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PENILAIAN AKHIR SEMESTER 1 TAHUN PELAJARAN 2021/ 2022

Mata Pelajaran : Bahasa Inggris ( Peminatan )

Kelas / Program : XII IPA
Waktu : 90 menit
Jumlah Soal : 40 butir

Choose A, B, C, D or E for the correct answer.

This text is for questions 1 – 3

Gift cards become more popular during recent years. For example, in one season of holiday, sales
reach $19 billion in United Stated and seem to grow more in the following season due to their
convenience in the side of consumers and retailers. It has some advantages and disadvantages.

In retailer side, gift cards bring them some benefits. Selling gift card can be in simply selling product.
When the cards are sold, they will get benefit. Additionally, gift card tends to be a matter of image
and trend which means it is not strictly influenced by the functionality. Since gift card is the trend,
the sales will increase significantly.

However, there is potential disadvantages in the side of consumers. For example, itune gift cards
apply process in the way of completing the shopping. They need do one step to another steps in
processing the shopping. Likely, most of the steps apply time and date of validity or expiration.
When certain step loose that validating date, the gift cards may be in risk. The gift card can be
rejected to redeem. Again, in retailers side, producing card its self is costly. It means that there is
additional cost which retailers have to pay.

In whatever thing, we need to be wise. If we can use that gift card effectively, the disadvantages can
be reduced.

1. How do gift cards bring some benefits to retailers?

A. by influencing customers to merchant
B. by adding some costs producing them
C. by completing the shopping process
D. by applying purchasing process
E. by selling the products
2. Paragraph 3 of the text is mainly about ……
A. the trend of gift cards
B. popularity of gift cards
C. benefit obtained by the retailer
D. the convenience of using gift cards
E. disadvantages in side of consumers

3. We know from the text that if the gift cards are rejected, the retailers ……
A. will be wise
B. will get lose
C. will get profit
D. will be in risk
E. will return

This text is for questions 4 - 7

Two students were discussing the school’s new rule that all students must wear a cap and a tie. One
of them showed her annoyance. She said that wearing a cap and a tie was only suitable for a flag
rising ceremony. So, she was against the rule.

Contrary to the girl’s opinion, the other students was glad with it. The boy said that he didn’t mind
with the new rule because wearing a cap and a tie will make the students look great and like real
educated persons. The first student gave the reasons that they would feel uncomfortable and hot.
Moreover, the classrooms were not air conditioned. The second said it wasn’t a big problem. He was
sure that the students would wear them proudly. They would surely be used to it any way.

4. The two students are discussing . . . .

A. the facilities in school
B. their uniform
C. their family
D. their homework
E. their friends

5. The boy said that he agreed with the new rule in his school. . . .
Which statement shows his agreement?
A. He was not annoyed.
B. He didn’t like wearing a cap and a tie.
C. He would not obey the rule.
D. He didn’t mind wearing a cap and a tie.
E. He didn’t care about the rule.

6. The boy believe that all students would . . . .

A. have a high spirit to study
B. follow the new rule
C. solve their own problem
D. feel comfortable
E. are for their environment
7. “One of them showed her annoyance.” (Paragraph 1).
The word “annoyance” has the closest meaning to . . .
A. responsibility
B. agreement
C. response
D. displeasure
E. applause

This text is for questions 8 - 10

Most people agree that some form of family limitation or spacing is desirable for the good of the
family and society. But individuals and groups– especially religious groups–differ sharply on the
methods of birth control that they consider moral and acceptable.

Couples that practice birth control do so for various reasons. They may want to limit or space their
children or to have no children at all. Young couples often postpone having children so that both
partners can work full-time. Other couples space their children so they can give each child as much
attention as possible. Some women are advised by their doctors to avoid pregnancy for health
reasons. In many countries with rapidly growing populations, the government encourages couples to
limit the size of their families.
Even though birth control has gained in acceptance, opposition to the practice is continuous. Some
people fear that birth control encourages sexual relations outside marriage or that government might
impose birth control. Some religious groups oppose birth control on moral grounds.
Some religious groups teach that artificial methods of birth control are immoral because they
separate the two purposes of intercourse in marriage–conjugal love and the procreation of children.
Although they oppose all artificial birth control, they consider natural family planning acceptable.

