SOAL PSAT BAHASA INGGRIS

KELAS 10 SEMESTER 2

TAHUN AJARAN 2023 – 2024

Choose the best answer A, B, C, D or E.

1. A procedure text is a text _____.

A. to tell something in the past
B. to tell the plan in the future
C. to show how to do something
D. to give description
E. to explain something
2. First, second, third is _____.
A. ordinal numbering
B. nominal numbering
C. cardinal numbering
D. even number
E. odd number
3. The series of steps oriented to achieve the goals is _____.
A. steps
B. orientation
C. materials
D. goal
E. explanation
4. The example of materials is _____.
A. how to make a banana split
B. mix the cream and coffee
C. mixer, spoon, flour and eggs
D. how to make a fried rice
E. add lemonade and syrup, then stir
5. The example of procedure text is _____.
A. diary
B. recipe
C. novel
D. brochure
E. journal
The following text is for questions 6 to 9.

Starfruit Punch

Ingredients

250 gr yellow starfruit in slices

100 ml water

2 spoonful of vanilla

8 teaspoonful of lemonade extract

Procedure

 Put slices of starfruit and water in the blender. Wait until it’s soft. Skim it.
 Add syrup, lemonade extract, and soda water. Stir thoroughly.
 Pour it in the glass and put in the ice cubes.

6. What is the text about?

A. How to make starfruit punch
B. The ingredients of starfruit punch
C. How to use blender
D. How to stir thoroughly
E. How to squeeze
7. “… lemonade extract and soda water. Stir thoroughly.”
The underlined word means _____.
A. to make smooth
B. to boil
C. to cut
D. to make dry
E. to move an object in order to mix it
8. Which of the following procedures is true?
A. Put slices of starfruit in the glass.
B. Put ice cubes in the blender.
C. Skim two spoonful of vanilla.
D. Skim the slices of starfruit and water which have already been softened.
E. Mix the sugar and salt
9. We need yellow star fruit _____ in slices.
A. 150 gr
B. 200 gr
C. 250 gr
D. 300 gr
 E. 500 gr
10. _____ a turkey sandwich, please. With mustard.
A. Can I would like
B. I’ll have
C. I can like
D. I would like
E. May I have

The following text is for questions number 11 to 20.

Perkedel Tempe

Ingredients
• 150 g tempe
• 1 tablespoon flour
• 1 egg
• 1 spoon Royco
• 1 cup vegetable oil for frying

Instructions
a) Mash the tempe with a fork.
b) Put the mashed tempe in a bowl and mix with the flour and Royco, followed by an egg.
c) Shape the tempe into the size of a golf ball and flatten a little with a fork.
d) Heat the vegetable oil in a medium flame. When the oil is hot, drop the tempe into the oil, five or
six at a time.
e) Fry until golden brown on both sides, drain on absorbent paper and serve hot with chili or sauce.

11. The topic of the text is _____.

A. how to make perkedel tempe
B. how to make sandwich
C. how to use an oven
D. how to make coffee
E. how to make fried tempe
12. The generic structure of the text is _____.
A. goal – equipment – steps
B. goal – materials – resolution
C. goal – materials – steps
D. goal – ingredients – resolution
E. goal – steps - resolution
13. The language feature of this text is _____.
A. perfect tense
B. past tense
C. imperative
D. present tense
E. present continuous tense
14. The goal of the text is _____.
A. to inform how to eat perkedel tempe
B. to inform how to cook tempe into perkedel
C. to know the ingredients of tempe
D. to inform how to make perkedel tempe
E. to pursue the reader to make perkedel tempe
15. The text belongs to _____.
A. Recount text
B. Descriptive text
C. Narrative text
D. Procedure text
E. Exposition text
16. The correct statement about the instruction is _____.
A. We need the big fire to make oil become hot
B. We ought to drop the tempe around ten to twelve at a two times
C. We fork to flatten the shape of tempe
D. We fry the tempe before they turn golden brown
E. We should be careful cooking tempe
17. The main ingredient of the perkedel tempe is _____.
A. perkedel tempe
B. tempe
C. tempe and egg
D. tempe, flour and chicken stock powder
E. oil and tempe
18. We need _____ stock powder to make Perkedel Tempe.
A. 1 spoon
B. 3 tea spoon
C. 4 pieces
D. as much as you need
E. as much as you want
19. When do we add the egg in making perkedel tempe?
A. Between we mask the tempe and shape it
B. After we shape the tempe and before we mask the tempe
C. Befor we shape the tempe and flatten it with fork
D. While we shape the tempe
E. At the beginning of preparing the ingredients
20. “Fry until golden brown on both sides, drain on absorbent ….”
The underlined word has the closest meaning to _____.
A. plate
B. bowl
C. tissue
D. paper
E. pan
This text is for questions 21 to 25.

Should Students Wear Uniforms to School?

School uniforms have long been a topic of debate among educators, parents, and students. Those who
support school uniforms argue that they create a sense of equality among students, reduce peer
pressure, and promote discipline. On the other hand, opponents believe that uniforms restrict students'
freedom of expression and can be uncomfortable. In addition, they argue that uniforms can be an
additional financial burden for families. Ultimately, the decision to implement a school uniform policy
should consider both the benefits and the drawbacks.

