PEMERINTAH PROVINSI SUMATERA BARAT

DINAS PENDIDIKAN
SMA NEGERI 1 SUNGAYANG
Jln. Kebun Sungayang Telp (0752) 7023500

SOAL PENILAIAN AKHIR SEMESTER 1

TP. 2023/2024
PAKET B
Mata Pe;ajaran : BAHASA INGGRIS WAJIB
Kelas : XII IPA/IPS
Hari / Tanggal : Rabu/ 06 Desember 2022
Pukul : 07.30 WIB – 09.00 WIB
Jumlah Soal : 25 buah
Bentuk Soal : Objective dan Essay

Petunjuk pengerjaan soal :

a. Bacalah basmallah sebelum menjaawab soal.
b. Kerjakanlah soal yang menurut ananda lebih mudah terlebih dulu.
c. Baca dan pahami soal dengan benar
d. Pilihlah jawaban yang menurut ananda paling tepat dan klik jawaban yang benar
tersebut.
e. Klik kirim setelah semua soal sudah selesai dikerjakan dan diperiksa dengan teliti.

Text 1
The Jakarta Post, a leading English- language daily newspaper, requires a qualified reporter.
The following qualifications are required :
1. Indonesian citizen
2. University degree
3. Willing to take a series of tests
4. Good understanding of English, TOEFL score at least 550
5. Not more than 26 years old
6. Pleasing personality, highly motivated and dynamic
7. Able to operate a computer

Please send an application letter in English, a copy of current curriculum vitae, a photocopy of
identification card, a photocopy of diploma, a photocopy of TOEFL score, a sample of writing in
English, and a recent passport sized photograph to
Human Resources Manager
The Jakarta Post
PO BOX Palmerah, Jakarta, 11001
Application should reach us before March 20, 2012.

1. The followings should be enclosed to the application letter, except....

a. a photocopy of identification card d. a recent passport
b. a photocopy of diploma e. a recent photograph
c. a photocopy of CV

2. ”The Jakarta Post, a leading English- language daily newspaper, requires a qualified reporter.
Paragraph 1
The underlined “phrase means....
a. finds d. employs

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 b. Needs e. pays
c. hires
Text 2

March 22nd, 2018

Personal Director
PT Citra Anggara
Batam
Dear Sir / Madam:
I read the Kabari Post dated March 19th, which stated that your company needs a finance
manager. I graduated from a reputable university in Jakarta and was awarded a bachelor's degree by
the Economics Faculty. I believe that my educational background is suitable for the position.
I am hard-working and will always be responsible for my job. Since l graduated from
university, I have had many work experiences, from general staff to finance manager. Recently, I have
worked for three years as a finance manager in a construction company in Jakarta. However, I have
to move here due to my marriage.
I have enclosed my curriculum vitae and l would welcome an interview with you. l'm ready to
be interviewed anytime. Thank you for your consideration.

Your sincerely,

Salma Nada

3. How did Salma know about the job vacancy?

a. By browsing the Internet. d. By reading a magazine.
b. By visiting a job fair e. By reading a newspaper
c. Someone told her about it.

4. Why does Salma move to Batam?

a. She follows her husband. d. She follows her parents.
b. She intends to have more experiences. e. She intends to work in a big company
c. She intends to have a higher position.

5. Andi : You bring so many things, Madam. Are you alone?

Benni : I have bought my daily needs by myself.
Andi : Allow me to give you a hand.
Benni : Thanks for offering.
Where does the conversation probably take place?
a. At the bus station d. At a school
b. At the airport e. At the hospital
c. In the market
6. Andi : Because it is the first time I’ve owned a motorcycle, … telling me how to drive it?
Arkan : Not at all. I’d be glad to offer a hand.
a. would you mind d. can you mind
b. will you be mind e. will you mind
c. could you mind

7. Arni : I guess it’s time for us to redecorate our room.

Nenti : that’s a good idea. … do something to the bookshelf?

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 a. What we will d. Will we
b. Why we don’t e. Why don’t we
c. Wouldn’t we

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8. Yuni : Have you finished your paper?
Ine : A little longer. I need more time to process the data.
Yuni : Would you like me to help you?
Ine : I don’t want to inconvenience you.
This short dialog signals that ….
a. Ine will finish the paper by d. Ine asks someone else to help her
herself e. Ine will not finish her paper
b. They will write the paper together
c. Ine will give her incomplete paper to Yuni

Text 3
Guruh Hartajaya
Jl. Sudirman No.71
Medan

December 27, 2015

Mr. Julian Pasha:

Personel Manager
PT Lentera Abadi, a Printing House
Jl. Jembatan Merah 29, PO Box 444
Medan

Dear Mr. Julian Pasha:

Application for the Digital Printing Machine Operator
I am writing to apply for the post of Digital Printing Machine operator, which was advertised on
the Berita Kita on December 26, 2015.
My working experience at Global panca media improved my skill in operating a digital printing
machine, communication skills and ability to work in a team. I'm a fast learner, creative and have a
good conduct. Besides, l can adapt to new environment very quickly and work under pressure. In
addition, I was chosen best Employee of the year 2014.
Working for PT Lantern Abadi as a multinational company appeals to me Because It has a
good reputation and it provides excellent training. Your organization produces high- quality products
and l can contribute to this with my skills.
I am available for interview at any time. I can be contracted on the mobile phone number
given above. I look forward to meeting you.
Sincerely
Guruh Hartajaya
9. What was Guruh Hartajaya best achievement?
a. He was chosen Best Employee of d. He is a fast learner, creative and has
the Year 2014 good conduct
b. He is familiar with a printing machine e. He will dedicate his skills to the
c. He can be contracted at any time development of PT Lantern Abadi

