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PROBLEM

SET

1.

The followings are the advantages of converting


cow dung to biogas, except___ (E)
The advantages of converting cow dung to biogas
is mentioned in the first sentence of the second
paragraph where it is stated that Family-sized
biogas plants came in an effort to make a
cleaner (option A) and more efficient (B) use of
cattle dung. as well as the last sentence of the
last paragraph where it is stated that the
system is economically sound (option C), in
addition to other benefits such as cleaner (A),
healthier environment (D)
2.

Why is the biogas method described as clean?


(C)
By the description of clean here means that the
biogas method is advantageous and we,
therefore, should look for a positive reason
(options A, B, D and E are all negative reasons).
In addition to this logic, the clause in line 6
paragraph 2 mentions , if converted to biogas
instead of being burned on open fires,
indicates another way of treating the dung,
which carries the risk of air pollution.
3.

What is the major by-product of the biogas


process? (B)
The sentence in line 10 11 in the last paragraph
mentions the value of the fertilizer obtained
which refers to the fertilizer obtained from
the biogas converting method. Option A refers to
the process of biogas, option C refers to the
original form of the biogas, option D and E
refers to the tools used the system

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4.

How can this by-product be used in the village?


(A)
As mentioned before that the by-product of this
method is fertilizer, whose function is improving
the land and increasing crop yields, the use of
this by-product is therefore to improve the land
and increase crop yields. Options B and C are
the use of the biogas, option D is another way of
using the dung, and option E is nowhere to be
found in the text.
5.

In the opinion of the writer, which is better way


of using cow dung? (D)
The first sentence of the second paragraph and
the last sentence of the text give us a clear
understanding of the writers opinion about the
better way of using cow dung which is cleaner,
more efficient, more economical and healthier
when converted to biogas. Options A, B and E
are nowhere to be found in the text whereas
option C directly opposes the clean and
healthy side of the biogas.
6.

The passage above mainly deals with Mahatma


Gandhis ___ (D)
The whole topic of the text talks about Gandhis
life experience in other countries that helps him
to understand his own identity as a Hindi and as
an Indian and finally leads him to identify his life
principles (non-violence, religious tolerance and
truth). Option A directly opposes this topic;
option B is incorrect as he only experienced
racism in South Africa; options C and E both
discus only a small portion of the text.

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7.

The following statements are true about Mahatma


Gandhi, EXCEPT ___ (E)
Option E is a clearly incorrect statement about
Gandhi as it is stated in the last paragraph that
He was in favor of Hindu-Muslim unity
Option A is mentioned in line 3 paragraph 1;
option B is mentioned in line 9 paragraph 2;
option C is implied in the last sentence of the
first paragraph; and option D is implied in line
14 paragraph 3.
8.

The word non-violence in He had three main


beliefs, non-violence, religious tolerance and
truth can best be replaced by ___ (B)
The word non-violence can be understood as
non-aggressive or using no violence in actions.
Both understandings can be summarized as the
use of peace in ones actions of obtaining his/her
goal.
9.

Mahatma Gandhi got his university degree in ___


(C)
The sentence in line 5 paragraph 1 (He studied
law in London, qualifying in 1891) confirms the
time when he got his university degree. Option A
is incorrect as it refers to the time when he left
for England, option B is incorrect as it refers to
the time when he returned to India, option D is
incorrect as it refers to the time of Indias
Independence Day, and option E is incorrect as it
refers to the time when he was assassinated
10.

We can infer from the following statements about


Mahatma Gandhi, EXCEPT ___ (D)
The word hardest in option D is a superlative
and requires a comparison between Gandhis
fighting for Indians independence and others.
This text does not compare that to any of
Gandhis other works or any of others fights and
thus makes this option as an incorrect inference.
Option A is a correct inference from the last
sentence of the first paragraph, option B is

correct based on the first sentence of the last


paragraph, option C can be inferred from line 5
paragraph 1 and option E is clearly stated in line
8 paragraph 2.
11.

In the text above the writer deals with a topic on


(D)
The text mostly talks about pregnancy and its
connection to autism where it specifically states
that older mothers are more likely to give birth to
a child with autism (line 3 paragraph 1) and that
maternal and paternal ages are independently
associated with autism risk (line 20 paragraph 3).
Options B, C, and E are all too wide to be a
topic whereas option A is nowhere to be found in
the discussion.
12.

Which of the following according to the text is


implied about autism in children? (B)
A detailed explanation about autism is mentioned
in paragraph 2 where it states that autism is a
developmental
disorder
characterized
by
impaired social interaction and communication,
which means that it causes an antisocial
behavior. Options A and C are incorrect because
they directly oppose the topic of the text, option
D is incorrect because it refers only to the
subject of the study, and option E is incorrect
because the research uses the data of mothers and
children between 1982 and 2004, implying that
this disorder is known as far back as in 1982.
13.

