Soal Latihan Analytical Exposition

Text 1
Learning English through music and songs can be very enjoyable. You can mix pleasure with learning when you listen
to a song and exploit the song as a means to your English progress. Some underlying reason can be drawn to support
the idea why we use songs in language learning.
Firstly, “the song stuck in my head” Phenomenon (the echoing in our minds of the last song we heard after leaving a
restaurant, shopping malls, etc) can be both enjoyable and sometimes unnerving. This phenomenon also seems to
reinforce the idea that songs work on our short-and-long term memory.
Secondly, songs in general also use simple conversational language, with a lot of repetition, which is just what many
learners look for sample text. The fact that they are effective makes them many times more motivating than other text.
Although usually simple, some songs can be quite complex syntactically, lexically and poetically, and can be analyzed
in the same way as any other literary sample.
Furthermore, song can be appropriated by listener for their own purpose. Most pop songs and probably many other
types don’t have precise people, place or time reference.
In addition, songs are relaxing. They provide variety and fun, and encourage harmony within oneself and within one
group. Little wonder they are important tools in sustaining culture, religion, patriotism and yeas, even revolution.
Last but not least, there are many learning activities we can do with songs such as studying grammar, practicing
selective listening comprehension, translating songs, learning vocabulary, spelling and culture.
From the elaboration above, it can be concluded that learning through music and songs, learning English can be
enjoyable and fun.

1. The type of the text above is ………

A. Analytical exposition D. Discussion
B. Hortatory exposition E. Explanation
C. Narrative
2. What is the communicative purpose of the text?
A. To tell the reader about the songs
B. To entertain the reader with the songs
C. To show the reader the use of songs
D. To explain above the songs
E. To persuade the reader to use songs in learning language
3. The generic structures of the text are ….
A. Thesis – arguments – recommendation D. Thesis – arguments – reiteration
B. General statement – sequential explanation E. General statement – arguments
C. Newsworthy events – background events – sources

4. What is the text about ….

A. Learning songs D. Music listeners
B. Very enjoyable music E. Using songs in language learning
C. The phenomenon
5. Based on the text, there are …… reason for using songs in learning language
A. 6 B. 4 C. 5 D. 3 E. 2
6. “They provide variety and fun, and encourage harmony within oneself and within one group.” The they word refers
to …….
A. Groups D. Songs
B. Learners E. Activities
C. People

Text 2
Smoking in restaurants is just not disturbing. It must not be allowed because it is rude, harmful to others and
dangerous for the smokers.
Firstly, smoking in a restaurant is impolite. The smell of the smoke affects all people and can turn them off their food.
People pay to taste good food and not to be put off by foul smelling smoke.
Another reason smoking should not be allowed in restaurant is the harm it can do to others. Passive smoking that is
breathing in smoke made by a smoker can lead to asthma attacks and even cancer.
Finally, smoking is dangerous and a health risk to the smokers. Cigarettes cause heart and lung disease and people
should not smoke anywhere, not just in restaurants.
Therefore, smoking in restaurants is impolite, harmful to others and a health risk to the smokers and should not be
allowed in any restaurants.

7. Smoking in the restaurants must be avoided because……

A. It is harmful to other. D. It can cause hearth and lung disease
B. It is impolite E. All answers are correct
C. It’s dangerous to the smokers
8. We have many reasons to say that smoking must be avoided. The word reasons mean…..
A. conclusion D. reinforcement
B. point of view E. statement
C. argument
9. Since we can find a thesis, arguments and reiteration in the text, so we can conclude that this text belongs to…..
A. description D. procedure
B. narration E. analytical exposition
C. anecdote
10. What is the purpose of the text?
A. To inform the readers to the readers
B. To persuade to the readers
C. To describe to the readers
D. To tell a story to the readers
E. To argue about smoking to the readers
11. The synonym of the word dangerous in the text is……
A. rude D. harmful
B. impolite E. disease
C. health risk
12. Smoking in restaurants is just not on. It must not be allowed because it is rude, harmful to others and dangerous
for the smokers. The sentence above characterize as….. of the text.
A. thesis D. topic sentence
 B. arguments E. supporting details
C. reiteration
13. Smoking in restaurant should not be allowed. It means that…..
A. people should do smoking in restaurant D. people must not smoke in restaurant
B. people should not do smoking in restaurant E. people should smoke in restaurant
C. people must not smoking in restaurant

