MATA PELAJARAN
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Mata Pelajaran
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: BAHASA INGGRIS
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Jenjang
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:SMA Kurikulum 2013
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WAKTU PELAKSANAAN
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Hari/Tanggal
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: Rabu, 04 Maret 2020
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Jam
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:07.30-09.30 WIB
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PETUNJUK UMUM
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1. Isikan identitas Anda ke dalam Lembar Jawaban Ujian Sekolah(LJUS) yang tersedia dengan menggunakan Pena (tinta hitam) sesuai petunjuk di LJUS.
2. Berilah tanda silang (X) di salah satu huruf A,B,C,D atau E sesuai jawaban yang Anda anggap benar pada LJUS.
3. Tersedia waktu 120 menit untuk mengerjakan paket tes tersebut.
4. Jumlah soal sebanyak45 Soal, terdiri dari 40 soal pilihan ganda pada setiap butir soal terdapat 5 (lima) pilihan jawaban dan 5 soal essay/uraian.
5. Periksa dan bacalah soal-soal sebelum Anda menjawabnya.
6. Laporkan kepada pengawas ujian apabila terdapat lembar soal yang kurang jelas, rusak, atau tidak lengkap.
7. Mintalah kertas buram kepada pengawas ujian, bila diperlukan.
8. Periksalah pekerjaan Anda sebelum diserahkan kepada pengawas ujian.
9. Lembar soal tidak boleh dicoret-coret.
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I. MULTIPLE CHOICE
Choose the
right answer.
This text is for question 1.
Rina : I
heard that Mr. Andi is a regular donor
of an orphanage in this town. Is that
right?
Fahmi :
You’re right.
Rina :
...
1. How will Rina most likely reply with?
A. Wish me luck!
B. I know him well.
C. That’s good idea.
D. What a generous man!
E.
He is a friendly man.
This
text is for questions 2 – 3
Last week my family and I decided to visit Pantai
Panjang. We went there by our MPV. My father drove for eighties kilometers
before we finally neared the beach. The temperature started to drop and the
road began to twist and turn. The view was simply breathtaking. I noticed the
deep ravines and cautioned my father to drive slowly as we ascended the steep
road. There were a few other cars in front of us and some behind us. ‘Look at
that red car! Goodness, it is going at too fast a speed,’ analyzed my father.
Seconds later, there was a loud crash. We could guess
what happened. All other vehicles came to an abrupt stop as the spectacle of a
huge lorry, which had been descending, ploughing into the red car. In horror,
we watched the lorry hang on the edge of a precipice as the red car was thrown
against the slope of a hill on the other side.
Immediately, our father called out to some people to
alert the police and tried to put out the burn car. A fat man had cleverly started
to warn other vehicles which were descending to slow down and stop. My father
and a few others had gone to inspect the accident scene. Thankfully both of
driver and the passengers were not injured. The occupants of the red car had
already gotten out of their smashed and burnt vehicles. They were sitting by
the roadside in a state of shock. My mother and I went to comfort them. We gave
them a little water to drink.
We
got a lesson from that experience. We should be careful while riding our
vehicles, especially on twisting and ascending mountain road
2. Why
did the writer’s father ride the car slowly?
A. Because they were trapped in a traffic jam.
B. Because they ascended the sleep road.
C. Because there was an accident.
D. Because many drivers drove very fast.
E. Because there were many cars in front of and
behind them
3. “…
came to an abrupt stop as the spectacle of …” (paragraph 2). The underline word
has a similar meaning to ….
A. slow
B. fast
C. sudden
D. careful
E.
careless
This text is for
questions 4 to 6.
Golden Pet Shop and
Clinic Notification
We are
happy to announce that Golden Pet Shop and Clinic is moving to a larger office
at Jl. Klampis harapan no. 15, Sukolilo Surabaya. Our new office will provide more
examination rooms and a larger waiting room. We now also have open space for
pets. These changes will make it possible for us to serve you more efficiently
and comfortably. Our e-mail address and web remain the same. Our phone number
has changed into (031) 5926842.
