Kumpulan Soal TOEFL

Kumpulan Soal TOEFLDirections : Question 1-15 are incompl h menjadi hal yang penting saat ini. Sebelum mengikuti tes TOEFL, ada baiknya sobat semua berlatih dulu supaya hasilnya maksimal. Pada pembelajaran kali ini, kita akan belajar mengerjakanContoh Soal TOEFL Structure Lengkap Dengan Kunci Jawaban. ete sentences. Beneath each sentence you will see for words or phrases, marked (A), (B), (C) and (D). You are to choose one word or phrase that best complete the sentence.

Example IThe swimming instructor came... if the apartment was still available.A. to seeB. seeingC. sawD. for seeing

The sentence should be read "The swimming instructor cameto seeif the apartment was still available." Therefore, you should chooseA.

Now begin work on the questions.

1. The committee has met twice and .... A. they reached a final decision B. a final decision was reached C. its decision was reached D. it has reached a final decision

2. The manager won't be able to attend the shareholders' meeting tomorrow because.... A. he must to give a lecture B. he will be giving a lecture C. of he will give lecture D. he will have giving a lecture

3. Brenda's score on the test is the highest in class. A. She should study hard last night. B. She should have studied hard last night. C. She must have studied hard last night. D. She had to study hard last night

4. To answer accurately is more important than... A. to finish quickly B. a quick finish C. you finish it quickly D. quick finish

5. Having been served lunch,.... A. the problems were discussed by the participants. B. the participants discuss the problems. C. it was discussed by the participants. D. A discussion of the problems were made by the participants.

6. East Kalimantan relies heavily on income from oil and natural gas, and.... A. Aceh province also. D. so does Aceh province.

B. Aceh province too. D. so does Aceh province.7. The participants have had some problems deciding.... A. when they should announce the result of the meeting. B. when are they sgoing to announce the result of the meeting. C. when should they announce the result of the meeting. D. the time when the result of the meeting to announce.

8. This year will be more difficult for our organization because.... A. we have less money and volunteers than last year. B. there is a little money and volunteers than last year. C. it has less money and fewer volunteers than it had last year. D. it has fewer money and less volunteers than it had last year.

9. Professor Baker told his students that... A. they can turn over their reports on Mondays. B. the reports can turn over on Monday. C. they could hand in their reports on Monday. D. the reports they can hand in on Monday.

10. The adder is a venomous snake ... bite may prove fatal to humans. A. its B. whom its C. that D. whose

11. .... a bee colony gets, the more the queen's egglaying capability diminishers. A. It is more overcrowded. B. The more overcrowded. C. More overcrowded than. D. More than overcrowded.

12. The chairwoman requested that .... A. the participants studied more careful the problem. B. the participants study the problem more carefully. C. the participants studied the problem with more careful. D. the problem be studied more carefully.

13. Unlike the earth, which rotates once every twenty-four hours ... once every ten hours. A. the rotation of Jupiter B. Jupiter rotates C. Jupiter rotation D. Jupiter rotate

14. Jackson,... capital of Mississippi, is the largest city in the state. A. the B. it is the C. is the D. where the

15. The various types of bacteria are classified according to...shapes. A. whose B. how they are C. have D. their

KUNCI JAWABAN1. D 11. B 2. B 12. B 3. C 13. B 4. A 14. A 5. B 15. D 6. D 7. C 8. C 9. C 10.D

Contoh Soal:_________ was ringing continuously for hours.(A). Loudly(B). In the morning(C). The Phone(D). The bells

Pembahasannya:1. Teridentifikasi terdapat sebuah kata kerja yaitu was sehingga diperlukan subjek untuk melengkapi pernyataan tersebut.2. (A) bukan subjek, (B) bukan subjek, (C) subjek, (D) subjek3. Sekarang tinggal 2 pilihan kemungkinan jawaban, sekarang tinggal dilihat yang lebih tepat.4. Karena was merupakan kata kerja tunggal, maka jawaban yang tepat adalah (C) yang merupakan subjek tunggal.

