LATIHAN SOAL – SOAL

Mata Pelajaran : Bahasa Inggris

Kelas : XII ( Dua Belas ) / Ganjil
Tahun Pelajaran : 2023 / 2024

1. Boy : You will attend the scout activity this afternoon, won’t you?
Girl : I’d love too, but my motorcycle is being repaired at the moment.
Boy : …………………………..
What will the boy likely respond?
a. Are you certain about the information?
b. Don’t worry, I’ll fetch you at 2 P.M
c. I’m dissatisfied with the last activity
d. I agree if we attend the activity together
e. Poor you

2. Boy : Hey, what are you doing?

Girl : I’d like to take the book on the top of the shelf, but I can’t reach it.
Boy : Which book?
Girl : That one. It’s entitled Creative Ideas.
Boy : ………………………….
How will the boy likely respond?
a. Don’t worry. I’ll take it for you
b. I think the book is interesting to read
c. I believe many people will read the book
d. I am proud of having a friend who likes reading
e. I’ve read the book

3. Alex : May I help you carry the books, Miss?

Jane : … you can carry some of these books.
Fill in the blank with the correct expression!
a. I’m fine
b. Yes, please
c. I will help
d. No, thank you
e. No need

4. Matt : Good afternoon, Miss. May I help you?

Tiffany: Yes, please. Do you know where the toilet is?
Matt : Straight down the lobby and the first door on the right, Miss.
 Tiffany: Thank you.
From the text above we know that …..
a. Tiffany is refusing a help offer
b. Tiffany doesn’t want anyone to help her
c. Matt is offering help to Tiffany
d. Tiffany is commanding Matt
e. Matt is being helped by Tiffany

5. Max : We’re going to make a surprise party for Sam. What do you think, Judith?
Judith : That sounds fun! …
Max : Great! The cake’s already ordered so we only need the candles left.
What is the appropriate response to fill in the blank?
a. Are candles necessary?
b. Do you guys need anything?
c. Is there another plan?
d. What can I do to help?
e. What if I buy the candles?

6. Man : Let me carry your luggage, Ma’am.

Woman : Thank you. Here’s your tip.
Ma’am : Thank you. Here’s your tip.
Man : Thank you, Ma’am. Have a nice stay
What does the man offer?
a. Carry the bandage
b. Carry the luggage
c. Prepare the schedule
d. Book a flight ticket
e. Tell the receptionist

7. Man : Let me carry your luggage, Ma’am.

Woman : Thank you. Here’s your tip.
Ma’am : Thank you. Here’s your tip.
Man : Thank you, Ma’am. Have a nice stay
Where does the dialogue take place?
a. At the post office
b. At the hotel
c. At the airport
d. At school
e. At the bank

8. Bryan : “Nugy, where are you?”

Nugy : “I’m in the house. What’s matter?”
Bryan : “Oh ................”
Nugy : “I’d like to help you. For what?”
Complete the dialogue above with suitable expression …..
 a. Would you like some help?
b. Sorry, I can’t help you
c. Could I possibly ask you to help me?
d. Let me help you
e. No, you don’t need to help

9. Andry : “You cupboard looks heavy. Would I help you?”

Sintya : “........................Thanks a lot.”
The suitable expression to complete the dialogue is …..
a. I’d love to but I don’t think it is better
b. I’m really sorry. I can do it by myself
c. Well, I’m not sure we can
d. What a great idea!
e. Not for me, thanks

10. Gian : I am disappointed with my English score.

Bayu : Why? Is it bad?
Gian : Yes, it is. I think I need an extra class.
Bayu : I think there will be an extra class with Mr. Barnes. Would you like to join?
Gian : Certainly. I will talk to him soon.
The underlined word has a same meaning with ....
a. I’d love to
b. Thank you
c. I don’t think so
d. Unfortunately
e. That’s impossible

11. Amin : “What would you do if you were accepted in Harvard University?
Mira : “I would have video call with you everyday, talking about the atmosphere
there.”
What does Mira mean?
a. She studies in Harvard University
b. She has video call with Amin everyday
c. She is not accepted in Harvard University
d. She knows well about Harvard University
e. She talks about atmosphere in Harvard University

