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SOAL UJIAN SEMESTER GANJIL

TAHUN PELAJARAN 2022/2023

Mata Pelajaran : BAHASA INGGRIS (wajib)

Kelas : XI IPS Semua

Answer these questions based on the text!

This text for question 1 - 3

Siti : Hello , Jane.

Jane : Hi, Siti.
Siti : You look tired. What is going on?
Jane : I am working on my project paper.
It is due tomorrow.
I don’t think I will be able to finish it.
Siti : Would you like any help?
Jane : Yes, please. I would really appreciate it.
Siti : Tell me what I can and I will start right away.
Jane : Thank you. You are an angel.

1. What is Jane problem?

A She collects her project paper late D She has several project papers to be done
B She is tired after finishing her project Evaluasi E She is overwhelmed with her project paper
C She forgets to bring her paper to school

2. Why does Siti help Jane?

A. She care for Jane D. They are one team at the project
B. Jane ask for help E. Siti has completed her project paper.
C. They are classmates
What is Siti like?
A. Patient D. Carefull
B. Friendly E. Cheerful
C. Helpful

This text for question 4 to 5

Andra : What are you browsing?
Riana : I am looking for a robotic Course.
Andra : Do you want to attend it?
Riana : I do. Andra : Let me help you browse.
Riana : Thanks. Andra : Well, look this one, Alfa Robotic Course.
Riana : No. It is quite far from my house.
Andra : Ah, you are right. How about this one?
Riana : Ah, that’s great. I’ll call it.
Andra : I suggest you go there so you can get detailed information.
Riana : You are right.
Andra : Let me accompany you there.
Riana :Thank you. How about tomorrow after school?
Andra : Alright, I will be waiting for you in front of my class.
Riana : O.K. Thanks

4. What is the relationship between the speakers?

A. E-pals
B. Siblings
C. Cousins
D. Old friend
E. Schoolmates

5. From the dialog we know that_________

A. Riana always declines Andra’s idea
B. Riana will accompany Andra to the Course
C. Riana and Andra will go to Alfa Robotic Course
D. Riana agrees with Andra’s suggestion to the course
E. Riana and Andra are going to attend a robotic course
This picture is for questions number 6 – 7

6. According to the poster, we are suggested________

A. Enjoy your life D. Work had to have a better life
B. Consume healty food E. Think before making a choice
C. Protect the source of foods

7. What does this sentence mean?

“MAKE A SMART CHOICE TO MAKE BETTER LIFE”

A. Our lives depend on our efforts

B. There are ways to achieve success
C. Our choices will affect our ways of life
D. Our right decisions bring us to a good life
E. There are several options to make a better life
The following dialog is for question 8
“Why do you look unhappy?” asked Mr.Anto.
“I didn’t have a great harvest this season ,” explained Mr. Toni.
“Don’t worry. I have the solution,” said Mr. Anto.
“What is it?” asked Mr. Anto.”
“Here it is. Nutrition for soil and your plants,”
said Mr. Toni while showing Mr. Anto a bottle of nutrition.
“What is the function of such nutriton?” asked Mr. Anto.
“It will make the soil more fertifile.
You only need to spread it onto the land
and the plants will grow very well,” explained Mr. Toni.
“Are you sure that it will work?” asked Mr. Anto, hesitanly.
“Yes. I have proved it. I have a great harvest now ,” said Mr. Toni.
“How can I get the nutrition? Is the available in stores?” asked Mr. Anto.
“So far, it is only sold online.
I can buy it for you if you are interested,”told Mr. Anto.
“Thanks. I hope it work and I get a great harvest next year,
” said Mr. Anto, hopefully. “I hope so,” replied MR. Toni

8. Who are Mr. Anto and Mr. Toni ?

A. Sellers D. Teachers
B. Breeders E. Greengrocers
C. Farmers

The following text is for question 9-10

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Dear Mr. Ahmad
I am so glad and proud of the successful monitoring programme in our neighbourhood.

Thanks to all members of the commmitee for theirhand work. This programme has prove to be
effective in reducing the number of crimes at night .How,I think we still have a basic problem.
I am stilll worried about robbery commmited during the way when peaple are away at work.
three houses in our neighbourhood were reported robbed last week.

I suggest we discuss this crucial problem at our next committee, I do hope we can fine some
practical solutions. I believe if we work together, we can find a workable answer.