21. What is the main argument of those who support school uniforms?
A. Uniforms are fashionable.
B. Uniforms reduce peer pressure and promote discipline.
C. Uniforms are a financial burden.
D. Uniforms are uncomfortable.
E. Uniforms restrict freedom of expression.
22. What do opponents of school uniforms argue?
A. Uniforms promote equality.
B. Uniforms reduce financial burden.
C. Uniforms restrict students' freedom of expression.
D. Uniforms are fashionable.
E. Uniforms promote discipline.
23. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a benefit of school uniforms?
A. Reducing peer pressure
B. Promoting discipline
C. Creating a sense of equality
D. Improving academic performance
E. Being fashionable
24. Why might school uniforms be considered an additional financial burden?
A. They are fashionable.
B. They are uncomfortable.
C. Families have to buy specific clothing.
D. They promote discipline.
E. They create equality.
25. What should be considered when deciding to implement a school uniform policy?
A. Only the benefits
B. Only the drawbacks
C. Both the benefits and the drawbacks
D. The opinion of educators only
E. The fashion trends
26. Analytical exposition text is used to...
A. Entertain the readers
B. Describe an object in detail
C. Persuade the readers to accept the writer's viewpoint
D. Tell a story with a moral lesson
E. Explain a process
27. The main purpose of an analytical exposition text is to...
A. Describe events or situations
B. Give detailed information
C. Convince the reader to agree with a particular opinion
D. Narrate past experiences
E. Explain how to do something
28. Which of the following is NOT a part of the generic structure of an analytical exposition text?
A. Thesis
B. Arguments
C. Orientation
D. Reiteration
E. Conclusion
29. The correct order of the structure of an analytical exposition text is...
A. Introduction – Arguments – Conclusion
B. Thesis – Arguments – Reiteration
C. Orientation – Complication – Resolution
D. Abstract – Background – Conclusion
E. Problem – Solution – Evaluation
30. In analytical exposition texts, the writer often uses...
A. Modal auxiliaries like can, may, must
B. Imperative verbs
C. Personal anecdotes
D. Imagery and symbolism
E. Dialogue
This dialogue is for questions 31 to 35.

Andy: "Hi, Sarah. What do you think about the new restaurant downtown?"

Sarah: "Hi, Andy. Personally, I think it's great. The food is delicious and the service is excellent."

Andy: "Really? I've heard mixed reviews. Some say the prices are too high for what they offer."

Sarah: "I can see why some people might feel that way, but I believe the quality justifies the price."

Andy: "I haven't been there yet. Do you recommend it?"

Sarah: "Definitely! You should try it at least once and see for yourself."

31. Which sentence shows Andy asking for Sarah's opinion?

A. "I haven't been there yet."
B. "Really? I've heard mixed reviews."
C. "What do you think about the new restaurant downtown?"
D. "Some say the prices are too high for what they offer."
E. "You should try it at least once and see for yourself."
32. Which sentence shows Sarah giving her opinion?
A. "Really? I've heard mixed reviews."
B. "Personally, I think it's great. The food is delicious and the service is excellent."
C. "I haven't been there yet."
D. "Some say the prices are too high for what they offer."
E. "You should try it at least once and see for yourself."
33. Which sentence shows Andy responding to Sarah's opinion?
A. "I haven't been there yet."
B. "You should try it at least once and see for yourself."
C. "Really? I've heard mixed reviews."
D. "What do you think about the new restaurant downtown?"
E. "Personally, I think it's great."
34. Which sentence shows Sarah agreeing with Andy's concern about the restaurant?
A. "Hi, Andy. Personally, I think it's great."
B. "I can see why some people might feel that way."
C. "You should try it at least once and see for yourself."
D. "The food is delicious and the service is excellent."
E. "I haven't been there yet."
35. Which sentence shows Sarah giving a recommendation?
A. "I haven't been there yet."
B. "What do you think about the new restaurant downtown?"
C. "Really? I've heard mixed reviews."
D. "You should try it at least once and see for yourself."
E. "Some say the prices are too high for what they offer."
36. Choose the correct sentence to express ability.
A. She may swim very well.
B. She must swim very well.
C. She can swim very well.
D. She should swim very well.
E. She might swim very well.
37. Which sentence shows permission?
A. You can leave now if you are tired.
B. You must leave now if you are tired.
C. You should leave now if you are tired.
D. You may leave now if you are tired.
E. You might leave now if you are tired.
38. Select the sentence that expresses a suggestion.
A. You must visit the doctor.
B. You might visit the doctor.
C. You could visit the doctor.
D. You should visit the doctor.
E. You may visit the doctor.
39. Which sentence indicates a strong obligation?
A. You should finish your homework before going out.
B. You could finish your homework before going out.
C. You might finish your homework before going out.
D. You may finish your homework before going out.
E. You must finish your homework before going out.
40. Choose the correct sentence to express possibility.
A. He must be at home now.
B. He can be at home now.
C. He should be at home now.
D. He might be at home now.
E. He must be at home now.

Kunci Jawaban

1. C 6. A 11. A 16. C 21. B 26. C 31. C 36. C

2. A 7. E 12. C 17. B 22. C 27. C 32. B 37. D
3. A 8. D 13. C 18. A 23. D 28. C 33. C 38. D
4. C 9. C 14. B 19. C 24. C 29. B 34. B 39. E
5. B 10. B 15. D 20. C 25. C 30. A 35. D 40. D