8. Which of the following reason do not support birth control?

A. To limit the family size
B. To space the children birth.
C. To avoid high family budget.
D. To avoid a risk-health pregnancy.
E. To share much attention with the children.

9. Some women should prevent pregnancy because of … reason.

A. unacceptable
B. immoral
C. artificial
D. limited
E. health

10. Other couples space their children so they can give each child as much attention as possible.
(par.2) The word “they” refers to ….
A. couples
B. women
C. families
D. people
E. children
11. … you gave him 10 great reasons to never give up, he wouldn’t listen.
A. Even though
B. As
C. Because
D. So that
E. as a result

12. The used car is very cheap; … , I want to buy it.

A. When
B. Before
C. However
D. Therefore
E. So that

13. . . . their village is located in the dangerous zone of Mount Merapi, the people do not want
to leave their home.
A. Since
B. While
C. In case
D. Despite
E. Even though

14. He decided to go, ... .

A. despite I begged him not to
B. in spite of I begged him not to
C. but I begged him not to anyway
D. nevertheless I begged him not to
E. even though I begged him not to

15. In spite of the high price of fuel, ... .

A. people keep buying it because of their need
B. people keep buying it though because of their need
C. but people still keep buying it because of their need
D. but people keep buying it anyway because of their need
E. despite the fact that people keep buying it because of their need

16. ... there are many people have died of cholera, the old people of the village refused to get an
injection against it.
A. Although
B. Because
C. In spite of
D. Since
E. As

17. Tom keeps practicing . . . it’s cold outside.

A. although
B. because
C. in spite of
D. since
E. as
18. . . . Neezar doesn’t want to work at that school anymore, he still comes to teach.
A. Therefore
B. Because
C. In spite of
D. Although
E. As

19. . . . the payment of being a teacher in that school is lower than the minimum wage, those
teachers still go to work as usual.
A. Therefore
B. Because
C. In spite of
D. Although
E. So that

20. We have to keep the faith . . . . the situation is getting worse.

A. therefore
B. although
C. in spite of
D. because
E. so that

This text is for questions 21 – 22

‘Laskar Pelangi’: The Audacity of Hope

This is a movie adapted from a best-selling Indonesian novel. It took 40 days of filming on Belitung
Island, Bangka-Belitung province. Involving 12 local actors, it reportedly cost Rp8 billion. With all
the efforts of transforming Laskar Pelangi (Rainbow Warrior) into a moving picture, will it satisfy
readers’ imaginations?

Laskar Pelangi, the novel, was written by Andrea Hirata in 2005, based on his own experiences. It
is about an inspiring teacher and her 10 students in the poverty-stricken Kampung Gantong in
Belitung. The poor condition of their school building does not dampen their high spirits and hopes
for a better future.

Two years later, the novel became a phenomenon in Indonesia literature. With its humanistic touch,
Laskar Pelangi has sold more than 500,000 copies and has won the position of Must-Read Novel in
every corner of the nation’s bookshops and media review pages. It has finally overcome the
domination of teen-lit, chick-lit and even religious novels, the popular theme of today.

Andrea entrusted the fi lming of the story to the respected figures in the film industry, Mira
Lesmana and Riza, as producer and film director. In July 2007, Mira and Riri started the per-
production, which took a year to finish. Together with the scriptwriter Salman Aristo they decided to
create a different scenario for the film.

21. What is the main idea of the second paragraph?

A. ‘Laskar Pelangi’ is the story of poor people at the Bangka Belitung province.
B. ‘Laskar Pelangi’ is the story of poor school children of the Belitung Island.
C. ‘Laskar Pelangi’ is about poverty in Kampung Gantong in Bangka Belitung.
D. ‘Laskar Pelangi’ is about an inspiring story towards a better life.
E. ‘Laskar Pelangi’ is about Andrea Hirata.
22. From the text above, we know that ....
A. the movie was played by poor children
B. Andrea Hirata is the producer of Laskar Pelangi
C. the novel of Laskar Pelangi as a phenomenal work of literature
D. people like the movie better than the novel
E. people like the novel better than the movie

This text is for questions 23 – 25

My family of three went to see an early screening of the new Disney movie, ”Brave” yesterday, so I
thought I would write a quick “mommy” review of the movie.

