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Question 1Listening and responding

You hear a student say: "Saya bangun jam lima pagi, lalu salat dan sarapan." What does the speaker do first after waking up?

  1. Prays Correct answer.
  2. Goes to school
  3. Eats breakfast
  4. Takes a shower

Explanation

The word 'lalu' signals the order of actions in a sequence. After waking at five, the speaker prays (salat) and only afterwards eats breakfast, so praying comes first.

Question 2Listening and responding

A woman says on the phone: "Maaf, saya tidak bisa datang ke pesta malam ini karena harus menjaga adik saya." Why can she not attend the party?

  1. She is feeling unwell
  2. She has to work late
  3. She was not invited
  4. She must look after her younger sibling Correct answer.

Explanation

The conjunction 'karena' introduces the reason for refusing the invitation. The reason given is 'harus menjaga adik saya', meaning she has to watch over her younger sibling that evening.

Question 3Listening and responding

A radio announcement says: "Kereta ke Bandung akan berangkat dari jalur tiga, bukan jalur satu seperti yang diumumkan tadi." Where will the train depart from?

  1. Platform two
  2. Platform four
  3. Platform three Correct answer.
  4. Platform one

Explanation

The phrase 'bukan ... seperti yang diumumkan tadi' corrects an earlier announcement. The new, corrected information is 'jalur tiga', so passengers should go to platform three.

Question 4Listening and responding

A teacher tells the class: "Jangan lupa, tugas karangan harus dikumpulkan paling lambat hari Jumat." What is the deadline for the essay?

  1. Friday Correct answer.
  2. Wednesday
  3. Thursday
  4. Monday

Explanation

The phrase 'paling lambat' means 'at the latest' and marks a deadline. The day named after it is 'hari Jumat', so Friday is the last acceptable day for submission.

Question 5Listening and responding

A man says: "Dulu saya tinggal di Surabaya, tetapi sekarang saya sudah pindah ke Jakarta." Where does he live now?

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

Explanation

The word 'dulu' marks past time and 'sekarang' marks present time. Since he has moved to Jakarta, his current place of residence is Jakarta.

Question 6Listening and responding

A shop assistant says: "Sepatu ini sedang diskon tiga puluh persen, tetapi hanya sampai hari Minggu." What does the assistant tell the customer?

  1. The shoes are the wrong size
  2. The shop is closed on Sunday
  3. The discount ends on Sunday Correct answer.
  4. The shoes are sold out

Explanation

The phrase 'hanya sampai hari Minggu' sets a time limit on the discount. The assistant is informing the customer that the thirty per cent discount is available only until Sunday.

Question 7Listening and responding

A recorded message says: "Terima kasih telah menghubungi Klinik Sehat. Kami buka setiap hari kecuali hari Minggu." On which day is the clinic closed?

  1. Monday
  2. Sunday Correct answer.
  3. Saturday
  4. Friday

Explanation

The word 'kecuali' means 'except', so the clinic opens every day apart from the day that follows it. That day is 'hari Minggu', Sunday.

Question 8Listening and responding

A boy tells his friend: "Adik saya lebih suka bermain di luar daripada menonton televisi." What does the younger sibling prefer?

  1. Playing outside Correct answer.
  2. Watching television
  3. Sleeping
  4. Reading books

Explanation

The comparative structure 'lebih suka ... daripada ...' expresses a preference between two options. The preferred activity is 'bermain di luar', playing outside, over watching television.

Question 9Listening and responding

A tour guide says: "Kami akan berhenti di pasar selama empat puluh lima menit. Tolong kembali ke bus tepat waktu." How long is the stop at the market?

  1. Forty minutes
  2. Fifteen minutes
  3. Thirty minutes
  4. Forty-five minutes Correct answer.

Explanation

The duration is expressed with 'selama' followed by a time expression. The guide states 'empat puluh lima menit', which is forty-five minutes at the market.

Question 10Listening and responding

A student says: "Kalau cuaca cerah besok, kami akan berkemah di pantai; kalau hujan, kami tetap di rumah." What will the group do if it rains?

  1. Cancel the trip entirely
  2. Stay at home Correct answer.
  3. Go to the mountains
  4. Camp at the beach

Explanation

The sentence uses a conditional structure with 'kalau' twice, giving two possible outcomes. The second condition, rain, is linked to 'tetap di rumah', meaning they will stay at home.

Question 11Listening and responding

A woman says: "Saya sudah dua kali ke Bali, tetapi belum pernah ke Lombok." What is true about her travel experience?