Sebagai latihan, silahkan jawab soal berikut:1. Mark Twain _________ they years after the Civil War the Gilded Age.(A) Called(B) Calling(C) He called(D) His calls

2. Early _________ toes instead on hooves on their feet.(A) Horses(B) Had horses(C) Horses had(D) Horses having

3. _________ radio as the first practical system of wireless telegraphy.(A) Marconi's development(B) The development of Marconi(C) Developing Marconi(D) Marconi developed

Sekarang Anda akan belajar tentang salah satu ciri-ciri soal TOEFL bahwa jika suatu kata yang biasanya subjek namun terdapat kata depan (object of preposition) yang mengikutinya, maka kata tersebut bukan suatu subjek.

Contoh Soal:To Mike _______ was a big surprise.(A). Really(C). funny(B). the party(D). WhenPembahasannya:1. Dapat dilihat bahwa sebelum kata Mike terdapat kata depan to, sehingga Mike bukan merupakan subjek.2. Teridentifikasi terdapat sebuah kata kerja yaitu was sehingga diperlukan subjek untuk melengkapi pernyataan tersebut.3. (A) bukan subjek, (B) subjek, (C) bukan subjek, (D) kata penghubung4. Jawaban yang benar adalah (B)

Sebagai latihan, silahkan jawab soal berikut:1. _________ grow close to the ground in the short Arctic Summer.(A) Above tundra plants(B) Tundra plants(C) Tundra plants are found(C) For tundra plants

2. Between 1725 and 1750, New England witnessed an increase in the specialization of _________ .(A) Occupations(B) Occupies(C) They occupied(C) It occupied them

3. The two biggest resort _________ Arkansas are Hot Springs and Eureka Springs.(A) in(B) towns in(C) towns are(D) towns are in

Dan terakhir Anda akan mempelajari tentang Present Participle. Present participle adalah kata kerja (verb) yang ditambah ing (verb + ing). Present participle berbeda dengan gerunds. Fungsi present participle dapat sebagai kata kerja (verb) dan juga dapat sebagai kata sifat (adjective).

- Merupakan bagian dari kata kerja bila terdapat bentuk be (is, am, are) di depan kata kerja.Contoh: The train is arriving at the station now.Dalam kalimat ini, kata arriving sebagai kata kerja karena diikuti bentuk be (is).

- Merupakan bagian dari kata sifat bila tidak terdapat bentuk be (is, am, are) di depan kata kerja.Contoh: The train arriving at the station now is an hour late.Dalam kalimat ini, kata arriving sebagai kata sifat karena kata kerja sudah ada pada kata is.

Contoh Soal: The film _______ appearing at the local theater is my favorite.(A). now(B). is (C). it (D). was

Pembahasannya:1. Dapat dilihat bahwa kata The film merupakan subjek.2. Dapat juga terlihat bahwa terdapat kata kerja yaitu kata is.3. (A) kata pelengkap, (B) kata kerja, (C) subjek, (D) kata kerja4. Jawaban yang benar adalah (A).1. The increase in the sales of new cars ....... Expected to make traffic jams worse A. IsD. Being B. Are JAWAB: A C. Be 2. Little children are usually afraid of........ by their mother.A. Lett B. To leave C. Leaving D. Been left JAWAB: C

3. " When did you realize you had lost your purse"" When I... ,one to pay the conductor" A. Was needing B. Had needed C. Have needing D. Am needing JAWAB: B

4. Why didn't Did! wan to go home?'' His mother...... him for causing the car accident'A. would blame B. has blamed C. is blaming D. had blamed JAWAB: D

5. The way professor Mattis teaches English not only keeps the student' interest.......A. And also increases their motivation B. But also increasing their motivation C. And he also increases their motivation D. But also increases their motivation JAWAB: D

6. The thief......... into the room through this window because there are footprint near the door.A. Was to get B. My get C. Would rather get D. Must have got JAWAB: D

7. He told me a lot about the Philippines. He ..... there for a long time. A. Must have lived B. Might be living C. Ought to have lived D. Should be livingJAWAB: A

8. Your son will be operated on tomorrow morning. He ... have a good rest tonight' the doctor said. A. Might B. May C. Can D. Must JAWAB: D