12. Indry : “The box you brought looks very heavy....”

Putry : “Sure. It’s very kind of you. Thanks.”
The suitable expression to complete the dialogue is …..
a. Would you like me to help you?
b. Would I like to help me?
c. Would you like to help me?
d. Would you like to bring it for me?
e. Could you bring it for me?
13. Dany : “Good morning Jane, do you want my help?”
Jane : “Oh, great!”
Dany : “Thank you”
Jane : “You’re welcome.”
The suitable expression to complete the dialogue is …..
a. I’d love one
b. No thanks
c. Don’t bother
d. Never mind
e. Not for me

14. Mr. Bean : “Hello, Miss. Smith. Would you need my help? You are so busy.”
Miss Smith : “Oh, yes please, that would be lovely.”
Mr. Bean : “How do you take it?”
Miss Smith : “I use shovel”
Mr. Bean : “Here you are.”
Miss Smith : “Thank you.”
The underlined expression …..
a. Offering something
b. Offering help
c. Accepting an offer
d. Declining an offer
e. Refusing an offer

15. Man : May I have a glass of orange juice, dear? I’m so thirsty
Girl : Sure, Dad. Wait a second.
What does the man want?
a. To get a glass
b. To have a breakfast
c. To make a glass of juice
d. To open an orange juice bottle
e. To have a drink

16. X : Have you finished writing your final paper?

Y : Not quite
From the dialogue, we may conclude that the paper…
a. Is ready to be submitted
b. Still has to be published
c. Is rejected by the examiners
d. Still needs revising
e. Is to be presented in a seminar

17. X : I wish someone answered my call. It’s been ringing for about ten minutes.
The sentence ‘I wish someone answered my call’ mean …..
a. Someone will answer the phone
b. Someone had answered my call
 c. The phone has stopped ringing
d. Nobody answers the phone
e. I would answer the phone

18. Irna : I just heard about the missing plane in the television
Darma : That’s terrible. Are there any casualties?
Irna : It is said that it is missing alongside its 45 passengers
The word “casualty” can be replaced with….
a. Reputable
b. Objects
c. Victims
d. Casual
e. Proper

19. One situation that can be considered as good news is….

a. Someone is missing in a forest
b. Your friend finally graduated
c. Motorists broke traffic rules
d. A cyclist got an accident
e. Your relative got sick

20. In responding to good news, you will likely say….

a. That’s terrible
b. I’m very pleased with it
c. It must have been awful
d. I’m so sorry to hear that
e. I think it can't be helped

21. Your friend has broken her left arm in a sport activity, you consider this as .…
a. Fantastic news
b. Terrific news
c. Not bad news
d. Terrible news
e. Traffic news

22. What issue that might cause misunderstanding among the viewers that the show program
is supposed to be watched by all ages?
a. The national hosts of the show
b. The animations as the opening scene
c. The TV station that broadcast the show
d. The caption at the beginning of the show
e. The title of the show program, Happy Together

23. “If I had a lot of time, I would study Germany”. From this sentence we know that …..
a. I have a lot of time, so I study Germany
b. I studied Germany because I had a lot of time
 c. I want to study Germany because I have a lot of time
d. I would like to study Germany, but I don’t have much time
e. I had no time to study Germany

24. If I knew how to play badminton, I would join the badminton club. This sentence
means….
a. I can play badminton
b. I join the badminton club
c. I don’t know how to play badminton
d. I play badminton in the badminton club
e. I don’t know the badminton club

25. Why did the applicant write the letter?

a. To apply for a job
b. To inform of a job interview
c. To explain about his-self identity
d. To give information about a job vacancy
e. To ask for information about job vacancy

Dear sirs,

With reference to your advertisement in Today’s time, I would like to be considered for
Marketing Senior Assistant post.

My present position in n an electronic marketing staff where I have special responsibility

for home appliances. I also have experiences in other electronic goods, like cameras and
smart phones. I have been working as a marketing specialist as soon as I completed my
first degree in 2012. My tasks among other are building good relationship with
distributors and customers, and providing inputs for the company about pricing policies,
marketing strategies, and customer satisfaction.

Hoping to hear from you soon, I enclose my curriculum vitae and recent photograph.

