Soal Bahasa Inggris

Kelas 12

1. Indy: The box you brought looks very heavy. ......................................

Putri: Sure, it's very kind of you. Thanks.

The suitable expression to complete the dialogue is...

A. Would you like to help me?

B. Would you love to help us?
C. Could you bring it for me?
D. Would you like me to help you?
E. Would you like me to bring it for my self?

This text is for questions 2 to 5

Nowadays, the police have been applying the new regulation concerning the
use of seat belts. In European countries, this regulation has been applied for a
long time. However, this new regulation has become controversial and is an
interesting topic to discuss. Here are some arguments.

The use of seat belts has been proven to reduce the risk of injury or death in
an accident. Sealt belt has become a standard component in cars. The
research shows that most car accident will cause an injury to the head.
Frequently, drivers or the passengers driving without seat belts die because of
this. By wearing the seat belts, the injury will not happen since belts restrain
our body on the car seat when the accident happens.

Unfortunately, many cars, especially the old ones, don't have the seat belts.
This is because the traffic conditions in the past were unlike the recent traffic
conditions. The designer of old cars did not consider seat belts as an
important part. Besides, the driver wearing the seat belt will think that they are
completely safe so they may drive carelessly. They are safe, indeed, but how
about safety of other?

The seat belt is only one of the ways to reduce the risk of car accidents. It
doesn't mean that we are completely safe. In short, our safety depends on
ourselves.

2. What is the main idea of paragraph 3?

A. Old cars do not use seat belts
B. The old cars have seat belts for their safety
C. The drivers wear seat belts may drive carefully
D. The traffic conditions in the past were similar to the recent
E. The old cars' designer considered a seat belt as an important part

3. What is the function of seat belts?

A. The reduce the traffic conditions
B. To become a standard component in cars
C. To reduce the risk of injury or death in an accident
D. To prevent the drivers driving cars carefully
E. To increase the risk of injury in car accidents

4. Who considered a seat belt as an unimportant part?

A. Police
B. People
C. Drivers
D. Passengers
E. Old cars designer

5. "... that they are completely safe" (paragraph 3)

What does the word 'they' refer to?

A. Cars
B. Seat belts
C. Drivers
D. Designers
E. Others

This text is for questions 6 and 7

We are announcing today that we are bringing the Milestone and Ever Green
brands even closer together. Effective as of December 5th 2021, our official
name will be:

GREEN MILES WEST

The substitution of the "West" in our name, replacing "Cianjur", is the result of
an agreement we reached with Cianjur Gardening Association, following a
protest over the original use of "Cianjur" in our name.

We hope this does not create any confusion among our loyal consumers.
While this represents a change form our initial name introduction, it does not
change the quality of products we offer to our consumers.

6. Who issues the announcement?

A. Green Miles West Company
B. Green Miles West Customers
C. Cianjur Gardening Association
D. The partnership of Green Miles West
E. The loyal partner of Milestone and Ever Green

7. The word "substitution" has closest in meaning to...

A. Merger
B. Insertion
C. Development
D. Replacement
E. Improvement
8. X: Have you finished writing your final paper?
Y: Not quite
From the dialogue, we may conclude that the paper…

A. Is ready to be submitted
B. Still has to be published
C. Is rejected by the examiners
D. Still needs revising
E. Is to be presented in a seminar

The Text is for no 9 and 10

Kediri is a name of a town. It is situated in a valley between the Kelud and

Willis mountains and inhabited by about 1.3 million people. In the centre of the
town there is a large hill which is called the Dathok Mountain. Because of the
topography of the region, Kediri is called a chilly town by the locals. There is a
big river called Brantas cutting off the centre of the town
[20.42, 16/2/2023] Rabiatul Adawia: Beside the temples, Kediri is also famous
for its products like cigarettes and a special kind of tofu or bean curD. This
highly nutritious food is delicacy of Kediri and has a distinctive taste. The
cigarettes factory dominates the town economy and employs the majority of
the women labor force. Kediri and the cigarettes factory are inseparable and it
is considered the biggest cigarette factory in Indonesia. Most of the local
people work in this factory. Those who do not work here are farmers or
traders

9. What does the text tell us about?

A. The history of Kediri
B. The famous products of Kediri
C. The description of Kediri
D. The people
E. 1.3 million people

10. “Those who do not work here …” (last sentence). The “those” word refers
to ….

