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Question 1Listening comprehension

You hear: 'Selamat pagi, nama saya Sari. Saya tinggal di Bandung.' Where does Sari live?

  1. Jakarta
  2. Surabaya
  3. Bandung Correct answer.
  4. Medan

Explanation

The speaker states her place of residence using the pattern 'tinggal di', which means 'live in'. The town named directly after 'di' is Bandung, so that is where she lives. Other place names would only be correct if they followed 'di' in the utterance.

Question 2Listening comprehension

You hear: 'Saya suka makan nasi goreng, tetapi adik saya suka mie ayam.' What does the younger sibling like to eat?

  1. Mie ayam Correct answer.
  2. Nasi goreng
  3. Bakso
  4. Sate ayam

Explanation

The contrast word 'tetapi' (but) signals a switch of subject from the speaker to the younger sibling. The food named after that switch is mie ayam, which is the sibling's preference. Nasi goreng belongs to the speaker, not the sibling.

Question 3Listening comprehension

You hear: 'Toko buka pukul delapan pagi dan tutup pukul lima sore.' At what time does the shop close?

  1. 5 p.m. Correct answer.
  2. 8 a.m.
  3. 12 noon
  4. 9 p.m.

Explanation

The verb 'tutup' means 'close', so the time following it is the closing time. 'Pukul lima sore' means five o'clock in the afternoon. The opening time is eight in the morning, which is a different piece of information.

Question 4Listening comprehension

You hear: 'Hari ini hujan, jadi saya bawa payung ke sekolah.' Why does the speaker bring an umbrella?

  1. Because it is raining Correct answer.
  2. Because it is cold
  3. Because it is windy
  4. Because it is hot

Explanation

The connector 'jadi' means 'so' or 'therefore' and links a cause to a result. The cause given is 'hari ini hujan', meaning it is raining today, which explains the umbrella. Weather words like panas or dingin do not appear in the sentence.

Question 5Listening comprehension

You hear: 'Keluarga saya ada empat orang: ayah, ibu, kakak, dan saya.' How many people are in the family?

  1. Four Correct answer.
  2. Five
  3. Three
  4. Six

Explanation

The speaker says 'ada empat orang', which literally means 'there are four people'. The list that follows (father, mother, older sibling, self) confirms four members. Counting the items in the list gives the same total.

Question 6Listening comprehension

You hear: 'Saya mau ke perpustakaan untuk meminjam buku.' What is the speaker's purpose?

  1. To return books
  2. To read magazines
  3. To borrow books Correct answer.
  4. To buy books

Explanation

The purpose clause is introduced by 'untuk', meaning 'in order to'. The verb 'meminjam' means 'to borrow', so the speaker is going to the library to borrow books. Buying and returning are different actions with different verbs.

Question 7Listening comprehension

You hear: 'Maaf, saya tidak bisa datang ke pesta ulang tahunmu karena sakit.' What is the speaker doing?

  1. Declining an invitation Correct answer.
  2. Accepting an invitation
  3. Sending a gift
  4. Planning a party

Explanation

The phrase 'Maaf, saya tidak bisa datang' is a polite refusal of an invitation. 'Maaf' softens the refusal and 'tidak bisa' states inability to attend. The reason given, being sick, supports the refusal rather than an acceptance.

Question 8Listening comprehension

You hear: 'Adik saya berumur tujuh tahun dan duduk di kelas satu SD.' What is being described?

  1. A school building
  2. A younger sibling Correct answer.
  3. A friend
  4. A teacher

Explanation

The phrase 'adik saya' means 'my younger sibling', and the sentence gives that person's age and school year. All the details (age seven, first grade of primary school) describe this sibling. No other person or place is the subject.

Question 9Listening comprehension

You hear: 'Saya biasanya bangun pukul lima, lalu mandi dan sarapan.' What does the speaker do immediately after waking up?

