PAS INGGRIS 2021 LMS

 

READING SECTION

 

PART 1. READING COMPREHENSION

Choose the right answer A,B,C, or D based on the Reading texts.

Questions 1 - 2 refers to the following Biography.

Picasso was one of the most outstanding and important artists of the 1900’s. He is most well-known for his paintings. Almost every style in modern art is represented in Picasso’s work. Picasso was born in 1881 in Malaga, Spain, as the son of an art teacher. He studied painting with his father and also studied in an art school in Madrid. From about 1895 to 1901, he painted realistic works in a traditional style. Then he entered what was called the Blue Period. During this time he only used shades of blue in his paintings to show poverty he saw in Barcelona. In 1907, he changed to the style of cubism among his well-known cubist paintings art “ The Three Musician “ and “ The man with a guitar” which depict the destruction of a Spanish town. Picasso died in France in 1973.

 

1.      What was Picasso?

A.  A famous painting artist.

B.   A famous guitarist.

C.   A famous sculptor.

D.  A Famous actor.

 

2.         “ Picasso was one of the most outstanding and important artists of the 1900’s”. The synonym of the underlined words is …

A.  bad.

B.   worst.

C.   dreadful.

D.  excellent.

 

Questions 3 – 5 refer to the following information.

We interrupt this program to let you know that there has been a traffic accident on the Sands River Bridge. Traffic is backed up for miles on Third Street, so it is best to take alternatives routes if at all possible. The Sturgeon Bridge is open and there are no traffic delays there. Also, you can bypass the Sands River Bridge by taking Route 16 to Route 25. We expect that traffic will be backed up for at least an hour. After that the Sands River Bridge should be clear. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter. Now back to regular programming.

 

3.         Where does the announcement take place?

A.  Internet.

B.   City Hall.

C.   Television.

D.  Newspaper.

 

4.        What is causing of traffic to back up?

A.  Bad weather.

B.   Fatal accident.

C.   Routine inspection.

D.  Police investigation.

 

5. We expect that traffic will be backed up for at least an hour. What is the synonym of the underlined  word?

A. Like.

B. Need.

C. Demand.

D. Anticipate.

 

Questions 6 – 7 refer to the following business letter.

Plamboyan No. 89 Jakarta 2nd Pebruary 2018 Dear Indah Indah, sorry I haven’t written to you for so long. We moved into a new apartment last month and we’ve been really busy getting settled. It’s a nice apartment. It is bigger than our old one. It’s big so there are a lot of rooms to work in. It has a big living room, two bedrooms and two bathrooms. Another thing I like is the kitchen. The apartment is on a quiet street in a good neighborhood. There’s also a shopping centre just down the street with a supermarket, some quite good restaurants and some stores. We really enjoy living here. Do come over and have a look next time you are in the town. I’ll wait. Love,   Shelly

 

6. What is the letter about?

A.  Shelly’s room.

B.   Shelly’s new apartment

C.   Indah and Shelly’s apartment

D.  shopping center near Shelly’s apartment

 

 

 

 

7. Why hasn’t Shelly written a letter to Indah for so long?

A.  Because she lived in an apartment.

B.   Because she was busy getting settled.

C.   Because she enjoyed living in an apartment.

D.  Because she had to move into an apartment.

 

Questions 8 – 9 refer to the following Tourist Destination.

Sandygate is a beautiful  seaside resort with a wonderful beach on the Kent  coast. It is very popular with tourists throughout the year but especially in summer months. It has all the ingredients for a perfect holiday – numerous hotels of all kinds, a good selection of restaurants and excellent shopping facilities. In the evening the visitors can relax and enjoy a film at the ABC or in the Odeon cinema or, for those feeling more energetic, the town has three discos. For the sports person Sandygate offers  a miniature golf course and a tennis court.   Taken from English Grammar for Communication Exercises by G.D.                                     Devitis. L. Mariani and K. O’Malley

 

8.             Why did  the writer write this text?

A.  To share amusing story.

B.   To describe Sandygate.

C.   To entertain the reader.

D.  To persuade the reader.

 

9.            It has all the ingredients for a perfect holiday. The underlined word means…

A.  conditions.

B.   elements.

C.   factors.

D.  facts.

 

Questions 10 – 11 refer to the following Procedure.

