SMK KOSGORO 2 PAYAKUMBUH

TRY OUT BAHASA INGGRIS

Tahun Pelajaran 2022/2023
Kelas XII SEMUA JURUSAN

Questions 1 to 2 refer to the following text!

Pink Beach
Pink Beach or Pantai Merah Muda is one of the beaches in Komodo island, East Nusa Tenggara.
The beach is called Pink Beach because the sand beach is pink. The pink color of its beach is a
mixture of white sand beach colors mixed with crushed coral, shells, calcium carbonate from
marine invertebrates that are very small, and also Foraminifera, microscopic amoeba that has a red
body shell.
At Pink Beach, there are so many marine organisms. No fewer than 1,000 species of fish, 260
species of coral, and 70 species of sponge can be found here. Having so much marine life, this
place is a proper spot for snorkeling and diving for sea sports lovers.

1. Which statement is true according to first paragraph?

A. It is called pink beach because of the color of the sand at the beach is pink.
B. The pink color is the mixture of chemical liquid and salt.
C. Pink beach is located in West Nusa Tenggara.
D. The color changes at night.
E. The actual color is white.

2. At Pink Beach, there are so many marine organisms. The underlined word has
similar meaning with….
A. little
B. sea
C. wild
D. unique
E. dangerous

Questions 3 - 5 refer to the following text!

HRD Department
Bank Negara Indonesia
Cabang Jakarta Kota
Lada Street No 1st
Jakarta Kota

Dear Sir or Madam,

I am writing to you to inquire about the possibility of working in your company that was informed by
Website www.bni.co.id. I am interested in “Front Liner ” position.My name is Sri Wahyuningsih. I am twenty
one years old. I have background in Accounting Diploma III in Polytechnic Negeri Jakarta and now I have
graduate from my college and waiting letter of graduate (Surat Tanda Kelulusan).
With my educational background, I’m confident that my qualification and skills could make
significant contributions to your company. I will be able to operate computer especially MYOB .Besides that,
I am a person who can work either independently or as part of team. I am also initiative, hardworking, and
eager to learn. I have been training at Perum Jasa Tirta II Jatiluhur.My resume has been attached which outline
my qualification in greater detail.
I would appreciate the opportunity to discuss my qualification; please keep this application
confidential. I will look forward to hearing from you soon.

Sincerely yours,
Sri Wahyuningsih
 3. Why does the sender write the letter?
A. To apply for a front liner position.
B. To provide inputs for the company.
C. To give information about her education.
D. To convince the readers about her skills.
E. To ask for a job interview

4. What does the sender possibly do after sending the letter?

A. Wait for the response of the recipient.
B. Call the recipient for confirmation.
C. Work as a front liner staff.
D. Complete her degree.
E. Write another application letter

5. “…I would appreciate the opportunity to discuss my qualification ...” which of the
following words is closest in meaning to the underlined word?
A. Possibility
B. Probability
C. Position
D. Chance.
E. Unity

Questions 6 to 8 refer to the following text!

Palembang, 15 November 2015
The Project Director
PO BOX 331
Jakarta 18475

Dear Sir,
I am very interested in the job you advertised in yesterday’s Sumatera Express for secretary post.
I am 23 years old. After finishing my vocational high school in Palembang, I took a three-year secretarial
academy. Then I worked for two years as a private secretary in an international firm. Then I moved to another
international company in October 2015.
I look forward to the opportunity for an interview and I would be glad to tell you more details about everything
you want to know about me.
Your faithfully,
Nova Putri

6. Why did Nova write this letter?

A. To continue her study
B. To be hired as a secretary
C. To work for Sumatera Express
D. To interview someone
E. To open a job vacation

7. What did Nova do right after graduating for her vocational high school?
A. She applied for a new job
B. She worked as a secretary
C. She studied at a secretary college
D. She joined in an international firm
E. She was trying to apply for a position as a secretary
 8. “I look forward to the opportunity ...” The underlined phrase is closest in meaning to...
A. Find
B. Search
C. Stay
D. Expect
E. Begin

Questions 9 to 12 refer to the following text!

Is Smoking Good for Us?

Before we are going to smoke, it is better to look at the fact. About 50 thousand people die
every year in Britain as direct result of smoking. This is seven times as many as die in road
accidents. Nearly a quarter of smokers die because of diseases caused by smoking.
Ninety percent of lung cancers are caused by smoking. If we smoke five cigarettes a day, we
are six times more likely to die of lung cancer than a nonsmoker. If we smoke twenty cigarettes a
day, the risk is nineteen greater. Ninety five percent of people who suffer of bronchitis are people
who are smoking.
Smokers are two and half times more likely to die of heart disease than non smokers.
Additionally, children of smoker are more likely to develop bronchitis and pneumonia. In one hour
in smoky room, nonsmoker breathes as much as substance causing cancer as if he had smoked
fifteen cigarettes.
Smoking is really good for tobacco companies because they do make much money from
smoking habit. Smoking however is not good for everybody else.

