Soal SPMB Bahasa Inggris Tahun 2006

Text I

One of the critical factors that play a part in susceptibility to colds is age. A study done by the University of Michigan School of Public Health revealed particulars that seem to hold true for the general population. Infants are the most cold-ridden group, averaging more than six colds in their first year. Boys have more colds than girls up to age three. After the age of three, girls are more susceptible than boys, and teenage girls average three colds a year to boys’ two.

The general incidence of colds continues to decline into maturity Elderly people who are in good health have as few as one or two colds annually. One exception is found among people in their twenties, especially women, who show a rise in cold infections, because people in this age group are most likely to have young children. Adult who delay having children until their thirties and forties experience the same sudden increase in cold infections. The Study also found that economy plays an important role. As income increases, the frequency at which colds are reported in the family decreases. Families with the lowest income suffer about a third more colds than families at the highest end. Lower income in general forces people to live in more cramped quarters than those typically occupied by wealthier people, and crowding increases the opportunities for the cold virus to travel from person to person. Low income may also adversely influence diet. The degree to which poor nutrition affects susceptibility to colds is not yet clearly established, but an inadequate diet is suspected of lowering resistance in general.

1. SPMB 2006

The text mainly discusses __
A. measures taken to prevent colds
B. the most cold-ridden infants
C. symptoms of colds in infants
D. studies conducted on causes of colds
E. people’s susceptibility to colds

2. SPMB 2006

Which of the following is NOT TRUE about colds?
A. Unlike children, grown-ups suffer less from colds.
B. A research has revealed that colds are likely to attack parents.
C. Compared to boys, girls are more susceptible to catch cold.
D. Mothers who have young children are likely to be infected by their children.
E. Age plays a contributing part in people’s susceptibility to colds.

3. SPMB 2006

In what way can a family’s economic condition influence cold susceptibility?
A. People with low income can prevent colds more than others.
B. Cold susceptibility increases among people who are wealthy
C. Nutritious foods is likely to make people susceptible
D. The cold virus travels from wealthy to poorer families
E. Living in cramped houses increases the susceptibility

4. SPMB 2006

From the text, we may conclude that ______
A. there are more than two factors influencing people’s susceptibility to colds
B. all people have the same level of susceptibility to colds
C. in general, resistance to colds for all ages can be achieved through adequate diet
D. the higher people’s income the higher their risk of getting colds
E. low income families have colds three times more in a year than wealthy families

5. SPMB 2006

‘Cold ridden-group’ in line 2-3 means group
A. which can get rid of colds
B. the least susceptible to colds
C. which can prevent colds
D. frequently attacked by colds
E. which do not easily catch colds

Text II

Languages are much like living creatures that become endangered when numbers decline. Some linguists are taking action in preserving endangered languages. They believe it should be a priority since they are on the brink of extinction. Preservation can occur in two ways. First, linguists can study dying languages and a seek to preserve the components of the language: the sounds, the vocabulary, the grammar, and the traditions. The second way is to teach children the language and have linguists advise on language maintenance. An example of this latter method is the Maori language of New Zealand. It has seen an increase in the number of speakers between the 1960s and 1970s. New Zealand has since set up’ language nest’s in early childhood centers to teach children the Maori language, exposing 100,000 children to their native tongue so far .
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6. SPMB 2006

The topic of the paragraph is ___
A. how to preserve endangered languages.
B. The movement of languages in the world
C. The Maori language of New Zealand
D. The estimated rate of language extinction
E. How to maintain aboriginal languages.

7. SPMB 2006

With which of the following sentences should the paragraph end ?
A. Revival of languages such as the Maori language is gaining ground
B. Languages become endangered when they are not passed on to children or when there is a dominant language.
C. These methods have so far proved excellent to preserve many endangered languages.
D. They believe than their language is on the brink of extinction because their children cannot use it.
E. Actions should be taken because a loss in global languages means a loss of the diverse ideas and cultures.

Text III

.................................................................................................... (2) When you are reading a report, listening to instructions, filling out an application for, or speaking about your interests, you are spending your time communicating. (3) Communication activities take skill. (4) When you send a message to others, you wants to be sure that the receiver of your message understands exactly what you mean. (5) Facial expression can also be used to convey what you mean. (6) When you are receiving a message from someone, you want to be sure you understand what that person means. (7) To be an effective communicator, you need to know the importance of communication skills both in your personal life and in your career. (8) Finally, you also need to know how communication psychology and evolving technologies can affect your communication skill.