A. The local people

B. The factory workers
C. The farmers
D. The traders
E. Woman labour force

The text is for no 11 to 12

Masjid Sultan Suriansyah is a historical mosquE. Built 300 years ago, this
building is the oldest mosque in South Kalimantan. The mosque is located in
the North Kuin Village of Banjarmasin. It was built in the reign of Sultan
Suriansyah known as Pangeran SamuderA. He was the first Banjarnese King
who converted into Islam. This mosque was found on the bank of the Kuin
River, near KampungKraton, which was destroyed by the Dutch colonial.
The construction of Masjid Sultan Suriansyah was uniquE. The roof is layereD.
It took the Banjar’s past architecture before Islam camE. Different from any
other old mosques in Banjar, the mihrab has its own roof, separated from the
main building.

11. From the text we know that ….

A. Some construction of the mosque takes the local style

B. Banjar people burned down the mosque
C. There is nothing special from this mosque
D. The Dutch colonial built the mosque
E. The mosque is located in the South Kuin Village of Banjarmasin

12. Masjid Sultan Suriansyah was constructed in the era of ….

A. Banjar people
B. Dutch colonial architecture
C. Kalimantan King
D. Sultan Suriansyah
E. Banjara’s past

Text for questions 13-16

Last holiday I went to Paris. I visited museums and sat in public gardens. A
friendly waiter taught me a few words of French. Then, he lent me a book. I
read a few lines, but I did not understand a word. Every day, I thought about
postcards. My holidays passed quickly, but I did not send any cards to my
friends. On the last day I made a big decision, I got up early and bought thirty-
seven cards. I spent the whole day in my room, but I did not write a single
card!

13. Whom did the writer meet in Paris?

A. A man that take him to French.

B. A man that gave him thirty-seven cards
C. A man that lent him a book.
D. A man that worked in museum
E. A man that give him a job.

14. I read a few lines...” what does the underlined phrase mean?

A. Words in a postcard
B. Texts on the book.
C. Museum guiding
D. Garden’s rules.
E. Menu.

15. Then he lent me. Whom does “he” refer to?

A. French tourist
B. Annoying waiter
C. A friendly tourist
D. A nice waiter
E. An old man

16. What is the tenses used in the text above?

A. Simple present tense

B. Past continuous tense
C. Simple past tense
D. Simple future tense
E. Future perfect tense

This text is for questions 17 to 20.

University of Cambridge

Do you plan to study abroad? Don't hesitate. Welcome to Cambridge

University. Cambridge University, an institution of higher education, is the
second oldest university in Great Britain after the University of Oxford. It is
located in the city of Cambridge.

The University of Cambridge is a system of faculties, departments, and 31

independent colleges. You know, although the colleges and the university are
separate corporations, all are parts of an integrated educational entity. The
university examines candidates for degrees during their residencies and at the
conclusion of their studies. The colleges provide their students with lodgings
and meals, assign tutors, and offer social, cultural, and athletic activities.
Every student at the University of Cambridge is a member of a college.

Let's see its academic year. The academic year is divided into three terms of
approximately eight weeks each: Michaelmas (autumn), Lent (late winter),
and Easter (spring). Students required to study under supervisor are usually
members of the college's faculties who maintain close relationships with small
groups of students in their charge and assist them in preparing for university
exams.

17. The author's purpose of writing the text is ...

A. to review a particular education system

B. to commemorate a particular college
C. to define a particular academic year
D. to explain a particular way to study
E. to describe a particular institution

18. Which of the following statements is TRUE?

A. The academic year is held in four seasons in a year.

B. Students in colleges are not members of the university
C. Students must not be in their residence during the terms.
D. The students of Cambridge University have holidays in summer.
E. University of Oxford is younger than University of Cambridge.

19. The second paragraph tells the readers about ...

A. an integrated educational entity.

B. social activities in the university.
C. the system in Cambridge University.
D. the examination for candidates' degrees.
E. the criteria for the membership of the university.

20. "The colleges provide their students with lodgings and meals, assign
tutors and offer ..." (Paragraph 2)
The underlined word means ...

