KUMPULAN SOAL TBI

1. I didn’t go to my sister’s birthday party last week because I ____________ at this time yesterday.
a. Was going to BKN Yogyakarta for CPNS test
b. Went to BKN Yogyakarta for CPNS test
c. Has gone to BKN Yogyakarta for CPNS test
d. Had been going to BKN Yogyakarta for CPNS test
2. When the children broke the window, my father _________ tea time with my mother in front of the house.
a. Enjoyed
b. Was enjoying
c. Was enjoyed
d. are enjoying.
3. The participants of the conference ________ by the time the speaker came to the conference hall.
a. Eat the coffee break
b. Was eating the coffee break
c. Has already eaten the coffee break
d. Had already eaten the coffee break
4. His old laptop ………….. last week in Indo Computer so that it could be used by him.
a. Will be repaired
b. Was repaired
c. Is repaired
d. Had been repaired
5. _______ discussed by the board of directors when it was proposed again by the supervisors.
a. The problem had already
b. The problem is already
c. The problem had already been
d. The problem has already
6. Much of the carnage of the elephants, giraffes and big cats _________ uncaring hunters.
a. Must commit by
b. Must be committed
c. Must have committed
d. Must have been committed by
7. The X-ray treatments _________ up to the time that he was dismissed from the hospital.
a. Gave daily
b. Were given daily
c. Basically have given
d. Daily had been given
8. Satria has many of books in his book shelves, ____________ he hasn't even opened.
a. Most which
b. Which most
c. Most of which
d. Which most of
9. Filipina is a country ______________ I joined international youth leaders summit for the first time in 2014.
a. When
b. On which
c. In which
d. Which
10. I always remember the day _________ you betrayed me for many times last month.
a. On which
b. In which
c. Where
d. Which
11. As soon as they finish foreign language course, the majority of Police Officers serving in United Nations
peacekeeping operations _____________ as part of a Formed Police Unit (FPU).
 a. Will be deployed
b. deploy
c. Is deployed
d. Will deploy
12. The Garuda Contingent (Indonesian: Kontingen Garuda, often abbreviated Konga) is a group of peacekeepers
drawn from the Indonesian military that serve with the United Nations. Since its first mission in 1956, The
Garuda Contingent ________ to three continents.
a. Has deployed
b. Was deployed
c. Is deployed
d. Has been deployed
13. The Garuda Contingent _______ to Egypt and Israel in November 1956 as part of the United Nations Emergency
Force.
a. was first sent
b. was first being sent
c. has already been sent
d. already sent
14. Jeannette, ____________ the pipettes after she had completed the experiment.
a. Wash
b. Washed
c. Washes
d. Is washing
15. After the stewardesses had served lunch to the passengers, they ______________ down.
a. Sits
b. Sit
c. Sat
d. Sitting
16. While Joana was writing the report, Henry _________ for more information.
a. Was looking
b. Is looking
c. Look
d. Looks
17. Cougars sometimes prey on sheep and goats, so they may be killed by the farmers ________ animals they
attack.
a. which
b. whom
c. whose
d. who
18. The doctor ………… looked very worried, asked him to lie down.
a. whose
b. whom
c. who
d. which
19. There are many cute cats in Turkey, …………. I have never seen before.
a. most of which
b. most which
c. which most
d. which most of all
20. It is the best gown of me …….. I have ever used.
a. that
b. whom
c. who
d. in which
 READING 1

Athens and Sparta were the two most advanced Greek cities of the Hellenic period (750-338 B.C). Both
had city-state type of government and both took slave from the peoples they conquered. However, the
differences outweigh the similarities in these two ancient civilizations. Sparta was hostile, warlike (constantly
fighting the neighboring cities), and military, while Athens catered more towards the democratic and cultural
way of life. The latter city left its mark in the fields of art, literature philosophy and science, while the former
passed on its totalitarianism and superior military traditions. The present system of a well-rounded education
followed in the United States is based on the ancient Athenian idea. The Spartan system, on the other hand, was
concerned only with military education.

21. It can be inferred from this reading that _______

a. Athens and Sparta were friendly with each other
b. Athens was attacked by other warlike nations
c. Athens never fought other people
d. The cultural aspects of Athenian culture made a great impression on the world.
22. All the following are true, EXCEPT ________
a. Both cities had city-state types of government
b. Both cities took slaves
c. Both cities were advanced, but in different areas
d. Both cities developed a well-rounded education

READING 2
Napoleon Bonaparte's ambition to control all the area around the Mediterranean Sea led him and his French
soldiers to Egypt. After losing a naval battle, they were forced to remain there for three years. In 1799, while
constructing a fort, a soldier discovered a piece of stele (a stone pillar bearing an inscription) known as the Rosetta
stone, in commemoration of the town near the fort. This famous stone, which would eventually lead to the
deciphering of ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics dating to 3100 B.C, was written in three languages: hieroglyphics
(picture writing), demotic (a shorthand version of Egyptian hieroglyphics), and Greek. Scientists discovered that the
characters, unlike those in English, could be written from right to left and in other directions as well. The direction in
which they were read depended on how the characters were arranged. Living elements (animals, people, and body
parts) were often the first symbols, and the direction that they faced indicated the direction for reading them.
Twenty-three years after the discovery of the Rosetta stone, Jean Francois Champollion, a French philologist
fluent in several languages, was able to decipher the first word --Ptolemy-the name of an Egyptian ruler. This name
was written inside an oval called a "cartouche". Further investigation revealed that cartouches contained names of
important people of that period. Champollion painstakingly continued his search and was able to increase his
growing list of known phonetic signs. He and an English man, Thomas Young, worked independently of each other to
unravel the deeply hidden mysteries of this strange language. Young believed that sound values could be assigned to
the symbols, while Champollion insisted that the pictures represented words.
23. All of the following statements are true EXCEPT
a. cartouches contained names of prominent people of the period
b. Champollion and Young worked together in an attempt to decipher the hieroglyphics
c. One of Napoleon's soldiers discovered the Rosetta stone
d. Thomas Young believed that sound values could be assigned to the symbols
24. The word "deciphering" in line 8 is closest in meaning to
a. decoding
b. downfall
c. discovery
d. probing
25. The first word deciphered from the Rosetta stone was
a. cartouche
b. Ptolemy
c. demotic
d. Champollion
26. Why was the piece of newly discovered stele called the Rosetta stone?
 a. It was shaped like a rosette.
b. It was to honor Napoleon's friend Rosetta
c. The town near the fort was called Rosetta
d. The fort was called Rosetta.

READING 3
Tampa, Florida, owes a great deal of its growth and prosperity to a Cuban cigar manufacturer named Vicente
Martinez Ybor. When civil war broke out in 1869, he was forced to flee his country, and he moved his business to
south Florida. Sixteen years later, labor union problems in Key West caused him to seek a better location along the
west coast of the state. He bought a forty-acre tract of land and made plans to set up his cigar factory on the site.
This original sixteen-block stretch of land later expanded to one hundred acres near Tampa. This newly developed
area was called Ybor City in his honor. Spanish, Italian, and Cuban immigrants flocked to the area as the demand for
workers in the cigar factory increased. One fifth of the city's twenty thousand residents enjoyed the high-paying jobs
there. At the end of the 1800s, Jose Marti, a Cuban poet and freedom fighter, organized a revolution from Ybor City
and managed to get considerable support for his movement. Teddy Roosevelt's "Rough Riders" were stationed there
during the Spanish-American War in1898. Much of the prosperity of this region is due to Ybor’s cigar factory
established more than one hundred years ago.
27. Where is Ybor City located?
a. South Florida
b. Cuba
c. West Florida
d. Marti
28. The word "flee" in line 4 means most nearly the same as …..
a. escape
b. return to
c. fight
d. disembody
29. Why will people probably continue to remember Ybor’s name?
a. He suffered a great deal
b. An area was named in his honor
c. He was a Cuban revolutionary
d. He was forced to flee his homeland
30. Who was Jose Marti?
a. A good friend of Ybor
b. One of Teddy Roosevelt’s “Rough Riders”
c. A Cuban writer who sought to free his country
d. A worker in the cigar factory
31. Of the two kittens in my house, ………………………. of which named Jalu.
a. the smaller
b. the smallest
c. the small
d. smaller
32. This new T-Shirt is …………….. than the other that I have bought.
a. good
b. best
c. better
d. the best
33. The earlier a young badminton athlete get a chance to win in international events, …………. they will be in the
future.
a. the better
b. the best
c. the good
d. better
34. Of the three Hermes bags she has just bought, the white one is ……………….
a. more expensive
b. the more expensive
c. most expensive
d. the most expensive
35. ………. North Korea, Russia has powerful nuclear weapons (6.257 nuclear warheads).
a. like
b. alike
c. the same
d. likely
36. A marine biologist, Jean Wiener, hopes ………………… mangrove trees and coral reefs to its original condition with
the Fondation pour la Protection de la Biodiversite Marine.
a. To restore
b. Having restored
c. To be restored
d. To have been restored
37. ________ friendly relations among nations based on respect for the principle of equal rights and self-
determination of peoples is one of the purposes of United Nations as stated in its charter.
a. To develop
b. To developing
c. Being developed
d. Develope
38. My husband said that he wouldn’t mind …………………. for three hours in mall.
a. To wait for me
b. Wait for me
c. Waiting for me
d. For waiting me
39. Mr. Nichlas is having a problem with his lungs. We did not know how ………………… him stop smoking.
a. Make
b. Made
c. To make
d. Making
40. ……………. you please check all of the papers from the participants of Singapore International Multidisciplinary
Academic Conference for grammar errors?
a. Could
b. May
c. Must
d. Would
41. The salesperson at the Jewelry Store treated us so badly when we bought there. They ……………. more helpful.
a. Couldn’t have been
b. Could have been
c. Couldn’t be
d. Could be
42. The police officer didn’t know where the victim was, but they ……………. to find him in the end.
a. Might have
b. Was able to
c. Could
d. Were able
43. The cats eat up all the dry food which I have served. They ……………. very hungry.
a. Will have been
b. Could have been
 c. Must have been
d. Would have been
44. Since he has already borrowed my money for one year, ……………. it right away.
a. He’ll have returned
b. He would return
c. He was returned
d. He should return
45. The traffic regulations in the U.S. are different from those in Indonesia. In the U.S. you ……………. drive on the
right side of the road.
a. Can
b. May
c. Could
d. Must
46. Game of PUBG which I installed from playstore is ……………………. one in my phone.
a. The more interesting
b. Interesting
c. Interested
d. The most interesting
47. Of the 2 handphones, I buy ………………………..
a. The new
b. The newer
c. The newest
d. Newest
48. The handwriting in this letter and that one in the wall are …………….
a. Like
b. Alike
c. As like as
d. The same
49. My father is ………….. brother in his family. Thus, he always becomes a good role model for his siblings.
a. The older
b. The eldest
c. The elder
d. The oldest
50. At the clambake last week, Fred ate …………………… oysters as Barney.
a. three times as many
b. once as many
c. three times as much
d. twice
51. My sister think that the bowl is too big ………………… on the dining table.
a. be put
b. being put
c. putting
d. to put
52. My car had to stop right at the gas station in front of the police office ………………… up the tank.
a. Fill
b. Filling
c. To fill
d. To filling
53. The security of World Bank begged the robbery …………………
a. Don’t kill him
b. Not killing him
 c. Not to kill him
d. He didn’t kill him
54. The book of Loving the Wounded Soul need ______ by many people to maintain their mental health.
a. read
b. reading
c. reads
d. to read
55. His father is an experienced investor who is accustomed to ………………… with residential properties.
a. Deal
b. Dealing
c. Be dealing
d. Be dealt
56. Kapten Ri Jung Hyuk ……………. the Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) yet because his car is still parked near the
gate.
a. Can’t have left
b. Must have left
c. Might have left
d. Ought to have left
57. If I had known about his abusive traits, I …………………. another man.
a. May have married
b. Should have married
c. Might have married
58. A Veterinarians always knows how ……… animals gently.
a. Treat
b. Treats
c. To treat
d. Treating
59. Seafood need …………….. in the coldest part of the fridge and use within 2 – 3 days by the customers. Seafood
begins to deteriorate as soon as it is caught and killed.
a. To keep
b. To be keep
c. Are kept
d. Keeping
60. She is looking forward _________ Dr. Mheda Garcia in Asian Youth Environmental Summit 2021 next year.
a. To meet
b. Meeting
c. To meeting
d. Will meet
READING TEXT 1
In the philosophy of John Dewey, a sharp distinction is made between intelligence and reasoning. According to
Dewey, intelligence is the only absolute way to achieve a balance between realism and idealism, between practicality
and wisdom of life. Intelligence involves “interacting with other things and knowing them,” while reasoning is merely
the act of an observer, “….a mind that beholds or grasps objects outside the world of things……...” With reasoning, a
level of mental certainty can be achieved, but it is through intelligence that control is taken of events that shape one’s
life.
61. What is the topic of the passage?
a. The intelligence of John Dewey
b. Distinctions made by John Dewey
c. Dewey’s ideas on the ability to reason
d. How intelligence differs from reasoning in Dewey’s work
READING TEXT 2
Nitrogen fixation is a process by which nitrogen is continuously fed incobiological circulation. In this process.
certain algae and bacteria convert nitrogen into ammonia (NH)). This newly-created ammonia Is then for the most part
absorbed by plants.
The opposite process of denitrification returns nitrogen to the air. During the process of denitrification, bacteria
cause some of the nitrates from the soil to convert into gaseous nitrogen or nitrous oxide (N20). In this gaseous form,
the nitrogen returns to the atmosphere.
62. Which of the following would be the best title for this passage?
a. The Process of Nitrogen Fixation
b. Two Nitrogen Processes
c. The Return of Nitrogen to the air
d. The Effect of Nitrogen on Plant Life
READING TEXT 3
In English, there are many different kinds of expressions that people use to give a name to anything whose name
is unknown or momentarily forgotten. The word gadget is one such word. It was first used by British sailors in the 1850s
and probably came from the French word gachette, which was a small hook. In everyday use, the word has a more
general meaning. Other words are also used to give a name to something unnamed or unknown, and these words tend
to be somewhat imaginative. Some of the more commonly used expressions are a what do you call it, a whatsis, a
thingamabob, a thingamajig, a doodad, or a doohickey.
63. Which of the following is NOT true about the word gadget?
a. It is used to name something when the name is not known.
b. It was used at the beginning of the nineteenth century.
c. It most likely came from a word in the French language.
d. Its first known use was by British sailors.