Yours faithfully,

Harry Clarks

26. Why does the sender write the letter?

a. To apply for a certain position
b. To provide inputs for the company
c. To give information about his background
d. To convince the readers about his experience
e. To introduce himself to HD
27. Who wrote the application letter?
a. HD
b. Marketing Staff
c. Marketing Senior Assistant
d. Harry Clarks
e. Employee

28. What position does he apply for?

a. Marketing staff
b. Marketing specialist
c. Marketing strategies
d. Marketing Senior Assistant
e. Electronic marketing staff

29. What does the sender possibly do after sending the letter?
a. Wait for the response of the recipient
b. Call the recipient for the confirmation
c. Work as a marketing specialist
d. Complete his first degree
e. Know the personality

30. Where did the company advertise the job opening?

a. Jakarta Post
b. Social Media
c. Kompas
d. Job Street
e. Today’s Time

31. What does the applicant hope after sending the letter?
a. She will be a Marketing Senior
b. She will start training
c. She will receive the salary
d. She will join the company
e. She will be interviewed

32. “…I enclose my curriculum vitae..” The word “enclose” is in the closest meaning to…
a. Hedge
b. Attach
c. Confine
d. Encircle
e. Send

Friend give us the courage to lift the darkness in

our heart, give us light to keep moving, show us
the amazing world and make our lives cheerful
33. What is the message of the above caption?
a. It shows the beauty of the word
b. It persuades the readers to be brave
c. It shows the value of friends
d. It motivates the readers to do better
e. It shows how important our lives are

34. “Cheerful” opposite means?

a. Jolly
b. Woeful
c. Cozy
d. Lithe
e. Shrill

35. What kind of caption is in the picture?

a. Group Identification bar
b. Summary
c. Cutline
d. Expanded
e. Quote

36. What is the function of the caption?

a. To make the picture look beautiful
b. To give description more detail of the picture
c. To tell about who was the viewer of the picture
d. To explain how beautiful the flowers are
e. To make readers see the beautiful flowers

37. According to the caption on the picture, when was the photo taken?
a. July 19 2018
b. February 1 2017
c. May 3, 2019
d. December 7 2015
e. August 15 2014
38. Where was the location in the picture?
a. Central Park
b. Garden
c. Floristry
d. Central Kiev
e. Reuter

39. What does “Bloomed” mean?

a. Blossom
b. Wither
c. Wilt
d. Droop
e. Decay

Scientists believe that the earth’s original atmosphere probably consisted

of ammonia and methane. Perhaps 20 million years ago the atmosphere
evolved into something resembling the modern composition of 78 percent
nitrogen, 20 percent oxygen, and a variety of other gasses.
One factor that was instrumental in causing the change in the atmosphere
was the evolution of plant life; oxygen is part of the modern day atmosphere
because of plant life and the process of photosynthesis that goes along with it.

40. The topic of the passage is …..

a. The static atmosphere
b. The change in the atmosphere
c. The earth’s original atmosphere
d. The process of photosynthesis
e. The evolution of plant life

41. Changes in the earth’s atmosphere took place because of the following except …..
a. The changing composition of gasses
b. The development of plant life
c. The earth’s original atmosphere
d. The process of photosynthesis
e. The evolution of the ecosystem

The Hen with the Silver Eggs

One day, in an Arabian city, a woman went to the market and bought a
beautiful hen. A few days later to her surprise the hen she bought laid a silver
egg.
If the hen could only be persuaded to lay more than one egg each day, the
woman was sure she would never have to work again.
So, the woman decided to make the hen eat more, so that it could lay more
eggs. But the only result was that the hen died of indigestion and did not lay more
eggs at all.
42. The text above mostly discusses about ...
a. The hen's eggs
b. What the woman did to her hen
c. What the hen did for the woman
d. What the hen eats to lay more eggs
e. Why the woman wanted to get more eggs

43. The hen died because it ...

a. Ate nothing
b. Ate too much
c. Laid more eggs
d. Was badly injured
e. Was forced to lay eggs

44. From the text we may conclude that the woman was ...
a. Active
b. Miserly
c. Greedy
d. Furious
e. Dangerous

45. "If the hen could only be persuaded.... " (Paragraph 2) The underlined word means ....
a. Commanded
b. Influenced
c. Dangerous
d. Brought
e. Told