SOAL UJIAN SEKOLAH

BAHASA INGGRIS PAKET C

TAHUN AJARAN 2020/2021

Nama :

Nomor Peserta :

The following text is for questions 1 and 2 !

Dear Mr. Pramudya
Thank you for your email.
Yes it’s pity that your students can’t come to our school.
Our students enjoy sharing some information about school and school lives. I really hope we can start
teleconference next semester. (We are currently on Summer vacation and new semester start on 27th
this month).
By the way, did you get a letter from Mr. Rahmad ? Do you exchange any information with his school
or have you talked with him about our conversation? I wonder how he knew about it. I’ll forward his e-
mail in another e-mail.
Takeshi
Ehime High School
Japan, December 10

1. What are Mr. Takeshi and Mr. Pramudya planning to do ?

A. Look after their students
B. Have summer vacations
C. Do a teleconference
D. Meet in Japan
E. Write e-mails

2. What is the email about ?

A. Partnership
B. School visit
C. New semester
D. Summer vacation
E. Letter from Mr. Pramudya

The following text is for question 3 to 7 !

ECLIPSE

The sun is a star. It appears to be bigger than any other stars. That is because it is near to us; but
other stars are far away.
The sun shines because it is very hot; but the moon shines because it reflects the sun’s light. It is like
a big mirror. If we visited the moon, we would see the earth. It is also like a mirror and it reflects the
light of the sun.
Sometimes the earth moves between the sun and the moon. Then the earth’s shadow falls on the
moon; no light from the sun can then reach the moon.
The moon gets dark because it can not reflect the sun’s light. We call this an eclipse of the moon.
Does the sun ever get dark during the day? It does so when the moon hides it. Sometimes the moon
goes in front of the sun.
We can watch its edge when it slowly crosses the sun’s disc. Everything gets darker and darker; then,
eventually, we can not see any part of the sun’s disc.
The moon is hiding it completely. That is a total eclipse of the sun. Sometimes only part of the sun’s
disc is hidden; that is a total eclipse. It is a partial eclipse of the sun.

3. The first Paragraph mainly talks about...

A. Why the sun shines
B. Why the moon shines
C. How a sun’s eclipse happens
D. How a moon’s eclipse happens
E. Why the content of moon happens

4. The sun appears bigger than any other stars because...

A. It is very hot
B. It is really the biggest star
C. It is much closer to us
D. It shines brightly
E. It is like a big mirror

5. What is the communicative purpose of the text above ?

A. To describe about the moon
B. To show the cause of eclipse
C. To inform about the total eclipse
D. To explain how the eclipse happens
E. To retell about the eclipse

6. If we are in the moon, we will find that...

A. The sun does not shine
B. The earth does not  shine
C. The earth shines
D. The earth does not reflect the sun’s light
E. The earth becomes light sunshine

7.”Everything gets darker and darker; then, eventually, ...”. (Paragraph 3). The underlined word
has similar meaning to...
A. Finally
B. Gradually
C. Regularly
D. Basically
E. Totally

The following text is for question 8 to 9 !

The use of formalin and other dangerous preservatives in foods has been a serious problem for three
reason.
Firstly, formalin is not for human beings, but it is for biological specimen and experiments. Formalin in
Biology is a 10 % solution of formaldehyde in water which is usually used as a disinfectant or to
preserve biological specimens.
Thus it is not food preservative. Of course when it is used for food preservative, it will be very
dangerous to human’s body. The second reason is that there is no tight control from the government.
This condition makes the people’s health is really in a threat.
Fish or food traders still sell their products which contain formalin and dangerous preservatives. Can
you imagine that our digestive system absorbs the substance that should be for the human and
animal corpses ?
The third is that the difficult economy seems not to end. This can make the situation worse. We all
know that today’s economy is very difficult.
People buy daily products and fulfill their need with high costs. Things are getting more and more
expensive. Consequently, the food production cost increases.
For example, the preservation process for fish will be much cheaper if the producers use formalin.
They know the danger of formalin but they don’t care about the other’s health. What is in their mind is
only how to get profit.
Considering the reasons, we can make a conclusion that the use of formalin and other preservatives
is really a serious problem if it is not resolved immediately.with high costs. Things are getting more
and more expensive.
Consequently, the food production cost increases. For example, the preservation process for fish will
be much cheaper if the producers use formalin. They know the danger of formalin but they don’t care
about the other’s health. What is in their mind is only how to get profit.
Considering the reasons, we can make a conclusion that the use of formalin and other preservatives
is really a serious problem if it is not resolved immediately.
8. Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE according to the text ?
A. Formalin is used as a disinfectant or to preserve biological specimens
B. Traders use formalin to increase production cost and get more profit 
C. The economy condition now make people use dangerous preservatives 
D. Formalin and dangerous preservatives can disturb our digestive system
E. The government needs to control the use of formalin and preservatives

9. “…the substance that should be for the human and animal corpses ?”