  1. Have breakfast
  2. Go to school
  3. Watch television
  4. Take a shower Correct answer.

Explanation

The sequence word 'lalu' means 'then' and shows the order of actions. After waking at five, the next verb is 'mandi', meaning to bathe or shower. Breakfast comes after the shower in the same sequence.

Question 10Listening comprehension

You hear: 'Kemarin saya pergi ke pantai bersama teman-teman. Kami berenang dan makan ikan bakar.' Where did the speaker go yesterday?

  1. To the cinema
  2. To the mountains
  3. To the market
  4. To the beach Correct answer.

Explanation

The time marker 'kemarin' places the event in the past, and the destination is 'pantai', which means beach. The activities mentioned, swimming and eating grilled fish, fit a beach setting. Other locations are not named in the recording.

Question 11Listening comprehension

You hear: 'Budi lebih tinggi daripada adiknya, tetapi adiknya lebih pandai di sekolah.' What is true about Budi?

  1. He is smarter than his sibling
  2. He is taller than his sibling Correct answer.
  3. He is younger than his sibling
  4. He is shorter than his sibling

Explanation

The comparative pattern 'lebih ... daripada' means 'more ... than'. Budi is described as 'lebih tinggi daripada adiknya', so he is taller than the younger sibling. The intelligence comparison favours the sibling, not Budi.

Question 12Listening comprehension

You hear: 'Kalau kamu mau, kita bisa bertemu di kantin pukul dua belas.' What is the speaker suggesting?

  1. Meeting at the canteen at noon Correct answer.
  2. Meeting at the library at two
  3. Cancelling a meeting
  4. Eating at home together

Explanation

The word 'kalau' introduces a condition or offer, and 'bertemu di kantin' means meet at the canteen. The time 'pukul dua belas' is twelve o'clock, that is, noon. The suggestion is therefore a canteen meeting at midday.

Question 13Listening comprehension

You hear: 'Saya tidak suka kopi. Saya lebih suka teh manis.' What does the speaker prefer to drink?

  1. Water
  2. Sweet tea Correct answer.
  3. Milk
  4. Coffee

Explanation

The phrase 'tidak suka' expresses dislike of coffee, and 'lebih suka' expresses a stronger preference for sweet tea. The comparative 'lebih suka' signals the chosen option. So the preferred drink is sweet tea.

Question 14Listening comprehension

You hear: 'Bus ke Bogor berangkat setiap jam tujuh pagi dari terminal.' How often does the bus leave?

  1. Once a day
  2. Every hour at seven in the morning
  3. Twice a week
  4. Every day at seven in the morning Correct answer.

Explanation

The word 'setiap' means 'every', and 'setiap jam tujuh pagi' describes a daily schedule at seven in the morning. The frequency is daily, not hourly, because 'jam tujuh' is a clock time rather than a duration. The bus departs once each day at that time.

Question 15Listening comprehension

You hear: 'Tolong belikan saya obat di apotek, ya.' Where should the listener go?

  1. To the pharmacy Correct answer.
  2. To the bakery
  3. To the post office
  4. To the bank

Explanation

The request uses 'tolong belikan', meaning 'please buy for me', and the item is 'obat' (medicine). The place named is 'apotek', which is a pharmacy. That is where medicine is bought.

Question 16Listening comprehension

You hear: 'Saya sudah tinggal di Australia selama dua tahun, tetapi saya masih belajar bahasa Inggris.' What does the speaker imply?

  1. They no longer study English
  2. They still find English challenging Correct answer.
  3. They have just arrived in Australia
  4. They have mastered English

Explanation

The contrast word 'tetapi' (but) combined with 'masih belajar' (still learning) shows that English remains a work in progress. Living somewhere for two years does not automatically mean mastering the language. The implication is ongoing difficulty with English.

Question 17Listening comprehension

You hear: 'Jangan lupa bawa jaket, nanti malam dingin sekali.' What is the listener advised to do?

  1. Go to bed early
  2. Bring a jacket Correct answer.
  3. Stay indoors tonight
  4. Turn on the heater

Explanation

The negative imperative 'jangan lupa' means 'don't forget', and the instruction is to bring a jacket ('bawa jaket'). The reason given is that it will be very cold tonight. The advice therefore concerns taking a jacket.

