CONTOH SOAL DAN JAWABAN SOAL AKM BAHASA INGGRIS SMA LITERASI

1 Cakap

Going to college or getting a job right after graduating high school is the common choices of teens
will likely face. Some likely choose to continue studying at college or university but the others try to
find job. Here are the reasons.

Why is it so important for students to continue on to post-secondary education; university or

college? The reason is that post-secondary education will allow them to get the skills and tools that
they will need to help them prepare for a good career. It has been said that the more education they
have the more careers will be open for them to choose from. Employers today will tend to be more
open to a person with the more education.

However some of them choose to get job right after high school. They believe that education is
critical but college is not. In fact, there are numerous careers, such as in healthcare, technology,
operations, transportation, and the building trades that do not require a four-year degree from
college or university. Furthermore, as they advance in these careers, there is also nothing stopping
them from pursing a college degree at a later age.

So, what are you doing after graduating high school? Think carefully!

The text above is about …

getting a job.

going to college.

choices after high school.<

getting high education.

2 Cakap

Study the following sentences related to making an omelet.

1. Beat the eggs and milk together and when mixed thoroughly, add to the frying pan.

2. When cooked remove from the pan and serve with a garnish of parsley.

3. Break the eggs into a bowl and add the milk.

4. Take the pan and put in the oil. Heat the oil until it is hot.

5. Fry until the omelete in brown on one side and then turn it over in the pan.

Which of the followings is the good arrangement to be a good text?

4-3-1-2-5

4-1-3-2-5

3-4-2-1-5

4-3-1-5-2<

3 Dasar

Man : What you like most, soccer, badminton, or basket ball?

Woman : ….

That would be great to play with you!

Let me play badminton with you

I don’t like none of it.<

Almost everybody like those sports

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Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (TMII) or ”Beautiful Indonesia Miniature Park ” (literally translated) is a
culture-based recreational area located in East Jakarta, Indonesia. It has an area of about 250 acres.
The park is a synopsis of Indonesian culture, with virtually all aspects of daily life in Indonesia’s
provinces encapsulated in separate pavilions with the collections of architecture, clothing, dances
and traditions are all depicted impeccably. Apart from that, there is a lake with a miniature of the
archipelago in the middle of it, cable cars, museums, a theater called the Theatre of My Homeland
(Theater Tanah Airku) and other recreational facilities which make TMII one of the most popular
tourist destinations in the city.

What is the text about?

The history of TMII

The description of TMII<

The location of TMII

The benefit of TMII

5 Dasar

Woman : I think you can’t solve the problem.

Man :…

Maybe, but why don’t you tell me first.<

Sorry, I’m too busy for that

Oh, good news

I’m sorry to hear that

6 Dasar

Almost everyone eats bread daily, especially for breakfast. Bread making is not a complicated task.
You only need flour, water, yeast, sugar, salt, oil, butter, and an oven. Choosing good flour is the step
in making bread. There are two kinds of flour, soft and hard. Hard flour, made of winter wheat, is a
better choice for making bread because it produces bread that has a better texture and taste.

Then, lukewarm water, yeast, sugar and salt are mixed with the flour to make dough. Yeast is a
microscopic organism that is capable of producing carbon dioxide. It can make the dough rise or
expand. Both sugar and salt give flavor to the bread so that it tastes nice. They, however, have
different effects on yeast. After that, oil (such as olive oil, corn oil, peanut oil) and butterbare added
because they are essential to make the bread tender. After mixing the ingredients, the dough is sent
to the oven.

Why is hard flour a better choice for making bread?

It can produce bread with better texture and taste.<

It is capable of producing carbon dioxide.

It can make the dough rise or expand.

It can make the bread tender.

7 Cakap

Almost everyone eats bread daily, especially for breakfast. Bread making is not a complicated task.
You only need flour, water, yeast, sugar, salt, oil, butter, and an oven. Choosing good flour is the step
in making bread. There are two kinds of flour, soft and hard. Hard flour, made of winter wheat, is a
better choice for making bread because it produces bread that has a better texture and taste.

Then, lukewarm water, yeast, sugar and salt are mixed with the flour to make dough. Yeast is a
microscopic organism that is capable of producing carbon dioxide. It can make the dough rise or
expand. Both sugar and salt give flavor to the bread so that it tastes nice. They, however, have
different effects on yeast. After that, oil (such as olive oil, corn oil, peanut oil) and butterbare added
because they are essential to make the bread tender. After mixing the ingredients, the dough is sent
to the oven.
The text mainly talk about ...

JAWABAN :

The process of baking a loaf of bread.

Why bread must be cooked as properly.

Ingredients of bread.<

How to select the correct wheat.

