PEMERINTAH PROVINSI SULAWESI TENGGARA

DINAS PENDIDIKAN DAN KEBUDAYAAN

SMA NEGERI 07 BOMBANA

SOAL UJIAN SEKOLAH

MATA PELAJARAN : BAHASA INGGRIS
KELAS : XII (IPA,IPS)
TAHUN AJARAN : 2020/2021
Doe University is pleased to offer our employees a new company savings plan. In cooperation
with Doe Credit Union, employees may now have money deducted directly from their paychecks and put
into a special account. We have a variety of special accounts from which to choose. Please refer to the
enclosed brochure for more information.
This is a relatively painless way to save and we appreciate the credit union’s cooperation in
assisting all of us in the difficult task of putting aside money for the future. If you have further questions
or want to enroll in a specific plan, please call the credit union at 555-5555.
(http://www.writeexpress.com/announcement.htm)
1. With the announcement, the employees of Doe University are invited to….
a. Take the new savings plans offered by the university
b. Think about their future by putting aside their money
c. Take a special saving account in Credit Union
d. Save their money in Credit Union
e. Plan for their future by saving

On Thursday, we visited the temples in Prambanan. There are three big temples, the Brahmana, Syiwa
and Wisnu temples. They are really amazing. We visited only Brahmana and Syiwa temples, because
Wisnu temple is being renovated.

On Friday morning we went to Yogya Kraton. We spent about two hours there. We were lucky because
we were led by a smart and friendly guide. Then we continued our journey to Borobudur. We arrived
there at four p.m. At 5 p.m. we heard the announcement that Borobudur gate would be closed.

In the evening we left for Jakarta by wisata bus.

2. The text above mainly discusses about……..
a. the writer’s trip to Yogyakarta
b. the writer’s first visit to Prambanan
c. the writer’s impression about the guide
d. the writer’s experience at Yogya Kraton
e. the writer’s impression about Borobudur

Orchard Road

Orchard Road is a Boulevard which becomes business and entertainment center in Singapore. Orchard
Road is surrounded by a lush tropical and flower gardens which are beautiful. At first, Orchard Road is
just a suburban street lined with orchards, plantations nutmeg, and pepper farming. However, in the
1970s, it turned into a shopping center in Singapore. In 1960 and 1970 entertainment industries began to
enter this road. Shopping centers such as mall and Plaza was built in 1974.

Orchard Road runs along about 2.2 km. This road is one-way street flanked by a variety of shopping
malls, hotels and restaurants. The shopping area which is nearly 800,000 square meters provides a wide
range of Things, food, and entertainment. In this area there are many options that can satisfy visitors from
all walks of life starting from the luxury branded things to the Popular branded, from exclusive
restaurants to fast food.

There are so many ways that can be accessed to get to Orchard road such as: by taxi, bus or drive your
own car. For those who are driving to Orchard Road can be entered from the west through the Napier
Road. Vehicles from Dunearn Road can turn to left at the intersection of the Marriott Hotel junction.
Vehicles that come from Paterson can turn right onto Orchard Road. Orchard is always crowded so you
have to be careful in order not to get lost.
 3. The text mainly focuses on
a. Singapore
b. Orchard Plantation

c. Plaza and Mall
d. Orchard road as business and entertainment center
e. Shopping Center

A long time ago, there lived on the island of Bali a giant-like creature named Kbo Iwo.  The people of
Bali used to say that Kbo Iwo was everything, a destroyer as well as a creator.  He was satisfied with the
meal, but this meant for the Balinese people enough food for a thousand men.Difficulties arose when for
the first time the barns were almost empty and the new harvest was still a long way off.  This made Kbo
Iwo wild with great anger.  In his hunger, he destroyed all the houses and even all the temples.  It made
the Balinese turn to rage.So, they came together to plan steps to oppose this powerful giant by using his
stupidity.  They asked Kbo Iwo to build them a very deep well, and rebuild all the houses and temples he
had destroyed.  After they fed Kbo Iwo, he began to dig a deep hole.One day he had eaten too much, he
fell asleep in the hole.  The oldest man in the village gave a sign, and the villagers began to throw the
limestone they had collected before into the hole.  The limestone made the water inside the hole boiling . 
Kbo Iwo was buried alive.  Then the water in the well rose higher and higher until at last it overflowed
and formed Lake Batur.  The mound of earth dug from the well by Kbo Iwo is known as Mount Batur.

