Mata Pelajaran : Bahasa Inggris Hari/tanggal : …, … Februari 2024

Kelas/program : XII/Semua program Waktu :

READING SECTION
The following text is for questions 1 to 8.

Distance Learning; Advantages and Disadvantages?

A few years ago, distance learning belonged to an inferior way in
education. Schools, colleges, and universities recently provide distance
learning a way to make learning or courses effective and efficient. People
argue whether distance learning provide more advantages or
disadvantages.
Distance learning is mainly to improve people’s life. It needs no
commuting. It saves finance, time and energy that students definitely
take. Distance learning can be done at any student’s convenience. Most distance learning classes are
asynchronous so that students do not have to attend a class at a fixed time and place. Students can
review the assignments and do the homeworks during off-hours or from home. Additionally, distance
learning provides more accessibility. Students with limited mobility may encounter the problem when
they take a conventional class. The online class overcomes the problems.
Some others see that distance learning is costly and involves complex technology. To attend an
online class, students must have computer with properly access to internet. Such technology devices
are not always available for common students. Furthermore, distance learning does not provide
immediate feedback. Unlikely a conventional class, students have to wait for the feedback and
comment until the teachers or instructors review the students’ works and send them the responses.
Students will study self-reliantly for most of the time. Distance learners may feel isolated or miss
social and physical interaction that comes with attending a conventional class.
Regarding the individual learning style, some students are able to learn in a live interaction
among them and available of accompanying teachers or instructors. Some others don’t really need it.
Before deciding to attend distance learning, students need to do a fair analysis regarding what kind of
learners they belong to. (As.283)
1. The topic of the passage is mainly related to ….
A. the effectivity and efficiency of learning D. the education technology
B. the development of learning way E. the education progress
C. the assignment facilities
2. Paragraph two implies that distance learning can be well undertaken by ….
A. expanding the assignments and homework D. fitting to students’ suitability
B. provides more finance and accessibility E. involving students’ parents
C. practicing physical interaction
3. The idea of virtual learning is based on the fact that the information and communication technology
… in urban and rural areas.
A. has evenly spread D. has been done asynchronously
B. has been provided E. has saved some supporting resources
C. has been available
4. The practice of online learning ordinarily relies on … the information and communication
technology.
A. the students’ interest on D. the discovery of
B. the supporting sets of E. the coverage of
C. the convention of
5. The passage explicitly presents that students must … before decision of taking part on virtual
learning … learning ability.
A. properly access to internet D. overcome the individual problems
B. precede with a fair analysis E. reflect advantages or disadvantages
C. encounter a conventional class
6. Which of the following information does not relate to the passage?
A. The online assignments, the offline homeworks.
B. Saving finance and time, mostly convenience.
C. Asynchronous classes, more accessibility.
D. No fixed time and place, more efficient.
E. Relatively costly, complex technology.

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7. From the text, it can be inferred that distance learning ....
A. is influenced by students’ learning styles D. involves les multifarious technology
B. decreases students with limited mobility E. is commonly personal
C. helps learning meaningful and effective
8. What does the writer intend to show through the passage?
A. That online learning belongs to a modern class.
B. That virtual learning is intended for senior students.
C. That distance learning provides immediate feedback.
D. That online learning occur due to technology growth.
E. That distance learning primarily takes place on urban region.
The following text is for questions 9 to 15.

