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Nama Subtes : Bahasa Inggris

Jenis Subtes : Tes Potensi Skolastik (TPS)
Waktu Belajar : 90 menit
Nama Tutor : Syafrizal Azzali, S.Pd.

AUTHOR RELATED QUESTION

A. Strategi Menjawab

What is an Author Related Question?

Author related questions will ask about the author’s tone or the passage's mood in a
Reading passage.

Author technique questions are a subset of inference questions. This is because you have
to understand the information in the passage and then take it a step further to make an
inference about what feelings the author has toward the subject (tone) or what feelings she
is trying to instill in the reader through her writing (mood).

To answer an author technique question, you should:

1. Read the question carefully

2. Read the lines referenced in the question
3. Make a preliminary judgment about the tone or mood
4. Read the answer choices, and eliminate four based on the evidence in the passage

Contoh Soal :

Sleepiness after eating is a response of the body to chemical changes during the digestion
process. This is normal and it happens to everybody. However, if sleepiness occurs every
time after eating and obstructs your ability to function, this may be a concern. Sleepiness
after eating is caused by many factors, such as the type of food you consume, messy sleeping
habits, your health condition and so forth. The body requires energy to function and this
energy is obtained through food. Post-eating, the body releases hormones such as amylin,
glucagon and cholecystokinin. These hormones increase blood sugar levels, creating a
feeling of fullness and producing insulin that will be streamed through cell tissues and provide
energy for them. At the same time, the brain releases serotonin that causes drowsiness.
Moreover, food also influences melatonin production in the brain. This is the hormone that
is responsible for sleepiness post-meal. Some foods that are rich in protein, such as meat,
poultry, eggs, fish, spinach, tofu, cheese and soybeans can trigger more drowsiness than
others. Additionally, foods containing carbohydrates also help produce serotonin and
tryptophan amino acids found in the brain. This is the reason why you feel sleepy after eating
carbohydrate-rich foods.
Overeating can also cause sleepiness. Post-meal, the body streams more blood to the
digestive system to better digest foods in massive amounts. This causes a temporary blood
and nutrients shortage in the brain. To prevent post-meal drowsiness, it’s better to eat a
balanced diet containing vegetables, grains and good fats to provide continuous energy.
Drink lots of water and limit your sugar intake.

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Bad sleeping patterns can also cause sleepiness after eating. After a meal, the body feels
full and relaxed, making the body feel like it is resting, resulting in a feeling of sleepiness,
particularly if you didn’t get a good night’s sleep the night before. To avoid this, improve your
sleeping habits to prevent stress. Engaging in regular physical exercise can help you get a
good night’s sleep. It is recommended that you avoid napping if you are having trouble
sleeping at night.

(Adapted from www.thejakartapost.com)

1. What is the author’s purpose in writing the passage?

A. To discuss the amount of food to consume so as not to feel sleepy

B. To inform the readers about the factors of sleepiness after eating
C. To argue the effect of eating too much foods for the brain
D. To tell the readers the benefit of eating certain foods
E. To investigate what causes drowsiness after overeating

Answer:B
Pembahasan:Tujuan penulis dalam menulis teks di atas adalah untuk menginformasikan
faktor kantuk setelah makan.

1. Sleepiness after eating is a response of the body to chemical changes during the
digestion process.
2. Moreover, food also influences melatonin production in the brain. This is the hormone
that is responsible for sleepiness post-meal.
3. Overeating can also cause sleepiness.
4. Bad sleeping patterns can also cause sleepiness after eating. After a meal, the body
feels full and relaxed, making the body feel like it is resting, resulting in a feeling of
sleepiness, particularly if you didn’t get a good night’s sleep the night before.

Maka pilihan jawaban (B) To inform the readers about the factors of sleepiness after
eating merupakan opsi yang tepat.

Latihan Soal
2. By writing the sentences in paragraph 2, the author intends to tell the readers about….

1. foods that are rich in protein, such as meat, eggs, fish, tofu, cheese and soybeans can
generate more drowsiness
2. overeating protein and carbohydrate-rich foods obstructs your brain’s ability to function
well
3. the reason why carbohydrate-rich foods make you feel sleepy
4. food combinations containing tryptophan amino acid and carbohydrates make you feel
drowsy
5. the hormone melatonin production in the brain is responsible for sleepiness after
eating

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Answer:D
Pembahasan: Paragraf ke-2 penulis intinya bermaksud untuk memberitahu pembaca bahwa
kombinasi makanan yang mengandung asam amino triptofan (protein) dan karbohidrat
membuat Anda merasa mengantuk (Additionally, foods containing carbohydrates also help
produce serotonin and tryptophan amino acids found in the brain. This is the reason why you
feel sleepy after eating carbohydrate-rich foods.). Maka pilihan jawaban (D) food
combinations containing tryptophan amino acid and carbohydrates make you feel
drowsy merupakan opsi yang tepat.

The story of Dara Puspita, an Indonesian all-female band that was famous in the 1960s, is
set to be made into a biopic by production house FP. FP producer Frederica said she believed
the Surabaya-based band’s story deserved to be told on the big screen. “We think it’s important,
especially because at that time they were the only Indonesian all-female band that performed in
dozens of European cities,” Frederica told tempo.co.

