SOAL TRY OUT BAHASA INGGRIS

TAHUN PELAJARAN 2015/2016

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Listening Section
In this section of the test, you will have the chance to show how well you understand spoken
English. There are four parts to this section, with special directions for each part.

Part I
Questions 1 to 4

Directions:
In this part of the test, you will hear some dialogues spoken in English. The dialogue will be
spoken twice. They will not be printed in your test book, so you must listen carefully to
understand what the speakers are saying.

After you hear a dialogue and the question about it, read the five possible answers and decide
which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard. Now listen to a sample
question.

You will hear:

Boy : Have you finished doing your homework?

Girl : Not yet.
Boy : Do it right away. The class will begin soon.

You will also hear:

Narrator: Where does the conversation take place?

Sample answer
You will read in your test book:
A. At school
B. At home.
C. At a store
D. At the mall
E. At the market

1.
A. Asian Dangdut Academy Contest
B. Regional Dangdut Academy Contest
C. Indonesian Dangdut Academy Contest

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 D. Local Dangdung Intertaimment Contest
E. International Dangdung Selection Contest

2.
A. She looked pale.
B. She looked tired.
C. She hurt herself.
D. She caught a cold.
E. She had sore throat.

3.
A. Greeting Tina
B. Expressing love
C. Wishing a new business
D. Congratulating a new business
E. Recommending a new business

4.
A. In an Inn
B. In a train
C. In a hotel
D. In an airplane
E. In a restaurant
Part II
Questions: 5 to 7

Directions:
In this part of the test, you will hear several questions or statements spoken in English
followed by four responses, also spoken in English. The questions and responses will be
spoken twice. They will not be printed in your test sheet, so you must listen carefully to
understand what the speakers are saying. You have to choose the best response to each
question or statement.

Now listen to a sample question:

You will hear:

Woman: Im sorry I couldnt attend to the party last night? Sample answer
Man: Why?
Woman: My grandma passed away.
Man: A B C D

You will also hear:

A. I passed the exam.

B. Im sorry to hear that.

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 C. Im sorry I didnt go there.
D. You must come at the next party.

The best response to the statement My grandma passed away is choice (B), Im sorry to
hear that. Therefore, you should choose choice (B).

5. Mark your answer on your answer sheet

6. Mark your answer on your answer sheet
7. Mark your answer on your answer sheet

PART III
Question: 8 to 11

Directions:
In this part of the test, you will hear some monologues spoken in English. The monologues
will be spoken twice. They will not be printed in your test sheet, so you must listen carefully
to understand what the speakers are saying. After you listen to a monologue, look at the five
pictures provided in your test sheet, and decide which one would be most suitable with the
monologue you have heard.

8.

A B C

D E

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9.

A B C

D E

10.

A B C

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 D E

11.

A B E

D E

PART IV
Question 12 to 15.

Directions:
In this part of the test, you will hear several monologues. Each monologue will be spoken
twice. They will not be printed in your test sheet, so you must listen carefully to understand
what the speakers are saying.
After you hear the monologue and the question about it, read the five possible answers and
decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.

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12.

A. I became a hunter, no one knew where I came from.

B. I had hoped you would never find out who I am.
C. I never asked Maria to become his wife.
D. I cannot marry a human being.
E. I have to return to the sky.

13.

A. Girl becoming banana tree

B. Prince couldnt marry girl.
C. The girl burring herself in the garden
D. Young man falling in love with the girl
E. Young man becoming banana tree

14.

A. Wilys father killed bloody on Sudirman Street, South Lampung

B. A witness is a teacher seeing the accident on Sudirman street
B. Her husband being no longer alive in Harapan Kita
C. Traffic Police officers arriving on the location
D. The driver being a police woman
E. Andy beng sitting in the stall

15.

A. Becoming the commitment

B. Collecting the information
C. Asking the questions
D. Indicating the location
E. Proofing the victims

THIS THE END OF THE LISTENING SECTION

READING SECTION

This text is for questions 16 to 17.

