USBN

KURIKULUM 2013

BAHASA DAN SASTRA INGGRIS

(PEMINATAN)

SMA/MA
IBB

UTAMA-A

Tahun Pelajaran 2018/2019

A. PILIHAN GANDA
This text is for questions 1 and 2.

1.What is the purpose of the text above?

A. To explain the hotel.
B. To help the hotel.
C. To persuade the readers.
D. To entertain the readers.
E. To advertise a hotel.

2. Which of the following statement is true according to the brochure?

A. 100 bedrooms have private bathroom.
B. It is too far from the beach.
C. The first day, the guest gets free breakfast.
D. The guest can enjoy the swimming pool and gym outside of the resort.
E. There’s no porter working at nights.

This text is for questions 3 and 4.

Is TV good for children? Actually, TV is one of the most influential for society in
two different sides especially for children; it can be useful, educated, and also addictive,
even harmful. For children, it is hard to avoid television if people in the house are
usually watching TV. It is common for parents to use TV as a substitute babysitter. Also,
many parents buy videos that they think can make their kids are smart. But how does
watching TV really affect children?
In one side, TV is not all that bad; TV impact could give us some eases. First, all
programs on TV are basically designed to entertain and give information to people.
They help them relax and get to know about different news or information. They also
make them laugh because they are amusing. Next, some TV shows can educate, inform
and inspire. Many different programs have been to serve children good lessons through
cartoon films, games, music, sport, and local film series for children. It can be more
effective than books or audiotapes in teaching children about processes like how a plant
grows or how to bake a cake.
In contrast, TV exposes children to negative influences, and promotes negative
behavior. Some programs, however, are sometimes about the exhibition of violence,
sarcasm, crimes, murder, etc. For instance, twenty years of research has shown that
children who are more exposed to media violence behave more aggressively as kids and
when they are older. They are taught by TV that violence is the way to resolve conflict –
as when a TV hero beats up a bad guy to subdue him. Moreover, it has bad effect for
their health. Children who watch too much TV are usually overweight, according to the
American Medical Association. Children often snack on junk food while watching TV.
They are also influenced by commercials to consume unhealthy food. Also, they are not
running, jumping, or doing activities that burn calories and increase metabolism.
Well, as the consequences of these bad effects, many parents should realize about
these problems. It is better if they can start to follow the good effects by selecting the
good programs for their children today. Not only it, but also they need to control their
children by accompanying them while watching TV. Last but not least, many parents
should remember to limit time of watching TV for their children because it is bad for
their health and education if it takes a long time.

3. The suitable title of the text above is ……

A. The good and bad effects of TV for children
B. Watching TV makes children lazy and enjoyable
 C. Watching TV can cause eye strain and pale
D. TV programs expose violence and criminals
E. TV programs promote commercial products

4. “…..by accompanying them while watching TV.” ( paragraph 4 )

The word “ them “ refers to …..
A. consequences
B. bad effects
C. problems
D. parents
E. programs

This text is for questions 5 and 7.

Detective Sherlock Holmes and his friend Dr. Watson back on the cinema through
the 'A Game of Shadows'. After the success of his first film in 2009, Guy Ritchie re-
directed sequel of 'Sherlock Holmes'.
A bomb exploded in Strassbourg, England soon became headlines in several
newspapers. Holmes (Robert Downey Jr.) who disguised as a beggar was busy stalking
Irene Adler (Rachel McAdams), his enemy which also his idol that brings an important
package.
In the sequel of 'Sherlock Holmes' this time, Professor. James Moriarty (Jared
Harris) to be the most dangerous enemy. Moriarty is not the kind of people who are
hesitant to remove the lives of many people in order to achieve the goal. Explosions in
Strassbourg is one of the results of Prof. Moriarty's creation.
Holmes nosy busy when his friend, Dr. Watson (Jude Law) is getting married,
because marriage would automatically make Holmes lost his partner in investigating the
case.
A gypsy woman, Madam Sinza Heron (NoomiRapace), helped Holmes the
adventure this time. There was also the Holmes brother, Mycroft Holmes (Stephen Fry)
who come to be an accomplice of the detective this time.
 Arguably, the visual effect of 'A Game of Shadow' is more stable than its
predecessor. A few slow-movement scenes later find in the cease-fire. Colors are
displayed also feels right.
Farce as those made by Holmes and several other characters in the film
guaranteed to invite laughter. The chemistry between Robert Downey Jr. and Jude Law
is not be doubted anymore. Since in the first film, the two men are able to captivate the
audience and not be missed.
Chess compete between Holmes and Prof. Moriarty became the ultimate point.
They both described the mind wanders respectively. Do you intrigue with the acting of
the detective? The film 'Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows' can be an alternative
entertainment at this weekend.
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5. The best title of the above text is ….