A. dormitories used for studying in groups

B. places offered for doing some business
C. spaces needed for discussion
D. houses needed for taking a rest
E. rooms rented to stay in

Questions number 21-22.

I recently took a trip to New Hampshire and had what I would call my first
genuine .... (28) hiking up a mountain. I've gone up hiking before but this was
without a doubt the best experience of my life. My friend, Sean and
Madeline ... (29) some pictures during the trip. We need 2 hours straight
before we reached the summit.

21. A. experience
B. influence
C. experiment
D. expedition
E. Independence

22. A. Bought
B. Brought
C. Broke
D. Took
E. Put

The following text is for number 23-26

Jakarta, 21’st February 2021

Dear Nadine,

How are you? Hope everything is okay with you.

I’m alright here.
We are going to have the examination, aren’t we? Are you well prepared for it?
Well, to be honest, I just have some difficulties in preparing for it, especially in
Science. There are extra lessons in my school and I take them all. But, I feel
that they don’t help. I’m still confused in solving Mathematic problems. I’m just
worried that I fail the national examination. Do you have any suggestion for
me? I really appreciate your help.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Your buddy,
Reny

23. What does the letter tell us about?

A. Asking for a friend to teach Mathematic
B. Preparing for the national examination
C. Asking for a friend’s suggestion to solve a problem
D. Giving a solution to a friend
E. Having extra lesson at school

24. Why is Reny worried that he may fail the national examination?
A. There are extra lessons at Rendy’s school
B. He will have the national examination soon
C. He is confused in solving Mathematic problem
D. He appreciated Ivan’s help
E. Hi friends are all well prepared

25. “I’m still confused in solving Mathematic problems”. The underlined word
means…
A. Unable to think clearly
B. To speak fluently
C. To perform well
D. To read quickly
E. To behave politely

26. “I’m just worried that I fail the national examination.”

The antonym of the underlined word is …
A. Escape
B. reach
C. predict
D. underestimate
E. success

The following text is for question 27 to 29 !

Animals should not be used in circus. The environment where they perform
and their living conditions are usually inappropriate. Tigers, for example which
naturally live in wilderness, must perform tricks on a narrow stage and spend
their lifetime in a small cage.

Besides, the living conditions of the circus animals are poor. They live in a
cramped condition most of their time. They actually need more space to roam.
They also do not have freedom to live with their own kind.
We should ban the use of animals in circus and their confinement there.
Why does the writer consider circus

27. Inappropriate place to live for animals?

A. All governments
B. Australia
C. Federal government
D. State government
E. Local government

28. According to the text ?

A. Tigers are the most suitable animals to perform tricks.
B. Tigers are the smartest animals.
C. The highlight of the circus is on the animals.
D. The animals are the main performers in the circus.
E. Animals receive ill treatment in a circus.

29. “They live in a cramped condition most of their time (Paragraph 2).The
word “cramped” is closest in meaning to ?
A. clean and neat
B. dirty and messy
C. poor and spacious
D. small and crowded
E. large and quiet

Read the following text and answer number 30-32!

Once upon a time, a rabbit wanted to cross a river but he could not swim. He
had an idea. He saw a boss of crocodile swimming in the river. The rabbit
asked the boss of crocodile, "How many crocodiles are there in the river?"
The boss of crocodile answered, "We are twenty here." "Where are they?" the
rabbit asked for the second time. "What is it for?" the boss of crocodile asked.

"All of you are good, nice, gentle and kind, so I want to make a line in order.
Later I will know how kind you are," said the rabbit. Then, the boss of the
crocodile called all his friends and asked them to make a line in order from
one side to the other side of the river. Just then, the rabbit started to count
while jumping from one crocodile to another: one ... two ... three ... four ... until
twenty, and finally, he thanked all crocodiles because he had crossed the river.

30. The story mainly tells us about ...

A. twenty crocodiles
B. the boss of the crocodile
C. a rabbit and twenty crocodiles
D. a rabbit and the boss of crocodile
E. the boss of the crocodile and ail his friend

31. We know from the first paragraph that the rabbit actually wanted ...
A. to cross the river
B. to swim across the river
C. to meet the boss of crocodile
D. to know where the crocodiles are
E. to know the number of crocodiles there

32. All of you are good, nice, gentle, and kind ..." (Paragraph 2)
The underlined word is synonymous with ...
A. wild
B. diligent
C. cheerful
D. easygoing
E. honorable

This text is for questions 33 to 36.