8 cakap

The title is Yummy Baby and the Author’s nick name Yummy Mummy. It is clear enough to be said
that this blog is composed by a mother to her baby. After reading her post I find that the mother and
father got the second marriage anniversary. Now they have a very chubby baby. I should say
congratulations on their completely fixed nice family.

This blog is written in the third person point of view. The third person is the baby itself. It shows that
the mother has big effort to take care and do everything for her baby. It is a very motherly tasted
blog. I like the way she writes on her blog. She writes about her daily care on her baby. He makes
record on her baby development. All these materials of taking care about her baby are the main
resource in writing contents for her blog. It is a very useful blog especially for any mother and
babysitter. Of course, any father will get advantage to read this blog.

The text mainly tells us about …

the baby development.

mother’s activities at home.

daily care of the writer’s baby.

an attractive motherly blog.<

9 mahir

The title is yummy baby and the Author’s nick name Yummy Mummy. It is clear enough to be said
that this blog is composed by a mother to her baby. After reading her post I find that the mother and
father got the second marriage anniversary. Now they have a very chubby baby. I should say
congratulations on their completely fixed nice family.

This blog is written in the third person point of view. The third person is the baby itself. It shows that
the mother has big effort to take care and do everything for her baby. It is a very motherly tasted
blog. I like the way she writes on her blog. She writes about her daily care on her baby. He makes
record on her baby development. All these materials of taking care about her baby are the main
resource in writing contents for her blog. It is a very useful blog especially for any mother and
babysitter. Of course, any father will get advantage to read this blog.

The perspectiveof the blog is written from?

The writer’s baby<

The writer’s audience

The writer’s husband

The writer’s herself

10 cakap

In today’s press conference ahead of Saturday’s clash against Lazio, Mourinho responded to the
comments made in recent days by AC Milan, who claimed that the gap at the top would be smaller if
it hadn’t been for Adrianos’ goal in the derby, and their midfielder Massimo Ambrosini, who said
that Mourinho will live to regret saying that the Rossoneri will end the season with ”zero titles”.

“I think it’s right to talk about a goal that some people think is dubious, but we should also talk
about how many points have been won with irregular penalties,” pointed out Mourinho. But I prefer
not to talk about it because if I do, I will have to talk about many many other things, and it’s not
worth it. In a championship with human errors, the best always wins. We just have to wait a while
longer, but there’s not long to go.”

“I have no regrets. I’m man enough to apologise to Milan if, at the end of the season, I ’m wrong,”
said the Inter coach about his zero title’s taunt. “I remember Ambrosini insulting ten million Inter
fans when he celebrated the Champions League victory. Many years have passed and I have never
seen him apologise. He’s a charismatic player who has captained a great club like Milan, but I have
never heard him apologise to the Inter fans, many of whom live in his same city.”

Which of the following is not the statement of Jose Mourinho?

I’m man enough to apologize to Milan if, at the end of the season, I’m wrong.

I have never heard Ambrosini apologize to the Inter fans.

the gap at the top would be smaller if it hadn’t been for Adriano’s goal in the derby.<

In a championship with human errors, the best always wins.

11 mahir

In today’s press conference ahead of Saturday’s clash against Lazio, Mourinho responded to the
comments made in recent days by AC Milan, who claimed that the gap at the top would be smaller if
it hadn’t been for Adrianos’ goal in the Derby, and their midfielder Massimo Ambrosini, who said
that Mourinho will live to regret saying that the Rossoneri will end the season with ”zero titles”.

“I think it’s right to talk about a goal that some people think is dubious, but we should also talk
about how many points have been won with irregular penalties,” pointed out Mourinho. But I
prefer not to talk about it because if I do, I will have to talk about many many other things, and it’s
not worth it. In a championship with human errors, the best always wins. We just have to wait a
while longer, but there’s not long to go.”

“I have no regrets. I’m man enough to apologise to Milan if, at the end of the season, I ’m wrong,”
said the Inter coach about his zero title’s taunt. “I remember Ambrosini insulting ten million Inter
fans when he celebrated the Champions League victory. Many years have passed and I have never
seen him apologise. He’s a charismatic player who has captained a great club like Milan, but I have
never heard him apologise to the Inter fans, many of whom live in his same city.”

Jose Mourinho will apologise to Milan if ....

Milan won one of the thropies<

Inter lose against Milan

Lazio won the trophy

Ambrossini shake his hand

12 cakap

ATTENTION!!

A unique entertainment awaits you!

A special show 3.30 p.m. for an hour.

Lion cleaned up, pacified and persuaded to dance to music.

A python grappling with a man, coiling round, trying to crush him, but defeated with a fluke!?

Come all, come and see it now.

You can gather at The Big Top.

You can watchHuman Cannonball later.

DON’T MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY!!

The announcement is about ….

A grappling python

A music dance
A unique entertainment

A carnival<

13 dasar

Going to college or getting a job right after graduating high school is the common choices of teens
will likely face. Some likely choose to continue studying at college or university but the others try to
find job. Here are the reasons.

