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Kumpulan Soal Report Text SMP dan Pembahasan

iTapuih.com - Kumpulan Soal Report Text SMP dan Pembahasan. Report text adalah salah satu jenis teks teks yang berisi penjabaran umum mengenai sesuatu yang berisi fakta-fakta dengan didasarkan pada hasil kegiatan observasi dan penelitian. Pada postingan kali ini saya akan membagikan tentang Kumpulan Contoh Soal Report Text Untuk SMP dan Pembahasan. Kumpulan soal Report Text berikut ini saya kumpulkan dari berbagai naskah soal UN Bahasa Inggris SMP. Untuk lebih jelasnya Anda bisa kunjungi link berikut ini Pembahasan Soal UN Bahasa Inggris SMP dan SMA (2009-2017) Semoga kumpulan soal-soal berikut ini dapat membantu kita untuk meningkatkan kemampuan dalam Bahasa Inggris.


Read the following text to answer questions number 1 to 4.
Jellyfish are not really fish. They are invertebrate animals. This means that unlike fish or people, they have no backbones. In fact, they have no bones at all.

Jellyfish have stomachs and mouths, but no heads. They have nervous systems for sensing the world around them, but no brains. They are made almost entirely of water, which is why you can look through them.

Some jellyfish can glow in darkness by making their own light. The light is made by a chemical reaction inside the jellyfish. Scientists believe jellyfish glow for several reasons. For example, they may glow to scare away predators or to attract animals they like to eat.

Most jellyfish live in salt water, apart from a few types that live in fresh water. Jellyfish are found in oceans and seas all over the world. They live in warm, tropical seas and in icy waters near the North and South poles.
1. Which one creates jellyfish's light?
     A. White blood
     B. Nervous system
     C. Chemical reaction
     D. Salt water

2. Which one is TRUE about the jellyfish based on the text?
     A. They belong to invertebrate animals
     B. They have heads like other animals
     C. Their brain helps them find the food
     D. They cannot live in fresh water

3. What is the text about?
     A. Jellyfish
     B. Kinds of all fish
     C. All invertebrate animal
     D. Some kinds of sea animals

4. “Some jellyfish can glow in darkness by making their own light.” (paragraph 3)
The word “glow” in the sentence means …
     A. Move
     B. Produce
     C. Appear
     D. Shine

Lihat Pembahasan

Pembahasan berikut ini untuk soal nomor 1 sampai 4.
1. Seperti dinyatakan kalimat ke-2 paragraf 2 “The light is made by a chemical reaction inside the jellyfish”. Dari kalimat tersebut diperoleh informasi bahwa yang menimbulkan cahaya pada ubur-ubur adalah rekasi kimia Chemical reaction dalam tuhuh ubur-ubur itu.
Jawaban: C

2. Perhatikan pilihan berikut:
- Opsi (A) They belong to invertebrate animals (ubur-ubur, termasuk binatang invertebrata). Hal ini sesuai dengan informasi kalimat ke-2 paragraf 1: “They are invertebrate animals”.
- Opsi (B) bertentangan dengan informasi kalimat ke-5 paragraf 1, yakni sebenarnya ubur-ubur tidak memiliki kepala.
- Opsi (C) bententangan dengan informasi kalimat ke-6 paragraf 1, yakni ubur-ubur kenyataannya tidak memiiki otak.
- Opsi (D) bertentangan dengan informasi kalimat pertama paragraf 4, yakni ubur-ubur justru tinggal di air asin.
Jadi, pernyataan yang benar sesuai dengan teks adalah They belong to invertebrate animals.
Jawaban: A

3. Teks menjelaskan tentang ubur-ubur Jellyfish, dengan:
- ciri fisik pada paragraf 1 dan 2,
- keunikannya pada paragraf 3, dan
- habitatnya pada paragraph 4.
Jawaban: A

4. Kata bergaris bawah "glow" yang memiiki arti (bersinar atau bercahaya), bersinonim dengan kata "shine". Kata pada pilihan lain memiliki arti:
- move = bergerak,
- produce = menghasilkan,
- appear = muncul.
Sinonim glow yang tepat adalah Shine.
Jawaban: D

Read the following text to answer questions number 5 to 9.
The fastest baseball game on record took place on August 30, 1916. The two teams were from Winston-Salem and Asheville, North Carolina. The game was played in Asheville. The Winston-Salem team had to travel by train to and from Asheville. The last train that could get them back home on the same day was to leave at three o’clock. But the game was set for two o’ clock. How could they play the whole game and catch a train in just one hour? They asked the home team if they could start the game early. The Asheville team agreed.

The game started at 1:28. Both team played faster than they had ever had. All the batter swung at the first pitch. The team ran on and off the field between innings. Once, the Asheville pitcher even pitched before his teammates were on the field. The game was over at 1:59 . winston-Salem won by two-one. The players had no problem catching the train.
5. What is the text about?
     A. The fastest baseball game on record
     B. Winston-Salem and Asheville
     C. Playing a game and catching a train
     D. Winston-Salem victory

6. “The fastest baseball game on record took place on August 30, 1916″
What does the underline phrase means?
     A. Happened
     B. Hastened
     C. Found
     D. Matched

7. What time did the game between Winston-Salem and Ashevile finish?
     A. 1:28
     B. 1:59
     C. 2:00
     D. 3:00

8. The main idea of the last paragraph is that the fastest baseball game on record was played ….
     A. At 1:59
     B. More than one hour
     C. From 2:00 to 3:00 on August 1916
     D. In only 31 minutes so that the visiting team could catch the train

