Being
On time (Number 1 - 3)
Being on time is a beautiful social ethic and one of great importance, as it
creates efficiency in system and implies respect for one another. However, it
is one the many values that is not easy for our students to learn.
Inner discipline, one that comes from an understanding of the set rules and
regulation, is the highest form behavior. Most excellent schools try to instill
this with a loving environment. Why, even adults arrive late to meeting, work,
et c. Here, we do not agree that late comers should be shut out. They can be
given warnings, most of which are enough to make them try their best to reach
the school on time latter. If this fails, invite the parent to school.
By closing the gates, the school is behaving cruelly, to which we prefer not to
expose our children. Every school has responsibility to implant good
educational principle, but it should be in appropriate ways. Good schools
create competitive students who can organize themselves effectively in society,
so that everyone gets a quality life as a result of the ethics and values
learned for as long as 12 years.
Children are precious and dependent on the adult for guidance. Understanding
them is the key, and to this end, both parents and schools must work hand in
hand without playing the blame game.
1. What should the school do if a student can’t stop his/her habit
to come late to school?
A. Punish him/her
B. Shut him/her out
C. Fail him/her
D. Talk to his/her parents
E. Try to understand him/her
2. What does the writer think to be “the highest
from of behaviour” (in the second paragraph)?
A. Respect for one another
B. Not being late to school
C. Understanding the regulations
D. Understanding the rules
E. Inner discipline
3.”Children are precious and dependent on the adults for
guidance.” The word “precious” is closest in meaning to ….
A. Valuable
B. Excellent
C. Clever
D. Innocent
E. Naïve
Boarding
School Education (Number 4 - 6)
There are many arguments in favor of a boarding school education. Nevertheless,
the boarding school is not always the best education institution for everyone.
At an early age interacting and communicating with people is very important for
a child’s personal life and can be especially helpful for his/her future. In a
boarding school, shy children can take advantage of interaction through
communal activities. The boarding school also offers a great variety of
activities such as arts, sports, and music that allow children to demonstrate
and develop specialized skills in their free time.
Furthermore, the structured way of life and strict rules at the boarding school
may helps students to get used to a well ordered way of life. The manners and
social skills will help them to become more responsible and confident, and to
develop their talents in leadership. Professionally trained teachers and
educators in the boarding school can offer excellent education without the
parents’ constant supervision.
In spite of these good points, it is not advisable to send a child to a
boarding school if he/she is a dependent learner. A boarding school usually
demands that student learn independently. In addition, the boarding school
should not be seen as a measure to solve inappropriate behavior or
unsatisfactory study performance. Instead of improving, problematic children
may close off their relationship with their peers and teachers.
In conclusion although a boarding school may provide good education to many
children, it is not recommended for those who are strongly attached to their
families. They may become frustrated and socially isolated.
4. According to the writer, children in a boarding school can
develop specialized skills in…
A. Entrepreneurship
B. Community service
C. Reading
D. Drama
E. Music
5. Why do parents send their children to boarding school? Because…
A. It is good for shy children
B. It gives good education for adults
C. Interacting and communicating with people is very
important
D. It does not allow children demonstrate excellence and develop their
skills
E. It is safe and makes children become responsible and develop talents in
leadership
6. From the
text, we can conclude that…
A. The boarding school can be very expensive
B. There are good and bad boarding schools
C. The boarding school is the solution to our educational problems
D. It’s not necessary to send children to a boarding school because the
students can live independently
E. Not everyone thinks that the boarding school is the best
educational institution for children
Skateboarding
(Number 7 - 11)
Anybody who is over the age of six knows that there is nowhere safe for
skateboarders to skate. This prevents young people from enjoying an active,
energetic and adventurous pastime.
Just watch a local street for a short while and note the steady stream of
skaters speeding up and down the footpaths. Toddlers can be trampled on and old
ladies can be knocked down as they struggle home carrying their cat food from
supermarkets.
Skateboarding is a serious sport that improves young people’s health. It
increases fitness, improves balance and strengthens the joints in knees and
ankles. Although it appears to be a solo sport, when groups practice together
and compete to perform stunts or runs they form firm friendships.
Young people should be prevented from becoming overweight couch potatoes. If
they are actively involved in skating, they do not smoke, take drugs or break
laws for fun.
