TRY OUT(UJI COBA) REMEDIAL PENINGKATAN PEMBELAJARAN BAHASA INGGRIS 2010-2011

SOAL:
Text for number 1

CAUTION

SWITCH OFF THE ENGINE WHILE

FILLING UP A GAS TANK

01. Based on the caution, what does the sentence mean?
a. Switch the engine.
b. Turn on the machine.
c. Switch the engine off.
d. Get the gas tank.

Solution:

switch on = turn on = (meng)hidupkan
switch off = turn off = (me)matikan
while filling up = ketika (sedang) mengisi
get = have = (men)dapatkan
"Perhatian. Matikan mesin (kendaraan) ketika mengisi bahan bakar/gas." It means "C"
02. Soal ini di anulir because of no options (tidak ada opsi/ pilihannya).

Text for number 3 to 4
To: Della and Dony

"We are praying that God guides
you in your new adventure. May
God pour out blessings on you two."

                                 Melly
03. To whom is the card for?
a. Della
b. Dony
c. Della and Dony
d. Melly
Solution: To whom is card for? (Kepada siapa kartu ucapan itu?
               To: Della and Dony (line 1)
04. Melly wants to ....Della and Dony.
a. announce
b. invite
c. inform
d. congratulate
Solution: "Kami berdoa agar Tuhan membimbing
               Anda dalam petualangan baru. Semoga
               Tuhan mencurahkan berkatnya pada kalian berdua."
Of course this is greeting card (kartu ucapan).
Greeting card: to congratulate(memberi ucapan selamat)

Text to number 5 to 8
I went to the supermarket last week to buy groceries (bahan makanan). I started (mulai) shopping at 9 a.m. and took (mengambil) shopping cart (kereta belanja) to carry (membawa) everything. First I stopped by the dairy section (bagian keju/ mentega/ susu) to pick up (mengambil) some sliced cheese (keju iris). Then, I looked for (mencari) some fruits and vegetables in the produce section, but I made sure(memastikan) they (buah dan sayur) were fresh ( segar). My kids like milk, so I swung by (mampir/ berhenti) to the dairy section (bagian susu) and bragged (meraih) a few gallons of milk. Since (karena) I have no time for cooking, I decided (memutuskan) to buy some frozen food (makanan yang di es-kan) in the frozen food section. Unfortunately (sayangnya), the store (toko) was out of stock (kehabisan stok), so I had to drop (harus berhenti/ mampir lagi) to a different supermarket (swalayan lain) on my way home (sambil menuju pulang). At 11 a.m. I had got (sudah mendapatkan) what I needed (perlukan/ butuhkan). then I paid cash at the cashier counter (kounter pembayaran).

05. What does the writer tell you about?
a. lack of shopping stocks (kekurangan stok)
b. shopping daily needs (belanja keperluan sehari-hari)
c. shopping experience (pengalaman belanja)
d. shopping habits (kebiasaan berbelanja)
Solution: this text menceritakan kejadian yang lampau, so penulis menceritakan pengalamannya.
06. "... but I made sure they were fresh." (line 5)
What does the word "they" refer to?
a. milk
b. fruits
c. vegetables
d. fruits and vegetable
Solution: The word "they" refers to (mengacu kepada) "D" (baca kalimat sebelumnya)
07. Which statement is NOT TRUE according to the text?
a. the writer went shopping last week. (penulis berbelanja minggu lalu) --- line 1
b. She used a shopping cart to carry her stuff. ----- line 2
     (Dia menggunakan kereta belanja utk membawa barangnya)
c. She paid in cash in the cashier at about 11 a.m. ----- last sentence
    (Dia membayar di kasir sekitar pukul 11)
d. The first thing the writer bought was a pack of milk
    (yang pertama dibeli penulis adalah satu pak susu)
Solution: First I stopped by the dairy section (bagian keju/ mentega/ susu) to pick up (mengambil) some sliced cheese (keju iris). Penulis pertama-tama beli keju.
08. How long did the writer go for shopping?
a. For an hour (selama 1 jam)
b. For two hours (selama 2 jam)
c. For one and half hours (selama 1,5 jam)
d. For two and half hours (selama 2,5 jam)
Solution: Baca kalimat ke 2 dan kalimat terakhir. Mulai pukul 9 dan selesai kira-kira pukul11.
              = selama 2 jam (for two hours)

NOW, HAVE YOU GOT NO 1 TO 8? AND WHICH ONE DO YOU NOT UNDERSTAND?

IT'S EASY, ISN'T IT? (Mudah bukan?)

Text for number 09 to 11.

Yogyakarta, 6th May 2009

Dear Kally,

Hi Kelly! It has been white since we met each other. How is your sister Jen? I really miss you both. I remember those good days when we were still in high school. Do you still remember what we did to our beloved teacher? I really can't forget that time when he realized that no one was in class. I really had a good time that day.