9. What can we conclude from the text?
     A. The Winston-Salem team cancelled their game
     B. The first baseball game was played by Winston-Salem and Asheville
     C. The Ashville team was thoughtful of their opponents’situation
     D. Winston-Salem was a good host team

Lihat Pembahasan

Pembahasan berikut ini untuk soal nomor 5 sampai 9.
5. Topik atau ide utama dalam bacaan bisa terdapat di awal atau akhir bacaan. Karena bacaan tersebut menerangkan tentang pertandingan baseball tercepat yang pernah tercatat maka bacaan tersebut tentang The fastest baseball game on record. Kalimat tersebut terdapat dalam kalimat pertama.
Jawaban: A

6. Took place artinya terjadi, maka kata yang artinya sama adalah happened. Sedangkan  Hastened (mengencangkan) found (menemukan) matched (menyesuaikan) Sinonim Took place adalah Happened.
Jawaban: A

7. The game between Winston-Salem and Asheville finish at 1:59 (Pertandingan antara Winston-Salem and Asheville selesai pada jam 1:59). Jawaban tersebut terdapat pada paragraph terakhir baris ke-4. The game was over at 1:59.
Jawaban: B

8. Ide utama paragraf terakhir adalah pertandingan baseball tercepat yang pernah tercatat dimainkan selama 3 menit. “The game started at 1;28. The game was over at 1:59.” Jadi lama permainannya 1:59-1:28 = 31 menit. Jawabannya adalah dalam 31 menit agar tim tamu tidak ketinggalan kereta In only 31 minutes so that the visiting team could catch the train
Jawaban: D

9. Dapat disimpulkan dan bacaan bahwa tim Asheville sangat memikirkan situasi lawan mainnya. (The Ashville team was thoughtful of their opponent’s situation.) Karena Winston Salem harus pulang pada han itu juga dan kereta terakhir berangkat jam 2 maka mereka meminta pertandingan dimulai lebih awal dan tim Ashville setuju. Jawabannya ada dalam kalimat terakhir paragraf pertama. Jawabannya adalah The Ashville team was thoughful of their opponents’situation.
Jawaban: C

Read the following text to answer questions number 10 to 12.
Unlike other international airlines which have stopped flights to Jakarta, Garuda Indonesia has no plan to delay its operation in the capital city.

Garuda Indonesia spokesman Pujobroto said the national flag airlines had not received any notification that Soekarno-Hatta Airport had been affected by the volcanic ash from the Mt. Merapi eruption about 500 kilometers to the east. "There has been no notification from the aviation authorities which says the airport is affected by the volcanic ash. Therefore Garuda continues its activities", Pujobroto said as quoted by kompas.com.

A total of 13 international carriers stopped their flights to Jakarta on Saturday, concerned out volcanic ash in the air that could cause damage to their aircraft engines, and endanger safety. They are Malaysia Airlines, AirAsia, Singapore Airlines, Emirates, Etihad, Turkish Air, Japan Airlines, Lufthansa and KLM.

Separately, Soekarno Hatta Airport operator PT Angkasa Pura II said the airport was safe and not affected by the volcano's eruptions. "The airport is considered normal and safe so far", airport operator's president director Tri S Sunoko said.

The Jakarta Post 
10. What does the text tell us about?
     A. International airlines to Jakarta
     B. Volcanic ash of Merapi eruption
     C. The condition of Sukarno Hatta Airport
     D. Garuda's operation in relation to the volcanic ash of Mt. Merapi

11. What is the reason for Garuda to continue its activities?
     A. Volcanic ashes had causing some damages to aircraft
     B. There is no notification of danger from authorities
     C. Other international carriers had stop their service
     D. Soekarno Hatta airport is unsafe for flights

12. What is the main idea of the fourth paragraph?
     A. 13 international carries stopped their flights to Jakarta because of the volcanic ash
     B. Malaysia Airlines, Air Asia, Singapore Airlines are some of International carriers
     C. Volcanic ash in the air could cause damage to aircraft and engines
     D. 13 international carriers are in critical situation in Jakarta

Lihat Pembahasan

Pembahasan berikut ini untuk soal nomor 10 dan 12.
10. Teks di atas membahas mengenai kegiatan dari maskapai Garuda ketika terjadi bencana erupsi Gunung Merapi. Pilihan yang tepat adalah Garuda's operation in relation to the volcanic ash of Mt. Merapi.
Jawaban: D

11. Coba simak kalimat "There has been no notification from the aviation authorities which says the airport is affected by the volcanic ash" yang mana dapat kita ambil informasi bahwa Garuda tetap beraktivitas dikarenakan tidak adanya tanda bahaya yang diberikan oleh pihak yang berwenang. Pilihan yang tepat adalah There is no notification of danger from authorities.
Jawaban: B

12. Ide pokok paragraf ketiga adalah 13 maskapai internasional lainnya yang menghentikan aktivitas penerbangan dikarenakan hambatan oleh abu vulkanik. Pilihan yang tepat adalah 13 international carries stopped their flights to Jakarta because of the volcanic ash.
Jawaban: A

Read the following text to answer questions number 13 to 16.
One of the most valuable and widespread plant is the bamboo. It is a tall treelike grass. There are more than 350 species. Most grow in Asia and on islands of the Indian and Pacific oceans. Although bamboo is a tropical plant, it can grow in a cooler temperate zones.

