I. Choose the right answer!
The text is for questions 1 to 5
I Don’t Want to Be Here…
Four walls. All I can see are four walls. I can barely seem them actually. I’m half blind. I can pick out this and that but not much. I can’t talk. I can barely mumble. I can barely hear. I’ve had a stroke, you see, about one year ago now.
Now I live in a care home for the elderly. My son or two daughters and their partners come and see me several times a week. It must be so hard for them, impossible even. How can they chat to me if I can’t reply? You can see it in their forlorn faces. You can see them struggle to find a topic of conversation that doesn’t involve the weather or my plight. Then there’s my body. I keep having falls. My porcelain, soft skin is as fragile as a spider’s web, my bruised face is as purple as poison, my painful cuts seep blood as red as anger.
It’s just, I’ve nothing to do. I can’t see to read books, I can’t hear to listen to music, I can’t speak to chat. I used to enjoy listening to my audio tapes of stories but I haven’t the concentration for those. I like to wander nowadays. I’ll aimlessly walk to the lounge on my floor, the middle floor of the home or sometimes the lounge downstairs, down the lift. I know I’m not steady on my feet but I like the change of scenery. It adds something new to my day, like watercolour to a dull, black and white picture. If no nurses are around, it can be quite dangerous but I just forget or I’m too stubborn and just carry on regardless. I’ll trip or I’ll bang into something and I’ll hurt myself, I’ll bruise myself.
If only I could talk. My family must be so worried about me. I’d love to just chat with them, put their tired minds at rest. I wish my tired mind, my tired head; my tired body could just rest. I wish I could just close my eyes and hope. I don’t want to be here…
Taken from http://teenagewriters.com
1. Who is narrating this story?
a. A mute lady.
b. A half-blind girl.
c. A lonely young lady.
d. A frail and upset old lady.
e. A son who cares his mother.
2. Why can’t the writer reply the chat?
a. She can’t talk because of a stroke.
b. She is very angry with her children.
c. She doesn’t like the topic involving weather.
d. She doesn’t like the topic of the conversation.
e. She doesn’t want to struggle to find the topic.
3. “You can see it in their forlorn faces” (paragraph 3)
What does the underlined word mean?
a. Patient
b. Excited
c. Unhappy
d. Surprised
e. Disappointed
4. How does the writer fill her days since she’s nothing to do?
a. Reading books or chatting.
b. Listening to her audio tapes of stories.
c. Talking to her family and chat with them.
d. Having a trip to look for any entertainment.
e. Walking to the longue to find different scenery.
5. What sense of feeling is expressed by the title of the story?
a. A quick temper.
b. An exciting state.
c. A sense of humor.
d. A dramatic effect.
e. A friendly situation.
The text is for questions 6 to 10
New and unusual building in the downtown business district offers unique opportunities for small to mid-sized tenants to occupy an entire floor.
BBC OFFICE SUITES
From 1,600 to 6,000 square feet are available for immediate occupancy.
Commuting is easy, with the nearest subway stop only one block away. Convenient to shops, restaurants, hotels and business services.
For leasing information call: 0274-485-123
Adapted from: Barron’s How to prepare TOEIC Test
6. What is this advertisement for?
a. renting office space
b. starting a business
c. buying a building
d. staying at a hotel
e. building a hotel
7. Why does this building present an opportunity for smaller firms?
a. it’s a new building in the downtown
b. smaller firms are better tenants
c. the firms occupy an entire floor
d. the price is very affordable
e. the location is outstanding
8. How soon are the suites available?
a. after the first payment of the client
b. when the building is finished
c. in six weeks
d. next month
e. right now
9. … for small to mid-sized tenants to occupy ….
The underlined word means persons who … rent for the use of land, etc.
a. buy
b. lay
c. key
d. nay
e. pay
10. Which of the following is NOT close to the building?
a. business centre
b. restaurants
c. shopping
d. hotels
e. parks
The text is for questions no. 11 to 15
Dear members,
The goal of Regents is to be the premier name in health care.
Since merging Hiero Medical Green Shield and Helen County Medical Bureau in April, we have been working with our customers and business partners to provide more innovative health benefit plans and services, wider provider networks, and enhanced access to health care coverage.
We’ve been pleased to receive your suggestions for these service improvements, and we look forward to receiving your further thoughts or suggestions. Our suggestion in line is open 24 hours a day at 0274-485-794.
We appreciate your patronage
Sincerely,
Helena
Helena
President
Adapted from: Barron’s How to prepare TOEIC Test
11. What is the purpose of this note?
a. to explain a merger
b. to talk about Regent’s plans
c. to give a new toll-free number
d. to describe expanded health coverage
e. to describe general characteristics of Regent
12. What is one goal of Regents?
a. to reduce costs to members
b. to cooperate with other competitors
c. to increase availability of health care
d. to publish a primer for new members
e. to work with customers and business partners
13. What does Regents request the members?
a. to submit ideas to the company
b. to learn about services on Internet
c. to display new products of Regents
d. to plan for health over the long term
e. to inform new potential clients of its innovations
14. We appreciate your patronage.
The meaning of ‘patronage’ is ….
a. suspect
b. support
c. ignorance
d. reluctance
e. supervision
15. From the passage we can conclude that the company is ….
a. bankrupt
b. inefficient
c. innovative
d. extravagant
e. consumptive
The text is for questions no. 16 to 20
New glass bottles are made mainly of silica sand. The sand is melted in a furnace, at a very high temperature. Recycled glass bottles are made in a very similar way, but cost less and use up fewer natural resources.