READING TEXT 4
Williamsburg is a historic city in Virginia that was settled by English colonies in 1633, twenty-six years permanent
English colony in America was settled at Jamestown. In the beginning, the colony at Williamsburg was named Middle
Plantation because of its location in the middle of a peninsula between two rivers, the York and the James. The site for
Williamsburg had been selected by the colonists because the soil drainage was better there than at the Jamestown
location, and there were fewer mosquitoes.
64. The passage indicates that Jamestown ……..
a. was settléd in 1633
b. was settled twenty-six years after Williamsburg
c. was the first permanent English colony in America
d. was originally named Middle Plantation

READING TEXT 5
Athens and Sparta were the two most advanced Greek cities of the Hellenic period (750-338 B.C). Both had city-
state type of government and both took slave from the peoples they conquered. However, the differences outweigh the
similarities in these two ancient civilizations. Sparta was hostile, warlike (constantly fighting the neighboring cities), and
military, while Athens catered more towards the democratic and cultural way of life. The latter city left its mark in the
fields of art, literature philosophy and science, while the former passed on its totalitarianism and superior military
traditions. The present system of a well-rounded education followed in the United States is based on the ancient
Athenian idea. The Spartan system, on the other hand, was concerned only with military education.
65. It can be inferred from this reading that _______
a. Athens and Sparta were friendly with each other
b. Athens was attacked by other warlike nations
c. Athens never fought other people
d. The cultural aspects of Athenian culture made a great impression on the world.
66. As my fiancee is very busy with his job in office, I got the schedule of our pre-wedding photo shoot ……………………
a. Re-arrange
b. To re-arrange
c. Re-arranged
d. Re-arranging
67. The head of Human Resources Development (HRD) orders the employees ………… the evaluation form in the end
of this week.
a. To fill
b. Fill
c. To filled
d. Fills
68. Only with a pure heart …………… his fault
a. His mother who can forgive
b. Can forgive his mother
c. Forgive his mother
d. Can his mother forgive
69. Hardly ever ………… speaker invitation letter to the US Embassy.
a. The CEO written
b. Did write the CEO
c. Did the CEO write
d. Written the CEO
70. My flight with Garuda Indonesia from Jakarta to Pontianak is delayed ………………… the accident of Sriwijaya Air SJ
182.
a. Owing to
b. For
c. Because
d. as
71. He always study hard and exercise every day in GOR Satria, ……….. he still fails in the recruitment test of Praja
IPDN.
a. Since
b. When
c. although
d. Yet
72. I study maths everyday……………… win the mathematics olympic.
a. Whereas
b. For
c. In order to
d. In order that
73. Scarcely …………… her bad past memories in the journals to her blog.
a. Do she publish
b. Does she publish
c. Has she publish
d. She has published
74. The children was told by their parents that no circumstances …………… online game in their handphones.
a. They may use
b. They use may
c. May they use
d. May use
75. In the valey of Tidar, ……………………………, which is said to be part of the Indonesian National Armed Forces
Academy System.
a. The Indonesian Military Academy is lying
b. Lies the Indonesian Military Academy
c. The Indonesian Military Academy lying
 d. The Indonesian Military Academy which lies
76. There is a job vacancy in PT. Agri Pintar Asia, …………?
a. Is there
b. Is it
c. Isn’t it
d. Isn’t there
77. When her father left her in their old house, nothing was changed, ……………?
a. Did it
b. Didn’t it
c. Was it
d. Wasn’t it
78. I am really worried with the floods, volcanoes, as well as earthquakes, but …………………
a. He is
b. He isn’t either
c. He wasn’t
d. He isn’t
79. Most people don’t know that the company creates some new regulations even though those regulations have
been announced by the Human Resources Development in Talenta Application, ………..?
a. Is it
b. Isn’t it
c. Do they
d. Don’t they
80. Yuni and Tika hardly ever joined the meeting of the company, ……………….?
a. Did they
b. Didn’t they
c. Don’t they
d. Do they
81. She will make the public relations ………….. the British Embassy as soon as possible.
a. Mail
b. Mailed
c. Will mail
d. Mailing
82. Brahma had his Kasubag ………… because he got headache. He couldn’t go to the meeting in Inspektorat
Semarang.
a. Phone
b. To phone
c. Phoned
d. Phoning
83. Lala got her brother to read her journals reference, and Lala had her brother …………. the chapter 2 of her thesis as
she didn’t have much time.
a. Write
b. Written
c. Wrote
d. Writing
84. My bestfriend decide to resign from our company ………………. our boss is always angry to her.
a. Thus
b. As
c. Hence
d. Because of
85. The lightning made ………………… that we covered our ears.
a. Such terrifying noise
b. Such a terrifying noise
c. So a terrifying noise
 d. So terrifying noise
86. …………………….. his skill in cooking, he failed to win the Master Chef Season 2.
a. Although
b. In spite
c. Due to
d. Despite
87. The professor is considered as a genius person by his students …………….. he has invented many new inventions in
the field of biology.
a. Although
b. Since
c. Yet
d. Nevertheless
88. …………… moving to Purwokerto, my parents can meet my sister often.
a. After
b. Nevertheless
c. Furthermore
d. Because
89. ………………… Kalimantan is not as crowded as Java, it has the same modern architectures.
a. Although
b. Because
c. In order to
d. After
90. Ayu knows French well, …………… POLRI have selected her to be a part of Formed Police Units (FPUs) with the
United Nations Mission for Justice Support in Haiti (MINUSTAH).
a. Therefore
b. Moreover
c. Otherwise
d. Because of
91. Brahma’s already eaten the breakfast from the hospital, ……………?
a. Hasn’t he
b. Isn’t he
c. Doesn’t he
d. Hasn’t it
92. She watched the movie enthusiastically, but her husband ………………
a. Doesn’t
b. Hasn’t
c. Isn’t
d. Didn’t
93. My mother can barely believe that I win the first winner of Duta Bahasa Jawa Tengah and ………………….
a. My father can’t either
b. My father was too
c. My father can too
d. Neither my father can
94. The man who was driving the bus would not admit his fault in crashing the bus stop, and ……………….
a. Neither was the truck driver
b. Neither would the truck driver
c. Neither had the truck driver
d. Either wasn’t the truck driver
95. Cha Young Min never uses English dictionary anymore when he writes in English and …………….
a. Ko Seung Tak does too
b. Neither does Ko Seung Tak
 c. Ko Seung Tak do not either
d. Doesn’t Ko Seung Tak either
READING 6
If asked who invented the game of baseball, most Americans would probably reply that it was their belief that
Abner Doubleday did. They believe this because the story about Doubleday is part of tradition of baseball. Doubleday
was given credit for this invention early in the twentieth century when sporting-goods manufacturer Spaulding
inaugurated a commission to research the question of who invented baseball. In 1908, a report was published by the
commission in which Abner Doubleday, a U.S. Army
Officer from Cooperstown, New York, was given credit for the invention of the game. The National Baseball Hall of
Fame was established in Cooperstown in honour of Doubleday. Today, most sports historians are in agreement that
Doubleday really did not have much to do with the development of baseball. Instead, baseball seems to be a close
relative of the English game of rounders and probably has English rather than American roots.
96. In this passage …………….
a. an idea is presented and then refuted
b.a concept is followed by examples
c. a cause is followed by an effect
d. a belief is supported with reasons
READING 7
Carnivorous plants, such as the sundew and the Venus-flytrap, are generally found in humid areas where there is
an inadequate supply of nitrogen in the soil. In order to survive, these plants have developed mechanisms to trap insect
within their foliage. They have digestive fluids to obtain the necessary nitrogen from the insects. These plants trap the
insects in a variety of ways. The sundew has sticky hairs on its leaves; when an insect lands on these leaves, it gets
caught up in the sticky hairs, and the leaf wraps itself around the insect. The leaves of the Venus-flytrap function more
like a trap, snapping suddenly and forcefully shut around an insect.
97. The pronoun They in line 3 refers to ….
a. humid areas
b. these plants
c. insects
d. digestive fluids
READING 8
Bangladesh's coast guard has rescued 396 starving Rohingya refugees who had been drifting at sea for weeks
after failing to reach Malaysia. At least 32 ethnic Rohingya died on the ship during those weeks adrift, Bangladesh coast
guard officials said. A human rights group said it believed more boats carrying Rohingya — a Muslim minority — were
adrift at sea, with coronavirus lockdowns in Malaysia and Thailand making it harder for them to find refuge. The 396
survivors are to be handed to the UN refugee agency, according to the official, who had initially said they would be sent
to Myanmar. One refugee told a reporter the group had been turned back from Malaysia twice and a fight had broken
out on board between passengers and crew at one point. Malaysian officials did not respond to requests for comment
on reports that it had turned away previous boats from its waters.
98. What does the passage mainly discuss?
a. The history of Rohingya refugees
b. The major cases for Myanmar persecuting Rohingya
c. Factors that affected Rohingya refugees getting covid-19
d. The rescue of starving Rohingya refugees
99. The word “starving” in line 1 is closest in meaning to ……………….
a. Sufficient
b. Adequate
c. Ravenous
d. Thirsty
READING 9
 Obsidian is a distinctive type of igneous rock that forms as a result of the melting of deep crustal granite rocks into
magma. Because of the speed at which the magma cools, crystallization does not occur, and a solid, shiny, volcanic,
glass-like rock results. Most commonly a solid, shiny black in color, obsidian can also take on a golden or silvery sheen or
be striped in a rainbow of hues. Obsidian is generally found in small outcrops, though large masses of it can be found in
a few notable locations. Two such sites are the giant Valles Caldera in New Mexico, where the obsidian flows are
hundreds of feet thick, and the Glass Buttes in Oregon, which are composed entirely of obsidian.
100. What is stated in the passage about obsidian?
a. It results from rapidly cooling magma.
b. It is crystalline.
c. It is a sedimentary rock.
d. It has a dull finish.
101. The clown was wearing a ________.
a. big green-yellow hat
b. big green and yellow hat
c. hat yellow and green big
d. green and yellow hat big
102. Have you met that _____ next door?
a. A cute baby new-born
b. cute a new-born baby
c. new-born a baby cute
d. baby cute a new-born
103. In difficult economic times, people tend to become more practical in their daily lives. That is to say, they cut back
on unnecessary activities and keep what is most ……………...
a. Logic
b. Logical
c.Logically
d. Logician
104. Another method of saving is cutting down on visits to …………… care services. People may wait an extra week for
haircuts or drop extra services such as pedicures and manicures.
a. person
b. personal
c . personally
d. personality
105. People continue buying the latest …………. inventions in televisions, computers, tablets and phones. This is logical
because they still need entertainment and these are in-house options.
a. technologically
b. technological
c. technologies
d. technology
106. He will go to see his parents in the hospital ……………...
a. If he knew
b. If he knows
c. If he had known
d. If he knowing
107. It is essential that the complete wedding preparation ……………… planned in their wedding.
a. Is
b. Be
c. has
d. was
108. The students threw their test paper into the trash can as though they ……. it anymore.
a. Didn’t use
b. Hasn’t used
c. Doesn’t use
 d. Hadn’t used
109. According to the researcher, it is recommended that every student …………….. every night after coming home.
a. Study
b. Is studying
c. Studies
d. Has studied
110. It is …………………….., Brahma and Ayu, who celebrate their wedding ceremony at Meotel.
a. Them
b. They
c. Their
d. Themself
READING
Sequoyah was a young Cherokee Indian, son of a white trader and an Indian squaw. At an early age, he became
fascinated by "the talking leaf," an expression that he used to describe the white man's written records. Although many
believed this "talking leaf" to be a gift from the Great Spirit, Sequoyah refused to accept that theory. Like other Indians
of the period, he was illiterate, but his determination to remedy the situation led to the invention of a unique eighty-six-
character alphabet based on the sound patterns that he heard.
