do?
A. Exchange the product
B. Follow directions
C. Purchase another model
D. Keep it away from children
E. Redesign the garage

Reading passage for number 5 - 10
(1)

Communication is about more than just exchanging information. It's about
understanding the emotion and intentions behind the information. Effective
communication is also a two-way street. It’s not only how you convey a message so
that it is received and understood by someone in exactly the way you intended, it’s
also how you listen to gain the full meaning of what’s being said and to make the other
person feel heard and understood.

(7)


More than just the words you use, effective communication combines a set of skills
including nonverbal communication, engaged listening, managing stress in the
moment, the ability to communicate assertively, and the capacity to recognize and
understand your own emotions and those of the person you’re communicating with.

(11) Effective communication is the glue that helps you deepen your connections to others
and improve teamwork, decision making, and problem solving. It enables you to
communicate even negative or difficult messages without creating conflict or
destroying trust.
(15) While effective communication is a learned skill, it is more effective when it’s
spontaneous rather than formulaic. A speech that is read, for example, rarely has the
same impact as a speech that’s delivered (or appears to be delivered) spontaneously.
Of course, it takes time and effort to develop these skills and become an effective
communicator. The more effort and practice you put in, the more instinctive and
spontaneous your communication skills will become.
(“Effective Communication”, http://www.helpguide.org/articles/relationships/effectivecommunication.htm)
5.

What is this article about?
A. The importance of being honest

B. The roles of a communicator
C. The effective skills of nonverbal communication
D. The importance of having effective communication skills
E. The technique of having a two-way communication skill

6.

According to the passage, what is an effective comunication?
A. Using many sophisticated words
B. Using technical terms and quoting words of some prominent figures
C. Understanding the emotion and intentions of both parties
D. Exchanging name cards and phone numbers
E. Expressing different point of views

7.

Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
A. Effective communication is a two-way street
B. Effective communication helps you dissociate your connections to others
C. Effective communication is a learned skill

D. Effective communication enables you to comunicate negative or difficult messages
without creating conflict
E. Effective communication tends to be spontaneous rather than formulaic

8.

The word “convey” in line 3 is closest in meaning to...
A. to construct

B.
C.
D.
E.

to deal with
to conduct
to destroy
to deliver

9.


The word “assertively” in line 9 could most easily be replaced by
A. Objectively
B. Clearly
C. Quickly
D. Correctly
E. Fast

10.

The word “it” in line 12 refers to
A. Teamwork
B. Decision making
C. Effective communication
D. Connections to others
E. Destroying trust

Reading passage for number 11 - 13
Destination


Classification
Letters*

Weight
Up to 15 g
Up to 40 g

Zone 1
Asia, Marshall
Island, Guam,
Midway, and
others

Zone 2
North America,
Central America,
Oceania, Middle
East, Europe

Zone 3

Africa, South
America

15,000 rupiah
30,000 rupiah

25,000 rupiah
45,000 rupiah

35,000 rupiah
65,000 rupiah

Postcard
Uniform rate of 10,000 rupiah to anywhere in the world
Aerogramme
Uniform rate of 15,000 rupiah to anywhere in the world
*Standard-size item: 14 - 23.5 cm length, 9 - 12 cm width, thickness of within 1 cm
11. What is the cost of sending a twelve-gram letter to South Africa?
A. 12,000 rupiah
B. 10,000 rupiah

C. 15,000 rupiah
D. 25,000 rupiah
E. 35,000 rupiah
12.

How much would an aerogramme to Asia cost?
A. 10,000 rupiah
B. 12,000 rupiah
C. 13,000 rupiah
D. 14,000 rupiah
E. 15,000 rupiah

13.

How much will a 25,000 rupiah letter to Europe weigh?
A. 15 grams or less
B. Between 15 and 40 grams
C. More than 40 grams
D. 65 grams
E. Unknown


Reading passage for number 14 - 16

August 1st, 2016
Elektronika Jaya, Inc.
Jalan Permata 363
Semarang, 565656
Dear Sir / Madam,
I have for the third time received a “Payment Due” notice from your offices.
I am enclosing, for the third time, a photocopy of canceled check #212 in the
amount of 3,500,000 rupiah for the LG Air Conditioning.
Note that the date on the check is April 17; it was canceled on the back by your
company on April 29.
Please call me at (024) 775-557-687 to acknowledge receipt of this letter.
Sincerely,
Stanley Brooks
14.

Who owes money?
A. No one

B. Mr. Stanley Brooks
C. Elektronika Jaya
D. The Engineer
E. The Mechanic

15.

When was the check written?
A. August 1
B. July 31
C. April 17
D. April 29
E. April 16

16.