  1. She has been to neither island
  2. She has never been to Bali
  3. She has been to Bali but not Lombok Correct answer.
  4. She has been to Lombok twice

Explanation

The word 'sudah' with 'dua kali' shows a completed repeated experience in Bali. The word 'belum pernah' signals that the Lombok experience has not happened yet.

Question 12Listening and responding

A customer says: "Saya pesan nasi goreng tanpa daging, dan minumannya es teh tanpa gula." What does the customer ask for?

  1. Fried rice without meat and unsweetened iced tea Correct answer.
  2. Fried rice with meat and sweet tea
  3. Noodles without meat and unsweetened iced tea
  4. Fried rice without meat and hot sweet tea

Explanation

The word 'tanpa' means 'without' and modifies the noun before it. Both dishes are ordered without an ingredient: no meat in the rice and no sugar in the iced tea.

Question 13Listening and responding

A man says: "Saya sebenarnya ingin ikut, tetapi atasan saya meminta saya lembur malam ini." Why is he unable to join?

  1. He is travelling out of town
  2. His boss asked him to work overtime Correct answer.
  3. He has another social event
  4. He is not interested in joining

Explanation

The word 'tetapi' contrasts his wish to join with an obstacle. That obstacle is his boss asking him to work overtime tonight, which prevents him from attending.

Question 14Listening and responding

A news reader says: "Hujan deras menyebabkan banjir di tiga kecamatan, dan sekolah diliburkan hari ini." What is the direct result of the heavy rain?

  1. Schools were closed in three districts Correct answer.
  2. The roads were repaired
  3. A festival was cancelled
  4. Electricity was restored

Explanation

The verb 'menyebabkan' means 'to cause' and links the rain to its consequence. Flooding in three districts led to schools being closed there today.

Question 15Listening and responding

A mother says to her son: "Kalau kamu mau main game, PR-mu harus selesai dulu." What does the mother mean?

  1. He is not allowed to play games at all
  2. He may play games before finishing homework
  3. He must finish his homework before playing games Correct answer.
  4. He should do his homework after playing

Explanation

The word 'dulu' at the end of the clause indicates that homework must be completed first. Playing games is permitted only after the homework is finished.

Question 16Listening and responding

A speaker says: "Meskipun harganya mahal, banyak orang tetap membeli telepon itu karena kameranya bagus." Why do people still buy the phone?

  1. Because it is cheap
  2. Because the camera is good Correct answer.
  3. Because it is a new brand
  4. Because it is a gift

Explanation

The conjunction 'karena' introduces the reason for the purchase despite the high price. The stated reason is the good camera, which outweighs the cost for buyers.

Question 17Listening and responding

A doctor says: "Obat ini diminum dua kali sehari sesudah makan, dan jangan diminum bersama kopi." When should the medicine be taken?

  1. Once a day before meals
  2. Three times a day with coffee
  3. Twice a day after meals Correct answer.
  4. Twice a day before meals

Explanation

The phrase 'dua kali sehari' gives the frequency and 'sesudah makan' gives the timing relative to food. The instruction also warns against taking it with coffee.

Question 18Listening and responding

A friend says: "Saya sudah janji dengan Rina, jadi saya tidak bisa menonton film denganmu sore ini." What is the speaker's reason?

  1. He is feeling tired
  2. He has already promised to meet Rina Correct answer.
  3. He does not like films
  4. He has to study

Explanation

The word 'jadi' introduces the consequence of the first clause. Because he has already made a promise to Rina, he cannot go to the film this afternoon.

Question 19Listening and responding

A presenter says: "Pameran ini awalnya dijadwalkan bulan Mei, tetapi karena renovasi gedung, dibuka bulan Juli." When does the exhibition open?

  1. May
  2. June
  3. August
  4. July Correct answer.

Explanation

The word 'awalnya' signals the original plan, and 'tetapi karena' introduces a change. Building renovation caused the opening to move from May to July.

Question 20Listening and responding

A man says: "Saya lebih suka naik kereta daripada naik bus karena lebih cepat, walaupun tiketnya lebih mahal." What is his main reason for choosing the train?

  1. It is cheaper
  2. It is more comfortable
  3. It is closer to his house
  4. It is faster Correct answer.

Explanation

The conjunction 'karena' directly introduces the reason for the preference. He chooses the train because it is faster, and he accepts the higher ticket price as a trade-off.

Question 21Listening and responding

A woman says: "Sejak pindah ke Melbourne, saya jadi lebih sering masak sendiri karena restoran di sini mahal." Why does she cook more often now?