4. Which the following fact is true about Kbo Iwo?

a. Kebo Iwo ate a little amount of meat
b. Kebo Iwo is a destroyer that cannot make anything
c. Kebo Iwo was angry because his food was stolen by Balinese people
d. Kebo Iwo destroyed all the house but not the temple
e. Kebo eat food was equal for food of thousand people
5. Why did Kbo Iwo feel angry to the Balinese people?
a. Because Balinese people ate his meal
b. Because Balinese people took his food so his barns was empty
c. Because Balinese people didn’t give him food
d. Because Balinese people were in hunger
e. Because Balinese people turned to rage
6. According to the story, if Kbo Iwa is never existed in Bali island, what do you think will happen?
a. There will be no Bali island
b. Bali People will never be angry
c. All Bali people will live in a prosperous way
d. We are not able see the beauty of Lake Batur
e. Mount Batur will not be a sacred place now
7. “So, they came together to plan steps to oppose this powerful giant……”(Paragraph 3). The
antonym of the word “oppose “ is….
a. Support
b. Defeat
c. Turn Against
d. Beat
e. Change

Petruk Cave

Petruk cave is one of the leading tourist attractions in Kebumen, Central Java. The cave is located in the
dukuh Mandayana Candirenggo Village, Ayah District, Kebumen regency. In the petruk cave there is no
lighting that illuminates the cave. It is still very natural cave so that petruk cave is very dark to be
entered. Petruk cave’s name is taken from the punokawan of puppet characters that is Petruk. The cave
Named Petruk cave because the length of cave is as long as petruk’s nose.

In the cave there are 3 floors that are the first is a basic cave, Hindu caves and Petruk cave. The base cave
is a short cave which is just 100 meters away. The cave is used for tourist attractions. Hindu cave is part
of the cave that is usually used to put offerings to the ancestor. Inside Petruk cave there are so many
stalactites and stalagmites which are really awesome. If you want to explore this cave, you must be led by
guides who are ready to take you through the cave. After arriving at the end of the cave, you can see the
beach or waterfall located near at the end of the cave

8. What is the text purpose?
a. To inform readers about tourism in Kebumen
b. To entertain reader about Petruk Cave
c. To explain the reader about floors in Petruk Cave
d. To Introduce The Local tourism in Kebumen
e. To describe Petruk Cave
9. Why did Petruk named as one of character in Punokawan puppet?
a. Because the cave is belong to Petruk
b. Because Petruk is the first explorer of the cave
c. Because Petruk is buried at the cave
d. Because the cave’s length is as long as Petruk’s nose
e. Because the cave’s depth is as deep as Petruk’s hair

10. What is the topic of the poster?

a. Safety
b. Art
c. Environment
d. Sport
e. Health

Ronaldo: Sir, would you like me to close the window for you?

Mr. Adi: Yes, please. It’s very cold inside.

11. The underlined sentence express:

a. Asking help
b. Offering help
c. Refusing something
d. Accepting an offer
e. Suggestion

Doni: What do you think of my drawing?

John: It’s really good, but maybe adding some Doni
Doni: No problem

12. From the dialog above. we know that Doni is …………….

a. Asking for help
b. Asking opinion
c. Giving opinion
d. Disagree
e. Expressing grateful

Ina: I like the new playground near our school. What about you?
Jun: I like it too, there is a lot of space, interesting games and a nice place to play.