A single root may produce as many as 100 stems. They are hollow, woody, and jointed. The stems are sometimes 3 feet (0,9 meter) around. Sprouts grow fast, at times 1 foot (0,3 meter) or more a day. They may grow to 30, 50, or even 130 feet (9 to 40 meters) in height. Near the top are many branches. Some species do not bloom for 60 years or more.

Bamboo products range from food to houses. Asian people usually use the sprouts as vegetables. In East and Southeast Asia people use the hollow stems for water pipes and for building bridges and houses. Short sections serve as pails and cooking utensils. The stems make for walls, floors, and roofs. Thinner strips are woven into mats, chairs, cages, and curtains. Bamboo fishing rods are made of matched strips glued together. Split bamboo is also used for chopsticks and fan ribs. The inner parts of the stems of several species are made into quality papers.
13. What is the text about?
     A. Grass
     B. Bamboo
     C. Canebrake bamboo
     D. A tropical plant

14. Which part of the bamboo can be used for building houses?
     A. Bamboo sprouts
     B. Hollow stems
     C. Thinner strips
     D. Split bamboos

15. “In East and Southeast Asia people use the hollow stems for water pipes and for building bridges and houses.” (paragraph 3)
From this sentences, we know that ….
     A. Bamboo has multi purpose uses in East and Southeast Asia
     B. We can find bamboo trees only in East and Southeast Asia
     C. The holes in bamboo are used for water container
     D. In East and Southeast Asia, the best water pipes are made of bamboos

16. What is the main idea of paragraph 3?
     A. Bamboo is used for houses only
     B. Bamboo is needed in Asia
     C. Bamboo is able to be consumed
     D. Bamboo is a very useful plant

Lihat Pembahasan

Pembahasan berikut ini untuk soal nomor 13 sampai 16.
13. Keseluruhan bacaan tersebut menerangkan tentang hambu (bamboo). Selain itu dapat diLihat dan kalimat pertama “One of the most valuable and widespread plants is the bamboo” karena biasanya gagasan utama suatu bacaan ada di awal atau akhir. Maka, jawaban yang paling tepat adalah Bamboo.
Jawaban: B

14. Bagian dan bamboo yang dapat digunakan untuk membangun rumah adalah batanganya yang kosong. Dijelaskan dalam paragraf 3 bans ke-2 dan ke-3: “In East and South East Asia people use to the hollow stems for pipes and for building briges and houses” Maka, jawaban yang paling tepat adalah Hollow stems.
Jawaban: B

15. “In East and South East Asia people use to the hollow stems for pipes and for building briges and houses” . Dari kalimat tersebut dapat disimpulkan bahwa bamboo punya banyak kegunaan di Asia Timur and Asia tenggara Bamboo has multi purpose uses in East and South East Asia.
Jawaban: A

16. Gagasan utama paragraf ketiga adalah bambu adalah tanaman yang sangat berguna. Pada paragraf tiga dijelaskan tentang manfaat bambu yang bermacam-macam mulai dan makanan sampai rumah. “Bamboo products range from food to houses” Maka, jawaban yang tepat adalah Bamboo is a very useful plant.
Jawaban: D

Read the following text to answer questions number 17 to 20.
A storm is a disturbance of the ordinary conditions of the atmosphere accompanied by wind, rain, snow, sleet, hail (frozen rain), or thunder and lighting. Types of storms include the extra tropical cyclone, the common, large-scale storm of temperate latitudes; the tropical cyclone, or hurricane, which is somewhat smaller in area than the former and accompanied by high winds and heavy rains; the tornado, or “twister,” a small but intense storm with very high winds, usually of limited duration; and the thunderstorm, local in nature and accompanied by brief but heavy rain showers and often by hail. The term storm is also applied to blizzard, sandstorms, and dust storms, in which high wind is the dominant meteorological element.
17. What is the text about?
     A. Storms
     B. Thunderstorms
     C. Cyclones
     D. Hurricanes

18. What is the small storm with high winds happening in short time called?
     A. A cyclone
     B. A twister
     C. A hurricane
     D. A blizzard

19. “A storm is a disturbance of the ordinary conditions of the atmosphere …”.
The underlined word means ….
     A. Unusual
     B. Normal
     C. Great
     D. Horrible

20. From the text above we know that the extra tropical cyclone and the tropical cyclone are different in ….
     A. Height
     B. Shape
     C. Size
     D. Length

Lihat Pembahasan

Pembahasan berikut ini untuk soal nomor 17 sampai 20.
17. Dijelaskan pada kalimat pertama "A storm is a disturbance of the ordinary conditions of the atmosphere accompanied by wind, rain, snow, sleet, hail (frozen rain), or thunder and lighting." Teks tersebut tentang badai Storm.
Jawaban: A

18. Badai kecil yang disertai dengan angin kencang yang teijadi dalam waktu singkat disebut “time tornado or twister”. Pada baris kelima dan keenam dinyatakan “the tornado or twister a small but intense storm with very high winds, usually of limited duration” Maka, jawabannya adalah A twister.
Jawaban: B

19. Ordinary artinya biasa, jadi kata yang sama artinya adalah normal. Sedangkan, unusual (tidak biasa) great (luar biasa) horrible (mengerikan) Sinonim kata ordinary adalah Normal.
Jawaban: B

20. Dan bacaan dapat diketahui bahwa the extra tropical cyclone dan the tropical cyclone berbeda dalam hal ukuran. Maka perbedaannya dalam hal ukuran Size.
Jawaban: C

Read the following text to answer questions number 21 and 24.
The peach is known as a species of Prunus. It is a kind of edible juicy fruit. It is native to China. The peach tree grows to 4-10 m tall. It is a deciduous tree so it will fall its leaves in certain seasons. It belongs to the subfamily Prunoideae of the family Rosaceae.

