SOAL US SMK PERSADA BAHASA INGGRIS KELAS XII TA.

2020-2021
Questions 1 to 4 refer to the following text.

Antibiotic are a kind of natural and synthetic compound. They are used to stop or restrain the
process of an organism’s growth, particularly bacteria. They can help to cure bacterial infections.
However, antibiotics are different from disinfectants in the bacteria killing process. A disinfectant kills
bacteria by creating an unnatural environment for germs to live..
In terms of treatment, antibiotics kill bacteria instantly without injuring those infected. Although
antibiotics are good for medication, they are not effective in handling infection caused by viruses,
fungi, or other nonbacterial substances.
Antibiotics are classified based on their effectiveness against bacteria. There are antibiotics that
kill Gram- negative or Gram- positive bacteria and some antibiotics have a wider spectrum. The
effectiveness depends on the location of the infection and the ability of antibiotics to reach the
location of the infection.

1. What is advertised in the monologue?

A. Whitening gel.
B. Sleeping mask.
C. Aloe Vera extract.
D. Daily moisturizer.

2. What is the purpose of the text?

A. To describe antibiotics in general.
B. To promote the use of antibiotics.
C. To tell people how to use antibiotics.
D. To persuade people to use antibiotics.

3. “They can help to sure bacterial infections” (Paragraph 1)

The word “they” in the sentence refers to . . . .
A. Bacteria
B. Organism
C. Antibiotics
D. Compound

4. How do antibiotics differ from disinfectant in killing bacteria?

A. Disinfectant usually kills the bacteria sufferer.
B. Antibiotics kill bacteria by injuring the injurer.
C. Antibiotics kill bacteria without injuring the injurer.
D. Disinfectant kills bacteria without injuring the sufferer.

Questions 5 to 8 refer to the following text.

Albert Einstein was a physicist who developed the general theory of relativity. Probably best
 known for his theory of relativity and the equation E=MC 2, Einstein is considered the most influential
physicist of the 20th century.
Albert Einstein was born on March 14 th, 1879, to a Jewish family. He attended primary school in
Munich. However, the instructional system was too inflexible for Einstein, who had a lot challenges in
speech. He got a lot of help from Max Talmud, a Polish medical student, who became his informal
tutor. From Talmud, he was introduced to children’s science text, to that he dreamed about the
nature of light.
When Einstein attended school in Zurich, he met Maric, a Serbian physics student. They had a
relationship which was forbidden by Einstein’s parent because of Maric’s ethnic background.
However, they continued their relationship by correspondence. The couple eventually married in
1903, after Einstein father had passed away.
Albert Einstein died on April 18 th, 1955, at age of 76. After his death, his brain was removed in an
autopsy by Thomas Stolz Harvey. It was done for the preservation and future study by doctors of
neuroscience. In 1999, Canadian scientists studied Einstein’s brain and found that the area that
processes spatial relationships. 3D-visualization, and mathematical thought, was 15 percent wider
than in people of normal intelligence.

5. What does the biography mainly tell you about Einstein?

A. His personal life and experience.
B. The sequence of his achievements.
C. The background of his intelligence.
D. His challenge in studying at school.
6. What made him interested in, and even dream about, science?
A. His 15 percent wider brain.
B. The children’s science texts.
C. Theory of relativity and equation.
D. The school’s instructional system.

7. From the text, we can conclude that . . . .

A. Harvey did Einstein’s brain autopsy.
B. Harvey is a Canadian scientist.
C. Einstein was not as intelligent as normal humans.
D. Einstein got married before his father’s death.

8. “it was done for the preservation and future study . . . .” (Paragraph 4)
The word “it” refers to . . . .
A. Death
B. Brain
C. Autopsy
D. Neuroscience

Questions 9 to 11 refer to the following text.

Follow these following steps to reset your facebook account due to forgotten password:
1. Firstly, click on the forgotten account button on the right hand side of the login page.
 2. Then search for your account on the “find account” page. Type either your username, email,
or phone number in the box provided.
3. When you see your account, confirm it by clicking “this is my account”.
4. After that, reset your password. Don’t forget to indicate how you want to receive your code.
If you choose email, you’ll get the code in your inbox.
5. When you get a notification in your email, click the link provided in your email to have the
password reset.

9. The procedure text is mainly talking about . . . .

A. How to reset a Facebook account.
B. How to email a Facebook account.
C. How to create a Facebook account.
D. How to search a Facebook account.

10. How can you receive the new code?

A. By searching for it on the Facebook login page.
B. By clicking the link provided on the email.
C. By indicating how we want to get the code.
D. By typing our username, email, or phone number.

11. “. . . . …, confirm it by clicking ……….” (Step 3)

The word “confirm” in the text has a similar meaning with ……….
A. Verify
B. Declare
C. Confess
D. Permit

Questions 12 to 14 refer to the following text.