13. We can conclude that Jun is expressing:

 a. Asking opinion
b. expressing Doubt
c. Disagreement
d. Intention
e. Giving opinion

The Dangers of Typing SMS while Driving

The popularity of mobile devices has had some dangerous consequences. We know that mobile
communications are linked to a significant increase in distracted driving which results in injury and loss
of life.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported that in 2010 driver distraction was the
cause of 18 percent of all fatal crashes with 3,092 people killed and crashes resulting in an injury 416,000
people wounded.

The Virginia Tech Transportation Institute found that text messaging creates a crash risk 23 times worse
than driving while not distracted.

Eleven percent of drivers aged 18 to 20 who were involved in an automobile accident and survived
admitted they were sending or receiving texts when they crashed. Distracted driving endangers life and
property and the current levels of injury and loss are unacceptable.

14. What is the main idea of the passage??

a. The warning of texting and driving.
b. The debatable issue of texting and driving.
c. The involvement of mobile devices while driving.
d. The risks of texting while driving.
e. The consequences of not paying attention traffic.

15. What does the passage tell us about the writer's opinion on the issue at hand?
a. Text messaging creates more risk than undistracted driving love their children.
b. Mobile communication doesn't have relation with accident.
c. Many people lost their live because of injury.
d. Distracted driving is still safe for the drivers.
e. Only adult drivers involved in the accident.

Taylor, Inc.
694 Rockstar Lane
Durham, NC 27708

Dear Human Resources Director:

I just read an article in the New and Observer about Taylor’s new computer center just north of Durham.
I would like to apply for a position as an entry-level programmer at the center.

I understand that Taylor produces both in-house and customer documentation. I am a fresh graduate of
DeVry Institute of Technology in Atlanta with an Associate’s Degree in Computer Science. In addition to
having taken a broad range of courses, I served as a computer consultant at the college’s computer center
where I helped train computer users on new systems.

I will be happy to meet you at your convenience and discuss how my education and experience match
your needs. You can reach me at my home address, at (9191) 233-1552, or at rock@devry.alumni.edu.

Sincerely,
Raymond Krick

16. Why did Mr. Krick write the letter?

a. To tell about his skill.
b. To ask for some information.
c. To introduce himself to Taylor.
d. To explain his educational background.
 e. To apply for a job.

Play, Sing and Dance: A Road to Recovery for Displaced Children After Sulawesi Quake
PALU, Indonesia: “Earthquake! Tsunami! Run! Run! Run!” A little boy shouted out a warning to his
friends inside a temporary shelter in Palu. Screams filled the tent as everyone ran around, laughing
excitedly at the game they played.
The double disaster mostly affected the provincial capital Palu and nearby Donggala. More than 2,000
lives were lost and close to 90,000 people displaced, including some 30 children taking refuge on the
lawn of Central Sulawesi’s Social Affairs Office.
“Our goal is to help these children forget the horrible experience they’ve just been through,” said Karina
Sidik from the Ministry of Social Affairs. Behind her, rows of colorful drawings hung from strings,
animals, flowers, mountains, and a small yellow house under a clear blue sky.
The 26-year-old was one of 10 social workers who ran the ministry’s psycho-social support program for
children affected by the recent disaster. A total of 15 support centers are set to be built in Palu and
Donggala with help from the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and other child protection
groups. So far, four have been set up, each with social workers who spend several hours a day with the
young ones as they draw, sing and play. The activities were part of the therapy designed to restore their
happiness and social skills after their everyday life was disrupted by the disaster.
Still, some children were still traumatized by what they had been through. “I’m still scared,” a four-year-
old girl told Channel NewsAsia. The quake destroyed her family’s eatery while her home in the
neighborhood of Petobo was also buried by mud from soil liquefaction. “Children are the most
vulnerable group of people in any disaster. Their routine abruptly stops and they need help to restore it in
order to move on,” said another social worker Ramadhani Sri Handayani.
Source: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/asia/play-sing-and-dance-a-road-to-recovery-for-
displaced-children-10821616

17. What is the worthy event presented in the news?

a. The children shouted as the earthquake struck Palu again.
b. A recovery program for the survived children after Palu earthquake.
c. An aid for children affected by the terrible catastrophe of earth quake in Sulawesi.
d. Some children are still in trauma after the quake.
e. The children are encouraged to play, sing, and dance to relieve their trauma.