Best regards,
Dimas Wardhana
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9. What is the purpose of the text ?
A. To describe their neigbourhood
B. To explain how to prevent robbberies
C. To warn the commmitee about a lot of robbery cases
D. To argue the importance of the monitoring program
E. To sugggest that the commmitee conseder a certain treat

10. What problem does the neighbourhood have ?

A. The people in the neighbourhood do not care about their safety
B. All the commmitee members are busy with their works
C. They failed to reduce crime in their neighbourhood
D. There is a robbbery tread in the day time
E. Robberies alway happen at night

This dialoque is for question no. 11

Woman : What do you think of my appearance? Do I look okay?
Man : Well, yes. But it will be more elegant if you wear a long black dress.
Woman : Alright.

11. What is the dialogue about?

A. The woman’s dress D. The woman’s appearance
B. The elegant woman E. The man’s complaint about the woman
C. The woman’s black dress

This dialoque is for question no. 12

Man : Oh my god, this traffic is making me crazy.
Woman : Absolutely! I think there must be an accident.
Man : I think so too. It’s almost seven o’clock. We’ll be late for school.
Woman : We’d better tell our teacher that we’re coming late, because of the traffic.
We hope and pray that traffic will be fine soon and we will not miss the first lesson
Man : Okay, let’s call her.

12. What is the best solution they have?

A. make themselves crazy D. hope and pray
B. come late to school E. miss the first lesson
C. call the teacher
This dialoque is for question no. 13
Woman : Look at me! Does this long red dress suit on me, John?
Man : I don’t think so. I think the green long dress is better than the red one.
Woman : How about the short black one, then?
Man : Yes, that suits you. You look gorgeous with that one.

13. Which dress suits the woman?

A. The short red one. D. The long red one.
B. The short green one. E. The long green one
C. The short black one.

This dialoque is for question no. 14

Dio : Can you give me an opinion about my sculpture?
Jon : Sure thing! I think you should have had fixed the hand.
Dio : Thanks, Jon.
Jon : No problem!

14. From the dialogue above, Dio is……

A. asking for help D. asking for an opinion
B. giving help E. asking for help
C. giving opinion

This dialoque is for question no. 15

Jul : Ria, what do you think of the cake I bake?
Ria : It’s really delicious, Jul. I love it!
Jul: yes!

15. From the dialogue above, Jul is … .

A. asking for an opinion D. giving an item
B. asking for help E. giving opinion
C. requesting for attention

This dialoque is for question no. 16

Dave : So, what do you think of my singing?
John : It’s really good, but I suggest to try singing in a high tune.
Dave : Thanks, John.
John : No problem, Dave!

16. From the dialogue above, John is … .

A. asking for help D. giving help
B. giving an opinion E. giving attention
C. asking for an opinion
This dialoque is for question no. 17
Jade : What do you think of my drawing?
Rose : It’s amazing, but I think you should erase the scribbles over here.
Jade : Thank you so much for you opinon, Rose!
Rose : My pleasure.

17. From the dialogue above, Rose is…

A. asking for attention D. giving help
B. asking a question E. asking for help
C. giving an opinion

This dialoque is for question no. 18

Andy : What do you think about the restaurant?
Budy : I think the price is too expensive

18. From the dialogue above we can conclude that … .

A. Budy is expressing pleasure D. Andy is expressing displeasure
B. Andy is expressing pleasure E. Budy is giving opinion
C. Budy is expressing displeasure

This dialoque is for question no. 19

Mita : What do you think about the fairy?
Bayu : I think she deserves to return to heaven.

19. We can conclude that Mita is …

A. asking for information from bayu D. agreeing with bayu’s opinion
B. asking bayu’s opinion E. disagreeing with bayu’s opinion
C. giving her opinion to bayu

This dialoque is for question no. 20

Adi : ………
Ina : I think it’s great.

20. What is the suitable expression to fill in the blank dialogue

A. Have you read this book? D. Do you know this?
B. What do you think of this book? E. How do you do?
C. What is it?
This text is for question no. 21 - 25

21. What is the letter about?

A. The bride’s parents. D. The wedding of Sandra Gwen
B. The joyous occasion. E. The attendance of friends and family.
C. The invitation to the wedding.

22. When did Sandra’s fiancé propose her?

A. While he was in her house. D. While he was meeting her parents.
B. While they were on vocation. E. When they were in front of her parents.
C. When they visited her parents.

