PRA-PENILAIAN AKHIR SEMESTER MAN 2 KOTA BANJARMASIN

BAHASA INGGRIS WAJIB 2022

This dialog is for questions 1 to 3 below!
Danu : Good morning, Vina. Have you been waiting for long?
Gendhis : Not really. The others haven't logged in yet.
Danu : I see. Will Regi join our study group today?
Gendhis :I don't know. He was not sure when I invited him yesterday.
Danu : Well, that's too bad. He's very good at mathematics.
Gendhis : I know. Let me contact him again just to make sure.
Danu : That's a good idea. By the way, have you finished your English assignment?
Gendhis : Not yet. How about you?
Danu : I plan Gendhis I see to take a shoot after this.

1. What will Danu do after the conversation?

A. Start studying with Gendhis
B. Join another study group
C. Wait for his friends to log in
D. Do his English assignment
E. Call Regi and ask him to study together

2. The dialog probably occurs……..

A. by phone
B. at Gendhis' house
C. in a library
D. by meeting application
E. on the way to Regi's place

3. Why do they expect Regi to join them?

A. He can help them record the assignment.
B. It is merrier to study with more people.
C. He could help them with their studies.
D. They can study faster with him.
E. They have asked him to join before.

This dialog is for questions 4 and 5 below!

Fajar : Congratulations on your achievement as the new OSIS chairperson, Kikan!

Kikan : Thanks.
Fajar : So, allow me to ask you a few questions for our school magazine.
Kikan : Sure, I'll try to answer the best I can.
Fajar : First, how do you feel?
Kikan : It's a mixed feeling between proud and nervous. I hope I can fulfill everyone's expectation.
Fajar : I see. Have you planned any changes to improve our school?
Kikan : I talked with other members during our meeting this morning. There are many things we can
improve. But, I think the most pressing matter is discipline.
Fajar : How comes?
Kikan : Well, we find out that many students are still outside the school when the class has started, also
during breaks.
Fajar: I agree.

4. What is the interview for?

A. A school assignment
B. A document for the OSIS archives
C. A school announcement
D. An article for a school magazine
E. A report to the school principal

5. What is the Kikan's aspiration as the new OSIS chairperson?

A. She hopes that more students join the OSIS.
B. She wants to improve the students' discipline.
C. She wants to motivate the school rule's breakers to be better people.
D. She aims at improving the quality of students' break time.
E. She wants to add more interesting students' activities.

This is dialog is for questions 6 to 9 below!

{Interviewer: What's your first football memory?

Lionel Messi: My first memories are from when I was very little, maybe three or four years old playing in
my neighborhood at home. I can picture myself with the ball at my feet from a very young age.

Interviewer: Looking back on your first weeks and months at Barcelona, were they happy times or bad
times?

Lionel Messi: Both. I was happy to be living in Barcelona and experiencing all those new things. On the
other hand, it was hard to be so far away from people. I had to start again, new teammates, new
friends. I also couldn't play at first because of injury and because there were problems with the
paperwork. That start was hard.
Interviewer: Did you have problems with people because you were small?

Lionel Messi: No, I never had any problems with my height. I was always the smallest kid, at school and
in my teams.

Interviewer:
You weren't a regular starter until the age of 13 or 14 when Tito Vilanova, your current coach at
Barcelona, took over the team. Did you ever think of giving up?

Lionel Messi:
No, never. I always thought about carrying on training and working, chasing my dream. I was lucky that
when Tito came, I began to play more often from then on my career changed in the youth system.
Adopted from: https://web.archive.org/web/20210623151057/ https://www.worldsoccer.com/features/lionel-messi-interview
part-one-338553 (August 30, 2021)
6. What made Lionel Messi feel uneasy in his early week in Barcelona?
A. He didn’t meet new people there.
B. He played for the team early.
C. He was still too young to play.
D. His teammate had an injury.
E. He was distant from his people.