We, the Senior Class of

Highland Park High School
announce our
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 Commencement Exercises
on June seventh
two thousand sixteen
at seven o'clock p.m
at Highlands Convention Center.

We would like to thank our parents, administration, faculties

and friends for the wonderful memories they have given us.

16. What is the announcement about?

A. Graduation
B. Thank you party
C. Final examination
D. School anniversary
E. School competition

17. The announcement is made by

A. the friends
B. the faculties
C. the administration
D. the senior class
E. the parents

This text is for questions 18 and19.

April 17th , 2015

Carrie Markson
14 Pulpwood Trail
Madison, MO 35928
Professor Ryan OConnell
15 University Drive
College Town, MO 35930
Dear Professor OConnell,

I am writing to you concerning my enrollment in your International Marketing course, MK

3004. As you are aware, I have been dealing with an ongoing illness for several weeks. I
appreciate everything you have done thus far to accommodate my needs, as I do not wish
to drop out of school this semester due to my illness. Your agreement to excuse my

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documented absences and accept my late assignments has been greatly appreciated.

As you know, I am recovering well and have caught up with all of my homework
assignments to date. I have been released by my physician to fully resume all of my
activities. However, due to the delays I have experienced thus far, I do not foresee being
able to complete a thoroughly researched paper on my topic by April 15 th. I would greatly
appreciate your consideration for an additional 10 days to complete this assignment. If you
are in agreement, I would like to submit my completed midterm paper to you on April 24 th,
2015.

Again, I thank you for the kindness you have shown me, as well as your consideration for
this request. Please let me know your answer at your earliest convenience.

Sincerely,

Carrie Markson

18. The purpose of the writer to write the letter is .

A. proposing midterm paper
B. asking teacher for extension
C. showing gratitude for teacher
D. asking teacher for assignment
E. making agreement with teacher

19. Why did Carrie Markson fail to complete her research paper on time?
A. She was sick
B. She was lazy
C. She was busy
D. She was tired
E. She was bored

This text is for questions 20 to 22.

Oprah Winfrey

Oprah Winfrey, the first black woman to appear on Forbess billionare list, is the ultimate
multimedia icon. She and her eponymous television program have won scores of Emmy
awards. In 1986, she was nominated for an Oscar after her film debut in The Color Purple
and two years later found Harpo productions. In 2000, she lauched O a top-selling
magazine in which she appears on every cover, and has revived a book club that guarantees
best seller status for its selections.

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 The link in all these endervors is her willingness to open her personal life to the
public. Born on Jan.29, 1954, in Kosclusko, Miss., Ms Winfrey overcoe childhood sexual
abuse, surprising toppled Phil Donahue as the top-rated daytime talk-show host and saw her
up-and down weight- as well as her personal relationships-become the staple of countless
show (and tabloid fodder).Oprahs Big Give, which premiered in March 2008, is the most
recent example of her philanthropy. In 2007, she opened a multimilion-dollar school for girls
in South Africa.

20. What is the text about?

A. The life of Oprah Winfrey
B. The Sexual Abuse of Oprah Winfrey
C. The Birthday of Oprah Winfrey
D. The Oprah Winfreys show
E. The donation of Oprah Winfrey

21. What are the products of Oprah Winfrey?

A. Radio station, school and TV show
B. Event, magazine and movie
C. Movie, school and radio station
D. Magazine, TV show and movie
E. School, magazine and book

22. Oprah Winfrey is the ultimate multimedia icon. (Paragraph 1)

What is the closest meaning of the underlined word?
A. luxurious
B. wonderful
C. elegant
D. best
E. exciting

This text is for questions 23 to 25.

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 If you want to save electricity, please apply the following tips. There are 6
tips to save electricity.
*Replace standard light bulbs with CFls
*Sleep your computer when you are not using it.
*Turn off lights when you are not using them, even for just a few
minutes.
*Use power strips to switch off more items together and dont leave
them in standby.
*Use task lightning over desks or tool benches without illuminating
entire rooms.
*Put lamps in the corner of the room so that light is reflected on two
walls.

