Self Assessment Quiz: Reading Section Practice Test 5

Reading Section

I. Incomplete Dialogues

Questions 1 to 17, choose the most appropriate answer.

1. Operator: "Good morning. May I help you?"
   Man: "Good morning. May I speak with Mr. Jones, the Personnel Manager?"
   Operator: "I’m sorry, he has a meeting until twelve. ...?"
   Man: "Alright. Please tell him Mr. Ferry from PT. Abadi called."
   1. May I leave a message?
   2. May I take a message?
   3. Would you like to take my message?
   4. Would you tell him my message?
2. Eko: "I need to type this document. ...?"
   Yesi: "Yes, of course. I just have 2 more pages to print."
   1. Are you able to use the computer?
   2. Would I use the computer?
   3. Will I use the computer?
   4. May I use the computer?
3. Deni: "You speak English very well. ...?"
   Lia: "I’ve been studying English since Junior high school. It’s my favorite subject."
   1. How long will you be learning English?
   2. When did you learn English?
   3. What was your favorite subject in junior high school?
   4. How long have you been learning English?
4. Receptionist: "Good morning. Can I help you?"
   Caller: "Yes, .... Is that possible to get two double rooms for next month?"
   Receptionist: "Of course, Sir. May I have your name and address, please?"
   1. I’d like to make a reservation.
   2. I’d like you to check my room.
   3. I’d like to reserve a table
   4. I want to cancel my reservation.
5. Poppy: "Can the government eliminate corruption in the next five years?"
   Mirna : ".... Law enforcement must be strictly applied."
   1. I think it’s impossible.
   2. I don’t think so.
   3. I think it’s possible.
   4. I disagree with you.
6. Dewi: "Do you think we can get there on time?"
   Anto: "Yes. If the traffic is smooth, ... before three o’clock."
   1. we would arrive
   2. we will arrive
   3. we would have arrived
   4. we are arriving
7. Shop assistant: "May I help you, Sir?"
   Customer: "Yes. I bought this pair of trousers this morning, but there is no button hole. ...?"
   Shop assistant: "Do you have the receipt with you, Sir? We’ll replace it."
   1. May I return it?
   2. What sizes are available?
   3. May I have a bigger size?
   4. Is there another color available?
8. Hani: "This printer doesn’t seem to be working."
   Rika: ".... It may have been unplugged."
   Hani: "You’re right. Maybe someone used it with a laptop computer."
   1. Replace the cable.
   2. Check the cord.
   3. Unplug the cord.
   4. Use it for printing.
9. Man: "Excuse me. Could you tell me how to get to the post office, please?"
   Woman: "...."
   1. It’s next to the police station.
   2. Go straight ahead and turn right at the first crossroad.
   3. It’s around the corner from the station.
   4. It is across the shopping center.

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10. Boim: "It’s very hot in this room."
    Inna: "Yes, I know. If we had more windows, ...."
    1. we will have more fresh air.
    2. we would have more fresh air.
    3. we will have had more fresh air.
    4. we would have had more fresh air.
11. Tini: "My friends and I are going on a picnic this weekend. ...?"
    Tina: "I’d love to, but I have to go to Surabaya this weekend."
    1. Are you going to Surabaya this weekend?
    2. Did you go with us?
    3. Will you go with us?
    4. Do you like going on a picnic?
12. Yeni: "Do you have any plans for the weekend?"
    Lusi: "Yes. ...."
    1. I will visit my uncle in Situbondo.
    2. I won’t do anything.
    3. I went to Surabaya on business for 3 days.
    4. I have been typing the document for an hour.
13. Olga: "Have you heard the bad news about Novi?"
    Julia: "What happened to her?"
    Olga: "She had a motorcycle accident yesterday."
    Julia: "...."
    1. I feel very sorry for you.
    2. I’m really sad now.
    3. I’m glad to hear that.
    4. I’m sorry to hear that.
14. Rudi: "I am looking for a job. Do you have any information?"
    Aini: "... to BKK? They have the latest job-vacancy information."
    Rudi: "Good idea. I’ll go there tomorrow."
    1. Should I go
    2. May I go
    3. Why didn’t you go
    4. Why don’t you go
15. Wiwit: "What did you usually do after school as a kid?"
    Yana: "...."
    1. I am used to playing football in the afternoon.
    2. I wanted to play games.
    3. I used to play with my friends in the neighborhood.
    4. I was going to do my homework when my friend arrived.
16. Rima: "The speaker’s English pronunciation is excellent. (A) Don't you think so?"
    Eddy: ".... When she speaks, she sounds like a native speaker."
    1. I don't think so.
    2. I disagree.
    3. I couldn't agree more.
    4. That's her luck.
17. Sita: "What is your hobby?"
    Jaya: "I like many things, but my favorite is fishing. I enjoy it very much."
    Sita: "Oh, ...?"
    Jaya: "Usually on weekends when I have nothing important to do."
    1. Where do you usually go fishing
    2. When was the last time you went fishing?
    3. What do you like from fishing?
    4. How often do you go fishing?

