LATIHAN SOAL AKHIR SEMESTER KELAS X

1. Teacher : Can you tell me Sarah? How well do you understand the new math
concept?
Sarah : I think I understand it … than yesterday.
A. good
B. more well
C. better
D. best
E. as good
2. Andin : How was your vacation?
Lia : It was amazing. We visited some beautiful places. What about yours?
Andin : Mine was … . I think it is the greatest holiday moment.
A. the most beautiful
B. more beautiful
C. as beautiful
D. beautiful as
E. most beauty
3. Santy : ”Rina, can you tell me about your family?
Rina : ”I have one brother. He is a college student. … have the same hobbies. Both
of … like swimming very much.”
A. We, our
B. We, us
C. Ours, our
D. They, us
E. I, ours
4. Karim : Can you tell me one of recommended restaurants here?
Jihan : Sure, I love to go to Lezatto Restaurant. My friend, Andi usually… there at
weekends.
A. work
B. works
C. worked
D. is working
E. has worked

Questions No. 4-8 are based on this following text.

I have lots of hobbies. I like music—mostly classical and folk music—but I don’t play any
instrument. I like sports, especially tennis and basketball. At school I’m in the basketball
team and I spend most of my extra-curricular time playing basketball. I’m into animals
very much. My sister and I have three dogs, a rabbit, and an iguana. They need lots of
attention as you can imagine. At school, I have many friends who are not fluent in English.
Their families moved here from Asia. I enjoy talking to them about our different cultures.
 My favourite subjects at school are Art and Geography. I think I’d like to become a park
ranger when I graduate, perhaps work for the National Parks service.

5. What is the text about?

A. The writer’s characteristics
B. The writer and her friends
C. The writer’s hobbies
D. The writer’s new friends
E. The writer’s pet
6. What sports that the writer’s like?
A. Tennis and football
B. Tennis and golf
C. Tennis and basketball
D. Basketball and football
E. Basketball and badminton
7. Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE?
A. The writer loves animal such as rabbit and iguana.
B. The writer joins the school basketball team.
C. The writer’s friends do not speak English fluently.
D. The writer loves playing guitar during his spare time.
E. The writer wants to be a park ranger.
8. “They need lots of attention as you can imagine.” The word ‘they’ refers to ….
A. The writer’s friends
B. The writer and her sister
C. The writer’s friends and their families.
D. The writer and her hobbies.
E. The writer’s pets.

Questions Number 9 and 10 are based on this following text

Rowan Atkinson is an English comedian, actor and writer, famous for his title roles in
the British television comedies Blackadder, the Thin Blue Line and Mr. Bean. He has been
listed in the Observer as one of the 50 funniest actors in British comedy. Atkinson is
mostly well known as Mr. Bean.

Rowan Atkinson is a quite thin man. He has fair complexion and black short hair. Some
people considered Atkinson “the man with the rubber face.” In fact, he has really funny
face with unique smile. He is in medium height of European people. He has a pointed
nose, big black eyes and thick eyebrows. His moustache and sideburns are usually well
shaved. He usually wears a man’s suit with shirt, collar, trousers and a pair of shiny shoes.

Rowan Atkinson was born in Consett, County Durham on 6th January 1955. He has two
elder brothers. Atkinson studied electrical engineering at Newcastle University and
 continued with an MSc at the Queen’s College, Oxford. Atkinson married Sunetra Sastry in
1990. The couple has two children, Lily and Benjamin, and lives in England in the
Northamptonshire. With an estimated wealth of $100 million, Atkinson owns many
expensive cars.
9. The text mainly describes … .
A. Rowan Atkinson
B. Rowan Atkinson’s school
C. Comedy festivals in England
D. TV show in England
E. Rowan Atkinson’s movies

10. ”Rowan Atkinson is a quite thin man.” (Paragraph 2) The word ‘thin” has the same
meaning as ….

A. stocky
B. athletic
C. skinny
D. muscular
E. chubby

Questions Number 11 -13 are based on this following text

Masjid Sultan Suriansyah

Masjid Sultan Suriansyah is a historical mosque. Built 300 years ago, this
building is the oldest mosque in South Kalimantan. The mosque is located in the
North Kuin Village of Banjarmasin. It was built in the reign of Sultan Suriansyah
known as Pangeran Samudera. He was the first Banjarnese King who converted
into Islam. This mosque was found on the bank of the Kuin River, near
KampungKraton, which was destroyed by the Dutch colonial.

The construction of Masjid Sultan Suriansyah was unique. The roof is layered. It
took the Banjar's past architecture before Islam came. Different from any other
old mosques in Banjar, the mihrab has its own roof, separated from the main
building.

11. Masjid Sultan Suriansyah was constructed in the era of ....

A. Banjar people
B. Dutch colonial
C. Kalimantan King
D. Sultan Suriansyah
E. Samudera Kingdom

12. What is mainly discussed in the text?

 A. A king reign
B. A palace complex
C. An Islamic location
D. A historical mosque
E. The story of Sultan Banjar

13. From the text we know that ....

A. The Dutch colonial built the mosque

B. Banjar people burned down the mosque
C. There is nothing special from this mosque
D. Some construction of the mosque takes the local style
E. The Dutch colonial destroyed the mosque

Questions Number 14 -16 are based on this following text

Tanjung Puting National Park

Tanjung Puting National Park is an internationally famous ecotourism destination,

which is located in the southwest of Central Kalimantan peninsula. Visitors from
foreign countries come to this park because of its amazing nature. This is called a park,
but unlike any park that you have seen in your city, this is a jungle! It is a real jungle,
which is home to the most interesting animals in the world: orang utans.

