PRETEST

Danau Laut Tawar or Fresh Sea Lake is a lake that located in the Gayo Highlands, Central Aceh District, Aceh. At western side of the lake there is Takengon, which is also the capital of Central Aceh district. The extent of the lake is approximately 5,472 hectares, with a length of 17 km and a width of 3.219 km. The volume of water is approximately 2,537,483,884 m³ (2.5 billion liters).

The name Laut Tawar or Fresh Sea taken because of the vast area that this lake has, and it has fresh water in it. The existence of Laut Tawar Lake for local inhabitants is used for the water resourcement for the entire needs, with other is about tourism destination.

The panorama around the lake that flanked by two hills presents the beauty of its own for those who visit this place. This lake is also has a fish species that only exists here, that is fish Depik or Rasbora Tawarensis. It has shaped like a fish with slender body as big as human thumb, and its sparkling white flaky and its taste savory.

Based on the folk legend, danau Laut Tawar occurred from the story of a princess who married a man from another kingdom, who is not blessed by her parents. When she left the palace, she turned her face backward and it made thunder, lightning and heavy rain that made the princess fell down and cried. The rain and the crying of the princess then believed to be the source of the lake.

What benefit can the readers get from the text?

• A. Getting the inspiration to create more tourism spots at Danau Laut tawar

• B. Getting the understanding about the characteristics of danau Laut tawar

• C. Getting kowledge about Danau Laut tawar

• D. Gettting the history of Danau laut Tawar

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Fahmi : Hey, where have you been man? I haven’t seen you for ages.

Halim : ... since I left college. I came back just a week ago.

• A. I have been living in Bangkok

• B. I have been staying at home

• C. I took an English course

• D. I will look for some jobs

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“Blend all ingredients into food processor until they are smooth like a dough, you could put splash of water if you need it.” The word “They” in the sentences above, refer to............

• A. Pempek Palembang

• B. Ingredients

• C. Soya sauce

• D. Corn flour

• E. Equipment

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The aim of the text is . . .

• A. To invite a person to attend an event

• B. To inform the location of a new business

• C. To express gratitude for being good partners

• D. To announce the inauguration of a new business

• E. To notify the schedule of the new business inauguration

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Rina : Thanks God! …..

Lisa : Congratulations! You deserve it. You are very talented at writing a story

• A. My team is interviewed by teenage magazine

• B. My story is published in this magazine

• C. I am invited to mentor IT workshop

• D. I will be interviewed for my proposal project

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Farid : Did you meet Ahmad at the party yesterday?

Syamil : If I had come earlier, I would have met him.

Farid : He is still in the city….

• A. He will leave very soon if the vacation is over

• B. He should call you if he is available

• C. You should invite me if you are free

• D. You can meet him if you have time

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July 4, 2016

Personnel Manager

Surya English Institute

Palembang 3001

Dear sir, Related to your advertisement in Sriwijaya Post on July 2 , 2019, I would like to apply for the position of English teacher.

Currently, I teach English at a vocational high school three days a week, From Monday to Wednesday. It means I am available to work for the institute twice a week, and if necessary I am willing to work for half a day on Saturday.

I enclose a letter of reference, two recent photographs, my academic records and CV. I would be available for an interview at your convenience. I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Yours Sincerely,

Melsi

Why did the writer compose the text?

• A. To inform about a vacancy

• B. To tell the reader about Sriwijaya University

• C. To apply for a job advertised in a newspaper

• D. To enclose a letter of reference and recent photo

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Khaila : If elected, what will be your top priority during your six month in office? Fred : …..., I will devote time and effort to improve the local school system. We need to develop our educational facilities

• A. If only I Was elected

• B. If I were the headmaster

• C. If I become mayor of this city

• D. If I had been the go

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Zainuddin : What a bad luck! My laptop doesn’t work! ...

Siti : Don’t be panic. You can use mine.

Zainudin : Oh, you save my life!

• A. It needs to be sold

• B. It is being repaired

• C. My task is being done

• D. My work hasn’t been done yet

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Clara : Do you think writing a poetry for my mom is a good idea?

Jessy : Is it for her birthday?

Clara : No, mother’s day!

Jessy : Oh, I forget about it! ..... Your mom loves flower so much!

• A. That sounds a good idea!

• B. Oh, it is such a beautiful poem!

• C. I think your mom will appriciate it!

• D. How about giving a porcelain vase?