Text 3
To improve comfort and cleanliness at our school, a number of dust bins should be increased. When we look at
classrooms, school corridors and school yard, there are paper mineral water cups, straws, and napkins here and
there. The condition of uncleanliness and discomfort really hinders learning and teaching environment. Litters thrown
carelessly cause disease, especially empty plastic cup or glasses. They can be filled out with water coming from the
rain. This can be placed for dengue mosquitoes to spread out. Besides, these rubbish can deteriorate the scene. Well
painted wall and green school yard do not mean anything litters are scattered everywhere.
Anyway I notice that most of the students in our school have responsibilities for the school environment. They put their
litters on the proper places. But some are not diligent enough to find the dust bins. The numbers of dust binds in our
schools are not enough. Ore dust bins should be put beside each of steps, outside of the classrooms, and some more
also the corridors. Probably one dust bin should be in every ten meters. So when students want to throw away their
litters, they can find the dust bins easily.
When school is equipped with sufficient dust bins, we do not have problems of freak and discomfort any more. Our
school will be very clean and become a nice place to study.

14. What is the writer’s intention? It is to ………. readers to do something good.

A. inform D. entertain
B. explain E. persuade
C. describe
15. According to the writer, more dust bins….. in every ten meters.
A. should be decorated D. are unnecessary
B. should be painted E. are not required
C. should be placed
16. What is the writer’s argument on a sufficient number of dust bins?
A. They can prevent litters D. They make school environment neat
B. They can save janitor’s energy E. Students can throw garbage away easily
C. Students are asked to clean them
17. What is the writer’s suggestion?
A. To buy more dustbins D. To ask parents to give more dustbins
B. To hire more gardeners E. To ask students to clean the school yard
C. To use dustbins efficiently

Text 4
School uniform is special clothes worn by all students of a particular school. The uniform of a school may differ from
others. Why should schools use uniforms? Below are some reasons.
First of all, Notre Dame’s Department of Sociology produced a study in 1998 concerning school uniforms. Their
findings using 10th grade students showed that uniforms have no direct effect on “substance abuse, behavioral
problems or attendance.” It also claimed a negative effect on student achievements for those students considered
‘pro-school’.
Secondly, uniform helps to create a strong sense school ethos and a sense of belonging to a particular community. As
such it promotes discipline and helps to drive up academic standards, which is why a uniform is often adopted by
schools which are being reopened with a fresh start after being classified as failing.
Finally, uniform acts as a social leveler, under which all students are equal in the eyes of the school and of each other.
In institutions without uniform students are often competitive and worry endlessly about their appearance and the
clothes they should wear. Pupils without expensive designer clothes and trainers may be singled out as social
outcasts, or stigmatized as being from poor backgrounds. For these reasons many parents prefer uniforms as they
save them money on buying clothes for school wear. Considering the findings, schools should implement the uniform
as their identity. The government should also publish some kind of rule which makes uniform compulsory for schools.