By the way, I am going to Bali next weekend. I really hope that both of you can come. It will be really nice to spend our weekend there. I have booked two rooms at Grand Mercure Hotel for three of us. I really look forward to hearing from you about this plan. It won't be fabulous without you both. So, please try to make it.

Call me as soon as possible because I have to contact the hotel again to confirm about the rooms.

Love,

Vina
09. "It won't be fabulous without you both." (paragraph 2)
      The underlined word is similar in meaning to ....
a. fascinating (menarik)
b. marvelous (menakjubkan)
c. heinous ( mengerikan)
d. successful (sukses)
Solution:  fascinating = interesting, charming, attractive
               marvelous = wonderful, spectacular, fabulous, amazing, excellent
               heinous     = terrible, shocking, dreadful, wicked
               successful = winning, victorious, doing well
10. What is the relationship between Kelly and Vina/
a. sister
b. old friends
c. guest and receptionist
d. teacher and student
Solution: Baca kembali kalimat ke 4.
              "I remember those good days when we were still in high school."
              So, ketika di SMA -----------"B"
11. What does the letter tell us about?
a. Planning to Bali (berencana ke Bali)
b. Visiting place (Mengunjungi tempat)
c. Having tour (Melaksanakan Tour)
d. Making appointment (Membuat janji/ kesepakatan)
Solution:
"I really look forward to hearing from you about this plan. It won't be fabulous without you both. So, please try to make it.Call me as soon as possible ..." (Saya akan menunggu kabar dari kamu teantang rencana ini. Tidak akan menakjubkan tanpa kalian berdua. Jadi, usahakanlah.Tolong hubungi saya secepatnya ..."
Dari kalimat-kalimat ini, Vina meminta kepastian dari Kelly apakah dia dan adiknya bersedia ikut.  "D"

Text for number 12 to 14.

EXPECTORANT 120 CC

DECADRYL

DIPHENHYDRAMINE HCL

NH4C1 + SOD CITRATE

DECONGESTANT, ANTISPASMODIC AND DEMULCENT

Decadryl expectorant cures quickly:

* coughs, colds, flue, asthma, gastritis stomach, disturbances, in cases of tightness in the chest, parkinsonism, allergic disease, etc.

* It dilutes tenacious secretion, facilitates expectoration, and relieves pains.

Decadryl expectorant has a nice flavor. It is refreshing and gives satisfaction to the users.

Dossage:

Adults: 1 or 2 teaspoonful every two or three hours

Children: 1/2 to 1 teaspoonful every two hours.

Keep bottle tightly closed

TERJEMAHAN:

                                             Ekspektoran 120 CC
                                                  DECADRYL
                                            Diphenhydramine HCL
                                             NH4C1 + sitrat SOD
                    Decongestan, antispasmodic dan penawar rasa sakit
Decadryl ekspektoran menyembuhkan dengan cepat:
* batuk, pilek, flu, asma, perut gastritis , gangguan sesak nafas, parkinson, alergi, dll
* Ini menurunkan sekresi, mengeluarkan dahak, dan meringankan rasa nyeri.
Ekspektoran Decadryl memiliki rasa yang enak. Ekspektoran Decadryl menyegarkan dan memberikan kepuasan kepada pemakai.
Dosis:
Dewasa: 1 atau 2 sendok teh setiap dua atau tiga jam
Anak-anak: 1/2 sampai 1 sendok teh setiap dua jam.
                                                
                                          Tutup botol rapat rapat.
12. What is the text about?
a. Cough medicine (obat batuk)
b. Food supplement (makanan suplemen)
c. Dosage of the medicine (Dosis/ takaran obat)
d. Flavor of the medicine (Rasa obat)
Solution:  Jelas, inti text secara keseluruhan adalah tentang "obat" 
               Karena menggunakan kata "menyembuhkan" -----"A"
13. How many teaspoonful do children consume every six hours?
a. 1/2 - 1 
b. 1 - 2
c. 1 - 3
d. 3 - 6
Solution:  "Berapa sendok teh yang anak-anak konsumsi setiap 6 jam"
              Anak-anak: 1/2 sampai 1 sendok teh setiap dua jam. 
              So, kalau 6 jam : 1,5 - 3 sendok teh ----------"C"
14. "It dilutes tenacious secretion ... and relieves pain."
      The underlined word means ....
a. treats (mengobati/ memperlakukan)
b. suffers (menderita)
c. examines (memeriksa)
d. recovers (memulihkan)
Solution: " Obat ini menurunkan sekresi ... dan meringankan rasa nyeri." ------ "D"
              treat  = care for, take care of
              suffer = be ill with, be miserable
              examine = check, observe, look at, study
              recover = get well, make progress, improve


(to be continued)