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Saol Semester Ganjil Bahasa Inggris Peminatan Kelas X

The text for questions no 1 and 2
Mr Ahmad : good afternoon sir. May I introduce myself? My name is Ahmad. I am a technician of PT AUTOMOBILE ASSEMBLING INDRUSTRY.
Secretary: Please sit down. What can I do for you?
Mr Ahmad: I want to see Mr Rahmat the mechanic in the workshop. Is he in today?
Secretary: I am sorry sir, Mr Rahmat is not in today.
Mr Ahmad: I see, never mind, sir. Goodbye.
Secretary: goodbye.
1. Two people in the dialogue are talking about….
a. A technician of PT AUTOMOBILE
b. A way of greeting
c. Mr Rahmad and the secretary
d. Mr rahmad is in today
e. Mr Rahmat attendance
2. We used the italicized sentence from dialogue above to express a / an …..
a. Greeting
b. Advice
c. Introduction oneself
d. Complaint
e. Introduction others
The following dialogue for questions 3 to 6
Tyas : what are you going to do with the cupboard?
Nela: I am going to make a picture frames
Tyas: intresting. Are you going to sell them?
Nela: no I am not. I am still in the learning process. But I intend to sell them one day if my frame are good enough. Anyway would you like to join me?
Tyas : sorry, I am not interested in making handicraft. I rather play sport. Would you like make me one please?
3. What is Nela’s intention….
a. Play sport
b. Run a business
c. Make handicraft
d. Collect unique item
e. Own handicraft shop
4. From dialogue we know that Nela is…
a. Honest
b. Friendly
c. Creative
d. Generous
e. Arrogant
5. Why does tyas refuse nelaa’s offer?
a. Tyas is busy
b. Tyas is not interested
c. Tyas has to attend a course
d. Tyas has to return home soon
e. Tyas is unable to sell the products
6. Tyas asks “ are you going to sell them?
What does them refers to…
a. Captures
b. Cardboard
c. Pictures frames
d. Sport equipment
e. Learning process
7. Mr andi : when ………..you ……to my house?
Mr rahmat: after finishing my duty.
a. Will, be going
b. Are, come
c. Will, coming
d. Will, come
e. Are, coming
The following text is for questions 8 to 12

Two years ago, I was a third grader which was the highest level at junior high school. I wanted to continue studying. I knew that I needed good marks in the final exam to achieve what I wanted.
I did many things to pass the exam with good marks. I studied hard every day and joined the study club at school. I wasn’t even ask my friends, my teachers, my family and whoever to help me with the material that I couldn’t understand.
The time flew by before the final exam. I was confident in it because I had prepared everything well. I had done well in the exam for three days.
A month later, the principal announced the result of the final exam. You know, I received the best marks and was nominated best student. I was really happy. Everyone congratulated me. My family was so proud of me.
Unfortunately, this happiness didn’t last long. At night I discussed with my parents about the school that I would like to continue studying at. They suggested I register with the school I didn’t want. The reason being, the location of the school was near of my house. I was disappointed.
I thought about it day and night. Actually the school that my parents suggested was as goog as the one I wanted. Finally, I decided to take their advice. That was true. I enjoyed studying at this school. It was near my house so I was not too tired every day.