His family and friends thought him mad, but while recuperating from a hunting accident, he diligently and
independently set out to create a form of communication for his own people as well as for other Indians. In 1821, after
twelve years of work, he had successfully developed a written language that would enable thousands of Indians to read
and write.
Sequoyah's desire to preserve words and events for later generations has caused him to be remembered among
the important inventors. The giant redwood trees of California, called "sequoias" in his honor, will further imprint his
name in history.
111. It is implied that Sequoyah called the written records "the talking leaf" because …
a. they played music
b. when he observed white people reading, he seemed to understand what was written
c. he was going mad, and he thought the leaves were talking to him
d. it was the only way that the Great Spirit had of communicating with them
112. The word "illiterate" means most nearly the same as……….
a. fierce
b. poor
c. abandoned
d. unable to read or write
113. What prompted Sequoyah to develop his alphabet?
a. People were writing things about him that he couldn't read.
b. He wanted to become famous.
c. After his hunting accident, he needed something to keep him busy.
d. He wanted the history of his people preserved for future generations.
READING
The mighty, warlike Aztec nation existed in Mexico from 1195 to 1521. The high priests taught the people that the
sun would shine, the crops would grow, and the empire would prosper only if the gods were appeased by human
sacrifices and blood offerings from all levels of their society. The priests practiced forms of self-mutilation, such as
piercing their tongues with thorns and flagellating themselves with thorn branches: They collected the small amount of
blood produced by these practices and offered it to Huitzilopochtli and Quetzalcoatl, their chief gods. They insisted that
all Aztecs needed to make some sort of daily sacrifice. Warriors were promised a place of honor in the afterlife if they
died courageously in battle.
The Aztecs were constantly at war in order to have enough captives from battle to serve as sacrificial victims. The
prisoners were indoctrinated before their deaths into believing that they, too, would find a place of honor in the
afterlife and that their death insured the prosperity of the great Aztec nation. After being heavily sedated with
marijuana or a similar drug, they were led up the steps to the top of the ceremonial centers where they accepted their
fate passively, and their palpitating hearts were removed from their bodies as an offering to the gods.
114. Why did the Aztecs offer human sacrifices?
a. They were cruel and inhuman
 b. They believed they had to pacify the gods
c. They wanted to force the citizens to obey
d. They wanted to deter crime.
115. Before the sacrifices, the victims were ….
a. tortured and harassed
b. fed and entertained
c. brainwashed and drugged
d. interrogated and drugged
116. In what manner did the victims accept their destiny?
a. Submissively
b. Rebelliously
c. Violently
d. Notoriously
117. The word “mighty” is closest in meaning to ……..
a. primitive
b. unimposing
c. meticulous
d. powerful
READING
In the United States, presidential elections are held in years evenly divisible by four (1884, 1900, 1964, etc.) Since
1840, American presidents elected in years ending with zero have died in office, with one exception. William H.
Harrison, the man who served the shortest term, died of pneumonia only several weeks after his inauguration.
Abraham Lincoln was one of four presidents who were assassinated. He was elected in 1860, and his untimely
death came just five years later. James A. Garfield, a former Union army general from Ohio, was shot during his first year
in office (1881) by a man to whom he wouldn't give a job. While in his second term of office (1901), William McKinley,
another Ohioan, attended the Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo, New York. During the reception, he was assassinated
while shaking hands with some of the guests. John F. Kennedy was assassinated in 1963 in Dallas only three years after
his election.
Three years after his election in 1920, Warren G. Harding died in office. Although it was never proved, many
believe he was poisoned. Franklin D. Roosevelt was elected four times (1932, 1936, 1940, and 1944), the only man to
serve so long a term. He had contracted polio in 1921 and eventually died of the illness in 1945. Ronald Reagan, who
was elected in 1980 and re-elected four years later, suffered an assassination attempt but did not succumb to the
assassin's bullets. He was the first to break the long chain of unfortunate events. Will the candidate in the election of
2000 also be as lucky?
118. All of the following were election years EXCEPT……..
a. 1960
b. 1930
c. 1888
d. 1824
119. Which president served the shortest term in office?
a. Abraham Lincoln
b. Warren G. Harding
c. William McKinley
d. William H. Harrison
120. All of the following presidents were assassinated EXCEPT
a. John F. Kennedy
b. Franklin D. Roosevelt
c. Abraham Lincoln
d. James A. Garfield
121. Vita’s first seven-year-old daughter understands so many difficult ……….. of mathematics that she is chosen as the
best participant in the mathematics Olympics..
a. theory
b. theories
c. theoretically
 d. theoretical
122. The additional information of those phenomena can …………… the knowledge of the participants.
a. Broadens
b. Broad
c. Broaden
d. Broading
123. General Listyo Sigit is given some ……………………. by his police officers during the inauguration.
a. amazing wooden puppets
b. wooden amazing puppets
c. amazing puppets wooden
d. puppets amazing wooden
124. His father has passed away in ………………. named Tarakan.
a. A lovely small island
b. A small lovely island
c. A small island lovely
d. A lovely island small
125. There is ………………… in our new house.
a. An ugly round chair wooden
b. An ugly round wooden chair
c. An round chair ugly wooden
d. An wooden chair round ugly
126. Your husband might have been angry with you, ……………
a. If you haven’t cooked the breakfast
b. If you didn’t cook the breakfast
c. Had you not cooked the breakfast
d. If you weren’t cooking the breakfast
127. ……….. one of the students to come on time in the class, my brother would drive his motorcycle fast.
a. If were
b. Had
c. Were
d. If had
128. Had they handed the Garuda Indonesia flight ticket, they ………….. last month.
a. Would be allowed to see my sister wedding
b. Was being allowed to see my sister wedding
c. Would have been allowed to see my sister wedding
d. Will have been allowed to see my sister wedding
129. My parents wishes my sister …………………. the national examination today.
a. Passes
b. Had passed
c. Has passed
d. Passed
130. The lecturer always gives ……… and my classmates many homework for the weekend.
a. Me
b. My
c. I
d. Mine
131. Having seen her sick brother in the hospital, ………….
a. Lala is very sad
b. Lala was very sad
c. Lala’s brother was very sad
d. Lala’s brother is very sad
132. ……….. down the forest rapidly, the company was protested by the local citizens.
a. Cutting
b. Cuts
c. Cut
d. Has cut
133. ………………….. to the surrounding environment, the factory must be moved to another area.
a. Be dangerous
b. Being dangerous
c. Been dangerous
d. Having dangerous
134. …………………………….., who is a son of President Joko Widodo, elected as the mayor of Solo.
a. Gibran Rakabuming
b. Gibran Rakabuming and Kaesang Pangarep
c. Being
d. Gibran Rakabuming is
135. Traveloka.com, ……………, is an Indonesian flight booking website with a mission to make travel simpler and more
compelling.
a. Was founded by Indonesian engineers with years of experience working for reputable tech companies in
Silicon Valley, US
b. Which were founded by Indonesian engineers with years of experience working for reputable tech
companies in Silicon Valley, US
c. founded by Indonesian engineers with years of experience working for reputable tech companies in Silicon
Valley, US
d. founding by Indonesian engineers with years of experience working for reputable tech companies in Silicon
Valley, US
136. Scorpions, …………. the class Arachnida, are closely related to spiders, mites, and ticks.
a. Are a member of
b. Being a member of
c. A member of
d. Their member is
137. Crocodiles, which also include caimans, gharials and alligators, …………… large reptiles found in tropical regions of
Africa, Asia, the Americas and Australia.
a. are
b. is
c. has
d. was
138. His parents advised him ……… in early ages.
a. do not have relationship
b. not to have relationship
c. did not have relationship
d. not having relationship
139. “It will be an amazing student exchange programme”, Neil Soria told them.
We can say: Neil Soria told them that it ………….. an amazing student exchange programme.
a. Was
b. Will be
c. Would be
d. Will have been
140. She said to me, “What is he doing now?”
She asked me ……………….
a. What is he doing now
b. What was he doing now
c. What was he doing then
d. What he was doing then
141. The headline news ………… by Najwa Shihab is really interesting for Indonesian citizens abroad.
 a. is reported
b. Reporting
c. Which was reporting
d. Reported
142. ………………….. for many passengers, the flight ticket of Garuda Indonesia increased from time to time.
a. Be attractive
b. Being attractive
c. Been attractive
d. Having atractive
143. Though ________ by Kaesang Pangarep as his new girlfriend, Nadya Arifta didn’t get any good impression from
Indonesian netizens.
a. Choosing
b. Choose
c. Chosen
d. Having chosen
144. A polyglot, which is less than 1% of world population, ………….. someone with a high degree of proficiency in
several languages.
a. is
b. are
c. has
d. were
145. A glacier, ……………… ice, comes from the French word glace (glah-SAY) which means ice.
a. a huge mass of
b. Being a huge mass of
c. A huge mass of is
d. is a huge mass of
146. The food ………… by Chef Arnold was sold out in the food exhibition.
a. Was cooked
b. Cooking
c. Which was cooking
d. Cooked
147. Though ________ by the best coach of Taekwondo, she didn’t get the gold medal in Sea Games.
a. Training
b. Train
c. Trained
d. Having trained
148. Hevea brasiliensis, which is better known as the rubber tree, ………….. for up to 30 years to create latex.
a. can be tapped
b. are tapped
c. were tapped
d. tapping
149. Mrs. Atalia Praratya warned Emmeril Kahn Mumtadz ……… in the bright blue of the Aare River, Bern, Switzerland.
a. do not have a wild swimming adventure
b. not to have a wild swimming adventure
c. did not have a wild swimming adventure
d. not having a wild swimming adventure
150. The man said to me, “Where is the Embassy of Republic of Indonesia in Manila?”
He asked me ……………….
a. Where is the Embassy of Republic of Indonesia in Manila
b. What was the Embassy of Republic of Indonesia in Manila
c. Where was the Embassy of Republic of Indonesia in Manila
d. Where the Embassy of Republic of Indonesia in Manila was
 READING
Indonesia is determined to strengthen national health security as one of its main foreign policy priorities
in 2021, following a year dotted by crisis after crisis brought about by the COVID-19 outbreak. This was the
biggest takeaway from Foreign Minister Retno LP Marsudi’s annual press statement on Wednesday, which was
conducted virtually for the very first time due to the pandemic.
In this year’s iteration, Retno said the pandemic had forced several changes in the nation’s diplomatic
priorities, including in the strengthening of protection for Indonesian citizens abroad, support for national
COVID-19 response and contributions to maintaining world peace. Retno herself has since August last year
traveled the globe with State-Owned Enterprises Minister Erick Thohir to secure supplies for potential vaccines
to inoculate the majority of Indonesia’s 267 million people.
Among the countries she has struck deals with are China, the United Arab Emirates and the United
Kingdom. According to the Health Ministry’s count so far, Indonesia has secured commitments for more than
300 million doses of potential vaccines sourced from both Chinese and Western vaccine producers.
151. What does the passage mainly discuss?
a. The starting point of Covid – 19 outbreaks
b. The victims of Covid – 19
c. Strengthening Indonesian national health security due to Covid-19 outbreaks
d. The risk of Covid – 19 outbreaks for Indonesian citizens abroad
152. The word “strengthen” is closest in meaning to, except ……………….
a. Reinforce
b. Enhance
c. Undermine
d. Bolster
153. According to the passage, who has struck deals with Retno to provide supplies for potential vaccines?
a. Australia, China, the United Arab Emirates
b. Germany, Swiss, China
c. China, the United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom
d. Singapore, Malaysia, and the United Kingdom

