SOAL BAHASA INGGRIS SMA KELAS XI DAN JAWABAN

I. STRUCTURE AND WRITTEN EXPRESSION

PART A
DIRECTIONS: In this part of the test, each problem consists of an incomplete sentence. You
should find one choice which is the best answer to complete the sentence.
1. In general, _______ have a professional obligation to protect confidential sources of
information.
A. which journalist
B. journalists
C. journalist, which
D. journalist they
E. journalist that
2. That legal drinking age ________ lowered is a hot topic for debate in many states.
A. should have
B. which should
C. that should
D. should be
E. should
3. A gifted scientist, Newton _________ some of the most fundamental laws in the history of
science.
A. keeps discovering
B. discovering
C. who discovered
D. the discoverer of
E. discovered
4. _______ getting the highest result in the class, John still had problems with the teacher.
A. Despite of
B. In spite
C. In spite of
D. Even though
E. Nonetheless
5. I think Jane deserved to be fired for her________
A. totally behavior irresponsible
B. behavior totally irresponsible
C. irresponsible totally behavior
D. totally irresponsible behavior
E. behavior irresponsible totally
6. Above-ground swimming pools have _____ the flexibility of being able to be moved from
place but also the efficiency of using less water than standard in ground pools.
A. that
B. all
C. in addition
D. not only
E. either
7. _______ explores the nature of guilt and responsibility and builds to a remarkable
conclusion.
A. The written beautifully novel
B. The beautifully written novel
C. The novel beautifully written
D. The written novel beautifully
E. The beautifully novel written
8. Maine’s coastline is a major attraction and a vista of sandy beaches contrasted _________
rockbound shoreline.
A. to the rugged
B. by the rugged
C. on the rugged
D. in the rugged
E. at the rugged
9. Despite being basically arboreal in nature, Koalas _________ to inhabit a specific territory
and range of some 30 square miles.
A. knowing
B. which know
C. that know
D. are knowing
E. are known
10. Throughout the animal kingdom, _______ bigger than the elephant.
A. whale is only the
B. only the whale is
C. is the whale only
D. only whale is the
E. whale is the only
11. Vegetables are excellent source ________ vitamins.
A. of
B. has
C. where
D. that
E. have
12. It may help in __________ between their model of how the world works at the subatomic
level and Einstein’s theory of gravity.
A. resolving contradicts
B. resolving contradictions
C. resolve contradictions
D. resolved contradictions
E. resolves contradictions
13. Xavier Philippe will often spend his evenings __________ upside-down from the ceiling in
his room.
A. which hanging
B. that are
C. hanging
D. hangs
E. hang
14. _________ Boston Harbor now, with its dolphins and seals, you would find it hard to
believe how polluted it was just a few years ago.
A. Seen
B. It sees
C. Sees
D. Seeing
E. Is seeing
15. The closer we ________ to our trip to Boston the more excited my students become.
A. are
B. have
C. has
D. the
E. it has
PART B
DIRECTION: In questions 16-30 each sentence has five underlined words or phrases. You
should choose the one word or phrase which is not appropriate in standard written English.
16. By 1899 Ransom olds had establish in Detroit, Michigan, the first factory in the United
States
A B C
forthemanufacture of automobiles.
D E

17. The progressive Movement is an umbrella term refer to a number of reform efforts that
A B C D
emerged in the early 1900’s.
E

18. The pelican is a water bird with a large pouch attached to its bill, which it uses as a scoop
for
A B C D E
catch small fish.

19. The invention of reinforced concrete, plate glass, and steel in the mid-1800’s was enabled
A
architectsto design and buildextremely tall constructions, or ‘skyscrapers’.
B C D E

20. Acoustics, the study of sounds, is one of the oldest of the physicallysciences.
A B C D E

21. Each of functionsof the body, even thinking, requiresthe expenditureof energy.
A B C D E

22. Gourds were introduced to what is now the southwestern United States by earliest peoples
A B
whomigrated north from Mesoamerica about 7000 years ago.
C D E
23. The economicheart of Canada, Ontario accounts for more than 40 percentage of the
A B C D
nation’s productive capacity.
E