7. Which of the following words best describes Lionel Messi?

A. Timid
B. Smart
C. Gentle
D. Persistent
E. Wise

8. From the interview we know that ……………

A. Tito Vilanova allowed Messi to leave Barcelona
B. Messi's injuries hindered Barcelona to perform at the competition
C. Messi has been playing soccer since a very young age
D. Messi has difficulties in playing for a team due to his size since
E. Messi has already played for a club he was four years old

9. "I can PICTURE myself with the ball at my feet from a very young age"
The underlined word is similar in meaning to
A. relate
B. capture
C. shoot
D. recall
E. imagine

This text is for questions 10 to 13 below!

Last semester's holiday, I visited my cousin in Jakarta. She took me to see Kota Intan Bridge or Diamond
City Bridge. This bridge was built from iron and wood in 1628 by the Dutch Colonial Government.

The name of the bridge changed several times. The bridge was first called Engelse Burg or "Bridge of
England" because of the stronghold of British troops on the east of the bridge.

Between 1628 and 1629 the bridge was once damaged due to the attacks of Banten and Mataram
troops. It was then rebuilt by the Dutch VOC in 1630 and renamed it "Chicken Market Bridge" or
Hoenderpasarburg because of the chicken market across the bridge.

Later in 1655 the bridge was named Het Middelpunt Burg or "Bridge Center" when it was restored using
stones due to floods. During the reign of Queen Juliana, this bridge ever renamed the Queen Juliana
Bridge as it underwent repairs under her patronage. After the Proclamation of Indonesian
Independence, the bridge was renamed the Kota Intan Bridge in accordance with the name of the recent
location.

Adopted from: https://web.archive.org/web/20210830064059/ https://www.millenniumhotels.com/en/attractions/asia/

indonesia/jakarta/jembatan-kota-intan/ (August 30, 2021)
10. What is the purpose of the text?
A. To describe a particular place
B. To promote a historical bridge to readers
C. To relate a history of a particular building
D. To explain the process of building a bridge
E. To amuse readers with the story about a bridge

11. When was the bridge renamed Chicken Market Bridge?

A. In 1628
B. In 1630
C. Before the Indonesian Independence
D. After the Indonesian Independence
E. In 1955

12. Why was the bridge ever named Queen Julianna Bridge?
A. The queen promoted the bridge as an attraction.
B. The queen redesigned the concept of the bridge.
C. The queen gathered people to rebuild the bridge.
D. The queen funded the bridge's reconstruction.
E. The queen had a good memory about the bridge.

13. What happened in 1629?

A. The bridge underwent its construction.
B. A war breakout and destroyed the bridge.
C. A big flood occurred and damaged the bridge.
D. British headquarters was built near the bridge.
E. The Dutch VOC rebuilt the bridge.

This text is for questions 14 to 16 below!

One night, the villagers living by the southern coast of Temasek were awakened by the howling winds
and crashing waves. The dark clouds blocked out the lights of the moon and stars, turning the world into
complete darkness. It was as though the Island of Temasek would be engulfed by the raging sea. The
terrified villagers sank on their knees in prayers.

During this moment, a bright light was observed emerging from the southern waters. A massive
creature, half lion and half fish, roared in anger. The battle between the fierce mystical animal and
nature was intense, as the sky was filled with flashing lightning. The villagers had never witnessed such a
terrifying phenomenon before.

After some time, the winds began to die down, the waves subsided, and the sky started to clear. The
gigantic sea beast had won the battle against nature. As it claimed its victory, it stood proudly on Mount
Imbiah of Pulau Belakang Mati (Sentosa). By morning, the merlion had retreated into its waters, leaving
behind a bright colorful trail.

Adopted from: https://web.archive.org/web/20210830070619/ https://remembersingapore.org/2012/06/29/singapore-legends and-myths/

(August 30, 2021)
14. What is the text about?
A. The legend of the merlion
B. The story of a lion and fish
C. The legend of Mount Imbiah
D. The story of a gigantic animal
E. The story of a natural phenomenon

15. The mystical animal appeared when

A the sky started to clear
B. the winds began to die down
C. a massive creature was in anger
D. the dark clouds overwhelmed the sky
E. the sky was filled with flashing lightning

16. What did people feel when the mystical animal fought against nature?
A. Sad
B. Anxious
C. Nervous
D. Confused
E. Disappointed

This text is for questions 17 to 19 below!