Why is it so important for students to continue on to post-secondary education; university or

college? The reason is that post-secondary education will allow them to get the skills and tools that
they will need to help them prepare for a good career. It has been said that the more education they
have the more careers will be open for them to choose from. Employers today will tend to be more
open to a person with the more education.

However some of them choose to get job right after high school. They believe that education is
critical but college is not. In fact, there are numerous careers, such as in healthcare, technology,
operations, transportation, and the building trades that do not require a four-year degree from
college or university. Furthermore, as they advance in these careers, there is also nothing stopping
them from pursing a college degree at a later age.

So, what are you doing after graduating high school? Think carefully!

Some students decide studying at college to get …

a good degree.

high education.

skills and beneficial tools.<

many new friends.

14 dasar

Last year, my familiy and I visited our relatives in Greece. Well, we flew to Athnes via Singapore.
After flying for two hours from Athnes, we arrived in Hydra where our relatives were. The interesting
thing about Hydra is that no vehicle are allowed. We have to walk to get anywhere. People often get
around on horses of mules. After Hydra, we visited Satorini by ferry. Then, we took a high speed
catamaran to Mykonos. At least in Mykonos they have taxis and buses so we did not have to walk to
go anywhere. From Mykonos we flew to the island of Skiathos where we spent a lovely week visiting
beach and eating wonderful Greek food. Finnaly, it was time to go back to Athens and ENDED our
trip. After wandering aroung the old part of the city and taking lots of photos of the Acropolis and
other ancient Greek moonument and statues, we had get my taxi to the airport.
Finaly, it was time to go back to Athens and ended our trip. The UPPERCASE word can be replaced by
...

JAWABAN :

Cut

Delayed

Postponed

Finished<

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One of the most wonderful inventions of the past 100 years is the telephone. It was invented in 1876
by Alexander Graham Bell when he was working on a telegraph set. The telephone which is familiar,
handy instrument becomes a highly important part of our daily life. The first telephone was invented
in 1877. Today there are over 250,000,000 telephones in the world and it is estimated that nearly
1,000,000,000,00 (billion) conversations take place a day.

The text tells ....

Bell, the inventor of the telephone.

The invention of the telephone.<

How the telephone was invented.

the number of telephones used by people.

16 dasar

For the latest information of upcoming events in or around the city, call the City Events Hotline. We
can provide you with the times and places of special events, as well as the most convenient public
transportation

What is the purpose of the hotline?

To tell about the lates information

To inform about the upcoming city

To tell about upcoming special events<

To tell about the City Events Hotline

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We often hear lots of stories from regarding people taking spill on motorcycle when they are riding
without using helmet. Mostly the riders badly end up in mess.

Wearing a fitted protective helmet offers many benefits which reduces the negatives aspects of
riding. First and the most important is that wearing the correct helmet can save rider’s life,
physicalability, family pain, and money. The recommended design of motorcycle helmets can
provide total protection. They not only protect reiders from getting a worse road injured accident
but also from flaying bugs, such as rain, sleet, mud, and other potential projectiles.

Second, wearing a helmet can give the riders a matter of style. Helmet give the opportunity for rider
to express the image they may want to protect when riding on the way. This benefit may not be
important to some people, but to other, it means a lot and important. By choosing the most
appropriate helmet from all of the various styles, such as beanie, shorty, German, and many others,
wearing a helmet which can project an images is an inherent crucial part of motorcycling and help
riders feel more confident when riding on the road.

However, what most important is wearing helmet when riding is matter of using id properly. Bikers
should use the helmets which are fixed to their head. It is really not good if they place simply the
helmets on the head without settling them properly. The bikers should fasten the helmet correctly
to their head in order to get safe and comfort.

The text mainly tell about ...

JAWABAN :

Wearing the correct helmet can save the rider's life

Wearing a helmet can give the riders a matter of style

The benefits of wearing a helmet for a motorcycle riders<

The riders should use the halmets which are fixed to their head

18 cakap

Gold is a precious metal. Gold is used as ornaments or as money.

Gold is found in many places, but in a small supply. It is often found on the surface of the earth.
Since gold is a heavy substance, it is sometimes found loose on the bottom of rivers. The gold is
found together with sand and rocks, and must be separated from them. It is simple to search for this
type of gold.
It is not usually necessary to drill for gold, but when a layer of gold is located deep below the surface
of the earth, it is possible to drill a hole into the ground. Engineers have developed modern
processes for removing gold from rocks.

Since gold is not very hard, it is sometimes melted and added to other substances for making rings,
coins, and art objects. It will be priced forever because it is beautiful, rare, and useful.

The best title of the text above is....

