PENGUATAN BIG PAKET 4 /2022

TEXT 1
ANNOUNCEMENT
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For more information, please visit our website or contact us.
1. What is the objective of the text?
(A) to inform the U.S patent 8,786,133
(B) to describe the implementation of the technology
(C) to announce ‟‟ Smart and Scalable Inverters‟‟
(D) to explain the U.S patent
(E) to advertise CyboEnergy Inc

2. Why has the company been awarded?

(A) it successfully used alternative energy resource
(B) it successfully implemented the new technology
(C) it successfully improved the technology of power inverters
(D) it successfully modified the energy systems
(E) it successfully changed power systems

3. CyboInverter is the equipment for ....

(A) energy saving (D) energy consumption
(B) alternative energy (E) power diffusion
(C) power supply

TEXT 2
Using social media too much and posting many selfies have caused a rise in narcissism,
according to a new study. Narcissism is when people become very selfish and believe they
are very talented and beautiful. They need attention from other people and think they are
better than anyone else. Researchers at universities at Swansea and Milan found that heavy
users of social media sites showed a 25 per cent rise in narcissism in just four months. The
researchers studied how 74 people aged 18 to 34 used social media and looked at how their
personality changed. They said that posting selfies seemed to increase levels of narcissism in
a way that text messaging does not.
Professors Phil Reed, from the Department of Psychology at Swansea University, said
“There have been suggestions of links between narcissism and the use of selfies on social
media, but until this study, it was not known the growth in narcissism. The results of this
study suggest that posting selfies can increase narcissism.” Professor Reed said that about 20
per cent of people may be at risk of developing narcissism. This is because they need attention
and likes from other people after they post a selfie. They also want to show others how their
lives are better or how they are more beautiful or attractive.
4. What is the writer‟s intention to write the text?
A. To explain what narcissism is.
B. To show his/her views on narcissism.
C. To describe people who love selfies.
D. To describe the bad effects of narcissism.
E. To explain the reasons why people become narcists.

5. From the text we can infer that ....

A. Only young people like selfies.
B. Narcissism increases self-esteem.
C. People do selfies to show their existence.
D. Most people who like selfies need attention.
E. Only beautiful and talented people love selfies.

6. “... it was not known the growth in narcissism.” (Paragraph 2 Which sentence had the
word which is similar with the underlined word above?
A. We need your confirmation if you join us tomorrow.
B. Let me check the addition of the products immediately,
C. Everyone was admired with your paint choice.
D. We have to be able to avoid any disturbances.
E. Can we predict our sales progress next year?

TEXT 3
Nikola Tesla, a Serbian by parentage, began working for the phone company in
Budapest. In 1882, he headed for Paris, where he took a job with the Continental Edison
Company. He was Invited to work stateside after his supervisor wrote a recommendation
praising the young man as a genius on par with Thomas Alfa Edison himself. While he hired
Tesla, Edison thought the man's ideas were "splendid" but "utterly impractical." Edison relied
heavily on tedious experimentation For most of his discoveries, a commitment which some
historians attribute partially to his lack of Formal education. Tesla, in contrast, was an
emotionally driven dreamer with years of engineering Training, which allowed him to work
out theories before physically implementing them.
At same point, Tesla insisted that he could increase the efficiency of Edison‟s
protypical dynamos, and eventually wore down Edison enough to let him try. Edison, Tesla
later claimed, even promised him $50,000 if he succeeded. Tesla worked around the clock for
several months and made a great deal of progress. When he demanded his reward. Edison
claimed the offer was a joke, saying, "When you become a full-fledged American, you will
appreciate a American joke." Edison offered a $10/week raise, instead. Ever prideful, Tesla
quit, and spent the next few months picking up odd jobs across New York City.
Edison's least favourite of Tesla's "impractical" ideas was the concept of using
alternating current (AC) technology to bring electricity to the people. Edison insisted that his
own direct current (DC) system was superior, in that it maintained a lower voltage from
power station to consume, ad was, therefore, safer. But AC technology, which allows the
flow of energy to periodically change direction, is more practical for transmitting massive
quantities of energy, as is required by a large city, or hub of industry, say. At the time, DC
technology only allowed for a power grid with a one-mile radius from the power source. The
conflict between the two methods and their masters came to be known as the War of
Currents. In the end, AC won out. George Westinghouse, an inventor, entrepreneur, and
engineer who had himself been feuding with Edison for years, fulfilled. Tesla's dream of
building a power plant st Niagara Falls to power New York City, and built upon its principles
the same system of local power grids we use today.

