TES 4 BAHASA

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PROGRAM SUPERINTENSIF 2022

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Questions 1 – 8 are based on the following passage.

It is estimated that some 25 percent of all human pregnancies terminate spontaneously in abortion, with
three out of four abortions occurring during the first three months of pregnancy. Some women apparently have
a tendency to abort, and recurrent abortion decreases the probability of subsequent successful childbirth.
The causes of spontaneous abortions, or miscarriage, are not clearly established. Abnormal development
5 of the embryo or placental tissue, or both, is found in about half the cases; these abnormalities may be due to
inherent faults in the germ cells or may be secondary to faulty implantation of the developing ovum or to other
characteristics of the maternal environment. Severe vitamin deficiencies have been shown to play a role in
abortions in experimental animals. Hormone deficiencies also have been found in women who are subject to
recurrent abortions. These may be caused also by such maternal abnormalities as acute infectious diseases,
10 systemic diseases such as nephritis and diabetes, severe trauma, and excessive physical activity. Uterine
malformations, including tumors, are responsible in some instances, and extreme anxiety and other psychic
disturbances may contribute to the premature expulsion of the fetus.
The most common symptom of threatened abortion is vaginal bleeding, with or without intermittent pain.
About one-fourth of all pregnant women bleed at some time during early pregnancy, however, and up to 75
15 percent of these women carry the fetus for the full term. Treatment for threatened abortion usually consists of
bed rest. Almost continuous bed rest throughout pregnancy is required in some cases of repeated abortion, and
vitamin and hormone therapy also may be given. In addition, surgical correction of uterine abnormalities may
be indicated in certain cases of repeated abortion.
Spontaneous abortion may result in expulsion of all or part of the content of the uterus, or the embryo
20 may die and be retained in the uterus for weeks or months in a so-called missed abortion. Most physicians
advocate the surgical removal of any residual embryonic or placental tissue in order to avoid possible irritation
or infection of the uterine lining.

1. What is the topic of the text above?
(A) The number of pregnancies aborted per
year
(B) Uterine abnormalities responsible for
miscarriages
(C) The what and whys of miscarriages
(D) Possible treatment for pregnant women
(E) What doctors would do before and after an
abortion
2. The author believes that ….
(A) most spontaneous abortions happen during
the latest three months of pregnancy
(B) threatened abortions have no symptoms
and therefore are often missed
(C) there are many causes of miscarriages
depending on the condition of the mother
(D) bleeding during pregnancy always results in
abortion
(E) the probability of successful childbirth
increases as abortions repeatedly happen
3. The text mentions all of the following as the
cause of spontaneous abortion, EXCEPT ….
(A) the death of embryo in the uterus
(B) lack of vitamins
(C) too much work
(D) stress
(E) inherited faults in germ cells

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4. Based on the passage, which of the following 7. The word ’intermittent’ in paragraph 3 is best
reflects the idea of the relationship between replaced by ....
severe vitamin deficiencies and abortions? (A) regular
(A) Recipe and food (B) sudden
(B) Career and attitude (C) sporadic
(C) Illness and medicine (D) internal
(D) Harvest and irrigation (E) severe
(E) Vitamin and good health
8. What is the author’s main reason in writing the
5. The purpose of the text is to…. passage?
(A) present the effects of abortions (A) People’s misconceptions about the danger
(B) define spontaneous abortions clearly of miscarriage
(C) inform the readers about miscarriages (B) People’s misunderstanding about the
(D) give a suggestion of how to avoid abortions causes of miscarriages
(E) describe how abortion occurs (C) The limited information about what
miscarriage is and why it happens
6. The word “these” (line 9) refers to …. (D) The lack of information on possible
(A) pregnant women treatments for pregnant women
(B) hormone deficiencies (E) The controversy over whether or not to
(C) severe vitamin deficiencies terminate a pregnancy
(D) maternal abnormalities
(E) recurrent abortions

Questions 9 – 15 are based on the following passage.