An elephant is the largest and strongest of all animals. It is a strange looking

animal with its thick legs, huge sides and backs, large hanging ears, a small
tail, little eyes, long white tusks and above all it has a long nose, the trunk.

The trunk is the elephant's peculiar feature, and it has various uses. The
elephant draws up water by its trunk and can squirt it all over its body like a
shower bath. It can also lift leaves and puts them, into its mouth. In fact the
trunk serves the elephant as a long arm and hand. An elephant looks very-
clumsy and heavy and yet it can move very quickly.

The elephant is a very intelligent animal. Its intelligence combined with its
great strength makes it a very useful servant to man and it can be trained to
serve in various ways such as carry heavy loads, hunt for tigers and even
fight.

33. The third paragraph is mainly about the fact that ...
A. elephants are strong
B. elephants can lift logs
C. elephants are servants
D. elephants are very useful
E. elephants must be trained

34. Which of the following is NOT part of the elephant described in the first
paragraph?
A. It looks strange.
B. It is heavy.
C. It is wild.
D. It has a trunk.
E. It has a small tail.

35. It is stated in the text that the elephant uses the trunk to do the following,
EXCEPT ...
A. to eat
B. to push
C. to drink
D. to carry things
E. to squirt water over the body

36. "The trunk is the elephant's peculiar feature ..." (Paragraph 2)

The underlined word is close in meaning to ...
A. large
B. strange
C. tough
D. smooth
E. long

Text for question 37 to 39.

Dear, Rosa

I am a guy, twenty-eight years old. I have a problem with a girl friend. She is
twenty five years old. We have been dating each other for years, since we
were high school students. Now we have jobs. I feel very sure that we love
each other. Now it is time for me to get married. Unfortunately, her parents
never approve of our relationship ever since the very first time. My family,
anyhow, does not really mind. At first I thought my girl friend had the power to
defend our love. But then she surrendered. She loves, me and she loves her
family, too. On the one hand she said, "I'll be happy if my family is happy." It
means she had to get approval from her parents.

For this I was shocked. My heart was broken. She ended our relationship just
at the time when I was ready to marry her. When I was with her, we were very
happy. We had a lot in common and there were no conflicts. The truth was,
we separated only because of her parents. They want her to marry her cousin,
her aunt's son (this is one of the traditions in the Karonese).

For the time being I am very upset. When I miss her I call her. Then we can
eat together, talk together for hours. We act like elating because she loves me,
too. The real problem is, she cannot refuse what her parents want. So, should
I forget my girl friend, the only one that I truly love? Or else, should I just wait,
and dream that one day she will be back to me?

Rio N., Padang

Dear Rio,

You call her your girl friend, but she has chosen her own way. For this reason
I’d, say that there is nothing you can do except forget her and go on with your
normal life. Hopefully you can find another and live happily forever.

Rossa

37. The main idea of the first paragraph is that ...

A. the writer wants to get married
B. the writer has been dating for years
C. the writer has a problem with his girl friend
D. the writer feels sure that they love each other
E. the writer's parents disapprove of his relationship

38. Which of the following sentences is TRUE according to the text?

A. Rio is not ready to get married.
B. Rio's parents disagree to his marriage.
C. Rio and his girl friend often got conflicts.
D. Rio's girl friend didn't really love Rio.
E. Rio's girl friend couldn't defend her love for Rio.

39. Why do the girl's parents disapprove of their marriage? Because ...
A. they don't like Rio.
B. the girl is still studying.
C. Rio is from a different ethnic group.
D. they keep the Karonese tradition.
E. the girl has chosen another guy.

40. Kian ..... this movie three times.

A. Sees
B. Is seeing
C. Has been seen
D. Has seen
E. Sees
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1. D
2. A
3. C
4. E
5. C
6. A
7. A
8. D
9. C
10. A
11. A
12. D
13. C
14. B
15. D
16. C
17. E
18. D
19. C
20. A
21. A
22. D
23. B
24. C
25. A
26. E
27. B
28. E
29. D
30. C
31. A
32. E
33. D
34. C
35. B
36. B
37. C
38. E
39. D
40. D