PREDICTION FOR ENGLISH NATIONAL EXAMINATION

LISTENING SECTION

READING SECTION (Packet 1)

I. INCOMPLETE DIALOGUES
Questions 16 – 25 are incomplete dialogues. Four choices marked A, B C, D are given beneath each dialogue. You are to choose the one that best complete the dialogues.

16. …….. is the capital city in Brazil, it is not the capitol.
A. Sao Paolo
B. If Sao Paolo
C. Although Sao Paolo
D. Sao Paolo, which

17. Did Mr. Moliere say that he … here only two weeks ago.
A. came
B. has come
C. has been coming
D. comes

18. Our new security guard is … person that everyone likes him.
A. a such nice
B. a so nice
C. such a nice
D. such nice

19. I had to make so many international calls last month that now I am faced … a huge bill.
A. to
B. toward
C. with
D. at

20. The cost of the necklace depends … the quality of the gold.
A. to
B. on
C. of
D. about

21. I wish I …. the answer to your question.
A. would know
B. knew
C. know
D. have known
22. I broke one of my teeth when I … into a piece of hard candy.
A. bite
B. was biting
C. had bitten
D. bit

23. “Hi, how’re you doing?”
A. I’m doing my homework
B. I’m going by bus.
C. How are you too?
D. I’m fine, thanks.

24. “Good afternoon, Sinar Jaya service station. What can I do for you?”
A. Sure, we give you special service.
B. Yes, I’d like to have my battery checked.
C. The bus station is not far away.
D. Thanks for calling us.

25. “John, we are going to have our final examination soon. How do you think of going picnic to refresh ourselves?”
A. Going for a picnic can release our tension.
B. Sure, I love going to a Mountain
C. Yes, my favorite is the beach
D. I don’t totally agree. We should study harder now.

SUCCESS IN ENGLISH NATIONAL EXAMINATION

SUCCESS IN ENGLISH NATIONAL EXAMINATION

Unit I. IDENTIFYING PICTURES

CONTENT
A. Meaning Questions
To test accurate description:
– correct preposition usage
– similar words in meaning, “deal or manage”
B. Sound Questions
To test ability to hear accurately
– Distinguish sounds. “sleep/slip, slept/slipped”

C. Combination Questions
To test both sound and meaning

STRATEGY
Never allow one question to force you to miss the next question.

INITIAL ACTIVITY

Make a mental list of words/phrases that could describe the picture. Don’t make notes. Just think of them.

Picture 1.

Words you might have thought of
2 girls display table
They products
Students behind
Selling

Picture 2.

Words you might have thought of
They Picture
Family Studio
Canvas Traditional customs
Photograph Taking picture

Picture 3.

Words you might have thought of
Girls Beautiful
Glass Drinking
Party Holding

TIP: ALWAYS remember that a sentence is usually constructed as: S P O/C.
This means that the mistake could be the S, the P, or the O.
If you are not sure about the right answer, determine the wrong ones.

TAPESCRIPT FOR THE LISTENING SECTION

 

Listening Practice

UJIAN NASIONAL 2002-2003

PART I. IDENTIFYING PICTURES

1. a. The television is next to the computer
b. The mouse is under the table
c. The speaker is in front of the monitor
d. The monitor is beside the computer

2. a. The man is using a screwdriver to fix the machine
b. The man is showing his screw to the driver
c. The screwdriver is being used to turn on the computer
d. The worker is driving nails using a screwdriver

3. a. The customer is showing how to cut hair.
b. The man is having his hair cut.
c. The woman is having the hairdresser cut her hair.
d. The man is blowing the woman’s hair.

4. a. The people are looking at the picture on the wall.
b. The leader is pointing at the people
c. The group is discussing something
d. One of the men is raising his hand

5. a. The parking attendant is giving a sign at the car parked.
b. The security guard is standing in the repair shop.
c. The cars are parked in the garage.
d. The cars are waiting for passengers at the station.

PART II. QUESTIONS-RESPONSES

6. “Hi, how are you doing?”
a. I’m doing my homework.
b. Very well, thank you.
c. By bus.

7. “Can you show me where the post office is?”
a. Yes, I can go to the post office.
b. It’s at the corner of the street.
c. The postman comes at nine.

8. “Good afternoon! Surya Jaya service station, can I help you?”
a. We offer special service.
b. Yes, the gas station is far from here.
c. I’d like to have my car engine checked.

9. “I’ll take this. Do you accept a credit card?”
a. The guarantee card is in the box.
b. Sorry, we don’t give credit card.
c. Certainly, you just need to sign.

10. “Good bye, see you soon.”
a. Don’t mention it.
b. My pleasure.
c. See you later.

11. “Could I have your driving license, please?”
a. Certainly, here you are.
b. I’m driving my wagon.
c. I always listen to you.

12. “I’m going to the super market. Do you need anything?”
a. A kilo of sugar, please?
b. That’ll be lovely.
c. Don’t mention it.

13. “Working with a computer for a long time makes me sick.”
a. You should take a rest, then.
b. People are crazy about computers.
c. Why don’t you take another one?

14. “I’d like to confirm my flight to Jakarta.”
a. I’m afraid there are no more seats left.
b. Certainly. Can you show your flight number?
c. I’m sorry, there’s no flight to Jakarta tomorrow.

15. “We’re so sorry that we couldn’t meet you at the airport.”
a. Please, don’t bother me.
b. It is OK, I call the taxi.
c. The meeting is at the airport.