18. What is the text about?

A. The school rules D. The importance of school uniform
B. The school identity E. The equally among students
C. What we should wear at school
19. In institutions without uniform students, one will be regarded poor because he/she ………..
A. does not wear a school uniform D. posses a bad academic record
B. cannot afford to buy a school uniform E. has a bad attitude at school
C. wears no expensive designer clothes
20. “As such it promotes discipline and helps to drive up academic standards ……” (Paragraph 3). What does the it
word refer?
A. Community D. A study
B. School ethos E. Uniform
C. Research finding
21. The last paragraph is about ……..
A. The writer’s suggestion D. The writer’s general statement
B. The writer’s arguments E. The writer’s thesis
C. The writer’s reasons

22. “…. Substance abuse, behavioral problems or attendance.” (Paragraph 2). The antonym of “attendance” word is
…….
A. arrival D. Presence
B. come up E. absence
C. appearance

Text 5
Everybody should change their way of life to reduce global warming. There are several things that we can do. One of
them is by buying and consuming fresh local groceries as much as possiblE. It of course includes local vegetables,
fruits, bread, etc.
Local groceries don’t need much transportation to get it into the market. It of course means, the amount of carbon
dioxide produced is less than the groceries from other region. Therefore, by buying local groceries we are helping
reduce the amount of carbon dioxide produced.
Consuming fresh groceries instead of frozen ones are healthier for us. Furthermore, fresh food or groceries means no
requirements for it to be freeze up. It means that no electricity is needed and saving energy means reducing carbon
dioxide and money. So, from now on we should consume fresh local groceries to reduce global warming.

23. The text gives us information about …. …

A. The ways to minimize global warning D. The importance of consuming local groceries
B. The ways to increase global warning E. The importance of knowing global warning
C. The effects of global warning
24. To reduce the global warming we should ….
A. Buy import product D. Consume fresh foods
B. Buy expensive clothes E. Not use electricity efficiently
C. Consume frozen foods
25. We are helping reduce the amount of global warming” (Paragraph 2) The reduce word can be replaced by ….
A. Increase D. Add
B. Decrease E. Maximize
C. Improve
 LATIHAN SOAL ANALYTICAL EXPOSITION

The following text is for number 1 to 5

Nuclear power is the controlled use of nuclear energy. Nuclear energy is energy in uranium
that can be released by nuclear reaction in a machine is called a nuclear reactor. This energy is
made into electricity, which can be used to power machine and heat home. 14% of the world’s
electricity came from nuclear power. But, the use of nuclear power cause some hazard.
There are three separate sources of hazard in the process of supplying energy by nuclear
power. First, the radioactive material must travel from its place of manufacture at the power
station. Although the power stations themselves are solidly built, the containers used for the
transport of the materials are not. There the normally only two methods of transport available,
namely road or rail. Unfortunately, both of these involve close contact with the general public,
since the routes are sure to pass near, or even thought, heavily populated areas.
Next, there is the problem of waste. All nuclear power station produced wastes that in most
cases will remain radioactive for thousands of years. It is impossible to make these wastes non-
radioactive, and so they must be stored in one of the inconvenient ways that scientist have invited.
For example they may be buried under ground, or dropped into abandoned mines, or sunk in the
sea. However, these methods do not solve the problem, since an earthquake could easily crack
the containers open.
Finally, there is the problem of accidental exposure due to a leak or an explosion at the
power station. As with the other two hazards, this is not every likely, so it does not provide a
serious objection to the nuclear program. Nevertheless, it can happen.
Separately, these there types of risks are not a great cause for concern. On the whole
though, the probability of disaster is still high.
1. The text above is about….
A. The disadvantages of a nuclear power.
B. The legend of nuclear.
C. The writer’s experience when he worked in the nuclear plant.
D. Discussion about the advantages of nuclear power.
E. How to make a nuclear plant.
2. The text above is included into….
A. analytical exposition D. recount
B. hortatory exposition E. discussion
C. narrative
3. There are …. arguments provided in the text above.
A. 1 D. 4
B. 2 E. 5
C. 3
4. The second argument discusses about ….
A. The waste of nuclear power. D. How to make a nuclear plant.
B. Nuclear power that faces disaster. E. How to stop a nuclear plant.
C. How to transport the nuclear energy.
5. On the whole though, the probability of disaster is still high
The synonym of the underlined word above is….
A. all C. several E. good
B. nothing D. parts

The following text is for number 6 to 10.