Kids will always seek thrills and excitement. They need to practice their 180s,
360s and Ollie’s free from restrictions. We must build skate parks in the
suburbs so that streets are safe for small children and senior citizens and
skaters have spaces where they can race, chase, speed, and soar towards the
sun.
7. Where do
the kids usually ride their skateboard?
A. In the main roads and foot paths
B. In front of the supermarket
C. In front of their home
D. In the suburbs
E. In the park
8. What is the main idea of paragraph 3?
A. There is no safe place for skateboarders
B. Kids seek an excitement in skate
C. The goodness of skateboarding
D. The skateboarding is a serious sport
E. How to prevent overweight by skateboarding
9. The
writer’s purpose in writing the text is ….
A. To invite the local teenagers to skate in a park built specifically for
skaters
B. To convince the readers that they need a safe place for
skaters to skate
C. To provoke youngsters into the local government policy
D. To promote the writer’s business of skateboarding class
E. To inform parents about the goodness of skateboarding
10. What must we do to let the skaters play?
A. Join with them anywhere
B. Give them space in the park
C. Let them play in the main roads
D. Let them play in the local street
E. Build a skate park in the suburbs
11. They need
to practice their 180s, 360s and Ollie’s free from restrictions. (Paragraph 5)
The synonym of the word “restrictions” is …
A. Approval
B. Allowance
C. Improvement
D. Prevention
E. Limitations
Should
Americans be forced to Public Transportation? (Number 12 - 17)
First, let me define what the question is and isn’t asking. It isn’t asking if
we should we all abandon cars right now, nor is it asking if we should abandon
them completely, nor is it asking if every American should do so. It is asking
weather some Americans should have to take public transit some of the time, and
I would say yes.
Oil use and pollution aside, in some cities like Los Angeles and New York there
just isn’t room for any more roads, so in order for large cities to grow, they
need more people to take public transit or risk permanent traffic jam. One bus
can safely hold 40 people so even at half capacity that’s nearly 20 cars’ worth
of space in traffic cleared up, and nearly 20 parking spaces that don’t need to
built.
There are a lot of people that can take with transit little inconvenience but
simply don’t because they never have in the past. If residents in areas with
plenty of transit had to buy transit passes as part of their property taxes
then they would have little excuse not to bus occasionally. QA number of
universities already bundle a ‘U-Pass’ with their tuition feeds, forcing their
students to take the bus. When given the change the majority of those students
have voted to keep these programs.
A similar system in apartments where a portion of the tenants are not issued
parking spaces in exchange for a discount on their rent would also be community
car to several apartment tenants that arrange a schedule for the car, and this
program gets many positive reviews.
So yes, I would say that Americans should be forced to use public transit, as
Americans whom are already forced to do so find that it works well for them.
12. What does
writer suggest?
A. Americans should learn to use public transportation
B. Americans should give up their car
C. Americans should be forced to use public transportation
D. The government should limit the number cars
E. The government should charge extra taxes for those who uses cars
13. The
following is one of the writer’s suggestions in forcing people to use Public
Transportation ….
A. Make people buy transit passes as part of their property
taxes
B. Banning the use of cars
C. Stop automobile productions
D. Fine people who do not use public transportation
E. Limit the number of gasoline
14. What is
the purpose of the article?
A. Defining the functions of public transportation
B. Arguing that Americans should not use public transportation
C. Suggesting American the ways to use public transportation
D. Asking for more public transportation
E. Suggesting that Americans should be forced to use public
transportation
15. What is the function of the first paragraph?
A. Repeating the thesis or proposal
B. Stating the proposal
C. Stating the reasons behind the thesis
D. Describing the problem
E. Giving argument
16. In the
article you find the word “transit” a few times. What does the word “transit”
means?
A. Stop
B. Transportation
C. Exit
D. Entrance
E. Bus Stop
17. What the function of the last paragraph?
A. Describing the problem
B. Stating the reasons behind the thesis
C. Giving arguments
D. Stating the proposal
E. Giving recommendation
Circuses
Should Not Use Animals (Number 18 - 20)
Animals should not be used in circus. The environment where they perform and
their living conditions are usually inappropriate. Tigers, for example which
naturally live in wilderness, must perform tricks on a narrow stage and spend
their lifetime in a small cage.
Besides, the living conditions of the circus animals are poor. They live in a
cramped condition most of the tim E. They actually need more space to roam.
They also do not have freedom to live with their own kind.
We should ban the use of animals in circus and their confinement there.
