Have a look and try this Year 11 English (ESL) exam
administered this Tuesday morning for 18 Brilliant class students
of SMAK PENABUR Gading Serpong http://www.bpkpenabur.or.id/en/school/smakgsjkt:
SMAK PENABUR Gading Serpong
Academic Year 2009/2010, 1st Semester
Brilliant Class Year 11 FINAL EXAM
ENGLISH Language (ESL)
Tuesday, December 8th, 2009
Time: 120 minutes
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General instructions:
1. There are 2 sections of this final exam (total 6 pages), worth 30% of the total semester mark.
2. Please have a check there should be 50 test items—10 on listening and 40 on reading comprehension/ vocabulary.
3. Write your answer on a separate piece of paper.
4. System: CLOSE BOOK, no calculator.
5. You may bring home this test document.
A. LISTENING section (total: 18 points)
Listen carefully to the two recorded materials to be played twice, and write a BRIEF answer to the questions.
For #1-6: ESSAY
Based on a short radio talk about tourist attractions in Britain, write a BRIEF answer to the questions
(track 3 CD1 Cambridge ESL)
1. According to the Guide, of more than 300 attractions, write three kinds of them available (2 points)
2. Out of 20 attractions, how many are considered only 1-star out of 5-star quality, and write one attraction (2 points)
3. For guidance tour, how much Canterbury cathedral charge visitors? (1 point)
4. What two honours does Hampton Court receive? (2 points)
5. What does Jane think of Buckingham Palace? (2 points)
6. Where can tourists buy the Guide? (1 point)
For #7-10:
Listen to the CD on a discussion between 2 students on Biology (TOEFL track 12).
7. What are the students mainly discussing?
A. Drugs that are harmful to the human body
B. Bacteria that produce antibiotics
C. DNA that is related to athletic performance
D. Genes that protect bacteria from antibiotics
8. According to the conversation, what are two ways in which bacteria cells get resistance genes?
1. The resistance genes are carried from nearby cells.
2. The resistance genes are carried by white blood cells.
3. The resistance genes are inherited from parent cell.
4. The resistance genes are carried by antibiotics.
A. 1 and 2 C. 1 and 3
B. 2 and 4 D. 3 and 4
9. According to the conversation, why are transposons sometimes called “jumping genes”?
A. They are able to move from one bacteria cell to another.
B. They are found in people with exceptional jumping ability.
C. They occur in every other generation of bacteria.
D. Their movements are rapid and unpredictable
10. What can be learnt about the resistance genes discussed in this conversation?
A. They are found in all bacteria cells.
B. They are not able to resist antibiotics.
C. They make the treatment of bacterial diseases more difficult.
D. They are essential to the body’s defenses against bacteria.
Please turn over for READING problems
B. READING Comprehension section (total: 82 points, i.e. 52 from multiple-choice, and 30 from ESSAY)
TEXT 1: RI storms into Uber Cup final
(JP) Host Indonesia cruised into the final of the Uber Cup women team badminton championship on Thursday after trouncing Germany 3-1 in the semifinals.
Although losing the first single match, Indonesia bounced back by winning one double match and two singles matches against Germany.
Indonesia's first single player Maria Kristin bowed out 20-21, 15-21 to Xu Huaiwen, but duo Jo Novita and Greysia Polii leveled the score, outwitting Germany's pair Birgit Overzier and Kathrin Piotrowshki 21-9, 21-13.
Indonesia took a 2-1 lead when Adriyanti Firdasari edged past Julianne Schenk 21-16, 22-20, before the last single player Pia Zebadiah ensured her country's triumph over Germany with a 21-7, 21-16 win over Karin Schnaase.
Indonesia will take on defending champion and favorite China in the final, scheduled for Saturday.
