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SOAL ASAS SEMESTER GENAP Read the text to answer the question. At Sungai Lestari Galang : According to the news, the flood hit Kota Amuntai after heavy rain. Ara : Did it rain for hours, kak Galang? Galang : It rained heavily for almost two hours. Sinta :...

SOAL ASAS SEMESTER GENAP Read the text to answer the question. At Sungai Lestari Galang : According to the news, the flood hit Kota Amuntai after heavy rain. Ara : Did it rain for hours, kak Galang? Galang : It rained heavily for almost two hours. Sinta : Were many houses under water? Galang : In some areas, some houses were almost under water! Sinta : Were the people there safe? Galang : The news showed firefighters and soldiers working together to rescue the people there. They put elderly people and young children on rubber boats. Ara : Oh, poor them! Sinta : I really didn’t know about the flooded houses. I thought the rainwater flooded only the streets. Did the flood last for long? Galang : The news said at first it flooded only the streets. But, after an hour the rainwater went up and quickly got into houses. Pak Rahmansyah : Rescuers found the next day that almost all gutters were full of trash, especially plastic trash. The gutters got clogged and made the rainwater drain very slowly. Bu Posma : That’s why you must always throw your trash into the bin. 1. Why did the flood happen in Kota Amuntai? A. Because of an earthquake. B. Because there was no rain at all. C. Because it rained heavily for almost two hours. D. Because the firefighters and soldiers were slow. Read the text to answer the question. At Sungai Lestari Galang : According to the news, the flood hit Kota Amuntai after heavy rain. Ara : Did it rain for hours, kak Galang? Galang : It rained heavily for almost two hours. Sinta : Were many houses under water? Galang : In some areas, some houses were almost under water! Sinta : Were the people there safe? Galang : The news showed firefighters and soldiers working together to rescue the people there. They put elderly people and young children on rubber boats. Ara : Oh, poor them! Sinta : I really didn’t know about the flooded houses. I thought the rainwater flooded only the streets. Did the flood last for long? Galang : The news said at first it flooded only the streets. But, after an hour the rainwater went up and quickly got into houses. Pak Rahmansyah : Rescuers found the next day that almost all gutters were full of trash, especially plastic trash. The gutters got clogged and made the rainwater drain very slowly. Bu Posma : That’s why you must always throw your trash into the bin. 2. What did the rescuers find the next day? A. That the streets were still dry. B. That all the houses were rebuilt. C. That the flood was caused by a broken dam. D. That almost all gutters were filled with trash. Read the text to answer the question. At Sungai Lestari Galang : According to the news, the flood hit Kota Amuntai after heavy rain. Ara : Did it rain for hours, kak Galang? Galang : It rained heavily for almost two hours. Sinta : Were many houses under water? Galang : In some areas, some houses were almost under water! Sinta : Were the people there safe? Galang : The news showed firefighters and soldiers working together to rescue the people there. They put elderly people and young children on rubber boats. Ara : Oh, poor them! Sinta : I really didn’t know about the flooded houses. I thought the rainwater flooded only the streets. Did the flood last for long? Galang : The news said at first it flooded only the streets. But, after an hour the rainwater went up and quickly got into houses. Pak Rahmansyah : Rescuers found the next day that almost all gutters were full of trash, especially plastic trash. The gutters got clogged and made the rainwater drain very slowly. Bu Posma : That’s why you must always throw your trash into the bin. 3. What did Bu Posma suggest to prevent flooding? A. Always throw trash into the bin. B. Always build taller houses. C. Move to a different city. D. Pray for no rain. Read the text carefully to answer the question. At Sungai Lestari Galang : According to the news, the flood hit Kota Amuntai after heavy rain. Ara : Did it rain for hours, kak Galang? Galang : It rained heavily for almost two hours. Sinta : Were many houses under water? Galang : In some areas, some houses were almost under water! Sinta : Were the people there safe? Galang : The news showed firefighters and soldiers working together to rescue the people there. They put elderly people and young children on rubber boats. Ara : Oh, poor them! Sinta : I really didn’t know about the flooded houses. I thought the rainwater flooded only the streets. Did the flood last for long? Galang : The news said at first it flooded only the streets. But, after an hour the rainwater went up and quickly got into houses. Pak Rahmansyah : Rescuers found the next day that almost all gutters were full of trash, especially plastic trash. The gutters got clogged and made the rainwater drain very slowly. Bu Posma : That’s why you must always throw your trash into the bin. 4. Which of the following statements are in line with the text? I. Trash in gutters slowed down the drainage of rainwater. II. The flood in Kota Amuntai was caused by light rain. III. The flood lasted only on the streets and did not enter any houses. IV. Firefighters and soldiers worked together to help the people. A. I and II B. II and IV C. I and IV D. II and III Read the dialogue carefully. Galang : Mom, what’s the name of this river? Bu Posma : It’s Sungai Lestari. Pak Rahmansyah : When I was your age, I often came down to this river. Galang : But it does not look very clean. Was the river this dirty back then? Did you swim in the river? Pak Rahmansyah : I did! The river was quite clean back then. Galang : Were there others that went to the river? Pak Rahmansyah : A lot of kids swam and played in the river. Galang : How did it become so dirty like this? Did people throw their trash into this river? Bu Posma : Well, that is one of the causes. People also started to use a lot of plastic. And plastic does not decay easily. Pak Rahmansyah : Plastic trash began to litter a lot of places. It made this river dirty. Bu Posma : The plastic trash also caused many other problems, like the flood in a nearby town a couple of days ago. 5. What the speakers are talking about? a. Sungai Lestari’s then and now. b. The causes of the flood in the river. c. The people who had littered their rivers. d. Pak Rahmansyah’s experience swam in the river. Read the dialogue carefully to answer the question. Galang : Mom, what’s the name of this river? Bu Posma : It’s Sungai Lestari. Pak Rahmansyah : When I was your age, I often came down to this river. Galang : But it does not look very clean. Was the river this dirty back then? Did you swim in the river? Pak Rahmansyah : I did! The river was quite clean back then. Galang : Were there others that went to the river? Pak Rahmansyah : A lot of kids swam and played in the river. Galang : How did it become so dirty like this? Did people throw their trash into this river? Bu Posma : Well, that is one of the causes. People also started to use a lot of plastic. And plastic does not decay easily. Pak Rahmansyah : Plastic trash began to litter a lot of places. It made this river dirty. Bu Posma : The plastic trash also caused many other problems, like the flood in a nearby town a couple of days ago. 6. How did plastic trash contribute to flooding in a nearby town? A. It blocked drainage systems B. It contaminated the water C. It increased water flow D. It attracted more rainfall Read the text to answer the questions. Galang : Mom, what’s the name of this river? Bu Posma : It’s Sungai Lestari. Pak Rahmansyah : When I was your age, I often came down to this river. Galang : But it does not look very clean. Was the river this dirty back then? Did you swim in the river? Pak Rahmansyah : I did! The river was quite clean back then. Galang : Were there others that went to the river? Pak Rahmansyah : A lot of kids swam and played in the river. Galang : How did it become so dirty like this? Did people throw their trash into this river? Bu Posma : Well, that is one of the causes. People also started to use a lot of plastic. And plastic does not decay easily. Pak Rahmansyah : Plastic trash began to litter a lot of places. It made this river dirty. Bu Posma : The plastic trash also caused many other problems, like the flood in a nearby town a couple of days ago. 7. Which of the following statement is in line with the text? I. Pak Rahmansyah never swam in the river when he was young. II. A lot of children used to play and swim in the river. III. Plastic decays easily, making the river clean. IV. The river is very clean now. A. I B. II C. III D. IV Read the following text carefully to answer the question. One day in Yogyakarta Last week, I went to Yogyakarta with my family. My father drove the car. My mother sat beside him. My sister and I sat in the back seats. We woke up early in the morning. My father prepared the car in the garage while mother was preparing food for breakfast and some snacks for us. My sister and I packed some clothes. After everything got ready and we had our breakfast, we left the house at six o'clock. It was about 9 o'clock a.m. We arrived at Yogyakarta. First of all we visited our uncle. We stayed there for an hour. Then we went to Parangtritis beach. We got there at eleven o'clock. There were a lot of tourists because it was holiday. I saw many foreign visitors too. My parents watched us playing with sand in the beach. We did not swim and take a bath since the wave was rough. After having lunch, we went on our picnic to the museum and Malioboro shopping center. We drove back to Semarang at 7 o'clock and arrived home at ten. We were tired but happy. 