The Origin of Gold

Type of Gold

The Precious Metal

Rare Ornaments

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Last year, my familiy and I visited our relatives in Greece. Well, we flew to Athnes via Singapore.
After flying for two hours from Athens, we arrived in Hydra where our relatives were. The interesting
thing about Hydra is that no vehicle are allowed. We have to walk to get anywhere. People often get
around on horses of mules. After Hydra, we visited Satorini by ferry. Then, we took a high speed
catamaran to Mykonos. At least in Mykonos they have taxis and buses so we did not have to walk to
go anywhere. From Mykonos we flew to the island of Skiathos where we spent a lovely week visiting
beach and eating wonderful Greek food. Finnaly, it was time to go back to Athens and ended our
trip. After wandering aroung the old part of the city and taking lots of photos of the Acropolis and
other ancient Greek moonument and statues, we had get my taxi to the airport.

Where do the writer's relatives live?

In Mykonos

In Hydra

In Athens<

In Singapore

20 dasar

Paris is the capital of a European nation, France. It is also one of the most beautiful and most famous
cities in the world.

Paris is called the City of Light. It is also an international fashion center. What stylish women are
wearing in Paris will be worn by women allover the world. Paris is also famous for its world center of
education. For instance, it is the headquarters of UNESCO, the United Nations Educational, Scientific
and Cultural Organization.

The Seine River divides the city into two parts. Thirty-two bridges cross this scenic river. The oldest
and perhaps the most well-known is Pont Neuf, which was built in the sixteenth century. Sorbonne,
a famous university, is located on the left bank (south side) of the river. The beautiful white church
Sacre Coeur lies on the top of a hill called Montmartre on the right bank (north side) of the Seine.

There are many other famous places in Paris, such as the famous museum the Louvre as well the
cathedral of Notre Dame. However, the most famous landmark in this city must be the Eiffel Tower.

Paris is named after a group of people called the Parisii. They built a small village on an island in the
middle of the Seine River about two thousand years ago. This island is called lie de la Cite. It is where
Notre Dame located. Today around eight million people live in the Paris area.

From the text we know that Notre Dame is located ...

on the left bank

near left Louvre

on the right bank

in the middle of the Seine River<

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For the lates information of upcoming events in or around the city, call the City Events Hotline. We
can provide you with the times and places of special events, as well as the most convenient public
transportation

What additional information does the hotline provide?

JAWABAN :

Times and places information

Latest events information

Information about new city

Public transportaion routes<

Man: Uncle Dan is going to visit us this weekend.

Woman : That is great! We can spend all day in the city with him.

Man: Yeah, we can go to the cinema and try new cafes.

Woman: I can’t wait to see him.

Topik : Common Expression 1

Subtopik : Expression of Sadness, Sympathy, Happiness, and Affection

Level kognitif: HOTS

1. What are the man and the woman talking about?

A. Weekend plans
B. Seeing a movie
C. Going to the city
D. Trying new cafes
E. Uncle Dan’s activities

Jawaban: A

Pembahasan:

Kedua pembicara sedang membahas rencana akhir pekan mereka bersama paman
Dan. Dengan begitu, jawaban yang tepat adalah “weekend plans”.

Topik : Common Expression 2

Subtopik : Expression of Dissatisfaction and Satisfaction

Level kognitif: MOTS

Man : So, how was your trip?

Woman : It was awful. The committee was not professional. I lost a bag but they
didn’t do anything about it.

Man : That is bad. Well, at least the tour was great, wasn’t it?

Woman : No, it wasn’t. We just stayed at the hotel because it rained all day. They
didn’t predict the weather. Boring!

Man : Let me guess. The hotel was terrible as well?

Woman : You bet!

2. What does the woman express?

A. Hope
B. Sympathy
C. Satisfaction
D. Expectation
E. Dissatisfaction

Jawaban: E

Pembahasan:

Si wanita pada dialog tidak menyukai liburannya karena dipenuhi hal-hal yang
mengecewakan. Mulai dari kehilangan tas, sampai hotel yang tidak layak. Dengan
begitu, jawaban yang tepat adalah E. “dissatisfaction”.

Topik : Descriptive Text

Subtopik : Introduction to Descriptive Text

Level kognitif: HOTS

This building is the primary residence of the Emperor of Japan. It is a large park-like
area located in the Chiyoda ward of Tokyo and contains buildings including the main
palace, the private residences of the Imperial Family, an archive, museums and
administrative offices.

It is built on the site of the old Edo Castle. The total area including the gardens is
1.15 square kilometres. The castle itself is surrounded by water. During the height of
the 1980s Japanese property bubble, the palace grounds were valued by some to be
more than the value of all of the real estate in the state of California.

3. Which picture is described in the text?

A.

B.

C.

