Learning English

The State Manager
Brace-Cooper Plastics
GPO Box 4001
Brisbane 2001

Dear Sir/Madam,

I am applying for the position of assistant storeman/woman advertised in the Courier of January 1994.

I have had wide experience in this kind of work over number of years, and I have completed training in computerized stock control.
I believe that my clerical accuracy, knowledge and experience in stock control and handling system, public contact, and piping and plumbing materials make me very suitable for the position.

Copies of my resume and references are attached. I am available for an interview at your convenience.

Yours faithfully,

Bill Davis

1.	What position does the write want?
	A. Sales Clerk B. State Manager C. Assistant Store man D. Assistant State Manager E. Interviewer

2.	What might the state Manager do?
	A. Give an interview B. Advertise the vacancy C. Employ him as a truck driver D. Copy his resume and references E. Train the applicant

3.	I am applying for the position of assistant storeman/woman advertised in the Courier of January 1994. "Position" means ...
	A. interviewer B. letter C. company D. place E. job

4.	I am available for an interview at your convenience. The underlined word means ...
	A. satisfied with B. proud of C. afraid to have D. good at E. ready to have

5.	Bill Davis is …..
	A. a manager B. a student C. an applicant D. an employer E. a director

Before the telescope was invented, Astronomy consisted largely of measuring and predicting the position of stars and planets observed by naked eyes.         In 1609 a revolution began when Galileo Galilei used a telescope to reveal mountain on the moon, Jupiter's moon and countless stars in the Milky Way. Despite these amazing discoveries, however, for the next 250years astronomy was predominantly devoted to measuring position and cataloguing.         Almost 150 years ago, the first identification of chemical element in the Sun was made using a spectrograph, which separates sunlight into its component colors.        This marked the start of our ability to deduce the composition of the stars. The science of astrophysics was born.

6.	The purpose of the text is …
	A. to entertain the readers B. to tell about unusual event C. to tell bout the revolution in astronomy D. to persuade the readers to explore space E. to inform the readers

7.	What type of the text is it?
	A. spoof B. recount C. explanation D. anecdote E. description

8.	What part of the text is the last paragraph?
	A. orientation B. event3 C. event 4 D. re-orientation E. resolution

9.	In 1609 a revolution began when Galileo Galilei used a telescope to reveal mountain on the moon, Jupiter's moon and countless stars in the Milky Way. The underlined word has the same meaning with ...
	A. recover B. control C. invent D. discover E. publish

10.	Almost 150 years ago, the first identification of chemical element in the Sun was made using a spectrograph, which separates sunlight into its component colors. The underlined word has the same meaning with ...
	A. takes apart B. puts together C. puts on D. takes off E. get off

PART -TIME - JOB          Some high school and college students have part time jobs. They do them at different time; before school, after school and at weekends. Some people believe this is good. By doing part time jobs students earn money, and therefore they learn to be independent. They help themselves and their families financially. They appreciate for it, value of money more than students who just ask their parents for it.          Some people, however, think that students should not work. They believe that students have two full time jobs already, growing up and going to school. According to them, part time jobs make the students tired. Tired students cannot study well. They tend to lose their temper easily. They also tend to fall asleep in class, and when they do, their classmates usually make fun of them. According to these people education is more important than money. Students should not do part time jobs.

11.	Students can't do part time jobs …
	A. before going to school B. after school C. at weekends D. on holiday E. during lesson time

12.	What is the type of the text?
	A. hortatory B. analytical exposition C. explanation D. discussion E. review

13.	One of the disadvantages of having part time job for the students is …
	A. they tend to fall asleep in class B. they help themselves financially C. they can earn money D. they help themselves E. they earn to be independent

14.	What are the two jobs of students?
	A. studying and earning money B. eating and studying C. growing up and going to school D. studying and helping parents E. studying and dong part time jobs

15.	By doing part time jobs students earn money, and therefore they learn to be independent. Which one is NOT the synonym of the underlined phrase?
	A. make money B. lose their money C. get money D. obtain money E. get their living

16.	Tired students cannot study well. They tend to lose their temper easily. The underlined phrase has the same meaning with …
	A. it's easy for them to be angry B. they apt to be diligent C. it's easy for them to be rich D. it's easy to be wealthy quickly E. they find it hard studying

17.	They also tend to fall asleep in class, and when they do, their classmates usually make fun of them. The underlined phrase has the same meaning with …
	A. ridicule B. help C. feel sorry D. are jealous E. aprreciate