9. Having given the prescription to the patient...A. The medicine was taken regularly by the patient B. The doctor told the patient to take the medicine regularly C. The medicine had to be taken regularly by the patient D. The patient was told to take the medicine regularly JAWAB: B10. .......... A few million rupiahs, he went on a four to Europe.A. Saved B. Has saved C, He has saved D, Having saved

1. The French Quarter isthemostfamousand themost oldsectionofNew Orleans. A B C DAnswer : C (most old)The superlative form of a one-syllable adjective (old) is formed with the suffix-est:oldest.2.Liquids takethe shapeofanycontainerwhichin they areplaced.

A B C DAnswer : C (which)in The preposition must precede the relative pronoun:in which.

3.The firstrecordeduse of natural gasto lightstreet lampsit wasinthe town ofFrederick, New York, in

A B C D1825.Answer : B (it was)The use of the pronoun subjectitis unnecessary;itshould be omitted.4.Physical therapists help patientsrelearnhowto usetheir bodiesafterdisease orinjure.

A B C DAnswer : D (injure)A noun (injury), not a verb (injure), is required.

5.Not only ____________________ places of

beauty, but they also serve scientific andeducational purposes as well.(A) are botanical gardens(B) botanical gardens to be(C) botanical gardens are(D) to be botanical gardensAnswer : A (are botanical gardens)A main verb, such asare, is required to complete the clause (to beis not a main verb), and the subject and verb must be inverted because the clause begins with the negative phrasenot only.

6.Many communities are dependent ongroundwater __________ from wells fortheir water supply.(A) that obtained(B) obtained(C) is obtained(D) obtain itAnswer : B (obtained)The only correct way to complete this sentence is with a participle (obtainedreally meanswhich is obtained).

7.Before starting on a sea voyage, prudent navigators learn the sea charts, __, and memorize lighthouse locations to prepare themselves for any conditions they might encounter.

(A)Sailing directions are studied(B)Study the sailing directions(C)To direct sailing studies(D)Studies direct sailingAnswer : (B) Study the sailing studiesGrammar : Gerund

8.At the Seventh International Ballet Competitions, Fernando Bujones won the first gold medal ever _________ to a United States male dancer.

(A)To be awarded(B)To awards(C)That awards(D)Should be awardingAnswer : (A) to be awardedGrammar : infinitive

9.Inthe south-western part of the United States,mostof the watercomes

A Bofthe Colorado River and the manmade lakescreated fromit.C D Answer : (C) comes ofGrammar : the correct answer is comes from because its explain prepositions of place positions

10.Bill Clinton,thatwon the 1992presidentialelection,was

A B Cformerlygovernor of thestateof Arkansas. D Answer : (A) thatGrammar : the correct answer is who because its explainadjective clause

11.In 1791, Quebec was divided into two

sections, Upper Canada and Lower Canada,_____________ were ruled by electedassemblies.(A) they both(B) both of them(C) in which both(D) both of whichAnswer : D (both of which)This choice correctly follows the pattern quantifier +of+ relative pronoun.

12._________________ the best car to buy is a Mercedes Benz.

(A)Because of its durability and economy(B)Because it lasts a long time, and it is very economical(C)Because of its durability and it is economical(D)Because durably and economy wise it is better than all the others.Answer : (A) because of its durability and economyGrammar : Adverbial clause of Reason13.Those students do not like to read novels _______________ text books.

(A)In any case(B)Forgetting about(C)Leaving out the questions(D)Much lessAnswer : (D) much lessGrammar : clause of contrast

14.A number ofthe materials used in manufacturing paintarepotentialdangerousif mishandled.

A B C DAnswer : C (potential)An adverb (potentially), not an adjective (potential), is needed.