D.
E.

Jawaban: D

Pembahasan:

Pada monolog terdapat informasi “The castle itself is surrounded by water.” Dengan
begitu, gambar yang tepat adalah D karena hanya gambar D yang istananya
dikelilingi air.

Topik : Spoof and Report

Subtopik : Report Text

Level kognitif: HOTS

Sirikit Kitiyakara was the queen consort of King Bhumibol Adulyadej and is the
mother of King Vajiralongkorn. She met the King of Thailand in Paris, where her
father was Thai ambassador. They married in 1950, shortly before Bhumibol's
coronation. Sirikit has one son and three daughters with the king. Consort of the
monarch who was the world's longest-reigning head of state, she was also the
world's longest-serving consort. Sirikit suffered a stroke on 21 July 2012 and has
since refrained from public appearances.

4. Which picture is described in the text?

A.

B.

C.
D.

E.

Jawaban: A

Pembahasan:

Pada teks disebutkan “She met the King of Thailand in Paris”. Dengan begitu, gambar
yang tepat adalah A. (Ratu Sirikit).

Gambar B merupakan ilustrasi Ratu Cleopatra, gambar C adalah Ratu Elizabeth,

gambar D adalah Ibu Negara Iriana Joko Widodo, dan gambar D merupakan mantan
permaisuri Jepang Michiko.

The text is for question number 5.

A train accident occurred in northern Italy. The train traveled at 180 mph when the
first car on the train left the rails and separated from the train. It hit a nearby railroad
building, killed two railway workers, and injured 27 people.

Police explained that there was some work on the railway the evening before;
however, work on railways happens very often. Police have to investigate the
accident because they do not know if the work caused the accident.

Rail workers’ unions will go on strike on Friday. They said that the accident was very
serious and not acceptable.

Topik : News Item

Subtopik : Aspects of News Item

Level kognitif: MOTS

5. What happened after the incident?

A. The railway was closed.

B. A protest would be held.
C. Police would close the case.
D. The government would take action.
E. People became afraid to take the train.

Jawaban: B

Pembahasan:

Setelah kecelakaan, serikat pekerja kereta api akan melakukan unjuk rasa karena
mereka menilai bahwa kecelakaan tersebut sangat serius dan tidak dapat ditoleransi
(Rail workers’ unions will go on strike on Friday). Jadi, jawaban yang tepat adalah B. A
protest would be held.

The following text is for question number 6.

Thomas Matulessy, also known as Kapitan Pattimura or Ahmad Lussy or simply

Pattimura, was an Ambonese soldier and National Hero of Indonesia. Born on the
island of Saparua, Pattimura joined the British army after they took the Maluku
islands from the Dutch colonials. When the islands were returned to the Dutch in
1816, he was dismissed. Concerned that the Dutch would implement programs that
limited his people, Pattimura led an armed rebellion that captured Fort Duurstede on
16 May 1817. Killing the inhabitants of the fortress and fighting off Dutch
reinforcements, on 29 May he was declared the leader of the Maluku people. After
being betrayed by the King of Booi Pati Akoon, he was captured by Dutch forces on
11 November and hanged the next month.

Pattimura has become a symbol of both Maluku and Indonesian independence,

praised by President Sukarno and declared a national hero by President Suharto. He
has several namesakes both in the capital of Maluku, Ambon, and in the rest of the
Indonesian archipelago.

Topik : Recount Text

Subtopik : Aspects of Recount Text

Level kognitif: HOTS

6. What can we infer from the monologue?

A. The Dutch took Maluku from the British.

B. Pattimura was born in a nationalist family.
C. Pattimura was executed to stop the rebellion.
D. Thomas Matulessy joined the British army to fight the Dutch.
E. Pattimura was declared the leader of the Maluku people by Suharto.

Jawaban: C

Pembahasan:

Kesimpulan yang tepat adalah C. Pattimura dihukum mati karena Belanda ingin agar
para pemberontak kehilangan pemimpinnya dan pada akhirnya berhenti
memberontak.

READING

The following text is for questions number 7-8.

The Proclamation of Indonesian Independence was read at 10.00 a.m. on Friday, 17

August 1945. The document was signed by Sukarno and Mohammad Hatta, who
were appointed president and vice-president respectively the following day. The
draft was prepared only a few hours earlier on the night of 16 August 1945 by
Sukarno, Hatta, and Soebardjo, at the house of Rear-Admiral Tadashi Maeda.

The wording of the proclamation had been discussed at length and had to balance
both conflicting internal Indonesian and Japanese interests. Sukarno drafted the final
proclamation which balanced the interests of both the members of the youth
movement and the Japanese. The term ‘TRANSFER OF POWER’ was used in
Indonesian to satisfy Japanese interests to appear that it was an administrative
transfer of power, although the term used ‘pemindahan kekuasaan’ could be
perceived to mean political power. The wording ‘BY CAREFUL MEANS’ related to
preventing conflict with members of the youth movement. The wording ‘IN THE
SHORTEST POSSIBLE TIME’ was used to meet the needs of all Indonesians for
independence.

