UN 2012 (6)

       The police thought that two burglars start the robbery at 151 Pattimura street on Sunday
afternoon. The burglars broke into the students’ room while they are going to a football game. They
never thought that while they were away, burglars would break into their boarding house.

1. What happened to the students’ room on Sunday afternoon ?
   (A) The police broke it.
   (B) The police ruined it.
   (C) Burglars broke into it.
   (D) Two burglars broke it.
   (E) The students started to ruin it. 
2. The burglars broke into the room when the students....
   (A) were at a party
   (B) were taking a rest
   (C) were playing football
   (D) were at a football game
   (E) were watching football on TV
3. “The burglars broke into the students room...”
   (A) broke forcefully
   (B) entered by force
   (C) put into pieces
   (D) easily entered
   (E) came into
4. The students seem to think that ....
   (A) they had locked theirs room
   (B) their boarding house was not safe
   (C) their boarding house was in safe area
   (D) thieves would easily break into their room
   (E) there would be a robbery their boarding house 

Jawaban:

1. C. Pembahasan: Pada minggu sore dua pencuri masuk dengan paksa ke kamar kos pelajar, terlihat dari kalimat: "The burglars broke into the students’ room while they are going to a football game.".
2. D. Para pencuri masuk dengan paksa ke dalam kamar kos pelajar pada saat mereka (para pelajar) sedang menonton pertandingan sepak bola, terlihat dari kalimat:"...while they are going to a football game.".
3. B. "Broke into" pada kalimat tersebut berarti masuk dengan paksa.
4. C. Para pelajar sepertinya mengira bahwa tempat kos mereka berada di wilayah yang aman, terlihat dari kalimat:"They never thought that while they were away, burglars would break into their boarding house.".

UN 2012 (5)

The University of Australia
            The University of Australia has an international reputation for education professionals and for
applied research. It is Australia’s largest university. with six campuses. including a specialized
technology campus. The university places particular importance on the quality of its teaching and
learning programs, and on its working links with industry. business and government.

1. The whole paragraph promotes that....
   (A) the University of Australia offers excellent educational programs
   (B) the University of Australia is the largest university in the country
   (C) the University of Australia has a specialized technology campus
   (D) the University places particular importance on technology
   (E) the University has six campuses
2. Which information is NOT TRUE about the University of Australia?
   (A) It has an international educational reputation.
   (B) It also has a specialized technology campus.
   (C) It has six technology campuses
   (D) It is Australia’s largest university.
   (E) It has good relation with industry.
3. It is stated that the university has good relationship with....
   (A) educational professionals
   (B) specialized technology
   (C) large universities
   (D) other campuses
   (E) industry
4. “The University of Australia has an international educational reputation for....”
   The underline word means....
   (A) knowledge
   (B) prestige
   (C) attitude
   (D) character
   (E) interest

Jawaban:

1. A. Pembahasan: Teks tersebut secara umum menawarkan program pendidikan yang sangat baik pada University of Australia.
2. C. Pembahasan: Yang tidak termasuk dalam isi teks adalah adanya 6 kampus berteknologi. Yang ada dalam teks adalah ada 6 kampus pendidikan termasuk di antaranya yang berteknologi khusus. "It is Australia’s largest university. with six campuses. including a specialized technology campus.".
3. E. Universitas Australia memiliki hubungan yang baik dengan industri, terlihat dalam kalimat: "...and on its working links with industry. business and government.".
4. C. Educational memiliki arti "attitude" atau moral.

UN 2012 (4)

       Once upon a time rabbit wanted to cross a river but he cold not swim. He had an idea He saw a boss
of crocodile swimming in the river. The rabbit asked the boss of crocodile. “How many crocodile are there
in the river?” “Where are they? the rabbit asked for the second time.
       “All of you are good, nice, gentle and kind. so I want to make a line in order. Later I will know how
kind are you,” said the rabbit. Then, the boss of the crocodile called all his friends and asked them to
make a line in order from one side to the other side of the river. Just then. the rabbit started to count
while jumping from one crocodile to another one. one......two.......there.....four.....until twenty, and finally, he
thanked all crocodile be cause he had crossed the river.