Our
working operation is still the same: weekday 7:30 am-5 pm and 7:30 am-12:30 pm
on the weekend. The vets and all the staff would also like to take this
opportunity to express our appreciation to our valuable customers for their
trust on our services.
4.
What is the purpose of the text?
A. To emphasize the changes in the new clinic.
B. To inform of the relocation of the pet shop and clinic.
C. To show gratitude to the loyal patrons of the clinic.
D.
To promote the new pet shop and clinic’s
amenities.
- To entertain costumers
with the new facilities of the clinic.
5. Which change allows more pets to receive
treatments?
A.
The new staff.
B.
The open space.
C.
The working hours.
D.
The working hours.
E.
The examination rooms.
6.
What do we know about the clinic?
A. It operates longer than before.
B. It keeps the old address.
C. The pets can roam around freely.
D. The pets will receive better medication.
E. It offers the same services as it did before
This text
is for questions 7 – 9
APPLICATION LETTER
Mr. William park
Personenel Manager
Park and Lim Consulting
PO Box 583, gang nam
Busan
Dear Mr. Chan,
I am writing to fill for the post of Management Trainee, which was
advertised on the Student Affairs Office notice board of the Korean Polytechnic University on 1 January 2019.
My working experience at Lucky Star Garment
Manufactory Limited improved my leadership skills, communication skills and
ability to work in a team environment. I have fluent spoken and written
English. I also have fluent spoken and written korean, and can therefore work
in mainland China.
Currently I am studying a B.A. in Management
at the Hongkong Polytechnic University, graduating in 2005. Subjects which I am
studying that are relevant to the post of Management Trainee include Operations
Management, Human Resources Management, Accounting, Marketing and strategic
Management.
During my studies I have had the post of
Executive in management Society. While leading and organizing Management
Society. While leading and organizing Management Society activities I have
improved my ability to lead and supervise subordinates effectively, ability to
work under pressure and ability to work in a team environment.
Working for Park and Lim Consulting appeals
to me because it has a good reputation and it provides excellent training. Your
organization produces a high-quality service, and I can contribute to this with
my leadership skills and my ability to work under pressure.
I am available for interview at any time. I
look forward to meeting you.
Yours sincerely,
Lee min ju
Excl : Resume
7. Who send the letter?
A.
Mr. Chan
B.
Mr. park
C.
Mrs. Lim
D.
Mr. Lee min ju
E.
Mr. Kwai Chung
8. Which of the following subjects of study does not have relevant to Management Trainee?
A.
Operations
Management
B.
Human Resources Management
C.
Accounting
D.
Marketing and Strategic Management
E.
Management Society
9.”I am writing to fill for the post of
Management Trainee …” This sentence means….
A.
I want to explore the possibility for the
management Trainee
B.
I want to apply for the students of Korean
university
C.
I am writing about my capability
D.
I am sending Mr. park my application letters
E.
I am working as a management trainee
This text is for
question 10.
Deden :
You told me that you are breeding catfish.
Reni :
Yes. I have a big catfish pond in the backyard.
Deden :
How is it?
Reni :
Thanks
God. It runs well. I’ll be harvesting the catfish in two weeks a head.
Deden :
Good job! Congratulations!
10.What is the dialogue about?
A.
The
woman’s big catfish pond.
B.
The
catch of breeding.
C.
The
catfish breeding.
D.
The
time of harvesting catfish.
E.
The
place for breeding catfish.
- This text is for question 11.
Anwar : Congratulation! You received the
Young Enterpreneur Award.
Lusi : Thanks. I never expected any
awards when I started my business from zero.
Anwar : You did it. You’ve changed from
zero to a hero.
Lusi : Well, running a business is
not easy. It needs patience and persistence.
Anwar : Yes, that’s the challenge. Only
tough and strong people can survive.
Lusi : I do hope my achievement can
inspire young generation.
11. What is the woman’s wish?
- She
can develop her business.
- She
can receive other awards.
- The
man will be an enterpreneur.
- The
man will receive the similar awards.
- There will be many young enterpreneurs.
This text is for question 12.
Lely : Why do you look so confused?
Arman : I think I left my homework at
home.