Gadget Review; Lenovo ThinkPad Helix; All-in-One Device

Helix is the latest ultra-book convertible offered in Indonesia, the
biggest market potential in Southeast Asia, by the Taiwan-based device
manufacturer.
Launched last Thursday in Jakarta, Helix is a follow up to the
IdeaPad Yoga, which was went on the market in the first quarter of the
2013. Helix is a premium-segment which boasts the “rip and flip” form.
Users could detach the touch screen, which doubles as a tablet from the
keyboard. Helix form enables users to re-attach the screen facing the audience, a handy function
when conducting presentations.
Helix is best-suited for those who multitask. Powered by Intel chips to support Windows 8
platform, Helix enables various split screen functions. Users can view a second screen in a sidebar
and drag the sidebar sideways to enlarge the screen. They can also display a list of icons of all the
running programs in this sidebar instead, dragging an icon into the main screen to see the contents in
full size. Users can choose a variety of ways to input text as well.
The tablet allows users to utilize its virtual keyboard and stylus, the Digitizer Pen, to type or
write. The stylus smoothly cures handwritten input and e-mails, the device converts the handwritten
text and cursive text into typed text with a high accuracy. The slim expansive 11.6 inch tablet
provides optimal viewing of photos and videos. When held vertically, it can display more content of
a page.
However, Helix’s casing gives off a sturdy feel, the 0.8 kg tablet is hefty compared to other
tablets in the market. The weight and size makes it heavy on the wrists and reduces the tablet’s
portability. Its drawback is considerably heating up when plugged to the keyboard. Helix costs half
more than Yoga and four-times of mid-range notebooks, making Helix a serious investment for
buyers. (304)
9. The relation of the second and third paragraph is both …
A. allows businessmen to conduct presentations D. explore the opportunities to buy Helix
B. express the supporting arguments of Helix E. emphasize on Helix’s special quality
C. presents contrastive consideration of Helix
10. The “rip and flip” form and the re-attached screen truly indicate ….
A. Helix’s market penetration D. Helix’s creativities
B. Helix’s suitability E. Helix’s designs
C. Helix’s eminence
11. Which feature affords the finest viewing of photos and videos?
A. The hefty cost. D. The moveable package.
B. The convertible offer. E. The slim expensive tablet.
C. The expansive screen.
12. The points to seriously consider before buying the device main lies in ....
A. world-wide reputation and market spread D. touch screen and double functions
B. sturdy casing and prospective investment E. fast heating and price
C. portability and displays of content
13. The following indicate that Helix belongs to innovative ultra-book, except ….
A. it can change handwritten text into typed text D. it can display more content of a page
B. it doubles as a tablet from the keyboard E. it is produced in Taiwan
C. it utilizes virtual keyboard and stylus

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14. The proper evidence that Helix suits to mobile people is ....
A. it fulfills in the biggest market potential D. its size facilitates portability
B. its screen likely faces the audience E. it is powered by Intel chips
C. it tries the “rip and flip” form
15. Based on the text, it can be concluded that Helix ….
A. converts the handwritten text into cursive text D. is relatively affordable
B. causes doubtful viewing of photos and videos E. is made in Taiwan
C. enables various split screen forms
The following text is for questions 16 to 22.

Laskar Pelangi; The Audacity of Hope

Adapted from a best-selling Indonesian novel, it took 40 days of
filming on Belitong island, involving 12 local actors, and cost Rp 8
billion. With all efforts of transforming Laskar Pelangi into a moving
picture, will it satisfy readers’ imaginations?
Written by Andrea Hirata in 2005 based on the writer’s own
experiences, it is about an inspiring teacher, Bu Muslimah, and her 10
students. They lived in the poverty-stricken Gantong in Belitong,
whose lives are far worse than lives at a state-owned tin mining. Their poor school condition does
not dampen their high spirits to have hopes and dreams for better future. They struggled to
overcome all obstacles with smiles.
Two years later, the novel became a phenomenon in Indonesian literature. With its humanistic
touch, it has sold more than 500.000 copies and become the must-read novel in every corner of the
nation’s bookshops and media review pages.
Andrea entrusted the filming of the story to respected figures, Mira Lesmana and Riri Reza,
as producer and film director. In July 2007, Mira and Riri started the pre-production, which took a
year to finish. Together with the scriptwriter, Salman Aristo, they decided to create a different
scenario for the film.
“The novel is important to be filmed because it consists of many issues of education, social,
and politics; has inspiring effect of hope and not giving up while living in hard conditions. Novel
and movie are two different thing; each has its own specialties and limits. It’s natural for the movie
to have different content than the novel,” says Riri.
Mira admits she has no worries about the possibility of negative responses from adopting the
novel into a film. (278)
16. The second paragraph is telling about … in writing the novel.
A. the writer’s inspiration as the transformation D. the writer’s poverty as the adaptation
B. the writer’s involvement as the background E. the writer’s imaginations as the base
C. the writer’s satisfaction as the filming
17. The movie is mainly about … in the poverty-stricken Gantong in Belitong.
A. a teacher’s belief towards the students’ potency
B. a teacher’s achievement in educating students
C. a teacher’s motivation in pushing education
D. a teacher’s efforts in struggling education
E. the students’ high spirits in learning
18. The teacher and students living in the poverty, whose lives are far worse than lives at a state-owned
tin mining implies … in Gantong, Belitong.
A. the appreciation of humanity and social lives D. the contrast of economy and social lives
B. the possibility of economy and social lives E. the point of economy and culture lives
C. the similarity of education and social lives
19. Some considerations of filming the novel are the movie ….
A. covers issues of education, social, and politics D. satisfies the viewers’ hope and expectation
B. prevents the appearance of negative responses E. is starred by many outstanding figures
C. tells many issues of education and poverty
20. What makes the film become the must-read novel?
A. It is put in the nation’s bookshops and media review pages.
B. It put aside regional issues of education and economy.
C. It portrays educational phenomenon of Indonesia.

