Questions 1 to 3 are based on the following text. D.

the contention about global warming and

whether it is indeed slowing this period
The latest round in an ongoing debate over global- E. the view of study in science that the hiatus is
warming trends claims that warming has indeed an artifact which vanishes
slowed down this century. An obvious slowing in the
rise of global temperatures was recorded at the Topic: Understanding Implicit Information
beginning of the twenty-first century. This was
referred to as a "hiatus" or a "pause". This hiatus was Subtopic: Finding Contextual Meaning
first observed several years ago. Climate-change
skeptics have used this as evidence that global 2. The word “prominent” in paragraph 2 means….
warming has stopped permanently. But in June the
previous year, a study in science claimed that the A. well-known
hiatus was just an artifact which disappears when B. promenade
biases in temperature data are corrected. C. shrewd
D. indolent
Now a prominent group of researchers is countering E. magnificent
that claim. They argue in Nature Climate Change that
even after correcting these biases the slowdown was Topic: Paraphrasing Detailed Information
real. "There is this mismatch between what the climate
models are producing and what the observations are Subtopic: Understanding Specific Information
showing," says lead author John Fyfe. "We can't ignore
it." Fyfe uses the term "slowdown" rather than
3. Why have some claimed that global warming a
"hiatus". He also stresses that it does not in any way
fabricated issue?
weaken global-warming theory.
A. Because there’s no valid data to prove that
The study that questioned the existence of the
global warming is real.
slowdown corrected known biases in the surface
B. Since the existence of the slowdown corrected
temperature record maintained by the US National
known biases in the surface temperature record
Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
upheld by the US NOAA.
The finding showed differences in temperature
C. As an assessment done on Climate Change
readings from ships and buoys. This effectively
presenting that warming had slowed was no
increased the record about warming. The researchers
longer valid.
also extended the record to include 2014. This set a
D. For the researchers is countering that in Nature
new record high for average temperatures.
Climate Change even after correcting these
biases the slowdown was real.
Thomas Karl, director of National Centers for E. Because of the diversification in temperature
Environmental Information in Asheville, calculated the readings from ships and buoys, the study
rate of global warming between 1950 and 1999 as found.
being 0.113°C per decade. This was similar to the
0.116°C a decade calculated for 2000-14. This, Karl
The following text is for questions 4 to 5.
said, meant that an assessment done by the influential
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change in 2013
showing that warming had slowed was no longer valid. Over the last two decades, the use of ICT has been an
important topic in education. On the one hand, studies
have shown that ICT can enhance teaching and
(Adapted from www.nature.com)
learning outcomes. For example, in science and
mathematics education, scholars have documented that
Topic: Extracting Core Information the use of ICT can improve students’ conceptual
understanding, problem solving, and team working
Subtopic: Defining the Topic skills. Consequently, most curriculum documents state
the importance of ICT and encourage school teachers
1. The passage above mainly discusses about…. to use them. However, teachers need to specifically
trained in order to integrate ICT in their teaching.
A. the hiatus observation was first carried out
several years ago Schools are known to be resistant to innovation and
B. the reason why global warming is slowing change, however, the spread of ICT is beginning to
down in this century affect how teachers teach. One of the current issues
C. global warming is a verifiable issue in the about the use of ICT is how it is integrated into the
space of a decade curriculum. The curriculum document provide
arguments for introducing ICT in the school setting.
Therefore, schools expect that graduates from teacher C. the advantages of using ICT in the learning
education programs have a reasonable knowledge of process
how to use ICT. However, this may not be the case D. teachers need to be trained in order to integrate
because most current teachers’ pre-service preparation, ICT in their teaching
and subsequent in-service courses were designed by E. ICT and education in today’s learning
using traditional educational technology and settings. development
Thus, the participants in these courses are not familiar
with the processes, interaction patterns, features, and Question number 6 to 8 are based on the following
possibilities of teaching learning processes based on text.
ICT.
Sleepiness after eating is a response of the body to
Effective development of pre-service teachers’ ICT chemical changes during the digestion process. This is
proficiency does not seem to be a direct process, but is normal and it happens to everybody. However, if
the one asking for a careful, complex approach. First, a sleepiness occurs every time after eating and obstructs
need assessment is important to find out what ICT your ability to function, this may be a concern.
skills and knowledge teachers need at schools. Second, Sleepiness after eating is caused by many factors, such
designers of teacher education programs should know as the type of food you consume, messy sleeping
the pre-service teachers’ perceptions of ICT and their habits, your health condition and so forth. The body
attitudes toward ICT integration into curriculum. requires energy to function and this energy is obtained
Third, teacher education programs need to consider the through food. Post-eating, the body releases hormones
two typical arguments that support the ICT use in such as amylin, glucagon and cholecystokinin. These
schools. hormones increase blood sugar levels, creating a
feeling of fullness and producing insulin that will be
(Adapted from www.cjlt.ca) streamed through cell tissues and provide energy for
them. At the same time, the brain releases serotonin
Topic: Paraphrasing Detailed Information that causes drowsiness.

