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PENILAIAN AKHIR SEMESTER GASAL

TAHUN PELAJARAN 2023/2024
Mata Pelajaran : Bhs Inggris Hari, Tanggal : Kamis 30 November 2023

Kelas / Program : XII Waktu : 07.30 – 09.00

Choose the correct answer A, B, C, D, or E!

1. 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 expression….
A. Offering something
B. Accepting help
C. Declining an offer
D. Offering help
E. Refusing an offer
2. May: Ah, these books are so heavy.
Ethan: .....
The suitable expression to complete the dialogue is …
A. Let me help you to throw them away.
B. Let me help you to carry them.
C. Let me help you to clean them.
D.Let me help you with sorting them.
E. Let me help you to need them
3. Romy : May I help you?
Deny: Hmmm. Don’t bother yourself, thanks.
The underlined sentence express…
A. Asking help
B. Giving help
C. Offering help
D. Refusing an offer
E. Accepting an offer
4. Candra : Excuse me, Ma’am. I am Candra. Do you remember me?
Mrs. Susi : Um … you are my son’s classmate, aren’t you?
Candra : You’re right, Ma’am. I am Ferry’s classmate. Anyway, you are carrying a heavy load.
Can I help you, please?
Mrs. Susi : Sure. Thanks.
Candra : Where is your car, Ma’am?
Mrs. Susi : Over there. Please follow me.
Candra : Yes, Ma’am.

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 What does Candra offer?
A. To lead Mrs. Susi to her car.
B. To help Mrs. Susi carry her heavy load.
C. To show Mrs. Susi the way to the parking lot.
D. To help Mrs. Susi look for items in a mall.
E. To give Mrs. Susi references about the mall
5. Mr Bean : Hello, Miss Smith. Would you like a cup of coffee? I'm just making some.
Miss Smith : Oh, yes please, that would be lovely.
Mr Bean : How do you take it?
Miss Smith : With milk and sugar please.
Mr Bean : Here you are.
Miss Smith : Thank you.
The underlined expression expresses…
A. Offering something
B. B.Offering help
C. C. Accepting an offer
D. D. Declining an offer
E. E. Refusing an offer
6. Niko : What are you looking for, Mom?
Nadine : My cell phone.
Niko : I’ll help you. Let me dial your mobile number to hear the ringtone.
Nadine : Good idea! Thanks.
What is Niko going to do?
A. Make a call
B. Search for his mother’s cell phone
C. Buy a new cell phone for his mother
D. Ask his father about his mother’s cell phone
E. Change the ringtone of his mother’s cell phone
7. Tina : Susi, look at your face, much the flour on yours.
Susi : Are you kidding me?
Tina : May I help you to clean it?
Susi : Yes, please. The tissue box is on the dining room.
Tina : (Cleaning Susi’s face by using the tissue) Next time, you have to clean your hand by
napkin.
Susi : I am in hurry, I am afraid the cake will be burnt.
Where does the conversation take place?
A. In the dining room
B. In the living room
C. In the kitchen
D. In the garage
E. In the restaurant
8. Ahmad : Sir, would you like me to close the window for you?
Mr.Fuad: Yes, please. It’s very cold inside.
The underlined sentence express …
A. Asking help
B. Offering help
C. Refusing something
D. Accepting an offer
E. Suggestion
9. Tia : May I help you?
Silvia : …
If Silvia decline the offer, she can say …
A. I’d be delighted.
B. That’s very kind of you, thank you.
C. Sure!
D. Don’t bother yourself, thank you.
E. I’m sorry for it
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This text is for questions 10-13

10. What is the meaning of the sentence?

A. Love can be represent by music
B. It is about how to play music
C. Love is music
D. A child loves music
E. A father plays music for his child
11. What is the aim of the text?
A. To make readers understand about love
B. To make readers what to know about music
C. To inform readers that music can make love to everyone
D. To inform that a father loves his child
E. To inform that music can bring love
12. What is advantage of the text?
A. Motivate others to care
B. To make others understand love
C. To inform other about music
D. To inform that a father loves his child
E. To inform that music can show a love
13. What does love mean, except…
A. Love is never rushing into relationships
B. Love is giving yourself a chance
C. Love is to stop expecting
D. Love is avoiding misunderstandings
E. love is a dangerous thing

This text is for questions 14-16

14. . “I can’t change the direction of the wind”. What does the sentence mean?
A. We can follow the wind blows
B. We should follow the rule
C. We need to change our wind blows
D. We need someone to direct our ways
E. We can’t change the God’s will

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 15. How can we reach our destination based on the caption?
A. We should sail over the sea
B. We should know our destination
C. We can manage our dream
D. We should organize our ways
E. We should determine our ways
16. How do you feel after reading the caption?
A. sad
B. better with my life
C. confused with the world
D. acknowledged with way to reach dream
E. Motivated
This text is for questions 17 to 19