One day, Iko returned home from school by bicycle. He paddled his bicycle for about three kilometers
from school. The sun shone very brightly and it was very hot. Iko was so tired and thirsty that he decided
to enter a food stall. The food stall was not large, but clean and tidy. The food was appetizing. The seller
was friendly and welcomed him warmly. She was not busy when Iko entered. The stall was not crowded
at that time, so he had a chance to chit chat with the seller. The seller said that Iko was handsome like a
famous actor. Hearing this, Iko just smiled while enjoying his meal and drink.

17. What is the text about?

A. Iko's experience of riding bike
B. Iko's experience of eating in a food stall
C. Iko's activity after school
D. Iko's experience on the way home after school
E. Iko's meeting with a friendly seller

18. When did the event take place?

A. At dawn
B. In the morning
C. In the afternoon
D. In the evening
E. In the middle of the night
19. What did the seller think of Iko?
A. He looked very smart.
B. He looked like an actor.
C. He was a famous model.
D. He wanted to be a chef.
E. He was like her favorite singer.

This text is for questions 20 to 15 below!

Once upon a time, there lived a princess named Jelitani, but people usually called her Putri Kemarau she
was born during a dry season.
During one long dry season, people were lack of water. They had looked for water reservoirs
everywhere, but it was in vain. Then, the village chief went to the palace to tell the king about the poor
condition.
"Excuse me, Your Majesty. I'm here to tell you about our condition. The dry season occurs so
long that we are lack of water," said the village chief. "Yes, I understand your problem. will discuss
the problem with my adviser," replied the king.
Thank you. Your Majesty. We do hope you can find a solution to this problem," said the village
chief.
In the evening, the king met his adviser to discuss the problem. He was an old and wise man, so
the king always listened to his words.
"Pardon me, Your Majesty. The solution for this problem will be manifested on your daughter's
dream," said the adviser.
"Do you think so?" asked the king.
"I do, Your Majesty," convinced the adviser.
Immediately the king met his daughter, Putri kemarau.
"My beloved daughter, the adviser told me that the solution of the drought problem will be in
your dream. What was that?" asked the king.
"Well, in my dream I got a vision that the problem will be solved when a girl sacrifices herself,
said the princess.
"What do you mean?" asked the king.
A girl should willingly plunge into the river to end the dry season," added the princess.
O.K. I'll make an announcement to find the girl said the king.
When the king made an announcement about it, all girls were speechless. None of them was willing to
do that.
"Let me do it, Father," said the princess. Oh, no. You should not do it, my Princess. Your mother
has passed away and I don't want to live without you," said the king
"But Father, this is the only thing we could do. Trust me, everything will be fine," convinced the
Princess.
All right, I trust you. I hope your sacrifice benefits our people," said the king sadly.
The following day, the princess plunged herself into the river. Suddenly, water poured down
from the sky and it rained heavily. People cheered happily. Their problem was solved. They didn't suffer
from drought anymore.
The king was happy, but deep in his heart he was very sad. On his sleep, he had a dream. He
heard a voice telling him to fetch his daughter in the river. The king believed the dream, and the next
morning he went to the river. He was very delighted when he found his daughter lying down at the bank
of the river. She was still alive.. "Thank God. You have saved my princess," said the king.

Translated from: https://web.archive.org/web/20210131012710/ https://duniapendidikan.co.id/cerita-putri-kemarau/ (September 9, 2021)

20. What did the people suffer from?
A. Flood
B. Poverty
C. Drought
D. Injustice
E. Disease

21. What would happen if the princess didn't sacrifice herself?

A. People would be disappointed.
B. Floods would inundate the kingdom.
C. The dry season would last for a long time.
D. The wet season would last for a short time.
E. It would rain heavily and the wind would blow hard.

22. What was the princess like?

A. Creative
B. Powerful
C. Intelligent
D. Optimistic
E. Courageous

23. From the story we know that,

A. the princess was drowned in the river and died
B. the king didn't care about his people's condition
C. the long dry season was due to people's mistakes
D. it was hard to make a sacrifice for other people's welfare
E. the king found the problem solution on his dream

24. Change the following sentence into indirect speech.

"My beloved children, I am too old and sick that I think I will leave you soon," said the king.