Source: Soal Ujian Nasional (UN) 2016 untuk SMA MA
18. Why does
the writer consider circus inappropriate place to live for animals?
A. It resembles the animal’s natural habitat.
B. It is the place where the animals are tortured.
C. It is the place to get public amusement.
D. It provides animals bad food.
E. It costs animals ill condition.
19. According
to the text, … .
A. Tigers are the most suitable animals to perform tricks.
B. Tigers are the smartest animals.
C. The highlight of the circus is on the animals.
D. The animals are the main performers in the circus.
E. Animals receive ill treatment in a circus.
20. “They
live in a cramped condition most of their time (Paragraph 3).The word “cramped”
is closest in meaning to.
A. clean and neat
B. dirty and messy
C. poor and spacious
D. small and crowded
E. large and quiet
Fuel
Price (Number 21 - 23 )
Government should not raise fuel price to solve the problem of economic issues.
People were affected severely with the high fuel price like last year.
Obviously they cut their spending. As an example, they had to buy lower quality
of rice or palm oil. There were also fewer buyers of secondary commodities like
flour, or canned meat or fish.
Furthermore, the condition of low income family will become even worse because
their expenses will increase while their salaries will not. Many companies will
have to trim the number of employees because they are incapable of managing,
buying or selling price, standard wages and personal affairs.
Finally, government should not raise fuel price to overcome economic problem
but the solution should be sought by tapping into the nation’s own potential
and utilizing it to enhance productivity to its maximum.
21. The title
of the text is ….
A. The price of the secondary commodities
B. The effect of increasing fuel price
C. Condition of low income family
D. The increasing of fuel price
E. The economic problem
22. “Many companies will have to trim the number of employees.”
(Paragraph 2). The word “trim” means ….
A. fire
B. cut
C. add
D. reduce
E. border
23. What is
the main idea of the last paragraph?
A. The government should enhance productivity to solve the
economic problem.
B. The government should raise fuel price to solve the problem.
C. The government should consider condition of low family income.
D. The government should reduce the number of employees.
E. The government should decrease the standard of wages.
Faster
Planes and Cheaper Flights (Number 24 - 26)
Faster planes and cheaper flights are making it easier than ever before for
people to travel. In the most ‘developed’ societies, visiting exotic places is
a sought-after status symbol. The tourism industries of both developed and
developing countries have recognized this fact and are learning to take
advantage of it.
There are, however, some problems associated with this new industry. Firstly,
there is the increasing crime rate. Some local’s tourists as an easy prey
because, not only are they in unfamiliar territory and therefore less able to
take care of themselves, but also they carry visible items of wealth, such as
cameras and jewelery which can be disposed of quickly for profit.
Another major problem is health. With greater mobility comes greater danger of
spreading contagious diseases around the world. One carrier returning home
could easily start an epidemic before their illness was diagnosed. Moreover,
the emergence of many diseases which resist antibiotics is causing scientists
to be increasingly concerned about this issue.
Also to be considered is the natural environment, which can be seriously
threatened by too many visitors. Australia’s Great Barrier Reef, for example,
is in danger of being destroyed by tourists and there are plans to restrict
visitors to some of the more delicate coral cays.
These are just three of the reasons why any country should be wary of
committing itself to an extensive tourism development program.
Soal Ujian Nasional SMA/MA 2013
24. Why does
the natural environment become one of the serious problem associated with the
faster planes ail cheaper flight? Because ….
A. it easily started an epidemic before their illness was diagnosed
B. it can be destroyed by too many visitors
C. the health problem will increase
D. they carry visible items of wealth
E. it can increase crime rate
25. Why is
the crime rate increasing due to the new industry?
A. Some tourists carry visible items of wealth.
B. The tourists are spreading contagious diseases.
C. The government is planning to restrict visitors to some coral cays.
D. The new industry makes the number of unemployment increase.
E. The tourists come by plane.
26. “One
carrier returning home could easily start an epidemic before their illness was
diagnosed.” (Paragraph 3) The word “diagnosed” means
A. found
B. observed
C. identified
D. examined
E. healed
Keeping
dogs (Number 27 - 29)
There are many reasons for keeping dogs as pets in the city area, but many
people feel that keeping pet dogs should not be allowed in the city. Dogs are
often not taken care properly. They are kept in small backyards and rarely
taken for walks. They are left in the yard all day by themselves while the
family is at work. Very little attention is given to the dog and it is not a
very good life for it. It is no wonder why these dogs bark and disturb the
neighbours and become a nuisance to the community.