Subtopic: Restating Phrases and Sentences Moreover, food also influences melatonin production
in the brain. This is the hormone that is responsible for
4. Which of the following best restates the sentence sleepiness post-meal. Some foods that are rich in
“Over the last two decades, the use of ICT has been an protein, such as meat, poultry, eggs, fish, spinach, tofu,
important topic in education. On the one hand, studies cheese and soybeans can trigger more drowsiness than
have shown that ICT can enhance teaching and others. Additionally, foods containing carbohydrates
learning outcomes.” in paragraph 1? also help produce serotonin and tryptophan amino
acids found in the brain. This is the reason why you
A. ICT usage has been a vital topic in education feel sleepy after eating carbohydrate-rich foods.
and studies indicate that ICT can develop
teaching and learning upshot. Overeating can also cause sleepiness. Post-meal, the
B. Studies have shown that ICT can enrich body streams more blood to the digestive system to
teaching and learning end result better digest foods in massive amounts. This causes a
C. The use of ICT has been an insignificant topic temporary blood and nutrients shortage in the brain. To
in education. Also, studies have shown that prevent post-meal drowsiness, it’s better to eat a
ICT can enhance teaching and learning balanced diet containing vegetables, grains and good
outcomes. fats to provide continuous energy. Drink lots of water
D. Over the last two decades, the use of ICT has and limit your sugar intake.
been an important topic in educational method.
E. Over the preceding two decades, studies have Bad sleeping patterns can also cause sleepiness after
exposed that ICT can increase teaching and eating. After a meal, the body feels full and relaxed,
learning outcomes. making the body feel like it is resting, resulting in a
feeling of sleepiness, particularly if you didn’t get a
Topic: Extracting Core Information good night’s sleep the night before. To avoid this,
improve your sleeping habits to prevent stress.
Subtopic: Comprehending Main Ideas Engaging in regular physical exercise can help you get
a good night’s sleep. It is recommended that you avoid
5. Based on the passage, paragraph 1 most likely napping if you are having trouble sleeping at night.
discusses….
 (Adapted from www.thejakartapost.com)
A. educational growth in the last two decades
B. the development of education by using ICT Topic: Understanding Implicit Information
Subtopic: Author-related Questions capita coffee consumption on the rise both in Indonesia
and the wider region, there is obvious room for further
6. What is the author’s purpose in writing the passage? growth, but there is also an obvious need for
investment. The capital required to take Indonesia’s
A. To discuss the amount of food to consume so coffee industry to the next level presents appealing
as not to feel sleepy prospects for investors, while the country’s burgeoning
B. To inform the readers about the factors of coffee culture also brings opportunities for foreign
sleepiness after eating exporters.
C. To argue the effect of eating too much foods
for the brain Indonesia’s tropical climate produces almost ideal
D. To tell the readers the benefit of eating certain conditions for planting coffee. Today, most Indonesian
foods coffee comes from Sumatra, but Sulawesi and
E. To investigate what causes drowsiness after Kalimantan, the Lesser Sunda Islands of Bali,
overeating Sumbawa and Flores as well as the country’s
easternmost region of Papua all contribute to national
Topic: Understanding Implicit Information output. Robusta coffee makes up more than three
quarters of Indonesia’s produce; the remainder is of the
Subtopic: Author-related Questions milder Arabica type. The numerous coffee-growing
regions in the country produce beans of distinct flavors
7. By writing the sentences in paragraph 2, the author and properties, and a number of highland Arabica
intends to tell the readers about…. coffees from Indonesia are recognized by aficionados
the world over.
A. foods that are rich in protein, such as meat,
eggs, fish, tofu, cheese and soybeans can Indonesian coffee exports rose from 336,840 tonnes
generate more drowsiness (or 5,614,000 60-KG bags) in crop year 2000/2001 to
B. overeating protein and carbohydrate-rich foods 656,400 tonnes (10,940,000 bags) in 2012/2013,
obstructs your brain’s ability to function well according to data collated by the International Coffee
C. the reason why carbohydrate-rich foods make Organization. Total production over the same period
you feel sleepy increased from 419,220 tonnes to 763,800 tonnes. At
D. food combinations containing tryptophan present, the principal destinations for Indonesian
amino acid and carbohydrates make you feel coffee are the US, Japan and Western Europe
drowsy (particularly Germany), but Indonesia is well placed to
E. the hormone melatonin production in the brain capitalize on the fast-rising demand in the ASEAN
is responsible for sleepiness after eating. region and in China.

