SOAL - SOAL LATIHAN KELAS XII

PERTEMUAN 1

1. 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.
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
2. 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!
What does the woman express?
a. Hope
b. Sympathy
c. Satisfaction
d. Expectation
e. Dissatisfaction
3. Which picture is described in the text?
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
kilometers. 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.
a. d.
b. e.

c.
.

4. Which picture is described in the text?

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.
a. d.

b. e.
c.

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.
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.

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.
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.
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.
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.
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

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.
Normal business will resume on Thursday, November 12, 2019.
Consulate General of Nigeria, Atlanta
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.
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.
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.
11. The citizens abandoned the king … he died.
a. when
b. before
c. while
d. until
e. whenever

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

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.
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:
A. Tap settings.
B. Tap Wi-Fi.
C. Turn on the Wi-Fi, your smartphone will automatically search for available Wi-Fi networks.
D. 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
when 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.
E. 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.
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.
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.

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.
15. “using advanced technologies” (Par. 2). The underlined word is synonymous with ….
a. affordable
b. expensive
c. modern
d. old
e. useful

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.
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.
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.

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.
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.

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

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.
20. Nurlita : Do you have plan for tomorrow evening?
Karmila : I don’t. Why? .
Nurlita : … to join me visiting Budi and Ria in their new home?
Karmila : I’d have to. Let’s go there at about 07.00 pm
a. Do you agree
b. Would you like
c. I am going with you
d. Don’t you think
e. Didn’t you