Lawang Sewu is a popular landmark in Semarang, Central Java. It is named Lawang Sewu or
Thousand Doors because the building has plentiful doors and arches.
Originally built as the headquarters of the Dutch East Indies railway Company, Lawang Sewu is a
beautiful, historical, colonial building. The building facesthe Tugu Muda roundabout, which was
formerly known as Wilhelminaplein.
The landmark comprises a complex of several buildings. The two main buildings, named A and B,
are bigger than C and D. the A building’s shape looks like the letter L and has two identical towers,
which are used to store water. It also has large stained-glass windows and a grand staircase in the
center. There is a monument commemorating five employees who were killed during the Indonesian
War of Independence in front of the A building.
The three-story B building is located behind the A building. Its first two floors consist of offices
and the third is a ballroom. It also has high large windows which let abundant light in. The B building’s
basementis kept partially flooded to keep the building cool through evaporation.
Lawang Sewu has been renovated and designated as an historical treasure.
 12. What is the topic of the fourth paragraph?
A. To explain the function of each floor.
B. To describe the B building’s basement.
C. To tell of the building’s evaporation problem.
D. To describe the B building of Lawang Sewu.

13. From the text, we know that ……….

A. Lawang Sewu was previously named Wilhelminaplein.
B. The C and D buildings are the biggest in the complex.
C. Lawang Sewu comprises more than four buildings.
D. The A building is located in front of the B building.

14. What was the basement used for?

A. Letting the light in.
B. Cooling the building.
C. Flooding the building.
D. Storing water for the complex.

Questions 15 to 17 refer to the following dialogue.

Joseph : I missed Miss Lee’s class yesterday. Did she give any assignments?
Adler : It was interesting yesterday. We argued over our market research topic.
Joseph : Oh really? What happened?
Adler : Miss lee gave us the topic and let us discuss it in order to find out who agreed and
disagreed. I think it was a good way to stimulate our critical thinking.
Joseph : Yes, it sounds interesting. I guess everyone got involved in the discussion.
Adler : Certainly. And you know what? Nobody fell asleep.

15. What is the topic of the dialogue?

A. Market research topic.
B. Adler’s activity yesterday.
C. Miss Lee’s forum discussion.
D. Assignments from Miss Lee.

16. What can we infer from the dialogue?

A. Adler and his classmates had a discussion.
B. Miss Lee gave market research homework.
C. Joseph and Adler enjoyed the class yesterday.
D. Joseph missed the class because he fell asleep.

17. “……… it was a good way to stimulate our critical thinking.” (Line 5)
The word “stimulate” in the dialogue has the same meaning with ……….
A. Persist
 B. Carry on
C. Maintain
D. Encourage

Read the following dialogue and answer the question.

Kanye : Hello everyone. I’m Kanye Jones, a new trainer.

Kim : Welcome to Sunnyside Camp. I’m Kim Kardiff. I hope we can work together.
Kanye : Are you also a trainer here, Mrs. Kardiff?
Kim : My husband and I run this training camp. But I also give training sometimes.
Kanye : Oh, I’m so sorry. I really had no idea.
Kim : It’s alright. Let me take you for a look around.
Kanye : That would be nice, thanks.

18. What makes Kanye surprised?

A. It is his first time as a trainer.
B. Kim Kardiff already has a husband.
C. He really has no idea about training.
D. Kim kardiff is the owner of the camp.

Questions 19 to 20 refer to the following dialogue.

Albert : I’ve got an offer for a vacation in france, with half-price tickets.
Nancy : Wow, you’re very lucky! Will you take the offer?
Albert : I don’t know. I’ve saved to travel to Egypt since last year.
Nancy : But this is France! You can visit the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre museum.
Albert : I know. But the Pyramids seem very interesting too. I plan on taking an adventure
package.
Nancy : I see. You prefer an adventure to a romantic trip.
Albert : You’re right.

19. From the dialogue, we know that ……….

A. Nancy will go with half-price tickets.
B. Nancy will have a vacation in France.
C. Albert is going to take the vacation offer.
D. Albert is going to take his vacation in Egypt.

20. “You prefer an adventure to a romantic trip” (Line 6)

The synonym of the word “adventure” is ……….
A. Challenge.
B. Sighting.
C. Discovery.
D. Investigation.
Choose the appropriate expression to complete the dialogue.

Donna : Would you care for iced tea?

Regina : ………. My throat is a little hoarse.
Donna : I think you’re catching a cold. Let me get it for you.

21. A. I like iced tea better.

B. I’d rather take a rest.
C. I prefer making it myself.
D. I’d better have ginger tea.

Choose the appropriate expression to complete the dialogue.

