UTS I Bahasa Inggris XII

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ULANGAN TENGAH SEMESTER I (GANJIL)SMA NEGERI 68 JAKARTA

TAHUN PELAJARAN 2012 - 2013

Mata Pelajaran : BAHASA INGGRIS Kelas/ Program : XII IPA/IPS Hari/ Tanggal : Selasa, 9 Oktober 2012 Waktu : 09.00 10.30 (90 Menit)

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Questions 1 - 4The extinction of many species of birds has

undoubtedly been hastened by modern man; since 1600 ithas been estimated that approximately 100 bird specieshave become extinct over the world. In North America, thefirst species known to be annihilated was the great auk, aflightless bird that served as an easy source of food andbait for Atlantic fishermen through the beginning of thenineteenth century.

Shortly after the great auk's extinction, two otherNorth American species, the Carolina parakeet and thepassenger pigeon, began dwindling noticeably in numbers.The last Carolina parakeet and the last passenger pigeon incaptivity both died in September 1914. In addition to theseextinct species, several others such as the bald eagle, theperegrine falcon, and the California condor are todayrecognized as endangered; steps are being taken to preventtheir extinction.1; The number of bird species that have become extinct

in the United States since 1600 most probably isA; more than 100B; exactly 100C; less than 100D; exactly threeE; only 100

2; The passage implies that the great auk disappearedA; before 1600B; in the 1600sC; in the 1800sD; in the last fifty yearsE; in the previous year

3; It can be inferred from the passage that the great aukwas killed becauseA; it was eating the fishermen's catch

B; fishermen wanted to eat itC; it flew over fishing areasD; it baited fishermenE; it was killed by birds

4; The paragraph following this passage most probablydiscussesA; what is being done to save endangered birdsB; what the bald eagle symbolizes to AmericansC; how several bird species became endangeredD; other extinct speciesE; how to protect the great Auk

Questions 5 12

The life span of an elephant that dies from naturalcauses is about sixty-five years. Of course, an elephant canperish from a number of "unnatural causes"; e.g., it can bekilled by hunters, most probably for the valuable ivory inits tusks; it can die from diseases that spread throughoutan elephant herd; or it can die from drought or from thelack of food that almost certainly accompanies theinadequate supply of water.If, however, an elephant survives these disasters, it fallsprey to old age in its mid-sixties. Around this age, thecause of death is attributed to the loss of the final set ofmolars. When this last set of teeth is gone, the elephantdies from malnutrition because it is unable to obtainadequate nourishment. In old age, elephants tend to searchout a final home where there is shade for comfort from thesun and soft vegetation for cushioning; the bones of manyold elephants have been found in such places.5; The word "perish" in line 3 means

A; fall illB; shoot

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C; dieD; get richE; increase

6; The word "unnatural" in line 3 is closest in meaning toA; wildB; violentC; domesticatedD; abnormalE; general

7; The word "drought" in line 7 means A; a drowningB; a lack of foodC; an inadequate supply of water D; an overabundance of animalsE; a lack of air

8; Which of the following could be used to replace theword "survives" in line 10 ?A; Rises toB; Succumbs toC; DeniesD; Lives throughE; Stand still

9; "Molars" in line 13 areA; germsB; old-age characteristicsC; types of foodD; teethE; ear

10; In line 14, "malnutrition" is used to describe someonewhoA; is in good healthB; has an illnessC; suffers from poor eating D; experiences dental problemsE; is thin

11; The word "shade" in line 17 is closest in meaning toA; colorB; heatC; diminished lightD; a front porchE; a place to take a rest

12; The expression "a final home" in line 16 is closest inmeaning toA; a place to dieB; a comfortable house C; a place for saleD; the only remaining place to liveE; a place

Question 13 - 17

Cardamom is not as widely used as a spice in the UnitedStates as it is in other parts of the world. This fruit of theginger plant provides an oil that basically has been usedsolely as a stimulant in American and English medicines.Other cultures have recognized the multipurpose benefitsof this aromatic fruit. In Asia it is used to season saucessuch as curry; in Middle Eastern countries it is steeped toprepare a flavorful golden-colored tea; in parts ofNorthern Europe it is used as a spice in various types ofpastry