READING
On Saturday, August 30, 1997, Diana and her rumored boyfriend, Egyptian billionaire Emad "Dodi" Fayed,
arrived to Paris following a 10-day getaway on the French Riviera. They dined at the private salon at the Ritz Hotel in
Paris. Coincidentally, Fayed's father, Mohammed Al-Fayed, owned the hotel at the time—along with Harrods
Department store in London. A few minutes past midnight on Sunday, Diana and Fayed left the hotel and got into the
Mercedes Benz that was waiting for them, likely to travel to Fayed's private Parisian estate.

Though the posted speed limit was 30 mph, the driver, Henri Paul, reportedly approached the entrance of a
road tunnel at Paris's Pont de l'Alma driving at approximately 70 mph. According to reports, Paul lost control of the car
and collided into a pillar in the middle of the highway. Paul and Fayed were pronounced dead at the scene, and Diana—
still alive—was rushed to the Pitie-Salpetriere Hospital.

Early reports said Diana was suffering from a concussion, broken arm, and cut thigh. However, the princess had
also suffered massive chest injuries. Operating for two hours, doctors tried, and failed to get Diana's heart beating
properly again. She never regained consciousness. Diana passed away from internal bleeding at 4:53 on the morning of
August 31, 1997.

154. According to the passage, all of the following were true related to the chronology of Princess Diana’s accident,
except…..
a. Diana and Fayed left the Ritz Hotel in Paris and got into Mercedes Benz.
b. Princess Diana were dead at the scene.
c. Both Diana and Fayed likely travelled to Fayed's private Parisian estate.
d. Their driver, Henri Paul, reportedly lost control of the car and collided into a pillar in the middle of the
highway.
155. According to the passage, what did Princess Diana suffer from the car accident?
a. a concussion, broken arm, cut thigh, and suffered massive chest injuries.
b. a concussion, intestinal bleeding, cut thigh, and suffered massive chest injuries.
 c. broken arm, cut thigh, heart failure and suffered massive chest injuries.
d. a concussion and suffered massive chest injuries.
READING
Netflix is at the top of the streaming platform pile when it comes to giving fans original K-dramas to binge-
watch, one of the best being the 2021 show, Vincenzo. It stars Song Joong-ki, who became well-known for his role in
Descendants of the Sun, and his other Netflix movie, Space Sweepers. Song plays the lead role of Vincenzo Cassano, the
ruthless lawyer, and consigliere of the Italian mafia, but he soon returns to Korea after his former boss's son double-
crosses him.
His new life in Korea also poses some familiar turmoil with a conglomerate. The K-drama is full of surprising
twists and storyline elements that have fans wanting more. But the show isn't stranger to common tropes often seen in
K-dramas that fans expected. One of the reasons why fans got hooked by the trailer alone was Song's ability to speak
Italian in the show. It had fans shocked and looking at Vincenzo Cassano with admiration and love.
In many K-dramas, some characters play with the use of English to create a bit more depth in the character, but
it was a welcome shock to instead see the main character speak almost perfect Italian. Song revealed in an interview,
that he purposely learned Italian for his character. He wanted to portray the difference in culture, as his character
returns to South Korea after spending the majority of his life in Italy.
156. The word “turmoil” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ………………
a. Happiness
b. Rest
c. Riot
d. Peace
157. According to the passage, why does Song Jong Ki speak Italian smoothly?
a. Song Jong Ki was born in Italy
b. Song Jong Ki is an Italian.
c. Song Jong Ki’s mother is an Italian.
d. Song Jong Ki purposely learned Italian for his character.
158. The following movies are played by Song Jong Ki, except …..
a. Vicenzo
b. Descendant of the Sun
c. Space Sweepers
d. Business Proposal
159. Why does Song Jong Ki purposely learn Italian for his character?
a. He couldn’t speak Italian
b. He was in love with Italian woman
c. He wanted to portray the difference in culture
d. He wanted his movie to be the top Italian movie
160. Who is Vicenzo Cassano in Vicenzo movie?
a. a ruthless lawyer and consigliere of the Italian mafia
b. a doctor
c. a Korean army
d. a CEO of a company
161. Because there are less members present tonight than there were last night, we must wait until the next meeting
to vote.
a. less
b. than
c. were
d. to vote
162. The progress made in space travel for the early 1960s is remarkable.
a. Progress
b. Made
c. In space
d. For
163. Sandra has not rarely missed a play or concert since she was seventeen years old.
a. Not rarely
 b. A play
c. Since
d. Was seventeen years old
164. The governor has not decided how to deal with the new problems already.
a. The
b. Has
c. How to deal
d. Already
165. This table is not sturdy enough to support a television, and that one probably isn’t neither.
a. Not sturdy enough
b. To support
c. That one
d. Neither
166. David is particularly fond of cooking and he often cooks really delicious meals.
a. particularly
b. fond of
c. often cooks
167. There was a very interesting news on the radio this morning about the Italian earthquake.
a. There was
b. A
c. On the
d. About
168. Having been beaten by the police for striking an officer, the man will cry out pain.
a. By
b. For striking an officer
c. The man
d. Will cry out
169. Harvey seldom pays his bills on time, and his brother does too.
a. pays his bills
b. on time
c. his
d. does too
170. George is not enough intelligent to pass this economics class without help.
a. enough intelligent
b. to pass
c. this
d. economics
171. The Board of Realtors doesn’t have any informations about the increase in rent for this area.
a. informations
b. about
c. increase
d. in rent for
172. There were so much people trying to leave the burning building that the police had a great deal of trouble
controlling them.
a. There were
b. Much
c. The burning
d. That
173. The fire began in the fifth floor of the hotel, but it soon spread to adjacent floors.
a. In
b. The fifth
c. Of
d. Soon spread
174. Jim was upset last night because he had to do too many homeworks.
 a. Upset
b. Because
c. Had to do
d. Many homeworks
175. The company representative sold to the manager a sewing machine for forty dollars.
a. The company
b. To the manager
c. Sewing
d. For
176. According to my superior, more than 100.000 residents of Merapi’s slope were evacuated to safe places when
Merapi was erupt in 2010.
a. My
b. Residents
c. Were evacuated
d. Was erupt
177. In my opinion, more than 500.000 kilos of hot lava have been spewed from Merapi’s new crater during the
eruption of Merapi in 2010.
a. My
b. More
c. Have been spewed
d. Merapi’s new crater
178. Malaysia possesses less petroleum than our country but citizens of Malaysia are more prosperous than we.
a. Possesses
b. Petroleum
c. Are
d. We
179. Either my employer or hers secretary is perusing the agreement immediately before the agreement is signed.
a. My
b. Hers
c. Is perusing
d. Is signed
180. When Louis is alone and lonely, he entertains him by playing guitar and singing alone.
a. Is
b. Entertains
c. Him
d. Alone
181. The officials object to them wearing long dresses for the inaugural dance at the country club.
a. To
b. Them
c. Wearing
d. at the country club
182. Janet is finally used to cook on an electric stove after having a gas one for so long.
a. Cook
b. after having
c. one
d. for so long
183. He knows to repair the carburettor without taking the whole car apart.
a. Knows
b. The
c. Taking
d. Apart
184. How much times did Rick and Jennifer have to do the experiment before they obtained the results they had been
expecting?
a. much
 b. did Rick and Jennifer have to
c. obtained the results
d. been expecting
185. She must retyping the report before she hands it in to the director of financing.
a. Retyping
b. Before
c. hands it in
d. to the
READING
The Attorney General’s Office (AGO) is investigating a massive corruption case involving state-owned tin-mining
giant PT Timah, which is alleged to have caused Rp 271 trillion (US$17 billion) in potential state losses. The company,
which controls more than 90 percent of tin reserves in the country, mostly located in Bangka Belitung, allegedly
facilitated illegal mining in its concession in the province from 2015 to 2022 and later conspired with third parties to
channel profits to the company’s senior officials.
The third parties allegedly channeled the illegal tin production and profits through fake transactions of smelting
services and corporate social responsibility (CSR) funds. Arya Sinulingga, a special aide to State-owned Enterprises
Minister Erick Thohir, said the ministry had been working with the AGO for months to uncover the case. The estimated
Rp 271 trillion of potential state loses was calculated by IPB University environmental expert Bambang Hero Saharjo
according to an Environment and Forestry Ministry regulation.
The case has also grabbed the social media attention since among the suspects arrested in the case is Helena
Lim, an Instagram personality who often flaunts her high life. Helena is a manager in Quantum Skyline Exchange, which
allegedly channeled the illegal gains from the corruption as CSR funds. Another suspect is Harvey Moeis, a shareholder
of tin ingot producer PT Refined Bangka Tin that supply the products to Timah. Harvey is also known as a coal
businessman and the husband of actress Sandra Dewi.
186. How did the third parties allegedly channel illegal tin production and profits in the corruption case?
a. By investing in other industries
b. Through direct payments to PT Timah
c. By selling the tin on the black market
d. Through fake transactions of smelting services and CSR funds
187. What is the estimated amount of potential state losses in the corruption case involving PT Timah?
a. Rp 500 billion
b. Rp 100 trillion
c. Rp 271 trillion
d. Rp 50 trillion
188. Who is Harvey Moeis in relation to the corruption case involving PT Timah?
a. CEO of PT Timah
b. Lead investigator for the AGO
c. Environmental expert
d. Shareholder of PT Refined Bangka Tin
189. What is the main allegation against PT Timah in the corruption case?
a. Facilitating illegal mining
b. Bribing government officials
c. Violating environmental regulations
d. Engaging in tax evasion
190. What is the role of Helena Lim in the corruption case involving PT Timah?
a. Manager in Quantum Skyline Exchange
b. Environmental expert
c. State-owned Enterprises Minister
d. Shareholder of PT Refined Bangka Tin
READING
Under a tent surrounded by hills of shells, dozens of people were cleaning, shelling, and boiling Perna viridis (green
mussels), in Dadap village, Kosambi district, Tangerang regency. The smell of the ocean mixed with the acrid smell of the
blackish Dadap River pervaded the air. Besides the smell, water pollution in the river and around Jakarta Bay affects the
livelihoods of the fisherfolk. Green mussels were highly promoted by the government under the Soeharto regime as a
source of protein for the population and income for those living in coastal areas. However, only a couple of months after
the first cultivation, critics said the green mussels were unsuitable for human consumption because of the
contamination from marine pollution. The Jakarta administration dismissed the criticism by saying the mussels were
safe to consume and continued the cultivation program. But it quietly removed green mussels from the official banquet
menu.
Green mussels are known as filter feeders, which extract microscopic food by filtering the water around them. One
mussel can filter 25 liters of water a day. Professor at the Aquatic Resource Management Department of IPB University,
Etty Riany, said that in a balanced ecosystem, mussels ate phytoplankton or microalgae as a source of nutrients. Green
mussels can be an easy and cheap source of protein for people as they contain high levels of amino acids, minerals, and
unsaturated fatty acids. Nevertheless, Etty said, as the sea creature acted like a “vacuum cleaner” in the sea, it absorbed
almost everything that passed through it, including toxic and hazardous compounds. As Jakarta Bay, an estuary of all 13
rivers running through the city, was heavily polluted, green mussels were unsuitable for human consumption as they
contained mercury, lead, cadmium, arsenic, and tin.
191. How did the government respond to the criticism of the green mussel cultivation program?
a. Banned the consumption of green mussels
b. Reduced funding for the program
c. Dismissed the criticism and continued the program
d. Increased promotion of green mussels
192. What are the potential benefits and risks of consuming green mussels?
a. Low nutritional value but safe for consumption
b. Environmentally friendly but expensive
c. Nutrient-rich but contaminated with heavy metals
d. High protein content and low toxicity
193. What potential impact can consuming green mussels have on human health?
a. Reduced cholesterol levels
b. Enhanced cognitive function
c. Increased risk of heavy metal poisoning
d. Improved immune system
194. What is the role of green mussels in the ecosystem?
a. Predators of small fish
b. Filter feeders
c. Producers of oxygen
d. Parasites on other marine life
195. How much water can one mussel filter per day?
a. 100 liters
b. 50 liters
c. 25 liters
d. 10 liters

