SOAL TO BAHASA INGGRIS

SMAN/S DKI JAKARTA TAHUN PELAJARAN 2018/2019

MATA PELAJARAN : BAHASA INGGRIS

PAKET 1
KELAS : XII
PROGRAM STUDI : MIPA - IPS
HARI,TANGGAL : ........................... 2019
WAKTU : (90 menit)

PETUNJUK UMUM
1. Isikan nomor ujian, nama peserta, mata pelajaran, dan tanda tangan peserta pada
Lembar Jawaban Ujian Komputer (LJUK), sesuai petunjuk di LJUK
2. Hitamkan bulatan di depan nama mata ujian pada LJUK.
3. Tersedia waktu 90 menit untuk mengerjakan paket tes tersebut.
4. Jumlah Soal sebanyak 40 butir soal Pilihan Ganda.
5. Periksa dan bacalah soal-soal sebelum Anda menjawabnya.
6. Laporkan kepada pengawas ujian apabila terdapat lembar soal yang kurang jelas, rusak,
atau tidak lengkap.
7. Tidak diizinkan menggunakan HP, kamus, atau alat komunikasi lainnya
8. Periksalah dahulu pekerjaan kamu sebelum diserahkan kepada pengawas Ujian

PETUNJUK KHUSUS
A. Pilihlah satu jawaban yang paling tepat dengan menghitamkan secara penuh bulatan
jawaban Anda, dengan menggunakan pensil 2B.

Contoh menjawab :

a b c d e Salah a b c d e salah

a b c d e Salah a b c d e benar

B. Apabila Anda ingin memperbaiki/mengganti jawaban, bersihkan jawaban semula dengan

karet penghapus hingga bersih, kemudian bulatkan pilihan jawaban yang Anda anggap
ben

SELAMAT BEKERJA
Listening Section
In this section of the test, you will have the chance to show how well you understand spoken
English. There are four parts to this section, with special directions for each part.

Part I
Questions 1 to 4
Directions:
In this part of the test, you will hear some dialogues spoken in English. The dialogue will be
spoken twice. They will not be printed in your test book, so you must listen carefully to
understand what the speakers are saying.
After you hear a dialogue and the question about it, read the five possible answers and decide
which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard. Now listen to a sample
question.

You will hear:

Man : Hi, Evie! Are you free on Sunday morning?

Woman: Yes. Do you have any plans?
Man : We will exercise together in the Brooklyn Sports Centre. Would you care to join us?
Woman: It sounds fun. I’d love to.
You will also hear:

Narrator: What are the speakers talking about?

You will read in your test book:

A. Loving books.
B. Asking about free time.
C. Buying some books.
D. Activity on Sunday morning
E. Planning to work out together.

The best answer to the question “What are the speakers talking about?” is choice (E),
“Planning to work out together.” Therefore, you should answer choice (E).

Sample answer:

A B C D E

1. A. Thanking God.
B. Working at a company.
C. Spreading the great achievement.
D. Presenting the largest automobile.
E. Congratulating the man’s achievement.

2. A. Do not litter the rivers.

B. Keep the classroom in good condition.
C. Do not throw away trash around the school.
D. People should keep the environment green.
 E. Do not throw away waste materials on the streets.

3. A. Thundering rain.
B. Going to the bookstore.
C. Sheltering under a tree.
D. Having lunch in the food stall.
E. Finding the best place to shelter.

4. A. Would you like us to send the tickets by post?

B. Certainly. Would you like to see our brochures?
C. Sure, we can do it. Please fill in these forms.
D. Can I take them on next Wednesday?
E. It’s our pleasure, Sir.

Part II
Questions: 5 to 7
Directions:
In this part of the test, you will hear several questions or statements spoken in English
followed by four responses, also spoken in English. The questions and responses will be
spoken twice. They will not be printed in your test book, so you must listen carefully to
understand what the speakers are saying. You have to choose the best response to each
question or statement.

Now listen to a sample question.

You will hear:

Man : You look uncomfortable.