8. What is the main idea of paragraph two?
a. The final exam at junior high school
b. The study club at school.
c. The writer’s problem.
d. The announcement of the final exam.
e. The writer’s effort to get good marks.
9. What made the writer’s happiness last for a short time?
a. Time which run fast.
b. The pride of her/his family.
c. His/her parents advice.
d. The result of his/her exam.
e. The location of the school.
10. Which statement is not true?
a. The writer joined the study club.
b. The writer solved the difficult material by himself/herself.
c. The writer studied hard.
d. The writer was the best students.
e. The writer prepare everything well.
11. What was the writer like?
a. The writer was glorious.
b. The writer was introvert.
c. The writer was generous.
d. The writer was arrogant.
e. The writer was persistent.
12. “ I was confident in doing it…(paragraph 3)
The word “it “ refers to….
a. The time.
b. The good mark.
c. The study club.
d. The best student.
e. The final exam.
13. Andi   : I am sorry I could not attend the meeting yesterday because I should accompany my mother to see the doctor.
Wawan  : What happened to you mother?
Andi    : She got a fever.
What did Andi do yesterday?
a. He got a fever.
b. He Attended a meeting.
c. He accompanied his mother to the doctor.
d. He come the meeting.
e. He went to the  office.
14. Boy: what will you do with your classmates after school?
Girl   : I should prepare costumes with them.
Boy: will you play a role?
Girl : yes, we’ll join a drama contest tomorrow.
What should the girl do?
a. Performed a drama.
b. Looked for the boy.
c. Prepared costumes.
d. Prepared for the contest.
e. Joined the contest.
The following text is for questions 15 to 19
Dear deary,
         Last Sunday morning, aunt khadijah made an announcement. She told us that she was going to take us on a cruise. I was very surprise, knowing how expensive a holiday like that could be. However, we agreed. We aren’t not a wealthy family, but we do have a little money put aside, over the years, which we usually use part of for vacation.
         When the day of the departure finally arrived, we were thrilled to see how huge and luxurious the ship was, our cruise liner sailed distinguish out to sea, as our holiday began.
         What a disappointment! There was a little to do on board, the boredom almost drove us made we visited several ports, but we didn’t have the freedom to do what we wanted to. Furthermore, we had to follow a very tight schedule of guided tour and visits to museums. It was uninteresting experience.
15. How did the writer and his family travel on vacation?
a. By car d. By train
b. By ship e. By bus
c. By plane.
16. Whose idea was it for having a vacation?
a. The writer.
b. The writer’s mother.
c. The writer’s father.
d. The writer’s aunt.
e. The writer’s uncle.
17. What did the writer feel to see the cruise ship?
a. Disappointed. d. Bored.
b. Nervous. e. Sad.
c. Excited.
18. Why did the writer bored during the journey?
a. The writer didn’t have the freedom to do what he/she wanted.
b. The writer didn’t go with all his/her family.
c. The landscape was not interesting at all.
d. The writer didn’t know anybody in the cruise.
e. The crews were not friendly.
19. “Furthermore, we had to follow a very tight schedule…..”(paragraph 3)
What is the antonym of tight ?
a. Long. d. Boring.
b. Free. e. Continuous.
c. Strict.
The following text is for questions 20 to 23.
Ki Hajar Dewantara was born in Yogyakarta on May 2, 1889. His real name was Raden Mas Soewardi Soerjaningrat as a part of aristocratic family, Soewardi was free to enjoy his education. His recognition in the world of education was extraordinary.
      He always thought that education was one of the most important factors in freeing Indonesian people of their suffering from colonization. He never considered his aristocracy important instead he discarded his aristocracy and changed his name to Ki Hajar Dewantara. He did that because he wanted to bring himself close to people.
      Ki hajar dewantara was honored as “ Bapak Pendidikan Indonesia “ because of his ideas in the world of education. His opinions were modern although he lived in colonial times. He always thought that everybody had a right to education. He was also chosen as minister Indonesian education under president Soekarno’s administration. His birthday was celebrated as National Education Day (Hari Pendidikan Nasional).
20. What did ki Hajar Dewantara do to bring himself closer to people?
a. He enjoyed his education.
b. He discarded aristocracy.
c. He got appreciation.
d. He was chosen as minister.
e. He didn’t change his real name.
21. “ He never considered his aristocracy important…..(paragraph 2)
The underlined word is synonymous with…
a. Different. d. Difficult.
b. Necessary. e. Useless.
c. Needless.
22. He was honored as “ Bapak Pendidikan Indonesia” because of………
a. His aristocratic family background.
b. The change of his name.
c. His ideas in the world of education.
d. His decision to take off his aristocracy.
e. His way to be closer to people.
23. When was he chosen as minister of education?
a. During colonial time.
b. When he recognize the education.
c. After he got closer to people.
d. Under president Soekarno’s administration.
e. Before he got appreciation.
24. Betty : I plan to enroll to the music course
Nayla : …………
a. So too I d. So do I
b. I to do e.I to
c. I am

25. Sofia : I don’t like watching a horror movies
Benny :…………
a. I don’t to d. I don’t either
b. Either I e. I neither
c. I don’t
26. Andi : you look gloomy. What’s happened?
Yudi : I don’t have enough money to pay the school pay this semester.
From the dialogue we know that ….
a. Andi is gloomy
b. Andi don’t have enough money
c. Andi is happy
d. Yudi don’t have enough money
e. Yudi is happy
This text is for question 27 to 28







27. How often the program will be held?
a. Once week
b. Twice a week
c. Three times a week
d. Four time a week
e. Once a month
28. The advertisement is about a…….program
a. News d. Music
b. Sport e. Culinary
c. Reality

This text for question 29 to 33















29. What is the purpose of the text?
a. To express someone feeling
b. To ask for clarification
c. To remind someone
d. To get information
e. To advertise an event
30. The text is about a……..show.
a. Music d. News
b. Comedy e. Sport
c. Drama
31. When will the show be?
a. In the morning d. In the afternoon
b. In the evening e. At night
c. At midnight
32. Which of the following statement is not true?
a. The show will last for two hours
b. The show will be free for public
c. The show will be held on a holyday
d. The show will be held in a convention center
e. People who want to watch the show should contact Maya
33. “ special for you “
What is the antonym of “special “?
a. Valuable d. Common
b. Exclusive e. Good
c. Important

This text is for questions 34 to 37.

