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    KEMENTERIAN PENDIDIKAN NASIONAL

    PUSPENDIK BALITBANG

    TAHUN PELAJARAN 2009/2010

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    Mata Pelajaran : BAHASA INGGRIS , Jenjang : SMAIMA : Program Studi : IPAlIPSIBAHASAIKEAGAMAAN

    : Selasa, 23 Maret 2010 : 08.00 - 10.00

    1. Isikan identitas Anda ke dalam Lembar Jawaban Ujian Nasional (LJUN) yang tersedia dengan menggunakan pensil 2B sesuai petunjuk di LJUN.

    2. Hitamkan bulatan di depan nama mata ujian pada LJUN. 3. Tersedia waktu 120 menit untuk mengerjakan paket tes tersebut. 4. Jumlah soal sebanyak 50 butir;: pada setiapbutir soal terdapat 5 (lima)

    pilihan jawaban. . 5. Periksa dan bacalah soal-soal sebelum Anda menjawabnya. 6. Laporkan kepada pengawas ujian apabila terdapat lembar soal yang kurang

    jelas, rusak, atau tidak lengkap. 7. Mintalah kertas buram kepada pengawas ujian, bila diperlukan. 8. Tidak diizinkan menggunakan kalkulator, HP, tabel matematika atau alat

    bantu hitung lainnya. 9. Periksalah pekerjaan Anda sebelum diserahkan kepada pengawas ujian. 10. Lembar soal tidak boleh dicoret-coret,

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    Listening Section

    In this section of the test, you will have the chance to show how well you understand spoken English. There are four parts to this section with special directions for each part.

    PART I Questions 1 to 3.

    Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear some dialogues and questions spoken in English. The questions and the dialogues will be spoken twice. They will not be printed in your test book, so you must listen carefully to understand what the speakers are saying. After you listen to the dialogue and the question about it, read the five possible answers, and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard. Now listen to a sample question. You will hear: Woman What do you want for your birthday present, Mike? A watch, a bicycle, a mobile

    phone or a Power Ranger robot? Man I'd rather you bought me a Portable Play Station 3.

    Narrator : What did Mike want for his birthday present?

    A. A robot. Sample answer B. A watch. C. A bicycle. 0000_ D. A mobile phone. ABC D E E A play station 3. cO'.

    The best answer to this question is "A play station 3". Therefore you should choose answer (E)

    1. A. How to use email. B. Internet usage. C. Receiving emails. D. Voice mail. E. Communication.

    2. A. He doesn't have a driver's license yet. B. His friend will drive him. C. He is seventeen year old. D. His mother will use it. E. He drives carelessly.

    3. A. The man takes the bus to work. B. The man wants the woman to go with him. C. The woman prefers driving in the rush hour. D. The woman wants to ride to work with man. E. The man has to stand on the bus ifhe takes it to work.

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    PART II Questions: 4 to 6.

    Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear some dialogues or monologues spoken in English. The dialogues or monologues will be spoken twice. They will not be printed in your test book, so you must listen carefully to understand what the speakers are saying. After you listen to the dialogue or monologue, look at the five pictures provided in your test book, and decide which one would be the most suitable with the dialogue or monologue you have heard.

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    A. 1. B. 2. C. 3. D.4. E. 5.

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    A. I. B. 2. C. 3. D.4. E. 5.

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    PART III Questions: 7 to 11

    Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear some incomplete dialogues spoken in English, followed by five responses, also spoken in English. The dialogues and the responses will be spoken twice. They will not be printed in your test book, so you must listen carefully to understand what the speakers are saying. You have to choose the best response to each question.

    Now listen to a sample question. Man I've got bad news about my test. Woman What? You failed again? Man

    Narrator: What will the man most likely reply? A. Let me try again. Sample answer B. Don't worry. I'm fine. C. Sorry, I've disappointed you. 00_00 D. Never mind. You've done your best. ABC D E E. I'd like to apologize for my failure.

    Narrator: The best answer to the question "you failed again?" is choice C. Therefore, you should choose answer C.

    7. Mark your answer on your answer sheet.

    8. Mark your answer on your answer sheet.

    9. Mark your answer on your answer sheet.

    10. Mark your answer on your answer sheet.

    11. Mark your answer on your answer sheet.

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    PART IV Question 12 to 15.

    Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear several monologues. Each monologue will be spoken twice. They will not be printed in your test book, so you must listen carefully to understand what the speakers are saying. After you hear the monologue and the question about it, read the five possible answers and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.