Woman: It’s very cold here.
Woman: I’ll switch off the air condition for you.
Man :

You will also hear:

A. I’ll be glad.
B. It’s very cold.
C. Thank you.
D. It’ll be okay.

Narrator: What is the best response to the woman’s statement?

The best response to the woman’s statement “I’ll switch on the fan for you.” is ” Thank you.”
Therefore, you should answer Choice “C”.

Sample answer:

A B C D
5. Mark your answer on your answer sheet.
6. Mark your answer on your answer sheet.
7. Mark your answer on your answer sheet.

Part III
Questions 8 to 11
Directions:
In this part of the test you will hear some dialogues or monologues spoken in English. The
dialogues or monologues will be spoken twice. They will not be printed in your test book, so
you must listen carefully to understand what the speakers are saying. After you listen to the
dialogue or monologue, look at the five pictures provided in your test book, and decide which
one would be the most suitable one for the dialogue or monologue you have heard.
8.

A. B. C.

D. E.

9.

A. B. C.

E. E.
10.

A. B. C.

D. E.

11.

A. B. C.

D. E. .

Part IV
Questions 12 to 15
Directions:
In this part of the text you will hear several monologues. Each monologue will be spoken
twice. They will not be printed in your test book, so you must listen carefully to understand
what the speakers are saying. After you hear the monologue and the question about it, read
the five possible answers and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you
have just heard.
 12. A. The University of Cambridge
B. The University of England
C. The University of Oxbridge
D. The University of Oxford
E. The University of Paris

13. A. It has educated notable alumni.

B. It is located in prestigious area.
C. It is one of the oldest universities.
D. Its alumni have won 160 Olympic medals.
E. It is one of the world's oldest international scholarships

14. A. In Java Sea.

B. On the seabed.
C. At Jakarta Port.
D. Inside the cockpit.
E. Inside the black box.

15. A. They detected a low ping signal.

B. They fixed the data flight recorder.
C. They searched the suspected location.
D. They found two engines and more landing gear.
E. They collected body bags, debris and passenger belongings.

This is the end of listening section.

This text is for question 16 to 17

Welcome to our art gallery

Please help our staff protect the works of art by paying attention to the following.
Don’t touch the works of art on display. No food, drink or gum is allowed in the gallery. You
can enjoy your lunch, or snack in the café or park. Don’t take any pictures, unless you have
completed and shined a release form at the front office desk. Please behave properly. Do not
run, fight and push in the gallery and be patient in any queue. Thank you for your attention
and enjoy your visit.

16. Why is the announcement written?

A. To warn visitors.
B. To amuse visitors.
C. To criticize visitors.
D. To welcome visitors.
E. To encourage visitors.
17. How can the visitors take any picture in the gallery?
A. They can use their camera to take any picture in the gallery.
B. They can help a gallery staff to take any picture in the gallery.
C. They can help a gallery security to take any picture in the gallery.
D. They can use their guest identity card to take any picture in the gallery.
E. They can complete and sign a release form to take any picture in the gallery.

This text is for question 18 to 19

Jl. Bintara XI 43

Bekasi
29th November 2018

Dear Anneke

It was a real sorrow that I heard this morning of your great loss. I knew your father was ill,
for your brother told me several weeks ago. However, as he at that time did not seem to think
the illness was very serious, the news of your father’s death came to me as a shock. You have
my sincere and heartfelt sympathy, my dear fellow, in your sorrow. I know you will feel it
deeply, for you always thought so much of your father and loved him tenderly. I feel it also as
a personal loss to myself, for your father was always very kind to me. His death must be a
terrible grief to your mother, too. Please assure her of my sincere sympathy.

“There are no words. While you have joy knowing where your love is in a better place, there
is sadness in the loss and grief”. You are in our prayers. (Catherine Pulsifer). However, it is
not just a lip service when I say that I feel with you in your sorrow. Just come to me
whenever you need me.