The underlined word means...
A. Small bodies
B. Huge bodies
C. Dead bodies
D. Strong bodies
E. Young bodies

The following text is for question 10 to 13!

Going to college or getting a job right after graduating high school is the common choices of teens will
likely face. Some likely choose to continue studying at college or university but the others try to find
job. Here are the reasons.
Why is it so important for students to continue on to post-secondary education; university or college?
The reason is that post-secondary education will allow them to get the skills and tools that they will
need to help them prepare for a good career.
It has been said that the more education they have the more careers will be open for them to choose
from. Employers today will tend to be more open to a person with the more education.
However some of them choose to get job right after high school. They believe that education is critical
but college is not.
In fact, there are numerous careers, such as in healthcare, technology, operations, transportation, and
the building trades  that do not require a four-year degree from college or university. Furthermore, as
they advance in these careers, there is also nothing stopping them from pursing a college degree at a
later age.
So, what are you doing after graduating high school ? Think carefully !

10. Some students decide studying at college to get...

A. A good degree
B. High education
C. Many new friends
D. Lots of experience
E. Skills and beneficial tools

11. The text above is about...

A. Getting a job
B. Going to college
C. Getting high education
D. Choices after high school
E. Preparing for a good career

12. From paragraph 3, we can conclude that some people think that...
A. Without going to college, they can get a career
B. Looking for a job after high school is the priority
C. It is better getting a job first than going to college
D. Going to college is unimportant thing
E. Higher education is important

13. One of the reasons why they choose to get a job is...
A. Continuing their study is very expensive
B. Believing that education is critical but college is not
C. Better getting job than spending money for continuing their study
D. Believing college is critical
E. No more money to study  
The following text is for question 14 to 16 !
An elephant is the largest and strongest of all animals. It is a strange looking animal which it has thick
legs, huge sides and backs, large hanging ears, a small tail, little eyes, long white tusks and above all,
elephant has a long nose, the trunk. An elephant is commonly seen in a zoo, it has hard found in it
natural habitat.
The trunk is the elephant's peculiar feature. This trunk has various usages. The elephant draws up
water by its trunk and can squirt the water all over its body like a shower bath.
The elephant's trunk also lift leaves and put them into its mouth. In fact, the trunk serves the elephant
as long arm and hand. An elephant looks very clumsy and heavy and yet an elephant can move very
quickly.

The elephant is very intelligent animal. Its intelligence combined with its great strength makes an
elephant a very useful servant to man.
Elephant can be trained to serve in various ways such as carry heavy loads, hunt for tigers and even
fight. An elephant is really a smart animal.

14. The text is mainly about...

A. Elephant's food
B. Elephant's feature
C. Elephant's habitat
D. Elephant's breeding
E. Elephant's activities

15. Why is an elephant a useful servant for people ?

A. It has intelligence and great strength
B. It can move very quickly
C. It can squirt the water
D. It looks very clumsy
E. It is heavy

16. What is the social function of the text ?

A. To describe a particular thing
B. To give a brief description about elephant
C. To know more about elephant’s habitat
D. To explain the way of elephant is
E. To  describe about elephant in general

The following text is for question 17 to 19 !

Dear Mr. Anwar,
We regret to inform you that we are unable to lend you the sum of $ 500 that you have requested, but
it is possible to grant you part of the sum.
If you are still interested, please contact our main office to arrange an appointment with the assistant
manager. He will be happy to discuss the matter further.
Your sincerely
(Lending Officer)

17. What is the message about ?

A. Making an appointment
B. Giving some help
C. Giving service
D. Lending some money
E. Regretting the mistake

18. He will be happy to discuss. ”The underlined word refers to..."

A. Mr. Anwar
B. Lending officer
C. Banker
D. Assistant manager
E. Assistant
19. How much did Mr. Anwar want to borrow money ?
A. $ 500
B. More than $ 500
C. Less than $ 500
D. Sum of $ 5000 
E. $ 5000

The following text is for questions 20 to 23!

Marie Curie (1867-1934)
Until the end of the 1800’s, chemistry and physics were treated almost as separate sciences.
Gradually the barriers between these fields came down, through the work of scientist like Curie and
her husband, Pierre Curie. Together the Curies discovered the rare chemical element Radium and
helped to launch modern nuclear physics.
In 1903, the Curies and another French scientist, Antoine Henrie Bacquerel won the Nobel prize in
physics for their discovery of radioactive elements.
Madame Curie was the first woman ever to receive that honour. In 1911, a second Nobel prize in
chemistry was awarded to Marie Curie.
No other person has ever received two Nobel awards in science. When she died in 1934, it is was
discovered that her tissue had been damaged by too much radioactive exposure.

