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TRY OUT UJIAN SARINGAN MASUK PROGRAM DIPLOMA I DAN DIPLOMA III POLITEKNIK KEUANGAN NEGARA-STAN TAHUN 2017 BAGIAN KEDUA : TES BAHASA INGGRIS (NOMOR 121 s.d 180) Pada bagian ini, jawaban benar kurang dari 20 berarti nilai mati dan dinyatakan tidak lulus. STRUCTURE AND WRITTEN EXPRESSION Select the correct answer from the four choices given! 1. Cristiano Ronaldo bought a …. for his expensive rides collection. A. fast red new Italian sport car B. fast new red Italian sport car C. new fast red Italian sport car D. red new fast Italian sport car 2. …. the hard storm and high wave, Captain Phillips and his crew succeeded in avoiding them safely. A. Even though B. Despite C. Although D. In spite 3. …. the worst phase of the Great Depression, more than thirteen million Americans had no jobs. A. While the B. It was in the C. During the D. The 4. Presidential …. held every four years on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November. A. elections are B. electing C. is elected D. elected and 5. Patty Berg, the top tournament winner in women’s golf, …. eighty-three golf tournaments from 1935 through 1964. A. she won B. winning 1



C. won D. who won 6. In South East Sulawesi province …. which is considered as the only ethnic group in Indonesia that uses Hangeul script (Korean alphabet) for their language. A. the Chia-Chia lying B. the Chia-Chia lies C. lying the Chia-Chia D. lies the Chia-Chia 7. You had better … the tuition as soon as possible since this is the last day to do so. A. pays B. paid C. to pay D. pay 8. All planets in our solar system rotate around the Sun, and … A. Jupiter do so B. so Jupiter do C. so do Jupiter A. Jupiter so do 9. The girl …. house was breached went to the police station this morning. A. who B. which C. whose D. whom



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10. (A doctor to his assistant): “Bring me the patient’s file, …..? A. do you? B. will you? C. would you? D. won’t you?



16. She would rather … an email than directly submit her application file to the company. A. send B. being sent C. sent D. sending



11. The girl … he rescued was the daughter of Donald Trump. A. with whom B. whom C. to whom D. who



17. Since the government has raised some costs in several public services. Economist argues that the society will not agree for …. raise. A. another B. others C. the others D. the other



12. … impressive chapter of the book was the chapter on Stuart’s scientific theories. A. It was the most B. The most C. Most D. Most of the 13. The Military Academy at West Point …. on the west bank of the Hudson River, north of New York City. A. is located B. located C. which is located D. whose location is 14. The speed of light is … the speed of sound. A. faster B. much faster than C. the fastest A. as fast 15. If I had given the interviewer really good answers, I ……. the scholarship to go overseas. A. might have got B. might has got C. might had get D. might have get



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18. The Emirates, …., is an all around the world flight with high quality of service for its customers. A. one of the best renowned flights in the world B. was once of the best renowned flights in the world C. is one of the best renowned flights in the world D. which is one of the best renowned flights in the world 19. The teacher is standing …. the class. A. below B. among C. over D. before 20. For most farmers in Indonesia, especially in the rural area, it is easy to find and to hunt some … in their rice field. A. goose B. gooses C. geese D. geeses



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CLOZE QUESTION Choose the word of phrase which best completes each blank space in the text! Green fuel, also known as biofuel, is a type of fuel distilled from plants and animal materials, believed by some to be more environmentally friendly than the widely-used fossil fuels that power most of the world. In the desperate search for alternative energy sources, green fuel (21) … as a possible fueling option as the world drains its fossil fuel resources. Detractors suggest that the term "green fuel" is a misnomer, as the processing of crops into biofuel actually creates a considerable amount of pollution that may be just as damaging to the environment as current practices. Recent technological innovations have created the fields of advanced biofuels, which focus on non-food sources and waster renewal as energy. By converting landfill material, as well as wood and inedible plant parts, into green fuel, we not only cut down on the use of fossil fuels (22) … effectively recycle enormous amounts of waste. These biofuels help quell the debate (23) … whether growing crops for fuel will result in fewer available food crops. A new form of fuel can literally called green, as it derives from green algae. Algae, often seen (24) … on bodies of water, is a tiny plant with a rapid growth rate. Its (25) … as fuel derives from the fact that it has an extremely high oil content that can be processed like other oil-producing crops. Many countries are now doing extensive research on algae, which is easy to cultivate and grows extremely quickly. According to some estimates by start-up algae oil companies, one acre of algae can produce 200 times as much oil as one acre of corn. Source: www.wisegeek.com 21. A. being evolving B. revolves C. been evolved D. has evolved 22. A. but also B. as better as C. and D. as good as 23. A. to B. by