24. Mutiny of a ship’s crew against the captain signifies the breakdown of the obedience and
A B C
discipline required to deal effectively to perils at eat.
D E

25. Of all the art-related reference and research library in North America, that of the
A B
Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City is among the largest and most complete.
C D E

26. Acclimatization is the process by which an organism adjuststo living in an environment to

A B C D
whichit normally unsuited.
E

27. Glaciers, mass of ice that flow outward from ice caps, cover aboutone-tenth of earth’s land
A B C D E
area.

28. Some species of bacteria and fungi thrive on such simply compounds as alcohol.
A B C D E

29. In 1923 Alice Paul began campaign to promote the adoption of an amendment to the
United
A B C D
States Constitution mandating equal rights for women.
E

30.

Perhaps more thanany other United States city, San Francisco is a collection of
A B C D
neighborhood.
E
II. VOCABULARY AND READING COMPREHENSION
PART A
DIRECTIONS:
Each problem in this part of the test consists of a sentence in which one word or phrase has been
underlined. From the five choices given, you should choose the one word or phrase which could
be substituted for the underlined word or phrase without changing the meaning of the sentence.
Mark your choice on the answer sheet.
Example:
Both boats and trains are used for transporting the materials.
A. Planes
B. Ships
C. Canoes
D. Railroads
E. Cars
The best answer is (B)

31. The new accounts offered by the bank are compounded semi-annually.
A. Every year
B. Every six months
C. Every two years
D. Every half
E. Every six years

32. The conference is governed by its newly elected board.

A. ruled
B. chosen
C. advised
D. watched
E. influenced

33. According to scientists, it is possible that another Ice Age will soon be upon us.
A. someday
B. now
C. in the near future
D. undoubtedly
E. in the past time

34. The young cancer victim was the most cheerful and most outgoing on the ward.
A. frankest
B. lightest
C. loudest
D. happiest
E. happiness

35. The members of the committee were assembled quickly.

A. advised
B. informed
C. gathered
D. consulted
E. joined

36. The solution should be applied, left on thirty minutes, and rinsed thoroughly.
A. completely
B. periodically
C. roughly
D. safely
E. carefully

37. The first recognized Olympic Games were held in 776 B.C.
A. celebrated
B. viewed
C. cheered
D. ignored
E. acknowledged

38. Written divorce regulations first appeared in the legal code of ancient Babylonia.
A. rules
B. outlines
C. regularities
D. specifics
E. usual

39. The speed of light is considered by scientist to be fundamental constant.

A. contradictory
B. basic
C. necessary
D. well-known
E. changes

40. Although cheetah can achieve a speed of 110 kilometers per hour, it can maintain this
speed for only a few hundred meters.
A. race at
B. bypass
C. uphold
D. attain
E. receive

PART B
DIRECTIONS: In the rest of this test you will read several passages. Each one is followed by
several questions about it. You have to choose the best answer to each question.
Example:
Read the following passage:
John Quincy Adams, who served as the sixth president of the United States from 1825 to 1829, is
today recognized for his masterful statesmanship and diplomacy. He dedicated his life to public
service, both in the presidency and in the various other political offices he held. Throughout his
political career he demonstrated his unswerving belief in freedom of speech, the anti-slavery
cause, and the right of Americans to be free from European and Asian domination.
To what did John Quincy Adams devote his life?
A. Improving his personal life.
B. Serving the public.
C. Increasing his fortune.
D. Working on his private business.
E. Serving the president.
According to the passage, John Quincy Adams “dedicated his life to public service.” Therefore,
you should choose answer (B).

Questions 41-46
The next famous woman writer to be considered is Dorothy Parker, an American poet, short
story writer, and literacy critic who became famous in the early twentieth century for her witty
but cynical observations on life. She got her first paying job as a writer in 1916 at the age of
twenty-three when she began working for a women’s magazine, and nine years later she became
a contributor to The New Yorker and regularly had her book reviews appear in “Constant
Reader,” a column in that magazine.
In addition to her magazine work, she published volumes of poetry and short stories with the
recurrent themes of disappointment with life and the loss of idealism; these pessimistic themes,
however, were presented with biting wit. One of her most famous observations, “Men seldom
make passes/At girls who wear glasses,” came from the poem “News Item,” which was
published in the volume Enough Rope (1926). This volume of poetry was followed by the Sunset
Gun (1928), Death and Taxes (1931), and a collection of short stories, Here Lies (1939). Her
book reviews were published in 1970 in a volume entitled “Constant Reader”.

