SOAL PENILAIAN SUMATIF TENGAH SEMESTER GENAP 2022/2023

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Choose the correct answer by crossing A, B, C,

D or E!
D. it is used to preserve biological specimens.
Read the following text for answering the E. it is a disinfectant for human beings.
questions no. 1-2.
The Use of Formalin and Other Additives in Foods 2. Based on the facts above, the writer
suggests that ...
The use of formalin and other dangerous A. the use of formaldehyde is necessary to
preservatives in food has been serious problem for three control the food.
reasons. Firstly, formalin is not for human beings, but it is B. the food preservative is required to make
for biological specimens and experiments. Formalin in the food delicious.
Biology is a 10% solution of formaldehyde in water which C. food seller is supposed to pour formalin for
is usually used as a disinfectant or to preserve biological vegetables and food products.
specimens. Thus, it is not for food preservatives. Of course D. people should add 100% solution of
when it is used for food preservative, it will be very formaldehyde in water.
dangerous to human’s body.
E. people have to avoid consuming formalin
The second reason is that there is no tight
control from the government. This condition makes the in their food.
people’s health is really in a threat. When the control is
weak and the use formalin was spread wide all over the As we all know, cars create pollution, and cause a lot
Indonesian regions, and these days it has really happened,
of road deaths and other accidents.
the citizen's bodies will be badly contaminated with the
poisons. Fish or food traders still sell their products which Firstly, cars, as we all know contribute the most
contain formalin and dangerous preservatives. Can you pollution in the world. Cars emit a deadly gas causes illnesses,
imagine that our digestive system absorbs the substance
such as, bronchitis, lung cancer, and trigger of asthma. Some of
that should be for the human and animal corpses?
Considering the reasons, we can make a these illness are so bad that people can die from them.
conclusion that the use of formalin and other preservatives
Secondly, the city is very busy. Pedestrians wander
is really a serious problem if it is not resolved immediately.
everywhere and cars commonly hit pedestrians in the city,
which causes them to die. Cars today are our roads biggest
1. Formalin is dangerous for human`s body killers.
because …
A. it is not food preservatives. Thirdly, cars are very noisy. If you live in the city, you
B. it is controlled flighty from the may find it hard to sleep at night, or concentrate in your
government. homework, and especially talk to someone.

In conclusion, cars should be banned from the city for

the reasons listed.
3. One of the diseases caused by pollution is
…
5. The text is about ….
A. HIV / AIDS D. Liver A. Learning songs
B. Fever E. Cholera B. Very enjoyable music
C. Bronchitis C. Favourite songs
D. Music listeners
E. Using songs in language learning
4. The purpose of the text is …
A. to explain the characteristics about the cars 6. The communicative purpose of the text is
should be banned in the city. …
B. to inform readers about the cars should be A. to tell the reader about the songs
banned in the city. B. to entertain the reader with the songs
C. to describe about the cars should be banned C. to persuade the reader to use songs in
in the city. learning language
D. to persuade reader about the cars should be D. to show the reader the use of songs
banned in the city. E. to explain above the songs
E. to entertain readers about the cars should be
banned in the city. 7. “They provide variety and fun, and
encourage harmony within oneself and
within one group.” (Paragraph 4)
Learning English through music and songs can be
The word “they” refers to … .
very enjoyable. You can mix pleasure with learning when you
A. Group D. Activities
listen to a song and exploit the song as a means to your
B. People E. Songs
English progress. Some underlying reason can be drawn to C. Learners
support the idea why we use songs in language learning.