18. What can we infer about the support centers set up in the affected area?
a. There have been fifteen support centers set up in the affected areas to help children.
b. The support centers work with the children and parents to heal their phycological problem.
c. The support centers are supported by UNICEF and the social workers from the social
departments.
d. All support centers were fully operated to help children regain happiness so that children can
go back to their routines.
e. Around fifteen support centers will be established around the affected areas to help children
overcome

January 29th, 2020 Modayag

East Bolaang Mongondow Timur
My Dearest Bella,
I am terribly sorry to hear the news about your health. I heard from your cousin you were
hospitalized four days ago. I’m relieved to know that you are getting better each day. I’m so glad to hear
that.
I’m sorry I couldn’t visit you right away. I had urgent things to do, so I couldn’t go anywhere.
I’m planning to visit you tomorrow. Should there is anything you need, just tell me. I wish you a speedy
recovery and I hope you’ll be discharged soon!

Best wishes,

Alvin
 19. What is the text about?
a. A personal letter to a friend
b. A letter to an attorney
c. A complain letter
d. A business letter
e. A request letter

20. Why couldn’t the writer visit his friend?

a. He was busy.
b. He was out of town.
c. He has just heard the news.
d. He was staying in the hospital.
e. He didn’t hear about it until today.

“… I hadurgent thing to do”

21. What is the similar meaning of the underline word?
a. Useless
b. Worthy
c. Important
d. Unnecessary
e. Insignificant

How to Grow a Bottle garden

Materials:
 One clear glass bottle/jar
 Soil
 A small plant
 One pencil or chopstick
Instructions:

 Thoroughly clean your bottle/jar. You have to remember that you are using a used bottle/jar. We
have to make sure that there is no oil or chemicals trapped inside the bottle. The substance will
affect the fertility of the soil. That’s why we have to clean both outside and inside the bottle.
 Moisten your soil by watering the soil mixture
 Add soil to your jar. Use a spoon to fill the bottle/jar with the soil. Remember to keep it just 1/3
full.
 Arrange the soil by using chopsticks or pencils to level the soil out.
 Use a chopstick to place the plant.
 Put the bottle/jar under the tap.
 Close the bottle with a lid and put it in place with a lot of sunshine.

22. What is the purpose of the text?

a. To describe a bottled plant.
b. To warn the readers no to plants in the bottle.
c. To amuse the readers with various information on plants.
d. To tell of the appropriate plants for bottle gardens.
e. To tell the readers the steps of how to make a bottle garden.

Songs for A Dying Planet

Song by: Joe Walsh
Is anyone out there?
Does anybody listen or care anymore?
We are living on a dying planet,
We’re killing everything that’s alive,
And anyone who tries to deny it
Wears a tie
And gets paid to lie
So I wrote these songs for a dying planet,
I’m sorry but I’m telling the truth,
And for everybody trying to save it
These songs are for you, too.
Is anyone out there?

23. What kind of planet are we living now?

a. Dying Planet
b. good planet
c. beautiful planet
d. nice planet
e. lovely planet
24. Who are people who deny that they have killed living things?
a. People who wear a tie and get paid to lie
b. People who listen that song
c. People who live near the singer
d. people who work in the town
e. people who sell tie and T-shirt

Mr. and Mrs. Yuda Pratama

request the pleasure of
Mr. and Mrs. Wijaya
for dinner
On Saturday, the second of April
at eight p.m.
Pramuka street no. 102
RSVP
0431864587

25. What will Mr. and Mrs. Wijaya probably do before attending the dinner?
a. Nothing special to do, just attend the dinner.
b. Get ready in the morning to be on time for dinner.
c. Contact 0431864587 for the transportation to the dinner.
d. Call Mr. and Mrs. Yuda Pratama to confirm their attendance.
e. Confirm the venue of the dinner to Mr. and Mrs. Yuda Pratama.