On the other hand, not all people treat their dogs this way and why should the
people receive a lot of pleasure and enjoyment from dog’s suffer? Dogs can make
a lonely person’s life happy or make wonderful playmat E. It can also teach a
child responsibility as they not only get to lay with the dog, but also need to
exercise, feed, and care for the dog.
I feel that we should be allowed to keep dogs in the city, because if it is
taken care of properly, dogs can be a great source of pleasur E. As a child I
used to enjoy playing and taking care of my pet. There is not greater loyalty a
person can get than from a well-cared dog.
27. Some
people do not like the presence of pet dogs in their surroundings because ….
A. the dogs are left in the yards
B. the dogs are often neglected
C. the dogs often bark and disturb the neighbours
D. the dogs play with the owner’s child
E. the dogs guard the security of the environment
28. The main
idea of the last paragraph is ….
A. pet dogs are loyal animals
B. pet dogs are more loyal than humans
C. dogs can be a great source of pleasure
D. the writer has no objection to keeping dogs in the city
E. the writer used to play and took care of his pet when he was a child
29. We can
infer from the text that keeping pet dogs in the city will not cause any
problem as long as ….
A. the dogs are amusing
B. the neighbours like having pet dogs
C. the dogs do not bark at the neighbours
D. the writer has succeeded in persuading the neighbours
E. its presence does not disturb the neighbourhood
Boarding
School Education (Number 30 - 32)
There are many arguments in favor of a boarding school education. Nevertheless,
the boarding school is not always the best education institution for everyone.
At an early age interacting and communicating with people is very important for
a child’s personal life and can be especially helpful for his/her future. In a
boarding school, shy children can take advantage of interaction through
communal activities. The boarding school also offers a great variety of activities
such as arts, sports, and music that allow children to demonstrate and develop
specialized skills in their free time.
Furthermore, the structured way of life and strict rules at the boarding school
may helps students to get used to a well ordered way of life. The manners and
social skills will help them to become more responsible and confident, and to
develop their talents in leadership. Professionally trained teachers and
educators in the boarding school can offer excellent education without the
parents’ constant supervision.
In spite of these good points, it is not advisable to send a child to a
boarding school if he/she is a dependent learner. A boarding school usually
demands that student learn independently. In addition, the boarding school
should not be seen as a measure to solve inappropriate behavior or
unsatisfactory study performance. Instead of improving, problematic children
may close off their relationship with their peers and teachers.
In conclusion although a boarding school may provide good education to many
children, it is not recommended for those who are strongly attached to their
families. They may become frustrated and socially isolated.
Soal UN SMA/MA IPA 2011/2012
30. According to the writer, children in a boarding school can
develop specialized skills in…
A. Entrepreneurship
B. Community service
C. Reading
D. Drama
E. Music
31. Why do
parents send their children to boarding school? Because…
A. It is good for shy children
B. It gives good education for adults
C. Interacting and communicating with people is very
important
D. It does not allow children demonstrate excellence and develop their
skills
E. It is safe and makes children become responsible and develop talents in
leadership
32. From the text, we can conclude that…
A. The boarding school can be very expensive
B. There are good and bad boarding schools
C. The boarding school is the solution to our educational problems
D. It’s not necessary to send children to a boarding school because the
students can live independently
E. Not everyone thinks that the boarding school is the best
educational institution for children
Old
Enough? (Number 33 - 39)
When a person old enough to be responsible for a crime? This question needs to
be investigated because the current law is not good enough.
The law at present protects children aged between ten years and four years from
being punished for committing crimes. It is believed that children under
fourteen years are too young to realize the seriousness of their crimes. Mr.
Stephen Scarlett, head of the NSW Children’s Court, describes how clever young
offenders use this defense, saying that they are too young to understand that
they have broken the law. Mr. Scarlett, an expert on this subject, states that
the age should be dropped from fourteen to twelve years. I agree with this.
Teenagers these days are far more sophisticated than those in the past. The law
should recognize this. In a recent survey some people suggested that the age
for being responsible for a crime should be dropped to eight years old. This, I
feel, is too young. Fourteen, however, is too old. Is there anyone who believes
that a fourteen-year-old does not know that it is against the law to steal or
vandalize property? By the age of twelve, children are aware of what is legal
and what is not.