13; The word "solely" in line 4 could best be replacedby... .A; initiallyB; onlyC; reportedlyD; healthfullyE; almost

14; The word "multipurpose" in line 6 is closest inmeaning to... .A; healthB; singularC; recognizedD; variedE; big

15; Which of the following is closest in meaning to theword "season" in line 7?A; DivideB; Forecast C; SpiceD; Put a time limitE; Time

16; Curry in line 7 is... .A; the fruit of the ginger plantB; a spicy type of sauceC; a culture in the area of the Middle EastD; a type of golden-colored teaE; spacey food

17; The word "steeped" in line 8 is closest in meaning to....A; SoakedB; driedC; storedD; grownE; important

Questions 18 21 The teddy bear is a child's toy, a nice, soft stuffed

animal suitable for cuddling. It is, however, a toy with aninteresting history behind it.

Theodore Roosevelt, or Teddy as he was commonlycalled, was president of the United States from 1901 to1909. He was an unusually active man with variedpastimes, one of which was hunting.

One day the president was invited to take part in abear hunt; and inasmuch as Teddy was president, his hostswanted to ensure that he caught a bear. A bear wascaptured, clunked over the head to knock it out, and tied toa tree; however, Teddy, who really wanted to actually

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hunt, refused to shoot the bear and in fact demanded thatthe bear be extricated from the ropes; that is, he demandedthat the bear be set free.

The incident attracted a lot of attention amongjournalists. First a cartoon-drawn by Clifford K. Berrymanto make fun of this situation-appeared in the WashingtonPost, and the cartoon was widely distributed and reprintedthroughout the country. Then toy manufacturers beganproducing a toy bear which they called a "teddy bear." Theteddy bear became the most widely recognized symbol ofRoosevelt's presidency.

18; According to line 1 of the passage, what is a "teddybear"?A; A ferocious animalB; The president of the United StatesC; A famous hunterD; A playthingE; A good animal

19; In line 7, "pastimes" could best be replaced by A; things that occurred in the past B; previous jobsC; hunting trips D; leisure activitiesE; good time

20; The word "extricated" in line 14 is closest in meaningto which of the following?A; Released B; Tied up C; Hunted D; ShotE; Set up

21; In line 17, a "cartoon" could best be described asA; a newspaperB; a type of teddy bearC; a drawing with a message D; a newspaper articleE; a good story

Question 22 25 Thank you for buying a product from the Office Waremail-order catalog. We hope you are satisfied with yourpurchase of our quality merchandise. Please examine thecontents of this package immediately to make sure thatyour order has arrived complete and in undamagedcondition. In the event that you are not totally satisfiedwith your purchase for any reason, you can return it to uswithin thirty days for a full refund, no questions asked.Just repack it in the same box you received it in, and applythe enclosed return shipping label to the outside of thebox. Return postage will be paid by the customer. If youwish to return a product after thirty days from thepurchase date, please call the customer service office at800-555-1002 and ask to speak with a purchase orderrepresentative.

22; Where would you find these instructions?A; In a catalogB; Enclosed in a packageC; Hanging up in a post office

D; At a storeE; At the out side of a package

23; The word "condition" in line 6 is closest in meaning toA; fitness.B; appearance C; stateD; shipmentE; situation

24; What should you do to return a product the day afterreceiving it?A; Repack it and mail it backB; Wait for thirty daysC; Call the customer service officeD; Order a new catalogE; Sell it

25; What will happen if you return a product before thirtydays have passed?A; The company will ask you some questions.B; A customer service representative will call you.C; You will get all your money back. D; You will have to send in a new purchase order.E; You will not get your money back

Question 26 29 LONDON-In May, Great Britain's Home Office, decidingon compensation for a man who served four years inprison for industrial espionage that he did not commit,ruled that he was entitled to about $1.1 million. They said,however, that he would have to reimburse the prison about$23,000 for four years' room and board. The outragedMichael O'Brien, age 34, was freed by a Court of Appeal.He said, "They don't charge guilty people for bed andboard. They only charge innocent people!"