Lely : You have done it, haven’t
you?
Arman : Of course. I have. I always do my
homework after school.
Lely : ...
12.How will Lely most likely suggest ?
- Where
is your homework?
- I do hope you don’t do it again.
- You better tell that your homework have done.
- We have to do our homework at home.
- She hopes I’ll do my homework at home.
This text is for questions number 13 – 15.
There
was a rich couple who would have a big new year party at their house. They went
to the market to buy items for the party. After purchasing all they needed,
they called a porter to carry the items and drop it at their home. The porter
who came was old, not very healthy looking and wearing torn clothes.
They asked the porter about the
charges for delivering their goods at their home. The old porter quoted just a
$20. The couple argued and bargained with the porter and finally settled for
$15. The porter was struggling to make even one time’s meal so he needed
anything he can earn. The couple left after giving the porter their address for
delivery.
They reached their home and hour
passed, two hours passed, but the porter still hadn’t delivered their stuff.
The husband suggested her calm down and wait, but in vain. Then, they left
towards the market.
On their way near the market, they
saw another porter and noticed that he was carrying their stuff in his cart!
The wife asked him, “where is that old man? This our stuff and he supposed to
deliver them. I think you are stealing our stuff and going to sell them”.
The porter replied, “Madam, please
calm down. That poor old man was sick since last month. He wasn’t able to earn
enough to even have a single meal of the day. He was on the way to deliver your
stuff, but he was hungry, sick and couldn’t gather the strength to go any
further in this heat of the noon. He fell down and handed me $15 with the
address. He asked me to deliver them to your house. I was just on the way to
complete old man’s last delivery at your
home”. Upon hearing this, the husband had tears in his eyes, but the wife felt
so ashamed.
13. What
was the main problem of the story?
A. The
old porter died when delivering the
items.
B. The
couple bargained for the delivery cost.
C. The
couple had been waiting long for their items to arrive.
D. The
couple would celebrate the new year by holding a big party.
E. The
other porter sent the items to the couple’s house.
14. What
can we learn from the story?
A. We
should be honest.
B. We
should maintain our health
C. We
should keep others sinsecely.
D. We
should be positive thinking to others.
E We
should be careful to a new person.
15. What
was the old porter like?
A. Stingy.
B. Responsible.
C. Friendly.
D. Arrogant.
E. Generous.
Ora
Beach is located on the Island of Seram, Central Maluku. This is heaven on
earth. No need to go far away to foreign countries to get a peaceful atmosphere
with the natural landscape, especially for
s magnificent beach.
It
offers a natural beauty that is second to none, one more proof for tourists out
there that Indonesia has such beautuful beaches like this. As far as we can
see, the charm of the beach is worth alligned with other beautiful beaches like
Boracay Beach in the Philippines or the Bora-Bora in the Pacific Ocean.
Ora
beach is situated in the village of Salesman, Northern Seram District, Central
Maluku. There is a resort named Ora Beach Resort which has six cottages, made
of wood with thatched roofs, standing above the water.
In
addition to the magnificent sightseeing, another charm of this beach is taken
from its marine life. The coral reefs of this beach are diverse and colourful
as well as the fish. Because the water is so clear, we can see the corals and
fish directly, swimming under the water.
Ora
beach is settled in a remote location and far away from crowds, which makes Ora
Beach perfect for those who are craving for tranquillity, being away from the
urban bustle.
Adopted from: Detik-detik ujian nasional bahasa inggris 2020, intan pariwara
16. What infomation can we get from the text?
A.
Ora Beach is located in the Pacific Ocean.
B.
Ora Beach Resort can only serve six people at once in its
cottages.
C.
Ora Beach is close to Boracay Beach, only one hour of
sailing.
D.
Ora Beach is the natural conservation place for the
marine life in maluku.
E. Ora
Beach has a calm water flow that lets us stay in the cottages above the water.
17.Why does the writer
compare Ora Beach to Boracay Beach in the Philippines and Bora- Bora
Beach in the Pacific Ocean?
A. The writer thinks that the three beaches are
located in tropical regions.
- The three beaches are located far from the urban life.