Question 18Listening comprehension

You hear: 'Saya pesan nasi padang dan es teh. Berapa semuanya, Pak?' What is the speaker doing?

  1. Paying a fine
  2. Booking a ticket
  3. Ordering food Correct answer.
  4. Asking for directions

Explanation

The verb 'pesan' means 'to order', and the items named are food and a drink. The question 'berapa semuanya' asks for the total price, which is typical at the end of an order. The whole exchange takes place in a food setting.

Question 19Listening comprehension

You hear: 'Kalau tidak hujan, kami akan bermain sepak bola di lapangan sore ini.' Under what condition will they play football?

  1. If they finish homework
  2. If it is cold
  3. If it does not rain Correct answer.
  4. If it rains

Explanation

The sentence opens with 'kalau tidak hujan', meaning 'if it does not rain'. This is the condition attached to the plan to play football. The word 'tidak' negates the rain, so the condition is the absence of rain.

Question 20Listening comprehension

You hear: 'Dia bilang, "Saya akan datang besok."' When will the person come, according to the report?

  1. Tomorrow Correct answer.
  2. Yesterday
  3. Next week
  4. Today

Explanation

The reported speech keeps the original word 'besok', which means tomorrow. The reporting verb 'bilang' introduces what the person said, but the time word inside the quote remains 'besok'. So the arrival is planned for tomorrow.

Question 21Listening comprehension

You hear: 'Saya minta maaf, saya tidak bisa mengerjakan PR karena buku saya tertinggal di rumah.' What is the student explaining?

  1. Why the homework is incomplete Correct answer.
  2. Why the book is new
  3. Why the teacher is absent
  4. Why the class is cancelled

Explanation

The student apologises and states that they cannot do the homework ('tidak bisa mengerjakan PR'). The reason given is that the book was left at home. The explanation therefore concerns an unfinished assignment, not other matters.

Question 22Listening comprehension

You hear: 'Sebenarnya saya ingin ikut, tetapi orang tua saya tidak mengizinkan.' What does the speaker reveal?

  1. They are organising the event
  2. They are not allowed to attend Correct answer.
  3. They will definitely attend
  4. They have already attended

Explanation

The word 'sebenarnya' signals a contrast between desire and reality, and 'tidak mengizinkan' means 'do not permit'. Although the speaker wants to join, the parents forbid it. The outcome is that the speaker cannot attend.

Question 23Listening comprehension

You hear: 'Karena harga tiketnya mahal, kami memutuskan untuk tidak pergi ke konser.' Why did they decide not to go?

  1. The tickets were too expensive Correct answer.
  2. The concert was sold out
  3. They had no transport
  4. They were too busy

Explanation

The causal word 'karena' introduces the reason for the decision. The reason is 'harga tiketnya mahal', meaning the ticket price was expensive. The decision not to attend follows logically from that high cost.

Question 24Listening comprehension

You hear: 'Saya sudah tiga kali ke Bali, jadi saya tahu tempat wisata yang bagus di sana.' What does the speaker mean by 'jadi'?

  1. Although
  2. Yesterday
  3. Therefore Correct answer.
  4. Perhaps

Explanation

In this sentence 'jadi' links a cause (having been to Bali three times) to a consequence (knowing good tourist spots). It functions as a concluding connector meaning 'therefore' or 'so'. It does not express contrast, time, or uncertainty.

Question 25Listening comprehension

You hear: 'Ani berkata bahwa dia akan pindah ke Surabaya bulan depan.' Who is moving to Surabaya?

  1. Ani Correct answer.
  2. The speaker
  3. A neighbour
  4. Ani's teacher

Explanation

The sentence reports what Ani said using 'Ani berkata bahwa', and the pronoun 'dia' refers back to Ani. The move is planned for next month. The person relocating is therefore Ani, not the speaker.