    12. A. Octopus. B. Rhinoceros. C. Platypus. D. Mosquitos. E. Hippopotamus.

    13. A. 0.7 to 2.4 kg. B. 0.7 to 2.5 kg. C. 0.7 to 2.6 kg. b. 0.7 to 2.7 kg. E. 0.7 to 2.8 kg.

    14. A. 16. B. 48. C. 56. D. 60. E. 66.

    15. A. Fine. B. Clear. C. Rainy. D. Terrible. E. Cloudy.

    This is the end of the listening section.

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    Reading Section

    The following text is for Question 16.

    Dear John, Sue informed me this morning that Mr. Hassan, a local importer of local electrical

    goods, has, ordered two hundreds Electrico washing machines, Model Number E 7, one hundred Electrico Quickmix electric mixers, Model Number M3, fifty electric fans, Model Number F2, and twenty five air-conditioners, Model Number Ac 1. Since this is a big order, he asked for 20% discount. I'm waiting for your confirmation.

    Don.

    16. What is the topic of the message? A. Items ordered. B. Sue's information. C. Mr. Hassan's order. D. John's confirmation. E. Appealing for a discount.

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    The following text is for Questions 17 to 19.

    34 Sutherland Mews North, London SWIR 4AL 27th March, 2010

    Dear Mr. Frank Sinatra,

    The Fun World, Co would like to welcome you as a new customer to our finn. We know that you will be extremely satisfied with our line of products and the service we provide to our customers. .

    You ate invited to purchase our merchandise on our regular open account terms, from April I until June 30th , 2010. Our credit manager, Andi Nico, will be happy to discuss any aspect of our credit policy with you at your convenience.

    I am enclosing our catalog and price list for your review. I believe that you will find our prices competitive and in keeping with industry trends. Throughout the year we offer our valued customers frequent discount as an incentive and as a showing of our appreciation.

    I do hope you will afford us the opportunity to serve you in the near future.

    Yours faithfully, R.S.J. Edward R.SJ. Edward.

    17. The.letter is about .... A. a new customer welcome B. discounts offered to a new customer C. a description about services provided D. information on prices of new products E. an appeal to a new customer to buy the company's products

    18. Beside sending the letter, the company also attached ... to its customers. A. catalogs and price lists B. products and price lists' C. incentives and products D. merchandise and catalogs E. merchandise and catalogs

    19. "I do hope you will afford us the opportunity to serve you in the near future." (Paragraph 4). The sentence means ....

    A. I will send the product soon B. I hope you enjoy having our product C. I give you a chance to join the company D. I give you discount if you buy our product E. I hope we could give you the best service soon

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    The following text is for Questions 20 to 22.

    ANNOUJ~CEMENT

    In accordance with the international security regulations, the following items are never allowed to be taken onto a plane by passengers, either in their carry-on bags or in their checked luggage: weapons, including knives and guns; explosives, including dynamite and fireworks.

    The following items may be placed in checked luggage but not on carry-on bags. Tools, including hammers. screwdrivers. and wrenches; sports equipment such as golf clubs, baseball bats, skis and ski poles.

    When you pass through the security line, all bags will go through our X ray machines and some bags will be manually checked by personnel, as well.

    Thank you for your cooperation. Have a safe and pleasant flight

    20. What is the announcement about? A. Weapons and explosives. B. Items brought on carry-on bags. C. Welcoming foreign passengers. D. An international airport security regulations. E. A warning to passengers from different countries.

    21. ... can't be brought onto an airplane. A. Knives B. Ski poles C. Wrenches D. Screwdrivers E. Basketball bats

    22. "When you pass through the security line, all bags will go through- our X ray machines." (paragraph 3) The underlined part of the sentence above means ...

    A. all bags will be sent to the X-ray machines. B. all bags will be moved to the X-ray machines. C. all bags will be delivered with X-ray machines. D. all bags will be packed next to X-ray machines E. all bags will be checked by using X-ray machines

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    Answer Questions 23 and 24 based on the following advertisement.

    FOR SALE GREENWOOD

    a. 3-bedroom family home, double garage. New condition. Large garden. Short walk to city and schools. $74.000

    b. Modern 2-storey 6-bedroom home, large living room, separate dining room, 3 bathrooms, basement, garage. Beautiful big garden and swimming pool. Excellent condition. $150.000.

    c. Luxury 2 bedroom apartment, near ocean. Quiet location. 45 minutes from city. $55.000.

    d. Attractive 3-bedroom family home, separate dining room, 2 bathrooms. Opposite bus-stop,' 5 minutes from town. Easy to look after (brick, with small garden). $80.000.

    e. Available immediately. Large l-bedroorn city apartment, fully furnished with quality furnishing. Large living area, dishwasher, refrigerators $35.000.

    f. Attractive l-bedroom apartment in new building. Only 30 minutes from city centre and 1O'minutes from airport. Unfurnished. $29.000.