Initially the proclamation was to be announced at Djakarta central square, but the
military had been sent to monitor the area, so the venue was changed to Sukarno's
house at Pegangsaan Timur 56. The proclamation was heard throughout the country
because the text was secretly broadcast by Indonesian radio personnel using the
transmitters of the Jakarta Broadcasting Station.

Topik : Recount Text

Subtopik : Aspects of Recount Text

Level kognitif: LOTS

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

A. The location of the proclamation.

B. The night before the proclamation.
C. The term ‘TRANSFER OF POWER’.
D. Word choice in the text of proclamation.
E. The preparation of Indonesian independence.

Jawaban: D

Pembahasan:

Paragraf kedua membahas pemilihan kata, frasa, dan klausa yang digunakan dalam
teks proklamasi. Pemilihan frasa seperti ‘TRANSFER OF POWER’, ‘BY CAREFUL
MEANS’, dan ‘IN THE SHORTEST POSSIBLE TIME’ dipilih dengan hati-hati agar dapat
mewakili kepentingan Indonesia dan Jepang.
Topik : Recount Text

Subtopik : Aspects of Recount Text

Level kognitif: MOTS

8.“the text was secretly broadcast” (Par. 3). The underlined word has similar meaning
to ….

A. continuously
B. formally
C. openly
D. publicly
E. quietly

Jawaban: E

Pembahasan:

Kata “secretly” artinya secara rahasia sehingga sinonim yang tepat

adalah “quietly” yang artinya secara diam-diam.

Kata “continuously” artinya secara terus-menerus, kata “formally” artinya secara

formal, “openly” dan “publicly” artinya secara terbuka

The following text is for question number 9.

PUBLIC NOTICE

This is to inform all members of Staff and the General Public that the Consulate
General of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Atlanta, will be closed on Monday
November 11, 2019 to observe the Veteran's Day holiday declared by the United
States Government.

2. Normal business will resume on Thursday, November 12, 2019.

Consulate General of Nigeria, Atlanta

Topik : Announcement

Subtopik : What is an Announcement?

Level kognitif: HOTS

9. What is the purpose of the text?

A. To inform public holidays in Nigeria.

B. To announce the Veteran's Day celebration.
C. To invite the staff of the Consulate General of Nigeria to the White House.
D. To tell Nigeria about the Veteran's Day hold by the United States of America.
E. To announce the Consulate General of Nigeria closing due to the US Veteran’s
Day.

Jawaban: E

Pembahasan:

Pengumuman di atas menginformasikan tentang penutupan Konsulat Jenderal

Nigeria di Atlanta karena mereka akan merayakan Hari Veteran Amerika Serikat.
Dengan begitu, jawaban yang tepat adalah E.

The following text is for questions number 10-11.

A Long time ago a very cruel king named Virat Singh. He was the ruler of Vijay
Nagar. All citizens were fearful because of his cruelty.

Virat has a dog named Jack, which he used to love more than anything, one fateful
morning Jack died. Virat Singh organized last rituals for the dog, entire city came to
the cremation ground. Virat Singh was very happy to see that people love him so
much and he felt he is the most popular king in the world. After few days Virat Singh
died, but nobody came for his funerals.

Topik : Narrative Text

Subtopik : Introduction to Narrative Text

Level kognitif: HOTS

10. From the text we can infer that …

 A. the citizens were afraid of the dog.
B. Virat Singh was killed by his people.
C. the dog was actually the King’s child.
D. the people loved the dog more than the king.
E. nobody came to the king’s funeral because it was far.

Jawaban: D

Pembahasan:

Kesimpulan yang tepat adalah D. Rakyat dalam cerita lebih mencintai si anjing
daripada raja mereka sendiri. Kesimpulan ini tepat karena pada cerita disebutkan
bahwa semua orang menghadiri pemakaman si anjing, tetapi tidak ada satupun yang
menghadiri pemakaman si raja.

Topik : Narrative Text

Subtopik : Introduction to Narrative Text

Level kognitif: LOTS

11. The citizens abandoned the king … he died.

A. when
B. before
C. while
D. until
E. whenever

Jawaban: A

Pembahasan:

Konjungsi yang tepat adalah “when” sehingga kalimatnya berbunyi “Semua

penduduk meninggalkan si raja ketika ia meninggal.”

The following text is for question number 12.

Hello Felyta!

It’s been too long since our last visit, and I thought I’d write to you to see how
everything is. So, how are you and the family doing? I remember precisely and
perfectly Janice is just about to start kindergarten, right? That must be exciting; she
was always such a bright girl. And what grade is Silas going into? 7th or 8th? He’s
growing up so fast. They both are, really.