17. What is the text about?

A. The pain and pleasure

B. The life control
C. The self-control
D. The successful life
E. The key of success
18. According to the text, in achieving success, we will get through…
A. Good and bad deeds
B. Regrets and blessings
C. Easy and difficult tasks
D. Annoying and caring people
E. Memorable and precious times
19. What will probably happen if pleasure has controlled us?
A. We will be happy for the rest of our lives
B. We will waste time only for pleasing ourselves
C. We will work only to please and satisfy other people
D. We will encourage people around us to be happy too
E. We will find out there are many times we should be happy

This text is for questions 20 to 21

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 20. What is the purpose of the caption?
A. To make the picture look better
B. To give a description of what is going on in the picture
C. To tell about who was taking the picture
D. To explain the news
E. To make readers ignoring the picture
21. Who is the main subject in the picture that is described in the caption?
A. Indonesian President, Joko Widodo
B. Former Indonesian President, SBY
C. Vice President, Jusuf Kalla
D. Governor of DKI Jakarta, Anies Baswedan
E. The president’s ministers
F. To make readers ignoring the picture

This text is for questions 22-23

22. Why does the caption text above use old man in the picture?
A. To represents of the goal
B. To represents of the dream
C. To represents set the goal
D. To motivation that an old man can reach the dream
E. To inform that an old man can reach dream
23. what is the purpose of the text?
A. To make funny
B. To inform readers
C. To educate readers
D. To make surpised
E. To motivate readers

This text is for questions 24-25

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 24. To apply the vacant position, the candidate should have ....
A. Bachelor Degree in any disciplines.
B. Five years or more experience in drilling company.
C. Ability to communicate in written and oral English.
D. Reference from previous company personnel.
E. Determination to work with foreign firm.
25. What will happen if an applicant does not mention the expected salary?
A. The company will not hire the applicant.
B. He/she will not be paid during his/her work.
C. He/she will have to find another job.
D. The company may give the option for salary.
E. The company prefers paying low salary.

This text is for questions 26 and 27

Required immediately
An Expatriate Kid’s Caretaker
Requirements:
 Female, above 25 years
 Graduated from reputable university, fluent in English
 High motivated, patient, love kids, trustful
 Understand how to take care and play with the kids
 Having additional skill is preferable (play music, sing, dance,
etc.)
 Good in health (with doctor recommendation attached).

Interested applicant should submit the application with CV

and recent photograph within a week to

PO BOX 1517 SBY

Code: UM/55/KIDS

26. The text above tells us about?

A. Letter
B. News
C. Job vacancy ads
D. Banner
E. Information
27. What statement is TRUE based on the text?
A. Application letter should be submitted next month
B. Applicant is not 27 years old
C. Applicant has to enclose curriculum vitae and photo
D. Male applicant can apply this job
E. Applicant can speak native language well

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This text is for questions 28-31

28. Why did Mr. Krick write the letter?

A. To offering help
B. To ask for some information.
C. To introduce himself to Taylor.
D. To explain his educational background.
E. To apply for a job

29. How does Mr. Krick know the vacancy?

A. From the radio.
B. From a colleague.
C. From a newspaper.
D. From the television.
E. From a job fair

30. What is the synonym of the word ‘fresh’?

A. Old
B. New
C. Urgent
D. Present
E. Pure
31. What will the Human Resources Director probably do after reading the letter?
A. Evaluate the salary offered.
B. Start working at Taylor, Inc.
C. Promote Mr. Krick to be a manager.
D. Ask Mr. Krick to come for an interview
E. Give Mr Krick a promotion

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This text is for questions 32-35

Two state-owned lenders — Bank Mandiri and Bank BNI — will build temporary houses for 400
families displaced by the recent strong earthquake that hit Sigi District, Central Sulawesi ProvincE.
Second Assistant Secretary of Sigi District Government Iskandar Nontji informed that the temporary
houses for 100 families will be constructed by Bank Mandiri in the South Sibayala area of Dolo Sub-
district. Meanwhile, Bank BNI will erect the temporary shelters for 300 families in Jonoge Village of
Sigi Biromaru Sub-district that severely suffered from soil liquefaction during the 7.4-magnitude
earthquake that rocked the area on Sept 28, he noted.
The temporary houses will be constructed on pieces of land, owned by the sub-district
government, village, and community members, he stated, adding that the Sigi district government will
facilitate all related parties to sign a letter of agreement.
“We are going to provide a letter of agreement that will be signed by all related parties to avoid
any unexpected eventuality in the future,” he explaineD. (Antara, 17th October, 2018)
32. What is the text about?
A. Building temporary houses for displaced family
B. Planning to displace the temporary house
C. Signing a letter of agreements to build a permanent house
D. New luxury house will be built by BNI
E. Assistant Secretary has built temporary houses
33. What can we infer from the text?
A. The temporary house will be built in the family lands
B. The displaced family will build 400 houses for two state banks
C. Shelters will be built by two state banks for the earthquake victims
D. Bank Mandiri will be built in the South Sibayala
E. Bank BNI will be built by the earthquake victims in Jonoge Village of Sigi
34. What makes 400 families displaced?
A. Local government
B. 7.4-magnitude earthquake
C. Temporary shelters
D. 400 houses
E. Mandiri bank and BNI
35. “The temporary houses will be constructed on pieces of land.” The temporary word has antonym
of ……..
A. Momentary
B. Transitory
C. Limited
D. Permanent
E. Seasonal