Question 26Listening comprehension

You hear: 'Selamat pagi, Bu. Saya mau bertanya tentang jadwal kereta ke Bandung.' What is the speaker doing?

  1. Saying goodbye to a teacher
  2. Complaining about a delay
  3. Asking about a train timetable Correct answer.
  4. Buying a train ticket

Explanation

The phrase 'mau bertanya tentang jadwal kereta' means the speaker wants to ask about the train schedule. The key noun is 'jadwal', which means timetable, so the purpose is to get schedule information rather than to purchase or complain.

Question 27Listening comprehension

You hear: 'Halo, bisa bicara dengan Rina? Ini Sari, temannya.' Who is calling?

  1. Sari Correct answer.
  2. Rina's mother
  3. Rina
  4. A teacher

Explanation

The caller identifies herself with 'Ini Sari', meaning 'this is Sari speaking'. Rina is the person being asked for, not the caller. Recognising the phone formula 'bisa bicara dengan...' plus 'Ini...' is the key.

Question 28Listening comprehension

You hear: 'Cuaca hari ini sangat panas, jadi saya pakai topi dan kacamata.' Why does the speaker wear a hat and sunglasses?

  1. Because it is windy
  2. Because it is raining
  3. Because it is night
  4. Because it is very hot and sunny Correct answer.

Explanation

The speaker states 'Cuaca hari ini sangat panas', meaning the weather is very hot today, and the connector 'jadi' shows the result. A hat and sunglasses are used for protection from strong sun, which fits hot weather.

Question 29Listening comprehension

You hear: 'Saya lapar sekali. Di mana ada warung makan yang dekat?' What does the speaker want to find?

  1. A bus stop
  2. A bookshop
  3. A place to eat Correct answer.
  4. A hospital

Explanation

The speaker says 'Saya lapar sekali', meaning 'I am very hungry', and then asks where a nearby 'warung makan' is. A warung makan is a small food stall, so the speaker is looking for somewhere to eat.

Question 30Listening comprehension

You hear: 'Tolong matikan lampu dan kunci pintu sebelum kamu tidur.' What is the listener asked to do?

  1. Wake up early and cook rice
  2. Buy a lamp and a new key
  3. Open the window and sweep the floor
  4. Turn off the lights and lock the door Correct answer.

Explanation

The instruction uses 'matikan lampu' (switch off the lamp) and 'kunci pintu' (lock the door) before sleeping. Both verbs are imperatives introduced by 'tolong', which marks a polite request.

Question 31Listening comprehension

You hear: 'Saya berumur enam belas tahun dan sekarang duduk di kelas sebelas.' What is being described?

  1. The speaker's school grades
  2. The speaker's hobby
  3. The speaker's age and class level Correct answer.
  4. The speaker's family

Explanation

'Berumur enam belas tahun' gives the speaker's age and 'kelas sebelas' gives the class level at school. Together these two facts describe the speaker's age and year group, not any other personal information.

Question 32Listening comprehension

You hear: 'Maaf, saya pesan satu bakso dan satu jus jeruk.' What is happening?

  1. The speaker is ordering food Correct answer.
  2. The speaker is paying a bill
  3. The speaker is cooking dinner
  4. The speaker is complaining about a meal

Explanation

The verb 'pesan' means 'to order', and the speaker names a food item and a drink. This is typical restaurant language, so the speaker is placing an order rather than paying or complaining.

Question 33Listening comprehension

You hear: 'Setiap sore saya bermain bulu tangkis dengan tetangga di lapangan dekat rumah.' When does the speaker play badminton?

  1. Every weekend
  2. Every night
  3. Every afternoon Correct answer.
  4. Every morning

Explanation

The time phrase 'setiap sore' means 'every afternoon', and it directly answers the question about when the activity happens. The other time words in the options do not match the phrase used.

Question 34Listening comprehension

You hear: 'Kakak saya bekerja sebagai perawat di rumah sakit di kota ini.' What is the speaker's older sibling's job?