Your sincere friend,

Rani

18. The reason why Rani sent the letter to Anneke is ….

A. to show her condolence
B. to express her sadness
C. to make her be happy
D. to tell her a sad story
E. to cheer her up

19. What was the problem that made Rani in sorrow?

A. Her husband passed away.
B. Her brother passed away.
C. Her mother passed away.
D. Her father passed away.
E. Her sister passed away.
This text is for question 20 to 22
MACHU PICCHU

Located in southern Peru, this ruined city lies on top of

a mountain that’s only accessible by train or a four-day
trek. Rediscovered by Hiram Bingham in 1911, it was
an important cultural center for the Inca civilization but
was abandoned when the Spanish invaded the region.
(It is famously referred to as the “Lost City of the
Incas,” though that is actually Vilcabamba). The
location was made a UNESCO World Heritage site in
1983, and it was named one of the New Seven Wonders of the World in 2007. Concerns over
growing numbers of tourists have led to limitations on how many people can enter the site,
though only by a fraction of what is necessary. Hopefully, they will limit it even more so this
site can last for hundreds of years more.

Machu Picchu is open year-round. The easiest way to get to from Cusco to Machu Picchu is
to take the train to Aguas Calientes (the town located a few miles from the site). It’s a scenic
3.5-hour trip each way along tracks that run right along the Urubamba River in the Sacred
Valley, with dramatic canyon walls on either side. The other way to get from Cusco to Machu
Picchu is to walk as part of a multi-day Inca trail tour, which is the far more scenic and
rewarding way. My preferred tour company for that is Intrepid.

20. What is the benefit of reading the text?

A. We will learn more interesting places
B. We know the nice place in the world
C. We enjoy the beauty of Machu Picchu
D. We get information about Machu Pichu
E. We will come to Machu Picchu next time

21. What is the main idea of the second paragraph ?

A. Machu Pichu is open year-round
B. People can get Machu Pichu on foot
C. The best way to reach Machu Pichu is by train
D. Visitors can reach Machu Pichu by train or on foot
E. Visitor’s preferred tour company visiting Macchu Picchu is Intrepid.

22. Now, the number of visitors to Machu Picchu …… limited

A. is
B. are
C. was
D. were
E. had been

This text is for question 23 to 25

I stayed at Traveler’s House in December and was really happy with the choice. The
atmosphere was very friendly and relaxing. I met lots of other travelers and it was nice to
hang out in the common area and swap stories about our adventures in Egypt. The staffs were
really friendly and always on hand to provide any information to make Egypt more
accessible. They had lots of good ideas about places to go and were well informed about how
to best get around. The room was really large with high ceilings - it was much bigger than I
was expecting. All in all it was a great experience.
After visiting more than 20 hostels around the world in the last 14 months, I was eager to
visit traveler’s house hotel. I wasn't disappointed, friendly, enthusiastic young staff,
unbeatable location, free towels, free breakfast, free WIFI and all the little details lacking
from most hostels. Other hostels might do particular details better, this hostel is above
average across the board. I don't give out 100% often, but this one is well deserved.

Located in downtown Cairo, Traveler’s House is a little oasis of calm. The staff are fantastic -
offering me free dinner & breakfast plus copious amounts of tea. My room was cozy and
spotlessly clean. It was fantastic value and highly recommended.

23. The writer intention in writing the text is to....

A. inform the readers about staying at friendly traveler’s hotel
B. share the writer experience staying at the traveler’s hotel
C. describe traveler’s hotel where the writer stay
D. amuse the reader with the writer’s experice
E. report the writer’s travelling’s experience

24. What made the traveler’s hotel highly recommended?

A. It offers various things in details.
B. It has cozzy and spotless-clean room.
C. Its location is in the downtown Cairo.
D. It offers fantastic dinner and breakfast.
E. It has friendly and relaxing atmosphere.