A. A detective of Sherlock Holmes
B. The results of Moriarty’s creation
C. The adventure of Sherlock Holmes
D. A bomb which is exploded in Strassbourg
E. The compete between Sherlock Holmes and Prof. Moriarty

6. “Do you intrigue with the acting of the detective?”

The word “intrigue” has the same meaning with ….
A. attract
B. interest
C. confuse
D. surprise
E. refuse

7. The success of the film that enables to captivate the audience is much depending
on….
A. Holmes and Prof. Moriarty
B. Holmes and Holmes’ brother
 C. Robert Downey and Jude Law
D. Sinza Heron and Holmes’ brother
E. Robert Downey and Irene Adler

This text is for questions 8 and 10.

Nobody likes paying taxes. Even those who know that taxation is necesary and just are
reluctant to pay taxes. It is not pleasant to see part of your monthly income taken away
from your income tax. Ignorant people think this is injustice and make grievance of it;
so it is just as well that we should know why we are taxed, so that we can see the
fairness of the system.
Every country must have a government of some sort or life would be impossible.
The primary duties of the government are to protect the life and property of the citizens,
to maintain law and order, and settle dispute between citizens in a just and orderly way
through the law- courts, to defend the country from foreign foes and to maintain the
roads and highways. Besides, many governments maintain and direct education, provide
hospitals for the sick and attend to sanitation. All these great public duties need money:
an army and navy have to be kept up, the police force and the judges have to be paid.
Schools have to be provided and teachers supported, expert health- officers and
sanitary engineers have to be employed. Now where is all the money needed for the
public service come from? The question is answered by another. For whose benefits are
all these service maintained? The answer is, for the benefits of the public. It is the
people as a whole, rich and the poor, that benefit administration of justice by the
maintenance of roads by the public hospital, public school and good sanitation.
Therefore it is only right that the public, the individual citizens of the country should
contribute the money needed: for the money benefits which all enjoy.

So long, therefore, we have a good and efficient government so long as our money
is being used in the right way and so long as the burden of taxation is distributed fairly,
as different classes can be bear it, we have no right to grumble at having to pay our
share of the taxes.
8. Why does the people have to pay income tax?
A. They have to pay tax for the things they need

B. They have to pay tax whether they are rich or poor

C. The tax is needed to carry out the government’s public duties

D. They have to pay tax for the things they buy or sell

E. They have to pay tax for the government benefit

9. “...... we have no right to grumble at having to pay our share of the taxes.” (par 4 }
The word ‘grumble’ has the similar meaning with....
A. Get

B. Fight

C. Join

D. Lead

E. Complain

10. The topic of paragraph 2 is...

A. the reason of taxation

B. the right of citizens

C. the expenses of public duties

D. the duties of a government

E. the types of public services

This text is for questions 11 and 13.

The Ducks and the Turtle

 Two ducks who lived in a big lake had a friend who was a turtle. One year there was
a very little rain and the lake began to dry up. One of the ducks said to the other,” Soon,
there’ll be no water in this lake. Let’s go and look for another lake.” “Yes.” Answered
the second duck,” But first let’s say goodbye to our friend, the turtle.”
When they told the turtle they were going to leave, he said,” I’ll die here without any
water and without any friends. Take me within you.” The duck answered,” We can’t. We
are going to fly, and you have no wings.”
The turtle thought for a minute and then said,” Please wait here.” Then he went
away and found a strong, straight stick. He brought it back to his friends, put the middle
of it in his mouth and said,” Now if each of you takes me one end of the stick in his
mouth, you can lift me up and carry me with you “
“There is one danger,” said the ducks,” If you try to talk while we’re carrying you
through the air, you won’t be able to hold the stick, so you’ll fall down along way and
break your shell.”
“All right,” answered the turtle,” I promise not to talk while we’re in the air.” So the
ducks took the stick and flew away, with the turtle between them. All went well until
they were flying over a town. Then some people saw them and shouted,” Look, those
ducks are carrying a cat!”
First the turtle very proud of himself because of his idea he could fly. But when he
heard that, the turtle got very angry,” A Cat? I am not........,” he said, but he didn’t get
any further because he opened his mouth, the stick came out of his mouth and the poor
turtle fell to the ground.

11.How did the turtle solve his problem?

A. By drying up the lake
B. By flooding the lake
C. By flying away from the dry lake with the help of the ducks
D. By flying down over the town by the help of the ducks
E. By dropping the turtle down

12.What problems faced by the ducks?