Firstly, “the song stuck in my head” Phenomenon

Charles Robert Darwin was born in Shrewsbury,
(the echoing in our minds of the last song we heard after
England, on February 12, 1809. He came from a
leaving a restaurant, shopping malls, etc.) can be both
enjoyable and sometimes unnerving. This phenomenon also wealthy family and never had to work. He studied
seems to reinforce the idea that songs work on our short- medicine and theology. In 1831 he graduated from
and-long term memory. University of Cambridge with a degree of theology.
He began a career as a scientist quite by chance. On
Secondly, songs in general also use simple
conversational language, with a lot of repetition, which is just December 27,1831, 22 years old Charles Darwin
what many learners look for sample text. The fact that they joined the crew of the HMS Beagle as a naturalist.
are effective makes them many times more motivating than The five years expedition collected hydrographic,
other text. Although usually simple, some songs can be quite geologic, and meteorologic data from South America
complex syntactically, lexically and poetically, and can be and many other regions around the world. Darwin’s
analysed in the same way as any other literary sample. own observation on this voyage led to his theory of
Furthermore, song can be appropriated by listener natural selection.
for their own purpose. Most pop songs and probably many Charles Darwin was greatly influenced by the
other types don’t have precise people, place or time geologist Adam Sedgwick and naturalist John
reference. Henslow in his development of the theory of natural
In addition, songs are relaxing. They provide variety and fun,
selection, which was to become the foundation
and encourage harmony within oneself and within one
concept supporting the theory of evolution. Darwin’s
group. Little wonder they are important tools in sustaining
culture, religion, patriotism and yeas, even revolution. theory holds that environmental effects lead to varying
degrees of reproductive success in individuals and
Last but not least, there are many learning activities
groups of organisms. Natural selection tends to
promote adaptation in organisms when necessary for
survival. This revolutionary theory was published in
1859 in Darwin’s now famous On the Origin of
8. Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution
believed that…
A. people could defend themselves
naturally 11. The text told about …
B. environment affected natural election A. Sudirman died on 1 March 1949.
C. organism needed adaptation to survive B. Sudirman was a Dutch military officer.
D. people and nature supported to each C. Sudirman commanded military activities
other throughout Java on 12 November 1945.
E. natural selection tend to adapt organism D. Sudirman was shot and died in the military
war.
to survive
E. Sudirman died when he was relatively
young.
9. How was Darwin’s theory of natural
selection developed? Read the following text for answering the
A. Adapted by the necessary for survival question Number 12-13
B. Influenced by his collection.
C. Supported the effect of environment. Lionel Messi started playing football at a very early age
D. Influenced by John Henslow. in his hometown’s Newell’s Old Boys. From the age of 11, he
E. Affected by groups of organisms. suffered from a hormone deficiency and as Lionel’s parents were
unable to pay for the treatment in Argentina, they decided to
10. The famous Darwin theory was move to Barcelona, Spain.
published based on ….
A. theories developed by other scientists In the 2003-2004 season, when he was still only 16
B. the influence of organisms adaptation years old, Messi made his first team debut in a friendly with
Porto that marked the opening of the new Dragao stadium. The
in survival living
following championship-winning season, Messi made his first
C. the success of his observation
appearance in an official match on October 16th, 2004, in
supported by geologist and naturalist
Barcelona’s derby win against Espanyol at the Olympic Stadium
D. his expedition and natural observation 0-1. In 2010, 2011, and 2012 he is best player in the world.
data a scientist
E. the observation of other geologists’
natural selection 12. According to the text, Messi’s parents
moved to Barcelona … .
Read the following text for answering the A. to find the best treatment to cure Messi’s
question no.11. health problem
B. to get Messi’s health problem cured
General Sudirman was a high ranking Indonesian C. because they were very poor in Argentina
military officer during the Indonesian national revolution. He was D. because they wanted Messi to be
the first commander-in-chief of the Indonesian Armed Forces, he successful in soccer
continues to be widely respected in the country. E. so that Messi could learn in the best
soccer club
On 12 November 1945, at an election to decide the
military’s commander-in-chief in Yogyakarta. The 24 years old
Sudirman was chosen over Oerip Soemohardjo in a close vote. 13. From the text we know that..
While waiting to be confirmed, Sudirman ordered an assault on A. His hometown’s Barcelona
British and Dutch forces in Ambarawa. The ensuing battle and
British withdrawal strengthened Sudirman’s popular support,
and he was ultimately confirmed on 18 December. General
Sudirman commanded military activities throughout Java,
including a show of force in Yogyakarta on 1 March 1949.

When the Dutch began withdrawing, in July 1949

 B. From the age of 5, he suffered from C. became a doctor because of his
a hormone deficiency family.
C. His first team debut in the 2003- D. was appointed assistant at the
2004 season, when he was still only laboratory of physiology.
19 years old E. started his career as a doctor in
D. Messi made his first appearance in STOVIA.
an official match on October 16th,
2004 16. Besides medicine, Abdulrachman also
E. his first team debut in a friendly with had a special interest in ….
Born into a family of doctors in Kampung Ketapang,
Espanyol. They announced their engagement on …
Kwitang Barat, Jakarta, Abdulrachman Saleh also became
A. laboratorium assistance
a doctor. After finishing MULO, he studied at STOVIA.
While still a student, he was appointed assistant at the B. politics
laboratory of physiology. Graduating from STOVIA, C. broadcasting
Abdulrachman Saleh continued his work at the lab while D. aeroplane designing
having his own medical practice. E. student organizations
Abdulrachman Saleh’s role in medicine was significant. He
became a lecturer in Jakarta, Surabaya, Malang, and
Klaten. For his meritorious service in medicine, specifically 17. Alva : Where did you go yesterday ?
in physiology, in 1958, the University of Indonesia I didn’t see you in Mrs. Luky’s
bestowed him the title of Bapak Ilmu Faal (Father of class.
Physiology). Beta: I’ve asked for her permission not
Abdulrachman Saleh was a man of many interests. He was to
involved in youth organizations like Boy Scouts and attend her class. … for a family
Indonesia MudA. He was also a member of Aeroclub, and
business.
co-founded theVerenigde Oosterse Radio Omroep
(VORO), an organization of broadcasters. It was he who
A. I go to my sister’s house
established the Voice of Free Indonesia, the radio station B. I am going to my sister’s house
which spread the proclamation of Indonesia’s C. I am going to go to my sister’s house
D. I will go to my sister’s house
14. Abdulrachman Saleh was bestowed the E. I went to my sister’s house
title Father of Physiology because ….
A. he was a lecturer in the Medical faculty
of the University of Indonesia In Australia there are three levels of
B. he was a lecturer as well as a doctor
governments, the federal government, state
C. he had significant contribution in
governments and local governments. All of these
physiology
levels of government are necessary. This is so for
D. he was a lecturer in many parts of
Indonesia E. he was a professor in number of reasons. First, the federal government
physiology is necessary for the big things. They keep the
E. he had not significant contribution in economy in order and look after like defense.
physiology Similarly, the state governments look after the
middle sized things. For example they look after
15. The main idea of the first paragraph is law and order, preventing things like vandalism in
that Abdulrachman Saleh … school. Finally, local government look after the
A. had his own medical practice, small thins. They look after things like collecting
B. studied at the medical school in rubbish, otherwise everyone would have disease.
STOVIA.
Thus for the reason above, we can conclude that and environment as well.
So, understanding of ecology of an area helps a lot in
the three levels of the government are necessary.
pest control. Pesticides should be chosen and applied
18. What kind of text is this? carefully so that they don’t affect the ecological
balance and environment.
A. Analytical Exposition
Therefore, integrated pest management is a safe and
B. Report more effective option to fight pest in agriculture and
C. Hortatory Exposition livestock.
D. Explanation Text
E. Descriptive text 21. Which of the following is not directly
affected by pesticides used?
A. Plants D. Environment.
B. Ecology E. Human Beings
C. Animals.

