1.
The farmers ... their farms by using tractors but there are some who use additional ones.
Correct Answer
D. Cultivate
Explanation
The correct answer is "cultivate". This word best fits the context of the sentence, as it refers to the action of preparing and using land for growing crops. The sentence suggests that farmers take care of their farms by using tractors, but some farmers also use additional methods, such as cultivating the land.
2.
A: How much is the ... for this clothes.B: It's just Rp150.000,- Would you like to buy?A: Of course, it's not really expensive.
Correct Answer
B. Cost
Explanation
The word "cost" is the most appropriate answer because it refers to the amount of money required to purchase something. In the given conversation, B states that the cost of the clothes is Rp150.000,-, indicating the price or amount of money needed to buy them. The word "price" is also related to the concept of cost, but "cost" is a more specific and accurate term in this context. The other options, "fare" and "budget," do not accurately describe the amount of money needed to buy the clothes.
3.
The plane will depart at 7.30 a.m. The underlined word means ....
Correct Answer
C. Leave
Explanation
The underlined word "leave" means that the plane will depart at 7.30 a.m. "Leave" refers to the action of departing or moving away from a place, which is exactly what the plane will be doing at the specified time.
4.
Mother : ...children! Your little sister is sleeping.
Children: Sorry, Mum.
Correct Answer
C. Be Quite
Explanation
The correct answer is "Be Quite." This is the appropriate response from the children when their mother tells them that their little sister is sleeping. It indicates that they should lower their voices and not make noise in order to not disturb her.
5.
A: ... your best friends since graduated from junior high
school?B: Not yet, I hope
someday.
Correct Answer
D. Have you met
Explanation
The correct answer is "Have you met." This is because the question is asking about whether the person has met their best friends since graduating from junior high school. The phrase "have you met" is used to ask about past experiences or encounters, which is appropriate in this context.
6.
Dewi is intelligent. She is also religious.
The sentences mean
....
Correct Answer
B. Dewi is not only intelligent, but also religious.
Explanation
The correct answer is "Dewi is not only intelligent, but also religious." This explanation accurately reflects the meaning of the given sentences, stating that Dewi possesses both intelligence and religious beliefs.
7.
Combine the two sentences.
1.
Indonesia has two seasons
2.
Malaysia has two seasons
Correct Answer
A. Indonesia has two seasons and so does Malaysia.
Explanation
The correct answer is "Indonesia has two seasons and so does Malaysia." This answer correctly combines the information from both sentences and states that both Indonesia and Malaysia have two seasons.
8.
Read the following dialogue to answer questions 8 to 11.
Son : Father, I have a cough,
I can't eat properly.
Father
: Have you taken a medicine?
Son : Yes, but it doesn't get
better.
Father
: Let's go to the doctor.
Son : I am afraid of a doctor.
Father
: Why?
Son : I don't want to consume
some medicines.
Why can't the boy eat properly?
Correct Answer
D. He has a cough.
Explanation
The boy cannot eat properly because he has a cough.
9.
Read the following dialogue to answer questions 8 to 11.
Son : Father, I have a cough,
I can't eat properly.
Father
: Have you taken a medicine?
Son : Yes, but it doesn't get
better.
Father
: Let's go to the doctor.
Son : I am afraid of a doctor.
Father
: Why?
Son : I don't want to consume
some medicines.
What does his father
suggest his son to do?
Correct Answer
D. To visit a doctor.
Explanation
The father suggests his son to visit a doctor because the son's cough is not getting better even after taking medicine. The father believes that a doctor can provide better treatment or prescribe different medicines to help the son recover from his cough.
10.
From the dialogue we know that father and his son are at ...
Correct Answer
A. Home
Explanation
The correct answer is home. This can be inferred from the information given in the dialogue, which states that the father and son are "at" a certain location. Since the options provided include a school, a hospital, and a doctor's room, but not a specific location like a park or a store, it can be assumed that the most likely place for a father and son to be together is their own home. Therefore, the correct answer is home.
11.
Nabila: Oh, my head hurts.
Can
you get me some "Panadol", please?
It's on the table.
Ica : ... Here it is.
Nabila: Thank
you.
Correct Answer
A. Certainly
Explanation
The correct answer is "Certainly". In the conversation, Nabila asks Ica to get her some "Panadol" because her head hurts. Ica responds by saying "Here it is", indicating that she has found the Panadol and will give it to Nabila. "Certainly" is a suitable response in this context, as it expresses agreement and willingness to fulfill Nabila's request.
12.
Veni: I walked around to Tanah Abang with my sister
yesterday.
Lila : What did you buy?
Veni: I ... a
pair of gold earring for my daughter's birthday.
Lila: Nice
gift.
Correct Answer
D. Bought
Explanation
Veni is talking about a past event, specifically yesterday. The word "bought" is the past tense form of the verb "buy," which is the correct verb tense to use when referring to an action that happened in the past.
13.
Andre: Do you have a plan next holiday?
Prita : Nothing. What about you?
Andre: I ... the
Museum of Fatahillah. Can you join me?
Prita : Sure. Thank you.
Correct Answer
C. Am going to visit
Explanation
Andre is talking about his future plan to visit the Museum of Fatahillah. He uses the phrase "I am going to visit" to indicate his intention or plan for the next holiday. Prita agrees to join him, indicating that they have made plans to visit the museum together.
14.
Rika : There is
show in Senayan.