It is Indonesia's first final in more than ten years. The last time Indonesia won the Uber Cup was back in 1996.
http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2008/05/15/ri-storms-uber-cup-final.html>
11. How many Indonesian single players won over Germany’s?
A. 0 B. 1 C. 2 D. 3 E. 4
12. When is Indonesia going to face China?
A. May 14th, 2008 C. May 16th, 2008 E. May 18th, 2008
B. May 15th, 2008 D. May 17th, 2008
13. The underlined term “trouncing” in the sentence “…after trouncing Germany 3-1 in the semifinals.”
(paragraph 1) is closest in meaning to …
A. losing to C. defending E. drawing with
B. defeating D. destabilizing
14. The genre/ text type of the text above is …..
A. narrative C. exposition E. discursive
B. recount D. news items
15. What is the purpose of this article regarding the Indonesian Uber Cup team?
A. To retell the past defeat of the team.
B. To inform the team’s success to go to the final.
C. To illustrate the struggle of the team.
D. To provide the badminton final schedule.
E. To inform who will be the team’s opponent in the final.
For #16-20: TEXT 2
Alexandria is a seaport in northern Egypt, where the delta of the river Nile meets the Mediterranean. The modern city is mainly on a peninsula and includes Pharos, where the famous lighthouse stood in ancient times. The part of the city on the peninsula today is a characteristically Egyptian town. The more European area is on the mainland. Alexandria is a commercial centre and there are many warehouses for cotton, grain, sugar, and wool. The population is between three and four million.
The city was founded in 332 BC by Alexander the Great, who planned it as one of the finest ports of the ancient world. His city was large and magnificent. In Alexandria the different peoples of the ancient Mediterranean lived together. Here, the Jews came into contact with Greek learning, which profoundly influenced the later religious thought of the world. Under the Ptolemies, the rulers of Egypt after Alexander, the city became the scientific centre of the ancient world.
After the defeat of Cleopatra, queen of Egypt, the city came under the rule of Rome. Its position made it the centre of commerce between East and West, and fleets of grain ships sailed from Alexandria to Italy year after year. Gradually, however, the city lost its prosperity. A Jewish revolt let to the removal of the Jewish population and the destruction of a large portion of the city. The Roman emperor Caracalla ordered a massacre of the male inhabitants of the entire city for plotting rebellion.
Only the text is taken from FCE test part 3 in http://www.english-online.org.uk/exam
16. The underlined word “founded” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to .…
A. sought C. ruined E. established
B. declared D. destroyed
17. The ANTONYM of the underlined word “prosperity” in paragraph 3 is ….
A. chaos C. poverty E. stability
B. wealth D. massacre
18. Who was responsible for the advance of the Alexandria as the centre of science?
A. Cleopatra C. Ruler of Rome E. Caracalla
B. Ptolemies D. Alexander the Great
19. Which of the following is NOT TRUE based on the text?
A. The famous lighthouse could be found in Pharos.
B. Alexandria was once under the rule of Queen Cleopatra.
C. Alexandria was the centre for cotton, grain, sugar, and wool.
D. Alexandria was the centre of commerce between West and South.
E. The Alexandrian male inhabitants were killed by the order of Caracalla.
20. What is the main idea of paragraph 2?
A. Where Alexandria was located D. Rule of Romans towards Alexandria
B. Fall of the Alexandria E. Alexandria’s victorious era
C. Jewish and Greek learnings
For no. 21-23: TEXT 3
205 Thompson Ave,
Manchester M60 4TH
June 17, 1983
Personnel Office,
Leisure Services Council,
Goer Street,
London WCIG 3HH
Dear Sir,
I am writing to apply for the post of Arts Officer as advertised in the Daily Gazette of 16 June, 1983.
As you see from the enclosed curriculum vitae, I started working as an English teacher in Paris, where I learned to speak French fluently. I then spent three years at the Liverpool Arts Centre. Since 1979, I have been working for the Interspace Theatre, and I have had the opportunity to organize workshops, concerts and children‘s events as well as regular productions of plays. I am used to working in a team, and I have also been responsible for important financial decisions.
I have now worked in the field of arts administration for seven years and I have thoroughly enjoyed it. Unfortunately, Interspace Theatre is to be closed down as a result of redevelopment, but I should very much like to continue working in this field.
If you consider that my qualifications are suitable, I should be able to attend an interview at any time. I look forward to hearing from you.
