LATIHAN SOAL PRA-PAS

SEMESTER GASAL
TAHUN PELAJARAN 2020 / 2021
A. PILIHAN GANDA
Text 1 (no.1-4)

Is drinking coffee good for us?

Many people know that coffee contains caffeine which may cause several body problems like
heart disease and sleeping disorder. The increase of cholesterol and blood pressure are also
reported to be the result of consuming coffee. However, coffee is not that bad. It does have its
positive sides that will contribute to human’s health.
Coffee is rich in antioxidants like chlorogenic acid and melanoidins. Antioxidants prevent
oxidation, a process that cause damage to cells and contributes to aging. In addition, to that, the
caffeine in coffee is a well-known stimulant. Coffee promotes alertness, attention, and
wakefulness.
Regular coffee drinking reduces the risk of several diseases such as Parkinson’s disease,
diabetes, Alzheimer disease and asthma. Several studies found that drinking coffee on a regular
basis is significantly less likely to develop these diseases. The caffeine in coffee, for instance, is
related to theophylline, an old asthma medication. Caffeine can open airways and improve
asthma symptoms.
Consuming too much coffee may be bad for our health. Regular coffee drinking not more
than two cups a day will be good for our body.

1. The organization of the text above is . . . .

A. General classification, description D. Orientation, complication, resolution
B. Thesis, arguments, reiteration E. Thesis, arguments, recommendation
C. Orientation, events, twists

2. What does the text mainly tell us about?

A. Coffee and the results of selling it illegally
B. Drinking coffee randomly and the diseases
C. The danger of drinking too much coffee
D. The advantages of drinking coffee regularly
E. The bad effects of drinking too little coffee

3. Coffee can prevent aging because. . .

A. The chlorogenic acid and melanoidins avoid oxidation.
B. Caffeine in it reduces attention and wakefulness.
C. Parkinson and Alzheimer diseases get worse.
D. Its theophylline can improve asthma symptoms.
E. Its caffeine prevents alertness.

4. ”Antioxidants prevent oxidation, a process that causes. . . .”(Paragraph 2)

The underlined word is synonymous with . . . .
A. reuse D. support
B. manage E. neglect
C. avoid

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Text 2 (No. 5-7)
Cars should be banned from the city. As we all know, cars create pollution, and cause a lot of
road deaths and other accidents.
Firstly, cars as we all know, contributed to most of the pollution in the world. Cars emit a
deadly gas that causes illness such as bronchitis, lung cancer, and “triggers” of asthma. Some of
these illnesses are so bad that people can die from them.
Secondly, the city is very busy. Pedestrians wander everywhere and cars commonly hit
pedestrians in the city, which causes them to die. Cars today are our roads biggest killers.
Thirdly, cars are very noisy. If you live in the city, you may find it hard to sleep at night, or
concentrate on your homework, and especially talk to someone.
In conclusion, cars should be banned from the city because of the reasons listed.

5. The text above is called . . . .

A. Narrative D. Hortatory exposition
B. Report E. Analytical exposition
C. Recount

6. Why do cars today become roads biggest killers?

A. Pedestrians hit cars in the city.
B. Road deaths are caused by pollution.
C. Many cars cause respiratory illnesses.
D. Pedestrians are hit by cars in the city.
E. Cars can cause hearing disorder.

7. “Some of these illnesses are so bad that people can die from them.”
(Paragraph 3)
The underlined word refers to . . . .
A. pedestrians D. cars
B. illnesses E. accident
C. deaths

Text 3 (No.8-11)
Do you agree that music is important in our life? Yes I do, music has certain role completing
our day to day activities. Here are some reasons why music is heard everywhere and anywhere. 
Music is a way to express feelings. When we fall in love, the kind of music we’d listen to
would be all about love. When we’re sad, we would go for music that is melancholic in nature
and immerse ourselves in the sadness. When we’re happy, we’d choose songs with happy tunes,
too.
Song can help to memorize the last experiences. A favorite song is a powerful documentary.
People with Alzheimer which are impaired the brain would remember details about songs they
were familiar with. For example, an elderly woman who couldn’t even remember her husband’s
name would remember the details of her favorite song; when it was played, how it made her feel
and things about the song that made it especially memorable for her.
Further, music can unite people for a cause and changes the world. A song with good lyric
and striking deep chord can stimulate the universal feeling of all people. We can see it in the case
of the famous and legendary Michael Jackson's Heal the World. It can arouse humanism of a lot
people in this world.
So what would the world be like without music? It would be lonely.

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8. What does the text mainly tell us about?
A. the role of Michael Jackson's Heal the World
B. the universal feeling of all people on music
C. the disadvantages of music for people
D. the ways people express their feeling
E. the importance of music in our life

9. Paragraph three mainly tells us the idea that . . .

A. the world without music would be lonely.
B. music has no roles in our day to day activities.
C. song can help to memorize the last experiences.
D. people with Alzheimer wouldn’t remember songs.
E. a favorite song is a powerful documentary.

