Soal UAS Bahasa Inggris X SMK

 

The following text is for question number 1-3!

Once upon a time, there was a poor farmer named Sam who lived near a beautiful lake. Every day, he would go to the lake to fish and collect water. One morning, Sam found a swan with golden feathers swimming in the lake. Amazed by its beauty, he tried to catch it, but the swan spoke to him, “Please don’t harm me. I will give you one golden feather every day if you promise not to capture me.”

Sam agreed, and every day, the swan kept its promise, giving him one golden feather. Sam sold the feathers and gradually became wealthy. However, over time, greed filled his heart. He thought, “If I capture the swan, I can have all its golden feathers at once.”

The next day, Sam tried to catch the swan, but as he reached out, the swan flew away and never returned. Sam regretted his actions but realized it was too late. His greed had cost him his good fortune.

1.      What kind of text is this?

a. Descriptive text

b. Narrative text

c. Procedure text

d. Report text

e. Explanation text

2.      What is the general purpose of the text?

a. To explain how to take care of animals

b. To entertain readers with a moral story

c. To describe a specific swan species

d. To provide steps for catching a swan

e. To inform about fishing techniques

3.      What lesson can we learn from the story?

a. It is better to be poor than wealthy.

b. Greed can lead to the loss of good fortune.

c. Swans are magical creatures.

d. Wealth is more important than kindness.

e. Patience is not necessary when we want something.

 

      Read the following text to answer questions number 4 to 8!

Once upon a time in a quiet village, there was a young boy named Alex who dreamed of becoming a hero. Alex was known for his bravery and kindness. One day, a terrible storm hit the village, causing severe damage. Despite the dangerous conditions, Alex decided to help his neighbors. He worked tirelessly to repair homes and provide food. His selfless actions made him a true hero in the eyes of the villagers. Alex’s courage and compassion were celebrated, and he became an inspiration for everyone.

4.      What is the primary goal of the narrative text?
A. To describe a village
B. To narrate a heroic action
C. To explain how to repair homes
D. To tell about a storm
E. To discuss bravery in general

5.      What does the story mainly focus on?
A. Alex’s daily life
B. The damage caused by the storm
C. Alex’s heroic actions during the storm
D. The history of the village
E. The weather conditions

6.      In the context of the narrative text, which structure is used to show the sequence of events?
A. Problem and solution
B. Description and analysis
C. Introduction, events, and resolution
D. Cause and effect
E. Comparison and contrast

7.      How did Alex demonstrate bravery in the story?
A. By avoiding the storm
B. By staying indoors
C. By helping his neighbors despite the dangerous conditions
D. By hiding from the villagers
E. By preparing food for himself only

8.      What was the outcome of Alex’s actions?
A. He became disliked by the villagers
B. He was celebrated and became an inspiration
C. He left the village
D. He repaired only his own home
E. He was injured and could not help others

  Text for Question No. 9-11!

A long time ago, in a small village nestled among rolling hills, lived a young girl named Anya. Anya was known throughout the village for her curiosity and love of adventure. One day, she stumbled upon an ancient map hidden in her grandfather's attic. The map marked an X over a mysterious island, rumored to be home to a lost city of gold.

Intrigued, Anya decided to embark on a journey to find the island. Armed with her grandfather's compass and a worn backpack, she set sail. After days of sailing, she finally spotted the island. It was a lush, green paradise, with towering palm trees and crystal-clear waters. As she stepped onto the sandy beach, she felt a sense of excitement and anticipation.

Anya began to explore the island, following the clues on her map. She wandered through dense jungles, crossed rushing rivers, and climbed steep cliffs. Deep within the island, she discovered a hidden cave. With a flashlight in hand, she ventured into the darkness. The cave was filled with strange symbols and ancient artifacts. As she explored further, she came across a large chamber with a massive stone door.

9.      What did Anya find deep within the island?

a.       A monster

b.      A hidden cave

c.       A pirate’s treasure

d.      A friendly tribe

e.       A modern city

10.  What was the setting of the story?

a.       A bustling city

b.      A deserted desert

c.       A small village and a mysterious island

d.      A spaceship

e.       A haunted house

11.  How did Anya feel when she first saw the island?

a.       Scared

b.      Bored

c.       Excited

d.      Angry

e.       Sad

 

Complete the paragraph with the suitable word !