According to the letter, which of the following is NOT true?
A. Mr. Stanley Brooks has`paid three times
B. This is Mr. Stanley Brooks’ third letter
C. Mr. Stanley Brooks has received three notices
D. The company received the payment
E. Mr. Stanley Brooks sent the third letter on August 1st

Reading passage for number 17 – 19
Full nine-month warranty. For nine months from date of purchase, Roda
Jaya Center will fix defects in material or workmanship, without charge, that
arise in the operation of the electric typewriter. Nevertheless, this does not
apply in cases of battery leakage or unusual use of this product. To obtain
service under this warranty, the electric typewriter, with receipt indicating
date of purchase, is to be returned to the dealer, or it can be returned
directly to Roda Jaya Center, in the postage-paid envelope, with proof of
date of purchase

17.

According to the passage, which of the following is true about Roda Jaya Center?
A. It is an electronics service center
B. It stores power-supplies
C. It services rare products
D. It purchases typewriter
E. It rents electronic devices

18.

Under which of the following circumstances is this warranty NOT valid?
A. If action is taken within the first nine months of purchase
B. If the batteries leaked and caused the electric typewriter to malfunction
C. If the electric typewriter is mailed directly to Roda Jaya Center
D. If the customer buys another product
E. If the electric typewriter is returned to the dealer

19.

For Roda Jaya Center to honor its warranty, what must the purchaser do?
A. Return the product directly
B. Verify the cause of malfunction
C. Show documentation of the purchase
D. Pay the service fee
E. Pay the return postage

Reading passage for number 20 – 24
(1)

The term “team” is often used to refer to groups that meet over time to complete a
project and then wind down (e.g., cross-functional teams) or is used to describe a
group that operates solely as a team, with the role of leader alternating (self-directed
work teams), or a traditional staff that meets as a group on an ongoing basis to discuss
operating issues.

(6)

Many departments do not operate as teams—that is, “practice teamwork.” Members
may talk to each other at the printer or over lunch, and their work efforts may be
designed to meet the overarching objectives of the department, but these employees’
work on a day-to-day basis is largely done as individuals, which is unfortunate, for
many business experts now believe that teamwork is critical to organization
productivity and profitability.

(12) Downsizing, right-sizing, reorganizing, reengineering—all are indications of the
pressure on organizations to reduce the size of their workforces. The only way to cope
with this need to do more with less is by working cooperatively in an environment of
respect, drawing on all the resources available to get the job done.
(“Building a Sense of Teamwork Among Staff Members”, http://www.amanet.org/training/articles/Building-aSense-of-Teamwork-Among-Staff-Members.aspx)

20.

The word “solely” in line 3 could best be replaced by
A. Solution
B. Salvation
C. Solitary
D. Solidarity
E. Simply

21.

The word “ongoing” in line 4 could best be replaced by
A. Perpetual
B. Coming

C. Basic
D. Frequent
E. Long
22.

The word “objectives” in line 8 could most easily be replaced by
A. Objection
B. Offer
C. Goal
D. Claim
E. Problem

23.

The word “critical” in line 10 is closest in meaning to
A. Deadly
B. Crucial
C. Intolerable
D. Consistent
E. Troublesome

24.

The word “reduce” in line 13 is closest in meaning to
A. Increase
B. Lower
C. Lengthen
D. Prolong
E. Sustain

Reading passage for number 25 – 27
More than 5,000 electronics retailers and distributors are expected at the Jakarta
Convention Center in Jakarta Sunday when 500 manufacturers exhibit the latest
high-technology equipment. The new products will generally appear on retailers’
shelves next month. The Ramadhan Consumer Electronics Exhibition will
continue through June 25.
25.

What is the main topic of the press release?
A. The Jakarta Convention Center
B. Electronics retailers gathering
C. Electronics distributors meeting
D. The Ramadhan Consumer Electronics Exhibition
E. Electronics sale

26.

How many manufacturers are expected?
A. 500
B. 5,000
C. 2,000
D. 5,500
E. 6,000

27.

What is on display at the Convention Center?
A. High-technology products
B. Distribution of networks
C. Retail outlets
D. Sales Representatives
E. Marketing Supervisors

Reading passage for number 28 – 30
The Diponegoro University has had a problem with employee absenteeism, specifically
after having long pause of holidays. Between June and July of this year, the average
employee was showing up ten minutes late for work five times a week. Management
decided to take strong action upon this fact.
Human Resources suggested that management undertake an incentive program.
Every worker who was on time during the month of September would be eligible for a
cash reward. Within five days of the anouncement, absenteeism declined to the lowest
level. The employee tended to come on time in order to win the cash reward.
28.

What was the problem at the Diponegoro University?
A. Management
B. Absenteeism
C. Poor pay
D. Unprofessional atmosphere
E. Conflict among workers

29.

How many time was the average employee late?
A. Five times a week
B. Ten times a week
C. Ten times between June and July
D. Twenty times between June and July
E. Five times a month

30.

What did employees who were on time receive?
A. A trip to Papua
B. A cash reward
C. A new position
D. A new car
E. A bank account