READING TEXT
Flooding inundates Semarang's Old Town, railway station. In the Old Town, which is home to many colonial-era
buildings, flooding to a depth of 50 centimeters has prevented motorists from traversing the area. A torrential
downpour in Semarang, the provincial capital of Central Java, has caused severe flooding, which has inundated major
parts of the city including the Old Town area and the nearby Tawang Station. In the Old Town, which is home to many
colonial-era buildings, flooding to a depth of 50 centimeters has prevented motorists from traversing the area . The
flooding has also submerged parts of Tawang Station, prompting state railway operator PT Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI) to
reroute journeys away from the station.
Operations at the city's other railway station Poncol, which handles mostly economy-class passengers, are not
affected by the flooding. "We still have inundation going on right now. This is because of the high level of rainfall," chief
of the Semarang Police traffic division Adj. Sr. Comr. Yunaldi said, as quoted by Antara. Severe thunderstorms occurred
on Wednesday causing floods and landslides in several parts of Semarang.
Authorities in the city reported that there were at least 10 reports of landslides throughout Wednesday. Flooding
also submerged the road network connecting Semarang and other major cities on the northern coast of Java. No
fatalities have been reported. Spokesman for the National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) Abdul Muhari said the
agency was speeding the delivery of aid to Semarang. The agency has also dispatched equipment to mitigate the impact
of the severe flooding. Muhari said the BNPB was currently operating two water pumps to remove water inundating
roads connecting residential areas in Semarang. He added that efforts were still underway to airlift residents from
submerged homes.
196. Which agency was responsible for speeding the delivery of aid to Semarang?
a. United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)
b. National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB)
c. International Red Cross
d. PT Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI)
197. What measures have been taken to mitigate the impact of the severe flooding in Semarang?
a. Evacuating the entire city
b. Encouraging more rainfall
c. Building more roads
d. Operating water pumps to remove water
198. What area of Semarang was most affected by the flooding??
a. Old Town
b. Poncol Station
c. Residential Areas
d. Business District
199. What caused the severe flooding in Semarang?
a. The breakdown of water pumps
b. Overflow of the nearby rivers
c. Torrential Downpour
d. Poor infrastructure in the old town
READING TEXT
The KPU would invite all three presidential candidate pairs along with representatives of the political parties
participating in the legislative election to the announcement of the official nationwide results on Wednesday.
Gerindra Party patron Prabowo Subianto appeared to have won in West Java and Maluku. Data from the vote
tabulation showed that Prabowo and his running mate Gibran Rakabuming Raka won 16.8 million votes in West Java,
ahead of rivals Anies Baswedan and Muhaimin Iskandar with 9 million votes and Ganjar Pranowo and Mahfud MD with
2.8 million votes. In Maluku, Prabowo won around 665,000 votes, followed by Anies with some 228,000 and Ganjar with
around 186,000. Prabowo had the greatest share of the vote in all but 2 of the 36 provinces with certified returns. The
defense minister appeared to have lost to Anies in Aceh and West Sumatra.
Prabowo’s strong showing included upset victories in a few battleground provinces such as Central Java, widely
regarded as the stronghold of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P), which backed Ganjar in the
presidential election. In Jakarta, the Prabowo-Gibran ticket led by a margin of just 40,000 votes against Anies, who
served as governor of the capital from 2017 to 2022.
Analysts said Prabowo’s likely win was made possible by the rebranding of his public persona and his choice to
run alongside Gibran, the eldest son of President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo, who remains popular in his final year in office.
But Prabowo’s rival camps – as well as activists and academic communities – say the election was marred by the misuse
of state resources, voter intimidation and inflated vote numbers that benefited the Prabowo-Gibran ticket.
200. What likely contributed to the success of Prabowo's candidacy?
a. The unpopularity of President Joko Widodo.
b. The rebranding of his public persona and running with Gibran.
c. The support from West Java and Maluku provinces exclusively.
d. Allegations of voter intimidation by his campaign.
201. In which areas did Prabowo not have the greatest share of the vote?
a. Aceh and Central Java.
b. West Java and Jakarta.
c. Aceh and West Sumatra.
d. Maluku and Central Java.
202. What role does the KPU play in the Indonesian election process?
a. Tabulating votes in specific provinces.
b. Selecting presidential candidates.
 c. Campaigning for political parties
d. Announcing official nationwide results
203. According to the text, what concerns were raised by Prabowo's opponents and certain communities?
a. The popularity of President Joko Widodo.
b. Prabowo's choice of running mate.
c. The rebranding of Prabowo's public persona.
d. The misuse of state resources and inflated vote numbers.
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UN sounds 'Red Alert' as world smashes heat records in 2023. The UN weather agency said in its annual State of
the Global Climate report that average temperatures hit the highest level in 174 years of record-keeping by a clear
margin, reaching 1.45 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels. Every major global climate record was broken last
year, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said on Tuesday, with its chief voicing particular concern about
ocean heat and shrinking sea ice. Ocean temperatures also reached the warmest in 65 years of data with over 90% of
the seas having experienced heatwave conditions during the year, the WMO said, harming food systems.
Climate change, driven by the burning of fossil fuels, coupled with the emergence of the natural El Nino climate
pattern pushed the world into record territory in 2023. Scientists have warned that 2024 could be even worse, with El
Nino fuelling temperatures in the first few months of the year. Tuesday's report showed a big plunge in Antarctic sea
ice, with the peak level measured at 1 million km 2 below the previous record - an area roughly equivalent to the size of
Egypt. That trend, combined with ocean warming which causes water to expand, has contributed to a more than
doubling of the rate of sea-level rise over the past decade compared with the 1993-2002 period, it said.
Ocean heat was concentrated in the North Atlantic with temperatures an average 3 degrees Celsius above
average in late 2023, the report said. Warmer ocean temperatures affect delicate marine ecosystems and many fish
species have fled north from this area seeking cooler temperatures. Saulo, a meteorologist from Argentina who has
promised to strengthen global warning systems for climate disasters, said she hoped the report would raise awareness
of the "vital need to scale up the urgency and ambition of climate action".
204. What was the primary cause of the global climate records set in 2023?
a. The natural El Nino climate pattern
b. A decrease in ocean temperatures
c. A reduction in sea ice in the Arctic
d. The burning of fossil fuels and the natural El Nino climate pattern
205. How did ocean heat affect marine life in the North Atlantic towards the end of 2023?
a. Fish populations remained stable as they adapted to the new temperatures
b. Marine ecosystems flourished due to warmer waters
c. Many fish species migrated north seeking cooler temperatures
d. Ocean plant life experienced accelerated growth
206. According to Saulo, what is the importance of the World Meteorological Organization's report?
a. To introduce new evidence against global warming
b. To celebrate the technological advancements in meteorology
c. To emphasize the critical need to intensify and hasten climate action
d. To announce the end of climate change concerns
207. What was the average temperature increase above pre-industrial levels in 2023 according to the UN's State of the
Global Climate report?
a. 3 degrees Celsius
b. 1.45 degrees Celsius
c. 2 degrees Celsius
d. 0.5 degrees Celsius
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The hospital ship KRI dr. Radjiman Wedyodiningrat has completed its mission of sending humanitarian aid for
Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, arriving in Jakarta on Friday. The Indonesian Military (TNI) chief Gen. Agus Subiyanto led a
ceremony to welcome the hospital ship returning from the Egypt Goodwill/Port Call 2024 mission to the El Arish Port in
Egypt, the Indonesian Navy said in a press release on Friday.
All personnel in the goodwill task force received the Satyalancana Santi Dharma medal from the president, which
was presented by Agus to three personnel as representatives: task force commander Cdre. Sumarji Bimoaji, a female
non-commissioned officer and an enlisted sailor. The medal is given to any military personnel who have completed a
mission abroad. Also attending the ceremony were the Indonesian Navy chief of staff Adm. Muhammad Ali, Palestinian
Ambassador to Jakarta Zuhair al-Shun, officials from the Defense Ministry as well as ranking officers from the TNI and
Indonesian Navy headquarters. KRI Radjiman underwent a trip of 10,983 nautical miles in 57 days, departing Jakarta on
Jan. 19 with stops in Batam, Riau Islands; Belawan, North Sumatra and Jeddah, Saudi Arabia before arriving at El Arish
Port in Egypt on Feb. 13.
The hospital ship was only able to send humanitarian aid instead of serving as a hospital ship as Indonesia initially
planned. The Egyptian authorities only gave four days to unload the 242 tons of humanitarian aid. A representative from
the Egyptian Red Crescent, Ahmed Buhaeri Ali, received the humanitarian aid, which would then be sent by trucks
overland to the Palestinian territory of the Gaza Strip. So far, the Israeli military has killed more than 31,000
Palestinians, mostly women and children, in indiscriminate attacks on civilians, as a response to the Oct. 7 surprise
attack carried out by Hamas resistance fighters.
208. What was the purpose of the Indonesian hospital ship's mission?
a. To transport military equipment to Egypt
b. To provide humanitarian aid to Palestinians in the Gaza Strip
c. To conduct medical surgeries for Palestinians in need
d. To establish a permanent hospital in El Arish Port
209. Why was the hospital ship only able to send humanitarian aid instead of serving as a hospital?
a. Lack of medical staff on board
b. Political reasons preventing the ship from operating as a hospital
c. Limited time given by Egyptian authorities to unload aid
d. Technical issues with the ship's medical equipment
210. What impact did the Israeli military's actions have on the Palestinian population?
a. Improved diplomatic relations between Israel and Palestine
b. No significant impact on the population
c. Increased access to medical supplies and aid
d. More than 31,000 Palestinians killed, mostly women and children
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Kim Jong Un congratulates Putin on re-election. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Monday congratulated
Russian President Vladimir Putin for his re-election, saying Pyongyang would work together with him to further develop
bilateral relations. "I will firmly join hands with you as we meet the demands of the times to provide a new turning point
for the Russian-DPRK (North Korea) friendship that has long historical roots and traditions, and push forward to build a
strong nation," KCNA reported Kim as congratulatory remarks sent to Putin.
Putin won a record post-Soviet landslide in Russia's election on Sunday, cementing his already tight grip on power
in a victory he said showed Moscow had been right to stand up to the West and send its troops into Ukraine. Both Kim
and Chinese President Xi Jinping congratulated Putin on Monday, as both Pyongyang and Beijing have strengthened ties
with Russia since the start in 2022 of its full-scale war with Ukraine. The United States has accused North Korea of
supplying Russia with artillery shells and missiles used in Ukraine. Moscow and Pyongyang deny the accusations and
pledged last year to deepen military relations.
211. Which leader also congratulated Putin alongside Kim Jong Un?
a. Shinzo Abe
b. Emmanuel Macron
c. Xi Jinping
d. Donald Trump and Angela Merkel
212. What has the United States accused North Korea of supplying to Russia for use in Ukraine?
a. Food aid
b. Educational materials
c. Medical supplies
d. Artillery shells and missiles
213. What was the main focus of Kim Jong Un's message to Putin?
a. Economic development
b. Cultural exchange
c. Military cooperation
d. Historical friendship
214. What is the potential impact of the congratulatory messages on the geopolitical situation?
 a. No change
b. Increased tensions
c. Improved relations
d. Isolation from other countries
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Indonesia braces for potential largest Idul Fitri 'mudik' in history. Nearly three quarters of Indonesia’s population
are expected to hit the road on the annual tradition of the mudik (exodus) at Idul Fitri next month, potentially making it
the largest homecoming journey observed in the country. Around 193.6 million people are expected to travel home for
Idul Fitri, according to a recently issued survey jointly conducted by the Transportation Ministry, Communications and
Information Ministry and Statistics Indonesia (BPS). The estimated figure would be a 56% rise compared with last year,
when some 123.8 million people traveled to their hometowns to celebrate the biggest Islamic holiday.
According to the survey, the rise of public interest in participating in the annual tradition this year is thanks to
several factors, such as the prolonged holiday season, the low number of COVID-19 cases, family economic situation and
weather conditions. This year’s Idul Fitri is expected to fall between April 9 and 11, depending on the sighting of the
moon. The majority of mudik travelers are expected to leave for their hometowns about one week before the holiday.
In anticipation of the movement of travelers, the Transportation Ministry will roll out several policies, including some
meant to encourage holidaymakers to take trips earlier to avoid peak travel days. Other moves will be aimed at
preventing traffic congestion.
To further ease traffic, the ministry has issued a regulation banning freight transportation on toll roads across the
archipelago during the peak of the travel season before and after Idul Fitri between April 5 and 16. The restriction,
however, will not apply to trucks carrying essential goods such as fuel, livestock and food produce. A similar strategy
was also implemented last year, with the ministry claiming it helped lower peak traffic levels and curb accidents
throughout the mudik season. Some 3.9 million vehicles hit the road during the 2023 mudik season, 6.1% higher than
the traffic volume in the previous year. Despite the increase, authorities managed to cut down average travel times by
14% and the accident rate by 22%.
215. What are some factors contributing to the rise in public interest in participating in the mudik tradition this year?
a. High number of COVID-19 cases
b. Short holiday season
c. Poor weather conditions
d. Family economic situation
216. What policy will the Transportation Ministry implement to encourage holidaymakers to take trips earlier and
prevent traffic congestion?
a. Encouraging early trips
b. Encouraging travel during peak days
c. Allowing only trucks on toll roads
d. Banning all vehicles from toll roads
217. How did the ministry's strategy of banning freight transportation on toll roads impact traffic levels and accidents
last year?
a. Increased traffic levels and accidents
b. Decreased traffic levels and accidents
c. No impact on traffic levels and accidents
d. Caused delays in travel times
218. What essential goods are exempt from the ban on freight transportation on toll roads during the peak travel
season?
a. Electronics
b. Clothing
c. Fuel, livestock, and food produce
d. Furniture
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Indonesia comes in at number 80 in a list of the world's happiest countries published on Wednesday as part of an
annual United Nations-sponsored study. In the World Happiness Report, Finland remained the world's happiest country
for the seventh straight year, while Indonesia improved its position from number 84 of 109 countries surveyed in 2023.
This year, 143 countries appear on the list. Indonesia's position on the list is far lower than its peers in Southeast Asia.
Of ASEAN countries appearing on the list, Singapore ranked the highest at 30th position, while the Philippines came in at
a distant 53rd position. Vietnam followed closely behind the Philippines in 54th position, while Thailand and Malaysia
appeared lower on the list respectively in 58th and 59th.
In the ASEAN region, Indonesia only scored better against Laos, which appeared at 94th position and Myanmar at
118th position. The survey found that across Southeast Asia there is an overall tendency for the level of happiness to
regress, with the steepest decline reported in Singapore. The happiness ranking is based on individuals' self-assessed
evaluations of life satisfaction, as well as GDP per capita, social support, healthy life expectancy, freedom, generosity
and corruption. Afghanistan, plagued by a humanitarian catastrophe since the Taliban regained control in 2020, stayed
at the bottom of the 143 countries surveyed.
For the first time since the report was published more than a decade ago, the United States and Germany were
not among the 20 happiest nations, coming in 23rd and 24th respectively. In turn, Costa Rica and Kuwait entered the
top 20 at 12 and 13. The report noted the happiest countries no longer included any of the world's largest countries. In
the top-10 countries only the Netherlands and Australia have populations over 15 million. In the whole of the top 20,
only Canada and the UK have populations over 30 million. The sharpest decline in happiness since 2006-10 was noted in
Afghanistan, Lebanon and Jordan, while the Eastern European countries Serbia, Bulgaria and Latvia reported the biggest
increases.
219. What factors are used to determine the happiness ranking in the World Happiness Report?
a. GDP per capita, social support, healthy life expectancy, freedom, generosity, corruption
b. Population size, geographical location, climate, economy
c. Religious beliefs, cultural heritage, political stability, technological advancement
d. Education level, employment rate, healthcare system, infrastructure
220. Which country remained the world's happiest for the seventh straight year?
a. Philippines
b. Finland
c. Singapore
d. Vietnam
221. Which country experienced the steepest decline in happiness in Southeast Asia?
a. Thailand
b. Vietnam
c. Indonesia
d. Singapore
222. How does Indonesia's happiness ranking compare to Laos and Myanmar in the ASEAN region?
a. Not mentioned in the reading
b. Better than Laos and Myanmar
c. Worse than Laos and Myanmar
d. Same as Laos and Myanmar
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Dozens of world leaders and foreign officials have congratulated president-elect Prabowo Subianto after the
General Elections Commission (KPU) certified his landslide victory in the 2024 presidential race on Wednesday. The 72-
year-old defense minister and his running mate Surakarta Mayor Gibran Rakabuming Raka, President Joko Widodo’s
eldest son, won 58.58 % of the vote, according to the final KPU tally. The pair also garnered the most votes in 36 of the
country’s 38 provinces. Among the first to congratulate Prabowo after the KPU’s announcement was United States
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken, who wrote in a statement that the US and Indonesia had a long-standing
relationship.
Last week, US President Joe Biden sent a letter to Prabowo congratulating him on his lead in the presidential
count. On Thursday, Chinese President Xi Jinping sent Prabowo a congratulatory letter saying that he attached great
importance to the development of China-Indonesia relations under the upcoming administration. Indonesia’s ASEAN
neighbors have also come forward to congratulate Prabowo on his victory, including Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar
Ibrahim, Singaporean President Tharman Shanmugaratnam and Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong.
Saudi Arabian Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman Abdulaziz Al-Saud also sent a cable to
Prabowo, wishing him every success and the friendly people of Indonesia further progress and prosperity. Prior to the
KPU’s official announcement, dozens of world leaders had sent congratulatory messages to Prabowo after unofficial
quick count results from February 14 th, showed him with a strong lead in the presidential race. Among those who had
already sent their congratulations were Australian PM Anthony Albanese, Thai PM Srettha Thavisin and Indian PM
Narendra Modi. Some leaders from Europe were also on the list of early congratulators, including Russian President
Vladimir Putin, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, United Kingdom PM Rishi Sunak and Dutch PM Mark Rutte.
223. Who was the first to congratulate Prabowo Subianto after the General Elections Commission certified his victory?
a. United States Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken
b. French President Emmanuel Macron
c. Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida
d. German Chancellor Angela Merkel
224. How many provinces did Prabowo Subianto and his running mate receive the most votes?
a. 30
b. 38
c. 36
d. 20
225. Which European leader sent a congratulatory message to Prabowo before the official announcement of his
victory?
a. Russian President Vladimir Putin
b. US President Joe Biden
c. Chinese President Xi Jinping
d. Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim
226. What percentage of the vote did Prabowo Subianto and his running mate win in the 2024 presidential race?
a. 58.58%
b. 63.75%
c. 51.20%
d. 45.32%
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Move over green tea, there’s a new player in town – blue tea! This trendy beverage, also known as butterfly pea
flower tea, is gaining popularity for its potential health benefits. Blue tea, made from the petals or whole flowers of the
Clitoria ternatea plant, is caffeine-free and packed with antioxidants. These antioxidants are like little warriors in your
body, fighting off harmful molecules called free radicals that can cause various health problems. Studies even suggest
that sipping on this tea might help you shed some pounds. It can aid in digestion, clearing your tummy, and revving up
your metabolism. Plus, it could be a boon for your heart, as it may improve blood pressure and cholesterol levels.
If you’re concerned about diabetes, blue tea might be your new go-to. Some research indicates that the
antioxidants in this tea can slow down the digestion of carbohydrates, leading to lower blood sugar and insulin levels.
But wait, there’s more! The tea also boasts anti-fungal and anti-microbial properties, supports brain health, and can be a
natural foodS colorant. And if you’re having trouble sleeping, a cup of blue tea before bed might be just what you need.
It promotes relaxation, aids digestion, and strengthens the immune system.
Here’s the kicker: blue tea has been found to have even more antioxidants than green tea. It’s like a shield for
your body, helping you stay healthy and ward off the common cold. So, next time you’re in the mood for a hot
beverage, why not give this tea a try? It’s not just a pretty color – it’s a health powerhouse!
227. What specific effect does blue tea have on carbohydrate digestion that benefits diabetics?
a. Speeds up carbohydrate digestion
b. Has no effect on carbohydrate digestion
c. Slows down the digestion of carbohydrates
d. Completely stops carbohydrate digestion
228. In comparison to green tea, how does the antioxidant level of blue tea measure?
a. Blue tea has fewer antioxidants
b. They have similar amounts of antioxidants
c. There is no information about their antioxidant levels
d. Blue tea has even more antioxidants
229. What aspect of metabolism does blue tea positively influence according to the text?
a. It decreases metabolic rate
b. It targets only fat metabolism
c. It revs up your metabolism
d. It has no impact on metabolism
230. What is a non-health-related use of blue tea mentioned in the text?
a. Used as automotive fuel
b. Natural food colorant
c. Production of clothing dye
d. Creation of perfumes
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Indonesia is determined to strengthen national health security as one of its main foreign policy priorities in
2021, following a year dotted by crisis after crisis brought about by the COVID-19 outbreak. This was the biggest
takeaway from Foreign Minister Retno LP Marsudi’s annual press statement on Wednesday, which was conducted
virtually for the very first time due to the pandemic.
In this year’s iteration, Retno said the pandemic had forced several changes in the nation’s diplomatic priorities,
including in the strengthening of protection for Indonesian citizens abroad, support for national COVID-19 response and
contributions to maintaining world peace. Retno herself has since August last year traveled the globe with State-Owned
Enterprises Minister Erick Thohir to secure supplies for potential vaccines to inoculate the majority of Indonesia’s 267
million people.
Among the countries she has struck deals with are China, the United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom.
According to the Health Ministry’s count so far, Indonesia has secured commitments for more than 300 million doses of
potential vaccines sourced from both Chinese and Western vaccine producers.
231. What does the passage mainly discuss?
a. The starting point of Covid – 19 outbreaks
b. The victims of Covid – 19
c. Strengthening Indonesian national health security due to Covid-19 outbreaks
d. The risk of Covid – 19 outbreaks for Indonesian citizens abroad
232. The word “strengthen” is closest in meaning to, except ……………….
a. Reinforce
b. Enhance
c. Undermine
d. Bolster
233. According to the passage, who has struck deals with Retno to provide supplies for potential vaccines?
a. Australia, China, the United Arab Emirates
b. Germany, Swiss, China
c. China, the United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom
d. Singapore, Malaysia, and the United Kingdom

