LATIHAN SOAL PRA-UTS READING IN BUSINESS CONTEXT Nama : NPM : I. Main Idea Questions A company recently launched a new product line, which includes smartphones and tablets. The CEO of the company believes that these new products will help the company expand its market share. 1. What is the main idea of the passage? a) The CEO launched a new product line. b) The company is struggling to compete in the market. c) The new products will not have any impact on the market. d) The CEO is concerned about the company's future. II. Detail Questions The company's quarterly sales report indicates a 15% increase in revenue from the previous quarter. This increase is largely attributed to a boost in international sales, especially in Asian markets. 2. According to the passage, what contributed to the increase in revenue? a) A decrease in international sales. b) A decrease in Asian market sales. c) An increase in international sales, especially in Asian markets. d) A decrease in overall sales. III. Inference Questions The company's decision to cut costs has resulted in staff reductions and outsourcing certain tasks. This move is expected to increase profitability in the long run. 3. What can be inferred about the impact of staff reductions and outsourcing? a) It will have a negative impact on profitability. b) It will not affect profitability. c) It will have a positive impact on profitability. d) The impact on profitability is unclear. IV. Vocabulary in Context Questions The company is renowned for its innovation and has a reputation for pioneering new technologies in the industry. Their competitors often struggle to keep up with their advancements. 4. In the passage, the word "pioneering" most likely means: a) Copying. b) Leading the way. c) Falling behind. d) Failing. V. Sequencing Questions The process of manufacturing our products involves several stages. First, raw materials are sourced and inspected. Then, they go through the production line for assembly. Finally, the finished products are quality tested before being shipped to customers. 5. What is the correct order of the stages in the manufacturing process? a) Sourcing and inspection, quality testing, assembly. b) Assembly, sourcing and inspection, quality testing. c) Quality testing, assembly, sourcing and inspection. d) Sourcing and inspection, assembly, quality testing.