23. what is the text about ?

A. The steps how to save your computer well
B. The tips how to keep your cell phone
C. Tips how to keep electricity in your home appliances.
D. The information how to save energy in your home
E. The tips how to save your computer well

24. Where should you put the lamps to make light reflected on two wall?
A. Behind the room
B. Outside of the room
C. Inside the room
D. In the corner of the room
E. In the back of the room

25. Use power strips to switch off more items together and dont leave
them in standby. What does the word them refer to ?
A. More items
B. Power strips
C. Powers
D. Strips
E. switchers
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 This text is for question 26 to 28.

From The Diary of Shifa

5 months ago, my father bought an new motorcycle. That was " Honda Beats ". I think it was
small light object and easy to ride it. I persuaded my father to teach me to ride " Honda Beats
". Firstly, my father refused my request and promised that he would teach me two or three
weeks later, but I still whimpered. Finally, my father surrendered and promised to teach me.

He began to teach me riding the motorcycle around a field in my village. My father was very
patient to give me some directions. I was very happy when I realized my ability to ride a
motorcycle. " Yes, I can ".

One day later, when I was alone at home, I intended to try my riding ability. So, myself tried
bravely. All ran fluently in the beginning, but when I was going back to my home and I
passed through a narrow slippery street, I got nervous. I lost my control and I fell to the ditch.

After that, I told my father about the last accident. I imagined my father would be angry and
never let me ride again. But the reality is exactly on the contrary, my father was very proud of
me. He just gave me some advices and since that accident, I got my father's permission to
ride motorcycle.

( Adapted from ENGISHINDO.COM )

26. Why did she get an accident?

A. she got nervous, so she lost her control and fell to the ditch.
B. she was thinking of her fathers promise to teach her riding .
C. she tried her first riding ability on a narrow slippery street.
D. she didnt have braveness in riding motor cycle.
E. she didnt realized her ability of riding.

27. What is the main idea of the second paragraph?

A. Father was a good life model for his daughter.
B. Father had a good dedication for his daughter.
C. Shifa realized her ability to ride a motorcycle.
D. Shifas father taught her riding a motorcycle in her village.
E. Father was very patient during teaching riding a motorcycle.

28. Based on the text, it can be concluded that .

A. Shifas new motor cycle
B. Shifas great new experience
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 C. Shifas dream and my motor cycle
D. Shifas dream of having motor cycle
E. Shifas new experience riding motor cycle

This text is for questions 29 to 31.

In a small village, a girl lives with her mother. The girl is very beautiful. Every day she puts
make-up and wears her best clothes. She doesn't like to help her mother work in a field. The
girl is very lazy.
One day, the mother asks the girl to accompany her to go to the market to buy some
food. At first the girl refuses, but the mother persuades her by saying they are going to buy
new clothes. The girl finally agrees. But she asks her mother to walk behind her. She doesn't
want to walk side by side with her mother.
Although her mother is very sad, she agrees to walk behind her daughter. On the way
to the market, everybody admires the girl's beauty. They are also curious. Behind the
beautiful girl, there is an old woman with a simple dress. The girl and her mother look very
different! "Hello, pretty lady. Who is the woman behind you?" asks them. She is my
servant, answers the girl.
The mother is very sad, but she doesn't say anything. The girl and the mother meet
other people. Again they ask who the woman behind the beautiful girl. Again the girl answers
that her mother is her servant. She always says that her mother is her servant every time they
meet people.
At last, the mother cannot hold the pain anymore. She prays to God to punish her
daughter. God answers her prayer. Slowly, the girl's leg turns into stone. The process
continues to the upper part of the girl's body. The girl is very panicky.
"Mother, please forgive me!" she cries and ask her mother to forgive her.
But it's too late. Her whole body finally becomes a big stone. Until now people still can see
tears falling down the stone. People then call it the crying stone or batu menangis. ***
(http://indonesialegend.blogspot.co.id)

Soal no 29 diganti

29. What was the main reason the girl refused to go to the market?
A. She didnt want to be seen by other people.
B. It was a shame to walk to with her mother.
C. She was too beautiful to go to the market.
D. Shopping was not her hobby.
E. She was very lazy.