What happens to the old glass bottles? The process begins when people take their used bottles and jars to a bottle bank. Next, the bottles and jars are taken by lorry to the recycling plant. At the plant, bottle tops and lids are removed. After that, the glass is crushed into small pieces. Where does the crushed glass go? The crushed glass is then sent by lorry to a bottle factory. Here, it is mixed with a small amount of silica sand. It is then melted in a furnace, at a lower temperature than new glass. How are the new recycled bottles made? Finally, the hot liquid glass is drawn out of the furnace and fed into machinery that makes it into bottles.
Recycled glass is as pure and as strong as new glass. Glass can be recycled many times without losing its quality.
Source: http://www.primaryresources.co.uk/english/englishD4.htm
16. What does the text tell us about?
a. The quality of the recycled bottles
b. The process how to make recycled bottles.
c. The general description of recycled bottles.
d. The main materials to make recycled bottles.
e. The comparison between the new and recycled bottles.
17. Compared with the new glass bottles, what is the advantage of recycled bottles?
a. Recycled bottles are mainly made of silica sand.
b. Recycled bottles are cheaper than the new ones.
c. To make recycled bottles, people need more money
d. The process of making recycled bottles is complicated.
e. All material used to make recycled bottles is natural resources.
18. What is the first thing to do in the recycling plant?
a. Taking the used bottles and jars to a bottle bank.
b. Crushing the glass into small pieces.
c. Removing the bottle tops and lids.
d. Mixing the glass with silica sand.
e. Melting the glass in a furnace.
19. Where is the glass crushed into small pieces?
a. In the lorry.
b. In the furnace.
c. In the bottle bank.
d. In the bottle plant.
e. In the bottle factory.
20. Here, it is mixed with a small amount of silica sand. (par. 2)
What is the synonym of the underlined word?
a. Made.
b. Added.
c. Blended.
d. Reduced.
e. Increased.
The text is for questions no. 21 to 25
The government has just published a report that suggests television is partly responsible for the serious increase in crime over the last ten years. The exposure of violence or pornography harmfully effects on children.
Some people think that the years before the invention of television were a better time. They claim that families talked more and did more things together. They read more books. People used their imaginations more fully. People got more outdoor exercises.
But, others disagree. They claim that television is a powerful educational tool. It informs us of what is going on in the world, from a famine in Africa to a local politics and fashion. It helps us understand how people live, work and struggle. Television is credited with being a great teacher, but it is also blamed for the poor reading and writing skills of our population. Television gets praised for helping us understand the people of the world. But it has been accused of helping to destroy family life. Television keeps us informed about the political issues of the day.
Experts will probably continue to argue about television’s value. But everyone agrees that it is one of the most significant inventions of the twentieth century.
Source: Ujian Nasional 2006/2007
21. What is the communicative purpose of the text?
a. To persuade the readers to watch television.
b. To convince the readers that television is bad.
c. To explain about the advantages of television.
d. To entertain the readers with a story about television.
e. To present the negative and positive effects of television.
22. Why do people called television great teacher?
a. It keeps us informed about the political issue of the day.
b. It helps people understand how to live, struggle and work.
c. It informs people what is going on in the world.
d. It exposes the violence and pornography.
e. It helps people destroy their family life.
23. It informs us of what is going on in the world, from a famine in Africa to a local politics and fashion. (par. 2)
What is the opposite of the underlined word?
a. Hunger.
b. Poverty.
c. Sadness.
d. Sickness.
e. Prosperity.
24. Which statement is incorrect based on the text?
a. Some people believe that television gives positive effects on people.
b. The exposure of violence or pornography can endanger children.
c. In the past, people read more books than watch television.
d. Television informs us of what happens in the world.
e. Television doesn’t result in bad effects at all.
25. Based on the text, what program probably gives bad effect on children?
a. Hard movie.
b. Cartoon movie.
c. Scientific program.
d. News program.
e. Reality show.
The text is for questions no. 26 to 30
Studying abroad seems challenging. It has advantages and disadvantages.
Studying abroad gives you many benefits. Living in different country for a while will teach you culture more than you can learn in any book. When you stand outside of your culture for a change, you get new perspective and you role within it.
Besides, studying abroad will make you master another language. When you suddenly find yourself immersed in a word where everyone speaks another language, you may be scared out of your mind. But, this wears off, and before you know it you’ll be fluent.
Another benefits you may get when studying abroad is that you will be more independent. When you study abroad, there is no going home to Mom or Dad when you’re lonely or need to do laundry. You’re on your own.