A. The king said to his beloved children that he is too old and sick that he thinks he will leave them soon.
B. The king had said to his beloved children that he had been too old and sick that he had thought he
would have left them soon.
C. The king said to his beloved children that he was too old and sick that he had thought he would have
left them soon.
D. The king said to his beloved children that he was too old and sick that he thought he would leave
them soon.
E. The king said to his beloved children that I was too old and sick that I thought I would leave them
soon.

25. Change the following sentence into direct speech.

Putri Pinang Masak asked the king whether he would give her the jewels anyway.
A. Putri Pinang Masak asked, "Will you give him the jewels anyway?"
B. Putri Pinang Masak asked, "Will you give me the jewels anyway?"
C. Putri Pinang Masak asked, "Would you give her the jewels anyway?"
D. Putri Pinang Masak asked, "Would you give me the jewels anyway?"
E. Putri Pinang Masak asked, "Will he give you the jewels anyway?"
The song lyrics are questions below!

Notbroken

(By Goo Goo Dolls)

All I waited for

Was a chance to make you understand?

And tell you these forgotten truths

You never thought were real
And if the world should turn its back
You know that I'm still here

Time won't ever steal my soul

And we're not broken so please come home

Morning comes and life moves on

And when it changed you didn't know you belong

And I'll still catch you when you fall

Through a past that steals your sleep
And scroll these words upon your wall
Remind you to believe

Time won't ever steal my soul

We're not broken so please come home
And if the world has worn you down
I'll be waiting so please come home

Adopted from: http://web.archive.org/ web/20210827073945/https://genius.com/The-goo-goo dolls-notbroken-lyrics (August 27, 2021)

26. What is the mood of the song?

A. Complicated
B. Indifferent
C. Realistic
D. Optimistic
E. Hopeful

27. From the song lyrics, we know that the singer.

is a/an ………….. person.
A. brave
B. loyal
C. honest
D. responsible
E. energetic
28. The first and second stanzas describe that the singer …………………..
A. does not want to separate with the person he loves
B. understands that he won't meet with his love again
C. realizes that his lover doesn't love him anymore
D. asks his lover to go away and leave him alone
E. knows that his lover will leave him alone

This text is for questions 29 to 30 below!

Once upon a time, a mother and her two daughters lived in a humble house near the woods in
Minahasa. They were poor and lived from what nature gave them.

One day, the two girls couldn't get food after searching for hours. So, they went deeper into the woods.
However, they still couldn't get any. Tired, they decided to rest under a big tree. They talked to each
other about how they wished to have something to eat.

Not so long after, the two girls decided to get up and continued their search for food. Suddenly, a
banana fell from the tree above, followed by other fruits. The girls were surprised and curious where the
fruits came from. They heard a bird chirping 'keke kow...." It was the sound of kekekow bird. The bird
knew about the girls' problem and brought them food. The girls were grateful to the bird. The bird then
helped them whenever they couldn't find food.

The news about the bird had finally reached the nearby village. The villagers were envious of the mother
and her two daughters. Then, they captured the kekekow bird. They hoped that the bird would give
them what they wanted. However, the bird did no such thing.
[20.47, 15/5/2022] Said Ahmad: The villagers were angry and kept the bird in a cage. Soon, the bird fell
ill and died.

The girls heard about what had happened to the kekekow bird, and decided to bury the bird in the
woods near their house. Miraculously, a big tree grew from the bird's grave. It was a magical tree that
never stopped bearing fruits. The mother and her two daughters were surprised as well as grateful to
the bird. They would never worry about food again.

Adopted from: http://web.archive.org/web/20210828062258/

http://ceritarakyatnusantara.com/en/folklore/40 (August 28, 2021)

29. Initially, why did the girls go deeper into the woods?
A. They collected food.
B. They needed firewood.
C. They escaped from the villagers.
D. They looked for a magical tree.
E. They looked for a Kekekow bird.

30. What can we learn from the story?

A. We must take care of our nature.
B. We need to be nice to other people.
C. We must work hard for our dreams.
D. We must rely on others to survive in life.
E. We must always be grateful for what we get.
Good luck