7. Which one is NOT TRUE about Nikola Tesla?

(A) he worked for Edison's company
(B) he built a power plant at Niagara Falls
(C) he had a better educational background than Edison
(D) he worked out theories before physically implementing them

8. The rivalry between Tesla and Edison took place in ....

A. 17th century B 18th century C 19th century D 20th century

9. What is the main idea of the passage?

A. The rivalry between Tesla and Edison
B. The superiority of AC system
C. The invention of AC and DC system
D. The biography of Nikola Tesla

10. The word its in line 20 refers to ....

A. New York City.
B. Power plant
C. AC system.
D. The combination of AC and DC principles.

11. Which one is the advantage of DC system?

A. it maintains a lower voltage from power station to consumer
B. it allows for a power grid with a one mile radius from the power source
C. it is more practical for transmitting massive quantities of energy
D. it is more economical to be applied

12. What can be inferred from the passage?

A. George Westinghouse and Nikola Tesla were best friend
B. George Westinghouse has invented the generator that we use today
C. George Westinghouse admired Edison‟s work
D. George Westinghouse rarely agreed with Edison

13. The word “tedious” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ....

A. diverse
B. dull
C. dynamic
D. tenacious
TEXT 4
Whales are the largest animal on earth. Bigger than elephants, they may grow 95 feet long,
and weight 150 tons. A baby blue whale, just born, can be 23 feet long and weight 3 tons.
Although whales live in the oceans and can swim like fish, they are not fish. They are
mammals, like cows and elephants. Unlike fish, they bear young alive net as eggs. Their
babies live on their mother‟s milk. They breathe through their lungs and hold their breathe
when they go under water. If they cannot come to the surface to breathe fresh air, they will
drown. They are warm blooded. Fish, however, lay eggs, breathe oxygen in the water and are
cold blooded.
Whales live in all the oceans. In the winter some of them go to warm waters to breed
and in the summer most of them go to cold waters to feed. There are two kinds of whales,
whales with teeth (toothed whales) and whales without teeth (baleen whales). The toothed
whales eat fish and squid, which they can catch with their teeth, although they swallow their
food without chewing it. The baleen whales eat plankton (small sea animals and plants).
When they find plankton, they open their mouths and swim into the plankton. When they
close their mouths, they squeeze out the water and swallow the plankton.
Whales have few enemies. Only human beings and the killer whales attack whales.
And whales do not seem to fight among themselves. They usually live from 20 to 30 years.

14. The difference between whales and fish is that whales .....
A. do not have to come to the surface to get fresh air
B. deliver their young like elephants do
C. will die if they can not get oxygen in the water
D. are mammals that are cold blooded
E. can easily breathe when they are under water

15. Whales occasionally live in warm waters ....

A. to get more food D. to avoid winter
B. to fresh air E. to feed their babbie
C. for reproduction

16. Which of the following is TRUE about whales?

A. Whales are generally 95 feet long and weigh 150 tons
B. Big animals living in the ocean tend to be their enemies
C. Like fish, whales can live in all kinds of water
D. Their life span is usually longer than human beings
E. A new – born baby whale may weight one-fiftieth of its mother

17. From the text we may conclude that ....

A. a whale can eat both squid and plankton
B. toothed whales chew their food before swallowing it.
C. the two types of whales live in different waters
D. baleen whales swallow the water containing plankton
E. each type of whale eats a specific kind of food

TEXT 5
PROS & CONS OF A VIRTUAL CONFERENCE
At a time when the world has transitioned into a „digital-everything‟ kind of dynamics, it can
be difficult to hop on the bandwagon without any prior knowledge of a certain shift.
Arranging a virtual conference eliminates the following costs associated with a physical event
– room accommodations, venue insurance, rent, printing marketing materials, food,
beverages, and other unexpected expenses. You‟ll be able to get the job done in less time
because a virtual conference is usually more fast-paced than a regular one. Another benefits
is that preparing a virtual conference is way faster than an old-fashioned event. Last but not
least, in a virtual conference, there‟s no need to stress yourself too much about what you‟re
wearing.