- Ora Beach has as beautiful scenery as the Boracay and Bora-Bora Beach.
- Ora Beach has a diverse marine life, similar to Boracay and Bora-Bora beaches.
- Staying at Ora Beach is not as expensive as staying in Boracay or Bora-Bora Beach.
18. “Ora
Beach is perfect for those who are craving for tranquillity ...”
(paragraph 5)
What is the best replacement for the underlined word?
A.
Peacefulness D. Happiness
B.
Easiness E. Festiveness
C.
Safeness
This
text is for questions number 19 – 20.
A big
secret that cell phone companies have been keeping from the world is that a
cell phone is nothing more than a radio. It is a complex radio, but still a
radio. In order to really understand the way a cell phone works, we must
discuss some of the cell phones history for just a moment.
The
technology behind cells have changed dramatically over the yeras, just as cell
phones have, but now most standard cells are about 10 square miles large. They
are usually in the shape of hexagon. Nowadays, every individual cell has its
own base station, rather than only one for an entire city. And now cell phones
are made to be low-power transmitters, with much lower wattage than in past
decades. This means that the same frequency can be used in the same city, at
the same time, but in different cells.
How a
cell phone carrier controls the frequency like an ice cube tray. The cell phone
transmitting towers don’t spill their transmissions that far out of their own
cells. They may spill slightly into the most adjacent cells, but not into cells
more than one cell away. Usually each separate carrier has their own control
office in each separate carrier has their own control office in each major
urban area called the Mobile Telephone Switching Office (MTSO). This is where
they control their respective towers. This office also connects all of the cell
phone calls to the land-line phones.
Each
modern cell phone has special codes programmed into it. The most important code
is the system identification code or the SID. It’s five digit code which the
FCC allocates to each different cell phone carrier. When a cell phone is turned
on, whether it’s making a cell or not, it’s picking up the SID that is being
transmitted from the closest cell-phone tower. The phone’s personal carrier is also transmitting its SID to the phone
on specific channels that the phone programmed to listen for.
19. From
the text, we can conclude that ....
A. the
development of cell phone technology is improving
B. technology
in cell phone akes the users reluctant to work
C. before
cell technology was invented, radio phones were simpler to use
D. how
cell phone works can’t be explained by scientists
E. SID
makes communication by cell phones more difficult
20.“The
cell phone transmitting towers don’t spill their transmission that far
out their own cells.” (Paragraph 3)
The underlined word has the similar meaning to ....
A. broadcasting
B. receiving
C. transferring
D. communicating
E. sending
This text is for questions 21 up to 23.
Dear Sir,
I regret to tell you that I am going to resign
from this company. I have to stay with my husband abroad. He is accepted by an
advertising company in the United States. I also plan to develop my career
there. This opportunity gives me a
chance to grow professionally and will allow us to relocate just a few miles
from our families and relatives.
Actually
this was not an easy decision to make. The past three years have been very
rwarding. I have had many working experiences so far. What I like about working
here is the atmosphere. All staff are friendly and the team is very solid.
Perhaps I won’t find similar condition in my next work, but it’s a challenge. I
must adapt different culture.
Again,
I thank you for the time that I have spent at your company. I wish you and this
company all the best.
Yours sincerely,
Keana
21.Why did
Keana write the letter?
A.
To apply for a job.
B.
To relate her working experience.
C.
To show her career development.
D.
To inform his manager about her resignation.
E.
To prevent a person from retirement.
22.From the text we know that Keana
....
A.
Is
a single
B.
Will
live overseas
C.
Is
married to an American
D.
Has
just worked in the company
E.
Is
accepted by an advertising company
23.“I regret
to tell you that I am going to resign from this company”.
What does the
underlined word mean?
A.
Continue
working.
B.
Start
working.
C.
Stop
working.
D.
Have
a holiday.
E.
Have
a furlaugh.
- This text is for questions 24 to 26.