23. On this joyous occasion, we wish to share the day with our closest friends and family
members.

The underlined word has the similar meaning as ....

A. happy D. important
B. crucial E. unforgettable
C. gloomy
24. What is the main idea of paragraph 2?
A. Parents remember the moment of the proposal
B. Their daughter imagine the moment of proposal.
C. Parents feel happy with their daughter’s wedding.
D. Parents are worried about their daughter’s wedding.
E. Parents tell his memory on his daughter’s grown up.

25. Why did Mr. Purwodirjo invite Mr. Nurhasan to his daughter’s wedding?
A. To inform Mr. Nurhasan that there will be a wedding party.
B. To keep a good relationship with Mr. Nurhasan.
C. To inform about her daughter marriage.
D. To share wedding party’s experience.
E. To keep in touch with Mr. Nurhasan.

This text is for question no. 26 - 30

26. What is the letter about?
A. The announcement of launching new magazines.
B. The invitation to launch new health magazines.
C. The launching of Health and you magazines.
D. Opening of new style of magazine.
E. The events for business partners.

27. Whom is the letter for?

A. His colleagues and clients.
B. Editors and magazines’ team.
C. Leading doctors and consultants.
D. His business partners and Clients.
E. His colleagues and business partners.

28. ......... hence our decision to go for this type of publication.

The underlined word has the similar meaning with ....
A. because
B. although
C. therefore
D. otherwise
E. furthermore

29. Why will Larry House hold this event?

A. To keep a good relationship with his business partner.
B. To announce the launching of his new magazines.
C. To inform about launching a new magazine.
D. To share the experience in media industry.
E. To keep in touch with his business partner.

30. In what way does this event benefit the addressee?

A. Knowing editor and the team of health magazines.
B. The chance to know doctors and health consultants.
C. The chance to meet various doctors and consultants.
D. Having valuable time with various doctors and consultants.
E. The chance to meet various clients and colleagues in the media industry.
 Cars Should Be Banned In The City

As we all know, cars create pollution, and cause a lot of road deaths and other accidents.

Firstly, cars, as we all know contribute the most of pollution in the world. Cars emit a deadly gas
causes illnesses such as bronchitis, lung cancer, and trigger of asthma. Some of these illness are
so bad that people can die from them.

Secondly, the city is very busy. Pedestrians wander every where and cars commonly hit
pedestrians in the city, which causes them to die. Cars today are our roads biggest killers.

Thirdly, cars are very noisy. If you live in the city, you may find it hard to sleep at night, or
concentrate in your homework, and especially talk to someone.

In conclusion, cars should be banned from the city for the reasons listed.

31.      What type is the text above?

A       Narrative. D.   Explanation.
B.      Report. E.    Description.
C.      Analytical.

32.      What one of the diseases caused by pollution?

A.      HIV / AIDS D.      IMPOTENT
B.      BRONCHITIS E.   CHOLERA
C.      LIVER

33.      What tense is mostly used in the text?

A.      Past tense D.      Present continuous tense
B.      Simple present tense E.       Past continuous tense
C.      Simple perfect tense

34.  We usually call the last paragraph as………

A.       Resolution D.      Recommendation
B.      Reiteration E.       Twist
C.       Conclusion

35. What is the purpose of the text?

A.    to persuade reader about the Cars Should Be Banned In The City
B.       to explain the characteristics the Cars Should Be Banned In The City
C.        to inform readers about Cars Should Be Banned In The City
D.       to describe Cars Should Be Banned In The City
E.        to entertain readers about Cars Should Be Banned In The City
36. The following sentences are true, except …
A.   the cars contribute the most of pollution in the world.
B.   the cars are very noisy.
C.   the cars can also cause many deaths and other road accidents.
D.   the car cans accelerate the transport.
E.   the cars today are our roads biggest killers.

37. What the title text above?

A.       Cars Should Be Banned In The City D.      Car facilitate transportation.
B.      Cars cause pollution. E.       Cars cause noise of the city.
C       Car giant killer street.

38. Which paragraph is called arguments?

A.      I and II. D.      II, III, and III
B.      IV E.       I and IV
C.      All paragraph

39. Is the car also cause pollution?

A.       No. D.      Yes.
B.      No, he is. E.       No, it’s not.
C.       Yes, it’s

40. Is the car also cause noise?

A.       Yes, it’s. D.      Yes, he is.
B.      No, it’s E.       No, it’s not.
C.       No.