It can be concluded from the text that ___ (C)


The last paragraph of the text mentions that
Maternal age is increasing in the U.S.A and
that there is a trend toward childbearing. In
addition, researcher Janie Sheldon mentions in
the last paragraph that women are having kids
later. Option A opposes the fact that the risk is
for women over 40 and that the age difference of
parents is only a risk when the mother is under
30. Option B opposes the fact that mothers under
25 as well as mothers between 25 to 29 years of
age are included in the research. Option D

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opposes the fact that both maternal and paternal


ages are independently associated with autism
risk. Option E opposes the fact that this text is a
research result, meaning that the case of autism
is not a mystery.
14.

Which of the following best describes the


authors purpose in this study? (E)
An authors purpose in writing a text is usually
linked to the topic of the text. Options A and D
have nothing to do with the topic and thus not the
correct answers. Option B is incorrect because
the text does not discuss the process of autism
and option C is incorrect because it is too wide a
topic.

17.

1. The part that comes next after the text above


most likely describes... (C)
The last paragraph of the text discusses about
factors contributing to longevity mentioned in the
last part of paragraph two. Meanwhile, the last
part of the paragraph mentions about researching
what factors exactly contribute to longevity.
Therefore, the next paragraph would discuss
about this research (options A and C) studying
the Hurlburts and other nonagenarian families.
Thus leaves option A as incorrect. Options B and
D are topics discussed in the last paragraph and
option E is a topic discussed in the first
paragraph.
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15.

From the information in the first and second


paragraphs, it can be inferred that (A)
The second sentence of the first paragraph states,
Advanced maternal age is linked to a number of
developmental disorders in children and the first
sentence of the second paragraph states, Autism
appears to be on the rise. Both sentences
indicate that developmental disorders are linked
to delayed pregnancy. Option B is incorrect as
the last sentence of the second paragraph states,
Only a fraction Option C is incorrect as the
sample take only in California. Option D is
incorrect as Aspergers syndrome or Downs
syndrome is another type of developmental
disorder, just as autism. And option E opposes
the information in the text.
B

Which of the following statements contains an


opinion about the information in the text? (B)
The use of emotional word as considered is a
major proof to say that option B is an opinion of
what is stated in the text. All the other options
(A, C, D, and E) are all mentioning the facts
discussed in the text.

One habit in the Hurlburts that may explain


longevity among the family member would be
(B)
Although the text does not mention explicitly on
what the Hurlburts might do in common, nothing
in the text that implies them to do anything
connected to food (options A and E) or health
examination (option D). The only thing that can
imply their activity is Agnes story on how she
sneaked out the house and leaped out the window
which requires quite a physical fitness and
ability, both for the sneaker Agnes and the
keeper her father (option B). Option C,
though explicitly stated in paragraph two, refers
only to Agnes Buckley and not to the whole
family.
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16.

The factors to be investigated in the long life


family study related to longevity are essentially
(D)
The factors mentioned in the text (genetic,
environmental and behavioral) are all contribute
to longevity. It means that those factors are
influential to longevity. Options A, B, and C are
incorrect because they do not show direct
relationship between the two topics. Option E is
incorrect because the factors are not unavoidable.

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20.

As a teenager obviously Agnes Buckley (A)


As mentioned in the first paragraph that Agnes
Buckley used to sneak out of the house, favored
boys with motorcycles and leaped out the
window, all are the facts showing that Agnes
Buckley seems to have a lot outdoor activities.
Option B is incorrect because the text shows
nothing about Agnes fondness of any physical
exercise. Option C is incorrect because her
sneaking out of the house does not proof of her
father getting annoyed. Option D is incorrect
because she was considered the troublemaker.
And option E is incorrect because it was
mentioned nowhere in the text.
21.

The best topic for both texts would be (E)


The first paragraph of text A mentions
Scientists have found that sleep helps
consolidate memories, fixing them in the brain so
we can retrieve them later whereas the first
paragraph of text B says Sleep not only protects
memories from outside interferences, but also
helps strengthen them. Both texts, hence,
discuss the impact of sleep to our memories
(option E). Other options (A, B, C, and D) are
all the subtopics discussed in either text.
22.

Which of the following statements represents a


fact that can be found in either text? (B)
As mentioned before that one of the subtopics
discussed in either text is the relationship
between sleep and creativity. This fact is
mentioned in paragraph one, text A, Now, new
research is showing that sleep also seems to
reorganize memories, picking out the emotional
details and reconfiguring the memories to help
you produce new and creative ideas. Options A,
C, and D are all opinions of the writer in relation
to the fact. And option E opposes the fact that
the brain is actually busy when we sleep.

23.

Which of the following can best sum up both


texts? (B)
Summarizing both texts means putting all
information in both texts into single sentence. As
the topic of both texts is the impact of sleep on
memories, which proves to be positive, option B
is thus the best sentence to sum up the
information as mentioned in text A (Sleep is
making memories stronger) and text B (Sleep not
only
protects
memories
from
outside
interferences, but also helps strengthen them).
24.