Expected to be released in 2020, the production house is currently still conducting

research. “Their story will be very inspiring,” said Frederica, who expressed optimism the film
would set a new trend in the industry, which she said lacked, films about local musicians. The
band has reportedly given consent for the adaptation. Drummer Titiek Hamzah also expressed
hopes the film would show the band’s stories and struggles. “It needs to represent what a
musician’s journey is like,” she said. The journey of Dara Puspita began from the 1960s to the
early 1970s. In 1965, they became the opening act for legendary band Koes Bersaudara under
the name Irama Puspita. Among their popular tracks were “A Go Go”, “Burung Kakaktua” and
“Tanah Airku”.

Adapted from: http://www.thejakartapost.com

3. How does the author organize the passage? By…

A. exposing the news about the film then explaining its values
B. exposing the reason behind the making of the film and explaining the plot
C. explaining the purpose of the film and the targets of the producer
D. describing the film and explaining the members of Dara Puspita Band
E. describing Dara Puspita Band and explaining its next project

As well as getting more sleep, those who go to bed early and wake up early will probably also
have a better quality of sleep. The reason for this is that it means your sleep/wake cycle will be
closer to the rising and setting of the sun. This will then mean that your ‘internal pacemaker’
(your natural body clock) is closer to the ‘external zeitgebers’ (the external cues that indicate
what time it is). When the sun is out, our body detects this and produces less melatonin so that
your sleep will not be as deep. In short then, the most restorative sleep is that which happens
when it is darkest, which is usually from around 10-11pm through to 5-6am.

Furthermore, if you often wake up late, you are constantly rushing in the morning, then you
will be getting your day off to about the worst start possible. This also means you are unlikely to
get a proper breakfast, and probably going to forget something, which definitely means you are

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going to feel very stressed out and panicked. How about a huge shot of stress hormones to get
you started? It is not a good idea for your back to rush first thing in the morning either – seeing
as it will be softer and more easily injured when you first spring out of bed.

On the other hand, imagine being able to get up one or two hours before you need to leave.
That way you could make yourself a great breakfast, take a long hot shower, do some stretching
or meditation and maybe watch the news while you iron. You will find that as a result, you turn
up to work looking much belter, feeling much better and performing much better.
Waking up early can also be highly beneficial on the weekends as it means you get to be up
during the quieter times of day when no people around. As a result, you will have a few quiet
hours to watch your favourite show, to read the paper or a novel, or to work on a side-business.

(Adapted from; http://www.healtguidance.org/entry/17483/1/The-Benefits-of-Being-an-Early-

Riser..html)
(SBMPTN asli 2017)

4. What is the author’s attitude toward the topic of the passage?

A. Positive
B. Negative
C. Concerned
D. Approving
E. Uninterested

The use of narcotics and illegal drugs does not merely have an impact on mental and
behavioral disorders. Even worse, drugs damage the heart and can lead to death. The effects of
drugs on the heart vary, ranging from mild, severe, to death.
There are three types of drugs that cause death in the heart muscle: cocaine, amphetamines,
and ecstasy. These three types of drug substances have a similar effect on the heart. They
cause an increase in the catecholamine hormone which makes the heart work harder. The effect
of consuming it is a sudden increase in blood pressure. As a result, the heart muscles’ demand
for oxygen increases. The long-term effect of using this type of drug can damage (tie walls of the
blood vessels, both the arteries and coronary arteries. This condition causes a tear in the blood
vessel wall. In addition, damage to the heart muscle can interfere with the heart’s pumping
function and cause heart rhythm disturbances. The heart rates can become very fast and a
cardiac arrest can happen.
Other groups of drugs that damage the heart are LSD (Lysergic Acid Diethylamide) and
psilocybin, which causes hallucinations. The effect of these substances on the heart is an
increase in the heart rate and blood pressure though it is not as high as that caused by cocaine
or amphetamines. A rare but quite serious effect is a heart rhythm disorder in the form of
tachyarrhythmia where the heart rate increases very rapidly. The next prohibited substance is
morphine and its derivatives.
Besides LSD, there is morphine which is a strong antidote to pain, but excessive use of this
substance will lead to addiction. The higher the dose is consumed, the greater is the effect in
reducing the heart’s performance. The fatal effects comprise, among others, shocks and cardiac
arrest. Another disorder found in morphine users is pulmonary edema, which is submerged
lungs that can be fatal. The last group is marijuana. In high doses, marijuana causes a decrease
in blood pressure and heart rate, which can lead to fatality. The most severe condition due to
marijuana are cardiac arrest and death.
(soal asli UTBK 2019)

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5. What is the author’s main reason in writing the passage?

A. People’s miconceptions on the use and the danger of illegal drugs towards heart
B. The limited information of the danger of illegal drugs towards our heart
C. People’s misunderstanding about the danger of illegal drugs towards our heart
D. The lack of information about the types and the use of illegal drugs
E. The controversy on the use of narcotics and illegal drugs

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