Integrated Pest Management

There is no best way to ideal with pests in agriculture. Pesticides which are commonly used
may cause many problems. I think combining different management operation is the most effective
way to controls pests.
Firstly, the chemicals in the pesticides my build up as residues in the environment and in
the soil which absorbs the chemical. This reduces the quality of farm product.
Secondly, pests can gradually become resistant to pesticides. This means that newer and
stronger ones have to be developed.
Lastly, some pesticides affect non target plants and animals such as fish and bees. This
affects the ecology and environment as well.
So, understanding of ecology of an area helps a lot in pest control. Pesticides should be
chosen and applied carefully so that they don’t affect the ecological balance and environment.
Therefore, integrated pest management is a safe and more affective option to fight pest in
agriculture and livestock.
6. Which of the following is not directly affected by pesticides used?
A. Plants. D. environment.
B. Ecology. E. Human Beings.
C. Animals.
7. What can you say about paragraph two and four?
A. The fourth paragraph supports the idea stated in paragraph two.
B. Both paragraph tell about the disadvantages of using pesticides.
 C. Both paragraphs tell about how pesticides affect the quality of farm products.
D. The statement in paragraph is contrary to the statement in paragraph four.
E. The second paragraph tells about the effects of using pesticides on animals mentioned in
paragraph four.
8. One of the disadvantages of using chemical pesticides is….
A. killing fish and bees. D. causing the pets to become inactive
B. increasing crops productivity. E. helping reduce pollutants in the
environment.
C. creating balanced ecosystem.
9. “Secondly, pest can gradually become resistant to pesticides.” (paragraph 3)
The word resistant in the sentence above means….
A. weak D. unaffected
B. fragile E. unbalanced
C. damage
10. The text above can be included in….
A. hortatory exposition D. explanation
B. analytical exposition E. narrative
C. report

The following text is for number 11 to 12.

Do you want to buy a mobile phone? Don't be hasty. There are many things to consider. Be
reasonable before making a decision.
First, you can start by asking yourself the usefulness of the equipment. The question might be , "
Do I want it for a prestige or its usefulness?"
Then you should make a choice be the type of mobile phone. There are various choices in the
market, so you should decide the one that meets your needs and whether you can afford it or not.
The consequence of using a mobile phone is its high  operational costs. You have to pay more for
a mobile  phone compared to a fixed telephone. Therefore you should only use the mobile phone
only for important talks.
11. What is the text about?
A. the various type of mobile phone
B. the benefits of using a mobile phone
C. the effects of using a mobile phone
D. things to consider before buying mobile phone
E. the description of new mobile phone
12. Which of the following is TRUE according to the text?
A. having mobile phone is a must
B. we should only use mobile phone for chatting
C. buying a mobile phone is only for prestige
D. it is advisible to use a mobile phone only for important talks
E. using mobile phone needs low budget

The following text is for number 13 to 15.