41. What topic does the paragraph preceding the passage most likely discuss?
A. Dorothy Parker’s early childhood.
B. American literature of the nineteenth century.
C. An introduction to literary criticism.
D. A well-known female author other than Dorothy Parker.
E. An introduction to magazine work.
42. According to the passage, Dorothy Parker was NOT famous for
A. poetry
B. humor
C. book reviews
D. autobiography
E. short stories
43. The word “pessimistic” in paragraph two, first sentence, is closest in meaning to
A. negative
B. impractical
C. forgotten
D. unattained
E. positive
44. Dorothy Parker’s first job was
A. for a women’s magazine
B. as a literary critic
C. for The New Yorker
D. as a short story writer
E. as an actress
45. In what year did “News Item” appear?
A. 1916
B. 1926
C. 1928
D. 1931
E. 1939
46. The expression “biting wit” in the second paragraph could be best replaced by which of the
following?
A. Intelligence
B. Sadness
C. Sharp humor
D. Hunger
E. Happiness
Questions 47-48
Fort Knox, Kentucky, is the site of a U.S. army post, but it is even more renowned for the Fort
Knox Bullion Depository, the massive vault that contains the bulk of the U.S. government’s gold
deposits. Completed in 1936, the vault is housed in a two-story building constructed of granite,
steel, and concrete; the vault itself is made of steel and concrete and has a door that weighs more
than twenty tons. Naturally, the most up-to-date security devices available are in place at Fort
Knox, and the army post nearby provides further protection.
47. Which of the following best describes the topic of the passage?
A. The city of Fort Knox, Kentucky
B. The federal gold depository
C. The U.S. army post at Fort Knox
D. Gold bullion
E. A two-story building
48. Which of the following would be the best title for this passage?
A. The Massive Concrete Vault
B. Fort Knox Security
C. Where the U.S. Keeps Its Gold
D. A Visit to Kentucky
E. The Site of a U.S. Army Post
Questions 49 to 50
IQ, or Intelligence Quotient, is defined as the ratio of a person’s mental age to chronological age,
with the ratio multiplied by 100 to remove the decimal. Chronological age is easily determined;
mental age is generally measured by some kind of standard test and is not so simple to define.
In theory, a standardized IQ t

est is set up to measure an individual’s ability to perform intellectual operations such as

reasoning and problem solving. These intellectual operations are considered to represent
intelligence.
In practice, it has been impossible to arrive at consensus as to which types of intellectual
operations demonstrate intelligence. Furthermore, it has been impossible to devise a test without
cultural bias, which is to say that any IQ tests so far proposed have been shown to reflect the
culture of the test markers. Test takers from that culture would, it follows, score higher on such a
test than the takers from a different culture with equal intelligence.
49. What type of information is included in the first paragraph?
A. An argument
B. A definition
C. An opinion
D. A theory
E. A myth
50. How does the information in the third paragraph differ from that in the second paragraph?
A. It presents a contrasting point of view.
B. It follows chronologically from the ideas in the second paragraph.
C. It presents real information rather than a premise.
D. It presents an example of the ideas in the second paragraph.
E. It presents a theory.

ANSWER KEY (TOEFL 1)

1. STRUCTURE AND WRITTEN EXPRESSION

PART A
1. B
2. D
3. E
4. C
5. D
6. D
7. B
8. B
9. E
10. B
11. A
12. B
13. C
14. D
15. A
PART B
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2. Vocabulary and Reading Comprehension

PART A
31. B
32. A
33. C
34. D
35. C
36. A
37. E
38. A
39. B
40. D
PART B
41. A
42. D
43. A
44. A
45. B
46. C
47. B
48. C
49. B
50. C