The worst-hit flood area in the country this rainy season has been Central java, where 20 people had been killed and ten thousand evacuated.      The public works ministry estimated that it will need 14 billion rupiahs (US $6.7 million), to reconstruct the bridges in Kali Kuto and kali Desa, Central java and to repair a number of roads in the province. Another 10.36 billion rupiah is needed to repair irrigation facilities.     The minister of Public work, Radinal Mochtar, has instructed that repairs or damaged roads and bridges be completed before Idul Fitri holiday at the end of March.     Radinal said he ordered the state-owned construction company, PT Adi Karya, to begin the reconstruction immediately. He said he chose the firm because it is now working on project in the area and has experience in handling similar kinds of repairs. The company rebuilt both the Kali Comal Bridge, which has been damaged by floods three years ago, and the Kali Kuto Bridge, which has been destroyed by floods two years ago.

18.	Which of the following statement is TRUE according to the text?
	A. Only 20 people died could be evacuated B. 20 people died because of the disease C. 20 people died because of the flood in Central Java D. Ten thousand of people died because of the flood E. The flood took place in Jakarta

19.	Which of the following statement is TRUE according to the text?
	A. PT. Adi Karya rebuilt three bridges B. Kali Kuto bridge was built two years ago C. Kali Comal bridge was rebuilt three years ago D. PT. Adi Karya was chosen to rebuilt Kali Kuto and Kali Comal E. Radinal Mochatar was the director of PT. Adi Karya

20.	The minister of Public work, Radinal Mochtar, has instructed that repairs or damaged roads and bridges be completed before Idul Fitri holiday at the end of March. The underlined word has the same meaning with ...
	A. concluded B. planted C. finished D. produced E. distributed

21.	Radinal said he ordered the state-owned construction company, PT Adi Karya, to begin the reconstruction immediately. The underlined word has the samae meaning with ...
	A. customarily B. suddenly C. little by little D. very much E. very soon

22.	The company rebuilt booth the Kali Comal Bridge, which has been damaged by floods three years ago, and the Kali Kuto Bridge, which has been destroyed by floods two years ago. The othe word of the underlined word is ...
	A. proved B. improved C. grouped D. damaged E. identified

A man at the bank where I am a teller presented a check made out to his wife.         I told him I couldn't cash the check with out his wife's identification. He pleaded, saying that his wife was in the hospital. My supervisor said that cashing the check was unequivocally against the bank policy. When I relayed the information the man accepted the decision and left.         Later that day he returned and handed in an instant photo of a woman in a hospital bed with a physician standing beside her. Next was a birth of certificate with foot print. Under that was a note from the obstetrician saying," This is Mrs. Smith: and I am Doctor Jones, please cash the lady's check"         I was impressed with what the man did. Eventually, we cashed his check.

23.	The purpose of the text is …
	A. to tell the reader about the past event B. to share an unusual experience with the readers C.  to amuse the readers D. to explain the readers about past event E. to persuade the readers

24.	The type of the text is ….
	A. recount B. narrative C. explanation D. report E. anecdote

25.	Where sis the story take place?
	A. in the hospital B. in the writer's house C. at the bank D. in the hall E. in the man's house

26.	My supervisor said that cashing the check was unequivocally against the bank policy. "Cashing the check" means …
	A. opening the bank account B. drawing money C. saving money D. borrowing money E. lending money

27.	Which is true according to the text?
	A. the man was a teller B. The man accepted the reason the teller told him C. the woman was the director of the bank D. the writer was a doctor E. At last the teller didn't cash the check

28.	When did the man come back to the bank?
	A. the next day B. the same day C. the day after that day D. after two days E. never came back

29.	What part of text is the last paragraph?
	A. reaction B. crisis C. coda D. spoof E. re-orientation

30.	I was impressed with what the man did. Eventually, we cashed his check. The underlined word has the same meaning with? "Eventually" means ...
	A. meanwhile B. in addition C. consequently D. however E. finally

The next problems have no relationship with the text above.