9. What is the text about?

A. Health problems caused by smoking
B. Non-smokers suffer as much as smokers
C. Most of lung cancer cases are caused by smoking
D. Smoking kills millions of people around the world
E. Smoking is only good for tobacco companies

10. From paragraph 2 we know that ...

A. Smoking is not good for everyone
B. Smoking is really good for tobacco companies
C. Ninety percent of lung cancers are caused by smoking
D. Smokers are two and half times more likely to die of heart disease
E. Smoking has no bad effect on nonsmokers.

11. We can find the effect of smoking to children in ...

A. Paragraph 1
B. Paragraph 2
C. Paragraph 3
D. Paragraph 4
E. Paragraph 5

12. The writer ‘s purpose in writing the text above is ...

A. To promote a healthy life to the readers
B. To urge the readers not to smoke anywhere
C. To show many kinds of diseases caused by smoking
D. To inform the readers that smoking is not good at all
E. To have a healthy life without smoking
Questions 13 to 15 refer to the following text!
Let's Make the City Clean and Fresh
A clean and fresh city will surely make the inhabitants healthy. There are many things that we
and government can do to help the city clean and fresh. Here are some:
In order to protect people from pollution caused by cars, trucks, and motorcycles, enough trees
must be planted along the roads. Trees not only remove harmful chemicals from the soil, but also help
reduce the greenhouses leading to global warming.
Smoking at public area should be stopped at once. Each time people smoke a cigarette,
chemicals are released into the atmosphere, polluting the air. Besides dirtying the environment with
cigarettes' butts, smoking also causes bad lung diseases to other people.
We should stop littering or throwing rubbish anywhere. It can drastically affect the environment
for years to come, as it consists of trash and household toxic substances that are improperly disposed of
on land or in water. We should consider recycling, reusing and disposing of waste properly.
As of the government, it will be wise if the city Mayor decides a certain amount of fine to be
paid by those who break the government regulation on cleanliness matter. For example, a man who
smokes not at a smoking room or throws rubbish at the roads should be fined.
So, bad habits on health and cleanliness matter should be immediately stopped, otherwise the
city will be dirty, unhealthy, badly polluted and will never attract foreign and domestic tourists as well.
Taken from Soal UN SMA 2014

13. What does the text mainly discuss?

A. The advantages of clean and fresh city
B. Ways to make the city clean and fresh
C. How to make the city free from pollution
D. The government’s regulation to make the city healthier
E. A good city to live is a clean city.

14. The text suggests the following things to make the city clean and fresh, except ...
A. people should litter
B. people should plant trees
C. people should stop smoking anywhere
D. people who break the government regulation on cleanliness matter should be fined
E. People should have healthy life style

15. What is the main idea of paragraph five?

A. People should plant trees
B. Smoking cigarettes can cause lung cancer
C. People should recycle, reuse and dispose waste properly
D. People breaking the government’s regulation should pay fine
E. Smoking in public places should be banned

16. From the comversation, we can conclude that...

A. Fahmi likes sports very much.
B. Fahmi and June love futsal very much.
C. The school doesn’t have talented students.
D. The school provides a sport competition.
E. Fahmi and June have different activities.
 17. A. Can I do something for you?
B. What can you do for me?
C. Do you have any ideas?
D. Let’s go to find some medicine
E. I need your help

18. A.Would you like some help Anna?

B. Can you carry those heavy things for me?
C. Please, put those heavy things next to the cupboard
D.I will also move to other room
E. I don’t need any help

Question 19-20 refer to the following dialog

June: Good morning, sir. Do you have a science book about animal
anatomy?
Shopkeeper: Of course. We have the book that you want. ......... to
show the shelf?
June: Fine, sir. I can find myself. I have other books to find, too
Shopkeeper: That’s okay. Take your time.

19. The suitable expression to complete the blank space number is ...
A. Will you
B. Do not go
C. May I
D. Can you
E. Would you like me

20. From the dialogue, we know that...

A. June is a student
B. The shopkeeper offers an animal book
C. June is looking for a drawing book
D. The shopkeeper is busy
E. June is helping the shopkeeper
 Andy: I heard there will be a concert tonight. Would you like to go with me?
Sari: I’m afraid i cannot.
Andy: Why? I think you really love the band.
Sari: Yes, I do. But I have too many assignments to finish.
Andy: Let me help you then.
Sari: ........
Andy: Never mind. That’s what friends are for

21. Complete the dialogue with suitable expression!

A. I really appreciate your help
B. I am fine, thank you
C. Don’t worry
D. I don’t need your help
E. I’d love to

Romlah: Sir, would you like me to close the window for you?
Mr. Ibrahim: Yes, please. It is very cold inside
22. The underlined sentence express ...
A. Iinviting someone
B. Apologizing
C. Offering help
D. Accepting invitation
E. Refusing help

Siska: Mom, do you need my help? You look so busy this morning.
Mom: Of course, dear. I need another pair of hands to wash the dish.