A. A lot of water flows to the lake
 B. Much water flows out of the lake
C. Long rainy season
D. Long dry season
E. Trying to fly

13….”Then some people saw them and shouted,” Look, those ducks are carrying a
cat!”… (Paragraph 4) The underlined word is synonymous with ....
A. cheered
B. nagged
C. hooted
D. spoke
E. shrieked

This text is for questions 14 and 16.

A laptop is a kind of computer unit which has the same function as a PC (Personal
Computer), but it is smaller, lighter and of different sizes. Nowadays, most people
choose laptops for several reasons.

A laptop is a portable device. This portability is very helpful for our work, study and
other activities. We do not need complicated cable installations to activate a laptop, and
with a laptop, we can do our work anytime anywhere.

Moreover, a laptop allows us to access the internet in public places which provide free
access called hot spot areas. Some people like to use this facility to carry out their tasks.

Finally, a laptop consumes energy more efficiently than a PC does. This device uses a
rechargeable battery as a source of electric energy. So if we prefer using a laptop, it
means that we support the government program to save energy.

That’s why a laptop has become very popular recently.

14. A public place where we can have free access to the internet is a/an…
A. Free access
 B. Hot spot
C. Internet installation
D. Laptop facility
E. Hot spot area
15. A laptop has become very popular because…
A. It is portable
B. It allows us to access internet
C. It gives several benefits to the user
D. It doesn’t need complicated cable installation
E. We can do our work with it anytime anywhere
16. From the text we know that…
A. A laptop is usually more expensive than a PC
B. More people like a laptop better than PC
C. More people like a PC better than a laptop
D. For a mobile person a laptop is more handy than a PC
E. A laptop is cheaper now than it was before

This text is for questions 17 and 19.

SPRING

In the early part of spring

You will hear, many birds sing
They are just letting, the rest of us know
Winter is over, spring melted the snow

You will notice, a beautiful scene

The trees will slowly, begin to turn green
Chipmunks and bunnies will come out and play,
Bears will no longer, sleep during the day

It’s exciting, when spring finally arrives

Bees will make honey, inside their hives
So much to do, so much to see
Insects and animals are happy and free

17. What is ‘spring, sing, know, snow’ (stanza 3) called?

A. Assonance

B. Alliteration

C. Diction

D. Rhyme

E. Personae

18. The animals told in the poem is, except ….

A. Birds

B. Bee

C. Bears

D. Butterfly

E. Insects

19. What is able to melt the snow?

A. Spring

B. Winter

C. Trees

D. Bunnies

E. Honey
This text is for questions 20 and 21.

ANNOUNCEMENT

MINISTRY OF INFORMATION &CONMMUNICATION

Thimphu

The written examination and selection interview previously announced to be conducted on

30/11/2015 and 1-2/12/2015 for various post vacancies on the three domestic airports,
Department of Civil Aviation, MolC, is postponed on the following dates;

The shortlisted candidates are required to kindly note the postponement of date and time for
the written examination and oral interview:
1. Written Examination : 05/12/2015 at 10 am
2. Oral interview : 6-8/12/2015 at 10 am
3. Result declaration : 14/12/2015
Chief Administrative Officer

20. What should the candidates do related to the postponement?

A. Asking the Minister of Information and Communication Staff.
B. Calling the Minister of Information and Communication Staff.
C. Noting the postponement of date and time.
D. Asking the chief administrative officer.
E. Looking for the result declaration.
21. Which of the following agrees to the text?
A. The new schedule for the written examination is on 6-8/12/2015 at 10
AM.
B. The new schedule for the oral interview is on 15/12/2015 at 10 AM.
C. The new schedule for the written examination is on 30/15/2015.
D. The result of declaration will be announced on 14/12/2015.
E. The new schedule for the oral interview is on 12/12/2015.

22. Pronounced as one letter.

And written with three.
Two letters there are.
And two only in me.
I'm double, I'm single.
I'm black, blue, and grey.
I'm read from both ends.
And the same either way.
What am I?
A. An eye
B. An ear
C. A mouth
D. A lip
E. A hand
23. Better late than never.
The proverb means…
A. Everything that is attractive on the outside may not be really valuable inside.

B. A satisfactory conclusion makes up for earlier disappointments.

C. It is preferable to do a job even if it is delayed than not do it at all.

D. One's actions whether good or bad determine one's rewards or punishments.

E. One should not assume success prior to actually achieving it.

24. A bad workman always blames his tools.
The proverb means…
A. A person with deficiencies finds excuses for his lack of skill.