Melinda : The price of all goods in the market keeps increasing. We need to live economically.
Edison : . . . . Shopping for luxurious things is not necessary.
Melinda : Yes, we need tend to waste our money on lifestyle things.

22. A. I think differently.

B. I couldn’t agree more.
C. I have a different opinion.
D. I don’t go along with you.

Choose the appropriate expression to complete the dialogue.

Anissa : Look at this leather bag! I think it will look good on you.
Catherine : If I have a lot of money,..................
Anissa : Yeah, it must be very expensive.

23. A. I would buy it for you.

B. I don’t want to buy any.
C. I will buy the brown one.
D. I would have bought one.
Choose the appropriate expression to complete the dialogue.

Rizka : It’s been very hot these days.

Andhika : Yes, it makes me want to drink a lot of cold water . . . .
Rizka : That would be nice, thanks.

24. A. Would you like a cold drink?

B. Do you want me to close the door?
C. Let me turn off the air conditioning.
D. Why don’t you order some hot coffee?
Choose the appropriate expression to complete the dialogue.

Leo : Gosh! My computer is suddenly out of order. I can’t finish my work.

Corry : ………. I’m sure he can fix it more quickly and you can continue working.
Leo : You’re right. Would you give me his number?

25. A. Let me see what’s wrong with it.

B. Why don’t you call a technician?
C. Do you want me to fix it for you?
D. Can you check it for me, please?

Choose the appropriate expression to complete the dialogue.

Surya : Why did you put this furniture outside?

Vito : ………. I’m afraid it will spill on the sofa.
Surya : It’s good to have a new atmosphere at home.

26. All of our rooms are being painted.

Our living-room is being painted.
Our living-room is going to be painted.
Our kitchen was redecorated last week.

For Questions 27 to 28, choose the most appropriate answer to complete the text.

General manager of Paradiso Restaurant

22 Sudirman Street
Bandung

Dear Sir,
I am writing to (27) ………. about our dinner in your restaurant yesterday evening. We had
booked a table for five but there was no table available when we arrived there. Finally, we (28) ……….
wait for more than one hour to get seated.
Almost all dishes that we ordered were sold out and only two dishes were available, of poor
quality. The waiters were unfriendly and bad tempered.
I would like you to improve the quality of your dishes and service.

Yours faithfully.

Prilly Anjani

27. A. Complain
B. complaint
C. complained
 D. complaining

28. A. can
B. may
C. must
D. had to

29. Nova is a new member of badminton club. She introduces herself.

Mona : ladies and gentleman,…..

a. Allow me introduces my self

b. Allowed me introduces my self
c. I’m happy to meet you
d. Let me introduces you to the audience
30. We can see many beautiful paintings in this exhibition. They were.... by a famous Indonesian painter.
What is the passive form of this sentence?

a. Painting
b. Painted
c. Paint
d. Be painting

For Questions 31 to 32, choose the most appropriate answer to complete the text.

I visited a friend in Jakarta yesterday, but nobody (31) ………. Home. I called my friend and she told me
that she (32) ………. Her grandmother in Sukabumi. She felt very sorry that she had forgotten our
appointment. I had no other place to go. Fortunately, I had enough money in my pocket so I could
stay at an Airy room. It did not cost much but felt comfortable.

31. A. Is
B. was
C. were
D. has been

32. A. visit
B. visited
C. was visiting
D. will be visiting

33.

Ami: “May I see your dress?”

Icha : “Of course, here it is.”
 Ami : “What a nice dress.”
Icha : “ .... “

a. thanks
b. I’m sorry
c. Congratulations
d. not at all

34.

Ina : “Happy Birthday, Susi.

Susi : “Thanks.”

Ina : “It’s a gift for you.”

Susi:............

a. of course
b. congratulations
c. Nevermind
d. wow, how nice it is
Questions 46 to 48 refer to the following text.

ANNOUNCEMENT

Ladies and gentleman, welcome to Kencana Bahari. It is an executive class train that will take 8 hours
to get to Surabaya. It is a smoke-tree train, so passengers are not allowed to smoke on the train. If
you need any services, you can ask our crew. Please guard all your belongings and your precious
things. We are not responsible if there is anything lost on the train.

Please sit at your numbered seat because our crew will check your ticket.

Have a nice trip. Thank you.

35. What is the topic of the announcement?

A. Information on how to get a train ticket in Kencana Bahari train.
B. Information about the service and the rules of Kencana Bahari train.
C. Warning not to smoke in Kencana Bahari train.
D. Reminding the passengers about their belongings.

36. Why can’t they smoke in the train? Because it is ……….

A. Dangerous in air conditioner room.
B. A smoke-free executive class train.
C. A long-trip and final destination.
 D. To make them satisfied.