25. The writer likes the traveler’s hotel ... their staffs had lots of good ideas about places to
go and were well informed about how to best get around.
A. if
B. but
C. and
D. because
E. although

This text is for question 26 to 29

Why Anger is Bad for Our Health

Expressed anger is not only damaging to our relationships, but also to our health.
There are specific conditions that anger creates within the human body that negatively
affects our wellbeing. These effects are usually said to be risks to our heart, an increase in
anxiety, and a shorter lifespan.
Sometimes when we are angry, we can feel our heart pump harder. This is not
coincidence. Most physically damaging is anger’s effect on our cardiac health. In the two
 hours after an angry outburst, the chance of having a heart attack doubles. It is amazing
that just by getting angry, it can mean that a heart attack is imminent.
Furthermore, anger is connected to increased anxiety. In fact, unresolved anger issues
lead to anxiety, which can have long-term effects on our life. Immediate effects of anxiety
might include dizziness, rapid breathing, nausea, muscle pain, muscle tension, headaches,
and problems with concentration and memory. Such symptoms can make it difficult to
perform routine tasks and can add to generalize anger about life. Not only does anger
make us feel bad, it can also produce higher levels of anxiety that is accompanied by many
different symptoms.
And finally, anger affects how long we live. It has been shown that if we have
repressed anger, or passive anger, we can effectively shorten our lifespan. Studies have
shown that those who hold in their anger through many years have shorter lives.
Anger not only demonstrates its damage outwardly through the destruction of
property and people, but also inwardly. This menace causes us to have heart issues, a jump
in anxiety, and even a shorter life. Next time you get angry, keep these details in your
mind.

26. The purpose of the text is….

A. to explain how anger affect our health
B. to describe the negative effects of anger for our health
C. to persuade the readers that anger is bad for our health
D. to share information about the effects of anger for our health
E. to present the reasons why anger has negative effects for our health

27. Which of the following is the most improbable reason why people with anger find it
difficult to perform routine tasks?
A. They have physically damaging effects.
B. They need to resolve their problems first.
C. They experience higher level of anxiety in their life.
D. They have to think of the long-term effects on their life.
E. They have to deal with many different symptoms caused by anger.

28. The main idea of the second paragraph is….

A. our cardiac health is the most physically damaging
B. getting angry can be as a source of a heart attack
C. we can feel our heart pump harder in two hours
D. anger negatively affects our physical health
E. heart attack is not coincidence

29. “…it can mean that a heart attack is imminent.” (paragraph 2). The underlined word is
closest in meaning to….
A. requiring
B. recovering
C. correlating
D. performing
E. approaching
This text is for question 30 to 32
You need:

 A digital camera
 An object (a friend/classmate or something interesting you can find around the
classroom or class yard)
Follow the steps below to take pictures:

1. Hold up the camera and center the object in the LCD

2. Move closer or use the zoom control for the result you want
3. When you’re ready to take the picture, hold the shutter halfway. It’s very important,
so the camera sets the focus, shutter speed and various other calculations. This may
take a few seconds.
4. A light should appear that lets you know the camera is set to go.
5. Press shutter all the way down.
It may be necessary to turn off the LCD and use the view finder when there is extreme
sunlight or to conserve battery life. The glare from the LCD does not work well with bright
light.

30. What benefits can we get after reading the text?

A. We get the information about where to buy digital camera.
B. We get the tips how to use the digital camera properly.
C. We know how to keep our digital camera properly.
D. We can take as many photos of friends as possible.
E. We know when to use the LCD of digital camera.

31. What should you do to set the focus and shutter speed of the camera?
A. Use the zoom control.
B. Hold up the camera firmly.
C. Center the object in the LCD.
D. Move closer to the object.
E. Hold the shutter halfway.

32. We can take several pictures at once and we can see … pictures on the LCD screen.
A. these
B. this
C. that
D. an
E. a