  1. She has more free time
  2. She dislikes Australian food
  3. Restaurants are expensive there Correct answer.
  4. Her family asked her to

Explanation

The conjunction 'karena' gives the cause of the new habit. Since restaurants in Melbourne are expensive, she cooks at home more often than before.

Question 22Listening and responding

A principal announces: "Karena banyak siswa terlambat minggu ini, mulai Senin gerbang akan ditutup pukul tujuh lewat lima belas." What change takes effect on Monday?

  1. Classes start earlier
  2. Students must wear uniforms
  3. The gate closes at 7.15 Correct answer.
  4. The school day is shortened

Explanation

The announcement links a problem, lateness, to a new measure starting Monday. The measure is that the gate will be closed at 7.15, so latecomers cannot enter after that time.

Question 23Listening and responding

A speaker says: "Kalau saya jadi kamu, saya akan minta maaf dulu sebelum menjelaskan masalahnya." What is the speaker advising?

  1. To apologise before explaining the problem Correct answer.
  2. To explain the problem before apologising
  3. To ask someone else to explain
  4. To avoid discussing the problem

Explanation

The structure 'kalau saya jadi kamu' introduces advice from the speaker's perspective. The advice places apologising first, with 'dulu', before explaining the problem.

Question 24Listening and responding

A reporter says: "Meskipun pemerintah telah menaikkan harga bahan bakar, jumlah pengguna transportasi umum justru meningkat." What unexpected outcome is reported?

  1. The government cancelled the increase
  2. People stopped travelling
  3. Fuel prices fell sharply
  4. Public transport use increased Correct answer.

Explanation

The word 'justru' highlights a result that contrasts with expectations. Although fuel became more expensive, public transport use rose rather than fell.

Question 25Listening and responding

A woman says: "Saya tidak keberatan membantu, asalkan kamu yang menghubungi pemilik gedung." What condition does she set?

  1. She will help if the other person contacts the building owner Correct answer.
  2. She will help only if she is paid
  3. She will contact the owner herself
  4. She refuses to help under any condition

Explanation

The word 'asalkan' introduces a condition attached to her willingness to help. She agrees to help provided the other person is the one who contacts the building owner.

Question 26Listening and responding

A recorded announcement says: "Kereta ke Bandung akan berangkat dari jalur empat, bukan jalur dua seperti yang tertulis di tiket." What does the announcement change?

  1. The ticket price
  2. The departure platform Correct answer.
  3. The destination city
  4. The departure time

Explanation

The announcement contrasts the platform printed on the ticket with the actual one, stating the train leaves from platform four rather than two. The only detail corrected is the platform, so that is what changes.

Question 27Listening and responding

A woman tells her colleague: "Saya baru tahu bahwa kantor kita pindah ke lantai sembilan bulan depan." What is she telling her colleague?

  1. She wants to change offices
  2. She has already moved to floor nine
  3. She works on the ninth floor now
  4. She has just learned about an office move Correct answer.

Explanation

The phrase "baru tahu" signals that the information is new to her, and the move is scheduled for next month. The office has therefore not moved yet; she is only reporting the news.

Question 28Listening and responding

A teacher says: "Tugas ini dikumpulkan paling lambat hari Jumat, dan kalau terlambat nilainya dikurangi." What does the teacher say about late work?

  1. It will lose marks Correct answer.
  2. It will get full marks
  3. It must be emailed
  4. It will be refused

Explanation

The teacher sets Friday as the deadline and adds that a late submission will have its mark reduced. That means the penalty is a lower grade rather than rejection.

Question 29Listening and responding

A man says: "Dulu saya tinggal di Surabaya, tetapi sekarang saya sudah tiga tahun tinggal di Perth." Where does he live now?

  1. In Jakarta
  2. In Perth Correct answer.
  3. In Darwin
  4. In Surabaya

Explanation

The word "sekarang" marks his current situation, and he has spent three years in Perth. Surabaya belongs to his past, so it is not his present home.

Question 30Listening and responding

A radio host says: "Besok pagi akan ada kabut tebal di daerah pegunungan, jadi pengendara sebaiknya berangkat lebih siang." What is the host advising drivers to do?

  1. Drive faster than usual
  2. Delay their departure Correct answer.
  3. Check their tyres
  4. Avoid the mountains entirely

Explanation

Because thick fog is expected in the morning, the host recommends leaving later in the day. The advice is about timing, not about cancelling the trip.