26; Who decided that Michael O'Brien be released fromprison?A; The QueenB; A group of judgesC; A government agencyD; Popular opinionE; His supporters

27; What had Mr. O'Brien been convicted of?A; Robbing a bankB; Forging documentsC; Spying on other companiesD; Embezzling thousands from his companyE; Killing people

28; The word "commit" in line 4 is closest in meaning toA; believe inB; profit fromC; condoneD; carry outE; suggest


29; What is upsetting Mr. O'Brien?A; He has to pay back money to the prison.B; He has to pay money to the Home OfficeC; He will have more money than he ever dreamed ofD; The authorities never caught the real spyE; He will be in person

This text is for questions 30 to 33The rabbits Revenge

Long, long ago a rabbit and a lion were neighbors.The lion was very proud, and was fond of boasting abouthis strength. And though they were such close neighbours,the lion looked down upon the rabbit, and used to bullyand frighten her. Finally, the rabbit could stand it nolonger and wanted to get her own back.

One day she went to the lion and said, Good day,respected elder brother. Imagine it, I met an animal overthere who looked exactly like you, and he said to me, Isthere anyone in the world who dares stand up to me ? Ifthere is, let him come and have a duel with me. If there isno one, all of you have to submit to my rule and be myservants!

Oh, he was an intolerable braggart ! He is sopuffed up with pride that his eyes cant even light onanyone! added the rabbit.

Oho, the lion said. Didnt you mention me tohim ?

Yes, indeed, the rabbit replied. But it wouldhave been better if I hadnt. When I described how strongyou were, he just sneered and said dreadfully rude things.He even went so far as to say that he wouldnt take you forhis attendant!

The lion flew into a rage and roared, Where is he? Where is he?

So the rabbit took the lion behind a hill and, notgoing too near herself, pointed to a deep well from adistance, and said, He is down there, in the well.

The lion hastened to the well and glared angrilyinto it. Yes, there was his rival who even glared back athim angrily. The lion roared, and his enemy roared back.The lion became so furious that his hair stood on end. Sodid his enemys in the well. The lion showed his teeth andlashed out with his paws to scare his rival and his enemyin the well retaliated ! In a fit of anger the lion sprang intothe air with all his might and he flung himself at theenemy in the well. The result was that the proud lion wasinstantly drowned.

30; What do you think of the animal in the well ?A; The image of the lion himselfB; An intolerable braggartC; A stronger animalD; Another lion E; His neighbour

31; The lion was proud of his . .A; hair

B; eyesC; teethD; pawsE; strength

32; What can we learn from the story ?A; Be a good neighbour B; Dont be so arrogantC; We must help each otherD; An enemy can be a good friendE; A friend in need is a friend indeed

33; What is the main idea of paragraph 2 ?A; The lion was too furious that he challenged the

other animal to fightB; The rabbit told the lion that a strong animal

challenged him to duelC; The rabbit and the lion went to a hill to fight

the strong animalD; The rabbit was successful in defeating the lionE; The lion was challenged by a strong animal

The text is for questions 34 to 37

Im not particularly keen on sports but last year I decidedto take up skiing. Since I (34)_________ it before, Ineeded to go on a short training course. I also(35)__________ a pair of skis and all the necessaryclothing. My ski instructor turned out to be a very skilfulteacher. I was very proud when after two weeks hesuggested (36)___________ from the nursery slope to asteeper one although I cant really say Im a great skiernow, at least Im not a total beginner any more. And myski instructor claims that if I keep on learning, next yearskiing will be a piece of (37)____________ for me. I hopehe is right!

