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Soal Bahasa Inggris SMA Kelas XI

Choose the correct answer by crossing a, b, c, d, or e!

This text is for questions 1 to 4.

The Good Stepmother

The old witch locked Hansel in a cage and set Gretel to clean the house. She planned
to eat them both. Each night the children cried and begged the witch to let them go.
Meanwhile, at home, their stepmother was beginning to wish she had never tried to get rid of
the children. I must find them,she said and set off into the forest.
Many hours later, when her feet were tired from walking and her lips were dry from
thirst, she came to the cottage belonging to the witch. The stepmother peeped through the
window. Her heart cried out when she saw the two children.
She picked up the broom leaning against the door and crept inside. The witch was
putting some stew in the oven when the stepmother gave her an almighty push. The witch fell
into the oven and the stepmother shut the door.
Children, I have come to save you, she said, hugging them tightly. I have done a dreadful
thing. I hope in time you will forgive me. Let me take you home and become a family again.
They returned to their home and the stepmother became the best mother anyone could
wish to have, and of course they lived happily ever after!

1. The story is about a stepmother who

A. Cried every night
B. Planned to eat the children
C. Begged a witch for money
D. Tried to run away from a witch
E. Saved her children from a witch

2. Which statement is TRUE about the stepmother?

A. She was the witchs friend
B. She loved her stepchildren
C. She hit the witch with a broom
D. She locked her children in a cage
E. She visited the witch to see her children

3. The witch fell into the oven and the stepmother shut the door.(Paragraph 4)
The underlined word can be replaced by the word..
A. Closed
B. Openned
C. Painted
D. Marked
E. Polished

4. How did the witch die?

A. She was burnt in the oven
B. She was trapped in a cage
C. She was hit with a broom
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D. She was locked in her house

E. She was pushed against the wall

This text is for questions 5 to 8.

Once upon a time there was a man who liked hunting very much. He often went to
the forest to hunt any animal he met.
One day he went hunting into the forest. He intended to shoot any animal he saw. He brought
his gun with him. When he was searching for his prey, suddenly he saw a bird perching on a
branch of a tree. It was a dove, suddenly an ant came and bit his foot. He was so startled that
he didnt shoot the dove. It was safe and then flew away.
Several days later, the dove was flying over a lake. He saw an ant floating on the
surface of the water. It was the ant that had saved the doves life from hunter. The ant was
almost drowned. The dove got idea, he picked up a big leaf and dropped it onto the surface of
the water near the ant. Luckily, the ant could get on the leaf.
The ant tried to bring the leaf to the edge of the lake and landed on the ground. The
ant was safe because the dove helped him.

5. The main idea of paragraph 2 is that .

A. An ant saved the dove life
B. The dove tried to avoid the hunter
C. The dove was perching on a branch of a tree
D. The hunter with his gun wass seeking his prey
E. The hunter was eager to shoot the animals in the forest

6. The hunter was very . when the ant bit his foot.
A. Angry
B. Furious
C. Shocked
D. Surprised
E. Disappointed

7. From the story we can conclude that both the ant and the dove are good example for
human beings because
A. The bird could fly over the lake
B. The ant could land on the ground
C. The ant could bite the hunters foot
D. The hunter couldnt shoot the dove
E. They could help to save each others lives

8. .suddenly he saw a bird perching on a branch of a tree.(Paragraph 2)

The underlined word means .
A. Walking
B. Blowing
C. Sleeping
D. Sitting
E. Flying
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This announcement is for questions 9 to 10.

Good morning, everyone.

We have ONE HOUR SUPER SALE program here
In Himalaya Supermarket
Today, you can get:
1 kg of sugar only Rp4,000.00
1 kg of pure palm cooking oil only Rp6,000.00
1 kg of fresh beef only Rp37,000.00
1 kg of eggs only Rp2,500.00 and still more.
This one hour super sale will start at 2 p.m
So, get your shopping basket now.
Take anything you want.
Have a nice shopping, thank you.

9. What is the announcement about?

A. Cheap prices for certain stuff
B. Buy two, get one for free
C. One Hour Super Sale program
D. A big sale program
E. Super stuff in cheap prices

10. When will the program end?

A. One hour
B. Two hours
C. Two and half hours
D. At 2 p.m
E. At 3 p.m

This advertisement is for questions 11 to 12.

Is the color of your wall blur?
Are you curious to what the best paint it?
Trust ADIDAYA paint
It gives the best color
Your house will be light up!
Get it in the nearest stores.
ADIDAYA paint, the best paint anyone to
trust!
11. What is the advertisement about?
A. The best paint, named Adidaya
B. A blur house wall
C. A light up house wall
D. The best nearest store
E. How to choose the best paint

12. get it in the nearest stores.

The word it refers to
A. A house wall
B. Blur color of a house wall
C. The best paint
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D. Adidaya paint
E. Your house

13. Is the color of your wall blur ?

The synonym of the underlined word is .
A. Bright
B. Shiny
C. Dim
D. Glare
E. Obscure

This text is for questions 14 to 15.