Question 31Listening and responding

A girl says to her father: "Ayah, sepatu saya sudah rusak, jadi saya perlu sepatu baru untuk sekolah minggu depan." What does the girl want?

  1. A new school bag
  2. Repaired old shoes
  3. New shoes for school Correct answer.
  4. Money for a trip

Explanation

She states that her shoes are damaged and that she needs new ones for school next week. Her request is therefore for replacement school shoes.

Question 32Listening and responding

A shopkeeper says: "Maaf, kita tidak menerima kartu kredit, hanya uang tunai atau kartu debit." What payment can a customer use?

  1. Cash or a debit card Correct answer.
  2. A cheque
  3. A credit card
  4. A gift voucher

Explanation

The shopkeeper rules out credit cards and names cash and debit cards as the accepted methods. Only those two forms of payment are allowed.

Question 33Listening and responding

A coach tells the team: "Latihan hari Sabtu dibatalkan karena lapangan dipakai untuk pertandingan lain, tetapi latihan hari Minggu tetap jalan." What happens on Saturday?

  1. Training is cancelled Correct answer.
  2. Training starts earlier
  3. Training is held outdoors
  4. Training moves to Sunday

Explanation

The coach says Saturday training is cancelled because the field is needed for another match, while Sunday training continues. Saturday therefore has no session.

Question 34Listening and responding

A woman says: "Saya sudah mencoba menghubungi kantor itu tiga kali, tetapi tidak ada yang menjawab; mungkin nomornya sudah berubah." What does she suspect?

  1. The office is closed forever
  2. The phone number may be outdated Correct answer.
  3. Her phone is broken
  4. The staff are on holiday

Explanation

After three unanswered calls she suggests the number itself may have changed. Her suspicion concerns the contact details, not the phone or the staff.

Question 35Listening and responding

A guide says: "Kami sarankan Anda menukar uang di bank, bukan di bandara, karena selisih kursnya cukup besar." Why does the guide recommend a bank?

  1. The exchange rate is better Correct answer.
  2. The bank is closer
  3. The airport is closed
  4. Banks open earlier

Explanation

The guide points to the large difference in exchange rates as the reason for choosing a bank over the airport. The advantage is financial, not about distance or opening hours.

Question 36Listening and responding

A man says: "Saya tadinya mau membeli mobil itu, tetapi setelah saya baca ulasannya, saya membatalkan niat saya." What made him change his mind?

  1. A test drive
  2. A higher price
  3. A friend's advice
  4. A review he read Correct answer.

Explanation

He links his change of plan directly to reading reviews of the car. The deciding factor was therefore the written reviews, which he read before cancelling his intention.

Question 37Listening and responding

A mother says: "Kakak sudah selesai kuliah, sedangkan adiknya masih duduk di bangku SMA." What is true about the younger sibling?

  1. Working full time
  2. Studying at university
  3. Still in senior high school Correct answer.
  4. Already a graduate

Explanation

The contrast shows the older sibling has finished tertiary study while the younger one is still at senior high school. The younger sibling has therefore not yet reached university.

Question 38Listening and responding

A speaker says: "Banyak petani di desa itu beralih menanam kopi karena harga jagung terus turun." Why are the farmers switching crops?

  1. Coffee needs less water
  2. Corn is banned locally
  3. The government ordered it
  4. Coffee promises better income Correct answer.

Explanation

The falling price of corn is given as the cause, which implies coffee offers a more reliable return. The switch is an economic response to market prices.

Question 39Listening and responding

A doctor says to a patient: "Hasil tes darah Anda normal, tetapi tekanan darah Anda agak tinggi, jadi kurangi garam dan kembali lagi bulan depan." What does the doctor recommend?

  1. Stopping all exercise
  2. Taking blood tests again
  3. Coming back next week
  4. Eating less salt Correct answer.

Explanation

The doctor pairs the raised blood pressure with advice to reduce salt, and sets a follow-up in a month. The dietary change is the specific recommendation given.

Question 40Listening and responding

A student says: "Saya sebenarnya bisa ikut lomba itu, tetapi jadwalnya bertabrakan dengan ujian matematika saya." Why can the student not take part?

  1. The student lacks skills
  2. The fee is too high
  3. Two commitments clash Correct answer.
  4. The competition is too far

Explanation

The student is capable of joining but the competition falls at the same time as a maths exam. The obstacle is a clash of schedules rather than ability or cost.