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24. A. growing B. grew C. growned D. growth 25. A. use B. usefulness C. useful D. used



Some detractors warn against the assumption that green fuel is free from pollution-causing attributes. The processing of sugar (26) … starch plants into ethanol has come under heavy criticism in recent years; not only do these plants take away food-growing space, the fermentation process releases considerable pollution into the air. (27) …, green fuel does not necessarily burn clean, and may emit formaldehyde, ozone, and other carcinogenic substances when used. It is not yet clear whether the green fuel currently available is the wave of the future or merely an interim step on the journey away from fossil fuel use. Governments around the world (28) … enormous resources to the 3



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research of clean, sustainable fuels (29) … the pollutant and quickly disappearing oil reserves used today. Green fuel may not be a perfect solution to the problems of oil need and global protection, (30) … it remains an important innovation that may pave the way to a better future. Source: www.wisegeek.com 26. A. without B. for C. and D. between 27. A. Moreover B. Hence C. Despite D. Although 28. A. are devoting B. devotes



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are devoted being devoted



29. A. replace B. replacing C. to be replaced D. to replace 30. A. for B. and C. but D. so



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An understanding of engineering theories and problems are impossible until basic A B arithmetic is fully mastered. C D



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The study demonstrates that neither experience or awareness will improve chances of A B C D success.



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Certain types of snakes have been known to survive fasts more as a year long. A B C D



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If Peter had really wanted to pass his exam, he would has studied much more. A B C D



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The earliest the CVS (chorionic villus sampling) procedure in the pregnancy, the greater A B C the risk to the baby. D



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In a basketball game a player what is fouled receives one or two free throws. A B C D



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The latest medical report indicated that the patient’s temperature was near normal and A B 4



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their lungs were partially cleared. C D 38.



Alice in Wonderland, first published in 1865, has since being translated into thirty A B C D languages.



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In 1870, the attorney general was made head of the Department of Justice, given an A enlarged staff, and endow with clear-cut law enforcement functions. B C D



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Until recently, California was largest producer of oranges in the United States. A B C D



READING COMPREHENSION Read the passage carefully and select the one correct answer from the four choices (A, B, C or D) Reading 1



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Joseph Pulitzer was born in 1847 in Makó, Hungary. He emigrated to the United States when he was seventeen years old, and was naturalized on his twentieth birthday. He spent his career in journalism working in the mid-west and New York. From 1871 he was also the owner or part-owner of many newspapers. His most famous newspaper was the New York World (which many believe was the model for the Daily Planet of the Superman stories). The World campaigned against corruption, and exposed many scandals. It was also a strong supporter of the rights of the working man.



In later life, Joseph Pulitzer collapsed from overwork, and lost his sight. He became dedicated to improving the quality of journalism in America, and donated $1 million to Columbia University to found a school of journalism. However, his most significant contribution was the establishment of the Pulitzer prizes 10 in his will. These prizes for excellence in journalism have been given every year since 1917 by Columbia University. Since 1942 there have been extra categories for press photography, and later still for criticism, feature writing and commentary. The prize was originally for $500, but today the winners of the prize receive a gold medal. However, the real value of the prize is that it confirms that the journalist who has received the 15 award is the best American journalist of the year - a fact that is worth much more than $500 to the journalist and to the newspaper that employs him or her. 41. The main idea of the above passage is … A. The life of Joseph Pulitzer B. Journalism in America C. The Pulitzer Prize D. A and C together 42. Pulitzer became an American citizen … A. When he was 17 years old B. After contributing $1 million to a university C. In 1867 5



D. Twenty years after he arrived in the United States 43. Joseph Pulitzer came to America because … A. Hungary was being attacked by Austria B. He was with his parents C. He wanted to be a journalist D. The text does not say



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44. The word establishment in line 10 has closest meaning to … A. Formation B. Installation C. Endowment D. Inauguration 45. The Pulitzer Price are for … A. Press photography and commentary B. The best writing in America Reading 2



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C. High quality journalism D. None of the above 46. The word her in line 18 refers to … A. The winner of Pulitzer prize B. Pulitzer’s mother C. Joseph Pulitzer D. None of the above



