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The passage discusses the relationship between science, technology, and industry in 19th century America. It seeks to correct the misunderstanding that these fields were entirely separate, pointing out that many industries actively applied scientific techniques. The list of industries in the passage demonstrates how fields like iron, steel, and electrical power relied on scientific knowledge. It also notes that scientists who primarily conducted basic research also served as consultants for applied projects. The overall organization presents a generalization about the connections between these fields, followed by specific examples and evidence to support this view.

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Contoh Soal Reading

The passage discusses the relationship between science, technology, and industry in 19th century America. It seeks to correct the misunderstanding that these fields were entirely separate, pointing out that many industries actively applied scientific techniques. The list of industries in the passage demonstrates how fields like iron, steel, and electrical power relied on scientific knowledge. It also notes that scientists who primarily conducted basic research also served as consultants for applied projects. The overall organization presents a generalization about the connections between these fields, followed by specific examples and evidence to support this view.

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READING COMPREHENSION

Quastion No. 1 – 10

1. What does the passage mainly about ?


A. The nest-building techniques of plovers
B. How predators search for plovers
C. The strategies used by plovers to deceive predators
Dari seluruh bacaan dapat disimpulkan bahwa bacaan tersebut berisi hal-hal yang dilakukan oleh burung
plover untuk mengelabui pemangsa
D. Why plovers are vulnerable to predators

2. The word merely in line 2 is closest in meaning to ?


A. Often
B. Only
Kata merely memiliki arti “semata-mata”, kata yang paling dekat maknanya adalah only
C. Usually
D. At first

3. Which of the following is mentioned ini the passage about plovers ?


A. Their eggs and chicks are difficult to find
B. They are generally defenless when away from their nests
C. They are slow to react in dangerous situatin
D. Their nests are on the surface of the ground
Keyword : their nests merely scrapes in the sand and earth
Frasa yang tercetak tebal menunjukkan sarangnya ada di permukaan tanah

4. The word emitting in line 8 is closest meaning to ?


A. Bringing
B. Attracting
C. Producing
Kata emitting bermakna “mengeluarkan”, jadi kata yang paling dekat maknanya adalah producing.
D. Minimizing

5. In the deception technique described in paraghraph 2, the plovers tries to ?


A. Stay close to her nest
B. Attract the predators attention
Lihat paragraph 2 ; dapat disimpulkan bahwa induk plover mengalihkan perhatian musuh dengan cara
menarik perhatian mereka ke tempat yang jauh dari sarang
C. Warn other plovers of danger
D. Frighten the approaching predator

6. The word spanning inline 17 is closest in meaning to ?


A. Covering
Kata spanning berarti “meliputi”, bermakna sama dengan covering – “mencakup”
B. Selecting
C. Developing
D. Explaining

7. According to the paragraph 3, which of the following suspects of the plovers behavior gives the appearance that
is frightened ?
A. Abnormal body position
B. Irregular escape route
Keyword : the bird appears to be attempting escape along an irregular route that indicates panic
Dari kata kunci diketahui bahwa burung plover akanmelarikan diri di rute yang tidak bias ajika dia panik
C. Unnatural wing movement
D. Unusual amount of time away from the nest

8. The word pursue in lin 22 is closest in meaning to ?


A. Catch
B. Notice
C. Defend
D. Chase
Kata pursue berarti “mengejar”, makna yang sama ada pada kata chase

9. According to the passage, a female plover utilize of the following deception technique, except ?
A. Appearing to be injured
B. Sounding like another animal
C. Pretending to search for prey
Hal ini tidak disebutkan di dalam bacaan
D. Pretending to sit on her eggs

10. Which of the following best describes the organizations of the passage ?
A. A description of the sequence of steps involved in plovers nest building
B. A generalization about plover behavior followed by specific examples
Dari keseluruhan paragraph dapat diketahui susunannya adalah perilaku plover secara umum yang
kemudian diikuti dengan contoh yang spesifik
C. A comparison and contrast of the nesting behavior of plovers and ground nesting birds
D. A caouse-and-fleet analysis of the relationship between a prey and predator
Question No. 11 – 18

11. What is the author’s main purpose in the passage ?


A. To show how technology influenced basic science
B. To describe the scientific base of nineteenth-century American industries
C. To correct misunderstanding about the connection between science, technology, and industry
Dari kalimat pertama pada teks dapat disimpulkan bahwa tujuan utama penulis adalah untuk membetulkan
kesalahpahaman tentang hubungan antara ilmu pengetahuan, teknologi, dan Hndustry
D. To argue that basic science has no practical application

12. The word altogether in line 2 is closest in meaning to ?


A. Completely
Kata altogether memiliki makna “secara keseluruhan”, makna yang sama ada pada kata completely –
“seluruhnya”
B. Realistic
C. Individually
D. Understandably

13. The word intensive in line 5 is closest in meaning to ?


A. Decreased
B. Concentrated
Kata intensive bermakna “intensif” yang paling dekat maknanya adalah concentrated – “terkonsentrasi”
C. Creative
D. Advanced

14. The list mentioned in line 11 refers to ?


A. Types of scientific knowledge
B. Changes brought by technology
C. Industries that used scientific techniques
Lihat baris 10 – 11 ; kata list mengacu pada industry yang menggunakan teknik ilmiah
D. Applications of engineering science

15. The word it in line 15 is closest in meaning to ?


A. Understanding
B. Public awareness
C. Scientific knowledge
Lihat baris 14 – 15 ; kata It mengacu pada scientific knowledge
D. Expansion

16. The word assumption in line 17 is closest in meaning to ?


A. Regulation
B. Belief
Kata assumption memiliki arti “dugaan”, makna yang paling mendekati adalah belief – “kepercayaan”
C. Contract
D. Confusion

17. Why does the author mention consultants in line 22 ?


A. To show how new areas of science have given rise to new proffesions
B. To distinguish between scientists who work in industry and those who do not
C. To explain the ways in which scientists find financial support for their work
D. To show how scientists who work in basic research contribute to applied science
Keyword : scientists who mainly do basic research also serve as a consultant on projects that apply research
in practical ways
Dari kata kunci dapat disimpulkan bahwa alas an penulis menggunakan kata consultant untuk menunjukkan
bagaimana ilmuwan yang bekerja pada penelitian dasar juga berperan sebagai konsultan (ilmu penerapan).

18. Which of the following statements does the passage support ?


A. The development of science and of industry is now interdependent
Lihat paragraph terakhir ; disimpulkan bahwa bacaan tersebit mendukung adanya keterkaitan antara
perkembangan ilmu pengetahuan dan industri.
B. Basic scientific research cannot generate practical applications
C. Industries should spend less money on research and development
D. Science and technology are becoming more separated

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