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E. It contains humanistic touch.
21. The movie is truly successful. It implicitly shows that Mira Lesmana and Riri Reza … in Indonesia.
A. the meritorious and productive movie figures D. the talented and experienced movie figures
B. the profitable and adventurous movie figures E. the skillful and visionary movie figures
C. the spirituous and outstanding movie figures
22. Based on the passage, it can be concluded that ….
A. public negatively responds the movie
B. Riri and Salman Aristo create a similar scenario
C. the movie belongs to a phenomenon in literature
D. the teacher and students have high spirit to learn
E. the school condition stop the students’ hopes and dreams
The following text is for questions 23 to 29.

“Cemara’s Family; A Movie”

Originated from the short stories written by renowned author and
journalist, Arswendo Atmowiloto in 1980, the film is directed by Yandi
Lauren; starred by Ringgo Rahman, Nirina Zubir, Zara JKT48, and
Widuri Putri. The movie implicitly reflected the dynamics of rural and
urban relationships during the New Order era. It was characterized by the
domination of the consumer economy, increasingly urbanization, and the
dynamics between the robust society in Jakarta and those living outside
the capital. Cemara’s family is a world full of people struggling with social change and the idea of
wealth in reference to Jakarta.
In the story, Abah, Emak, and their two daughters face economic hardships that force them to
leave Jakarta to start a new life in a humble village. For Abah, the poor life signifies his “return to the
grassroots” but it is a different matter for his eldest daughter, Euis. She has to leave her metropolitan
life behind to adapt to a village teeming with residents wishing to become urbanites. Abah’s younger
daughter, Cemara, also faces her own struggle with the family’s less-fortunate state. She dreams of
buying a drinking bottle and a pair of shoes that her family can’t afford. Cemara’s struggle has been
contrasted with the life of Pipin, the daughter of Auntie Pressier, a moneylender and a newly rich
woman, Abah who works as a pedicab driver, and Emak who sells opaques assisted by her children.
Poverty does not change the hearts of Abah’s family. They believe that the most valuable
treasure is family.
Released on January 3, 2019, it gained a total of 1.699.433 audiences and became the seventh
most-watched movie of the year. The movie won five different categories on Piala Citra 2019 and
Indonesian Movie Actors Awards 2019. (As.290)
23. The film is about …
A. the reflection of the rural and urban dynamics D. the intention to live wealthy in city
B. the family’s struggle with social change E. the robust society to survive
C. the consumptive society in urban area
24. Which of the following reflects the dynamics of of rural and urban relationships?
A. The lives of a newly rich woman and an opaque seller.
B. The lives of a movie director and pedicab driver.
C. The lives of an economist and a fortune teller.
D. The lives of a renowned author and journalist.
E. The lives of a shoe seller and a moneylender.
25. What can be concluded from the passage?
A. The film doesn’t involve some outstanding stars.
B. The urbanization is a part of urban dynamics.
C. The unfortunate family mostly live in poor.
D. A hospitality of life can be found in city.
E. The movie is publicly-abroad released.
26. The following are the proper evidence that the movie belongs to the qualified one, except ….
A. All actors play completely well.
B. It won an international achievement.
C. It gained a total of 1.699.433 audiences.
D. It already won some prestigious awards.
E. It became the 7th most-watched movie of the year.

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27. Which information that is NOT stated in the passage?
A. The consumer economy and the urbanization. D. The valued family and the social variation.
B. The ill-fated family and the family’s struggle. E. The film awards and the family’s poverty.
C. The simple life in city and the robust society.
28. What can the viewers learn after watching the movie?
A. Being economic and adapting the latest model of life.
B. Being social life and living in urban society.
C. Being humble and appreciating own family.
D. Being consumptive and doing saving habit.
E. Being materialistic and keeping friendship.
29. “They believe that the most valuable treasure is family” (paragraph three)
The closest meaning of the word “believe” is ….
A. trust D. ignore
B. argue E. neglect
C. fulfill
The following text is for questions 30 to 36.