8. Based on the text above, match the observation with its corresponding detail at Parangtritis beach. A B (The observation) ( Corresponding detail) 1. Many foreign visitors 1. Reason for not swimming 2. Rough waves 2. Activity at the beach 3. Parents watching children play with 3. Indication of holiday sand 4. Eleven o’clock a. A1B1; A2B2; A3B3 b. A1B3; A2B1; A3B2 c. A2B2; A1B2; A3B4 d. A2B4; A2B1; A3B2 Read the text to answer the question. One day in Yogyakarta Last week, I went to Yogyakarta with my family. My father drove the car. My mother sat beside him. My sister and I sat in the back seats. We woke up early in the morning. My father prepared the car in the garage while mother was preparing food for breakfast and some snacks for us. My sister and I packed some clothes. After everything got ready and we had our breakfast, we left the house at six o'clock. It was about 9 o'clock a.m. We arrived at Yogyakarta. First of all we visited our uncle. We stayed there for an hour. Then we went to Parangtritis beach. We got there at eleven o'clock. There were a lot of tourists because it was holiday. I saw many foreign visitors too. My parents watched us playing with sand in the beach. We did not swim and take a bath since the wave was rough. After having lunch, we went on our picnic to the museum and Malioboro shopping center. We drove back to Semarang at 7 o'clock and arrived home at ten. We were tired but happy. 9. What is the topic of the text? A. The family’s holiday. B. The activity during the trip. C. The experience to Parangtritis beach. D. The writer’s experience trip to Yogyakarta. Read the text to answer the question. One day in Yogyakarta Last week, I went to Yogyakarta with my family. My father drove the car. My mother sat beside him. My sister and I sat in the back seats. We woke up early in the morning. My father prepared the car in the garage while mother was preparing food for breakfast and some snacks for us. My sister and I packed some clothes. After everything got ready and we had our breakfast, we left the house at six o'clock. It was about 9 o'clock a.m. We arrived at Yogyakarta. First of all we visited our uncle. We stayed there for an hour. Then we went to Parangtritis beach. We got there at eleven o'clock. There were a lot of tourists because it was holiday. I saw many foreign visitors too. My parents watched us playing with sand in the beach. We did not swim and take a bath since the wave was rough. After having lunch, we went on our picnic to the museum and Malioboro shopping center. We drove back to Semarang at 7 o'clock and arrived home at ten. We were tired but happy. 10. Which of the statements is in line with the text? I. The writer’s father drove the car to Yogyakarta. II. The writer and his/her sister sat in the front seats. III. The writer and his/her family arrived at Yogyakarta at 11 o’clock. IV. The writer and his/her sister swam and took a bath at Parangtritis beach. A. I B. II C. III D. IV Read carefully. Then answer the question. Keepmassbeautiful Love seeing these reminders around our beautiful state! 11. What is the message in the post about? A. Encouraging littering. B. Ignoring environmental issues. C. Allow the community to be a litterbug. D. Asking people to keep their community clean. Read carefully. Then answer the question. Keepmassbeautiful Love seeing these reminders around our beautiful state! 12. Which response supports the post’s message? A. “I agree! Let’s take small action by keeping our state clean.” B. “Littering does not matter, so why bother?” C. “Who cares? Littering is not a big issue.” D. “It’s up to all of us to keep it clean.” Read the dialog carefully to answer the question. 13. When does the dialogue take place?? A. After school. B. On the weekend. C. During a school assembly. D. In the morning before school. Read the dialog carefully to answer the question. 