This text is for question 33 to 35

Wyatt Hawn Russell, the only child of celebrated Hollywood actors Kurt Russell and Goldie
Hawn, was born on July 10, 1986, in Los Angeles, California.
A young Russell did appear in two of his dad's movies, Escape From L.A. (1996) and Soldier
(1998), but unlike his siblings, he had little interest in show business. Having fallen in love
with hockey as a preschooler, he spent most of his free time in skating rinks, away from the
studios of Tinseltown.
At age 15, Russell left SoCal with his family to pursue a hockey career as a goalie in the
junior leagues of Vancouver, Canada, where the cut-throat competition relished the chance to
beat up on a Hollywood scion. After enduring his lumps in Vancouver for four years, Russell
moved on to stints in Chicago and Toronto, before spending two years at the University of
Alabama in Huntsville. Russell followed his pro dreams to Germany and Holland, but his
career was derailed by a series of groin pulls and concussions, and he finally called it quits
after breaking his hip at age 24. Unsure of what to do next, he discovered a love for film
while rehabilitating, and decided to give the family business a try.
After a lifetime spent avoiding the celebrity spotlight, Russell gave in to the demands of his
burgeoning screen career and purchased a home in the L.A. community of Sherman Oaks in
early 2018. He had previously lived in Austin, Texas, where he also invested in a real estate
company.
Adapted from: https://www.biography.com/people/wyatt-russell

33. What is the function of the text above?

A. To illustrate Russell’s achievement in hockey.
B. To provide highlighted details about Russell’s life.
C. To generate people’s attention towards Russell.
D. To establish a good image of Russell in movie world.
E. To describe Russell’s obstacles in becoming a hockey player.

34. The turning point of Russell’s career as pro hockey player was ….
A. he was severely injured in his head that lead to concussion
B. he took some time offs for restoring his health after injury
C. he was persuaded by his family to give Hollywood a try
D. he moved to Austin, Texas to set up real estate business
E. he changed club from American to European League

35. Russell continued pursuing his dreams as a hockey player ... he ever tried a celebrity
way of life when he was a kid.
The suitable word to complete the blank is ….
A. however
B. although
C. because
D. nevertheless
E. even though
This text is for question 36 to 39
The Jakarta administration plans to allow the use of electronic ID (e-ID) cards, locally
called e-KTP cards, to access public toilets on the Tanah Abang Skybridge in Central
Jakarta, which is to open soon.
Research and development assistant manager Johan Sufandi of city wastewater
management company PD PAL Jaya, which is providing the smart toilets, said the system
 would allow people easy access to the toilets. The card system will automatically record the
number of them who tap their IDs on the door to enter the public toilet facilities.
Johan said the e-ID card system would be more efficient than using the electronic
cash (e-money) cards issued by banks. "Using [e-money] cards from banks would be more
complicated and require a large investment, too," Johan said on Monday as quoted
by tempo.co.
City-owned developer PD Sarana Jaya Pembangunan had asked PAL Jaya to
provide four smart toilets along the skybridge on behalf of state railway company PT KAI.
KAI had requested the city administration to provide additional toilet facilities, because the
existing public toilets at Tanah Abang train station would not be enough to accommodate
the needs of vendors and customers at the skybridge. (cal)

36. The writer’s purpose in writing the text is to ...

A. describe an interesting place in the city to the readers.
B. promote the smarts toilets at Tanah Abang Skybridge.
C. announce the opening of the city events to the citizens.
D. inform about plan to use of e-ID cards to access toilets.
E. appreciate the newsworthy activity of city administration.

37. What will probably happen if all public toilets can be accessed by e-ID cards?
A. There will be no more cash transactions to access public toilets.
B. People will not use the public toilets when they want to urinate.
C. There will be more toilet guards to help people to use e-ID cards.
D. People will leave their e-ID cards at home when they go to public places.
E. Public toilets will be quickly damaged by people who don't have e- ID cards.

38. What is the main idea of the third paragraph?

A. The e-ID card system would be more effictive than the e-money cards.
B. Using e-ID card is more complicated and require a large investment.
C. Citizenz would use their e-money cards to enter public facilities.
D. The e-ID card system should be issued by the government banks.
E. People would like to use e-ID card because of its efficiency.
39. After reading the text, we know that very soon e-ID cards ... to access smart toilets on
the Tanah Abang Skybridge in Central Jakarta.
A. were used
B. can be used
C. are being used
D. have been used
E. have to be used

This text is for question 40 to 43

Once there was a dairy man. He would milk his cows every day and sell the milk in his
village. He lived very peaceful and happy life. He was well-knowing for supplying fresh
milk, even in the nearby villages.
 One day he became greedy. He thought to himself “How long will I have to stay poor
like this? Let me mix some water into my milk. This way I can earn more money!”