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Insects' lives are very short and they have many enemies, but they must survive long enough to breed and perpetuate their kind. The less insect-like they look, the better their chance of survival. To look "inedible" by resembling or imitating plants is a deception widely practiced by insects. Mammals rarely use this type of camouflage, but many fish and invertebrates do. The stick caterpillar is well named. It is hardly distinguishable from a brown or green twig. This caterpillar is quite common and can be found almost anywhere in North America. It is also called "measuring worm" or "inchworm." It walks by arching its body, than stretching out and grasping the branch with its front feet then looping its body again to bring the hind feet forward. When danger threatens, the stick caterpillar stretches its body away from the branch at an angle and remains rigid and still, like a twig, until the danger has passed. Walking sticks, or stick insects, do not have to assume a rigid, twig-like pose to find protection; they look like inedible twigs in any position. There are many kinds of walking sticks, ranging in size form the few inches of the North American variety to some tropical species that may be over a foot long. When at rest their front legs are stretched out to heightening their camouflage. Some of the tropical species are adorned with spines or ridges. Imitating the thorny bushes or trees in which they live. Leaves also seem to be a favorite object for insects to imitate. Many butterflies can suddenly disappear from view by folding their wings and sitting quietly among the foliage that they resemble.



47. What is the main subject of the passage? A. How some insects camouflage themselves B. Insects that are threatened with extinction C. Caterpillars that live in trees D. The feeding habits of insects



49. According to the passage, how does the stick caterpillar make itself look like a twig? A. By holding its body stiff and motionless B. By looping itself around a stick C. By changing the color of its skin D. By laying its body flat against a branch



48. In lines 1 and 4, the word "enemies" refers to A. other creatures competing for space B. extreme weather conditions C. creatures that eat insects D. inedible insects



50. Which of the following is true of stick insects? A. They resemble their surroundings all the time. B. They make themselves look like other insects.



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C. They are camouflaged only when walking. D. They change color to make themselves in visible. 51. Which of the following are NOT mentioned in the passage as objects that are imitated as a means of protection? A. Thorns B. Flowers C. Leaves D. Sticks



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52. In which paragraph does the author describe the way in which stick caterpillars move? A. Paragraph one B. Paragraph two C. Paragraph three D. Paragraph four 53. Where in the passage does the author describe the habitat of tropical stick insects? A. Line 7 B. Lines 10-11 C. Lines 13-15 D. Lines 16-17



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The military aspect of the United States Civil War has always attracted the most attention from scholars. The roar of gunfire, the massed movements of uniformed men, the shrill of bugles, and the drama of hand-to-hand combat have fascinated students of warfare for a century. Behind the lines, however life was spectacular. It was the story of back-breaking labor to provide the fighting men with food and arms, of nervetingling uncertainty about the course of national events, of heartbreak over sons or brothers or husbands lost in battle. If the men on the firing line won the victories that means to those victories were forged on the home front. Never in the nation's history had Americans worked harder for victory than in the Civil War. Northerners and Southerners alike threw themselves into the task of supplying their respective armies. Both governments made tremendous demands upon civilians and, in general, received willing cooperation.



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By 1863 the Northern war economy was rumbling along in high gear. Everything from steamboats to shovels was needed-and produced. Denied Southern cotton, textile mills turned to wool for blankets and uniforms. Hides by the hundreds of thousands were turned into shoes and harness and saddles; ironworks manufactured locomotives, ordnance, armor plate. Where private enterprise lagged, the government set up its own factories or arsenals. Agriculture boomed, with machinery doing the job of farm workers drawn into the army.



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In short, everything that a nation needed to fight a modern war was produced in uncounted numbers. Inevitably there were profiteers with gold-headed canes and flamboyant diamond stickpins, but for every crooked tycoon there were thousands of ordinary citizens living on fixed incomes who did their best to cope with rising prices and still make a contribution to the war effort. Those who could bought war bonds: others knitted, sewed, nursed or lent any other assistance in their power.



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B. The causes of the Civil War C. Where the Civil War battles were fought D. Why the South lost the Civil War



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55. According to the passage, during the Civil War the South no longer provided the North with A. cotton B. wool C. shoes D. sides



58. The author implies that students of the Civil War usually concentrate on the A. government B. battlefield C. home front D. economy



56. In line 15, the word "Hides" is closest in meaning to which of the following? A. animal skins B. tree trunks C. disguises D. shelters



59. Where in the passage does the author mention a contribution made by the government to the war economy? A. Line 4 B. Lines 11-12 C. Line 17 D. Lines 19-20



57. In line 21, the word "crooked" could best be replaced by which of the following? A. dishonest B. twisted C. uneven D. distorted



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60. The word Ordnance in line 16 has the closest meaning to … A. weapon B. troops C. tanks D. artillery



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