10. How can music unite people for a cause and change the world?
A. People dislike the song presented by their own idol.
B. Music and song just can make people feel sad and happy.
C. It is a way how people can express their feeling at the moment.
D. The lyric and chord stimulate the universal feeling of all people.
E. There are no reasons why people have to appreciate the music.

11. ”When we’re sad, we would go for music that is melancholic. . . ’’ (Paragraph 2)
The underlined word is the antonym of . . . .
A. sorrowful D. sympathetic
B. happy E. generous
C. miserable

Text 4 (No.12-14)

Why Exercise is Important?

The majority of us claim that we do not have time for exercise. We feel too busy to do that.
However, many experts said that exercise has great role in making our body healthy.
Being physically active offers many advantage. In physical reword, exercise can reduce weight
then our body will become fitter. Exercise is also believed to reduce stress levels, improve sleep
patterns, and reduce the risk of heart disease, diabetes and some forms of cancer. Beside physical
advantage, exercise also brings good effects mentally. Due to the fitter body, exercise can make us
feel refreshed and happy then we can increase our life quality and expectancy.
How can we do exercise while we are busy? Such question is commonly found among us.
Actually exercise can be done in simple ways. We can go walking while shopping. In the office we
can take stair rather than lift to run up and down. Or we can go cycling while enjoy the leisure.
Over all, doing exercise is little bit difficult in busy life but the little bit of exercise will help
better.

12. What is the social function of the text above?

A. to describe all about exercise.
B. to inform the readers that exercise is risky.
C. to amuse or entertain the readers about exercise.

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 D. to persuade the readers that exercise is important.
E. to explain the process involved in an exercise.

13. It is stated in the text that. . .

A. Exercise also brings good effects mentally.
B. Exercise is very hard to do in our busy life.
C. Exercise can make us feel bored and sad.
D. The little bit of exercise will help nothing.
E. Stress level is increased due to exercise.

14. “Or we can go cycling while enjoy the leisure.” (Paragraph 3)

The underlined word has the closest meaning with. . . .
A. rush hour D. daily life
B. busy time E. nice scenery
C. free time

Text 5 (No.15-17)
Television is the most popular form of entertainment in any household. But I think television
tends to have a tremendous influence on its viewers.
First, based on the recent research, people of all ages use this medium to entertain
themselves for an average of five hours a day. Of course, the constant exposure of TV will
influence the viewers’ thinking and attitude. This can be seen from the fact that many criminals
are inspired from the scene on TV.
Secondly, people can be adversely affected by constant watching television. This is due to
the fact that they participate less in physical activities, spend less time reading and working and
see a work of violence that can affect their own feelings of security.
Finally, commercial advertisement on TV can be a brain washing. Psychologically, constant
show of advertisement will shape one’s image about one product. No wonder people are easier
to remember the motto or slogan of one advertisement than to retrieve information that they have
learnt.
In short, TV will be a kind of monster which can conquer one’s mind and attitude.

15. The text mainly tells us about . . .

A. television, the best entertainer in our lives.
B. scientists’ research on the popularity of TV.
C. viewers’ tremendous influence on television.
D. the average time people spent watching television.
E. the bad effects of television on its viewers.

16. How long do people spend their time to watch TV per day?
A. 4 hours D. 7 hours
B. 5 hours E. 8 hours
C. 6 hours

17. The last paragraph mainly states the idea that….

A. Television causes tremendous bad effects on its viewers.
B. Television influences people to do more physical exercise.
C. Television can inspire someone to do good habits.
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 D. People are encouraged to read a lot of books instead.
E. People learn a lot of positive things from television.

18. “. . and see a work of violence that can affect their own feelings of security.” (Paragraph 3)
The underlined word refers to . . . .
A. Television D. Criminals
B. Activities E. People
C. Feelings

Text 6 (No.19-22)

Smoking Should be Banned in Public Areas

As we all know, smoking should be banned in public areas. It creates pollution and causes
many kinds of disease. These are, among others, lung cancer, heart disease, stroke, chronic
bronchitis emphysema and breast cancer for women.
There are many side effects of smoking cigarettes. Firstly, smoking presents a hazard to
health. Smoke from the average cigarette contains around 4,000 chemicals, some of which are
highly toxic and at least 43 which cause cancer.
Secondly, nicotine, a major constituent of tobacco smoke, is both poisonous and highly
addictive. It contains noxious chemical substances, which can damage our health.
Thirdly, smoking makes the environment dirty, especially because of its ash. If inhaled, we
will suffer from coughs, difficult breathing, or asthmatic diseases.
In conclusion, smoking should be banned in public areas.