  1. Teacher
  2. Farmer
  3. Driver
  4. Nurse Correct answer.

Explanation

The phrase 'bekerja sebagai perawat' means 'works as a nurse', so the job is nursing. The workplace 'rumah sakit' (hospital) confirms this, since nurses commonly work in hospitals.

Question 35Listening comprehension

You hear: 'Saya mau beli dua kilo jeruk dan satu kilo apel. Berapa harganya?' What is the speaker's main concern?

  1. The opening hours of the shop
  2. The total price of the fruit Correct answer.
  3. The weight of the bag
  4. The colour of the fruit

Explanation

After naming the fruit and quantities, the speaker asks 'Berapa harganya?', which means 'How much does it cost?'. This question shows the main concern is the price of the fruit being bought.

Question 36Listening comprehension

You hear: 'Saya sebenarnya ingin membeli sepatu itu, tetapi uang saya tidak cukup.' What stops the speaker from buying the shoes?

  1. The speaker has not enough money Correct answer.
  2. The shoes are the wrong size
  3. The speaker dislikes the colour
  4. The shop is closed

Explanation

The clause 'uang saya tidak cukup' means 'my money is not enough', and 'tetapi' signals the obstacle. The speaker wants the shoes but cannot afford them, so money is the limiting factor.

Question 37Listening comprehension

You hear: 'Kalau kamu lewat jalan itu, kamu akan sampai lebih cepat ke stasiun.' What does the speaker advise?

  1. Taking a different route to save time Correct answer.
  2. Buying a map at the shop
  3. Waiting for a bus at the station
  4. Avoiding the station completely

Explanation

The conditional sentence 'Kalau kamu lewat jalan itu' means 'if you go along that road', and the result is arriving faster at the station. The speaker is therefore recommending a quicker route.

Question 38Listening comprehension

You hear: 'Saya sudah minum obat dan sekarang merasa lebih baik, jadi saya akan masuk sekolah besok.' What does the speaker plan?

  1. To return to school tomorrow Correct answer.
  2. To stay home for a week
  3. To stop taking medicine
  4. To visit the doctor again

Explanation

The speaker feels better after taking medicine and concludes with 'saya akan masuk sekolah besok', meaning 'I will go to school tomorrow'. The connector 'jadi' shows this is the result of recovering.

Question 39Listening comprehension

You hear: 'Saya baru tahu bahwa Ani tidak masuk sekolah karena demam.' What does the speaker learn about Ani?

  1. She failed an exam
  2. She arrived late to class
  3. She was absent because of a fever Correct answer.
  4. She changed schools

Explanation

'Baru tahu bahwa' means 'just found out that', and the reported fact is that Ani did not come to school because of a fever. The word 'demam' means fever, which explains the absence.

Question 40Listening comprehension

You hear: 'Budi berkata, "Saya akan berangkat ke Jakarta lusa."' When will Budi leave?

  1. The day after tomorrow Correct answer.
  2. Yesterday
  3. Tomorrow
  4. Next month

Explanation

The word 'lusa' in Indonesian means 'the day after tomorrow', which is distinct from 'besok' (tomorrow). Because the utterance is reported speech, the time word inside the quotation still carries its own meaning.

Question 41Listening comprehension

You hear: 'Saya mau kirim surat ini ke alamat itu, tetapi saya tidak punya perangko.' What does the speaker need?

  1. A stamp Correct answer.
  2. A telephone number
  3. An envelope
  4. A pen

Explanation

The speaker wants to send a letter but says 'tidak punya perangko', meaning 'I don't have a stamp'. The missing item, introduced by 'tetapi', is what the speaker needs to obtain.

Question 42Listening comprehension

You hear: 'Kami berencana pergi ke Yogyakarta minggu depan, asalkan tiket kereta masih ada.' What must be true for the trip to happen?

  1. Everyone must finish their homework
  2. The hotel must be cheap
  3. The weather must be sunny
  4. Train tickets must still be available Correct answer.

Explanation

The connector 'asalkan' means 'provided that', and it introduces the condition for the plan. The condition stated is that train tickets are still available, so this must hold for the trip to go ahead.