34; A. didnt doB. wont doC. havent doneD. dont doE. hadnt done

35. A. must buy B. had to buy C. must have bought D. be able to buy E. can buy

36. A. had movedB. on moving C. moving D. to moveE. move

37. A. paper


B. cheeseC. cakeD. beerE. bread


38. What is the announcement about ?A; A school debate B; A school competition C; A debate competition D; Extracurricular activities E; Participants of the debate

39. According to the text the competition . A; is only for students with good English B; is in the form of spoken arguments C; is in the form of written arguments D; will be held after school hours E; will run for two days


A mangrove is a tropical marine tree or shrub of the genusRhizhopora. Mangrove have special aerial roots and salt-filtering tap roots that enable them to thrive in brackishwater (brackish water is salty, but not as salty as seawater).There are several species of mangroves trees found allover the world. Some prefer more salinity, while otherslike to be very close to a large fresh water source (such asa river). Some prefer areas that are sheltered from waves.Some species have their roots covered with sea watereveryday during high tide. Other species grow on dry land,but are still part of the ecosystem.Mangrove need to keep their trunk and leaves the surfaceof the water. Yet they also need to be firmly attached to theground so they are not moved by waves. There types ofmangrove roots that play an important role for it :(1) support roots which directly pierce the soil(2) level-growing roots which twist upwards and

downwards; with the upward twists emerging on thewater surface.

(3) level-growing roots whose downward twist (sub-roots)appear on the water surfaceAny part of a root that appears above the water flowsoxygen to the plant under water surface. As the soil begins

to build up, these roots produce additional roots thatbecome embedded in the soil.

40. The main idea of the text is .A; Mangroves grow on dry land B; Mangrove are tropical marine trees C; There many species of mangrove D; Mangrove roots filter the salt of the sea-waterE; Mangrove roots are attached firmly to the ground

41. We can conclude that most mangrove trees A; Need salt to grow B; Grow on dry land C; Grow on sheltered areas D; Get oxygen from water E; Grow near fresh water sources

42. In order to grow well mangroves require the following,EXCEPT . A; The roots twist upwards and downwards B; The trunk should be above the water surface C; The leaves should be above the water surface D; The trees should be firmly attached to the ground E; The arts of the plant under the water should have

enough salt


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43. What is the text about ? A; Wisma Emha B; A job vacancy C; A senior secretary D; An application letter E; PT Citra Energy Development

44. The following are the requirements asked, EXCEPT.A; Five years experience

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This text is for questions 45 to 47

Last week I took my five-year old son, Willy, to a musicalinstrument store in my hometown. I wanted to buy him aset of junior drum because his drum teacher advised me tobuy him one. Will likes listening to music very much. Healso likes asking me everything he wants to know. Evenhis questions sometimes seem precocious for a boy of hisage. He is very inquisitive. We went there by car. On the way, we saw a policemanstanding near a traffic light regulating the passing cars andother vehicles. He blew his whistle now and then.Seeing the policeman blowing his whistle, Willy asked meat once, Dad, why is the policeman using a whistle not adrum ?Hearing his unexpected question I answered reluctantly,Because he is not Phil Collins ! i; What does the text talk about ?

A; Will and his new drum B; Phil Collins and his drum C; A policeman and his whistleD; Willys drum private teacher E; The writers five-year old son

46. From the text we know that Willy is a/an ..boy.A; Smart B; Funny C; Stupid D; Childish E; Annoying

47. Which sentence makes the text a funny story ? A; He is very inquisitive

B; Because he is not Phil Collins.C; He blew his whistle now and them D; He also likes asking me everything he wants to

know E; dad, why is the policeman using a whistle not a

drum?

48. Father : Do your homework, wati !Wati : Yes dadListi : What did your father tell you,

Wati ?Wati : He told me. .A; Not to do my homeworkB; To do your homeworkC; To do my homeworkD; Not to do your homeworkE; Do your homework

49; The English score of the students need . .A; To be announcedB; Be announcedC; Being announcedD; To announce E; For announced

50; If the students pass Ujian Nasional with a good score,they will make a farewell party in their school. Thesentence means .A; There was a farewell partyB; There is a farewell partyC; There will probably be a farewell partyD; There has been a farewell partyE; There is no farewell party


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