Yours faithfully,
Emma Hall
21. Emma Hall has been working as …
A. a teacher B. an artist C. an actress D. administrator E. an interpreter
22. Based on the text, Emma Hall … Interspace Theatre.
A. started working in 1976 in
B. started working in 1979 in
C. had been working for 3 years since 1976 in
D. has been working for 3 years since 1983 in
E. started working in Liverpool Arts Centre before in
23. If the personnel office of Leisure Services Council is interested in recruiting Emma Hall,
what will its next step possibly be?
A. Firing Emma Hall
B. Advertising in the Daily Gazette
C. Writing a letter to Interspace Theatre
D. Setting up an interview for Emma Hall
E. Sending a letter to Goer Street for an interview
(The letter and problem #21 are from: On Course for First Certificate (Students’ Book) by Judy Garton-Sprenger and Simon Greenal, 1983.)
For no. 24-28: TEXT 4
Some people are scared of the sea because they cannot swim. People who can swim might still be scared of ocean swimming for a different reason: sharks! Sharks can be the most dangerous fish in the ocean, but many people misunderstand why shark attacks happen.
Bull sharks are large and stout—meaning heavy and solid. Males can be up to 2.1 metres in length, while females can be up to 3.5 metres long. They are usually grey on top and white underneath. They are called bull sharks because of their heavy build and their method of attack—they bump hard into their prey before biting. They are unpredictable, and can be quite aggressive and territorial, meaning they want to protect their own space.
The nature of bull sharks is not the main thing that makes them dangerous to humans. They live in warm, shallow waters close to land and also in the parts of rivers that open out to the ocean, so they are often close to the places where people like to swim and play. It is the proximity (close distance) between humans and bull sharks that makes them dangerous.
Then there are the most fearsome sharks, called great white or white pointer sharks. These sharks swim not only near the coasts, but also in the open ocean. They can grow up to 6 metres in length, with dark coloration on top and white bellies. Famous movies like Jaws have caused people to think great whites are “man hunters”. Actually, there have not been many attacks on humans. Those that do happen often appear to be “test bites” (biting to find out what kind of animal it is) or mistakes, where the shark thinks a swimming person is another animal, like a seal.
Only the text is taken from the placement test (reading skills) of 2008 BOOST! textbook
24. The habitat of bull sharks can be found in paragraph(s) ….
A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4 E. 2 and 3
25. One day Mang Asep, a 1.6-metre-tall fisherman, saw a dead shark lying on
*Pelabuhan Ratu beach. Its belly is white and has a 3-metre-long body.
Which shark might it be based on the text above?
A. Male bull shark only D. Options A and B are both correct
B. Female bull shark only E. Options B and C are both correct
C. Great white shark only
26. What is the main reason why bull sharks are a threat to humans?
A. They possess large and stout body.
B. They have aggressive method of attack.
C. They like to hunt humans for their meat.
D. They love swimming alone near riverside.
E. They swim very close to where humans stay.
27. What is the best title for this text?
A. Man’s Biggest Threat
B. Why Sharks Attack
C. Two Kinds of Sharks
D. Man and Sharks
E. History of Sharks
28. The genre/ text type of this text is ….
A. narrative B. report C. procedure D. exposition E. discursive
For no. 29-35: TEXT 5
Next is part of the article “Have a Nice Mouth” (ESL Workbook by Lucantoni et al, page 35)
a) For #29-32, write A for TRUE or B for FALSE for the following statements.
b) For #33-35, choose the most suitable answer.
The first sign of periodontal disease is inflammation of the gums, or gingivitis, which develops in pockets between the gum and bone as it progresses. One natural compound showing promise in dealing with this is hyaluronic acid, which is found naturally in the gum and the eye. It has been used to treat eyes after surgery; now it is being used for gum health. Research is in its early stages, but Dr Peter Galgut, a specialist in periodontics, has been using it for about 18 months to control pockets of inflammation. ‘It gives significant advantage for promoting healing of gingival pockets in susceptible people, as well as helping to heal mouth ulcers and a type of oral eczema,’ he says.