B. Steady progress is better in the long run than inconsistent speed.

C. One should not assume success prior to actually achieving it.

D. There are often early indications of future happenings.

E. One's actions whether good or bad determine one's rewards or punishments.

This text is for questions 25 and 26.

Luis Lionel Andres Messi, born June 24th, 1987, is an Argentinian football player
for F.C Barcelona. He is not very tall, mainly, due to the growing problem he had when
he was younger. His eyes are brown. He never has short hair.
Lionel Messi started playing football at a very early age in his hometown’s
Newell’s Old Boys. From the age of 11, he suffered from a hormone deficiency and as
Lionel’s parents were unable to pay for the treatment in Argentina, they decided to
move to Barcelona, Spain.
In the 2003-2004 season, when he was still only 16 years old, Messi made his first
team debut in a friendly with Porto that marked the opening of the new Dragao stadium.
The following championship-winning season, Messi made his first appearance in an
official match on October 16th, 2004, in Barcelona’s derby win against Espanyol at the
Olympic Stadium (0-1). And now, in 2010, 2011, and 2012 he is best player in the
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25. According to the text, Messi’s parents moved to Barcelona ....

A. because they were very poor in Argentina
B. because they wanted Messi to be successful in soccer
C. so that Messi could learn in the best soccer club
D. to get Messi’s health problem cured
 E. to find the best treatment to cure Messi’s health problem

26. What is the main idea of the third paragraph?

A. he hasn’t really attractive face, but he’s a very good football player
B. Lionel Messi is a good player for F.C Barcelona
C. his best characteristics are on the foot has competitiveness
D. he appears to be a quite good and modest person
E. he has long black hair and brown eyes

This text is for questions 27 to 30.

Why is ethanol a good alternative to the fuel which is used now? Firstly, ethanol
is based on renewable resources. It is produced from agricultural products, such as
sugar beet, sugar cane, potatoes, grains and raw materials such as pulp (smashed
wood or plant material), soft wood and waste paper. The raw materials for ethanol are
obtained from forests or farm. Trees do not need to be cut down to get ethanol; we
can get it from the branches and dead wood.

Secondly, ethanol, because of its alcohol nature, makes the vehicle engines run
more efficiently. This means that less fuel is used.

Thirdly, ethanol produces lower emissions of CO and hydrocarbons compared

to petrol. WALHI research states that more than 5.500.000 tons of CO is emitted by
motor engines in a city like Surabaya.

Fourthly, ethanol is described as a ‘harmless’ substance, unlike petrol which is

poisonous. Ethanol has low toxicity or level of poison. It does not cause death or
blood poisoning.

27. What is the main focus of the text?

A. The difference between ethanol and petrol.
B. The raw materials of ethanol from forests or farm.
C. The production process of ethanol for fuel.
D. The reasons why ethanol as suitable alternative to the fuel.
 E. The pitfalls of ethanol as fuel for vehicles and environment.

28. According to the text, ethanol can save the forest because ....
A. the emissions of CO are lower than petrol
B. the raw materials are not obtained from forests or farm
C. it makes the engines run more efficiently
D. it is produced from agricultural products
E. it is not made from new wood

29. Which information about ethanol is found in the text?

A. Ethanol is expensive
B. Ethanol is poisonous
C. Ethanol produces more CO than petrol
D. Ethanol emits a lot of dangerous gas
E. Ethanol is friendly to the environment

30. “.... lower emissions of CO is emitted by motor engine …. ” (Paragraph 3).

The underlined word is closest in meaning to ….
A. consumed
B. released
C. eliminated
D. taken
E. absorbed

31. John : I’ve heard that you won singing competition. Is that true?
Melly : yes, that’s right
Jhon : ....
What is the best response to what Melly said?
A. What a pity
B. Congratulation on your achievement! You deserve to get it
C. I think it is not really good
D. Your voice is really wonderful
E. Nice to know you
32. Kate : What do you think about the film?

Bram : …
What is the best response to Kate?
A. I think I like it

B. I can’t hear you

C. You forget it

D. Thank you

E. Let’s go

33. Michele : Dad, have you seen my report card?

Mr. Michael : Sure, You did well. I’m very proud of you.
Michele : Thank you, Dad
What does Mr. Michael express?
A. His pride
B. His advice
C. His intention
D. His curiosity
E. His agreement

34. Mr. Bean : Hello, Miss Smith. Would you like a cup of coffee? I’m just making
some.
Miss Smith : Oh, Yes please, that would be lovely.
Mr. Bean : How do you take it?
Miss Smith : With milk and sugar please
Mr. Bean : Here you are
Miss Smith : Thank you
The underlined expression expresses ....
A. Offering something

B. Offering help
 C. Accepting an offer

D. Declining an offer

E. Refusing an offer
This text is for questions 35 to 38.

James Watt was born in Greenock on 19 January 1736. His father, also called James, was a
ship builder. As a boy Watt went to the local grammar school where he studied classics and
mathematics. The young Watt also liked making models.