The leaves are 7-16 em long and 2-3 em broad. The flowers are produced in early spring before the leaves. They are solitary or paired with about 2,5-3 cm in diameter. The color of the flower is pink.

Peach fruit is very nice. Its aroma smells good. The color of the flesh is yellow or white. The skin of the peach is smooth or velvety. The flesh is soft and juicy. It is delicious. It is a little bit harder when it is unripe. Inside the flesh, there is a large single seed. The seed is oval in shape. Its color is red-brown. Its length is about 1,3-2 cm. A wood–like husk surrounds this seed.

Most people know peaches as 'persicas'. It is related to the belief that peaches were native to Persia (now Iran). The modern botanical consensus is that they originate in China, and were introduced to Persia and the Mediterranean region along the Silk Road before Christian times.
21. Which part of the peach fruit contains water?
     A. The flesh
     B. The husk
     C. The seed
     D. The skin

22. What is the purpose of the third paragraph?
     A. To describe a peach tree
     B. To describe the peach fruit
     C. To describe the taste of peach fruit
     D. To describe the smell of a peach tree

23. From the text we know that ....
     A. Peaches come from Persia
     B. Peaches do not originate in Persia
     C. China imported peaches from Persia
     D. The modern botanical consensus decided the name of the fruit

24. "It is a little bit harder when it is unripe". (paragraph 3)
The underlined word refers to the ... of the peaches.
     A. Flesh
     B. Seed
     C. Skin
     D. Tree

Lihat Pembahasan

Pembahasan berikut ini untuk soal nomor 21 sampai 24.
21. Coba perhatikan kalimat "The flesh is soft and juicy" Kata "juicy" memiliki arti berair. Jadi, bagian dari buah persik yang berair adalah daging buahnya The flesh.
Jawaban: A

22. Paragraf tiga mendeskripsikan buah persik tersebut secara keseluruhan. Pilihan yang tepat adalah To describe the peach fruit.
Jawaban: B

23. Dari teks tersebut dapat kita ambil informasi bahwa buah persik tidak berasal dari Persia melainkan China. Pilihan yang tepat adalah Peaches do not originate in Persia.
Jawaban: B

24. Kata "it" tersebut merupakan kata ganti dari daging buah (flesh) dari kalimat sebelumnya. Jadi, kata it mengacu pada Flesh.
Jawaban: A

Read the following text to answer questions number 25 to 28.
An animal nursery is a kind of job. People who work as animal nursery workers work in zoos, kennels, animal shelters, and circuses. They are responsible for feeding, watering, cleaning, bathing and exercising animals. They care for animals' health by disinfecting them and keeping their cage clean. They keep records of treatments that the animals have received from the veterinarian, an animal doctor.

Animal nursery workers have serious responsibilities and functions. They provide care for newborns and young animals, prepare their food, transport them to feeding areas, and deliver food and water to them. The food they prepare is different for each species of animals they care for. They fill nursing bottles which have been sterilized with the appropriate feeding formula. They also take care of orphaned animals. They observe newborn animals and check for signs of disease or abnormality. They may perform physical exam on the young animals occasionally, taking their temperatures, pulse rate and blood pressure. They are also in charge of cleaning and preparing comfortable sleeping areas for animals, removing waste, cleaning and disinfecting them. They also make sure all cages and enclosures are safe.
25. What is the text about?
     A. The animals being cared by animal nursery workers
     B. The job description of animal nursery workers
     C. A dangerous job of animal nursery workers
     D. The work place of animal nursery workers

26. The food that the animal nursery workers prepared depends on ....
     A. The physical condition of the animals
     B. The emotional condition of the animals
     C. The species of the animals
     D. The age of the animals

27. "They keep records of treatments that the animals ...... (paragraph 1, line 4)
The underlined phrase is closest in meaning to ....
     A. Make
     B. Write
     C. Listen
     D. Watch

28. What is the purpose of the writer to write the text above?
     A. To entertain the readers with the animal nursery workers' story
     B. To explain the hobbies of the animal nursery workers
     C. To explain how to be an animal nursery workers
     D. To describe the job of animal nursery workers

Lihat Pembahasan

Pembahasan berikut ini untuk soal nomor 25 sampai 28.
25. Teks di atas membahas mengenai sebuah pekerjaan sebagai perawat binatang. Pilihan yang tepat adalah The job description of animal nursery workers.
Jawaban: B

26. Pada teks tersebut dapat kita ambil informasi mengenai jenis makanan yang disiapkan para perawat binatang yang disesuaikan dengan spesies binatang itu sendiri. Pilihan yang tepat adalah The species of the animals.
Jawaban: C

27. Frasa "keep record" memiliki makna "mencatat". Maka pilihan jawaban yang paling sesuai adalah Write.
Jawaban: B

28. Tujuan penulis membuat teks tersebut adalah untuk memberikan gambaran mengenai sebuah pekerjaan sebagai perawat binatang. Pilihan yang tepat adalah To describe the job of animal nursery workers.
Jawaban: D

Read the following text to answer questions number 29 to 32.
Jellyfish are not really fish. They are invertebrate animals. This means that unlike fish or people, they have no backbones. In fact, they have no bones at all.

