peesiaal UJIAN AKHIR SEMESTER (UAS) 30 Desember 2015 SEMESTER GASAL 2015/2016 ‘TTAHUN PERSIAPAN BERSAMA (TPB) MATA KULIAH — : BAHASA INGGRIS/IG-1108 SIFATUJIAN —: BUKU TERTUTUP. WAKTU : 60 MENIT DOSEN + TIM DOSEN BAHASA INGGRIS |” soa1 pikemb: INSTRUCTION: Select the best option (A, B, C or D) to answer each question that follows passages! PASSAGE 1: Steamships were first introduced into the United States in 1807, and John Molson built the first steamship in Canada (then called British North America) in 1809. By the 1830's dozens of steam vessels were in use in Canada. They offered the traveler reliable transportation in comfortable facilities-a welcome alternative to stagecoach travel, which at the best of times could only be described as wretched. This commitment to dependable river transport became entrenched with the investment of millions of dollars for the improvement of waterways, which included the construction of canals and lock systems. ‘The Lachine and Welland canals, two of the most important systems were opened in 1825 and 1829, respectively. By the time that Upper and Lower Canada were united into the Province of Canada in 1841, the public debt for canals was more than one hundred dollars per capita, an enormous ‘sum for the time. But it may not seem such a great amount if we consider that improvements allowed steamboats to remain practical for most commercial transport in Canada until the mid-- nineteenth century. 1. The subject of the passage is. a. How steamships began to be operated _c. The early history of steamship in Canada . The first steamship in America d. Why were steamships needed in North America? 2. What is the main purpose of the passage? a. To contrast travel by steamship and stagecoach b. To criticize the level of public debt in nineteenth century in Canada. ¢. To describe the introduction of steamships in Canada 4. To show how Canada surpassed the United States in transportation improvements 3. Which of the following can be inferred from the passage about stagecoach travel in Canada in the 1831's? a. Iwas reasonably comfortable . It was not popular. b, It was extremely efficient. d. It was very practical. 4. According to the passage, when was the Welland Canal opened? a. 1807 ’. 1809 ©. 1825 1829 5, According to the passage, steamships became practical means of transportation in Canada because ‘a. improvements in the waterways c. a relatively small population ’. large subsidies from John Molson __d. the lack of alternate means. 6. The word "reliable" in paragraph I is closest in meaning to which of the following a. quick d. safe c. dependable 4. tuxurious 7. The word "sum" in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to which of the following? a.size b. cost . payment amount 8, Steamships ....... in the United States until 1807. a. have not been operated ©. was not operated ». were not operated . was not to be operated 9. Soon, stagecoach travel, «nu», Was replaced by steamships. ‘a. which was no longer popular ¢. that was no longer popular ’b. no longer was it popular 4, which it was no longer popular10. ..nueeby a steamship is more comfortable than by a stagecoach, atraveling ——_b. to travel c.fortraveling travel PASSAGE. Carbon tetrachloride is colorless and inflammable liquid that can be produced by combining carbon disulfide and chlorine. This compound is widely used in industry today because of its effectiveness as a solvent as well as its use in the production of propellants. Despite its widespread use in industry, carbon tetrachloride has been banned for home use. In the past, carbon tetrachloride was a common ingredient in cleaning compounds that were used throughout the home, but it was found to be dangerous: when heated, it changes into poisonous gas that can cause severe illness and even death if it is inhaled. Because of this dangerous characterst the United States revoked permission for the home use of carbon tetrachloride in 1970, The United ‘States has taken similar action with various other chemical compounds. 11.The main point of this passage is that ........ 2. carbon tetrachloride can be very dangerous when itis heated b. the government banned carbon tetrachloride in 1970 ¢. although carbon tetrachloride can legally be used in industry, itis not allowed in home products 4. carbon tetrachloride used to be a regular part of cleaning compounds 12,According to the passage, before 1970 carbon tetrachloride was .. 2. used by itself asacleanser _. often used as a component of cleaning products b. banned in industrial use 4. not allowed in home cleaning products. 