26. From the text we know that Mr. and Mrs. Yuda Pratama live … Pramuka Street no. 102.
a. At
b. In
c. On
d. By
e. with

Andi: Do you need any help?

Bino: Yes, please. I can’t find my glasses.

27. The underlined words express ……….

a. Preference
b. Accept help and assistance
c. Accept apology
d. Offer help and assistance
e. Make agreement

Marta: It’s very hot here ………..

Sinta: Sure. No problem

28. The suitable expression to complete the dialogue is …

 a. Could you close the door?
b. Would you mind if I turn on the fan?
c. Would you turn off the fan?
d. May I leave now?
e. Would you mind if I turn on the fan?

Tourist : Good morning. Would you mind telling me the way to ABC Hospital?
Someone : It is nearby. Can I give you a ride?

29. The underlined expression shows ….

a. the tourist offers some help

b. the tourist accepts some help
c. the tourist asks for help
d. Someone offers some help
e. Someone accept the help

Liana: Film of Kartini it’s so inspiring. And what do you think about the inspiring film of Kartini?

30. Bram: I think…

a. Thank you, Kartini
b. You forget Kartini’s day
c. I can’t hear you call Kartini
d. I love Kartini’s film its so inspiring me
e. Let’s go

Taylor, Inc.
694 Rockstar Lane
Durham, NC 27708

Dear Human Resources Director:

I just read an article in the New and Observer about Taylor’s new computer center just north of Durham.
I would like to apply for a position as an entry-level programmer at the center.

I understand that Taylor produces both in-house and customer documentation. I am a fresh graduate of
DeVry Institute of Technology in Atlanta with an Associate’s Degree in Computer Science. In addition to
having taken a broad range of courses, I served as a computer consultant at the college’s computer center
where I helped train computer users on new systems.

I will be happy to meet you at your convenience and discuss how my education and experience match
your needs. You can reach me at my home address, at (9191) 233-1552, or at rock@devry.alumni.edu.

Sincerely,
Raymond Krick
31. How does Mr. Krick know the vacancy?
a. From the radio
b. From a colleague
c. From the television
d. From a newspaper
e. From the office

“I can’t change the direction of the wind 

But I can adjust my sails to always reach 
My destination”
-Jimmy Dean-
 
32. I can’t change the direction of the wind what does the sentence mean?
a. We can follow the wind blows
 b. We can’t change the God’s will
c. We need to change our wind blows
d. We need someone to direct our ways
e. We should follow the rule

33. The words Sails mean….

a. Our goal
b. Our decision
c. Our dream
d. Our ways
e. Our beliving

Rain and tears all the same

But in the sun you’ve to play the game
When you cry in winter time
You can’t pretend, it’s nothing but the rain
How many times I’ve seen
Tears coming from your blue eyes
Rain and tears all the same
But in the sun you’ve got to play the game
Give an answer of love I need an answer of love
Rain and tears in the sun
But in your heart you feel the rain the waves
Rain and tears both for shown
For in my heart there’ll never be a sun
Rain and tears all the same
But in the sun you’ve play the game

34. Which one of the following statements is implied in this song?

a. The writer’s lover treats him well.
b. The writer’s lover often expresses her sadness
c. The writer has got his expectation from his lover
d. The writer of the song feels sure with his love.
e. The writer feels that his love story will have a happy ending.