Disney definitely breaks the standard “Disney Princess” mold with this movie as Princess Merida is a
fun, outgoing and wild girl that for once is not in search for the love of a prince. The characters in the
movie are entertaining and I loved the way that the Scottish culture comes out in the movie. I found
myself wishing for more music though, which is one of the things that I truly love about past Disney
movies. I would compare this movie more with “Shrek” than a movie like “Tangled”.

As to the age of the kids that would like this movie I would have to say maybe 5 years old and up.
The movie is not quite engaging enough for very young viewers, which was a little disappointing for
our three years old. There were parts of the movie that our daughter enjoyed, but it is engaging
enough for younger viewers in the audience and made them cry, so be forewarned of this if you are
bringing children under the age of five years old.

I’ve always been a big fan Disney movies so on a 5-star scale I would rate this 4-star movie. It’s
definitely not a favourite, but I give it four star for the relationship that build between Merida and her
mother. I think this offers a great lesson to appreciate your family and truly listen to each others need
and concerns.

23. What does the writer think of the music in “Brave”?

A. Too much.
B. Too little.
C. Wild enough.
D. Demonstrative.
E. Very beautiful.

24. What does the reviewer think of the movie?

A. It is definitely not the favourite
B. It has a good music composition
C. It is the same as the other Disney movies
D. It does not have any lesson for the children
E. It gives a bad impression of a mom and a daughter

25. How does the writer feel about the movie?

A. Amazed.
B. Frustrated.
C. Appreciative.
D. Disappointed.
E. Not worthy enough.
This text is for questions 26 – 30
CAPTAIN PHILLIPS

Captain Phillips is an upcoming 2013 American biographical action thriller film directed by Paul
Greengrass based upon the book, A Captain's Duty: Somali Pirates, Navy SEALs, and Dangerous
days at Sea, by Richard Phillips with Stephan Tatty, and starring Tom Hanks. It is produced by Scott
Rudin, Dana Brunetti, and Michael De Luca. The film tells a biopic of merchant mariner Captain
Richard Phillips, who was taken hostage for several days by Somali Pirates when the container ship
Maersk Alabama which sailed from southern Oman drown along the coast of Somalia and then to
Kenya was hijacked in 2009.

Captain Richard Phillips (Tom Hanks), a veteran merchant mariner, still lives in his native New
England, and he's a plainspoken family man full of anxiety about the economically bleak new world
his kids are facing. When his wife (Chaterine Keener) drops him off at the airport, we can see reverse
her. The film then cuts to Somalia, a land of dust and poverty, where the pirates are recruited for their
mission as if they were migrant farm workers lining up to be chosen for that day's labor. Greengrass
doesn't have to fill in much about the violent, chaotic breakdown of Somalia to let us know that these
men have little choice.

The film does not generate quite the same level of excruciating suspense as some of Greengrass'
previous triumphs, but it nonetheless holds us hostage as it proceeds. As for the four Somali
immigrants, they are remarkably effective in their first professional acting gigs.

26. What is the communicative purpose of the text above ....

A. to criticise about film Captain Phillips
B. to entertain about film Captain Phillips
C. to give information about film Captain Phillips
D. to describe about film Captain Phillips
E. to explain about film Captain Phillips 

27. The text is a review of a ....

A. song
B. book
C. novel
D. painting
E. movie

28. According to the text, Captain Phillips ....

A. traveled from Somalia to Kenya to find a ship
B. hijacked a container ship
C. hijacked many ships in Somalia
D. was a hostage by Somalia pirates
E. was a sailor in Southern Oman