10. How did Guruh know about the job vacancy?

a. Someone told her about it. d. By reading a magazine.
b. By browsing the Internet. e. By visiting a job fair
c. By reading a newspaper
Text 4

Tornado Wreaks Havoc in Semarang

Residents assessed the damage after a tornado damaged 150 houses in the district of
Tembalang in Semarang, Central Java yesterday afternoon.
Three people were injured and at least five of the houses in the Sendangguwo and Tandang
neighborhoods’ were destroyed, while many others were seriously damaged as the tornado ripped off
their roofs. Tohirin aka Jayeng, 40, a resident whose house was leveled at the Sendang Asri housing
complex, said the winds hit about 4 p.m.
"I saw this black wind coming and becoming pointed into a funnel. It suddenly approached and
hit my house," he said.
Tohirin's wife, two children and mother-in law were in the kitchen at the time when the tornado
known locally as "Ulur-ulur" passed over their home, destroying the guest and bedrooms.
"It was as if the wind had lifted my home up," Tohirin said.
The disaster also destroyed the walls of four neighboring houses.
Many other homes in the area lost their roofs and residents and neighbors had started
rebuilding on Sunday.
Tembalang district head Dayat said the tornado also damaged a small mosque and felled
power lines and about 50 trees. His office was still collecting data on the damage, he said.
Villagers said the tornado was the worst to hit the district in living memory.
Semarang Mayor Sukawi Sutarip and his wife, Sinto Sukawi, visited the scene on Sunday,
accompanied by senior officials.
"We will provide the victims with assistance immediately," the mayoral spokesman Achyani
said.
Taken from The Jakarta Post, December 20, 2018

11. When did the tornado hit the district of Tembalang in semarang?
a. On December 17, 2018. d. On December 19, 2018
b. On December 18, 2018. e. On December 21, 2018
c. On December 20, 2018

12. The disaster also destroyed the walls of four neighboring houses.
The synonym of the underlined word is ….
a. fortune d. whirlwind
b. storm e. heavy rain
c. calamity

13. How many houses were destroyed by the tornado in the Sendangguwo and Tandang
neighborhoods?
a. Less than five houses. d. Three houses.
b. More than five houses. e. Four houses
c. Five houses.
14. Who rebuilt the damaged homes?
a. The residents. d. The mayor of Semarang.
b. The residents and e. The neighbours
neighbors.
c. The Tembalang District head.
Text 5
Dini Aminarto
Jalan Elang 89
Tangerang Selatan 19837

October, 30th 2018

PO BOX 1393
JKB 11013

To whom it may concern,

I’m applying for the Project Manager position advertised through Jakarta Post. As shown in the
enclosed resume, I have a strong academic background in Chemical Engineer graduated from
Universitas Indonesia on 2007.
My current work as Project Management in various multinational company has given me firsthand
experience in the challenge associated with the development of a successful Petrochemical
Company. In addition, I have excellent managerial and communication skills both in Bahasa Indonesia
as well as English.
This background, combined with over ten years of Ethylene Plant Operation as Project Management,
has given me a unique perspective that would be particularly valuable in meeting the responsibilities
of this position, as described in your position. I am and independent individual who capable to work
under pressure.
I would welcome the opportunity to meet with you to discuss my qualifications in more detail and look
forward to hearing from you soon. Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely
Dini Aminati

15. Who wrote the application letter?

a. Project Manager d. Dini Aminati
b. Jakarta Post e. Chemical Engineer
c. The manager

16. What is the job position that applicant applied for?

a. General Manager d. Chemical Engineer
b. Secretary e. Project Manager
c. Academician

17. What are the skills that applicant presented on the application letter?
a. Managerial and communication d. Bahasa Indonesia and English
skills e. Computer Skill
b. Accounting and managerial skills
c. Public speaking and communication skills

18. How many years the applicant was working as Project Management?
a. 2 years d. 15 years
b. 8 years e. 10 years
c. 5 years

19. Where did the company advertise the job opening?

a. Kompas d. Tribun
b. Jakarta Globe e. Jakarta Post
c. Tempo

20. I am and independent individual who capable to work under pressure. The word “capable” has the
same meaning to…
 a. Competent d. Professional
b. Irresponsible e. Careless
c. Awkward

ESSAY
Read the following text and answer the question:

Pirate Ringleader Admits to Murder

Jambi: A pirate leader admitted, Wednesday, that his gang had been involved in the robberies and
killed two police officers.
Itham Guntur,27, told the police investigators that the gang consisted of six people, all former
members of ship crews. “Because we all ex-crew members, we know the major shipping lanes, such
as Sunda Strait and the East Jambi coast very well,” he said.
Itham identified the murdered officers as Brigadier General Mulyadi from the South Sumatra Police
and Brigadier General Kennedy from the Jakarta Police.
The pirates targeted cargo ships, fishing boats and oil tankers. – Antara
Taken from :”The Jakarta Post,” 2006
1. What did the pirate do on Wednesday?
 his gang had been involved in the robberies and killed two police officers.
2. The pronoun “he’ in the second paragraph refers to….
 To Itham Guntur
3. The communicative purpose of text is ….
 To inform you about events that occurred at that time
4. A person who robs the cargo ships, fishing boats or oil tankers is called a …
 Pirates
5. Who were the murdered victims?
 Police Officers

GOOD LUCK !!