READING
On Saturday, August 30, 1997, Diana and her rumored boyfriend, Egyptian billionaire Emad "Dodi" Fayed,
arrived to Paris following a 10-day getaway on the French Riviera. They dined at the private salon at the Ritz Hotel in
Paris. Coincidentally, Fayed's father, Mohammed Al-Fayed, owned the hotel at the time—along with Harrods
Department store in London. A few minutes past midnight on Sunday, Diana and Fayed left the hotel and got into the
Mercedes Benz that was waiting for them, likely to travel to Fayed's private Parisian estate.
Though the posted speed limit was 30 mph, the driver, Henri Paul, reportedly approached the entrance of a
road tunnel at Paris's Pont de l'Alma driving at approximately 70 mph. According to reports, Paul lost control of the car
and collided into a pillar in the middle of the highway. Paul and Fayed were pronounced dead at the scene, and Diana—
still alive—was rushed to the Pitie-Salpetriere Hospital.
Early reports said Diana was suffering from a concussion, broken arm, and cut thigh. However, the princess had
also suffered massive chest injuries. Operating for two hours, doctors tried, and failed to get Diana's heart beating
properly again. She never regained consciousness. Diana passed away from internal bleeding at 4:53 on the morning of
August 31, 1997.
234. According to the passage, all of the following were true related to the chronology of Princess Diana’s accident,
except…..
a. Diana and Fayed left the Ritz Hotel in Paris and got into Mercedes Benz.
b. Princess Diana were dead at the scene.
c. Both Diana and Fayed likely travelled to Fayed's private Parisian estate.
d. Their driver, Henri Paul, reportedly lost control of the car and collided into a pillar in the middle of the
highway.
235. According to the passage, what did Princess Diana suffer from the car accident?
a. a concussion, broken arm, cut thigh, and suffered massive chest injuries.
b. a concussion, intestinal bleeding, cut thigh, and suffered massive chest injuries.
c. broken arm, cut thigh, heart failure and suffered massive chest injuries.
 d. a concussion and suffered massive chest injuries.