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II. Error recognition:

In each question from number 18-22, you will find a short dialogue or text that contains underlined words or phrases. One of the them contains an error. You have to identify which bold underlined word or phrase (A, B, C, or D) contains the error. Choose the correct answer from the options provided to fix the error.

18. Eni: "You look pale. (A) Are you sick?"
    Cici: "Yes. I (B) have a bad headache. If it gets (C) worse, I think I (D) would have gone home earlier."
    1. Were
    2. had
    3. worst
    4. will go
19. Bima: "(A) Who do you think (B) will be the winner in the next 100 meter Olympics race?"
    Made: "I (C) can say that East Java sprinters have (D) the most good chance to win."
    1. Whom
    2. will have been
    3. could
    4. the best
20. Operator: "Dringu Jaya transportation. (A) May I help you?"
    Caller: "I want to (B) reserve four seats to Bromo for next Saturday at 9 a.m."
    Operator: "Certainly, Sir. Please (C) coming here an hour before (D) departure."
    1. Might
    2. reserving
    3. come
    4. departed
21. Harry: "Where (A) are you come from?"
    Lim: "I (B) come from China."
    Harry: "What's the climate (C) like in your country?"
    Lim: "In the north (D) where I live, the climate is temperate with summer temperatures around 25 C and very cold winters."
    1. do you come
    2. was coming
    3. liked
    4. when

22. Here is a photograph of my beautiful village. My friend and I are walking along the banks of the river. We are on the left. There is a boy in the water. He is swimming inside the river.
    1. am
    2. in
    3. under
    4. across

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III. Reading Comprehension

In questions 23 – 40, choose the best answer A, B, C, or D to each question based on the corresponding text. Questions 23-25 refer to the following text.

Rumors of another killer wave sparked mass panic Wednesday in the resort area hardest hit by the Indonesian tsunami, while the death toll rose to 531, with more than 270 missing. Earlier reports had put the toll at 550. The change was not immediately explained.

More than 1000 residents of the beach town of Pangandaran fled inland, running, bicycling or driving amid shouts of “The water is coming!”. The Monday’s tsunami, triggered by a magnitude 7.7 undersea earthquake, smashed into a 110-mile stretch of Java’s coastline, which had been unaffected by the devastating wave in 2004.

Waves more than 6 feet high reached 200 yards inland in some places, destroying scores of houses, restaurants, and hotels. Cars, motorbikes, and boats were left mangled amid fishing nets, furniture, and other debris.

23. When did the tsunami happen in Pangandaran beach?
    1. Wednesday
    2. Monday
    3. In 2004
    4. On Monday and Wednesday
24. According to the text, how many people were finally reported dead?
    1. 270
    2. 531
    3. 550
    4. More than 1000
25. “...,destroying scores of houses, restaurants, and hotels.” (Paragraph 3).
    The synonym of the underlined word is ....
    1. flooding
    2. watering
    3. constructing
    4. damaging

Questions 26-27 refer to the following advertisement.