The Surabaya Police
have arrested a man, identified only as DM, for allegedly buying an infant via
Instagram . DM was arrested at his house on Jl. Karah in Jambangan district in
Surabaya, East Java, on Sunday. He was found to have paid some Rp 3.8 million
(US$250) for a baby boy when he was only three days old.Surabaya police chief
AKBP. Rudi Setiawan said recently that the transaction was conducted in
Semarang, Central Java, on Jan. 23th. The baby’s parents live in
Tangerang in Banten.“The baby is now safe with the Surabaya administration,”
Rudi said on Monday (The Jawa Post, Tue, February 16, 2020)
24.What is the
purpose of the text?
- To inform readers about arrested man for buying an infant.
- To
describe the important person for readers.
- To
argue that arresting the man is important.
- To explain how police arrested the man.
- To convince reader that buying infant is illegal.
25. “DM was arrested at his house…” The underlined
word refers to a house belongs to....
A. The police officer
B. The infant parent
C. A Surabaya administration officer
D. A Semarang administration officer
E. The arrested man
A. The police officer
B. The infant parent
C. A Surabaya administration officer
D. A Semarang administration officer
E. The arrested man
26. “…for
allegedly buying an infant ...”
The infant
word has similar meaning with ....
- Adult
- Teenager
- Grown
- Child
- Man
This text is for questions number
27 – 29
Jakarta:
Indonesia dancer-choreographer Sardono W. Kusumo has been awarded the
Distinguished Artist Award by the International Society for the Performing Arts
(ISPA).
The
Sardono Seni dance studio in Surakarta, Central Java, where the artist is
based, said The award would be presented during a ceremony on June 20th,
as part of the society’s 17th International Congress at the
Esplanade in Singapore. The congress is taking place between June 18th
and June 21st.
The
ISPA Distinguish Artist Award, first awarded in 1975, is presented to
performing artists who have made an outstanding contribution of talent,
artistry, dedication and service to the world of performing arts.
Past recipients include pianist
Arthur Rubenstein (1976), jazz clarinetist and bandleader Benny Goodman (1982),
opera, theatre, and film director Peter
Sellars (1990), mime Marcel Marceau (1992), Broadway composer Stephen Sondheim
(1994), and Soprano Dame Joan Sutherland (1994).
27. An
artist will be awarded ISPA if they performed a very remarkable performance of
the following, except ….
A.
artistry
B.
talent
C.
service
D.
humor
E.
dedication
28. The
topic of the second paragraph is about….
A.
The time the award will be given
B.
The time the congress will be held
C.
The person who will get the award
D.
The place where the congress takes place
E.
The place where the artist is based
29. “…who
have made an outstanding contribution…”.
The
closest meaning to the underlined word is ….
A.
important
B.
very good
C.
satisfying
D.
challenging
E.
very interesting
This text is for questions number 30-32.
Human
body is made up of countless millions of cells. Food is needed to built up new
cells and replace the worn out cells. However, the food that we take must be
changed into substances that can be carried in the blood to the places where
they are needed. This process is called digestion.
The
first digestive process takes place in the mouth. The food we eat is broken up
into small pieces by the action of teeth, mixed with saliva, a juice secreted
by glands in the mouth. Saliva contains digestive juice which moisten the food,
so it can be swallowed easily.
From
the mouth, food passes through the esophagus (the food passage) into the
stomach. Here, the food is mixed with the juices secreted by the cells in the
stomach for several hours. Then the food enters the small intestine. All the
time the muscular walls of the intestine are squeezing, mixing and moving the
food onwards.
In
a few hours, the food changes into acids. These are soon absorbed by the villi
(microscopic branch projections from the intestine walls) and passed into the
bloodstream.
30.
What is the text about?
- The digestive juice.
- The digestive system.
- The method of the digestive
system.
- The process of intestine work.
- The food substances.
31. How
can we swallow the food easily?
A. The food changes into acids absorbed by the villi.
B. The food must be digested first
through the process.A. The food changes into acids absorbed by the villi.
C. The food we take must
be changed into substances carried in the blood to the places.
D. The food is directly swallowed mixed with the saliva by glands in the mouth.
E. The food is mixed with the juices secreted by the cells in the stomach.
A. LoveD. The food is directly swallowed mixed with the saliva by glands in the mouth.
E. The food is mixed with the juices secreted by the cells in the stomach.
32. “Human
body is made up of countless millions of cells.” (Paragraph 1) The phrase “made
up” means ....”