Last week my youngest brother, Dude, (12) …. His birthday. We held a small party for him. To make himmore cheerful , I decided to dress up like a clown. I putthick cosmetics on my face and wore a clown costume. It(13) … very colorful. Teddy screamed happily when hesaw me walking like a clown. I was glad that all guestswere also (14) …

 

12.  ……..

a.       Celebrate

b.      Celebrates

c.       Celebrated

d.      is celebrating

e.       has celebrated

13.  ……..

a.       Is

b.      Be

c.       are

d.      were

e.       was

14.  ……..

a.       Disappointed

b.      Annoyed

c.       Touched

d.      Entertained

e.       Surprised

The following text is for number 15-19!

Waiter: Good evening, and welcome! Are you ready to place your order?

Customer: Good evening! Yes, I am. For the appetizer, I’d like a bowl of mushroom soup, please.

Waiter: Sure, and what would you like for your main course?

Customer: I’ll have the grilled chicken with steamed vegetables and rice.

Waiter: Great choice. Would you like something to drink with your meal?

Customer: Yes, I’ll have a glass of iced orange juice, please.

Waiter: Certainly. Would you like to add a dessert after your meal? Our cheesecake is highly recommended.

Customer: That sounds nice. Yes, I’ll try the cheesecake.

Waiter: Perfect! So, just to confirm, you ordered a bowl of mushroom soup, grilled chicken with steamed vegetables and rice, iced orange juice, and a cheesecake for dessert. Is that correct?

Customer: Yes, that’s right. Thank you!

Waiter: My pleasure. Your order will be ready shortly. Enjoy your meal!

15.  What does the customer order as an appetizer?

a.       Caesar salad

b.      Grilled chicken

c.       Mushroom soup

d.      Cheesecake

e.       Fruit salad

16.  According to the text, we can conclude that the customer?

a.       Does not like desserts

b.      Wants a drink with his meal

c.       Is unsure about what to order

d.      Prefers spicy food

e.       Orders only desserts

17.  What does the sentence “Our cheesecake is highly recommended” mean?

a.       The cheesecake is not popular.

b.      The cheesecake is a suggested choice.

c.       The cheesecake is too expensive.

d.      The customer doesn’t want cheesecake.

e.       The cheesecake is unavailable.

18.  What does the customer order for the main course?

a.       Mushroom soup

b.      Grilled chicken with steamed vegetables and rice

c.       Cheesecake

d.      Spaghetti

e.       Burger and fries

19.  The waiter says, "Your order will be ready shortly." This sentence means?

a.   The food is already on the table.

b.      The food will arrive in a short time.

c.       The customer has to wait a long time.

d.      The restaurant is out of food.

e.       The customer should come back tomorrow.

20.  Rizal  : What did you think of the movie?

            Iman  : ... It was so boring.

a.       I think it's great.

b.      I don't like it at all.

c.       It's my favorite movie.

d.      I'm not sure.

e.       I love it.

21.  Yudha : I totally agree with you. The plot was so predictable.

           Ishaq   : ... And the acting was terrible!

a. I disagree.

b. I think so too.

c. I'm not sure.

d. I have no opinion.

e. That's a good point.

22.  Affan : ... But the special effects were amazing!

          Ari     : Yeah, I guess you're right about that.

a. I don't think so.

b. I disagree completely.

c. I have to disagree.

d. That's a good point.

e. I think you're wrong.

The following text is for number 23-27!

Andi and Budi are discussing about the new horror movie.

Andi: What do you think of the new horror movie, "The Midnight Shift"?

Budi: I think it's quite scary, but the plot is a bit predictable.

Andi: I agree. The ending was a bit of a cliché. But I really like the sound effects. They were so intense!

Budi: Yeah, I guess you're right about that.

23.  What is Andi asking Budi to do in the first sentence?

a.    To watch the movie with him.

b.   To give his opinion about the movie.

c.    To recommend a good horror movie.

d.   To explain the plot of the movie.

e.    To rate the movie on a scale of 1-10.

24.  What is Budi's opinion about the movie's plot?

a.          It's very original.

b.         It's quite scary.

c.          It's a bit predictable.

d.         It's very intense.

e.          It's very confusing.

25.  From the underlined sentence, "But I really like the sound effects," we know that Andi...

a.       doesn't like the sound effects.

b.      thinks the sound effects are okay.

c.       really likes the sound effects.

d.      doesn't care about the sound effects.

e.       thinks the sound effects are a bit too loud.

26.  What expression does Andi use to agree with Budi's opinion about the ending?

a.       "I think so too."

b.      "I don't think so."

c.       "That's a good point."

d.       "I disagree."

e.       "I'm not sure."