Based on the information in both texts, sufficient


sleep (B)
Paragraph 3 text A says during sleep
regions of the brain involved with emotion and
memory consolidation are active and paragraph
3 text B says people who slept after learning
the information performed best, suggesting that
sufficient sleep optimally enhances brain
functions (option B)
25.

The focus of research in both texts differs, in that


text A is on (D)
Text A mentions a lot about the connection
between sleep and memory or creativity whereas
text B focuses its topic of discussion much in a
study of sleep interference in learning and its
effect in memory recall (option D).
26.

The best word order of the underlined phrase


The developed newly batteries jelly is ___ (D)
The correct word order for a phrase consisting of
an adverb, adjective and noun is exactly in the
fore mentioned order (adverb adjective
noun). Therefore, newly (an adverb) should be
put before developed (an adjective). Jelly is a
noun and thus must be put after developed. And
so, the correct word order would be the newly
developed jelly (option D)

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27.

The underlined word sits should be ____. (B)


Though it seems like a correct simple present
tense, the clause flexible film of gel sits between
the battery electrodes is actually a noun (flexible
film of gel) followed by an adjective clause and
therefore requires a relative pronoun to be the
subject of the clause (option B)
28.

The underlined word contained should be


____. (E)
The text talks about a research finding (fact) and
uses simple present tense pattern. The subject of
the sentence, it, is a singular subject and the verb
contain should therefore use the present verb
contains (option E)
29.

The underlined word should shows ____. (B)


The sentence is talking about an approach of
replacing liquid electrolytes used in conventional
lithium batteries, that burn when the battery
catches fire, with a polymer or gel electrolytes.
This replacement is believed, based on research,
not to burn and able to improve safety and lead
to an all-solid state cell. It is not just a possibility
(option D) as it has been proved through some
steps of research and it is more likely to be
certain (option B)
30.

The underlined words was not involved should


be ____. (A)
Because the text talks about a result of a
research, the research itself is therefore
conducted in the past (option A or B). Since
involve is not a verb, the use of this word
requires an auxiliary be to function as a verb.
Option A is therefore the most appropriate
answer.
31.

Learning karate requires a great deal of time,


energy, and ____. (B)

And indicates a parallelism in the sentence. The


sentence requires a complement having the same
type of word with time and energy. Since the
two words are nouns, the derivation of the word
concentrate should end in ion, makes up the
word concentration (option B)
32.

___
, the katas, a series of movements
practiced against an imaginary opponent, must be
repeated in training until the movements can be
done smoothly and effortlessly. (E)
This sentence gives an example of why the writer
said what he said in the previous sentence.
Practicing a series of movements against an
imaginary opponent repeatedly not only spends a
lot of time and energy but also requires a full
concentration to be able to do it smoothly and
effortlessly.
33.

To protect themselves against attack, karate


students must carefully study the nerves and
_____ areas of the body. (C)
To win in fights, people usually attack nerves
and other vital areas. Otherwise, their opponents
can fight back. Nerve is an example of a vital
area of the body.
34.

The ____state of mind. (C)


A determiner (the) is usually followed by a noun.
Yet, the phrase puts its noun (state) after another
word that describes the noun. Appropriate is a
base word as well as an adjective.
35.

A calm and serene _____ is crucial for learning


karate. (C)
The sentence requires a subject. The use of a
determiner (a) indicates a missing noun since
calm and serene are adjectives. The derivation
of conscious should end in ness to make up a
noun.

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36.

In 2009, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control


and Prevention says about 1.1 million Americans
_____with pneumonia, and about 50,000 died
from it. (A)
The year 2009 indicates a past time (option A,
B, C, or E). The use of with indicates a passive
voice and option A is the correct option.
37.

All passengers _____ must change trains at


Depok station. (B)
This is already a complete sentence (S V C
pattern) without the blank provided. The blank in
the sentence is therefore additional information
used to give further explanation on the subject,
an adjective clause. The original clause would be
who are going to Bogor because the subject
refers to passengers and a present continuous
tense uses auxiliary be. Since the necessary
clause is not an option, the clause is changed into
an active adjective phrase by eliminating the
relative pronoun and the auxiliary.
38.

39.

Babys development is influenced by both


hereditary and ___. (D)
Both and is a parallel conjunction and the
words in the blank should be of the same type
with hereditary, a noun. The correct option is
therefore the one that consists of a single noun,
option D.
40.

A typical solar panel commonly _____around 15


percent of sunlight into electricity. (E)
Commonly indicates a simple present tense.
Since the subject, a typical solar panel, is a
singular subject, the verb convert should uses the
first type of verb and ends in s.

The young violinist _______ by his teacher


decided to enter his name in the music contest.
(C)
The use of by in the sentence indicates a
passive voice. Yet, the original verb of the
sentence is actually decided to enter his name.
The blank space and the phrase by his teacher is
an adjective phrase to give further explanation on
the subject (the young violinist).

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