Jellyfish have stomachs and mouths, but no heads. They have nervous systems for sensing the world around them, but no brains. They are made almost entirely of water, which is why you can look through them.

Some jellyfish can glow in darkness by making their own light. The light is made by a chemical reaction inside the jellyfish. Scientists believe jellyfish glow for several reasons. For example, they may glow to scare away predators or to attract animals they like to eat.

Most jellyfish live in salt water, apart from a few types that live in fresh water. Jellyfish are found in oceans and seas all over the world. They live in warm, tropical seas and in icy waters near the North and South poles.
29. Which one creates Jellyfish's light?
     A. White blood
     B. Nervous system
     C. Chemical reaction
     D. Salt water

30. Based on the text, we know that ....
     A. They belong to invertebrate animals
     B. They have heads like other animals
     C. Their brain helps them find the food
     D. They cannot live in fresh water

31. What is the text about?
     A. Jellyfish
     B. Kinds of all fish
     C. All invertebrate animals
     D. Some kinds of sea animals

32. "Some jellyfish can glow in darkness by making their own light." ( paragraph 3 )
The word "glow" in the sentence means ....
     A. Move
     B. Produce
     C. Appear
     D. Shine

Lihat Pembahasan

Pembahasan berikut ini untuk soal nomor 29 sampai 32.
29. Pertanyaan ”Which one creates Jellyfish's light?” ini berarti (Apa yang membuat cahaya pada ubur ubur?) jawabannya bisa ditemukan pada kalimat “The light is made by a chemical reaction inside the jellyfish”. Maka, jawaban yang tepat adalah Chemical reaction.
Jawaban: C

30. Pernyataan yang sesuai dengan teks tersebut adalah They belong to invertebrate animals.
Jawaban: A

31. Secara umum teks tersebut menceritakan tentang Jellyfish.
Jawaban: A

32. Kata “glow” memiliki arti yang sama dengan shine (bersinar) pilihan yang lain move (bergerak) produce (meproduksi) appear (menampakkan). Sinonim dari kata glow adalah Shine.
Jawaban: D

Read the following text to answer questions number 33 to 37.
Ojek “motorcycle taxi” began appearing in Jakarta after becak was banned in 1994. Ojek service began as a people’s initiative to provide an alternative transportation for people who used becak from main roads into housing complexes.

There is no government license or control for ojek. By the law, all motorcycle passengers should wear helmet so ojek drivers should have a spare for their passengers to wear. Ojek tends to congregate at t-junctions on main roads and near smaller roads that are not serviced by bus routes.

Ladies should have a careful position in taking ojek. Also, if the women wear a dress, they have to sit side wise on the back of the vehicle. You have to bargain before you get on and ask a local people about the usual price.
33. What is mainly discussed in the text?
     A. Housing complexes
     B. Motorcycle taxi
     C. Alternative transportation
     D. People’s initiative

34. Where do ojeks gather?
     A. In main roads
     B. At housing complexes
     C. At t-junctions
     D. On bus routes

35. What had started ojek to appear?
     A. The government control over ojek
     B. Bus services that cover smaller road
     C. Becak were banned in 1994
     D. New housing complexes were built

36. What is the main idea of paragraph three?
     A. Tips for ojek passengers
     B. Law for motorcycles passengers
     C. The beginning of ojek service
     D. Ojek service’s coverage area

37. From the text, we know that ….
     A. Ojek passengers are mainly women
     B. Ojek has replace becak’s function
     C. Ojek only operate in housing complexes
     D. Ojek has fixed price for its routes

Lihat Pembahasan

Pembahasan berikut ini untuk soal nomor 33 sampai 37.
33. Teks tersebut membahas tentang ojek Motorcycle taxi, sebagaimana disebutkan dalam kalimat pertama.
Jawaban: B

34. Dan kalimat "Ojek tends to congregate at t-junctions on main roads and near smaller roads that are not serviced by bus routes." Kita tahu bahwa Para pengemudi ojek berkumpul (congregate) di pertigaan jalan raya dekat jalan kecil yang tidak dilalui bus.Maka, pilihan yang tepat adalah At t-junctions.
Jawaban: C

35. Pada kalimat pertama, paragraf pertama disebutkan bahwa "Ojek "motorcycle taxi" began appearing in Jakarta after becak was banned in 1994." Jadi awal mula munculnya ojek setelah becak dilarang pada tahun 1994.Maka, pilihan yang tepat adalah Becak were banned in 1994.
Jawaban: C

36. Paragraf ketiga berisi saran untuk pengguna/ konsumen ojek tentang bagaimana menggunakan jasa ojek ini. Tips for ojek passengers.
Jawaban: A

37. Kesimpulan yang dapat disimpulkan dan teks tersebut yaitu ojek telah menggantikan fungsi becak sebagai transportasi altematif. Jadi, pilihan yang tepat adalah Ojek has replace becak’s function.
Jawaban: B

Read the following text to answer questions number 38 to 41.
Gardenia plants are popular for the strong sweet scent of their flowers. Gardenia is the national flower in Pakistan. In japan and China, the flower is called Kuchinashi (Japanese) and Thi zi (Chinese).

Gardenia plants are evergreen shrubs. Their small trees can grow to 1 – 5 meters tall. The leaves are 5 – 50 centimeters long and 3 – 25 centimeters broad, dark green, and glossy with a leathery texture. The flowers are in small groups, white, or pale yellow, with 5 – 12 lobes (petals) from 5 – 12 centimeters diameter. They usually bloom in mid-spring to mid-summer. Many species have strong aroma.