Question 41Listening and responding

A neighbour says: "Kalau kamu mau, saya bisa menjaga kucingmu selama kamu pergi, asalkan kamu menyiapkan makanannya." What does the neighbour require?

  1. A key to the house
  2. The food must be provided Correct answer.
  3. Payment in advance
  4. The cat must stay outside

Explanation

The neighbour offers to look after the cat on the condition that the owner prepares the food. The condition concerns supplying food, not payment or access.

Question 42Listening and responding

A presenter says: "Tiket konser dijual mulai Senin, tetapi anggota klub sudah bisa membelinya sejak hari ini." What advantage do club members have?

  1. Earlier access to tickets Correct answer.
  2. Free merchandise
  3. Better seats guaranteed
  4. Cheaper ticket prices

Explanation

Club members may buy from today while general sales begin on Monday. Their advantage is therefore earlier purchasing, not a discount or a seating guarantee.

Question 43Listening and responding

A woman says: "Saya senang tinggal di kota kecil ini karena semuanya dekat, walaupun pilihan restorannya terbatas." How does she feel about the town?

  1. Completely dissatisfied
  2. Positive despite one drawback Correct answer.
  3. Indifferent to convenience
  4. Eager to move away

Explanation

She expresses happiness and praises the short distances, then concedes that restaurant choices are limited. This is overall satisfaction with one acknowledged shortcoming.

Question 44Listening and responding

A man says: "Saya sudah memesan tiket pulang, tetapi saya belum memutuskan apakah akan memperpanjang liburan saya." What is uncertain?

  1. Whether he has a return ticket
  2. Whether he will extend his holiday Correct answer.
  3. When his flight departs
  4. Where he will stay

Explanation

The return ticket is already booked, so that part is settled. What remains open is his decision about lengthening the holiday, which he has not yet made.

Question 45Listening and responding

A speaker says: "Kami mengundang semua warga untuk kerja bakti hari Minggu, dan kami akan menyediakan makan siang bagi yang datang." What is being offered to volunteers?

  1. Lunch Correct answer.
  2. Tools
  3. Transport
  4. Money

Explanation

The invitation promises lunch to those who come and help with the community work. The only incentive named in the announcement is the meal.

Question 46Listening and responding

A woman says: "Sejak atasan saya pindah ke cabang lain, pekerjaan saya jadi lebih banyak, meskipun jam kerja saya tetap sama." What has changed for her?

  1. Her working hours are longer
  2. Her office has moved
  3. Her workload has increased Correct answer.
  4. Her salary has dropped

Explanation

She reports more work since her boss transferred, while explicitly saying her hours have stayed the same. The change is therefore in the amount of work, not the schedule.

Question 47Listening and responding

A commentator says: "Tim itu kalah bukan karena kurang berlatih, melainkan karena terlalu banyak pemain cedera." What reason is given for the loss?

  1. Weak coaching
  2. Unfair refereeing
  3. Injuries among players Correct answer.
  4. Poor training habits

Explanation

The commentator explicitly rejects insufficient training and identifies the number of injured players as the cause. The explanation is therefore a shortage of fit players.

Question 48Listening and responding

A speaker says: "Pemerintah berencana menaikkan pajak rokok, dan menurut penelitian, kebijakan ini paling efektif menurunkan jumlah perokok muda." What is the speaker's attitude to the plan?

  1. Unsure about the evidence
  2. Supportive because of its effect Correct answer.
  3. Angry about the timing
  4. Opposed on economic grounds

Explanation

The speaker cites research showing the policy is most effective at reducing young smokers, which presents it favourably. The tone is therefore approving rather than critical or doubtful.

Question 49Listening and responding

A woman says: "Saya tidak menyesal berhenti dari pekerjaan itu, walaupun sekarang saya harus lebih hemat." What does she imply?

  1. The change was worth the sacrifice Correct answer.
  2. She wants to return to work
  3. She has found a better salary
  4. She regrets leaving her job

Explanation

She denies regret and accepts that she must now spend more carefully, which shows she values the decision despite the cost. The implication is that the trade-off was worthwhile.

Question 50Listening and responding

A speaker says: "Banyak orang mengira masalah itu disebabkan oleh cuaca, padahal laporan resmi menunjukkan penyebabnya adalah kebocoran pipa." What is the speaker doing?

  1. Correcting a common assumption Correct answer.
  2. Questioning the official report
  3. Blaming the residents
  4. Confirming the weather theory

Explanation

The word "padahal" sets up a contrast between what many people believe and what the official report shows. The speaker is therefore replacing a popular assumption with the documented cause.