A. constructed
B. produced
C. managed
D. arranged
E. completed
A. constructed
B. produced
C. managed
D. arranged
E. completed
- This text is for questions number 33 and 34..
Did you
just buy a textbook? Do you want to look for other textbooks with the same
quality as yours? It’s not difficult at
all. When you first receive your
textbook, follow these five steps.
Step 1: Find the Title and Author
What is the title of textbook and
who is/are the author(s) of the textbook?
Step 2: Look at the Table of Contents
Find table of contents in the front
of the textbook. How many chapters are there? What is the title of the longest
chapter? How many pages does it have? What is the title of the shortest
chapter? How many pages is it?
Step 3: Search for Index
Is there an index? (An indext is an
alphabetised list that points out on what page name, places, or toics can be
found in the textbook). Where in the text book is the index located? Look up my
topic under letter C and locate it in the textbook.
Step 4: Seek the Glossary
Is there a glossary? (A glossary is
an alphabetised list of words and their meanings. It’s like a dictionary that
includes just words used in that book). What page is it on? Look up any word
that starts with W. Read the definition.
Step 5: Find Another Textbook
What else in the back of the
textbook? Are there any other special sections like maps or lab guidelines or
literay elements? If yes, list them and choose one word or one map or one set
of guidelines to read.
Adapted from: Detik-detik ujian
Bahasa Inggris tahun pelajaran 2019/2020
33. The text inform us about ....
- the
explanation of textbook accessories
- the
procedures on how to borrow and read a textbook
- the
tips to explore a textbook to find the akin ones
- the
instructions on how to acquire a rare textbook in the market
- the
detailed description of a textbook, its chapters and accessories
34. What does the word “it” in “How many
pages is it?” (Step 2) refer to?
- The
shortest chapter.
- The
longest chapter.
- The
title of the chapter.
- The
table of contents.
- The textbook.
This text is for
question 35.
Eric
: I think our city is very hot at the moment.
Era : I don’t think so. ... our city is much cooler than other cities in this country.
Era : I don’t think so. ... our city is much cooler than other cities in this country.
35.
What does Era say to
complete the above dialogue?
A. I know it.
B. In my opinion.
C. I am thinking of.
D. He forget it.
E. See you.
This text is for questions number
36 – 37
”Hero”
by
Mariah Carey
If you look
inside your heart
You don’t have
to be afraid
Of what you
are
There is an
answer
If you reach
into your soul
And the sorrow
that you know
Will melt away
(Chorus)
And then a
hero comes along
With the
strength to carry on
And you cast
your fears aside
And you know
you can survive
So when you
feel like hope is gone
Look inside
you and be strong
And you’ll
finally see the truth
That a hero
lies in you
It’s a long
road
When you face
the world alone
No one reaches
out a hand
For you to
hold you can find love
If you search
within yourself
And the
emptiness you felt
Will
disappear
36. What
is the song ‘Hero” about?
B. Struggle
C. Life
D. Spirit
E. Confidence
37. What
is the synonym of the word “fear”?
B. shy
C. worry
D. nervous
E. ashamed
This text is for questions 38 to 40.
When I was a child, my entire needs were always granted
by my parents. We lived in a wealthy financial condition at that time. My
father was a successful businessman and my mother was a career woman who worked
for a national company.
One day, I asked my father to buy
some toys for me that I wanted so much. At the frst time, he was not allowing me
to buy the toys, then I cried so loudly in the toys store. It probably made
them feel ashamed and decided to buy the toys for me. I repeated this trick if
I wanted to buy something and my parents didn’t allow me to buy it. I felt like
a prince that owned everything I wanted easily.
During a holiday, many neighborhood children gathered around my house to play. I had plenty of that they could play for free.One evening,
Doni came to my house to play. He was a child from a poor family.His father is
a janitor in my school. He played my toys so carefully like he won’t to scratch
it a bit.I felt pity for him at that time. Before he went home, I asked him to
pick several toys of mine that he liked. He was so happy.