Halitosis (bad breath) plagues many people. Dr. Phil Stemmer, founder of the Fresh Breath Centre, says there are two misconceptions about bad breath: ‘The first is that it comes from the stomach, which is physically impossible unless there is damaged sphincter at the top of the stomach. The other is that a major cause is sulphurous gases given off by oral bacteria.’ After brushing and flossing, Dr Stemmer advocates using a tongue scraper, which gets rid of food debris coating the tongue and reduces the reserve of bacteria in the mouth. Another unexpected, but logical, suggestion is to brush your teeth before breakfast to get rid of the bacteria, so they are unable to react with the food to create acid. Acid forms within seconds of food entering the mouth, and within a minute or two are strong enough to eat away at tooth enamel.
TRUE / FALSE
29. Gingivitis, located between the gum and bone, is the early sign of the periodontal disease.
30. Hyaluronic acid—an artificial compound—can be used to only treat eyes after surgery and gum.
31. Bad breath is caused by sulphurous gases caused by oral bacteria.
32. Brushing teeth is advised to do after breakfast to avoid having acid, as a result of reaction between the bacteria and the tooth enamel.
33. The underlined word “it” in the sentence “The first is that it comes from the stomach … ” (paragraph 1) refers to ….
A. halitosis C. misconception E. sphincter
B. plague D. fresh Breath Centre
34. Next are the synonyms of the underlined word “reduces” (paragraph 2), EXCEPT ….
A. cuts B. gains C. diminishes D. lessens E. decreases
35. Which of the following statements is TRUE?
A. Using tongue scraper without brushing and flossing guarantees oral health.
B. The research on hyaluronic acid has been completed and published in journals.
C. Of the Fresh Breath Centre scientists are Dr. Phil Stemmer and Dr Peter Galgut.
D. Hyaluronic acid heals gingival pockets, mouth ulcers and a type of oral eczema.
E. Dr Stemmer supports the use of tongue scraper to remove food leftover in mouth.
For #36: Vocabulary
36. The movie “2012” is full of natural …., such as earthquakes and tsunamis caused by the troubling solar activities.
A. milieus C. manufactures E. environments
B. calamities D. devastation
C. ESSAY (total: 30 points)
Write a BRIEF answer to the following questions on a separate paper.
For #37-40: TEXT 6
2012 opens in the present day, as geologist Dr. Adrian Helmsley (Chiwetel Ejiofor) goes to India and learns there's been troubling solar activity that confirms the Mayan prediction that the world is going to fall apart in three years' time. (Don't worry too much about the science; in fact, if you need a popcorn refill this would be a good time to go).
In 2010, at a G8 summit, heads of state and government are made aware of this apocalyptic forecast and thus cooperate on a secret project to ensure the continuation of the human race, which involves 400,000 people being chosen for admission on a series of gigantic arks (the first of many Biblical references) to be constructed in the Himalayas. These chosen ones are meant to be from the deepest end of the gene pool, but many are ridiculously wealthy sorts paying 1 billion euro each for the tickets to help fund the project, because, obviously, arks don't come cheap these days.
Of course, the main attraction in an Emmerich film is not the plot, the acting or the plausibility; it's the special effects and action. And 2012 certainly delivers, with a relentless rollercoaster ride of thrills, tense moments and awesome scenes, with every disaster you can think of rocking the screen: volcanoes, earthquakes, tsunamis and even a Titanic-esque sinking (take that Mr. Cameron!).
Partly taken from: http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2009/11/22/the-end-world-again.html
37. What is Dr. Helmsley? (1 point)
38. What are the two kinds of people to be saved? (2 points)
39. What does the writer think as the major attraction of the movie “2012”? (2 points)
40. What are three out of four calamities shown in the movie “2012”? (2 points).
For #41-47: TEXT 7
Indonesian Youth to Take ‘Green Journey’ to Copenhagen
Dian Kuswandini , The Jakarta Post
Two Indonesian youths, Goris Mustaqim and Inggried Dwi Wedhaswary, are set to embark on a "Green Journey" to the 15th United Nations Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen from Dec. 7 to Dec. 18.
"Indonesia became a stepping stone in the fight against climate change when we hosted the summit in Bali *in 2007*," said the British Council Indonesia spokeswoman Eka Wahyuni. "These young participants will remind the world about the Bali Roadmap, and encourage leaders to transform it into action."