READING
Questions 1 through 5 are based on the following passage
a Vibrio parahaemolyticus is a bacterial organism that has been isolated from sea water, shellfish, finfish,
plankton, and salt springs. It has been a major cause of food poisoning in Japan, compelling the Japanese to do several
studies on it. They have confirmed the presence of V. parahaemolyticus in the north and central Pacific, with the highest
abundance in inshore waters, particularly in or near large harbors.
A man named Nishio studied the relationship between the chloride content of sea water and the seasonal
distribution of V. parahaemolyticus and concluded that while the isolation of the organism was independent of the
sodium chloride content, the distribution of the bacteria in sea water was dependent on the water temperature. In fact,
it has been isolated in high frequencies during summer, from June to September, but was not isolated with the same
frequency in winter.
Within four or five days after eating contaminated foods, a person will begin to experience diarrhea, the most
common symptom; this will very often be accompanied by stomach cramps, nausea, and vomiting. Headache and fever,
with or without chills, may also be experienced.
236. Which of the following locations would be most likely to have a high concentration of Vibrio parahaemolyticus?
a. A bay
b. A sea
c. The middle of the ocean
d. Sediment
e. mineral water
237. The word "inshore" in line 4 is closest in meaning to ……..
a. near the coast
b. deep
c. active
d. cold
e. ice
238. The word “it” in line 9 refers to….
a. Vibrio parahaemolyticus
b. sea water
c. sodium chloride content
d. water temperature
e. air
239. The most common symptom of V. parahaemolyticus poisoning is ……
a. nausea
b. diarrhea
c. vomiting
d. headache
e. tired
240. The incubation period for this illness is ………
a. 2 to 3 days
b. 3 to 4 hours
c. 4 to 5 days
d. several months
e. a year
READING
Questions 16 through 20 are based on the following passage
Petroleum products, such as gasoline, kerosene, home heating oil, residual fuel oil, and lubricating oils, come
from one source- crude oil found below the earth's surface, as well as under large bodies of water, from a few hundred
feet below the surface to as deep as 25,000 feet into the earth's interior. Sometimes crude oil is secured by drilling a
hole into the earth, but more dry holes are drilled than those producing oil. Either pressure at the source or pumping
forces crude oil to the surface. Crude oil wells flow at varying rates, from about ten to thousands of barrels per hour.
Petroleum products are always measured in forty-two-gallon barrels.
 Petroleum products vary greatly in physical appearance: thin, thick, transparent, or opaque, but regardless,
their chemical composition is made up of only two elements: carbon and hydrogen, which form compounds called
hydrocarbons. Other chemical elements found in union with the hydrocarbons are few and are classified as impurities.
Trace elements are also found, but in such minute quantities that they are disregarded. The combination of carbon and
hydrogen forms many thousands of compounds which are possible because of the various positions and unions of these
two atoms in the hydrocarbon molecule.
The various petroleum products are refined by heating crude oil and then condensing the vapors. These
products are the so-called light oils, such as gasoline, kerosene, and distillate oil. The residue remaining after the light
oils are distilled is known as heavy or residual fuel oil and is used mostly for burning under boilers. Additional
complicated refining processes rearrange the chemical structure of the hydrocarbons to produce other products, some
of which are used to upgrade and increase the octane rating of various types of gasoline.
241. The word "minute" in line 11 is closest in meaning to …..
a. instant
b. huge
c. insignificant
d. timely
e. large
242. Many thousands of hydrocarbon compounds are possible because
a. the petroleum products vary greatly in physical appearance
b. complicated refining processes rearrange the chemical structure
c. the two atoms in the molecule assure many positions
d. the pressure needed to force it to the surface causes molecular transformation
e. Petroleum products are always measured in forty-two-gallon barrels.
243. In line 19, the word "upgrade" is closest in meaning to ….
a. improve
b. counteract
c. charge
d. unite
e. downgrade
244. All of the following are listed as light oils EXCEPT
a. Distillate oil, Gasoline
b. Gasoline, Kerosene
c. Lubricating oil, Kerosene
d. Kerosene, Distillate oil
e. Distillate oil, Gasoline and Kerosene
245. What are the principal components of all petroleum products?
a. Hydrogen and carbon
b. Residual fuel oils
c. Crude oils
d. Refined substances
e. Oxygen and hydrogen
READING
Netflix is at the top of the streaming platform pile when it comes to giving fans original K-dramas to binge-
watch, one of the best being the 2021 show, Vincenzo. It stars Song Joong-ki, who became well-known for his role in
Descendants of the Sun, and his other Netflix movie, Space Sweepers. Song plays the lead role of Vincenzo Cassano, the
ruthless lawyer, and consigliere of the Italian mafia, but he soon returns to Korea after his former boss's son double-
crosses him.
His new life in Korea also poses some familiar turmoil with a conglomerate. The K-drama is full of surprising
twists and storyline elements that have fans wanting more. But the show isn't stranger to common tropes often seen in
K-dramas that fans expected. One of the reasons why fans got hooked by the trailer alone was Song's ability to speak
Italian in the show. It had fans shocked and looking at Vincenzo Cassano with admiration and love.
In many K-dramas, some characters play with the use of English to create a bit more depth in the character, but
it was a welcome shock to instead see the main character speak almost perfect Italian. Song revealed in an interview,
that he purposely learned Italian for his character. He wanted to portray the difference in culture, as his character
returns to South Korea after spending the majority of his life in Italy.
246. The word “turmoil” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ………………
a. Happiness
b. Rest
c. Riot
d. Peace
247. According to the passage, why does Song Jong Ki speak Italian smoothly?
a. Song Jong Ki was born in Italy
b. Song Jong Ki is an Italian.
c. Song Jong Ki’s mother is an Italian.
d. Song Jong Ki purposely learned Italian for his character.
248. The following movies are played by Song Jong Ki, except …..
a. Vicenzo
b. Descendant of the Sun
c. Space Sweepers
d. Business Proposal
249. Why does Song Jong Ki purposely learn Italian for his character?
a. He couldn’t speak Italian
b. He was in love with Italian woman
c. He wanted to portray the difference in culture
d. He wanted his movie to be the top Italian movie
250. Who is Vicenzo Cassano in Vicenzo movie?
a. a ruthless lawyer and consigliere of the Italian mafia
b. a doctor
c. a Korean army
d. a CEO of a company
READING
The Attorney General’s Office (AGO) is investigating a massive corruption case involving state-owned tin-mining
giant PT Timah, which is alleged to have caused Rp 271 trillion (US$17 billion) in potential state losses. The company,
which controls more than 90 percent of tin reserves in the country, mostly located in Bangka Belitung, allegedly
facilitated illegal mining in its concession in the province from 2015 to 2022 and later conspired with third parties to
channel profits to the company’s senior officials.
The third parties allegedly channeled the illegal tin production and profits through fake transactions of smelting
services and corporate social responsibility (CSR) funds. Arya Sinulingga, a special aide to State-owned Enterprises
Minister Erick Thohir, said the ministry had been working with the AGO for months to uncover the case. The estimated
Rp 271 trillion of potential state loses was calculated by IPB University environmental expert Bambang Hero Saharjo
according to an Environment and Forestry Ministry regulation.
The case has also grabbed the social media attention since among the suspects arrested in the case is Helena
Lim, an Instagram personality who often flaunts her high life. Helena is a manager in Quantum Skyline Exchange, which
allegedly channeled the illegal gains from the corruption as CSR funds. Another suspect is Harvey Moeis, a shareholder
of tin ingot producer PT Refined Bangka Tin that supply the products to Timah. Harvey is also known as a coal
businessman and the husband of actress Sandra Dewi.
251. How did the third parties allegedly channel illegal tin production and profits in the corruption case?
a. By investing in other industries
b. Through direct payments to PT Timah
c. By selling the tin on the black market
d. Through fake transactions of smelting services and CSR funds
252. What is the estimated amount of potential state losses in the corruption case involving PT Timah?
a. Rp 500 billion
b. Rp 100 trillion
c. Rp 271 trillion
d. Rp 50 trillion
253. Who is Harvey Moeis in relation to the corruption case involving PT Timah?
 a. CEO of PT Timah
b. Lead investigator for the AGO
c. Environmental expert
d. Shareholder of PT Refined Bangka Tin
254. What is the main allegation against PT Timah in the corruption case?
a. Facilitating illegal mining
b. Bribing government officials
c. Violating environmental regulations
d. Engaging in tax evasion
255. What is the role of Helena Lim in the corruption case involving PT Timah?
a. Manager in Quantum Skyline Exchange
b. Environmental expert
c. State-owned Enterprises Minister
d. Shareholder of PT Refined Bangka Tin