On the other hand, a virtual conference entails the cost of the platform, internet connection,
speaker, and sometimes an entry fee. Virtual meeting also limits the human contact. Although
it saves money, it also saves the fireworks of a well-planned venue. Not everyone is tech-
savvy. A minority of potential buyers might not be able to access your conference because
they don‟t have the skills or resources to do so.

18. What issue is discussed in the text above?

A. The virtual technology development effects business
B. The benefits and the flaws of holding virtual conference
C.The challenges faced by the students and teachers in virtual conference
D. The new ways of holding a virtual event
E. The tendency to hold online conference

19. Based on the text above, identify each statements as true or false.
Statements True False
Nowadays world has lead a transition into a digital world v
Business owners gains more benefits in virtual conference than in v
old-fashioned one.
Virtual world enables us to feel more excitement in an event. v

20. State whether the statements below true or false based on the text above.
Statements True False
The writer thinks that virtual conference cost nothing at all v
compared to the old fashioned one.
The writer thinks that virtual conference can be acessed by anyone v
despite their ability in coping with virtual technology.
The writer thinks that although there are some benefits in holding v
virtual conference, there are some negative side to consider.

TEXT 6

Ketogenic Diet, Is It good?

The ketogenic diet is an eating pattern where you power your body on fat, rather than
on carbohydrates. By minimizing your carbohydrate intake and consuming healthy fats
instead, the ketogenic diet puts you in metabolic state where the liver converts fats into acids
called ketone bodies that it uses for fuel. This process simulates fasting conditions to switch
up your energy supply.
 There‟s a reason why the ketogenic is so popular today; it has been shown to result in
several improvements in your health and body composition. The ketogenic diet has long
been understood to affect brain functioning. Evidence also shows that following a keto diet
might slow the spread of tumor cells and even suppress their growth altogether. Moreover,
the ketogenic diet helps reduce your insulin levels. Since the ketogenic diet alters a person‟s
metabolism, many find that following the ketogenic diet seems to help some of the
underlying issues with fertility.
Yet, no diet is perfect, and the ketogenic diet has its share of downsides. The initial weight
loss is usually temporary. Your brain is primed to run on glucose, and limiting this supply
can affect your mental functioning. The ketogenic diet, as with some other diets, requires
careful scrutiny of each meal you eat, which can pose a problem for those with a history of
disordered eating. When you first transition to keto eating, the high-fat, low-carb diet has the
potential to lead to digestive problems like diarrhoea or constipation.

21. Read the text carefully, then choose some correct statements based on the text you have
read.
A. Ketogenic diet insinsts the practicioner to eat more meat that rice.
B. Ketoginic diet is not recomended for those programming pregnancy
C. Ketogenic diet is good for people with diabetes.
D. One might experience diarrhea or constipation when they apply ketogenic diet.
E. Ketogenic diet is temporary since one lost water a lot at the beginning of the diet.

Susan, a 17 years old girl has a terrible allergic on meat and nuts. Yet, she wants to lose her
weight since she is obsessed.