Goris and Inggried will be traveling on a "green journey", which will involve leaving a minimal carbon footprint but a maximum impact while raising awareness about climate change issues along the way.
When landing in London, the two will first meet their foreign counterparts sent by the British Council and then join the "Train to Copenhagen" program initiated by the International Union of Railways, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the World Wildlife Fund (WWF).
According to the British Council, the train is one of the most energy-efficient transportation modes. Its carbon emissions are three to 10 times lower than the car or airplane.
"They will travel to Brussels, where they will continue their journey to Copenhagen using the Climate Express train," said Eka of the special train that produces very low levels of carbon emissions.
On their train trip, Goris and Inggried will take part in various activities, such as gathering support for efforts tackling climate change and promoting those initiatives.
"On our return to Indonesia, we'll offset our carbon emissions accrued from travelling by plane," said Goris. "After calculating our carbon footprint, we'll plant trees to compensate for the emissions we produced."
The British Council Indonesia selected Goris, 26, and Inggried, 28, through the International Climate Champion (ICC), launched two years ago. The program aims to find and help talented young individuals raise awareness about climate change to their peers, the public and key decision-makers.
Goris, the youth-based Asgar Muda founder in Garut, West Java, represents young entrepreneurs setting up businesses in a green way. While Inggried, a journalist with kompas.com, represents young reporters committed to reporting on climate change issues for the public.
Source: http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2009/12/02/indonesian-youth-take-green-journey039-copenhagen.html
41. What is happening in Copenhagen today, Dec. 8th, 2009, based on the text? (1 point)
42. Who is the Indonesian envoy whose job is a “green” industrialist? (1 point)
43. Who is and what is the person supplying the info on the Indonesian youth going to Climate Change conference ? (2 points)
44. Write the three initiators of “Train to Copenhagen? (2 points)
45. Why is the train considered energy-efficient transportation? (2 points)
46. What are the two activities Goris and Inggried participating on the train trip? (2 points)
47. What is the closest meaning of the underlined terms below in the context? (2 points)
a. embark
b. emissions
c. offset
For #48-50: TEXT 8
Love cannot be measured with money
By Li Xing (China Daily)
The big news in Nanjing, Jiangsu province, and all over China over the weekend was a 10-year-old girl's birthday party.
The party was extraordinary in itself. The girl's classmates and their parents watched a magic show and listened to some child stars sing. In addition, they won prizes, including jewelry, laptop computers, and three automobiles.
But what made the party newsworthy was the girl's decision to donate all the money she collected from hongbao, or red envelopes, to victims of last year's earthquake in Sichuan. Her birthday gifts alone amounted to 200,000 yuan ($29,282).
In addition, the girl's parents announced that they had sent the quake victims padded coats and quilts worth 500,000 yuan ($73,206) in their daughter's name.
All in all, the party cost more than 1 million yuan. The media have given out very little about who her parents are, except that they are entrepreneurs.
Asked why she made the donation, the girl explained that her parents had always taught her to share with others.
"I hope I have sent joy and happiness to others," she was quoted as saying.
It is impossible to doubt the girl's sincerity in trying to help the needy in Sichuan. Her parents are to be commended as well for teaching their daughter the value of sharing.
Doing good is its own reward. Still, many netizens have questioned the motives of the birthday girl and her parents and wondered whether a birthday party that costs one million yuan can really be considered a charity.
Little wonder, then, that many netizens support the statement that "love cannot be measured with money. It is glorious even to donate one yuan that you've earned with your own hands".
E-mail: lixing@chinadaily.com.cn
48. How much was the total aid worth being sent to 2008 Sichuan victims under the name of the girl? (2 points)
49. What was the girl’s motivation of donating her hungbao to the Sichuan victims of the 2008 earthquake? (2 points)
50. What lesson can you learn from this article? Would you do the same if you had US$1,000 for your birthday gift?
There is no correct or wrong response for this. Your opinion will not influence the scoring. Write around 50 words (6 points)
~ END of 2009 1st Semester FINAL EXAM ~