20. What did the Curies do ?

A. They found element Radium and launched modern nuclear physics
B. They received the founding of new Radium element
C. They separated chemistry and physics
D. They launched the first nuclear energy
E. They revoked the radioactive impacts

21. The main idea of the 2nd paragraph is...

A. The dead body of Marie Curie was damaged by radioactive
B. The attempts of the Curies to win the Nobel Prize 
C. The achievement of Madame Curie in chemistry
D. The history of a famous scientist, Mary Curie 
E. The discovery of the radioactive elements

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

A. Radium is physics elements
B. Radium is very dangerous
C. chemistry and physics are separated sciences
D. Madame Curie and her husband separated radium
E. the barriers between chemistry and physics are unknown

23. “Madame Curie was the first woman ever to receive that honour.” (paragraph 2)
The synonym of the underlined word is...
A. Contribute
B. Hand in
C. Submit
D. Give
E. Accept

The following text is for question 24 to 25 !

22 Tufton Street
London, SW1P 3TL
Tel: 021-7593-1760
November 1st , 2011
Josie Waters
Fielders Pharmacy
14 Broadway
London, SE1 7DG
Dear Mrs. Waters,
I am writing to provide a formal notice of my resignation from Fielders Pharmacy. My last day will be
November 14th , 2011.
I trust that a period of two weeks is sufficient for you to find a replacement for my position. I would be
pleased to help train the individual you choose to take my place.
Thank you for employing me for the past three years. My experience as clerk, supervisor, and floor
manager has been very positive and I’m confident that I will use many of the skills I have learned at
Fielders in the future.
If you have any concerns, please contact me at my personal email address.
All the best,
Annie Wright
awright@homemail.com
24. After sending the letter...
A. Annie Wright can choose someone to take her position
B. Josie Waters will share her experience in Fielders Company
C. Annie Wright will be glad to train a new employee
D. Annie Wright will contact the company through email
E. Josie Waters replaces her manager with Annie Wright

25. What is the communicative purpose of the letter ?

A. To apologize for her resignation
B. To say gratitude for employing her for the past three years
C. To inform her resignation for Fielders pharmacy
D. To remind Josie Waters to take new workers
E. To share her knowledge as a manager

The following text is for question 26 to 27 !

The Jakarta Post, a leading English-language daily newspaper, requires a qualified reporter. The
following qualifications are required :
1. Indonesian citizen
2. University degree
3. Willing to take a series of tests
4. Good understanding of English, TOEFL score at least 550
5. Not more than 26 years old
6. Pleasing personality, highly motivated and dynamic
7. Able to operate a computer
Please send an application letter in English, a copy of current curriculum vitae, a photocopy of
identification card, a photocopy of diploma, a photocopy of TOEFL score, a sample of writing in
English, and a recent passport sized photograph to

Human Resources Manager

The Jakarta Post
PO BOX Palmerah, Jakarta, 11001

Application should reach us before March 20, 2009.

26. Under what heading is this text likely found ?

A. Housing
B. Education
C. Furniture
D. Job vacancy
E. Travel agency

27. The Jakarta Post is looking for a person who is qualified in...
A. Teaching english
B. Writing news report
C. Making a series of test
D. Leading a daily newspaper
E. Being a human resource manager

Read the text  for questions 28 to 30!

 Beauty and the Beast

Once upon a time, there was a prince. He was good-looking and very rich. He lived in a beautiful
castle together with his staffs and servants.
One rainy dark night, a woman came to his castle. She was old and ugly. The prince did not like her
and sent her away. After he sent the woman away, she turned into a beautiful fairy. She cast a spell
over the prince and his castle.
He looked very ugly instead and all his servants turned into furniture. One day, old man named
Maurice was travelling past the castle. It was raining so hard that he decided to enter the castle.
When the beast saw him, he captured him.
After some time, Maurice’s youngest daughter, Belle, began to worry about him. She started to look
for him. Finally, she arrived in the castle and she found her father there.

She asked the beast to let her father go but he refused. Belle then agreed to stay in the castle so that
her father could go home.
While Belle was staying at the castle, the Beast slowly changed. He was not mean anymore. Belle
began to like him and finally they felt in love with each other.
Right after she declared her love for him the spell was broken. The Beast and his servants became
human again. Then, the Beast and Belle got married. They lived happily ever after. 

28. Why did Maurice decide to enter the castle ? Because...

A. It was raining so hard
B. It was a dark night
C. It was a long travelling
D. It was a beautiful castle
E. It was a rare castle

29. “...that he decided to enter the castle.”

He refers to...
A. Beast 
B. The prince
C. The Beast
D. The beautiful fairy
E. Maurice

30. From the text we can learn that...

A. A kind heart can change someone attitude
B. Togetherness can make two people fall in love
C. Don’t go travel too long it can make you are tired
D. Love can make everything become beautiful
E. Love is everything

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