27.  What does the underlined sentence, "They were so intense!" express?

a.     Andi's disappointment.

b.    Andi's surprise.

c.     Andi's agreement.

d.    Andi's excitement.

e.     Andi's confusion.

28.  Which of the following expressions can be used to ask for someone's opinion about a book?

a.       "What do you think of this book?"

b.      "How much do you like this book?"

c.       "Is this book interesting?"

d.      "When did you read this book?"

e.       "Who wrote this book?"

29.  Which of the following expressions can be used to disagree politely with someone's opinion?

a.       "You're wrong."

b.      "That's stupid."

c.       "I don't agree with you."

d.      "You're so wrong."

e.       "Your opinion is terrible."

30.  Shinta : "What do you think of our new classroom arrangement?"
Jojo     : "______. It feels more comfortable."

a.       I don’t know.

b.      I think it’s nice.

c.       Why do you ask?

d.      Let’s arrange it differently.

e.       Where is the new arrangement?

31.  Lutfi  : “would you like a cup of coffe?”

Azam : “yes, I want it.”

The dialogue uses expression of………

a.       Offering help

b.      Accepting and refusing an appointmen

c.       Offering and accepting

d.      Make an appointment

e.       Refusing something

32.  Yola   : "I think learning English is very useful. How about you?"

Katon : "______."

a. I am learning French.

b. I think so too. It helps a lot in daily life.

c. English is hard.

d. Do you speak English?

e. Let’s learn together.

33.  Deni : "Do you agree with the school rule about wearing uniforms?"
Rafi  : "______."

a. I don’t have a uniform.

b. I don’t care about rules.

c. Yes, I think it creates a sense of unity.

d. Where is the uniform shop?

e. Who made that rule?

34.  Ferly  : "What’s your opinion about group projects?"
Angel : "______."

a. I think they help us learn teamwork skills.

b. Let’s do it alone.

c. Group projects are easy.

d. I don’t like working.

e. Where is the project?

 

35.  Ahmad: "I believe recycling is very important. Do you agree?"
Bahrul : "______."

a. What is recycling?

b. I don’t care.

c. I totally agree. It helps reduce waste.

d. Where do we recycle?

e. I don’t have any trash.

The Taj Mahal is a magnificent white marble mausoleum located in Agra, India. It was built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal. The Taj Mahal is known for its stunning architecture, featuring intricate carvings, symmetrical gardens, and a large central dome. It is considered one of the New Seven Wonders of the World

36.  What is the structure of the text?

a. General statement – Description – Reorientation

b. Statement – Problem – Solution

c. General statement – Explanation – Conclusion

d. Introduction – Description – Conclusion

e. Title – Background – Cause

Mount Fuji is the highest mountain in Japan, standing at 3,776 meters. It is an active stratovolcano, and its symmetrical, cone-shaped peak is covered in snow. Mount Fuji is a popular destination for tourists and climbers, offering beautiful views and a sense of serenity. During the summer months, thousands of people visit to hike up its slopes.

37.  What is the text about?

a. The culture of Japan

b. A famous mountain in Japan

c. The history of Mount Fuji

d. Japanese tourism

e. Snowboarding in Japan

38.  The room was dim, with only a small lamp on in the corner.
The underlined word is similar to…..

a. Dark

b. Bright

c. Noisy

d. Cozy

e. Spacious

39.  The view from the top of the mountain was absolutely breathtaking.
The underlined word is similar to….

a. Amazing

b. Terrifying

c. Unpleasant

d. Ordinary

e. Exhausting

40.  The boy was amazed by the magician’s tricks.
The underlined word is similar to…..

a. Frightened

b. Confused

c. Surprised

d. Annoyed

e. Disappointed

ESSAY

The following text is for question number 41-45!

My Monday was awful. I was so busy on the weekend that I woke up late on Monday morning. I missed my ride and had to catch the train to work. The train on Monday morning was packed. I had to jostle to get into the train car. When I got off the train, my clothes were all wrinkled and I was drenched in sweat. I looked hideous. I had to buy a new suit because I had a meeting with a client today. What an exhausting day!

41.  When did the story happen ?

42.  How did the writer go to the office?

43.  What happenend to his appearance?

44.  How did he think about his looks?

45.  What did the writer think about the day?

       Essay

41. Monday morning

42. catch the train

43. her/his clothes were all wrinkled and drenched in sweat

44. hideous

45. exhausting day!