19. What tense is mostly used in the text above?

A. Past Perfect Tense D. Simple Future Tense
B. Past Continuous Tense E. Simple Past Tense
C. Simple Present Tense

20. It can be concluded from the text that. . .

A. Smoking causes disadvantages and should be stopped.
B. Smoking is useful for the smoker as well as for non-smoker.
C. Smoking can be done anywhere the smoker would like to.
D. The noxious chemical substances are safe for our health.
E. Public areas should be used by smokers only.

21. The arguments of the text are stated in paragraph . . . .

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

22. Which of the followings IS NOT the disease caused by smoking?

A. chronic bronchitis D. lung cancer
B. dengue fever E. heart disease
C. breast cancer

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Text 7 (No.23-24)

23. What can we conclude from the text?

A. The institution deals with Australian farming.
B. The addressees must pay for some money to join the event.
C. In the morning, Jolyon Burnett will meet Prof John Langford.
D. The addressees must come to the event on 10 September 2008.
E. Before coming to the event, complete form must be taken from IAL.

24. “Please complete the form over the page and return to IAL by....” (Line 14)
The underlined word has the closest meaning with . . . .
A. ask for D. set back
B. go further E. give back
C. want more

Text 8 (No.25-27)

I personally think that education is very important for us as Indonesian teenager who will
take over values, good morals, culture and knowledge. We also bring the future of Indonesia
nation in the middle of world global civilization.
The condition of education in Indonesia is . . . .(25). . . . Why do I say that? In fact, there are
many regions that have not been reached by good education. If the condition is going like this, I
am sure it is difficult for Indonesia to be a prosperous country. How can it be? As we all know, a
prosperous country must have a good basic education, because by having good education,
people will get job easily, good life. Due to this reason, it makes the country prosperous.
To . . . (26). . . education system in Indonesia, the government has tried to provide
education evenly to all part of Indonesian and to apply suitable education system that can make
people clever and civilized. So, Indonesian can live better in this modern and sophisticated era.
By the existence of education in our country, we will be able to reach the degree of knowledge or

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 science. Besides, the Indonesian human . . . (27). . . will be equal with people in all around the
world.
In short, it is obvious that as young Indonesian generation, education is very important.
25. ......................
A. nice
B. good
C. perfect
D. terrible
E. satisfying

26. .................
A. enlarge
B. improve
C. eliminate
D. endanger
E. strengthen

27. ........................
A. faults
B. errors
C. assets
D. nature
E. resources

28. Dita : Do you know that my father is being promoted by his boss to be a manager?
Leni : Really? So, ................................................................ Congratulations.
Leni : Thank you.
A. Your father’s boss promoted your father to be a manager.
B. Your father’s boss promotes your father to be a manager.
C. Your father’s boss will promote your father to be a manager.
D. Your father’s boss is promoting your father to be a manager.
E. Your father’s boss is going to promote your father to be a manager.

29. Lois: Would you recommend me a good cellphone for my little brother?
Ivan: I’d say that you’d better buy Xiamic XC 01. It’s cheap but has good features.
Lois: Hmm, thanks.
From the dialogue above we can conclude that . . .
A. Lois asks a suggestion to Ivan.
B. Ivan invites Lois to buy a new cellphone.
C. Lois warns Ivan not to buy a new cellphone.
D. Ivan is in trouble to choose a good cellphone.
E. Lois is able to choose the suitable cell phone.

30. Mark : Have you visited Dillem Wilis in Bendungan Trenggalek?

Neny : Yes, I have.
Mark : What do you feel about the situation there?
Neny : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Unfortunately, the cafe is opened only until 3 pm.
A. I think the air is fresh and cold.
B. I think you will hate the scenery.
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 C. I think you will go there again someday.
D. I hope that everything will just be alright.
E. I get some difficulties in finding the best route there.
B. Uraian
Text 9 (No.31-33)

I personally think that English is the world’s most important language. Why do I say that?
Firstly, English is an international language. It is spoken by many people all over the
world, either as a first or second language.
Secondly, English is also the key which opens door to scientific and technical
knowledge, which is needed for the economic and political development of many countries in
the world.
Thirdly, English is a top requirement of those seeking jobs. Applicants who master either
active or passive English are more favorable than those who don’t.
From the facts above, it is obvious that everybody needs to learn English to greet the
global era.

31. What does the text tell us about?

32. Mention the generic structure of the text above!
33. Why is English a top requirement in seeking jobs?

34. Via : My neighbour bought a new car yesterday. The car looks sporty.
Jojo : I know. .........................................................
The passive voice of the underlined sentence is......

35. Amy : Would you tell me how the menu can be opened?
Shelly : ..........
The active sentence of the underlined sentence above is......

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