1. The story mainly tells us about.... 
   (A) twenty crocodiles
   (B) the boss of the crocodiles
   (C) a rabbit and twenty crocodiles
   (D) a rabbit and the boss of crocodile
   (E) the boss of the crocodile and all his friends
2. We know from the first paragraph that the rabbit actually wanted ....
   (A) to cross the river
   (B) to swim across the river
   (C) to meet the boss of crocodile
   (D) to know where the crocodiles are
   (E) to know the number of crocodiles there

Jawaban:

1. D. Pembahasan: Secara umum isi teks di atas adalah tentang seekor kelinci dan bos buaya.
2. A. Pembahasan: Kita tahu dari paragraf pertama bahwa sebenarnya si kelinci ingin menyeberang sungai "Once upon a time rabbit wanted to cross a river but he cold not swim.".

UN 2012 (3)

COMPANY ACCOUNTANT
Expanding wholesaler of stationery and office equipment requires..
with good salary and good working condition for good aplicant.
Apply with curriculum vitae to
Mrs. Barton
Office Equipment & Efficiency Works
PO Box 36 Whistle Woods UK

1. In Which section would you likely read the ad?
(A) Company for sale.
(B) Office equipment..
(C) Job vacancy.
(D) Entertainment Guide.
(E) Stationery and office.
2. What position is offered in the advertisement ?
   (A) Salesman..
   (B) Wholesaler.
   (C) Accountant.
   (D) Office staff.
   (E) Director assistant
3.  Apply with curriculum vitae to Mrs. Barton.
   What information should the applicant include in it?
   (A) Experience in managing a company.
   (B) A statement of salary wanted.
   (C) A prove of knowing about stationery.
   (D) A statement of responsibility
   (E) A statement of education and work experience.

Jawaban:

1. C. Pembahasan: Kita biasanya melihat iklan semacam itu  pada bagian lowongan kerja/job vacancy.
2. B. Pembahasan: Posisi yang ditawarkan oleh iklan tersebut adalah distributor/wholesaler.
3. E. Pembahasan: Persyaratan yang harus dipenuhi oleh pelamar adalah riwayat hidup/curriculum vitae, maka isi dari riwayat hidup adalah "a statement of education and work experience.

UN 2012 (2)

• Mira : Hi Dad. I will be late because the committee will hold a meeting after class.
Father : It’s okay but you must go straight after the meeting.
Mira : Don’t worry. Dad
Mother : What did Mira say?
Father : She said that she would be late home today.
What is the most possible place where Mira is talking to her father?
(A) A hall
(B) Her home
(C) The office
(D) Her school
(E) A meeting room 

Jawaban: B

Pembahasan:

Percakapan tersebut terjadi di rumah Mira. Indikasinya adalah adanya percakapan antara Ayah dan Ibu Mira tentang Mira yang akan pulang terlambat

UN 2012 (1)

• Eka : Are you free today?
Lidya : Yes, what’s up?
Eka : Would you like to come with me to see the “ Peterpan” show to night?
Lidya : Thanks, I’d be delighted to. It’s my favourite band.
What are the speakers going to do?
(A). To stay at home.
(B). To see Peterpan show.
(C). To arrange their free time.
(D). To watch Peterpan at home.
(E).To come to their friend’s house. 

Jawaban: B

Pembahasan:

Mereka akan menonton pertunjukan Peterpan. Indikasinya adalah: Eka mengajak Lidya untuk menonton pertunjukan Peterpan dengan berkata: Would you like to come with me to see the “ Peterpan” show to night? dan Lidya mengiyakan dengan berkata: Thanks, I’d be delighted to. It’s my favourite band.