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SELEKSI MASUK UNIVERSITAS PADJADJARAN (SMUP)

Mata Pelajaran : Bahasa InggrisTanggal : 11 Juni 2006Kode Soal : 111111

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Shirts which are wrinkle-free are now being produced in Japan and US. Until now, theonly solution for people in hurry has been a permanent press shirts, which didnt need ironingafter washing or wearing. But they were made of polyester. The new ones dont need ironingeither, but they are a combination of the comfort of cotton and the wrinkle-free convenience ofpolyester.

Polyester shirts became popular in the 1960s because their threads stabilize fabrics.Wrinkles from when the space between the fabrics molecules contracts during washing orwearing. Polyester acts as girders holding the fabrics molecules in place. Unlike the mostpopular material for shirts, cotton, though, polyester doesnt breathe, let through air, and itcant absorb perspiration.

So the new blends of cotton and polyester and the specially treated cottons will be a big

hit, having a much bigger impact than permanent press did. The only problem is the shirts stillhave a slightly rubbery feel, from the resin the fabric is coated in. however, manufacturerspromise that eventually resin-treated cotton shirts will also feel just like cotton.

61.What is the main topic of this passage?A. Permanent pressB. PolyesterC. Wrinkle-free shirtsD. Shirts in Japan and the USE. Polyester shirts

62.What is the main difference between the new and old shirts?A. They dont need ironingB. They are wrinkle-freeC. They are convenientD. They cant absorb perspirationE. They are more comfortable

63.The phrase the new ones in paragraph one refers toA. Wrinkle-free shirtsB. Permanent press shirtsC. Polyester shirtsD. Cotton shirtsE. Polyester

64.An example of the advantages of cotton over polyester isA. It feels like rubberB. It is permanent pressC. It breather betterD. It wrinkles lessE. It is unable to absorb sweat

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65.What is the authors purpose in using the phrase a big hit in paragraph three?A. To say that the new shirts will be very expensive.B. To say the new shirts will be very fashionable.C. To say the new shirts will be very successful.D. To say the new shirts will be very strong.E. To say the new shirts will be very affordable.

Text 2Several studies have found a link between happiness and altruistic behaviour, however as

with many behavioural traits, it is not always clear whether doing good makes you feel good, orwhether happy people are more likely to be altruistic. Research done by Konow, an economistat Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, found that the happier people are more likelyto share. He also found that a single act of generosity did not make his subject happier, thecumulative effects of being a generous person did.

66.All of the following are true EXCEPTA. there is an association between happiness and altruistic.B. it is obvious that doing good make people feel good.C. the cumulative effects of generosity make people happier.D. the happier people tend to share.E. it is unclear whether happy people are more likely to be altruistic.

67.The word Altruistic in the text, is closest in meaning toA. PhilanthropicB. SelfishC. Self-centredD. MalevolentE. Kind

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Plants and spices, minerals and fruits their powerful healing properties have been usedfor centuries. One of the most studied of all kitchen cures is ginger. It has been usedmedicinally for millennia. The chemicals that give ginger is zesty taste mainly gingerol andshogaol appear to reduce intestinal contractions, neutralize digestive acids and inhibit thevomiting centre in the brain. Danish researchers report that a third of teaspoon of fresh orpowdered ginger, taken at the first sign of migraine, may reduce symptoms by blockingprostaglandins, chemicals that inflame blood vessels in the brain.

68.According to the passage, eating ginger is beneficial, EXCEPTA. it reduces intestinal contractionB. it neutralizes digestive acidC. it restrains vomiting centreD. it lowers symptoms of migraineE. it releases vomiting centre

69.What is the name of chemicals that give ginger zesty taste?A. ProstaglandinsB. digestive acidsC. migraineD. gingerolE. zesterol



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The food we eat seems to have profound effects on our health. Although science has madeenormous steps in making food more fit to eat, it has, at the same time, made many foods unfitto eat. Some research has shown that perhaps eighty percent of all human illnesses are relatedto diet and forty percent of cancer is related to the diet as well, especially cancer of the colon.People of different cultures are more prone to contract certain illnesses because of thecharacteristic of foods they consume.

70.How has science done a disservice to people?A. Because of science, disease caused by contaminated food has been virtually eradicated.B. It has caused a lack of information concerning the value of food.C. As a result of science intervention, some potentially harmful substances have been

added to our food.D. The scientists have preserved the color of meats, but not of vegetables.E. Food intake is mostly related to lung cancer.