30. What was the worst thing she did to her mother?
A. She didint want to accompany her mother to go the market.
B. She admitted that her mother was a servant.
C. She put make-up and wear her best clothes.
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 D. She didnt like to help her mother.
E. She refused to go to the market.

31. After reading this story, we can learn that....

A. We must be helpful to our family and people around us.
B. We should treat our parents with a great respect.
C. We should ask our mother to walk together.
D. We mustnt be arrogant to our parents.
E. We have to behave as a nice girl.

This text is for questions 32 to 35.

Owls are birds from the order Strigiformes, which includes about 200 species of mostly
solitary and nocturnal birds of prey typified by an upright stance, a large, broad head,
binocular vision, binaural hearing, sharp talons and feathers adapted for silent flight.
Exceptions include the diurnal northern hawk-owl and the gregarious burrowing owl.
Owls hunt mostly small mammals, insects, and other birds although a few species specialize
in hunting fish. They are found in all regions of the Earth except Antarctica and some
remote islands.
Owls are divided into two families: the true owls or typical owls, Strigidae; and the barn-
owls, Tytonidae.

Owls possess large forward-facing eyes and ear-holes; a hawk-like beak; a flat face; and
usually a conspicuous circle of feathers, a facial disc, around each eye. Although owls have
binocular vision, their large eyes are fixed in their socketsas are those of other birdsso
they must turn their entire head to change views. As owls are farsighted, they are unable to
see clearly anything within a few centimeters of their eyes.
Owls can rotate their heads and necks as much as 270 degrees. Owls have fourteen neck
vertebrae compared to 7 in humans which makes their necks more flexible. They also have
adaptations to their circulatory systems, permitting rotation without cutting off blood to the
brain: the foramina in their vertebrae through which the vertebral arteries pass are about 10
times the diameter of the artery, instead of about the same size as the artery as in humans.
The smallest owl-weighing as little as 31 grams (1 oz) and measuring some 13.5 centimetres
(5 in)-is the elf owl. However, the heaviest (and largest winged) owls are two similarly-sized
eagle owls; the Eurasian eagle-owl and Blakiston's fish owl. These two species, which are
on average about 2.53 cm (1.00 in) shorter in length than the great grey, can both attain a
wingspan of 2 m (6.6 ft) and a weight of 4.5 kg (10 lb) in the largest females.

Adopted from: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Owl

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 32. What is the text about?
A. Owls reproduction system
B. Owls anatomy
C. Owls in general
D. Owls behavior
E. Owls evolution

33. According to the text, owls .

A. usually posses black of feathers and a facial disc around an eye.
B. can rotate without cutting off blood to the brain.
C. must turn their head to change views.
D. necks are not flexible.
E. are no able to see very far.

34. Why are owls considered as frightened animals?

A. Owls are two similarly-sized eagle owls.
B. Owls have fourteen neck vertebrae compared to 7 in humans.
C. Owls have binocular vision, and their large eyes are fixed in their sockets
D. They are able to see clearly anything within a distant object of their eyes.
E. They are unable to see clearly anything within a few centimeters of their eyes.

35. From the text, we know that owls

A. have less neck bones than humans.
B. have their meals during the day.
C. catch their prey in the evening.
D. live all over the world.
E. are fragile animals.

This text is for questions 36 to 39.

Throughout history, people have been the victim of pickpockets. Today, pick pocketing is one
of the most rapidly increasing crimes. Pickpockets are increasing in number and developing
better methods to practice their skill. Approximately one million Americans lose money to
pickpockets every year, and none is really safe from a skilled pickpockets. His victims, or
marks as they are called, can be rich or poor, young or old.
During the eighteenth century, pickpockets were hanged in England, large crowds of
people would gather to watch the hanging, which was supposed to be a warning to other
pickpockets. However, in time the practice was discontinued. The reason: while people were
attentively watching the hanging of a pickpocket, other pickpockets skillfully stole the money
of the spectators.
Police official say that the most efficient pickpockets come from South America. Many of
these expert pickpockets are trained in special school called Jingle Bell School. A
pickpockets graduate from J.B.S when he is able to a steal a wallet from a dresses dummy
(mannequin) that has bells inside its pockets.