According to his plan he mixed water in his milk and sold it to the villagers. To his
surprise his sales had increased. He was jumping with joy! Money was rolling in like no
one could imagine.

One day he took his bag full of money and went skipping on home. It was the summer
and the heat unbearable. As he was passing by a lake he decided to stop and rest under a
nearby tree, catching a cool breeze within a few minutes he was sound sleep.

There was a monkey who lives on that tree. The monkey hadn’t eaten since morning and
he was extremely hungry, He saw that the dairy man had a big bag with him. The
monkey thought,” There must some food in that bag,”

He grabbed the bag and opened it up. To his surprise he saw hundreds of brand new
shiny coins. The monkey snatched the bag and climbed the tree; the monkey did not
value the money. He started tossing the coins to the lake; He would throw it at the birds
in the nearby tree. He was enjoying himself by throwing away the money. When he went
to throw the last coin it fell on dairyman’s head, immediately he woke up.

He looked up and saw the monkey with empty bag in his hand, He looked around and
saw a bunch of coins lying in the grass around the tree, and the monkey had had his fun
and then ran off into the woods.

The dairyman started crying. Sobbing he collected as many coins as he could find. He
counted the money and realized that the money he earned, from the water which he
mixed in the milk, was in the lake
And the money he earned from the actual milk portion, was all the remained in his hand.

40. What does the writer intend to do with the text?

A. To show the attitude’s character in the story.
B. To give information the character in the story.
C. To mention some kinds of characters in the story.
D. To analyse conflict faced by character in the story.
E. To persuade readers that the character is not good person.

41. What is the moral value of the story?

A. It tells us to be successful.
B. It tells us to be generous.
C. It tells us to ambitious.
D. It tells us to be careful.
E. It tells us to be honest.
42. What is the main difference between paragraph 2 and 3?
A. Paragraph 2 talks about the dairy man life but Paragraph 3 talks about his plan for
his future.
B. Paragraph 2 talks about wishes to be a rich man meanwhile Paragraph 3 talks about
cheating others.
C. Paragraph 2 talks about a dairy man’s wish but Paragraph 3 talks about his success
in cheating the villagers.
D. Paragraph 2 talks about a man’s dream to be better life and Paragraph 3 talks about
the man’s plan to get a better life.
E. Paragraph 2 talks about the dairy man’s plan to be rich and Paragraph 3 talks about
his success in cheating the villagers.

43. He grabbed the bag and opened it up. The underlined word is closest meaning to ….
A. got
B. took
C. stole
D. picked
E. brought

This text is for question 44 to 46

The Tetraodontiformes are an order of highly derived ray-finned fish, also called
the Plectognathi. The Tetraodontiformes are represented by 10 extant families and at least
349 species overall; most are marine and dwell in and around tropical coral reefs, but a few
species are found in freshwater streams and estuaries. They have no close relatives, and
descend from a line of coral-dwelling species that emerged around 80 million years ago.
Various bizarre forms are included here, all radical departures from the streamlined
body plan typical of most fishes. These forms range from nearly square or triangular
(boxfishes), globose (pufferfishes) to laterally compressed (filefishes and triggerfishes). They
range in size from Rudarius excelsus (a filefish), measuring just 2 cm (0.79 in) in length, to
the ocean sunfish, the largest of all bony fishes at up to 3 m (9.8 ft) in length and weighing
over 2 tonnes.
The tetraodontiform strategy seems to be defense at the expense of speed, with all
species fortified with scales modified into strong plates or spines — or with tough, leathery
skin (the filefishes and ocean sunfish). Another striking defensive attribute found in
the pufferfishes and porcupinefishes is the ability to inflate their bodies to greatly increase
their normal diameter; this is accomplished by sucking water into a diverticulum of
the stomach. Many species of the Tetraodontidae, Triodontidae, and Diodontidae are further
protected from predation by tetrodotoxin, a powerful neurotoxin concentrated in the animals'
internal organs.
Tetraodontiforms have highly modified skeletons, with no nasal, parietal, infraorbital,
or (usually) lower rib bones. The bones of the jaw are modified and fused into a sort of
"beak"; visible sutures divide the beaks into "teeth". This is alluded to in their name, derived
from the Greek words tetra meaning "four" and odous meaning "tooth" and
the Latin forma meaning "shape".
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tetraodontiformes, November 26th, 2018
44. What is the communicative purpose of the above text?
A. To conserve Tetraodontiformes.
 B. To keep Tetraodontiformes at home.
C. To let Tetraodontiformes live freely.
D. To prohibit us to fish Tetraodontiformes.
E. To describe Tetraodontiformes in general.