“The Land of Five Towers; A Film”

by Simple Pictures/KG Productions/Million Pictures/IB Perbankan Syari’ah
Produced to show the audiences a different angle of Islamic education
institution and how to pursue the future success by implementing a spirit of
seriously-hard effort.
A beautiful Maninjau lake, West Sumatera became a story background
where Alif and his family lived. Graduating from junior school, Alif intended
taking a secular school to search his dream studying at the Bandung Technical
College. Alif’s mother urged him take Islamic school to gain a religious subject
combined with a modern knowledge before going to college. Circumstances led
him to follow his mother’s wishes. Accompanied by his father, Alif
halfheartedly enrolled at Madani Pesantren in East Java.
Disappointed at first, Alif was captivated by the powerful phrase “everyone who is taking
seriously effort will succeed”; it changed his life. United by punishment, he became friends with five
boys from across the archipelago. Together, they became known as the Minaret Fellowship. Beneath
the mosque’s minaret, they gazed at the clouds on the horizon; imagined their individual dreams of
far-away lands. They made a promise under the tower. One day, they would go to America and
Europe; places they had been dreaming about. Where would these dreams take them? They didn’t
know. What they knew was “never underestimate dreams, no matter how high they may be.”
The exposure completely in a combination of today’s modern culture and ethics of Islamic
living is well interpreted throughout the movie. The casts’ performances, Alif (Gazza Zubizaretta),
Raja Lubis (Jiofani Lubis), Said Jufri (Ernest Samudra), Dulmajid (Aris Putra), Atang (Rizki
Ramdani), and Baso Salahuddin (Billy Sandy), are unquestionably excellent.
For those who have no time to watch, not be missed this film out! (As.274)
30. The third paragraph mainly talks about ….
A. the state the characters made a future promise
B. the way the characters went through their learning
C. the way the characters entered the school institution
D. the condition the characters imagined their individual dreams
E. the effort where the character attempted to reach their promise
31. Why did the main character feel unintended to enrol at the Islamic school?
A. He wanted to learn in foreign countries. D. He aimed to take a profane school.
B. He intended taking a religious school. E. He had learnt religious materials.
C. He had alternative way of learning.
32. The uniqueness of the Islamic school is ….
A. mixing subjects with a modern knowledge D. facilitating students to daily practice
B. combining subjects with practical skills E. pushing students to study abroad
C. training students to self-reliantly learn
33. The fact that the main character follows his mother’s wishes indicates that he is ….
A. a logical boy D. a reasonable boy
B. a rebelling man E. an ambitious guy
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34. The influence of the powerful phrase “everyone who is taking seriously effort will succeed” is ….
A. the students are punished by the school principal
B. the phrase triggers the students’ learning spirit
C. the students propose some excellent questions
D. the students are motivated to leave the school
E. the students often stay at the class for long

35. Based on the text, it can be known that ….

A. Alif’s family lives in urban society
B. The movie does not deserve to watch
C. entering the Islamic school changes Alif’s life
D. most students often underestimate their dreams
E. Alif studies at the Islamic school to search his dream
36. Who do you think will most likely pay attention to the text?
A. Education policy makers and their parents. D. Writers and school consultants.
B. School guards and psychologists. E. Students and educators.
C. Teenagers and common friends.
The following text is for questions 37 to 43.

“Kartini; A Film”
“A pioneer of education and rights for Indonesian women.”
Reviewed by Helen Pausacker

Kartini, a drama biographical film, portrays the patriarchal and highly

stratified Javanese culture.
Kartini was a pioneer in girls’ education and women’s rights. Early 1900s,
under the Dutch colony, only noble and royal family could get education. Being
from a more ‘progressive’ family, Kartini was allowed to continue her education
with a private teacher. Generally, Javanese women weren’t permitted to get
higher education. They only had one purpose-to be a bride for a man with royal
blood. Kartini fought for equality for women and right to get education
regardless of their social status or gender.
Although the elite had power, it was largely in the hands of men. The film demonstrates a
number of customs and traditions which oppressed women such as secluding women until getting
married, the arranged marriages, and polygamy. Kartini’ emotional journey occurred when she had to
defy her own family; rebelled against rules and traditions considered sacred in Java.
The ending in which Kartini accepts a polygamous marriage rather than passing away in
childbirth seems to create an unreal ‘happy ending’. Capturing Kartini’s messages is still relevant for
women’s contemporary activism of Indonesia. They’re challenging patriarchal and feudalistic
traditions. They’re struggling for equality of education, child marriage, child trafficking, and defining
their roles in private and public spaces.
This blockbuster biopic exquisitely made and beautifully shot is a must-watched one despite
being weighed down by disbelief in the language of visuals and its penchant to over-dramatize. The
movie was successful to arouse women’s education spirit of the times. (As.252)
37. Kartini, a drama biographical film deeply depicts ….
A. the monarchy and stratified Javanese culture
B. the patriarchal and classified Javanese culture
C. the egalitarian and equality in Javanese culture
D. the matrilineal and position in Javanese culture
E. the hierarchy and social status in Javanese culture
38. The passage implies that the Dutch colony … by allowing noble and royal family to get education.
A. prepares education D. pushes education
B. controls education E. limits education
C. permits education
39. The main concerns of Kartni’s struggle are ….
A. the Javanese traditions and Kartini’ emotional journey
B. the permissions to choose education and monogamy
C. the customs and education under the Dutch colony
D. the stratification in getting education and equality
E. the restrictions to attain education and polygamy
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40. Which of the following belong to a number of customs and traditions which oppressed women?
A. the decided marriages and polygamy
B. the polygamy and marriage permission
C. woman isolation until marriage and monogamy
D. the purposes of education and the marriage traditions
E. woman seclusion until marriage and the broken marriages