My kids are getting ready for the school year as well. Galen just mentioned you
guys the other day while we were at the park. He remembered how Janice was
throwing the pebbles last time and asked when he’d get to play with her again. I
really hope that I can tell him you’ll all be visiting soon. You guys should drive up for
a weekend out with us. There’s a new restaurant in town, and I think you’d like it; it’s
very simple and cozy.

We all miss you very much, Felyta, and the family is welcome to come visit any
time at all. I hope all is well with everyone. Please send hellos from all of us to your
family. Talk to you soon.

Love,

Maria

Topik : Personal Letter

Subtopik : Aspects of Personal Letter

Level kognitif: MOTS

12. From the text we know Maria remembered that ...

A. Felyta was her neighbor.

B. they used to be classmates.
C. their children went to the same university.
D. they always celebrated Christmas together.
E. Felyta’s daughter was going to enter kindergarten.

Jawaban: E

Pembahasan:
Hal yang masih diingat Maria adalah Janice (anak Felyta) akan masuk TK tahun itu (I
remember precisely and perfectly Janice is just about to start kindergarten, right?).
Dengan begitu, jawaban yang tepat adalah E.

Questions number 13 to 14 are based on the following text.

What you need:

-Your Smartphone

-Wi-Fi Connection

Steps to connect to a network:

1.Tap settings.

2.Tap Wi-Fi.

3.Turn on the Wi-Fi, your smartphone will automatically search for available Wi-Fi
networks.

4.Tap the name of your desired Wi-Fi network:

 If the network is not password-protected, a check-mark will appear to the

right of the network if your smartphone is connected to the network.
 If the network is password-protected, you will be prompted to enter the
password. A check-mark will appear to the right of the network if your
smartphone is connected to the network.

5.If your desired network does not appear, it is possible that your network is hidden:

 Tap other.
 Enter the exact name of the network.
 If it exists, you will be prompted to enter the password. A check-mark will
appear to the right of the network if your smartphone is connected to the
network.

Topik : Procedures

Subtopik : Aspects of Procedures

Level kognitif: MOTS

13. After reading the text, the reader will be able to ...

A. browse the internet.

B. find Wi-Fi signals around them.
C. make new friends on the internet.
D. find a good modem to make a new connection.
E. tell the other readers to find network connections.

Jawaban: A

Pembahasan:

Setelah membaca dan melakukan tips di atas, dapat dipastikan bahwa pembaca
dapat terkoneksi dengan internet dan menggunakannya. Jadi, jawaban yang tepat
adalah A.

Topik : Procedures

Subtopik : Aspects of Procedures

Level kognitif: MOTS

14. What is one possible condition if your network does not appear?

A. Your phone is broken.

B. The network is hidden.
C. The network is password-protected.
D. You don’t have enough phone credit.
E. The network is not password-protected.

Jawaban: B

Pembahasan:

Pada langkah kelima tertulis: “If your desired network does not appear, it is possible
that your network is hidden.” Dengan begitu, jawaban yang tepat adalah B. The
network is hidden.
The following text is for question number 15.

The Great Wall of China is the largest and the longest wall to have ever built by
humans. Several walls were being built from as early as the 7th century BC by ancient
Chinese states; selective stretches were later joined together by Qin Shi Huang (220–
206 BC), the first Emperor of China. Little of the Qin wall remains. Later on, many
successive dynasties have built and maintained multiple stretches of border walls.
The most well-known sections of the wall were built by the Ming dynasty (1368–
1644)

Collectively, the Great Wall stretches from Dandong in the east to Lop Lake in the
west. The construction materials were mainly earth, wood, stones, sand, and bricks,
used depending on construction era and construction site with different climate and
local materials. Its average height ranges from 6 to 7 meters and the tallest part
reaches around 14 meters. A comprehensive archaeological survey,
using advanced technologies, has concluded that the walls built by the Ming dynasty
measure 8,850 km. This is made up of 6,259 km sections of actual wall, 359 km of
trenches and 2,232 km of natural defensive barriers such as hills and rivers. The entire
wall with all of its branches measures out to be 21,196 km.

Topik : Descriptive Text

Subtopik : Introduction to Descriptive Text

Level kognitif: MOTS

15. “using advancedtechnologies” (Par. 2). The underlined word is synonymous with
….

A. affordable
B. expensive
C. modern
D. old
E. useful

Jawaban: C

Pembahasan:
Kata “advanced” artinya modern sehingga jawaban yang tepat adalah C.
Kata “affordable” artinya terjangkau, “expensive” artinya mahal, “old” artinya tua,
dan “useful” artinya berguna.

The following text is for questions number 16 to 17.

Studying is a dreaded word that many college students hate to hear, but how about
doing it internationally? Traveling the world is something many hope to do in life, so
why not do it now while in college?