HOW TO CLEAN A REFRIGERATOR 1.      Remove all frozen foods and ice cube trays. If you have a second refrigerator, use it to temporary store these items. If not, put the food in a cardboard box and cover it with newspaper. Dump the ice cubes. 2.      Removes all other food stuff and place on your kitchen counter or in cardboard boxes. 3.      Either turn the temperature control "defrost" or unplug the electricity to the refrigerator (or both). 4.      Never scrape or jab at the ice with a sharp instrument. You may cause serious damage to the freezing unit. Allow it to melt. 5.      Either put a flat pan under the freezer to catch the drips or put a large towel in the bottom of the refrigerator.

 

10.    What should we do after turn the temperature control "defrost"?

A.  Remove all frozen foods and ice cube trays.

B.   Scrape the ice with a sharp instrument.

C.   Remove all other food stuff.

D.  Allow the ice to melt.

 

11.        "Allow it to melt" (step 4). The word "it" refers to ...

A.  the ice.

B.   the food.

C.   the refrigerator.

D.  the freezing unit.

 

PART II. DIALOG TEXT

Direction: Choose the right answer A,B,C, or D from the short dialog texts.

Read the following dialog and answer questions 12 – 13.

Bertha             : So, what are you going to do after graduation, Arum? Arum               : Well, I’ve saved some money, and I think I really like to travel. Bertha             : Lucky you. That sounds exciting! Arum               : Yeah. Then I plan to get a job and my own apartment. Bertha             : Oh, you’re not going to live at home? Arum               : No, I don’t want to live with my parents when I start to work.   What about                             you? Bertha             : I’m going to get a job and live at home. I’m broke.

 

12. What is the topic mainly about?

A. Losing a job.

B. Renting a house.

C. Saving some money.

D. Planning after school.

 

13. What will Arum probably do after getting a job?

A. Staying at home.

B. Renting a house.

C. Continuing his study.

D. Travelling with some friends.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Read the following dialog and answer questions 14 – 15.

Woman           :  I'm not sure that the new intern I hired last week is going to last very long in                            her new position. Man                 :  Why? Are you concerned about the intern's previous experience? Woman           :  No, her experience was just fine. The problem is that she has been showing                            up late to work every day this week. Man                 :  Well, I would certainly talk to her about the situation, and if she doesn't                            come in on time, then it may be time to dismiss her. Woman           :  Thanks, I'll have a talk with her!

 

14. Why does the woman think the intern won't last long in her new position?
A. The intern is inexperienced.

B. To intern doesn't needs the job.

C. The intern comes in late to work.
D. The intern needs to talk with the woman.

 

15. What advice does the man give the woman?
A. Dismiss the intern immediately.
B. Give the intern more experience.
C. Talk to the intern's new manager.

D. Talk to the intern about the situation.

 

Read the following dialog and answer questions 16 – 17.

Woman           : The CEO has called a meeting. He wants us to update him on the number of                           students who have registered   for our postgraduate programs this year. Man                 : Hmm, he knows that the number of registered students has plummeted this                           year, and he is looking into  the causes. Woman           : If you ask me, the advertising campaign should have been more aggressive. Man                 : Yeah, I know exactly what you mean. I saw the newspaper ad yesterday and                           you need to read it very   carefully to see that we are offering postgraduate                           programs and not just undergraduate ones.

