SOAL PSMP BAHASA INGGRIS KELAS XI

SEMESTER 1 TAHUN PELAJARAN 2020/2021

SMA/MA KABUPATEN BANTUL

Instruction: Read the dialog and choose the correct answer to the questions.

Dialog 1

Cindy : Hello, Cyntia.

Cyntia : Hello, Cindy. How are you?
Cyndy : I’m fine, thanks. You sound so moody, Cyntia. What happens?
Cyntia : I want to reduce my weight, but it’s very difficult.
Cindy : (a) …
Cyntia : It’s very difficult for me. You know, I like eating fast food.
Cindy : But you must try, Cyntia. You know, I used to be like you, too. Yes, it’s hard,
especially at the beginning. But trust me, slowly you will get used to it.
Cyntia : Okay, I’ll try.

1. The best expression to complete (X) is …

A. I think you should try eating healthy foods like vegetables and fruits.
B. Why don’t you go to a nutritionist?
C. I think it’s not necessary to do.
D. Yes, it is very difficult.
E. Do you need my help?

Dialog 2

Fanny : Tomorrow is Rara’s birthday. Don’t you remember?

Agnes : Of course, I remember. Do you already have a plan?
Fanny : How about making a surprise?
Agnes : I agree. But what will we give her? Should we buy a Tupperware?
Fanny : I don’t think so. We don’t have enough money. What about brownies and a
flower bouquet?
Agnes : That’s a good idea. I can help you to buy the flower bouquet. There is a big
flower shop near my house.
Fanny : Ok. And I’ll buy the brownies. Don’t tell Daddy or Mom about it. Let’s keep it as
our secret.
Agnes : Deal. Now let me make fried rice. I’m so hungry. Do you want fried rice, too?
Fanny : That’s not a bad offer.
 2. Who are Fanny and Agnes?
A. They are best friends.
B. They are students.
C. They are neighbours.
D. They are school mates.
E. They’re Rara’s sisters.

3. Where does the conversation take place?

A. At a restaurant.
B. At school.
C. At library.
D. At home.
E. At a canteen.

Dialog 3

Farah : I notice you have been coughing all the time.

Garda : I’m sorry if I disturb you.
Farah : No, not at all. I’m just worried about your health.
Garda : Thanks. I feel sick actually. I keep coughing and I have terrible headache.
Farah : Maybe you need a rest. (a) …
Garda : I wish I could. But I have to finish this report soon. Tomorrow it will be
presented in front of the stockholders.
Farah : Then take an aspirin or a cup of coffee. Let me get it for you.
Garda : Thanks for caring.

4. The best expression to complete (X) is …

A. You’d better go home and have a lie-down.
B. You should tell the boss about it.
C. I can call a doctor if you want.
D. Find someone to do your job.
E. Let me finish your report.

Dialog 4

Mrs. Rahardja : Sister, please help me.

Mrs. Rohadi : What’s up?
Mrs. Rahardja : My husband. He suddenly has a high fever and cannot breathe easily.
His throat also hurts.
Mrs. Rohadi : When did it start?
Mrs. Rahardja : Last night.
Mrs. Rohadi : Did he just go to Jakarta or somewhere else that is a red zone?
Mrs. Rahardja : Oh, yes, he did. He had a conference in Bogor last week.
Mrs. Rohadi : You’d better take him to a hospital soon for a check-up.
Mrs. Rahardja : Alright, I will.
 5. From Mrs. Rohadi’s question, she suspects that Mr. Rahardja is sick because …
A. he forgets to eat when having a conference.
B. he is too tired after working all day.
C. he is infected by Covid-19 virus.
D. he forgets to take his medicines.
E. he has a heart attack.

6. The dialog above is about …

A. asking for suggestion.
B. offering something.
C. giving suggestion.
D. giving opinion.
E. offering help.

Dialog 5

Amel : It’s already 7 p.m. but there are only three of us here.
Judy : What time is the invitation?
Amel : 6.30 p.m. Is it possible that they forget?
Judy : I don’t think so. How many people do you invite, by the way?
Amel : All of the committee members. Ten people.
Judy : What about sending them private messages?
Amel : I should have. But this moment I have no credits left on my handphone.
Judy : Well, … (a) Just turn on your wifi now. I’ll turn on my hotspot.