To cultivate gardenia as a house plant is not easy. This species can be difficult to grow because it originated in warm humid tropical areas. It demands high humidity and bright (not direct) light to thrive. It flourishes in acidic soil with good drainage and thrives on 20° – 23° C during the day and 15° – 16°C in the evening. Potting soils developed specifically for gardenias are available. It grows no larger than 18 inches in height and width when grown indoor. In climates where it can be grown outdoors, it can reach the height of 6 feet. If water hits the flowers, they will turn brown.
38. How tall is a gardenia tree?
     A. 3 – 25 cm
     B. 5 – 12 cm
     C. 5 – 50 cm
     D. 1 – 5 m

39. What is the main idea of the last paragraph?
     A. It is easy to plant a gardenia tree
     B. A gardenia plant needs high humidity
     C. It’s not easy to plant gardenia as a house plant
     D. A good drainage is important for gardenia plant

40. From the text we know that ….
     A. People don’t like the strong scent of flower
     B. Gardenia is widespread in Asia
     C. The flower is easy to plant
     D. The flower is expensive

41. “… because it originated in warm … (paragraph 3, line 10)
The underlined word refers to ….
     A. The flower
     B. The species
     C. The soil
     D. The leaf

Lihat Pembahasan

Pembahasan berikut ini untuk soal nomor 38 sampai 41.
38.Tinggi pohon Gardenia yaitu 1 - 5 meter, sebagaimana disebutkan dalam kalimat "Their small trees can grow to 1-5 meters tall." Jadi, jawaban yang tepat adalah 1 – 5 m.
Jawaban: D

39.Ide utama paragraf terakhir terdapat dalam kalimat pertama, yaitu "To cultivate gardenia as a house plant is not easy." Jadi, jawaban yang tepat adalah It’s not easy to plant gardenia as a house plant.
Jawaban: C

40. Analisa jawaban yang ada yaitu: A. people don't like the strong scent of flower (salah, karena karena bunga Gardenia terkenal akan keharuman bunganya yang kuat) B. Gardenia is widespread in Asia (benar, karena yaitu di Cina, Jepang, dan Pakistan) C. the flower is easy to plant (salah, karena paragraf terakhir menyatakan bunga ini susah ditanam) D. the flower is expensive (salah, karena tidak disebutkan dalam teks) Jadi, jawaban yang tepat adalah Gardenia is widespread in Asia.
Jawaban: B

41. Dari kalimat "This svecie4 can be difficult to grow because it originated in warm humid tropical areas" kata it menggantikan This species.
Jawaban: B

Read the following text to answer questions number 42 to 45.
Ostrich is a large flightless bird native to Africa. It is distinctive in its appearance with a long neck and legs. It has the ability to run at maximum speed of about 70 km/h, the top land speed of any bird. The Ostrich is the largest living species of bird and lays the largest egg of any hying bird. The diet of the Ostrich mainly consist of plant, though it also eats insects. It lives in nomadic groups which consist of five to fifty birds. When threatened, the Ostrich will either hide itself by lying flat against the ground or run away. Moreover, it can attack the enemy with a kick from its Powerful legs.

Ostriches become sexually mature when they are 2 to 4 years old. Females mature about six months earlier than males. The mating begins in March or April and ends before September. 
42. What is the text about?
     A. The Ostrich
     B. The African bird
     C. The nomadic bird
     D. The largest bird in the world

43. What does Ostrich do when its threatened?
     A. Runs away
     B. Eats insects
     C. Attacks its enemy
     D. Lives in nomadic group

44. What is the main idea of the second paragraph?
     A. Ostrich is a large flightless bird native to Africa
     B. The Ostrich is the largest living species of bird
     C. Mature Ostrich mates in March to September
     D. The female Ostrich mature about six months earlier than males 

45. "It lives in nomadic groups..." The underlined word is closest in meaning ....
     A. Laying the largest egg
     B. Eating plants for living
     C. Living in a certain place
     D. Wandering from place to place

Lihat Pembahasan

Pembahasan berikut ini untuk soal nomor 42 sampai 45.
42. Dalam teks tersebut membicarakan tentang burung unta The ostrich.
Jawaban: A

43. Dalam teks dikatakan “When threatened, the ostrich will either hide itself by lying flat against the ground, or runaway (Ketika terancam burung unta akan bersembunyi dengan merebahkan tubuhnya di tanah atau melarikan diri). Jawaban yang tepat adalah Runs away.
Jawaban: A

44. Paragraf kedua membicarakan mengenai burung unta beona akan dewasa 6 bulan lebih awal dibandingkan burung unta jantan The female Ostrich mature about six months earlier than males.
Jawaban: D

45. Nomadic yaitu berpindah dari tempat satu ke tempat lain Wandering from Place to place.
Jawaban: D

Read the following text to answer questions number 46 to 49.
Ant is an insect. There are more than 12.000 species of ants all over the world. An ant is tiny insect but it can lift 20 boles Its own body weight.

There are three kinds of ants in a colony, the queen, the female workers don't have wings. The queen is the only ant that can lay eggs. The male ants' job Is to male with future queen ants and they do not live long afterward. Once the queen grows to adulthood, she spends the rest of her life laying eggs. A colony may have a queen or many queens depend on the species.