This text is for questions 36-38

YONKERS, Nov 12th. A four alarm fire damaged 14 stores today in the Cross County Shopping Center.
The largest shopping Center in Westchester County.
Two fire investigators said the blaze apparently started in a pile of cardboard cartons at the rear of a shoe
store and spread through a utilities duct above the 13 other stores. The fire started at 4.40 p.m. and was
declared under control at 6.14 p.m. The center is on the Cross County Parkway at the Gov. Thomas E
Dewey Thruway.
Five fire-fighters were busy at the scene: Lieut. John Carey of Yonkers Arson Squad said the cause of
the fire was under investigation

36. The text mainly tells us about …

A. a fire in the shopping center
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 B. the blaze at the shoe store
C. the Yonkers Arson Squad.
D. a shopping center in the cross county.
E. the largest shopping center in Westchester County
37. The fire has lasted about …
A. half an hour
B. forty five minutes
C. one hour
D. one and a half hours
E. two hours
38. How many investigators and fire fighters were involved in the scene?
A. Two
B. Seven
C. Five
D. Thirteen
E. Fourteen

This text is for questions 39-42

An Alliance Could Answer The Growing Threat from

Google and Facebook
By Evelyn M.RuIsi and Nick Bilton

Apple, which has stumbled in its efforts to get into social media, has talked with Twitter in recent
months about making a strategic investment in it, according to people briefed on the matter.

Although apple has been hugely successful in selling phones and tablets, it has little traction in social
networking, which has become a major engine of activity on the Web and on mobile devices. Social
media are increasingly influencing the ways people spend their time and money important consideration
for Apple, which also sells application, games, music and movies.

Apple has considered an investment in the hundreds of millions of dollars, one that could value Twitter
at more than $10 billion, up from an $8.4 billion valuation last year, these people said. They declined to
be identified because the discussions were private.

There is no guarantee that the two companies, which are not in negotiations at the moment, will come to
an agreement. But the earlier talks are a sign that they may form a stronger partnership amid intensifying
competition from companies like Google and Facebook.

Apple has not made many friends in social media. Its relationship with Facebook, for example, has been
strained since a deal to build Facebook featured into Ping, Apple's music-centric social network, fell
apart. Facebook is also aligned with Microsoft, which owns a small stake in it. And Google, an Apple
rival in the phone market, has been pushing its own social network, Google Plus.

39. What is the news about?

A. Social networking.
B. Apple's new products.
C. Twitter strategic investment.
D. Twitters success in social media.
E. Apple's plan to cooperate with Twitter.

40. According to the news, Apple has not been very successful in....
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 A. selling phones
B. strategic investment
C. cooperating with Twitter
D. getting into social media
E. selling game applications
41. How did APPLE get stumbled?
A. APPLE has considered an investment in the hundreds of millions of dollars
B. APPLE has been hugely successful in selling phones and tablets
C. APPLE has not made many friends in social media.
D. Apple rival in the phone market has been pushing.
E. There is no guarantee from APPLE
42. "But the earlier talks are sign that they may form a stronger partnership".
The underlined word means....
A. Collusion
B. Competition
C. Agreement
D. Negotiation
E. Collaboration
43. “Why is the sky blue? my little sister often asks me.
“My little sister often asks me …”
A. Why is the sky blue?
B. Why is the blue sky?
C. Why the sky is blue.
D. If the sky is blue.
E. whether the sky was blue
44. “I’m excited about my new job. I’ve found a nice apartment.” Jean said.
This means that Jean…
A. Was excited about her new job and she had found a nice apartment.
B. Was excited about her new job because she had found a nice apartment.
C. Is excited about her new job and she has found a nice apartment.
D. Was excited about her new job to find a nice apartment.
E. was excited about her new job and she has found a nice apartment
45. He said,”Go away!”
A. He said me going away.
B. He said me go away.
C. He said me to go away.
D. He said me went away.
E. He said me to going away
46. My mother told me,”Don’t open the window now!”
A. My mother told me not to open the window at that time.
B. My mother told me don’t open the window at that time.
C. My mother told me didn’t open the window at that time.
D. My mother told me not to open the window now.
E. My mother told me not to opening the window now.
47. If you ______ my computer, please shut down it after using.
A. use
B. used
C. uses
D. using
E. has used
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48. If I had a lot of money, I _________ a private jet
A. should buy
B. would buy
C. must buy
D. will buy
E. buy
49. Do you think there would be less conflict in the world if all people ---- the same language?
A. will speak
B. speaks
C. had spoken
D. spoke
E. speak
50. If people don’t eat nutritious food, they … susceptible to any disease.
A. had been
B. have
C. are
D. had
E. were

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