14. What does Sarah emphasize before the group starts working on the project? A. The significance of individual efforts B. The need for more suggestions. C. The benefits of procrastination D. The importance of clear roles Read carefully. Then answer the question. "Let's talk about why recycling paper is great! When we recycle, our used paper gets a second chance. It's like a magic trick-instead of throwing it away, we put it in the recycling bin, and ta-da! It turns into new paper for new adventures!" "Now, let's see why recycling paper is important. It's crucial because it saves trees, Earth's superheroes. Trees clean the air and give us oxygen. When we recycle paper, we use less new paper, and that means fewer trees are cut down. It's like giving nature a break. So, when we recycle paper, we're Earth heroes - pretty amazing, right?" 15. Which of the following statement is in line with the text? A. Recycling paper contributes to more pollution in the air. B. Used paper cannot be reused or recycled once thrown away. C. By recycling paper, we can help reduce the number of trees that are cut down. D. Recycling paper is a complex process that consumes more energy than making new paper.  Read the text carefully. "Let's talk about why recycling paper is great! When we recycle, our used paper gets a second chance. It's like a magic trick-instead of throwing it away, we put it in the recycling bin, and ta-da! It turns into new paper for new adventures!" "Now, let's see why recycling paper is important. It's crucial because it saves trees, Earth's superheroes. Trees clean the air and give us oxygen. When we recycle paper, we use less new paper, and that means fewer trees are cut down. It's like giving nature a break. So, when we recycle paper, we're Earth heroes - pretty amazing, right?" 16. What is the presentation about? A. It explains how to recycle paper. B. It's about how to protect our planet. C. It emphasizes the need of recycling paper. D. It discusses how trees purify the air and provide oxygen to humans. Read the text carefully. 17. Which of the following statement is true based on the text. A. The students must turn off the faucet after washing hand. B. The students are allowed to leave any water leftover. C. The students may throw the little water in the bottle. D. Let the leaks tap without telling the teacher. Read the text carefully. 18. After reading the text the readers will likely … A. Care about the trash and keep clean the area. B. Bring the rubbish around the area. C. Ask other people to clean up. D. Litter around the area. Read the text carefully. 19. Which of the following does not contribute water pollution? A. Disposing plastic into a lake. B. Dumping the garbage in a river. C. Preventing from too much use of plastic. D. Draining the chemical waste into a river. Read the text carefully. Alex : Hey, did you see that post about saving the Earth? Emma : Yeah, it was really inspiring! I loved how they talked about different ways to protect our planet. Alex : Totally! It is so important, especially with all the environmental issues we are facing Emma : Absolutely. I think the post highlighted how small changes in our daily lives can make a big impact. Like reducing plastic use or saving water. Alex : Definitely. I have started using reusable bags and bottles. Every little step counts, right? Emma : Absolutely! And it is great to see more awareness being raised about this. It motivates us to take action. Alex : I agree. We need to spread the word and encourage others to join in too. Emma : Exactly! It is all about coming together for a healthier planet. We should share that post to our school too. Alex : Absolutely! Let's do it. Every share might encourage someone else to make a positive change. 20. What did the post about saving the Earth highlight? A. The need for more pollution. B. The necessity of wasting water. C. The benefits of using more plastic. D. The importance of reducing plastic. Read the text carefully. Alex : Hey, did you see that post about saving the Earth? Emma : Yeah, it was really inspiring! I loved how they talked about different ways to protect our planet. Alex : Totally! It is so important , especially with all the environmental issues we are facing Emma : Absolutely. I think the post highlighted how small changes in our daily lives can make a big impact. Like reducing plastic use or saving water. Alex : Definitely. I have started using reusable bags and bottles. Every little step counts, right? Emma : Absolutely! And it is great to see more awareness being raised about this. It motivates us to take action. Alex : I agree. We need to spread the word and encourage others to join in too. Emma : Exactly! It is all about coming together for a healthier planet. We should share that post to our school too. Alex : Absolutely! Let's do it. Every share might encourage someone else to make a positive change. 