8. SPMB 2006

Which of the following sentences should best begin the text?
A. Think about how much time you spend communicating with others.
B. Why do you want to spend time to communicate with others?
C. There are several important characteristics of communication.
D. Do you send messages to others or do you receive messages from others?
E. When communicating with others, we have to consider several factors.

9. SPMB 2006

Which of the following sentences is irrelevant to the text?
A. 3
B. 4
C. 5
D. 6
E. 7

Text IV

The word music includes a great many different kinds of pieces that have been written for many different reasons. You already know many of the uses of music. In a movie, music in the background helps ___(10) ___ your mood. In a church or temple, music makes the ceremonies more effective. Some pieces of music ___(11) ___ unity in a group or in a country. The song “We shall Overcome” is an example. It was sung by those ___(12) ___for civil rights in the 1960s. Some people use music or clothing or certain certain hairstyles _____ (13) ____ them feel a connection with a certain group. Teenagers who learn certain pieces of music ___(14) __) other teenagers like them are examples of this use of music. People use music as an outlet for deep feelings. Spirituals are examples of such music. At other times, people enjoy music just for fun. They might, ___(15) ___, sing “Ninety-Nine Bottles of Beer on the Wall” when riding a school bus. Many Americans use music as ___(16) __to activities such as studying, jogging, or driving a car. In some parts of the world, people use music along with physical work like paddling a canoe or gathering crops. All these uses of music have one thing ___(17) __Music goes along with something else. It is not being listened to for it self.

10. SPMB 2006

A. determination
B. determined
C. determining
D. determiner
E. determine

11. SPMB 2006

A. help
B. promote
C. expect
D. endorse
E. advocate

12. SPMB 2006

A. working
B. work
C. worked
D. to work
E. are working

13. SPMB 2006

A. help
B. helping
C. helped
D. to help
E. hey help

14. SPMB 2006

A. if
B. while
C. although
D. because
E. in order to

15. SPMB 2006

A. in addition
B. for instance
C. furthermore
D. such as
E. nevertheless

16. SPMB 2006

A. an environment
B. a theme
C. a background
D. a call
E. an atmosphere

17. SPMB 2006

A. in common
B. on average
C. as usual
D. to the effect
E. in reality

Soal Nomor 18 sampai nomor 25 tidak berhubungan dengan bacaan.

18. SPMB 2006

‘Thank you for driving me home, Tom.’
A. No, thanks
B. Yes, please
C. Not at all
D. The same to you
E. You too

19. SPMB 2006

‘Your train was delayed, wasn’t it?’
‘Yes, therefore, when I arrived, the driver picking me up _______ for more than an hour.
A. waited
B. would wait
C. was waiting
D. would have waited
E. had been waiting

20. SPMB 2006

These tourists, ______ are Japanese, were among the crowd participating in the “dangdut” dance.
A. there are many
B. many of them
C. whose many
D. many of whom
E. they who

21. SPMB 2006

‘I don’t see any direction to get to the waterfall’. ‘______ to show us the way.’
A. Also there are no guides
B. We can also not have guides
C. Nor are there any guides
D. There are no guides
E. So guides are not there

22. SPMB 2006

‘Has mother finally decided what to buy for herself?’
‘I don’t know; let’s ask her what ______________’
A. does she want to buy
B. to buy
C. is buying
D. does she buy
E. she wants to buy

23. SPMB 2006

“There is no strict control on the preservation of forests; otherwise, many areas _________________.’
A. would be safe from floods
B. used to be flooded
C. are being flooded
D. were all be flooded
E. cannot be saved from floods

24. SPMB 2006

‘What a nuisance! This is the second time that my cell phone isn’t working.’
‘Have you taken it to the service center ___________________?’
A. they will check it for you
B. to have it checked
C. they have to check it
D. you should check it
E. to have to check it

25. SPMB 2006

“Think twice before you decide to marry a man much older than you.’ _____
A. You’d better watch out
B. I’d rather not say
C. Say nothing else
D. Mind your own business
E. You should not interrup

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