To see Orang Utans we should go to Camp Leaky. Camp Leaky is located in the heart
of Tanjung Puting National park. This is a rehabilitation place for ex-captive Orang
Utans and also a preservation site. This camp was established Birue Galdikas, an
important scientist who has studied Orang Utans since 1971.

14. Where is Tanjung Putting National Park located?

A. South Kalimantan
B. Central Kalimantan
C. Kalimantan Peninsula
D. Foreign country
E. Barito River

15. What does the author mean by saying that Tanjung Puting National Park is a real
jungle?

A. Because many visitors come to this place because of its amazing nature.
B. Because in Tanjung Putting National Park people can only find orang utans
C. Because it is located in Kalimantan Peninsula.
D. Because we can find many varieties of interesting animals.
E. Because it has no preservation site.

16. “This camp was established Birue Galdikas, …” The underlined word has a similar
meaning to … .
 A. made
B. bought
C. gone
D. brought
E. took

Questions Number 17 -20 are based on this following text

Let’s explore the World through Reading Club.

In connection with Literacy Program Development, we are going to form a reading club.
In the club, we are going to read and discuss various books such as education, history,
geography, psychology etc. The meeting for discussion is held:
Day : Saturday
Time : 09.00 a.m. to 11.00 p.m.
Venue : AV room
If you have interest in reading and are committed individuals, you are deserved to be
members of the club.
For further information contact Nila: 08158030833

17. What is the announcement mainly about?

A. Recruitment for Reading Club members.
B. The place of Reading Club meeting.
C. Upcoming Event of Reading Club.
D. Literacy Program Development.
E. Reading Club Activity.
18. What is the primary reason to establish the Reading Club?
A. To explore the world.
B. To develop education.
C. To read historical books.
D. To develop literacy program.
E. To develop interest in reading.
19. It is implicitly expected that the Reading Club members will be …
A. kind
B. friendly
C. wealthy
D. generous
E. knowledgeable

20. What does the word committed mean?

A. Casual
B. Devoted
C. Apathetic
D. Obligated
E. Uninterested

Questions Number 21 -23 are based on this following text

Ladies and gentlemen on behalf of the crew I ask that you please direct your attention to
the monitors above as we review the emergency procedures. There are six emergency
exits on this aircraft. Take a moment to locate the exit closest to you. Note that the
nearest exit may be behind you. Count the number of rows to this exit. Should the cabin
experience sudden pressure loss, stay calm and listen for instructions from the cabin crew.
Oxygen masks will drop down from above your seat. Place the mask over your mouth and
nose, like this. Pull the strap to tighten it. If you are traveling with children, make sure that
your own mask is on first before helping your children. In the unlikely event of an
emergency landing and evacuation, leave your carry-on items behind. Life rafts are located
below your seats and emergency lighting will lead you to your closest exit and slide. We
ask that you make sure that all carry-on luggage is stowed away safely during the flight.
While we wait for take-off, please take a moment to review the safety data card in the seat
pocket in front of you.

21. What does the text talk about?

A. An emergency procedure
B. An emergency lighting
C. The emergency exits
D. Cabin monitors
E. Safety briefing

22. “Pull the strap to tighten it.” The underlined word has the similar meaning as ….
A. line
B. rope
C. string
D. leash
E. mask

23. We can infer from the text that …

A. all the luggages have to be put away during the flight
B. passengers have to follow the instructions the safety data card
C. the cabin crew has to give instructions during the emergency situation
D. all passengers must stay on their seat when emergency landing
E. passengers do not allow to bring their luggages in emergency situation

24. Tia : I’ve just got a promotion.

Ali : That’s fantastic news! Congratulations!
Tia :….
A. I’m sorry to hear that
B. Good luck next time
C. My condolence
D. That’s awesome!
E. Thank you

25. Co-worker 1 : I heard you won the Employee of the Month award.
Co-worker 2 : Yes, I did.
Co-worker 1 : … .
A. Too bad it wasn’t me
B. I don’t think you deserved it
C. Better luck next time
D. Congratulations! Well deserved!
E. That’s not a big deal

26. Colleague 1 : Your presentation was excellent. Very well done.

Colleague 2 : I appreciate that. I worked hard on it.
Colleague 1 : …
A. Presentations are easy
B. I’ve seen better presentations
C. You really nailed it
D. You could improve a lot
E. Your slides are confusing

27. Sister : I make dinner tonight. What do you think?

Brother : It’s delicious! You’re a good chef. … .
A. I’ve had better
B. Cooking is not your thing
C. This is amazing
D. It’s too salty
E. I don’t like homemade food

28. Sean : Do you have an unforgettable moment?

Jane : Yeah, I think the … moment in my life was when I graduated from my college
and became the best student in my campus.
A. as happy as
B. happier
C. happiest
D. saddest
E. much happy

29. Daniel : Hi Ratu, … with your lover. I'm happy too.

Ratu : Hi Daniel, thank you very much. By the way, how did you know?
Daniel : I know from your mother that you talked to me at a department store.

A. Thank you very much

B. See you soon
C. I am sorry
D. Congratulations on your proposal last night
E. Good bye

30. Luna : Good morning, friends!

Students : Good morning!
Luna : My name is Luna, … a new student here. I think it nice to see all of … friends and I
hope that … can be good friends.
A. Me, you, we
B. We, me, you
C. I, your, we
D. Mine, yours, we are
E. I’m, you, we