37. “ ………. precious things.” (Line 3)

The synonym of “precious” is ……….
A. Usual
B. Special
C. Valuable
D. Expensive

Questions 38 to 39 refer to the following text.

Announcement to All Staff

Every year is a special year, celebrated as a new struggle with new energy for all staff to manage this
company. Updating systems and finishing work as the main duties.
Because of this, this year we are postponing the New Year celebration until all demanding tasks are
done. We apologize that the celebration will not be held untul the second week of January. Please
contact Mr. Jonny for detail information.

Thank you

Management

38. What is the topic of the text?

A. Information on how to celebrate New Year for all staff.
B. Announcement about the postponement of the New Year celebration.
C. Managing a lot of work.
D. Updating systems and finishing all work for all staff.

39. Why are they postponing the New Year celebration? Because they . . . .
A. Must wait until the next announcement.
B. Have to finish their main duties.
C. Don’t have any struggle in their work.
D. Must manage and update the company.

40. Some expressions below are for giving suggestion, except.....

a. I advice you to... c. You must...
b. You should ... d. I will....

Dear Nada,

Congratulations of your new position in your office!

Be better manager!

Denia
 Denia
41. What we can learn from the card above?
a. Nada gets a manager
b. Denia gets new positions in her new office
c. Nada congratulated denia for her new positions
d. Nada is a new manager in her office

42. Why does denia sent the card?

a. Nada gets new salary in her office

b. Nada gets new promotion in her office
c. Nada will resign fom her office
d. Nada tell she id boring in her office

Student Organization
SMK Negeri Angin 23
Jln. Cempaka Putih Barat 15/26

Dear Sabrina,
We invite you to attend our meeting that will be held :
On Saturday, August 8, 2020
At 01.30 p.m – 02.30 p.m.
In the school Hall
Agenda : Final preparation for the 2018 PENSI competition. Please come on time and see you there.

Secretary, Chairperson,

Nazmi Farhan

43.The meeting will be held ...

a. At night
b. In the evening
c. In the morning
d. In the afternoon
44.Based on the text, the correct one is...
a. The meeting will be held in the school hall
b. If you could not come, you should call Nazmi
c. The meeting will be held in the morning
d. The meeting will be held on Friday, August 7, 2020

45.
Ratna : Oh my God. I can’t read the letters on the whiteboard. There must be something
wrong with my eyes.
 Galih : ………. You have to check them.
Ratna : That’s right. I think I’m going to do it.

a. How about moving forward?

b. Do you agree with me?
c. Why don’t you see an optician?
d. Are the letters too small?
46.

Akbar : Our headmaster wanted us to improve and increase the quality of our English club,
………. Raka?
Raka : Well. I think so. We should be able to do that?
Akbar : So what should we do?
Raka : I think that we have to improve our syllabus. It must be more relevant to English.
a. How is he
b. What do you think
c. What should you do
d. What does he do
47.

Mother : You should take a rest. It is already 11 p.m. You have studied for 3 hours.
Bintang : OK Mom, I have finished reading.
Father : ………. You have to take care about your health, first.
Bintang : Yes, Thanks a lot. I love you, Mom, Dad.

a. That’s a bad idea, Mom.

b. I’m not sure about your Mom’s opinion.
c. I’m not on your Mom’s side
d. I absolutely agree with your Mom.

Dear Mr. Fairburn,

Responding to your advertisement in last Tuesday’s Guardian newspaper for a trainee

accounts manager, please find enclosed my CV. I am interested in the job advertised
because your company is well known as a world leader in creating innovative
products.

As a recent graduate, I am well aware that I have much to learn and it is exactly this
kind of challenging environment that I am seeking. You will also see from my CV that I
am a person who result oriented. The achievements that I mostly proud about are
 raising over £15,000 for a local charity and finishing the London Marathon.

Regarding other requirements, I believe I am a suitable candidate for the position

because :
~ I hold a degree in Economic.
~ I am flexible about working hours.
~ I have good organizational skills.

I am also available for interview at any time convenient to you. Please don’t hesitate
to contact me at any time by phone or in wiring if you have further questions.

Yours sincerely,
Philip Morrissey
48. What is the reason Philip Morrissey wrote this letter?
a. To apply for a position as a trainee accounts manager.
b. To inform about a job vacancy to Mr. Fairburn.
c. To put on an advertisement in Guardian newspaper.
d. To promote and rising fund for the London Marathon.
49. What will Mr. Fairburn do after reading the letter?
a. Training Philip as new an account manager.
b. Giving Philip a job that he wants.
c. Asking Philip to join the marathon.
d. Giving Philip an interview.
50. “I am flexible about working hours”
From this sentence, we know that Philip Morrissey ….
A. has a certain working hours.
B. is willing to work overtime.
C. has a very flexible type of body.
D. enjoy working very much.