15.__________ experimental studies of the

aging process, psychologist Ross McFarlanddetermined that people could workproductively much longer than hadpreviously been thought.(A) In that(B) Through(C) Since(D) IntoAnswer : B (Through)SECTION 3READING COMPREHENSIONTime-55 minutes(including the reading of the directions)Now set your clock for 55 minutes.This section is designed to measure the ability to read and understand short passages similar in topic and style to those found in North American universities and colleges.Directions: In this section you will read several passages. Each one is followed by a number of questions about it. You are to choose the one best answer, A, B, C or D, to each question. Then, on your answer sheet, find the number of the question and fill in the space that corresponds to the letter of the answer you have chosen.Answer all questions about the information in a passage on the basis of what is stated or implied in that passage.Read the following passage:John Quincy Adams, who served as the sixth president of the United States from 1825 to 1829, is today recognized for his masterful statesmanship and diplomacy. He dedicated his life to public service, both in the presidency and in the various other political offices that he held. Throughout his political career he demonstrated his unswerving belief in freedom of speech, the antislavery cause, and the right of Americans to be free from European and Asian domination.Example ITo what did John Quincy Adams devote his life?(A) Improving his personal life(C) Increasing his fortune(B) Serving the public(D) Working on his private business

According to the passage, John Quincy Adams dedicated his life to public service. Therefore, you should choose (B).Example IIIn line 4, the word unswerving is closest in meaning to(A) movable(B) insignificant(C) unchanging(D) diplomaticThe passage states that John Quincy Adams demonstrated his unswerving belief throughout his career. This implies that the belief did not change. Therefore, you should choose (C).Now begin work on the questions.Questions 1-9Carbon tetrachloride is a 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 a poisonous gas that can cause severe illness and even death if it is inhaled. Because of this dangerous characteristic, 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.1. The main point of this passage is that A. carbon tetrachloride can be very dangerous when it is heated B. the government banned carbon tetrachloride in 1970 C. although carbon tetrachloride can legally be used in industry, it is not allowed in home products. D. carbon tetrachloride used to be a regular part of cleaning compounds2. The word widely in line 2 could most easily be replaced by A. grandly B. extensively C. largely D. hugely3. The word banned in line 4 is closest in meaning to A. forbidden B. allowed C. suggested D. Instituted

4. According to the passage, before 1970 carbon tetrachloride was A. used by itself as a cleanser B. banned in industrial use C. often used as a component of cleaning products D. not allowed in home cleaning products5. It is stated in the passage that when carbon tetrachloride is heated, it becomes A. harmful B. colorless C. a cleaning compound D. inflammable6. The word inhaled in line 7 is closest in meaning to A. warmed B. breathed in C. carelessly used D. blown7. The word revoked in line 8 could most easily be replaced by A. gave B. granted C. instituted D. took away8. It can be inferred from the passage that one role of the U.S. government is to A. regulate product safety B. prohibit any use of carbon tetrachloride C. instruct industry on cleaning methodologies D. ban the use of any chemicals9. The paragraph following the passage most likely discusses A. additional uses of carbon tetrachloride B. the banning of various chemical compounds by the U.S. government C. further dangerous effects of carbon tetrachloride D. the major characteristic of carbon tetrachlorideQuestions 10-19 :The next artist in this survey of American artist is James Whistler; he is included in this survey of American artist because he was born in the United States, although the majority of his artwork was completed in Europe. Whistler was born in Massachusetts in 1834, but nine years later his father moved the family to St. Petersburg, Russia, to work on the construction of a railroad. The family returned to the United States in 1849. Two years later Whistler entered the U.S. military academy at West Point, but he was unable to graduate. At the age of twenty-one Whistler went to Europe to study art despite familial objections, and he remained in Europe until his death.Whistler worked in various art forms, including etchings and lithographs. However, he is most famous for his paintings, particularly Arrangement in Gray and Black No. 1: Portrait of the Artists Mother or Whistlers Mother, as it is more commonly known. This painting shows a side view of Whistlers mother, dressed I black and posing against a gray wall. The asymmetrical nature of the portrait, with his mother seated off-center, is highly characteristic of Whistlers work.10. The paragraph preceding this passage most likely discusses A. A survey of eighteenth-century art B. a different American artist C. Whistlers other famous paintings D. European artists11. Which of the following best describes the information in the passage? A. Several artists are presented B. One artists life and works are described C. Various paintings are contrasted D. Whistlers family life is outlined.12. Whistler is considered an American artist because A. he was born in America B. he spent most of his life in Americat C. he served in the U.S. military D. he created most of his famous art in America13. The world majority in line 2 is closest in meaning to A. seniority B. maturity C. large pices D. high percentage14. It is implied in the passage that Whistlers family was A. unable to find any work at all in Rusia B. highly supportive of his desire to pursue art C. working class D. military15. The word objections in line 7 is closest in meaning to A. protests B. goals C. agreements D. battles16. In line 8, the etchings are A. a type of painting B. the same as a lithograph C. an art form introduced by Whistler D. an art form involving engraving17. The word asymmetrical in line 11 is closest in meaning to A. proportionate B. uneven C. balanced D. lyrical18. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passsage? A. Whistler work with a variety of art forms. B. Whistlers Mother is not the official name of his painting. C. Whistler is best known for his etchings. D. Whistlers Mother is painted in somber tones.19. where in the passage does the author mention the types of artwork that Whistler was involved in? A. Lines 1-3 B. Lines 4-5 C. Lines 6-7 D. Lines 8-10Questions 20-30The locations of stars in the sky relative to one another do not appear to the naked eye to change, and as a result stars are often considered to be fixed in position. Many unaware stargazers falsely assume that each star has its own permanent home in the nighttime sky.In reality, though, stars are always moving, but because of the tremendous distances between stars themselves and from stars to Earth, the changes are barely perceptible here. An example of a rather fast-moving star demonstrates why this misconception prevails; it takes approximately 200 years for a relatively rapid star like Bernards star to move a distance in the skies equal to the diameter of the earths moon. When the apparently negligible movement of the stars is contrasted with the movement of the planets, the stars are seemingly unmoving.20. Which of the following is the best title for this passage? a. What the eye can see in the sky b. Bernards star c. Planetary Movement d. The Evermoving stars21. The expression naked eye in line 1 most probably refers to a. a telescope b. a scientific method for observing stars c. unassisted vision d. a camera with a powerful lens