...
to see it, Mom?
Mother: I'm afraid. I think it will be very crowded and it's dangerous for a young girl like you.
Correct Answer
B. Can I go
Explanation
Rika is asking her mother if she can go to a show in Senayan. Her mother expresses concern about it being crowded and dangerous for a young girl like Rika. Rika's question "Can I go" implies that she is seeking permission from her mother to attend the show.
15.
16. X: Is Pantai Indah Ancol near here?
Y: Yes; it is
Z: ...It's about
100 kilometers from here.
X: Oh, really?
Correct Answer
B. It certainly is.
Explanation
The correct answer "It certainly is." is the most appropriate response to the question because it confirms that Pantai Indah Ancol is indeed near the current location. The other options do not provide a direct affirmation or confirmation of the proximity of Pantai Indah Ancol.
16.
Guest :
There is a suit room ...
Receptionist :
Single room only, sir.
Guest : That's okay. I'll take it
Correct Answer
B. Isn't there?
Explanation
The correct answer is "isn't there?" because the guest is asking if there is a suit room available. The receptionist responds by saying there is only a single room available, implying that there is no suit room. The guest acknowledges this and accepts the single room.
17.
A: Traveling by train costs cheap, ... it?
B: Yes, you're
right.
Correct Answer
B. Doesn't
Explanation
The correct answer is "doesn't". This is because the question is asking if traveling by train costs cheap, and the correct response is agreeing with the statement by saying "Yes, you're right." The word "doesn't" is used to negate the statement, indicating that traveling by train is not cheap.
18.
Ardhi : Did the children go home after class?
Rina : No
Ardhi : What did
they do?
Rina : They ... chest.
Correct Answer
D. Played
19.
Lina : What does your
mother do?
Berta: She works
at one of the Japan companies.
Lina : She must be able to speak Japanese well.
Berta: A little.
But she ... speak English better.
Correct Answer
D. Can
Explanation
Berta mentions that her mother works at one of the Japan companies and Lina assumes that her mother must be able to speak Japanese well. Berta's response contradicts this assumption by saying that her mother can speak Japanese a little, but she can speak English better. This implies that her mother is able to speak English, indicating that the correct answer is "can".
20.
We love reading books ... we don't like writing an article.
Correct Answer
B. But
Explanation
The word "but" is the correct answer because it is used to show contrast or opposition between two ideas or statements. In this sentence, the first part expresses a positive sentiment towards reading books, while the second part expresses a negative sentiment towards writing an article. The word "but" effectively connects these two contrasting ideas, indicating that despite the love for reading books, there is a dislike for writing an article.
21.
I love swimming. I ... like cycling.
Correct Answer
also
Explanation
The word "also" is used to indicate that the speaker has a similar feeling or experience towards another activity. In this case, the person loves swimming and also likes cycling.
22.
I was sleepy ... didn't
sleep soon because I watched movie on TV.
Correct Answer
but
Explanation
The word "but" is used to show contrast or contradiction between two ideas or statements. In this context, it suggests that despite feeling sleepy, the person didn't fall asleep soon because they watched a movie on TV.
23.
We couldn't pass the exam because of ...
Correct Answer
difficult
we did not study
Explanation
The correct answer is "difficult" because it suggests that the reason for not passing the exam was the level of difficulty. This is further supported by the statement "we did not study," which implies that the lack of preparation contributed to the difficulty of the exam.
24.
I ... the movie
twice because it's my favorite movie.
Correct Answer
have watched
Explanation
The correct answer is "have watched." This is because the sentence is expressing an action that has occurred multiple times in the past. The phrase "twice" indicates that the speaker has watched the movie on two separate occasions. The present perfect tense "have watched" is used to describe an action that started in the past and is still relevant in the present.
25.
A: We'd better stay here until the storm stops.
B: ....
Correct Answer
That's good idea.
I agree with you.
That's right.
Explanation
The correct answer is "That's good idea. I agree with you. That's right." This response shows agreement with A's suggestion to stay until the storm stops. The phrases "That's a good idea" and "I agree with you" both indicate support for A's suggestion, while "That's right" acknowledges the validity of the statement.
26.
Which would you prefer? Would you like to read a novel ...
do homework?
Correct Answer
or
Explanation
The correct answer is "or" because it suggests that the person has a choice between reading a novel or doing homework. This indicates that they can choose one option over the other based on their preference or priorities.
27.
She ate fried chicken, coca cola ... French fries for
breakfast this morning.
Correct Answer
and
Explanation
The word "and" is used to connect the items in a list. In this sentence, it is used to connect the different foods that she ate for breakfast.
28.
People will eat almost anything ... permitted by God.
Correct Answer
which
Explanation
The word "which" is used to refer to something previously mentioned or specified. In this context, it is referring to the things that people will eat. The sentence suggests that people are willing to eat almost anything that is allowed or permitted by God.
29.
It ... rain hard with a storm for only prediction.
Correct Answer
will
Explanation
The word "will" is used to indicate future tense. In this context, it suggests that there is a prediction or forecast that it will rain hard with a storm in the future.
30.
A: Drinking 8 glasses of water everyday makes our body
healthy.
B: ....
Correct Answer
I agree.
That's good
I agree with you.
That's right.
Explanation
The statement made by person B is expressing agreement with the statement made by person A. They are acknowledging that drinking 8 glasses of water everyday is beneficial for our health.