The older we get, the more likely we are to lapse into a sedentary lifestyle. (1) Recent research reports
an estimated 67% of older adults sitting for more than eight hours per day, whereas only 28% to 34% of adults
ages 65% to 74 are physically active.
A sedentary life can affect our health in ways we may not realize, and the consequences of too much
sitting every day can be adverse. (2) For example, prolonged sitting, like spending hours watching television,
increase our chance of developing venous thrombosis, which potentially leads to fatal blood clots that form in
the deep veins of legs. (3) In fact, people who watched television the most had a 70% greater risk of suffering
from venous thrombosis compared with those who never or seldom watched TV.
On the flip side, squeezing in extra movement during the day can have a big impact. For instance,
standing more can help us lose weight and keep it off. Everyday activities that incorporate more walking also
build up muscles, which may help us live longer. (4) Researchers have found that loss of leg muscle strength and
mass is associated with slower walking speeds among older adults. Slower speeds are linked with lower 10- year
survival rate for people after age 75.
One way to combat the health risks of a sedentary lifestyle is to work small bits of exercise into daily
routine. It does not matter if we are sweating or feeling like we are working hard as long as we are still moving
our arms and legs, stimulating our muscles, and working our joints. (5) We can focus on adding just 30 minutes
of extra activity into our day, three days a week, or we can break it down into smaller segments, like 10 minutes
in the morning, afternoon and evening.

9. Look at the five numbers in the brackets (1, 2, (C) 3

3, 4, 5) that indicate where the following (D) 4
sentence could be added to the passage. (E) 5

Exercise doesn't always have to be intense to be

effective.

Where would the sentence best fit?

(A) 1
(B) 2

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10. It is stated in the second paragraph that ....
(A) sitting for a long time can have a negative
effect
(B) we may not realize that we live a sedentary
lifestyle
(C) having TV increases the risk of suffering from
thrombosis
(D) blood clots can be prevented by doing
exercise
(E) the risk of a sedentary lifestyle is
preventable
11.The sentence ‘One way to combat the health
risks of a sedentary lifestyle is to work small bits
of exercise into daily routine’ in paragraph 4 can
best be restated as ….
(A) physical activity increases the change to stop
the effects of living sedentary lifestyle
(B) doing small amount of daily physical activity
can help reduce the risks of a sedentary
lifestyle
(C) if you exercise for several minutes a day,
you may be able to counteract the effects of
a sedentary lifestyle
(D) physical activity and regular exercise are
essential for preventing the harmful effects of
an inactive lifestyle
(E) it is advised to have enough exercise to our
daily schedule in order to live a healthy
lifestyle
12.The author’s main intention to write the sentence
‘Researchers have found that loss of leg muscle
strength and mass is associated with slower
walking speeds among older adults.’ in
paragraph 3 is to ....
(A) compare the effects of walking with another
(B) confirm factors causing loss of leg muscle
strength
(C) provide more explanation of the previous
statement
(D) describe the research finding on the effect of
walking
(E) explore the reason for involving walking in
daily activities
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13. The author’s attitude regarding a sedentary
lifestyle is ....
(A) critical
(B) neutral
(C) resentful
(D) apologetic
(E) loathsome
14. Which conclusion is the most appropriate based
on the passage?
(A) The current sedentary is largely caused by
people's tendency to remain idle and
unproductive, such as watching TV. It is
worsened by the fact that most people work
by sitting all day. To reverse the trend, taking
up rigorous sports can be a solution.
(B) Being physically inactive for most of the day
has been a lifestyle. Unfortunately, this way
of life can harm our bodily well-being.
Nevertheless, the adverse impacts may be
reduced by incorporating regular
movements on a daily basis.
(C) It seems that everybody now is a potato
couch. One of the causes is the long hours at
work, which lead people to sit behind the
desk throughout the day. While this sounds
productive, its dangers to health may be
profound.
(D) A sedentary life is likely to distort the
circulation of blood in our body. Therefore,
it is essential to keep active whenever we
can. As a rule of thumb, standing idle is
preferred to sustained sitting.
(E) Altering a sedentary lifestyle with a
healthier one can be done by regularly
working out. The longer the exercise, the
better the result. After all, staying vigorous
is a choice, not a given situation.
15. What topic does the paragraph following the
passage most likely discuss?
(A) Some cases of the dangers sitting all day long
(B) The places we can visit to boost the
frequency of our exercise
(C) The benefits of maintaining a routine work-
out on a daily basis
(D) Examples of simple activities that can
promote physical movements
(E) Recommendations on vitamins to take to
make our body immune to diseases
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