22. According to the passage, the distances between the stars and Earth are a. barely perceptible b. huge c. fixed d. moderate23. The word perceptible in line 5 is closest in meaning to which of the following? a. noticeable b. persuasive c. conceivable d. astonishing24. In line 6, a misconception is closest in meaning to a (n) a. idea b. proven fact c. erroneous belief d. theory25. The passage states that in 200 years Bernards star can move a. around Earths moon b. next to the earths moon c. a distance equal to the distance from earth to the moon d. a distance seemingly equal to the diameter of the moon26. The passage implies that from earth it appears that the planets a. are fixed in the sky b. move more slowly than the stars c. show approximately the same amount of movement as the stars d. travel through the sky considerably more rapidly than the stars27. The word negligible in line 8 could most easily be replaced by a. negative b. insignificant c. rapid d. distant28. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage? a. starts do not appear to the eye to move. b. the large distances between stars and the earth tend to magnify movement to the eye c. Bernards star moves quickly in comparison with other stars d. although stars move, they seem to be fixed29. The paragraph following the passage most probably discusses a. the movement of the planets b. Bernards star c. the distance from earth to the moon d. why stars are always moving

30. This passage would most probably be assigned reading in which course? a. astrology b. geophysics c. astronomy d. geographyQuestions 31-40It has been noted that, traditionally, courts have granted divorces on fault grounds: one spouse is deemed to be at fault in causing the divorce. More and more today, however, divorces are being granted on a no-fault basis.Proponents of no-fault divorces argue that when a marriage fails, it is rarely the case that one marriage partner is completely to blame and the other blameless. A failed marriage is much more often the result of mistakes by both partners.Another argument in favor of no-fault divorce is that proving fault in court, in a public arena, is a destructive process that only serves to lengthen the divorce process and that dramatically increases the negative feelings present in a divorce. If a couple can reach a decision to divorce without first deciding which partner is to blame, the divorce settlement can be negotiated more easily and equitably and the postdivorce healing process can begin more rapidly.31. What does the passage mainly discuss? a. Traditional grounds for divorce b. Who is at fault in a divorce c. Why no-fault divorces are becoming more common d. The various reasons for divorces32. The word spouse in line 1 is closest in meaning to a a. judge b. problem c. divorce decree d. marriage partner33. according to the passage, no-fault divorces a. are on the increase b. are the traditional form of divorce c. are less popular that they used to be d. were granted more in the past34. It is implied in the passage that a. there recently has been a decrease in no-fault divorces b. not all divorces today are no-fault divorces c. a no-fault divorce is not as equitable as a fault divorce d. people recover more slowly from a no-fault divorce