7. Which expression is the best to complete (a)?

A. You can go out to buy a voucher.
B. I can give you tethering.
C. Just wait for them.
D. I can buy you a voucher.
E. I will call them with my handphone.

Dialog 6

Reno : Have you done the new English assignment?

Beni : No yet. I didn’t know how to do it. Besides that, I still have many other
assignments that I haven’t done yet. I’m confused which one to do first.
Reno : Do you have a habit of procrastinating jobs?
Beni : Hmm, yes, I admit it.
Reno : That’s the problem, Ben. If you keep being like that, you will be buried with
piles of assignments.
Beni : You’re right, Reno. I’ll try to change my habit.
Reno : You must, if you don’t want to get bigger problems.
Beni : You are really a good friend.
 8. What problem does Beni have?
A. He has no one to ask about his homework.
B. His teachers gave him a lot of homework.
C. He didn’t know how to do his homework.
D. He is busy with other work at home.
E. He likes to delay his jobs.

Dialog 7

Retha : Hi, Mitha, what are you doing?

Mitha : I’m finishing my Power Point Presentation to propose a program for my school.
Retha : Great. When will you present it?
Mitha : This Wednesday. In front of the School Board and the Headmaster.
Retha : (a) … I have it. You can use it if you want.
Mitha : What a nice offer. I’ll come to your house to take it tonight.
Retha : Okay. I’ll be waiting.

9. The best expression to complete (X) is …

A. Do you need a pointer?
B. How brave you are.
C. Do you need my help?
D. Shall I do something for you?
E. I believe you can do it well.

Dialog 8

Roy : You look so confused, Tom. What’s going on?

Tom: My sister called me. She said our mom got an accident. I have to visit her
soon. But you know, my wife is also being hospitalized now. If I go, nobody
accompanies her at the hospital. I’m confused.
Roy : Don’t be confused, Tom. My wife and I will accompany your wife. So you can go to
see your mom first.
Tom: I don’t know what to say. You are just so kind. (a) …
Roy : That’s what a friend is for, right?

10. The best expression to complete (a) is …

A. You should help me.
B. I’ve never believed it before.
C. Can you manage your time?
D. I can do it myself. Thanks anyway.
E. Thank you very much for your help.
Instruction: Read the text and choose the correct answer to the questions.

Text 1

In my opinion, social media is corrupting our society by creating unlikely high standards of
beauty; like losing weight and having lots of muscle. On social networking platforms, so
many photos are photo-shopped and made to look “perfect” and sometimes can put out the
message “If you don’t resemble this, you’re not beautiful or not acceptable”.

There’s also the opportunity for cyber bullying to occur. If you’re being bullied at school,
normally you can go home to escape the harassment. But nowadays people will send cruel
messages and post horrific things about you online. Depending on what other people post
about you and how many people see it or believe it, it can complicate and cause havoc in
people’s lives.

Social media can take away minutes and even hours from our daily lives and productivity.
It’s a distraction and slows us down and prevents us from doing work or even daily
essentials; such as eating, sleeping, exercising, and educating ourselves.

I feel that we should spend less time on social media and spend more time doing things we
truly enjoy and spending time with family and friends, instead of just texting them or
calling them. Not only will it benefit and improve mental and physical health, spending
less time on the internet will help us live our lives to the fullest and increase performance
in more intelligent, creative and imaginative things.

11. What is the topic of the text?

A. The history of social media.
B. The growth of social media.
C. The dangers of social media.
D. The benefits of social media.
E. The trending topics in social media.

12. What is the writer’s opinion about the social media?

A. It distracts our life from various aspects.
B. It creates new standards of beauty.
C. It opens rooms for violence.
D. It provides rooms for creativity.
E. It unites those who are scattered.

13. Which of the following IS NOT the writer’s argument about social media?
A. It always promotes new standards that are too high for common people.
B. It makes people poor due to extra expenses on internet vouchers.
C. It has been misused for bullying or commiting other crimes.
 D. It makes people less active and productive.
E. It takes people away from their social life.