    23. The topic of the text is about .... A. Greenwood B. types of homes

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    C. residences for sale D. prices of the apartments E. location of the residences

    24. A home which has a swimming pool is priced at .... A. $29.000 - B. $55.000 C. $74.000 D. $80.000 E. $150.000

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    The following text is for Questions 25 to 28.

    The Rabbit's Revenge

    Long) long agoa rabbit and a lion were neighbors. The lion was very proud) and was fond of boasting about his strength. And though they were such close neighbors) the lion looked down upon the rabbit) and used to bully and frighten her. Finally) the rabbit could stand it no longer and wanted.to get her own back.

    One day she went to the lion and said, "Good day) respected elder brother. Imagine it, I met an animal over there who looked exactly like you) and he said to me) 'Is there anyone in the world who dares stand up to me? If there is, let him come and have a duel with me. If there is no one, all of you have to submit to my rule and be my servants!" "Oh, he was an intolerable braggart! He is so puffed up with pride that his eyes can't even light on anyone!", added the rabbit.

    "Oho," the lion said. "Didn't you mention me to him?" "Yes, indeed," the rabbit replied. "But it would have been better if I hadn't. When I

    described how strong you were) he just sneered and said dreadfully rude things: He even went so far as to say that he wouldn't take you for his attendant!"

    The lion flew into a rage and roared) "Where is he? Where is he?"

    So the rabbit took the lion behind a hill and, not going too near herself, pointed to a deep well from a distance, and said, "He is down there, in the well."

    The lion hastened to the well and glared angrily into it. Yes, there was his rival who ! even glared back at him angrily. The lion roared) and his enemy roared back. The lion became so furious that his hair stood on .end. So did his enemy's in the well. The lion showed his teeth and lashed out with his paws to- scare his rival.-- and his enemy in the well retaliated! In a fit of anger the lion sprang into the air with all his might and then flung himself at the enemy in the well. The result was that the proud lion was instantly drowned. .

    25. What do you think of the animal in the wen? A. The image of the lion himself. B. An intolerable braggart. C. A stronger animal. D. Another lion. E. His neighbor.

    26. The lion was proud of his ...; A. hair B. eyes C. teeth D. paws E. strength v

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    27. What can we learn from the story? A. Be a good neighbor. B. Don't be so arrogant. C. We must help each other. D. An enemy can be a good friend. E. A friend in need is a friend indeed.

    28. What is the main idea of paragraph 2? A. The lion was too furious that he challenged the other animal to fight. B. The rabbit told the lion that a strong animal challenged him to duel. C. The rabbit and the lion went to a hill to fight the strong animal. D; The rabbit was successful in defeating the lion. E. The lion was challenged by a strong animal.

    The following text is for Questions 29 to 31.

    YONKERS, Nov 12th. A four alarm fire damaged 14 stores today in the Cross County Shopping Center, the largest shopping center in Westchester County.

    Two fire investigators said the blaze apparently started in a pile of cardboard cartons at the rear of a shoe store and spread through a utilities duct above the 13 other stores. The fire started at 4.40 p.m. and was declared under control at6.14 p.m. The center is on the Cross County Parkway at the Gov. Thomas E. Dewey Thruway.

    Five fire-fighters were busy at the scene. Lieut. JOM Carey of the Yonkers Arson Squad said the cause of the fire was under investigation.

    29. The text mainly tells us about .... A. the Yonkers Arson Squad B. the blaze at a shoe store C. a fire in the shopping center D. a shopping center in the cross country E. the largest shopping center in Westchester County

    30. The fire has lasted about ... A. half an hour B. forty five minutes C. one hour D. one and a half hours E. two hours

    31. How many investigators and fire fighters were involved in the scene? A. Two. B. Seven. C. Twelve. D. Thirteen. E. Fourteen.

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    The following text is for Questions 32 to 34.

    One day in July 2005, I went fishing on Sodus bay. I casted under our own dock with a rubber worm and BOOM!

    A big bass took off to the other side of the dock and I was sure the line was going to break because his.pulling was rubbing the line against sharp rocks. Three times I pulled him back to my side of the dock and three times he got back to the other side of the dock. Finally, I got him to my side and he was tired.

    I knew that this was the biggest bass I had ever seen. I worked him towards me and got down on my belly, reached down and gripped him. However, I didn't have a good grip at first and I let him down to the water for a few seconds to get a better grip. The next thing I knew he was swimming away. No! I screamed louder than I ever had. It was the first time I cried over a fish. What a huge fish. This is a true story and a sad one for me.