On the other hand, studying abroad has also disadvantages. The surprisingly difficult experience of living abroad is cultural shock. The experience of shifting cultures can make you more resilient, but it is more difficult than others.
Moreover, study abroad credits may not transfer to your school or to your major. Potentially, study abroad can slow down your progress toward graduation. If you’re not a strong student to begin with, study abroad may not be a good idea.
Another disadvantage is that you will miss the warmth of your family. You’ll feel lonely. Independence is a good thing, but so is if there are circumstances at home, like a loved one who is terminally ill, maybe this isn’t the time for you to leave.
Remember, your school has resources to help you make an educated decision about whether you should study abroad and about what programs would most benefit you.
Adapted from http://www.suite101.com/content/should-you-study-abroad-a18717
26. What is the text about?
a. The strength and weaknesses of studying abroad.
b. The explanation how to prepare to study abroad.
c. The benefits of studying abroad for students.
d. The process how to adapt in other country.
e. The disadvantages of studying abroad.
27. The following are the advantages of studying abroad, except…
a. being independent.
b. getting new perspective.
c. mastering other language.
d. missing the warmth of family.
e. understanding various cultures.
28. What can be inferred from the text?
a. To study abroad, we don’t have to be a strong student.
b. Mastering other culture and language is not really necessary.
c. Studying abroad gives us advantages and disadvantages as well.
d. Whatever happens in our family, we have to keep studying abroad.
e. School has no role at all in deciding whether we have to study abroad.
29. Another disadvantage is that you will miss the warmth of your family.
What is the synonym of the underlined word?
a. Get.
b. Find.
c. Love.
d. Bring.
e. Loose.
30. What does the experience with different cultures result in?
a. Being lonely.
b. Being scared.
c. Being resilient.
d. Being immersed.
e. Being independent.
The following questions are not related to the text.
31. Hio : I was fined because I didn’t turn the light on and wear a helmet.
Hea : well, I’ve warned you many times.
Hio : …..
a. Never mind. Thanks.
b. What?! Are you kidding?
c. I’m very proud of myself.
d. Really? I don’t believe you.
e. You’re right. I shouldn’t do it again.
32. Lia : Mia, you look pale.
Mia : Yeah. I got stomachache.
Lia : You better take a medicine, Lia.
Mia : You are right.
The underlined sentence expresses …..
a. blaming
b. admitting
c. sympathy
d. suggestion
e. preference
33. Dave : I just sold my laptop.
John : Why? Wasn’t it great?
Dave : To tell the truth. ….. I couldn’t rely on it.
a. That’s great.
b. I’m fed up with it.
c. I feel satisfied with it.
d. You must appreciate it.
e. It is really portable and handy.
34. Messy : …..
Carlos : So do I. Let’s find the answer.
Messy : OK.
a. What can I do for you?
b. Hi. I’m happy to meet you here.
c. I know a person that can help you.
d. The information is clear. Let’s do it.
e. I wonder why it was off for four days.
35. Dea : Our Football National Team prefers trying out in China.
What do you think?
Gea : I personally think they had better try out with domestic team.
The bold sentence is expressing ……
a. anger
b. satisfaction
c. happiness
d. hatred
e. view
36. John : May I borrow your laptop?
Jane : Why don’t you use your own?
John : Sorry, my laptop doesn’t work. It …… now.
a. is repairing
b. was repairing
c. is being repaired
d. was being repaired
e. were being repaired
37. Tom : I heard that you had to clean the toilet this morning.
Bram : Yes, you’re right. If only I hadn’t broken the school regulation, the headmaster wouldn’t have punished me in such a way.
From the conversation above, we can conclude that…
a. Tom broke the school regulation so he had to clean the toilet.
b. Bram breaks the school regulation and he has to clean the toilet.
c. Bram had to clean the toilet because he broke the school regulation.
d. Bram didn’t break the school regulation but he had to clean the toilet.
e. The headmaster didn’t punish Bram because he didn’t break the school regulation.
38. Liz : Are you ready for the English test?
Beth : Not really. Actually, I wish …. today.
a. there is a test
b. there is no test
c. there was a test
d. there was no test
e. there were no test
39. Jennie : You look beautiful in that gown. Did you make it by yourself?
Mona : No. I had it sewed.
From the dialogue, it can be inferred that …
a. Jennie sewed Mona’s gown.
b. Someone sewed Jennie’s gown.
c. Mona sewed the gown for Jennie.
d. Mona sewed her gown by herself.
e. Mona asked someone to sew her gown.
40. Teacher : The final examination is still 6 more months. …, have to prepare yourself
from today.
Students : Yes, Sir,
a. However
b. Although
c. Therefore
d. Meanwhile
e. Even though
II. ESSAY
Write down a discussion consisting of about 150 words. You may choose one of the following topics.
A. Using Calculator during Mathematics Test: Pros & Cons
B. The Positive and Negative Effects of Riding Bicycle to School
C. The Strength and Weaknesses of Reality Shows in Television
D. Pros & Cons of Having International School in Indonesia
E. Do Students Need Uniforms?
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