13.1 is stated in the passage that when carbon tetrachloride is heated, it becomes .. a. harmful c. a cleaning compound b. colorless 4. inflammable 14.Jt can be inferred from the passage that one role of the U.S. government isto .. a, regulate product safety c. instruct industry on cleaning methodologies b. prohibit any use of carbon tetrachloride d. ban the use of any chemicals 15.The paragraph following the passage most likely discusses ......... a. additional uses for carbon tetrachloride b. the banning of various chemical compounds by the U.S. Goverament cc. further dangerous effects of carbon tetrachloride d. the major characteristics of carbon tetrachloride 16.The word “banned” in line 4 is closest in meaning to .... 2. forbidden b.allowed c. suggested 4. instituted 17-The word “inhaled” in line 7 is closest in meaning to ........ a. warmed b. breathed in c. carelessly d. blown 18,The word “revoked” in line 8 could most easily be replaced by a. gave +b. granted . instituted d. took away 19.The tetracyclines, antibiotics, are used to treat infections. 2. areafamilyof b.beinga family c.afamilyof their family is 20. In early days hydrochloric acid .......... by heating a mixture of sodium chloride with iron sulfate a, was made . was done c.was carried out. was conducted PASSAGE 3: The music business is very difficult to succeed in 9 out of 10 bands that have released their first record fail to produce a second. Surviving in the music industry requires luck and patience, but most of all it requires an intricate knowledge of how a record company functions. The signing of a recording contract is a slow process. The record company will spend a long time investigating theband and current trends in popular music; during this period, itis important that a band reciprocate with an investigation of its own, learning as much as possible about the company and making personal connections within the different departments that will handle their recordings. A record company's search for new talent usually begins by sending a representative of the Artists and Repertoire (A&R) department to visit bars and night clubs scouting for young, talented bands. When the representative identifies a promising band, he or she will work to negotiate a contract and make the recording arrangements. Once a band has finished recording the album, the Publicity and Promotions department takes over and decides whether or not to mass produce and market the band’s album. This is where many bands go wrong. They fail to make personal contacts in this second department, thus losing their voice in the final process of producing and marketing their album. This loss of voice often contributes to the band’s failure as a recording group. 21, Which of the following statements best expresses the main idea of the passage? ‘a. Nine out of ten bands fail to produce a second record. . It is important for a band to have an intricate knowledge of how a recording company works. . Making personal connections will give the band a voice in the final decisions about the promotion of their album. 4. _ The main factors in a band’s success are luck and patience. 22. According to the passage, the initial contact between a band and a recording company is made by. ‘the band’s manager ¢.a band member b, an A&R representative 4. the Publicity and Promotions department 23. The word “investigation” in line 5 is closest in meaning to which of the following? a. production —_b. betrothal —_. credential 4. examination 24. The author mentions that a band’s success is dependent on all of the following factors EXCEPT a. having patience b. making personal contacts with people in the company ©. understanding how a record company functions 4. playing music that sounds like music of famous bands 25. According to the passage, the Publicity and Promotions department a... ‘a, has the final decision in producing an album . handles the recording arrangements for the band . sends representatives to look for new talent ._visits bars and night clubs 26.Surviving in the music industry requires luck and patience, but most of all it requires an intricate knowledge of how a record company functions. The underlined words have the same meaning as. ‘a, makes; starts _b. needs; uses _¢. needs; operates __d. helps; runs 27. The signing of a recording contract is a slow process. According to the passage, “a slow process” means. a. taking sometimes to complete _c. taking someone’s responsibility b. taking a slow procedure 4. taking some stages to follow 28.The record company will spend a long time investigating the band and current trends in popular music. “Investigating” has a similar meaning to. a. researching b. looking at —c. looking after 4. protecting 29.The record company will do some singing competitions to select some talent singers. front of well-known judges. a. by inviting them to sing ¢. looking forward inviting them to sing ». in inviting them to sing _ interested in inviting them to sing 30.The record company ..........-.Will decide to mass produce and market the band’s album, ‘a. whose records the young, talented band b, whom records the young, talented band ¢. who records the young, talented band