21. Which of the following statements are true based on the text? (1).Raising awareness about environmental issues can lead to increased motivation to act. (2).They plan on sharing the post to their school to inspire others to take action too. (3).Alex has started using disposable bags and bottles to help the environment. (4).Emma found the post about saving the Earth to be uninspiring. A. 1 and 2 B. 2 and 4 C. 1 and 3 D. 3 and 4 Read the text carefully. 22. What is the purpose of writing the text? A. To discuss the number of deaths attributed to polluted air worldwide. B. To provide recommendations for reducing air pollution. C. To describe various sources of air pollution. D. To list the health effects of air pollution. Read the text to answer the question. 23. A. I and III B. I and IV C. II and III D. II and IV Read the text to answer the question. 24. How many people are dead for three years worldwide attributed to polluted air? A. 8.0 million B. 4.4 million C. 8.8 million D. 26.4 million Read the dialogue carefully to answer the question. 25. What is the main topic of the conversation? A. Their childhood memories and habits. B. Their past hobbies and interests. C. Their current crazy behaviors. D. Their recent neighborhood. Read the dialogue carefully to answer the question. 26. What did Merry and Vicky do during their childhood summers?” A. Played make-believe for hours in the woods. B. Sneaked into their neighbor’s garden for apples. C. Planned secret detective missions in their neighborhood. D. Performed daring bicycle stunts ending with scraped knees. Read the dialogue carefully to answer the question. 27. Why can’t Amel and Vicky forget their childhood memories? A. Because they were always the best neighbors. B. Because they became famous for their activities. C. Because those days were filled with adventures and fun. D. Because they had secret hideouts in their neighborhood. Read the text carefully to answer the question. 28. What is the main topic of the text?” A. The writer’s favorite book. B. The importance of practice. C. The experience of giving a speech. D. The tips to become a great speaker Read the text carefully to answer the question. 29. How did the writer feel about speaking in front of the class? A. Anxious to talk about her favorite book to the class. B. Slightly nervous at first, but growing more confident. C. Confident from the beginning of delivering a speech. D. Extremely nervous from the beginning until the finish Read the text carefully to answer the question. 30. “That day, I learned that confidence comes from believing in yourself and being prepared.” (Last paragraph) The underlined word (confidence) has the closest meaning with …. A. positivity B. hesitancy C. assurance D. fearlessness Read the text carefully, then answer the question. Celebrating Lebaran My Lebaran holiday experience started a few days before the actual holiday. My family and I started to clean the house thoroughly 2 days before Lebaran. We also went shopping for new clothes, which is a common tradition during Lebaran holiday. Right at the Lebaran eve or usually called “malam takbiran”, we prepared some traditional dishes, such as ketupat, opor ayam, and rendang for the dish next day. On the day of Lebaran, my family and I woke up early in the morning to perform the Eid prayer at the local mosque. The mosque was packed with people, and the atmosphere was vibrant and joyful. After the prayer, we greeted and apologized to each other. The highlight of the Lebaran holiday was the big family gathering at my grandparents' house. All of my relatives came from different cities and provinces to celebrate together. We enjoyed the delicious food that we prepared at Lebaran eve. I am grateful to have been able to celebrate the holiday with my loved ones, and I look forward to celebrating it again next year. 31. Which of the following statements are true based on the text? (1). The writer wishes to participate in future celebrations. (2). The family's house cleaning tradition is part of their pre-Lebaran preparations. (3). The big family gathering was held at the local mosque for the Lebaran celebration. (4). They prepared special dishes on the day of Lebaran to eat immediately after the prayer. A. 1 and 2 B. 2 and 4 C. 1 and 3 D. 3 and 4 Read the text carefully, and then answer the question. Celebrating Lebaran My Lebaran holiday experience started a few