Question 43Listening comprehension

You hear: 'Sejak pindah ke kota ini, saya belum punya banyak teman, jadi saya ikut kelas menari.' Why does the speaker join the dance class?

  1. To become a professional dancer
  2. To meet new people Correct answer.
  3. To lose weight
  4. To fill in a school requirement

Explanation

The speaker says they do not yet have many friends since moving, and 'jadi' introduces the result of joining a dance class. The purpose is therefore social: to make new friends in the new city.

Question 44Listening comprehension

You hear: 'Saya sudah dua kali ke rumah makan itu, tetapi pelayanannya selalu lambat.' What is the speaker's opinion of the restaurant?

  1. The service is consistently slow Correct answer.
  2. The prices are too high
  3. The food is too spicy
  4. The place is always crowded

Explanation

The speaker reports visiting twice and says 'pelayanannya selalu lambat', meaning the service is always slow. The adverb 'selalu' shows this is a repeated, consistent impression rather than a one-off event.

Question 45Listening comprehension

You hear: 'Saya tidak jadi membeli baju itu karena harganya terlalu mahal bagi saya.' What does the speaker decide?

  1. To buy a cheaper shirt elsewhere
  2. To buy the shirt anyway
  3. To return the shirt to the shop
  4. Not to buy the shirt Correct answer.

Explanation

The phrase 'tidak jadi membeli' means 'ended up not buying', and 'karena' gives the reason: the price is too expensive for the speaker. The decision is therefore to cancel the purchase.

Question 46Listening comprehension

You hear: 'Menurut saya, film itu menarik, tetapi teman saya bilang film itu membosankan.' What does the speaker think of the film?

  1. It is boring
  2. It is too long
  3. It is frightening
  4. It is interesting Correct answer.

Explanation

The phrase 'menurut saya' marks the speaker's own opinion, which is that the film is 'menarik', meaning interesting. The friend's different view is introduced by 'tetapi' and belongs to the friend, not the speaker.

Question 47Listening comprehension

You hear: 'Kalau saya tidak salah, toko itu tutup pada hari Minggu, jadi kita sebaiknya pergi hari Sabtu.' What does the speaker suggest?

  1. Choosing a different shop
  2. Going to the shop on Saturday Correct answer.
  3. Checking the shop's website
  4. Going to the shop on Sunday

Explanation

The speaker believes the shop is closed on Sunday, and 'jadi' introduces the recommendation to go on Saturday instead. The suggestion is therefore to visit on the day the shop is open.

Question 48Listening comprehension

You hear: 'Saya kira ujiannya mudah, ternyata soalnya sangat sulit.' What does the speaker reveal?

  1. The exam was cancelled
  2. The exam was easier than expected
  3. The speaker did not sit the exam
  4. The exam was harder than expected Correct answer.

Explanation

'Saya kira' introduces an expectation that the exam would be easy, while 'ternyata' marks the surprising reality that the questions were very difficult. The contrast shows the exam was harder than the speaker had expected.

Question 49Listening comprehension

You hear: 'Dia bilang dia akan menelepon saya nanti malam, tetapi sampai sekarang telepon itu belum datang.' What is the situation?

  1. The promised call has not yet come Correct answer.
  2. The speaker refused to be called
  3. The speaker forgot to call
  4. The call came this morning

Explanation

The person said they would call later that night, and the speaker notes 'belum datang', meaning the call has not arrived yet. The contrast with the promise shows the expected call is still outstanding.

Question 50Listening comprehension

You hear: 'Walaupun hujan deras, mereka tetap pergi ke pasar pagi-pagi.' What does the utterance emphasise?

  1. They went despite the heavy rain Correct answer.
  2. They cancelled because of the rain
  3. They went to the market in the evening
  4. They waited until the rain stopped

Explanation

The connector 'walaupun' means 'although', and 'tetap' means 'still', so the sentence stresses that they went even though it was raining heavily. The focus is on their persistence despite the obstacle.