19. Who is responsible for defense?

A. Federal government 22. What can you say about paragraph
B. State Government two and four?
C. Federal and State Government A. The fourth paragraph supports the
D. Federal and Local Government idea stated in paragraph two.
E. Local Government B. Both paragraphs tell about the
disadvantages of using pesticides.
20. The litter management is the C. Both paragraphs tell about how
responsibility of …. pesticides affect the quality of farm
A. all governments products.
B. Australia D. The statement in paragraph is
C. Federal government contrary to the statement in
D. State governement paragraph four.
E. Local government E. The second paragraph tells about
the effects of using pesticides on
animals mentioned in paragraph
There is no best way to deal with pests in agriculture.
four.
Pesticides which are commonly used may cause many
problems. I think combining different management
23. One of the disadvantages of using
operations is the most effective way to control pests.
chemical pesticides is …
Firstly, the chemicals in the pesticides may build up as
A. killing fish and bees.
residues in the environment and in the soil which
B. increasing crops productivity.
absorbs the chemicals. This reduces the quality of
C. creating balanced ecosystem.
farm product.
D. causing the pests to become
inactive
E. helping reduce pollutants in the
Secondly, pests can gradually become resistant to
pesticides. This means that newer and stronger ones environment.
have to be developed.
Lastly, some pesticides affect non target plants and 24. Secondly, pests can gradually become
animals such as fish and bees. This affects the ecology resistant to pesticides. (paragraph 3).
 The word resistant in the sentence 28. Mando : what should we do for our
above means … final
A. weak D. unaffected project?
B. fragile E. unbalanced Adryan : ….
A. I am not sure about that
C. damage
B. I think we should finish the task
before the deadline
C. I doubt that
25. Iqbal : I feel that children should explore D. What do you think about it?
more outdoor activities. E. The project is really so hard
Rizki : … Outdoor activity can help
develop motoric sensory. It is 29. Aulia : . . .
also beneficial for children. Amalia : I think so. Despite that, we
must contribute in our own
A. I agree D. I totally disagree
way to protect the
B. I’m not sure E. I don’t think so
environment.
C. I disagree
A. Government is the one who must be
26. Chika: I’m sure this food will end up in
responsible for the environmental
the
trash. problem
Sasa : Well, I totally disagree with you. B. There must be no difference in
The society and government contribution
beggar has waited for the
leftovers. C. Government is not the only one who must
It won’t end in the trash. be responsible for environmental problem
From that diakog we know that…
D. Government must take part in solving
A. Sasa is doubtful about it environmental problem
B. Sasa has the same opinion with Chika E. Government must not take part in solving
C. Sasa totally cannot accept Chika’s environmental problem

opinion 30. Nana : You know that Rehan always works

late and neglects his sleep time.
D. Sasa doesn’t know what to say Nina : That’s right. I am afraid it will affect
his health if he doesn’t change his bad
E. Sasa likes eating
habit.

27. Anni : … From the dialog Nina expresses…

Sarah : I think it is delicious and tasty. A. Agreement
A. what do you think of this battle? B. Disagreement
B. what about the food taste? C. Sympathy
C. how do you feel about the outfit? D. Possibility
D. how about cooking food? E. Celebration
E. do you like cooking?
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