35. The word proponents in line 4 is closest in meaning to which of the following? a. Advocates b. Recipients c. Authorities d. Enemies36. The passage states that a public trial to prove the fault of one spouse can a. be satisfying to the wronged spouse b. lead to a shorter divorce process c. reduce negative feelings d. be a harmful process

37. Which of the following is NOT listed in this passage as an argument in favor of no-fault divorce? a. Rarely is only one marriage partner to blame for a divorce b. A no-fault divorce generally costs less in legal fees c. Finding fault in a divorce increases negative feelings d. A no-fault divorce settlement is generally easier to negotiate38. The word present in line 9 could most easily be replaced by a. existing b. giving c. introducing d. resulting39. The word settlement in line 10 is closest in meaning to a. development b. serenity c. discussion d. agreement40. The tone of this passage is a. emotional b. enthusiastic c. expository d. reactionaryQuestions 41-50Whereas literature in the first half of the eighteenth century in America had been largely religious and moral in tone, by the latter half of the century the revolutionary fervor that was coming to life in the colonies began to be reflected in the literature of the time, which in turn served to further influence the population. Although not all writers of this period supported the Revolution, the two best-known and most influential writers, Ben Franklin and Thomas Paine, were both strongly supportive of that cause.Ben Franklin first attained popular success through his writings in his brothers newspaper, the New England Current. In these articles he used a simple style of language and common sense argumentation to defend the point of view of the farmer and the Leather Apron man. He continued with the same common sense practicality and appeal to the common man with his work on Poor Richards Almanac from 1733 until 1758. Firmly established in his popular acceptance by the people, Franklin wrote a variety of extremely effective articles and pamphlets about the colonists revolutionary cause against England.Thomas Paine was an Englishman working as a magazine editor in Philadelphia at the time of the Revolution. His pamphlet Common Sense, which appeared in 1776, was a force in encouraging the colonists to declare their independence from England. Then throughout the long and desperate war years he published a series of Crisis papers (from 1776 until 1783) to encourage the colonists to continue on with the struggle. The effectiveness of his writing was probably due to his emotional yet oversimplified depiction of the cause of the colonists against England as a classic struggle of good and evil.41. The paragraph preceding this passage most likely discusses a. how literature influence the population b. religious and moral literature c. literature supporting the cause of the American Revolution d. what made Thomas Paines literature successful42. The word fervor in line 2 is closest in meaning to a. war b. anxiety c. spirit d. action

43. The word time in line 3 could best be replaced by a. hour b. period c. appointment d. duration

44. It is implied in the passage that a. some writers in the American colonies supported England during the Revolution b. Franklin and Paine were the only writers to influence the Revolution c. because Thomas Paine was an Englishman, he supported England against the colonies d. authors who supported England did not remain in the colonies during the Revolution45. The pronoun he in line 8 refers to a. Thomas Paine b. Ben Franklin c. Ben Franklins brother d. Poor Richard46. The expression point of view in line 9 could best be replaced by a. perspective b. sight c. circumstance d. trait47. According to the passage, the tone of Poor Richards Almanac is a. pragmatic b. erudite c. theoretical d. scholarly

48. The word desperate in line 16 could best be replaced by a. unending b. hopeless c. strategic d. combative

49. Where in the passage does the author describe Thomas Paines style of writing? a. lines 4-6 b. lines 8-9 c. lines 14-15 d. lines 18-20