 

16. Why has the CEO called a meeting?

A. To examine the cause of low registration .

B. To inform the staff about registration.

C. To organize the advertising campaign.

D. To reprimand the staff.

 

17. What is true about the number of registered students?

A. It decreased.

B. It fluctuates.

C. It is stable.

D. It soared.

 

Mary	:	Hi Kevin, have you been to Australia?
Kevin	:	No, I haven’t but I have been to New Zealand. What about you?
Mary	:	Yeah, I have visited Australia before. You have to visit Australia Kevin. I have had a great time while staying there.
Kevin	:	Tell me about it.
Mary	:	Well… start from the English course. Since my English is not good, I want to improve my speaking skill. So I went there by using Student Visa.
Kevin	:	Wow that sounds interesting.
Mary	:	Now tell about New Zealand. Did you visited the famous place that used for shooting The Lord Of The Ring?
Kevin	:	Yes, I have visited that place. It’s located in Wellington. It was so terrific, beautiful and amazing. This is the first time I have ever seen awesome.
Mary	:	Ooh, I am so envious of you.

 

18.  What does the text about?

A. The experience of going abroad.

B. Watching the Lord Of The Ring.

C. Joining an English course.

D. Visiting beautiful places.

19.  “Ooh, I am so envious of you.”

       The underlined word is closest in meaning to ….

A.  proud

B.   jealous

C.   pleased

D.  delighted

 

Woman            : How do you like your new apartment, James? Man                 : Well, I enjoy living downtown but I don’t like that my apartment is so small. I                               want to get a bigger one but rent in the city is so expensive. Woman            : I think so too. That’s why I bought a place out of town. It takes me longer to get                             to work but my house in the country has a lot more space

 

20. What are the speakers discussing?

A. Their jobs.

B. Their homes.
C. Their travel plans.
D. Their favorite cities.

 

21. What does the man want to do?

A. Get a new job.
B. Visit another city.

C. Move to the country.

D. Find a larger apartment.

 

Man                 : Where are you rushing to? Woman            : I’m heading for a meeting of the ski club. It starts at three o’clock. Man                 : The ski club? Woman            : Yes, the ski club. Do you want to come along? Man                 : What can I do in the ski club? Woman            : Well, you will get to know other people enjoy skiing; listen to lectures and                                   presentations on skiing techniques and equipment, and best of all, plan skiing                          trips. Doesn’t that sound great? Man                 : It sounds great, but I don’t exactly know how to ski. Woman            : That doesn’t matter. You don’t have to know to ski. You just need to have the                              willingness to learn. Man                 : That sounds like my kind of club. Sure! I guess I’ll come along with you and try                             it. Woman           : We’ve got to hurry. It’s almost three o’clock.

 

22. What are they talking about?

A.  Planning holiday.

B.   Skiing techniques.

C.   Daily activities.

D.  The ski club.

23. “…. Where are you rushing to?”

      The underlined word is closest in meaning to ….

A.  bustle.

B.   indolent.

C.   crowd.

D.  fast.

24. What will the Man do?     

A. Stay at home.

B.   Watch the ski club.

C.   Learn the club

D.  Go along with the club.

 

 

PART III. INCOMPLETE DIALOG

Direction: Choose the appropriate expression A,B,C, or D to complete the dialog.

 

25. Rini           : … . It matches your blouse well.

Tantri        : Thanks. My niece gave it to me on my birthday.

A.              What dress is that?

B.               What a lovely brooch!

C.               You’re very beautiful!

D.              How nice is her gown?

 

26.  Bowo   : I feel tired and I feel dizzy.

Sri       : I think … Don’t leave the bed if it is not necessary.
A. you should lie down and have some rest.
B. you can see the doctor tonight.
C. I will take you to the hospital.
D. I must take some rest, too.

27.  Bryan       : Nugy, where are you?

Nugy        : I’m in the house. What’s the matter?

Bryan       : Oh, …

Nugy        : Certainly.  
A. Sorry, I can’t help you.
B. Could you do me a favor?

C. Would you like some help?
D. No, you don’t need to help me.

 

28. Vino       : I feel unwell. I will ask for permission to go home earlier.

 Anton    : Well, …

 Vino      : No. Not yet. But I’ll do it at home later.