14. “Depending on …, it can complicate and cause havoc in people’s lives.” (Paragraph 2)
The word it in this sentence refers to …
A. social media
B. opportunity
C. harassment
D. cyber bullying
E. people’s posting

Text 2

People today are becoming more and more addicted to gadget. From the time they get up
up to the time they go to bed, they keep playing with their gadget or at least checking
messages on social media. To tell you the truth, this habit can lead you to a sleep disorder,
which for a long term can cause serious health problems and shorten your life. Why is it
so?

Firstly, phones do not let your mind relax. They prevent you from having a better sleep.
This happens because smartphones are designed to feed you information. Your brain will
keep racing to absorb information and your emotions will be stimulated by the content you
see online. You might be intrigued to read and comment. This stimulates the brain, so you
are more active and awake.

Secondly, the blue light from the screen suppresses melatonin, a hormone that controls the
cycle of sleep and wakefulness. This blue light from your smartphone screen is physically
harmful for both your eyes and your brain. When your body does not produce enough
melatonin, you experience insomnia, tiredness and irritability.

Lastly, the habit of checking your phone before going to bed also disrupts our emotion.
Walia, a researcher, said that emotions, whether ignited by happy videos of puppies
wagging their tails or by upsetting stories about world events, might trigger responses that
will delay your sleep.

Those reasons are enough to warn us about the dangers of lack of quality sleep for a long
term.

15. According to the writer, many people today suffer from insomnia because of …
A. watching films too much from TV.
B. doing too much homework from school.
C. staying up late everyday doing their hobbies.
D. working too much all day till they are exhausted.
E. having a habit of playing with gadget till late at night.
 16. What is the expected effect from reading this text? The readers will probably …
A. stop playing gadget from the time they get up till the time they go to bed.
B. stop checking messages when it’s their time to go to bed.
C. search information more and more from their gadget.
D. buy spectacles with anti-radiation and anti-blue light.
E. go to a hospital for checking-up their eyes.

17. “You might be intrigued to read and comment.” (Paragraph 2)

The word be intrigued can be replaced with …
A. tempted
B. attacked
C. persuaded
D. investigated
E. contaminated

Text 3

We all know that exercise is important in our daily lives, but we may not know why or
what exercise can do for us. Here are some benefits of exercises.

Exercise increases energy levels. Exercise improves both the strength and the efficiency of
your cardiovascular system to get the oxygen and nutrients to your muscles. When your
cardiovascular system works better, everything seems easier and you have more energy for
the fun stuff in life.

Exercise improves muscle strength. Staying active keeps muscles strong. The joints,
tendons and ligaments are also becoming flexible, allowing you to move more easily and
avoid injury. Strong muscles and ligaments reduce your risk of joint and lower back pain
by keeping joints in proper alignment. They also improve coordination and balance.

Exercise can help you to maintain a healthy weight. The more you exercise the more
calories you burn. In addition, the more muscle you develop, the higher your metabolic
rate becomes, so you burn more calories even when you’re not exercising. Then what is
the result? You may lose weight and look better physically, which will boost your self-
esteem.

Exercise improves brain function. Exercise increases blood flow and oxygen levels in the
brain. It also encourages the release of the brain chemicals (hormones) that are responsible
for the production of cells in the hippocampus, the part of the brain that controls memory
and learning. This, in turn, boosts concentration levels and cognitive ability, and helps
reduce the risk of cognitive degenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s.

18. In general, the text talks about …

A. the daily life of people today
 B. the importance of exercises
C. the effect of exercises to our muscle
D. the effect of exercises to our cognitive ability
E. the effect of exercises to cardiovascular system

19. The writer’s purpose in writing the text is …

A. to explain what exercises are
B. to persuade people to do exercises
C. to describe the body movements during the exercise
D. to convince the readers that exercises are important for our health
E. to explain the process of how our cardiovascular gets oxygen and nutrient

20. The main idea of the last paragraph is …

A. exercise improves brain function.
B. exercise helps maintain our health.
C. exercise encourages the release of the brain chemicals.
D. exercise boosts concentration levels and cognitive ability.
E. exercise reduces the risk of cognitive degenerative diseases.