Ant colony has soldiers that protect the queen, defend the colony, gather food, and attack the enemy colonies. If they are able to defeat their enemy, they will take away their eggs. When these eggs hatch, the next ants will become slaves. 
46. Which ant lays eggs?
     A. The male
     B. The queen
     C. The soldier
     D. The female worker 

47. What is the main idea of paragraph two?
     A. The queen is only ant that can lay eggs
     B. There are three kinds of ants in a colony
     C. The queen and the males have wings
     D. Ants live in three colonies 

48. “An ant is a tiny insect but It can lift ...” (paragraph 2) The underlined word is closest in meaning to ....
     A. Useful
     B. Small
     C. Strong
     D. Big

49. How do the soldier ants treat defeated enemy?
     A. They will take away their eggs
     B. They mate the future queen ants
     C. They ask them to leave the colony
     D. They attacked the enemy soldier till dead

Lihat Pembahasan

Pembahasan berikut ini untuk soal nomor 46 sampai 49.
46. Dalam teks dikatakan “the queen is the only ant that can lay eggs” (Ratu adalah satu-satunya semut yang dapat mongerami telurnya). Maka, pilihan yang tepat adalah The queen.
Jawaban: B

47. Dalam paragraf kedua membicarakan mengenai tiga jenis semut dalam sebuah koloni There are three kinds of ants in a colony.
Jawaban: B

48. Tiny mempunyai arti yang sama dengan small yaitu kecil. Maka, pilihan yang tepat adalah Small.
Jawaban: B

49. Dalam teks dikatakan “If they are able to defeat their enemy, they will take away their eggs (jika mereka dapat mengalahkan lawan maka mereka akan membawa telur-telur mereka). Maka, pilihan yang tepat adalah They will take away their eggs.
Jawaban: A

Read the following text to answer questions number 50 to 53.
A cactus (plural: cacti) is any member of the plant family Cactaceae, native to the Americas. They are often used as ornamental plants, but some are also crop plants. Cacti are grown for protection of property from wild animals, as well as malty other uses.

Cacti are unusual and distinctive plants, which are adapted to extremely hot environments, showing a wide range of anatomical and physiological features which conserve water.

Cacti come in a wide range of shapes and sizes. Many cactus species are night blooming, as they are pollinated by nocturnal insects or small animals, principally moths and bats. Cacti range in size from small and globular to tall and columnar. 
50. Cacti can adapt to hot environments because their anatomical and physiological features ....
     A. Are unusual
     B. Are extreme
     C. Conserve water
     D. Have large sizes 

51. What does the third paragraph tell us about?
     A. The usage of cacti
     B. The habitat of cacti
     C. The advantages of cacti
     D. The characteristics of cacti

52. The underlined word in "Many cactus species are night blooming, as ..." is closest in meaning to ....
     A. Performing
     B. Flowering
     C. Increasing
     D. Creating 

53. A cactus can be easily found in front of many houses because it is often used as a/an ... plant.
     A. Crop
     B. Wild
     C. Unusual
     D. Ornamental

Lihat Pembahasan

Pembahasan berikut ini untuk soal nomor 50 sampai 53.
50. Dari paragraf kedua "... showing a wide range of anatomical and physiological features which conserve water." kita bisa menemukan jawaban untuk pertanyaan tersebut. Jadi, jawaban yang tepat adalah Conserve water.
Jawaban: C 

51. Secara garis besar paragraf ketiga tersebut membahas tentang ciri khas kaktus. Jadi, jawaban yang tepat adalah The characteristics of cacti.
Jawaban: D

52. Kata "blooming" mempunyai arti yang sama dengan "flowering" yaitu (berbunga). Sedangkan, pilihan lain mempunyai arti performing (melakukan) increasing (meningkat) creating (menciptakan). Jadi, sinonim kata blooming adalah Flowering.
Jawaban: B

53. Dari pernyataan "They are often used as ornamental plants, but some are also crop plants." kita bisa mengetahui bahwa kaktus sering dijadikan sebagai tanaman hias. Jadi, jawaban yang tepat adalah Ornamental.
Jawaban: D

Read the following text to answer questions number 54 to 57.
The black widow spider is an extremely poisonous spider of North and South America. Only the female one is dangerous. The bite of the male is generally harmless. Although it is greatly feared, it is not aggressive and generally bites only to defend itself.

This kind of spider has long legs and smooth, black bodies. The female spider is about twice as big as the male. It has a round, shiny, black abdomen, with a distinctive mark shaped like an hourglass on the underside. The male spider is only about half as the long as females and has more slender body. It has four pairs of red dots along the sides of the abdomen. It is rarely seen and is harmless.

Black widow spiders primarily eat insect that they trap in their webs. They kill their prey by biting and then inserting their venom. Birds and other animals learn not to eat the spider by identifying hourglass mark on their body. The venom makes the animal sick but usually does not kill them.
54. What does the text mostly tell us about?
     A. The black widow spider's enemy
     B. The habitat of black widow spiders
     C. The black widow spider in general
     D. The danger of black widow spiders

55. What happens when an animal eats a black widow spider?
     A. The animal will soon die because of the venom
     B. The animal will get sick because of the venom
     C. The spider shows hourglass mark on its body
     D. The animal will become more aggressive

56. What is the main food of the black widow spider?
     A. Fish
     B. Birds
     C. Insects
     D. Reptiles

57. The underlined word in "... as long as female and have more slender bodies." is closest in meaning to ....
     A. Huge
     B. Small
     C. Slim
     D. Thick