Attention, please.
Batik is our pride. It has been worn by Indonesian people for centuries.
Nowadays batik has been acknowledged by UNESCO as one of the worlds heritages.
Thats why we suggest that you wear batik in your everyday life.

14. What is the appeal about?

A. A suggestion that we should be proud of becoming Indonesian people.
B. A suggestion that we should be proud of the worlds heritages.
C. A suggestion that we should wear batik in everyday life.
D. A suggestion that we should wear batik for school uniforms.
E. A suggestion that we should wear batik on special occasions.

15. Nowadays batik has been acknowledged by UNESCO

What is the opposite meaning of the word acknowledged?
A. Ignore
B. Know
C. Understand
D. Accept
E. Consider

For questions 16 and 17, choose the correct words to complete the following dialog.
Mr. Darwin : Im very tired. Ive been driving for seven hours nonstop.
Mrs. Darwin : (16) .., dear.
Mr. Darwin : we also almost run out of gas.
Mrs. Darwin : Youre right. (17) We can also take a rest there.

16. The answer is..

A. You had better drive faster
B. You had better not drive faster
C. You had better take a rest for a while
D. You should not have a phone call while driving
E. You shouldnt daydream while driving

17. The answer is..

A. We should continue our trip
B. We shouldnt continue our trip
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C. We ought to stop at a restaurant

D. We ought to stop at the nearest gas station
E. We had better not stop at a gas station

This text is for question 18 to 22.

Is it important to know what your kids are watching? Of course, yes. Television can expose
things you have tried to protect them from, especially violence, pornography,
consumerism,etc.
A study demonstrated that spending too much time on watching TV during the day
or at a bedtime often causes bedtime disruption, stress and short of sleep duration.
Another research found that there is a significant relationship between the amount
of time spent for watching television during adolescence and early adulthood, and the
possibility of being aggressive.
Meanwhile, many studies have identified a relationship between kids who watch
TV a lot and being inactive and overweight.
Considering some facts mentioned above, protect your children with the following
tips;
1) Limit television viewing to 1-2 hours each day.
2) Do not allow your children to have a TV set in their bedrooms.
3) Review the rating of TV shows that your children watch.
4) Watch television with your children and dicuss what is happening in the show.

18. What is the text about?

A. The programs shown on TV
B. Watching TV is disadvantageous
C. The effects of watching television on kids
D. Reviewing the ratings of TV shows is important
E. The importance of knowing the program watched by our children
19. The following are the effects of watching TV a lot, except
A. Stress
B. Being active
C. Being aggressive
D. Bedtime disruption
E. Shorten sleep duration
20. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the text?
A. All TV programs are good for children
B. Children know what programs to watch
C. It is good for a kid to watch a TV all day long
D. It is very important for children to have a TV set in their bedrooms
E. Spending too much time for watching TV may cause kids inactive

21. It is hard for a child to sleep because ..

A. The parents review TVs program
B. The parents limit the time to watch TV
C. The kid watches TV with his/her parents
D. The kids watches too much TV at bedtime
E. The kid discusses the program with his /her parents

22. .often causes bedtime disruption (Paragraph 2)

The similar meaning of the bold-typed word is .
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A. Comfort
B. Disturbance
C. Problem
D. Pleasure
E. Happiness

For questions 23 and 24, complete the text with the suitable words.
Famous Reads
Dont (23) ..this great offer!
A set of the most read teenage magazines written by both local and foreign writers.
Get ten magazines for only Rp99,000.(24) .at all bookstores.

23. The answer is

A. Miss
B. Get
C. Let
D. Take
E. Forgot
24. The answer is
A. Portable
B. Audible
C. Available
D. Capable
E. Acceptable

This text is for questions 25 and 26

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by Friday, April 5, 2010 at 4 p.m.
dont miss it!

25. The text is about .

A. Mrs. Meilaniwatis famous book How to Become a Good Writer
B. A book entitled How to Become a Good Writer
C. A free seminar presented by Mrs. Meilaniwati
D. An invitation to meet Mrs. Meilaniwati
E. A famous writer, Mrs. Meilaniwati

26. Which statement is TRUE according to the text?

A. The event will last for five hours.
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B. Mrs. Meilaniwati will launch her book entitled How to Become a Good
Writer
C. Mrs. Meilaniwati is famous for her book entitled How to Become a Good
Writer.
D. A book entitled How to Become a Good Writer is a famous book.
E. Hilda is the writer of the book entitled How to Become a Good Writer

27. by Mrs. Meilani a famous book writer.

The underlined word can be replaced by
A. Smart
B. Diligent
C. Well-known
D. Unknown
E. Powerful

This text is for questions 28 to 32.