21. Which sentence can be the best reiteration for the text?
A. People should take enough exercise to keep their health.
B. All the facts above show the importance of exercise to our health.
C. With the above information, we should pay more attention to our health.
D. There should be an intensive education on physical exercise.
E. There is a strong relationship between exercise and health.

Text 4

Distance learning has become a very popular option among students nowadays because of
its flexibility of time, place and study schedule. Distance learning comes as a blessing to
those who want to study while continuing with jobs or other activities. But in fact, distance
learning also has some disadvantages.

Firstly, distance learning … (a) no direct contact with faculty. Lack of personal interaction
with teachers often affects the learning curve for some students. Secondly, distance
learning depends so much on technology. Many distance learning programmes (b) …
access to the internet. Students and parents have to spend more money for internet
connection.

Besides, distance learning can also cause lack of discipline, especially for students who
have low motivation. … (c) they don’t have a teacher standing on top of their head,
reminding them of deadlines or asking for their assignments, there are chances that they
will not take a distance learning programme seriously.
 Last, distance learning can make students feel lonely. … (d) a student is in a virtual
classroom that is full of students, the lack of personal interaction might make him/her feel
lonely. So, in fact, distance learning also has some negative effects for students.

22. The correct form of the verb in (a) is …

A. build
B. builds
C. had built
D. has built
E. was building

23. The correct form of the verb to complete (b) is …

A. require
B. requires
C. required
D. be required
E. has required

24. The correct conjunction to complete (c) is …

A. Since
B. Due to
C. However
D. As a result
E. Therefore

25. The correct conjunction to complete (d) is …

A. Nevertheless
B. Thus
C. Even if
D. But
E. Hence

Text 5

Dear Bobbie,

How's life with you? I hope everything is fine. Please give my regards to the rest of your
family. As I told you, I've been chosen as a captain of my school football team. At first I
was worried if I couldn't do my job well. But now I'm happy about that position. Our
team had a match last week. It was my first match as a captain.

We have been busy for practice for months. We have football practice twice a week at
4 p.m. Before we played football, I asked my team to get warming up. We ran around the
school. You know that my school is located near rice field, right? When we were
running we enjoyed the fresh air. I tried to guide my team well. I learned how to lead a
football team from my big teacher. He is also a captain of a college football team. I was
relieved that my team likes my leadership.

When the match day came I was nervous. I encouraged my team to do the best.
Fortunately, we won. I was very happy. Our football coach was proud of us. I feel more
confident about my position.

Well, we will have a match again next month. Therefore, we are busy for practice now.
You were the best football player when we were in Middle School. Please give me some
tips about how to play football well. Please reply my letter as soon as you have time.

Best regards,

Brian

26. The main idea of paragraph 2 is …

A. Bobbie has been busy preparing for the next football match.
B. Brian has been busy preparing for the next football match.
C. Bobbie was a captain of a college football team.
D. Brian was a captain of a college football team.
E. Brian was proud of being a team leader.

27. What is actually Brian’s main purpose in writing the letter?

A. To say hello to his old friend.
B. To ask Bobbie to join his team.
C. To tell his problem as a football team leader.
D. To tell about his experience of being a team leader.
E. To ask Bobbie about how to become a good football player.

28. What makes Brian a successful team leader?

A. His confidence to manage his team from the first time he became a leader.
B. His big motivation to learn from the more experienced.
C. His effort to learn from college football teams.
D. His previous experience as a team leader.
E. His being humorous to his team.

29. From the letter, we know that Brian is …

A. Bobbie’s previous football team captain.
B. Bobbie’s best friend in early childhood.
C. Bobbie’s best friend in the previous school.
D. Bobbie’s rival in football match.
E. Bobby’s neighbour.
Text 6

Hello, sweetie…

How are you, sweetie? I know you are angry with me because I haven’t written to you for
a long time. I'm so sorry. You know, we are in Lombok right now. It is so beautiful
here. I'm writing to you from this really cute little cafe on Senggigi Beach. You know my
mom loves shopping, so she went and will be gone for hours. I am waiting here while
enjoying my cup of coffee.

You know. Yesterday we went to Gili Nanggu Island. This beach is on the Southwest of
Lombok. The beach is awesome. It is so beautiful. I couldn't believe my eyes. There are
beautiful coral reefs everywhere. We can go snorkeling and saw the most amazing fish
ever. I wish you were here. It would be much more fun if you were with us.