31.	Jim    : I heard John failed the speech competition held at Language Center in Jakarta            last week. Tono : Oh really? It's strange, he should have won it because he is good at English. The underlined sentence is used to express………..
	A. disagreement B. possibility C. surprise D. Capability E. Curiosity

32.	X : There will be a party at my house tonight . Would you like to come? Y : I'd love to , but I have an appointment with my colleague. From the dialogue we know that the second speaker………….the invitation.
	A. gives B. declines C. takes D. enjoys E. loves

33.	Tony : Hi Andi, what about going to Agung's birthday party tonight? Andi : I'm afraid I can't. I am going somewhere with Dwi. The underlined sentence is used to……………..
	A. decline an invitation B. ask for permission C. agree to do something D. express a surprise E. ask for an apology

34.	Wati   : Lots of women are incapable of working I Malaysia this year. Warni : Why ? Wati : Because they are unskilled workers. From the underlined expression we can conclude that lots of women ……….in Malaysia
	A. are not working B. will not work C. must not work D. cannot work E. are not going to work

35.	Student : ……..to carry these books to your room, sir? Teacher : No, thanks. I can do it myself.
	A. Do you want B. Shall I do C. May I help you D. Can you help E. Do you mind

36.	Boddy : ………..you will do your best in the competition this season. Brenda: Well, everybody expects that, and I feel certain about it anyway.
	A. I believe B. I don't care C. It's a pity D. I congratulate E. It's nothing

37.	Rony  : You look so weak, Dandy. Dandy: Yes, I am very tired. Rony  : I think you'd better take a rest. From the dialogue we may conclude that Rony………Dandy to take a rest.
	A. orders B. advises C. persuades D. requires E. commands

38.	Ridwan: Do you think our nation have the competence to keep up with the               Americans in technology ? Ade    : I don't think so because it needs a lot of money. The underlined words mean…………
	A. knowledge B. cleverness C. experiment D. capability E. profession

39.	A : Dad, I got a straight "A" for mathematics. B : Really? Oh, your mom and I are really proud of you. The underlined phrase expresses…………
	A. sympathy B. irony C. satisfaction D. pride E. obligation

40.	Dony: Excuse me. Is it all right if I sit beside you? Rina  : With pleasure. From the dialogue above we know that Dony asks for……………..
	A. apology B. information C. sympathy D. permission E. pleasure

41.	Beky : What's wrong with you, Doni? Doni  :  I sprained my ankle when I .......... football
	A. play B. was playing C. playing D. is playing E. was played

42.	Nuki    : Mom, I got 9 in Biology and 8 in mathematics yesterday. Mother: Oh, I am glad to hear that. From the dialogue we know that mother feels ...............
	A. dissatisfied B. terrible C. honourable D. pleased E. enjoyable

43.	Tuti   : Mon, can I use your car? I want to buy some books. Mony: Okay, but get home before 5 o'clock. Tuti   : Thanks, Mon. From the dialogue we know that Mony.............
	A. has sold Tuti's car B. lets Tuti use her car C. has a new car D. does not allow Tuti to use her car E. gives no permission to Tuti

44.	Shop Assistant : Good evening, ..................... Mrs Anwar      : Good evening, I will have a birthday party.                           Can you show me some long evening dresses?
	A. How do you do? B. What do you want? C. Can you help me? D. What can I do for you? E. do you want something?

45.	Bobby : ............. you will do your best in the competition this season. Brenda: Well, everbody expects that and I feel certain about it anyway.
	A. I believe B. I do not care C. I congratulate D. It's a pity E. It's nothing

46.	X : Tom, what happened to your leg? T : I fell when I was playing football and I broke my leg. X : .............. you'd better take a rest
	A. Oh, poor you B. That's great C. That's fantastic D. How lucky you are E. I do not know what to do

47.	Shop Assistant : Morning, sir, Is there anything I can do for you? Costumer        : Yes, please. I need sport shoes for my son. The underlined sentences shows that the shop assistant is ....... to the customer
	A. asking for information B. offering help C. asking for clarification D. asking fo help E. giving information

48.	Santi: Tomorrow I'm going to Makasar. Don't forget to cook my favourite food. Roy : Ok, your favorite food ....... by the time you come
	A. will have been ready B. has been ready C. will been ready D. was ready E. is ready

49.	Santi: We will see the concert of Indonesian Idol tonight. would you like to join us? Joni  : Thanks a lot, I would like it very much. Santi: Ok, come to my house at 18.30 then we go there together. From the dialogue above, we know that Joni .......... Santi's offer.
	A. accepts B. declines C. denies D. thinks E. hopes

50.	Luise: Do you think the new government will be able to make a total improvement            in any sector? Alex : I don't think so. The condition now is very bad. The underlined phrase expresses............
	A. capability B. possibility C. certainty D. sympathy E. intention