Topic: Understanding Implicit Information Indonesian per-capita consumption of around 1.2 kg in

2012 pales against more than 4 kg in the US, around 7
kg in the world’s number one coffee producer Brazil
Subtopic: Predicting Paragraph
and more than 10 kg in various European countries.
But with Indonesian per-capita consumption having
8. It can be predicted from the passage that…. already doubled in just a few years, domestic demand
looks to be on a fast growth trend. This puts the
A. the finer you manage your sleep, the more world’s fourth-most populous country on course to
lethargic you feel become a leading coffee market. Local demand is
B. the more fish you eat, the better it is for the driven by the lifestyle changes that accompany
brain urbanization and economic development. Caffeine
C. the less you eat carbohydrate-rich foods, the consumption tends to increase when a larger part of the
less you will feel drowsy labor force works in an office environment.
D. the less meat you eat, the more you will feel
drowsy (Adapted from www.gbgindonesia.com)
E. the less you consume protein and
carbohydrates, the better it is for the body
Topic: Extracting Core Information
The text below is for queries 9 to 10
Subtopic: Summarizing The Passage
Indonesia is the world’s third-largest coffee producer
9. What is the best summary of the passage?
and exporter, after Brazil and Vietnam. National coffee
output has grown over the past decades, albeit not in a
linear fashion as harvests fluctuate strongly from one A. The primary destinations for Indonesian coffee
year to another depending on the weather. With per- export are the US, Japan and Western Europe
 B. Total production of Indonesian coffee over the between the professional practice and the reflections
same period has increased enabled by the application of the Network of Meanings
C. Indonesia is well placed to capitalize on the concept, which may show, among others, connections
fast-rising demand in the ASEAN region between elements.
D. The various coffee-growing in the country
produce beans of distinct flavors Adapted from: http://ac.els-cdn.com
E. Indonesia’s coffee growing and Indonesia’s
coffee industry needs growth capital The passage is mainly concerned with…

Topic: Paraphrasing Detailed Information a. psychological elements in education

b. important points of education and training
Subtopic: Understanding Specific Information c. the work of educational psychologists
d. educational policies for psychologists
10. What can be inferred from paragraph 3 in the e. educational psychologists’ education and
passage? training