days before the actual holiday. My family and I started to clean the house thoroughly 2 days before Lebaran. We also went shopping for new clothes, which is a common tradition during Lebaran holiday. Right at the Lebaran eve or usually called “malam takbiran”, we prepared some traditional dishes, such as ketupat, opor ayam, and rendang for the dish next day. On the day of Lebaran, my family and I woke up early in the morning to perform the Eid prayer at the local mosque. The mosque was packed with people, and the atmosphere was vibrant and joyful. After the prayer, we greeted and apologized to each other. The highlight of the Lebaran holiday was the big family gathering at my grandparents' house. All of my relatives came from different cities and provinces to celebrate together. We enjoyed the delicious food that we prepared at Lebaran eve. I am grateful to have been able to celebrate the holiday with my loved ones, and I look forward to celebrating it again next year. 32. Read the following jumbled sequence of events below. Which is the correct sequence of events according to the text? (1). The writer and his/her family prepared some dishes at the Lebaran eve. (2). The writer and his/her family cleaned their house two days before Lebaran. (3). On Lebaran day, they woke up early in the morning to perform the Eid prayer at the local mosque. (4). After the prayer, they greeted and apologized to each other. (5). The writer and his/her family gathered at the grandparent’s house and enjoyed the delicious food. A. 2-1-3-5-4 B. 3-2-4-1-5 C. 3-2-1-5-4 D. 2-1-3-4-5 Look at the picture then answer the question. Keepmassbeauty Let’s make a world of difference! Join the movement to save our planet by taking care of your trash. Every small action counts towards a cleaner, greener future. #RefuseReduceReuseRecycleRot…more View all 1k comment Tony_996 Absolutely! It’s incredible how simple acts like proper waste disposal can have a huge impact on preserving our beautiful planet. Let’s all do our part!! Add a comment… 33. What is the main message of Tony_996's comment in the reading? A. Small actions have no impact. B. Trash should be left everywhere. C. Proper waste disposal is unnecessary. D. Everyone should do their part to save the earth. Look at the picture then answer the question. Keepmassbeauty Let’s make a world of difference! Join the movement to save our planet by taking care of your trash. Every small action counts towards a cleaner, greener future. #RefuseReduceReuseRecycleRot…more View all 1k comment Tony_996 Absolutely! It’s incredible how simple acts like proper waste disposal can have a huge impact on preserving our beautiful planet. Let’s all do our part!! Add a comment… 34. What should individuals do to join the movement and make a difference? (1). Do their part (2). Stay passive and indifferent (3). Ignore proper waste disposal (4). Take care of their trash A. 1 and 3 B. 2 and 4 C. 1 and 4 D. 2 and 3 Read the text carefully to answer the question. 35. What is the writer’s intention in writing the text? A. To inform readers about the culture of a little village in India. B. To educate readers on the characteristics of mango plants. C. To persuade readers to believe in the existence of magic. D. To entertain readers with a heartwarming Indian folklore. Read the text carefully to answer the question. 36. What does the second paragraph mostly talk about? A. Maya discovered a magic mango tree in the forest. B. The mango from the tree had the power to grant one wish. C. The king rewarded Maya’s family because of her act of kindness. D. Maya wished for an endless amount of food for the people in her village. Read the text carefully to answer the question. 37. Which of the following are conflicts and solutions found in the story? A. (1) and (2) B. (1) and (4) C. (2) and (3) D. (2) and (4) Read the text carefully to answer the question. 38. What can be inferred from the mousedeer? A. It was big and strong. B. It was clever and friendly. C. It was lazy and unhelpful. D. It was always looking for trouble. Read the text carefully to answer the question. 39. What is the moral lesson we can learn from the story? A. Never trust the promises of a king. B. It’s better to avoid helping others in need. C. It’s okay to deceive others for personal gain. D. Cleverness and kindness may overcome challenges. Read the text carefully to answer the question. 40. “The crocodiles were furious, but the mouse deer ran away quickly and enjoyed the delicious fruits.” (Paragraph 5) The word “furious” has the closest meaning with …. A. Fascinate B. Surprise C. Wonder D. Mad