A. Have you done your homework?

B. Have you finished your work?

C. Have we made our decision?

D. Have you seen the doctor?

 

29. Fanny             : I think everybody should have access to free healthcare.

Gerry             : …, it is the right of every citizen

Fanny            : Yeah, you’re right

A. That’s not always the case

B. You have a point there

C. Whatever you say

D. I beg your pardon

30. Carli          : Why is English so important? We have to study it from Elementary School   

                           until Senior High.

Anwar       : Of course it is. Because ... all over the world.

A.  English may be spoken

B.   English was spoken

C.   English has spoken

D.  English is spoken

 

31. Alex         : Hanna, do you want to come with us? We’re going to the movies.

      Hanna      : I can’t. I have to study.

      Alex         : Oh, c’mon. You can’t study all day and all night.

      Hanna      : But ... next week. Enjoy yourselves.

A.  there are mid semester tests

B.  there will be mid semester test

C.  there might be mid semester test

D.  there should be mid semester test

 

 

32. Retno         : Why did you still suspend all the work? You promised to complete all the  

                           assignments  during the holidays. What’s the matter? 

 Asih           : Well, I had no time to finish it because my brother had a car accident and … 

A. I did really forget about it.

B. I had to repair my motorbike.

C. I accompanied my mother to Bali.

D. I had to wait on him in the hospital.

 

33. Tiara          : It seems that you get a trouble with your work. ...

     Ulfa            : I have a need for help with my writing and with the computer work.

                            Which would you prefer?

      Tiara           : I want to help with both.

      Ulfa            : That would be wonderful. Sometimes we will be working together and                         

                            sometimes  independently, would that be Ok?

A.   What do you think  about your work?

B.    Can you help me with my work?

C.    May I give you a hand?

D.   Would you like to finish my work?

34. Aulia          : I don’t have an idea to order. Do you want to suggest me?

      Ray             : ...

      Aulia          : That’s right, I try to avoid eating sea food for my alergic.

A.  How about rice and fried prawn?

B.   Why don’t we have vegetable salad?

C.   I think we can get tomato sauce and lobster

D.  What about having squid soup?

35. Resti           : You look very busy with your work. …

      Lucky         : Oh, it’ll be great .But I’m afraid it ‘ll trouble you.

      Resti           : Don’t worry! I’m free at the moment.

A.  Can you give me a hand?

B.   You must use my hand.

C.   Let me give you a hand.

D.  Shall I clean your hand?

36. Bunga        : Look ! A big fire is breaking out in a  shopping center. …

      Bella           : Oh, it’s terrifying. Hope some of them are still alive.

A. A bridge is damaged by an earthquake.   

B. Many houses is destroyed by a big flood.

C. Lots of people are being trapped by flames.        

D. A taxi driver is robbed by his two passengers.

37. Putri           : The soup is delicious, isn’t it?

      Viola          : … It’s tasty.

A.  I don’t think so.  

B.   I am against you.

C.   I don’t have any idea

D.  I absolutely agree with you.

38.  Yara          : You look terribly ill. Can you continue our hill walk?

       Yohan       : ....

A.  If I weren’t ill, I would be able to continue our hill walk.

B.   If I had the strength, I would have continued our hill walk.

C.   If I was ill, I wouldn’t be able to continue our hill walk.

D.  If I had not been ill, I would not have continued our hill walk.

39.  Hanna         :    Rika and her sister are going to go to Bali on their vacation. Do you have any recommendations for hotels?

       Salma          :    I know some wonderful and quite inexpensive hotel there. ...

       Hanna         :    Thanks, this is her first trip to Lombok and she's a little bit nervous.

A. I’ll go there later.                      

B. I’ll come to see you.                  

C. I’ll try to find the names.

D. I’ll book the hotel for myself.

40.  Dewi         : Hi, Anna. …

        Anna         : It was wonderful. I climbed the mountain and saw the sun set from the top.

 

A.  Where did you go?

B.   How are you doing?

C.   How was your holiday?

D.  What do you do on weekends?

 

 

GOOD LUCK