41. Which information does NOT relate to the passage?

A. Javanese rules and traditions.
B. Equality for women and right to get education.
C. A pioneer in girls’ education and women’s rights.
D. Noble dynasty and status among Javanese society.
E. Polygamy and patriarchal and feudalistic traditions.
42. In what condition the women had no any right on their life?
A. When they get involved in choosing the partner of life.
B. When they were permitted to get higher education
C. When they lived in noble and royal family.
D. When they were forced to get married.
E. When they might choose their study.
43. Based on the passage, it can be concluded that Kartini ….
A. preserved the Javanese rules and traditions D. disobeyed girls’ education and rights
B. was permitted to get higher education E. intended to immediately get married
C. concerned on women’s emancipation
The following text is for questions 44 to 50.

“Three Idiots; A Movie”

“Don’t go beyond the success, go beyond excellence,
success will definitely come behind you."
Reviewed by Lisa Tsering

The movie tells Farhan and Raju who get a clue on where their lost buddy
is. They embark a quest to find him. Rancho, a curious student, questions the way
education has been taught in college.
Rancho in unique way changed his best friends’ lives that follow his ideals
halfheartedly under the clash with an oppressive dean, Viru Sahastrabudhhe.
Inserted with their hostel days, it swings Rancho’s romance with Pia, the dean’s
daughter. To everyone’s amazement, Rancho comes first in exams. His
exemplary friendship and naughtiness make him a hero amongst his friends.
Rancho helps his friends to achieve what they dream but the friend who
inspired to creatively think disappears mysteriously after the convocation. Why does Rancho run
away? What’s behind the mystery? In misty mountains, they find the key to the secret.
The screenplay jumps back and forth in time over a 10-year period. Due to a slow start and a
nerve-jangling soundtrack, the film leaves viewers wondering whether they’re seeing scenes set in the
present or past. Despite its flaws, it conveys a powerful message about how valuable friends can be
when they push you to reach your highest potential.
The must-seen film successfully leads the audiences’ emotions. Life should go for passion and
go with passion. All casts play well with beautiful pictures. It holds the record for the highest-
successful Bollywood film; takes much social impacts on attitudes to education in India and
Asian countries. It wins six Filmfare Awards and nominated at the Japan Academy Awards. (As.251)
44. Rancho is yearned for by his close friends due to his ability in … in completing every matter.
A. stimulating to think creatively D. inspiring to disappear mysteriously
B. changing his best friends’ lives E. questioning the way education being taught
C. reaching their highest potentials
45. Why does Rancho’s runaway make his friends confused?
Because …
A. he went away strangely after the convocation.
B. he appeared mysteriously after the convocation.
C. he achieved his friends to achieve what they dream.
D. he inspired to find the key to be successful students.
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46. The scene which shows that the movie refers to the romance one is ….
A. Rancho comes first in exams
B. the dean’s daughter flirts Rancho
C. the play conveys a powerful message
D. Rancho mysteriously find the key to the secret
E. Sahastrabudhhe swings Rancho’s romance with Pia

47. Based on the passage, it can be concluded that the comedy film will take the viewers to ….
A. focus on education D. laugh when watching the funny scenes
B. disobey the movie’s flaws E. nominate it at the Japan Academy Awards
C. get highest-personal potential
48. What is the special quality of the film?
A. It arouses the Bollywood film. D. It influences the Indian film contests.
B. It leads the audiences’ passions. E. It affects the Indian education system.
C. It wins six Indian Filmfare Awards.
49. What is being implied in the event of the two who try hard to look for Rancho?
A. They hold a social background.
B. They respect the sacral inauguration.
C. They appreciate the value of friendship.
D. They fully record the ideal friendship and potential.
E. They intend to sustain their strong friendship together.
50. What can we learn from the movie?
A. Let’s raise our highest potential. D. Let’s grow education and friendships.
B. Let’s appreciate the change of live. E. Let’s convey an educative message to public.
C. Let’s become a hero for our friends.

“Wish You Best Luck!”