45. What can we compare between paragraph 2 and 4?

A. Paragraph 2 tells us about the physical features, while paragraph 4 about its original
name.
B. Paragraph 2 tells us about the physical features, while paragraph 4 about its defense
strategy.
C. Paragraph 2 tells us about its defense strategy while paragraph 4 about its physical
features.
D. Paragraph 2 tells us about its original name, while paragraph 4 about its physical
features.
E. Paragraph 2 tells us about its original name, while paragraph 4 about its defense
strategy.

46. What is the main idea of Paragraph 3?

A. Tetraodontiform has very different physical features compared to other fish.
B. Tetraodontiform has various kinds of defense strategy.
C. Tetraodontiform has special adaptation strategy.
D. Tetraodontiform has very limited inhabitance.
E. Tetraodontiform has tough body structure.
This text is for question 47 to 50
When a person’s standard of living increase, they often think about improving their
knowledge for a better life. To do that, they choose to study in developed countries where
they can get progressive education. However, everything has its advantages and
disadvantages’, so studying abroad is not an exception.

Studying abroad is the best way to improve ourselves. As you know, there are obvious
advantages to study abroad. Firstly, we have chance to improve our language. I think nothing
is better than to learn language with the native speakers. While we live abroad we can
practice speaking with the local people and ask what we study at school, so it is very useful to
improve our listening and speaking skills. It also offers chances to discover the new cultures,
way of thinking, history, custom and lifestyles.

Furthermore, we have opportunities to study the new technologies and most recent science
achievements. In addition, we are equipped with the valuable and updated knowledge which
may help us find jobs easily after graduating.

However, studying abroad is often expensive. We have to pay not only for our school fees but
also for our living cost. Therefore, finance may become the biggest problem. Consequently, it
distracts our mind from studying to earning money.

Last but not least, adapting to a new environment is e real challenge for every foreign student.
While changing the weather can affect our health, different cultures and customs may
influence our mind and make us become less confident or even a victim of discrimination.
Every day may turn into a struggle for survival in a strange country. If we don’t have enough
physical and mental strength, we will fail to adjust ourselves in the new environment. As a
result, we could neither study nor gain beautiful experiences as we have expected.

In conclusion, while studying abroad offers great opportunities for a better future, It also has
challenges that we must try our best to overcome what happened to make our dream come
true. Therefore, if you have a chance I think you should take that chance to study abroad.

47. What does the writer plan with the text?

A. To discuss about living abroad.
B. To inform about studying abroad.
C. To persuade students to study abroad.
D. To share about the benefit of studying abroad.
E. To share two points of view about studying abroad.

48. The difference between paragraph 2 and paragraph 4 is....

A. paragraph 2 is about standard of living abroad and paragraph 4 is about expensive
living cost abroad
B. paragraph 2 is about benefit of studying abroad and paragraph 4 is about new
technologies
C. paragraph 2 is about benefit of studying abroad but paragraph 4 is its disadvantages
D. paragraph 2 is about studying language but paragraph 4 is about living cost abroad
E. paragraph 2 is about lifestyles meanwhile paragraph 4 is about living cost

49. We can conclude the writer prefer to study abroad due to....
A. gaining a better future
B. improving the language
C. gaining updated knowledge
D. studying the new technology
E. improving standard of living

50. Consequently, it distracts our mind from studying to earning money.

The synonym of underlined word is....
A. directs
B. controls
C. pollutes
D. focuses
E. switches