Attention
All students must join the class meeting from 15th December to 21st Desember2008
Principal
Nathalie

35. What kind of the text is it ?

a. A letter
b. A label
c. A postcard
d. An announcement
e. Memo

36. what is the text about ?

a. The class meeting in a school.

b. The winner of the class meeting.

c. An invitation to join a class meeting.
d. The plan of having a class meeting.
e. Discussion about holding a class meeting

37. Why can't I find the file on the annual report in the computer?"
"Because it .... in the hard disk."
a. was not saving
b. not saved
c. did not saved
 d. not being saved
e. was not saved

Although most of us learned how to read years ago, the stark and awful truth is that most of us
read laboriously and inefficiently. We crawl along at a rate of 100 to 200 words per minute and don't
understand or remember much of what we've read. An efficient reader ought to fly along at 600 to 1000
words per minute and ought to remember at least 80 percent of everything read! Reading specialists
suggest several ways of increasing reading comprehension. This essay will consider two of these ways.
Always skimming written material first will ensure comprehension by helping you to see how the
material is organized. With a textbook, try glancing at the table of contents first to get an overall picture
of what the book will cover. Then, going chapter by chapter read any lines in boldface print and read the
summary that is often included at the end of the chapter. For a shorter piece of writing—an article or
essay—try reading only the first sentence of each paragraph. Before long, you will be aware of the
smooth and progressive flow of thought. When you have finished skimming in this way, you will be able
to pinpoint the main ideas that the author is stressing. You will also have a rough idea of how the author
is organizing the material to support the points being made. Skimming the material first will aid you in
fully understanding the selection when you reread it later.
Another way to increase your reading comprehension is to give yourself tests. After you read
something, see if you can tell yourself the details of what you have read. Can you enumerate the points in
the order in which the author made them? Do you know the main idea of each paragraph? Could you
coherently outline the author's thoughts without referring to the text? These kinds of questions will test
your reading comprehension. Of course, you aren't expected to memorize and then recite all you read.
But if you can't answer basic questions about the material, go back and read the selection again.

38. What is the text mainly about?

a. How to skim a text
b. How to test yourself
c. How to read effectively
d. How to find reading techniques
e. How to overcome reading problems

Although most of us learned how to read years ago, the stark and awful truth is that most of us
read laboriously and inefficiently. We crawl along at a rate of 100 to 200 words per minute and don't
understand or remember much of what we've read. An efficient reader ought to fly along at 600 to 1000
words per minute and ought to remember at least 80 percent of everything read! Reading specialists
suggest several ways of increasing reading comprehension. This essay will consider two of these ways.
Always skimming written material first will ensure comprehension by helping you to see how the
material is organized. With a textbook, try glancing at the table of contents first to get an overall picture
of what the book will cover. Then, going chapter by chapter read any lines in boldface print and read the
summary that is often included at the end of the chapter. For a shorter piece of writing—an article or
essay—try reading only the first sentence of each paragraph. Before long, you will be aware of the
smooth and progressive flow of thought. When you have finished skimming in this way, you will be able
to pinpoint the main ideas that the author is stressing. You will also have a rough idea of how the author
is organizing the material to support the points being made. Skimming the material first will aid you in
fully understanding the selection when you reread it later.
Another way to increase your reading comprehension is to give yourself tests. After you read
something, see if you can tell yourself the details of what you have read. Can you enumerate the points in
the order in which the author made them? Do you know the main idea of each paragraph? Could you
coherently outline the author's thoughts without referring to the text? These kinds of questions will test
your reading comprehension. Of course, you aren't expected to memorize and then recite all you read.
But if you can't answer basic questions about the material, go back and read the selection again.

39. To be considered as an efficient reader, how much of the text is at least remembered?
a. 100%
b. 90%
c. 80%
d. 60%
e. 20%
40. What is the second way to improve reading comprehension suggested by the writer?
a. To make a summary of the text.
b. To join a reading comprehension text.
c. To memorize and recite the sentences.
d. To find the main idea of every paragraph.
e. To test ourselves about the content of the text.