Exposure to international countries will allow college students the incredible

experience of traveling. It also makes students aware of the way others work on a
day-to-day basis. Students will also benefit socially from studying abroad due to the
independence traveling internationally brings someone. Traveling abroad will make
sure students will be more independent and mature than when they left. This is due
to the student getting out of their comfort zone and trying something new.

Studying abroad has many advantages. There is no substitution for “being there.” In
the twenty-first century we can experience things online but the only way to
experience it fully is to travel.

Topik : Exposition Text

Subtopik : Hortatory Exposition Text

Level kognitif: HOTS

16. Which of the following information can be found in the text?

A. Studying abroad may cost you a lot of money.

B. Studying abroad will improve your social skills.
C. Learning everything online is better than traveling abroad.
D. Studying in another country should be done as early as possible.
E. Students who study abroad are more successful than those who don’t.

Jawaban: B

Pembahasan:
Pada paragraf kedua disebutkan bahwa dengan belajar di luar negeri, murid dapat
mendapatkan manfaat sosial (Students will also benefit socially from studying abroad
due to the independence traveling internationally brings someone) atau dengan kata
lain, belajar di luar negeri akan meningkatkan kemampuan sosial murid. Jadi,
jawaban yang tepat adalah B.

Topik : Exposition Text

Subtopik : Hortatory Exposition Text

Level kognitif: HOTS

17. What is the writer’s recommendation regarding studying abroad?

A. Students must travel to gain real experience.

B. The needs of students should be learned internationally.
C. Parents who don’t send their kids abroad need to be sanctioned.
D. Schools must make special programs for their students to study abroad.
E. Parents have to make a study abroad budget since their kids are in primary
schools.

Jawaban: A

Pembahasan:

Pada kalimat akhir, si penulis merekomendasikan para siswa untuk berangkat ke luar
negeri karena tidak cukup mempelajari dunia luar hanya dengan metode online
(“...we can experience things online, but the only way to experience it fully is to travel.”)

The following text is for question number 18.

Smoking a cigarette may be a normal routine to some, but in reality, it is purely a

harmful activity. Ingesting smoke can be lethal, and can cause many diseases, such as
cancer. But one common issue that most smokers overlook is its impact on others.
This is known as secondhand smoke, the smoke produced from a cigarette or the
smoke exhaled by a smoker. Secondhand smoke is a silent killer.

Smoking doesn't only affect people, but also the environment. I am fairly certain that
every person in this room has seen a cigarette butt lying somewhere, at some point
in their lives. Whether it’s on the curb of a neighborhood street, on the sandy beach,
or in your favorite park, this litter can be found just about anywhere. Most smokers
don’t even believe that a cigarette butt is actually litter, but trust me, it is.

I personally think that breathing clean and pure air is a basic right for any human
being. Allowing public smoking is taking away that right, and making the air we
breathe in daily possibly harmful to our well-being.

Topik : Exposition

Subtopik : Analytical Text

Level kognitif: HOTS

18. “Smoking doesn't only affect people, but also the environment.”

Change the sentence above into passive voice!

A. People and environment are affected by smoking.

B. People and environment were affected by smoking.
C. People and environment will be affected by smoking.
D. People and environment can be affected by smoking.
E. People and environment had been affected by smoking.

Jawaban: A

Pembahasan:

Kalimat pada soal ditulis menggunakan simple present (terdapat kata “doesn’t”).
Dengan begitu, kalimat pasifnya haruslah dalam bentuk simple present (is/am/are +
V3). Jadi, jawaban yang tepat adalah A.

The text is for question number 19.

Dear Mr. Ferguson,

On the behalf of Domina Sales & Marketing Pvt Ltd, I am glad to invite you for the
business summit 2020 to be held at the head office of our company on Friday
February, 21st, 2020. The subject of this business meet is the distribution of all
saleable products. We have enclosed a business meet imitation containing all
essential detail of summit including venue, meeting hours and subjects of discussions
for your ready reference.

We request you to bring all official documents in order to discuss all financial and
distribution issues which you have been through in the year of 2019.

Yours Sincerely,

Manager- Sales & Marketing

Topik : Formal Letters

Subtopik : Invitation Letter

Level kognitif: MOTS

19. Why is the text written?

A. To announce an office move.

B. To inform the company’s growth.
C. To invite Mr. Ferguson to the business summit 2020.
D. To present Domina Sales & Marketing Pvt Ltd and its clients.
E. To inform the new location of Domina Sales & Marketing Pvt Ltd.

Jawaban:C
Pembahasan:

Alasan si penulis mengirim surat kepada Mr. Ferguson dapat dilihat pada kalimat
awal paragraf pertama: “I am glad to invite you for the business summit 2020”. Jadi,
jawaban yang tepat adalah C. To invite Mr. Ferguson to the business summit 2020.

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