    32. Where did the writer cast his line? A. Under his own dock. B. On his own dock. C. At his cottage. D. On a bay. E. At home.

    33. The main idea ofparagraph 2 is: .... A. the writer got a big bass B. the writer pulled the bass C. a big bass took off to the sea D. the bass made the writer tired E. a big bass broke the writer's line

    34. What happened after the writer could grip the big bass? A. He picked the big bass up. B. He cleaned the big bass up. C. He laid down the big bass. D. He stored the big bass in his dock. E. He lost the big bass.

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    This text is for Questions 35 to 38.

    Blueberries, cranberries, and huckleberries-like dark-skinned bunch grapes-contain resveratrol, a potential anticancer agent. That's a new finding from preliminary data from ARS collaborative studies with Rutgers University-New Jersey and AgCanada, Kentville, Nova Scotia. Resveratrol protects dark-skinned bunch grapes from fungal diseases and provides health benefits to consumers, including protection from cardiovascular disease. The compound's anticancer potential warranted its examination in other fruits.

    Using gas chromatographic and mass spectrometric procedures, the scientists measured the resveratrol content of 30 whole fruit samples of blueberry, cranberry, huckleberry, and related plants representing 5 families and 10 species of Vaccinium . fruit. They found that several samples contained varying amounts of the compound. Analysis of extracts of the skin, juice/pulp, and seed of muscadine grapes showed that its concentration in fruit skin was highest. Levels in the juice/pulp were much lower than in either skin or seeds. Researchers are continuing to analyze more Vaccinium and muscadine samples. Future research goals will include enhancing production of resveratrol in selected species.

    35. What does the second paragraph talk about? A. More Vacciniwn and muscadine will be analyzed. B. Researches plan to produce resveratrol in large scale. C. Several samples contains various amount of resveratrol. D. The experiment showed that resveratrol is mostly concentrated in the fruit skin. E. The experiment analyzes 30 fruit samples of blueberry, cranberry and

    huckleberry.

    36. How many fruit samples are used in the research? A. 3. B. 5 C. 10 D. 25 E. 30

    37.. What is the purpose of the text? A. To tell kinds of fruits. B. To describe some fruits. C. To persuade people to keep health. D. To inform the importance of research on fruits. E. To report the result of a research on certain fruits.

    38. We can conclude that the research will be .... A. stopped B. continued C. postponed D. carried out E. minimized

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    The following text is for Questions 39 to 42.

    The Japanese traditional house made of wood is expected to last about twenty years before having to be repaired or rebuilt. Each year it is depreciated. .

    The interior design is what really sets the Japanese traditional house. With the exception of the entry way (genkan), the kitchen (daidokoro), the bathing room (sento) and the' toilet (ben]o), the rooms in a Japanese traditional house does not have a designated use.

    A room can easily be a living area, a bedroom, a dining room or any combination. Large rooms are partitioned by fusuma, sliding doors made of wood and thick paper. The paper used for fusuma is called washi. These sliding doors can be removed whenever a larger space is needed.

    In large traditional houses, there was one large room, or ima (living space) that could be divided as needed. The smaller rooms like kitchen, bath and toilet were small extensions to one side. Rouka, or wooden-floored hallways, follow the edge of the home. Windows are made of wood and shoji paper, which is thin enough to let the light shine through.

    Even Japanese modem houses tend to have one traditional Japanese room, called a washitsu. This room has tatami mats on the floor as used in Japanese traditional house. Tatami are thick straw mats covered with stitched, woven rushes. Tatami are smooth and finn enough to walk on, while making a sleeping surface more comfortable than wood or stone.

    The genkan is usually a step below the level of the rest of the house. When people enter the horne, they leave their shoes in the genkan, pointed toward the door so they only need to slip them on when they are ready to go out. Indoor slippers are often worn inside the house.

    The kitchen in most traditional Japanese homes will contain a stove with a very small oven and broiler and an electric refrigerator. Counter space for food preparation and a sink are also located in the kitchen.

    The bathing room contains a tub and is often waterproof. An adjacent area is available for showering. The Japanese re-use bathwater, either for other bathers or for washing laundry, so it is important not to dirty the water with soap and dirt. Dirty portions of the body can be washed before stepping into the bath.

    39. The text is about .... A. Japanese house B. traditional houses C. Japanese traditions D. Japanese modern houses E. Japanese traditional houses

    40. "Each year i! is depreciated." (Paragraph 1) The underlined word refers to ....