22. Which of the following statement will the writer agree on?
A. Susan should try Ketogenic diet since it will make her lose weight faster
B. Keto is not suitable for everyone, Susan should find another type of diet
C. Susan should try Ketogenic diet since she needs more fat
D. Ketogenic diet will suit on Susan since she doesn‟t have to eat nut
E. Ketogenic diet will not suit on Susan since she is still young

TEXT 7
The fish are dying in the Adirondack lakes northern New York State. Fishermen are
worried. This used to be a favourite spot for sport fishing Somehow, every year there is fewer
fish. Some lakes - 6% of them - now have no fish at all. Scientists are beginning to get
worried too. What is killing the fish?
The cause is acid rain. Acid rain is a kind of air pollution. It is caused by factories that
burn coal or oil or gas. These factories send smoke high into the air. The wind often carries
the smoke far from the factories. Some of the unhealthy things in the smoke may come down
with the rain hundreds of miles away. This is what is happening in the Adirondacks. There
are many factories in the Midwestern states. They are sending a lot of smoke into the air. The
wind blows the smoke towards the east. That means toward New York State and the
Adirondack area.
The rain in the Adirondacks is not natural and -lean anymore. It is full of acid
chemicals. When it calls on lakes, it changes them too. The lakes become more acidic. Acid
water is like vinegar or lemon juice. It hurts when it gets into your eyes. It also kills the plants
and animals that usually live in lake water. That is why the fish are dying in the Adirondacks.
23. The topic of the text is ………….
A. the Adirondack lakes
B. acid rain
C. air pollution
D. fish killers
E. factories in the Midwestern states

24. The problem that the writer points out in the text is that ………….
A. fish has become scarce in the United States due to the acid rain
B. there are too many factories in the Midwestern states
C. six percent of fish in the Adirondack lakes is dying
D. the total catch of fish in the Adirondack lakes is decreasing
E. many favourite spots for sport fishing have dried up

25. Which of the following statements is TRUE about acid rain?

A. Acid rain kills all living things in the Adirondacks.
B. Acid rain causes air pollution in northern York State.
C. Smoke emitted by factories creates poison, acid rain.
D. The burning of coal, oil or gas increases level of poison in acid rain.
E. Acid rain carries a lot of smoke hundreds of miles away.

26. The rain in the Adirondacks is harmful to the environment, because ………….
A. the wind that blows from the Midwestern states sends a lot of smoke containing dan-
gerous chemicals
B. the rain comes from an area where air is badly polluted by factory wastes
C. air pollution caused by factories burning coal, oil or gas has been a problem in the
Adirondacks
D. factories operating in the Adirondack area send polluted smoke high in the air and
come down with the rain
E. the Adirondack area is geographically located in one of the Midwestern states which
is a centre of industry

27. If water from an acidic lake gets into our eyes, it will ……………….
A. be like vinegar
B. cause blindness
C. clean them
D. be like lemon juice
E. hurt them

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28. What is being advertised?

A. Drum B. Seat C. Energy D. Comforts E. The drum kit

29. What is the advantage of the product?

A. It is a renewable product
B. It is a fantastic product that really works
C. It is the most important part of the drum kit
D. It can be resold to drummer and can be used for holding a concert
E. It relieves pressure to the spine, tailbone, prostate, and other sensitive area.

30. What can the user do by using the product?

A. Play music by using drum stick
B. Hold a concert in a public place
C. Rehearse, gig and record for longer periods of time
D. Buy, use then resell the product for getting benefits
E. Have more energy, play in concert, and then resell the product

TEXT 7

The 44.5 – carat Hope Diamond is the world‟s largest blue diamond. It is also one of
the most popular attractions in the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History in
Washington D.C. The Hope Diamond is flawless and priceless. However, ownership of this
gem has not always been a stroke of great fortune.
The Hope Diamond is a remnant of a 112-carat Indian diamond stolen from a statue
of Hindu goddess, Sita. The angry goddess cast a spell of misfortune on anyone who acquired
the gem. The spell began to work when the stone arrived in France. It was sold to be French
King : Louis XIV, Louis had the gem cut into a 67 – carat jewel. After wearing it once. He
became sick and died of smallpox. Next, the stone passed down to Louis XVI and his, Marie
Antoinette. Their bad misfortune was to lose their heads in the French Revolution.
The gem was stolen again at the end of the French Revolution. It reappeared in
London 38 years. It was recut and bought by a British banker and gem collector, Henry
Thomas Hope. We do not know about any misfortune Henry Hope suffered. However, in
1890 Lord Francis Hope inherited the Hope Diamond. His wife soon ran off with another
man. Lord Hope was later forced to sell the diamond to avoid bankruptcy. His unfaithful wife
died in poverty.
The ongoing woeful story of the diamond‟s owner continues for decades. An Eastern
European prince gave it to an exotic dancer. But later he became jealous and shot her to
death. Another owner had a car accident and died with his wife and children. Finally, in 1911,
Evalyn Walsh Mclean purchased the Hope Diamond. She was a wealthy American socialite.
She was sometimes unconventional. For example, she had her dog wear the diamond to greet
party guests. She said she did not believe in the diamond‟s curse. However, she suffered
several personal tragedies while she owned the gem. Her son died in a car accident. Her
daughter dies from an overdose of sleeping pills, and her husband went insane.
31. The main topic of the whole text is ….
A. The Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
B. The diamond on the statue of the Hindu goddess
C. The cutting of the Hope Diamond into smaller carats
D. The history of the world‟s largest blue diamond
E. The Kings who were at on time owners of the Hope Diamond