Public pressure creates change. It is now up to the public to put pressure on
the government to change the age at which a person may be held responsible for
a crime from fourteen years to twelve years. Out of date laws have no place in
a modern society, especially one that needs people to be responsible for their
actions.
33. What does
the text above talk about?
A. When a person is old enough to be responsible for a
crime
B. When a person is being punished for committing crimes
C. When children are too young to be responsible for a crime
D. When a person is too old to be responsible for a crime
E. When do teenagers realize the seriousness of their crimes
34. In what age are the children protected by the present law from
being punished for committing crimes?
A. Ten years old
B. Fourteen years old
C. Ten to fourteen years old
D. Eight years old
E. Twelve years old
35. In what paragraph do we find the recommendation of the text
above…..
A. In the first paragraph
B. In the second paragraph
C. In the third paragraph
D. In the fourth paragraph
E. In the fifth paragraph
36. The part of the text which states what ought or ought not to
happen is called…..
A. Thesis
B. Argument
C. Elaboration
D. Reiteration
E. Recommendation
37. “Teenagers these days are far more sophisticated than those in
the past. The word “those” refer to…..
A. Days
B. Teenagers
C. Laws
D. Children
E. Crimes
38. What type of genre does the text belong to?
A. Analytical exposition
B. Hortatory exposition
C. Report
D. Description
E. Narrative
39. “Mr. Scarlett, an expert on this subject, states that the age
should be dropped from fourteen to twelve years. I agree with this.” The
sentence “I
agree with this” expressess …
A. Argument
B. Opinion
C. Certainty
D. Debate
E. Agreement
Students’
Cheating (Number 40 - 43)
Students’ cheating is one of the biggest problems faced by teachers nowadays.
Despite the fact that teachers advise their students not to do dishonest acts
during tests, some students still do cheating. There are many kinds of cheating
that students do during the test or examination, such as looking other
students’ work, put some notes under their clothes, write notes or formulas on
their desks make hand signals or go to rest rooms to get the answers from their
friends.
In my view, students who do cheating are committing a crime. It is a sort of
taking something illegally. This crime causes negative results to the students.
Students who always cheat deteriorate their mental capacity. Cheating acts also
create dependence. They weaken their self confidence. Instead of preparing for
the coming test, they are busy to organize notes on a piece of paper. If this
awful habit continues, the students will lose their opportunity to develop
their intellectual and mind.
Therefore, school should consider cheating as a very serious problem. School
board and administration should go hand to overcome this matter. Honesty must
be put in school’s vision. Harsh punishment must be applied to students who
commit this crime.
40. What is
mainly discussed in the text?
A. School policy
B. Harsh punishment
C. Cheating as a crime
D. Mental deterioration
E. Different ways of cheating
41. What will
the school do to eliminate students who commit cheating?
A. Create a good vision
B. Select honest students
C. Make harsh punishment
D. Make students confident
E. Administer the school affair
42. “Students
who always cheat deteriorate their mental capacity.” (Paragraph 3) The word “deteriorate”
means…
A. support
B. worsen
C. cause
D. create
E. find
43. “They
weaken their self confidence.” (Paragraph 3) What does the word “They”
refer to?
A. tests
B. papers
C. results
D. students
E. cheatings
Kids
Watching TV (Number 44 - 45 )
Is it important to know what your kids are watching? Of course yes. Television
can expose things you have tried to protect them from, especially violence,
pornography, consumerism, etc.
A study demonstrated that spending too much time on watching TV during the day
or at bedtime often causes bedtime disruption, stress, and short sleep
duration.
Another research found that there is a significant relationship between the
amount of time spent for watching television during adolescence and early
adulthood, and the possibility of being aggressive.
Meanwhile, many studies have identified a relationship between kids who watch
TV a lot and being inactive and overweight.
Considering some facts mentioned above, protect your children with the
following tips:
1. Limit television viewing to 1-2 hours each day.
2. Do not allow your children to have a TV set in their bedrooms.
3. Review the rating TV shows that your children watch.
4. Watch television with you children and discuss what is happening in the
show.
(UN SMA IPA 2012)
44. Too much
TV watching can possibly lead to ….
A. frustration
B. overweight
C. low achievement
D. laziness
E. hyperactivity
45. We know
from the text that….
A. too much watching TV causes stress
B. being aggressive can happen to children
C. adult can get overweight
D. parents will protect their children
E. short of sleep duration cause overweight
