SOAL LATIHAN BAHASA INGGRIS KELAS 1 SMP

I. Read and answer the questions. 30

Finland is a country rich in intellectual and educational reform that has completely revolutionized their educational system.
They outrank the United States and are gaining on Eastern Asian countries. Here are some reasons why Finland’s education
system is dominating America and the world stage.

1. Finland has no standardized tests. Their only exception is something called the National Matriculation Exam, which is a
voluntary test for students at the end of an upper-secondary school or equivalent to an American high school. All children
throughout Finland are graded on an individualized basis and grading system set by their teacher.

2. Students in Finland usually start school anywhere from 9:00 – 9:45 AM and usually end by 2:00 – 2:45 AM. They have
longer class periods and much longer breaks in between. The overall system isn’t there to ram and cram information to their
students, but to create an environment of holistic learning.

3. Students in Finland often have the same teacher for up to six years of their education. There are some reasons of this.
First, during this time, the teacher can take on the role of a mentor or even a family member. Other reason is, during those
years, mutual trust and bonding are built so that both parties know and respect each other. Different needs and learning styles
vary on an individual basis. Finnish teachers can accurately chart and care for their progress and help them reach their goals.

4. There is a general trend in what Finland is doing with its schools. Less stress, less unneeded standardization and more
caring. Students usually only have a couple of classes a day. They have several times to eat their food, enjoy recreational
activities and generally just relax. Spread throughout the day are 15 to 20-minute intervals where the kids can get up and
stretch, grab some fresh air and decompress.

5. Students in Finland have the least amount of outside work and homework than any other student in the world. They spend
only half an hour a night working on stuff from school. Finnish students also don’t have tutors. Yet they’re outperforming
cultures that have toxic school-to-life balances without the unneeded or unnecessary stress.

1. When do students in Finland have a voluntary test?

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2. How long does the period or school hours that students in Finland have in a day?
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3. Why do students in Finland often have the same teacher for up to six years of their education?
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4. What is general trend in Finland about its schools?

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5. What you think about school in Finland? Explain!

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II. Fill in the blanks using the words in the words bank below!25
1. Mike watched his sister’s ____________, wondering how she could cook the meal faster than his
expectation.
2. Due to my hectic ______________, I have taken to keeping a daily journal with me at all times.
 3. This extracurricular skills development program helps many students plan their development in
a ______________ way.
4. Weight training routines involve using free weights are good to ______________ your muscles.
5. The _____________ age of the students who are boys in my class is 12 years old.
6. Because of her __________in God, Mia didn’t worry about what would happen after her death.
7. Gulls ___________ in flocks to peck out eyes and strip the yellowing flesh
8. I think, she’ll be able to work more efficiently if she just ____________ the formulae and doesn't have to
keep looking them up from her notebook.
9. This limited-edition cookbook is filled with ______________recipes for working moms.
10. Jack’s__________ include fishing and hiking in the spring and fall, respectively.

structured practical belief strengthen memorize

hobbies schedule gather pace average

III. Look at Peter’s to-do list. Then complete the questions about it and answer them. Follow the example
given. 25

1. (do) Has Peter done his home work yet?

Things to do:
Yes, he has. He did it at 5:00
1. Do homework at 5:00 √
2. (Call) Has Peter called Dexter yet?
No, he hasn’t called him yet. 2. Call Dexter X
3. (read novel) Has Peter ________________________________? 3. Read the novel X
4. Type Science Assignment
__________________________________________. at 07.00√
5. Help his dad in garage X
4. (type his assignment) Has Peter ________________________________?
6. Make scrapbook X
__________________________________________. 7. Drive his sister to mall at
4.00 √
5. (help his dad in garage) Has Peter ________________________________?

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6. (make scrapbook) Has Peter ____________________________________?

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7. (drive his sister) Has Peter ____________________________________?

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IV. Read an opinion paragraph below. Then, complete the chart by re-writing the sentences that belong to
each part of opinion paragraph. 20

Which is easier, working alone or together? In my opinion, it is easier to work with others than to work
on your own. In fact, you get more done if you work with others. For example, one of my brother’s chores is
taking care of the yard. He finishes faster if we work as a team to mow, weed, trim, and rake. Second, if you
work with others, they can give you advice on how to do something. Last week, the chain fell off my bicycle. I
asked my friend Benny for help. He told me how to fix it and worked with me to get it done. We make the work
feel playful. I think, people should work together with other in any task, it’s better than work alone. In conclusion,
working with others can be a lot of fun and making our tasks finish faster.
1.Title rewritten as
questions

2. Main Idea

3. Reasons

4. Suggestion

5. Conclusion