32. The Hope Diamond was originally ….

A. A jewel exhibited in a museum in Washington, DC
B. A bigger gem stone attached to an Indian statue
C. A 112-carat diamond owned by European kings
D. Meant to be auctioned to the royal
E. A sacred object worshipped by Indian people

33. The following were misfortunes happening to the owners of the Hope Diamond,
except ….
A. Death from smallpox D. a fatal car accident
B. Beheaded in a revolution E. getting married to an exotic dancer
C. Broken marriage

34.Which of the following statements is TRUE about the Hope Diamond?

A. Dame McLean was the most cursed person among the owners of the Diamond
B. Not only people but also an animal had worn the Hope Diamond
C. Having been the owner of the diamond for a decade, Wiston donated it to the
Smithsonian
D. The Hope Diamond maintained its original shape after it had been cut
E. As the diamond is flawless and priceless, it has never been sold.

35.“To cast a spell of misfortune on someone” means ….

A. To wish someone bad luck D. to throw bad words to someone
B. To do magic by saying special words E. to look at something quickly
C. To put a curse on someone

TEXT 8
1. ----------------. 2. Hackers tend to have a more thorough knowledge of systems and a more
highly develop skill set, whereas virus writers generally take a shallower approach to what
they are doing. 3. While both hackers and virus writer are initially attracted by the technical
challenge, hacking is more about power and control. 4. When they are hacking and they got
into a system, they remain involved with the system – they take over and dominate it. 5. On
the other hand, once a virus goes off and keeps on making copies of itself independently of
the author. 6. It is not as intimate or connected a relationship as between a hacker and the
computer- the virus writer relinquishes control and becomes disassociated from the actual
activity he or she has set in motion. 7. Social pressure is changing the impressions people
have of hackers and virus writers.

36. Which of the following sentences should the paragraph begin?

A. Hackers and virus writers have different characteristics.
B. Hackers and virus writers are predominantly mate and academics.
C. Hackers and virus writers are regarded as brilliant people.
 D. Hackers and virus writers have good knowledge of computer software.
E. Hackers and virus writers work together to spread new viruses.

37. Chimpanzees seem to have … talent for learning symbolic language under controlled
conditions.
A. naturally B. naturalize C. natural D. naturalistic E. naturalism

38. The victims of tragedy at Kanjuruhan Stadium showed their … to the local government
officials for their help.
A. appreciate C. appreciation E. appreciative
B. appreciable D. appreciably

39. My brother wants to go hiking in the mountains, … , my sister prefers to go to the beach.
A. moreover C. otherwise E. in spite of
B. on the other hand D. consequently

40. US spending on selected consumer goods

0 25 50 75 100 125 150
Prescription drug ______________

Confectionary __________

Non-prescription ________
medicine

Cigarette ___________________

Alcohol ________________________________

From the graph we may conclude that …..

A. the average US citizen spent more on cigarettes than on alcohol.
B. the average American spent more than a hundred dollars on alcohol
C. the total sales of prescription drugs were more than that of cigarettes
D. more non-prescription medicines were used in the US than prescription drugs
E. American citizen spent less on confectionary than on non-prescription medicine