29. From paragraph two, we can see that Captain Phillips was .... about his kids.
A. pleased
B. happy
C. doubt
D. worried
E. afraid
30. "level of excruciating suspense as some ...." (paragraph 3) synonym of the underlined word is ....
A. Certainty
B. Tension
C. Rejoice
D. Peace
E. Attractive

This song is for questions no. 31 – 34

Outdoors
Song by: Jason Mraz

All day I’ve been inside So, I won’t stay inside no more
And I’ve got the feeling No more
I’m trapped between the walls It can’t wait, I’m sure
And underneath the ceiling There’s need to run and hide
I feel a bit off track Let’s go explore
And I’m trying to get back It feels so great let’s go outdoors
Back in the cool, cool air where the sun is shinning (Don’t cha do)
Nothing’s going to stop me Everyone come on
It’s all in the timing come on out there
It’s finally again my turn where the air is fresh and clear
It’s time to return So, I won’t stay inside no more
‘Cause I won’t stay inside no more No more
No more It cannot wait
I can’t wait to go Let’s go out doors
Outdoors Well, open up your door and be like me
Well open up your door and be like me Open up your door and then breathe free
Open up your door and then breathe free And look at all the beauty and you’ll find
And look at all the beauty you’ll feel The earth and the sky is yours
Loved, loved, loved, loved So please go, there’s no need,
Listen to the music of the wind and the brides sing There’s no need to hide inside
We’re just one big family Let’s go explore
And all of nature deserves to be This will, this will feel so great
Loved, loved, loved, loved, Let’s go outdoors
Loved

31. What does the writer feel when he’s inside the house?
A. Trapped.
B. Excited.
C. Happy.
D. Angry.
E. So so.

32. Based on the song above, who sing the song?

A. Birds.
B. Winds.
C. Trains.
D. Children.
E. Musicians.
33. What message can be found in the text above?
A. It is a wasteful time to live your life adventurous.
B. It is important to life an adventurous life.
C. We must be careful with our wishes.
D. We must always be inside home.
E. We will be a superstar.

34. What is the tone of the song above?

A. Happy.
B. Sad.
C. Melancholy.
D. Lazy.
E. Melodic.

This song lyrics is for question no. 35

How can I put someone to the test when I thought I got the best? Until the taste of bitterness then I
regret. But still I won’t detest, the love I can’t forget, like someone who has left.

35. What’s the closest meaning of the part of the song above?

A. The writer can easily forget his/her love.

B. The writer thought his love was the best.
C. The writer was really hate his/her love.
D. The writer didn’t believe his/her love.
E. The writer’s love was forgettable.

This song lyrics is for question no. 36

"Though I'm hopeful, yes I am, hopeful for today.

Take this music and use it, let it take you away
And be hopeful, hopeful, and he'll make a way
I know it ain't easy, but that's okay'cause we hopeful."

36. Which term BEST describes the mood the song creates?
A. Lonely.
B. Startled.
C. Nervous.
D. Surprised.
E. Determined.
This song lyrics is for question no. 37

"I gave this hustle everything I got, thing I got

Always kept it real from the very start, very start
People ain't thorough like I always thought
Man, the game left me with a heavy heart, heavy heart
People said they with you when they really not, really not
People plot on everything you got, everything you got
The streets left me with a heavy heart, heavy heart."

-Heavy Heart, Meek Mill

37. Determine the author's tone in the song lyrics above.

A. numb
B. hostile
C. content
D. disappointed
E. argumentative

38. The following statement is NOT based on the lyric below.

A. Everyone has love in their heart.

B. No one can erase love from their heart.
C. Love is important in creating better place.
D. We need to spread love to create better future.
E. There’s nothing special with love in our heart.

This song lyrics is for question no. 39

39. The song mainly tells about . . . .
A. A passion to follow dreams
B. A determination to change
C. A dream to be left behind
D. A passion to be left behind
E. A wish to go away

This song lyrics is for question no. 40

40. “An end to hopelessness or giving up or suffering ...”

The word “suffering” is closest in meaning to...
A. Kindness
B. happiness
C. pleasure
D. trouble
E. agony

GOOD LUCK