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 Even the most well-dressed, respectable person may be a pickpocket. Some of the
favorite places of pickpockets are banks, airport, racetrack, supermarkets, elevators, and train
and bus stations. Oftentimes a pickpocket will work with another pickpocket as his partner.
Another kind of pickpockets works outside or inside bars and specialize in stealing from
women is called a purse snatcher.
To avoid being the victim of a pickpocket, its important to be very cautious and alert
when in the midst of large gathering of the people.

36. The hanging of pickpockets was not continued because.

A. they were large crowd of people
B. it was against humanity
C. the police were not at the hanging
D. it was not effective to stop pick pocketing
E. it was unconstitutional action

37. Paragraph one tells us about ..

A. pick pocket made people of America unsafe
B. pickpockets develop a qualified method of pick pocketing
C. most of the victims of pick pocketing are called the marks
D. the hanging of pickpockets make crowd of people safer and more convenient
E. pick pocketing becomes one of the biggest crimes in America

38. Today, pick pocketing is one of the most rapidly increasing crimes.
The underlined word is the closest in meaning to .
A. developing
B. raising
C. declining
D. refusing
E. strengthening

39. What is the writers intention to write the text?

A. To give a clear explanation about the a pick pocket.
B. To inform about the habits of pick pocket.
C. To describe the pick pocket long time ago.
D. To state that the pick pocket activities is a problem to society..
E. To explain the process of the way the pick pocket worked.

This text is for questions 40 to 43.

Jakarta. The Foreign Ministry in Jakarta has confirmed reports that two Indonesian citizens
have been detained in Japan after attempting to buy firearms there.
Japanese authorities are still investigating why the Indonesians were buying guns
there, including possible links to terrorism.
That [possible terrorism] is part of the investigation, Foreign Ministry spokesman
Arrmanatha Nasir told reporters in Jakarta on Thursday. He declined to identify the
individuals. He added that Indonesian authorities had received no additional information

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 related to incident, but that the Indonesian Embassy in Tokyo was working with Japanese
authorities to ensure the citizens legal rights were upheld.
Arrmanatha said the embassy only received consular notification for one citizen,
although two Indonesians were arrested.
Were checking whether this was a request from the arrested individuals. Were still
following up, he said.
http://jakartaglobe.beritasatu.com/news/two-indonesians-held-japan-trying-buy-weapons/Nov29, 2015

40. What is the text about?

A. The joint investigation between Japan and Indonesia to uncover the weapons
syndicate.
B. The Japanese authoritys confirmation about the ban of buying illegal
weapons.
C. The arrest of two Indonesians by Japanese Police for buying two weapons.
D. The restrain of possible terrorisms conducted by Japanese authorities.
E. The Indonesian Foreign Ministrys assistance to its people.

41. What caused the two Indonesians arrested by Japanese authorities?

A. Smuggling the illegal guns.
B. Trying to purchase some guns in Japan.
C. Deporting of two illegal Indonesian workers.
D. Threatening the Japanese with explosive weapons.
E. Attempting to trigger a revolver to Japanese authority.

42. The main idea of paragraph three is .

A. The denial of Indonesian spokesman to reveal the criminals identity
B. The Japanese declined statement about the two arrested man
C. Legal statement of Indonesian Foreign Ministry
D. The legal rights of two Indonesian people
E. The joint arrest of two target terrorists

43. According to the text.

A. The criminals were arrested because of their attempt to buy guns.
B. Indonesian spokesman uncovered the identity of the two suspects.
C. The Indonesian embassy only got consular notification for the two.
D. Japanese had given no additional report connected to the incident.
E. The Japanese did not warrants that the suspected get the legal rights

This text is for questions 44 to 46.