A. The coffee export has decreased in several Latihan Soal 12

years
B. Total production deducted from 419,220 Before engineers dreamed of eliminating drivers in
tonnes to 763,800 tonnes cars, they imagined eliminating the side mirrors. Now
C. Indonesian coffee exports increased from a long-sought solution looks closer to finally stripping
2000/2001 to 2012/2013 cars of side mirrors. Many automakers demonstrate
D. Indonesia is in a good site to take advantage of video systems that replace the Mickey Mouse ears with
fast-rising demand in ASEAN cameras. Continental, a major parts and systems
E. The US, Japan and Western Europe are the supplier to automakers, was one of them.
destination for Indonesian coffee
In a customized Mercedes-Benz CLS, Continental
Latihan Soal 11 demonstrated how its system would work. Thumb-size
video cameras on the exterior of the car replace the
There are two crucial points on the topic of education side-mounted mirrors and use interior screens on the
and training of future educational psychologists. They left and right side of the dashboard to deliver views of
are: the space and context of the school/educational what is next to and behind the car. The screens are near
psychologist’s performance; and the psychology where a driver would normally look to check a mirror,
undergraduate course curriculum. On the first point, it and the camera views are wider than what a physical
is understood and defended that there is a big mirror can provide, eliminating blind spots along the
difference between being an educational psychologist side of the car. The cameras, which can automatically
on the staff of a school, and acting as a school adjust to reduce glare from sunlight or increase
psychologist in a private office outside the institution. brightness at night, are also helpful in tight parking
Even though the profession is defined by education spots.
(degree) and the purpose of the work (responding to
school’s demands), it is understood that the Technology suppliers hope that regulations requiring
local/position in which the professional stands makes a old-fashioned physical mirrors will be amended.
big difference in the role of its actions. Consequently, Philipp Hoffmann, BMW’s project manager for
different elements are required in the process of the camera monitor systems expected to begin road testing
individual’s education/training, such as: knowledge of the mirrorless systems in Europe this year, quickly
about educational policies, organization and laws; followed by additional testing in Asia. He remained
training to deal with institution dynamic and continued hopeful that the United States would follow soon.
education, etc.
He may have a good reason to be optimistic. Daimler
On the second point, it is defended that the school AG, parent company of Mercedes-Benz, is already
environment and the whole structure that delimits this testing a couple of autonomous tractor-trailers in
space should be considered when choosing disciplines Nevada that use large high-definition screens instead
and the method of knowledge construction for of side mirrors. Also, BMW recently received an
undergraduate curricula design, thereby expanding the exemption from the Transportation Department in the
professional’s insight into other knowledge fields, such U.S. to allow it to deploy an automatic parking feature
as education and politics, among others. About the that enables a BMW 7 Series car to park itself, while
curriculum related to the performance of educational the driver stands on the curb. It is a feature the
psychologists outside (as consultants or autonomous company demonstrated only a year ago.
professionals) and inside the school (as part of the
teacher/functionary board), a discussion is proposed
Using cameras instead of physical mirrors could also Energy efficiency is one of the top priorities in eco-
end dangling damaged mirrors. To replace a typical communities, such as Dockside Green. Not only do
mirror can be expensive as much as $946 on a 2015 energy-efficient appliances and light fixtures reduce
Acura RLX, according to the insurance institute. the environmental impact of heating and hot water,
However, Mr. McConnell at Continental noted they also save residents and business owners money.
potential savings in building cars that no longer need Dockside Green claims that homeowners will use 55%
the structural support for side-mounted mirrors. less energy than average residents in Canada. Though
they are sharing space by investing in condo-style
Adapted living, residents will have individual utility metres.
from: https://www.nytimes.com/2016/02/05/automobil Studies show that people use approximately 20% less
es/end-of-the-road-may-be-near-for-side-mirrors.html energy when they are billed for exactly what they use.
In addition, water is treated at Dockside Green and
How is the last sentence of paragraph 3 related to reused on site for flushing toilets.
paragraph 4?
Planners of eco-communities such as Dockside Green
a. The last sentence of paragraph 3 describes the must take the future into account. Dockside Green will
regulation in implementing the technology in reuse 90% of its construction waste. They also plan to
the U.S. and the following paragraph continue using local suppliers for all of their transport
elaborates it. and maintenance needs. This is a great way to reduce
b. The sentence discusses the possibility for the emissions. Dockside residents will be encouraged to
technology to be implemented in the U.S. and make use of a mini transit system and buy into the
the following paragraph explains the reason community’s car share program. Finally, plans are in
for the possibility. the works for a high-tech heating system that will use
c. The sentence states Philipp Hoffman’s idea renewable biomass instead of fossil fuels.
about eliminating drivers in car and the
following paragraph elaborates the idea. Adapted from: http://tx.english-
d. Paragraph 4 provides an example to support ch.com/teacher/lyn/level-c/ecocommunities-dockside-
the idea about the implementation of green/
Mercedes-Benz technology mentioned in the
previous sentence. The false idea that the author may hold about Dockside
e. Paragraph 4 explicates Continental’s sense of Green is that…
optimism provided in the last sentence of
paragraph 3. a. It is where more natural living can exist.
b. It provides all eco-friendly properties.
Latihan Soal 13 c. It encourages all houses to utilize efficient
energy.
The green movement is catching on in many pockets d. It is a good asset to buy a property in it.
of the world. This is especially true in the construction e. It reduces global warming and emissions.
industry. Today’s buzzwords, which include global
warming and zero emission, are causing everyday Latihan Soal 14
people to look for ways to reduce their carbon
footprint. Purchasing environmentally-friendly Having known the benefit of seasonal detoxification, it
property is a good investment for those who are is then important for us to know how to do it. The best
concerned about their own health and the well-being of way to begin a spring cleanse, and to optimize results,
the earth. Based on this trend, entire districts, known as is to incorporate cleansing and alkalizing foods,
eco-communities, are being designed with green nutrients, botanicals, and mind-body healing practices
initiatives in mind. Dockside Green in Victoria, British into a gentle program. They also allow healing and
Columbia, Canada is one of these communities. Its transformation to spring forth naturally.
goal is to become the world’s first zero-emissions
neighborhood. According to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)
philosophy, every season correlates to different
Builders of Dockside Green have the environment in “elements” or organ systems in the body. For example,
mind with every choice they make. They ensure proper winter correlates with the water element and the
ventilation, and guarantee residents 100% fresh indoor kidneys/bladder system. From a Western naturopathic
air. Interior and exterior building materials, such as perspective, cold weather can put stress on your
paints and wood, are natural and non-toxic. Eco- adrenal and thyroid glands. As a result, the blood
conscious builders use bamboo wherever possible becomes more acidic and there is a buildup of lactic
because it is durable and does not require pesticides to acid. This can lead to sluggishness, muscle and joint
grow. pain, and arthritis.
Both Eastern and Western naturopathic medical Cleansing and alkalizing foods, nutrients, botanical
systems agree that the transition from winter to spring and mind-body healing practices are the foundations of
offers an ideal opportunity to shed extra weight. It is Traditional Chinese Medicine. To incorporate a TCM
also a good time to gently cleanse accumulated toxins philosophy, every person must do a fast cleansing
from the body. This excess buildup can be the result of program in the spring.
numerous factors. The main causes include unhealthy
diet, poor digestion, lack of exercise, winter
dehydration, normal metabolic processes, and
environmental pollution. Latihan Soal 15