Mom is making sure we don't miss any site in the whole city. So, we will be going
everywhere. Sorry, sweetie. I’ve got to go. I will write to you again soon.

Lots of love,

Shinta

30. What does the writer mainly talk about?

A. Her being absence for a long time.
B. Her great vacation to Lombok.
C. A cute café on Senggigi beach.
D. Her mom’s hobby for shopping.
E. Activities we can do in Lombok Island.

31. What is the recipient’s relationship with the writer?

A. A very close friend.
B. Elder sister.
C. Younger sister.
D. Colleague.
E. Daughter.

32. Where did the writer go before going to Senggigi Beach?

A. To a cute little café.
B. To a shopping center.
C. To Gili Nanggu Island.
D. To all the cities in Lombok.
E. To historical places in Lombok.

33. “I wish you were here.” (Paragraph 2)

 The word here refers particularly to …
A. he little café
B. Senggigi Beach
C. Gili Nanggu Island
D. the beach in Gili Nanggu Island
E. Lombok Island.

Text 7

Dear my lovely grandma,

I'm so glad to receive your early Christmas gift. I can't imagine I get it in October! Thank you
so much. Please also tell Grandpa that I'm saying thanks. I let you wait for my response in
purpose. I was making some accessories using the beads you bought me.

I attached some pictures of the accessories I made. Do you want some? By the way, I plan to
sell these accessories. I'm sure many people will be interested to buy them. However, my
problem is I don't know where to buy the unique beads in Solo. Do you have any idea
grandma? I desperately need help for this. Oh, and about my study, please don't worry
about it. I'm going to study hard to get the best result.

My mom and dad said that you and Grandpa are happy living in the new village there. They
said they miss you a lot. I miss you, too, Grandma. We have already prepared a gift for your
75th wedding anniversary. I know you would like it. See you in January next year.

Tons of love,

Adeline

34. What is the relationship between the writer and the recipient?
A. Grandma and granddaughter.
B. Granddaughter and grandma.
C. Grandson and grandma.
D. Daughter and grandma.
E. Son and grandma.

35. What might be the grandma’s reason for buying beads for Adeline?
A. She herself likes beads.
B. She knows Adeline likes beads.
C. She knows Adeline is selling beads.
D. She knows Adeline is making accessories from beads.
E. She wants Adeline to make her some accessories from the beads.

36. What celebration are they going to have in the near future?
 A. Adeline’s Birthday.
B. Grandma’s birthday.
C. Christmas Day.
D. New Year.
E. Easter Day.

37. “I desperately need help for this.” (Paragraph 2)

The word desperately in this sentence means …
A. badly.
B. severely.
C. disappointedly.
D. deliberately.
E. Accidentally.

Text 8

Hi, Sherine,

It’s been so long no see since the Covid-19 pandemic hit us. Are you okay? Do you enjoy
your distant learning? I do. By distant learning I … (a) I can learn the school materials
better. Don’t you feel the same? That’s because I don’t have to be around students who
talk out of turn and disrespect teachers. Nor around those who destroy classroom materials,
or blurt out answers during tests, push, kick and hit one another, and roll on the ground.

You may think I’m joking, … (b) I swear I’m not. This is what happens in my school
every single day. And they really steal valuable class time. More than that, they often
prevent their classmates from being prepared for tests and assessments. It’s really hard for
me to focus on the lesson. With distance learning, on the other hand, everything related to
learning can … (c) better. I can work at my own pace, too.

Well, what about your school and your classroom? I really want to hear from you after
months we just stay at home and take distance learning. Or, if you don’t want to tell about
your school and your classroom, you may tell me how you have spent your days at home.
It will be interesting for me to hear about it.

Okay, Sherine, I’m waiting for your immediate reply.

Best Regards,

Veronique Mintz

38. The correct form of the verb in to complete (a) is …

A. was feeling
B. is feeling
C. has felt
D. felt
 E. feel

39. The correct conjunction to complete (b) is …

A. But
B. And
C. While
D. As a result
E. However

40. The correct of the verb in (c) is …

A. manage
B. manages
C. managed
D. be managed
E. have been managed