50. The purpose of the passage is to a. discuss American literature in the first half of the eighteen century b. give biographical data on two American writers c. explain which authors supported the Revolution d. describe the literary influence during revolutionary AmericaKunci Jawaban :1.(C) 2.(B) 3.(A) 4.(C) 5.(A) 6.(B) 7.(D) 8.(A) 9.(B) 10.(B) 11.(B) 12.(A) 13.(D) 14.(C) 15.(A) 16.(D) 17.(B) 18.(C) 19.(D) 20.(D) 21.(C) 22.(B) 23.(A) 24.(C) 25.(D) 26(D) 27.(B) 28.(B) 29.(A) 30.(C) 31.(C) 32.(D) 33.(A) 34.(B) 35.(A) 36.(D) 37.(B) 38.(A) 39.(D) 40.(C) 41.(B) 42.(C) 43.(B) 44.(A) 45.(B) 46.(A) 47.(A) 48.(B) 49.(D) 50.(D)

Questions 55 through 60 are based on the following reading.Vibrio parahaemolyticus is a bacteria that has been isolated from sea water, shell fish, finfish, plankton, and salt springs. It has been a major cause of food poisoning in Japan and the Japanese have done several studies on it. They have confirmed the presence of V. parahaemolyticus in the north and central Pacific with the highest abundance in inshore waters, particularly in or near large harbors.A man named Nishio studied the relationship between the chloride content of sea water and the seasonal distribution of V. parahaemolyticus in sea water and concluded that while the isolation of V. parahaemolyticus was independent of the sodium chloride content, the distribution of V. parahaemolyticus in sea water was dependent on the water temperature. In fact, it has been isolated in high frequencies during summer, from June to September, but was not isolated with the same frequency in winter. Within four or five days after eating contaminated foods, a person will begin to experience diarrhea, the most common symptom; this will very often be accompanied by stomach cramps, nausea, and vomiting. Headache and fever, with or without chills, may also be experienced.55. Which of the following locations would be most likely to have a high concentration of Vibrio parahaemolyticus ?A. a bayB. a seaC. the middle of the oceanD. sediment56. The safest time for eating seafood is probablyA. AugustB. NovemberC. JulyD. September57. The most common symptom of Vibrio parahaemolyticus isA. nauseaB. diarrheaC. vomitingD. headache and fever58. The incubation period for this illness is A. several monthsB. 2 to 3 daysC. 3 to 4 hoursD. 4 to 5 days59. Nishios study showed thatA. the presence of Vibrio parahaemolyticus was dependent on neither the salt content nor the water temperatureB. the presence of Vibrio parahaemolyticus was dependent on only the salt contentC. the presence of Vibrio parahaemolyticus was independent on of both the water temperature and the salt contentD. the presence of Vibrio parahaemolyticus was dependent on the water temperature60. The word cramp in the reading means most nearlyA. noisesB. toxicityC. severe painD. high temperaturDalam Bahasa Inggris ada dua jenis object: Object of a Transitive Verb (kata kerja perlu object) dan Object of a Preposition (misal on, at, in, behind, by, of, to dll). Ini sering kali digunakan oleh penulis soal toefl untuk menjebak atau membingungkan peserta test. Dengan kata lain, peserta test harus jeli melihat apakah object yang ada pada kalimat soal itu, object dari kata kerjanya atau object dari preposition... Tujuan lain dari penulis soal adalah untuk membingungkan peserta test apakah sebuah kata merupakan subject kalimat atau object dari preposition.Contoh soal:

For the last five years at various hospital in the country __________ has been practicing medicine.A nowB thatC beforeD a midwife

Penulis soal ingin menjebak peserta test yg tidak tahu object of a preposition, seolah2 the country merupakan subject dari has been practicing... Padahal the country merupakan object dari preposition in. Kalau mau kita plot kalimat soal diatas, ada 3 prepositional phrase (kelompok kata yg diawali oleh preposition) yaitu For the last five years, at various hospital, dan in the country. Dari situ kita tahu bahwa sebenarnya soal diatas yg hilang adalah subject jadi cari saja pilihan yg layak jadi subject kalimat, sehingga jawaban yg benar adalah D :)