    A. a house B. an old house C. a Japanese house D. a Japanese modern house E. a Japanese traditional house

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    41. The thick paper used for partition is .... A. tatami B. rauka C. shoji D. washi E. benjo

    42. Some modem houses in Japan have a ... which is usually found in traditional houses in Japan.

    A. ima B. washi C. rouka D. fusuma E. washitsu

    Answer Questions 43 to 46 based on the following text.

    Let's Make the City Clean and Fresh

    A clean and fresh city will surely make the inhabitants healthy. Every morning especially in dry season, all roads must be watered with clean water and swept by the workers of regional government under the mayor's instruction.

    To protect people from heavy pollution caused by cars, trucks and motorcycles, . enough trees must be planted along the roads. Every building or house in the city must be surrounded byshort and small trees which bear colorful flowers.

    Bad and improper habits which cause disadvantages, such as smoking and throwing rubbish anywhere should be stopped at once.

    The city mayor will have to think over the way to educate people, so they realize how important cleanliness and health are. More public lavatories are badly needed.

    It will be wise if the city mayor decides a certain amount of fine to be paid by those who break the government regulation on cleanliness matter. For example, a man who urinates not at a lavatory, smokes not at a smoking room or throws rubbish at the roads should be fined. Besides dirtying the environment with cigarettes' butts, smoking will also cause pollution and bad lung diseases to other people.

    So, bad habits and impolite attitude should be immediately stopped, otherwise the city will be dirty, unhealthy, badly polluted and will never attract foreign and domestic tourists as well. .

    43. The writer suggests that the city inhabitants ... to protect people from pollution caused by cars.

    A. plant trees B. stop smoking C. urinate at the lavatory D. throw' rubbish at the road E. smoke at the smoking room

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    44. What is the difference between paragraphs two and four? A. Both paragraphs talk about the condition of a city. B. Both paragraphs tell how to protect people from pollution. C. It is necessary to fine people who break the government regulations. D. The idea stated in paragraph four is contrary to that stated in paragraph two. E. Paragraph two talks about protecting people from pollution and paragraph four

    talks about what the city mayor should do.

    45. Which of the following helps Clean the air from dust? A. Smoking only in a smoking area. B. Throwing rubbish anywhere. C. Urinate at someone's fence. D. Planting trees along the road sides. E. Watering roads especially in dry season.

    46. "A clean and fresh city will surely make the inhabitants healthy." (Paragraph 1) What does the underlined word mean?

    A. Buildings. B. Families. C. Citizens. D. I-louses. E. Places.

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    The following textis for Questions 47 to 50.

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    48.

    49.

    ADOPTION

    Adoption is the process by which people take a child who was not born to them and raise him or her as a member of their family. By law, adopted children differ from foster children. An adopted child has all the legal rights of a member of the family that raises him or her. A foster child does not.

    Parents place their children up for adoptions for many reasons. Some parents feel they cannot adequately care for their off springs because of health or economic conditions. Some others, especially unwed parent, may not want to raise a child.

    But there are couples who cannot have children of their own. Adoption gives them opportunity to. raise a family. They can get one from an adoption agency if they have all the requirements asked.

    State laws prohibit adoption agencies from revealing the identity of the natural parents to the adoptive parents. These laws also forbid agencies from disclosing the identity of the adoptive parents to the natural parents. In some states, the law pennits adopted persons who are at least 18 years old to see their birth certificates including the natural parents' names.

    On the contrary, many adopted people worked to change the laws. They argue that people have a right to know their identity. They said that keeping secret their adoptions records violate their right. .

    On the other hand, many people feel adoption records should be kept secret. If not, natural parents might change their minds years later and take the child away from the parents who raised him or her.

    Some experts advise that a child should know of the adoptions by the age of 6 or 7. Surveys have shown that most adopted chilWhich of the following is not the reason why parents place their child up for adoption? A. He or she is from a poor family. B. His or her parents do not love them. C. His or her parents are not in good health. D. His or her parents does not want to raise him/her. E. His or her parents cannot afford to give good education.

    An adoptive child has no right .... A to receive inheritance B. to get adequate love and care C to know his/her adoption record D. to live with his/her natural parents E. to be well treated as member of a family

    The writer's purpose in writing the text above is .... A. to tell readers how to adopt a child B. to describe people who adopt a child C. to explain to readers how an adopted child raised D. to persuade people to have a foster or to adopt a child E. to inform readers the reasons and problems of adopting a child

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    50. Which of the following is the most improbable reason why adopted children want to have/known their adoptive records?

    A. They want to know their natural parents. B. They want to know why they are adopted. C. They want to know their status in adoptive parents. D. They want to pay back their adoptive parents expenditure. E. 'They want to know why their parents place them up for adoption.

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