In TCM, spring corresponds to the liver and the Having known the benefit of seasonal detoxification, it
gallbladder. A gentle spring cleanse effectively is then important for us to know how to do it. The best
supports the liver’s vital detoxification processes. It way to begin a spring cleanse, and to optimize results,
also eliminates toxins stored in organs and tissues, is to incorporate cleansing and alkalizing foods,
helps shed excess weight, alkalizes the body, and gets nutrients, botanicals, and mind-body healing practices
your circulation and energy moving. Digestion is into a gentle program. They also allow healing and
improved and inflammation is reduced. Moreover, transformation to spring forth naturally.
blood sugar is balanced and immune functions better.
According to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)
A cleansing diet is the most critical component of any philosophy, every season correlates to different
detoxification program. Animal protein, particularly “elements” or organ systems in the body. For example,
red meat, should be minimized during a cleanse. It winter correlates with the water element and the
emphasizes lighter, organic plant-based proteins that kidneys/bladder system. From a Western naturopathic
are easier for the body to digest. Below are the critical perspective, cold weather can put stress on your
components of a detox diet which can help improve adrenal and thyroid glands. As a result, the blood
digestion and enhance detoxification, resulting in becomes more acidic and there is a buildup of lactic
greater energy and vitality. acid. This can lead to sluggishness, muscle and joint
pain, and arthritis.
Adapted from: http://innergardensprings.com/igs-
blog/archives/06-2016 Both Eastern and Western naturopathic medical
systems agree that the transition from winter to spring
What is the best summary of the passage? offers an ideal opportunity to shed extra weight. It is
also a good time to gently cleanse accumulated toxins
a. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) from the body. This excess buildup can be the result of
philosophy believes that seasonal numerous factors. The main causes include unhealthy
detoxification is a crucial practice for a holistic diet, poor digestion, lack of exercise, winter
mind-body healing. This is because every dehydration, normal metabolic processes, and
season correlates to our body differently. environmental pollution.
According to this philosophy, our body is
craving for a spring cleanse every year, and we In TCM, spring corresponds to the liver and the
must listen to our body. gallbladder. A gentle spring cleanse effectively
b. Seasonal detoxification should be done during supports the liver’s vital detoxification processes. It
the transition from winter to spring since it is also eliminates toxins stored in organs and tissues,
the right time to get rid of toxins, shed extra helps shed excess weight, alkalizes the body, and gets
weight and alkalize the body. To do this, your circulation and energy moving. Digestion is
people should incorporate cleansing and improved and inflammation is reduced. Moreover,
organic plant-based diet and combine them blood sugar is balanced and immune functions better.
with mind-body healing practices. A cleansing diet is the most critical component of any
c. To obtain the best outcome for health, a detoxification program. Animal protein, particularly
detoxification program can only be done red meat, should be minimized during a cleanse. It
during winter of spring for three days up to emphasizes lighter, organic plant-based proteins that
three weeks. An effective way to do this is by are easier for the body to digest. Below are the critical
combining cleansing and alkaline foods with components of a detox diet which can help improve
light exercises. digestion and enhance detoxification, resulting in
d. To achieve the best result, a detoxification greater energy and vitality.
program needs to be done in between April
and May. To do this, people need to combine Adapted from: http://innergardensprings.com/igs-
cleansing with an alkaline-based diet that blog/archives/06-2016
relies heavily on organic foods.
About seasonal detoxification, which topic does the
paragraph preceding the passage most likely discuss?

a. its process
b. its side effect
c. its origin
d. its definition
e. its advantage