Eventually, Watt decided to become a maker of mathematical instruments, such as

quadrants and compasses. In 1755 he went to London, but only stayed there for two years
before moving to Glasgow.

In 1764 Watt made a model of Newcomen steam engine. In this engine, the steam was
pushed into a cylinder, then condensed back into water. A year later Watt realized it would be
more efficient to condense the steam in another chamber separate from the cylinder. However,
it was not until 1769 that Watt patented his new idea, the separate condenser.

In 1775 he went into partnership with Matthew Boulton and began making steam
engines which were used for pumping water out of mines. By 1780 the Industrial Revolution
was beginning to transform life in Britain and Watt adapted his steam engines to provide a
rotary motion so they could be used to power machines in new factories.

In 1781 he used the sun to do this and four years later, steam engines were used to
power machines in cotton mills for the first time. Meanwhile, in 1782 Watt invented another
major improvement, the double–acting steam engines. In 1788 he invented the fly ball Royal to
regulate the speed of steam engines and he made a pressure gauge in 1790.

In 1785 Watt was elected a fellow of the Royal society and he retired from business in
1800. James Watt died on 25 August 1819 and was buried in Birmingham.

35. The text is mostly about James Watt’s invention which is closely related to his
experience when he was young, that is, ….
A. he studied classics
B. he made many inventions.
 C. he studied mathematics
D. his father was a ship builders
E. he went to a very good school

36. What did James Watt do before moving to Glasgow?

A. Deciding to be a Mathematics Scholar.
B. Inventing quadrants and compasses.
C. Leaving his local grammar school.
D. Producing mathematical instruments.
E. Staying in London temporarily.

37. What was happened to James’s life before 1782?

A. Invented the double-acting steam engines.
B. Made a pressure gauge.
C. Decided to quite his business.
D. Patented the separate condenser.
E. Suffered from a serious illness.

38. The underlined word in sentence,” ... beginning to transform life in Britain...,”
(paragraph 4) has similar meaning to....
A. save
B. turn
C. start
D. help
E. form
This text is for questions 39 to 40.

39. What is the Pamphlet about?

A. Open a new Restaurant
B. Promote Pizza House
C. Launch a new Pizza House
D. Publish a best service
E. Announce a news

40. The statements below are true, EXCEPT ....

A. Pay 30$ you can get 1 regular pasta
B. Pay 50$ you can get 3 cold drinks
C. Pizza serve by skilled pizza baker
D. Amazing launch set available for four hours
E. The best pizza in town
B. URAIAN
41. Rearrange the following sentences to form a correct manual!
1. Lay the documents face up in the fax machine feeder tray with the coversheet
on top.
2. Turn the fax machine on.
3. Make sure the fax machine is plugged into a power source.
4. Fill out a separate piece of paper called a coversheet.
5. Dial the recipient’s fax number.
6. Gather the documents you want to send and put them in the order you want
them to be received
7. Press the “fax” or “send” button depending on the particular fax machine
model.

42. Situation:
Yesterday, my cousin sent me a message. He said that my uncle got an accident.
My uncle got heavy injured.
What is the best expression for the situation given?

This text is for questions 43 to 45.

Sura and Baya

A long time ago, there were two animals, Sura and Baya. Sura was the name of a shark
and Baya was a crocodile. They lived in a sea.
Once Sura and Baya were looking for some food. Suddenly, Baya saw a goat.
"Yummy, this is my lunch," said Baya.
"No way! This is my lunch. You are greedy" said Sura. Then they fought for the goat.
After several hours, they were very tired.
Feeling tired of fighting, they lived in the different places. Sura lived in the water and
Baya lived in the land. The border was the beach, so they would never fight again.
One day, Sura went to the land and looked for some food in the river. He was very
hungry and there was not much food in the sea. Baya was very angry when he knew that
Sura broke the promise.
They fought again. They both hit each other. Sura bit Baya’s tail. Baya did the same
thing to Sura. He bit very hard until Sura finally gave up and went back to the sea. Baya
was happy.

43. What are the characters of Sura and Baya in the story?
44. Why are they fighting?
45. What lessons can we learn in the story?

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