       Today, it is not surprising to see how many children are familiar with the internet.
Internet is important, but controlling children using it is a must.
This is because of the following reason.
      Websites on the internet are easily opened by everyone around the world. The websites may contain bad and inappropriate articles, pictures, and videos. Children can not filter which one they should see and which one they should not.
       The internet can also make children addicted. Moreover, there are many websites providing online games for children. If we can’t control them, they will play the games for hours without stopping. This is absolutely not good for them.
       Besides, if children use the internet too often, they mat not have good social life. They won’t be able to get along with their friends. Furthermore, this may make them anti social. Thus, it is clear that, we should control the children when they use the internet.
34. What is the text about?
a. The danger of internet for children
b. Why the children minimize the internet usage.
c. Dangerous websites for children.
d. The importance of controlling children’s use of internet.
e. How long children use internet.
35. “Children can’t filter which one they should see and which one they should not”(paragraph 2). The synonym of “filter” is….
a. Listen d. Observe
b. Select e. Read
c. arrange
36. What make the children addicted to internet?
a. Interesting articles d. Online games
b. Inappropriate picture e. Social network
c. Educational material.
37. What will happen if the children visit the internet too often?
a. They will have various information
b. They will have many friends
c. They will love internet more
d. They will be anti social person
e. They will neglect their parents.

This text for question 38 to 40
A laptop is a kind of computer unit which has the same function as a PC (Personal Computer), but it is smaller, lighter and of different sizes. Nowadays, most people choose laptops for several reasons.
A laptop is a portable device. This portability is very helpful for our work, study and other activities. We do not need complicated cable installations to activate a laptop, and with a laptop, we can do our work anytime anywhere.
Moreover, a laptop allows us to access the internet in public places which provide free access called hot spot areas. Some people like to use this facility to carry out their tasks.
Finally, a laptop consumes energy more efficiently than a PC does. This device uses a rechargeable battery as a source of electric energy. So if we prefer using a laptop, it means that we support the government program to save energy.
That’s why a laptop has become very popular recently.
38. A public place where we can have free access to the internet is a/an…
a. Free access d. b. Hot spot
c. Internet installation e. d. Laptop facility
e. Hot spot area
39. A laptop has become very popular because…
a. It is portable
b. It allows us to access internet
c. It gives several benefits to the user
d. It doesn’t need complicated cable installation
e. We can do our work with it anytime anywhere
40. From the text we know that…
a. A laptop is usually more expensive than a PC
b. More people like a laptop better than PC
c. More people like a PC better than a laptop
d. For a mobile person a laptop is more handy than a PC
e. A laptop is cheaper now than it was befores
41. Better late than never.
a. Everything that is attractive on the outside may     not be really valuable inside.
b. A satisfactory conclusion makes up for earlier disappointments.
c. It is preferable to do a job even if it is delayed than not do it at all.
d. One's actions whether good or bad determine one's rewards or punishments
e. Everything must be done well.

42. A bad workman always blames his tools.
a. Person with deficiencies finds excuses for his lack of skill.
b. Steady progress is better in the long run than inconsistent speed.
c. One should not assume success prior to actually achieving it.
d. There are often early indications of future happenings
e. Someone who always blame others

The poem below is for questions 43 to 46.
The Miracle of Friendship
There is a miracle called friendship
that dwells within the heart
and you don’t know how it happens
or when it even starts.
But the happiness it brings you
always gives a special lift
and you realize that
Friendship
is God’s most precious gift.
43. What is theme of the poem?
a. Friendship. d.  Happiness
b. Miracle. e.  gift
c. heart.
44. How many lines are there in first stanza?
a. 1. d.  4.
b. 2. e.  5.
c. 3.
45. What is the similar meaning of the word “gift” in the poem?
a. Statement. d.  Love.
b. Give. e.  Care.
c. Shine.
46. “….. how it happens”
     Where does the word “it” refer to?
a. Friendship. d. Called.
b. Dwells. e. Within.
c. Miracle.

Study the part of song below then answer questions 40 to 50.

He’s there in the dark; he’s there in my heart
He waits in the wind, he’s gonna play apart
Trouble is friend yeah trouble is a friend of mine

So don’t be alarm, if he takes you by the arms
I won’t let him win, I’m sucker for his charm
Trouble is friend yeah trouble is a friend of mine
47. What is the song about?
a. How to face problem in life
b. how to face the wind
c. how to turn on the alarm
d. how to play our friend
e. how to take your friend’s arms
48. What can you learn from the song above? 
a. Never run from your problem
b. Trouble is a friend
c. We must run with our friend.
d. Wait for your problem
e. Find the problem in the dark
49. “He waits in the wind …..”
What does the underlined word refer to?
a. gave d. has given
b. have given e. had given
c. will give
50. “Trouble is friend …..” What is the synonym of the word “trouble”?
a. clean d. problem
b. dirty e. happiness
c. stone

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