After that, I realize Doni has
changed me into a different child. I turned to be a nice kid that would’t cry
so loudly when my willingness was not yet granted.Through my experiences, I
felt gratitude for what I had. There were so many people out there who had a
worse condition than me.
38.
What is the main idea of paragraph two?
A.
The writer’s childhood memory in buying toys.
B.
The writer’s childhood hobby about collecting
toys.
C.
The writer’s parents patient in facing writer’s tantrum.
D.
The writer’s tantrums when someone cannot
fulfil his/her willingness.
E.
The writer’s easiness in getting something
he/she needs by crying so loudly.
39. How did the writer turn into a nice
and calm kid?
A. The writer’s parents taught him/her
hard, so he/she changed.
B. The writer’s toys were taken by his/her neighbourhood children.
C. The school janitor gave him/her a lesson to be a nice kid.
D. The writer’s family became poorer than the previous condition.
E. The writer’s friend Doni taught him/her about appreciating the things that he/she had.
B. The writer’s toys were taken by his/her neighbourhood children.
C. The school janitor gave him/her a lesson to be a nice kid.
D. The writer’s family became poorer than the previous condition.
E. The writer’s friend Doni taught him/her about appreciating the things that he/she had.
40. The writer changed into a different
person ... he/she met Doni.
Which
of the following conjunction is suitable?
A.
In accordance with.
B.
Because.
C.
Since.
D.
Due to.
E.
Despite
II. ESSAYS.
Read the following passage and answer the questions!
This text is for questionn 41 and 42.
Once
upon a time, there was a woman who had been lost in the desert for three whole
days without water. Just as she was about to collapse, she saw what appeared to
be a lake just a few hundred yards in front of her. “Could it be? Or is it just
a mirage?” she thought to herself.
With the
last bit of strength she could muster, she staggered toward the lake. Quickly
she learned that her prayers had been
answered. It was no mirage---it was indeed a large, spring-fed lake full of
fresh water---more fresh water than she could ever drink in her lifetime. Yet,
while she was literally dying of thirst, she couldn’t bring himself to drink
the water. She simply stood by the water’s edge and stared down at it.
There
was a passerby riding on a camel from a nearby desert town who was watching the
woman’s bizarre behaviour. He got off his camel, walked up to the thirsty
woman, and asked, “Why don’t you have a drink, Ma’am?”
She
looked up at the man with an exhausted, distraught expression accros her face
and tears welling up in her eyes. “I am dying of thirst,” she said., “but there
is way too much water here in the lake to drink. No matter what I do, i can’t
possibly finish at all.”
The
passerby smilled, bent down, scooped some water up with his hands, lifted it to
the woman’s mouth and said, “Ma’am, your opportunity right now, and as you move
forward throughout the rest of your life, is to understand that you don’t have
to drink the whole lake to quench your thirst. You can simply take one sip.
Just one small sip... and then another if you choose. Focus only on the
mouthful in front of you, and all your anxiety, fear, and overwhelm about the
rest will gradually fade.”
Adapted from; Detik-detik
ujian nasional bahasa inggris sma tahun pelajaran 2020, intan pariwara.
(116)
41. What did the woman
pray for?
42. How did the passerby help the woman?
This text is
for questions 43 and 44.
Government should not
raise fuel price to solve the problem of economic issues. People were affected
severely with the high fuel price like last year. Obviously they cut their
spending. As an example, they had to buy lower quality of rice or palm oil.
There were also fewer buyers of secondary commodities like flour, or canned
meat or fish.
Furthermore, the
condition of low income family will become even worse because their expenses
will increase while their salaries will not. Many companies will have to trim
the number of employees because they are incapable of managing, buying or
selling price, standard wages and personal affairs.
Finally, government
should not raise fuel price to overcome economic problem but the solution should
be sought by tapping into the nation’s own potential and utilizing it to
enhance productivity to its maximum.
43.
What
is the suitable title for the above text?
44. What is the main idea of the last
paragraph?
This text is for question 45.
45. What does the caption mean?
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