READING
Under a tent surrounded by hills of shells, dozens of people were cleaning, shelling, and boiling Perna viridis (green
mussels), in Dadap village, Kosambi district, Tangerang regency. The smell of the ocean mixed with the acrid smell of the
blackish Dadap River pervaded the air. Besides the smell, water pollution in the river and around Jakarta Bay affects the
livelihoods of the fisherfolk. Green mussels were highly promoted by the government under the Soeharto regime as a
source of protein for the population and income for those living in coastal areas. However, only a couple of months after
the first cultivation, critics said the green mussels were unsuitable for human consumption because of the
contamination from marine pollution. The Jakarta administration dismissed the criticism by saying the mussels were
safe to consume and continued the cultivation program. But it quietly removed green mussels from the official banquet
menu.
Green mussels are known as filter feeders, which extract microscopic food by filtering the water around them. One
mussel can filter 25 liters of water a day. Professor at the Aquatic Resource Management Department of IPB University,
Etty Riany, said that in a balanced ecosystem, mussels ate phytoplankton or microalgae as a source of nutrients. Green
mussels can be an easy and cheap source of protein for people as they contain high levels of amino acids, minerals, and
unsaturated fatty acids. Nevertheless, Etty said, as the sea creature acted like a “vacuum cleaner” in the sea, it absorbed
almost everything that passed through it, including toxic and hazardous compounds. As Jakarta Bay, an estuary of all 13
rivers running through the city, was heavily polluted, green mussels were unsuitable for human consumption as they
contained mercury, lead, cadmium, arsenic, and tin.
256. How did the government respond to the criticism of the green mussel cultivation program?
a. Banned the consumption of green mussels
b. Reduced funding for the program
c. Dismissed the criticism and continued the program
d. Increased promotion of green mussels
257. What are the potential benefits and risks of consuming green mussels?
a. Low nutritional value but safe for consumption
b. Environmentally friendly but expensive
c. Nutrient-rich but contaminated with heavy metals
d. High protein content and low toxicity
258. What potential impact can consuming green mussels have on human health?
a. Reduced cholesterol levels
b. Enhanced cognitive function
c. Increased risk of heavy metal poisoning
d. Improved immune system
259. What is the role of green mussels in the ecosystem?
a. Predators of small fish
b. Filter feeders
c. Producers of oxygen
d. Parasites on other marine life
260. How much water can one mussel filter per day?
 a. 100 liters
b. 50 liters
c. 25 liters
d. 10 liters
READING
Questions 11 through 15 are based on the following passage.
Glands manufacture and secrete necessary substances. Exocrine glands secrete their products through ducts, but
endocrine glands, or ductless glands, release their products directly into the bloodstream.
One important endocrine gland is the thyroid gland. It is in the neck and has two lobes, one on each side of the
windpipe. The thyroid gland collects iodine from the blood and produces thyroxine, an important hormone, which it
stores in an inactive form. When thyroxine is needed by the body, the thyroid gland secretes it directly into the
bloodstream. Thyroxine is combined in the body cells with other chemicals and affects many functions of the body.
The thyroid gland may be underactive or overactive, resulting in problems. An underactive thyroid causes
hypothyroidism, while an overactive one causes hyperthyroidism. The former problem called myxedema in adults and
cretinism in children, causes the growth process to slow down. A cretin's body and mind do not grow to their full
potential. Hyperthyroidism, on the other hand, results in extreme nervousness, an increase in heart action, and other
problems.
Either hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism may result in goiter or an enlarged thyroid gland. A goiter will appear
when the body is not getting enough iodine. Goiter is less common today, since most people use iodized salt.
261. The thyroid gland is called an endocrine gland because it ….
(A) has ducts
(B) has lobes
(C) secretes directly into the bloodstream
(D) is located in the neck
(E) release the products outside the bloodstream
262. The word "it" in line 8 refers to
(A) thyroxine
(B) blood
(C) iodine
(D) thyroid gland
(E) ducts
263. The word "former" in line 16 refers to ………………
(A) hypothyroidism
(B) overactive thyroid
C) hyperthyroidismo
(D) secretion
(E) blood
264. A goiter is ………….
(A) a person with mixedema
(B) a swollen thyroid gland
(C) an underactive thyroid gland
(D) a chemical
(E) a blood stream
265. Exocrine and endocrine glands are distinguished from each other by whether they ……….
(A) secrete through ducts or without ducts
(B) cause hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism
(C) cause myxedema or cretinism
(D) result in an enlarged or shrunken goiter
(E) cause underactive thyroid gland
Questions 16 through 20 are based on the following passage.
 Sequoyah was a young Cherokee Indian, son of a white trader and an Indian squaw. At an early age, he became
fascinated by “the talking leaf,” an expression that he used to describe the white man's written records. Although many
believed this "talking leaf” to be a gift from the Great Spirit, Sequoyah refused to accept that theory. Like other Indians
of the period, he was illiterate, but his determination to remedy the situation led to the invention of a unique eighty-six-
character alphabet based on the sound patterns that he heard.
His family and friends thought him mad, but while recuperating from a hunting accident, he diligently and
independently set out to create a form of communication for his own people as well as for other Indians. In 1821, after
twelve years of work, he had successfully developed a written language that would enable thousands of Indians to read
and write.
Sequoyah's desire to preserve words and events for later generations has caused him to be remembered among
the important inventors. The giant redwood trees of California, called "sequoias" in his honor, will further imprint his
name in history.
266. What is the most important reason that Sequoyah will be remembered?
(A) California redwoods were named in his honor.
(B) He was illiterate.
(C) He created a unique alphabet.
(D) He recovered from his madness and helped humankind.
(E) He couldn’t read
267. What prompted Sequoyah to develop his alphabet?
(A) People were writing things about him that he couldn't read.
(B) He wanted to become famous.
(C) After his hunting accident, he needed something to keep him busy
(D) He wanted the history of his people preserved for future generations.
(E) He wanted to be an expert
268. In line 7, the word "illiterate" means most nearly the same as
(A) fierce
(B) poor
(C) abandoned
(D) unable to read or write
(E) Can read or write well
269. The word "squaw" in line 2 is closest in meaning to
(A.) woman
(B) teacher
(C) chef
(D) trader
(E) farmer
270. What is the best title for the passage?
(A) Sequoyah's Determination to Preserve the Cherokee Language
(B) The Origin of the Cheroke Language
(C) Sequoyah's Madness Leads to a New Language
(D) The Origin of the Sequoia” Trees in California
(E) The origin of "the talking leaf”