Vegetarians
There are many reasons why people become vegetarians, including personal health, the
environment, and the economy. A vegetarian is a person who does not eat meat, poultry, and fish.
Vegetarians mostly eat fruit, vegetables, legumes, grains, seeds, and nuts. Vegetarians also
consume eggs and dairy products, but they avoid meat products, such as beef, chicken stocks,
and gelatin.
According to research, vegetarians have lower risk of heart disease, high cholesterol, diabetes,
obesity, and high blood pressure. This may happen due to a healthy vegetarian diet, which has
low fat but high fibre. However, a vegetarian diet can be high in fat if it includes excessive amounts
of fatty snacks, fried food, whole dairy products, and eggs.
At the same time, a vegetarian diet can be simple and easy to prepare. Therefore, a vegetarian
diet must be well-planned to prevent and treat certain diseases.
13. Why does a vegetarian have a lower risk of many diseases? They . . .
A. Eat vegetables every time.
B. Consumes low fat but high fibre food.
C. Avoid excessive amounts of fatty snacks.
D. Have well-planned agenda of what to eat.
E. Can control their appetite for large portions.
14. According to the text, which of the following statements is true?
A. Being a vegetarian help keep your body strong.
B. Vegetarians may not eat fatty snacks.
C. Eggs do not contain any fat or fibre.
D. Vegetarians do not consume gelatin.
E. Vegetarian have high cholesterol.
15. “. . . if it includes excessive amounts of fatty snacks . . .”
What does the underlined word mean?
A. Too many. D. Little.
B. Decent. E. Big.
C. Very few.
The following text is for number 16 to 18.
Topeng Monyet
Thousands of macaques are bred or captured from the wild to be used as street performers, or
known as “topeng monyet”. The macaques are used to perform street shows; wearing funny
masks, riding bicycles, performing acrobatic moves and doing amusing things. However, such
shows should be banned for few reasons.
First, topeng monyet is a kind of exploitation of monkeys for money. The monkeys are hung from
chains for long periods to train them to walk on their hind legs like humans. Their teeth are
extracted so they can’t bite and they are tortured to remain obedient. The monkeys are often
outfitted in dresses and cowboy hats and forced to carry parasols or ride tiny bikes. This animal
abuse will definitely hurt the monkeys.
Second, the ban of masked monkey show can help improve public order. Topeng monyet is often
performed when traffic is backed up at notoriously congested intersections. This will disturb the
sight and create traffic jams for many motorists or pedestrians will slow down to watch the shows.
Third, banning the dancing monkeys is a necessary public health measure. It is important to
rescue the monkeys from street performances and help prevent diseases carried by the monkeys.
The monkeys used in topeng monyet may not be healthy and may have potential to some
diseases such as tuberculosis and hepatitis.
Considering the reasons stated above, topeng monyet should be banned for it exploits the
monkeys, causes traffic jams and spreads illnesses such as tuberculosis and hepatitis.
16. What is the text above?
A. Macaques exploitation for money.
B. Training macaques for acrobatic shows.
C. Efforts to stop masked monkeys performances.
D. Reasons why it is necessary to ban topeng monyet.
E. Rescuing monkeys from extinction and exploitation.
17. Topeng monyet should be banned because . . .
A. It helps improve public orders.
B. It distracts ones’ siight and disrupts traffic.
C. It frightens the street users.
D. It makes people laughs.
E. It cause cancer.
18. How are the monkeys mistreated?
A. They are tortured to be obedient.
B. They are placed in old cages.
C. They are left hanging on trees.
 D. They are forced to eat much.
E. They are kept unhealthy.

The following text is for number 19 to 20.

Online Shopping
The internet has generated many changes in our lives. It has changed the way we communicate
and access information.
The internet also has changed the way we buy things. In today’s life, online shopping is growing
rapidly. It has become a new culture in every country.
Buying things online is very easy. The only thing to do is to go to a certain website, which sells the
product you need. The search engine on the web also enables us to find things fast with various
choices..
After the product is chosen and the payment is made, the online shopper should only wait for three
to five days until the thing purchased comes to his/her door. Another good advantage of online
shopping is that things may be cheaper than in real stores.
In the other hand, online shopper should be careful in choosing products. Sometimes, you do not
get what you need. Another big problem is the quality of the things can be less than similar items
in real stores. That’s the reason why online shoppers must thoroughly check products offered.
19. What does the text mainly talk about?
A. The benefits of online shopping.
B. The procedure of shopping online.
C. The deficiencies of online shopping.
D. Things to do when online shopping.
E. The pluses and minuses of online shopping.
20. How can online shoppers choose products? They have to . . .
A. go to real shops
B. have an account.
C. have a computer.
D. visit the shop site
E. login to their email.