Last week I took my five-year old son, Willy, to a musical instrument store in my
hometown. I wanted to buy him a set of junior drum because his drum teacher advised me to
buy him one. Willy likes listening to music very much. He also likes asking me everything he
wants to know. Even his questions sometimes seem precocious for a boy of his age. He is
very inquisitive.
We went there by car. On the way, we saw a policeman standing near a traffic light
regulating the passing cars and other vehicles. He blew his whistle now and then.
Seeking the policeman blowing his whistle, willy asked me at once, Dad, why is
the policeman using a whistle, not a drum?
Hearing his unexpected question, I answered reluctantly, Because he is not Phil
Collins!
28. What is the text about?
A. Willy and his new drum
B. Phil Collins and his drum
C. A policeman and his whistle
D. Willys drum private teacher
E. The writers five-year old son

29. From the text above we know that Willy is a/an . boy.
A. Smart
B. Funny
C. Stupid
D. Childish
E. Annoying

30. Which sentence makes the text funny?

A. He is very inquisitive
B. Because he is not Phil Collins.
C. He blew his whistle now and then
D. He also likes asking me everything he wants to know
E. Dad, why is the policeman using a whistle not a drum?

31. Because he is not Phil Collins! (Paragraph 4)

The bold-typed word refers to .
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A. The writer
B. The wtriters son
C. Willy
D. The policeman
E. The whistle

32. He is very inquisitive.(Paragraph 1)

What is the synonym of the bold-typed word?
A. Smart
B. Clever
C. Curious
D. Friendly
E. Interesting

This text is for questions 33 to 35.

Listen to me, please. Ill tell you a little joke. Little Teddys class were on an outing
to their local police station. There they saw pictures of the ten most wanted men, tacked to a
bulletin board. On the way out of the police station Little Teddy said to the officer, It was so
nice of you to put my daddys picture up there.

33. Where did Little Teddys class visit?

A. To the police station
B. To the television station
C. To the hospital
D. To the school
E. To the laboratory

34. What were tacked to a bulletin board?

A. Ten most famous men
B. Ten most famous woman
C. Ten most wanted men
D. The best police officer
E. Ten worst men and women

35. Why was Little Teddy happy?

Because he could
A. See the most wanted mens pictures
B. Describe the most wanted men
C. Have the most wanted mens picture
D. See his fathers picture tacked to a bulletin board
E. See his father in the police station

This text is for questions 36 to 40.

Live Chicken for Dinner
A landowner from Seoul went to visit his farmer in the countryside and was treated
to a grand dinner of boiled chicken.
In the course of the meal, the farmers youngest son ran in, shouting, There it is!
Hes eating the dead chicken.
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The landowner thought that he had been served a long-dead chicken. So he put
down his chopsticks and told the servant to clear the table, politely saying, This is enough
for me. My stomach cant take any more.
Just then, the boy started eating the chickens legs greedly, saying at the same time,
Oh, this is really delicious.
Why are you eating the dead chicken? asked the surprised landowner.
Who eats live chickens? replied the boy.
36. What is the text about?
A. A landowner from Seoul
B. A landowner and his farmer
C. A farmers youngest son
D. Having live chicken for dinner
E. A landowner who was tricked by his farmers son

37. What is the purpose of the text?

A. To describe a particular thing
B. To tell past events
C. To entertain the readers
D. To explain something
E. To show how to do something step by step

38. How did the landowner tell the farmer that he had eaten enough food?
A. Rudely
B. Politely
C. Harshly
D. Angrily
E. Friendly

39. Why did the boy shout There it is! Hes eating the dead chicken.
A. Because he wanted to eat live chicken
B. Because he wanted to eat the boiled chicken
C. Because he wanted to make the man ashamed
D. Because he wanted to eat the dead chicken with the man
E. Because he didnt want the landowner to get stomachache because of the dead
chicken

40. Just then, the boy started eating the chickens legs greedily,.(Paragraph 4)
The underlined word can be best replaced by..
A. Safely
B. Carefully
C. Honestly
D. Gluttonously
E. Dangerously

For questions 41 and 42, complete the following paragraph with the correct articles
Last summer, Mr. Bono went down to (41)..sea which was quite far from his
hometown for a holiday. He stayed in a small, cheap hotel, but he wanted to have
(42)..clean, tidy room. He hated dirty places.
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41. The answer is

A. A
B. An
C. The
D. His
E. Its

42. The answer is

A. A
B. An
C. The
D. His
E. Its

This text is for questions 43 to 46.

Touring South America
A tourist was traveling with a guide through one of the thickest jungles in South
America when he came across an ancient Mayan temple. The tourist was entranced by the
temple, and asked the guide for details. To this, the guide stated that archaeologist were
carrying out excavations, and still finding great treasures. The tourist then queried how old
the temple was.
This temple is 1503 years old, replied the guide.
Impressed at this accurate dating, he inquired as to how he gave this precise figure.
Easy, replies the guide, the archaeologist said the temple was 1500 years old, and
that was three years ago.

43. Where was the temple situated?

A. In America
B. In South Africa
C. In one of the thickest
D. In the deep jungle in South America
E. Across one of the thickest jungles

44. Based on the guides explanation, how old was the temple a decade ago?
A. 1403
B. 1453
C. 1493
D. 1503
E. 1510

45. The tourist then queried how old the temple was.(Paragraph 1)
What does the bold-typed word mean?
A. Wonder
B. Reply
C. Define
D. Explain
E. State