APPEARING TONIGHT
Fernando Alcuaz

Famed International Pianist
Recently arrived from the Philippines
Jazz, modern, and classical pieces
Surrey Room, 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Admission gratis for hotel guests

26. Where is Mr. Alcuaz performing?
    1. In Surrey
    2. At a hotel
    3. In the Philippines
    4. At a jazz festival
27. The word “admission” is closest in meaning to ....
    1. Call
    2. Room rate
    3. Seats
    4. Entrance money

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Questions 28-30 refer to the following letter

To: "The Shoe People" (inquiries@shoepeople.com)
From: "John Trimbald" (jtconstruction@img.com)
Subject: Customer Complaint

To Whom It May Concern,
I have trusted the Shoe People to protect the feet of my employees for over ten years now. I recently purchased a few pairs of boots from your company for my crew. Though my men were initially satisfied with the boots, the soles began to fall apart on them after just twelve weeks. This was extremely surprising considering they came with a six year warranty. The boots are unsafe to wear because my men are pouring hot concrete. Please respond as soon as possible with instructions on how I can return the boots and receive a refund.

Thank you,
John Trimbald
Foreman, JT Construction

28. What product was purchased?
    1. Boots
    2. Crew
    3. Shoe-soles
    4. Feet
29. What is the purpose of the letter?
    1. To express gratitude
    2. To order a product
    3. To notify a payment
    4. To complain
30. What was the problem?
    1. The price was too high
    2. The soles fell apart
    3. The delivery was late
    4. The product was too hot

Questions 31-32 refer to the following chart.

The Growth of People Who Went to Their Hometowns during the Season Holidays

31. The table shows that the number of people who went to their hometown during Season holidays ... every year.
    1. increased
    2. decreased
    3. counted
    4. maximized
32. What means of transportation is mostly used by people every year?
    1. Private car
    2. Public transport
    3. Motorcycle
    4. Rent car

Questions 33-35 refer to the following notification.

Enclosed you will find your new “First Bank” Automatic Bank Card.
Follow these simple instructions to activate it.

• Call the telephone number on the back of the card and press #1.
• State your full name as it appears on the card. You will then be asked for your city of birth for identification purposes.
• Upon answering, you will be prompted to enter a four-digit secret identification password. You are encouraged to select a non-obvious password. You will then be asked to repeat it.
• A representative will confirm your account number. Now, you’re ready to use our bank card.
• Please keep the card in a secure place and do not give your password to anyone. At any time, you can call the telephone number if you lose your card or want to change your password.

33. For whom are these instructions written?
    1. Bank representatives
    2. New bank customers
    3. A security company
    4. Credit card holders
34. What information will not be asked?
    1. Your birth date
    2. Your account number
    3. Your birthplace
    4. A personal ID number
35. If your birthday is 09/14, what would be the best password for you?
    1. 0914
    2. 013948
    3. Your telephone number
    4. 6952

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IV. Cloze Text.

From number 36 - 40, complete the texts with the most appropriate words or phrases.

Similar to other regions in Indonesia, Probolinggo city experiences two distinct seasons: the rainy season and the dry season. Typically, the rainy season occurs from November to April, ...(36)... the dry season lasts from May to October.

...(37)... the driest months (June to September), rainfall is minimal, with some months like July and August often experiencing no significant precipitation. In contrast, March and December continue to be the months with the highest rainfall, typically recording 10-15 rainy days per month. This data comes from the records of four rain observation stations across Probolinggo.

The dry season in Probolinggo is also characterized by the strong Angin Gending, a southeasterly wind that can reach speeds of up to 81 km/h, ...(38)... influencing local weather conditions.

36. 1. although
    2. while
    3. but
    4. so
37. 1. During
    2. Since
    3. When
    4. While
38. 1. signifies
    2. signifying
    3. significant
    4. significantly

A conducive and supportive environment is essential for economic operators to thrive. Government policies must ...(39)... provide robust support to ensure business continuity. Local regulations (Perda) should align with central government policies, particularly when targeting economic stakeholders. At the same time, reliable and ...(40)... business operators play a crucial role in driving regional economic growth, making their presence indispensable to local governments.

39. 1. consistency
    2. consistence
    3. consistently
    4. consistent
40. 1. innovative
    2. innovation
    3. innovate
    4. innovated

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Original post: Reading Section Practice Test 5; Apr 3, 2012 05:43PM; pv12326 sh3
Updated 1st: March 26th, 2013