Pros and Cons of Facebook

Before the first telephone had been invented by Joseph Bell, there were no other means to
communicate from long distances except by telegraph or letters. This fact had set certain
limits on the number of people one could contact at a distance; besides, communications were
much slower than today. With the invention of the Internet, communicating with the whole
world through a personal computer has become a reality. However, the true revolution in
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communication occurred when Mark Zuckerberg introduced his creation: Facebook. While
being attractive for people all over the world, Zuckerbergs social network also possesses
serious threats and setbacks which may not be obvious at first glance.

Facebook is a great way to keep in touch with people who are far away. People who
use Facebook tend to feel like they are in touch with the rest of the world regardless of
distances, and this sensation makes them feel better. Facebook is a reasonable option for
people who want to stay updated with the news of the topics which are of interest to them.
Joining various communities regarding all kinds of activities, and receiving updates from
them turn Facebook into an easy-to-use, completely customizable newsline. Hence,
Facebook can be a useful tool for those who need to receive operational and fresh
information.

At the same time, Facebook is known to be a factor which distorts ones perception of
reality, declines satisfaction of ones life and personality, and negatively affects relationships
between people. People who use Facebook often display a growing dissatisfaction with
their lives. The most common emotion experienced by people who regularly use
Facebook is envy. This is due to the fact that people usually do their best to make their lives
look better than they are in reality, and at the same time believe in the reality of virtual
lives created by other Facebook users.

Facebook is a tool which should be used with caution. Though it is a convenient way
to stay in touch with friends and acquaintances who live far away, and to stay updated about
events which are of interest for a particular person, it can also have negative impacts on ones
personality. The relationship Facebook has with the world is bittersweet: but we may witness
its relationship turn for the worse in the coming decades.

(https://academichelp.net/samples/academics/essays/analysis/facebook-analysis.html)

44. How can Facebook make people feel better? (Informas rinci)

A. It is a great way to keep in touch with people being far away.

B. It is a useful tool to receive operational and fresh information.

C. Its users tend to feel like in touch with the rest of the world regardless of
distances.

D. Facebook is a reasonable option for people wanting to stay updating with the
news of the topics which are of interest to them.

E. Joining various communities regarding all kinds of activities, and receiving

updates from them turn Facebook into an easy-to-use.
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 45. Why is Facebook known as factor distorting ones perception of reality?
A. It declines satisfaction of ones life.
B. It declines satisfaction of ones personality.

C. It negatively affects relationships between people.

D. It declines satisfaction of ones life and personality.

E. People believe in the reality of virtual lives created by other Facebook users.

46. What does paragraph 1 tell about?

A. Mark Zuckerberg introduced his creation: Facebook.

B. The first telephone had been invented by Joseph Bell.

C. Telegraph or letters were means to communicate from long distances.

D. Zuckerbergs social network also possesses serious threats and setbacks.

E. Internet makes communicating with the whole world becoming a reality.

47. Rearrange the following sentences into the correct and a meaningful paragraph!

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C. 1 3 5 6 4 2
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For questions 48 to 50, complete the following text with the words provided!

I have been eating my way through the city for the last three years and had lots of great food,
but there are only so many life-changing munchies. Ive encountered, eating one of Levains
chocolate chip walnut cookies is one of them. Hands down. Levain cookies are the best in the
world. First, they are humongous, so ... (48) one with a friend if you dont have too much of a
sweet tooth. Unfortunately, this is not the case for me, since I can finish one of these monsters
all by myself.

The cookies are ... (49) outside and soft inside, guaranteed to melt all your problems
away with a single bite. Okay, maybe not all your problems, but this is a goodness thats not
to be missed when you are in NYC. Thus be warned-Levains will spoil all the rest of the ...
(50) you will eat for the rest of your life. They even have the Taylor Swift seal of approval, if
my glorious recommendation here is not enough.

48. A. transfer
B. change
C. deliver
D. send
E. share

49. A. crunchy
B. meaty
C. softly
D. soggy
E. salty

50. A. Pie
B. cake
C. bread
D. bakery
E. cookies

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