Kursus Persiapan Ujian ELPT ITB 2026

Listening Comprehension Model General Topics

Narrator:
Listen to the following talk about urban transportation.

Speaker:
In many large cities, traffic congestion has become a serious issue over the past decade. While building new roads may seem like a logical solution, research shows that increasing road capacity often leads to more cars on the road, a phenomenon known as “induced demand.” Instead of solving congestion, it may actually worsen it.

As a result, many urban planners now focus on improving public transportation systems. Expanding subway lines, introducing bus rapid transit, and promoting cycling infrastructure have proven more effective in reducing traffic density. However, these changes require long-term planning and strong political commitment.

Soal

1. What is the main topic of the talk?
A. The history of urban planning
B. The causes of air pollution
C. Solutions to traffic congestion
D. The cost of building highways

2. What does the term “induced demand” refer to?
A. Higher fuel prices
B. Increased public transportation use
C. More cars appearing after roads are expanded
D. Government traffic regulations

3. According to the speaker, what is considered more effective?
A. Building more highways
B. Expanding public transportation
C. Limiting car production
D. Raising parking fees

4. Why are transportation improvements difficult to implement?
A. They are unpopular
B. They are expensive only
C. They require long-term planning and commitment
D. They reduce economic growth

✅ Jawaban:

1. C
2. C
3. B
4. C

Structure 

Part A – Structure

1. The results of the experiment ________ published in the scientific journal last month.
A. was
B. were
C. has been
D. is

2. Not only the students but also the lecturer ________ surprised by the announcement.
A. was
B. were
C. have been
D. are

3. The professor suggested that the report ________ revised before submission.
A. is
B. was
C. be
D. being

4. Having completed the project, the team ________ ready to present the findings.
A. is
B. are
C. were
D. being

✅ Jawaban:

1. B
2. A
3. C
4. B

CONTOH SOAL ELPT ITB – READING

Passage

Climate change has significantly affected agricultural production worldwide. Rising temperatures and unpredictable rainfall patterns have disrupted planting cycles, leading to reduced crop yields in many regions. Farmers must now adapt by adopting new technologies, diversifying crops, and implementing sustainable practices.

Governments and research institutions play a critical role in supporting these adaptations. By investing in climate-resilient crops and improving irrigation systems, they help ensure food security in vulnerable areas.

Questions

1. What is the main idea of the passage?
A. The importance of irrigation
B. The global impact of climate change on agriculture
C. Government spending policies
D. Technological failures in farming

2. According to the passage, farmers can respond to climate change by:
A. Increasing fertilizer use
B. Relocating permanently
C. Adopting new technologies
D. Reducing crop variety

3. The word “vulnerable” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to:
A. wealthy
B. unstable
C. protected
D. remote

4. Why are governments important in this issue?
A. They regulate food prices
B. They provide research and infrastructure support
C. They export crops
D. They own farms

✅ Jawaban:

1. B
2. C
3. B
4. B