71.Research has shown that how many percent of cancer is related to diet?A. twenty percentB. forty percentC. sixty percentD. eighty percentE. one hundred percent

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After inventing dynamite, Swedish-born Alfred Nobel became a very rich man. However,he foresaw its universally destructive powers too late. Nobel preferred not to be remembered asan inventor of dynamite, so in late 1895, just two weeks before his death, he created a fund to beused for awarding prizes to people who had made worthwhile contributions to humanity.

72.The Nobel prize was established in order toA. recognize worthwhile contributions to humanityB. resolve political differencesC. honour the inventor of dynamiteD. spend moneyE. consider Alfred Nobel as a richman

73.It is implied that Nobels profession was inA. economicsB. medicineC. scienceD. literatureE. physics



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One of the seven wonders of the ancient world, the Great Pyramid of Giza was amonument of wisdom and prophecy built as a tomb for Pharaoh Cheops in 2720 B.C. Despite itsantiquity, certain aspects of its construction make it one of the truly great wonders of the world.The thirteen-acre structure near the Nile River is a solid mass of stone blocks covered withlimestone. Inside are a number of hidden passageways and the burial chamber for the pharaoh.It is the largest single structure in the world. The four sides of the pyramid are aligned almost

exactly on true north, south, east, and west an incredible engineering feat. The ancientEgyptians were sun worshipers and great astronomers, so computations for the Great Pyramidwere based on astronomical observations.

74.Why was the Great Pyramid constructed?A. As a solar observatoryB. As a religious templeC. As a tomb for the pharaohD. As an engineering featE. As a tourist attraction

75.Why is the Great Pyramid of Giza considered one of the Seven Wonders of the World?A. It is perfectly aligned with the four cardinal points of the compass and contains many

prophecies.B. It was selected as the tomb of Pharaoh Ceops.C. It was built by a super race.D. It is very old.E. It was built in less then a month.

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76.The artist was asked to show some paintings at the contest because _____.A. he painted very goodB. they believed he painted wellC. of their belief that he was a good artistD. the judges had been told of his talentsE. they believed he painted very good

77.Having finished lunch, ____.A. the detectives began to discuss the caseB. the case was discussed again by the detectivesC. they discussed the caseD. a bunch of detectives discussed the caseE. the case will be discussed again

78.This car has many features including _____A. stereo, safety devices, air condition, and it saves gas.B. good music, save devices, air conditioning, and gas.C. stereo, safety devices, air conditioned, and good gas.D. stereo, safety devices, air conditioning, and low gas mileage.E. good music, safety devices, air conditioning, and gas.



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79.I have an appointment _____ the morning, but I will be free _____ the afternoon.A. in, inB. on, inC. in, atD. in, onE. on, at

80.Mamans score on the test is the highest in the class; _____.A. he should study last nightB. he should have studied last nightC. he must have studied last nightD. he must had to study last nightE. he should have to study last night

81.Tono will not be able to attend the meeting tonight because _____.A. he must to teach a classB. he will be teaching a classC. of he will teach a classD. he will have teaching a classE. of he must teach a class

82.Sulaeman said that no other car could go _____.A. so fast like his carB. as fast like his carC. as fast like the car of himD. so fast as his carE. as fast as his car

83.It was not until she had arrived home _____ remembered her appointment with the doctor.A. when sheB. that sheC. and sheD. sheE. then she

84.Rani hasnt begun working on her PhD. _____ working on her masters.A. Yet as a result she is stillB. Yet because she is stillC. Still while she is alreadyD. Still because she is yetE. Still as a result she is yet

85.Our flight from Solo to Jakarta was delayed _____ the heavy frog.A. because ofB. becauseC. on accountD. as resultE. as because of



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86.Last year, Irfan earned _____ his brother, who has a better position.A. as much asB. twice more thanC. twice as many asD. twice as more asE. had been cleaned

87.Choose the redundant word in the following sentence :The twins have the same identical birthmarks on their backs.A. twinsB. sameC. the twinsD. birthmarksE. their backs

88.Harvey will wash the clothes, _____.A. iron the shirts, prepare the meal, dusting the furnitureB. ironing the shirts, preparing the meal, and dusting the furnitureC. to iron the shirts, prepare the meal, and dust the furnitureD. iron the shirts, prepare the meal, and dust the furnitureE. ironing the shirts, preparing the meal, and dust the furniture

89._____ , he would have signed his name in the corner.A. If he painted that pictureB. If he paints that pictureC. If he had painted that pictureD. If he would have painted that pictureE. If he has painted that picture

90.The families were told to evacuate their houses immediately _____.A. at the time when the water began to go upB. when the water began to raiseC. when up was going the waterD. in the time when the water raisedE. in the time the water began to go up


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