23. The underlined sentence express ...

A. Accepting help
B. Refusing help
C. Apologizing
D. Offering help
E. Looking for something

24. Complete the dialog below with suitable expression!

Farida: …. Some steak for lunch?
Diah: No, thanks. I don’t eat meat.
A. Would you like
B. Do you want me to eat
C. Do you have
D. Would you bring me
E. Can I help you

25. Complete the dialog with correct expression!

Andi: Excuse me mom, your shopping bag is too heavy…?
Mrs. Tari: That’s very kind of you

A. Can you help me

B. Would you like to lift it
C. Can I help you
D. Could you bring this bag
E. Yes, I’d love to
Questions 26 to 28 refer to the following text!
Why Quit Drinking coffee?

I have decided to quit drinking coffee because I don’t like what it does to my body.
Coffee wakes me up in the morning, but I still feel drowsy all day if I work too hard
before lunch. Coffee also stains my teeth. Consequently, my teeth are yellow from
years of coffee drinking. Coffee makes my heart beat double-time. As a result, I feel
nervous and jittery if I drink too much of it.

26. Which of the following is the main reason the writer quit drinking coffee?
A. Coffee is too expensive
B. She has been drinking too much of it
C. She feels that tea tastes better
D. Coffee upset the writer’s health and work habits
E. Coffee makes the writer drowsy

27. From the text it can be inferred that...

A. The writer has just started to drink coffee
B. The writer prefers coffee to milk
C. The writer feels that coffee is not good for her body
D. The writer often wakes up in the morning to drink coffee
E. The writer’s teeth are clean and nice even though she loves coffee
 28. “..... but I still feel drowsy....” The underlined word is closest in meaning to ...
A. Awake
B. Tired
C. Sleepy
D. Nervous
E. Anxious

Questions 29 to 31 are based on the following text!

29. What is the goal of the text?

A. To tell the reader about Nadiem’s career
B. To inform the reader about Nadiem Anwar Makarim
C. To describe Nadiem’s family
D. To notify about Nadiem’s education
E. To entertain the readers about Nadiem’s life

30. What is Nadiem’s first job?

A. A management consultant at McKinsey & Company
B. Chief Innovation Officer (CIO) Kartuku
C. Managing Editor Zalora
D. Go-jek driver
E. Minister of Education

31. “..., he worked as ...” The word “he” in Paragraph 3, Line 3 refers to ....
A. Kartuku
B. Zalora
C. Nadiem
D. McKinsey
E. Franklin
Questions 32 – 34 refer to the following text!
Mark Elliot Zuckerberg (born May 14, 1984) is an American computer
programmer and entrepreneur. He is best known as one of five co-founders of the
social networking website Facebook. Zuckerberg is the chairman and chief
executive of Facebook, Inc. His personal wealth, as of July 2015, is estimated to be
$38.6 billion. Zuckerberg receives a one dollar salary as CEO of Facebook.
Together with his college roommates and fellow Harvard University students
Eduardo Saverin, Andrew McCollum, Dustin Moskovitz, and Chris Hughes, he
launched Facebook from Harvard University’s dormitory rooms. The group then
introduced Facebook onto other campuses nationwide and moved to Palo Alto,
California shortly afterwards. In 2007, at the age of 23, Zuckerberg became a
billionaire as a result of Facebook’s success. The number of Facebook users
worldwide reached a total of one billion in 2012. Zuckerberg was involved in
various legal disputes that were initiated by others in the group, who claimed a
share of the company based upon their involvement during the development phase
of Facebook.

32. Why does the writer compose the text?

a. to introduce a social media networking.
b. to tell the success story of an IT specialist.
c. to launch a famous program on the internet.
d. to inform about American computer programmer.
e. to claim a share of the company based on their involvement.
33. How did Facebook affect Zuckerberg’s life after 2006?
a. he got involved in legal disputes in his company
b. he became a billionaire at a very young age
c. he had developed Facebook by himself
d. he decided to move to Palo, California
e. he became computer programmer
34. “… in various legal disputes …” (Paragraph 2)
Which of the following words is closest in meaning to the underlined word?
a. conflicts
b. provisions
c. agreements
d. preparations
e. reconcilliation