Lihat Pembahasan

Pembahasan berikut ini untuk soal nomor 54 sampai 57.
54. Teks tersebut membahas tentang "black widow" secara umum. Maka, jawaban yang tepat adalah The black widow spider in general.
Jawaban: C

55. Perhatikan paragraf terakhir "The venom makes the animal sick but usually does not kill them." Hewan yang mencoba untuk memakan laba-laba ini akan menderita sakit. Maka, jawaban yang tepat adalah The animal will get sick because of the venom.
Jawaban: B

56. Perhatikan paragraf terakhir "Black widow spiders primarily eat insect that they trap in their webs." Dari pernyataan tersebut kita bisa mengetahui bahwa makanan utama laba-laba ini adalah Insects.
Jawaban: C

57. Kata "slender" mempunyai arti yang sama dengan "slim" yaitu (ramping/langsing). Sedangkan, pilihan lain mempunyai arti huge (besar) small (kecil) thick (tebal). Jadi, sinonim kata slender adalah Slim.
Jawaban: C

Read the following text to answer questions number 58 to 61.
Lightning is one of Nature's most dangerous phenomenon. The average lightning flash could light a 100 watt light bulb for more than three months. The temperature of a lightning bolt may reach 27.760°C which is hotter than the surface of the sun.

Lightning is not only an outdoor hazard. In houses without adequate lightning protection. It can be dangerous to take a bath or shower. The electric shock could be delivered along the water pipes. There is also the risk of lightning shocks being transmitted via telephone or plugged in electronics in houses without protection. Thus, people who live in these houses should unplug telephones, computers, and televisions during storms, protecting them from damage in case of lightning strike. If that is too much work, it's much safer to at least install special socket inserts that protect against surges.
58. What is the text mainly about?
     A. The power of lightning.
     B. The danger of lightning.
     C. The definition of lightning.
     D. The process of lightning.

59. How can the lightning be dangerous while we are taking a bath?
     A. The electric shock could be delivered along the water pipes.
     B. The lightening can be transmitted via electronics.
     C. The lightning strike can protect them from damage.
     D. Electronic in houses can deliver telephone and televisions.

60. Which of the following is prohibited to do when there is lightning in a house without lightning protection?
     A. Sweep the floor
     B. Vacuum the carpet
     C. Boil water
     D. Turn on the torch

61. The information text above mainly is important for ...
     A. The teacher
     B. The scientist
     C. The housewife
     D. The student

Lihat Pembahasan

Pembahasan berikut ini untuk soal nomor 58 sampai 61.
58. Secara keseluruhan text tersebut menceritakan tentang bahaya petir. Maka, jawaban yang tepat adalah The danger of lightning.
Jawaban: B

59Untuk pertanyaan "How can the lightning be dangerous while we are taking a bath?" (Bagaimana bisa petir menjadi berbahaya saat kita mandi?) sengatan listrik bisa dikirim melalui pipa air. Jadi, sinonim kata interact adalah The electric shock could be delivered along the water pipes.
Jawaban: A

60. Manakah dari hal berikut yang dilarang dilakukan saat terjadi petir di rumah? Jika alat tersebut terhubung langsung dengan listrik. Jadi, jawaban yang tepat adalah Vacuum the carpet.
Jawaban: B

61. Informasi tersebut sangat penting bagi ibu rumah tangga. Jadi, jawaban yang tepat adalah The housewife.
Jawaban: C

Read the following text to answer questions number 62 to 64.
Penguins are torpedo-shaped, flightless birds that lives in the southern regions of the Earth. Though many people imagine a small, black-and-white animal when they think of penguins, these birds actually come in a variety of sizes, and some are very colourful.

For example, crested penguins spot a crown of yellow feathers. Blushes of orange and yellow mark the necks of emperor and king penguins. What look like bright yellow, bushy eyebrows adorn the heads of some species, such as the Foirdland, Royal, Snares and rock hopper penguins. The macaroni penguin's name comes from the crest of yellow feathers on its head, which looks like the 18th-century hats of the same name. A light yellow mask covers the face of the yellow—eyed penguin around the eyes.
62. What is the purpose of the text above?
     A. To describe about a penguin
     B. To tell readers how penguins live
     C. To inform the readers the kinds of penguins
     D. To tell facts about penguins

63. Paragraph 2 describe penguins in terms of its ...
     A. Shape
     B. Habitat
     C. Sizes
     D. Colour

64. "Penguins are torpedo-shaped, flightless birds that live in the southern regions of the earth." What can we infer from the sentence?
     A. Penguins have strong body.
     B. Penguins cannot fly.
     C. Penguins live on the ocean
     D. Penguins live the north pole.

Lihat Pembahasan

Pembahasan berikut ini untuk soal nomor 62 sampai 64.
62. Text ini kita sebut Report Text, salah satu jenis text yang memberikan informasi berdasarkan fakta yang merupakan hasil observasi dan research. Jadi, tujuan penulisan text ini adalah To inform the readers the kinds of penguins.
Jawaban: C

63. Paragraf 2 menggambarkan penguin dalam hal warna Colour.
Jawaban: D

64. "Penguins are torpedo-shaped, flightless birds that live in the southern regions of the earth." Hal yang bisa kita simpulkan dari kalimat itu tentang pinguin yang tidak bisa terbang "flightless birds". Jadi, jawaban yang tepat adalah Penguins cannot fly.
Jawaban: B

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